Fulbourn Fen Nature Reserve Back in August, we promised to update you with further information about the closure of Ansett’s Wood. We have now been sent the following from the Wildlife Trust BCN: “The footpaths within Ansett’s Wood are currently closed for safety reasons but the permissive paths within the meadows remain open for people toContinue reading “Latest News”
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Newsletter June 2025
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 herContinue reading “Newsletter June 2025”
Fulbourn Tree Project
During February and March 2025 over fifty new trees have been planted around Fulbourn and as these grow during the coming years, they will enhance the appearance of the village and provide a range of environmental benefits. The Fulbourn Tree Project was initiated by Fulbourn Forum, funded by grants from Wrights Clock Land (CIO) andContinue reading “Fulbourn Tree Project”
New Recreation Ground – Working Group needed!
During the preparation of the Neighbourhood Plan comments were received on the need for further recreation land in the village. The current Recreation Ground is not ideal with both cricket and football taking place in the same area which creates difficulties at both the beginning and end of the respective seasons. The National Playing FieldsContinue reading “New Recreation Ground – Working Group needed!”
Fulbourn Greenway drop in session
First phase from Apthorpe Street/High Street to Yarrow Road A drop-in session has been arranged to engage with residents and to view the final designs of the first section of the Greenway, with an opportunity to comment and raise any further issues. Concerns raised last July at the public consultation have already been taken intoContinue reading “Fulbourn Greenway drop in session”
Fulbourn to adopt a village-wide 20mph speed limit
A meeting of the Highways & Transport Committee of Cambridgeshire County Council was held on 1st October at New Shire Hall, Alconbury. Part of the agenda was to discuss and decide on Fulbourn’s formal application to adopt a village-wide 20mph speed limit. The application had been made in April 2023 in response to the County’sContinue reading “Fulbourn to adopt a village-wide 20mph speed limit “
Lower Valley Farm Walk
Guided Walk around the new Lower Valley Farm meadows and tree planting Sunday 4 August. Meeting at 2.0pm at Mount Farm, nr Worsted Lodge (access details below) The walk, starting at the junction of the Roman Road with the A11, will go through the new meadows and young woodland. The land, all within the Parish ofContinue reading “Lower Valley Farm Walk”
Fugolburna Film – Second Screening
Fugolburna Film Project by Fulbourn Forum – Second Screening Thurs 18 July 2024 at 7.30pm Storey’s Field Centre, Eddington Ave, Eddington, Cambridge, CB3 1AA The film will be followed by a short Q&A discussion Free entry. Bar and doors open at 6.30pm. Numbers limited. Please register for film at Eventbrite: https://shorturl.at/A7qKr We are delighted toContinue reading “Fugolburna Film – Second Screening “
General Election Hustings Event
2024 General Election Hustings Event Meet the Candidates Conservative Green Party Labour Liberal Democrats Reform UK Independent Thursday 20 June at 7.30pm in St Vigor’s Church, Fulbourn The selection of a new MP and government is always an important time. So, as part of our community support activities, Fulbourn Forum has invited all the sixContinue reading “General Election Hustings Event”
June Community Market 2024
Saturday 15 June, 2.30 to 5.00pm, in the Townley Hall, Fulbourn Centre We are pleased to have two new food stalls for this market. Urara Kozakaya will present a selection of her own fine Japanese pastries and sweet bakes, while Nicola Drew, the ‘Granola Queen’, will have a large selection of her very special granolas.Continue reading “June Community Market 2024”
Orchid Count 2024
Tuesday 4 June, meeting at 6pm at the entrance to the Reserve in Stonebridge LaneNumbers are limited but new faces are very welcome, so if you would like to join the count, please contact the volunteer community warden Peter Montgomery – pete.monty@gmail.com The count will take place in East Fen Pasture which is still wet inContinue reading “Orchid Count 2024”
Our Patch
I am sure you have seen some of these posters around the village. However you may not realise that as well as the art exhibition and art events at Fulbourn Manor there are a number of talks that you might find of particular interest. Tuesday 7 May – 6:30pm to 7:30pm– Trees in a Changing WorldContinue reading “Our Patch”
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