South of Cambridge

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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Grand Safari in Cambridge

Families are invited to embark on an incredible safari at Grand Arcade, Cambridge and the University of Cambridge Museum of Zoology this Summer. Take a walk on the wild side at BRICKLIVE Grand Safari, an exhibition running from 10th to 27th August, featuring 15 extraordinary creatures handcrafted entirely from tiny bricks. BRICKLIVE’S Grand Safari trail

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Rail and Ale Trail

A Rail and Ale trail – which puts a spotlight on using local trains and the walks you can take to the village pubs in South Cambridgeshire – has been published by the District Council alongside the Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Community Rail Partnership. The Trail takes you on different walks from local train stations

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Sustainable Shepreth

Sustainable Shepreth By Elisabeth Goodman Spain Sustainable Shepreth was initiated in 2023 by village residents passionate about finding ways to address the effects of climate change and the loss of biodiversity in their community. Our constitution states that “Sustainable Shepreth is committed to work in a collective way to transition our community to a form

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Visit Royston Cave This Summer

Royston Cave was discovered by accident in 1742, while workman were digging foundations. They hit hard stone, and eventually unearthed a millstone which when they lifted, had been plugging a shaft to a cave. Manmade and beehive shaped, it is cut 8m into the chalk that lies beneath the ancient crossroads of Icknield Way and

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