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Hub Night (11/11/2024) - Hub Night this Saturday 16th November. 7-11pm West Wickham Village Hall. Well stocked charity bar, this month donating to The Royal British Legion’s poppy appeal. Games tables, cards and board gamesCome along and bring your own snacks, great way to catchup with friends, neighbours and support your local community.
West Wickham Road going into Balsham closed 29-31 October (10/27/2024) - West Wickham Road going into Balsham will be closed entirely from Tuesday to Thursday (29th-31st October 2024) while Cambridge Water Company carry out repair work. A diversion will be signed via The Common, West West Wratting and West Wratting Road into Balsham. Further details are available on the One Network.
2024 Big Commuter Survey (10/15/2024) - Cambridgeshire County Council have asked the Parish Council to help publicise their latest survey on how residents of West Wickham & Streetly End travel. The survey is available at https://bit.ly/bigcommuter2024 The survey only takes a few minutes. Those who provide their email will also be entered into a prize draw. The organisers say: The Big Commuter Survey aims to help…
Hub Night – Fish and Chips (10/11/2024) - 19th October Hub Night. Back by popular demand! Fish and Chips Night. Fresh from Chippy’sPlease order food by 15th October . £8.50 per meal. Food can be paid for on the night. Fish, Scampi, Chicken, Veg Burger, Sausage and Chips Order via Nicci 07527879135 or niccitrudgeon@gmail.com
Linton Community Roadshow (10/3/2024) - South Cambs District Council is hosting an in person event to raise awareness of the work and support the Communities Team offers. Tuesday, November 12 · 7 – 8pm GMT Linton Village Hall – Coles Lane Linton CB21 4JS Register to attend using the link here.
Hub Night – 21st September (9/16/2024) - Come along to this months Hub Night . 21st September 7-11pm . Well stocked bar, good range of soft drinks. Pool Table, Foosball, card games. All welcome
Gardening Club Gardening Fair (8/24/2024) - West Wickham & District Gardening Club is holding a Summer Gardening Fair on Saturday 31 August
10.00 -12.00 in West Wickham Village Hall.
Join us for a late summer celebration of gardens, gardening and nature. Bring and Buy and much more
Update: Devana Centre for Environmental Recovery (8/23/2024) - Many of you will have noticed the transition of our land at Yen Hall farm as our nature recovery works get underway. Our plan to bring nature back to the area has been developed to include a variety of complementary habitats to maximise the positive impact on nature, whilst also enhancing existing features such as the woodland, field margins and…
Hub Night – This Saturday (8/14/2024) - Hub Night this Saturday 17th August 7-11pm West Wickham Village Hall. Well stocked bar, Pool Table, Table tennis, table football. A great way to catch up with friends, bring your own nibbles. All welcome. Please send your suggestions for this months charity to niccitrudgeon@gmail.com
Anaerobic digester planning permission granted (7/18/2024) - On the 17th July Cambridgeshire County Council Planning Committee unanimously approved planning permission for an anaerobic digester at Streetly Hall Farm. Because this application fell under waste and minerals policies it was considered by the County Council instead of the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service. The Parish Council, Cllr. Henry Bachelor and 3 individuals from West Wickham and Streetly End…
High Street Closed near April Cottage on 12 Jul (08:30 – 15:30) (7/4/2024) - The High Street will be closed between 08:30 – 15:30 on Friday 12th July for roadworks by Openreach. A signposted diversion via West Wratting will be in place (Burton End, The Common, Mill Road and vice-versa). This closure has reference BC008WFJGKM5V-01 and you can see the details on the live roadworks map if you search for ‘Next two weeks’.
Streetly Hall AD plant – planning committee consideration at 10am on 17 July 2024 (7/2/2024) - Dear Sir/Madam, Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Proposal:Farm-based anaerobic digestion renewable energy facility, construction of vehicular access/road to A1307, associated infrastructure and landscaping.Application No: CCC/23/110/FULLocation: Land At Streetly Hall Farm, Webbs Road, West Wickham, CB21 4RP. I am writing to you to let you know that the above planning application will be considered by the County Council’s Planning Committee…
Parish Council AGM and Annual Parish Meeting (5/23/2024) - The Parish Council AGM will take place at the Village Hall on Wednesday 29th May at 4.30pm. It will be followed by the Annual Parish Meeting at 6.00pm. Agendas are available on the 2024 Parish Council Meetings page and on the village noticeboards. All are welcome to attend.
The Big Garden Party – Saturday 1 June (5/1/2024) - Following the success of last year’s Coronation Big Lunch, the West Wickham Parish Council will be hosting The Big Garden Party on Saturday 1 June, from 12pm to 4pm at the Village Hall. You are invited to bring a picnic to share but there will also be a food truck selling delicious food and drinks made to order. The Hub…
Remembering Vic Terry 1937 – 2024 (3/13/2024) - Former publican of the White Horse PH. Vic died on 25 February. His funeral will be at 12.00 on 20 March at the Cam Valley Crematorium.
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR VILLAGE AND THE COUNTRYSIDE AROUND IT? (2/9/2024) - Then why not come along to the next meeting of West Wickham & District Local History Club when Janet Morris will be talking on: ‘A curse upon the land’? Enclosure in 19thc West Wickham and changes to the landscape Monday 12 February. 7.30pm in the Village Hall ALL WELCOME (there is a small visitor’s charge) For further details contact…
Hub Night – March (1/23/2024) - First Hub Night of the year – 16th March. 7-11pm Village Hall. We will have a great range of soft drinks and a good selection of real Ales from Nethergate Brewery. We are also joined this month by The Little Pizza Oven who will be making fresh pizzas to order (order and pay on the night) Please tell your friends…
Webbs Road closure, 8-11 January 2024 (12/8/2023) - Webbs Road will be closed to vehicle traffic between Streetly End Farmhouse and Streetly Hall Cottages from 8 to 11 January to facilitate water meter replacement and associated works. See map below for access and diversion, and here for further information.
Coffee Morning – 14th December (12/4/2023) - Our next Coffee Morning on Thursday, 14th December will be a festive affair with mince pies, cake and no doubt other treats to get you in the mood for Christmas. Do come along from 10.30 and join your friends and neighbours in the village hall. All are welcome. Thanks to the donations you made for refreshments last month, we were…
West Wickham Parish Council objects to anaerobic digester planning application at Streetly Hall Farm (12/3/2023) - Following careful consideration and after a unanimous decision at our meeting on the 27th November the Parish Council will submit an objection to an application to construct and operate an anaerobic digestion facility on land near Streetly Hall Farm, on Webb’s Road. We would strongly recommend that Parishioners with an opinion on this application make their views known by registering…
Public Meeting, Anaerobic Digestion Facility (11/7/2023) - West Wickham Village Hall, Saturday 18 November, 3pm-5pm Presentation and Q&A Session with Chris Covey on his planning application for an Anaerobic Digestion Facility at Streetly Hall Farm
West Wickham Parish Council objects to anaerobic digester planning application near Haverhill (10/15/2023) - The Parish council has submitted an objection to a application to construct and operate an anaerobic digestion facility on the land north of Spring Grove Farm on the outskirts of Haverhill. The Parish Council would not normally comment on a planning application outside of the Parish but in this instance we are very concerned by the nature of this application…
Annual Show – Entries into the Photography Classes (9/27/2023) - 16 exhibitors entered a total of 58 photos into the 3 Photography Classes in this year’s Annual Show. All of the photos, with the names of the exhibitors, can be seen here: WWDGC-Annual-Show-2023-Photography-entries Thank you all for entering and, in particular, well done to JOHN HOWARD who came away with the Ralph Westwood-Bate Cup and to Ronnie Temple, our judge.
Hub Night, 23rd September (9/14/2023) - Excited to remind everyone that this months Hub Night is on 23rd September at the Village Hall. Well stocked bar with Ale, wine , beer and lots of soft drinks. Please feel free to bring some nibbles to share. Karen bought some of her Kbroffee breads last month, delicious ! 7-11PM All welcome
West Wickham & District Gardening Club ANNUAL SHOW this Saturday (8/31/2023) - The Gardening Club’s Annual Show takes place this Saturday, 2nd September in the Village Hall. The Show is for everyone in the village, not just members of the Gardening Club, so I hope you will come along to the Hall either in the morning between 9.30 – 11.30 am to submit your entries, in the afternoon from 2.30 pm to…
Bin collection changes from 18th September to Wednesdays (8/23/2023) - Our regular bin collection dates are changing in West Wickham and Streetly End to Wednesdays from Monday 18th September. This means the normal bin collection on that Monday has shifted to Wednesday 20th September, and every Wednesday thereafter (with the usual public holiday shift exceptions). Please share this with your neighbours and other residents, and note that these changes are…
Hub Night 26th August (8/22/2023) - Hub Night this Saturday, 26th August, in the Village Hall. All welcome. 7-11pm. We have a well stocked bar but also please feel free to bring your own and make a charity donation.If the weathers good we will open the doors onto the playing fields, we also have Pool Table, playing cards and games
Coffee Morning – Thursday 10th August (8/7/2023) - Coffee mornings are held in the Village Hall on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 10.30 and this month’s will be this Thursday, 10th August. The usual selection of teas, coffee and cold drinks will be available together with a selection of home-made cakes and other treats donated by our regular bakers. Hope to see you there – lifts…
GARDENING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE. What we can do! (7/19/2023) - Saturday 12 August, West Wickham Village Hall. This is a unique opportunity to find out how climate change is impacting our gardening, and how we can adapt. Speakers * Plant sales * Discussions * Exhibits * Wildlife demonstrations * Book sales*Children’s activities * Refreshments * Lots more. The day is being jointly organised by local gardening clubs in Cambridgeshire, Suffolk…
West Wickham & District Gardening Club Annual Show – 2nd September 2023 – West Wickham Village Hall (7/19/2023) - The full Schedule for this year’s Annual Show is now ready, so please click on the link, Show Schedule-2023 have a look at the Classes and think about entering. The Rules and Entry Form are within the Schedule. There are Classes for fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, domestic (preserves and baking) photography and one children’s class and we would love to…
Hub Night 22nd July 7-11pm (7/18/2023) - Hub Night this Saturday 22nd July. kicking the summer holidays off to a great start . Well stocked bar with soft drinks and a keg of ale, Pimm’s , cider, wine or feel free to bring your own. Pool table will be out and we are hoping for a lovely Summers evening. Any suggestions for this months charity please ?…
Coffee Morning – Thursday 13th July (7/9/2023) - Coffee mornings are held in the Village Hall on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 10.30 and this month’s will be this Thursday, 13th July. The usual selection of teas, coffee and cold drinks will be available together with a selection of home-made cakes and other treats donated by our regular bakers. Hope to see you there – lifts…
Solar Power for the Village Hall (7/2/2023) - The Parish Council have adopted the proposal by the Village Hall Management Committee to install a Solar PV System on the South East facing roof of the Village Hall. This system consists of 22 Solar Panels as well as Battery Storage, an essential element as the Village Hall uses most of its electricity out of sunlight hours. This system will…
A1307 Closed – Sat 15th July – Mon 17th July (6/22/2023) - The A1307 will be closed from 6am on Saturday 15th July through to 6am Mon 17th July 2023 from Haverhill to Fourwentways. Access only will be permitted for residential traffic with no access between Hildersham to Dale Head Foods. While the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) hope that all work will be completed that weekend, a closure for the following weekend…
Addenbrooke’s roundabout – have your say! (6/19/2023) - The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) are inviting the public to comment on proposals for a new design at the Addenbrooke’s roundabout. This consultation is asking for local views on plans to alter the design of the Addenbrooke’s roundabout. The new design aims to: significantly widen the pedestrian and cycleway on both sides of Fendon Road replace the staggered crossing on…
Hub Nights (6/12/2023) - Hub Night 24th June 7-11pm West Wickham Village Hall Thank you to everyone who came to support in May, thanks to you we were able to donate to Devils Dyke Morris men who are supporting Rooprai Spinal Trust and Headway Cambridge. Lots of soft drinks and a well stocked bar ready for June, please let Nicci or Di L know…
Coffee Morning – Thursday 8th June (6/5/2023) - This month’s coffee morning is on Thursday, 8th June in the village hall, from 10.30. A selection of teas, coffee and cold drinks will be on offer together with a tasty selection of cakes and other goodies lovingly baked by our generous regular bakers. Donations towards the refreshments are welcome and any surplus will go to charity. If you have…
2023 Annual Parish Meeting Reports (5/24/2023) - Thank you to everyone that attended the Parish Council Annual General Meeting and Annual Parish Meeting on Monday evening at the Village Hall. Full minutes will appear in due course. Please do take a look at the annual reports from the Parish, District and County Council and more importantly from the volunteer organisations, clubs and societies that need your support…
West Wickham & District Gardening Club Plant Sale (5/11/2023) - Saturday 20 May. 10.30-12.00, West Wickham Village Hall. Something for everyone – flowers, shrubs, vegatables, herbs. Friendly people and expert advice Tea, Coffee & CAKES available Payment by cash or cheque please
Greetings cards for sale in aid of the Gardening Club (5/8/2023) - Six of the photographs which were entered into the Club’s Annual Show last year have been used to create a set of greetings cards, to be sold with all profits going to benefit the Club. You can see them here: and I am sure you will agree there are some stunning shots. They will be on sale at the Plant…
Coffee Morning – Thursday, 11th May (5/8/2023) - It was lovely to see so many people enjoying the Big Lunch on Sunday in the Village Hall and outside and weren’t we lucky with the weather? If you are looking for another opportunity to chat with your friends and neighbours do come along this Thursday, 11th May, from 10.30 and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and some…
Coronation Big Lunch, Sunday 7th May, 12pm-4pm (4/18/2023) - We’re hosting an Eden Project Communities’ Big Lunch so come picnic with us, get to know some new people, and celebrate the Coronation. We’re hoping to get as many local people as possible join us on Sunday 7th May from 12pm-4pm at the Village Hall and playground. We’re one of thousands of communities across the UK coming together for the…
Coffee Morning – 13th April – Village Hall (3/28/2023) - Our next Coffee Morning will be on Thursday, 13th April from 10.30 to around midday. Coffees, teas and a tasty selection of home-baked goods will be on offer so please do come along to meet old friends and new. If you are thinking of coming for the first time we can guarantee a warm welcome and lifts can be arranged…
Coffee Morning – Thursday, 9th March (2/15/2023) - Thanks to the generosity of everyone who came to February’s Coffee Morning, we were able to make a donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee towards their Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal of £45. Our next Coffee Morning will be on Thursday, 9th March from 10.30 to around midday. Coffees, teas and who knows what delicious selection of home-baked goods will be on…
West Wickham & District Gardening Club Annual Show – 2nd September 2023 (2/15/2023) - This year the Gardening Club will be holding its Annual Show on Saturday 2nd September. An abbreviated Show Schedule can be found here: Abbreviated Show Schedule 2023 The full Schedule which include the Rules of the Show will be available later in the year. There are Classes for Vegetables & Fruit, Flowers, Domestic, Photography and one Children’s Class for children…
Mobile Post Office Maintenance: 6-10 Feb 2023 (2/6/2023) - There will be no mobile post office for the week 6-10 Feb 2023 while it undergoes maintenance work. Hopefully the work will be completed as scheduled and the post office will be back in service as normal next week.
