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Great Shelford December electronic newsletter
A new footpath could be created in Great Shelford thanks to East West Rail. And they have suggested making improvments to another footpath in the village.
Mingle Lane
Another award for Shelford Spice
Events inc repair cafe
Don't forget after December 2 and 16th green bins will move to the once a month collection from January.
Please find below details of when the Shelford Surgery will be open over the Christmas and New Year break.
Library Christmas opening times
Did you spot Lib Dem leader Ed Davey on his recent visit to Scotsdales and Shelford Deli with our MP Pippa Heylings?
Still looking for Christmas present ideas. Galileo Publishing in Great Shelford who have republished the amazing Fanny Wale history book about the Shelfords are currently offering online buyers free post and packing.
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Great Shelford November electronic newsletter
Plans for 120 new homes off Hinton Way and Mingle Lane have come a step closer with a special public exhibition being held this month.
A new beauty salon opens in Great Shelford next week - and there's a special preview session this Sunday.
The free Great Shelford fireworks is being held this week-end.
Shelford Feast has announced how much it is giving away to local groups.
The campaign to save nine beds at the Arthur Rank hospice has now attracted 14,000 signatures on a petition. (External link)
Events this month include a comedy night at Shelford Rugby Club, a pre-loved clothes event and a film show in Little Shelford,
Congratulations to Shelford Spice for winning another award as well as being highlighted in Parliament by local MP Pippa Heylings.
Library news this month includes a talk by two Cambridge authors, Nicola Upson and Mandy Morton.
Environment news includes the extension of a local community bike repair workshop.
A book has been published by a Shelford writing group to support the EACH hospice.
The Cambridge Cancer Help Centre is holding a repair cafe soon.
Shelford writer Fraser Grace is carrying out a number of dates to promote his local book, Firestarter.
Stapleford and Little Shelford headlines
Cars have been stolen from outside of two Little Shelford homes.
Plans to extend the Side Quest pub have been published.
A Black swan has been spotted at the bridges between Great and Little Shelford.
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Great Shelford October electronic newsletter
Distraction burglary in Great Shelford.
The Arthur Rank Hospice at Shelford Bottom might have to close nine of their beds.
Villagers have given a big thumbs up to the proposed Neighbourhood Plan for Stapleford and Great Shelford.
A campaign has been launched to find the biggest pothole in Great Shelford.
Great Shelford bus round-up
Officers arrested one man after several stolen vehicles were discovered in Great Shelford. (external link)
Old photos from High Green in Great Shelford are highlighted in this month's newsletter.
There's a big history day in the Shelfords on Nov 2. The free event at the Memorial Hall in Little Shelford from 2pm to 5pm will include a century of village life including old photos and paintings, old maps, books about the village's history Church records and historical information about the village school.
Events this month include as well as an early shout for the village fireworks display on Nov 8.
Netting has been placed across the island in the middle of Dernford Reservoir.
This month's library updates includes a talk about social prescribing
Don't forget the great SSYI big breakfast this month. And local environment campaign group 2G3S have a Quiz Evening at the Three Horseshoes in aid of Stapleford Tree Project, on Monday 20 October at 8pm.
There's a big history day about the Shelfords on Nov 2. The free event at the Memorial Hall in Little Shelford from 2pm to 5pm will include a century of village life including old photos and paintings, old maps, books about the village's history, Church records and historical information about the Great Shelford school.
There's a new blog about the East West Rail proposals from campaign group Cambridge Approaches. (External link)
Cara Cafe is looking for a few more friendly, welcoming people to join their volunteer team.
Helen Harwood's magnificent Great Shelford website is back up and running (external link)
If you are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination, it’s not too late to book into one of our flu clinics running throughout October.
Otters have been seen in the River Cam at Great Shelford and Little Shelford.
We love the new Hambletons' butchers in Scotsdales
A survey has been launched to ask for local views on the future of Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire. The Leaders of South Cambridgeshire District and Cambridge City councils support a unitary council for Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire alongside a new unitary council for East Cambridgeshire, Fenland, Huntingdonshire and Peterborough. Have your say in our survey before Sunday 12 October.
