Friday, November 30, 2012
Health Protection Agency Urges Pregnant Women To Take Up Whooping Cough Vaccine Offer
Three babies died from whooping cough in October as one of the worst outbreaks of the disease in decades continues, Health Protection Agency figures for England and Wales show. It brings the number of deaths in newborns, who are most at risk of fatal complications, to 13 this year. There were 1,614 infections last month, bringing the total to 7,728 this year. A UK-wide campaign to vaccinate pregnant women, to pass protection on to their children, is under way. There are surges in whooping cough cases every three to four years. However, the current outbreak has affected nearly 10 times as many people as the previous outbreak in 2008.
30/11/12 BBC News
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
What's On - Local Events: December 2012
Every Day
Ickworth - 50 Things to do
before you're 11 and three quarters, 9am-5pm
Come to Ickworth to try out some activities every child should do
before they're 11 and three quarters. Join us for a series of activities and
try out some new things; eat some wild blackberries, find a geocache, build a
den or climb a tree. You can also look inside a tree, make a mud pie and enjoy
a wide variety of activities with friends and family. See how many things you
can do at Ickworth and other National Trust properties.
Saturday 1 December
Ely Christmas Craft Fair,
10am-4pm
Ely Cathedral. Over 30 stalls, inside and out. Come in from the cold and find that perfect
Christmas present. Handmade Christmas decorations, toys, gifts, cards,
jewellery, art & much more. Hot drinks and mince pies are also available
from our cafe.
Christmas Tree Festival, 10.30am
Ely Methodist Church. Christmas fair and Christmas lunches available
between 12-2pm.
Mill Road Winter Fair,
10.30am-4.30pm
Enjoy this yearly community event and celebrate the coming of winter
and the unique qualities of Mill Road. It's the perfect way to spend the first
Saturday of December. You can come to dance and sing, taste the finest treats
and purchase locally made, interesting gifts and celebrate with neighbours,
friends and family. Children's activities all day at Romsey Mill and the EF
language school in Romsey as well as Hope Street Yard, Romsey. This year there
will be a treasure trail to lead your family all around the great sites of Mill
Road.
Botanic Gardens: Christmas
Decorations, 11am-3pm
Come and make some pine cone fairies and twiggy stars, to decorate your
Christmas tree at home. Part of our drop-in Family Saturdays series which take
place on the first Saturday of every month.
Fitzwilliam Museum: Family First
Saturdays, 2-4pm
On the first Saturday of each month visit our Fitz Family Welcome Point
in the Courtyard and collect drawing materials, activities and trails to use
throughout the museum.
Chatteris Christmas Lights
Switch On, 4.30pm
Christmas at Wimpole Estate,
11am-4pm
Join us as Wimpole celebrates the sights and sounds of Christmas;
Christmas trees are decorated, the Hall is traditionally bedecked for a grand
Christmas Eve supper; enjoy the brass band paying carols in the Stable Block
amidst the scent of mulled wine and roast chestnuts in the air.
Ickworth: Family Christmas
Sparkle, 11am-4pm
Join us for a celebratory family Christmas where we'll be making
decorations, crackers and treats, sitting next to the fire with stories and
gifts from Father Christmas, listening to choirs lifting the roof of the
Rotunda and decorating the hall and basement with style.
Anglesey Abbey: Winter Lights,
6-9pm
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Oliver,
2.30pm and 7.30pm
Based on the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, the musical follows
the adventures of the orphan boy Oliver as he escapes from the brutalities of
the poorhouse and finds refuge with small time crook, Fagin, and his gang of
pick-pocketing children!
https://cambridgeartstheatre.purchase-tickets-online.co.uk/public/show.asp
Stretham Farmers Market and Christmas Lights Ceremony, 12-5pm
Local produce on sale and bbq. Christmas art and craft market in the church. The village Christmas Light switch-on will take place at 4pm by the village cross.
Stretham Farmers Market and Christmas Lights Ceremony, 12-5pm
Local produce on sale and bbq. Christmas art and craft market in the church. The village Christmas Light switch-on will take place at 4pm by the village cross.
Christmas Fun at Huntingdon
Library, 2-3pm
Join us for Family Fun Christmas Activities at Huntingdon Library.
