Cottenham Newsletter June / July 2023 issue: 190

Cottenham Newsletter

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As the Spring edges tentatively and awkwardly towards another unpredictable British Summer, I spend a lot more time outside, either walking or on my Mutt Masti motorbike. As it gets warmer, I tend to search the highways and byways of Cambridgeshire for fun things that will keep me out of the house. And to get to these places (unlike the DeLorean at the end of ‘Back to the Future’) I need roads. Good, strong, healthy roads.

I am sure I’m not the only one who has noticed the pothole situation into and out of Cottenham (and inside of and probably around and inside of every other village in Cambridgeshire and probably outside of Cambridgeshire too, etc). But if I’m not the only one, then why are they still there? Don’t we just have to pour some tarmac into them and level them over? I am sure there’s more to it than that and it has to be done legally and in keeping with various listings and Cambridge laws and bi-laws and in-laws and so on…

Last month I clocked one guy taking a photo of a particularly ‘grand’ canyon (so he has noticed them too), which had flattened his wheel when it rolled into it, while he was trundling along. Now I can’t attest as to what speed he was going, but he was pretty upset about it all.

The other day on my motorbike I slammed into one too. If I had been going at the 40 mph then 30 mph well-signed speed limit, as you come from Histon into Cottenham, I would have been thrown from my bike (and possibly be writing this from wherever I am going after all this), but I was doing 20 mph, as I know about the potholes, so the only damage I had was to slam my…erm…pride, down hard, which brought a tear to my eye.

Usually these potholes just cause a bit of a wobble, but those wobbles are turning into judders, jiggles, joggles and shakes and soon could become sways, shudders, quivers and quakes… so I thought it was time to do some digging (aha!)

I did some research and it’s Cambridge City Council’s responsibility, not the local Council’s. And according to their website, the CCC do want to hear from the general public about any highway problems by reporting any faults online. (Although regarding potholes: “Potholes - only deep potholes on busy A roads and main distributor roads that cause a danger to the public will be treated as an emergency”). But that doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t be reported. It also doesn’t mean that they won’t be fixed, if enough people report them!

So, if you have an unruly pothole local to you or know of one that is misbehaving badly towards others, please report it via this link: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ residents/travel-roads-and-parking/roads-and-pathways/roadworks-and-faults Specifically, right here: https://highwaysreporting.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ Hopefully this Summer we can all drive, ride or wheel something up the road without pain or accident and enjoy all of the seasonal delights of Cottenham and Cambridgeshire (or abroad somewhere?)

Best wishes, Mark Tunstall

Village Diary Dates

June

Saturday 24th - Repair Cafe, Cottenham Community Centre, 10.00am

Friday 30th - Gardeners Club Talk, Franklin Gardens, 7.30pm

July

1st - 23rd - Cambridge Open Studios, Cottenham, various times

Saturday 15th - Pre-loved Clothing Sale, Cottenham Community Centre, 10am

Sunday 16th - Wimbledon Men’s Final, Village Hall, 1:30pm

Histon Road cyclepath

We’re pleased to hear that an improved footway/cycle path is to be installed along Histon Road. The path extends the existing pathway from Appletree Close (by the 30mph zone into the village) all the way down to Dunstal Field. The width is 2.5-3m and is shared use for pedestrians and cycles. The existing two bus shelters will be relocated within their existing areas.

A plan of the pathway is available on the Parish Council website. Work commences 12th June and will last approximately until the end of October and will be carried out by Durman Stearn in conjunction with Redrow.

The improved pathway will provide a much safer route for cycles to/from the village and also o er improved walking facilities for pedestrians.

Cottenham Fun Run 2023 Village News

deadline: 1st June 2023

After a break of three years, Bank Holiday Monday 8 May saw the return of the ever popular Cottenham 7 km Fun Run, with a safer and mainly o -road route and a new start and finish taking place directly outside the Village Hall.

Heavy rain in the days leading up to the event had resulted in flooding along the route, threatening the race, but thanks to a last-minute change to the closing stages of the route, and with the help of local allotment holders placing wood chippings on the worst of the puddles, the race was declared good to go.

The weather on the morning of the race was ideal for running with no rain forecast and just a slight cool breeze. Local fitness instructor, Bob Celentano from C-Fit, led the warm up and over 100 runners of all ages lined up at the start while the volunteer marshals were briefed and made their way to their bases around the course.

At 11.00 am, supported by their carers, the children from Sunflowers Care Home sounded the klaxon and the runners were o . They enjoyed using the airhorn so much that the organisers decided to let them take it home with them, but only if they promised to come back and start next year’s race!

With medals up for grabs for the fastest men, women, veterans (over 45s) and school-aged children, the runners embraced the challenge and within 25 minutes the first runners were starting

to re-enter the recreation ground. The support from the spectators, including the local Guides who helped with refreshments and were the ‘o cial’ cheerleaders, was fantastic and there was a real community atmosphere. The runners also reported good support along the route too in Cottenham and Rampton.

The winners and their finishing times:

1st Senior Male: Alfie Pipe 24:23

1st Senior Female: Channa Van Leijsen 32:46

1st Veteran Male: Rob Davis 28:28

1st Veteran Female: Fiona Downie 36:08

1st Junior Male: Adam Wright 30:36

1st Junior Female: Amelie Crawford 36:01

In addition to the category medals, the Linda Faben Award was introduced for the first time this year and will be awarded annually in Linda’s memory. Linda, who sadly passed away in April this year, was the Treasurer of Cottenham Primary School PTCA and dedicated huge amounts of her time supporting young people and their families. Through her work with the primary school she managed to combine two of her passions: sport and inclusion. The shield was presented by Linda’s husband, Nigel, to Logan McGinn for demonstrating the attributes of determination and resilience, which Linda held dear, and will be housed in the trophy cabinet in the entrance hall of Cottenham Primary School. Well done Logan!