Little Shelford headlines
MP Josh Simons, who is from Little Shelford, is now a minister.
Stapleford Christmas lights will be better than ever this year.
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Great Shelford September electronic newsletter
A number of houses had to be evacuated after a large field fire in Great Shelford and Stapleford.
Great Shelford has a community referendum about a proposed Neighbourhood plan on September 4 - please use your vote. Here's an explainer about what Neighbourhood Plans are without gobbledegook and the difference a Neighbourhood Plan can make. And the Editor of Shelford Online reveals which way he would vote if he lived in the village.
A survey about the future of the Memorial Hall closes on September 12th - could changes be in the pipeline?
The history photos of old Great Shelford we highlighted last month were very popular. This month, we are focussing on Woollards Lane in Great Shelford.
This month's health news from our GP includes a vaccine update.
Library news this month includes a talk on Autism and ADHD.
Events this month include the Shelford Fun Run, (don't forget some of our roads will be closed that morning), a MacMillan coffee morning, Santa tickets go on sales at Scotsdales and the ever- popular Repair Cafe. There's also another school PTA bike sale. And the village's Friendship Club re-starts again this month too.
Great Shelford Village Charity is looking for new directors.
This month's environment update includes details about a campaign to help our chalk streams.
Tax Assist accountants in Woollards Lane are the latest addition to the business listings on the Shelford Online website.
Stapleford and Little Shelford headlines
The Little Shelford Fun Week-end takes place this month - and its free to attend all of the events. It includes a Friday night party and the traditional Saturday village fete. See the full schedule of what is happening and when here. And Fun Week-end scarecrows have already started appearing around the village.
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Great Shelford August electronic newsletter
A couple have been swarmed by bees at Stonehill allotments and stung 15 times.
Do you want to help protect the character of Great Shelford and Stapleford? Then you need to ensure you take part in a special village poll.
Barley Manor Care Home in Great Shelford was opened by TV star Sherrie Hewson in July.
The inquiry into the plans for the guided bus in Great Shelford and Stapleford is provisionally due to be held this winter with the deadline for submissions due in August.
We loved this year's Shelford Feast? Festival organisers are keen to hear your feedback.
Tips about how we can save water are included in this month's environmental news.
A new private MRI and scan facility on the edge of the village opens this summer.
A two bedroom almhouse home on More's Meadow is available through the Great Shelford Village charity (external link)
Unwanted computer hardware including PCs, laptops, printers, monitors, mobile phones, ink cartridges, etc. are being collected from Great Shelford for recycling on Tuesday 19 August. Email here for more details (external link)
South Cambridgeshire District Council has voted to become the first Council in the UK to permanently adopt a four-day week.
Have you tried out the new cafe at Scotsdales yet?
Health new this months includes details about the latest flu jabs.
Library news this month includes a special session based around our own Tom's Midnight Garden.
Events in the village in August include a summer party.
Sawston Village College are looking for new governors.
The old photo of Shelford Mill proved very popular in a recent newsletter. So we are going to start sharing a few other historical photos with you. This week, we start with 38 old photos of Hinton Way including the Station and Zara. (Don't forget to share with your neighbours if you live there.)
You have until the end of August to see a special free exhibition at Stapleford Granary based on an amazing book about the Shelfords over 100 years ago which has just been re-published. Stapleford Granary CEO Kate Romano has written a wonderful blog about the exhbition and the book. (external link). Copies of the new edition of the Record of Shelford Parva, can be purchased from Galileo Press.
There's an update about whats been happening at the Shelford WI group.
Stapleford and Little Shelford headlines
Strawberry Fields retirement village has welcomed its first residents as it emerges what facilities can be used by local residents.
Six new homes are being built in Little Shelford.
You have until the end of August to see a special free exhibition at Stapleford Granary based on an amazing book about the Shelfords over 100 years ago which has just been re-published. Copies of the new edition of the Record of Shelford Parva, can be purchased from Galileo Press.
The price of Little Shelford's oldest house has been reduced by £250,000.
