Did you know that the allotments in Milton (down by the golf course) provides food for the hospice? Allotment holders put their surplus produce into the ‘Foodshare’ bin and a loyal group of volunteers are allocated a day or two each week and on those days, check the bin and take any produce directly to […]
Tornado Comes to Milton Early
This Thursday (4/8) the “The Cathedrals Express” will be passing Milton hauled by the 2008 built LNER Peppercorn A1 Pacific No. 60163 “Tornado” It is hauling a train from Ely to Bristol, an unusual route, and is also stopping at Waterbeach for a couple of minutes which is also rare. It is due to leave […]
Rumours of Child Abductions
Cambridgeshire Constabulary are asking for your help to stop untrue rumours. Police have been made aware of social messaging warnings suggesting there has been attempted child abductions in the Milton area by white males. They would like to make it very clear that there has not been any reported incidents of this type and local […]
Parklife
This Sunday (24/7) from 11am until 4pm the Country Park are holding an event called Parklife in partnership with to celebrate one year to go until the London Olympics. An opportunity for adults and children to try new outdoor sports and also take part in the Cultural Olympiad. Parklife will include opportunities to try fishing […]
The Taming of the Shrew
Chapterhouse Theatre Company are back at on Wednesday, 27th July with an open air performance of “The Taming of the Shrew”. Tickets are available from The Visitor Centre on 420060 or The Junction on 511511.
Waterbeach Barracks to Close
The Government announced on Monday plans to close Waterbeach Barracks in three or four years time. An MoD statement said: We plan to vacate and dispose of Waterbeach which, subject to the necessary planning consents, will support the Government’s broader aim of increasing the supply of new housing. Long time readers will remember that a […]
Parish Council
Your parish council meets tonight (11/7) at the Bowls Pavilion starting at 7pm (note early start time). The full agenda can be found on their web site. The meeting’s early start is to allow a presentation by Lawrence Green of on their Emergency Plan. The following applications are being considered relating to properties in Milton […]
Police Neighbourhood Panel
The next meeting of the Histon Ward Neighbourhood Panel is this Tuesday (12/7) at St Johns Church Hall, Station Rd, Waterbeach, CB25 9HT where they be reporting on the results of their work over the last three months. If you have any concerns about crime or other police related issues, please try to make time […]
Parish Council
Your parish council meets on Monday night (6/6) at the Bowls Pavilion starting at 7:30pm. The full agenda can be found on their web site. Among the items being considered is a proposal, which may be of interest if you’re a cyclist, to put what are described as “pedestrian barriers” but are probably more accurately […]
Village Fayre
The village fayre takes place this Saturday (9/7) from 1:30pm to 10pm. There will be a host of attractions and entertainment including some of the old favourites from last year, Stevie Spud’s circus workshop, reptiles, Kidz Kartz, Hydrosphere, Raptor Foundation, fair rides to name but a few. Plus new for this year this is a […]