August 2025
PICNIC IN THE PARK
Village Hall, Sunday August 24; 2.00-5.00
Come and meet your neighbours and friends.
Free social event.
Bring your own picnic and drinks.
Tea and cake provided for £1.
Raffle with children’s toys and prizes. Raffle donations would be appreciated
Short Quiz on ‘Prickwillow and its local geography’ with prize.
In aid of planting renovation at the war memorial site.
20mph SPEED LIMIT FOR PRICKWILLOW
In the travel survey of October 2024 55% of residents stated they wanted a 20mph speed limit through the village and, in consideration of more residents raising the issue at recent CIC meetings, the Village Council is considering making a formal application to the Local Highways Improvement Initiative this coming Autumn.
There will be a further opportunity for residents to put forward their views at the next CIC meeting in the Village Hall on September 30.
PRICKWILLOW BOOK/WINE CLUB
Tuesday August 12, 8.00pm at Heather’s House
All ladies welcome (even if you’ve not read the books).
Recommended books are:
“The Salt Path” by Raynor Winn and
“The Women” by Kristin Hannah
PRICKWILLOW DRAINAGE MUSEUM
New this year!
Book Day, Sunday August 17th – 11.00 to 16.00
Free entry.
Come browse our large selection of good condition second hand books as well as bric-a-brac and table top sales.
There will be a few table tops available for anyone to book a space at £5 per table (please contact us – see website for details https://www.prickwillowmuseum.com/.
ANNOUNCED ROADWORKS
ANNOUNCED ROADWORKS
The following proposed roadworks have been announced:
Great Fen Road – Aug 04-06; road closure
Ely Station Bridge – Aug 07-08; overnight closure
A10 Cambridge Rd – Aug 18-21; road closure
Great Fen Road – Sep 01-Nov 03; road closure
PV CIC MEETING DATES 2025
All meetings are held in the Village Hall and start at 8.00pm.
September 30 (change of date from 16th)
AGM Tuesday November 11 2025 (7.30pm) followed by Committee meeting
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
A Harvest Supper will be held at the Village Hall on Friday October 24 at 7.00pm to raise funds for consumables and to maintain the defibrillator.
Chris Jakes will be presenting a slideshow entitled ‘Prickwillow Celebrates – Jubilees and Coronations from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth’.
SUMMER HOLIDAY EVENTS
Numerous events have been arranged during the summer in Ely and the surrounding area.
These include:
- Riverside Concerts in Jubilee Gardens, Sunday afternoons
- Children’s Craft Workshops at Burwell Museum, Thursday mornings and afternoons
- Teddy Bears picnic and craft events at Ely Museum
For full details see the VisitEly website at https://www.visitely.org.uk/whats-on/