What’s On in May

1 MAY

The Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust Walk 10.30am Free event – donations welcome Experience the sight and scent of a carpet of bluebells in the ancient Brampton Wood. Meet at Visitors Barn, Brampton Wood (TL184698). What3Words plates.plodding. photocopy. Park in the Trust car park. Everyone welcome. Tel: George 01480 450809

3 MAY

Hail Weston Wildlife and Gardening Group 7.15pm for 7.30pm Members £1, non-members £3, under 18s free Guided walk in Brampton Wood, a haven for nature. Learn about the conservation work within this very beautiful site from the experts. Email: hwwgg@yahoo.com for more info/to book

3, 10, 17 & 24 MAY

St Neots Sinfonia 7.45-9.30pm Eynesbury Junior School, Montagu Street, Eynesbury Rehearsals are every Tuesday in term time. Tel: 01480 212298 for membership enquiries Web: www.stneotssinfonia.org.uk

4 MAY

Brampton Flower Club 7.30pm Community Centre, Brampton High Street Meets the first Wednesday of the month. Visitors welcome.

4, 11, 18 & 25 MAY

Kimbolton Bridge Club 10am-12pm Mandeville Hall, Kimbolton Meets every Wednesday for friendly, social bridge. Players of all standards are welcome with or without a partner. Just turn up!

4, 11, 18 & 25 MAY

St Neots Choral Society 7.30-9.30pm Eynesbury Junior School, Montagu Street, Eynesbury Rehearsals are every Wednesday in term time. Tel: 01480 212298 for membership enquiries Web: www.stneotschoral.org.uk

5 MAY

Roxton & District Local History Group 7.15pm for 7.30pm Roxton Village Hall Members free, visitors £4 Talk by Ken Lewis ‘The History of National Service. Did it make or break you’. Email: mariascreen1@gmail.com

5, 12, 19 & 26 MAY

Riverport Singers 10.15-11.15am The Corn Exchange, St Ives Community choir for people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends. Come along and sing a range of songs (folk, pop, musicals) in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Tel: Agi 07757 811802 Email: agipeach@icloud.com Web: Facebook.com/ riverportsingers

5, 12, 19 & 26 MAY

Bingo 7.30pm Alconbury Sports & Social Club Eyes down for the weekly Bingo session! Web: www.assc.org.uk

6 MAY

St Neots Local History Society 7.30pm Eynesbury Primary School SNLHS members free, visitors £4 ‘The Facts and Folklore of the Littleport Riots 1816’ by Dr Maureen James. Web: http://stneotslhs.org.uk

6, 13, 20 & 27 MAY

Great Fen Little Bugs 10.30am-12pm Great Fen Countryside Centre, Ramsey Heights Wildlife Trust BCN child member £5, non-member £7 A fun and sociable morning of exploration and discovery for preschool children and their guardians. Web: wildlifebcn.org

7 MAY

The World of Gilbert and Sullivan 6.30pm St Botolph’s Church, Stow Longa Tickets £15 Performance by the well-known singing group ‘The Wandering Minstrels’ who will sing, act and dance their way through a selection from eight of The Savoy Operas. A must for G&S fans so get your tickets early. Proceeds to St Botolph’s Church. Tel: Tickets 01480 860263, 01480 860519 or 01480 860018

7 MAY

Jubilation! 7.30pm-9.30pm Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre, Huntingdon Tickets £19.50 A massed bands concert by the Band of the Grenadier Guards and Huntingdonshire Concert Band. Jubilation! will include an exciting programme of music for everyone spanning 70 glorious years. Raising funds for ‘SAFFA’ (The Armed Forces Charity). Web: www.hcband.co.uk Tickets: https://www.ticketsource. co.uk/pac/t-yrlqnk

7 MAY

Huntingdon Comedy Club 7.30pm Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon Tickets £13 + booking fee With Troy Hake, Alison Spittle, Stephanie Laing and Adam Beardsmore. Line up may be subject to change. Web: www.chuckl.co.uk/ huntingdon-may

