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Events Diary What’s happening in Huntingdon?

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EVENTS DIARYJuly1-2 Huntingdon Music Festival

1 Mari Wilson & 2 Hazel O’ConnorAll Saints Church, Market Hill7pm. £20 plus £1.49 booking feewww.brownpapertickets.com oremail [email protected]

1-8 Pericles; Shakespeare at The George The George Hotel, Huntingdon. Various prices.07716 993693

2 Hunts Phil Choral & OrchestralConcert Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre. 7.30pm£14 to £6. 01480 375678

6 Suspected of Witchcraft EngAGE in the Afternoon. Huntingdon Library. 1.30pm-3pm.Local historian Annie Jamespieces together the stories ofthose convicted of witchcraft inHuntingdonshire. 0345 045 5225

15 Unity in the Community MedwayCentre. International Food Hall,Games, Dancing, Face paintingand more. 10am-5pm

16 Bubble Rush Riverside Park. A fun-filled foamy experiencearound a 5km course. 12-3pm.01223 675888

16 Huntingdon Beach Party FREEafternoon of seaside fun and adventure. Market Square. 12.00-3.30 pm. See page 14

22 Animal Agents Summer Reading ChallengeHuntingdon Library. 0345 045 5225

23 Mind Body Spirit FairHinchingbrooke House. 10-4pm. 07946 411068

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29 Covent Garden Entertainment Street performer Felicity Footlooseis full of fun frolics and dare-devil antics from HuntingdonFirst. See page 7

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9 Dogs Trust Story Time andactivity session HuntingdonLibrary. 10.30am-12 noon

12-13 Huntingdon Carnival +Live in the Park FestivalWeekend Riverside Park.See page 8

27 Hunts Fun Fest. Fun for allthe family. Huntingdon Racecourse. See page 11

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A world-renowned performer fromCovent Garden will be bringing high-class entertainment on Saturday 29 Julywith thrills, spills and fun on the streetsof Huntingdon.

The Felicity Footloose Show is full of fun frolics anddaredevil antics. This street performer lives in the 80s andjust wants to dance. Watch as she juggles, dances and

performs daredevilacrobatics to try andimpress her hero,Johnny. The absurdstreet performer willeven go as far as tohang from her toesupside-down andjuggle knives!

Hilarious and exhilarating, hershow is fun wrapped up in anengaging, unforgettable comedypackage. Catch Felicity at varioustimes from 11am to 3.00pm.

Here comes the SUMMER!Covent Garden Entertains – back by popular demand! The Felicity Footloose ShowSaturday 29 July 11am - 3pmHuntingdon High Street

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Alongside will be those much-loved regular entertainers,Dave the Balloon Man, thepopular face painters whopaint for free, GenerationsDance Academy and BID Bear!

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Simply tell us who is appearing from Covent Garden entertainers.

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As part of Rutland Cycling’scommitment to inspire morepeople to get out cycling, a rangeof regular led rides and eventshave been organised, includingwomen's rides in partnership withBritish Cycling's Breeze campaign.These rides are free to attend withyour own bike and participation isencouraged by offering substantialdiscounts off cycle hire (hire from£5). With summer here, it’s a greattime to join the rides and events atGrafham Water store.

Breeze Rides for WomenMidweek PedalWednesday, 12th & 26th July, 9th &23rd August 10:00am – 11:30am

A leisurely ride around picturesqueGrafham Water, along traffic-freetracks. Part of the British CyclingBreeze Network, getting morewomen into riding bikes for fun.Distance: 5-10 miles - easy.Advance booking essential:[email protected]

Beginner's Road RidesSaturday, 1st July & 5th August10:30am – 12:30pm

No-drop led ride, where you canlearn from experienced riders,improve your riding and pedallingtechnique and practise simplegroup cycling. Distance: 10-20miles. Suitable for beginners.Demo road bikes available.Advance booking essential:[email protected]

E-Bike Night RidesTuesday, 18th July & 15th August6:30pm – 8:00pm

Try out the latest electric mountainbikes and get expert advice andtips as you ride along. Distance:10-17 miles. Sociable, no-droprides. Advance booking essential:[email protected]

Maintenance Class at GrafhamWednesday, 2nd August, 6:30pm –8:00pm

Learn how to keep your bike in top-top shape and fix simplemechanicals while out and about.Suitable for all. Cost £5. Advancebooking essential:[email protected]

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Huntingdon Carnival + Live in the Park Festival WeekendSaturday 12 August | 12 noon - 5pm Sunday 13 August | 12 noon - 7pmWelcome back to the HuntingdonCarnival with the popular music event“Live in the Park” after its amazing success last year.The procession starts at the Market Square at 12 noon headedby the Caledonian Pipes and Drums followed by localmajorettes, Noddy, Urban Dance Studio, Huntingdon andGrafham Lions Club ‘Lion’ and many more. It ends at theRiverside Park with fairground rides, commercial andcommunity stalls, licensed bar and refreshments.There will be arena entertainment and an open dog show andagility course facilitated by Cromwell Vets practice. ‘Live in thePark’ on Sunday will feature many local bands and solo artistsbeginning at 12 noon. Alreadyconfirmed are Jessica Davis, Robin andCaitlyn, Chris Fox, Black Jack, DejaVue, Mizmerize, Zero Charm.


