Category: One Off

BIG TIDY UP
Histon and Impington’s next quarterly ‘BIG TIDY UP’ is planned for Saturday 5th September. This can be done any time on the day to suit individuals. (Or even on Sunday 6th if preferred).
The HI team of Road Adopters litter pick throughout the year around their busy lives, but many like the formal BTU occasions, when they know lots of others are taking part too.
During September the whole country is coming together in the Great Britain September clean, organised by ‘Keep Britain Tidy’ charity . We have registered our Village group to take part.
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If you would like to join the BIG TIDY UP, or join the band of regular litter pickers, please contact Cedric Foster (cedric.jl.foster1944@btinternet.com) who will ensure that you have the correct equipment and are aware of relevant health and safety advice.
Due to Covid19 restrictions, anyone requiring replacement equipment or more bags, please contact Cedric Foster to arrange collection from 4 Clay Street. (corner house at bottom of Winders Lane). There are fresh supplies of strong bags and Litter Grabbers including Children’s size available.
During the weekend 5th/6th September, bags of litter should be tied and left at one of the collection points namely
1. In village High Street car park (in one corner).
2. Park Lane near dog bin (opposite Park Avenue).
3. Near Bin adjacent to The Gate Keepers building.
4. Near Bin in Cambridge Road (opposite Highfield Road).
30/08/2020
Open Eco Homes
Each year local homeowners open their doors to show others around and share the changes they’ve made to make their homes cosier and more environmentally friendly. This year the tours are Iive but online – plse book if you’re thinking of making changes and want inspiration. There are 8 home tours and 3 workshops, including ones on air source heat pumps and accessing the new Green Homes Grants. All free.
Be inspired by local home owners and experts, and learn how you can make your home cosier and be kinder to the environment too.
The Autumn season runs from 14th September and 20th October.
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30/08/2020
Pop-up pizza night at The Urban Shed
On Monday 24th August from 5.30 – 9.30 Gino will be providing authentic Neopolitan pizza using his family recipe.
Urban Shed will be offering table service as normal.
18/08/2020
Caribbean Carnival at The Urban Shed
On Monday 31st August The Urban Shed will be hosting their very own Caribbean Carnival!
Sadly, this years London day out has been cancelled, but The Carnival is coming to Histon.
The day out will start at 12pm with traditional Jamaican cuisine and music supplied by DJ Miss Chivers. It will finish with a cinema viewing of the classic “Cool Runnings”.
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This is a private event, with tickets on sale from 13 August 2020.
13/08/2020
Next Pizza Evening – d:licious
Following their successful pizza evenings d:licious are running their next one on Friday 21st August, and they will once again have a DJ playing all your favourite summer tunes.
The pizzas are ‘buy 1 get 1 half price’ and you can bring along your own alcohol, soft drinks to be purchased from them. You can make use of the ample decking/seating area and bring your own picnic blankets and enjoy the summer sun! See the d:licious Facebook page for details of the menu and offers.
It is on a first come first served basis and previous events sold out in days. So they are advising us to book early to avoid disappointment. Call (01223 568339/07795 516101) or message to book.
11/08/2020
Next Pizza Evening – d:licious
Following their successful first pizza evening d:licious are running their next one on Friday 7th August, and they will once again have a DJ playing all your favourite summer tunes.
The pizzas are ‘buy 1 get 1 half price’ and you can bring along your own alcohol, soft drinks to be purchased from them. You can make use of the ample decking/seating area and bring your own picnic blankets and enjoy the summer sun! See the d:licious Facebook page for details of the menu and offers.
It is on a first come first served basis and the first event sold out in days. So they are advising us to book early to avoid disappointment. Call (01223 568339/07795 516101) or message to book.
They have available slots at 7.30, 8.00 & 8.30
06/08/2020
Pizza Evening – d:licious
d:licious are hosting their first pizza evening on Friday 31st July on a booking only basis. You can get in touch with your order to book your time slot on 01223 568339 or 07795 516101.
You can take your pizzas away or make use of their large decking area and they will be serving soft drinks and coffees but you can bring your own drink along if you prefer.
21/07/2020
Recycling collection for crisp packets, baby food and cat food pouches
Calling all Terracyclers – Crisp Packets, Baby food pouches and Cat food pouches can be left at the Geographer Cafe on Sunday 12th July. We hope this will become a once a month event.
To keep it safe for everyone and as simple as possible we thank you all for following ALL these guidelines.
1.. On Sunday 13th – please take your donations to the cafe and place them in the collection point outside the shop. (this is anytime on Sunday, but only on that day or late on Saturday)
2. Baby food pouches. please rinse and replace lid. Put them all into one bag. Any brand of baby food is accepted, and also the baby yoghurt pouches (but not children’s yoghurt tubes)
2. Crisp Packets – flatten out your crisp packets (no folds or knots) and put them into a thin plastic bag. Please make sure your bag is secured so that packets don’t fall out, but not so tightly that it can’t be open if needed.
Please try to use only one bag however many packets you have – you can get a very large number of packets into one bag if you squash if down. Remember that we have to get 3kg of packets into 1 box measuring 60x60x30cm!.
Please make sure your crisp packet is empty (obvious, but some have forgotten!), no biscuit wrappers of any sort, no twiglets, mini cheddars, meat based snacks, nuts or popcorn. These are Terracycle rules and contamination can lead to the box being rejected. Last month we did not find a single contaminating wrapper – thank you for that.
3. Cat food pouches – any brand of cat food. Please rinse out and put them all into one bag.
4. MOST IMPORTANT – during these times of pandemic, please can I ask that you sort and pack your donations by Thursday evening and tie up your bag ready to deliver on Sunday 12th. We will be sorting them on Monday, so this allows 72 HOURS after you have handled the packets. Anything eaten after Thursday can be saved for next time.
06/07/2020
Cambridge Open Windows
Over the four weekends in July around the members of Cambridge Open Studios will be displaying art work in their windows or front gardens. There is a map for Histon and Impington that you can download and plan your own route.
Look out for the Open Studios yellow flags at the houses of those taking part. Artists’ names and websites will also be displayed so you can find out more about them. Please remember to observe social distancing guidelines.
Here is a short video to find out more about Cambridge Open Windows 2020.

03/07/2020
Parents & Carers Q+A about the proposed IVC merger
An on-line Q&A session about the proposed merger between the Morris Education Trust and the Cambridgeshire Educational Trust primarily intended to address questions from parents/carers, though anyone is welcome to attend. You can find the background to the proposed merger, and a discussion of why the trustees are proposing it here.
The session is scheduled for 7.30pm on Thu 18^th June and you can join it through this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89345197757. The session will be recorded and will be available to be viewed later.
15/06/2020