New Government campaign to Stay At Home
While transmission rates decline, vaccines continue to be rolled out and the roadmap out of lockdown has been published, the heartening new campaign is encouraging people to […]
February 2021
Join our Community Advisory Group to help make a difference
Huntingdon Community Radio has made a commitment to improve community representation within our organisation. We are therefore looking for volunteers from all sections of the […]
Apple and Pear French Toast Crêpes
All those french toast vibes in a crêpe for something a little different. Serves 2 10 Minutes Preparation 20 Minutes Cooking Time I N G […]
St Neots Regeneration Bid
Huntingdonshire District Council has agreed to commit a further £1.7 million of funds to the proposed St Neots town centre regeneration scheme enabling the full […]
It’s never too late to excel!
Hinchingbrooke Park recently ran a painting competition which everyone, whatever their age, was invited to enter. The theme was Hinchingbrooke Park, which celebrated 20 years […]
Cambridgeshire Scouts going strong
Thanks to around 2000 volunteers, and despite the challenges of the pandemic, 5150 boys and girls are enjoying scouting every week across Cambridgeshire. Scouting volunteers […]
Venere Rice with Salmon & Courgette
Venere rice, also known as black Venus rice, is a whole-grain rice born in 1997 in Vercelli Prep Time:15 minutes Cook Time:50 minutes Servings:4 people INGREDIENTS Venere rice: 320grams […]
We’re more than just a radio station
Thank you Hunts Post, for giving Huntingdon Community Radio this opportunity to reach out to your readers and our listeners through a monthly column in […]
If Capt Tom can do it; so can we!
Residents at Hunters Down Care Home take a Walk of Hope. Chief Operating Officer, Sam Manning from Excelcare asked their 33 Care Homes if they […]
Greek Salad
The greek salad is a fresh and very summery dish. I changed a little the original recipe adding some chickpeas, marinated courgettes, for a bit of freshness, and crunchy walnuts. […]
HDC pilot “Parklets”
Huntingdonshire District Council are looking to pilot a new scheme of innovative small community greenspaces in three of its market towns. Parklets are small designated […]
Bell Peppers and Ricotta Tart
The recipe is for 4-6 people and for a 22 cm round/square tin. I used puff pastry but you can swap it with shorthcrust pastry […]
Remembering Tanya
It is with the greatest sadness that we have learnt of former Councillor and Deputy Town Mayor, Tanya Forster’s recent passing. Tanya was a fondly […]
HDC install new electric charging points
As part of Huntingdonshire District Council’s off-street car parking strategy, electric vehicle charging points are going to be installed as part of a phased rollout. […]
Garlic Hasselback Potatoes
Crisp garlic deliciousness! A different way to enjoy your potatoes. Serves 2/3 5 Minutes Preparation 1.5 Hour Cooking Time I N G R E D […]
Local care home residents reminisce
Residents at Hunters Down have really enjoyed looking at the articles from the Hunts Post 125 Years Local Newspaper. Pearl, Regional Lifestyle Coordinator and Well […]
NHS Campaign “Leave Them Certain”
The NHS is launching a new campaign to urge families in Cambridgeshire to talk about organ donation following research that less than half of adults […]
How Did Oliver Cromwell Feel About Gambling?
Huntingdon is known for being the home of Oliver Cromwell for several decades and he was a notable local to the Cambridgeshire area, living in […]
Carrot, Cardamom and Coconut Soup
Serves 4 10 Minutes Preparation 1 Hour Cooking INGREDIENTS 300g Carrots 5 Cardamom Pods (Crushed) 1 Can Coconut Milk 1 Can Water Olive Oil S&P […]
Live with our Saturday Sports Team
Ever since the first lock down in March last year, HCR104fm has undergone substantial changes to our way of working. The lockdown meant that […]
National Apprenticeship Week
Helping our young people and building the country’s skills base Amongst the terrible human cost of the Covid-19 crisis, the impact on our country’s young […]
Turmeric Coconut Curry
This is, hands down, the easiest and one of the tastiest curries, well that’s what we think Serves 5-6 Super Easy Ready in a flash […]
Sue Rodwell Smith goes for her COVID-19 vaccination
Some of our presenters including Sue Rodwell Smith have taken up the offer of the COVID-19 vaccination. We encourage all our listeners who have been […]
HDC involved with youth employment
Huntingdonshire District Council will play a key role locally in the Government’s new Kickstart scheme. The scheme has been designed to support young people between […]
Huntingdon Distsrict Council Creates Town Guides
As Huntingdonshire District Council continues its communications campaign – ‘Think Local Make a Difference’ – new digital town guides have launched for residents and visitors. […]
Almond Cake
The almond cake is easy and quick to prepare. It’s fluffy and moist thanks to the ground almond that gives it also a delicate nutty aroma. Perfect to enjoy […]
Local man makes 20th plasma donation to help COVID research
A man from Huntingdon has donated plasma for the twentieth time to help with COVID research, and become the highest donor in the East of […]
Ever thought of growing your own tomatoes?
You simply can’t beat the taste of tomato which you have grown yourself. Tomatoes are so easy to grow and so very rewarding. They will […]
Chocolate and Pear Muffins
The chocolate and pear muffins are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. They are moist and fluffy, super rich and full of pear […]
Scouts set sail for Ocean Adventure Activity Day
Despite the challenges during the pandemic scouting across Cambridgeshire is still going strong, all be it currently in the virtual world. On the 6th February hundreds […]
Stuffed Peppers
The stuffed peppers are tasty and very easy to prepare. Served with basmati rice they are a nourishing and complete main dish. STUFFED PEPPERS Prep Time:30 […]