Huntingdon Town Council

The Mayor of Huntingdon - Councillor Phil Pearce

Huntingdon's Town Sign

Town Clerk: Philip Peacock
Town Hall, Market Hill
Huntingdon PE29 3PJ

What's On

We endeavour to publicise local events and are always pleased to be contacted with details. We cannot accept any responsibilities for external information provided nor any web-links.

NHS Hearing Aid Maintenance Centre

NHS Hearing Aid Maintenance Centre

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:00

NHS Hearing Aid Maintenance Centre

We clean, re-tube and supply batteries for NHS hearing aids. (We do not provide hearing aids or hearing tests)

This is a drop-off and wait service by appointment only.

To book an appointment please use our online service at www.cambridgeshirehearinghelp.org.uk

or phone the office 01223 416141 or Text: 07852699196.

Batteries

If you require batteries only, you can now collect them from any one of our Hearing Aid Maintenance Centres, without the need to make an appointment. Please drop in during our HAM Centre opening hours and we will issue them to you.


For cleaning/retubing, please make an appointment.

You can also pick-up batteries from the Cambridgeshire Mobile Library which visits 85 villages and communities throughout the county.

Venue:
Huntingdon Library, Princes Street, Huntingdon, PE29 3PA
Contact:
www.cambridgeshirehearinghelp.org.uk
Huntingdon Police Memorial Service

Huntingdon Police Memorial Service

Sun, 01 Oct 2023

National Police Memorial Day will this year take place in Cardiff on Sunday 24th September.

As a result, Huntingdon's local service will take place this year on Sunday 1st October at 2.30pm in All Saints' Church.

The service will include a spoken Act of Remembrance for those lives lost during service with Cambridgeshire Constabulary and the three former constituent forces; The Borough of Huntingdon, Cambridge Borough Police and Mid Anglia Constabulary.

If you wish to attend the service, please arrive at the church no later than 2.15pm.

At the conclusion of the service, floral tributes will be laid at The Thinking Soldier War Memorial on the Market Square.

Venue:
All Saints Church
Contact:
Town Council
Hinchingbrooke House Sunday Fair

Hinchingbrooke House Sunday Fair

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 11:00

Hinchingbrooke House Sunday Fairs

1st Sunday or every month (March - October) 11am - 4pm

A wide variety of crafts, gifts and food stalls in the House and Grounds. Entry £2.

Venue:
Hinchingbrooke House
Contact:
Hinchingbrooke House
Paint the Scream for halloween! Huntingdon

Paint the Scream for halloween! Huntingdon

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:59

Your sip & paint event at The George will be themed around Edvard Munch's iconic Scream. Fill your canvas with dramatic fluid lines as you dive into the expressionist world of one of the most iconic images in art.

Unleash your creativity – wine glass in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience needed!

Your PopUp Painting experience in Huntingdon will include:

  • All art supplies – including paint, brushes, canvas and apron
  • Guidance from a practicing artist – but feel free to go off-piste!
  • A themed playlist to immerse you in your experience
  • Drinks are available for purchase
  • Your canvas is yours to keep. Hang it with pride!
Venue:
The George Hotel
Contact:
jenna@popuppainting.com

Leisure & Community Services Committee

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:00

A meeting of the Leisure & Community Services Committee

Venue:
Town Hall
Contact:
Town Clerk
Engage talk: Plant Heritage UK

Engage talk: Plant Heritage UK

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:30

Plant Heritage UK is the country's leading garden plant conservation charity and is best known for the National Plant Collections. This talk highlights the collections held in this region, and some of the interesting stories behind the plants.

Speaker: Rosemary Buisseret, Cambridgeshire Group of Plant Heritage

FREE talk (donations welcome). Adults only.

Booking required. Please collect a ticket from Huntingdon Library,

contact 0345 045 5225 / Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Venue:
Huntingdon Library
Contact:
Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Finance Sub Committee

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:30

A meeting of the Finance Sub Committee (following the Twinning Sub Committee) on 5th October 2023

Venue:
Town Hall
Contact:
Town Clerk

Supersonic Queen

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 19:30

Supersonic Queen – the UK's most dynamic tribute

Supersonic Queen have been touring the UK collectively for over 10 years now, performing a magical tribute to Queen. The band now has its strongest, most talented line up yet! With a top-class set of musicians who care deeply about delivering the most authentic and entertaining performance, Supersonic Queen put on an action-packed show that it is truly 'guaranteed to blow your mind'!

With a growing audience of fans of ALL ages, Supersonic Queen are non-stop this year performing in some of the best music venues, theatres and festivals in the UK.

So, take a trip back in time to experience the magic and excitement of a live Queen concert with Supersonic Queen: their energy, enthusiasm and on-stage chemistry is mesmerising as they belt out hit after hit. Round up your family and friends, book your tickets and get ready to rock – It IS a kind of magic!

