Meldreth Matters, February 2022

Things to Do in February Here are some things happening in the local area. Local Coronavirus restrictions and conditions may still apply - please check before you book. If you want to let us know about any future event or activity please email meldrethmatters@hotmail.com.

Until Sunday 20th February, usual museum opening times Spitfire: Evolution of an Icon Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire CB22 4QR Get up close to twelve Spitfires all housed under one roof - the largest collection ever brought together at Duxford. This exhibition celebrates an historic plane which became a British icon after its heroic exploits in the 1940 Battle of Britain. Normal museum admission prices apply. See www.iwm.org.uk for further information.

Until 26th February, Monday - Saturday, 9.00am to 5.00pm Art Exhibition by Helen Carnaghan The Hub, 30 High Street, Melbourn SG8 6DZ If you love fun and dynamic artwork with bold, bright colours then don’t miss this exhibition by a self-taught UK illustrative artist. Visit her website at www.hc-art.co.uk for more information and to view a selection of Helen’s prints and paintings, which are for sale.

Until Sunday 27th February, usual opening times Snowdrop Trail University Botanic Garden, 1 Brookside, Cambridge CB2 1JE Stroll round the lovely winter garden, follow the snowdrop trail and discover snowdrop facts along the way. Free event but normal admission prices apply - NB pre-booked tickets only. Visit www.botanic.cam.ac.uk for opening times and to book.

Throughout February and the winter months Winter Wildlife at Wicken Fen Lode Lane, Wicken, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 5XP The National Trust’s oldest nature reserve has a fantastic selection of species to look out for during winter including flocks of wigeon, redwings and fieldfares and - if you’re lucky - a hen harrier or shorteared owl gliding over the fen at dusk. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ wicken-fen-nature-reserve for more details and admission prices - free to National Trust members.

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