Things to Do in September

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

Until Monday 6th September, throughout the day Barley Church Flower Tower Barley Church, Church End, Barley, Herts SG8 8JP

Draped with 1450 flowers knitted, crocheted and stitched by the villagers, the church’s 15 metre tower now looks amazing! Free but donations in support of the church’s fund-raising campaign welcomed at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/barleyflowertower.

Saturday 4th September, 11.00am to 4.00pm 20th Annual Buntingford Classic Car Show Buntingford Town Centre SG9 9AF

Classic cars, trucks, tractors and bikes of all ages in historic high street setting. Plus BBQs and live musicians. Free. For further details please visit: www.buntingfordchamberofcommerce.co.uk.

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th September, 10.00am to 5.00pm Shuttleworth Collection Vintage Working Weekend Old Warden Aerodrome, Hill Lane, Biggleswade SG18 9DX

Vintage steam and working vehicles and entertainment on both days with annual vintage flying show on the Sunday. Steam fairground, 1920s bus rides, children’s play area plus attractive Swiss Garden. For more details and to book tickets: www.shuttleworth.org.

Wednesday 8th September, 10.00am to 12noon Wildflowers of Wandlebury Wandlebury Country Park, Gog Magog, Cambridge CB22 3AE

Gentle guided walk to learn about summer wild flowers at Wandlebury. Led by a warden who will help you identify wild flowers by their colour, form and habitat. Meet at the noticeboard in the car park. Free but suggested £3 donation. See: www.cambridgeppf.org.

Friday 10th to Sunday 19th September, various times and locations Open Cambridge

Ten days of tours, walks, films, talks and a host of activities that bring together local people and visitors to celebrate the unique heritage,

culture and community of Cambridge. For information and bookings, see: www.opencambridge.cam.ac.uk.

Friday 17th September, 1.00pm to 4.00pm D-Day Darlings The Maltings, Ship Lane, Ely CB7 4BB

The UK’s premier wartime act come to Ely in a special matinee stage show. Featuring the timeless lyrics and music of the World War II years. For more details of the event visit: www.themaltingsely.org.uk. Reserved seating tickets £21.45 from www.thelittleboxoffice.com/ oeplive/event/view/116154.

Friday 17th September, 8.00pm Foyer Jazz: Dan Forshaw’s Jazz Trio Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4UH

Acclaimed trio brings you ‘piano-less’ jazz inspired by Sonny Rollins, Branford Marsalis and Ornette Coleman, plus their take on music from Nirvana, Stevie Wonder and Oasis. Tickets from £13.50. Book on www.events.saffronhall.com.

Saturday 18th September, 10.00am to 1.00pm Introduction to Sustainable Gardening Cambridge University Botanical Garden

An online course, led by Sandie Cain, to help you learn new gardening skills, conserve water and soil, choose plants for a warmer future and transform your garden into a wildlife haven. No previous experience needed. Course fee £25. To book visit: www.botanic.cam.ac.uk.

Friday 24th to Sunday 26th September, various venues and times Royston Arts Festival

With a theme of ‘Renewal’ and going live again this year though in a reduced format. For full programme see September edition of The Listing magazine or visit www.the listing magazine.co.uk.

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September, 10.00am to 5.00pm Audley End Apple Festival Audley End House, off London Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4JF

Celebrate all things apple with over 150 delicious varieties in their organic kitchen garden. Tips, tours and demonstrations from expert gardeners. Traditional music. Free to English Heritage members. For non-members please visit english-heritage.org.uk for ticket prices. Compiled by John Crawforth