Bottisham Meadows:  Official Opening

Bottisham Meadows offers a total of 50 new homes, ranging from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom houses.

Bottisham Meadows has been thoughtfully constructed to foster community engagement, featuring beautiful views of green spaces, a new play area for families to enjoy, ample parking, designated allotments for green fingered residents, and a Wildlife Buffer Zone that enhances biodiversity for both the development and the surrounding community. The new development also incorporates an existing woodland area managed by the local authority.

On Tuesday 13 May, we marked the completion of this significant development with an official opening ceremony. The official opening event included a welcome speech from Tom Miskell, Accent’s Chair of the Board, a ribbon cutting ceremony with Cllr Jon Ogborn from Bottisham Parish Council, a tour of the homes, followed by afternoon tea with the architects, builders, representatives from East Cambridgeshire District Council and Peterhouse University who originally owned the land.

To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II lets come together & remember the enormous sacrifices made at home & abroad … so come along on Saturday 10th May 2pm - 5pm at the 'Triangle' for tea & cake, fish 'n' chips from Ocean Tree &fun family entertainment.

Celebrate 80 Years Since VE Day – Bottisham Commemorates the End of WWII in Europe

Saturday 10th May | 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Bottisham Village

Join us as Bottisham comes together to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, celebrating the end of the Second World War in Europe and honouring the spirit of resilience, community, and joy that swept the nation in 1945.

What's On:

Traditional Street Party Atmosphere – Inspired by the jubilation of 1945, enjoy a nostalgic afternoon of music, food, and community cheer.

Live Wartime Songs – Performed by Kirsty Beckett, singing classics from the 1940s and 50s.

Home-baked Cakes & Treats – Kindly provided by Bottisham residents.

Fish & Chips – Served fresh by Ocean Tree.

Traditional Ice Cream Cart – Courtesy of Toni’s Ices, delighting Cambridge for over 50 years.

Face Painting Fun – With Giselle White for children and families.

WWII Jeep Display – From Bottisham Airfield Museum, bringing history to life.

Handmade Bunting – Created by the talented pupils of Bottisham Primary School.

Scout Participation – With support from Bottisham Scouts, helping make the day run smoothly.

Special Guests – Including Charlotte Cane, MP for East Cambridge.

Tribute Event – 8th May
On Thursday 8th May, a flag will be raised at the flagpole opposite Holy Trinity Church, followed by a moving bell ringing at 6:30pm in remembrance and celebration.

Let’s come together to honour our veterans, share stories, and reflect on the courage of a generation who endured blackouts, bombings, rationing – and eventually, victory.

All welcome – dress in 1940s style if you like, and bring your best street party spirit!

East Cambridgeshire District Council

NOTICE OF POLL

Election of a County Councillor

WOODDITTON

Notice is hereby given that:

1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for WOODDITTON will be held on Thursday, 01 May 2025 between the hours of 7am and 10pm.
2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is 1.
3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the candidate’s nomination paper are as follows:

What is the point of an Annual Parish Meeting?

It is your chance to hear, briefly, from us what we have been up to this past year.

Why should I bother coming along?

This is your time to ask questions, raise concerns, and have a say on matters that are important to you, your family and friends that live here or visit you. It won’t be a stuffy, boring meeting, no lecturns … we’ve shaken it up a bit. We will be in small groups so it is not going to be daunting if you are new to these yearly gatherings. Give it a chance because if you don’t say what you think of the village, of Parish Council or what you would like added or changed then it is just guess work from us.

Can anyone just come along?

Pretty much but you should be a resident of Bottisham. We really want to meet you and hear from you whether you have lived here for years or just moved in.

I do have some ideas about improving the village but will you listen?

As a resident your top priority should be to ask about current key concerns or projects impacting the village, such as the status of planned improvements, ongoing developments, or recent initiatives to address traffic issues within the village … anything that you feel affects daily lives. We will listen.

I like living in Bottisham but I’ve got no idea what Parish Council does or what questions to ask - can you give some guidance?

To give you some idea …

• Budget and spending:How is the current Parish Council budget allocated across different areas like maintenance, community projects, and environmental initiatives?
• Community engagement:What channels do residents have to voice concerns and provide feedback on council decisions?
• Local planning:What are the current planning applications being considered in the village, and how are they expected to impact the community?
• Environmental issues:What steps is the council taking to address environmental concerns within Bottisham?
• Accessibility and inclusivity:How is the council ensuring its services and facilities are accessible to all members of the community?
• Upcoming events and initiatives:What community events or projects is the council planning to host in the near future?

When and where is it taking place?

Tuesday 29th April at 7:30pm at the Bottisham Sports & Social Club. The bar will be open at the end too.

If you can't make it but want to put either some questions through or have some feedback please email: clerk@bottisham-pc.gov.uk

The Copse Close play area is now open - in time for families to enjoy it over Easter.

The official opening for the new Bradens Field, Copse Close and our new play area will be on Tuesday 13th May 2:30pm ... more details to follow soon.

Please be advised of a planned road closure for Tunbridge Lane from 14th April - 22nd April from 8am - 6pm.   A map of the closure and the order are located in the additional documents.