Taking place on Saturdays and Sundays between 2pm and 3pm throughout December. There
is no charge and no need to book.
Whittlesey Library: Christmas
Cards and Calendars, 10am-12
Drop in for a free family activity session making Christmas cards and a
calendar.
Wisbech Library: Christmas Cards
and Calendars, 10am-12
Drop in for a free family activity session making Christmas cards and a
calendar.
Chatteris Library: Christmas
Craft Event, 10am-12
Chatteris Library are holding a Christmas Craft Event for children aged
3 - 10 years. Come along and join us in making Christmas themed crafts.
March Library: Christmas Craft
Event, 10am-12
March Library are holding a Christmas Craft Event for children aged 3 -
10 years. Come along and join us in making Christmas themed crafts.
Trumpington Christmas Fair,
12-3pm
Trumpington Residents’ Association (TRA) is organising a Christmas Fair
at the Pavilion and Playing Fields on Anstey Way in Trumpington. The event promises
to be a fantastic day for all the family. Come and have a go on the Zorb balls
or try your hand at the Snowman Shy. There will also be craft stalls, quizzes,
face-painting, games for children (and adults!) of all ages, along with a variety
of refreshments. Trumpington Church Junior Choir will entertain us with their
singing and the Mayor will be there to draw the Rainbow Hamper Raffle.
Everyone's welcome!
Sunday 2 December
Willingham Primary School
Christmas Fayre
Family fun event and great for Christmas shopping without the high
street hassle. Local craft and produce stalls. Christmas trees and wreaths for
sale. Seasonal refreshments. Visit Santa's Grotto. Children's only Secret Shop
for gifts for parents and carers.
Christmas at Wimpole Estate,
11am-4pm
Ickworth: Family Christmas
Sparkle, 11am-4pm
For information, see 1 December
Anglesey Abbey: Winter Lights,
6-9pm
For information, see 1 December
Christmas Tree Festival, 3pm
For information, see 1 December
Christmas Fun at Huntingdon
Library, 2-3pm
For information, see 1 December
Thursday 6 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 7pm
Following the great success of last year's production of Cinderella,
Cambridge Arts Theatre's traditional pantomime is back! Jack and the Beanstalk
is a giant of an adventure for the whole family to enjoy.
Friday 7 December
Soham Christmas Street Fair,
5-9pm
Christmas lights switch on combined with the annual Christmas Street
Fair. Stalls, games, rides, attractions,
choir and Father Christmas!
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 7pm
For information, see 6 December
Saturday 8 December
Christmas at Denny Abbey, 12-4.30pm
Carols by candlelight in the Abbey and seasonal refreshments. Make and
take home cards and gifts for the family and friends. Fun for all the family.
Wicken Fen: Father Christmas at
the Fen, 10.30-11.30am, 11.15am-12.15pm, 12-1pm, 1.45-2.45pm, 2.30-3.30pm
Follow the Christmas trail on the Fen to discover Father Christmas as
he warms himself by the fire in Fen Cottage. He will have presents to hand out,
and you can also do some natural Christmas craft. Booking essential.
Come to the beautiful medieval village of Lavenham to experience a
truly magical Christmas. Around the village will be rides, entertainment and
fantastic stalls selling all manner of essential gifts. Inside the historic Guildhall
you'll find a craft exhibition with high quality and unique products, as well
as a Food Hall bursting with locally made, tasty treats. There will be a
lantern walk at 4.30pm – tickets needed in advance.
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 1pm and 5pm
For information, see 6 December
Christmas at Wimpole Estate,
11am-4pm
For information, see 1 December
Ickworth: Family Christmas
Sparkle, 11am-4pm
For information, see 1 December
Anglesey Abbey: Winter Lights,
6-9pm
For information, see 1 December
St Mary’s Church: Hallelujah – a
Child is Born, 7pm
Christmas choruses from Handel’s Messiah will feature in the first half
of the concert. Choir and audience will join together in the second half with
seasonal music and carols. Readings between the music will add to the joy of
Christmas. Concert Programmes and Christmas refreshments included in the ticket
price.
Christmas Fun at Huntingdon
Library, 2-3pm
For information, see 1 December
Sunday 9 December
Ickworth's glistening carol
service, 6.00-7.30pm
Join us for our festive carol service in the West Wing with Ickworth
Park Primary choir and Horringer church to celebrate this wonderful season.
