Local Journal
News and events in and around Oakington, Cambridge
News
Buy with Confidence approved trader scheme from Trading Standards
Information and advice from Cambridgeshire County Council
Borrowing money from illegal money lenders
Information and advice from Cambridgeshire County Council
Happy 30th Birthday to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
It is now 30 years since Hearing Dogs was launched as a charity and it is 29 years since the first hearing dog was placed with a deaf recipient.
Nominations open for South Cambridgeshire’s youth council
Nominations have opened for young people interested in becoming councillors and sitting on South Cambridgeshire’s all new youth council.
Changes to opening times at Huntingdon Road Surgery
From the week beginning 16th April 2012 Huntingdon Road Surgery will be opening early on Thursday and Friday mornings from 7.15am.
The Return of the Journal
The next issue of the Oakington & Westwick Journal is due to go to press in early May 2012. If you'd like to feature your news, events or an advert, please contact the new editor using the email address editor@oakington.org.uk
Switchover to 101 - community
FROM Sunday (April 1), Cambridgeshire police can only be contacted on 101 for all non-emergency calls.
Histon & Impington Parish Councils merge
The new Histon & Impington Parish Council, formed by the grouping of Histon Parish Council and Impington Parish Council comes into existence on April 1st.
Operation Twist - online reporting facility
Issued by Police HQ, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon
Events
The Wimpole 10k hoohaah
hoohaah
May 20, 2012
Multi-terrain course through the stunning grounds of the Wimpole Estate
Medals and goodie bags for all runners
12 Winning Categories
Any runner raising over £25 in sponsorship will automatically enter a Prize Draw
Grand Prize for the runner who raises the highest amount of sponsorship over £300
Post-run massage
Corona Brass in Concert
Corona Brass
May 25, 2012
Playing jazz to classical
Including :- Toreador Song, Chanson de matin, Spring dance from Terpsichore, Procession to the Minster, Strike up the Band, Mission Impossible, Hymn to the Fallen, Fly me to the Moon, Misty, Down Bourbon Street, and many more!!
Summer Coffee Morning
Swavesey & Over Conservation Society (Socs)
May 26, 2012
Bring & Buy Sale Of Plants & Cakes
Kingfishers Bridge
Swavesey & Over Conservation Society (Socs)
June 12, 2012
A guided tour of man-made wetland areas, led by Andrew Green/Roger Beecroft
Oakington Country Dance Club
Jane and Kathryn
June 15, 2012
Music will be provided by Heather (violin) and Mike (button accordion). Guest callers for some dances.
Regular Events
Poker at the White Horse
Every Tuesday, (next: May 22, 2012)
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournaments every Tuesday evening from 8pm.
Poker at the Black Bull, Longstanton
Every Thursday, (next: May 24, 2012)
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournaments every Thursday evening from 8pm