What’s On in October 2024
Every Thursday
The 3Cs Café
The United Reformed Church, High Street St Neots, a warm welcome to everyone serving teas, coffees and homemade scones from 10.00am until 12 noon.
Every Friday
Coffee Mornings – St James Church Little Paxton
10.30 ‘Drop-in’ for coffee & chat. £2 donation requested.
Bingo
Little Paxton Village Hall, Doors open at 7.30, eyes down at 8.00pm. Raffle and refreshments in the interval. Over 18’s only. Information from k9page@gmail.com
Friendship club
Everyone Welcome, The United Reformed Church, High Street, St Neots. 2pm to 4pm. We have a varied event programme: Guest speakers, Games, raffle. Refreshments. For details email Biddy or Mavis: glendaw722@gmail.com
Every Saturday
Walk and Talk 4 Men
9.15am for 9.30 start walk and talk, giving men time to walk, talk and connect. Great company, amazing setting and all men are welcome. walkandtalk4menstneots@gmail.com Meet at Ambiance Café in Riverside Park St Neots.
The United Reformed Church Tea Shop
Tea Shop Open in the United Reformed Church, St Neots, open from 10.00 am until 12 noon. Teas, coffees and homemade scones. All welcome.
Tuesday 1st October
St Neots Folk Club – Paul Walker and Karen Pfieffer. Guitar, woodwind, vocals
Live music, 7.30pm – 9.45pm. The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. PE19 8ES. Please see our website for details. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Hail Weston Gardening Club – The Shop Keepers Daughter
(7:30 Hail Weston Village Hall) – Rebecca Chambers will give a talk on House plants – plants will also be available to purchase. Members £1.00 /£3:00 non members, children welcome, for further information contact: tel_maggs2@225771mgl.co.uk. Light refreshments will be available Coffee/Tea/Wine for a donation and there will be a Raffle (4-6 prizes) plus Garden centre voucher (£20)
Tenancy and Housing Support Drop In – St Neots Library 10am – 12noon
Help with housing advice including budgeting, managing your tenancy and support to find longer term housing. No need to book, just call in to the library.
Wednesday 2nd October
Little Paxton Gardening Club – Tim Fuller Unexpectedly Hardy Plants
Tim is the owner of the nursery The Plantsman’s Preference in Norfolk. Specialising in an extensive range of Hardy Geraniums and Ornamental Grasses as well as many new, rare and unusual perennials (particularly those suitable for shade). Plants will be available for purchase on the night, and you can pre-order from his website. Monthly Club meetings at 8pm in Little Paxton Village Hall. Visitors are always welcome – £4 per meeting (including refreshments) or why not become a member for a reduced joining fee of £6 from September thru to December 2024. For more info, please contact Paula Hayward Tel. 07717 846712
St Neots Acorn Cancer Support Group
We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at McNish Court, Granville Way, Eaton Socon, PE19 8PE from 10.30am – 12.30pm. For more information call 07522 925648
Read A Little Aloud for Adults – St Neots Library 2pm – 3pm
A relaxing hour listening to readings and poetry. Free event, no need to book.
Friday 4th October
St Neots Local History Society –Everybody Needs Good Neighbours– by Mark Hinman
Pre- Construct made the news with their discovery of an Iron Age Farm ahead of the Monksfields development in St Neots. Mark will talk about community networks on the Cambridgeshire claylands from 400BC to AD600. Eynesbury C of E Primary School – PE19 2TD, 7.30pm. Members- free, Cost- £5.00 – to non- members payable at the door. www.stneotslhs.org.uk – for more information and membership
Saturday 5th October
Simply Saturday
12.30 to 2.30pm, St James Church, Little Paxton. Bring & share lunch at 12.30 followed by entertainment and activities at 1.30. For information contact: Christine Barker 07742 190078 or email: simplysaturdaygroup@gmail.com
Stables Christian Centre Coffee Shop
Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, MK44 2ES. 2pm– 4:30pm. You will be able to combine our woodland walk. Dogs on leads are welcome too. Tel No: 01234 376237. email: admin@stableschristiancentre.co.uk www.stableschristiancentre.co.uk
Facebook: stableschristiancentre
Monday 7th October
St Neots Astronomical Association – Observing Evening
Paxton Pits visitor centre. 7.30pm. Non-members very welcome, the first visit is free. St Neots Astronomical Association www.SNAA.co.uk
Tuesday 8th October
St Neots Folk Club – Showcase evening with Finn Collinson and Vic Lennard
Live music, 7.30pm – 9.45pm. The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. PE19 8ES. Please see our website for details. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Saturday 12th October
Eco Fair – St Neots Library 10am – 1pm
Information from local environmental and conservation groups as well as activities for children.
