Wicken Fen Vision

The Wicken Fen Vision is an exciting plan to create a huge new nature reserve stretching from the existing Wicken Fen all the way into Cambridge with a mosaic of new wildlife habitats and space for people to explore on foot, bike, horse and boat.

Everyone is invited to attend a public meeting on Tuesday 18 March at the Gardiner Memorial Hall, Burwell, commencing at 1945

Quiz Night organised by the Friends of Burwell Museum.
Teams of 6 required.
Friday 29th February 7:30pm at the Trinity Church, High Street, Burwell.
£6 per person.
The Museum Friends and Trustees will have teams so see if you can beat us! The quizmaster (John King) is unconnected with the Friends or Trustees and has hosted many quizzes before.
A "Ploughman's Supper" (with ice-cream for dessert!) will be included in the price. Please bring your own drinks (soft or alcoholic). Further details from the Friends. Phone Margaret on 01638 741705 or Barbara on 01638 741581

Childminder/Babysitter Available: Mature student, with Childcare and First Aid qualifications, available to care for children in their own home.

I'm able to work occasional or regular hours, and daytime, evenings and weekends. I live in Burwell, have my own car and clean driving licence, and I don't smoke.

For more info, please contact Charlotte, tel: 07989 363286 or email: ethics_girl@yahoo.co.uk

WANTED HOME FOR CAT : DUE TO MOVING WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HOME FOR OUR CAT WHERE HE CAN FIND A WARM LAP AND MAKE SOMEONE VERY HAPPY. IF YOU’D LIKE TO KNOW MORE PLEASE EMAIL
THANKS

Burwell Detachment Army Cadet Force.
Re-opens Tuesday 29th Jan.
If your 12 - 16 then Come along and join in.

Baby Signing Classes for 0 to 2 years. Singing and Fun plus chats and refreshments for guardians.
Trinity Church Weds 10 till 11am
Burwell Early Learners Weds 12 till 1pm
Booking is Essential Ring Maria on 01638 741855

We are interested in renting a 3-4 bedroom house with back garden in Burwell beginning 1 March. Please email if you are considering letting you house.

Minden Band of the Queen's Division - Christmas Concert
The finest of Christmas music set to the poignent words of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", capturing the essence of his Christmas message "Goodwill to All".
Thursday 20th December 2007
7:30pm
St Mary's Church, Burwell.
Tickets (£10) available from Burwell Post Office and Tina's, North Street, Burwell (next to the Co-Op), Margaret from the Friends of Burwell Museum (Phone 01638 741705) or pay on the door.

All proceeds are shared between the Royal Anglian Memorial Fund and the Friends of Burwell Museum.
Further information and tickets available from Margaret from the Friends. Phone 01638 741705

G CHALLIS GUTTERING SERVICES,
Have your guttering cleared and cleaned ready for the winter
Competitive price
Call or email for a quote
07900516980

Saturday 1st December. 10am-1pm
Christmas Coffee Morning, at Burwell Ex-Service & Social Club. Free admission.
Tea & Coffee. Cakes. Tombola. Draw. Christmas Bric-a-Brac.
Organised by the Friends of Burwell Museum.

CRAFT FAIR
Sunday 18th November 10:30am - 4:30pm
Burwell Village College (Primary)
Admission Charge : Adults £1, Children Free.
Over 30 quality stalls (commercial and non-commercial) selling a wide range of craft items.
Sign-posted in local area. Free car parking. Refreshments - Hot & cold drinks, home made cakes etc. Raffle. Museum souvenirs.
Ideal for some Christmas shopping!
Stall Bookings still being taken.
If you would like to have a stall of your own at our 2007 Fair, or require further information, please phone (01638 741831) or email (craft.fair@burwellmuseum.org.uk) our Craft Fair organiser, Frances Daniels. She will get back to you as soon as possible.
Our charges are very competitive and all profits go to the Museum (Reg. Charity 290431).
The 2006 Craft Fair was fully booked. To be in with the best chance of getting a place book your stall well in advance.
The full address of Burwell Village College is:
Burwell Village College (Primary)
The Causeway
Burwell
Cambridge
CB25 0DX
Please do not contact the school about the Craft Fair

