This new website for Melbourn, aims to offer the residents of the village the opportunity to express their views on a new project that will take place in Riverside Nature Reserve, Stockbridge Meadows, with arts activities taking place over the course of a year.
Justice Seen Justice Done
A new ‘Justice Seen Justice Done’ section has been launched on the Cambridgeshire Police website. The new section gives information about some of the criminals brought to justice each week. As part of our Policing Pledge, we promise to tell you about what has happened to those brought to justice, in this section you will find latest updates about criminals jailed for crimes committed in Cambridgeshire. Please visit www.cambs-police.co.uk for the link to ‘Justice done’
Parish Council Elections are to be held on 6th May 2010
During the 20mph discussions on Speakers’ Corner comments were made questioning the council’s attitude to secrecy, accountability and the undemocratic way in which it was run.
Between the 3rd March at 6pm and the 4th March at 11am, a property in Orchard Road, Melbourn was broken into. Unknown offenders have smashed a sash window and entry was gained to the property. An untidy search has been conducted and property was stolen from the bedroom and office. Items include a watch, cash, a video camcorder and a satnav. The offenders have then exited the property at the same point of entry.
Cambridgeshire County Council’s ruling group has decided keep £25 million in reserve, and to cut its support to ten Library Access Points across the county by 50% – a total of just £15,000. That includes Melbourn Library.
Local businesses offering fresh produce, crafts, gifts.
Cake, Bread, Cheese, Jam, Mayonnaise / Pickles, Vegetables, Meat,
Plants, Toys, Fairtrade Bags, Blossoms and Bygones, Handmade cards,
Handmade Soap and more …
What a relief that Spring has finally arrived – perhaps this one will be the Barbecue Summer?
I have just been looking at the photographic book ‘Millennium 2000’ again, and thinking about the changes that have happened during the last 10 years. Of course our population has grown, but how fortunate we are to have so many facilities in the village, unlike our smaller, neighbouring villages. (see p 37).
New for Melbourn and District
If you are the parent or carer of children under the age of five, you might like to come along to the newly established Story Time at Melbourn Library, located in The Moor, adjacent to the front entrance of Melbourn Village College (follow signs from the High Street). This takes place Thursdays, 10am to 10:45am, during term time. All welcome.
To celebrate and commemorate the 65th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe) on 08 May 2010, the Tower Museum at Bassingbourn are proud to hold a 1940’s hangar dance in one of the original war-time hangars.
Melbourn Village Plan needs a LOGO!
Can you design one for them?
If you LIVE in Melbourn and are between the ages of
4–10 years and 11–16 years enter the MVP logo competition.