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Great Shelford July electronic newsletter
It's the brilliant Shelford Feast this month. We can't wait for Radio Two breakfast presenter Scott Mills who will be playing at the opening night of the Feast on Saturday. And find out who won the Jason Donovan tickets in the Shelford Online competition. (BTW - I am volunteering on the bar on Feast day between 12 and 2pm if you want to say hello.)
Probable dates for the inquiry into the controversial plans for the guided bus in Great Shelford and Stapleford have been revealed.
The recently announced £2.5billion for East West Rail (EWR) in the recent Government Spending Review sounds like a firm commitment to progress the Oxford to Cambridge EWR rail link. It is expected to lead to more trains travelling through Great Shelford. Campaigners have published their own update (external link)
Around 400 Shelford residents signed up as NHS patients at the village dental surgery following a campaign it has emerged.
Library news includes an appeal for more volunteers.
Plans for a new flat in the centre of Great Shelford have been rejected because it was so small.
Events this month include the Shelford Feast and the Cambridge Open Studios
Villager Steve Pearce is cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats to support local charity SSYI.
Environment news this month includes the date of the next repair cafe and a comprehensive guide about what you can and can't put in your blue and green bins.
Stapleford and Little Shelford headlines
An amazing book about Little Shelford over 100 years ago has been re-published. Copies of the new edition of the Record of Shelford Parva, can be purchased from Galileo Press. Stunning paintings and drawings featuring Little Shelford more than 100 years ago feature in a major new exhibition at Stapleford Granary. The free exhibition, Fanny Wale: A Record of Shelford Parva, runs until the end of August.
The Stapleford Fun Run is taking place this month.
The Rose at Stapleford is ccurrently offering a £10 express lunch.
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Great Shelford June electronic newsletter
Great Shelford Memorial Hall could soon be refurbished at a cost of over £700,000.
A new bus service has started in the village - it re-establishes the direct connection between Great Shelford and Trumpington park and ride
Shelford Day Nursery have got their own allotment.
The Parish Council is looking for a new Clerk - and they could be paying up to £47,000.
The Jason Donovan concert at the Shelford Feast is all but sold out. But you can win a pair of tickets for the big night for free.
Stunning paintings and drawings from the Shelfords more than 100 years ago feature in a major new exhibition at Stapleford Granary.
The free exhibition, Fanny Wale: A Record of Shelford Parva, starts on Thursday June 26 and runs until the end of August.
On Sunday 29 June at 11:00am, local historian and villager and Granary trustee David Martin will be in conversation with Kate Romano in the foyer bar talking about his extensive role in the first (2013) and second (2025) publications of the book.
The line-up for the Shelford Feast comedy night on July 10 has been announced.
Librrary headlines this month include a talk about Lemurs and Crocodiles of Madagascar.
Environment news this month includes some tips about how you can save water in the garden.
Find out more about David Martin who writes and edits the newsletter and village website.
A 150 year-old photo of Shelford Mill has emerged.
Events this month include an international tournament at Shelford Rugby Club, a fundraiser for the Arthur Rank Hospice and the Arthur Rank Star Shine Walk starting and finishing at Shelford Rugby Club.
Why the Sawston and Shelfords Youth Initiative needs your help.
Cara Cafe needs some news volunteers.
A 1,000 piece jigsaw featuring Great Shelford has been launched. (External link)
There could soon be a community referendum on our proposed Neighbourhood Plan.
The fabulous Stapleford Village Week-end is happening in June.
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Great Shelford May electronic newsletter
One of the most expensive homes in Great Shelford has gone on sale for £5m.
A major Cider and Music Festival at Shelford Rugby Club at the end of May has been cancelled.
New wheelchair donated to Shelford Health Centre by Country Market team.
The field at the rear of Mingle Lane has been ploughed ahead of possible development.
Managers of a village graveyard has received a thank you letter.
Archaeologists are about to excavate part of Wandlebury Country Park a public archaeology open day will be held in May.
Events this month include a VE day community party, a talk about the story of Scotsdales, a Twinning quiz night and an archaelogical dig open day at Wandlebury.
