Until the mid-1950s, Reed Village Green was still being used to grow potatoes, and had been since the war-time “Digging for Victory” campaign. Then, once budding cricketers decided to form a team, the Green was levelled, equipment acquired, fixtures arranged and, from then on, the Club has grown from strength-to-strength. Initially playing “friendlies” against clubs […]
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Melbourn Village College became a Classic Car enthusiast’s dream for the day on Saturday when almost a hundred immaculately turned out vehicles arrived to take part in the 13th Annual Cambridge and District M.G. Owners Club Snowdrop Run. The event, which donates money to a chosen charity, was initially held in its current form in
Meridian School was visited by the youngest generation at the weekend, as Royston hosted it’s third Baby & Toddler Show on Saturday. Over 300 visitors took advantage of the variety of stalls from local businesses and other organisations, who were showcasing their products and services. As well as the stalls, families enjoyed talks and workshops
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An archaeological excavation on a field in New Road, Melbourn, which is being developed by Hopkins Homes, has yielded some surprising finds. An Oxford Archaeological East team based at Bar Hill, which worked on the site between August and December of last year, discovered that not only did it contain Mesolithic and early Neolithic artifacts
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Essex & Herts Air Ambulance invite supporters to share their 20 year milestone with A Year of Celebrations! Are you celebrating a special birthday, anniversary, wedding or a personal milestone before June 30th 2018? If so, then why not ask your guests to make a donation to your local life-saving Charity? This year Essex &
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Nigel and Tracy Reader own and run Borders and Bows, whose showroom in Green Drift is full of beautiful fabrics, wallpapers and lighting. They are both heavily involved in the local community – Tracy sings in the Church Choir along with their daughter Zoe and helps with theatre productions by CADS and Nigel is a member
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Hello my fellow foodies… and welcome to February. This month I would like to share with you a new recipe in my collection combining two of my most favourite desserts…pancakes and chocolate. Whilst this recipe is a little on the time consuming side, it can be completed in stages so you don’t have to find
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Mercy Ships operates the largest civilian hospital ship in the world, delivering vital, free healthcare to some of the world’s poorest countries. This “floating hospital” is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, who give their expertise for free to help treat dental and eye problems, cleft lips and palates, tumours, club feet, childbirth injuries, burns and
What can be nicer on a crisp winter’s day than a walk in beautiful woodland? A visit to Broxbourne Wood boasts the added advantage of a sculpture trail! This easy 1km circuit makes it suitable for little ones and, if the route is followed anti-clockwise it is accessible to wheelchair users. Broxbourne Wood is owned
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If you have a couple of hours spare one day this month why not visit Cressing Temple, between Witham and Braintree? Its Grade I-listed Barley and Wheat Barns, built in the 13th century, are among the oldest timber barns and few surviving Templar buildings in England. For the children this month there are magical elf-led
Hertfordshire charity Khandel light works by linking two communities together, the UK community, based around the village of Barley, and the 26 villages Khandel light supports in Rajasthan. We know each other well. Meetings are held on the 15th of every month in Khandel, attended by Doctor Peter Gough on the phone. At the meetings,
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This month we take a look at the cycling clubs that are in our area. Get on your bike and enjoy the fresh air and exercise this Autumn. Greneway Cycling Satellite Club Greneway School Fridays 3.30 – 4.30pm www.north-herts.gov.uk 01462 474 257 Breeze Cycling Free local rides run by women for women www.goskyride.com Ashwell Cycling
