Activity Days for Children at Burwell Museum. 2-5pm, Thursday 12th & 26th August.
Clay workshop (including brick making).
Mini assault course.
Bird-box making*.

Children MUST be accompied by an adult.

Admission Charges (for this event):
Children (up to 16 years) - Free,
Adults - £3
Season Ticket holders - Free
*(£6 charge for each bird box)
For further info about the Museum please see our website (link above)

Mobile beauty therapist offering various treatments in the comfort of your own home. To book an appointment or see what offers we have, please visit our website or call on 07709292492

My name is Izzy and I am lost from Roman Close/Low Rd area. I am a long haired tabby with bits of sandy coloured fur, please help get me home Tel 612385

Missing Cat- Black with white paws,bib and distinctive moustache. Missing from Myrtle Drive since mid April. Any news good or bad appreciated

My name is Harry and I am a 16yr old 2010 school leaver trying to obtain a plumbing apprenticeship.If anyone khas any information that may help please let me know-I can send a full c.v. of my qualifications etc.
Harry

ROBINS REACH ARCHERY:

Come and have a go at the BURWELL CARNIVAL DAY Saturday 26th June


Why not have a go or just come along and simply watch all the other budding Robin Hoods and Maid Marions having a go to see if they can split the arrow.






Robins Reach Archery can cater for, to name but a few....

Corporate events; Social/club events; Schools after school activities; Fetes; Fayres; Charity/Fund raising events (donation made); Country Shows; Have-a-go;Parties for kids (and big kids)....

My dear brothers kindly entered me into the gruelling 80km Three Peaks Bike & Hike Challenge for Action Medical Research, a charity dedicated to improving the health of babies and children in the UK.

The team's called “Eric’s How Old?” as they volunteered me for this without my knowledge to help celebrate my 40th birthday. They thought it an opportunity to get the 'old git' in shape before it’s too late. We've all been training hard and to match this dedication we'd appreciate it if you could spare a few quid to help us reach our joint goal of £1600.

A bit more information on the challenge and way to sponsor us can be found at our The Three Peaks Bike & Hike Challenge - www.action.org.uk/sponsor/ericshowold

Thanks, Eric, Andrew, Rob, Steve

Learn the French language while preparing French regional dishes. Our workshops take place in a spacious, fully equipped Lacanche kitchen's at Cook's Barn, Bottisham. Discover traditional French recipes and master the art of making a baguette. Daytime and evening workshops are available on a regular basis.
Next workshop on the theme of Provence: 'The Way to Provence' on Thursday 22 April, 10am-2pm or 6-9pm.
To find out more email info@thewaytofrance.com, call 01223 461 445 or visit our website: www.thewaytofrance.com

If you would like to receive the latest news from Burwell Museum and reminders of forthcoming Museum Special Events then go to the Museum website and click on "Follow Us On Twitter" on the Contacts page to sign up. It's completely free! Once we get a few "Followers" then we will start sending out some "Tweets" (messages).

ROBINS REACH ARCHERY EVENTS:


Robins Reach Archery can cater for, to name but a few....

Corporate events; Social/club events; Schools after school activities; Fetes; Fayres; Charity/Fund raising events (donation made); Country Shows; Have-a-go;Parties for kids (and big kids)....

Hi I am looking to rent a property for me and my two children, I am currently living in southwales and am looking to move asap.

Hi, my elderly mother and I are looking to relocate to Burwell from the North. We are looking for a 2 - 3 bed house, bungalow, flat, basically anything - if the property needs refurbishing/modernizing all the better as I am looking to put my mark on the property. If you are thinking of selling please, please get in touch. I will be traveling down to the area on the 12th Jan. 2010, and hoping to view some properties. thanks for your time.

Does anyone have any land in Burwell that they would be willing to rent to us for the evening to hold a wedding reception/birthday party? We would want to put a marquee on the land and also let our guests camp there for the night. Thanks, Tamsin

We are hoping to buy a house in Burwell, moving from Oxford. We have 2 girls aged 10 and 12, and we need to move their 2 ponies as they are part of our family/lives. Are there any yards in Burwell where there are other children? We need to keep them somewhere where there is mutual help and fun!

Helen

Christmas Fair - Saturday 21st November 2009, 10am-1pm (Please note new time)
Burwell Ex-Service & Social Club, The Causeway, Burwell.
Lots of stuff to buy, plus a tombola and a prize draw. Refreshments available.
Admission 20p each.
Organised by the Friends of Burwell Museum.