Friday 19th October. 8-11pm. 60's Dance. With "The Strays". At Burwell Village College.Organised by the Friends of Burwell Museum.
Saturday 20th October 2007. Book Sale. 10am-3pm Buntings Path, Burwell.Organised by the Friends of Burwell Museum.
Sunday 21st October 2007. "An Autumn Miscellany". 12-5pm. At the Museum.
Thursday 25th October 2007. Children's Activity Day - Clay Workshop (free admission). 2-5pm. At the Museum.
For further details of the above events please visit the Burwell Museum website at www.burwellmuseum.org.uk

29th September Kareoke 8pm - 12am
6th October Live music with Lurcher 8pm - 12am
13th October Live Music with Phil Crawford
20th october Karoake 8pm 12am

Garage Sale Sunday 30th September 2007

9am - 2pm

at 95 North Street, Burwell

Lots of great bargains - even a kitchen sink (ceramic)!

Dogwalking services available.Can do mid-day,evening & weekend walks. Please email me if you need your dog walked. Competitive prices & multi-dog discounts

NEW! Calling All Virgins!

Ladies….enjoy a night in with Virgin Vie At Home!

Hold your own Party and invite all your friends! With so much gorgeous Jewellery, Cosmetics and Homeware to choose from, You’ll wish you had become a Virgin years ago! So for a great girl’s night in……

Call Emma Downey on 01638 781601

For further details on booking a party, or becoming a part time or full time consultant please phone:
Emma Downey on 01638 781601 or email: e.walker379@btinternet.com

I have recently moved to Fordham and it appears that website does not work so this is the next best one. I wanted to know of any classes or activates that go on in Fordham for either me or my 13 month old daughter as I would like to get to know people in my new village.

Burwell Museum Hornby Model Railway Weekend - Sun 26th & Mon 27th August.
Vintage Model Railways running Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday.
Clockwork and electric.
Original track & rolling stock.
At least 4 large layouts running.
Please see our website for details and photos.

DAD'S ARMY DAY - SUN 12th AUGUST
This will be our 4th "Dad's Army Day" and is likely to be our biggest and best yet!
Featuring WW2 vehicles, costumes, artefacts and period displays. Also interactive 'living history' re-enactments by "Norfolk Home Guard" featuring around 15-20 actors.
The Home Guard
Civil Defence
Women's Land Army
Women's Voluntary Service
Period Vehicles and bicycles
1940's Hairstylist and Make Up Artist
War Photographers and Correspondents
Refreshments
1940's Style Fete
Why not come dressed 1940's style yourself? If you do you might even get your photo on the website!
Look out for the vintage bicycles being ridden around the village sometime during early afternoon! They will start and finish the ride at the museum.
There will be so much to see and do we will be open for 6 hours instead of the usual 3!
EXTENDED OPENING - 11am to 5pm
SPECIAL ADMISSION CHARGES : Adults £3. Children £1
If you have a World War 2 (or earlier) vehicle of your own and would like to show it on the day please contact Terri on 01638 742506.

'The Wonderful World of Joseph McCrumble' is now in stock at Burwell post office. This 284 page paperback charts the adventures of the eponymous hero, his friends and colleagues at the Cumbernauld Instiute of Parasitology - a research institute located nowhere near the Scottish town of Cumbernauld. Follow McCrumble as he battles against increasingly difficult circumstances with almost unfailing optimism. Be prepared to laugh and cry as things start to unravel, and McCrumble's life starts to, er, crumble. Life in the McCrumble household is never dull, but will it all end in tears?

RRP £7.99

All Author Royalties from the book are being given to the Matangini Project (www.matangini.org.uk) - a development project within the registered charity Stand Up for Africa (no 1102273).

Sunday 29th July 2007, 2-5pm.
Museum Fête.
The annual summer fête organised by the Friends of Burwell Museum.
FREE ADMISSION
Stalls and games. Fun for all the family.
Prize draw with BIG prizes.
Draw Tickets will be on sale during the fête.
Most of the prizes will be on display and will be available for the winners to take away (where possible).
Winners not present at the fête will be contacted by phone shortly after the draw to arrange delivery of prizes.
A full list of winners will be posted on the News page of the Museum website shortly after the draw.
All the stalls will be run by the Friends so all the money taken will go to the Museum. No commercial stalls. Please do not enquire about having a stall.
Donations of prizes for the raffle or any other Museum draw would be most welcome.

Refreshments Stall with hot & cold drinks and home-made cakes available today.
Check the Gallery section of the Museum website regularly as the photos & videos of this year's fête will appear a few days later.

