Tuesday 21 September
Orwell Horticultural Society
"Garden Pests and Diseases" by
Christine Walkden
Orwell Horticultural Society meets in
Orwell Village Hall on the third Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm.
Contact is Jim Chapman on 01223 207709
Friday/Sunday 24/26 September
Beer Festival at the Queen Adelaide
A three-day "Charity Do"
Beer Festival at the Queen Adelaide pub in Croydon. It might possibly
involve beer at some point and may be in aid of charity. And that's
all I know about it, really.
Saturday 25 September
102nd Gransden & District Agricultural Society Show
Being held at Great Gransden from 9.00
am (Marquees open at 10.15 am). Bring all the family for a wonderful
day out. Attractions include: floral exhibition, rare breeds of
cattle and sheep, poultry and pigeons, memorabilia of the agricultural
society, horse competitions, parade of foxhounds, donkeys, craft
and trade stands, egg painting, refreshments, dog show, dog agility,
vintage machinery, home fare and produce, best corn competition,
handicrafts and flower displays, competitions for adults and children,
flight simulator.
Admission £7.00 (accompanied children
under 11 are free). Free car park.
For more information and a schedule
please contact Mrs Angela Pearce, Home Farm, Wimpole, Royston, Cambridgeshire
SG8 0AX (Telephone 01223 207313).
Saturday/Sunday 25/26 September
Croydon Art Show
The Annual Art Show held in Croydon Church.
Details to follow.
(Charity fundraiser
in aid of Croydon Church Restoration Fund)
Sunday 26 September
Orwell Harvest Festival
Shared service with the Methodist congregation
in St Andrew's Parish Church, Orwell. The service will start at
11.00 am and this will be followed by the Harvest Lunch (Tickets
for the Lunch will be available from usual sources). This year the
money donated at the service will go to Christian Aid and gifts
of produce and flowers will be distributed locally and sent to Jimmy's
Night Shelter in Cambridge.
Sunday 3 October
Arrington Harvest Festival
Shared service with the Croydon congregation
in All Saints Parish Church, Croydon. The service will start at
11.00 am. There will also be a joint Harvest Supper hosted
in Arrington on Saturday 2 October. See village notice boards or
contact Don Hollands (01223 207547) for details.
Saturday 9 October
Pannier Market
The new Pannier Market, run by local people for
local people.
From 10.00 am to 12 noon
in the Pavilion, Town Green Road, Orwell.
Come and get your local produce - home made, home grown, arts and
crafts, preserves and cakes, fresh fruit and vegetables. Original
Christmas gifts. Refreshments available.
If you are a home-producer, if you run a small local business or
if you simply have some garden produce to spare, and you would like
a stand or a basket at the market, then please contact Pauline Aslin
on 01223 208035 or
for further details.
Thursday 14 October
'Pearls and their History'
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Orwell Women's Institute meeting and
talk on "Pearls and their History" by Mrs. G. Haxton. Orwell
WI meet at 7.30 pm in Orwell Village Hall.
Contact: Mrs Loraine Parnell (01223 208999) |
Tuesday 19 October
Orwell Horticultural Society
"Christmas Plants and Winter Colour
in the Garden and Home" by Barbara Segall
Orwell Horticultural Society meets in
Orwell Village Hall on the third Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm.
Contact is Jim Chapman on 01223 207709
Wednesday 20 October
Orwell Parish Council Meeting
Orwell Village Hall at 7.30 pm.
Orwell Parish
Council meets in Orwell Village Hall on the third Wednesday
of each month (not August) at 7.30 pm. Members of the public are
welcome to attend and may introduce and speak on local matters during
an interval half way through the meeting.
Parish Clerk: Mrs Judy
Damant (01767 631783)
Wednesday 27 October
Spooky Family Activity Day
Wimpole Hall/National Trust
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Come along and enjoy a spooky family activity day
at Wimpole Home Farm. Lots of Halloween-themed craft activities
and puzzles to keep everyone occupied. From 11.00 am to 4.00
pm. Normal farm admission plus a small charge for some activities.