Coffee Morning – Thursday, 9th February (2/2/2023) - This month’s Coffee Morning will be on Thursday, 9th February, starting at 10.30. A variety of teas, coffee, cold drinks and of course home-made cakes etc. will be available. This month, being so close to Valentine’s Day, any donations you may make towards the cost of the refreshments will be going to the British Heart Foundation. We are always pleased…
Coffee Morning in the Village Hall – Thursday 12th January (1/10/2023) - Start off the New Year on a positive foot and come along to the Coffee Morning in the Village Hall this Thursday, 12th January, starting at 10.30. A variety of teas, coffee, cold drinks and of course home-made cakes etc. will be available. All surplus from the donations received for the refreshments will go to charity and we welcome your…
Christmas Hub Night (12/1/2022) - Thank you to everyone for such a great night on 26th November. Our next Hub Night is 17th December at the Village Hall. 7-11pm. Well stocked bar, keg of Wherry from the Chestnut Tree in West Wratting and Di’s mulled wine. Should be a great night, look forward to seeing everyone, Nicci and Di L
Burton End Road Closure 16-18 January (11/30/2022) - Burton End between numbers 1 and 10 will be closed for highway repair works which is expected to be carried out between 16 and 18 January. Access to those properties will be maintained while through pedestrian traffic will still be permitted. Full Details
Urgent Appeal for Volunteers (11/24/2022) - Help is needed to plant trees this Saturday 26th November at 10am in the Jubilee Forest. Please bring a spade and meet at the circled location – see map below. Thanks Di Licence
Hub Night / Village Hall Quiz (11/16/2022) - An exciting Hub night planned for 26th November. Kicking off with the Neighbourhood Plan Celebration 7-7.30pm and the Village Hall Quiz from 7.30pm. Hub Night Bar all night. All welcome. For the quiz, teams of 6, prize for the winning team! Entry for quiz is £5 per person and includes buffet food. Please let us know if you are coming…
Vandalism of the Children’s Play Area (10/26/2022) - Parents, do you know what your children are doingoutside the home? Unfortunately there have been a number of instances of vandalism at the playground and around the Village Hall over the last 5 months. The cradle swing seat was irreparably broken in early August, a number of pickets of the fence surrounding the playground have been broken at various times…
Christmas Cards for sale to support the Gardening Club (10/20/2022) - Two photos taken by local residents and entered into this year’s Annual Show have been used to create Christmas Cards which are being sold to support West Wickham & District Gardening Club. Here is what they look like: They are A6 in size, with a glossy finish, and are being sold in packs of 10 (5 of each design) for…
Hub Night 22nd October 7-11pm (10/11/2022) - Autumn Hub Night, 22nd October. 7-11pm West Wickham Village Hall. Great start to the half term break ! Well stocked bar, table tennis, games and great company. All welcome , come and join us. Save the date for next months Hall and Hub Quiz Night 26th November, promises to be a great night. This months charity is Children in Need.…
Coffee Morning in the Village Hall – Thursday 13th October (10/10/2022) - Our next Coffee Morning in the Village Hall will be on Thursday, 13th October, starting at 10.30. A variety of teas, coffee, cold drinks and of course home-made cakes etc. will be available. All surplus from the donations received for the refreshments will go to charity and we welcome your suggestions of which charities to support. Everyone is welcome. We…
Road Closure, opposite The Meadows, Streetly End, West Wickham 31st Oct. to 11 Nov. 2022 (10/6/2022) - The proposed works, opposite The Meadows, Streetly End, are a collaboration between UK Power Networks, Cambridge Water and Drainage to minimise the duration that Streetly End would need to be closed. Access to properties on either side of the roadworks will be maintained, and pedestrians will be able to pass. Works have to be completed by 11th November, although it…
Neighbourhood Plan adopted by South Cambridgeshire District Council (9/22/2022) - Today our Neighbourhood Plan was formally adopted by South Cambridgeshire District Council. This means its policies have full legal ‘weight’ when used to assess planning applications in the Parish up to 2031. It also designates the green in front of Maypole Croft and the recreation field and allotments as Local Green Spaces. This means they have a high degree of…
Black Bin Collection Tues 20th Sept 2022 (9/13/2022) - Monday’s black bin collection on Monday 19th Sept for West Wickham and Streetly End has been deferred to Tuesday 20th Sept 2022. This is because Monday 19th is a bank holiday on which the State Funeral following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held. Bin collections will return to their normal schedule on Monday 26 September.…
Road Closure, Streetly End between Number 33 and Flowers Cottage, 10-21 October 2022. (9/6/2022) - Works deferred until 31 Oct The closure order has been made for new water connection works and it will come into operation on 10 October 2022 and continue until these works have finished or on the 9 April 2024 whichever is the earlier. It is anticipated that these works will be carried out between 10 October and 21 October 2022.…
Hub Night – 24th September (9/5/2022) - Thank you to everyone for your support of the village Hub Nights We thought you may like to know that so far this year you have nominated and we have donated to some amazing local and national charities including: EACH , Friends of the Roman Road, Teenage Cancer Trust, Arthur Rank Hospice at Home and Alzheimer’s Research UK Next Hub…
Photo entries to the Annual Show (8/25/2022) - There were 54 photo entries to the Annual Show which took place in the Village Hall on 13th August and they are all available to see here: WWDGC Annual Show 2022 Photography entries The winner of the Ralph Westwood-Bate Cup, scoring the most points in the three classes was JOHN HOWARD. Congratulations, John, well done to those coming 1st, 2nd,…
Hub Night 27th August (8/18/2022) - Please join us for our next Hub Night, West Wickham Village Hall 7-11pm 27th August. Well stocked charity bar, great range of soft drinks, wines, beers and Pimms. Feel free to bring your own and make a donation. Weather forecast looks good so we can open all the doors and enjoy a beautiful summers evening.