Library news this month includes the launch of a new book about the infamous Shelford arsonist
Jason Donovan at the Shelford Feast In July is all but sold out. However, the newsletter will have a competition for tickets next month which will only be open to newsletter subscribers. (You might want to tell your friends.)
Environment news includes another repair cafe in the area in May.
Our GP practice says we can help alleviate some of the demand on them by using alternative health services where appropriate.
The village's Neighbourhood Plan in in its final stages.
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Great Shelford April electronic newsletter
A Great Shelford restaurant has hit the national headlines after its owner started using CCTV evidence to hit back at negative reviews.
More than 100 homes could be built on land off Mingle Lane.
Jason Donovan tickets at the Shelford Feast have almost sold out - but we know where you can still buy them
Great and Little Shelford have been named as one of the best places to live in the UK by the Sunday Times.
One road in Great Shelford has been prioritised to have its' pot holes fixed and the road fully re-surfaced.
An activity trail could be created in the village.
A new book about the infamous Shelford arsonist John Stallon is to be published in May by a local writer.
There's a great two minute video of Great Shelford from the top of one of the cranes in Station Road. (External link)
Cars could feel the squeeze on Hinton Way under proposed new changes according to a local cycling blog (external link). The proposals have been labelled as daft by cycling campaigner Jim Chisholm.
Events this month include a bowls club open day, an Easter market and another hearing academy talk.
A new bus service for Great Shelford is starting in May or June. The new service from Granchester via Trumpington P&R, Great Shelford Babraham Rd P&R, Addenbrookes and Fulbourn has been tendered to Stagecoach. This service will run along Cambridge Road, Tunwells Lane, Station Road and Hinton Way.
The Great Shelford Mobile Warden Scheme is recruiting a part-time warden
Do you know how to get a free coffee in Great Shelford?
Library headlines this month include playing some carnival games and a talk by author Alison Stockham.
Health news this month includes five tips to avoid hay fever from a consultant living in the Shelfords, the roll-out of the spring Covid-19 vaccine and Great Shelford dentists is still taking on new NHS patients
Have you seen the new barbers in the centre of the village. The first floor is being converted into residential accommodation.
Farewell to Colin and Brenda who have decided to retire and close their Lay Electricals shop.
Environment news this month includes the success of the Great Shelford repair cafe and a village litter pick
Stapleford and Little Shelford headlines
The new Vet is Stapleford is having an open day this month
There's a beer festival at the Three Horseshoes this month
The Side Quest pub is now serving food
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Great Shelford March electronic newsletter
An elderly woman was seriously injured after a crash that saw a car flip onto its side in Great Shelford.
Great Shelford dentists is taking on new NHS patients
You have until March 7 to object to the proposed guided bus across green fields in Great Shelford and Stapleford.
The giant potholes on Granham's Road have been highlighted on a BBC News report. (External source)
Is Jason Donovan's concert at the Shelford Feast sold out or not?
The Great Shelford Online community website saw a surge of visitors in February.
Woollards Lane was blocked today, Thursday, after a car flipped after colliding with two parked cars. (Cambridge Independent.)
Shelford writer Sarah Vaughan's next novel is expected to be published in 2026.
The former laundrette on the High Street is believed to have been sold after being empty for over a year.
Library news this months includes an update about a talk about Market towns of East Anglia.
Events this month include a Paddington film night, a pancake evening and a wreath making workshop.
There are lots of environmental activities happening in March.
Stapleford and Little Shelford news
A new vet is opening this month in Staplerford.
You can watch back a talk about the Little Shelford scientist who helped put the first man on the moon. Tom Bacon's blue plaque is now in place at 82 High Street.
And our green bin collections switch back to fortnightly from March.
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Great Shelford February electronic newsletter
There's a public meeting this month as part of the campaign to stop the £162 million guided bus.
Scott Mills, who started presenting the Radio Two breakfast show this week, is headlining the Shelford Feast with 80s pop star Jason Donovan.
