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  • Events:
    The Autumn Air Show - Imperial War Museum Duxford
    Where:
    Imperial War Museum Duxford, Duxford, Cambridge, Cambs, CB22 4QR
    When:
    10 October 2010
    Description:
    Closing the UK’s air show season, Duxford’s Autumn Air Show features superb modern and historic aircraft in an array of aerobatics and stunning displays. The relaxed atmosphere is equally appreciated by pilots and crowds and makes for a perfect Sunday outing.
  • Events:
    The legacy of Oliver Cromwell in Parliament - Cromwell Museum
    Where:
    Huntingdon Library, Archives and Learning Centre, Princes Street, Huntingdon, PE29 3PA
    When:
    10 November 2010 , 19:30
    Price:
    £3:00
    Description:
    The significance of Cromwell in the development of Parliament is the theme of the annual Cromwell Collection lecture This year’s lecture will be given by Dr Stephen Roberts of the History of Parliament Trust, the leading research body on the history of both houses of Parliament. Dr Roberts has pu...
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    Witch Hunt. The witchcraft trials of the 1640s - Cromwell Museum
    Where:
    Cromwell Museum, Grammar School Walk, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE29 3LF
    When:
    14 September 2010 , Tues to Sun 10:30-12:30 and 1:30-4:00 to 31 October 2010
    Price:
    FREE
    Description:
    During the Civil War there was a wave of witch mania that led to the deaths of many innocent victims of persecution and paranoia. The activities of the Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins in the eastern counties of England in the 1640s have been well documented and even the subject of a feature f...
  • Activity:
    Meeting - Ely & District Archaeological Society
    Where:
    Ely Methodist Chapel, Chapel Street, Ely, CB6 1AD
    When:
    Ongoing regular activity.
    Description:
    Monday 15th March 2010. A talk by Paul Pattison 'A glimpse of the past? Recreating the 12th century in the Great Tower of Dover Castle'.
  • Events:
    National Heritage Day - Ramsey Rural Museum
    Where:
    Ramsey Rural Museum, The Woodyard, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Huntingdon, PE26 2XD
    When:
    12 September 2010 , 11.00am - 5.00pm
    Price:
    Admission to our archives-free. Admission to the Museum:-Normal charges apply
    Description:
    As part of the National Event, the Museum's comprehensive local History Archive is available for perusal. Assistance will be given in Genealogy research. Bargain Barn - full of good quality second hand Books and Collectables. Free Car Parking. Refreshments Available. Children's...
  • Events:
    Plough and Country Fayre Day - Ramsey Rural Museum
    Where:
    Ramsey Rural Museum, The Woodyard, Wood Lane, Ramsey, Huntingdon, PE26 2XD
    When:
    26 September 2010 , Opening Time:- 11.00am-5.00pm
    Price:
    Admission Charges:-Adults-£6.00, Concessions £5.00, Children aged 5-14 inclusive-£4.00, Family ticket(2 Adults+2 Children-5-14 years inclusive)-£18.00
    Description:
    This is the Museum's best show of the year, visitors come from all over to see this last big event. There will be:- Tractor Ploughing competitions Heavy Horse Ploughing competitions Vintage Vehicles Stationery Engines Craft and Trade stalls Food Outlets Miniature S...
  • Events:
    Family activities at Oliver Cromwell's House - Oliver Cromwell's House Ely
    Where:
    Tourist Information Centre, 29, St. Marys Street, Ely, CB7 4HF
    When:
    01 April 2010 , Every day 10 am - 4pm to 31 October 2010
    Price:
    Adult £4.50 Concessions £4.00 Child £3.10 and Family ticket (2 adults and 3 children) £13.00
    Description:
    Not sure what to do during the school holidays? Oliver Cromwell's House Ely hosts a range of fun 'hands on' activities for the whole family! Follow the children's trail around the House with clues and riddles, practise your medieval handwriting, have a go at dressing up in 17th Century costumes or d...
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    Ipswich Transport Museum - Cambridge Omnibus Society
    District:
    Cambridge City, Cambridgeshire, East Cambridgeshire, South Cambridgeshire
    When:
    03 October 2010
    Price:
    £10 members £12 non-members. Entry to Museum extra
    Description:
    'Come Ride On Our Buses' running day. Free rides on vintage buses and coaches throughout the day from the museum. Museum exhibits open to the public. Pick up's : Sawston, Shelford, Trumpington, Cambridge City and Arbury Rd ( times to be annaounced )
  • Events:
    Castlepoint Transport Show - Cambridge Omnibus Society
    District:
    Cambridge City, Cambridgeshire, East Cambridgeshire, South Cambridgeshire
    When:
    10 October 2010
    Price:
    £10 members, £12 non-members, Entry into Museum extra
    Description:
    The annual Canvey Island Transport Museum running day and rally for all types of vehicles, including free buses running between the Museum and rally site. Pick up's Sawston, Shelford, Trumpington, Cambridge City and Arbury Rd ( times tba )
  • Events:
    Lincoln Vintage Vehicle Society Rally - Cambridge Omnibus Society
    District:
    Cambridge City, Cambridgeshire, East Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, South Cambridgeshire
    When:
    07 November 2010
    Price:
    £10 members £12 non-members. Entry to Museum extra.
