Prickwillow Village Newsletter

April 2025

ANNUAL TREE MULCHING

Sunday May 11 at 2.00pm
in the field at Main Street.

Water and mulch provided.

Please bring your own hoe and spade.

Entry via 5a drive.

And afterwards at the Village Hall for tea and cake £1.00.

All welcome, whether you have a designated tree or not!

PRICKWILLOW BOOK/WINE CLUB

Wednesday April 30, 8.00pm at Pat’s House

All ladies welcome (even if you’ve not read the books).

Recommended books are:

“Let it Go” by Dame Stephanie Shirley and 

“Butter” by Azako Yuzuki 

PRICKWILLOW DRAINAGE MUSEUM

The Museum will re-open Easter Sunday, April 20.

It will then be open from 12.00 to 16.00, on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, until Sunday September 28.

Easter Sunday Event
April 20, 12.00 to 16.00.

Calling all children – bring an adult and come meet our friendly Easter Bunny and his Alice, and receive an Easter egg!

Follow the treasure hunt around the Museum and enjoy the age-related crafts and activities.

All for £3 per child, with one accompanying adult receiving half price admission.

Normal admission charges for other visitors.

Hot and cold food available.

ANNOUNCED ROADWORKS

The following proposed roadworks have been announced:

Queen Adelaide Norwich line level crossing – April 22-24; diversion via Littleport

B1382/Lisle Lane – current to May 12; traffic light controls

Since the launch of the Tiger on Demand service in recent months, residents now
have greater access to flexible, affordable transport as the Tiger on Demand service
expands to include Fenland, East Cambridgeshire, and South Cambridgeshire. This
includes multiple stops in Ely and the surrounding villages.

Tiger on Demand is a demand-responsive transport (DRT) service designed to
connect rural communities with vital amenities, public transport links and
neighbouring towns.

Areas Covered
 West Huntingdonshire: Including St Neots, Cambourne, Huntingdon and
surrounding villages.
 Fenland: Including towns such as March and the surrounding villages.
 East Cambridgeshire: Covering areas like Ely, Littleport and the surrounding
villages.
 South Cambridgeshire: Serving communities including Cambourne,
Longstowe and Papworth Everard.

Key Features:
 Virtual Bus Stops: Passengers can book journeys between designated
virtual stops, improving coverage while avoiding overlap with fixed routes.
 Flexible Booking Options: Residents can book via the Tiger on Demand app
or call the customer service line at 01480 595 440 (available Monday to
Saturday, 6am to 7:30pm), or online at www.tigerondemand.co.uk
 Operating Hours: The service runs Monday to Saturday from 6:30am to
7pm.

How to Access Tiger on Demand
You can book your journeys easily through the Tiger on Demand app, available to
download now on the Play Store and App Store. For those without access to a
smartphone, the dedicated call centre is on hand to assist with bookings and
information.

For more information about Tiger on Demand, including fares, virtual stops and
service updates, please visit https://transport.cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/buses/tiger-on-demand

PV CIC MEETING DATES 2025

All meetings are held in the Village Hall and start at 8.00pm.

May 06
July 08
September 16

AGM Tuesday November 11 2025 (7.30pm) followed by Committee meeting

 

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