Nominations are now open for the Great Shelford community awards (external link)
Events this month include a Twinning breakfast, and a repair cafe
A florist is the latest addition to the comprehensive village listings on Great Shelford Online.
Scostdales has been hit by a spate of shoplifting of the trendy new toy, Jellycats. (External link)
The Parish Council will be hosting an Easter Fun Day on April 6 including an Easter market.
Library headlines this month include a unicorn and dragon craft event and a talk by Elisabeth Goodman-Spain called We Need to Talk About Climate Action
Environment headlines this month include a repair cafe in Great Shelford.
Our health centre has shared three tips about how you can fight high levels of infectious diseases such as flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus.
South Cambs Council wants your opinion about whether they should continue with their four day week.
Little Shelford and Stapleford headlines
The Side Quest, formally known as the Navigator, will re-open on Friday January 31.
Plans for six new homes in Little Shelford have emerged.
A vet is opening in Stapleford
Little Shelford will soon be getting its first blue plaque for villager Tom Bacon. The History Society will be having a special talk about Tom, his life in Little Shelford and his link to putting the first man on the moon at its meeting in the Memorial Hall on Feb 12.
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Great Shelford January electronic newsletter
An 80s pop icon and a top presenter from Radio Two are two of the headline acts at the 2025 Shelford Feast.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in Great Shelford.
A new weekly fitness class for the over 60s is being launched in Great Shelford.
East West Rail is coming to Great Shelford. The Parish Council is urging you to have your say in the public consultation which ends this month.
A campaign to stop the guided bus being built on green fields on the edge of the village is asking for your financial help.
Congratulation to our friends at Zara who were finalists at the English Curry Awards 2024 for the Dining Experience of the Year category.
Residents are being invited to comment on a new Neighbourhood Plan for Stapleford and Great Shelford to ensure the areas remain a vibrant community for everyone who lives and works here.
Do you want to cycle this year to raise money for a Shelford based cancer charity?
A campaign is being launched to increase the number of swifts and martins in Great Shelford.
Events this month include a Shelford history talk and the date of the only green bin collection this month.
A repair cafe in Great Shelford is one of the headlines in this month's environmental news.
The GP medical centre update includes a range of campaigns for 2025.
Stapleford and Little Shelford headlines
The dates for the Little Shelford Fun weekend in September have been announced.
Little Shelford will soon be getting its first blue plaque for villager Tom Bacon. The History Society will be having a talk about Tom and his link to putting the first man on the moon at its meeting in the Memorial Hall on Feb 12.
As we approach the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II in 2025, an appeal has been launched for information and photographs about villagers lost in World War II and named on the War Memorial at All Saints Church, Little Shelford.
The Rose pub in Stapleford is running a deal this month with two courses for £18 on Mondays to Wednesdays.
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Great Shelford December electronic newsletter
Have you had your say on two possible traffic improvements in the village?
Shelford Feast is giving away £20,000 to local good causes.
Have you had your say yet on the latest version of the proposals for East West Rail? The consultation documents and route section maps can be viewed at the library in Great Shelford.
Do you want to go on the French twinning trip in 2025?
Kash store isn't Kash Store any more after changing its name.
A hi-tech mobile monitors, called a Zephyr, which monitors nitrous oxide and particulate matter, has been set up in Great Shelford due to the high volume of traffic commuting to and from Cambridge.
Find out when the Medical Practice is open around Christmas.
Events in December include the Christmas lights switch on sponsored by the new Barley Manor care home, a Christmas concert and an outdoor carol concert in the village.
This month's environmental update includes the date of the next Shelford repair cafe.
Shelford Rugby Club is the new host for a new scheme providing essential mobility equipment which has just been given a £2,000 grant. (External link)
Things are starting to move quickly around the new Guided bus in Great Shelford. You have until Dec 6 to give your feedback about the latest steps.
Shelford Spice has been crowned Best Takeaway in Cambridgeshire at the prestigious Asian Curry Awards.
Find out when the library is open around Christmas.
There's progress over the Neighbourhood Plan for Great Shelford and Stapleford.
The 2024 Shelford Fun Run raised £4000 for their two charity partners: Shelford Playscape and Cambridge Rare Disease Network.
