Heritage Open Days are England’s largest festival of history and culture. Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore. The event runs from 12th-21st September, here are […]
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A great vegetarian dish that can be prepared ahead of timePrep time: 30 minutesCooking time: 60 minutesServes: 6 Ingredients3 large aubergines trimmed and thinly sliced lengthways4 tbsp olive oil250g vegetarian mozzarella, drained and grated50g vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese grated1 bunch of basil leaves roughly chopped, leaving some for garnish8 dried lasagne sheets (egg lasagne sheets
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Foxton Singers – Come and join us on Thursday evenings! Thinking of joining a choir this autumn? Come along to Foxton Singers! We are a very friendly group of about 20 singers and meet on Thursday evenings 7.30 – 9.30pm in Foxton Pavilion during term time from 4th September. You are welcome to join
This year’s Open Eco Homes: Winter Special brings a special opportunity to experience the real-world impact of home energy improvement retrofit across Cambridgeshire.Between 18th October and 23rd November seven homeowners across Cambridge City, Trumpington and Milton will welcome visitors to take tours of their retrofitted homes, equipped with heat pumps and other low carbon technologies.
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Harvest, pick, prune and prepare your garden this September. September is a busy month in the garden as you harvest crops, prune and divide, and prepare for autumn and beyond. Harvest timeBecause the month of September is a transitional month for the weather and the seasons, it is a busy month for gardeners, especially as
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If you’re looking for something fun to do this September, don’t forget the Rail and Ale trail which South Cambridgeshire District Council published last May, alongside the Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Community Rail Partnership. The Trail takes you on different walks from local train stations to village pubs within a 35-minute walk showcasing beautiful locations
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Celebrating 21 years of making and installing beautiful interiors Embarking on a journey to a new kitchen can feel rather daunting – there are so many decisions to make – design and layout, cabinet style, worktops, splashbacks, flooring, appliances, handles, lighting, decorating, electrics, plumbing – and all this may be in addition to building works!Why
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By Rob Bullock robbullockauthor.blogspot.com In recent years British summers have seen long spells of hot dry weather which can be bad for our gardens, here are some ways to deal with it.Whilst summer is the perfect time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labour in the garden, it can also be a
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A hidden gem in the countryside Little Gransden is a village that seems to have stepped straight out of a picture postcard. Just off the A428, the village is brimming with history and character, boasting a stunning 13th-century church, a windmill steeped in heritage, and bluebell woods that burst into vibrant bloom every spring. It
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In recent years, we’ve developed a greater sense of environmental responsibility. Why not take this ethos into the garden too? Instead of buying plant labels you can make your own by washing out used plastic milk cartons and cutting them up into strips. Put a point on one end and use a permanent marker to
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At the most recent Royston Repair Café in May, owners were asked to bring broken items in readiness for the warmer summer weather. They didn’t disappoint – of 23 items booked in, volunteer repairers achieved 16 fixes, including a garden umbrella, a lounger, two hedge trimmers, a garden spade, and three pairs of sharpened garden
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Traditional quiche is worth the effort. It’s a creamy delicacy with very few ingredients, and surprisingly contains no cheese!Preparation time:10 minsChill: 20 mins + 20 minsCooking time: 1 hr 10 minsServes 6 For the rough puff pastry:225g plain flour225g very cold butter100ml iced water For the filling:200g dry cure smoked streaky bacon, chopped320ml double cream4
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