Welcome to Cottenham Community Information

Welcome to Cottenham Community information DClubs Children and family groups Community groups 447Welcome to Cottenham <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Creative groups </li><li style="flex:1">8</li></ul>89 Musical groups for adults and children Sport, fitness and health Cottenham Parish Council, with support from South Cambridgeshire District Council, has created this directory of clubs, associations, facilities and events to provide residents with everything you need to know to be able to fully enjoy being part of the Cottenham community. Education Adult learning Schools 14 14 14 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">After school clubs </li><li style="flex:1">14 </li></ul>For those who are new to our Parish, we hope you will find the information in this booklet helpful as you start to get to know the people and Parish of Cottenham. We wish a very warm welcome to all new residents. Facilities Bank and shops Cemetery and churches Health 15 15 15 16 16 17 Library There are a number of local events that are organised throughout the year – such as the Fun Run in May, the Fen Edge Festival in June (every other year), the Cottenham Feast Parade in October, and Carols on the Green in December. Food and drink <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Recreation </li><li style="flex:1">18 </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">18 </li><li style="flex:1">Vets </li></ul>Outdoor and environment Outdoor activities 19 19 If you would like to keep up to date with such events the best thing to do is to join our <a href="/goto?url=http://www.facebook" target="_blank">Facebook group (www.facebook. </a>com/cottenhamparishcouncil) or check our website regularly (www.cottenhampc.org.uk). <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Environment group </li><li style="flex:1">20 </li></ul>Support for our community Caring for our community 20 20 We look forward to meeting you soon. Useful information Useful contacts 22 22 Best wishes Parish communications Local Government 22 Cottenham Parish Council 23 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">24 </li><li style="flex:1">Map of Cottenham </li></ul>23Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Rainbows - for girls aged 5 to 7 - runs on Mondays and Thursdays from 6.00pm to 7.00pm Brownies - for girls aged 7 to 10 - runs on Tuesdays from 6.15pm to 7.45pm and from 6.30pm to 8.00pm, and on Wednesdays from 6.15pm to 7.45pm Guides - for girls aged 10 to 14 - runs on Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 8.00pm and Thursdays from 7.15pm to 8.45pm Giving girls fun and adventure and the space to grow and discover their potential. <a href="/goto?url=http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-your-daughter" target="_blank">www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-your-daughter </a><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>Clubs The Youth Bus Project On Thursdays from 7.00pm to 9.00pm Part of the charity Connections Bus Project, which provides youth services across Cambridgeshire, the Youth Bus Project takes place on the Recreation Ground, and also offers babysitting courses and a Generation Game for young people wishing to volunteer with the elderly. Children and family groups <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="/goto?url=http://www.connectionsbusproject.org.uk" target="_blank">www.connectionsbusproject.org.uk </a></li><li style="flex:1">07853 795256 </li></ul>Baby Café Every Friday from 12 noon to 2.00pm Feeding support and social group, available all year round at Cottenham Baptist Church. Cottenham Sewing Club <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="/goto?url=http://www.thebabycafe.org" target="_blank">www.thebabycafe.org </a></li><li style="flex:1">01353 610885 </li><li style="flex:1">cottenhambabycafe </li></ul>Alternate Saturday mornings during term time A sewing club to teach hand and machine sewing for children aged 6 and above. 07966 266112 <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>Ballet On Wednesdays at Cottenham Sports Centre Run by ABM School of Ballet, classes are structured, gently disciplined and develop creative and expressive talents. Dads Play On the second Saturday of the month from 10.30am to 11.30am Dads are invited to bring children of all ages along to the parenting group which takes place at the Community Centre. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="/goto?url=http://www.abmschoolofdance.co.uk" target="_blank">www.abmschoolofdance.co.uk </a></li><li style="flex:1">01954 200533 </li><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li></ul>Barn Owls/Barn Lambs <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>Barn Owls, every Tuesday during term time from 9.30am to 11.00am Barn Lambs, every Wednesday during term time from 9.30am to 11.00am Craft, play, snacks and singing for all ages, taking place at the Salvation Army Barn. Cost: £1.50 per family. 