Meldreth Matters, June 2025

June 2025

In this issue …

Events include…

Neighbourhood Watch Primary School Tennis Club Things to Do in June

Church Fete Motorcycle Show Piano Concerts Tractor Road Run

Contents Miscellaneous Charity Bingo Night 26 Made in Britian Concert 26 Melbourn Hub 22-23 Melbourn u3a 12 VJ Day 9 Whaddon Whitsun Celebrations 26

What’s On in Meldreth in June Bowls Club Quiz Night 6 Cann Twins’ Piano Concert 4, 5 Festival du Piano 4, 17 Meldreth Church Fete 7, back cover Motorcycle Show 6 Things to Do in June 24-25, 26 Tractor Road Run 6

Children & Education Activities for Families 15 Primary School 16

Village Groups Croquet Club 8 History Group 9 Tennis Club 8 Wise Local Crafters 13 Women’s Group 10

Local Government Local Councillors 19 Parish Council 32-34 Planning 35

Village News & Issues Craft & Community Fairs 13 Food Bank 21 Letter to the Editor 19 Neighbourhood Watch 3 Parish Charities 23 Village Hall 28-29

Advice/Information Advertisers’ Index 40 Fire & Rescue Service 36 Mobile Warden Scheme 10 Refuse Collections 20 Village Directory 38-39

Gardening and Nature A Meldreth Garden 30-31

This month’s cover picture: Topcliffe Meadow Photograph by Kathryn Betts The opinions expressed in the letters and articles in this magazine are those of the writers, who are responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within them.

The last date for copy is the 12th of each month Copy should be submitted by email where possible, to meldrethmatters@hotmail.com.

Alternatively, it may be delivered to the Editor, Kathryn Betts at 36 North End, Meldreth, SG8 6NT. The Editor reserves the right to withhold from publication or to shorten if necessary, any article or letter sent to her.

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Editorial Welcome to the June issue of Meldreth Matters.

What glorious weather we have been having recently! Let’s hope it continues, because this month there are several opportunities to enjoy some outdoor activities in Meldreth. There is the annual Royston & District Motorcycle Club Show at Eternit on Wednesday 18th June, the Church Fete on Saturday 28th June and the Vintage Tractor Road Run on Sunday 29th June. See pages 6-7 and the back cover for further details.

There will also be a Quiz Night at Meldreth Bowls Club on Saturday 7th June (page 6) and an opportunity to attend not one, but two piano concerts being staged in Holy Trinity Church on 13th and 14th June (see pages 4, 5 and 17).

As usual, we also have information on a variety of events happening in the local area. Please see pages 15 (for those geared towards families) and pages 24-26 for other events.

Kathryn

Meldreth Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch Week, which has been running for 40 years, this year takes place from 1st to 7th June. The week also coincides with the national Month of Community.

To mark the occasion, your local Meldreth Neighbourhood Watch scheme (in conjunction with Melbourn and Bassingbourn) will be hosting a FREE drop-in safety awareness event at Melbourn Hub, from 11.00am until 2.00pm on Saturday 7th June. This is a chance for you to come and find out more about Neighbourhood Watch and to get advice from other organisations on keeping yourself, your home, your belongings and even your pet, safe.

We are delighted that a representative from the Bobby Scheme will be joining us.

This is a charitable organisation which aims to reduce crime and the fear of crime, among older, vulnerable and disabled people. At the time of writing we are still finalising all the details of the event but please look out for further information on social media and on posters around the village.

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meldrethnhw or sign up as a Neighbourhood Watch member at ourwatch.org.uk.

Laura Elvin meldrethnhw@gmail.com (01763) 261084 3

The Cann Twins on Two Grand Pianos plus Award-Winning Young Pianists at Holy Trinity Church, Meldreth After the great success of the Festival du Piano last year, the pianists return this year on 13th and 14th June with two concerts on grand pianos at Holy Trinity Church, North End, Meldreth.

On Friday 13th June at 7.00pm Claire and Antoinette (aka Toni who conducts the church choir and is a churchwarden) Cann can be seen in concert at Holy Trinity Church, Meldreth. Claire and Toni are known for their virtuosic arrangements and deep musicianship, their two-piano career has taken them to Europe, the USA, Canada, the UAE, New Zealand and Japan and in London they have performed at the Barbican, Royal Albert Hall and in the International Series at the Royal Festival Hall.

Their programme will include Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Rachmaninoff’s Romance and Tarantelle, Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances and Strauss’ Blue Danube Waltzes. There will also be a licensed bar run by the Friends of Holy Trinity in the interval.

Tickets for this concert cost £15 for adults and £8 for under 16s and are available from Toni on 07584 195956, Pauline on 07939 190341 or online at www.canntwins.com (please press the Performance Tab which will take you to the ticket tailor link where you can buy tickets).

On Saturday 14th June at 3.00pm the award-winning young pianists, who delighted so many of you last year, Penny McMurray, Aymeric Tsyganov, Ruihan Wu and Philip Xu will give a one hour recital. The programme will include Aymeric performing the first movement of Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto plus performances of Chopin by Ruihan. Tickets cost £10 and are from Toni or Pauline.

Special reduced-price tickets for both concerts of £20 for adults, £10 under 16s are also available from Toni on 07584 195956 or Pauline Penfold on 07939 190341.

Proceeds from both concerts will go to the Church for the new lighting project.

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Meldreth Bowls Club Quiz Night www.meldrethbowlsclub.co.uk Meldreth Bowls Club would like to thank everyone who visited the Club for our Open Day on 3rd May and we would like to invite teams (of six maximum) to partake in our Quiz Night on Saturday 7th June, starting at 7.00pm in the clubhouse opposite Meldreth Church.

Entry will be at £10/head which will include a supper during the evening.

If you would like to enter a team, please contact either Toni Leigh on (01763) 261535 or David Rich, Club Secretary on (01763) 262116.

Meldreth Bowls Club

Royston & District Motorcycle Club Show The 40th Royston & District Motorcycle Club Show will be held at Eternit Sports and Social Club in Meldreth on Wednesday 18th June from 6.30pm to 10.00pm.

Last year’s event raised £17,000, of which £7,000 was given to the East Anglian Air Ambulance and £5,000 each to Cambridgeshire & Suffolk SERV and Herts & Beds SERV (Service by Emergency Response Volunteers).

For more information on this year’s event, please visit their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/roystonmortorcycleshow.