    Description:
    The last open day of the season at the Vintage Bus Museum in Lincoln. Intensive FREE vintage bus services running throughout the day to various location in and around City of Lincoln. Pick up's Sawston, Shelford, Trumpington, Cambridge city and Arbury Rd.
  • Events:
    HERITAGE DAY AT THE TOWERS - Friends of Buckden Towers
    Where:
    Friends of Buckden Towers, The Towers,, High Street, Buckden, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE19 5TA
    When:
    12 September 2010 , 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm to 12 September 2010
    Price:
    Entrance Free
    Description:
    A chance to visit this historic 16th Century complex comprising the Great Tower, the Inner and Outer Gatehouses and the Victorian House. Free parking (entrance from the High Street, Buckden), Refreshments, Produce Stall. Guided Tours (exteriors) £1.00 per head, children free. Please ...
  • Activity:
    Behind the Scenes Tour - Peckover House and Garden
    Where:
    Peckover House and Garden, North Brink, Wisbech, Cambs, PE13 1JR
    When:
    Ongoing regular activity. Third week of the month. On Saturday, Sunday. 1pm and 2.30pm.
    Price:
    Entrance to House & Garden £6, plus £2.50
    Description:
    Tour of rooms not normally open to the public.  NB: the tour will involve several flights of stairs
  • Events:
    Bourn Mill Open Day - Cambridge Past,Present & Future (formerly Cambridge Preservation Society)
    District:
    Cambridgeshire
    When:
    26 September 2010 , 2-4.30 pm
    Price:
    Entrance to Mill: CambridgePPF members free, Adults £1.50, Children: 50p
    Description:
    A chance to see inside one of the oldest windmills in the country with Cambridge Past, Present & Future volunteer guides. Visit our website for more information: www.cambridgeppf.org Directions: Between Bourn and Caxton (off the A428 from Cambridge take the turn after the blue footbridge sig...
  • Events:
    Re-enactment of Stourbridge Fair - Cambridge Past,Present & Future (formerly Cambridge Preservation Society)
    Where:
    Leper Chapel, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8WR
    When:
    11 September 2010 , 12 noon to 4 pm
    Price:
    FREE - donations welcome
    Description:
    Stalls and entertainments with a medieval flavour, organised by the Friends of the Leper Chapel, with support from Cambridge Past, Present & Future for Heritage Open Day Weekend - come at midday for the traditional opening of the fair or drop by through the afternoon. The Chapel is located at Barnwe...
  • Events:
    Putting the House to Bed - Peckover House and Garden
    Where:
    Peckover House and Garden, North Brink, Wisbech, Cambs, PE13 1JR
    When:
    06 November 2010 , 10am and 1pm
    Price:
    £15, booking essential
    Description:
    See how the Natinal Trust cleans and prepares the house for winter.  Light lunch included.
  • Events:
    Finds Indentification day - Cambridgeshire Archaeology
    Where:
    Ely Museum, The Old Gaol,, Market Street, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4LS
    When:
    11 September 2010 , 10.30am - 1pm
    Price:
    Contact museum
    Description:
    Ely Museum. Finds identification day - bring in those unknown objects to be identified. ( CB7 4LS )
  • Events:
    Cambridge Antiquarian Society - Cambridgeshire Archaeology
    Where:
    Law Faculty, Sedgwick Site, West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DZ
    When:
    20 November 2010 , 10am - 5.30pm
    Price:
    £5
    Description:
    Cambridge Antiquarian Society. The Recent Archaeological Works in Cambridgeshire, Winter Conference at The Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge
  • Events:
    Guided Tour- Landbeach - Cambridgeshire Archaeology
    Where:
    Worts Barn, High Street, Landbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9FT
    When:
    02 October 2010 , 10am - 1pm
    Price:
    Free
    Description:
    Landbeach - Guided tour of the Cambridgeshire Archaeology finds store. Please telephone in advance to confirm attendance. Landbeach High Street ( CB25 9FT )
  • Events:
    Classical Connections - Schumann - Huntingdonshire District Council - Arts Service
    Where:
    Ramsey Community Centre, Stocking Fen Road, RAMSEY, Cambridgeshire, PE26
    When:
    01 October 2010 , 7.30pm
    Price:
    £5
    Description:
    A talk including musical illustrations from Donal Ellman from the London College of Music and The University of the Third Age.  An entertaining evening for anyone with an interest in classical music.