Bin collections in forecast hot weather (8/14/2022) - Once again, during the forecast extremely hot weather, please ensure your bins are put out on Sunday Night. This is because Greater Cambridge Shared Waste crews are likely to be starting work earlier in the day than usual, to try and avoid the worst of the heat. This means your bins may get emptied earlier in the morning than you…
West Wickham & District Gardening Club ANNUAL SHOW this Saturday (8/8/2022) - The Gardening Club’s Annual Show takes place this Saturday, 13th August in the Village Hall. The Show is for everyone in the village, not just members of the Gardening Club, so I hope you will come along to the Hall either in the morning between 9.30 – 11.30 am to submit your entries, in the afternoon from 2.30 pm to…
Coffee Morning in the Village Hall – 11th August (8/8/2022) - Our next Coffee Morning in the Village Hall will be on Thursday, 11th August, starting at 10.30. The Neighbourhood Plan referendum will also be taking place in the Hall that day so the partition will be up to separate the two events but it shouldn’t affect our activities. It’s looking to be another hot day so we will do our…
Waste collections Earlier in the day due to heat – Bins out on Sunday Night Please (7/15/2022) - During the forecast extremely hot weather, please ensure your bins are put out the night before they are due to be collected. This is because Greater Cambridge Shared Waste crews will be starting work earlier in the day than usual, to try and avoid the worst of the heat. This means your bins may get emptied earlier in the morning…
Referendum on the adoption of the West Wickham Neighbourhood Plan (7/12/2022) - Notice of Referendum Referendum on the adoption of the West Wickham Neighbourhood Plan 1. A referendum will be held on Thursday, 11 August 2022 to decide on the question below: ‘Do you want South Cambridgeshire District Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for West Wickham to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?’ 2. Applications to register to vote…
Hub Night 23rd July (7/3/2022) - The next Village Hub Night is 23rd July, 7-11pm. All welcome, good range of soft drinks, beers, wine, real ale and Pimms . You are also welcome to bring your own drinks and make a donation to our chosen charity. Any budding artists who would like to help decorate our new large A frame board please get in touch, all…
Automated External Defibrillator (6/22/2022) - The Parish Council have acquired an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that has been installed to the right of the front-door entrance to the Village Hall. An AED is a fully automated, easy-to-use, medical device that is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a medical condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. It analyses the heart’s…
West Wickham & District Annual Show – Saturday 13th August 2022 (6/8/2022) - The Show Schedule can be viewed here WWDGC Show Schedule 2022 Class 2 in the Schedule – one of the Children’s Classes – is “Design a poster to be used to advertise next year’s show”. Here is the template that you need to use, either to decorate it or to take the wording from it to create your own: Children’s…
Platinum Jubilee Hub Night (6/6/2022) - Thank you so much to everyone who came to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee with us Saturday evening , thank you for your support and to all the volunteers. We managed to empty both the kegs in record time! Di was fantastic as our resident Pimms Mixologist. We have made a donation to Arthur Rank Hospice At Home of £70.00 Hope…
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations (5/29/2022) - Saturday 4 June at the Village Hall All Welcome 3:00pm to 5:00pm BRING AND SHARE TEA PARTY Please bring a plate of sandwiches/cakes/sausage rolls/nibbles to share. This event will be in the car park if the weather is fine, but indoors if not. 7:00pm to 11:00pm MUSIC/BAR/HOG ROAST We havce a bar selling beer/winw/Pimms, and a van doing a hog roast for us Do come along and celebrate with friends and neighbours, we look forward to seeing you all
Coffee Morning in the Village Hall – 9th June (5/27/2022) - Our next Coffee Morning in the Village Hall will be on Thursday, 9th June, starting at 10.30. A variety of tea, coffee, cold drinks and of course the tempting home-made cakes, etc. will be available. All surplus from the donations received for the refreshments will go to charity and we welcome your suggestions of which charities to support. We have…
Ukraine Refugee Support Staff – Thanks (5/25/2022) - Thank you for your support advertising to help us find people for the roles below. We have had a huge number of people contact us so can we please ask you to pass on our thanks and to stop advertising for more applicants. Gareth Bell | Communications and Communities Service Manager South Cambridgeshire Hall | Cambourne Business Park | Cambourne…
Ukraine Refugee Support Staff Needed (5/25/2022) - Due to the generosity of local communities, South Cambridgeshire is the district area with the highest number of visas granted in the country. This means the number of arrivals is high. The Council’s housing officers have been carrying out the welfare checks to ensure hosts and guests are settling in. However, as re-matching is now also being carried out by…
Hub Night – Platinum Jubilee Celebrations (5/12/2022) - The Hub Night Team will be running a bar at our Village Celebrations on 4th June at the Village Hall. Pimms at the ready as well as a couple of Kegs of real ale, wine and a great range of soft drinks. 3-5pm Bring and Share Tea Party 7-11pm Hub Night Bar, Music and Hog Roast Look forward to seeing…
Hub Night Saturday 23rd April (4/19/2022) - Just a reminder that it is Hub Night this Saturday 23rd April 7-11pm. Drinks are chilling, Beer is on order and Teresa is all set to make the sausage rolls! Please let us know if you have a recommendation of a local charity for to support this month. Will be great to see everyone, don’t forget you are welcome to…
Vaccinations bus to Fulbourn Tesco on Bank Holiday Monday – April 18 10am-4pm (4/13/2022) - The response to the recent pop-up clinic was extremely good and requests were made for another visit – so we are pleased to let you know that the Vaccinations bus will be returning to the Fulbourn Tesco on Bank Holiday Monday – April 18. The Vaccinations bus will be at the Fulbourn Tesco supermarket, Yarrow Road, Cambridge CB1 9BF, on…
Ceasing of Agricole Oil’s brokering Service (4/8/2022) - Over the past few years, each household ordering more than 1000 litres in a year from Agricole, the oil brokering service, would earn the village £5 to be spent on community projects; this year the £40 we received went towards expenses incurred in the setting up of the monthly coffee mornings at the Village Hall. Anyone who has been their…
Roving vaccinations bus at Fulbourn Tesco on Mon 11 April (4/7/2022) - The Covid-19 vaccinations bus will be at the Fulbourn Tesco supermarket, Yarrow Road, Cambridge CB1 9BF, from 11am to 5pm on Monday 11 April. Vaccinations will be available for those aged 12+ for first, second (Pfizer) and third primary doses, with boosters for eligible patients who had their second dose at least three months ago.
Coffee Morning – Thursday 21st April – Village Hall (4/6/2022) - The 5th of our monthly coffee mornings in the village hall will be on Thursday 21st April from 10.30. Not only will there be a variety of teas and coffee on offer but a tempting choice of home-made cakes and biscuits too. Donations towards the refreshments welcome, with all surplus going to charity. Do come along and join your neighbours,…
West Wickham & District Gardening Club (3/18/2022) - Monday 21 March: Growing for showing. Talk by show judge Nigel Start. 7.30pm, Village Hall
Hub Night 26th March (3/18/2022) - 26th March 7-11pm Hub Night West Wickham Village Hall Little bit excited to see everyone !! Please remind your friends and neighbours so we can kick this years Hub Nights off to a great start. All welcome, well stocked charity bar, you are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks and make a donation. Great relaxed way to…
South Cambs: Missed Green Bins collection 14-03-2022 (3/14/2022) - Due to continued staff shortages at Greater Cambridge Shared Waste, not all green bin collections have been completed today. The Council has apologised, but this includes properties West Wickham. If all the green bins on your street were not emptied today, you do not need to report yours as missed as they will be emptied on Saturday (19 March) so…
A message from Granta Medical Practices (3/5/2022) - Dear PPG member Please excuse the long email, but we need your help! Unfortunately, we are currently only able to offer appointments to patients who need to be spoken to or seen urgently. This is due to sickness and staff shortages in both the clinical and administrative teams. We are not offering the service we would like to, and all…
Coffee Morning – 17th March (3/4/2022) - We will be holding the fourth of our monthly Coffee Mornings on Thursday, 17th March in West Wickham Village Hall from 10.30. As the following day is Red Nose Day all donations this month will go to Comic Relief. Do come along for a tea, coffee or cold drink, meet your friends and neighbours for a good chat and delight…
Green bin fortnightly collections restart 7th March 2022 (3/4/2022) - Green bin collections are due to restart on a fortnightly basis across South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City on Monday (7 March). The HGV driver and loader absence issues that Greater Cambridge Shared Waste (GCSW) faced throughout February have improved, although we do still have vacancies, and we now plan to restart green bin collections from Monday. Residents should check their online bin calendars to…
South Cambridgeshire District Council green bin collections: Sat 26th Feb 2022 (2/24/2022) - As we catch-up on collections in the district, we’re aware there were some streets in your area we didn’t reach last Saturday. However, we are planning to collect from these missed areas this Saturday. Please check the service announcements page for further updates, or check our frequently asked questions for answers to common queries we are receiving about green bin collections.
West Wickham & District Gardening Club (2/18/2022) - Monday 21 February: Climate change in our gardens – effects and affects. Talk and discussion, led by Sue & Clive Boase. 7.30pm, West Wickham Village Hall
Missed Green Bins – rescheduled date (Sat 19th Feb or Sat 26th Feb) (2/17/2022) - The Greater Cambridge Shared Waste service will be returning to empty the green bins that were not emptied over the past two weeks (the weeks commencing 7 and 14 February) as a result of the staff shortages. If all the green bins in your street were not emptied, please put yours out for collection and it will be emptied on…
Road Closure, Six Mile Bottom Road, 13-15 March (2/9/2022) - Six Mile Bottom Road (West Wratting <-> Six Mile Bottom) will be closed near Six Mile Bottom Shoot from 13-15 March for drainage works. For additional details see https://one.network/?tmi=GB22092952 and the diversion.
West Wickham & District Local History Club (2/6/2022) - NEXT MEETING Monday 14 February These are a few of my favourite things A very personal selection from the collections of the Fitzwilliam Museum. Talk by Andrew Morris 7.30pm, West Wickham Village Hall NEW MEMBERS AND VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME
SCDC Consultation on the West Wickham Neighbourhood Plan (1/16/2022) - West Wickham Parish Council submitted its Neighbourhood Plan to South Cambridgeshire District Council on 3 December 2021. SCDC is seeking your views on the Neighbourhood Plan before it is considered by an examiner, and can proceed towards a referendum. Comments can be submitted to SCDC between 9am on Tuesday 18 January and 5pm on Tuesday 15 March 2022. There are…
West Wickham & District Gardening Club – Annual Show – 13th August 2022 (1/14/2022) - Please make a note in your diary that this year’s Annual Show will be held in the Village Hall on Saturday, 13th August. The Schedule can be found here. Show Schedule 2022 There are 2 Children’s Classes, 15 Vegetable & Fruit Classes, 10 Flower & Pot Plant Classes including, for the first time, a best scented flower class where everyone…
Reminder: Resumption of Green Bin Collections Tues 18th Jan (1/13/2022) - This is a reminder that the green bins will be collected from West Wickham and Streetly End on Tuesday 18th January, along with the Blue Bins.
West Wickham & District Gardening Club (1/12/2022) - Monday 17 January, 7.30pm: Ferns and companions. Talk by George Lockwood. STOP PRESS. This will now be an online zoom presentation. Please contact the Chairman for details of how to join this talk. See below for contact details Arthur Mawby. Tel: 01223 290474. Email: arthur.mawby@mypostoffice.co.uk
Cancelled: Road Closure, Streetly End, 7th-11th Feb 2022 (1/12/2022) - Due to further works required other than just the new water and electrical connections, the original road closure application in Streetly End for 7th-11th February 2022 has been cancelled. There will be no closure for these works in February. Once a contractor has been appointed to complete the sewerage connection and the driveway alterations, planning for the road closure will…
West Wickham & District Local History Club (1/5/2022) - The Club is still planning to hold our meeting on Monday 10 January, as usual – 7.30pm in the Village Hall. We will be showing a film about Henry Morris who was responsible for ‘creating’ village colleges. It lasts about 50 minutes.
Coffee Morning – 20th January (1/2/2022) - We will be holding another coffee morning from 10.30 on Thursday, 20th January in West Wickham Village Hall. There will be a variety of tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits to enjoy. A fine opportunity to meet your neighbours so do come along. More information from Di Licence (290434) and Sue Thurston (897811)
COFFEE MORNING – this Monday, 13th December (12/11/2021) - The coffee morning, planned for this Monday, 13th December, 10.30 at the Village Hall is still going ahead so please come along and enjoy a tea, coffee, mince pies and other Christmassy treats with your friends and neighbours. Please bring a book or magazine to swap and let us know if you’d like this to become a regular event .…
Green Bin Collection Suspended (12/9/2021) - Our green bin collection has been suspended from Monday 13th December. Our next Green Bin collection will be on Tuesday 18th January 2022, along with our Blue Bin collection. During the green bin suspension, the advice for garden waste is to store this in the green bin or in a pile in the garden, or home compost, until collections resume.…
Greater Cambridge Partnership Transport Consultation (12/7/2021) - Regretfully this information arrived too late to be included in the Village Voice. The Greater Cambridge Partnership are currently consulting on proposals for greener travel in and around the city of Cambridge. The proposals can be seen and commented upon here – https://consultcambs.uk.engagementhq.com/making-connections-2021 – interestingly, for those villages off the A1307, there is a proposal for a new, more regular,…
Christmas Hub News (12/6/2021) - Thanks for all your continued support, due to recent Covid developments we feel it is in everyone’s best interests to cancel Decembers Hub Night. As a festive thank you for your support we have donated this month to Crisis at Christmas. The last two months we have made donations to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2021 and BBC Children…
Hub Night (11/30/2021) - It was fantastic to see you all on Saturday. Thank you to Chippy’s for some great food and Chestnut Tree, West Wratting for the Wherry, a Hub favorite. Special thanks to Michelle for all her help. Thanks for all your continued support, due to recent Covid developments we feel it is in everyone’s best interests to cancel Decembers Hub Night.…
Hub Night 27 November 2021 (11/5/2021) - Hub Night Fish and Chip Night (27 November) Menu. Please order by 19th November, text, email or message Nicci 07527879135, nicci@innerlather.co.uk, 01223 290886. As in previous years please pay on the night.
West Wickham & District Gardening Club talk – Monday 18 October (10/13/2021) - FLAMES & FEATHERS A talk on tulip appreciation and obsession. By Andrew Morris 7.30pm Village Hall The extensively illustrated talk will cover the history of how the tulip was brought from its homeland in central Asia to become the national symbol of the Ottoman Empire, before being exported to Western Europe in the 17th century. Here people went wild…
West Wickham & District Local History Club talk – Monday 11 October (10/8/2021) - We’re back! We will be starting our programme of talks in October and all are welcome. We are grateful to the Village Hall Committee for allowing us to use the whole Hall so there will be plenty of room to space out. The Covid protocols require much extra work, so we will not be serving our usual refreshments after the…
West Wickham & District Gardening Club Annual Show 2022 Photography Classes (10/3/2021) - Although it seems no time at all since the Annual Show we are already preparing for the next one. The rules for the photography classes state that entries must have been taken in the year between one show and the next. Consequently, we are releasing the titles for the 2022 classes to give you as much time as possible to…
West Wickham & District Gardening Club – photographs (9/29/2021) - Here are all the entries to the three photographic classes of this year’s Annual Show together with comments on the winning entries from judge Ronnie Temple. The classes for next year’s Show will shortly be announced. Winners 2021 photography competition Through my Window Seeing Red Reflections
Fabulous 4th September Fun Day and Hub Bar (9/1/2021) - The Hub Night is back, kicking off with a bar at our Village Fun day. Saturday 4th September West Wickham Village Hall. Bar opens 3-11pm. Real Ale has been ordered, massive thanks to Chestnut Tree, West Wratting for their continued support. So excited to see everyone ! We are now also able to take card payments.
