About Melbourn Magazine The humble beginnings date back to January 1995, when an 8 page A4 leaflet was first produced, filled with information on the work carried out by the Parish Council and printed on the Council’s copier. The following April, Issue 2 came out, with the inclusion of advertising and contributions from clubs and residents. It had also increased in size to 22 pages. About 500 copies were printed and placed in the library, Post Office and Co-op for people to pick up. Issue 3 (now called Summer Issue) was printed by Hales Printers of Royston. With a print run of 1800 copies, it was printed in black & white with a blue paper cover and delivered to every household and business in the village. At the time, the magazine was sponsored by the Parish Council and TTP at the Science Park. The magazine became financially independent of the Parish Council in 1998 and has remained so ever since, although it still carries Parish Council information when available. Production costs from this point became totally financed by advertising and the continued generous support of TTP. Hales continued to print the magazine until autumn 2000, when The Burlington Press in Foxton (later known as Langham Press) took over. The year 2000 also saw the launch of the Millennium book, a photographic record of the village, put together by the magazine team. The book was delivered free to every household in the village. In 2005, to help publicise the launch of the magazine’s history book “A Glimpse into Melbourn’s Past”, full colour was used on the front cover and a few pages inside. The following year adverts appeared in colour, proving very popular. Today the magazine is in full colour throughout, with a print run of 2350. The magazine is produced and delivered entirely by a great team of volunteers, some of whom have been with us since 1995, and of course TTP, who have remained a generous supporter of the magazine since the very beginning. What has really made the magazine a great success, however, are the interesting and varied contributions from residents and active local groups, and helpful advice and news from many important institutions throughout the county. Without any of the above-mentioned volunteers, groups, clubs, individuals and sponsors there would be no Melbourn Magazine. Thank you all for your support. Issue 1 January 1995
Issue 43 Summer 2000
Issue 100 Winter 2019
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