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.

Throughout February and continuing GetOutside around Foxton, South Cambridgeshire

Compiled in conjunction with the Ordnance Survey, some of the best walking, running and cycling routes around this nearby village, together with events, places to visit and local guides. Download the free GetOutside app or visit www.getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk.

Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th February, 8.00pm Ghost Stories by M R James The Manor, Hemingford Grey, Huntingdon PE28 9BN

Robert Lloyd Parry presents these classic tales (a different selection each evening) by candlelight in the 900 year old music room of this wonderful Norman manor house. Tickets £20. Please call The Manor on (01480) 463134 or email: diana_boston@hotmail.com. Doors open 7.30pm.

Saturday 12th February, 7.30pm Valentines Vivaldi by Candlelight - Piccadilly Sinfonietta Ely Cathedral, Chapter House, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4DL

A Valentine treat with a stunning selection of classical pieces, including Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, performed in the beautiful setting of Ely Cathedral. Tickets from £19. Visit www.elycathedral.org to book.

Saturday 19th February, departures from around 9.15am to 10.30am Snowdrop Run - Cambridge and District MG Owners’ Club Starting from Melbourn Village College SG8 6EF

This 60 mile annual run in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust starts in Melbourn and finishes at the Green King Beer Café in Bury St. Edmunds. Entrants (not only MG owners) must pre-book their place. See www.cambsmgoc.com/snowdrop-run for more information.

Thursday 24th February, 12.15pm to 2.15pm Literary Lunch with Ursula Buchan The Old Bull, 56 High Street, Royston SG8 9AW

Book a ticket, get a delicious lunch and listen to Ursula Buchan talk about her book about her celebrated grandfather, ‘A Life of John Buchan - Beyond the Thirty Nine Steps’. Tickets £15 in aid of HomeStart, Royston, South Cambridgeshire and Buntingford. Visit www.hsrc.org.uk.

Compiled by John Crawforth