What’s On in May 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, More’s Walk, St Neots, PE19 1BP. First session free. 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.
Thursday 1st May
The Amazing World of Insects – a talk by Ann Miles
Doors open at 6.30pm for 7.00pm start at Paxton Pits Visitors Centre. Ann is well known around the Reserve for her amazing knowledge of the natural world, as well as her skill as a photographer and practical help as a volunteer. Come and be absorbed by Ann’s fascinating insight into the bizarre and intriguing lives of insects. The talk is £3 with proceeds going towards the Friends of Paxton Pits. Refreshments available to purchase.
Friday 2nd May
St Neots Local History Society – Stranger Roman Things at Alconbury – Paddy Lambert
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.
Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May
1st St Neots Scouts Beer Festival 2025
2nd (4-10.30pm), 3rd and 4th (12-10.30pm) – Come along to try our selection of 12 cask ales, 5 ciders, 7 distinctive gins, with tonic or lemonade, Selection of white, red and rose wine, Selection of soft drinks and non-alcoholic beer, cider and gin, delicious sourdough pizzas! Entry is FREE and no deposit required for glass hire. For your convenience, all purchases can be made using with cash or card. Family activities will be run Saturday and Sunday (12-4pm) Live music Saturday & Sunday!
Saturday 3rd May
Stables Christian Centre Coffee Shop – Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, MK44 2ES
2pm – 4pm – Join us for our first coffee shop of the year. You can combine our woodland walk, or a longer circular walk from the property, with browsing our products and sampling our delicious homemade 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 Facebook: stableschristiancentre
Simply Saturday – First Saturday of Every month
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
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May
Iconic Auctioneers Spring Motorcycle Sale 10:00am – 4:00 pm
Specialist auction house, Iconic Auctioneers, will be returning to Shuttleworth for another dedicated sale of classic and contemporary motorcycles on the 4th May 2025. Saturday 3rd May is a viewing day and the Auction will take place on Sunday 4th May.
Sunday 4th May
St Neots 16th Fire Engine Pull
The Cambridgeshire Hunter, starting at The Crown in Eaton Socon at 2.00pm and ending up at The Cambridgeshire Hunter in Eynesbury, the annual event is run entirely by volunteers, every penny raised directly to Burns Camps.
Tuesday 6th May
St Neots Folk Club – Luke Jackson
Live music, 7.30pm -9.45. The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Hail Weston Gardening Club – Tales of the Riverbank – 7.30pm, Village Hall
Liz Davies will talk on Tales of the Riverbank, a Journey Through Time – looking at the River Ouse its history/uses and wildlife. Members £1.00 per meeting (annual membership £7.00/year), non members £3.00 per meeting (certain meetings/events may cost more), light refreshments will be available for a donation and there will be a Raffle (4-6 prizes) including a garden centre voucher (£25)
Friends Of Paxton Pits Wildlife Survey Group – Cloudy Bog and Fen
9.30am – 12.30pm at Paxton Pits Visitors Centre. The Wildlife Survey Group will be exploring Cloudy Bog and 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.
Wednesday 7th May
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
Little Paxton Gardening Club – Nigel Start – Getting to Grips with Pruning
8.00pm at Little Paxton Village Hall. Nigel is a is a self-employed garden designer and lecturer and tonight talks to us about pruning techniques for fruit and other garden trees; the correct tools and blades to use and when, how and where to prune your trees. 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
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.
Saturday 10th and 24th May
St Neots Farm and Craft Market
St Neots Market Square 8.00am – 1.00pm. All traders are local producers and craft markers directly involved with the preparation and production of the foods and crafts sold.
Sunday 11th May
Season Premiere Air Show – 9:00am – 6:00pm
Join us as we kick off our 2025 flying season in style with our Season Premiere air show. Watch as our historic aircraft take to the skies above Old Warden in what promises to be a brilliant display to start the summer. We’ll also be welcoming a wonderful range of visiting aircraft from across the globe.
