Juniors

In Burwell
Child Services in the Village
Information on groups in the village dealing with child care and other child services
Child Services in the Village
Beavers
1st Burwell Beavers meet weekly on a Wednesday night, between 6:15pm and 7:30pm. The youngest members of the Scouting Family, Beavers are usually aged between 6 and 8 years old.
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Beavers
Cubs
1st Burwell have two Cub Scout packs that meet weekly on a Tuesday and Thursday night, between 6:45pm and 8:15pm. For boys and girls aged between 8 and 10½ years old, we currently have 27 cubs on a Tuesday evening and 22 cubs on a Thursday evening.
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Cubs
FirstSteps School of Dancing
FirstSteps School of Dancing
The Gallery Room, Burwell Community Sports Centre , Buntings Path, Burwell CB25 0DD
"The school offers The Royal Academy of Dance syllabus classes for girls or boys from four year of age. Learning ballet and other dance styles encourages children to feel good about themselves." FREE TASTER CLASS
For further details contact: Sue Dickinson B.Sc, M.Phil. M.Mus.
07904 931366 01638743557
email www.firststepsburwell.info

Sports in the Village
Burwell Sports and Activities including: Dance, Trampoline, Gymnastic, RollerHockey, Badminton
School Children's Activities

Sports in the Village
Fun and Educational Links
Animal and Wildlife links
Links to Animal/Wildlife and Pets pages
Animal and Wildlife links
Ask Jeeves for Kids
Ask any question
Ask Jeeves for Kids
Cartoon Network
Online games and stuff
Cartoon Network
Dorling Kindersley
Ultimate Homework Aid
Dorling Kindersley
Encyclozine
Expand your mind, or just play some games
K. E. W. L.
Kids Excellent Web Links - Sport, Fun, Literature, Maths etc. etc.
K. E. W. L.
Kids Stomping Ground
Jokes. Stories, Pets etc.
Kids Stomping Ground
Links to On-Line games
Science and Space links
A very popular page of links to intereresting science and space sites
Science and Space links
Suessville
Learn basic reading, math, science, and reasoning skills
Suessville
Wikipedia
The amazing free online encyclopedia
Wikipedia
BBC Kids Homepage and Educational Games and stuff
BBC Newsround
Watch Newsround
Jenny has your Monday Newsround. Emma-Louise investigates motion capture for a football game, there are some stories to make you smile in Happy News and we find out how many cuddly toys you have.
Watch Newsround
Jenny has your Monday Newsround. Emma-Louise investigates motion capture for a football game, there are some stories to make you smile in Happy News and we find out how many cuddly toys you have.
Watch Newsround - signed and subtitled
A signed version of Newsround is available to watch every weekday for children who use British Sign Language.
What's happening in Iran?
The country is facing major protests as people oppose high prices and strict rules in the country. The government has come down hard on protesters and cut off the internet. Watch this to find out more.
Nasa gets rocket ready for Artemis II launch
If all goes to plan, the gigantic rocket being used in Nasa's Moon mission will start its 12 hour journey to the launchpad this week
'No one should drop out of sport because of PE kit'
BBC Bitesize has been finding out about the changes some girls would like to see happen in school PE lessons - including to their PE kit.
The Scottish island celebrating New Year's Day... today
One Shetland island will be celebrating New Year's Day on the 13 January, two weeks after most of the world!
Minecraft's baby farm mobs are getting an 'adorable' update
The team behind Minecraft has shared details about an upcoming game update, and it's all about making baby animals even cuter.
Remains of huge Roman villa found near Port Talbot in south Wales
The discovery of the Roman villa was located in Margam Country Park, around two miles away from the town of Port Talbot.
Conservative leader would ban social media for children in the UK
Kemi Badenoch says that, just like in Australia, the laws should change in the UK to stop children being able to use social media. If her party gets back in power, that's what she says they will do.
K-Pop Demon Hunters and 'Golden' win big at movie awards
As movie awards season gets underway, K-Pop Demon Hunters wins two Golden Globes for best original song and best animated movie.
Events
Action
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Ukraine Crisis Appeal
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Red Cross Appeal
UNICEF
Area Photos
Pound Hill
Lode
Burwell Lode Bridge
Burwell - St Mary's Church
Burwell Windmill
Burwell Lode
Village News
Bin changes June 2026
New bin changes
from June 2026

UK's biggest solar farm approved for east of England (Click on image for larger version)
Proposed Solar Farm
Latest Proposals
Project and
Current Status

BBC News
Road closed after lorry overturns into ditch
Part of the B1040 is likely to be closed until Tuesday lunchtime, police say.
School pupils vote to drop Samuel Pepys's name
The decision by Hinchingbrooke School students comes amid concerns on how the diarist treated women.
Villagers say 185 homes plan is 'utter madness'
Developers say they will improve road safety in the area if the scheme is approved.
Baby dies after couple arrested for assault
Police say the boy was taken to hospital from March on 3 January but died five days later.
Two men die after car crashes into tree
The driver, 27, and his passenger, 33, died in the crash on Sunday evening, police say.
Man dies in early morning car crash
A passenger from the same incident was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, say police.
Scouts help find city's WW2 Polish veterans' graves
At least 80 burials have been found and a scout leader is appealing for descendants to get in touch.
Teens charged with attempted murder at bus station
The boys are charged with attempted murder after a 16-year-old was stabbed at a shopping centre.
Road repairs costing £2.1m to tackle peat problems
Roads built on peat soil are prone to subsidence and need regular repairs, a council says.
British Citizen Award for care packs charity founder
Melanie Hersey, of Touch of Sparkle, is honoured for services to volunteering and charitable giving.
Air ambulance charity reports busiest year on record
The air ambulance charity responded to almost 2,000 medical emergencies across 12 counties in 2025.

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