Stapleford and Little Shelford headlines
A 40 year old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in Beech Close, Little Shelford.
Eleven houses in Little Shelford could be cut off from the rest of the village if the East West Rail proposals go ahead. You only have until January to have your say, including whether there should be a new pedestrian bridge whenthe railway crossing on Hauxton Road is closed.
Little Shelford is about to get its first blue plaque. It's for Tom Bacon, who was a key part of the Apollo 11 project that took man to the moon in 1969. (There'll be a ceremony to unveil the plaque in 2025.)
The Navigator pub in Little Shelford is to re-open shortly - with a new name.
The Stapleford Messenger has been saved.
Stapleford Granary's winter fair is taking place over five days in December. Twelve wooden alpine huts will be in their courtyard, selling arts, crafts and festive gifts. Don't forget you will need to buy a ticket to attend.
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Great Shelford November electronic newsletter
Did you know there's a new public toilet in the centre of Great Shelford?
A new guided bus which will run on green fields on the edge of Great Shelford crossing Granhams Road and Hinton Way has come a big step closer.
East West Rail, which will travel through Great Shelford, has come another step closer after the new Government re-stated its commitment to the major project in the Budget. Read how it will impact on the village. A new consultation is now about to start.
Events this month include a free firework display, a wine tasting, a comedy night and a local film night along with a talk about life behind bars!
And don't forget to pencil in the Great Shelford Christmas lights switch on on Dec 1.
A Great Shelford housing scheme has won an award.
The local business listing on the Great Shelford Online website has just added an online sweetshop (Absolutely Sweet) in the village along with a new pilates class (Contento Pilates). All Great Shelford business listings are provided for free.
Do you know about the Sawston Greenway through Great Shelford and Stapleford linking Sawston and Cambridge?
This month's environment news includes a meeting about what to think about if you are considering buying an electric car.
Could our local pharmacy help you this winter rather than visiting your GP?
A talk about Nepal is part of the Shelford library headlines this month.
More than 25 parents from Great Shelford school have signed a petition organised by the Smartphone-Free Childhood campaign to say they will delay buying their child a smartphone until the age of 14. (External link)
Stapleford and Little Shelford headlines
Stapleford Granary has opened a new bar - And they have announced the details of their December Winter Fair.
A house in Stapleford has been burgled - please be super-cautious.
The Rose pub in Stapleford has a great new website, which allows you to book your table online. (External link)
The Stapleford Messenger local magazine could be forced to close.
There are spaces for just two teams left in the Stapleford quiz in November.
Proposals by the Parish Council to have a 20 MPH restriction put in place in Haverhill Road in Stapleford have been turned down.
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Great Shelford October electronic newsletter
More than 50 homes in the Shelfords that would be adversely impacted by the East West Rail proposals have received special questionnaires as the EWR campaign steps up.
A decision to move ahead with the £162 million guided bus on Green Belt in Great Shelford is expected to be taken by the Greater Cambridge Partnership on October 2.
The number of motorists being fined in the village is on the increase.
The 7A bus service to Trumpington Park and Ride is now back up and running through Great Shelford, but only one journey out and back every day - 10.06am to Trumpington and back at 1.23pm.
Cambridge Building Society Shelford Branch is changing its' opening hours from 4th November. They will no longer open on Saturdays.
Addenbrooke's Hospital has opened a new Great Shelford amputee clinic (external link)
A house has gone sale in the village for just shy of £5m (external link)
Events this month include the wonderful Shelford bike sale, Great Shelford's Sarah Vaughan in conversation about her best selling thrillers, a talk about Shelford's history and a quiz organised by the Twinning Group.
Our friends at Zara have just introduced an AI-powered booking system.
Congratulations to Great Shelford's Peter Oliver who won the prestigious Emmy for editing Baby Reindeer.
Library news this month includes their Annual Book Sale from Monday 7th October to Saturday 12th October.
Shelford Childcare of Bridge Close, Great Shelford have won the prestigious Nursery World award of Childminding business of the year 2024. They currently care for 17 children aged 9 months to 4years.