Mark Hurworth

Cottenham Colour Run 2023

New Life on the Old West

Photography competition

Entry is simple. Visit the New Life on the Old West project area (ponds on Broad Lane, Fen Reeves or WARG Field ponds), take photos of our local fauna and flora, then share the best ones. The winner in each category (under 18s and over 18s) will win RSPB membership for a year. Closing date 31st August. hubs.ly/Q01Rzy0I0

Bin collections

Monday 8 May saw the first Cottenham

Colour Run in aid of Cottenham Primary School PTCA, which took place following the Fun Run. After a rush of entrants (initially capped at 100) 300 runners ran, walked, hopped, skipped and jumped round a course featuring 3 colour stations. These were manned by a very enthusiastic crew of volunteers aged from 10 years up who ensured that everyone who wanted to got a good coating of paint! To add to the atmosphere the

Cottenham Fire Engine crew provided an optional water shower which helped the paint coat the participants’ white T shirts, so a riot of colour was to be seen all round the Recreation Ground.

The Colour Run was generously sponsored by P J Brown Plumbing, Site Enhancements, Arbantia Fencing, Beach Babies Nursery, Electrocert and Cambridge Kettlebells, and was such a success that it will return next year, bigger, better and even more fun for all.

– Tracy Hutchison

June is a busy month in the gardening club calendar. On Sunday 11 June we have our lunchtime garden party, this year held in the lovely garden of Ken and Dawn Marr. Members and committee provide food for the lunch. Guests are very welcome at a cost of £6 per head.

Our talk at the end of the month, on Friday 30 June, is something a bit di erent: Judith Large, from Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital, will talk about Hedgehog Rescue and Conservation.

In July there is no regular meeting, but a visit to Twin Tarns in Somersham is planned for the afternoon of Monday 17 July.

Clubs and Groups

Cottenham Theatre Workshop

I met with Matt Unwin-Riches (Chair of the Cottenham Theatre Workshop) and discussed the upcoming production of The Selfish Shellfish by David Wood (which he directs) amongst many other things.

Matt has been Chair of the Cottenham Theatre Workshop for around four years and in that time has been constantly amazed by the hard work and commitment of the group.

‘It’s a very committed team of volunteers. They embrace many roles –all “mucking in” on set-building, costumes and all theatre areas!’

their festive o ering of The Nutcracker directed by Gary Unwin-Riches. I asked Gary how he found working with the group. ‘Particularly insane. It’s a pleasure and a labour of love.’ Nice words to hear from a director who keeps coming back for more.

The next big show for the group (who like to produce one drama and one musical show each year) is Peter Panto, adapted from Peter Pan and directed by Kerry O’Connell. The show promises to be a lively a air, with some inspiration taken from ITV’s ‘Love Island’! The readthrough of Peter Panto is on Friday 16 June and auditions will be held on 20 and 23 June.

This was postponed from August last year when it coincided with a heatwave. Twin Tarns appeared as a finalist in Garden of the Year last year and so this visit looks to be unusual and exciting.

Meetings are held at Franklin Gardens Community Room, usually on the last Friday of the month. Refreshments are served from 7.30 pm followed by a talk starting at 7.45 pm. The evening closes with a ra e, with prizes kindly donated by members and the committee. Nonmembers are welcome to try a speaker meeting for £3.

For further information please contact Sarah Dumont Tel: 01954 260482

Matt came across as a bright, cheery chap, who takes his role within the group seriously, but always with a nod to it being a fun and socially inclusive environment.

Matt’s parents were both involved in Cottenham Theatre Workshop and in theatricals generally in Cambridge. His father, John Unwin, is still very much involved in the group and was technical director for The Selfish Shellfish and together with Matt was responsible for the set construction.

A recent success for the group was

There is no audition to become a member of the Cottenham Theatre Workshop itself, so sign up if you love any or all elements of the theatre – the group will find a place for you. And who knows –you may find yourself performing in their next show!

For more information, go to www. cottenhamtheatre.com or find them on Facebook: Cottenham Theatre Workshop.

Mark Tunstall

REVIEW: The Selfish Shellfish

Written by David Wood - Directed by Matt Unwin-Riches

I saw the show on Saturday 20 May. On arrival, I was welcomed and seated at a table at the front, which was nicely laid out with flyers about the production as well as for a This Is My Theatre production of The Wind in the Willows at All Saints

your own pool

Church, Cottenham on 17 June (for tickets and full tour details go to www. thisismytheatre.com / 07732 253311).

The first thing that hit me was the tremendous set! I was immediately reduced to a seven-year-old boy

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Cambridge Open Studios

Cambridge Open Studios 2023 is just around the corner.

Will you be joining us?

If you’re interested in art, you won’t want to miss this exceptional opportunity to meet talented artists and makers in studios, homes and workspaces. Look out for the printed guides which will be available in shops and community locations around Cottenham.

Whether you’re browsing for inspiration, want to experience the creative process, or hope to discover the perfect piece of art for your home, you won’t be disappointed.

Cambridge Open Studios 2023 will showcase 365 artists during four weekends in July: 01–02, 08–09, 15–16 and 22–23.

Artists exhibiting in Cottenham: Iona Howard, Printmaker, at Oasland’s House, 4 Broad Lane, Cottenham CB24 8AJ on weekends 1 and 2: “Expansive, textural prints portraying The Fens and Cornish landscapes. New this year is Iona’s light, spacious print room and gallery.”

Alice Page, Painter, at 69 Victory Way, Cottenham CB24 8TG on weekends 1 and 3: “Art inspired by Reunion Island.”

Esther Montero, Textile artist, at 3 Sovereign Way, Cottenham CB24 8XR on weekend 3. (You can also find Esther at The Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RP on weekends 1 and 2): “Figurative work and portraiture using fabric collage and modern embroidery. Original wall art, prints and gifts.”

again and excited and intrigued by this terrifically colourful set, that

giant proportions, making a human feel as small as a sea urchin, but in good way! If you remember the book, TV show or film of The Borrowers you will have some idea of the magnitude (he he!) of this concept. The characters in the play were all creatures associated with the sea, both real and conceived by the writer and so the set was designed and scaled to allow humans to play anything from a mussel to a seagull.

My eyes were caught by a big pink furry thing, which I recognised immediately as a sea anemone. It was beautifully made and really stole the show on looks alone!

When the play began, I was instantly absorbed by the narrative, in which we met a heroic ‘Mussel’, who really kept up the pace and acted as the show’s ‘everyman’. Listening to this creature meant the audience ended up really caring about them. Hats o to Olivia Morris for being a truly likeable mussel, which led the way for the rest of the charming cast. ‘Seagull’ played by Suzannah White caught my attention immediately as a cheeky Amelia Earhart-type heroine and again we really cared about this character throughout, especially at the end! In my opinion, the ballet she performed was almost an homage to the Black Swan from Swan Lake! Suzannah was graceful, poised and very skilled.