Saturday 12th and 26th October
St Neots Farm and Craft Market
St Neots Market Square 8.00am – 1.00pm
Monday 14th & 28th October
Soup Lunch Midday – 2.00pm
Soup and roll, savouries and cakes. No charge but donations always welcome.
Sunday 13th October
Pride in St Neots Coffee Morning
The Chaii Hub, 10.30am-12.30pm all are welcome
Tuesday 15th October
St Neots Folk Club – Johnny Coppin. Singer, songwriter, composer and poet.
Live music, 7.30pm – 9.45pm. The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. PE19 8ES. Please see our website for details. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
U3A Monthly Meeting
2pm to 4pm. Eatons centre, behind the Coop Eaton Socon, with guest speaker, free entry and refreshments. There will be a speaker and a quiz and a chance to find out about our association and activity groups.
Digital Coffee Morning – St Neots Library 10am – 11.30am
Find out more about digital help available in the library and the online resources accessible with your library card.
Thursday 17th October
Loves Farm WI – “To the Caribbean and Back” Ann Jacksons experiences of the 1989 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers.
We meet once a month on the 3rd Thursday of the month at St Neots Football Club at 7:30pm. First meeting is free to see if joining the WI is for you. lovesfarmladieswi@gmail.com www.lovesfarmladieswi.co.uk
The Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Guided Walk
Explore Paxton Pits Nature Reserve with experienced local experts. This is an informal, family-friendly walk. Meet at the Visitor Centre 10.30am. Cost £3 per person.
Souper Lunch
Berkley Street Methodist Church, 10 Berkley St, PE19 2NB. Every third Thursday, 12 noon until 1pm. Join us for a friendly welcome, home-made soup, tea and cake, for just £2.50. Contact judithjohnson4903@gmail.com for more info.
Information & Advice Drop-In for Older People – St Neots Library 10.30am – 12.30pm
Free information and advice for over 65s who need a bit of support to continue to live well and safely in their own homes. No need to book, just call in.
Monday 21st October
Royal Naval Assoc. St. Neots & District
Meet at 19.30 to 21.30 at the St Neots Rugby Club, New Street, St Neots, Cambs, , ALL Serving and Former members of HM Forces and their families are welcome.
Tuesday 22nd October
St Neots Folk Club – A cappella foursome.
Live music, 7.30pm – 9.45pm. The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. PE19 8ES. Please see our website for details. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Thursday 24th October
Fish & Chip lunch: 12.30 to 2pm – £8 per person. Booking required. Contact Alison Bowles 01480 473465
Friday 25th October
U3A Meet and Greet Session
The U3A meet and greet group will be at the Citizen hub in St Neots from 10:30am to 11:30am. This is a chance to interact with the committee members and group leaders. It is open to members and non-members.
Saturday 26th October
The Angels Foundation UK Walk and Talk – Paxton Pits, Little Paxton.
Meeting outside the Café 10:45 ready to walk for 11:00. Contact: Caroline 07729 191072 or email support@propertyangelsfoundation.org or message us via Facebook
Loves Farm House Halloween Party – 6-9pm
Come along to our annual Halloween disco party, a popular event for the whole family, and prizes for the best costume and dance moves! Tickets on sale at www.lovesfarmhouse.com & info on facebook.com/lovesfarmhouse
Tuesday 29th October
St Neots Folk Club – Round the Room. Performers and audience welcome.
Live music, 7.30pm – 9.45pm. The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. PE19 8ES. Please see our website for details. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Paxton Pictures at Little Paxton Church 2.00pm – ‘Cabaret’ 1972
with Liza Minelli, Michael York, Helmut Griem. Refreshments provided. No need to book. Free admission. Donations welcome.