A date for your diary is Saturday November 2 when the free fireworks night sponsored by the Parish Council takes place at Shelford Rugby Club.
This month's environment update includes the date for the next repair cafe.
As we approach the colder months, there are a number of vaccines at the Shelford Medical Practice that can help protect you against serious illness.
The Shelford Christmas Lights Switch On on December 1st will be combined with a Christmas market. If you are a stallholder and would like a stall please contact the Parish Council office@greatshelfordparishcouncil.gov.uk
Stapleford and Little Shelford news
Little Shelford's village green, which is thought to be one of the smallest in the country, has been highlighted in a Historic England blog.
Cambridgeshire County Council and Fitness Rush Mobile are delivering a complimentary exercise initiative for over 65s in your area as part of the Care Together programme. All abilities are welcome, with chair based to more progressive exercises available.
There are 3 locations starting on the 11th October every Friday, continuing weekly for 6 weeks, combining both physical activity for all abilities and social connections.
Sessions run for 45 minutes including a warm-up and cool-down.
The locations will be as follows:
12:30 Harston - Recreation Ground
13:30 Haslingfield - Village Hall
www.fitnessrush.co.uk/care-together
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Great Shelford September electronic newsletter
Great Shelford’s new care home opened its doors in August.
The Parish Council has decided to discontinue the monthly Saturday Village Market because of low footfall. However, instead they will be looking at hosting special markets a few times in the year, with the first being a Christmas market.
Events this month include the Shelford and Stapleford Youth Initiative Big Breakfast, the Shelford Fun Run and a fundraising quiz.
Environment news includes another repair cafe in Great Shelford in September
Health news includes an update about flu vaccinations
How Cambridge University locked up its women in private prisons is the subject of a talk at Shelford library this month.
Shelford Feast is after your feedback. And the dates for the 2025 Feast have been published.
The lovely Cara Coffee is looking for volunteers.
The building hosting Great Shelford's dry cleaners, which shut in the spring, is still up for sale. Meanwhile, our nearest dry cleaners, Sawston Dry Cleaners, with it's collection & delivery service are receiving lots of orders from the Shelfords. They also provide an express service; repairs and alterations; curtains same day cleaning; duvets & laundry; wedding & evening dress specialists; leather & suede cleaning. 31B High Street, Sawston 835572
Sean Donelan Fitness on the Copley Hill Business Park is currently running a free trial 30 minute PT session which then gives an introductory 15% off first booking if Stapleford Online readers decide to go on to have further sessions. (External link)
Stapleford and Little Shelford headlines
Little Shelford pub is saved
Travellers returned to Stapleford in August
The Stapleford Granary has a special Phillip Larkin week-end in September.
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Great Shelford July & August electronic newsletter
Pippa Heylings is the new Great Shelford MP.
The Shelford Feast continues all of this week. And you can watch the England v Netherlands Euros semi-final match on their big screen for free on Wednesday from 7pm.
The group that runs the Shelford Medical Practice has appointed seven new GPs. We are still waiting for them to tell us how many of those are in the village.
A new garage has opened in Great Shelford that is offering offer a free pick up and return service and free courtesy cars.
Great Shelford writer Sarah Vaughan's latest thriller is to be made into a TV series.
Events this month include award-winning Shelford butcher Miles Nicholas talks about life after a stroke.
Shelford library has a talk about explorer Marco Polo and its summer reading challenge this month.
Congratulations to Great Shelford's Over and In tennis player Charlie Broom who lost to Stan Wawrinka in the first round at Wimbledon on July 1st. He has a career high singles ranking of world No. 235 achieved on 17 June 2024, and a career high doubles ranking of No. 183 achieved on 27 May 2024. Go Charlie!
Do you know anyone looking for a job for the summer? Cambridge Joint Playschemes are still eight staff short with the summer scheme starting later this month.
Have you signed up yet for the Shelford Fun Run in September?
Tax Assistant Accountants, who have just opened in Woollards Lane, are the latest addition to our comprehensive local business listings.
