Fulbourn Community Summer Market
Saturday 14 June, 2.30 to 5.00pm, in the Townley Hall, Fulbourn Centre
As usual, a wide range of stalls for both crafts and food. Paolo will be there with ‘A Taste of Italy’ including pastries, biscuits and pizzette, Urara with her Japanese pastries and sweet bakes, Nicola ‘Granola Queen’ with her range of granolas, fine chocolates From Cheryl ‘Artistry in Cocoa’ (if not too hot), and fine ales from Fulbourn’s Moonshine Brewery. Fulbourn Forum’s own table will have vegetarian sausage rolls, vegetarian samosas, onion bharjis, conserves, and local honey and eggs. We also plan to have a few plants and seedlings for sale. And we welcome back Holly from the Cambridge Flower Farm with a colourful selection of locally grown seasonal flowers in the form of bunches and bouquets.
The stalls with original art, prints, T-shirts, crafts and cards include local artists Jackie Duckworth, Yoli Nobel, two separate tables with jewellery by Halina Szutowicz and Shirley Shadford, leather bags, purses, wallets and more by Christine Tancock, while Jenny Taylor has her usual large range of cards for every occasion.
A large range of fabric and knitted items are provided by Christine Newman and Marilyn Mose, handmade wooden items, both decorative and practical, by Linda and Tony of ‘Turn and Burn’, while Nicci of Inner Lather will bring her popular range of handmade soaps, lotions and face/body care products.
The Cafe will, as usual, be run by the Fulbourn WI, so do come, visit the stalls, and stay awhile to chat. Always a good atmosphere.
PS If you have any spare plants or seedlings that you would be happy to donate for sale on Fulbourn Forum’s stall, then please either bring along on the day (before 3pm) or contact us so that we can arrange to collect from you. Thank you.
Swift Watch Drop-in Coffee Morning
Saturday 28 June, 10.00am to 12.30pm, in St Vigor’s Church
National Swift Awareness Week 28 June to 6 July
Come to see the display highlighting the concerning fall in the UK swift numbers, a Red Listed bird. There will be live viewing from the nest cameras in the church tower, and information on the weekly Wednesday evening swift watch event in Fulbourn. For more information contact the Fulbourn Swift Group: John Willis at fulbournswifts@gmail.com
Fulbourn Fen Nature Reserve Work Parties Summer 2025
Sunday 8 June. 10.00am to 1.00pm. Meet at the car park at the end of Stonebridge Lane.
The community orchard in the Reserve quickly becomes rather overgrown. This work party will cut and rake the area, distributing the cut grass, nettles and weeds around the perimeter, making it more accessible.This land, on the edge of Ansett’s Wood, was cleared by Fulbourn Forum volunteers and others in early 2015 followed by the tree planting in early 2016. This event is organised and run by the Wildlife Trust.
Other dates for Summer 2025 (meeting as above in Stonebridge Lane) are Sunday 6 July, Sunday 17 August, Sunday 14 September and Sunday 28th September.
As always, please wear thick gardening gloves and appropriate clothing, including sturdy footwear, for protection against thorns, scratches and snags. Shorts are not advisable. Tools provided. Bring drinks and snacks, and appropriate protection against the weather, be it sun or rain.
For more information and to be included in the contact list for all future work parties, please contact the Wildlife Trust local volunteer wardens at fulbournfennaturereserve@gmail.comWildlife Trust
Orchid Count
Wednesday evening 11 June at Fulbourn Fen Nature Reserve.
Spaces are limited to 12, so if you are interested please contact the volunteer wardens at fulbournfennaturereserve@gmail.com to register your interest. They will reply to confirm whether you have a place and provide you with full details of the event.
Screenings of Fugolburna: a stream frequented by birds?
Two further screenings of Fulbourn Forum’s film documentary are taking place in June:
Thursday 12 June, 7.30pm, at St Mary’s Church, Linton.
Doors open at 7.00pm. A free event with voluntary donations. No need to book.
Hosted by Linton Roots and Linton FROG (Friends of River Granta)
This event is part of Linton’s The Great Big Green Week. Info: linton-roots@outlook.com
Friday 20 June, 7.30pm, at Newnham Croft School, Newnham.
A free event with voluntary donations. No need to book.
Hosted by the Friends of Paradise Nature Reserve, Newnham.
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