Isabella Copeland played a loveable

‘Urchin’, whose screech at anything that might surprise or shock was both humorous and agonising in equal measure. She performed perfectly and her character put me in mind of a young ‘Who’ from ‘Whoville’. I’m betting Isabella played a ‘Who’ in their recent production of The Grinch; if she didn’t, you were cheated, because her performance was a sheer delight! ‘HC’ or the ‘Hermit Crab’ was ably played by Kerry O’Connell and he is surely destined to play ‘Badger’ in ‘The Wind in the Willows’, if he hasn’t already! A crochety crustacean who represented the patriarchy in this morality tale.

If there are baddies in this show, then ‘The Great Slick’ and ‘Sludge’ were they! Masterfully played by Louie Payne and Freya Rogers-Steinsdottir respectively, they were an Emo-Gothic riot of evil and indi erence to others!

The eye-catching ‘Anemone’, ably manipulated by Ella Bruce, fell somewhere between hero and villain. The amplified burping of this ‘charming’ creature was both entertaining and disturbing. I couldn’t help but think, though, that this creature would make a really comfy/cosy footrest. The matriarchy of this seaside society was represented by the formidable ‘Starfish’, played by Poppy Howells, a loving auntie to Urchin, a peacemaker and a crusader for the feminism, refugee awareness and a firm supporter of the increasingly ‘woke’ times that we live in. Briskly, vibrantly, flamboyantly and yet thoughtfully directed by Matt Unwin-Riches, who recognised the need for pathos in the narrative, whilst retaining all the fun and energy that it possibly could – I’ve never enjoyed a day at the seaside this much, whilst remaining inside!

Mark Tunstall

Councillor news

We currently have two vacancies on the Parish Council. If you are enthusiastic and would like to help your village then we’d love to hear from you. Please see our website for further information and eligibility criteria or email the Clerk.

O ce hours

Main Playground

Unfortunately we have heard that our grant application to Amey for £70k towards the project has been turned down. We have been able to allocate a further £40k from S106 and reserves which will enable us to start the project, with some minor

modifications. We are also looking into alternative grants. In the meantime a planning application has been submitted for the play tower (required due to being over 4m in height). All being well works should begin in October.

Developments

The Clerk is contactable via email and phone between 9.00am3.00pm weekdays only (sta aren’t available on weekends or bank holidays) and messages can be left outside of these hours. If you wish to meet in person, please contact us in advance to arrange an appointment. For Highways issues or Village Hall bookings please contact Beth. Our o ce in the Village Hall is currently manned every Monday and Thursday between 9.30am-1pm.

Get in touch!

Jo Brook

Parish Clerk PSLCC

E: clerk@cottenhampc.org.uk

P: 07503 328401

Beth Fleetwood

E: asstclerk@cottenhampc.org.uk

P: 07490 459130

for all highways issues

Debbie Seabright

E: rfo@cottenhampc.org.uk

for all finance matters

www.cottenhampc.org.uk

@cottenhamparishcouncil

Given the flood issues at Les King Wood we have been liaising with both SCDC and Tilia about the situation. Streetworks have notified us of a week-long road closure in June on Rampton Road whilst the Toucan crossing is installed. We recognise that this will cause extreme disruption, including to our neighbours in Rampton, and are working with our County Cllr and Streetworks to come up with a viable alternative. Bellway

– we are now looking at taking over maintenance of the open spaces on the site, subject to the site being in a satisfactory condition. A commuted sum will be given to the Council to cover the cost for the maintenance over the next ten years. We are also continuing to liaise with Persimmon regarding adoption of the Tenison Manor estate and following up flood issues at the Broad Lane balancing pond (still owned/maintained by Persimmon).

Brenda Gautrey Way

Cllrs Graves and Ward have submitted an application to the County Council for a waterway management grant. The grant would enable us to get the ditch cleared. The County Flood

Risk team are now contacting Taylor Wimpey regarding their riparian ownership rights and to get them to engage in the process.

Recreation Ground

We are working with our grounds contractors on pitch assessments at the Rec. Once completed via the ‘PitchPower’ app a full independent assessment report is provided which then opens up the opportunity for us to secure grant funding from the FA for pitch improvements as part of the FA six-year tapered funding provision. Our initial focus is Field 3 (field bordering Les King Wood). Additionally we are working with the Cricket Club on the installation

of nets (to be located behind the Pavilion). We are also working with CUFC and the Colts to move the equipment compound and provide a better training area.

We are delighted that the longawaiting defibrillator has now been installed on the side of the Village Hall. This will be accessible 24/7 in an emergency. Thank you to the Colts and CUFC for their donation towards the cost of the equipment

Connections

Bus Project Youth Club

The Connections Youth Bus is a charity providing youth work services across Cambridgeshire. The Parish Council support the facility so it is free to use for young people from school year 7 to age 18.

O ering games consoles, tabletennis, a pool table, karaoke, crafting, quizzes, advice, a tuck shop and more, the Bus can be found at the Recreation Ground o Lambs Lane every Thursday from 7-9pm (term time only). We are regularly getting over 30 young people attending which is great to see. We are lucky to have this facility in the village and it would be great to see even more young people making use of it.

The Bus will also be available over the school summer holidays, when those moving up to year 7 can attend. connectionsbusproject.org.uk

20mph Zone

Over 300 responses were received to our survey with around two thirds of residents in favour of implementing a 20 mph zone. The majority of respondents favoured proposal 2: extended coverage. An application has been made for funding to

implement the 20 mph zone via Cambridgeshire County Council’s 20 mph funding programme. It is anticipated that demand for funding will be high, and we expect to find out if we are one of the successful applicants by July. Further information is available via cottenhampc.org.uk/20mph-zones

Safer crossings on Rampton Road

The working group set up to look at safer crossing points on Rampton Road are continuing to explore suitable options. This is a joint project with the County Council. Depending on the final agreed proposal,

Highways

We encourage residents to report any Highways-related issues they see (e.g. potholes) directly to the County Council, via their reporting site highwaysreporting.cambridgeshire. gov.uk/ For faults which pose an

Tennis courts

The grass courts at the Recreation Ground are now open. Book a court on clubspark.lta.org.uk/ CottenhamTennisClub/Booking There’s no need to be a member of the tennis club but you will need a

infrastructure costs will be fully or partially met by s106 developer funds with any shortfall funded via the Parish Council. More information on this project will be shared on our website and Facebook page.

immediate risk of danger to the public (including debris on the roads) please call Cambridgeshire Highways on 0345 045 5212 during o ce hours –8.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday and 9.00 am to 1.00 pm on Saturdays, or for out-of-hours emergencies use the Police 101 service.

free LTA account to use the booking system. The courts are free to use but you will need a code to access them which will be emailed to you when booking. Please note that the courts are for tennis only. No studded shoes are permitted.

