November 2024
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
A short remembrance service will be held at the War Memorial on Sunday November 10 at 10.30am.
Bring your own stories of Prickwillow veterans, poem, with the laying of a wreath and prayer.
PRICKWILLOW BOOK/WINE CLUB
Wednesday November 06, 8.00pm at Hiams (Note change of venue)
All ladies welcome (even if you’ve not read the books).
Recommended books: “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion and
“Gut” by Giulia Enders
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS QUIZ
Hiam Sports & Social Club
Friday December 13; 7.30pm for 8.00pm start
The 4th Annual Prickwillow Village Council Christmas Quiz will be held on Friday December 13.
Teams of 3 to 6 people; £3.00 per person entry fee.
Open to all; don’t worry if you can’t form a team as we’ll add you to one!
Prizes for the winning team.
Donations for raffle prizes gratefully received.
ANNOUNCED ROADWORKS
The following planned road closures have been announced:
Queen Adelaide level crossing; November 27 overnight; two-way signals.
PRICKWILLOW DRAINAGE MUSEUM
Christmas Special with Father Christmas
Sunday December 8, 11.00am-4.00pm
See website at https://www.prickwillowmuseum.com/event-days.html for full details.
ELY CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Want to know what Christmas events are happening in and around Ely?
See the Visit Ely events page at:
https://www.visitely.org.uk/whats-on/.
Includes details of the Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift and Food Fair on November 20 and the Christmas Lights event at TNS in Littleport on November 28.
PV CIC MEETING DATES
All meetings are held in the Village Hall and start at 8.00pm.
Tuesday November 12
AGM Tuesday January 21 2025 (7.30pm)
HARVEST SUPPER
About 40 people enjoyed the village social occasion which included a slideshow presentation by Chris Jakes on agriculture in Prickwillow through the ages.
Everyone also had the opportunity to view the new plaque dedicated to the children and airman who died in the plane crash during WWII. The plaque will be erected alongside the war memorial and a dedication ceremony is planned for the new year near the anniversary date.
Further details to follow in due course.
BRING BACK NATURE
Saturday November 16, 10.00am-3.00pm at Ely Library
Find out about local nature recovery projects and how you can make a difference.
Local organisations such as Wildlife Trust Beds, Cambs, Northants, RSPB, Renew: Ely Cathedral Environment Group, Isle of Ely Primary School, Ely Wildspace, and East Cambs Climate Action Network will be sharing information on their work and how you can get involved.
Free, all ages welcome, no need to book.