The Children's Activity Days at Burwell Museum on Thursday afternoons in August and the October Half term holiday will now go ahead as funding has been confirmed today (15th June).
The activities for each day will be announced soon - keep checking the Burwell Museum website ( www.burwellmuseum.org.uk ).
This year, as last year, admission will be FREE for ALL visitors.

RIDING LESSON
New freelance qualified instructor starting soon in Burwell taking waiting list now.
*Teaching on your own horse or on ours
*Audlts and children welcome-Any level of experience
*Breaking and schooling,problems tackled
(cost dependent on need after assessment)
*Best prices in the area
EG Private-half hour-£15.00 - whole hour£25.00
semi private(2-3)-half hour £13.00 hour £18.00
Group(4-6)half hour -£10.00 hour £15.00
*For further information call Ashleigh on
07962 272 782 or 01638 615741

Sunday 10th June 2007. SUMMER MAGIC
Fun, magic and tea party for the under-8s with
Josh the magician (Member of the Young Magicians Club) - as seen on TV
Admission to show by ticket only - £4 per child(not £3 as in Factsheet) Tickets on sale from Burwell Post Office and Tina's (North Street). Remaining tickets will be on sale at the museum on the day.
Museum open as normal. Usual admission charges for those NOT attending magic show.
Please note: Magic show starts at 3pm. Bring a cushion to sit on.
Refreshments Stall with hot & cold drinks and home-made cakes available today.
See the Burwell Museum website for photos and videos of last year's magic show: www.burwellmuseum.org.uk

I am tracing my STEVENS family tree. Please anyone with information about the Stevens family please contact me.

Burwell Museum - Bank Holiday Monday 28th May - Grunty Fen Rhubarb Festival.
Demonstrations of rhubarb semaphore and rhubarb lacemaking.
Bring your own rhubarb to be judged. Prizes for the biggest, smallest, redest, longest, prettiest, ugliest, limpest and stiffest rhubarb,(or whatever else we decide on the day) plus a special award for conversational rhubarb.
Write a poem ´Ode to Rhubarb´.
Children are invited to enter artwork illustrating the ancient rhubarb forest of the fens where dinosaurs roamed!
Please your bring poems, artwort and rhubarb on the day.
The Rhubarb Festival will be opened by Christopher South of BBC Radio Cambridgshire + guests (including the glamourous Miss Rhubarb).
Refreshments Stall with hot & cold drinks and home-made cakes plus rhubarb and custard available today.

I am running in the ASICS 10K London run on July 1st to raise money for Stand Up for Africa - Matangini Project. If you would like to sponsor me, please visit www.justgiving.com/marks10k. Any amount over £2 can be donated, and we can claim 28% giftaid back off Gordon Brown! The money raised will go to a rural Kenyan school to build a borehole. More info at the website. Thanks!

Hi I've recently moved to Burwell, I like to jog a few miles with my dog some mornings but want to improve. Does anyone want to join me or improve thier fitness too?

Monday 7th May 2007. (Bank Holiday Monday). 2-5pm.
The official opening of the new permanent "Dennis of Grunty Fen" exhibition at Burwell Museum.
With Special Guest Christopher South from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

Volunteers Needed. Cambridge Mencap are running a befriending service for young people with learning disabilities aged 13-25. The service aims to support young people who wish to make links with their peer group and community. We are looking for young adult volunteers who would like to spend time with a young person with learning disabilities to attend a youth club, go to the cinema, bowling and many more activities so that the young person can have more independence and opportunities. Interested? Please phone the Volunteer Coordinator, Suzanne on 01223 441157 or email suzanne@cambridgemencap.co.uk

Give a little time and make a BIG difference! Have fun and make a real difference to the lives of a disabled child and their family.
Cambridge Mencap are looking for people to provide regular breaks for families with children with learning disabilities. You would get to know the child, spend a few hours or more once a month involving them in everyday activities in your community or in their home, and at the same time you will be giving the child's own family a break.
You do not need to have looked after a child with learning disabilities before, as training and support are provided. You will also be paid travel expenses.

