What’s On in April 2025
Every Wednesday in term-time
Tots & Carers.
St James Church, Little Paxton. 11.00am. Contact Anita Bailey: ajlbailey@aol.com for more information
Mums on the Move Walking Group 10am – 11am
Meet outside Ambiance, Riverside Car Park, St Neots. Are you a Mum looking to make new friends or just get out and about and active, join our weekly walking group, bring baby in a bugger, toddler in a stroller or a tiny tot who fancy’s a trot!
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.
Cambridge Model Boat Club
We are a small group of model boat enthusiasts, and meet every Thursday weather permitting at Paxton Lake, nearest postcode; PE19 4ET to sail our boats. We have vacancies for new members. www.cambridgemodelboatclub.co.uk find us on Facebook. Tel 07523 416914 for more details.
St Neots Singers
Join our friendly community choir. We meet from 19.30 to 21.30 at the United Reformed Church, 35 High Street PE19 1BN. First session free, £5.00 per session only pay when you attend. We will be singing songs from Musicals and Movies. For more information stneotssingerscc@gmail.com.
Sue Ryder Bereavement Café – Olivers Café, Kimbolton High Street
10.00am – 12.00pm – Offering a place where anyone struggling with loss can come together, share, listen, or simply be in the company of those who understand. Open to everyone, no need to talk if you feel you don’t want to, no fees, just come along, grab a drink and take things at your own pace. Contact Regency Funeral Directors on 01480 759408 for more information or visit their website – www.regencyfuneraldirectors.co.uk
Every Friday
Chatty Café Scheme, Chatter and Natter at All About Soul
10am – 12pm, Chatty Table available each Friday. Our table will be hosted by a friendly volunteer, do come along for a chat and a cuppa. 58 Market Square, St Neots, PE19 2AA. More information here: www.thechattycafescheme.co.uk/all-about-soul – It’s free, drop in.
Coffee Mornings – St James Church Little Paxton
10.30 ‘Drop-in’ for coffee & chat. £2 donation requested.
The Friendship Group
Every Friday morning at the Ex-Service Club, School Lane, Eaton Socon. 10am-12noon. We do tea, coffee, bacon rolls and sausage in a roll. Please pop in for a chat if you’re passing and get a free cup of tea/coffee. We do a quiz once a month. For more details, please call John on 07926 074440.
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.
Every Sunday
Walk and Talk 4 Women
We are a friendly group of women that meet Every Sunday morning. We meet outside the Ambiance Cafe on the Riverside carpark at 10.45 to walk at 11.00. We then return to the Ambiance Cafe for refreshments and further chatting. Women supporting Women.
Tuesday 1st April
St Neots Folk Club – Barron Brady
Live music, 7.30pm -9.45. The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Wednesday 2nd April
Little Paxton Gardening Club – Dr Ian Bedford
8.00pm at Little Paxton Village Hall. ‘No Dig’ Gardening – We welcome back Dr Ian Bedford who tonight will enlighten us on why many plants can attract or repel bugs – his talk explores some of these and how they can be used to create a natural balance system for attracting nature and keeping the pests under control. Visitors are always very welcome – £4 per meeting (or £1 for members) which includes refreshments. For more information, please contact: PAULA HAYWARD Tel. 07717 846 712
Beautiful Butterflies at Paxton Pits Visitor Centre – Talk by Edward Polland
Doors open at 6.30pm for 7.00pm start. Edward will be talking about the past, present and future of butterflies at the nature reserve and the local area. Plus discussing more about the Grizzled Skipper and why Paxton Pits is so vital for its conservation. The talk is £3 with proceeds going towards the Friends of Paxton Pits. Refreshments available to purchase.
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 (RALA) – St Neots Library
2pm – 3pm Come along to this friendly, relaxed hour for adults to listen to readings, stories and poems. No need to book, just call in.
Thursday 3rd – Saturday 5th April
Vamps of St Neots presents – The Hunchback of Notre Dame at St Neots Parish Church.
Tickets can be purchased www.ticketsource.co.uk/vamps or by calling 01480 388922 or booking at the front desk of The Eatons Centre.
Friday 4th April
St Neots Local History Society – The History of the Bedford and Cambridge Railway.
A talk by Stephen Owen – 7.30pm at Eynesbury C of E Primary School – PE19 2TD. Members free, non-members £5. pp Pay on the door. www.stneotslhs.org.uk for more information and membership details.
Saturday 5th April
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
Spring Fayre at The United Reformed Church
On the High Street in St Neots. 10.00am – 2.00pm. There will be a selection of Stalls including Cake, Jigsaws, and a variety of Craft Stalls. Refreshments will be served throughout the day. This is a fundraising event to help towards funds for the tower repairs.