Mince pies and mulled wine on offer and the shop will remain open until 7.30pm.
A wonderful feel good singing and cheering evening in the run up to Chirstmas.
Prickwillow Drainage Engine
Museum: Christmas Special, 11am-4pm
Your last chance of the year to see the large diesel engines in action.
Some craft stalls will offer unusual Christmas present ideas and there will be
traditional music from a visiting street organ. Hot and cold lunches will be
available as well as the ever popular mince pies, and, of course, activities
for the children. The historic City of Ely fire appliance will be in steam - if
you haven’t seen it since it has been brought back to life now is your chance!
Cambridge Junction: The DIY
Nativity, 11.30am and 2.30pm
This December join Bryony, Sam and Stuart as they battle to re-discover
the joy of Christmas. Escape the sprouts, stuffing and stocking fillers for a
riotous celebration of all things festive. You may even find the true meaning
of Christmas along the way. Expect a queen’s speech, flat pack construction,
fat santas and a whole lot more. It’s a DIY Nativity for all ages and you guys
are in charge! (Interactive but not scary…we promise!)
Sawston Sports Centre Family Fun
Day - Christmas Special, 10am-4pm
Sawston Sports Centre will be hosting another fun filled day full of
activities for all the family. There will be lots of activities to try
including Badminton, Table Tennis, Squash, Water Zorbing, Beat. The Goalie,
Trampolining and lots more. We will also be having our Bouncy Castles along
with SANTA'S GROTTO, an area for children to design their own Christmas cards
and plenty of stalls.
Wicken Fen: Father Christmas at
the Fen, 10.30-11.30am, 11.15am-12.15pm, 12-1pm, 1.45-2.45pm, 2.30-3.30pm
For information, see 8 December
Christmas at Wimpole Estate,
11am-4pm
For information, see 1 December
Ickworth: Family Christmas
Sparkle, 11am-4pm
For information, see 1 December
Anglesey Abbey: Winter Lights,
6-9pm
For information, see 1 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 1pm and 5pm
For information, see 6 December
Christmas Fun at Huntingdon
Library, 2-3pm
For information, see 1 December
Tuesday 11 December
Wicken Fen: Christmas Elf
Workshop, 10.30am-12
Father Christmas needs some help in his workshop getting ready for the
big day. Pre-school elves will receive a special early present from him.
Booking essential.
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 7.30pm
For information, see 6 December
Wednesday 12 December
Wicken Fen: Christmas Elf
Workshop, 10.30am-12.00
For information, see 11 December
Cambridge County and Folk
Museum: Christmas Craft Evenings, 5.30-7.30pm
Fun Christmas entertainment and crafts the whole family can enjoy.
Shadow puppets, magic lanterns and more! Booking essential.
Thursday 13 December
Cambridge Corn Exchange: Roald
Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, 1.30pm
George makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her
terrifying temper. But when his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the
most incredible things start to happen. And George's adventure has just begun!
With a shrinking and growing granny, giant chickens, magic potions and madcap chases
- there's loads of chances to shout out and join in the mayhem! A great
Christmas show for all the family!
Friday 14 December
Cambridge Corn Exchange: Roald
Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, 10.30am and 7pm
For information, see 13 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 6pm
For information, see 6 December
Saturday 15 December
Christmas at Ely Museum,
10.30am-3.30pm
Visit Father Christmas and receive a gift, join in with fun Christmas
children's crafts! Try your luck on the tombola, enjoy a festive treat of
Tea/coffee and mince pie.
Wicken Fen: Father Christmas at
the Fen, 10.30-11.30am, 11.15am-12.15pm, 12-1pm, 1.45-2.45pm, 2.30-3.30pm
For information, see 8 December
Ickworth: Family Christmas
Sparkle, 11am-4pm
For information, see 1 December
Anglesey Abbey: Winter Lights,
6-9pm
For information, see 1 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 1pm and 5pm
For information, see 6 December
Cambridge Corn Exchange: Roald
Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, 2.30pm and 7pm
For information, see 13 December
Christmas Fun at Huntingdon
Library, 2-3pm
For information, see 1 December
Huntingdonshire Philharmonic
Children's Concert (Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre), 5pm
Meet the instruments of the orchestra in 'Peter and the Wolf' with
narrator Richard Walmsley and take a sleigh ride with the Hunts Phil in this
enchanting concert for young children. When Peter opened the gate and went out
into the big green meadow he didn't know that he was about to have his biggest
adventure ever! Follow Peter's story as he meets his friends the bird, the duck
and the cat. And find out what happens to them all when the big grey wolf comes
out of the forest. Our Family Christmas Concert at 7.45pm is a longer version
of this programme with additional Christmas music and carols.