Stapleford and Little Shelford headlines
There's a special public meeting in Little Shelford about the future of the Navigator pub later this week.
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Great Shelford June 2024 electronic newsletter
Cambridge Miniworks in Great Shelford is closing.
Did you see the Northern Lights over Great Shelford? Some of our readers did and they've shared some of their photos.
The building hosting Great Shelford's dry cleaners, which closed in the spring, is now up for sale. Meanwhile, our nearest dry cleaners, Sawston Dry Cleaners, with it's collection & delivery service are receiving lots of orders from the Shelfords. They also provide an express service; repairs and alterations; curtains same day cleaning; duvets & laundry; wedding & evening dress specialists; leather & suede cleaning. 31B High Street, Sawston 835572
Major developments in the East West Rail campaign were expected by June. But because of the General Election, consultations in June and July have now been postponed.
Shelford and Stapleford Scouts needs new leaders. Our local scout troop, which runs on Tuesday evenings for kids aged 10-14, is looking for enthusiastic adults to join their leadership team. If you are interested email contact@sandsscouts.org.uk.
8-16th June is the Great Big Green Week at Shelford library, with a national celebration of simple planet-friendly actions. At Great Shelford they'll be hosting a display from 2G3S Book Club, reviewing books on sustainability and climate change.
Events this month include a wine based fundraiser for the Arthur Rank hospice, and a coffee and cake fundraiser for SSYI. In Stapleford, there's the Village Week-end, six outdoor concerts at Stapleford Granary and a charity pub quiz.
Arthur Rank's celebratory Starshine sunset walk on Saturday 22 June is starting and finishing at the Shelford Rugby Club this year.
Shelford Support Group are looking for Auction prizes for the Stapleford Village Show part of the Stapleford Village Weekend. Please email shelfordsupport@gmail.com
Congratulations to Shelford Spice founder Farhan, who has won a prestigious competition among the top five restaurateurs in the UK on the Catering Circle Show. And congratulations to Zara restaurant, celebrating their 17th anniversary this week. And while there are roadworks in the area, our favourite Indian restaurant is still open as usual.
A new Rail and Ale trail has just been launched by South Cambs Council.
Cara Coffee are looking for new volunteers to join their friendly team. The roles involved include making coffees using the barista machine, serving customers at the till and preparing light meals and snacks, as well as clearing tables and washing up. Email: julie.whitbread@romseymill.org
Stapleford and Little Shelford headlines
The future of the Navigator pub in Little Shelford looks even more uncertain.
The Stapleford Week-end organisers urgently need volunteers. Stapleford Online also includes a full list of events (just in case you have lost your week-end guide)
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Great Shelford May 2024 electronic newsletter
One of the most expensive houses in Great Shelford has gone up for sale?
Shelford Dry Cleaners is closing.
Sawston Dry Cleaners - collection & delivery service; express service; repairs and alterations; curtains same day cleaning; duvets & laundry; wedding & evening dress specialists; leather & suede cleaning. 31B High Street, Sawston 835572
New 450 seater restaurant for Scotsdales
Shelford Feast tickets are now on sale. One of our highlights is the classy Natalie WIlliams Soul Family . Members of the group have played with some top bands.
A talk about Healthy You by Ben Truett as he discusses the benefits of activity is a highlight of a number of things going on at the Shelford library this month.
An environmentally-themed conversation evening will be held in May with perspectives on the Future of Personal Transport.
Other events this month include a public exhibition about the construction of a substation next to Babraham Road Park and Ride and a talk called Behind the Organ Stops.
And there are two consultation events about East West Rail (if will affect Great Shelford.) Neither are in the village - the Parish Council is asking for a local one to take place.
The celebratory Starshine sunset walk in June is starting and finishing at the Shelford Rugby Club.
Welcome to the new Parish Clerk Nicola Webster. (external link)
Little Shelford and Stapleford headlines
The first archaeological dig at Wandlebury in almost 30 Years is taking place this week-end.
The Rose in Stapleford is starting Sunday lunches from this week-end. (External link)
Tickets for the Stapleford Weekend are now available.
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