West Wickham & District Annual Show – Thank You (8/28/2021) - A big Thank You to everyone who took part in the Gardening Club’s Annual Show last Saturday, 21st August. We were delighted that there were some new participants finding the time to enter (and doing well) in quite a few of the Classes and to see some new faces in the afternoon, admiring the entries, enjoying the refreshments and taking…
Social Media Survey (8/26/2021) - The Parish Council is considering how we might use social media to better communicate with parishioners and promote sharing information online. To help us understand which platforms would reach the most people, the following survey is available for all residents to complete: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GWVWCWD
Annual Show – Photography Classes – deadline 5 p.m. today (8/13/2021) - West Wickham & District Gardening Club – Annual Show A reminder that the deadline for entries to the three Photography Classes of the Show is 5 p.m. today. The Classes are: Through my Window, Seeing Red and Reflections and we welcome entries from Club Members and residents of West Wickham and Streetly End and residents of neighbouring parishes without horticultural…
Pet Recovery Fraud (8/3/2021) - Cambridgeshire Police Fraud Alert People who report their pets as missing or stolen using online services, may be the target of fraudsters. How it works The fraudster contacts the victim whose pet went missing or was stolen, purporting that they found their pet. They request payment for the safe return of the pet and in some extreme cases, the fraudster…
Important roadworks information: A11 Stump Cross to A11 / A14 Merge (Nine Mile Hill) (7/20/2021) - From: East Region Enquiries A11 Stump Cross to A11 merge with A14 (Nine Mile Hill) I am writing to inform you that we’ll be carrying out essential work on the A11 between the above locations in both directions. Our work will include resurfacing and renewal of the road markings and studs. We plan to complete this work over 11 nights…
West Wickham & District Gardening Club Annual Show – Saturday 21st August 2021 (7/19/2021) - After the disappointment of having to cancel last year’s Show (other than the photography classes) I am delighted to confirm that this year’s Show will go ahead on Saturday 21st August 2021 at the Village Hall. Here are links to the Show Schedule and a Brief Guide to Exhibiting: Revised brief guide to exhibiting 2021 Show Schedule-21 Exhibitors should bring…
West Wickham Neighbourhood Plan Consultation: just 1 week remaining. (6/24/2021) - Thank you to everyone who has already taken part in the Neighbourhood Plan consultation. If you haven’t responded yet, it isn’t too late but time is running out. The deadline for submissions is midnight on 30 June 2021.You can read all about the consultation and how to respond at:https://westwickham.org/plan_reg14 Make sure that your views on future development in the Parish…
CHURCH FETE, BBQ AND DOG SHOW 3 July at 1pm at Manor Farm (5/29/2021) - I am appealing again to your generosity. Last year we were unable to fundraise and as church attendance was affected, so weekly collections have gone down considerably. As you can appreciate, the fete is a very important fund raising event, with all proceeds and donations going towards the upkeep of the Church.If you have any good bric-a-brac, a bottle for…
West Wickham Neighbourhood Plan (5/29/2021) - It isn’t too late to take part in the consultation on the draft Neighbourhood Plan. At the end of May less than 5% of households have responded. It is important that residents’ voices are heard alongside statutory bodies, developers and landowners, so please tell us what you think before 30 June.You can get all the information at https://westwickham.org/plan_reg14 or contact…
West Wickham & District Gardening Club – plants for sale (5/18/2021) - There will be plant stalls on Saturday 22 May, 10.00 – 1.00 at 21 High Street, West Wickham CB21 4RY 41 Streetly End, West Wickham CB21 4RP VERY LIMITED ON-STREET PARKING ONE WAY SYSTEMS/LIMITED ACCESS AT ANY ONE TIME – QUEUING POSSIBLE PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAG OR BOX FOR PURCHASES CASH OR CHEQUE ONLY Further details: Arthur Mawby 01223…
Village Hall Open for Bookings (5/17/2021) - The Village Hall is available to book for activities and functions, from today, Monday 17th May 2021.All bookings are subject to the Covid-19 guidelines.
COMMUNITY YOGA CLASSES (5/11/2021) - Community Yoga classes are back in West Wickham Starting on Thursday 20th of May at 4-5pm. Classes are beginner friendly and suitable for all levels. Please bring some water and a mat, though I can lend you a mat until you can purchase your own.Classes are £8 per class or £30 for a 4 class pass. Please contact Myriam on…
WEST WICKHAM & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB. Mini ‘pop-up’ plant sales Saturday 22 May, 10am – 1pm (5/1/2021) - Under normal circumstances the Club would hold its Plant Sale in the Village Hall in May but this year we have four venues where tables will be set up with surplus plants for sale. You will find them at: • 21 High Street, West Wickham • 41 Streetly End, West Wickham • Cowslip Pightle, Hazel Stub, Camps Road, Haverhill. •…
Residents in West Wickham are being urged to get twice-weekly rapid Covid tests. (4/27/2021) - The move is an important step forward to meet the aims of the national roadmap, allowing everyone to move safely out of lockdown. Twice-weekly rapid testing is a vital tool in identifying cases of Covid-19 that would otherwise be missed. With 1 in 3 people with coronavirus showing no symptoms and potentially spreading it without knowing, rapid testing helps to…
West Wickham & District Gardening Club (4/12/2021) - The Club’s next Zoom talk will be on Monday 19 April. John Summerfield from Westshores Nurseries in Lincolnshire will talk on ‘Plant to Pot, growing veg for fun and flavour’. If you wish to join us e-mail to sueboase@hotmail.co.uk and you will be invited in at 7:15 on the evening of the talk.
Covid-19 Update (3/31/2021) - As the Government’s cautious road-map out of lockdown continues, people’s health, safety and wellbeing remain of paramount importance. While infection and death rates are decreasing, transmission of Coronavirus is still an extremely serious threat and we all have a role to play in doing our utmost to stop its spread. This can best be done by continuing to take precautions…
Maple Croft Closure 8-15 March 2021 (3/1/2021) - Maple Croft is scheduled to be closed from 8th to 15th March 2021 for resurface works. Further details
Thin Surfacing on Maypole Croft (2/26/2021) - Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to advise you that Cambridgeshire County Council will be carrying out specialised carriageway works called Thin Surfacing on Maypole Croft, West Wickham. The works are due to be carried out on Monday 8 th March 2021 I apologise for the extremely short notice of these works.To ensure the safety of our workforce and the public,…
WEST WICKHAM & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB ANNUAL SHOW (2/16/2021) - The Show Committee are planning for the 2021 Annual Show to take place on Saturday 21st August and we would like to encourage all members of the Club and residents to take part, by entering classes and by visiting the Show to enjoy the exhibits and partake of some tea and cake in the Village Hall in the afternoon. We…
Climate and environment fortnight 2021 events (2/5/2021) - Commencing on Monday 22 February, the South Cambridgeshire District Council will be marking Climate and environment fortnight 2021 with a series of webinars to help people think about how to live more sustainably, reduce carbon emissions and in turn help tackle climate change. All events are free, and anyone can join. See here for further details.
NHS Vaccine SCAM (1/4/2021) - The text message below, states that the recipient is entitled to a vaccine and to receive more information they should click on the link in blue. If the link is clicked, then the recipient will see ‘we need to prove ownership of address’ they are then asked to provide bank account, sort code and a full bank card number. SCAM! This…
WEST WICKHAM AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB (1/2/2021) - Due to the corvid-19 crisis, the club is not able to hold meetings. However, the club’s committee have put together a programme of talks on Zoom for the next few months and would be happy to welcome non-members who wish to join us. Our talks are as follows: Monday 18 January. John Anderson, the Keeper of Gardens at Windsor Great…
Village Hall Closed until further notice (12/26/2020) - As we have now entered Tier 4, the Village Hall is now closed until further notice except for permitted purposes. While the Hall is closed, all existing booking have been cancelled.
DPD Phishing Scam (12/22/2020) - Fraudsters are using fake DPD messages to lure victims into a phishing scam. The messages state that the recipient has missed two attempted deliveries of a parcel, and provides instructions on how to arrange another delivery. The links in the messages lead to fraudulent websites that request a payment (£2 – £3) to rearrange the delivery. If the victim makes…
Maypole Croft, Road Closed 1-18 Dec 2020 (11/16/2020) - Advance notice 20-1046 Various Roads, South Division
Viillage Hall closed until 2nd December (11/5/2020) - The Village Hall is required to close from Thursday 5th November to Wednesday 2nd December, except for permitted purposes such as Daisy Chains pre-school All existing booking during this period have been cancelled. Bookings after this date will be provisionally accepted.
Balsham Road / A11 Bridge nightly closure 2-4 Nov 2020 (10/30/2020) - From Monday 02 November to Friday 06 November 2020, Highways England will be carrying out essential bridge maintenance at the A11 Balsham Road over bridge. The work will take place over four nights on weeknights only, between 20:00-06:00, subject to weather conditions. There will be diversions in place – traffic travelling eastbound along Balsham Road and wanting to join the…
Margaret’s THE POPPY APPEAL 2020 (10/24/2020) - Poppies, poppy pins and wooden crosses are available in Balsham at the Post Office, The Old Butcher’s Coffee Shop, The Bell, The Black Bull and in West Wratting at the Chestnut Tree from Friday 23rd October after the official launch of the Appeal on Thursday 22nd. Donations can be made directly into the collecting tins at each location until Remembrance…
Community Yoga Classes now in West Wickham. (10/21/2020) - Every Thursday from 4-5pm at the village hall.Very inclusive regardless of age, flexibility, fitness levels and much more. Classes are taught with strict social distancing in place. Please bring your own mat. Please contact Myriam for more information & to book in.07494 130699 or on m.el-solh@hotmail.co.uk https://westwickham.org/community-yoga-classes/ Looking forward to seeing you on the mat. Myriam
Mobile Post Office @ Village Hall, Thursdays, 14:00–15:00, (10/9/2020) - Finchingfield_brand_new_Mobile_Post_Office_press_release Post Office Ltd is introducing a brand new Mobile Post Office service for 12 rural communities in Essex, Cambridgeshire and West Suffolk. The new service will be provided by the operators of Finchingfield Post Office in North West Essex. This is due to start the week commencing 2 November. The travelling Post Office is aboard a specifically designed vehicle.…
West Wickham & District Gardening Club Photography Competition 2020 (9/26/2020) - The Photography Competition was all that remained of this year’s Show. All of the photographs entered into the Competition can be viewed within this PDF plus the winning photographs, judge Ronnie Temple’s comments, a photo of the Ralph Westwood-Bate Cup being presented to the winner, Ciaran McNally and the categories for next year’s competition within this PDF
Burton End Closed 14-21 Sept. 2020 (8/30/2020) - Burton End will be closed for through traffic at #3 Burton End from 14th to 21th Sept 2020 while Cambridge Water attach the 3 new properties to the water supply. Diversions will be in place through West Wratting. [Details]
Compromised Facebook accounts used to lure victims into PayPal scam (8/23/2020) - There has been a surge of reports where the recipient has received messages through Facebook Messenger from friends/family requesting to use their Pay Pal account to receive funds from the sale of items on EBay. Overall, between 1st June 2020 and 31st July 2020 a total of 95 reports have been made which specifically mention that the item sold was…
A1307 overnight closures, 1-17 Sept. 2020 (8/23/2020) - The A1307 will be closed 8pm-6am weekdays from 1st-17th September 2020 between the Babraham Research Campus roundabout, the junction with Babraham High Street and towards the A11 junction. This is for resurfacing works and improvements to make it easier for those who use public transport, or active travel, such as cycling and walking. Access will only be permitted for residents…
C243 Balsham Road Closure 24-27 Aug. 2020 (8/23/2020) - Following the delayed start of the resurfacing of the C243 between Balsham and West Wickham, this road will now be closed 14th to 27th August for resurfacing works. Diversions will be in place.
