Tag: Community

  • 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).

  • 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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  • HI Diabetes Group – now meeting by Zoom

    The speaker this week is Nadine Rash, Quality Assurance Manager, East Anglia Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

    NOTE: change of venue.

    “Behind the scenes of screening” What happens before and after the screening test.

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    Current situation with Covid19 How screening appointments are being prioritised.

    How best to manage your eye conditions without regular screening tests (whilst we are ‘paused’)

    All welcome. Contact mike@hidiabetes.co.uk for a link to the meeting if you are not on our mailing list.

  • Camsight

    Camsight is a charity which supports people with a visual impairment.

    A monthly peer support group meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 2–4 pm at Homefield Close Community Room, CB24 9YE.

    There is a speaker or musical entertainment at each meeting as well as refreshments.

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    Meetings are run by a Cam Sight staff member and gives people a chance to meet up with others with a visual impairment. For more information call 01223 420033.

  • Springtime Pop-up Market – cancelled due to leaky roof

    The last makers market, just before Mothers Day: Many gifts available, including stationery, jewellery, bags, purses, leather goods and of course fabulous flowers.

    Local makers.

    At the HI Street Shop, 10 School Hill, Histon [Gin House Flowers]

  • Histon and Impington Village Society: Son et Lumière

    A one time special public showing of the DVD recorded at the 2010 event.

    Watch villagers telling the story of the history of Histon and Impington from earliest times to the modern day.

    Tickets available from:
    St Andrews Centre office, School Hill
    Daisy Chain
    on the door if tickets remain …………… when they are gone they are gone. Attendance limited to 250.

  • HI Diabetes Group

    The speaker this week is Marie Rouse, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Diabetes Specialist Nurse, MSc., BSc., DipHE (RN) at Firs House Surgery.

    NOTE: change of venue and day.

    Lifestyle changes and Type 2 Diabetes – the benefits.

    Low-carb, healthy fat, diets.

  • Fair Trade Fortnight

    Fair Trade Fortnight

    The Co-op is helping the Fair Trade movement to celebrate 25 years of making a positive difference to communities around the world.

    Fair Trade Fortnight is celebrated in-store from February 24th to March 8th. Histon Co-op have resources and packs available to support events if you or your group are interested in running an event or a product tasting. You can ask any Co-op colleague in-store or email Lisette at  lisette.veit@coopmembers.co.uk.

    Histon Co-op stock all sorts of Fair Trade items, such as Fair Trade flowers and wine!

  • Co-op raffle in aid of Mind

    Co-op raffle in aid of Mind

    The Histon Co-op in Station Road are organising a raffle to raise funds for Mind, the mental health charity.

    Call into the shop any time on Saturday 15th for a chance to win a prize.

    If you have anything you would like to donate, please take it to the shop and speak to a member of staff.

  • Community Orchard – maintenance session

    Community Orchard – maintenance session

    There will be pruning of trees, weeding and possibly laying more matting around the tables. 

    Please bring secateurs for pruning and trowel or fork for weeding. 

    Hot drinks and biscuits provided.  Disposable cups will be available, but please bring your own mug if you can.