The Meldreth Matters Team

Tractor Road Run Cambridgeshire Vintage Tractor Club Charity Road Run will be travelling through Meldreth on Sunday 29th June, arriving at around 1.30pm.

Once again we will be collecting for Addenbrookes’ Charitable Trust. Over the last five years £19,700 has been collected for them, largely due to the support from the villages we travel through.

Tractors will enter the village from North End, turning right along Fenny Lane, left into Whitecroft Road and then along the High Street. Please check our Facebook page for more information: www.facebook.com/CambridgeshireVintageTractorClub.

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Meldreth Church Fete Saturday 28th June, 11.30 – 3.30 in the Churchyard A wonderful annual village event for all ages with stalls including plants, books, bottle tombola, chocolate tombola, BBQ and bar, ice-creams, dog show, children’s games, bell ringing, cakes, teas and refreshments. We will also have the Lift Off Choir, talented young musicians, a raffle, tug of war and loads more!

Cakes and preserves for the cake stall will be most welcome, as would cakes for refreshments. We would also like anything chocolatey, large or small for the tombola. Contributions would be gratefully received – please leave with Toni Cann, Julie Draper or Pauline Penfold. Marilyn and Steve Marshall will be running the chocolate tombola. Thank you!

We would like to fill the main area of church with growth from all who have access to a garden, however small. Home-grown weeds, flowers and vegetables in containers are wanted. This is NOT a competition and there is no entry fee; just fun for everyone! Please bring your displays to church by 10.30am on the morning of the Fete. Thank you!

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Meldreth Croquet Club sites.google.com/view/meldrethcroquetclub/home New Site Required – to purchase As previously mentioned in Meldreth Matters, Meldreth Croquet Club is seeking a new site. The club now has the funds available to purchase a piece of land for a new permanent home. Do you have or know of any land in the region of 41m x 32m which might be for sale? This is approximately the size of a bowling green. Please email me if you know of anywhere: rl38@myphone.coop.

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Meldreth Tennis Club clubspark.lta.org.uk/meldrethtennisclub On Saturday 10th May Meldreth Tennis Club held the annual Marion Oliver Tournament. It was a lovely sunny morning, with ten enthusiastic tennis players taking part in a doubles competition. The winners were Ralph Betts and Janet Martin. Well done to everyone. It was a fun morning of tennis.

We are always looking for new members and we will be holding a free open morning during Wimbledon.

This will be on Sunday 6th July, from 9.30am-12.30pm. More details will be in the July issue of Meldreth Matters. In the meantime, if you are interested in learning more about the Club please look at our website, clubspark.lta.org.uk/meldrethtennisclub.

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Meldreth Local History Group www.meldrethhistory.org.uk Our talk on the evening of Monday 12th May was well attended, with approximately 40 people enjoying a “walk” through the village as it was in 1941-42. Many thanks to everyone who attended. For those who missed it, we relied heavily on a piece written by Beatrice Clay in 1941-42, which is available on our website: www.meldrethhistory.org.uk/thevillage/village-wide_information/meldreth_in_1941-42.

Our Next Event Family History Afternoon, 2.00-5.00pm Saturday 4th October 2025 We are planning a family history afternoon in conjunction with Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire Family History Society to be held in Meldreth Village Hall on Saturday 4th October. If you have an interest in Meldreth’s history or in family history (wherever your ancestors hail from) then we would be delighted to see you at our event.

More information on this event will be provided in due course in Meldreth Matters, on our website and on our Facebook page. Alternatively, to receive our newsletters, sign up on our website or email us at info@meldrethhistory.org.uk.

Can You Help?

We continue to look for new members who can assist with research and adding material to our website. Please email us at info@meldrethhistory.org.uk if you are interested.

Kathryn Betts Meldreth Local History Group

VJ Day – 15th August 2025 Following on from the commemoration events of VE80, we will be holding events to recognise VJ Day. I would be grateful to hear from anyone who has memories to share either personally or passed down from relatives of the events of that day 80 years ago.

Please do get in touch with me.

Further details of the service, etc. will be published in due course.

Revd. Fr. Andrew Birks Vicar of All Saints, Melbourn & Holy Trinity, Meldreth rev.andrew.birks@hotmail.com (01763) 230178 9

Melbourn and Meldreth Women’s Group We are a small friendly group who meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at either ASCH Melbourn or the meeting room at Holy Trinity in Meldreth.

Meetings commence at 7.45pm and last about one and a half hours. We either have a speaker or some in-house entertainment. A charge of £2 is made to cover expenses and we also have the opportunity to donate to the charity pot. This year the charity we are supporting is Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust.

At our April meeting we had a speaker from East Anglian Air Ambulance talking about cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It was so informative; one of the things he spoke about was the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest. He was thanked for his excellent talk and demonstration by Sue Toule who gave him a cheque for the EAAA. Our May meeting will have been our Summer Supper. Our next meeting is on 24th June in ASCH Melbourn when Avril and Roger Mellor will be speaking about their trip to Japan.

If you require any information about the group or a lift to a meeting, please telephone one of our committee members: Sue Toule (01763) 260955, Diane Blundell (01763) 221415, Angela Leach (01763) 262793, Mary Bailey (01763) 220171 and Janet Backer (01763) 221492. We hope to see you.

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Can we help you? Your relative? Your neighbour?

What is the service?

We offer twice weekly visits and daily phone calls (Monday to Friday) to support elderly or mobility impaired residents in their own homes by building a friendship and helping prevent social isolation. We can carry out errands such as local shopping, collecting prescriptions, paying bills or going to the Post Office so people can remain supported and independent at home. We can also help couples or those living with their family. We are also trained to support people living with dementia.

Who provides the services?

Mobile wardens, who have all been carefully selected for their friendliness and caring nature and are DBS checked.

What will it cost?

We do make a small charge for the services. Please contact us for more information.

How can I join?

For more information and an informal chat, telephone (01763) 221058 or email secretary@mmws.org.uk.

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Melbourn & District u3a Craft Group As the 80th anniversary of D-Day approached, an astonishing piece of world-famous artwork was on display in Peterborough Cathedral during April. “The Longest Yarn” was a magnificent creation of scenes from the greatest naval invasion in history and was visited by crafters from the Melbourn and District U3A Group.

The work consisted of a number of dioramas (threedimensional models) created in knitted and crocheted wool.

There were 80 dioramas in total - echoing the 80 years that have passed since the landings. Scenes illustrated the doubts and difficulties faced by the Allies, such as predicting the weather.