C243 Balsham Road Closure 13-17 Aug. 2020 (8/12/2020) - The C243 between Balsham and West Wickham will be closed from 13th to 17th August for resurfacing works. Diversions will be in place.
High Street pavement resurfacing (8/8/2020) - This now looks like it will start on Tuesday 11 August and will possibly take 4 days to complete. People are asked not to park on the street during the day. Hopefully the Village Hall car parks will be available for people to use during this period.
Dog Owners Beware (8/3/2020) - The police have seen an increase in dog thefts in the area and are encouraging all to be vigilant and report anything suspicious. The thieves are approaching owners walking their dogs and are using old methods to mark out their potential victims’ home for their accomplices. Common methods to mark out homes are with chalk, ribbons, coloured stickers or graffiti…
COVID-19 Scams (7/29/2020) - UK Finance unveils ten Covid-19 and lockdown scams the public should be on high alert for and how to spot them Criminals are preying on a worried public by tapping into their financial concerns due to coronavirus, asking for personal and financial information New animation video from Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign warns people to remember criminals are sophisticated…
CHURCH SERVICES (7/27/2020) - We are very pleased to be starting face-to-face services from August onwards, with services inside some of our church buildings and also open air worship. Following government guidelines there will be restrictions on the amount of people who may attend these services and please note that with services inside a church building, people will be required to wear a mask.…
West Wickham – Balsham Road Closure. (7/25/2020) - This road is being resurfaced in August. The expected start date is 8 August and the road will be closed 7.30am – 6pm, for approximately 4 days. The work is weather dependent so the dates could change. There will be a diversion in place via West Wratting so people living in the High Street and Burton End can expect an…
Burton End closure 14-18 Sept 2020 (7/24/2020) - Burton End will be closed between #3 and #13 from 14th to 18th September for waterwork. Notices: Burton_End, Cambridgeshire – Road_Closure Diversion Temporary Traffic Order
St Mary’s Church, Public Notice (6/11/2020) - Ref: 2020-051094 Church: West Wickham: St Mary Diocese: Ely Archdeaconry: Cambridge Form 4A (Rule 6.2) Public Notice (general form) In the Consistory Court of the Diocese of Ely In the parish of West Wickham Church of West Wickham: St Mary NOTICE IS GIVEN that we are applying to the Consistory Court of the diocese for permission to carry out the…
Balsham – West Wickham Road Closure 18-19 June 2020 (6/10/2020) - The road between West Wickham and Balsham will be closed between 8am and 4pm on Thursday 18th June and Friday 19th June 2020 for patching and preparation works. A signed diversion route will be in place for through traffic. This is in advance of carriageway Surface Treatment later in 2020.
Six Mile Bottom Road, West Wratting, Road Closure 3 Aug 2020- 7 Aug 2020 (6/4/2020) - Six Mile Bottom Road, West Wratting, will be closed from 3 Aug 2020 – 7 Aug 2020 with diversions through Brinkley Road. See road closure application for full details.
Daisy Chains Pre-School re-opening (6/3/2020) - Daisy Chains has re-opened and will be available between 09:30 to 13:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week. During these opening times there will be some activities taking place outside the Village Hall. The Parish Council obtained advice that the playground could be used if a section was fenced off for the exclusive use of Daisy Chains Pre-School.…
Parish Council Virtual Meeting, June 1 2020, 7:30pm (5/19/2020) - The public are invited to a Virtual Meeting of West Wickham Parish Council on Monday 1st June at 7:30pm BST. The meeting will be held via Zoom and details are provided below. You will require a password to attend which may be obtained by emailing alex@westwickham.org. Topic: West Wickham Parish Council Meeting Time: Jun 1, 2020 07:30 PM London Join…
Household Recycling Centres (5/4/2020) - The County Council, who run the household recycling centre’s in Cambridgeshire, have a plan in place to reopen the centres on Monday 11th May. There will, of course, be restrictions in place to keep social distancing. Full detail can be found here – https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/news/re-opening-of-household-recycling-centres
Granta Medical Practice – Prescriptions (4/25/2020) - All prescriptions from Linton Health Centre can be ordered over the phone; there is no need to take your paper prescription to the Health Centre. If you can pick them up, you can instruct the pharmacist and your medication can be sent to Balsham PO where it can be delivered to you if you wish. To contact the Pharmacy phone…
ONLINE CHURCH SERVICES (4/25/2020) - The Granta Vale group of churches are currently streaming two services a week online; Evening Prayer (Compline) on Thursdays at 9.00pm, and a service at 10.00am each Sunday, Time for Prayer. Details of how to access these services are sent out in the twice weekly church newsletter.If you would like to start receiving the newsletter please contact Cazzy Walshe, Parish…
Green bin collections to resume from Tues 26th May (4/24/2020) - South Cambridgeshire District council are starting a phased reintroduction of garden waste collections from 4th May, with normal service for the collection of waste from green bins for West Wickham and Streetly End due to restart on Tuesday 26th May. ...
Plants for local residents (4/21/2020) - Anna Fairhead is giving away a limited number of plants grown from seed and ready to be potted. Courgette, sweet corn, tomatoes and lettuce are available. The offer is for West Wickham and Streetly End residents. If you are interested in one or two plants, please email Anna Fairhead .
Sing for NHS West Wickham Warble (4/10/2020) - To show our continued support we will be singing for the NHS this Thursday 16th April 8PMPlease join us and sing Auld Lang SyneAnyone can join in from your doorsteps and windows! Please like and share loads !!!!!
THE LOCAL HISTORY CLUB AND THE GARDENING CLUB ARE HERE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS (4/3/2020) - Being at home and looking out of your window or walking about the village more doing your daily exercise you might be looking around you and beginning to have questions like: How old is my house? Who lived here in the past? Why are there farmhouses in the middle of the fields? Have the fields always been there? Which is…
Covid-19 Further Changes to Stagecoach Park & Ride Services & X5 – Thursday 2 April (4/1/2020) - Notice from Stagecoach Following the government advice to limit non-essential travel and avoid office, pubs and social gatherings; we’re sad to say we’ve had to make further reductions. Revised timetables will be in place from Thursday 2 April 2020 for the Babraham Park & Ride service. This is being kept running to take people to Addenbrookes. The #13 bus is…
GRANTA Medical Practice Prescriptions – Linton (4/1/2020) - If you have asked for your prescription or repeat prescription from the GRANTA Medical Practice Prescriptions in Linton to be delivered to the Balsham Post Office, these are being delivered daily with volunteers from Balsham currently also delivering prescriptions to West Wickham and Streetly End addresses. Paper prescriptions may also be left at the Balsham Post Office and are picked…
GRANTA Medical Practices (3/31/2020) - Coronavirus (Covid-19) update The number of people affected by the coronavirus causing Covid-19 is increasing. At Granta Medical Practices we continue to work hard to keep our patients as safe as possible, along with our staff and our community. Our dedicated Covid-19 emergency team continues to meet twice daily to discuss how we can continue to provide the best possible…
Recycling points closed (3/27/2020) - [27 March 2020] All recycling centres across Cambridgeshire are closed, and many of the operators who empty clothing and other recycling banks at our recycling points are unable to collect from them. Tempting as it is to have a spring cleanout during this period, to avoid overflowing and making a mess at the recycling banks, please hang onto your recycling…
COVID-19 Scams (3/26/2020) - A number of COVID19 related phishing emails have been reported to Action Fraud. These emails attempt to trick you into opening malicious attachments which could lead to fraudsters stealing your personal information, logins, passwords, or banking details. As people spend more time online, there is also a huge rise in the number of counterfeit medical products and medicines as criminals…
Balsham Post Office – Revised Opening Hours (3/24/2020) - Monday – Friday 7am-12pm Saturday 7am – 12.30pm Until further notice 24/03/2020
COVID-19 gov.uk updates (3/24/2020) - The UK government have set up an email alert system that sends subscribers with instant or daily or weekly updates when the government publishes or changes anything on GOV.UK about COVID-19. To subscribe, goto https://www.gov.uk/email-signup?link=/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response.
Buddy Scheme (3/24/2020) - As the virus spreads, we are warned by the Government that people showing symptoms and those categorised as vulnerable (including over 70’s) will be asked to self-isolate for a significant period of time. With this in mind, the Parish Council and Parochial Church Council are setting up a ‘Buddy’ scheme in our community, someone you can call on if you…
Cambridgeshire libraries closed (3/23/2020) - A message from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Association of Local Councils (CALPAC): Following the Prime Minister’s words on Friday 20 March, increasing social distancing by closing many social venues, we are striving to maintain key functions of the library service across Cambridgeshire. We must do this in a way which minimises the risk of infection to our customers and staff as…
16A Bus Service Timetable Change (3/23/2020) - Commencing from 29th March, a revised time table will be in effect for the 16A bus to/from Cambridge, as well as other bus services in and around Cambridge. For a complete list of changes, please visit the Stagecoach website. 16A Revised timetable.
Red Lion, Horseheath meat boxes (3/20/2020) - This might be of interest to villagers. Update21 March. Out of stock and not taking any more orders but will be ordering more supplies next week. Try phoning them.
Green bin collections suspended (3/19/2020) - Green bin collections across Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire will not take place between Monday 23 March and Monday 4 May. The Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service, a partnership between Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District Councils, has made the decision in order to support staff and the recycling and waste service as a whole during the Coronavirus outbreak. The…
Coronavirus Scam (3/17/2020) -
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- Don’t click on links or attachments in suspicious emails
- Do not respond to unsolicited messages asking for personal/financial information
- Install latest software and updates on devices
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- If you do decide to make payment use a credit card as the majority of credit card providers insure purchases made online
- Keep in contact with your loved ones, especially if elderly or more vulnerable and make sure they are safe and comfortable
LVC – Year 9 to study from home from Wed 18th March (3/17/2020) - Dear Parent/Carer Year 9 Students to Work From Home As the situation is changing daily I would like to update you on the College’s position and reassure you that we are taking as many steps as possible to protect your children. In line with Government advice, the College remains open, however I will need to partially close from tomorrow due to…
Hub Night Cancelled (3/17/2020) - In line with advice it is with a sad heart that we have decided to postpone our Hub Nights for the near future. Lets keep everyone safe. Looking forward to getting back together in the future. Massive thank you to everyone for your support.