Ladybirds refurbishment

As part of our budget this year we have money earmarked for maintenance to the Ladybird Pre-School building. We have been able to increase that budget and over the summer will be undertaking extensive repairs to the roof. Plus, subject to a gas connection, we’ll be replacing the very old oil heating with a new

gas system so the building will be watertight and snug for the autumn term. We had investigated the installation air-source heat pumps but it sadly wasn’t viable; we will however be looking into further eco measures going forward. These works are part of a longer 3-5 year plan for improvements to the building.

What’s On

News and Events from the Community Centre and the Village Hall Village Hall

We’re expanding the Village Hall bar team.

What’s On?

June 10th June Boogie Shoes, 70’s and 80’s disco and soul night. 8pm-midnight. All monies raised will be going to the Arthur Rank Hospice. Tickets £5 each.

July 16th July Wimbledon Men’s Final1.30pm. Cottenham Tennis Club will be selling strawberries & cream plus they will be holding a ra e. Bar open from 1.30pm.

Job vacancy

We are looking for a reliable, adaptable and trustworthy individual to help us run the busy Village Hall bars.

Please see our website or email clerk@cottenhampc.org.uk for more information.

We currently have a pool of about 15 people who regularly do bar sessions. As a thank-you we have introduced a monthly £50 draw – if you have worked on the bar that month, you get free entry into the draw. But we really need 10 – 20 more people to spread the load. It would only require doing a shift every month or two, whenever it suited you, it’s fun and you have good odds for winning £50!

We are currently planning whether to hold a New Year’s Eve party again this year and it is ONLY feasible if we can

increase our bar team. Please contact cllr.ward@cottenhampc.org.uk if you would like to find out more – or come along to one of our events and meet the team.

A big thank you to everyone who came along to our Eurovision event. We were delighted to be joined by so many of our Ukrainian residents. Members of Cottenham Supports Ukraine provided a host of Ukrainian dishes for people to sample and the Fen Edge Twinning Society held a ra e to raise funds.

We have a number of events already planned for the autumn, including a comedy night and ceildh - please keep an eye on our Facebook page for further details.

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH COTTENHAM WITH RAMPTON

Community Centre

What’s On?

June

We are thankful for the opportunity we had to welcome so many people from the villages of Cottenham and Rampton to our services over Christmas. Things are by no means ‘back to normal’ but we continue to look at interesting and alternative ways to support each other and bring people together in a safe way.

Saturday 24th - Repair Cafe, 10.00am - 2:00pm July

As 2022 begins we hope and pray for safe passage through the pandemic and to be able continue finding ways to serve our villages.

Sunday 2nd - Community Cinema, Doors open at 7pm Saturday 15th - Pre-loved Clothing Sale, Cottenham Community Centre, 10am

During Lent we plan to reinstate our well known ‘Lent Lunches’ where we offer soup and ploughman’s to raise money for our charities and the chance for fellowship. We are not sure what form this will take yet, in-door

Kids Play (previously known as Dad’s Play) is held on the first Saturday of each month from 10.30 to 11.30 am and is a great way for children and adults to meet and have fun together. No charge.

or out, we look forward to seeing you! Check out our Facebook page or website for more details.

Key Dates:

Tuesday 1st March at 7pm

Shrove Tuesday Supper in the Church Hall

Little Humbugs restarted on 26 April and will run fortnightly on Wednesdays from 9.30 to 10.30 am. The group is for babies and pre-schoolers and their carers, with 30 minutes of singing followed by half an hour of play, chat and refreshments.

Wednesday 2nd March at 7.30pm

shoes for children aged 10 or older. Buy! Pre-loved high street and designer brands at a snip. Refresh your wardrobe, buy an essential or simply treat yourself. Cash only please. Items are nonreturnable.

Imposition of Ashes at All Saints’, Cottenham

Saturday 12th March; 19th March; 26th March; 2nd April; 9th April and 16th April from 12 noon

Lent lunches

27th March Mothering Sunday

All-Age Communion Service at 10.30am to celebrate

Mothering Sunday

Knitting group meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10.00 am in the hall when Little Humbugs is not meeting and at 10.45 am when it is (group members may meet earlier at 10.00 am in the Co ee Shop on those weeks).

Sell! Your unwanted good quality clothes; drop items o in advance and we’ll do the work. 20% of the proceeds will go to local charity, Cottenham Community Centre. Seller’s forms and further information are available at the Centre’s Co ee Shop, or can be downloaded here: https://www. cottenhamcc.org/co eeshop2022/wpcontent/uploads/2023/06/clothes event form.docx

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM COTTENHAM LIBRARY!

We hope you’ll support us in 2022. Here are five ways:

Craft group meets weekly on Tuesdays at 10.00 am in the Co ee Shop.

1. Join: it’s simple and free! Everyone can be a member of the library – even babies.

Follow Us

Take a look at our Facebook page for all our events and activities.

2. Use: make use of your library. Borrow books (in person, or download to a device), use a computer, attend events and activities, access online tools to help with work or research.

Repair Café will be held from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm on Saturday 24 June. Book your place to have your item repaired and learn more about how repairs can be made while also enjoying a co ee.

3. Volunteer: we can offer even more programmes with help from volunteers. Could you be our next Storytime

facebook.com/ CottCommCentre

Venue hire: We have three rooms available – hall with optional kitchen, studio and the Co ee Shop (available outside of Co ee Shop hours only). Full entertainments licence held.

reader, event helper, Library@Home book bringer or Digital Buddy?