It was an amazing day out. The panels making up the story were created all over the world, including Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Britain and other countries across Europe.

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Wise Local Crafters Our group has been busy this month! We meet every Thursday from 10.30am onwards at Eternit Sports & Social Club, Meldreth. It has been a hive of creativity, socialising, sharing experiences and helping others start new crafts!

We had a lunch club at The Hoops in Bassingbourn, where the staff looked after sixteen of our ladies. There was lots of light hearted chatting about a variety of subjects! We are now planning lunch dates every month.

Another exciting event took place at Eternit Sports & Social Club, our first ever Craft Fair. The sun was shining and locals enjoyed watching Shepreth Spitfires football tournament, along with browsing handmade craft items made by local people. More dates for Craft Fairs will be planned. Thank you to Lucy and Paddy from Eternit Sports & Social Club for looking after us and giving us the opportunity to meet each week!

Please feel free to pop along to our craft group to make new friends and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are a friendly welcoming group of individuals; lots of friendly chatting whilst enjoying refreshments. Please contact Julie on 07772 738913 or email julawil66@gmail.com for details.

Julie Wilson 07772 738913 julawil66@gmail.com

Meldreth Craft and Community Fairs Our event in Meldreth Village Hall on Sunday 11th May was really successful; thank you to everyone who came along and supported our local crafters.

We have four other fairs planned for this year: Sunday 13th July, Sunday 5th October, Sunday 16th November and Sunday 14th December. All fairs will be held in Meldreth Village Hall from 10.00am to 2.30pm. Entry is free and there will be a café offering a range of refreshments.

For further information please contact us at cbevents@mail.com or telephone 07717 120850.

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Things for Children and Families To Do in June Sunday 1st June, 10.00am - 4.00pm Swords and Sceptres, Royston Museum, Lower King Street SG8 5AL Family activities and crafts inspired by knights, kings and their castles. Drop in. £3 per child. Free for Friends of the Museum.

Sunday 1st June - Sunday 2nd November Amazing Aircraft Top Trumps Family Trail Imperial War Museum, Duxford CB22 4QR Pick up a free activity trail sheet and find all the Top Trump cards hidden around the Battle of Britain exhibition. Can you unscramble the secret codeword?

Admission for adults £26.80, children 5 - 15 £13.40. New play area.

Mondays in June, 9.45am - 10.45 am or 11.00am - 12.00noon Story Meadow Toddler Group Wandlebury Country Park, Gog Magog Hills, Cambridge CB22 3AE Interactive storytelling workshop for children 2 - 5 years to spark creativity and a connection to nature. £8.50. www.cambridgeppf.org. Also on 3 dates in July.

Friday 6th June, 9.30am - 11.30am or 1.00 - 3.00pm STEMtots Bubbles The Trinity Centre, Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road CB4 0FN Explore themed activities and other exhibits. Drop in. Book on https:// tickets.cambridgescience - centre.org/tickets. £9.50 for 1 child, 1 adult.

Saturday 7th June, 10.00am - 1.00pm Plants from Pips, Cambridge Botanic Garden, 1 Brookside CB2 1JE Turn kitchen scraps into living plants. For ages 3+. Book online (free) at www.botanic.cam.ac.uk. Normal admission charge for adults.

Saturday 14th June, 10.00am - 12.00 noon Pond Dipping, Trumpington Meadows Rangers Office, Grantchester Road, Cambridge CB2 9LH For ages 5 - 11 years, accompanied by an adult. £8.41 per child.

Friday 27th June, 7.30pm Africa Community Concert, Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire CB7 4DL An evening of music and dance inspired by Africa, including songs from The Lion King. School children, community choirs and professionals involved. Tickets £12.50 adults. Children free.

Friday 27th June, 5.00pm - Sunday 29th June, 8.00pm Tuns Fest, The Three Tuns, High Street, Ashwell SG7 5NL

Live music, street food, stalls, bouncy castle, face painting. Raising money for Ashwell Primary School PTA. Compiled by Hilary Crawforth 15

Meldreth Primary School www.meldreth.cambs.sch.uk After enjoying a sun-soaked spring, summer is upon us at Meldreth Primary and the countdown to the end of the school year has begun. As always, we have plenty to celebrate here as our Year 6 students completed their SATS tests, leading to an outpouring of relief and pride, having worked so hard all year long to get to where they needed to be. Now they can look forward to starring roles in our Summer play, raising money through Enterprise and, of course, a week away on the Isle of Wight as a reward for their dedication throughout their entire primary school career. We are all hugely proud of the mature and resilient way in which they approached their exams.

It is not just our Year 6 students who have been preparing for time away from their families, however. The end of the May half term is also when our Year 4 cohort go to Grafham Water Centre for two nights, where they learn a whole raft of new skills and abilities, including sailing, cycling and climbing! This is the first time that many of our students will have been away from home for any significant period of time and provides a vital opportunity for them to gain independence before the expectations and challenges of upper Key Stage 2.

Indeed, our upper Key Stage 2 students have been enjoying weekly trips to Melbourn Village College, where the swimming pool is up and running again and offering classes the chance to fulfil a major part of the PE curriculum. Our own swimming pool has similarly been lovingly reopened for the Summer term, giving our younger students the chance to either learn to swim for the first time or improve the skills they already possess.

Another great success in recent weeks has been the establishment of our government-funded Breakfast Club. Mrs Taylor, Mrs Hardwick and Mrs Burge have made early morning starts for some of our students a hugely desirable prospect and numbers have swelled since its inception. Children enjoy being able to have a slower, less formal start to the day, where they can socialise with their peers and staff, eat a nutritious breakfast and play before starting a successful day of learning. We are very grateful to our dedicated support and teaching staff who put the hours in to ensure our students are catered for before, during and after school hours.

Daniel Chapman Deputy Headteacher

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Letter to the Editor From Your New County Councillor I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your new County Councillor for Meldreth, as part of the Melbourn-Bassingbourn division of Cambridgeshire County Council.

From speaking with residents over the past few months, I know that footways and roads are a problem for many in getting about, whether by mobility scooter, on foot, by bicycle or by car. Difficulties with getting GP appointments and concerns about bus services and timetables were also often mentioned. As previously reported, the County Council has set aside £59 million this year for highway maintenance and resurfacing, but a recent audit has revealed more than £600 million in long-term underfunding, so the improvement will be gradual. In the next few months, we are also hoping to see an improved system for reporting highway faults.