Interested? Please contact Suzanne, the Volunteer Service Coordinator at 01223 441157 or suzanne@cambridgemencap.co.uk

Concert by the Minden Band of the Queen's Division. Friday 27th April 7:30pm at St Mary's Church, Burwell. "Songs from the Films" (or "Music from the Movies" if you prefer). Tickets cost £10 and are available from the Museum, Burwell Post Office and "Tina's" (next to the Co-Op in North Street, Burwell).
All profits will be split between the Museum, the church Preservation Trust and a charity of the Band's choice.
Photos and videos of previous concerts and further information can be found on the Burwell Museum website http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk
This event is organised by the Friends of Burwell Museum.

Missing dark tabby 2 yr old cat, went missing from Railway Close Burwell on easter Monday, he has a brown leather collar with metal fish on it and a bell. If found please contact 01638 743030 or 07900516980

Burwell Museum re-opens on Easter Sunday. Our full colour leaflets with the 2007 Special Events insert ("Factsheet") will be distibuted before Easter.
Leaflets can be picked up from the Museum (from Easter), all the pubs in Burwell, the barber's shop opposite the church, Burwell Library, "Tina's" craft shop (next to the Co-Op), "Costcutters" newsagent (opposite the Co-Op). Outside Burwell leaflets can be found in most Cambridgeshire and some Suffolk libraries, Tourist Information Centres in Cambridgshire and Suffolk plus many hotels and visitor attractions in the area.
The "Factsheet" can also be downloaded directly from the Burwell Museum website (www.burwellmuseum.org.uk) where you can also find details of all Burwell Museum events including fundraising events organised by the Friends of the Museum.

My husband and I are desperate to move back to Burwell. We would need 3 bedrooms, detached or semi-detached. Currently selling our house in Newmarket. Please do get in touch if you're about to sell or will sell in the next few months. Thanks! Emma

Hello all. Have just moved to the village. I co-ordinate a charitable venture called the Matangini Project, which is a development programme within the registered charity 'Stand Up For Africa' (www.standupforafrica.org.uk). We are raising money for safe sources of water in East Africa. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help raise funds, please contact me on the above email address. More information about the project is available at www.matangini.org.uk

Complete home wine making equipment for sale. £40.00 the lot.
13 Demijohns, 50 wine bottles, and all the extras needed to make good j***e. email to request viewing and a detailed list of gear. Can deliver if this is easier.

Newly formed local business for local businesses and residents. If you want something returned to a supplier or just something delivered with care, then we are here to help you. We are very competitive locally, see our web site for details. Thank you for reading this item.

Hi! Looking for a room to rent in a shared house, or a flat share. I am a 31 year old professional returning to the area. If you can help, please call 07798562417

My service includes dog walking, doggy daycare, dog boarding, pet taxi (vet visits etc.), small animal (cats, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamster etc) home visits while you are on holiday. I am registered with the National Association of Registered Petsitters (www.dogsit.com) which means I am fully insured and have had my identification verified. Please call 01638 614615 if you have any queries.

Please note the St Mary's Church Fete will take place on the
16th June 2007 at the Vicarage Garden High Street Burwell
2pm until 4 pm

Thanks you

WANTED - jugglers, magicians, musicians, folk dancers, craftspeople - anyone who would like to take part in the re-creation of a historical village fete to celebrate the unveiling of our 4th Village information plaque. Saturday afternoon May 19th. No payments offered or required but entertainers are welcome to pass the hat and craftspeople keep proceeds from sales on the day.

know Linda et Peter Schmitz (??)they live in Burwell, silver street.
please, thank you informe me.

MUSEUM SPECIAL EVENTS 2007.
Dates for Burwell Museum Special Events in 2007 are now on the Museum's website (www.burwellmuseum.org.uk). Dates and events are subject to change until a few weeks before Easter. If you can help in any way with a Special Event (such as donating a raffle prize for the Fete or bringing a vehicle to the Dad's Army Day) then please do contact us. Full contact details on the website.

CRAFT FAIR
SUNDAY 19TH NOVEMBER
BURWELL VILLAGE COLLEGE
10:30am - 5:00pm
Admission - Adults £1, Children Free.
Ideal for Christmas shopping.
Over 40 stalls. Refreshments. Raffle. Free car parking.
All profits to the Museum.
Further info can be found on the Burwell Museum website http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk

Burwell Museum - Last Open Days of 2006 are Thursday 26th October and Sunday 29th October.
We will not be taking any Group or School Visits after Sunday until we re-open at Easter although you are most welcome to contact us during the closed period to book your visit(s) for 2007.