Activities: Please contact individual activity organisers (details on our website). If you’d like to arrange a class, community activity or new community project please email: bookings@cottenhamcc.org

4. Donate: library services are free to use but monetary donations, small or large, help us provide more books and services.

5. Spread the word: if you love your library, tell your friends and neighbours and encourage them to join! The more members we have, the stronger we are.

Community Cinema with licensed bar: Unless stated, all screenings start at 7.30 pm, doors open at 7.00 pm. To book, see our website or Facebook page: CottenhamCommunityCinema

Sunday 4 June: She Said [15]

Sunday 2 July: Till [12A]

Co ee Shop Mondays 10.00 am to 4.30 pm; Tuesdays to Saturdays 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. Come and enjoy great co ee, tea or hot chocolate, delicious scones and cakes or a light lunch. Please note we will be closed for our summer break from 18–29 August inclusive.

Pre-loved Sale, Men and women’s clothes, shoes and bags. Clothes and

Solar panels: Following support from Zero Carbon Communities (South Cambs District Council), John Apthorp Charity, National Lottery, Awards for All, Fen Edge Community Association and the Cooperative Local Community Fund, we are pleased to announce the installation of 30 solar panels and 2 batteries at the Cottenham Community Centre. We plan to hold another open session in September to show the impact the solar panels will make and to help us all learn more about energy (and cost) savings and ways we can reduce our carbon footprint.

Sports News

Cottenham United Colts

Cottenham United

Chairman: Ben Holmes

email:

Colts

CottenhamColts@virginmedia.com

website:

www.cottenhamunitedcolts.com

social media: @cottenhamunitedcolts

Cottenham United Colts

Boys and Girls from year 1 (U6) to Year 6 (U11). Come and join our club ready for the new 23-24 season.

For more information please email:

CottenhamColts@virginmedia.com

Sunday May 28th was when the Cottenham Colts annual tournament was held. With restrictions in previous years, this time it was one of our biggest we have held, with over 100 teams taking part, nearly 300 games and over 600 goals scored! (Thanks Karl for the stats!)

The weather was perfect for both days. Saturday morning involved volunteers and coaches preparing the equipment and then an early morning start Sunday followed by a long day for some setting up, taking part and clearing away.

The tournament was held in good spirits with all clubs and supporters following the RESPECT guidelines and enjoying themselves on the day. It was all about enjoyment and taking part and

the children loved it...!

A special thank you goes out to the Primary School and Parish Council for allowing us the use of the grass and village hall, Jez with his manic printing issues but getting the programmes ready on time, all the sponsors who contributed to the day, this is greatly appreciated by the club, the coaches and volunteers for giving up their time and helping over the weekend, and a special thank you to Tim Pheasant for organising with support and guidance from Karen Celentano, without you two, this wouldn’t have happened in this way...!!

See you all next year..... please feel free to contact the club if you wish to support us or any of the teams in anyway.

Ben Holmes (Chairman)

Cottenham United Chairman: Ian Stuchbury email: cottenhamunitedfc@hotmail.com And check out our website, www.cottenhamunitedfc.co.uk

Cottenham Bowls Club

With the conclusion of our indoor short mat bowling season, and following another successful outdoor bowling season in 2022, the outdoor bowling season for 2023 started in April.

Play is now well under way and will continue until late September.

The club is active in league matches on Monday and Friday afternoons in the Ely and District League and many evenings each week in the Cambridge and District, Cambridge Business House and Bowls Cambridgeshire County Open Triples Leagues. Everyone is welcome to come and see all of the action taking place (you may even get a cup of tea) at our pleasant surroundings on the Recreation Ground.

Throughout the season, we have an active social scene that members and friends take part in, including a fish and chip supper with race night, quiz night and weekend lunches.

In addition to our own bowling programme this year, we will be hosting representative games in July and August that will involve players from di erent clubs around Cambridge and Counties within the Eastern Region and in September, the Cambridge and District Competition Finals.

We held an Open Day on Sunday 16 April inviting anyone who was interested in bowls to come along and give it a try with our qualified coaches. Some of those who attended had never bowled before and they enjoyed it so much that they signed up to become a member.

If you missed out on the Open Day in April but are still interested in playing bowls either outdoors in the summer or indoors in the winter please get in touch with Glen Clarke (chair) on 07486 910539 or via email: glen.clarke@uwclub. net or email Diane Duncan (secretary): cottenhambc.sec@btinternet.com

Cottenham United F.C.

We are a friendly village team who are always on the look out for new players. If you are interested in playing senior football then please get in contact with us via our email: cottenhamunitedfc@hotmail.com or for further information about the club you can check out our website: www.cottenhamunitedfc.co.uk or our Twitter, Instagram or Facebook links.

The 2022/23 season has now concluded with Cottenham Utd FC finishing second in the Cambs FA League 1A. We’re now awaiting confirmation from Cambs FA of our promotion to the Senior B league,

which will be a fantastic achievement for the team considering two seasons ago the club nearly folded.

As we look forward to the new 2023/24 season in the higher league we will begin our pre-season training towards the end of June on a Tuesday and Thursday evening at either Cottenham recreation ground or Cottenham Village College sports centre. Details will be announced on our website and social media, so do keep a look out if you’re interested in joining us, as now is a great time to come and join us on our journey.

Ian Stuchbury (Chairman)

If your sports team would like to feature here please do get in touch.

Cottenham Tennis Club

At Cottenham Tennis Club, we’re committed to making tennis accessible and enjoyable for everyone. So why not come and join us this summer?

Whether you’re looking to improve your skills, meet new people, or just have some fun in the sun, we’ve got something for you. Visit our website at www.cottenhamtennis.co.uk to learn more and sign up for our summer activities today! You can also email us at info@cottenhamtennis.co.uk if you have any questions.

We’re proud to say that our very own club secretary, Louise Cooke, won the Cambridgeshire County Volunteer of the Year Award in 2023. This recognition demonstrates our commitment to caring for the club and providing great management.

Are you a fan of tennis and looking for a place to play and connect with other tennis enthusiasts? Look no further than Cottenham Tennis Club! We o er a welcoming, supportive community for players of all levels, whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned pro. Our club is run by a team of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about tennis and creating a positive experience for all our members. According to Sport England’s Active Lives survey, tennis participation in England has seen a significant increase, with 915,000 adults playing regularly from November 2021 to November 2022. This is the highest figure recorded since the survey began in 2015–16, indicating that more people are discovering the joys of playing tennis. And here at Cottenham Tennis Club, we’re proud to be part of this growing trend.

