Map available at: www.friendsoftherfieldheath.org.uk/maps Why not venture out for a walk to Therfield Heath in Royston, to see the Pasque Flowers? Pulsatilla Vulgaris is the rather uninspiring name for this bright purple and yellow flower. It’s more commonly known as Pasque Flower and, rather more excitingly, as Dane’s Blood. The Pasque Flower is now incredibly […]
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From Thursday 3rd April to Wednesday 23rd April, visitors to the Grand Arcade in Cambridge are invited to join the Free Jurassic Trail to discover full-size dinosaurs.Six magnificent animatronic dinosaurs will feature in this year’s prehistoric exhibition. Pick up a trail map and discover more about the most incredible animals that lived on Earth.Each statue
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It’s good news for everyone interested in organs and organ music that the organ in St Andrew’s Church, Orwell, has been rebuilt as new with up to date aids maximising the potential of its 1,000 pipes, 24 stops, 2 keyboards and pedalboard.Its pipes can produce a great variety of sounds with notes covering the full
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As the weather warms up and you venture out to the countryside, why not elevate your family days out with these essential items?Clever clothesWe are blessed with an abundance of green and glorious countryside, largely thanks to our temperate and wet weather. That’s why it’s wise to invest in light, breathable garments and one light,
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Asparagus has such a short season. Make the most of it with this delicious creamy tart. Preparation: 5 minsChill: 20 minsCooking time: 1 hr 10 minsServes: 4-6 IngredientsPastry225g plain flour, plus extra to dustSalt and white pepper120g cold butter, plus extra to grease1 egg yolk(If time is tight you can use 250g ready-made shortcrust pastry)Filling300g
April sees the start of Great Chishill Windmill’s popular programme of Open Days.Twice a month on the second and fourth Sunday, the mill’s friendly volunteer guides will open up the mill and provide guided tours of the historic structure. With three picnic tables and wonderful views, it’s a great place for a family visit. Opening
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LitFest features a diverse array of acts, ranging from energetic rock to heartfelt indie, and a refreshing blend of folk and flamenco and much, much more, promising to deliver an unforgettable experience for festival-goers.Featured Artists:Headliner THE KID AND I: Led by multi-talented actor-musician Jacob Powell, international bass player Ma’lek, and London underground legend Minky Très-vain,
The Shared Prosperity Fund Green Spaces project in South Cambridgeshire aims to enhance local outdoor spaces with a strong focus on sustainability and community engagement.Two villages within the Local Connections distribution area have benefited from the project. Work is well underway at De Freville Road, Great Shelford, where a community orchard has been planted in
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Star Shine Night Walk will be back with two events this year. Their flagship Cambridge event will take place on Saturday 21st June at 7pm. Choose between a 10- or 5-mile route and get those steps in as you watch the sun set on the longest day of the year.Or,
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Join the Royston Wildlife Group for a talk, ‘Swifts, Masters of the Sky’ on Tuesday 25th February For many, the return of the swifts in May heralds the start of summer. However, these much-loved birds have declined by approximately 62% since the mid-1990s and are now on the red list of birds, indicating the highest
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A free programme has launched in Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire, East Cambridgeshire and Royston to help people who may be struggling to find work or remain in employment due to a health problem. The WorkWell pilot programme matches local people with a work and health coach who can establish what they need help with, overcome
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By Rob Bullock robbullockauthor.blogspot.com Whilst your garden might appear dormant in February, gardeners certainly are not, working outside planting trees and shrubs and inside sowing seeds.Gardeners need to be ever flexible according to the delights of the British weather and never more so than in February. When the days are fine, get outside and plant
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