Histon and Impington Village Society are holding a talk on February 22nd at 7.30pm at Histon Methodist Church (TBC).
This talk, given by one of Cambridge’s most experienced City Tourist Guides and a Trustee of the Conduit charity, Max Field, will take you back in time to understand the history of the brook in Histon.
email: handivsoc@gmail.com for more information. Talks are free for members and £3.00 to non members.
Histon & Impington Village Society will be holding its first talk of the year on 25th January at 7.30pm on Zoom.
Jonathan Spain will consider the central role of Chivers in the development of the local fruit industry, from its origins in the last quarter of the 19th century through to its ultimate decline in the 1970s and 80s.
Following feedback from members and committee, the Society has decided to hold the talk by Zoom. It will be followed by the Society’s Annual General Meeting but you are welcome to log off after the talk.
Please email the Secretary for the link to the meeting: handivsoc@gmail.com
Histon and Impington Women’s Institute is holding a presentation on Thursday 20th January 2022 at 7.30pm at Histon Methodist Church Hall.
Local resident Moira Neal will give a heavily illustrated, personal slide show about the development of this beautiful wild place in Histon.
If you would like to attend this meeting, please email hisimpwi@gmail.com.
Visitors and new members most welcome. Cost £4.00
Christmas tree chipping will take place on Sunday 8th January 2023 at 8am. Trees for chipping should be left on the triangle of land near Villa Road and on the Green. They should not be left earlier than Saturday 7th January or left on the sites after this date.
The Railway Vue are having a New Year’s Eve party on 31st December from 8pm until 1am.
Finish the year with a great disco with optional fancy dress. There will be a great deal on cocktails all night.
The quarterly Big Tidy Up is taking place on 4th December from 9am to 12pm.
The organiser will be in the village centre car park (access opposite Tylers Estate Agents) from 9am to hand out any equipment required for litter picking.
Take-away complimentary coffee will be available from Histon Smokehouse.
If you would like to help, please contact Cedric Foster by email (cedric.jl.foster1944@btinternet.com) to be allocated an area and run through health and safety.
A wide range of different activities for all ages to celebrate Christmas in various locations on Sunday afternoon 12 December.
Christmas Tree Festival 12.30–4pm, Histon Methodist Church
Impingtones Singing Group 1.30pm, The Boot Garden
Jazzercise 1.30pm, The Green
Mike Petty: Sherlock Holmes in Cambridge 1.30pm, Salvation Army New Hall
Family Christmas Tales (7s & under) 1.30pm, Salvation Army Main Hall
The Moses Carter Band Christmas Song Book 2.30pm, The Green
Santa Runs 2pm All age 5k run, 2.15pm Family self-guided 1.5k run/walk
Family Christmas Tales (12s & under) 2.45pm, Salvation Army Main Hall
Mini Christmas Show 3pm, Saint Andrew’s Centre, with Bramley Singers
Choir 2000 & Salvation Army Band 3.30pm, The Green
Fire eating display 3.50pm, The Green
Christmas Weekend Grand finale 4.05pm, The Green, Community Singing & Ringing Jingle Bells
Choir 2000 are holding an Advent Concert on Friday December 10th and Saturday December 11th 2021 at 7:30pm – 9:30pm at Histon Baptist Church.
Tickets: £10 by advance sale only (restricted audience size)
More information: www.choir2000.org/our-next-concert
The HI trees action group invites you to come and plant a tree for national tree week & help restore the green gateway to our village on Saturday 27th Nov drop-in anytime between 10am-2pm
Place: In front of the Holiday Inn
Equipment: Bring a spade if you can. But they’ll have some spares available
Demos: How to plant demos throughout the day!
Kids: Everyone welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Paid refreshments: Hopefully we’ll have a hot & cold drinks van on the day
Parking: Be aware – none available on site.
The Boot are holding a casino themed New Year’s Eve party
Table reservations are available now for £20 per person and include a welcome glass of fizz on arrival as well as entry to the fun money casino.
They will be serving the full a la carte menu, alongside some specials only available on New Year’s Eve.
To book call them on 01223 209010