Our summer season is packed with exciting activities for both kids and adults. If you’re a parent or carer with little ones, our Tiny Tots coaching sessions are perfect for pre-schoolers aged 3–4. These fun sessions are designed to help

young children develop coordination and basic tennis skills in a safe and supportive environment. And for older kids, we o er our popular summer camp, which features fun group sessions for kids aged 3–6, 7–11 and 12–16. Our experienced coaches create a fun and engaging environment where kids can improve their tennis skills, make new friends, and have a blast! But it’s not just kids who can have fun at Cottenham Tennis Club. For adults, we o er a range of social and competitive events throughout the summer season. Our Tennisathon is a new and exciting event, where players of all levels can participate in a fun and challenging day of tennis while supporting a great cause. And for those who want to enjoy the excitement of Wimbledon without the crowds, our Wimbledon finals screening is the perfect solution. Relax and enjoy the big match on a big screen while indulging in some classic strawberries and cream, and don’t forget to enter our ra e for a chance to win a private tennis lesson with one of our pro coaches!

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Thank you to everyone who came along to the Cottenham APM this year. The reports and draft minutes are available on the Parish Council website: www.cottenhampc.org.uk

Parish Meeting

Headlines from the event:

• A warm-up was given by Junior Parkrun members! Thank you to Ellie and Paige. Since Junior Parkrun began on Sunday 24 April 2022, 319 individual junior runners have crossed the finish line a combined total of 2031 times, and there have been 134 volunteers helping.

• Annual reviews of what the councils have been up to and plans for the coming year given by Parish, District and County councillors.

• Presentations from the Cottenham Tennis Club, SusCott, Cottenham Community Centre, Foodbank and Community Allotment.

Cost of Living

South Cambridgeshire District Council is co-ordinating a programme of advice and support to help people in South Cambridgeshire with the rising cost of living. The pages on the SCDC website: https://www.scambs.gov.uk/cost-ofliving-support/ provide information on the services and support available, including help with accessing support, as well as useful tips and advice.

• A presentation from the Climate & Ecology Emergency Workgroup focusing on practical steps being taken to respond to the climate challenge. The group brings together On the Edge Cottenham, Sustainable Cottenham and the Parish Council, with the aim of creating a flood action plan, emergency plan and ways to further mitigate the parish council’s emissions, as well as helping residents to make beneficial changes and publicising information. The group held their first Climate Forum earlier this year and aim to have a second one in the next few months.

• Presentation on County Council focusing on highways and potholes. The highways and waste disposal budget is £11.8 million (about 1% of the Council’s annual spend) with a one-o grant from the government of £3.6 million towards highway repairs/maintenance, which

doesn’t go far in terms of mending our roads. Currently, there are 10,000 potholes recorded in the county.

• Wide-ranging and useful discussion on village flooding issues, helped by residents with first-hand experience highlighting their concerns. For those a ected by the foul water problems from the Anglian Water pump, please contact Anglian Water about this issue – if enough individuals from the area come forward to express their concern, then works may be forthcoming. Cllr Graves spoke about the reasons behind the flooding and the way in which it is currently managed. A mobile pump is available for those in need. Other selfhelp ideas were for individuals to write to Ofwat and the Environment Agency. SCDC Cllr Wilson is keen for residents to get in touch with any concerns and both her and SCDC Cllr Osborne will do their best to assist.

Linda Faben 1954–2023

The Faben Family moved to Cottenham in the Summer of 1987, and made their home in Rooks Street. Linda had been instrumental in establishing the pre-school in Earith, and prior to that, when living in Grimsby, had fostered eight children, as well as bringing up two of her own. Her son, Stuart, entered Cottenham Village College in the second year and daughter Alison had one year at Cottenham Primary School, before she too joined CVC. So, the pattern of working with children had been well established and when she arrived in Cottenham Linda immediately started child-minding Emma, who was the daughter of husband Nigel’s o ce manager.

Linda was always willing to help out at organisations connected to her children – schools, playgroups, cub packs and sports clubs. Both children excelled at many sports including trampolining, judo, hockey, cricket, football, rugby and especially athletics, where both were medallists at English Schools and also Internationals.

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Hall events and many of the children represented the County at the Regional U11 championships.

Linda was an experienced athletics team manager having run a successful Ladies team at Huntingdon Athletics Club for many years as well as the County Ladies team.

However, it is her legendary fund-raising that she will be remembered for. Linda would regularly prepare a roast dinner for 60–100 diners at Nigel’s rugby club, and her baking skills were demonstrated at the CPS summer and winter fairs. She came up with a myriad of fund-raising ideas as well as holding the PTCA Treasurer role for nearly sixteen years. In that time the PTCA raised over £325,000 for the primary school.

In addition to her work on the PTCA, Linda was instrumental in gaining grants which helped to buy books for the Learning Resource Centre, built the running track and established the fitness apparatus on the school field. She set up and ran the current CPS Breakfast Club up until Easter and along with Ren Pesci of Voland and Claire Walker of Malary, has sourced funding for the Club from local businesses.

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Linda joined the committee at Ladybird Pre-School when Emma Green was Chair, and this partnership kick-started her career as a serious fund-raiser. Her grandson, Jack, attended Ladybirds and CPS. Along with Emma, Linda joined the CPS PTCA, and in 2007 became its Treasurer. Once Jack had progressed to senior school, Linda joined the sta at CPS as a teaching assistant.

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Linda also successfully applied for funding of ‘essential grocery packs’ for local families struggling to feed their children. She purchased the groceries and distributed them each month.

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She was a pioneer for the ‘Snug’ group which was set up to help children who were finding it di cult to cope with a classroom environment. Linda also ran a lunch club and the multi-skills club, where she taught the basic skills of running, jumping and throwing. Her teams regularly won County Sports

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All the above good deeds were carried out with a smile and a willingness always to say yes when asked to do more. She was completely selfless in her attempts to help others. Even more remarkable when we consider that she achieved everything that she did despite having su ered rheumatoid arthritis for 45 years. She was constantly in pain from this terrible disease and had both hips replaced, both knees replaced, and every toe joint removed.

