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Our weekly email aims to provide you with up to date information on what is happening in and around Cherry Hinton. Please let us know if you have any events or news you would like to share by emailing chragroup@outlook.com
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Phoenix Tuesday Club - for older men and women
"The Club has now restarted for this term and meets on Tuesdays until 28th March. Meetings at St Andrew's Centre (next to the church on the Coldhams Lane-High Street corner) at 2.15pm for 2.30pm until about 3.45pm. We have tea and biscuits, then a varied programme of talks, activities, quizzes, discussions and other entertainment! We’re not a church group but by consensus we do something to mark Easter and Christmas each year. Come free as a guest first time, then it's only £2 per person/ afternoon Queries to Rosey Feuell (Chair) on Cambridge 213305 / roseyleaf@talktalk.net – or just come!"
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Dungeons and Dragons
We have had an email from a Cherry Hinton Resident who is interested in being part of a regular meet up to play Dungeons and Dragons. If you are interested in setting one up or helping to set up a group in Cherry Hinton please email chragroup@outlook.com and we will pass on the details.
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Russ McPherson is looking to offer ‘fly-by’ CPR sessions at the Library on a Saturday morning (if space available) If you are interested in attending please email chragroup@oytlook.com and we will pass on your details.
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Volunteering Opportunities for Car Drivers
As a volunteer driver for your Community Car Scheme, you could offer a lifeline for local, isolated people, who would otherwise find it difficult to get to medical appointments or connect with their community. To find out how you can help, please contact Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority on 01223 790149 or email community.transport@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
Or to find your local scheme, call your district Community Navigator https://care-network.org.uk/community-information-and.../ #Community #PeopleAtTheHeartOfEverything
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Cambridgeshire Constabulary - The importance of using the right system when contacting the police: 
It's not uncommon for call handlers to receive over 1,000 calls to 101 in just one day, and plenty of those calls are matters that could be dealt with in more efficient ways, like online reports or live web chat.
This is why we're encouraging everyone to learn more about the different ways to contact us, and when each method should be used
https://orlo.uk/contact-us-guide_YuBqT
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Cambridge University Botanical Gardens Trainee Opportunities
Do you love gardening and learning? 
The Gardens have up to 7 places on their horticultural trainee scheme (starting Sept 2023). This is a one-year training opportunity to work with the horticultural team, following an exciting programme of practical skills, collection management & plantmanship. Full info: https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/.../trainee-technician-scheme/
(you can find out more about what trainees get up to by following them on instagram @CUBGtrainees)
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Cambridge Literary Festival 
The festival is offering the opportunity to revisit the 2022 Winter Festival with online events from 4-29 January.With appearances from Ian McEwan, Lady Brenda Hale, David Dimbleby, Nadiya Hussain, Jarvis Cocker, George Monbiot, Esme Young, Jeffrey Boakye, Kamila Shamsie and many more. Festival passes for 35+ online events are only £25. Individual tickets available for £7. Explore the line-up and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3BaoS0z
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Knit and Natter is now at Cambridge Central Library!!
Are you Knitting obsessed? Crochet mad? Or have you just always wanted to try? Whether you are a veteran, or just want a new hobby, come join us for a relaxed morning of crafting and meet fellow stitchers!
Anyone at any level is welcome and materials can be provided if you don’t have your own.
This event will be on every 3rd Monday of the month at 11:30 am - 12:30pm at Cambridge Central Library on the 3rd floor in the cafe space. They are kicking off the first session on Monday the 16th of January at 11:30 and look forward to seeing you there!
For more of the event dates and accessibility information, then please look at the event page on eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../knit-and-natter...
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 Interested in donating books to Cambridgeshire Libraries Stock?
You can find all the details here
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Gurgling in the Gallery at Fitzwilliam Museum
Gurgling in the Gallery is our session for babies under 12 months and their carers. Gentle exploration, songs and sensory play. There is also Toddler and whole family events. More information here
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Visitors often go to the Museum of Cambridge to find out about people’s lives in Cambridgeshire in the past. But what about the lives of the people of Cambridgeshire now?Take part in their exciting new project – to build an exhibition together about what you love most about Cambridgeshire today: its people, its places and its stories.
Now imagine everyone in Cambridgeshire doing exactly the same thing, making their exhibits and sharing their love of Cambridgeshire around? Are you up for the challenge?
Join in this project and receive your very own FREE My Mini Museum box and crafting pack, that will get you started making and displaying your exhibit! More information here
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Want to better manage your money? Join the free WEA Basic Budgeting course Jan 23rd. To enrol please quote the course reference C2229066 either online at wea.org.uk or by ringing 0300 303 34 64
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 Get your Big Garden Birdwatch 2023 (27th-29th January) off to a flying start by completing and submitting the taking part form, RSPB send you everything you need to take part, and as a thank you, they will also send you a code for 20% off, plus free postage and packing, when you buy from the RSPB shop*.
Remember to sign up for our Big Garden Birdwatch emails to get expert advice on how to attract birds on to your patch and how to ID them. You'll also get a handy reminder of when the big weekend starts! More information here
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National Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter available here 
We would be interested in hearing from anyone involved in Neighbourhood Watch in Cherry Hinton or the surrounding area - perhaps you would be prepared to keep us up to date with local news?
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Want to keep up to date with plans for Cherry Hinton Hub? Read the latest blog posts here
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+ The Light Cinema - This week
+ The Junction - What's Coming Up
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Want to know what plans are in place for roadworks and closures in Cambridgeshire? 
