Village News

SON ET LUMIERE

HISTON AND IMPINGTON VILLAGE SOCIETY SON ET LUMIERE To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Society, a Son et Lumiere (sound and light show) is to be held on 18th, 19th and 20th March at Histon Parish Church. The performance, starting at 7.30pm, will depict the history of the two villages from earliest times to the present. Tickets (to include refreshments)... [Read more of this review]

Footpaths: Please Consider Others

Can You Walk Past Your House Unimpeded? People often forget that in the eyes of the law footpaths (as well as bridleways and byways) are minor highways. So it’s worth remembering that any unruly growth from the trees and hedges in your front garden need to be managed on the highway side too. Most people have had the experience of being pushed... [Read more of this review]

Holiday at Home

The Holiday at Home group have enjoyed a busy 2009 with home-based gatherings at the Baptist church halls and outings. We are a group designed for Pensioners who live alone in Histon and Impington and the group has been growing in numbers since 2002. We stated the year 2009 with a New Year lunch at the Baptist church serving 78 friends with a full... [Read more of this review]

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!

  YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!   Please take a look around your garden, garage or out buildings for any old “Cambridge White”, “Burwell Stock” or similar bricks. Along with old roof slates these are urgently required to help rebuild the Crossing Keeper’s Hut. No quantity too small.   Please email enviro@hisimp.net or call Pene Nudds on 237155... [Read more of this review]

Interested in Playing Cricket?

Histon Cricket Club will be running teams this season in the under 11, under 12 and under 13 age groups. The outdoor net sessions take place at Histon Recreation Ground and begin in w/c 19th April on the following evenings. U11s Tuesday 6.15 - 7.30 (first session Tues 20th April) U12s Wednesday 6.15 - 7.30 (first session Wed 21st April) U13s Monday 6.30... [Read more of this review]

The ‘HI Squad’ from IVC

HI Squad: Introduction Hello readers, we are a small group of year ten girls attending IVC. We are working towards an Arts Bronze Award. The arts award is divided into 4 parts. Part A is called ‘Taking Part’. You need to decide what you are going to do, then you have to give evidence of you doing your chosen art, and you have to review the activity... [Read more of this review]

Nearly New Sale on Saturday 13th March

Ladybirds Play and Toddler Group are holding a Nearly New Sale on Saturday 13th March from 12.00 till 2.00pm at Impington Village College, Sports Hall.  Admission is 50p per adult. If you have items to sell or would like to help out please call Kate on 07850 702165  Read More →

Graham Beaton - Lollipop Man Interview

Histon Lollipop Man on Cambridge Voices Graham Beaton on duty at dangerous school crossing Well known lollipop man, Graham Beaton, features in the very first of Cambridge Voices a brand new radio style interview programme created by the Cambridge Time Traveller Group.  You can hear hte interview on your computer at the website given at the end of this... [Read more of this review]

IVC Question Time for Party Reps

Students at Impington Village College had the chance to put their questions to politicians last week at a Question Time event. The guests were Colin Barker, Political and Campaigning Vice Chairman for the South East Cambridgeshire Conservative Association, John Cowan, Labour parliamentary candidate for South East Cambs, Killian Bourke, Liberal Democrat... [Read more of this review]

Big Issues session 2 at Histon Methodist

The March meetings are 11 March - Cambridge Street pastors. Speaker: Gillian Overitt 25 March - What does a modern missionary do? Speaker: Marlene Wilkinson, who has recently returned from Tonga. The evening starts with coffee from 7 pm, then the talk, then discussion after a break for coffee and desserts.  Read More →

Forthcoming enviro.volunteer activities

 These are some of the activities we’ll be up to in the weeks ahead. Generally we meet up at 9:30am, stopping for tea at about 11am and are usually finished by lunchtime. Refreshments are provided along with all tools, although gloves and stout shoes are recommended. Please feel free to join us whenever you fancy for as long as you can manage... [Read more of this review]

Putting you in control of your social care

The following item from the County Council is relevant to anyone in the village in receipt of social care as this is rolled out across South Cambridgeshire from this month:  read more ... Read More →

Paint damage near War Memorial

The following post from PCSO Chris Blewitt says it all: This morning, PCSO King and I came across a very disappointing sight on the green area near the War Memorial. The new bench, which has only been there for some 2 months, has been painted in yellow paint with the word 'Crack' and a monkey face.  read more ... Read More →

Friends of the REC Ceilidh

The Return Of Friends of the REC Ceilidh With Parsons Nose Saturday 6th March 8:00-11:30 PM Tickets £7.50 From Janes Frames Neils - 232514   Jane - 232959 Gropius Hall - Impington Village College Licensed Bar All Proceeds to Rec Play Area Project!     The Friends of the Rec - Registered Charity 1100193      Read More →

Tony Juniper meeting, 18 Feb

Tony Juniper meeting Thursday, 18th February Main Hall, Impington Village College 7:30pm, Free admission It is an enormous privilege to have Tony come and speak to our villages and I hope as many of us as can make it will turn out to hear him speak about his thoughts on politics after Copenhagen, his time at Friends of the Earth and his hopes as... [Read more of this review]

Colourful pots of spring flowers

Histon and Impington Open Gardens group is not organising an Open Gardens event this year - but the group is giving village residents the chance to put some colour in their own house and garden. Volunteers have been busy potting up crocus, daffodil, tulip and hyacinth bulbs, generously donated by Oakington Garden Centre, which will be on sale soon. Look... [Read more of this review]

Talk: SIBERIA AND ITS RAILWAY

 The Histon and Impington Village Society presents a talk on the 23rd February by Dr David Oates. It follows the Trans-Siberian railway through spectacular scenery and gives an insight into the lives of different groups exiled over the centuries. The meeting will be held in the Brackenbury Lecture Room, Impington Village College from 7.30 – 9.15.... [Read more of this review]

Nearly New Table Top Sale

St Andrew’s Stepping Stones Playgroup welcomes you to a Nearly New Table Top Sale on Saturday 27th February, 10.00 – 12.00pm at St Andrew’s Church Halls, School Hill, Histon.  Entry 50p, Refreshments available.  To sell, prebook with Maxine 01223 234175.  Tables £7.50.  Read More →

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