Linda lost her battle with life after a short illness, on 15 April.

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Our village green

There’s a lovely show of wildflowers on the village green right now (for those of you not familiar with where Sustainable Cottenham have been trying to encourage the wildflowers, it’s the westerly point around the newly planted oak tree, which is thankfully looking quite healthy too – so far!) That area has been left uncut and now you can see cornflower, oxeye daisy, yellow rattle and plantain. Thanks to Howard Jones of Cambridgeshire ACRE for his help with establishing that area.

SHOWTIME

Twelfth Night and The Merchant of Venice

Shakespeare Shorts at The ADC Theatre

‘These two popular plays, although di erent in many ways, also have several common themes – disguise and deception, mistaken identity, prejudice, role reversal, revenge and rejection as well as love and friendship. These adaptations retain Shakespeare’s wonderfully well-drawn characters and best-loved speeches, whilst maintaining the key storylines. Newly composed music, and especially written narrative, will support the storytelling, change of locations and mood.’

The bee orchids are beginning to shoot up in WARG field and should be in flower in the next week or so –we just need some warm weather.

Director Madeleine Forrester had this to say about the idea of Shakespeare Shorts:

‘Shakespeare Shorts occurred organically as a result of a Bawds’ initiative during lockdown. In order to maintain our dramatic presence and keep our company of directors and

actors engaged, we began devising and recording a programme of podcasts – based on plays, novels and poetry –with each one lasting about 20 minutes. During the first year I devised and directed three Shakespeare podcasts based on a supernatural theme, which we called Shakespeare Shorts. It was an interesting challenge to consider the three plays and how they might work in a ‘short’ abridged format and then develop these further into a theatre production. The first Shakespeare Shorts in 2021 brought three plays with magic, superstition and witchcraft as the theme to the stage. It was successful with both cast and audience and so I began work on this next round last year. The shortened adaptations are particularly accessible to those not normally drawn to Shakespeare and of course helpful to school students, perhaps meeting Shakespeare for the first time.

Writer, Nick Warburton and I have worked well together as, following my work to adapt and abridge the plays, he has brought his considerable writing talents to create the links and narrative required. Original music by Ian Favell also means I can choreograph missing elements of the

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play to move the story forward in a concise visual way.

Twelfth Night has always been popular. A comedy based on love and mistaken identity with well-drawn characters and a happy ending in a glorious setting – what’s not to like?!

Shakespeare’s characters, their human foibles and weaknesses, the situations they find themselves in and the key themes of the plays are all relevant today, for example, identity and unrequited love, while in The Merchant of Venice we see prejudice writ large with Shylock perhaps representing all those who are persecuted and wronged today.

Madeleine explains more about Bawds:

‘I’ve been on the committee of Bawds for several years and have performed and directed under their banner. Bawds is an enterprising thriving theatre company that was established over 40 years ago. We stage around four shows a year and welcome new ‘friends’ both actors – our auditions are open – as well as creative backstage team members to work on set, make-up, costume, props, lighting … the list goes on! It’s a terrific art form that provides an opportunity to meet lots of people with a common interest, make new friends and work together as a team to create productions.’ www.bawds.org

How would you summarise your adaptation?

The Merchant of Venice

It’s festival time in the busy thriving centre of multinational Renaissance Venice. Jews and Christians live and trade here side by side, but not easily. This is the setting for a tale of requited and unrequited love, of prejudice, betrayal, loss and revenge, culminating in one of the most dramatic courtroom scenes ever written.

Twelfth Night

A small community on the Mediterranean coast is the setting for this tale of love. Two eminent households – one a stately court of music and romance, where a duke pines for his rejected love, the other a rebellious household of guests and servants, where a countess languishes in mourning for her brother.

A storm, a shipwreck … a young woman emerges from the wreckage … and it’s all change!

Shakespeare Shorts at the ADC Theatre, Cambridge: Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 July at 7.45 pm (Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm)

To book tickets: www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/play/shakespeare-shortsthe-merchant-of-venice-and-twelfth-night/

Help shape the future of your fire and rescue service

Flood emergency numbers

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently preparing to write its plan for 2024-29 and is seeking the views of people across the county, so their thoughts and expectations can be reflected in how it delivers its services in the future.

Here is a link to the survey: https://bit.ly/43pzLHU

The Service would be really grateful if you could please take a few minutes to complete the survey.

Anyone who completes the survey and leaves their email address will have the chance to win one of three £50 shopping vouchers.

Flood emergency numbers – updated May 2023

There is also some useful advice at www. scambs.gov.uk/community-safety-andhealth/community-safety/emergencyplanning-and-resilience/flooding

The heavy rain that fell in early May 2023 caused some localised flooding and, in some cases, entered houses. Such intense rain storms can happen at any �me of year. If you live in a property that has flooded in the past, you should take some basic precau�ons:

The heavy rain that fell in early May 2023 caused some localised flooding and, in some cases, entered houses. Such intense rain storms can happen at any time of year. If you live in a property that has flooded in the past, you should take some basic precautions:

Unfortunately there is no single number to call in the event of a flood, so please refer to the information below .

• Improve your flood proofing such as having a store of sandbags for doors, airbricks and toilet bowls (to prevent sewage spilling out)

• Decide what to do if you and your family are separated by a flood

• Keep a note of the number(s) to ring in an emergency – see below

• Improve your flood proofing such as having a store of sandbags for doors, airbricks and toilet bowls (to prevent sewage spilling out).

• Decide what to do if you and your family are separated by a flood.

There is also some useful advice at www.scambs.gov.uk/community-safety-and-health/communitysafety/emergency-planning-and-resilience/flooding

• Keep a note of the number(s) to ring in an emergency – see below.

A Cottenham Climate Forum on the theme of flooding is planned for the evening of Wednesday 28 June at Cottenham Village Hall, Recreation Ground, Lambs Lane CB24 8TA. For more details go to www.cottenhampc.org.uk/ climate-emergency

Unfortunately there is no single number to call in the event of a flood, so please refer to the informa�on below .

