What’s on

What’son

Melbourn Amateur Dramatics Society (MADS)

May saw the Spring show of ‘Never Too Late’ written by Wendy Braid and performed at Meldreth Village Hall. This was a show of two halves, the first set the scene of a boarding home for failing celebrities who were at risk of losing their home. The second half was the show they put on in order to raise the money to keep their home open. Plenty of glitz and glamour as the second half opened with ‘Chorus line’ and ‘All that Jazz’, closely followed by an array of musical entertainment, comedy, magic and dancing to delight the audience.

Well done to the MADS team for yet another fun filled entertaining evening!

Watch out for the MADS Christmas pantomime 2014 The Flintstones “Save Christmas”

This truly will be one not to miss, with plenty of audience participation and lots of festive fun for the whole family! Further details will follow in the Autumn edition.

Mothers’ Union Shingay Deanery Branch

Open Evening with supper when the speaker will be Pam Rhodes on Tuesday 10th June at 7.30pm at Foxton Village Hall CB22 6RN To reserve a place, please contact, by 6th June Barbara Gaskin 012238 70819 or Jacqui Parker 017632 42714 bjgaskin@tisccaoli.uk Members and Visitors will be welcome

Swaffham Bulbeck Summer Theatre

Our 2014 performances of Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘Patience’ will be staged at our wonderful ‘Theatre in a Barn’, Downing Farm, Swaffham Bulbeck on:

Wednesday 11 June 2014 at 7.30pm - £9

Thursday 12 June 2014 at 7.30pm - £9

Friday 13 June 2014 at 7.30pm - £10

Saturday 14 June 2014 at 2.30pm (matinee) - £6 and 7.30pm - £10.

Our tickets will continue to be available to purchase online from Ticket Source http://sbst.ticketsource.co.uk from 1 April 2014 and ticket prices remain unchanged as previous years. Visit www.sbsummertheatre.com or call Business Manager, Ruth Dennis, for more details on 01638 508171.

Gt Chishill Village Fete

Sunday 6th July 2 - 4pm Gt Chishill Playing fields Traditional village fete games with fun for all ages Teas, crafts, tractor rides, tug-o-war and lots more!

LodeStar Festival

Friday 29 August, from 8am to Monday 1st September 12 noon. Tickets available online at www.lodestarfestival.com or phone 01223 813 318. LodeStar brings you the very latest National and International acts. There’s music for all tastes, dance groups, archery, power kiting, zorbing, face painting and more! A Family Friendly Festival with exciting music right on your doorstep, a great entertainment experience and wonderful atmosphere! Come along and be part of a great event and help the fund-raising of Addenbrooke’s Hospital ACT, CLIC Sargent. www.lodestarfestival.com

The Great War

The Great War, Between the Lines project is holding a free commemorative event on 3 August 2014, 1–5pm in Hinchingbrooke House, Huntingdon. The event aims to raise awareness of this hugely important milestone in world history, we will have activities to engage families as well as inform and educate. ‘The Last Day of Peace’ will include activities of interest to all ages. • Custumed re-enactors bring the alive the spirit of the

Great War • The Music Hall Society and a brass band performing music from the war years • Exhibitions including photographs, documents and letters. • Vignettes and reading of letters to and from the front • Displays from St Neots Museum • Expert advice on family history from Cambridgeshire

Archives Light refreshments will be on sale. For further information contact Amanda O’Donoghue 07796 336300

The Black Horse welcomes you …

Steve, Kerry and all the staff would like to welcome you to The Black Horse, Melbourn

A traditional country pub which serves real ales, with a friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to have a quiet drink, a bite to eat or you’d like to watch televised sporting events, a warm welcome is guaranteed.

Dining

Food is served Wednesday–Sunday 1200-1400hr & 1800-2030hr.

Parking

The Black Horse has it’s own private car park and there is also ample local street parking available.

Outdoor Facilities

We have a large Beer Garden to the rear comprising a decking patio area overlooking an fully-enclosed garden with children’s play equipment.

Smokers

Smoking inside the bar areas is not permitted by law but in addition to the outdoor patio/garden we also have a substantial permanently covered and partly enclosed decked seating area which, although open-air, offers very effective protection from the elements.

Children

We aim to provide a family-friendly environment. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome inside the bar lounges. At the moment we only have one high-chair available, but customers are welcome to make their own arrangements. For baby/toddler feeding just ask if you need any water or anything warmed.

Dogs

We recognise that some of our customers like to include the pub on their dog walk, and we aim to accommodate them but do ask that in consideration of our other patrons dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Particularly inside the premises the lead needs to be short enough to keep your dog close to you.

Private Functions

The Black Horse is available for private functions, for further details just give us a call.

The Black Horse 63 Orchard Rd, Melbourn, Royston. SG8 6BP Telephone 01763 262136 email: info@theblackhorsemelbourn.co.uk