Burwell Carnival Comedy Night
Saturday 21st November, Doors open - 7.30pm
Gardiner Memorial Hall, High St, Burwell CB25 0HD

Tickets: £8 in advance / £10 on door
Licensed Bar - over 18s only

To book, phone or email Laura:
01638 743515 / parade@burwell-carnival.info

*Reserve a table for your party for an extra £12.

Our line-up of comedians are:

Compere: Jay Sodagar
Opening Act: John Newton
Middle Act: Ben Harrington
Closing Act: Anthony King

“Don’t miss out - London comedy circuit without the taxi fares!”

(*Please note that each table seats 8 people. If you reserve a table and your party is less than 8, Carnival reserve the right to fill the table with other ticketholders.)

Supporting Carnival…
…helps to support our village groups & activities

Burwell Baby & Toddler Nearly New Sale - Sunday 15th November 2009 @ The Gardiner Memorial Hall, High Street, Burwell. 1pm - 3pm. Selling baby & toddler toys, Clothes aged 0-5, equipment, buggys, prams, cots, Maternity wear, Books & More. Contact Nicola Yorke for further information.

Autumn Miscellany
12 noon - 5pm.
Fenland Bygones and items of interest not normally seen at the Museum - including the radio controlled steam powered model boats which were so popular at last year's Miscellany and Peter Carter, the last Fenland Eel Catcher, with his eel traps and punt gun. Plus vintage/classic cars. Refreshments Kiosk open selling hot & cold drinks, snacks & cakes.
Please note the extended opening hours for this event- 12noon to 5pm
Further information available on the Burwell Museum website - click link above or type in www.burwellmuseum.org.uk

The final Yard Sale of the year is this Saturday 17th October at the top of Buntings Path 10am-3pm. Lots of bargains!

The coach trip to Lakeside Shopping Centre due to take place on 21st October has had to be cancelled. Money will be returned to you very soon if it hasn't already.

Further information about the Friends of Burwell Museum can be found on the Burwell Museum website www.burwellmuseum.org.uk

Ernie Peachey of North Street Burwell Died peacefully in his sleep at home on the 6th of October 2009. He was a much loved resident of the village, selling his fruit and veg, doing charity work and being a great 'dad' to may.

His funeral is arranged for friday the 16th of October at Bury St Edmunds Crematorium, with the wake to be held at his home of 121a North St.

No flowers please and donations to RNIB and BHF Co Southgates of Newmarket.

One bedroom house in Burwell..Available to rent after 26th/27th Sept:£550 mnth.£550 deposit.Unfurnished.Living room.kitchen with cooker,fridge freezer&washing machine.
Upstair-bathroom&bedroom with overbed fittment.South facing back garden.Two parking spaces with property.In quiet cul-de-sac.Feel free to e-mail for more info&photos or arrange a viewing.

Black short haired kitten was hit by a car on 26/08/09 late evening. I have put him up at mine on toyse lane (near where he was hit). He has a broken back right foot, is in shock and scared, needs to get back home. i presume he lives on or near toyse lane. If you are missing a little black kitten then please contact 07805488754. Thankyou x

Burwell Museum, Sunday 23rd August 2009, 12 - 5pm.
A Journey through the Middle Ages by "Black Knight Historical".
A costumed interpretation of the period.

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY DAYS
The Trustees of Burwell Museum are pleased to announce that children will have FREE admission to the Museum on the two Children's Activity Days in August (13th & 20th).
The posters advertising these days states that "Normal Museum admission charges apply on each day". This now only means adults.
Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
www.burwellmuseum.org.uk

BMX/skatejam for young people aged 9-19 years old at the skatepark in Burwell on Monday 10 August from 12noon - 5pm. Featuring King Ramps with competitions, music and refreshments . Register for the competition from 12noon on the day. Under 16's will need parental consent. Helmets and pads must be worn.

Based in Bottisham, and established for 6 years. Specialist computer, laptop and network support services for home and business in Cambridge and Newmarket. Please feel free to contact 01223 813344 for more info.

Burwell Museum has NOT been affected by Swine Flu and is open as normal. None of the Trustees, Friends or Helpers have it or have been in contact with anyone who does have it.
The Museum is open as normal. We are still taking bookings for Group Visits and any group already booked should turn up on their specified date and time.

