South of Cambridge

Go Pumpkin Picking!

Pumpkin picking has grown in popularity in recent years, and it’s easy to see why!Local farms and venues are opening their fields for you to choose your own pumpkin, ready for carving over the half term holidays for Halloween. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather and the fields, and check each venue’s website for […]

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Nature on your doorstep

By Emma Russell In forests and woodlands up and down the country, the autumnal canopy of colours changes to a palette of rich golden yellows, burnt sienna orange, and deep russet reds. October is such a significant month for wild woodland creatures. It is a time of transition as nature prepares for the coming winter.

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Hedgehog Hospital

At Shepreth Wildlife Park SWCC Hedgehog Hospital, located at Shepreth Wildlife Park, is a vital refuge for one of Britain’s most cherished but vulnerable mammals—the hedgehog. Established with a deep passion for wildlife conservation, the hospital has become a critical lifeline for hedgehogs suffering from injury, illness, and the effects of habitat loss. The hospital’s

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Seasonal Autumn Treats

Seasonal Autumn TreatsBy Rob Bullock robbullockauthor.blogspot.com October is the month of plentiful food and drink because so much is in season. Here are two exciting autumnal recipes. Our markets and shops are full of seasonal offers this month and gardens and allotments have a variety of produce at the peak of their delicious ripeness, and

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Orwell Pannier Market

By Katie and Val 2024 is a very special year for the Orwell Pannier Market – it’s our 20th Anniversary! This makes us the oldest monthly village market in South Cambridgeshire (see SCDCs VisitSouthCambs website). It all started back in 2004 when 3 local residents, on holiday in Devon, saw villagers selling surplus produce from

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Small Business Grants

Small businesses in South Cambridgeshire are being invited to apply for funding of up to £5,000 each in a new grant programme.The funding, from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, is available to those already registered and trading in South Cambs. Free advice is available for those looking to start a business.To successfully apply, small businesses

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Complementary Therapy Tips for You

Would you like to donate your time to a Charity to help make every moment count for people living with an advanced serious illness or other life-limiting condition and those who need end of life care? The benefits of volunteering are immeasurable: helping and supporting others whilst growing and learning about yourself at the same

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How are you South Cambs? H.A.Y

How are you South Cambs? H.A.Y Connecting with others, getting active, learning a new skill, being creative, seeking professional support, exploring the outdoors, volunteering – all these things (and more) can improve wellbeing…but it isn’t always easy to know what is on your doorstep or to feel comfortable trying something new. How Are You South

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Bow Books: Autumn with a Good Book

Bow Books: Autumn with a Good Book Set yourself up for Autumn with a good book. Lots of new titles, plus secondhand bargains, backed by a speedy ordering service or out-of-print book search. Book your day ticket for the Barkway Literary Festival on Saturday 5th October viawww.BarkwayLitFest.co.uk Reserve Tuesday 12th November for From Wham to

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Beatles Memorabilia

By Charles Hanson As an auctioneer, I see hundreds of items, in amongst them there are certain items that stand out, and an upcoming lot of Beatles autographs is definitely one of them. Collected by a Cambridgeshire businessman in the early 1960s during flights between London and Liverpool, this set includes signatures from all four

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