The County Council also delivers a wide range of other services, for children, adults and social care and plays a role in scrutinising the Integrated Care System and in shaping and delivering bus services.

I look forward to continuing to work together with District Councillors Sally Ann Hart and Jose Hales, and we thank Susan van de Ven, the previous County Councillor, for her many years of service.

I want to make sure that residents get the support they need in accessing services or when things aren’t working as they should; in equal measure, I want to make sure that our area continues to evolve in the best possible way.

You can find out more about my activities through the updates on my website.

If you have any suggestions or concerns, please get in touch.

Adam Bostanci Email: adam.bostanci.mmbw@gmail.com Website: https://adambostanci.mycouncillor.org.uk Telephone: 07400 236329

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1.30-2.30pm 50+ Aerobics 7.00-8.00pm Fitness Pilates

12.00-3.00pm Village Hub

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5.00-6.15pm Rainbows 6.30-8.00pm Guides

10.00-11.00am Functional Fitness 11.00am-12.00 TP Pilates 4.00-6.30pm Street Dance for Children

For more information on Village Hall classes or events visit www.meldrethvillagehall.co.uk

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Saturday 7.00pm Quiz Night, Meldreth Bowls Club (see page 6)

Sunday 9.45am Sung Eucharist

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7.00pm Deanery Evensong

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9.45am Said Eucharist 3.00-4.00pm Festival du Piano, Holy Trinity Church 12.15am-1.45pm Dementia (see pages 4 & 17) Sing a Long 9.30am Slimming World

7.00pm The Cann Twins on Two Grand Pianos, Holy Trinity Church (see pages 4-5)

9.30am Slimming World

2.00-4.00pm Dementia Memory Café

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11.30am-3.30pm Meldreth Church Fete, Holy Trinity Church (see page 7 and back cover)

1.30pm approx. Tractor Road Run (see page 6)

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Meldreth Food Bank The Food Bank currently supports up to 24 families in Meldreth Please continue putting donations in our collection boxes, talk to the Food Bank team every Tuesday from 9.00am - 12 noon at Elin Way Community Centre, contact the Treasurer Roger James at roger@rogerjames.net or donate to MCCS. Sort code 30-99-50. Account No. 25558260.

hurch. The Mobile Library Service visits Bell Close. MLHG & Parish Council meetings, Hope Active, ternit Sports & Social Club. All other events are held in the Village Hall unless otherwise indicated.

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Melbourn Hub www.melbournhub.co.uk June at Melbourn Hub We kick off with another Covid vaccinations walk-in clinic on Sunday 1st June.

We are so proud to be able to offer these clinics to those eligible, in partnership with the NHS. Please see our website for further details. All our usual services and events will be running during June and our artist for the month will be Gina Ferrari.

What’s On This Month Every Tuesday - Lunch Club A weekly social gathering for older people to meet and enjoy the company of others over a two course, subsidised meal. Lunch club is currently full, but if you would like to join our waiting list, please contact us on (01763) 263303 or email hubadmin@mebournhub.co.uk Every Wednesday - Citizens Advice –9.30am-11.30am No need to book, just drop in! Citizens Advice also offer pre-booked appointments in the afternoon; Melbourn Hub is unable to make these bookings for you so please contact Citizens Advice directly on 07469 517912.

Every Friday - Relate counselling - 9.00am-12.00pm Offering relationship, autism and personal counselling. Melbourn Hub is unable to make these bookings. To book a session, please contact Relate direct on (01302) 347886 or email: counselling@relatecambridge.org.uk.

Every Friday – Storytime –10.00am - 10.30am Offering stories and songs for the under 5’s. No need to book.

June Events Saturday 1st June - 9.30am-3.00pm - Covid Vaccinations A walk-in clinic for those eligible. Check our website for more details.

Wednesday 4th June - 10am-12.00pm - Women in Business Network (WIBN) WIBN aims to bring together women from a wide variety of different professions who are keen to meet likeminded women and support the development of each others’ businesses in a safe and supportive environment. You can register for the next meeting here: https://wibn.co.uk/page/South-West-CambridgeshireNetworking-Group. For further details on WIBN membership please contact Amy Wilkes on 07516 092698 or email Amy.wilkes@wibn.co.uk.

Monday 9th June - 10.00am-12.00pm - Tea and Sign Practise your sign language skills with a cuppa. For more information, contact Sally at bainessally@hotmail.com.

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A Date for your Diary On Friday 3rd October, Megson the popular local folk group, will be performing at the Hub. You can buy tickets online by visiting our website: www.melbournhub.co.uk/events.

Linsey Craike on behalf of Melbourn Hub Meldreth Parish Charities (Charity No 233979) comprising bequests from Robert Halfhead (1658) ~ Lettice Martin (1562) ~ James Addlestone (1723) The charity was set up ‘to provide financial assistance to residents of Meldreth who do not have the resources to provide themselves with the normal things of life which most people take for granted.’

The bequests listed above still generate a small amount of interest each year and if you wish to apply for assistance, please ask for a form to complete and then return it to hilaryjcrawforth@btopenworld.com (01763 262848) The trustees will consider all applications carefully. We are here to help!

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Things to do in June Here are some things happening in June in the local area. To let us know about any future event or activity please email meldrethmatters@hotmail.com.

Until Sunday 3rd August, normal museum opening hours Discovering Dürer Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB Discover the amazing depth and detail in the work of one of Europe’s most famous printmakers, Albrecht Dürer. The more you look the more you’ll see.

Gallery 14. Free to visit and no need to book . Donations to the museum’s work always appreciated. For times please visit www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk.

Sunday 1st June, 11.00am to 4.00pm Cambridge Bead Fair Harston Village Hall, 20 High Street, Harston, Cambridge CB22 7PX Excellent range of semi-precious beads, pearls, crystal and other items for the home jewellery maker. Free entry and refreshments. Good parking.

Sundays 1st, 15th and 29th June, 11.00am to 4.00pm Longstowe Hall, Longstowe, Cambridge CB23 2UH Longstowe Hall’s renowned gardens are open to the public on select days through June and the rest of the summer. Lawns, herbaceous borders, ancient woodland, wildflowers and rose gardens. Entrance by pre-booked tickets only. Adults £9.50, children 4-16 £4.50. Visit www.longstowehall.co.uk.

