Plantinum Jubilee Book
Platinum Jubilee book to arrive in primary schools from mid-May Primary school children across the UK will begin to receive ‘Queen Elizabeth: A Platinum Jubilee Celebration’ Children in state-funded primary schools across the United Kingdom will, from mid-May, begin to receive a free commemorative book to mark Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. Designed as an official […]
Raffle Tickets for Queen’s Jubilee on Sale
Grand Raffle Draw – £5 a ticket Raffle tickets are now on sale for Barton’s Queen’s Jubilee event taking place at the recreation ground on Saturday 4th June 2022. Wallis Garage Experience Day (E-Type Jaguar & Car Valet) T&Cs apply £250 John Lewis vouchers Oil Painting by Sue Rapley Entertainment Package for Family of 4 […]
Local Neighbourhood Watch Priorities
Priorities Set For South Cambs Dear Subscriber, Thank you to the residents of South Cambridgeshire who joined us for our online meeting last night. For those who were unable to join us this time around, we heard from the South Cambridgeshire team about what they have been doing to tackle drugs, anti-social behaviour and speeding […]
Accident in Barton
Hello, You probably aware of the head-on collision earlier this week in Barton. Both cars involved were written off. Apparently one of the drivers was blinded by low sun. Low sun is a problem on Comberton Road and New Road at certain times. If you cannot see STOP. Do not take a chance.
County Broadband work in Barton
Hello, You may have seen road works in different parts of Barton which are part of the installation of fibre optics cables by County Broadband. I have asked for an update. Completed works: Comberton Road; IvyField; Great Close; Cambridge Road; Roman Hill; Haslingfield Road; (Barton Road, Granchester Road); Wimpole Road. One Network works (ongoing): High […]
Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations
We are 7 weeks away from Barton’s celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The first event will be the unveiling of a plaque on, what we are now calling, “The Jubilee Triangle” in the centre of the village. This will take place around midday on Saturday 4th June. The Hoops will be open for drinks […]
Speedwatch
Dear all, We had a Community Speedwatch Wednesday 6th April 2022 on Wimpole Road. Present was the area coordinator and the area police road safety improvement officer. We counted 330 vehicles in the session with 26 travelling at more than 35 mph (recorded speeding threshold). When speedwatch volunteers are out and about, drivers do slow […]
Barton Needs You
Parish Council elections are coming up in May. Barton needs more willing people to help run the Parish Council. It is one way of helping maintain our village and a way of giving back to the community. The PC is responsible for a range of amenities and assets from playground equipment to grass verge cutting, […]
Queen’s Jubilee Tree
You may have noticed a new oak tree that has been planted on the leys near the car park and playground. This is now protected by a tree guard. The tree and guard is part of our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. It was hand crafted by our village blacksmith Henrich Zelinka and erected by John […]