The parish council has received a request from an Associate Producer at Available Light Productions who is researching a three part documentary series for BBC4 on the British village. This follows their series “Mud, Sweat & Tractors” also for BBC4. The idea is to look at the changes to the village in the last hundred […]
Level Crossing Closed
The level crossing on Fen Road will be closed this Tuesday night (29/9) from 11pm until 5:30am on Wednesday morning. For more information contact the Network Rail Helpline on 0845 711 4141.
Swine Flu Update
Milton surgery would like to remind you to not stop using tissues and washing your hands because, as predicted, when schools re-opened after the summer there has been an increase in Swine Flu cases. The latest Health Protection Agency weekly pandemic flu update reports that: The rates of flu-like illness and related activity have started […]
Chris Thomas on the Plinth
You may remember that Chris Thomas of Hall End was planning to be on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square from 2-3am last Wednesday morning as part of Antony Gormley’s One & Other artwork. He’s now written a report of it in his blog which includes images from his microscope which he recorded on the […]
Scouts Mammoth Jumble Sale
It’s that time again and the scouts are holding another of their jumble sales next Saturday (19/9) at 2:30pm at the Community Centre. Admission 30p. They’re collecting jumble from houses on Friday night so if you’ve had one of their leaflets don’t forget to put your jumble out with the leaflet attached before 6:30pm. Alternatively […]
New Phone Numbers for Local Police
We have been given new contact numbers for PC Phil Shulver and PCSO Claire Whiteman which should let you phone them on their mobile phones via the police 0345 number. This will not only be cheaper for you but also ensure that if they are on leave or on rest days calls get dealt with […]
Parish Council Planning Committee
Your parish council’s planning committee meets on Monday night (21/9) at 7:30pm in the parish council office. Full agenda is online here. No applications are being considered within the village although cyclists and horse riders may be interested in the item “Guided Busway – discharge of Condition 3(a)(iv) – design and external appearance of the […]
Blood Donating Session
Donating sessions are being held at the Community Centre on Monday (30/11). Sessions are 1:15pm-3:30pm and 4:30-7:00pm. You can now book an appointment rather than simply turning up and waiting your turn. Call 0300 123 23 23 to do so.
Barnabas Court Flat Available Soon
The Parish Council Clerk’s Office understands that a two bedroomed, first floor flat at the sheltered housing in Barnabas Court will be available in the next couple of months. If you are interested, please contact Debbie Driver on 578632.
One & Other
Chris Thomas of Hall End is taking part in Antony Gormley’s One & Other artwork (2,400 people get an hour each on the empty fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square over 100 days and nights). Chris’ slot is next Wednesday … from 2am to 3am! Chris will be doing a five minute introduction to East Anglia/Cambridgeshire, […]