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Things to do in HuntingdonAs the lyrics from that well-known Grease song say, ‘Summer daysdrifting away to oh oh the summer nights’. And that’s what webring you (gratefully without the singing).

It might not be California in 1959, however, we are all lookingforward to those long summer evenings and there is more goingon than you think.

Many of Huntingdon’s venues offer evening entertainment fromShakespeare to karaoke, snooker to quiz nights to eating anddrinking al fresco. A great way to know what’s going on is to visitthe venue’s Facebook page (or ours at HuntingdonFirst) or lookout for posters.

Some choices include The Market Inn, The George Hotel,DaVinci’s, The Falcon and The Montagu Club.

However, if it’s an al fresco meal and drink that’s making you wantto break the mould, then our town has lots of places offeringlovely, welcoming outside areas. Why not try The Old Bridge,Alex’s, The Falcon, Sandford House, The Samuel Pepys, TheGeorge Hotel not to mention those that offer the pavement café experience.

Take a peek at our ‘Find a Business’ page on our website fordetails of all venues – it’s easy to find atwww.huntingdonfirst.co.uk

Get out and about Now is the time of year when we all hope to be able to enjoy thegreat outdoors whether it be a gentle stroll or something a littlemore energetic.

Get prepared! Eithertreat yourself to anew bike or dig thatone out of the backof the garage for aservice; Richardson’sCycles are here in thetown ready to helpand advise.

With many stores inHuntingdon offering an ever-increasing array of picnicgoodies, why not enjoy a lazyafternoon in the sun by theriver. Check out Wilko andArgos for the iconic picnicblanket and accessories,whilst Sainsbury’s, Aldi andWaitrose can provide all theingredients as well!

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Hunts Fun FestSunday 27 August12 noonHuntingdon Racecourse

Here’s fun for all the family atHuntingdon Racecourse. It's a non-racing event with LIVE musicfeaturing runners-up from TV's TheVoice, 'Into the Ark'. Inflatable kids'zone, hot air balloon regatta, vintagecar rally, local shopping village.

Tickets from 01480 453373 or visitwww.huntingdon.thejockeyclub.co.uk

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A good alternative is just to take a bottle of chilled wine or beerand let the world go by (we like that one!). So don’t waste your daysitting in traffic jams all the way to the coast; break out the sun tanlotion and cool shades and see what Huntingdon has to offer.

There are many beautifulplaces to take a walk orcycle ride, especiallyalong Riverside.Speaking of which, howabout messing about onthe river (well, don’tmess about but youknow what we mean).Hire a boat from PurvisMarine and enjoy aleisurely trip on the riverGreat Ouse or even try a

spot of fishing* (*permit and licence required). Energy to spare?Then there’s a children’s playpark to make a few more happymemories!

And then we have the richhistory. The CromwellMuseum is a treasure troveof all things to do withOliver Cromwell. Havingbeen born in Huntingdonand educated in the schoolhouse that now forms theMuseum, Cromwell rosefrom relative obscurity tobecome the most powerfulBritish figure of his age. Orwalk the Huntingdon TownTrail and discover thefascinating history of thetown from its Royal Charterto the, now disused, County& Borough Gaol. The Trail isavailable on our websitewww.huntingdonfirst.co.uk.

With plenty more events coming to Huntingdon in July andAugust including SummerEntertainment, HuntingdonCarnival / Live in the ParkFestival Weekend, TheBeach Party and BubbleRush, take the stress out oftravelling far and wide andenjoy something closer tohome.

Finish it off with a bite to eator seriously scrummyafternoon tea to round off apleasant day out.

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Huntingdon Freeman’s Trust –helping Huntingdon residentsHuntingdon Freemen’s Trust has been giving financial help toresidents for nearly a quarter of a century. They can help withhousehold items, also mobility equipment. Anyone on a lowincome living in Huntingdon for at least 12 months can apply.The Trust can also provide financial help to local clubs andorganisations, contribute towards undergraduates’accommodation costs and help schools with funding forequipment and activities.

Contact 01480 414909 or visit www.huntingdonfreemen.org.ukOpen Monday - Thursday 10.00 am – 3.00 pm 37 High Street, Huntingdon

Huntingdon Beach Party | It’s FREE!Sunday 16 July 12.00 - 3.30 pmHuntingdon Market SquareJoin in the FREE Beach Party for anafternoon of seaside fun and adventure.Organiser, Tim Anderson says, “If you’venever been, you must come with thewhole family!” The Beach Party includes a beach playarea, fully certified boulder climbingwall, sand sculpturing competitions,non-alcoholic cocktail bar, BBQ, ice-cream stand, teas/coffees, cake stall, giant games, beachdrama, craft activities and a beach deck seating area.Donations will be accepted for food and drinks.Bring your bucket and spade …everyone is welcome!” Organised by Huntingdonshire Community Church,Huntingdon Methodist Church and Town Centre Anglicans. For more information call 01480 411665 or email [email protected]

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