Friday 6th June, 4.30pm to 8.30pm Classics on the Green The Royal Oak, 31 West Green, Barrington, Cambridgeshire CB22 76RZ Car enthusiasts can enjoy a display of stunning classic vehicles on the green. Street food van will be serving fish and chips from 5.00pm to 7.45pm. Outdoor bar.

Meetings take place first Friday of every month, April to October.

Saturday 7th June, 10.00am to 12.00pm Orwell Pannier Market Village Hall, 32-66 High Street, Orwell, Cambridgeshire SG8 5QN Ever-popular market offering homemade, homegrown and handcrafted products while supporting local groups. Lamb, speciality cheeses, Greek treats, fresh bread, cakes, pickles, honey and more. Plus unique gifts, woodcraft and soaps. Tea room with drinks, cakes - or try a bacon roll!

Sunday 8th until Sunday 15th June, 10.00am to 4.00pm Chippenham Park Gardens, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire CB7 5PT Experience one of Cambridgeshire’s loveliest gardens in full bloom. Vibrant display of flowers across 35 acres of both formal and informal gardens, plus borders, lakes, woodland walks and sculptures. Tickets on the gate (NB cash only). Adults £10, children 5-16 £3 (RHS members free Mon-Fri). No picnics but good café on site. Visit www.chippenhampark.co.uk.

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Tuesday 10th June, 10.00am to 12.00pm Wildflowers in Summer Wandlebury Country Park, Gog Magog Hills, Cambridge CB22 3AE Gentle, expert-led walk to learn about our summer wildflowers. Free; suggested donation £3. Meet at noticeboard in car park - no need to book.

Saturday 14th June, 12.00-5.00pm Melbourn Village Fete The Moor, Melbourn For more information visit melbournfete.co.uk or the Facebook page, www.facebook.com/MelbournFete.

Saturday 14th June, 7.30pm The Jeremiahs, Outdoor Courtyard Concert Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, Cambridge CB22 5BP Celebrated modern Irish folk band play in the covered outdoor courtyard. BBQ and bar open from 6.00pm. All tickets are seated. Tickets£24, under 25s £12. To book visit www.staplefordgranary.org.uk. NB Likely to book up early.

Sunday 15th June, 2.00pm to 4.30pm (last tour 4.00pm) Bourn Windmill Open Day Bourn Windmill, Caxton Road, Bourn CB23 2SU Visit the oldest surviving windmill in the country, built in the reign of Henry VIII! Open once a month in the summer when guides will show you how the windmill works and explain its incredible history. Cambridge PPF members free, nonmembers £4 adult, £1 child. Tea and cakes available to buy.

Friday 20th June, 7.30pm to 9.30pm (doors open 7.00pm) A Short History of Cambridge The Old Schoolhouse, 4 Market Hill, Royston SG8 9GL Historian and Blue Badge guide Richard Tames will talk about his newly-released book ‘A Short History of Cambridge’, exploring the city’s rich culture, academic heritage and tourist highlights. Tickets (talk only) £5; talk plus signed book copy £10. To reserve a place/buy tickets contact Bow Book Shop on (01763) 793279 or by email enquiries@bow-books.co.uk.

Saturday 28th June, 2.30pm and 7.30pm Made in Britain: a celebration of British songs and songwriters Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton CB22 6RN Join Foxton Singers, a vibrant four-part harmony choir, for a musical journey through the rich and diverse landscape of British music. From timeless folk tunes and iconic pop classics to stirring choral pieces and unforgettable solos, this uplifting concert showcases the very best of Britain’s musical heritage. In support of Positive about Down Syndrome – join us in raising awareness and support for this important cause. Tickets are available now at chimemusic.co.uk/events.

Compiled by John Crawforth Editor’s Note: There are more local events on page 26.

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Whaddon Whitsun Celebrations, 7th–8th June www.whaddon.org/whitsun Friday 6th–Sunday 8th June Beer festival at Whaddon Golf Centre Saturday 7th June Folk evening, Whaddon Village Hall, 7.00-11.00pm. Folk music, ceilidh dancing and Morris dancing and a performance of the unique Whaddon Whitsun song!

Tickets £16 Adults £14 concessions, to include all food and drink Sunday 8th June 10.15am Whitsun processions around Whaddon with Morris dancing at six locations by five different Morris teams.

12.30pm Pentecost service at St Mary’s Church Whaddon, with Morris dancing in the church and singing of the Whitsun song 1.30pm – whenever: dancing at the Whaddon Golf Centre Full details and information about the event https://www.whaddon.org/whitsun Contact whitsun@whaddon.org or telephone (01223) 207434.

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Meldreth Village Hall Trustees’ Update www.meldrethvillagehall.co.uk Meldreth Village Hall has long been a cherished centre of community life, providing a venue for everything from local meetings and celebrations to classes and workshops, a space for social gatherings, events and activities that bring us together. It is a place where friendships are forged, memories are made, and community spirit flourishes. However, to ensure that we can continue to offer these services and maintain the hall for future generations, we need your support.

As we embark on a fundraising campaign, we invite you to join us in securing the future of our village hall. Maintaining this vital village resource requires ongoing financial support. With rising costs of utilities, maintenance, and necessary improvements, it has become increasingly challenging to keep the hall running without additional funding. We have set ambitious but essential fundraising goals to help us meet the hall's ongoing needs.

The building requires routine maintenance to keep it safe and comfortable for all users. This includes repairs and upgrades to plumbing, electrical systems and the overall structural integrity. To enhance accessibility and modernise our facilities, we aim to complete upgrades to the store rooms, toilets and the main access points. This will not only improve the experience for current users but also attract more events and activities to the hall. We want to expand our offerings and provide more community programs, including arts and crafts workshops, more fitness classes and educational sessions for all ages. We also want to attract additional users including wedding celebrations, birthday parties, fairs, fetes and other community-based events.

We invite every member of the Meldreth community to contribute in any way they can: 1. Join us in organising and participating in fundraising events such as table top sales, quiz nights, concerts and race nights. These activities not only raise money but also foster community bonding.

2. Make a financial contribution. Whether it is a one-time donation or a monthly pledge, your generosity directly supports the hall. You can donate by contacting the Village Hall trustees for more information on how to give.

3. Help us reach more people by sharing information about our fundraising campaign. Talk to friends, family, and neighbours about the importance of Meldreth Village Hall and encourage them to get involved.

4. Your skills and time are invaluable. Volunteer to help with fundraising events, administrative tasks, or maintenance projects; every hour you can spare makes a difference.