Granta Medical Practice 2020-03-16 (3/16/2020) - Coronavirus national emergency We are cancelling all routine face to face appointments Unfortunately, due to the unprecedented coronavirus national emergency and following the latest government advice we are cancelling all routine face-to-face appointments. This is for the safety of both our patents and our staff. Instead we are offering an enhanced telephone service from clinicians. If you would like to…
Coronavirus update 2020-03-16 (3/16/2020) - The parish council, along with other organisations such as the PCC/church, are in the process of establishing an action plan and support structure that will offer assistance to Parishioners that need or would like it. We are currently enlisting healthy able-bodied volunteers willing to help out collect shopping or medicines for the elderly and less mobile, particularly if over 70’s…
West Wickham and District Gardening Club. (3/11/2020) - Regretfully the meeting on Monday 16 March has been cancelled due to the corvid 19 virus situation. We hope to rearrange the talk later in the year. Andrew Morris 11 March 2020
Advice for placing bins out during heavy winds (2/14/2020) - Here is some advice on helping to ensure your bins remain upright and do not get blown onto paths or roads during heavy winds. Try and keep the time your wheelie bins are left out to a minimum. Put them out as late as you can on your collection day. Bins need to be put out by 6am on your…
Neighbourhood Plan Green Space Consultation Results (12/12/2019) - Thank you to everyone who responded to our Green Space consultation questionnaire, especially those who took the time to write comments to give additional context to their answers. The results are available in the attached report. The Neighbourhood Plan Working Group will attempt to represent the community’s views in the final plan. It is important that we have landowner support…
Fish and Chips Hub Night (10/29/2019) - £6 per head, Fish, Scampi, Chicken, Veg Burger and Chips. Please pre order your food by 18th November from Nicci Tel: 01223 290886 or message nicci@innerlather.co.uk Food will be served from 8pm ish at the Hub Night on 23rd November. We are ordering from Chippy’s in Haverhill, they can be contacted on Tel: 01440 702205 if you have any allergy/food…
Hub Night Thank You (10/29/2019) - West Wickham HUB Night Published by Nicci Trudgeon Lovely message from Caroline Mulley-Richards Macmillan October Hub Night We would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to: The amazing AMANDINE WHITE, the CAVERNERS DUO and RINALDI EXPRESS for donating their time so we could dance the night away. KITSCH HENS, THE OLD BUTCHERS, KAREN, JAN, LINDA and the Mulley-Richards family…
Special Hub Night to raise money for Macmillan (10/14/2019) - 26th October 7-11pm We would love a big crowd for this one so please come along, bring friends,bring family,bring neighbours. Everyone welcome Well stocked bar plus loads of extras Love Jazz Duo from 7-8pm Cake sale, Games, Lucky Dip. Live band from 8.30pm with dancing
Hub Night 24th August (8/19/2019) - Please come and join us for the village Hub Night this Saturday 24th August. as always we will have a well stocked bar, this month it will also include J2O ! (by special request) New Darts board, games and table tennis available Our charity is MAGPAS Air Ambulance.
Hub Night Thank you and Quiz (7/28/2019) - Thank you everyone for a great Hub Night, fantastic turn out and great to see people enjoying the new soft tip Darts Board and games. As promised quiz answers are as follows: 1. Westminster Abbey 2. Sirocco 3. Climatology 4. Troposphere 5. Twister 6. Snowflakes 7. 74 mph (a) 8. Sian Lloyd 9. The doldrums 10. Isobar 11. Tokyo (a)…
27 July Summer Hub Night (7/25/2019) - Pimms, Captain Bob Ale (all requests welcome) Local sausage rolls with the last of Bryns sausage meat. Well stocked charity bar, bring some snacks to share. All welcome 7-11pm West Wickham Village Hall
Road Closure: High Street, West Wickham, 22-26 July 2019 (6/11/2019) - Location Type Dates Reason Details 39-59 High Street, West Wickham ROAD CLOSURE 22-26 July 2019 TMO HighwaysSewerage Connection Closure Notice
Hub Night, Sat 22nd June 7-11pm (6/11/2019) - The 4th Saturday of the month has come around fast again, but nights are starting to get longer… Hub Night is Saturday 22nd June 7-11pm @ West Wickham Village Hall. Everyone is welcome. Real ale, wine, snacks and games.
Courier Fraud, Bogus Police and Bank Officials Alert (6/5/2019) - Individuals have been receiving phone calls from people claiming to be a police officer or banking official. The suspect will say either: There has been fraudulent activity at the victims’ bank and the staff at the bank are involved. The victim is then asked to withdraw money to either keep it safe or assist the police with their investigation. A…
Neighbourhood Plan Update at the Annual Parish Meeting (5/29/2019) - There will be a short presentation and opportunity to ask questions about the development of our Neighbourhood Plan. All are welcome at the Village Hall on Monday 3rd June 2019 from 8:15pm.
Hub Night (4/28/2019) - Thank you to everyone who came and supported the Hub this Saturday. Our next one is 25th May we look forward to seeing you all. Answers to the George Quiz: George Clooney, George Harrison, The Rumble in the Jungle, George Best, Hikaru Sulu, George Orwell, George Gershwin, A Song of Ice and Fire, George Washington, Boy George.
Hub Night (4/23/2019) - Its come round fast this month, Hub Night is this Saturday 27th April 7-11pm West Wickham Village Hall . Everyone is welcome. Quiz Answers from last month are: Mineral Water, Cauliflower, Ginger Ale, Tomato, Cider, Artichoke, Champagne, Asparagus, Orange Juice, Legume, Tea, Chocolate, Lager, Peanut butter, Custard, Porridge, Spaghetti, Prawn cocktail, Peach, Apricot
Mobile Vehicle Activated Sign Results – Feb-Mar 2019 (4/3/2019) - The mobile speed signs placed around West Wickham and Streetly End advising and warning motorists of their speed also records their speeds to produce a series of statistics which are presented here.
Roadworks: Streetly End, 18-20 March 2019 (3/14/2019) - Streetly End ROADWORKS 18-20 Mar 2019 Cambridgeshire Highways Section 184 – Dropped kerb installation.
Hub Night !!! Its back for 2019 (3/4/2019) - Hub Night is back 23rd March We are busy re stocking the bar and adding a few new touches to the evening. Still have great real Ale, local snacks, well stocked bar . All welcome. Don’t forget you can also bring your own drinks and make a small donation to charity 7-11pm West Wickham Village Hall 23rd March
Road Closure: The Common, West Wratting, 27-29 March 2019 (3/3/2019) - Location Type Dates Reason Details The Common, West Wratting as lies between Common Road and Chapel Road. ROAD CLOSURE 27-29 Mar 2019 Cambridgeshire HighwaysCarriageway maintenance works Closure NoticeMore…
Roadworks: 39-47 High Street, 4-8 Mar 2019 (2/18/2019) - The previously announced utility works for 4-6 March and 11-15th March have now been merged into one week with both Cambridge Water and UK Power Networks overlapping their work so as to reduce the time the road will be closed to 4-7 March only. As a result there will be no road closure 11-15 March.
Notice of hedge row coppice work – footpaths 21 and 29 (1/28/2019) - Thurlow Estate will be performing some hedge row coppice work shortly along portions of footpaths 21 and 29 (see area marked in red). Strategic trees will be left along each side and if required gapping up of the hedge will occur once regrowth has been assessed.
Garden Wildlife caught on camera (1/19/2019) - Badgers, Muntjacs, Hares, Foxes, Squirrels, Birds and even domestic cats captured on video in a West Wickham back garden
Road Closure: 39-47 High Street, 11-15 Mar 2019 (1/18/2019) - Update: The timing of this work has been brought forward to 6-8 March to coincide with the previously announced closure to minimise the period of disruption on the High Street. Location Type Dates Reason Details 39-47 High Street ROAD CLOSURE 11-15 Mar 2019 UK Power NetworksConnections Small Service:Installation of a new electricity supply for a customer:12m of trench in Grass…
Road Closure: 39-47 High Street, 4-6 Mar 2019 (1/18/2019) - Update: The duration of the closure has been extended to 7 March to allow UK Power Networks to bring forward their work and so minimise the period of disruption on the High Street. Location Type Dates Reason Details 39-47 High Street ROAD CLOSURE 4-6 Mar 2019 Cambridge Water CompanyExcavate in CW, FW & Verge to connect new plot to existing…
Road Closure – Weston Colville, 21-25 Jan 2019 (1/14/2019) - LocationType Dates Reason Details Lark Hall Corner Road, WESTON COLVILLEROAD CLOSURE 21-25 Jan 2019 UK Power -Installation of a new electricity supply for a customer. More…
Temporary Traffic Lights – Balsham, 16-18 Jan 2019 (1/14/2019) - LocationType Dates Reason Details Cambridge Road, BALSHAMTWO-WAY SIGNALS 16-18 Jan 2019Working hours 09:30 – 15:30 BT – 2 way lights to allow desilting and cabling activities for new customer service. More…
Mobile Vehicle Activated Sign Results – Oct-Nov 2018 (12/4/2018) - The mobile speed signs placed around West Wickham and Streetly End advising and warning motorists of their speed also records their speeds to produce a series of statistics which are presented here.
Hub Night 24th November (11/12/2018)
Hub Night 27th October (10/24/2018) - Hub night is this Saturday. Would be great to see everyone for a drink and chat. Everyone welcome. Ale is the award winning Captain Bob.
Hub Night September (9/19/2018) - Join us on 22nd September for the village Hub Night, this month we are raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. So as well as great ale and local sausages rolls we will also have Cake! 7-11pm You can also bring your own drinks/ food and make a dontation/
Allotment Holders – Rent due in October (9/17/2018) - I have decided to try and collect the rent for allotments on SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER – 10AM – 12NOON at the VILLAGE HALL. I would be very glad if you could visit me there with the necessary rent. Jenny Richards (Parish Clerk) j.richards597@btinternet.com (01223 665260)
West Wickham Church Fete (8/28/2018) - at Manor Farm 1pm on Saturday 1 September Raffle Tombola Books Toys Bric a Brac Produce Teas Lucky Dip Bowling for the Pig Childrens Races and Games BBQ Bar Please turn out your cupboards for good Bric a Brac, Books, bottles for the Tombola Stall and Raffle Prizes. All items can be delivered to Manor Farm and left at the gate or in the post…
Mobile Vehicle Activated Sign Results – 26 June – 7 July 2018 (7/16/2018) - Streetly End Mobile Vehicle Activated Sign Results White Gables West Facing 5-7-18 SE East West Facing 1-7-18 S End East – East Facing 7-7-18
Hub Night 28 July (7/15/2018) - Please come and join us at West Wickham village Hall Hub Night. Well stocked bar, locally made nibbles. Please tell your friends and neighbours, everyone is welcome 28th July 7-11pm
Dual carriageway proposal – up-date June 2018 (6/28/2018) - Dear resident I’m e-mailing with an up-date from the Dual Carriageway Working Group, which is tracking the proposal for a new dual carriageway between Haverhill and the A11. The Working Group has met every 6-8 weeks to monitor developments and agree actions. We have written to local councils, environmental authorities and politicians to make our views known, and have been…
Hub Night Midsummer Special (6/5/2018) - Please come and join us at West Wickham village Hall Hub Night with Live Music, BBQ and a great bar. Please tell your friends and neighbours, everyone is welcome 23rd June 7-11pm
Vacancy on the Parish Council (5/26/2018) - The Parish Council are looking for a new member – only 6 of the 7 places were filled at the time of the May 2018 local election. If you are interested please contact the Parish Clerk, Jenny Richards, email: parish.clerk@westwickham.org.
Daisy Chains 40th Anniversary Tea Party (5/15/2018) - 2:30-4:30pm on June 16th, 2018 at West Wickham Village Hall. Anyone who has been involved in West Wickham Preschool or Diasychains Preschool is invited.
West Wickham Village Hall – anti social behaviour (5/12/2018) - Dear Residents We have information of anti-social behaviour issues and criminal damage being caused to property and sports equipment at West Wickham Village Hall, Recreation/Sports play area. This is believed to be by a group of children/teenagers. We are trying to encourage local residents and other people frequenting the area to report any problems that they see, as we believe…
Service in memory of Canon Bill Girard (4/23/2018) - The service in memory of and to give thanks for Canon Bill Girard’s ministry in Balsham and West Wickham for 15 years will be on Wednesday 16 May 2018 at 2.30 pm in Balsham Church taken by the Very Reverend Keith Johnson with the Reverend Iain McColl assisting.
Mobile Vehicle Activated Sign Results – Jan-March 2018 (4/7/2018) - The mobile speed signs placed around West Wickham and Streetly End advising and warning motorists of their speed also records their speeds to produce a series of statistics which are presented here.
Cambridge South East Transport Study consultation extended to 9th April 2018 (3/27/2018) - The Cambridge South East Transport Study consultation period has been extended to the 9th April due to the dispruption caused by recent snowfalls. You can still complete the study online, and find further information on their website.
Planning Meeting, 26th March 2018, 6:30pm, Village Hall (3/23/2018) - Planning Meeting to discuss S/0507/18/OL, Outline planning permission for the erection of five dwellings, On land west of 13 Burton End, West Wickham
Daisy Chains Easter Activity Afternoon, 2pm, Sat 24th March 2018 (3/16/2018) - Come and join us for our Easter Extravaganza on 24th March 2-4 pm. Easter egg hunt/quiz (weather dependent), Easter crafts, raffle, face painting, and tea and cakes. £3 per child includes a chocolate egg. We are looking forward to seeing you there for a great fun afternoon.