WHAT'S ON IN MAY

8 MAY

Hinxton Watermill Open Day 2.30pm-5pm CambridgePPF members free, nonmembers - adult £3, child £1 This stunning working watermill dates to the seventeenth century. On six Sundays during the summer the mill is opened and guides will show you how the mill works and tell you the history of this incredible building. No need to book. Web: www.cambridgeppf.org

9 MAY

St Neots Astronomical Association 7.30-9.30pm Paxton Pits Visitor Centre ‘Snowball Earth’ by Paul Fellows. Meets first Monday of the month (second if bank holiday). During the summer months we have visiting speakers covering a range of Astronomical subjects with spectacular slides. No astronomical knowledge needed to appreciate the talks. Non-members welcome - first visit free. Web: snaa.co.uk

14 MAY

Jumble Sale 10am. Entry 20p Keysoe Village Hall Organised by The Village Show at Keysoe to raise funds to finance the show in September. Tel: 01234 378878

17 MAY

10am-12pm Dementia Café St Ives Free Church, St Ives £2.50 per person. For people with dementia and their carers. Tel: George 07725 588145 Web: facebook/ stivesdementiafriendlycommunity

18 MAY

Godmanchester WI 7.30pm Church Hall, Chadley Lane, Godmanchester Spring flower arranging. Meets the third Wednesday of the month. Regular speakers and activities. New members welcome.

23 MAY

Wild Babies at Paxton Pits 9.45-11.30am Paxton Pits Education Centre, Little Paxton Bring your pre-walking aged baby along in a buggy, pram or sling for a gentle relaxing stroll with plenty of chance to chat to other 'wild baby' parents. Web: www.wildlifebcn.org

26 MAY

St Neots & District Gardening Club Meetings 7.30pm St Mary's Church Hall, Brook Street, St Neots Members £2, Non-members £2.50 ‘Cacti and Succulents’ by Barry Gayton. Visitors welcome. Web: www.stneotsgardenclub.org. uk

27 MAY

Knit, Lit and Natter 2pm Huntingdon Library Do you love to knit, crochet or sew? Do you also love to read? Get together with other crafters to work on projects and chat about books. Call or pop into the library to join up. Tel: 0345 045 5225

27 MAY

Quiz Night 8pm Alconbury Sports & Social Club £3 each. Maximum six in a group. Prize for the winner. Web: www.assc.org.uk

27 MAY-30 JUNE

Cambridge Nature Festival The Cambridge Nature Festival is a celebration of nature on our doorstep, as well as the wonderful people and organisations that work tirelessly for the natural world. Nature-based activities and events will be held in and around Cambridge and will include BioBlitzes, guided nature wanders, live music, wildlife ID workshops, art installations and much more. Web: www. cambridgenaturenetwork.org To advertise in The Villager and Town Life please call 01767 261122

28 MAY

Wandlebury Wildlife Day 11.30-4pm Wandlebury Country Park Fun and informative nature activities for all ages. Free, drop-in event. Part of the Cambridge Nature Festival. Activities include pond dipping, sweep netting, nature trail and much more. Web: www.cambridgeppf.org

30 & 31 MAY

Holiday Bushcraft for 5-12 years 8.30am-4pm Wandlebury Country Park £38 per child/day Experienced qualified teachers from Wild Thyme & Embers will inspire children and share their knowledge and skills of surviving in the wild. Focus on practical bushcraft and survival skills and follow a forest school approach. Web: wildthymeandembers.co.uk

5 JUNE

Jubilee Flying Circus Air Show 9.30am-5pm Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Biggleswade From the moment you arrive, circus performers on the ground and in the air will leave you with wide eyes and open mouths, whilst a circus skills workshop will teach your children the ropes. A truly unique day out and memorable occasion for all the family to celebrate. Web: www.shuttleworth.org/ jubileeflyingcircus

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