Meldreth Village Hall is more than just a building; it’s the heart of our community. With your support, we can preserve and improve this vital resource 28

for current and future generations. Together, let’s ensure that the Village Hall continues to be a welcoming space for events, gatherings, and activities that enrich our lives.

Meldreth Village Hall, as part of our fundraising activities, is thrilled to have been invited to host a special event as part of the Royston Arts Festival which runs from 19th to 28th September 2025, and is a celebration of creativity, bringing together artists, musicians, and performers from various disciplines.

We will be welcoming the acclaimed folk duo Hungrytown to Meldreth Village Hall on Saturday 20th September 2025. This highly anticipated event promises an evening of soulful melodies, intricate harmonies, and timeless storytelling.

The Hungrytown duo, comprising Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson, have captivated audiences worldwide with their gorgeous vocal harmonies and masterful instrumentation.

Their music, deeply rooted in traditional folk influences, has been praised for its timeless quality.

Tickets for the event are available through TicketSource. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their music, this promises to be an unforgettable evening of authentic folk storytelling and musical craftsmanship. Tickets for Hungrytown can be purchased at www.ticketsource.co.uk/meldreth-village-hall-trustees, by calling 07572 553647 or by emailing chair@meldrethvillagehall.co.uk.

For further details on events at the Village Hall please check the calendar in Meldreth Matters, check the village notice boards, or look at our website www.meldrethvillagehall.co.uk or our Facebook page @MeldrethVillageHall To book the Village Hall for your event or organisation please use the website, www.meldrethvillagehall.co.uk. It details everything you need to know.

For further information please contact Andrew Young, Chair@meldrethvillagehall.co.uk, 07572 553647, Thomas Bennet, Secretary@meldrethvillagehall.co.uk, 07817 727429, or Rich Alderton, Treasurer@meldrethvillagehall.co.uk.

If you are unable to use, or don’t have access to the internet, please contact Andrew or Thomas.

Thank you and hope to see you at a fundraiser soon.

Andrew Young Chair, Meldreth Village Hall Trust.

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A Meldreth Garden The flower garden has been building steadily since the spring, following the appearance of winter aconites. Now into summer, the garden is blooming magnificently. Deciduous shrubs and herbaceous perennials have returned to full leaf, many now flowering. The borders are lush and full, with no bare patches of earth visible. The garden retains that special green early summer freshness and vigour that I eagerly anticipate each year.

June Tasks It's time to edge the lawn. I use a spade as it's much quicker than other methods.

Within a week, the rough edges disappear, creating a crisp definition between lawn and flowerbeds. I'll feed the lawn before drought conditions set in, prop up any floppy plants that need support and cut back early flowerers like ground cover geraniums and Alchemilla mollis when they begin to look tired.

What's Flowering Now A delightful array of plants are either flowering or preparing to flower in the garden this month: sweet William Dianthus barbatus 'Albus' and other dianthus varieties, lupins, opium poppies, nasturtiums, yarrow, day lilies, astrantia, scabious, roses, delphiniums, and alstroemeria, among others. The sea hollies will soon make their dramatic appearance, Miss Willmott's ghost Eryngium giganteum, Eryngium alpinum, Eryngium agavifolium, and Eryngium bourgatii, alongside the striking white globe thistle Echinops exaltatus f. albus. Later in the month, we can look forward to the weeping butterfly bush Buddleja alternifolia and Buddleja davidii in both white and deep purple.

Maintenance and Pruning Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) flowered last month. For this and a few other choice annuals, I selectively leave attractive seed heads in place, encouraging them to self-seed for next year's display. The Japanese quince Chaenomeles speciosa 'Apple Blossom' flowered superbly this year. Now I'm pruning back the new growth to keep it within bounds. Other shrubs that flower in spring on new wood receive similar treatment after flowering: deutzia, philadelphus, snowball bush Viburnum opulus 'Roseum', and group 1 clematis Clematis montana var. wilsonii.

Meanwhile, the dahlias are emerging with the promise of spectacular autumn flowers.

For rose blackspot protection, beyond selecting resistant varieties, keeping plants vigorous through proper nutrition is essential. We have established cultivars we cherish, including my Rosa 'Iceberg', which unfortunately is susceptible to blackspot. I feed and mulch in early spring, then apply another round of fish, blood, and bone fertilizer after the first flush of flowers.

Sowing and Growing Now is the final opportunity to sow hardy and tender annuals for late-season flowering, such as cosmos. It's also the perfect time to sow biennials including foxgloves, sweet William, and wallflowers for next year's display.

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When growing from seed, I've noticed losses during the potting-on phase, particularly when seedlings are moved into compost. The young roots often lack sufficient development and strength to support transpiration, especially during sunny periods. I've begun sowing the most delicate seeds into individual modules to minimise root disturbance when potting on, a technique that has proven successful with cardoons, zinnias, and coleus.

In the Allotment In the vegetable garden, it's time to plant late seedlings into their permanent positions, harvest the first peas and broad beans, and dig up first early potatoes when they're in flower. The taste of these first fresh potatoes is truly sublime, a gardener's well-earned reward.

Now is also ideal for sowing carrots and beetroot for autumn and winter harvests.

It's time to plant out warmth-loving crops: sweetcorn, tomatoes, courgettes, cucumber, leeks, and French beans. This year, I'm also experimenting with chicory Cichorium intybus 'Rossa di Treviso', which should add interesting colour and flavour to winter salads.

Enjoy your garden!

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Meldreth Parish Council www.meldreth-pc.org.uk Meeting of the Parish Council held on Thursday 1st May 2025 The Parish Council meeting was held in the Community Room in Elin Way. The main points are set out below in the usual summary format. The full formal minutes can be viewed in due course on the website noted above and on the Parish Council noticeboard; these will be presented for approval at the next Council meeting.

Discussions and Decisions Chairman and Vice-Chairman Councillors Richard Goddin and Roger James were respectively elected to serve for a further period of twelve months. The Council also undertook a detailed review of the memberships of its various Committees and Working Groups.

Details of these can be seen on the Council website.

District and County Reports The Council thanks our District and County Councillors for their latest report.

Questions for further information on local issues can be raised directly with our District and County representatives.

A formal Vote of Thanks to County Councillor Susan van de Ven was unanimously approved, to mark her retirement from services to the community.

Village Traffic County Highways have confirmed that the Meldreth 20mph zone will be implemented from the 27th May with a programme of new signage and markings being installed from that date. We are also assured that the renewal of road markings at the Fenny Lane crossroads will shortly be undertaken.