St Neots Choral Society Spring Concert
St Mary’s Church Eaton Socon 7.30pm. Programme: Cantata 192 by Bach, excerpts from Handel’s Messiah and Joshua. The Crucifixion by Stainer. Tel: Jean Searle 01480 212298 www.stneotschoralsociety.org.uk Tickets £15 (with no charge for accompanied children)
Tuesday 8th April
St Neots Folk Club – Showcase Evening with Adam Cooney and Thomas Bradley
Live music, 7.30pm -9.45. The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Wednesday 9th April
Genius Alert – Shakespeare – St Neots Library
10.30am – This talk will look at the life and theatrical times of the Bard himself, Master William Shakespeare, from his birth and early years in Stratford upon Avon up to and including his time as a successful playwright in London. Free event, donations welcome. To book your place, call into St Neots Library or email: stneots.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Saturday 12th and 26th April
St Neots Farm and Craft Market
St Neots Market Square 8.00am – 1.00pm
Sunday 13th April
Pride in St Neots Coffee Catch up
11am — 12.30pm. All are welcome, The Chaii Hub, St Neots
Tuesday 15th April
The U3A monthly meeting – Rob Brewer – The Roles Of A TV/Film Extra
The Eatons Centre Eaton Socon, from 2 to 4pm and is free to attend and open to members and non-members. There is a guest speaker, free refreshments and a quiz at the end. Information can be found about joining the association and the various interest groups that we have.
St Neots Folk Club – Paul Downes
Live music, 7.30pm -9.45. The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Royal British Legion St Neots & Eaton Socon Branch.
6.45-8.30pm. St. Neots Indoor Bowling Club, River Road, Eaton Ford, St. Neots. New members welcome whether you are ex-forces or just interested in making a difference. Contact Email: rblstneots@gmail.com (01480) 810848.
Thursday 17th April
Souper Lunch
Berkley St Methodist Church, Eynesbury, PE19 2NB, every 3rd Thursday. Come and join us for fresh homemade soup, with bread, tea and cake, just £2.50. A warm welcome awaits! Further info from Judith 07766 600176.
Loves Farm WI- AGM and The Angels Foundation – NOTE PERMANENT CHANGE OF VENUE
The Church Rooms, St Neots Parish Church, PE19 2BU at 7:30pm. First meeting is free to see if joining the WI is for you. lovesfarmladieswi@gmail.com www.lovesfarmladieswi.co.uk
Friday 18th April
Family Easter Day at Eaton Socon Cricket Club – 11am onwards
BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Raffle, Tombola, Easter Egg Hunt, Bar Open Until late plus much more, raising funds for ESCC and Teenager Cancer Trust. Proudly sponsored by Premier Plus Ltd.
Saturday 19th April
Friends of Paxton Pits – Wildlife Survey Group – Dodder
9.30am – 12.30pm The Wildlife Survey Group will be exploring Dodder Fen this morning, looking for the plants and animals that live there. This is a friendly group of members. If you are interested in coming along, please contact friends@paxton-pits.org.uk for more information. You do not need to be an expert to join us.
Pop-up Book Club – St Neots Library
2pm – 3pm – Our pop-up book club choice is What you are looking for in the Library by Michiko Aoyama. A book about books to celebrate World Book Night! Read the book in advance and come along to discuss over tea & biscuits. Free to attend. To book your place, call into St Neots Library or email: stneots.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Sunday 20 & Monday 21st April
The Shuttleworth Trust Easter Bunny Flies in and Easter Egg Hunt
Watch as the Easter Bunny flies into Shuttleworth before you head off on an egg hunt in Swiss Gardens, not forgetting to take that all-important chocolate egg home! For tickets and more information go to: https://www.shuttleworth.org/product/easter25/ – What.three.words directions : ZAPS.FOREHAND.THROW
Tuesday 22nd April
St Neots Folk Club – Joe Topping
Live music, 7.30pm -9.45. The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Thursday 24th April
Fish & Chip lunch
St James Church Little Paxton, 12.30 to 2pm – £8 per person. Booking required. Contact Alison Bowles 01480 473465
Friday 25th April
U3A Mini Showcase
Upstairs in The Priory Centre, New Street, open from 12pm to 4pm. A chance to see what our many and varied interest groups do. There will be display tables manned by group leaders and performances by some of our musical groups. Committee members will be available to talk to regarding joining our association and attending our group’s. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday 26th April
The Angels Foundation UK Walk and Talk – Thicket Walk, St Ives
Meeting At One Leisure (St Ives) car park. 10:45am ready to walk for 11:00am Contact: Caroline 07729 191072 or email support@propertyangelsfoundation.org or message us via Facebook.
Paxton Pits Nature reserve Guided walks – Spring Migrants
10am Meet at the visitors Centre. Everyone welcome. Walks are led by local experts and aim to celebrate seasonal changes across the reserve. Each walk takes approximately 2 hours, -depending on what is found along the way! Cost is £3 for members of the friends or £5 for non-members.
Monday 28th April
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 29th April
St Neots Folk Club – Round the Room. Performers and audience welcome.
Live music, 7.30pm -9.45. The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Paxton Pictures – ‘Erin Brockovich’ (2000) (15) starring Julia Roberts
2pm, Little Paxton Church. Romantic drama starring Drew Barrymore & Angelica Huston. No need to book. Free admission. Donations welcome. Assorted refreshments available.
Future Dates for your Diary…
Saturday 4th May
St Neots 16th Fire Engine Pull – 11.00am ending at The Cambridgeshire Hunter.
30th May – 1st June
St Neots food and Drink Festival
14 – 15 June
St Neots Armed Forces Weekend 2025
