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On VE Day 8th May we held a party on the Green at 6.30 pm. Pete Upshall lit the beacon.
Cambridge Classic Car Club had a meeting on the Green. 27th April photos by Robin Graham
Hi All
Just to let everyone know that the bench on the green where the wildflowers and bulbs have been planted has been taken away to be rubbed down and treated and will be back in a few weeks.
The wildflowers are now growing quite quickly, and the bluebells are just starting to flower. Once all the bulbs have finished flowering, the grass where they are, which is a mix of 11 native species with interesting seed heads, will be left to grow long. Mark
Just to let everyone know that the bench on the green where the wildflowers and bulbs have been planted has been taken away to be rubbed down and treated and will be back in a few weeks.
The wildflowers are now growing quite quickly, and the bluebells are just starting to flower. Once all the bulbs have finished flowering, the grass where they are, which is a mix of 11 native species with interesting seed heads, will be left to grow long. Mark
Easter Egg hunt in churchyard - 20th April Photos Robin Graham
Yard sale
Update on plantings on green - Mark Ray 5th April
I’m sure you’ll remember that back in October we had a working party to plant bulbs on the green near Illings Lane.
Of the ones we planted, the snowdrops and crocus have flowered well but are now going over, the snake’s head fritillaries are currently in flower (the delicate up turned ones), the wild tulips are about to flower (although they have suffered some muntjac attacks, hence some of them having covers on) and the bluebells have leaves and should flower in a few weeks’ time.
The wild daffodils have been disappointing and have all come through blind. I have contacted the bulb supplier who said that was not unusual for a first year and that if they are blind next year, to get back in touch with them.
In the front two beds the wildflower plants can be seen growing and the back bed has recently been seeded with wild bird food plants.
We are shortly going to plant another tree and some buddleia along the edge of the brook.
When the wildflowers start to bloom, I shall put up some identification boards.
The bench will also be taken away and refurbished soon too.
As the spring and summer progresses, I hope you enjoy what we have done to the green.
Mark
Of the ones we planted, the snowdrops and crocus have flowered well but are now going over, the snake’s head fritillaries are currently in flower (the delicate up turned ones), the wild tulips are about to flower (although they have suffered some muntjac attacks, hence some of them having covers on) and the bluebells have leaves and should flower in a few weeks’ time.
The wild daffodils have been disappointing and have all come through blind. I have contacted the bulb supplier who said that was not unusual for a first year and that if they are blind next year, to get back in touch with them.
In the front two beds the wildflower plants can be seen growing and the back bed has recently been seeded with wild bird food plants.
We are shortly going to plant another tree and some buddleia along the edge of the brook.
When the wildflowers start to bloom, I shall put up some identification boards.
The bench will also be taken away and refurbished soon too.
As the spring and summer progresses, I hope you enjoy what we have done to the green.
Mark
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Potholes being repaired!! How brilliant is that? 31st March.
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Lunch Club at the Crown. 5th February.
Village Coffee Morning 15th Jan
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Garden Waste Bins
In April 2024 Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) introduced charges for all domestic green garden waste bins. Following this HDC established schemes to assist residents with the correct disposal of garden waste, which included providing some locations with green garden waste bins for villagers’ use, under parish council management.
Broughton Parish Council (BPC) has seven green garden waste bins which villagers can book for free under a scheme being trialled over summer 2024.
The booking form, the scheme’s full details and both the HDC and BPC terms and conditions can be found on the BPC website at https://broughtoncambspc.org.uk/broughton-parish-council-garden-waste-bin-service.
Public Health Campaign - Measles
You will be aware of the recent outbreak of measles in parts of the country, and that on 19 January 2024 the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declared a national incident over the rising number of cases.
Locally, staff in Public Health are working hard to raise awareness and to encourage vaccination across all ages, and are really keen to reach community organisations to both raise awareness, and promote the additional clinics being held across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. If you are able to share any of the attached on your social media channels, that would be hugely appreciated. You may also find sharing this link helpful Measles | CPICS Website .
If you prefer to copy posts rather than create your own, please see links below:
Cases of #Measles are rising in... - Cambridgeshire County Council | Facebook
Cases of #Measles are rising in... - Cambridgeshire County Council | Facebook
Cases of measles are continuing to... - Cambridgeshire County Council | Facebook
Many thanks for your support.
You will be aware of the recent outbreak of measles in parts of the country, and that on 19 January 2024 the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declared a national incident over the rising number of cases.
Locally, staff in Public Health are working hard to raise awareness and to encourage vaccination across all ages, and are really keen to reach community organisations to both raise awareness, and promote the additional clinics being held across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. If you are able to share any of the attached on your social media channels, that would be hugely appreciated. You may also find sharing this link helpful Measles | CPICS Website .
If you prefer to copy posts rather than create your own, please see links below:
Cases of #Measles are rising in... - Cambridgeshire County Council | Facebook
Cases of #Measles are rising in... - Cambridgeshire County Council | Facebook
Cases of measles are continuing to... - Cambridgeshire County Council | Facebook
Many thanks for your support.
Do your bit to get rid of potholes - click the link below
Report a highways fault - Cambridgeshire County Council
Report a highways fault - Cambridgeshire County Council
