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Father’s Day ideas for those special chaps
To make a simple and inexpensive gift for that precious man, how about a personalised photo frame holding a photo of him with you/your children? A wooden frame could be painted if necessary but even other frames could work. Using a glue gun, attach a few things that are appropriate to the man’s hobbies around the frame. Maybe it’s fishing flies (without hooks obviously), or nuts and bolts, or perhaps decoupage a wooden frame with torn strips from an old book no longer required. Etc. I know these suggestions are rather generic but whatever your person is interested in could probably be replicated in some way. For someone who enjoys…
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Father’s Day baking
Father’s Day is a day when we love to spoil those special men in our families. Fathers, grandfathers, uncles or friends – anyone who plays a father-like role in our life or in that of our children. You will obviously know their taste in special meals – my Dad loved roast beef with all the trimmings, followed by apple pie and cream. I have only met one or two men though, who don’t love a slice of chocolate cake as a treat, so I’m sharing with you a rather scrummy recipe. It’s Nigella Lawson’s Chocolate Guiness cake, which I have in her book Feast and the accompanying photo is from…
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Over Memory Café and Lunch
At our May event, we were entertained by Hurdy Gurdy, great songs, fascinating facts and fabulous refreshments. Thank you to all our super volunteers at both the Café and Lunch. We also thank all who joined us for the morning and lunch, both were very busy and the food served for lunch was magnificent. Please do join us on Saturday 27 June for the next Memory Café and Lunch. To book lunch please visit https://www.overdaycentre.co.uk/whats-on/saturday-lunch-club/
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Willingham Medical Practice Newsletter– June 2026
Volunteer Opportunity: Chair of the Patient Participation Group (PPG) We are looking for a new Chair for our Patient Participation Group (PPG). The PPG is a group of patients who work with the practice team to help improve services, share patient views and support the development of the practice. As Chair, you would lead meetings, help set agendas, and act as a key link between patients and the practice. Any patient registered with Willingham Medical Practice, who is interested in representing patient views and helping shape local healthcare services, can apply. No previous experience is required – just enthusiasm, good communication skills and a willingness to get involved. If you…
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Over Day Centre 5-Pub Challenge
Join us for round sixteen of our 5-pub Challenge walk! See old friends and make new ones. All proceeds to go to the Over Day Centre, this year to help raise funds for a new day room extension. Registration opens at 9:30 am at the Day Centre for a 12.5-mile walk through the beautiful Cambridgeshire fens to the The Pike & Eel, Old Ferry Boat, The Three Tuns, Swavesey Windmill and back to The Admiral. Minimum donation of £15 per adult, children free. Under 18s are very welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The length of the route may make it unsuitable for younger children. For more…
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Willingham Medical Practice Newsletter – May 2026
MAY 2026 Bank Holidays– Opening Hours Please note the surgery will be CLOSED for the bank holidays on MONDAY 4TH MAY and MONDAY 25TH MAY. Please plan ahead and make sure you have enough medication to last, remembering to order your repeats at least THREE WORKING DAYS before collection. THE MINDFUL LIFE GROUP The Mindful Life Group offer online, group-based mental health programs designed to support older adults and carers in building well-being, connection and resilience. Our accessible, evidence-based courses help bridge gaps in healthcare, particularly for those facing health inequalities. As a not-for-profit organisation, we are committed to inclusivity and sustainability, ensuring our services are both high-impact and accessible.…
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The Library Presents is back, with upbeat events and intriguing tales for all ages
The Library Presents is back, with upbeat events and intriguing tales for all ages. The Library Presents has lots of feel-good events to keep you entertained from 16 May until 25 July. Tickets are available to book from 17 April https://www.library.live/the-library-presents. Chosen by over 500 local residents, this season has a line-up of 29 different events in 24 towns and villages. Come along to laugh, relax, meet new people, express yourself or support your wellbeing. Here are a selection of events in your local area:
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Sing for Joy! Spring Concert
Sing for Joy is a community choir, amazingly in it’s 10th year now, that runs every fortnight on a Friday evening from 7.30 to around 9 pm during term time – we usually sing for an hour then have a cup of tea/coffee and a chat. It is open to any adult who wants a chance to sing without the restrictions of attending every week or having to audition. The venue alternates between the St Mary’s church hall in Over and the Village Institute, Longstanton. The choir are a friendly bunch and very welcoming to newcomers! There is a real mix – some read music, some don’t, but songs are…
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Over Memory Café and Lunch Club 26 April
Please do join us at our next Memory Café, when we have ‘KJ & The Katt’ entertaining us. All are welcome to our free morning; teas, coffees and cake will be provided. Our Café is in the Over Day Centre, to start at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 25. For more information visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OverMemoryCafe/ Following our Memory Café, our Saturday Lunch Club is serving a freshly prepared, two course lunch of:Classic Italian lasagne with Garlic bread, Green Salad and ColeslawOrVegetarian lasagne with Garlic bread, Green Salad and ColeslawFollowed by Classic Italian Tiramisu For booking information please visit https://www.overdaycentre.co.uk/whats-on/saturday-lunch-club/
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Easter Baking Ideas
Bake your favourite Carrot Cake, iced with cream cheese icingthen decorate it with the tiny carrots and flowers available in the baking aisle of most supermarkets. Bake your favourite Chocolate Cake, iced with chocolate icingand decorate by making a little garden on top with edible flowers and carrots etc , and if you have coloured fondant icing or colour some marzipan, the whole family could have fun moulding fruit and veg. You could mix a drop of green food colouring into desiccated coconut for some grass and add a few of the fluffy little chickens widely available at this time of year (in places like Hobbycraft, The Works, and probably…