Sunday 16 December
Ely Maltings: The Mayor’s Family
Concert with Ely Sinfonia – The Night Before Christmas, 2pm and 3.30pm
What better start to Christmas than a family outing to the Mayor's
extravanga for the children of Ely? This year's fundraising event features free
children's games, visit Santa in his grotto (small additional charge) festive
refreshments on sale. Hear local celebrity narrator Jeremy Harmer performing
the Night Before Christmas (expect the unexpected with this hilarious version).
Volunteer to try out the handbells in the Coventry Carol, Round the concert off
by singing carols unil we lift the roof off the Maltings.
Wicken Fen: Father Christmas at
the Fen, 10.30-11.30am, 11.15am-12.15pm, 12-1pm, 1.45-2.45pm, 2.30-3.30pm
For information, see 8 December
Ickworth: Family Christmas
Sparkle, 11am-4pm
For information, see 1 December
Anglesey Abbey: Winter Lights,
6-9pm
For information, see 1 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 1pm and 5pm
For information, see 6 December
Cambridge Corn Exchange: Roald
Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, 2.30pm
For information, see 13 December
Christmas Fun at Huntingdon
Library, 2-3pm
For information, see 1 December
Play2Day Family Entertainment
Centre (Guyhirn): Christmas Disco, 2-4pm
Get your shopping done and join our festive fun with some disco dancing
, games and fun.
Cambridge Junction: The DIY
Nativity, 11.30am and 2.30pm
For information, see 9 December
Monday 17 December
Wisbech Christmas Market
The stalls have everything - from Turkey to Tinsel, from Mistletoe to
Mince Pies, from Beef Joints to Brussels and from Stuffing to Santa.... There
are also charity stalls and traditional traders, fairground rides, carol
singers, street organs, holly wreaths, Xmas trees - and more!!! You name it and
you'll find it there - with Santa, various entertainers, live bands, period
costumed strollers, a hog roast and a lively festive atmosphere to match!
Tuesday 18 December
Wicken Fen: Christmas Elf
Workshop, 10.30am-12
For information, see 11 December
Cambridge Corn Exchange: Roald
Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, 10.30am and 7pm
For information, see 13 December
Wednesday 19 December
Cambridge Corn Exchange: Roald
Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, 10.30am and 1.30pm
For information, see 13 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 7pm
For information, see 6 December
Thursday 20 December
Cambridge Corn Exchange: Roald
Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, 10.30am
For information, see 13 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 6pm
For information, see 6 December
Friday 21 December
Welney WWT: Christmas holiday
family activities
Festive weather can often offer some unforgettable scenes at Welney;
will we have swan in snow this year?
Don’ t miss the famous swan feeds, explore the reserve with our 12 days
of Christmas discovery trail, keep busy with activity stations in the pond room,
or get out and about with the activity clipboards.
Mumford Theatre: Dick
Whittington, 6.30pm
Packed with comedy, excitement and adventure, this traditional panto
will have you cheering the hero Dick, jeering the evil Captain Blood and
laughing at the antics of Idle Jack and Sarah the Cook.
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 7pm
For information, see 6 December
Cambridge Corn Exchange: Roald
Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, 7pm
For information, see 13 December
Saturday 22 December
Ickworth: Family Christmas
Twinkle, 11am-4pm
Sit around the fire with Father Christmas and listen to wonderful
stories of his past. Enjoy mulled wine and festive treats in our restaurant,
place a star on our memory tree and follow the Christmas trail in the garden,
take a tractor trail ride in the park. Wonderful family fun and a break from
the high street on this final weekend before Christmas.
