General
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Swavesey and District History Society – Reports for Nov/Dec 2023
Swavesey & District History Society November 2023 meeting. 45 attended a talk on The History of Marshall of Cambridge by Group Captain Terry Holloway from Fakenham. The Marshall group was established in 1909 by David Marshall. Its original base was in Brunswick Gardens where he started a simple chauffeur service to the wealthy. It quickly grew and employed mechanics for vehicle repair, enabling the business to relocate to larger premises in Kings Street in 1910 and again to Jesus Lane in 1912 where it expanded into selling motor vehicles. In 1912 a British Army airship made an emergency landing in Jesus Green and the Marshall mechanics repaired its engine. During…
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Swavesey & District History Society
At least half of our members live in Over, including our highly regarded Secretary. The History Society meets at 7.30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month in The Carol Shaw Room at Swavesey Village College – through the main entrance then 20 metres along the corridor to the right. No need to book so you are welcome to just walk in. If you want further information contact our Secretary, Carolyn Redmayne, on 01954 230037. Year after year our programme contains a wide variety of expert speakers and interesting local subjects. Earlier this season the topics included – The History of Marshalls of Cambridge. The Scottish Soldiers and…
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Come along to Swavesey Camera Club Photographic Exhibition!
Saturday 23rd March 202410.00 – 16.00 – FREE ADMISSIONSwavesey Memorial Hall, High Street, Swavesey CB24 4QU Free parking at the back of the hall or further down the road in Market Square – near the White Horse pub. There will be about 200 prints on show and also a continuous AV showing some digital images. As well as viewing some stunning prints, bring along your own camera or phone and participate in our portrait and macro mobile studios. Some prints and cards will be available for sale. …
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Half Term Activities at St Mary’s
Do you need to something to do in half term….?From the 19th to 23rd February there will be free self-led activities for families in St Mary’s Church, Over, including a Church trail and brass rubbing. The Church will be open every day from 10am to 4pm. And remember that on Thursday there is the Mustard Seed café in the Church Hall from 10am to 12 noon.
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Over New Road Preschool Mother’s Day Hamper Raffle!
Tickets are £1 each, the draw will take place on Friday 8th March and the winner will then be contacted. We are raising money to buy the supplies to paint our newly designed mural in our outdoor area. We are very excited for this mural, not only will it add lots of colour and interest, every child and every staff member at the preschool will be involved in the painting process. The lovely hamper contains lots of gorgeous goodies, a stunning spring wreath from Peonies & Posies, a voucher for tea and cake for two at Cafe at Highgate, some lovely bits from English Rose Beauty House, a pack of blank…
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Report from Cambridgeshire County Councillor Firouz Thompson for Over News February 2024
Dear residents, Happy 2024! Although the New Year is here and the days are edging lighter, winter is still with us. Please take care when you are travelling around as icy conditions can persist throughout the season. Here is my update: Budget proposals County wide consultation began on the council’s proposals for its 2024/5 budget, in what is being called ‘the toughest year to set a balanced council budget’. Following an online public survey, the Strategy, Resources & Performance Committee will make a final budget recommendation at its meeting on 30 January for Full Council to debate on 13 February. Potential savings have been identified to help bridge the funding gap,…
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South Cambs District Councillor (SCDC) Bill Handley’s Report to Over Village News – February 2024
South Cambs District Councillor (SCDC) Bill Handley’s Report to Over Village News – February 2024 Local Plan update and “Cambridge 2040” The Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service continues to work on the new Local Plan which is intended to supersede the one delivered belatedly by the previous administration in 2018. Adopted Local Plans become the planning policy framework for an area and they are incredibly important. Progress this time has been hampered by matters out of the councils’ control, such as uncertainties relating to water availability, the relocation of the Waste Water Treatment Plant (from its current site off Cowley Road Cambridge to Horningsea which, in doing so, creating a…
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Over Youth Cafe – First Aid Courses
We are delighted to host our first First Aid Course for Young People 6.45 – 8:00 Year 6 Session 7.:30 – 9:00 Year 7+ Session Tuck shop will be open as usual
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Over Memory Cafe
We would be delighted if you are able to join us at our next Memory Café – Saturday, January 27 from 1000 until 1200 at Over Day Centre. Anyone interested in joining our team of volunteers for a few hours on Saturday morning would also be most welcome. Volunteers help to meet & greet our guests, serve refreshments and enjoy the entertainment
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Swavesey Village College Adult Education Classes Spring 2024
