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 Newsround update. We ask if there'll be snow this Christmas, get a smurf-tacular round up of the year's weirdest stories, and catch up with your fantastic elf pictures.
Watch Newsround
Emma-Louise has your Newsround update. We ask if there'll be snow this Christmas, get a smurf-tacular round up of the year's weirdest stories, and catch up with your fantastic elf pictures.
Watch Newsround - signed and subtitled
A signed version of Newsround is available to watch every weekday for children who use British Sign Language.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 winner crowned
Last night Amber Davis, Karen Carney and George Clarke fought it out in the 2025 Strictly Come Dancing final. But after 12 weeks of waltzing, jiving and trying to master the Paso Doble - who came out on top?
Winter solstice: Thousands celebrate at Stonehenge
This year, 21 December marks the winter solstice, which brings with it the shortest day and the longest night of the year. To celebrate this occasion thousands of people gathered at the historic site of Stonehenge to watch the sun rise.
Australia beat England in third test to win the Ashes
Australia have thrashed England to keep hold of the Ashes. They won the third Test in Adelaide by 82 runs and are now 3-0 up in the five-Test series.
Everything you need to know about the Africa Cup of Nations
It's Africa's biggest sporting event with many Premier League players - including Liverpool legend Mo Salah and Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo - set to play for their national teams. Find out everything you need to know here.
What have your Christmas elves been getting up to?
Every year we love seeing what antics your Christmas elves get up to, and lots of you have been sending in your pictures.
What are YOUR Christmas traditions?
Everyone has different plans when it comes to Christmas, from having parties with your friends and family to just enjoying a bit of time relaxing. So we want to hear from YOU! What are your plans and do you have any special Christmas traditions?
Tree-mendous! Christmas trees from around the world
From crystal-studded tree toppers to floating trees, and others made of recycled crates and gigantic ribbons - there's plenty of variety to be found. Here are some of the amazing Christmas trees on display all over the world.
Is your bedroom the colour of the year?
What colour is your bedroom and why did you choose it? Colour company Pantone, who are in charge of the standardisation of colours have announced their colour of the year as 'Cloud Dancer', which is white.
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
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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
Village features in festive window Lego display
Jo Thompson adds local items of interest, including the village bakery and even a kebab van.
King appoints Cambridge chaplain to Westminster Abbey
The Reverend Jennifer Adams-Massmann will leave her college to take up a new role in April.
Up to 6,500 whooper swans counted at reserve
The swans are being counted at RSPB Ouse Washes nature reserve this month after migrating.
E-scooter warnings issued ahead of Christmas
Cambridgeshire fire service says the batteries pose a risk while the police warn of other dangers.
East of England news quiz of the week
Froma sports star out in the wild to royal surprises, how many questions can you get right?
Hospital car park reopens nearly a week after fire
The fire service says the blaze was accidental.
Councils consider election delay
The government have given them until the 15th January to make submissions.
Bus strikes to go ahead as planned over Christmas
Stagecoach East staff in Cambridge are locked in a dispute with the company over pay.
Sewage works 'odour zone' may reduce homes scheme
The Cambridge Business Park has been earmarked for new offices and homes to be built.
Lidl looking to build new town's first supermarket
The chain is preparing a planning application for a store in Northstowe.
More police deployed for so-called Black Eye Friday
The last Friday before Christmas is part of one of the busiest weekends for emergency services.

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