Form the Future is holding an Apprenticeships Careers Fair on Tuesday 30th January at Impington Village College.
Inspiring students from Years 10-13 about the apprenticeship opportunities available in our region, the fair run from 9am until 3.30pm. To find out more, please email Catherine Hay on chay@formthefuture.org.uk.
ELA Active has withdrawn its planning application for an artificial grass football pitch to be constructed on Impington Village College land between properties on Park Drive and the Spire Cambridge Lea hospital.
During the mandatory consultation which is part of the planning process, 51 objections were raised by the public compared with 19 supportive comments.
Cambridgeshire County Council’s Highways department has recommended that the application is refused in its present format due to concerns about the availability of vehicle and bicycle parking “within a reasonable walking distance” of the proposed pitch, and the potential impact on New Road.
Further concerns are expressed by South Cambs District Council’s Environment Planning Team, who have raised issues related to lighting and noise. Given those concerns they recommend that the pitch operating hours should be limited to an 8pm finish Monday to Friday, and 6pm Saturdays and Sundays.
Objections raised by the Parish Council echoed those raised by several members of the public, including a “lack of engagement from applicant with residents and local authority” while the plans were being drawn up.
Withdrawing a planning application is a relatively common response to objections and concerns raised by consultees, as it avoids the applicant potentially having their plans refused and having to pay more to present a new application. County Councillor Ros Hathorn commented on social media: “…if you think when you submit the proposal that the objections are reasonable, stepping back and coming up with solutions to those problems is a sensible response.”
Impington Village College will be hosting an Apprenticeships Careers Fair in the run-up to National Apprenticeships Week. Local apprenticeship employers are invited to take part in the fair, which will run from 9am to 3.30pm on 30 January 2024.
The event aims to inspire students from Years 10 -13 about the apprenticeship opportunities available in the region. Led by local youth employment organisation Form the Future, who provide careers support for young people on behalf of the Greater Cambridge Partnership, it will offer insight and advice to encourage the next generation to aspire to the careers of the future.
To find out more, email Catherine Hay at chay@formthefuture.org.uk
Norwich City Regional Development Programme is running a Football and Multisports Holiday Camp from 11th to 14th April at Impington Village College.
Book here.
The National Childbirth Trust is holding a sale on Saturday 11th March from 2pm at Impington Village College.
Doors open 2pm (1.45pm for NCT members) until 4pm.
As the new venue is smaller than our usual one, we are unable to accommodate prams and buggies – either to sell or for shoppers to bring into the sale hall.
Impington Village College Parents Staff & Friends Association is holding a comedy night on Friday 24th March from 8.15pm.
Open to all over 18. Optional cheese platter.
Tickets available at https://www.wegottickets.com/event/570073
Impington Music Society has a recital on Friday 17th March from 7.30pm in the Brackenbury Room at Impington Village College.
A recital of enchanting English songs with Bridget Hardy accompanied by Ralph Woodward, piano.
You can pay by cash or cheque (payable to Impington Music Society) at the door.
Impington Village College is hosting a coffee morning and opportunity to see the College archives on Friday 3rd March from 10.30 – 11.30am.
The College is delighted to be able to welcome visitors from the local community. They will be serving tea and coffee in the beautiful Grade I Listed Carnegie Room, and there will be a chance to chat informally to senior members of staff and some students. Selected items from the College Archives will be on display for perusal and discussion, and there may be the opportunity for a tour of the Gropius buildings.
See Eventbrite for more information.
Norwich City FC Regional Development Programme is holding holiday camps on 15th and 16th February at Impington Village College.
The days run from 9am – 4pm with wraparound care available.
Book here.
The Greater Cambridge Partnership is holding an event on Monday 12th December from 5-7pm at Impington Village College (Main Hall) as part of its Making Connections 2022 consultation.
The consultation is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change how we travel in Greater Cambridge and the wider area, relieving pressure on the network and responding to air quality, cost of living and climate crises for a better, cleaner and safer future. The survey, plus information about the proposals, frequently asked questions, dates of public meetings and ways you can share your thoughts can be found here: http://www.greatercambridge.org.uk/mc-2022.
You are welcome to come and talk about the proposals or ask any questions of the team to help you to complete the survey.