The replica "Village Stocks" that were used for the plaque unvailing on Stocks Green (by the Church gates) are now on permanent display at Burwell Museum.
The very unusual tricycle with trailer plus a one-man-band belonging to "Dennis of Grunty Fen" are also now on permanent display at the Museum.
See the "News" page on the Burwell Museum Website for photos and further info.

You can now donate to Burwell Museum via the Museum Website using your Credit or Debit card.
Full details on the Burwell Museum Website.

Photos and videos of the Minden Band concert can now be found on the Burwell Museum website (www.burwellmuseum.org.uk)- click on "Own Url" above.

The final Childrens Activity Day at Burwell Museum is this Thursday (31st Aug) "Go Wild with Wildlife" - Admission FREE.

Tickets for the Minden Band concert on 8th September are on sale now.

For info about both these Special Events please visit the Burwell Museum website

Jessica Ryckewaert, Ely Cathedral, The Octagon
In support of MAGPAS plays Marimba & Vibraphone
Sat 21st October at 7.30p.m

A wonderful & varied evening of music with works by
Mozart, J.S Bach, Astor Piazzolla, Dave Samuels, Keiko Abe and more.
Performed by Ely’s newest star and Prize Winner in World Percussion Competition Genve 2002

Adults £8.00 Children/Concessions £5.00
Tickets available from the Cathedral box office
Telephone: 01353 660349
www.cathedral.ely.anglican.org
box.office AT cathedral.ely.anglican.org
Support MAGPAS and make a difference

Photos & videos of the "Dad's Army Day" at Burwell Museum can now be found in the Gallery section of the Museum website http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk .
Photos of the first 2 "Childrens Activity Days" can also be found on the website.
Let us know if you spot yourself in any of the photos or videos.

The Burwell Players are proud to present

WIND IN THE WILLOWS adaptation by Willis Hall

A fine musical play suitable for all age groups.

Being performed at Burwell Village College on 14, 15, 16th September 2006. Doors open at 7:00pm curtain up at 7:30pm. Tickets can be bought from Burwell P/O or on the door on performance nights. Adults £6.00, Juniors and Concessions £4.00. Refreshments will be available.

There is the opportunity to make your own Hand Made bricks this Thursday at Burwell Museum.
This is the 2nd of our Childrens Activity Days and, like the other Activity Days, admission is free.

Dad's Army Day is on Sunday. Although we don't officially open until 12pm, as our Factsheet says we open at 11am, the gates will be open from around 11am.
Remember - admission charges are slightly higher for this event (Under 5s and Season Ticket Holders will still enjoy free entry!)

Details for both events can be found on the Special Events page of our website.

Finding things for the kids to do during the summer holiday can be difficult. This may help.
Every Thursday afternoon during August at Burwell Museum there will be "Hands-on" activities for children. Admission is free. Details on the Special Events page of the Burwell Museum website http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk

I have recently moved into the area and am looking for someone with a field with access to water to put my pony in the village, she's a hardy type and doesn't need a stable. Company would be preferable but not necessary and she's no trouble a very chilled out and friendly pony.
I'd really like to have her close by so if anyone can help me please drop me an email

My 16yo grandson is staying with me and is looking for a part-time summer job. He's intelligent, reliable and friendly. He lives on an organic farm in Portugal, where he is used to doing chores both in the house and outside. He'll consider anything while he's here.

Sunday 9th July 2006. 2pm to 5pm - Burwell Museum.
The annual Summer Fête organised by the Friends of Burwell Museum. FREE ADMISSION to whole museum.
Stalls and games. Fun for all the family.
Prize draw with BIG prizes - Including - 1st Prize : 1 hour helicopter ride within a 40 mile radius of Marshalls Airport, Cambridge. Draw Tickets available from the museum shop (when museum is open) or directly from the Friends (click link on Museum website to the Friends Page for info). Remaining tickets will be on sale during the fête.
All the stalls will be run by the Friends so all the money taken will go to the Museum.
Refreshments Stall with hot & cold drinks and home-made cakes.

Ironing service available in burwell very good rates . email for more details.

"Rose Show" photos & "Summer Magic" photos & video clips can now be seen in the Gallery on the Burwell Museum Website ( http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk ). They are in the "Special Events 2006 gallery" section.

Interested in hearing from descendants of Charles Hall (son of William and Elizabeth) born Burwell 1848.

