Waterbeach News

The latest Waterbeach news from the member clubs, groups and societies of the Fen Edge Community Association in Waterbeach Cambridgeshire

Rampton Ramparts Alternative RA Exhibition Winner 2016

Rampton’s Prize Artist

Posted on July 18, 2016July 18, 2016 by Fen Edge Community Association

Chris Dickinson was awarded the May Rainey prize at this year’s Ramparts Alternative RA Summer Exhibition held at Rampton village hall. Her painting, on linen-finish canvas, was entitled simply ‘Abstract’ and caught the eye of the judge Councillor Lynda Harford

Fen Edge Community Association present a cheque to Cottenham Primary School towards a new piano

Cottenham Primary School makes music

Posted on July 8, 2016July 28, 2016 by Fen Edge Community Association

Former chair of FECA, Eileen Wilson, presented David Aston with a cheque for £1,000 towards the beautiful, glossy new Kawai piano bought for Cottenham Primary School by the enterprising Parent, Teacher and Community Association (PTCA).

It’s A Knockout – Willingham Family Fun Day Sunday 17th July

Posted on June 12, 2016June 12, 2016 by Fen Edge Community Association

Two years have gone by since the last It’s A Knockout, so you will yet again have the chance to don Teletubby costumes, waddle like a penguin, wade through foam pits, clamber over obstacles and generally have a lot of

Cottenham singers The TyrannoChorus choir at The Albert Hall

Posted on June 11, 2016June 12, 2016 by Fen Edge Community Association

Sunday 10th July is the date, writes Siobhan Lihoreau Musical Director of Cottenham based singers The TyrannoChorus. A group of BigMouth (our adult community choir) and VoxPop (teenage choir) will be among the 400 voices singing Carmina Burana at the

Fen Edge Social Ride for June’s Bike Week

Posted on May 24, 2016June 11, 2016 by Fen Edge Community Association

FOR Bike Week 11 – 19 June www.bikeweek.org.uk, we FenEdgers have arranged a bit of a posse to head out West for some chow and cha. Large extended families welcome, cowboy attire optional. The possibilities are the Floods Tavern (lovely garden) or the

Nancy Crisp Tudor weaver at Landbeach Tithe Barn Open Day

Open Day at Landbeach Tithe Barn

Posted on April 20, 2016November 13, 2018 by Fen Edge Community Association

Tudor times were brought to life at the Landbeach Tithe Barn Open Day in April. Thanks to Nancy Crisp, the Tudor weaver, who was most effective in introducing ways of the past, visitors were able to see how a

Storytelling at Landbeach Tithe Barn Open Day April 2015

Landbeach Tithe Barn – Free Open Day

Posted on February 19, 2016March 19, 2016 by Fen Edge Community Association

The unique Grade II listed Tudor Tithe Barn in Landbeach will be opening its doors on Saturday 9th April from 10.30am – 1.00pm. Perfect for all the family. Play Tudor style games. Plus kids can dress up as a Tudor.

FECA and the FEFF – We need you!

Posted on October 7, 2015October 8, 2015 by Fen Edge Community Association

The Fen Edge Family Festival 2015 (FEFF) attracted large numbers of visitors and the organising Committee has received many messages of thanks and congratulations. For many of you, the event has probably become a distant memory now replaced by memories

Time to Celebrate

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Fen Edge Community Association

Victory Europe was declared on May 8, 1945, the day after Nazi Germany capitulated, and although it would be four more months before Victory Japan, for many World War II was over at last. To mark the 70th anniversary of VE

How to slow down traffic

Posted on March 25, 2015March 25, 2015 by Fen Edge Community Association

In Haverhill a local competition among children produced a range of artwork that could be considered as road signs to slow down traffic – you can see a prizewinning example below. Cottenham Parish Council is considering doing something similar after

Easter Holiday Activities for children

Posted on March 24, 2015March 29, 2015 by Fen Edge Community Association

The Sports Centre at Cottenham Village College is running a range of activities over the Easter holiday for children, including roller skating, Easter egg hunt, badminton, craft & cooking, T-shirt making and lots more. For toddlers, we offer toddler mornings featuring the toddler

Parking Pays Off