Type of flooding/problem

agency Contact number Immediate threat to life Emergency services 999 River level e.g. Cotenham Lode or Great Ouse

Overflowing sewers or surface water flooding containing foul water

Agency

Cambridgeshire County Council 0345 0455212 (office hours) or Police on 101 out of office hours

0345 988 1188 (24hrs) or Incident hotline 0800 807060 (24hrs) Flooding on roads or pavements caused by blocked drains

Water 03457 145145 (24hrs) or 03457 919155 (customer services)

713000 (office hours) or 01253 501055 (out of office hours)

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HANDYMAN SERVICES COTTENHAM Need help fitting a kitchen or bathroom? Leaking washing machine, sink or shower? Need a blind fitted or guttering repaired? Call Mike on 07768 931810.

MATHS TUITION up to and including GCSE. I can o er ongoing general support to help consolidate school and college teaching or specific areas of the curriculum can be addressed. Lessons online or, if permitted, face to face in Landbeach. Contact Frank Batten, maths.tutoring@gmail.com for more information.

R J BENSON CARPENTRY Local fully qualified reliable carpenter. Please call 07961 811454 or email robbenson15@gmail.com for advice/free quotes.

MARK BENSON Gardening and maintenance work undertaken. Local and reliable. Please call 07807 024173 or email marhpbenson84@gmail.com for a free no obligation quote.

ANTIQUE, MODERN & BESPOKE UPHOLSTERY using traditional materials and techniques. Based in Cottenham, Victoria Morris Upholstery o ers a professional (AMUSF Qualified) and reliable upholstery service for your most treasured antiques or favourite chair. For all enquires and/or a free consultation, contact Victoria on 01954 270050 or 07547 496931 or by email: vmupholstery@ hotmail. com or visit www.victoriamorrisupholstery.co.uk

TOAT - ‘TOM OF ALL TRADES” Tom Wykes Handyman. No job is too big or too small - garden/house clearance, shelving, plumbing and so on - call Tom for a quote on 01954 250324, 07762 559259

THE VILLAGE FOOT CLINIC Wilburton Clinic & mobile chiropody for: nail cutting/nail thickness reduction, corns, calloused and cracked heels, diabetes etc. Marisa Jolley MCFHP MAFHP. Tel: 07909 943171

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Portraits of people, pets or places… I am a local artist – see rob_in_cottenham for examples of my work on Instagram. I recently appeared on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year and I am a member of the Cambridge Drawing Society. All I need is a decent photograph or I can work from life. Please get in touch to see what we can work out - with absolutely no obligation to take it any further.

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Contacts

Healthcare

Cottenham Dental Practice

☎ 01954 251696

Firs House Partnership

☎ 01954 251180

www.firshouse.com

The Cottenham Surgery

☎ 01954 250079

www.cottenhamsurgery.nhs.uk

Well Pharmacy

☎ 01954 250556

Emergency

NHS ☎ 111

Police ☎ 101 (non urgent)

Anglian Water ☎ 03457 145145

Environment Agency incident hotline

☎ 0800 807060

Environmental Health (out of hours)

☎ 08456 095437

Highways faults (immediate danger only)

☎ 03450 455121

Homelessness Emergency Service (out of hours) ☎ 01253 501117

UKPN (power cuts)

☎ 105 or 0800 3163105

Cottenham Parish Council

Jo Brook

Parish Clerk PSLCC

E: clerk@cottenhampc.org.uk

P: 07503 328401

www.cottenhampc.org.uk

Caring for the Community

Adult social care ☎ 03450 455202

Children & Young people’s social care ☎ 03450 450203

Childline ☎ 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk

Citizens Advice ☎ 08082 787808 www.cambridgecab.org.uk

Cottenham CareCar ☎ 01954 251929

Cottenham Charities ☎ 01954 250082 www.cottenhamcharities.co.uk

Foodbank (Ely) ☎ 01353 468626 www.elyfoodbank.org.uk

Cottenham Mobile Warden Scheme ☎ 01954 200080 Samaritans ☎ 116 123 (free) www.samaritans.org

Cottenham & Rampton Lunch & Social Club ☎ 07708 425720

Schools and nurseries

Chestnut Nursery ☎ 01954 250744 www.chestnut-nursery.co.uk/nurseries/cottenham

Ladybird Preschool ☎ 01954 250891 www.ladybirdpreschool.org

Cottenham Primary School ☎ 01954 250227 www.cottenhamprimary.co.uk

Cottenham Village College ☎ 01954 288944 www.astreacottenham.org

Churches and cemetery

All Saints’ Church ☎ 01954 583651 www.allsaintscottenham.org.uk

Baptist Church ☎ 01954 252378 www.cottenhambaptist.org.uk

Cottenham Dissenters’ Cemetery ☎ 01954 252378

email: minister@cottenhambaptist.org.uk

Salvation Army ☎ 01954 252419 www.salvationarmy.org.uk/cottenham

Local authorities

Cambridgeshire County Council ☎ 03450 455200 www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk

South Cambridgeshire District Council ☎ 01954 713000 www.scambs.gov.uk

District Cllr: Annika Osborne ☎ 07511 796629 annikaosbornecrw@gmail.com

Clubs and groups

Brownies - 2nd Cottenham ☎ 07717 201836

3rd Cottenham ☎ 01954 203764

Cottenham Bowls Club ☎ 01954 251956 www.hugofox.com/community/cottenham-bowls-club-8286/home

Cottenham Brass ☎ 07512 965913 www.cottenham-brass.co.uk

Cottenham United Colts - www.cottenhamunitedcolts.com

Cottenham Cricket Club – www.cottenham.play-cricket.com/home

Cottenham Gardeners Club ☎ 01954 260482

Cottenham Jaguars Netball – www.cottenhamjaguarsnetballclub.com

Cottenham Tennis Club ☎ 01954 488413 www.cottenhamtennis.co.uk

Cottenham Theatre Workshop – www.cottenhamtheatre.com

Cottenham United FC ☎ 07771 882182 www.cottenhamunitedfc.co.uk

Cottenham WI ☎ 01954 488427

Fen Edge Orchestra – www.fenedgeorchestra.wordpress.com

Fen Edge Runners ☎ 01954 231806 secretary@fenedgerunners.org.uk

Renegades Rugby ☎ 07866 404813 www.renegadesrugby.net

Royal British Legion ☎ 01954 251468 ann.scott23@ntlworld.com

Sustainable Cottenham ☎ 01954 251813 www.sustainablecottenham.org.uk

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