Parish Council Meeting – 7:30pm, Mon, 26 March 2018 (3/16/2018) - The next bimonthly meeting of the parish council will be at the Village Hall on Monday 26th March 2018 starting at 7:30pm. Meeting Agenda
Hub Night, 24th March 2018 (3/16/2018) - Next HUB night is nearly here already !!, 24th March. 7pm-11pm
UK Power Network Supply Issues – March 2018 (3/5/2018) - 8 March Update: Good news! Volatages over 253V are no longer being recorded as UK Power network have installed/activated an overvoltage protection circuit, as well monitoring equipment at the transformer for the lower end of the village. You may view the current live voltage here. 16 February Other than the usual power-line flickering and brief power outages during heavy weather,…
Neighbourhood Plan – Character Assessment , 3-6pm, Sat 27th Jan, 2018 (1/9/2018) - We need to know if YOU think we’ve got the West Wickham and Streetly End character assessment right and captured what you think is the character of the village and the Area within you live. Information on the Character Assessment can be found here. Please do come along to: A DROP IN SESSION SATURDAY 27 JANUARY VILLAGE HALL 3-6pm
Parish Council Meeting – 7:30pm, Mon, 22 Jan. 2018 (1/9/2018) - The next bimonthly meeting of the parish council will be at the Village Hall on Monday 22nd January 2018 starting at 7:30pm. Meeting Agenda
A1307: Update from GCP Executive Board Meeting 2017-11-22 (12/6/2017) - From: Greater Cambridge Partnership <contactus@greatercambridge.org.uk> Subject: Update from GCP Executive Board Meeting Date: 6 December 2017 at 11:13:55 GMT Cc: Hoyle Lesley <Lesley.Hoyle@cambridgeshire.gov.uk> Dear Colleague At the GCP Executive Board meeting on 22 November 2017 the following recommendations were adopted: Approve the withdrawal of existing Park and Ride proposals at Babraham Village and Wild Country Organics, Great Abington, pending new…
A1307 Update, 2017-12-05 (12/5/2017) - Our Parish Council Chairman, Patrick Charlton, emailed the following message to Lucy Frazer last week following the PC meeting. Lucy’s response is can be found here. Dear Lucy, I’m emailing in my capacity as Chair of the West Wickham Parish Council. Last night we had our Parish Council meeting, on the agenda was the A1307 strategy board’s proposed North & South…
Vacancy – Shudy Camps Parish Clerk (12/2/2017) - Are you interested in a paid role developing your administration skills and helping your community? Shudy Camps Parish Council needs to recruit a new Parish Clerk. This is a part time role, 20 hours per calendar month. Salary to be negotiated in line with the payscales published by The National Joint Council for Local Government Services. Responsibilities include: Providing the…
A1307 Update, 2017-11-28 (11/28/2017) - The Parish Council meeting on 2017-11-27 included an item on the A1307 where the 3 proposals by the Greater Cambridge Partnership, as well as the North and South Dual Carriageway Proposals alongside the A1307 by the Suffolk A1307 Strategy Board were discussed. Residents can find additional information and copies of the materials presented, as well as additional material found by…
Parish Council Meeting – 7:30pm, Mon, 27 Nov. 2017 (11/23/2017) - The next bimonthly meeting of the parish council will be at the Village Hall on Monday 22nd November 2017 starting at 7:30pm. The agenda can be found here and additional information on the A1307 topic here
Hub Night 25 November – Fish and Chips (11/15/2017) - Hub Night 25 November – please order from me by 23rd Chippys Menu £5.50 per head Cod & Chips Scampi & Chips Breast Chicken & Chips Veg Burger & Chips They will bring our food at 8PM Please let me have your food orders by 23rd – nicci@innerlather.co.uk or 01223 290886 Please tell friends and neighbours as I need to…
Hub Night – October 28th (10/2/2017) - Next HUB night is nearly here already !!, 28th October. 7pm-11pm If you would be up for bringing some lovely snacks to share let me know.
Hub Night – September 23rd (9/17/2017) - Hub night Saturday 23rd September Special guest Ale this month is Velvet Claws from Oakham Ales, golden slightly citrus beer. Bar is open from 7-11pm . Looking forward to seeing everyone after a great Summer.
Parish Council Planning Meeting – 8pm, Monday, 11 Sept, St Mary’s Church, West Wickham (8/31/2017) - Open to all residents to discuss Planning Application S/2868/17/OL. Application for outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the erection of four dwellings (2 x Market Housing and 2 x Affordable Housing) – Land west of 13 Burton End, West Wickham.
Summer HUB Night 22nd July (7/16/2017) - Come and join us at our first ‘Summer’ Hub Night West Wickham’s community pub offering a well stocked charity bar, locally brewed beer, locally made bar snacks and just because its Summer … Pimms. You are also welcome to bring your own drinks and make a donation. If the weathers good you could even bring a Picnic to enjoy on…
July is SCAM awareness month (6/20/2017) - July is scams awareness month. Find out about all kinds of scams, how they operate and how to protect yourself. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/campaigns/current_campaigns/scams-awareness-month/
West Wickham HUB Night May 2017 (5/21/2017) - Come and join us at our village HUB NIGHT! West Wickham’s community pub offering a well stocked charity bar. Locally brewed beer and locally made bar snacks. You are also welcome to bring your own drinks and make a donation. West Wickham Hub Nights will happen the fourth Saturday of every month. Free Admission 7-11pm
West Wickham HUB Night (4/16/2017) - Come and join us for our 2nd village HUB NIGHT ! Saturday 22nd April 7pm-11pm West Wickham Village Hall West Wickhams community event offering a well stocked charity bar. Woodfordes Wherry on tap. Special surprise Guest Ale! Locally made bar snacks. You are also welcome to bring your own drinks and make a donation. A great opportunity to catch up…
Housing Need Survey Results Report available. (4/3/2017) - Following a presentation to the Parish Council on the of 27th March 2017, the revised Housing Needs Survey Results Report has been received by the working group. For the edited conclusions, recommendations and full report, follow the link below. https://westwickham.org/directory/parish-council/neighbourhood-plan/housing-need-survey-results/
Cabinet 5 (Burton End) open for Superfast Broadband (3/23/2017) - The West Wratting 5 cabinet is now open for superfast broadband orders (FTTC). Residents connected to this cabinet should now be able to upgrade with their chosen Internet Service Provider (ISP). To check if you are really connected, please go to https://www.homeandwork.openreach.co.uk/when-can-i-get-fibre.aspx and enter your telephone number – no space. If the page does not show your number as “Superfast Accepting…
House Needs Survey report presentation to Parish Council (3/22/2017) - The Housing Needs Survey report has been completed by Cambridgeshire ACRE and following scrutiny by South Cambs District Council and Hastoe Housing. It has been circulated to the Parish Council. Mark Deas and Ulrike Maccariello will attend to present the findings to the Parish Council at the meeting at 7.30pm, 27th March at the Village Hall. All are welcome to attend.…
HUB NIGHT – Community Night, 25th March (3/18/2017) - Please come and join us for our first village Hub Night at the Village Hall. 25th March 7pm-11pm We will have a well stocked Charity Bar with locally brewed beer and locally made bar snacks. You are also welcome to bring your own drinks and make a donation. Bring a friend and come and meet other people in the village.…
Superfast Broadband Update, 18th March (3/18/2017) - Cabinet 5 BT-OpenReach still have not commissioned nor opened cabinet 5 at Burton End for Superfast broadband orders and have been unresponsive to repeated requests for updated information by both Connecting Cambridgeshire and our MP’s office. After repeated delays, it was due to be opened “early March” for Superfast orders and is still due to be open imminently. FTTP / Cabinet 1…
Residents who have ordered FTTP Superfast Upgrades are having their ISPs cancel installations or activations. (3/12/2017) - These all appear to be from the cabinet designated West Wratting 1 and frankly has become another nightmare. ISPs and contract engineers on site are reporting missing fibre segments and outstanding engineering work and residents are reporting missed activation dates or cancelled installations – same as we had with the West Wratting 7 cabinet. Some numbers listed as having FTTP…
Superfast Upgrades – Cabinet 7 issues reported as resolved (2/28/2017) - As many residents will appreciate, we had issues when Cabinet 7 went live in January. This was due to a BT-OpenReach half-job which they thought they could get away with by assuming less than 40% take up of SuperFast broadband in West Wickham. According to BT-OpenReach, these issues have now all been resolved, so those waiting for the dust to…
Common Road cabinet accepting FTTP orders (2/18/2017) - The DSL checker, https://www.dslchecker.bt.com/, is showing up some numbers in Burton End as available for FTTP orders from West Wratting Cabinet 1 (on the Common Road). If you would prefer FTTP (if given a choice) and you see a small green box mounted on a telephone pole opposite, confirm with the DSL checker that you are live and place your…
Neighbourhood Plan February Update & Meeting Minutes (2/18/2017) - Since the Village Hall Drop-in Session on 14th January, the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group have been focused on completing the Housing Needs Survey. Volunteers have visited every household in the Parish to deliver and attempt to collect surveys, which will be sent to ACRE for analysis. So far 67% of households have responded. The anonymised results will be made available as…
Superfast Upgrade – some issues resolved, new still occuring (2/3/2017) - Some issues encountered with Superfast upgrade orders involving cabinet 7 have been resolved over the last two weeks, although there are still issues unresolved and new ones being reported. It appears BT-OpenReach and their contractors are slowly working through the problems with cabinet 7, so please be patient but please keep pushing and checking with your ISPs. Most ISPs are…
Superfast Broadband Upgrade – successes and failures with cabinet 7 (1/30/2017) - While a few residents have reported being successfully upgraded to FTTC in West Wickham over the last week, a great deal more have reported their FTTC upgrades have been indefinitely delayed. These reports can be summed up as follows: most residents who are experiencing delays have had at least two activation dates missed and are currently waiting for new activation…
First Village Hub Night – Saturday 25 March 2017, 7pm (1/29/2017) - Come to the Village Hall on Saturday 25 March for a social evening. Charity bar, beer specially brewed locally for the occasion (or bring your own drink and make a donation) and music. Bring a friend and come and meet people from the village. Doors open 7pm until 11PM
Daisy Chains Annual Quiz Night – Saturday 25 February, 8.00pm (correction) (1/29/2017) - Please come and join us for a fun evening at our Quiz Night on Saturday 25 February, 8.00pm, to support your local preschool. There will be a bar and nibbles, but feel free to bring your own snacks. We look forward to seeing you all at the Village Hall for a fun, social evening. Tickets £3.00 on the door or…
Broadband update 6 Jan 2017: West Wratting Cabinet 7 Live (1/6/2017) - Connecting Cambridgeshire has just emailed me with the news that West Wratting 7 cabinet has now gone live with fibre broadband. Residents connected to this cabinet should now be able to upgrade to fibre broadband (FTTC) with their chosen Internet Service Provider (ISP). Work is still progressing with the 2nd cabinet for West Wickham and Connecting Cambridgeshire still anticipate residents connected…
Neighbourhood Plan Housing Needs Survey & Drop-In Session (1/5/2017) - January will be a busy month for the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group. As advertised in the January Village Voice, there will be a drop-in session at the Village Hall on Saturday 14 January between 3-6pm. The session will give residents the chance to have their say on the development of the neighbourhood plan. Members of the working group will be…
Neighbourhood Plan December Newsletter (12/7/2016) - Updates on our housing needs survey, working group progress & residents “drop-in” meeting on the 14th of January 2017. neighbourhood-plan-newsletter-december-2016
Neighbourhood Plan October Newsletter & Correction (9/30/2016) - october-neighbourhood-plan-newsletter The email address in the printed edition had a small typographical error – neightbourhood. It should be neighbourhood.plan @ westwickham.org
PUBLICATION OF NEW DEFINITIVE MAP AND STATEMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY IN CAMBRIDGESHIRE (9/17/2016) - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with the provisions of Section 57A of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended by Schedule 5, Paragraph 8 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, Cambridgeshire County Council has published a Consolidated Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way for Cambridgeshire. The relevant date of the consolidated Map and Statement is 11th May 2016.
