Every Wednesday during August,

St Neots Parish Church – Free lunchtime organ recitals

12.15pm. Refreshments available. Donations welcome

Every Thursday

The 3Cs Café

The United Reformed Church, High Street St Neots, is organised by volunteers of Churches Together in St Neots and offers a warm welcome serving teas, coffees and homemade scones from 10.00am until 12 noon. All welcome.

Every Friday

Coffee Mornings – St James Church Little Paxton

10.30 ‘Drop-in’ for coffee & chat

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.

Saturday 3rd August and Saturday 24th August

Tower Open – St Neots Parish Church

10am – 4pm. Climb the tower, 130 steps, 360-degree views. Refreshments available. Donations welcome

Saturday 3rd August

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: Helen Young 01480 216255 or email: simplysaturdaysroup@gmail.com

Stables Christian Centre Coffee Shop

Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, MK44 2ES. 2pm– 4:30pm. A Coffee shop not to be missed, and there are only three left for this year. You will be able to combine our woodland walk, or a longer circular walk from the property, with browsing our products and sampling our delicious home-made cakes with your tea or coffee. Dogs on leads are welcome too. Tel No: 01234 376237. email: admin@stableschristiancentre.co.uk www.stableschristiancentre.co.uk admin@stableschristiancentre.co.uk  www.stableschristiancentre.co.uk
Facebook: stableschristiancentre

Monday 5th August

St Neots Astronomical Association – Paul Fellows

Searching for the Sun Sisters. Paxton Pits visitor centre. 7.30pm. Non-members very welcome, the first visit is free. St Neots Astronomical Association www.SNAA.co.uk

We meet at Paxton Pits visitor centre (PE19 6ET) on the First Monday of the Month (Second Monday if its a bank holiday).

Tuesday 6th August

Hail Weston Gardening Group – National Garden Scheme – Molesworth House Visit

Tickets – £7.50 including refreshments (location/time details are on the tickets)

All tickets are available by contacting Maggie Lakey @ tel_maggs2@225771mgl.co.uk

Wednesday 7th August

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

Mug Painting Workshop – St Neots Library

9.30am – 11am. Come and join us for a fun creative event in partnership with local shop, Crafty Monkey. Decorate your very own mug, with your unique design.  For children aged 5+.  Booking essential. Tickets £5 each, available from St Neots Library.

Saturday 10th and 24th August

St Neots Farm and Craft Market

St Neots Market Square 8.00am – 1.00pm

Saturday 10th August

Pride in St Neots Coffee Morning

10.30-12.30 The Priory Centre.  www.facebook.com/PrideInStNeots

St Neots & District Gardening Club – Annual Show

Jubilee Hall, School Lane, Eaton Socon. Show entries are invited from members and non members, Judging @ 11.00, Open to public from 2.00. Tea & cakes available plus plant stall. Check out our Facebook page for more information and latest news. For show entries email alisongilbey23@gmail.com

Cross Stitch Workshop – St Neots Library

10am – 11am. Spark your creativity and learn how to sew this summer!  During this workshop you will learn how to thread a needle, cast on, read a pattern, sew a line of cross stitch and cast off.  All materials will be provided.  For children aged 8 – 11.   Tickets £3.50, please book in advance at St Neots Library.

Wednesday 14th August

Richard III – Peterborough’s Medieval Monarch – St Neots Library

10.30am. Stuart Orme, curator of the Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon will be talking about Richard III. Good King Richard or monster? Richard remains one of England’s most enigmatic and controversial Kings. Was he the monster depicted in Shakespeare’s play or a victim of Tudor Propaganda? The truth, like the man is perhaps more complex and interesting, and what’s more he was born just outside Peterborough! Free event.  Book your place at St Neots Library.

Thursday 15th August

Loves Farm WI – Social evening

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.

Information & Advice Drop-In for Older People – St Neots Library

10.30 – 12.30. 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 19th August

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 are welcome.

Tuesday 20th August

U3A Monthly Meeting

2pm to 4pm. Eatons centre, behind the Co op Eaton Socon, with guest speaker, free entry and refreshments. A chance to find out about our organisation.

Tuesday 27th August 2pm

Paxton Pictures at Little Paxton Church – ‘The Young Victoria’ 

With Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend. St James Church Little Paxton. 2.00pm.  Refreshments provided. No need to book. Free admission. Donations welcome.

Friday 30th August

U3A Meet and Greet Session

10:30am to 11:30am, St Neots Citizen centre, market square St Neots. A chance for existing members to renew their memberships and book trips, also to engage with committee members and group leaders. Prospective members are welcome to come along to join or find out about our organisation.

Saturday 31st August

The Angels Foundation UK Walk and Talk – St Ives to Houghton “Thicket Walk”. 

Meeting at One Leisure St Ives, Westwood Road at bottom of Car Park. 10:45 ready to walk for 11:00. Contact: Caroline 07729 191072 or email support@propertyangelsfoundation.org or message us via Facebook

Crafty Monkey Workshops in August

Friday 2nd August – Kids Workshop: Under the Sea Plate at Crafty Monkey
Tuesday 6th August – Young Swifties Pottery Painting Workshop at Crafty Monkey
Thursday 8th August – Kids Workshop: Paint a Party Animal at Crafty Monkey
Friday 9th August – Adults Pottery Class: Monstera Leaf Dish at Crafty Monkey
Sunday 11th August – Adults Pottery Class: Intro to Hand-building at Crafty Monkey
Wednesday 14th August – Kids Pottery Class: Name Plaques at Crafty Monkey
Sunday 18th August – Adults Pottery Class:  Taylor Swift Inspired Trinket Dish at Crafty Monkey
Thursday 22nd August – Kids Pottery Class Clay Monsters at Crafty Monkey
Wednesday 28th August – Kids Workshop: Rainbow Zebra Plate at Crafty Monkey
Friday 30th August – Sip n Paint Night – Adults Event Night: Club Tropicana at Crafty Monkey

More info and to book: www.mycraftymonkey.com/workshops

Tuesday 3rd September

St Neots Folk Club is closed for the month of August. Due to refurbishment at the Priory Centre, we will be reopening on 3rd September at The Eatons. 18 The Maltings, Eaton Socon. PE19 8ES. Please see our website for details. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk

Saturday 7th September

Keysoe Village Show

The Village Show at Keysoe returns this year on Saturday 7th September.  Show schedules and entry forms are now available – please search for us on Facebook or contact Penny on 01234 378878 for a copy.