Village Maintenance and Infrastructure The bus shelter at the Stocks has been very effectively repaired and the other outstanding repairs in the village to signposts, the sport pavilion, and benches and gateways are listed for action as soon as possible. There were reports of a trip hazard in the paving outside the shop; this has been reported for repair and members of the public are urged also to report it to the authority. The weblink is: https://highwaysreporting.cambridgeshire.gov.uk.

Finance Issues The audit papers for the financial year 2024-2025 will shortly be finalised. Work continues to finalise our proposals for s106 financed features at the recreation ground to provide complete hard surfacing facilities for basketball and five-a-side football; this will involve moving and replacing the zip wire.

Recreation Ground Our equipment remains largely in good order but some repair and maintenance work is needed and this will be approached with a priority given to reported 32

issues. An independent RoSPA safety report has now been concluded and the Council will take the appropriate actions. An automated closing sprung gate for the children’s play area will be installed to ensure easy access and prevent animal access. Some additional seating is to be provided for those attending the children’s play area.

Last month we reported on the proposal to a ‘Monkey Challenge Climbing Wall and a Target Trainer’ feature; as noted then, examples can be seen at Steeple Morden and Litlington and have proven very popular. To help us gain a grant we do need to show public support for this facility so please share this with your contacts; more information can be found at www.finding-fitness.co.uk and let us have your comments via our Parish Clerk at parishclerk@meldreth-pc.org.uk.

We are also seeking a grant to install some outdoor table tennis tables.

Organisations wishing to use the pavilion at the recreation ground are reminded that they need to complete a User Agreement with the Council before access can be granted.

Parish Burial Ground Having dealt with a major leak, final repairs will shortly be performed on the water supply pipe. Work continues to tidy the graveyard and to deal with several loose headstones.

Annual Meeting of the Parish This was confirmed as taking place in the Village Hall at 7.30pm on 22nd May 2025.

Next Parish Council Meeting The next meeting will be on Thursday 5th June 2025 at 7.30pm at the Elin Way Community Room.

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Meldreth Parish Council - Contact Details http://www.meldreth-pc.org.uk Parish Office, Meldreth Sheltered Scheme, Elin Way, Royston SG8 6LT Office hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12.30-2.30pm By appointment at other times Parish Clerk: Mrs J Damant Assistant Clerk: Mrs Sally Walmesley (01763) 269928 parishclerk@meldreth-pc.org.uk Cllr R Goddin (Chairman)

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Planning Matters Meldreth Parish Council The information below is taken from the unapproved minutes of the Planning Meeting held on Thursday 1st May. The minutes of Planning meetings may be viewed on the Parish Council’s website: www.meldreth-pc.org.uk.

11 The Grange 25/01292/HFUL Single storey front/side and rear extensions. Recommended ‘No Recommendation’. The Parish Council does not request that this go to the SCDC Planning Committee.

Other items: Station Yard - 24/02509/FUL This has gone to appeal APP/W0530/W/25/3364148 and will be determined on the basis of written representations. Item noted but the Planning Committee have no further information to offer.

Planning Authority Decisions 70 High Street 24/03624/CONDB Submission of details required by condition 3 (justification, methodology of repair and drawings scale of 1:20) of Listed Building consent 24/03624/LBC Decided; Discharge condition in full.

Land to South of North End 25/00566/OUT Outline application with all matters reserved, except for access, for the demolition of the existing turkey farm and the redevelopment for up to 38 dwellings and associated landscaping. Request to be considered by the Planning Committee.

Meets the criteria for referral to the Planning Committee due to a) significant planning concerns; b) engages policy as the proposed development is outside the development framework; c) nature, scale and complexity of the development; d) degree of public involvement.

Fieldgate Nursery, 32 Station Road 24/00072/REFUSL (PP-12861737) A hybrid planning application for the demolition of existing commercial units and redevelopment of site with new build commercial units and replacement farm shop and seven residential units consisting of: a) a full planning application for seven residential units and b) an outline planning application (all matters reserved except access) for new build commercial units and replacement farm shop.

Planning consent was refused by SCDC in May 2024. An appeal was later made to the HM Planning Inspectorate against Refusal of Permission. The appeal was dismissed in April 2025.

Details of all applications and Planning Authority decisions can be viewed online: https://applications.greatercambridgeplanning.org/online-applications.

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Cambridge Fire & Rescue Service The Dangers of Swimming in Open Water In summer, there is a temptation to jump into rivers and lakes to cool off, yet there are risks and dangers associated with open water swimming. Paul Clarke, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service’s lead for Water Safety, said: “A swim in a river, lake or quarry maybe tempting, but even in warm weather, water temperatures may often be only 4 or 5 degrees which can give the swimmer cold water shock and breathing difficulties.

Also, open water can be deeper than expected with hazards below like shopping trolleys and rubble which can easily trap or injure someone. Further, calm surface water may still have strong undercurrents, especially near locks, that could pull under the strongest swimmer. Our message to parents and carers is to talk to their children about the dangers of swimming in open water unsupervised”.

Here are some useful safety tips:  If you get into difficulty, you should Float to Live, by leaning back, using your arms and legs to stay afloat, and try and control your breathing. Once calm, call for help or try and swim to safety.  Go swimming with someone else so you can assist each other if in difficulty.

If you see someone else in trouble in water, call 999 immediately; never try and carry out a rescue yourself as you could put yourself in danger too. You can try and find something to throw to them to use as a float or to pull them in if they are near to the edge and it’s safe to do so.  To help our Control operators and crews to pinpoint your location, give us a what3words reference. Download the app and encourage everyone in your group to do the same, making a note of where you’re swimming.

Think Fire Safety Before Lighting Your BBQ To stay safe and reduce fire risk, follow our tips below.  Never use a barbecue indoors or on a balcony; keep the barbecue away from your home, sheds, fences, garden furniture, trees, shrubs and tents. Place the barbecue on level ground and don't set up in a place where people have to squeeze past it.  Keep children, pets, and garden games well away from the cooking area.  Don’t drink too much alcohol if you are in charge of the cooking.  Never leave the barbecue unattended; follow the safety instructions provided with disposable barbecues.  Only use approved barbecue fuel or fire lighters; never use petrol or paraffin.