4th Dimension Dance A number of different classes are available in Cottenham on Mondays and Saturdays 4th Dimension Dance provides fantastic, high quality dance and performance training for all ages and abilities, including Commercial Street, Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Lyrical, at the Community Centre. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li><li style="flex:1">cottenhamsachurch </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="/goto?url=http://www.4d-dance.co.uk" target="_blank">www.4d-dance.co.uk </a></li><li style="flex:1">07856 261466 </li><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li></ul>Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Beavers – for children aged 5¾ to 7 – runs on Tuesdays or Wednesdays Cubs – for children aged 8 and 9 – runs on Mondays or Fridays Scouts – for children aged 10 to 14 – runs on Mondays or Thursdays For children interested in spending time outdoors with some friends one evening a week, developing #SkillsForLife. Based in Margett Street. Hartbeeps On Fridays from 9.30am to 10.30am, 10.30am to 11.30am and 11.30am to 12.30pm Magical, musical baby and toddler classes taking place in All Saints’ Church Hall. Cost: £6 per family (pay as you go, booking is recommended). <a href="/goto?url=http://www.hartbeeps.com/cambridge/classes" target="_blank">www.hartbeeps.com/cambridge/classes </a><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li><li style="flex:1">cottenhamscouts </li></ul>45Little Humbugs Community groups Fortnightly on Wednesdays from 10.00am to 11.00am Singing group for under threes, taking place in the Community Centre. Cost: £2.50 per family. British Legion Find us at Pepys Hall, 121 High St, Cottenham <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li><li style="flex:1">LittleHumbugsCottenham </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">01954 251468 </li><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li></ul>Cottenham Day Centre lunches for over 65s Little Saints On Tuesdays from 9.30am to 2.00pm Thursdays during term time from 10.00am to 11.45am Run by a group of volunteers, a two-course home cooked meal is provided for over 65s at Coolidge Gardens Community Room. Tea and coffee are also provided and the Day Centre provides transport for those who need it. Bingo and raffles are also organised for a further small charge and there is time to socialise. With plenty of toys, snacks, crafts and song time, children aged 0 to 4 years along with parents/carers can join us at All Saints’ Church Hall at no charge. <a href="/goto?url=http://www.allsaintscottenham.org.uk/fellowship/little-saints" target="_blank">www.allsaintscottenham.org.uk/fellowship/little-saints </a>Cost: £5 per week. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li><li style="flex:1">AllSaintsCottenham </li></ul>01954 200873 or 01954 250035 [email protected] or [email protected] Mucky Pups Messy Play On Mondays from 10.00am to 11.00am Village Society Join us at the Community Centre for Mucky Pups Messy Play. Cost: £5 per child or £40 for a 10 session card. Regular talks about historic buildings, objects and people, and exhibitions The Cottenham Village Society was formed in late 1970 to stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the village and its surroundings – and also takes an interest in developments in the village. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li><li style="flex:1">muckypupscottenham </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="/goto?url=http://www.cottenhamvillagesociety.ukfamilies.com" target="_blank">www.cottenhamvillagesociety.ukfamilies.com </a></li><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li></ul>Toy Library Fortnightly on Fridays from 11.15am to 12.15pm Whist From 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start Come and use our toy library at the Community Centre. Cost: £2 per child or £3 per family (£1 for under ones). On Tuesdays at Stevens Close Community Room and on Saturdays at Franklin Gardens Community Room. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="/goto?url=http://www.cottenhamtoylibrary.co.uk" target="_blank">www.cottenhamtoylibrary.co.uk </a></li><li style="flex:1">cottenhamtoylibrary </li></ul>Cost: £3 per person. 01954 488418 or 01954 251424 Under Ones Under Ones meets on Mondays from 1.00pm to 3.00pm WI (Women’s Institute) A warm welcome awaits in the Baptist Church Hall – pop in with your baby for as long or short a time as you are able, to chat with others caring for a baby from new born to 12 months. Mums to be also welcome! An exciting programme of speakers, craft activities, walking group, darts team, poetry club, new lunch group and a bridge group. Do come along and join us, you will be very welcome. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">07594 692357 </li><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li></ul>01954 250605 or 01954 250870 67Creative groups Singing for Fun On Thursdays from 1.45pm to 2.45pm during term time Cottenham Community Photography Club From 7.30pm usually on the last Wednesday of every month The club aims to promote the enjoyment of all aspects of photography and membership is open to residents of all Fen Edge villages of all abilities and interests. The group meets at the Community Centre Coffee Shop. An adult group that sings for fun at the Salvation Army Barn. Sometimes promoting the group with live performances – but not a choir, just a group that enjoys singing. No need to read music and no prior musical ability required or expected. Cost: first session free then a small weekly fee. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">01954 204508 </li><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li></ul><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>cottenhamcommunityphotographyclub Tyrranochorus TyrannoChorus is made up of three choirs which, when performing together, are known as TyrannoChorus Cottenham Theatre Workshop Two shows are performed each year TongueTwisters meets every Saturday from 12.15pm. For children aged 3 to 11, singing a mixture of bespoke arrangements and ‘off the peg’ music with an emphasis on fun. An amateur theatre group that has been performing for the last 40+ years – a pantomime in December and another production in the spring. Welcomes new people to tread the boards, help backstage or support tech and front of house teams. VoxPop meets on Thursday evenings from 5.30pm. For children aged 11 to 18, singing recent and classic arrangements, including some of the singers’ own. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="/goto?url=http://www.cottenhamtheatre.com" target="_blank">www.cottenhamtheatre.com </a></li><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li></ul>BigMouth meets on Thursdays from 7.45pm. For those who are old enough to know better and have sung everywhere from Abbey Road to the Royal Albert Hall - also going on tour to France. Musical groups <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">07757 697414 </li><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li><li style="flex:1">BigMouthSinging </li></ul>Come and Sing Fortnightly on Mondays from 11.15am to 11.45am Singing rhymes and songs with the residents of Cottenham Court, at Cottenham Court Care Home. Sport, fitness and health <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li><li style="flex:1">Singing at Cottenham Court </li></ul>Badminton Cottenham Brass Juniors Monday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm The band rehearses on Thursdays from 6.15pm to 7.30pm With 40 current members aged 8 to 17, rehearsals take place at Landbeach Village Hall. <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>All abilities welcome to join us for a game of badminton at Cottenham Sports Centre. 01954 288760 <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>Bowls Cottenham Brass With teams in six different leagues there are usually people bowling every day and with short-mat bowling in the winter (indoor), there is bowling all year round The band rehearses on Thursdays from 7.45pm to 9.45pm Find us at Landbeach Village Hall. Cottenham Bowls Club is a very friendly club with members from Cottenham and surrounding villages – everyone is welcome. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="/goto?url=http://www.cottenham-brass.co.uk" target="_blank">www.cottenham-brass.co.uk </a></li><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li></ul><a href="/goto?url=http://www.hugofox.com/community/cottenham-bowls-club-8286/home" target="_blank">www.hugofox.com/community/cottenham-bowls-club-8286/home </a>01954 230732 or 01954 251956 or 01954 200720 Cottenham Bell Ringers Practice takes place on Wednesdays in the tower at All Saints’ Church 01954 251105 [email protected] cottenhamclangers 89Cricket – Seniors Cottenham Jaguars Netball Club Training takes place on Tuesday evenings during the winter Catering for seniors, U21s and U16s, training takes place at the Sports Centre. <a href="/goto?url=http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/cottenhamjaguarsnetballclub" target="_blank">www.pitchero.com/clubs/cottenhamjaguarsnetballclub </a>Matches take place on Saturday afternoons from May until early September With senior players aged 14 to 50+, as well as junior players, matches are played on the Recreation Ground. Two men’s teams are run in the Cambridgeshire Cricket Association leagues – a 1st team in Senior 3 and a 2nd team in CCA Junior 4N – and new players from within the village are always welcome. Cottenham United FC Pre-season training takes place from mid-June to mid-August on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Recreation Ground <a href="/goto?url=http://www.cottenham.play-cricket.com" target="_blank">www.cottenham.play-cricket.com </a><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a> 07827 157232 or 01954 203210 The season usually starts mid-August, with training once a week, normally on Wednesdays from 7.00pm to 8.00pm or 8.30pm Fen Edge Runners From October to April training moves to Cottenham Sports Centre on the 3G floodlit pitch, on Wednesdays from 8.00pm to 9.00pm Fen Edge Runners meet every Thursday at 6.30pm on the Village Green A non-profit community running club open to all ages and abilities, we are a friendly, inclusive group and don’t take ourselves too seriously. Cottenham United FC has two senior teams playing in Saturday Cambridgeshire FA Kershaw senior A league and division 3b in the Mead Plant & Grab league. Home ground is the Recreation Ground. A friendly club welcoming any new players from the village. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">01954 231806 </li><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li><li style="flex:1">FenEdgeRunners </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">07771 882182 </li><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li></ul>Gymnastics Cottenham United Colts FC Classes run on Wednesdays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm (age 4 to 6); from 5.30pm to 6.30pm (age 7 to 9); and from 6.30pm to 7.30pm (age 10+) Sessions include: SSE Wildcats Centre for girls aged 5 to 11, at Cottenham Primary School from March to October; FA Living Sport for girls in Year 7 to 11, at Cottenham Sports Centre from September to March; Monday evening soccer school from 6.00pm to 7.00pm at Cottenham Sports Centre; and Thursday evening goalkeeper coaching from 5.00pm to 6.00pm at Cottenham Sports Centre. Taking place at Cottenham Sports Centre and run by British Gymnastics Member Paula Cook. 07956 648611 Cottenham United Colts is a FA Charter Standard club which provides footballing opportunities for boys and girls from 5 to 17, linking to the men’s team. <a href="/goto?url=http://www.cottenhamunitedcolts.com" target="_blank">www.cottenhamunitedcolts.com </a>CottenhamUnitedColts <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>Karate Training every Thursday evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm Cambridge ESKA Karate Club (English Shotokan Karate Association) trains at the Sports Centre with fully qualified and experienced instructors. Senior Instructor: Sensei Jeff Rand Godan (5th Dan); Founder/Chief instructor: Sensei Mike Nursey (9th Dan). Cricket – All Stars The All Stars programme, aimed at encouraging 5 to 8 year olds to enjoy cricket, is a successful programme that runs on Saturday mornings for eight weeks in early summer. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="/goto?url=http://www.cambridgeeska.co.uk" target="_blank">www.cambridgeeska.co.uk </a></li><li style="flex:1">07798 627800 </li><li style="flex:1"><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a></li></ul><a href="/goto?url=http://www.ecb.co.uk/play/all-stars" target="_blank">www.ecb.co.uk/play/all-stars </a>Line Dancing Cricket – Juniors Tuesday evenings from 6.00pm to 7.00pm (beginners), and from 7.00pm to 8.30pm (intermediate) The junior season runs from the beginning of May until early July with games played on weekday evenings Line dancing is fun for everyone, is good exercise and increases stamina, and is suitable for all ages with no partner required. Join us at the Dance Studio at the Sports Centre. Teams of boys and girls play at U11, U13 and U15. Pre-season junior training with coaching is held in the Sports Centre in March and April before moving outside from May – new players are always welcome. Cost: £5 per class. <a href="/goto?url=http://www.cottenham.play-cricket.com" target="_blank">www.cottenham.play-cricket.com </a><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a> 01954 203210 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="/goto?url=http://www.jjkdancin.com" target="_blank">www.jjkdancin.com </a></li><li style="flex:1">Jo’s Line Dancing </li></ul>10 11 Renegades Rugby On Tuesdays from 7.30pm when the evenings are dark (on all-weather pitches at Cottenham Sports Centre) or from 7.00pm on the Recreation Ground when the evenings are lighter Cottenham Renegades is a rugby union club with a strong emphasis on having fun – always looking for bright new (or stale old!) talent. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1"><a href="/goto?url=http://www.renegadesrugby.net" target="_blank">www.renegadesrugby.net </a></li><li style="flex:1">07966 404813 </li></ul>Roller Hockey We train on Tuesday evenings at the Sports Centre, and Thursday evenings at Cambridge Regional College, from 6.30pm Most Thursday sessions are taken by the England National Coach Carlos Amaral and all are welcome, from first time skaters upwards. <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>

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