What’s On in November 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.
Friday 1st November
Fireworks at Kimbolton Castle
Car parks open at 5.30pm gates open at 5.45pm
Extended firework extravaganza show making the event even better value for money for the whole family. Fun fair, live music stage with entertainment, licenced bar plus catering vendors. Family tickets available this year but advanced ticket purchase essential.
Saturday 2nd November
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
A Story of Diwali
St Neots Library 10am & 11am. Come join in the fun with storyteller Marion Leeper, who will bring to life a beautiful story about Rama and Sita, with the use of puppets and saris. Free event – no need to book. Suitable for all ages.
Sunday 3rd November
Annual Family Fireworks Night at Eynesbury Rovers FC 5.00pm
Back with a bang this year with a new company firing the fireworks, its set to be bigger and better than before.
Monday 4th November
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. Our winter observing season, if the skies are clear then telescopes will be set up outside, if cloudy there will be an astronomical talk. Do you need help setting up your telescope or finding stellar objects then come along to the St Neots Astronomy club.
Tuesday 5th November
St Neots Folk Club Hunter Muskett. Acoustic/electric/vocals trio
Live Music at The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. PE19 8ES. Next to Co-op.
Please see our website for details. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Hail Weston Gardening Club – Rosemary Buisseret – nursery owner
Rosemary is also part of the Hardy Plant Society. Her talk is ‘A Night Scented Garden’ – the why, what and how. 7:30 Hail Weston Village Hall. 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)
Wednesday 6th November
Little Paxton Gardening Club – Jim Paine – Climate Change and Closer to Nature
Jim has a degree in Environmental Science and a background in international conservation. Tonight, he talks to us about the current science behind climate change forecasts and how as gardeners we can respond to ensure that we continue to enjoy success as well as nurture biodiversity within our own spaces. 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
Pop-up book club
St Neots Library 5pm. Our friendly, informal pop-up book club will be discussing New Boy by Tracy Chevalier. Followed by a livestreamed author discussion. Book in St Neots Library or via email stneots.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Friday 8th November
St Neots Local History Society – Huntingdonshire Airfields – Richard Carter of the Norris Museum
Eynesbury C of E Primary School – PE19 2TD, 7.30pm. Members- free, Cost- £5.00 – to non- members payable at the door. This talk will include an investigation into the number of airfields in our area that sprang up between 1916 and 1945. We will also hear, from Richard, what remains today. www.stneotslhs.org.uk – for more information and membership
Saturday 9th & 23rd November
St Neots Farm and Craft Market
St Neots Market Square 8.00am – 1.00pm
Saturday 9 November 2024
St Neots Sinfonia: Autumn Concert
7:30pm, St Mary’s Church, Eaton Socon. Join us for our much-loved autumn concert, this year with a special focus on Strauss’s dance music plus Beethoven’s famous 5th Symphony (Fate). Tickets: £10 on the door (cash only), by phone (01480 213884) or via TicketSource (ticketsource.co.uk/st-neots-sinfonia – additional charge will apply).
Tuesday 12th November
St. Neots Folk Club – James Delarre & Saul Rose
Fine musicians and old friends James & Saul promise a warm, joyful and very personal evening of exquisitely played traditional folk tunes & songs. The Eaton’s Community Centre, 18 the Maltings, Eaton Socon. PE19 8ES. Doors: 19:30. Tickets: £14.00 (members) /£16 (non-Members) Contact:01234 376033.
Friday 15 November – Sunday 15 December
Shuttleworth in Lights
Returning on select weekends in November and December, Shuttleworth in Lights is your chance to see the beautiful Swiss Garden and working Collection of vintage aircraft and veteran vehicles as you’ve never seen them before. www.shuttleworth.org/product/sil24/ . Shuttleworth Collection & Gardens, Alder Drive, Biggleswade, Bedford, SG18 9DT.
Saturday 16th November
St Mary’s Church Eaton Socon, Christmas Fayre 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
St Mary’s Church Eaton Socon Christmas Fayre is back again with all the wonderful crafts, gifts and home-made produce, children’s games and the opportunity to send a letter to Santa. There will be Family Photo Sessions at £30.00 for a 10-minute session. Please contact the Church Office to book a session – Tel: 01480 352154 Hot food and refreshments will be available, so come along and see what we have on offer.
Monday 18th November
Royal Naval Assoc. St. Neots & District
Meet at 19.30 to 21.30 at the St Neots Rugby Club, New Street, St Neots. ALL Serving and Former members of HM Forces and their families are welcome.
Tuesday 19th November
St Neots Folk Club – Roswell – Multi Instrumental Duo.
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 21st November
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.
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.
Saturday 23rd November
Spanish Storytime
St Neots Library 10.30am. A fun session of stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish. Free, suitable for all ages.
Sunday 24th November
Christmas Lights Switch on Pre-Party at Loves Farm House
2:30-4:30pm Bring the children along to take part in foc bauble craft activities, complete a children’s festive trail and support young entrepreneurs. Cafe will be open, with festive food & drinks.
Monday 25th November
Soup lunch
Little Paxton Church, 12noon-2pm. Soup and roll, savouries and cakes. No charge but donations always welcome.
Tuesday 26th November
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 ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’
Little Paxton St James Church, 2pm – (2001) with Renee Zellweiger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Celia Imrie. Refreshments provided. No need to book. Free admission. Donations welcome.
Thursday 28th November
Fish & Chip Lunch
Little Paxton St James Church, 12.30 to 2pm – £8 per person. Booking required. Contact Alison Bowles 01480 473465
Friday 29th November
Festive Wreath Making – Loves Farm House
Mulled Wine led by local talent. 8pm, tickets will be on sale via www.lovesfarmhouse.co.uk. The bar in will be open to the public on the night too, so why not come along with your friends and get your Christmas present wrapping done at the same time?
Saturday 30th November
The Angels Foundation UK Walk and Talk – Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon.
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
Christmas Decoration making workshop
St Neots Library. 11am – 1pm. Learn how to make Christmas decorations from plastic bottles at this fun workshop. Suitable for ages 5+. Free event, no need to book.
CPR & De-Fib Awareness Session
Loves Farm house. 12:30-13:30 Unfortunately more people lose their lives over the festive break from a heart attack than at any other time of the year. Would you know how to help a loved one during an emergency? Come along to learn about basic life support (CPR) and the use of community de-fib machines. Saturday Lazy Breakfast Cafe will be open.
Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December
Christmas Tree Festival –10.00 am – 4.00 pm
12.30 pm – 3.00 pm. St Neots United Reformed Church, High St. PE19 1BN. Refreshments will be available from 10.00am – 3.30pm on Saturday and 12.30pm – 2.30pm on Sunday. www.stneotsurc.co.uk
St Neots & District Gardening Club
Our meetings restart Thursday January 23rd, 2025, at 7.30, members £3.00. Non-members welcome £4.00. Check out our Facebook page for more information and latest news.