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Craving pizza? The Old Tuck Shop is now open and ready to serve you! Enjoy delicious, freshly cooked pizzas to Eat In or Take-Away. Opening hours: Friday: 4-9 pm; Saturday: 12-9 pm; Sunday: 4-8 pm Classic Car Club - Friday, 6th June Calling all classic car fans! Come along from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to admire stunning vintage cars and chat with fellow enthusiasts. Treat your taste buds with bites from Pimp My Fish, Goofy & The Old Tuck Shop from 5 pm.

Afternoon Tea - Thursday, 12th June: Treat yourself to an indulgent Afternoon Tea from 2.30-4.30 pm, starting from just £22 per person; book now!

Tapas Night - Thursday, 19th June 5.30 pm: Our famous Tapas Night is back!

This incredibly popular evening is not to be missed, so be sure to book your table early.

Quiz Night - Sunday, 29th June: Think you’ve got what it takes to win?

Gather your smartest friends and head down for Quiz Night! Entry is just £2 per person.

Enjoy The Old Tuck Shop’s pizzas served from 4-8 pm.

COMING SOON Beer Festival - Friday 18th to Sunday 20th July Get ready for three fantastic days of fun at our Beer Festival!

Over 20+ local ales and ciders to enjoy. Live music, kids' games, food trucks, and so much more await you. It’s the perfect weekend for the whole family!

We can’t wait to see you at any (or all!) of these fantastic events.

Bring your friends, family, and appetite for fun. Cheers, Amelie & The Royal Oak Team

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01223 870791

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Village Directory Neighbourhood Watch

Mick Taylor—(01763) 261118 Laura Elvin—(01763) 261084 meldrethnhw@gmail.com

One Stop Village Hall Bookings

(01763) 262158, open 7am-10pm, 7 days Book online: www.meldrethvillagehall.co.uk

Village Hall Chairman

Andrew Young—07572 553647

Cycling Group Local History Group Lunch Club Melwood Cons. Group

John Rogger—(01763) 260809 (01763) 260129; www.meldrethhistory.org.uk Nikki & Julie—07599 292327 (01763) 232855; www.melwood.org.uk

Photographic Group

www.melbourn-photographic-club.co.uk

Revelation U3A

Miriam Skuce—(01763) 262440 Nicole Searle—(01763) 269561

Sport

Bowls Club Croquet Club Table Tennis Tennis Club

David Rich—(01763) 262116 Janet Pope—(01763) 248239 John Richards—07938 907609 (01763) 243376; http://cspark.at/Meldr2

Church

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Vicar Bells Ian Mitchell (Friends) Churches Together

Rev Andrew Birks—(01763) 230178 Jayne White—jayne.white1@ntlworld.com 07726 936635; www.foht.org.uk

Councils & Govt.

Children

Clubs & Societies

Facilities

Litter Picker

Rev Andrew Birks—(01763) 230178

Baby & Toddler Group Julia Moore—07403 462198 Brownies (1st Meldreth) Email: 1stmeldrethbrownies@gmail.com Email: 1stmeldrethguides@gmail.com Guides (1st Meldreth) Kelly@hartbeeps.com Hartbeeps 1stmeldrethrainbows@gmail.com Meldreth Rainbows Pre– and Primary School (01763) 260432; www.meldreth.cambs.sch.uk Parish Council

Please see details at end of Parish Council report

District Councillors

Jose Hales—07703 262649; Sally Ann Hart—07791 233303

District Council Offices

(01954) 713000; www.scambs.gov.uk/

County Councillor

07400 236329 https://adambostanci.mycouncillor.org.uk

County Council Offices MP

Adam Bostanci adam.bostanci.mmbw@gmail.com

0345 045 5200; www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ Pippa Heylings; Pippa.heylings.mp@parliament.uk 38

Hours: Mon - Fri 7.00-11.15am, Sat 8.45am - 1.15pm

Rail User Group

07905 325574; www.meldrethsheprethfoxtonrail.org.uk

Govia/Great Northern

www.thameslinkrailway.com

The Trainline Stagecoach Potholes, Highways problems, etc.

www.thetrainline.com www.stagecoachbus.com/Cambridge

Report on SCDC website. For urgent faults use (01954)

Health

Melbourn Surgery Addenbrooke’s NHS

(01763) 260220 (01223) 805000 or (01223) 245151 111 (24 hour non-emergency number)

Childline Citizens Advice Bureau Community Support for Dementia Community Transport Home-Start Melbourn Time Bank Meldreth Food Bank Meldreth Village Hub Mind (mental health) Samaritans

0800 1111 (24 hours) 0808 2787808; www.citizensadvice.org.uk Davina Biswell 07961 574104 or Stephanie Trayhurn 07710 198299 (01763) 245228; www.roytrans.co.uk (01763) 262262; www.hsrsc.org.uk (01763) 263303; https://tol2.timebanking.org/melbourn Jo—07572 443522 Helen Meridew—07787 734973 0300 123 3393 (9am-6pm M-F); www.mind.org.uk 116 123 (24 hours); www.samaritans.org

General Emergency Gas Electricity Anglian Water Cambridge Water

999 or 112 0800 111 999 0800 783 8838 03457 145145; www.anglianwater.co.uk (01223) 706050; www.cambridge-water.co.uk

Crimestoppers Police

0800 555 111; crimestoppers-uk.org 101; www.cambs.police.uk

S Cambs Fire & Rescue

(01480) 444500; www.cambsfire.gov.uk

Melbourn Hub

(01763) 263303; www.melbournhub.com

Royston Taxis

(01763) 0250811

Misc.

NonEmerg.

Streetlights (faulty)

Support Services

http://www2.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/HighwaysReports/ Highways/ReportProblem1.aspx or in an emergency tel 0345 045 5212

Emergencies

Transport

Station Ticket Office

713000 - Mon-Fri, 8am-5.30pm. Out of office hours: (01354) 65432. Give location, fault & SC or CCC no.

For details of village groups & facilities see the Meldreth Today section at www.meldrethhistory.org.uk.

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A10 Timber .......................................7 AngliEAR Hearing .....................Cover Art of Clean ....................................31 Art of Clean Wood ..........................33 Aurora Meldreth Manor (Job) .........37 Bury Lane Farm Shop ......................14 CHS Day Centre ..............................31 CHS Group .......................................2 The Country Store ...........................33 Davey’s Butchers .............................34 Eve Construction .............................18 iPlaster ............................................31 Lawn Partners ...................................7 Little Hands Nursery School .............2 Made in Britain Concert ................... 11 Melbourn Auto Services .............Cover Melbourn Flooring ..........................11

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