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. We get the latest on phones in schools, find out what happens to fake toys and there's some unusual hockey in this week's Happy News.
Watch Newsround
Jenny has your Monday Newsround. We get the latest on phones in schools, find out what happens to fake toys and there's some unusual hockey in this week's Happy News.
Watch Newsround - signed and subtitled
A signed version of Newsround is available to watch every weekday for children who use British Sign Language.
Is it OK to ban children from some public spaces?
Earlier this month, train company SNCF introduced a premium carriage on its high-speed TFV trains in France, that doesn't allow children under the age of 12 on board. Find out more here.
Protests in Minneapolis: What's going on?
There have been protests and confrontations in some US cities about how a government crackdown on immigration is being carried out. There's big focus on the city of Minneapolis, find out more here.
What happens to fake toys?
Lots of fake toys are being sold in the UK, and they can be dangerous if they don't go through the proper safety tests that real toys do. Emma-Louise went to find out what happens to fake toys when they're caught.
Schools in England told to ban mobile phones all day
Schools in England are being told to stop pupils using mobile phones for the entire school day, including lessons, break times and lunchtime. The plan has been set out by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson in a letter sent to schools.
Millions affected by US winter storm causing power cuts and school closures
Weather experts say around 180 million Americans – more than half the population of the US – could feel the effects of the storm.
X Games 2026: GB athletes win three golds
Check out Great Britain's gold medallists from the 2026 X Games.
Bones from 'longest dinosaur' found in US car park
Palaeontologists have been busy digging up some ancient dinosaur bones they found in a car park in the US
Happy News: Stories to make you smile
It's time to get some Happy News, and Nina brings us what we need this week. There is some cool parkour running, two of the cutest and tiniest deer plus some unicycle hockey to show you.
Events
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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
Can a council do five days' work in four?
Staff at one local authority are doing fewer hours for the same pay. How is it working out?
What is the problem with peatland roads?
Roads built on peat soil are prone to subsidence and need regular repairs, a council says.
Plans to cut number of police forces 'distressing and triggering'
The government plans to radically reduce the number of police forces in England and Wales.
Man 'planned UK attacks on Pakistani dissidents'
Louis Regan is an "alleged hitman for hire" accused of leading attacks on a lawyer and journalist.
Money allocated for £1.5m free car parking trial
The mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough believes it could be a lifeline for struggling shops.
Gigs planned to celebrate independent venues
The week-long event's organiser says it is very important to "preserve and celebrate" these spaces.
Empty homes plan aims to boost housing stock
There were 1,292 empty homes in the district in September, says a district council report.
Light pollution concerns over campus expansion
The proposed building is part of wider plans to expand the Biomedical Campus, councillors hear.
Bagpipes attract new generation of teenage players
A girl, 16, explains how she "fell in love" with the pipes, while a boy, 14, says he loves the tunes.
Boro set marker & Wrexham show play-off credentials - Sam Parkin's EFL takeaways
Final Score EFL pundit Sam Parkin reflects on the highs and lows after Saturday's action.
Cambridge sign Gillingham's Nevitt on loan
Cambridge United sign Gillingham striker Elliott Nevitt on loan until the end of the season.

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