Out and About

Community News: Melbourn Village Fete Returns for its 30th Year…

The Melbourn Village Fete returns on Saturday 13th June 2026, celebrating its 30th event with an afternoon of entertainment, community spirit and fun for ages. Taking place at The Moor, Melbourn (SG8 6ED) from 12noon to 5pm, with free entry and parking, you can enjoy a summer’s day with family and friends. The Fete will […]

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Things To Do: LitFest – Music Festival

LitFest returns to Litlington Recreation Centre on Saturday 18th July, bringing a sizzling day of live music, family fun and community spirit. Showcasing an outstanding lineup of exceptional independent artists, this year’s festival features Young Athena, Natalie Gray, DJ Richelle, Rooue, Max Bianco, Joe Clark, Mabes, IM Collective, The Kid and I, Emilia Anastazja, Louis

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Out & About: Discover Royston’s Blue Plaques

Written by Ryan, on behalf of Royston Scaffolding Following our article on Royston’s blue plaques last month, we’re publishing a selection of plaques in each issue. For May, we have focused on the old pubs of Royston: The Bull Hotel Royston’s oldest hostelry, prominent during the stage coach era, offering hospitality since the 15th century

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Out & About: One of Hertfordshire’s popular country shows, Barkway Market returns on Saturday 9th May…

The event dates back to medieval times and was re-established in 1977 as a ‘Street Market’ when residents wanted to raise money for a village party to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. Nowadays, the annual Market is organised by a team of volunteers on behalf of Barkway Village Hall, which is a registered charity and

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Things To Do: 350+ Mostly Free Events at The Cambridge Festival

The Cambridge Festival is a mixture of online, on-demand and in-person events covering all aspects of the world-leading research happening at Cambridge. More than 350 events – the majority of which are free – spanning talks, debates, performances, exhibitions, hands-on activities, and immersive experiences will bring together leading academics, writers, artists and public figures to

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Out & About: Thriplow Daffodil Weekend and Country Fair 21st & 22nd March 2026, 10am to 5pm

Fun and fresh air for all the family Join our local charity fund raising event with fun activities throughout the village. We have blacksmiths in the Smithy, dray rides, petting animals, a fun dog show, vintage vehicles, flower displays, bell ringing, children’s entertainment, and over 100 artisan food and craft stalls to browse, plus much,

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Things to Do: Garden Tours & Horticultural Workshops…

Downing College in Cambridge is opening up its 20-acre site to gardening enthusiasts from March to October 2026. Exclusive gardens tour – Guided by Jack Sharp, Head Gardener, stroll through the College grounds, including some areas which are not normally open to the public, such as Fellows’, Master’s and Rose gardens. Maximum 20 people on

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