Pride in St Neots Coffee Catch up
11am — 12.30pm. All are welcome, The Chaii Hub, St Neots.
Monday 12th May
St Neots Astronomical Association – Things with Rings by Paul Fellows
We meet at Paxton Pits visitor centre (PE19 6ET) on the First Monday of the Month (Second Monday if it’s a bank holiday). Checkout our summer season of Astro talks. Checkout our website, SNAA.co.uk for our Solar watches which have an earlier start time. Non-Members welcome – The first visit is free.
Tuesday 13th May
St Neots Folk Club – The Quiggs
Live music, 7.30pm -9.45. The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Wednesday 14th May
Skanska UK: The A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Improvement Scheme – St Neots Library 10.30am
Join Skanska for a journey through the scheme, highlighting its overall plan and benefits. Look ahead to what the rest of the year has in store, discussing upcoming works for completion in Spring 2027. An engaging and informative session that will tell you about past successes and future plans. Free event, donations welcome. Please book in St Neots Library or email stneots.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
Thursday 15th May
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- The Work Of Magistrates Courts – 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
Saturday 17th May and Sunday 18th May
Little Paxton Gardening Club – Spring Plant Sale, Grove Road, Little Paxton
Saturday 10am – 3.00pm and Sunday 10am – 12.30pm – Come and pick up your young vegetable and summer flowering plants, at bargain prices in our very popular annual fund-raising event.
Monday 19th May
Royal Naval Assoc. St. Neots & District – Third Monday of Each month
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 20th May
St Neots Folk Club – Steve Turner
Live music, 7.30pm -9.45. The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Ladies Who Latte – St Neots – 10am-12pm at The Shake Hut 40 High St, St. Neots PE19 1JA
This is a friendly group of professional women who meet on the third Tuesday of every month to connect, share ideas and support each other in a relaxed and welcoming way while having a nice cuppa or a milkshake. For more info: pilarsifas@gmail.com
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.
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.
Thursday 22nd May
St Neots & District Gardening Club – St Mary’s Church Hall, Brook Street, St Neots – Hanging Baskets by Karen Clearvly of Bootsies Plant Nursery.
Our meetings for 2025 start at 7.30, members £3.00, Non members welcome £4.00.
Check out our Facebook page for more information and latest news. We will have a stall at the Eaton Socon May Day with unusual varieties of tomato plants.
Fish & Chip Lunch
St James Church Little Paxton, 12.30 to 2pm – £8 per person. Booking required. Contact Alison Bowles 01480 473465
Saturday 24th May
The Angels Foundation UK Walk and Talk – Priory Park, St Neots
Meeting outside Ambiance Café at 10:45am ready to walk for 11:00am Contact: Caroline 07729 191072 or email support@propertyangelsfoundation.org or message us via Facebook.
Tuesday 27th May
St Neots Folk Club – Round The Room
Live music, 7.30pm -9.45. The Eatons Community Centre. 18 The Maltings. www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk
Wednesday 28 May
The Zoo That Comes To You – Puppetry
St Neots Library, 11am (Doors open 10.45am). Scarlet Oak Theatre presents a charming group of cheeky animals. Suitable for families with children aged 5 to 11 years old. Tickets £4/ £15 Family saver. To book tickets visit www.library.live/the-library-presents
Friday 30th May
U3A Meet and Greet
Upstairs in The Priory Centre, New Street, open from 10.30am – 11.30am A chance to see what our many and varied interest groups do. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday 31 May
Our most highly anticipated air show returns for 2025 as we present a fully packed day of events and activities celebrating all of those who have given their service on land, in the air, and at sea.
Future Dates for your Diary…
30th May – 1st June
St Neots Food and Drink Festival
14 – 15 June
St Neots Armed Forces Weekend 2025
16th August 2025
St Neots Charity Dragon Boat Race
