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Finally a response from the ICO, and their document makes for an interesting read. Click here to read the document.
Melbourn Magazine
Summer 2017 Issue 90
By the time that you read this I hope that summer will have well and truly arrived!
First, the very best of luck to students who are in the middle of exams, we wish success to you all; and congratulations to both the Primary School and the Village College for another successful academic year.
Although the Fete is taking a break this year there is plenty going on in the village and surrounding areas to entertain us, ranging from Melbourn Primary School Summer Fayre, (see page 31), various events at the Sports Centre, (see page 44), children’s holiday activities, National Poetry Day (see page 10) and the Bloomsday Festival (see page 57), with proceeds going to WaterAid, in June, which includes concerts, readings and exhibitions amongst other events. Thank you to everyone who has contributed towards this issue of the Magazine, and please consider our request for volunteers!
Have a wonderful summer! … continue reading ❱
First, the very best of luck to students who are in the middle of exams, we wish success to you all; and congratulations to both the Primary School and the Village College for another successful academic year.
Although the Fete is taking a break this year there is plenty going on in the village and surrounding areas to entertain us, ranging from Melbourn Primary School Summer Fayre, (see page 31), various events at the Sports Centre, (see page 44), children’s holiday activities, National Poetry Day (see page 10) and the Bloomsday Festival (see page 57), with proceeds going to WaterAid, in June, which includes concerts, readings and exhibitions amongst other events. Thank you to everyone who has contributed towards this issue of the Magazine, and please consider our request for volunteers!
Have a wonderful summer! … continue reading ❱
About the magazine
The award winning Melbourn Magazine was first issued in January 1995 and produced quarterly thereafter. It began as four sheets of A4 paper, stapled and was available on a ‘pick-up’ basis as distribution was, at the time, difficult, So local residents could collect a copy from the local Post Office. Today, it has developed into a glossy looking 72 page, 4-colour, award-winning publication and is still produced entirely by volunteers
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About Melbourn
Situated in south Cambridgeshire, Melbourn is just 2 miles north of Royston, 10 miles south of Cambridge and by-passed by the A10. It has maintained it’s popularity as a lively, thriving village and home to over 5000 inhabitants.
Whilst supporting a wide range of modern housing, the old charm of the village remains and many thatched cottages have survived. It was said that in 1947 ‘there were more thatched cottages in Melbourn than in any village’, although sadly, many have disappeared since then. However, the remaining ones do provide an insight into how the village appeared at the turn of the century before a great fire swept through the centre of the village, razing many residences to the ground
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on the website…
Village Information Healthcare Education Community Services Local Clubs & Sport Clubs Churches Together
Melbourn picture gallery
A collection of photographs including winter scenes – a rare occasion! The gallery includes street photos taken along the High Street from Royston Road to Cambridge Road and aerial photos of the village from the year 2000 commissioned for the Melbourn Millennium book. Also included are photos of the 2009 Village fete, Riverside Park and views along the River Mel.
Click here to visit the site.
Melbourn history
Melbourn has had its fair share of troubles through the ages. The unrest during the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381, the Ship Money riots which took place at the Cross in 1640, the Civil War in the 17th century, to the tragedies emerging from the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars, where many Melbourn men were injured or killed. There were a number of recorded fires in the village which destroyed many thatched cottages. The first was on St. Bartholomew’s Day, 24th August 1724, when in the space of an hour ...25 dwelling houses together with all the out houses, barns and stables and Recks of Corn were burnt down. The devastation caused by a fire in 1915 is well documented and describes the loss of housing and the anguish it caused. … continue reading ❱
from A Glimpse into Melbourn’s past.
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