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Fugolburna Film Project by Fulbourn Forum         Over the past several years concern has continued to grow about the condition of the Cam valley springs, streams and rivers. The development of the Greater Cambridge area over many decades has resulted in increased abstraction of water from the chalk aquifers causing springs to dry, either totally orContinue reading “More about Fugolburna, our exciting new documentary film”

SOLD OUT – WATCH OUT FOR MORE SCREENINGS Friday 10 May in the Townley Hall, Fulbourn Centre, Home End, CB21 5BS Film commences at 8.15pm and will be followed by a short Q&A discussion Doors open at 7.15pm before the 7.30pm short AGM. Click here to reserve your free ticket. We look forward to seeingContinue reading “Fugolburna – a documentary film premiere”

Public Consultation by Cambridgeshire County Council on the introduction of a 20mph speed limit in Fulbourn VillageResponses invited until 8 April 2024 Early in 2023, the Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC) invited applications for funding to implement 20mph speed reduction schemes in Cambridgeshire villages, with the aim of improving safety for all, encouraging active travel (walkingContinue reading “20mph in Fulbourn – consultation in progress”

The RSPB have just released this fabulous video about Swifts, starring our very own John Willis and other Fulbourn residents! It’s well worth a watch.

Can you help? Volunteers needed this Saturday, 2 December, to help plant a new hedgerow habitat on a conservation farm here in Fulbourn parish. The event is run by a farmer-led collaborative group, called East Cambridge Farmers, who are involved with multiple issues including sustainable farming practices, biodiversity improvement, and aim to promote a greaterContinue reading “Hedge Planting – help needed”

Click on the picture below to download your own copy of the Newsletter, including details of the stalls at the next community market; news about the Lower Farm project; pictures of the Apple Pressing day; and a discussion of the community herb beds.

Thank you to everyone who came to help this year! It was lovely to have the apple pressing back as community activity and we had lots of apples and lots of volunteers. We made 122 bottles of apple juice, as a reward for volunteers and to sell at the community market. Yum! If you helpedContinue reading “Apple Pressing 2023”

Here is the latest newsletter, download the PDF by clicking on the picture, or email us to subscribe!

Click on the picture for a fascinating ITV News item featuring Fulbourn’s swifts!

Many of you will know that we have a colony of these fabulous birds in our village. Read our new web page to find out more about them.