WILLINGHAM & LONGSTANTON SURGERIES Willingham 01954 260230  Longstanton 01954 207600  Dispensary 01954 207602 District Nurse Team: 0330 726 0077       Health Visitors:  0300 029 5050 Out of hours cover:  Ring 111      Website: www.willinghammedicalpractice.nhs.net A&E is not an alternative to a GP appointment. If we are closed, please call 111. NEW YEAR – Surgery Opening Hours Please note that we will be CLOSED at the weekends in addition to the bank holiday on Wednesday 1st January. Normal opening hours on all other days during the holiday period. Please plan ahead and make sure you have enough medication. The last date for ordering repeat medication before New Year will be Tuesday 24th December.…

What a wonderful event the lights were last night! We just want to thank every single person that came out to not only support us, Over Community Festivals, but supporting all the stall holders. We would like to thank all the stall holders for coming to our event, Santa, Elsa and Sprinkles the elf for helping making the event even more fun for the children and the food vendors, who by the way were selling some truely amazing food! Coming to events like this are not only good for the community but it helps local businesses and helps to raise funds so that we can continue to put the lights…

Christmas 2024 – Surgery Opening Hours Please note that we will be CLOSED at the weekends in addition to the bank holidays on Wednesday 25th December, Thursday 26th December and Wednesday 1st January. Normal opening hours on all other days during the holiday period. Please plan ahead and make sure you have enough medication. The last date for ordering repeat prescriptions in time for the Christmas holidays is Thursday 19th December. The last date for collection before Christmas is Tuesday 24th December by 4pm at Longstanton Surgery and 6pm at Willingham.   The last date for ordering repeat medication before New Year will be Tuesday 24th December. The last date for collection before the New Year is…

Dear Residents, Please find below my latest report which is an edited version of my ward report to parish councils. BE WINTER WISE ‘Be Winter Wise’ returns for the winter season, helping Cambridgeshire residents keep warm, safe and healthy throughout the colder months. The focus of the campaign is on preventing winter illnesses, coping with the cost of living, and staying safe during the winter weather. It will provide practical help and guidance with the issues that face so many people at this time of year. The Cambridgeshire County Council led campaign will have advice on: Supermarket vouchers will once again be available for children eligible for free school meals…

If you have children or grandchildren aged 4 – 11 and are looking for a FREE activity, why not come along to St Mary’s Advent Activity morning on 30 November 10.15 – 12?  There’ll be lots of crafty things for them to make (Christmas decorations, advent calendar, bulbs to plant, cookies and truffles to make etc) whilst you relax with a cup of coffee and a mince pie!  For more details and to BOOK A FREE PLACE please contact me (katewoolfmusic@gmail.com) or Claire Fisher (clairemfisher@hotmail.com) – we’d love to see you there!

David Missen, a resident of Over near Cambridge, along with his running companion Sandie, are undertaking a formidable challenge: completing a marathon each month over a twelve-month period. This extraordinary feat, which began earlier this year, is aimed at raising £5,000 for MOVE, a charity dedicated to inspiring people to Move Against Cancer. MOVE works tirelessly to promote the benefits of exercise during and after cancer treatment. Increasing evidence supports the idea that physical activity can have a profound impact on the well-being of cancer patients. Exercise is known to reduce cancer-related fatigue, alleviate stress, depression, and anxiety, and help build confidence and self-esteem. David’s mission is to raise awareness…