Wicken Fen: Father Christmas at
the Fen, 10.30-11.30am, 11.15am-12.15pm, 12-1pm, 1.45-2.45pm, 2.30-3.30pm
For information, see 8 December
Welney WWT: Christmas holiday
family activities
For information, see 21 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 11am, 3pm and 7pm
For information, see 6 December
Cambridge Corn Exchange: Roald
Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, 2.30pm and 7pm
For information, see 13 December
Mumford Theatre: Dick
Whittington, 11.00am, 2.30pm &
6.30pm
For information, see 21 December
Christmas Fun at Huntingdon
Library, 2-3pm
For information, see 1 December
Sunday 23 December
Wicken Fen: Father Christmas at
the Fen, 10.30-11.30am, 11.15am-12.15pm, 12-1pm, 1.45-2.45pm, 2.30-3.30pm
For information, see 8 December
Ickworth: Family Christmas
Twinkle, 11am-4pm
For information, see 22 December
Welney WWT: Christmas holiday
family activities
For information, see 21 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 11am, 3pm and 7pm
For information, see 6 December
Christmas Fun at Huntingdon
Library, 2-3pm
For information, see 1 December
Cambridge Junction: The DIY
Nativity, 11.30am and 2.30pm
For information, see 9 December
Ely Cathedral Carol Service, 6pm
Under Health & Safety rules we are not allowed to exceed admitting more than 1500 people to any service.
By holding the Carol Service twice on the 23 and 24 December we hope to avoid having to turn anyone away from either service.
Monday 24 December
Welney WWT: Christmas holiday
family activities
For information, see 21 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 11am and 3pm
For information, see 6 December
Cambridge Corn Exchange: Roald
Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, 2.30pm
For information, see 13 December
Cambridge Junction: The DIY
Nativity, 11.30am and 2.30pm
For information, see 9 December
Ely Cathedral Children's Crib Service, 11am
Children's Crib Service with Ely Cathedral Girls' Choir
Ely Cathedral Children's Crib Service, 3pm
Children's Crib Service with the Ely Imps
Ely Cathedral Carol Service, 6pm
For information, see 23 December
Wednesday 26 December
Welney WWT: Christmas holiday
family activities
For information, see 21 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 2pm and 6pm
For information, see 6 December
Cambridge Corn Exchange: Roald
Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, 5pm
For information, see 13 December
Thursday 27 December
Ely Cinema: Madagascar 3 –
Europe’s Most Wanted (PG), 3pm
DreamWorks’ third 3D animated MADAGASCAR epic is arguably the most
inventive so far, ot least because the directors have freshened up the
franchise with some new animal characters. Cue an abundance of gags. http://www.adec.org.uk/index.php?adec/eventdetail/madagascar_3_europes_most_wanted_pg_ely_cinema_tickets_on_sale_soon
Welney WWT: Christmas holiday
family activities
For information, see 21 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 11am, 3pm and 7pm
For information, see 6 December
Cambridge Corn Exchange: Roald
Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, 2.30pm and 7pm
For information, see 13 December
Cambridge Junction: The DIY
Nativity, 11.30am and 2.30pm
For information, see 9 December
Friday 28 December
Welney WWT: Christmas holiday
family activities
For information, see 21 December
Ely Cinema: Madagascar 3 –
Europe’s Most Wanted (PG), 3pm
For information, see 27 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 11am and 3pm
For information, see 6 December
Cambridge Corn Exchange: Roald
Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, 2.30pm
For information, see 13 December
Cambridge Junction: The DIY
Nativity, 11.30am and 2.30pm
For information, see 9 December
Saturday 29 December
Welney WWT: Christmas holiday
family activities
For information, see 21 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 11am, 3pm and 7pm
For information, see 6 December
Cambridge Corn Exchange: Roald
Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, 2.30pm and 7pm
For information, see 13 December
Cambridge Junction: The DIY
Nativity, 11.30am and 2.30pm
For information, see 9 December
Sunday 30 December
Welney WWT: Christmas holiday
family activities
For information, see 21 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 1pm and 5pm
For information, see 6 December
Cambridge Corn Exchange: Roald
Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine, 2.30pm
For information, see 13 December
Cambridge Junction: The DIY
Nativity, 11.30am and 2.30pm
For information, see 9 December
Monday 31 December
Welney WWT: Christmas holiday
family activities
For information, see 21 December
Cambridge Arts Theatre: Jack and
the Beanstalk, 11am and 3pm
For information, see 6 December
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