There will be outdoor carol singing in Milton this Sunday (16th December), meeting at All Saints’ Church and then travelling around the village. Everybody is welcome. Two groups: 4-5pm – children and adults 8.30pm towards – adults (going round the pubs) Please bring and play an instrument if you can (percussion is good!). A lantern […]
Landbeach Busytots and Playgroup Open Morning
The playgroup are holding an open morning this Wednesday (23rd January) from 9:30am to 11:30am. Come along and see what they are all about. Places available for children 2years+. You can find them at Landbeach village hall any term time morning or contact Lisa on 07751 979850.
Lunchtime Carols
All Saints’ church are holding a lunchtime carol service tomorrow (Tuesday, 18th December) from 1-1:30pm especially for those who work in Milton or are at home during the day. The 30 minute service will include favourite carols and Christmas readings and all are welcome.
Malcolm’s Milton Meander
Burn off some of those Christmas calories on New Year’s Day with a walk around the Country Park with Malcolm, the senior ranger looking at wildlife and looking to the future. 2pm start, £1.50 per adult.
New Year’s Eve Party
This year the party at the Community Centre is being organised by Milton Cricket Club. It will run from 9pm to 1am. Licenced bar, raffle, buffet and disco. Tickets £13 for adults, £6 for children. Tickets are available this Saturday from 10am to noon at the Sycamores Pavilion or from Ciaran O’Kane, 79 Cambridge Road, […]
Christmas Whist Drive
Is being held tomorrow (Tuesday, 18th December) at 7:30pm in the Community Centre. Admission £1.50. Seasonal prizes.
Photos of Union of South Africa
David Chamberlin reports that about twenty brave souls defied the horrible weather on Sunday lunchtime to get a look at 60009 Union of South Africa as it passed the level crossing at Fen Road. His photos, taken from very close to the line, are online here (you’ll need Flash to view them). For a view […]
Parish Council
Council meets on Monday night and there’s a long agenda. Items of note include Mereham, a proposal to invest £2,500 in preparing a Parish Plan, and deciding what to ask of Cambridge Sport Lakes if they are going to take on Tomkin’s Mead along with the rest of the Country Park.
SCDC Need Your Help on Climate Change
The South Cambs District Council’s Climate Change Working Group are holding an informal public meeting this Monday (10th December) to discuss how villages across South Cambridgeshire can tackle climate change. If anyone is interested in going please contact our district councillor Hazel Smith by email as hazel.smith@miltonvillage.org.uk or phone her on 860752. The full text […]
Union of South Africa back again
Our old friend the Union of South Africa, LNER A4 Class 4-6-2 no 60009, will be passing through Milton this Sunday on its way to Ely. You may remember a previous visit in February 2006. You can find timing online here and it looks to me like it’s due to pass the Fen Road crossing […]