Daisy Chains Pre-School BINGO NIGHT (8/27/2016) - Saturday 24th September 2016 7:30pm for 8pm start Bar & Raffle £3 entry, includes 1 free game
West Wickham Fete & Wickham Fest 2016 (5/30/2016) - Saturday 2nd July 2016, 2pm Village Hall & Playing Field Traditional Village Fete followed by BBQ, Bar, Music & Family Camping All proceeds to go to St Mary’s Church and Village Hall Day: BBQ / bar / teas / cakes / books / plants / games / bottle stall / table tennis / sports Evening: live music / BBQ /…
Connecting Cambridgeshire / BT-Openreach meeting, 7pm, 16th May 2016 (4/12/2016) - The director of Connecting Cambridgeshire and the BT-OpenReach program manager responsible for the new cabinet installation at Burton End will be explaining to residents why Superfast Broadband will really happen this time (i.e. by December 2016) at a meeting in the village hall on Monday 16th May 2016 at 7pm. The meeting should take no longer than 30 minutes so…
Daisy Chains Jumble Sale – 2pm 14 May 2016 (4/9/2016) - Saturday 14th May 2pm-4pm, Clothes, Books, Toys, Bric-a-brac, Refreshments, Cake Stall, Tombola,
Easter Egg Hunt 2016 (3/8/2016) - Saturday 19th March 2016, 2pm-4:30pm at Daisy Chains Preschool, West Wickham Village Hall, £2 per “eggsplorer” with a chocolate egg at the end! Join us for an afternoon of fun: Easter crafts, Toy Tombola, Refreshments, Raffle, We would love to see you there.
Neighbourhood Plan Meeting 20 February 2016 (2/18/2016) - To Landowners and Businesses in West Wickham There will be a meeting in West Wickham Village Hall at 10:00 on Saturday 20th February to discuss the development of a Neighbourhood Plan for West Wickham Parish. Following approval of our Application to Designate West Wickham as a Neighbourhood Area by South Cambridgeshire District Council, an open meeting will be held to…
Neighbourhood Plan – Meeting for all Residents (2/8/2016) - Saturday 20th February at 10:00 in the Village Hall The results of the 2015 Survey will be presented to all Residents and a summary of the main issues raised will be put forward for discussion. Some issues highlighted in the Survey have already been addressed by the Parish Council these will be discussed further. Ulrike Maccariello from Hastoe Housing Association will…
A1307 Haverhill to Cambridge transport study (2/3/2016) - Greater Cambridge City Deal (GCCD) A1307 Haverhill to Cambridge transport study progress: The draft Concepts Report and accompanying supporting reports published on 3rd February and available from the GCCD website. Greater Cambridge City Deal Joint Assembly meeting, Friday, 12 February 2016 2.00 p.m.
Air Broadband: Launched in West Wickham (2/1/2016) - The scheme has reached the 30 subscribers required to be viable. The process of ordering the leased fibre connection and planning the residential installations has begun, with the residential installations expected to be complete ahead of the fibre connection. This means as soon as the fibre connection is live, West Wickham residents will finally have access to Superfast Broadband. Air…
Daisy Chains Quiz Night Saturday 27th February (1/26/2016) - Bar opens at 7.30 for an 8pm start, teams of up to 6, £3 per person – get those little grey cells working on a cold winters night! Anita Stone
Air Broadband Progress: 29 Subscribers (1/26/2016) - The scheme is only 1 resident short of the 30 needed for launch. [Update 2016-02-01] The scheme has now launched.
Air Broadband Progress: 28 Subscribers (1/23/2016) - The scheme is only 2 residents short of the 30 needed for launch. For more details of this scheme see this post.
Parish Council Meeting: 2016-01-25 (1/18/2016) - The next parish council meeting is due to occur on 2016-01-25 at 7:30pm in the Village Hall. Everyone is welcome. The current agenda can be found here. Additional Items: Traffic calming scheme at Burton End. Closed for comment Due to the high level of spam, StopSpam has automatically closed this page for comment.
Air Broadband Progress: 25 subscribers (1/16/2016) - Air Broadband now have 25 confirmed subscribers, with only 5 more to go to reach the target of 30 required for the scheme to launch in West Wickham.
Community Broadband Meeting: 2015-12-19 (12/14/2015) - Saturday 19th December 10:30am-12pm Village Hall BT OpenReach are not upgrading the Common Road Cabinet. Superfast Broadband using copper-wire technology will this time not be available until the end of 2016. Come to the meeting for an update and to hear about alternative solutions. Air Broadband have been selected as the preferred alternative provider and have been invited to present…
Daisy Chains Christmas Fair: 2015-11-28 2pm (11/9/2015)
History Club Coffee Morning (10/21/2015) - Date & Time: Thursday 29 October, 10.30 – 12 noon In aid of West Wickham & District Local History Club, the church clock face appeal & the Village Hall Coffee/tea & cake Raffle, second hand books, plants, produce & preserves. Local history displays + TABLE TENNIS for all
Parish Council Minutes (10/21/2015) - The meeting minutes and agendas of Parish Council meetings as well as any accompanying documentation presented may now be downloaded or viewed on-line. Simply follow this link.
Survey Results (7/21/2015) - NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN – PROGRESS All the responses and comments from the Neighbourhood Plan Survey have now been summarised and circulated to the Parish Council. The results indicate a very positive support for having a Neighbourhood Plan and have provided wide range of topics which people would like to be considered. more…
WEST WICKHAM & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY CLUB DIG2 (5/27/2015) - Come along and find out what we plan to do over the weekend of 11 & 12 July, see how you can help (there are a variety of ways – digging, sieving, finds washing, recording – so something for all abilities) and to sign up to take part. SUNDAY 21 JUNE 3.30pm, VILLAGE HALL If you want to know more…
Wickham Fest 2015 (5/21/2015) - Family Camping, BBQ, Bar & Music In aid of the Village Hall and St Mary’s Church Saturday 13th June 2013 West Wickham Village Hall
Parish Council Planning Meeting: 1 June 2015 (5/21/2015) - The Parish Council are having a meeting on 1 June 2015 at 7:30pm at Manor Farm to discuss planning application S/1160/15/OL (John Pelling). This meeting is open to the public.
Email your parish council (5/19/2015) - You can now contact your parish council by emailing *protected email*..
Gardening Club Plant Sale May 16, 2015 (5/10/2015)
Village Hall AGM Oct 27th 2104, @ Village Hall (10/27/2014) - Please come along to the village hall to show your support and share your ideas for this important village facility. Previous meeting minutes: Minutes Jan 2014-1 Minutes April 2014 Minutes – July 2014 AGM Oct 2013.doc
Daisy Chains – Meet Santa 29th Nov 2014 (10/14/2014)
BIG VILLAGE DIG (7/30/2014) - At last! COME AND CELEBRATE Sunday 31 August 3.15pm-5pm West Wickham Village Hall Find out what we discovered about the early origins of the village EVERYONE WELCOME Read The Report
Daisy Chains Pudding Nights – 23rd May and 27 June (5/10/2014)
FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S CHURCH – Garden Party on Friday 20th June (5/10/2014) - Following the successful launch of the Friends of St Mary’s last September which led to vital funds for the Church being donated by village members, the PCC would like to say a big thank you for your support and invite all ‘Friends’ to a Garden Party on Friday 20th June This will take place at 7pm at Manor Farm with…
Copyright Notice (1/21/2014) - This website and its content is copyright of West Wickham Parish Council and its contributors – © West Wickham . All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: you may print or download to a local hard disk extracts for your personal and non-commercial use…
Vikings in Cambridgeshire and beyond (1/13/2014) - WEST WICKHAM & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY CLUB Monday 13 January 2014 Britt Baillie-Warren 7.30pm at the Village Hall Non-members £2 Janet Morris, T: 290863 Email: jmmorris@jmmorris.plus.com
Gardeners Question Time (12/16/2013) - WEST WICKHAM & DISTRICT LOCAL GARDENING CLUB Monday 16 December 7.30pm at the Village Hall Rosemary Yallop, T: 01799 584262
Gardening Women from the 1600’s (11/18/2013) - WEST WICKHAM & DISTRICT LOCAL GARDENING CLUB Monday 18 November Talk by Dr Catherine Horwood Barwise 7.30pm at the Village Hall Rosemary Yallop, T: 01799 584262
The King Under the Car Park (11/1/2013) - WEST WICKHAM & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY CLUB Monday 11 November The King Under the Car Park: the search for the last known resting place of Richard III Mathew Morris University of Leicester Archaeological Service 7.30pm at the Village Hall Non-members £2 – you can pay on the door (exact money appreciated) but you MUST BOOK in advance by phone or email. Janet…
NSPCC FESTIVE AUTUMN FAIR 2013 (10/12/2013) - Where: Anstey Hall, Maris Lane, Trumpington, Cambs CB2 9LN Free Parking (next door to Waitrose and near P&R) Gala Preview Event – Tuesday 19th November 6.00 – 9.00 p.m. Main Fair Day – Wednesday 20th November 9.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. OVER 30 VARIED STANDS St Faith’s choir singing, delicious home made refreshments, luxury prize draw Special price: pre-ordered tickets…
Herbaceous Clematis (10/12/2013) - WEST WICKHAM & DISTRICT LOCAL GARDENING CLUB Monday 21 October Talk by Everett Lees 7.30pm at the Village Hall Rosemary Yallop, T: 01799 584262
Crime in the 19th century West Wickham (10/12/2013) - WEST WICKHAM & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY CLUB Monday 14 October 7.30pm at the Village Hall Non-members £2 Janet Morris, T: 290863 Email: jmmorris@jmmorris.plus.com
Village Hall AGM on Friday 11th October 2013 (9/29/2013) - Please come along to the village hall to show your support and share your ideas for this important village facility.
WEST WICKHAM FETE & CAR BOOT SALE (9/2/2013) - Manor Farm SEPTEMBER 14th at 1pm Fun for all the family BBQ lunch 1pm Cakes, Tombola, Games and Races, Bouncy Castle, Go Karting, Teas, Beer Tent, Bric-a Brac Lucky Dip, Raffle, Secondhand Book Stall, Plants, Produce & Preserves, Teas, Ice Cream Parlour And lots more To book your car boot space phone 01223 290203 £10.00 a car – book early to avoid disappointment
The New Playground is Finished (8/9/2013) - Hurray! Our new playground is finished!!!
Local babysitters (8/6/2013) - Are you from West Wickham, Streetly End or surrounding area and in need of a babysitter? Why not try contact one of our local babysitters and see if one is available? Are you available for babysitting and would you like to be informed of requests for a babysitter? Just send an email to babysitters@westwickham.org with your details (name, email address…
Daisy Chains awarded ‘OUTSTANDING’ by Ofsted! (7/19/2013) - After a surprise visit from Ofsted, Daisy Chains Pre-School were awarded an OUTSTANDING rating, cementing what most of the villagers have known for years. This is an impressive feat given that the government standards recently have got tougher and many preschools are being down-graded. Report highlights are: “Children are exceptionally confident and secure within the preschool environment, showing superb levels…
Daisychains have a new website (1/19/2013) - www.daisychainspreschool.co.uk
Jubilee celebrations (5/1/2012) - Take a look at the Community pages for latest information on the Jubilee celebrations taking place in West Wickham!
Welcome (5/5/2011) - Welcome to the West Wickham website. We welcome comments and suggestions on developing and improving the content of this site.

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Tisha Wilson 25/06/2018 at 3:30 am

My husband and I are travelling to England in July from New Zealand. My Grandfather Eric Michell died in Linton in 1958 aged 73. He and his wife Irene had been living in New Zealand for about 5 years. His address was given as The Bungalow, Streetly Edge, West Wickham. It might be good to visit Streetly Edge also if we had a little more information. It sounds like a delightful area.

I would love to hear from anyone who can help me with these queries.
Thank you so much.

Tisha

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West Wickham and Streetly End

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