On Thursday we welcomed Sarah as our 250th subscriber to Milton News. In addition 38 people follow Milton News via Twitter and 68 via Facebook so in total it now reaches around 21% of homes in Milton. Of course we’d like to reach more people in the village so do let your friends and neighbours […]
Jamie Oliver Cookware and Kitchenware Party
Sarah Metcalfe is holding a Jamie Oliver Cookware and Kitchenware Party tomorrow night (18/3) from 7pm-9pm at 66 The Sycamores and she is short on attendees. If you are interested in popping along please RSVP on 07879 443811 (so she knows how much refreshment to provide).
Cygnets Easter Fayre
The Cygnets, Milton Pre-School, Easter Fayre takes place this Saturday (27/3) from 2pm to 4pm at the Community Centre, Coles Road. Stalls, refreshments, raffle, games, face painting, craft activities and more. Fun for all ages. Admission 50p per adult, under 16s free.
Boogie Pete Coming to Milton
Those of you with small children or grandchildren may know of Pete from the CBeebies programme Boogie Beebies. On Saturday, 10th May Pete will be coming to Milton to do two shows for children at 10:30am and 1pm. Tickets are £10 each, accompanying adults free (all children must be accompanied). This event is being co-sponsored […]
All Saints’ Night Live Acoustic Café
This Saturday (13/3) at 7:30pm sees the return visit of singer-songwriter Gareth Davies-Jones to All Saints’ Church, performing with Rob Halligan. Admission is £5, under 16’s free, tickets available on the door with refreshments included. More info at www.allsaintsmilton.org.uk
Parish Council Planning Committee Meeting
This committee meets on Monday night (15/3) at 7:30pm in the Parish Council office. The full agenda is online here . Only one application, , is being considered: Approval for the appearance, landscaping, layout & scale of Outline planning application for 100 retirement units, including the setting of North Lodge, 1 warden’s unit, central facilities […]
Milton on Google Street View
In September 2008 villagers spotted the Google Street View camera car in Milton at the same time that it was doing the rounds in Cambridge but we were never put online. Today Andi Everitt spotted that Milton is now online too. For example here is a view from the corner of Fen Road and High […]
Pet day at the Farm College
This Saturday (24/4) starting at 10am the College of West Anglia are holding their Pet Day. Family fun at the Milton campus with events promoting pet welfare. They will have a range of attractions and displays – meet the lambs on the college farm or watch the show jumping. Free entry and all welcome.
More on Oliver Cromwell
A correction to the last email we sent out on this: Oliver Cromwell will pass through Milton at around 10:45 on Thursday, not noon as we said. And if Thursday’s visit isn’t enough excitement for you Oliver Cromwell is coming through again this Saturday (13/3) hauling “The Lincolnshire Coast Express”. Full details here. It’s due […]
Oliver Cromwell back again
Our old friend Britannia Pacific 70013 Oliver Cromwell is steaming past Milton this Thursday morning at around 10:45 hauling “The Broadsman” – a very special train as it will be the first steam train to go from the main line onto the North Norfolk Railway line since the crossing at Sheringham shut 40 year ago. […]

