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
Emma-Louise has your Thursday Newsround. We ask the children of Hull what makes their city so great, Nina looks ahead to the big sporting events taking place this year, we've got a cute kangaroo to show you and meet the new leader of the famous Red Arrows.
Watch Newsround
Emma-Louise has your Thursday Newsround. We ask the children of Hull what makes their city so great, Nina looks ahead to the big sporting events taking place this year, we've got a cute kangaroo to show you and meet the new leader of the famous Red Arrows.
Watch Newsround - signed and subtitled
A signed version of Newsround is available to watch every weekday for children who use British Sign Language.
Could your story win a Glads of Honour Award?
The BBC Gladiators have a new award that celebrates children and young people who have done an act of charity, kindness or bravery showing their true Gladiator spirit. Find out more, and if you think you could win one, here's how to send in your story.
Glads of Honour: 'I just wanted to make a difference'
Meet poppy whose amazing achievement won her a special 'Glads of Honour' Award and a meeting with her favourite Gladiator... Diamond.
Millions expected to watch as Tour de France comes to UK towns and cities
The opening stages of next year's men's and women's Tour de France have been revealed - the first time that both races will start in the same country, outside of France. Find out more here.
Strange News: The weirdest stories of the week
We've got some random ice fishing, some pretty epic ice shapes on a lake, and a mullet competition with some quality hair styles!
Some schools reopen in South East England after problems with water supply
Several schools in South East England have been closed due to a lack of running water since Monday.
Harry Styles drops latest album news
Harry Styles and BTS have announced their comebacks into the music scene for 2026. Find out who else to listen out for this year.
Quiz of the Week: Have you been following this week's news?
It's been a busy week of big stories and headlines. Have you been keeping up with the news over the last seven days? Test your knowledge of the latest top stories with our Quiz of the Week.
Archaeologists discover huge Viking ship off the coast of Denmark
The medieval cargo ship - also known as a cog - has been named Svælget 2 and is the largest of its kind ever to be found anywhere in the world.
Events
Action
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Save Burwell
Print Centre!
Help Us Upgrade
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Strawberry Fair
gofundme Page
Médecins Sans Frontières
MSF Web Site
Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Disasters Emergency Committee Logo
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
New town's primary school could cost up to £20m
The school is expected to have 630 pupils and be completed in July 2027.
Straw Bear Festival returns for its 46th year
The festival director says between 3,000 and 5,000 people are expected to attend the event.
Council wants to go ahead with elections
Huntingdonshire District Council says it is important to "maintain democratic accountability".
Villagers' shock at theft of sculpted animal bench
The "beloved" work of art featuring a horse's head and two dogs sat in the centre of the village.
New community shop a 'fantastic asset' for village
A new shop opens in the car park of an Indian restaurant, partly funded and staffed by villagers.
Heavy rain warning issued for East of England
There is a risk of flooding and travel disruption, says the Met Office.
Passengers fell out of seats on speeding train
The service went through a junction in Hitchin at more than twice the speed limit.
County's road repair backlog bill stands at £800m
More than half of the total figure is needed to fix "soil-affected" roads, a council claims.
Founder left 'numb' after wildlife centre is refused
Sue Stubley says she is "gutted" after £2m plans for the Long Acre Wildlife Hospital are refused.
Hospital charity gets record-breaking £435k gift
Wendy J. Tomlin-Hess says it is a "thank you" to the Royal Papworth for saving her brother's life.
Work starts on solar park to power bin lorries
The councils behind the project say it will include 36 electric vehicle charging points.

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