12.30 pm on the 23rd August, Manderson Trust Fishing Lakes See the poster for more info!

A helpful reminder for keeping our dogs safe and healthy during the continued heat.

Comment on the Proposed Submission Greater Cambridge Local Plan before 5 pm on 25 September 2026

What a great morning and lunch. We had 28 guests at our Memory Café with a few new faces that’s terrific to see. Rebecca Mitchell provided some great and enthusiastic entertainment, so enjoyable. Lunch was another triumph, great food, so many fantastic comments from our diners. Well done again to our cooks and those serving. We welcome all to our Café and Lunch Club, it’s such an enjoyable time. It was so good to see all and looking forward to August.. To book lunch please visit https://www.overdaycentre.co.uk/whats-on/saturday-lunch-club/

Willingham 01954 260230 / Longstanton 01954 207600 / Dispensary 01954 207602 Website: https://www.willinghammedicalpractice.nhs.uk Community (District) Nurses: 0330 726 0077       Health Visitors:  0300 029 5050 a&e is not an alternative to a gp appointment when the surgery is closed, please call 111 for medical assistance, or 999 for a life-threatening emergency for urgent mental health support, please call 111 and select option 2 Surgery Closure Please note the surgery will be CLOSED from 1pm on WEDNESDAY 16th SEPTEMBER for whole staff training. Please plan ahead and make sure you have enough medication to last, remembering to order your repeats at least THREE WORKING DAYS before collection. MOBILE TELEPHONES To help maintain…

Over Parish Council – News and updates from Over Parish Council A full Parish Council meeting for Over Parish Council was held on 14th July 2026 at 7pm in the Seminar Room at Over Community Centre. Present – Cllr Fenn, Cllr Theobald, Cllr Couper, Cllr Day Amy Lord – Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. Full Council Meeting 01/07/2026         Public Participation.                                 None 02/07/2026         To receive and approve apologies for absence.                                 Cllr R Robinson sent their apologies. All agreed to accept the apologies. 03/07/2026         Reports from County and District Councillors. 3.1 – County Councillor – Report received and circulated prior to meeting. 3.2 – District Councillors – The written…

Local Government Reorganisation The Government has informed local authorities that it has not yet reached a final decision regarding Local Government Reorganisation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We are now expecting to hear back by the end of October. While this delay is disappointing, particularly given the significant work already undertaken by councils across the area, discussions and joint planning between the seven local authorities will continue to ensure we are prepared for any future changes. For residents, the key message is that there are currently no changes to council services. All services will continue to operate as normal while councils await further guidance and a final decision from Government. I…

DISTRICT COUNCILLORS REPORT Councillors James Hutchcraft and Aisha Rashid Community Groups Invited to Apply for New Community Pantry Grant South Cambridgeshire groups can now apply for funding to set up community pantries, thanks to a new grant launched by the District Council. The Community Pantry Grant offers up to £400 to buy equipment and materials to get a community pantry up and running. The new grant is part of a £449,000 package of support to tackle cost-of-living challenges over a 2-year period until March 2028, which was agreed by South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Cabinet at the end of 2025. Pantries of this type are simple, community-run spaces that provide residents…

Looking for ways to keep the children entertained without spending a fortune this summer? We’ve rounded up some of the best restaurants & cafés in and around Cambridge where children can eat for free—or for as little as £1—during the school holidays. Along with a nice list of family day out activities for you get some inspiration. Kids meal deals Most offers are available throughout the summer break, although some require you to download a loyalty app or purchase an adult main meal. As offers can change, it’s always worth checking with the venue before setting off. Cambridge City Centre Bill’s – One of the most generous offers available. Up…

As it’s the time of school holidays and the village produce show, it’s a great time to show us how creative you and your children are. Over the month of August, please send in photos of your creations, whether baking, icing, cooking, gardening, flower arranging, sewing, crochet, knitting, embroidery, calligraphy, card making, woodwork, colouring, painting, drawing, beadwork, photography … the list goes on. You can submit your photos here. Please say whether you want your name published with your photo or if you’d rather it wasn’t. It will be so good to see lovely things people have made for two reasons – to appreciate people’s skill and talent, but also perhaps…