  • Activity:
    'Call my bluff' - St.Neots Local History Society
    Where:
    Eynesbury Primary School, Montague Street, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambs, PE19 2TD
    When:
    03 September 2010 , 7.30 pm
    Price:
    Visitors £2.50
    Description:
    St Neots Local History Society A quiz of odd exhibits obtained from The Norris Museum
  • Activity:
    Swings of Fortune in Rural Mechanisation - St.Neots Local History Society
    Where:
    Eynesbury C Of E School, Eynesbury C Of E School, Montagu Street, Eynesbury, St. Neots, PE19 2TD
    When:
    01 October 2010 , 7.30pm
    Description:
    St Neots Local History Society A talk by Brian Jones
  • Events:
    Decadence Fashion Show - Young Lives
    Where:
    St Ives Corn Exchange, The Pavement, St. Ives, PE27 5AD
    When:
    26 September 2010 , 6-9.30pm
    Price:
    tbc
    Description:
    Over two hundred young vinvolved volunteers across Cambridgeshire are putting on two fashion shows, reflecting the decades from the 1940’s to the 1980’s, by redesigning vintage and charity shop clothing raising funds for the British Heart Foundation and The Teenage Cancer Trust’s local Addenbrookes ...
  • Events:
    Decadence Fashion Show - Young Lives
    Where:
    The Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, Cambs, CB1 7GX
    When:
    27 September 2010 , 6-9.30pm
    Price:
    tbc
    Description:
    Over two hundred young vinvolved volunteers across Cambridgeshire are putting on two fashion shows, reflecting the decades from the 1940’s to the 1980’s, by redesigning vintage and charity shop clothing raising funds for the British Heart Foundation and The Teenage Cancer Trust’s local Addenbrookes ...
  • Activity:
    Wisbech Engage - Wisbech Library
    Where:
    Wisbech Library, 5, Ely Place, Wisbech, PE13 1EU
    When:
    Ongoing regular activity. Fourth week of the month. On Thursday. 11.00 - 12.30.
    Available to:
    All
    Price:
    Free
    Description:
    Guest speakers/events. Informative, inspiring and fun!! Tea, Coffee, Biscuits. FREE
  • Events:
    History at Holme - The Great Fen project
    When:
    15 September 2010 , 10-12noon
    Price:
    Suggested donation £2.50 or £6..00 family
    Description:
    As part of the Great Fen weekend walks programme, Join us to explore the fascinating history of this unique National Nature Reserve Holme Fen. Please wear appropriate clothing and boots or sturdy footwear. Mosquito repellant is advisable during the summer months. For booking, directions or acc...
  • Events:
    Fen Heritage Day - The Great Fen project
    District:
    Cambridgeshire, East Cambridgeshire, Fenland, Huntingdonshire, Peterborough
    When:
    12 September 2010 , 11am - 4pm
    Price:
    Suggested donation £2.50 per person or £6 a family
    Description:
    Travel back in fenland time to meet characters from the past. Craft demonstrations, themed guided walks and many more activities. All happening at the Countryside Classroom at Ramsey Heights. The Great Fen is creating a 3,700 hectare fenland habitat between Peterborough and Huntingdon. ...
  • Events:
    The Bridge - Patch
    Where:
    Commemoration Hall, 39, High Street, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE29 3AQ
    When:
    01 October 2010 , 7.30pm
    Price:
    £8.50, concesions £7.50
    Description:
    Mouthpiece Productions present The Bridge The Bridge, a gripping and spine chilling supernatural thriller by Alex Jones. Directed by Larry Rew Say you have been at Worcester, where England’s sorrows began, and where they are happily ended……….. ...
  • Events:
    Old Sawtry - Sawtry History Society Meeting - Huntingdonshire District Council - Arts Service
    Where:
    Sawtry Womens Institute Hall, 6, Gidding Road, Sawtry, Cambs, PE28 5TS
    When:
    16 September 2010 , 7.30-9.30pm
    Price:
    £1 for non-members
    Description:
    A Slide Show - "Old Sawtry" - a peek back down memory lane using some of the vast photographic archive that the Society holds.
  • Events:
    Scone Baking Day - National Trust, Houghton Mill
    Where:
    National Trust, Houghton Mill, Mill Street, Houghton, Huntingdon, PE28 2AZ
    When:
    09 October 2010 , 11am - 4pm
    Price:
    Normal admission charges apply (please see our website) FREE to National Trust members
    Description:
    Make and bake your own delicious scone using Houghton Mill flour
  • Events:
    Lord Fitzwilliam and the Cambridge Quest - Cambridge Central Library
    Where:
    Cambridge Central Library, 1st Floor, Grand Arcade, Cambridge, Cambs, CB2 3QD
    When:
    23 October 2010 to 31 October 2010
    Price:
    Free
    Description:
    An interactive drawing and reading adventure between the Central Library and The Fitzwilliam Museum. Designed and run with Art students from ARU. Trail available from both sites throughout half term.

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