PART TIME JOB available Sat & Sun mornings helping us at The Meadow House B&B with our bedrooms, tables and general duties. 10am - 1pm. Would suit GSCE student. Very good rates of pay available. Holiday work also available. Tel: Hilary 01638 741926.

There are 2 Special Events this weekend (17th & 18th June) at Burwell Museum. On Saturday there is the Garden Club Rose Show (Free admission) & on Sunday there is the magic show for children (£3 per child).
The whole museum will open on both days 2-5pm (normal admission prices on Sunday for those NOT attending magic show)
See Special Events page on Museum Website for details. http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk

Just a quick reminder that the museum is open both Sunday & Monday this Bank Holiday weekend.
The museum is also open on Thursdays making it an ideal place to visit during this Half-Term Holiday week.
Further information about the museum can be found on our website (http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk).

The monitor we used for showing our collection of "archive" videos at the museum broke down a few weeks ago and we would like to replace it.
If you or someone you know wants to get rid of their old (working) large screen tv or video monitor we would love to have it (preferably for free but we are willing to pay).
Our old monitor had a 40 inch (colour) screen.
If you give us the tv/monitor for free we will put a notice next to it to say who donated it.
Please contact us if you can help.
Thank you.

OUT THERE PRODUCTIONS (formerly the Burwell Players) ARE PERFORMING THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS – A MUSICAL BY WILLIS HALL AT BURWELL VILLAGE COLLEGE ON 14 & 15 July 2006

WE NEED YOU
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHORUS? WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES TO PLAY A VARIETY OF WOODLAND ANIMALS
REHEARSALS HELD EVERY TUESDAY FROM 7:30 – 9:30pm AT THE GARDINER MEMORIAL HALL
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VAUGHAN ON 01638 601888

This Sunday (14th May) at Burwell Museum "Printing from the Past" Special Event - see museum website for details.

A new forum has been set up for the poultry keepers and/or gardeners of Burwell and the surrounding area. Please drop in and say hi and help to make the Burwell Chicken Hut a success. visit: http://mikeyhgc.proboards77.com/index.cgi

Burwell Museum will be open 2-5pm Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday (30th April & 1st May).
We won't be having any Special Events over the weekend (next one is 14th May) but we will be a calm and peaceful place to visit this weekend compared to some other venues!

Hi, I'm a fourteen year old boy and im looking for a job to earn a bit of spare cash. unfortunately, im only available on saturday nights, but if you would like a babysitter and you live in burwell i would be very happy to help. i love kids and i feel i am very good with them too. The age group im most good with are probably kids between 3 and 8. please contact my email if you are interested.

1 Bedroom apartment for rent in Sunny Beach , Bulgaria.
Fully furnished and sleeps up to 6, has large shared pool and is 800 metres from beach, shops, bars etc
Call Ian or Naomi on
01638 602754

CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN HIRE...... make that party one to remember with one of our stunning chocolate fountains, we cater for any number of guests, so give us a call and we will be happy to answer any questions you have.
Call 01638 602754 mob 07919895909

Burwell Museum re-opens for 2006 on Easter Sunday at 2pm.
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for children (and adults too, if they wish!).
The Museum will also be open on Bank Holiday Monday from 2pm when the Easter Egg Hunt will be running again.
Further details can be found on the Museum website http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk

Hi, I'm a 13 year old boy, soon to be 14 in a week and im looking for a job to earn a bit of spare cash. unfortunately, im only available on saturday nights so if you would like a babysitter and you live in burwell i would be very happy to help. i love kids and i feel i am very good with them too. The age group im most good with are probably kids between 3 and 8. please contact my email if you are interested.

Need a Babysitter?
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Excellent references from current employers available
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Also available most evenings and weekends
Give me a call or email me!
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Tv, DVD and VCR for sale!

Complete with the scart leads that you need and remote controls. Could probably find the instruction manuals too!

Selling as baought a new television with integrated VCR and DVD.

Make me an offer for all three!

Have you visited the Burwell Village Twinning Association Website? - www.bvta.ik.com
Here you will find out all about the recent twinning exchanges between Burwell and Lizy-sur-Ourcq, France, and details of the events taking place betwenn 28th April to 1st May 2006 to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the 'Twinning'

The Burwell Village Players

Open Auditions for our new production of The Wind in the Willows will take place at 8pm on 13th April at the Gardiner Memorial Hall in Burwell.