For information ring 01223 206000 or see Wimpole Hall's Events
Page for further details. |
Saturday 6 November
The Wimpole Firework Extravaganza
An early date for your diary!
The annual fireworks extravaganza in front of Wimpole Hall.
(Charity fundraiser
in aid of St Andrew's Parish Church, Wimpole)
Tuesday 9 November
Wimpole Parish Council Meeting
Wimpole Village Hall at 7.30 pm.
Wimpole Parish Council meets in
Wimpole Village Hall on the second Tuesday of alternate months at
either 7.30 or 8.00 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend
and may introduce and speak on local matters during an interval
half way through the meeting.
Parish Clerk: Mrs Joan
Stammers (01223 207643).
Saturday 13 November
Pannier Market
The new Pannier Market, run by local people for
local people.
From 10.00 am to 12 noon
in the Pavilion, Town Green Road, Orwell.
Come and get your local produce - home made, home grown, arts and
crafts, preserves and cakes, fresh fruit and vegetables. Original
Christmas gifts. Refreshments available.
If you are a home-producer, if you run a small local business or
if you simply have some garden produce to spare, and you would like
a stand or a basket at the market, then please contact Pauline Aslin
on 01223 208035 or
for further details.
Tuesday 16 November
Orwell Horticultural Society
Annual General Meeting.
Orwell Horticultural Society meets in
Orwell Village Hall on the third Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm.
Contact is Jim Chapman on 01223 207709
Wednesday 17 November
Orwell Parish Council Meeting
Orwell Village Hall at 7.30 pm.
Orwell Parish
Council meets in Orwell Village Hall on the third Wednesday
of each month (not August) at 7.30 pm. Members of the public are
welcome to attend and may introduce and speak on local matters during
an interval half way through the meeting.
Parish Clerk: Mrs Judy
Damant (01767 631783)
Thursday 18 November
'It is All in the Mind'
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Orwell Women's Institute meeting and
"It is All in the Mind", a history of telepathy and ESP, a talk
by Mr J Whitmore. Orwell WI meet at 7.30 pm in Orwell Village
Hall.
Contact: Mrs Loraine Parnell (01223 208999) |
Weekend Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 November
Christmas Craft Fair
Wimpole Hall/National Trust
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The annual Christmas Craft Fair. Lots of stalls,
demonstrations and festive goods to buy. For information and
admission charges ring 01223 206000 or see Wimpole Hall's Events
Page for further details. |
Saturday 11 December
Pannier Market
The new Pannier Market, run by local people for
local people.
From 10.00 am to 12 noon
in the Pavilion, Town Green Road, Orwell.
Come and get your local produce - home made, home grown, arts and
crafts, preserves and cakes, fresh fruit and vegetables. Original
Christmas gifts. Refreshments available.
If you are a home-producer, if you run a small local business or
if you simply have some garden produce to spare, and you would like
a stand or a basket at the market, then please contact Pauline Aslin
on 01223 208035 or
for further details.
Wednesday 15 December
Orwell Parish Council Meeting
Orwell Village Hall at 7.30 pm.
Orwell
Parish Council meets in Orwell Village Hall on the third Wednesday
of each month (not August) at 7.30 pm. Members of the public are
welcome to attend and may introduce and speak on local matters during
an interval half way through the meeting.
Parish Clerk: Mrs Judy
Damant (01767 631783)
Thursday 16 December
Late Night Shopping
Wimpole Hall/National Trust
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Late night shopping comes to Wimpole Hall! The
Stable Block is open for business with a distinctive festive
flavour and the CSD Brass Band will be there playing seasonal
songs and carols. Free admission. From 7.00 - 8.00 pm. For information
ring 01223 206000 or see Wimpole Hall's Events
Page for further details. |
Wednesday 12 January 2005
Lecture: 'The Evolution of Wimpole Gardens'
Wimpole Hall/National Trust
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An in-depth lecture on the evolution of the gardens
at Wimpole Hall by head gardener Philip Whaites, followed by
lunch. Tickets £15.00. For booking information ring 01223
206001 or see Wimpole Hall's Events
Page for further details. |
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