Please see the News page of the Burwell Museum website www.burwellmuseum.org.uk (news item dated June 28 2009)

Sunday 31st May 2009.
Cambridge & District Classic Car Club will terminate a 'Treasure Hunt' at Burwell Museum.
Around 12 classic cars will arrive and be on display during the afternoon.
The exact time of arrival of the cars can not be predicted but they will get to the Museum as soon after 2:00pm as possible (probably around 3:00pm).
Museum open 2-5pm. Normal admission charges.

The Grunty Fen Rhubarb Festival, probably one of the oddest and most entertaining events in the area, returns to Burwell Museum for the 3rd year in a row on Monday 25th May (Bank Holiday Monday)from 2pm.
The Rhubarb Festival will be opened and hosted by Christopher South of BBC Radio Cambridgeshire + guests.
Demonstrations of rhubarb semaphore and rhubarb lacemaking!
Bring your own rhubarb to be judged. Prizes for the biggest, smallest, redest, longest, prettiest, ugliest, limpest and stiffest rhubarb,(or whatever else we decide on the day) plus a special award for conversational rhubarb.
Write a poem ´Ode to Rhubarb´.
Bake a Rhubarb Cake for judging (Mr South likes cakes!)
Children are invited to enter artwork illustrating the ancient rhubarb forest of the fens where dinosaurs roamed!
Please your bring poems, artwork, cakes and rhubarb on the day.
Refreshments Stall with hot & cold drinks and home-made cakes plus hot rhubarb and custard !
See the Burwell Museum website (www.burwellmuseum.org.uk) for more information plus photos and videos of previous Rhubarb Festivals.

By Jove! Burwell's Got It!

Burwell's first & only Britsh tearoom is now open. By Jove! warmly invites you to experience the relaxed ambiance, wide variety of loose teas and freshly ground coffees, and a generous slice of homemade cake! Breakfast, Lunch & Three Tier Afternoon Teas Served Daily.

Open Thursday - Monday.

The Old School, 30a, High Street, Burwell Cambridge CB25 0HD

Tel: 01638 602086

Burwell Museum will be open 2-5pm Bank Holiday Monday 4th May (as well as Sunday 3rd May). A more peaceful alternative to Reach Fair or somewhere to wind down after spending a couple of hours at Reach.
Please visit our website for more information about the Museum.

Yard Sale - Saturday 18th April 2009, 10am-3pm
Lots of books, bric-a-brac and other "nearly new" items.
Buntings Path (Ness Road end), Burwell.
(If weather is too "unpleasant" the Yard Sale will become a Garage Sale. It will go ahead whatever the weather - the Friends don't give up that easily!)
Organised by the Friends of Burwell Museum.

Burwell Museum re-opens at 2pm on Easter Sunday.
Easter Egg Hunt for children. Tombola. Face painting.
Refreshments.
The Museum will also be open on Easter Monday, again with an Easter Egg Hunt, etc.
Further information can be found on the Burwell Museum Website www.burwellmuseum.org.uk

Another Carnival Comedy night is on it's way:

Saturday April 25th @ 7.30pm, Gardiner Memorial Hall

Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the door, licensed bar, over 18’s only.
*Reserve a table for your party for an extra £10.
Phone Julia on 741815 to book.

Hurry - tickets are going fast!

Our Comedy Club has rapidly established itself as a highlight in the village community calendar.

With three professional acts plus compere the night offers good value:

Compere SIMON FEILDER
Opening act MERYL O'ROURKE
Middle act RYAN McDONNELL
Closing act RONNIE GOLDEN

A Waitress service and licensed bar help complete the club atmosphere. Don’t miss out - London Comedy circuit without the taxi fares!

*Please note that each table seats 8 people. If you reserve a table and your party is less than 8 we will fill the table with other ticketholders.

MUSEUM SPECIAL EVENTS 2009.
Dates and info for Burwell Museum Special Events in 2009 are now on the Museum's website - go to www.burwellmuseum.org.uk and click on the Special Events button. New events and extra info about events added to the website throughout the year. If you can help in any way with a Special Event (such as donating a raffle prize for the Fete or being a volunteer Steward) then please do contact us. Full contact details on the website.

Salvation Army Band Concert at St Mary's Church, Burwell.
Saturday 24th Jan 2009 7:30pm.
Organised by the Friends of Burwell Museum.
Tickets £7.
Tickets on sale from : Tina's in North Street, Burwell (next to the Co-op) or Burwell Post Office.
Further information: Please phone 01638 741705 or 741581.

i have found a 6 month to a year old cat in the avenue. I'm currently looking after it, dispite my own cat not getting on with it. If you have lost this loving cat please contact me on tel 601625

Another Carnival Comedy night is on it's way:

Saturday November 29th @ 7.30pm, Gardiner Memorial Hall

Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the door, licensed bar, over 18’s only.
*Reserve a table for your party for an extra £10.
Phone Julia on 741815 to book.

