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
Nina has your Tuesday Newsround. We get a private tour round the Artemis spaceship before lift-off, take a first look at Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson as Maui in the live action Moana film, and visit an Easter egg factory to see how the chocolate treats are made.
Watch Newsround
Nina has your Tuesday Newsround. We get a private tour round the Artemis spaceship before lift-off, take a first look at Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson as Maui in the live action Moana film, and visit an Easter egg factory to see how the chocolate treats are made.
Watch Newsround - signed and subtitled
A signed version of Newsround is available to watch every weekday for children who use British Sign Language.
Are World Cup football kits too expensive?
The new England and Scotland shirts are on sale ahead of the 2026 World Cup this summer, but are they worth the price tag?
Artemis II: A look at where the astronauts will eat, sleep and poo
It's just a week to go before Nasa has another try at launching its Artemis II mission to the Moon. BBC science editor Rebecca Morrelle has been having a look at the rocket, where the astronauts will live, and, of course, where they'll go to the toilet.
What are the big updates coming to Minecraft?
From a new game, to a world first real-life experience - we're looking at what was announced in the first Minecraft Live of 2026...
How are Easter eggs made?
Nina went to a chocolate factory in Kent to find out the answer.
Blue snake among new species discovered in Cambodia's caves
Eleven new species, including a sticky toed Gecko, have been discovered. Find out more here.
Escaped capybara on the run from UK zoo
A capybara named Samba is on the run after escaping from a zoo in Suffolk.
Wonder dog saves island's seabirds from invasive ferrets
Seabirds are protected on Rathlin Island thanks to Woody's super nose. Find out more here.
Young gymnast campaigning to see her sport at the Paralympics
10-year-old Millie dreams of being a Paralympic gymnast, but her sport currently isn't part of the Paralympic Games, so she's trying to change that.
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
Partly-demolished bank to be sold by council
Demolition work ground to a halt in January after vibrations caused the adjoining building to shake.
UK's transplant system was world-leading - now it lags behind other Western nations
The UK has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. Can it regain its status, and how?
Lorry overturns at roundabout blocking main road
The road will stay closed until the lorry is recovered, say police.
Vehicles stuck in car traps more than 100 times
A police officer was recently given a temporary driving ban after falling foul of a trap.
Trading licence refusal puts burger shed at risk
The business's owners are appealing against the council's decision which will be heard on Tuesday.
'Singing in BGT choir helps mental health', says farmer
Ben Brooke is part of a choir of farmers which has wowed viewers of Britain's Got Talent.
Your Voice – on your local BBC
Tell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate.
Mum says alarm likely saved her life in house fire
Emma Parker was upstairs in her home with her 15-year-old son and cat when the fire began below.
Domestic abuse services to expand across county
Face-to-face support is available across all six county districts following a £300,000 grant.
Infamous farm of Tony Martin set to become homes
Five barns at the farm once owned by the convicted killer might be transformed into homes.
Over 12,000 people visit Thriplow Daffodil Weekend
Organisers say it took more than 400 volunteers to get the event running over the weekend.

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