We are inviting people from the age of 13+ to come and audition for parts in our forthcoming production of The Wind in the Willows, a musical play. If you can’t or don’t want to sing and act but still want to get involved we will need people to help out with costumes, make-up, set design and front of house on the performance dates.

You will need to be available on a Tuesday evening for rehearsals and for the performance dates of 14 & 15th July 2006. The performances will take place at Burwell Village College. There will be additional input required closer to the performance dates.

We look forward to seeing you

We look forward to seeing you on the 13th April at 8pm. If you have any questions prior to the audition date please contact Meleena on 01223 813972

On thursday 30th march students from cambridge regional college will be holding a 007 themed evening at the riverside restaurant,newmarket road. This inculdes a five course meal at £18.50..the starters inculde a mixed leaf salad with mozzarella mint peach & procsuitto. The selection of mains are evening more tempting for you to dine a the resaurant over looking the cambs, with dishes such as beef wellington with a red wine gravey & curly kale. The choice of desserts are sensational one being a chocolate mousse cake...... and this is only a feww of the dishes on the menu..... and if that doesnt tempt you nothing will!! To book or make an enquire please contact cambridge regional college's catering reception on 01223 532300

Quiz night at the Trinity Church building in Burwell High Street on Saturday 18th March. £6 per team (a "Ploughmans Supper" is included. Please bring your own drinks)
Organised and run by the Friends of Burwell Museum.
For details and to book your team please contact Margaret Moss or Brenda Bellward of the Friends (contact info for the Friends can be found on the Museum Website - click on the link above)

The Special Events for 2006 at the museum have been finalised and details can now be seen on our website www.burwellmuseum.org.uk . This year we have special "Hands On" activities for children every Thursday afternoon in August.
Our leaflet, with the 2006 Factsheet, will be available from the usual places within the next few weeks. The Factsheet can also be downloaded from our website.

"New To You" sale, Burwell Ex-Service & Social Club car park, Saturday 18th February, 10am - 2pm.
Organised and run by the Friends of Burwell Museum.
Information about the Friends, including how to join them, can be found on the Burwell Museum website - www.burwellmuseum.org.uk

I am looking for Wendy Casburn who lived at 19 Toyse Lane in Burwell. If anyone knows where she might be plese Email me or have her contact me at: HLMFOTO AT yahoo.com Thank you.

There is now a short list, on the Burwell Museum website, of some of the Special Events we have planned for this year.
The list can be found on the "News" page.
Currently the only confirmed dates are for the Easter Opening and the November Craft Fair. Information for these 2 events can be found on the "Special Events" page.
When dates for the Special Events are confirmed and more events added they will be published on the "Special Events" page.
The Burwell Museum website can be found at www.burwellmuseum.org.uk

I am trying to get in touch with Clare Garwood (she posted a message here regarding a missing cat). I'm an old friend from Leicester and am trying to catch up with those that moved away!

I am looking for part time work, preferably mornings or lunch time cover.I am aged between 40 -50, computer knowledgable,good phone manner, love dealing with people and have many more skills, also willing to learn. I do have an ongoing illness, which I am happy to explain in full and would need to be seated some time during my working shift. I would not be happy doing telesales.Voluntary work would also be considered. Please e-mail me should you have a position that may suit. thank you for taking the time to read this request.

Hi Trying to say hello to a old friend of mine from the late 1960,s.Elizebeth (nee) Washtell,if anyone knows or is in touch with her.origanally from Reach, THANKS

Photos and videos of the Minden Band Christmas Concert added to the Burwell Museum website( http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk ).
Go to the Gallery section and then to Special Events 2005 gallery.
The Minden Band will be returning to Burwell in April next year for another concert. Details will be on the museum website in the near future.

I am looking for a reliable person to help with house cleaning and especially with ironing. Please call 07766583814 or send email to almacardi AT hotmail.com

The next 2 Special Events in aid of Burwell Museum are a Christmas Fair on Saturday 3rd December (afternoon) and a Family Christmas Concert by the Minden Band on Tuesday 6th December (evening).
Please see the Burwell Museum website http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk for details.

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We would like to thank Ian & his wife from the Reach road industrial site for looking after Milly our pet cat that went missing 7 months ago, she is back home now and settled back in nicely and doing well,again thank you very much you have made our family very happy one again.