Our Comedy Club has rapidly established itself as a highlight in the village community calendar.

With three professional acts plus compere the night offers good value, and last years event also presented an opportunity to showcase young local talent.

A Waitress service and licensed bar help complete the club atmosphere. Don’t miss out - London Comedy circuit without the taxi fares!

*Please note that each table seats 8 people. If you reserve a table and your party is less than 8 we will fill the table with other ticketholders.

The Museum is open for the last time this year on Sunday 26th October, 2-5pm. This will be your final chance to visit before we close for the winter.
Fundraising events organised by the Friends of Burwell Museum continue during the closed period - see the Special Events page of our website and look out for posters around the village for details.
The Museum will re-open at 2pm on Easter Sunday 2009.

Autumn Miscellany - Sunday 19th October 2008 - Burwell Museum
EXTENDED OPENING - 11am - 5pm

Fenland Bygones and items of interest not normally seen at the Museum -

"Model Boats Spectacular" - model steam powered ships, cruisers & sailing boats working on a huge pond! Radio controlled model boats for children to use (with parents consent).

Also -

A Century of Cycling - Display of vintage bicycles - some of them will be ridden around the village by their owners.

Vintage Vehicles.

Dancing Jig Dolls with live music.

One of the last Fenland eel catchers will be around to chat about his work and will be demonstrating his punt gun. (He is licensed to have the gun and will only fire blanks when demonstrating).

Plus lots more!! (additional displays could be added any time, including during the day of the event)

Crafts & Hobbies Demonstration Day at Burwell Museum.
Sunday 14th September, 2-5pm.
Demonstrations and displays of traditional crafts such as: Lacemaking, embroidery, brick & tile making, basketry, hand built clocks, hand built steam machines and more...
The Blacksmith will be working in the Forge.

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FOUND CAT!!!!!
We have found a tortoiseshell cat on Mill Lane. It has been coming around for food for several weeks(we thought it was the neighbours) & now it has moved in. If anyone has lost their tortoiseshell cat or knows of anyone who has please get in contact with me.

CAMBRIDGE HOME PHYSIO provides a friendly & dedicated physiotherapy service to clients in the comfort & convenience of their own homes.
Our objective is to develop a goal-orientated rehabilitation programme to help our clients improve their mobility, movement, strength, balance, confidence & stamina.
We aim to help maximise the independence of people who have:
• Fallen / anxieties about falling
• Undergone surgery inc. joint surgery
• Had a fracture
• Joint pain/stiffness
• Had a stroke
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Osteoporosis
• Recently been ill or in hospital
• Mobility or balance problems

Eve & weekend appointments available.

SARAH PAPWORTH - 07531284081 or 01223 813238
Registered with the Health Professions Council Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Member of AGILE (Chartered Physiotherapists working with Older People)

Sunday 27th July 2008
Museum Fête
The annual summer fête at the Museum, organised by the Friends of Burwell Museum.
FREE ADMISSION
Stalls and games. Fun for all the family.
Prize draw with BIG prizes.

Working Fen Weekend
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
Sat/ Sun 19 - 20 July 10am -5pm.
Traditional sedge harvesting, eel catching, boat trips, wildlife discovery tours - fun for all the family

Admission Adult £5.25, Child £2.65 Family £13.15

BBC 3’s ‘Freaky Eaters’ are looking for people to take part in a new series of programmes

Do you have an unusual eating problem which controls your life?
Do you find many foods difficult to eat?
Do your friends and family think your eating habits are weird?
Are you at the end of your tether and desperate to sort out your diet?
Freaky Eaters is a series about people who live with unusual eating habits. Each week our resident nutritionist and psychologist offer advice and support to help individuals tackle their eating problems.

If you or someone you know would like to take part, please call: 020 7907 0899 or
email:freaky.eaters 'AT' betty.co.uk

Josh Miller returns to the Museum to perform another magic show.
The show will start at 3:00pm and finish about 4:30pm. Admission by ticket only.
Tickets cost £3 each (same price for adults and children) and will be on sale only at the Museum from 2:00pm on the day.
Further details on the Burwell Museum website www.burwellmuseum.org.uk

Newmarket - 1 bedroom house to let - £525pcm
One bedroom mews type home situated on a popular development available to let now.
Very close to the town centre, railway station and the A14.
Easy access to Cambridge city centre - 2 stops on train.
Property comprises of bathroom, lounge, kitchen, bedroom and 2 allocated parking spaces.
Has recently been decorated and in very good condition.
Would suit professional person/couple.
Band A Council Tax (lowest band).
Economical.
Reference check required.

