Hertfordshire’s much-loved fundraising event, the Great Big Walk for Herts, is back on Saturday 27th September. Organised by Herts based charity Helping Herts, the walk invites residents across the county to take on a 13-mile countryside loop in support of a cause that matters to them. With 12 unique routes to choose from – each […]
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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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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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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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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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Air cadets from 2484 (Bassingbourn) Squadron were out and about at the Royston Town Fayre recently, to promote their organisation to prospective new members. Cadets were able to demonstrate skills such as first aid, fieldcraft and STEM. They were keen to talk about their recent activities such as air experience flying and Easter camp, and
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By Rob Bullock robbullockauthor.blogspot.com Welcoming wildlife into our gardens can be rewarding for many reasons, need not cost the Earth and can help the planet.Starting your wildlife friendly garden plan begins by researching and monitoring what is currently visiting your garden and what you might expect with a few changes. Starting small can make a
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The seventh round of South Cambridgeshire’s Zero Carbon Communities (ZCC) grants is now open, offering a share of £125,000 to successful applicants.The grant scheme supports projects which help reduce carbon emissions or ‘lock up’ carbon, as well as projects that foster community engagement on climate change. Since its launch in 2019, the scheme has awarded
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