July 2025
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.
We therefore invite residents to attend the next CIC meetings to debate the issue with a view to taking a vote on the matter, either at the July or, depending on attendance numbers, September meetings.
See over-page for meeting dates.
There is an 18-month timeline on the project, so if there is sufficient interest we must apply by the end of December.
PRICKWILLOW VILLAGE HALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Thursday July 17 at 6.00pm at the Hall
All welcome – we are keen to attract new Committee members to support this valuable village asset.
Further information from Janet on 0789 986 5051.
CAMBRIDGE OPEN STUDIOS 2025
The Open Studio Art Festival runs during weekends in July (05-06, 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27) and provides the opportunity to browse and buy direct from artists.
Studios are open from 10am to 5pm; look out for the yellow flags, which in Prickwillow will be:
Sonia Lewis at 50 Main Street with wood-fired stoneware and wheel-thrown pottery (12-13 & 19-20); and
Katrina Wilkie at 17 Main Street with paintings and drawings of the fens and further afield (12-13 & 19-20).
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
Science Day, Sunday July 06, 12.00-16.00
Science Activities suitable for children 5-11 years but must have parent/carer supervision.
See website at https://www.prickwillowmuseum.com/event-days.html for full details of all events.
ANNOUNCED ROADWORKS
The following proposed roadworks have been announced:
Lark Bank – July 14; stop/go boards
A1101 Mildenhall Road – July 11; two-way signals
PV CIC MEETING DATES 2025
All meetings are held in the Village Hall and start at 8.00pm.
July 08
September 30 (change of date from 16th)
AGM Tuesday November 11 2025 (7.30pm) followed by Committee meeting
WORLD PEASHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday July 12 at 11.30
Witcham Village Green, Martins Lane
Join us on Saturday July 12 in Witcham, Ely for an unforgettable day of friendly competition and family fun! With food, drinks, crafts, stalls and more. You might even become World Champion!
HAVE YOUR SAY ON PLANS FOR THE FUTURE OF LOCAL COUNCILS
Residents, businesses and other stakeholders across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are being asked for their views on the future of local government.
It follows an announcement by the Government in December, setting out plans to move towards a new system of local government, removing the current two-tier structure of district and city councils and county councils. Existing unitary councils including Peterborough are also included.
From April 2028, rather than dealing with separate county, city and district authorities, residents will access all services – from road maintenance and bin collections to education, planning, social housing, and support with benefits – through a unitary council.
For full details and links to the surveys go to https://eastcambs.gov.uk/about-council/local-government-reorganisation-cambridgeshire/have-your-say-future-local-councils