Available immediately £525 pcm (does not include bills)

Contact: Phill Goldsmith 07500 148435

I have recently moved to Burwell and I am looking for somewhere to keep my pony in the village or nearby. If anyone has a field with access to water where I might be able to keep her please drop me an email. Company would be preferable but not necessary.

ROOM TO LET - I have a double room to rent in a 3 bedroom house in Burwell (North Street) non smoker professional person prefered use of all utilitys. £400 pcm
Please contact me at ady2009uk@aol.com

Big Green Poster Competition

The National Trust are holding a Big Green Poster Competition as part of its Big Green Green Day Out being held at Wicken Fen on Sunday 22 June 2008.

The competition for children aged 12 and under is to design a poster to inspire people to be a bit greener at home or at school. Themes for the poster could include recycling, energy saving, composting or travel to school, for example.

There are two age categories, 7& under, and 8 -12, with fabulous green prizes for the winners. All the posters will be displayed at the Big Green Day Out .The winning posters will be displayed on the Wicken Fen website www.wicken.org.uk

Entries no larger than A4, which should include the child’s name, age and telephone number on the back should be sent to, Isabel Sedgwick, Wicken Fen, Lode Lane, Wicken, CB7 5XP or e-mailed to wickenfen@nationaltrust.org.uk to arrive by Thursday 19 June.

The Big Green Day out promises to be a fabulous fun packed day for all the family whilst learning how we can all make our homes and gardens greener places. Exciting activities on the day include:-
• Composting and worms
• Recycling
• Renewable energy – old style and new
• Fun games for all the family
- Energy Busters Bingo
- Food Miles Game
- Snakes and Ladders
• Have a go on the Energy Bike
• Make junk model insects and real insect homes
• Cycling and cycle routes in the area
• Reduce, re-use recycle books and gadgets for sale
• Rag rug making – traditional recycling
• Local organic food and local meat BBQ

The National Trust will be giving free admission to people arriving on bicycle to the Big Green Day Out.

Information and tips on green living are available on the National Trust website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenliving

Monday 26th May (Bank Holiday Monday)
Official Opening of the Vintage Vehicles Display featuring the last Burwell & District Bus and a selection of other old vehicles from Burwell and the surrounding area.
(Museum open at 2pm. Opening ceremony at 3pm)
Normal admission prices will be charged.
Invited guests will be admitted free (please bring your invitation with you).
Further information on the Burwell Museum website www.burwellmuseum.org.uk

Wicken Fen Vision

The Wicken Fen Vision is an exciting plan to create a huge new nature reserve stretching from the existing Wicken Fen all the way into Cambridge with a mosaic of new wildlife habitats and space for people to explore on foot, bike, horse and boat.

Everyone is invited to attend a public meeting on Tuesday 18 March at the Gardiner Memorial Hall, Burwell, commencing at 1945

Quiz Night organised by the Friends of Burwell Museum.
Teams of 6 required.
Friday 29th February 7:30pm at the Trinity Church, High Street, Burwell.
£6 per person.
The Museum Friends and Trustees will have teams so see if you can beat us! The quizmaster (John King) is unconnected with the Friends or Trustees and has hosted many quizzes before.
A "Ploughman's Supper" (with ice-cream for dessert!) will be included in the price. Please bring your own drinks (soft or alcoholic). Further details from the Friends. Phone Margaret on 01638 741705 or Barbara on 01638 741581

WANTED HOME FOR CAT : DUE TO MOVING WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HOME FOR OUR CAT WHERE HE CAN FIND A WARM LAP AND MAKE SOMEONE VERY HAPPY. IF YOU’D LIKE TO KNOW MORE PLEASE EMAIL
THANKS

Burwell Detachment Army Cadet Force.
Re-opens Tuesday 29th Jan.
If your 12 - 16 then Come along and join in.

Baby Signing Classes for 0 to 2 years. Singing and Fun plus chats and refreshments for guardians.
Trinity Church Weds 10 till 11am
Burwell Early Learners Weds 12 till 1pm
Booking is Essential Ring Maria on 01638 741855

We are interested in renting a 3-4 bedroom house with back garden in Burwell beginning 1 March. Please email if you are considering letting you house.