Juniors

In Burwell
Child Services in the Village
Information on groups in the village dealing with child care and other child services
Child Services in the Village
Beavers
1st Burwell Beavers meet weekly on a Wednesday night, between 6:15pm and 7:30pm. The youngest members of the Scouting Family, Beavers are usually aged between 6 and 8 years old.
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Beavers
Cubs
1st Burwell have two Cub Scout packs that meet weekly on a Tuesday and Thursday night, between 6:45pm and 8:15pm. For boys and girls aged between 8 and 10½ years old, we currently have 27 cubs on a Tuesday evening and 22 cubs on a Thursday evening.
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Cubs
FirstSteps School of Dancing
FirstSteps School of Dancing
The Gallery Room, Burwell Community Sports Centre , Buntings Path, Burwell CB25 0DD
"The school offers The Royal Academy of Dance syllabus classes for girls or boys from four year of age. Learning ballet and other dance styles encourages children to feel good about themselves." FREE TASTER CLASS
For further details contact: Sue Dickinson B.Sc, M.Phil. M.Mus.
07904 931366 01638743557
email www.firststepsburwell.info

Sports in the Village
Burwell Sports and Activities including: Dance, Trampoline, Gymnastic, RollerHockey, Badminton
School Children's Activities

Sports in the Village
Fun and Educational Links
Animal and Wildlife links
Links to Animal/Wildlife and Pets pages
Animal and Wildlife links
Ask Jeeves for Kids
Ask any question
Ask Jeeves for Kids
Cartoon Network
Online games and stuff
Cartoon Network
Dorling Kindersley
Ultimate Homework Aid
Dorling Kindersley
Encyclozine
Expand your mind, or just play some games
K. E. W. L.
Kids Excellent Web Links - Sport, Fun, Literature, Maths etc. etc.
K. E. W. L.
Kids Stomping Ground
Jokes. Stories, Pets etc.
Kids Stomping Ground
Links to On-Line games
Science and Space links
A very popular page of links to intereresting science and space sites
Science and Space links
Suessville
Learn basic reading, math, science, and reasoning skills
Suessville
Wikipedia
The amazing free online encyclopedia
Wikipedia
BBC Kids Homepage and Educational Games and stuff
BBC Newsround
Watch Newsround
Jenny has your Monday update. Nina visits a new exhibition based on the CBBC show Horrible Science, we have cats and meerkats in Happy News and we check out the family home that is in a cave.
Watch Newsround
Jenny has your Monday update. Nina visits a new exhibition based on the CBBC show Horrible Science, we have cats and meerkats in Happy News and we check out the family home that is in a cave.
Watch Newsround - signed and subtitled
A signed version of Newsround is available to watch every weekday for children who use British Sign Language.
Crufts 2026: Pictures from the famous dog show
Who was the top dog at Crufts this year? Take a look at some of the impressive canine competitors in action...
Iran names new Supreme Leader
Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei - the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed nine days ago by US-Israeli strikes - as its new Supreme Leader.
Horrible Science: 'Some planets are really smelly'
A brand new exhibition based on the CBBC comedy show Horrible Science has just landed in Manchester.
All the cutest pics from the British Wildlife Photography Awards
Check out all the photos from the winners and runners-up in the 2026 competition, including the top picks in the kids' categories.
What questions do you have about the US-Israel war with Iran?
If you have questions about what's happening, we'll put as many as we can to a BBC expert. Find out more here.
Scotland's busiest train station closed after huge fire
Nobody was hurt after a building near Glasgow's main train station collapsed during a huge fire but lots of trains taking people to school and work are cancelled.
Puffins return to nature reserve to start nesting
Puffins have been spotted for the first time this year at a nature reserve at Bempton Cliffs, as they start nesting.
Happy News: Stories to make you smile
Emma-Louise bring us this week's dose of Happy News. We've got the cutest therapy cat, some zoo animals getting into the Easter spirit early, and a festival in China - all to put a smile on your face.
Village News
Bin changes June 2026
New bin changes
from June 2026

UK's biggest solar farm approved for east of England (Click on image for larger version)
Proposed Solar Farm
Latest Proposals
Project and
Current Status

BBC News
More than 400 people dispersed from illegal rave
Police seize equipment and make three arrests after coming across the event.
Study into new transport for Cambridge begins
Mayor Paul Bristow says the study is an "important step" towards a new transport system.
Wildlife trust closes site due to issues with dogs
A wildlife trust says its nature reserves are not a "dog exercise yard".
New bus route being redone due to 'larger buses'
A developer says parts of a bus-only route are being widened so buses can pass each other.
Cambridge must find ways to 'change it up' - Ball
Cambridge United midfielder Dom Ball says they must find creative ways to unlock packed defences as they look to secure automatic promotion.
Is Vicky the world's fastest pea pod?
Wearing a pea suit, Vicky Knight bids to break a record for a runner dressed as a vegetable.
Your Voice – on your local BBC
Tell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate.
Man returns to half marathon after cardiac arrest
George Collyer says he collapsed and was given CPR by another runner during the race in 2024.
Blossoms to symbolise kindness of Covid volunteers
Council says the trees will be a "poignant reminder", as a national day of reflection takes place.
Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Huntley, who murdered two schoolgirls in 2002, had his life support switched off on Friday, the BBC understands.
The legacy of Holly and Jessica's murders: Soham 'won't waste its breath' on Huntley
The trauma and aftermath of events in 2002 are still having an impact on the Cambridgeshire village.

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