The Friends of Burwell Museum are holding a Barn Dance on Saturday 19th November at the Gardiner Memorial Hall, High Street, Burwell. Further details about the Barn Dance on our website.

The annual Burwell Museum Trust Craft Fair takes place on Sunday 20th November at Burwell Village College (Primary)
All spaces for stalls are fully booked now.
Further details about the Craft Fair on our website

Fully grown cat found in the Reach Road Industrial Estate area of Burwell. Grey and tan short-haired. Very nervous and very hungry. Telephone: 01638 741776 (work hours)

Sunday 30th October is the last day Burwell Museum will be open in 2005.
The Museum re-opens on Easter Sunday 2006.
Fundraising events continue during the closed period including a Barn Dance on Saturday 19th November and the annual Craft Fair on Sunday 20th November. Further details about these and other events can be found on our website http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk

Tickets for the Minden Band concert at St Mary's Church, Burwell on Saturday night (22nd October) will be available at the door on the evening.
So don't worry if you haven't decided yet whether to go or not - you should still be able to attend even if you turn up at the last minute!

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Concert by the Minden Band of the Queens Division.
Saturday 22nd October 2005, 7.30pm - 10.30pm at St Mary's Church, High Street, Burwell.
The Minden Band of the Queens Division, one of the British Army's premier bands, present an evening concert including "The Last Night of the Proms" in the beautiful surroundings of the historic St Mary's Church, Burwell. Free Parking. Mini-bus & coach parties welcome.
Tickets, price £15, available via the phone numbers below or at "Tina's" shop next to the "Co-Op" in Burwell. All proceeds split between Burwell Museum and a charity of the Minden Band's Choice.
For Tickets or Info phone (01638)741705 or 742030.

Kid's Collections.
Please contact us if you or your child would like to display a collection in the "Kid's Collections" Special Event on 18th September.
All contact details and further information about this event can be found on the Burwell Museum Website.

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Retired American educator, male, seeks live-in position in exchange for care of recovering person or household duties, etc. Would like to see Cambridge and area for several months Fall 2005 or Spring 2006

Special All-Day Newmarket Tour every Wednesday this September.

Itinerary includes tour of Newmarket racing yard and gallops, morning coffee, visit to Horseracing Museum, tour of National Stud and cream (or equivalent) tea. All in price (excluding your own lunch option) of £20 or £16 concessions. For further details or to book please phone 01638 667 333.

I am a 29 year old female available for babysitting in the evenings during the week and at weekends and am looking for a couple of families to become a regular babysitter for.
I have previous experience of looking after children of all ages.
Rates are negotiable dependent on times and the ages of your children.
Please feel free to contact me either by email or on 01638 610182.

Burwell Museum is open Bank Holiday Monday (29th August) in addition to the usual Sunday opening this weekend.
Opening times are 2-5pm both days.

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Sunday 14th August - Burwell Museum, Mill Close, Burwell.
'Dad's Army' Day.
Featuring WW2 vehicles, costumes, artefacts and period displays.
The Tea Stall will have a wartime theme with spam rolls, corned beef rolls and grated cheese rolls in addition to the usual selection of refreshments.
The Blacksmith will be working in the Forge.
Further information on our website.

OPEN: MIDDAY - 5PM

The annual summer fête organised by the Friends of Burwell Museum is this Sunday (31st) at the Museum. Stalls and games including a prize draw with BIG prizes including:
The use of a brand new Toyota car for a weekend (will be on show at the museum this Sunday) donated by Toyota - Cambridge,
£250 worth of holiday vouchers donated by The Mitchams Group of Burwell.
Meal for 2 at the Riverside Restaurant in the University Centre, Granta Place, Cambridge (by the Mill Pond) donated by the University Centre.
Draw tickets will still be available from the Museum on Sunday (31st).
The draw takes place on Sunday at 4pm.
FREE ADMISSION to Fete and Museum.

i'm 14 and would like to earn some money dog walking. I will walk your dog around Burwell for as long as you would like me to. contact me by e-mail

I run my own one-man computer, pc and network support business based in Cherry Hinton in Cambridge and provide a friendly, expert and affordable service. If you have a problem with your PC please contact me on 01223 242444 or the above email address.

Photos from Sunday's Summer Magic with Olliwiz Show have now been added to the "Gallery" section of the museum website.
If you were there you might see yourself in one of the photos!