Cromwell Museum enjoys record-breaking year.
The Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon is home to the world’s best collection of artefacts relating to one of British history’s most significant and controversial figures, […]
Cromwell Museum enjoys record-breaking year.
April & May in the Garden
April and May garden notes. A friend asked recently if I do everything I list in these notes. They cover two months and I try, […]
Wild About Huntingdon Festival 2024
The Wild About Huntingdon Festival is set for September 2024, and if you’re wondering how to get involved, here’s everything you need to know. From […]
Our Charity of the Month for April is The Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
Our Charity of the Month for this month is The Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve is the voluntary group which supports the conservation of […]
Matt’s Marathon Broadcast
Huntingdon Community Radio (HCR104fm) is launching a marathon broadcast on Friday, 29th March with a one-off special in a bid to raise awareness of autism […]
Huntingdon Town Council’s 2023/24 Budget & Precept
On Thursday 29th February 2024, Huntingdon Town Council held an Extra Ordinary meeting of the Town Council, where the financial budget for the 2024/25 year […]
Our March Charity of the Month is Angels Foundation UK
The Angels Foundation UK provide immediate assistance to families who have fled domesticabuse. You would think that the challenges facing families would end once they leave their abuser, but unfortunately, they don’t. Did you know? 98% of social housing allocated to survivors of domestic abuse have no flooring, no white goods, no furniture 95% of domestic abuse survivors have experienced financial abuse, with no funds to provide basic household items 50% of domestic abuse survivors don’t have enough money for essentials for their children Social activities for emotional well-being and peer support, such as the monthly Angel Walk and Talks, coffee mornings and weekly support groups. Provide ‘listening ear’ mental health support, counselling and group therapy. Our ‘Back to Life Support Project’ ensures families who have fled abuse do not live in furniture poverty. Families who have fled domestic abuse often leave little or […]
Talk on International Women’s Day in Huntingdon
Huntingdon Town Council are excited to welcome you to an inspiring event celebrating women in local government, as part of International Women’s Day. Our Women […]
Huntingdon District Council to increase council tax from April
Huntingdonshire District Council’s (HDC) 2024/2025 budget was presented at a meeting of the Full Council on Wednesday 21 February and approved for the forthcoming financial […]
Melodramatics Pantomime – ‘Pinocchio’
Win a front row family ticket for 4 people to see the Melodramatics pantomime, “Pinocchio” at the Buckden Village Hall on Saturday 2nd March at […]
Snowdrop planting at Coneygear Park
The Coneygear Community Garden is welcoming residents to celebrate friendship as 2000 snowdrop bulbs are planted across Coneygear Park by members of the community, local […]
Huntingdon Flipathon – Fun & Soggy Pancakes
Huntingdon Market Square was filled with cheers as local schools, community groups and town centre businesses braved the rain to participate in the annual Pancake […]
Town’s Annual Meeting for residents to have their say
The Annual Meeting of the town of Huntingdon will take place in the Town Hall, Market Hill, Huntingdon, on Thursday 7th March 2024 at 7.00pm. […]
Shop Front Grant Scheme extended
Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is pleased to announce that the Shop Front Grant Scheme is being extended to St Neots and Ramsey town centres. The […]
February & March in the Garden
After a cold start to the year, which I spent ‘gardening’ from indoors, looking through the window and not walking on wet or frosty ground, […]
Our February Charity of the Month is youth project KICK
KICK is a registered charity set up with the aim of “aspiring to improve life”. Working with local schools and organisations, we deliver a range […]
Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) encourages remembrance in a world scarred by genocide. We promote and support Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) – the international day […]
Riverport Café re-opened by Mayor of St Ives
The Riverport Café has been closed for some months while roof repairs were completed on the Corn Exchange, St Ives and it was originally planned […]
Commemorating the Abbots Ripton Rail Crash 1876
Huntingdon Town Council are pleased to invite residents to the unveiling of a new interpretation board in Priory Road Cemetery to commemorate those lost in […]
Return of the Huntingdon Town Flipathon
Every year, Huntingdon Town Council celebrates Pancake Day traditions with a morning full of free pancake fun! We will be looking for contestants to join […]
Huntingdon awarded District’s first Community Biodiversity Grant
Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is pleased to announce the selection of Huntingdon Town Council as the first-ever recipient of a Community Biodiversity Grant. Funded by […]
Our first Charity of the Month in 2024 is Cruse Bereavement Support
Cruse Bereavement Support, is our first Charity of the Month. The charity helps people through one of the most painful times in life – with […]
Corn Exchange Roof Repairs Nears Completion.
The Corn Exchange’s new roof is almost complete and the management team now face the serious challenge to fully re-open the facility. Initially it was expected […]
Godmanchester Light Show Returns
The Godmanchester Town Council is delighted to announce the return of a lightshow which many of you may remember from a couple of years ago. […]
December & January in the Garden
December and January are a time for reflection and planning. What worked well in the last year, what failed, what can be improved, and what […]
Our Charity of the Month is Care Network Cambridgeshire
Care Network Cambridgeshire is a local charity that’s been supporting people and communities for over 35 years to live happier, healthier, and independent lives. It […]
Anti-social Behaviour in Huntingdon
Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) has collaborated with BID Huntingdon First and Huntingdonshire Business Against Crime (HBAC) to tackle anti-social behaviour in Huntingdon by installing a […]
Discover Huntingdon Visitors Centre
BID Huntingdon First are happy to announce the opening of Huntingdon’s very own DISCOVER HUNTINGDON VISITOR CENTRE, right on the High Street in the centre […]
Have Your Say
Have your say on which District Council priorities are important to you Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is inviting residents across the District to have […]
Huntingdon Reflects
Huntingdon proudly reflected on over a century of sacrifice with two remembrance services, held in Huntingdon Market Square over the weekend of 11th-12th November. On […]
Our Charity of the Month is the Commemoration Hall
The Commemoration Hall is jewel in the crown of Huntingdon. First opening in 1842 this impressive building was commissioned as the Huntingdon Literary and Scientific […]
Thinking Soldier Memorial turns 100
Situated prominently in the heart of Huntingdon’s Market Square, the Grade II listed Thinking Soldier War memorial stands as a solemn testament to the valour […]
Remembrance Day Parades in Huntingdon
Remembrance Sunday is the day traditionally put aside to remember all those who have given their lives for the freedom we enjoy today. On this […]
October & November in the Garden
It is mid-September, as I’m writing and our garden furniture is outside, but I am not sure how much more use it will get. As […]
Vibrant Huntingdon
The mural on the back wall of the Commemoration Hall first painted in 1987 by the students from St Peters’ School, has been at less than […]
Our charity of the month is the Huntingdon MS Therapy Centre.
The Huntingdon MS Therapy Centre is located at Bradbury House, in Mayfield Road, Huntingdon. We offer a range of complementary & alternative therapies to those […]
Huntingdon in Bloom wins Best Overall award
Huntingdon in Bloom continued its winning streak on Wednesday 20th September, when it was announced as the Anglia in Bloom Best Overall Entry 2023, jointly […]
Free business support and grant funding competition launched via UKSPF
Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is pleased to announce a new business support programme utilising UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF). The council’s Economic Development team are […]
October Half Term events at Nene Park
Join in the October half term fun at Nene Park, with autumnal activities and events on every day from Saturday 21st to Sunday 29th October. […]