Venue:
commemoration hall
Contact:
commemoration hall
Tags: Music

Open Mic Poetry (Afternoon)

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:00

Open mic poetry event open to all .
You are welcome to be part of the audience and listen to the poems.
We would love to hear poems from different cultures and in different languages.
You may wish to:
- Share a favourite poem?
- Share one of your own poems?
- Share a poem from a poet who has inspired you?

Venue:
commemoration hall
Contact:
commemoration hall

Media Sub Committee

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:30

A meeting of the Media Sub Committee on 12th October 2023

Venue:
Town Hall
Contact:
Town Clerk
Agenda:
Media Sub Committee Agenda 12th October 2023 (PDF, 430 Kb)

Planning Applications Panel

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:00

A meeting of the Planning Applications Panel

Venue:
Town Hall
Contact:
Town Clerk
Agenda:
Agenda, Planning Applications Panel, 2023 10 12 (PDF, 375 Kb)

Environment Sub Committee

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:30

A meeting of the Environment Sub Committee (following the Media Sub Committee) on 12th October 2023

Venue:
Town Hall
Contact:
Town Clerk
Agenda:
Agenda, Environment Sub Committee, 2023 10 12 (PDF, 280 Kb)
Documents:
Item 23 - Eco Audit Progress Update (PDF, 163 Kb)
Fayre on the Square

Fayre on the Square

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 10:00

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of every month for the Fayre on the Square!

Featuring live entertainment, food and drink, and locally produced artisan traders, plus all your favourite Saturday market traders will be back on the high street!

Brought to you in partnership with Huntingdon Town Council, Huntingdon First and Huntingdonshire District Council

Venue:
Huntingdon Market Square
Contact:
Huntingdon Markets

The Jam'd

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 20:00

Widely regarded now as the Uk's most authentic and leading tribute to The Jam, The Jam'd are totally committed to giving an unforgettable, authentic performance with all the energy, passion and style of the Woking 3. As full time touring professional musicians, and massive Jam fans themselves, the band don't "try to be" or "pretend to be" The Jam, but rather put on a performance from the heart and soul, drawing on all their memories, experiences and love of what was the country's biggest band in their day.

Venue:
commemoration hall
Contact:
commemoration hall

Get Online Week: Scam Awareness Drop-in

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:30

Meet Nigel Sutton from Cambridgeshire Constabulary for information on how to spot and avoid scams and fraudsters.

Free drop-in session, no booking required.

Please note that this event is being held on Mon 16th October, and again on Wed 18th October.

Venue:
Huntingdon Library and Archives
Contact:
Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Tags: Online

Get Online Week: Scam Awareness Drop-in

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:30

Meet Nigel Sutton from Cambridgeshire Constabulary for information on how to spot and avoid scams and fraudsters.

Free drop-in session, no booking required.

Please note that this event is being held on Mon 16th October, and again on Wed 18th October.

Venue:
Huntingdon Library and Archives
Contact:
Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Tags: Online

Planning Committee

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:00

A meeting of the Planning Committee on 19th October 2023

Venue:
Town Hall
Contact:
Town Clerk
Agenda:
AGENDA, Planning Committee, 19 10 2023 (PDF, 21.7 Mb)

Acoustic Night with Christian Smith

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:00

We are delighted Christian Smith is back performing at the Arts Cafe in the Commemoration Hall PE29 3AQ. He is a talented singer/songwriter who is great with an audience. We are in for a real treat.
First session 7pm, food and drink and mingling, followed by another chance to enjoy Christian's performance finishing around 9pm. Donations go to the performer.
"Christian Smith is an Americana singer-songwriter with a rocky edge. Signing for GingerDog Records in late 2018, Smith released latest album 'Revival' in the summer of 2019 followed by his first European tour.

Venue:
commemoration hall
Contact:
commemoration hall

Leisure & Community Services Committee

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:00

A meeting of the Leisure & Community Services Committee

Venue:
Town Hall
Contact:
Town Clerk
Agenda:
Agenda, Leisure & Community Services, 19 10 2023 (PDF, 7.1 Mb)

Get Online Week: Tea and Tablets

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:00

Not confident using a tablet? Would you like to know more?

Come to Huntingdon Library for a cup of tea and a chat with a member of staff that can show you the ropes.

Free drop-in event, come along between 2pm and 4pm.

For more information, email huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk, call 0345 045 5225, or ask a member of staff.

Venue:
Huntingdon Library and Archives
Contact:
Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Tags: Library
Mayor of Huntingdon's Charity Cheese and Wine Party

Mayor of Huntingdon's Charity Cheese and Wine Party

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 15:00

The Mayor of Huntingdon invites you to his Charity Cheese and Wine Party at Huntingdon Town Hall on Sunday 22nd October starting at 3:00pm and finishing at 6:00pm

Tickets £15:00 each

Available from: The Mayor and the Town Hall

RSVP by 16th October

Please make cheques payable to: Mayor of Huntingdon's Fundraising A/C

BACS payments to: sort code 60-11-30, A/C no. 21678820

in aid of the following charities:

St John's Ambulance - Huntingdon Branch

Royal British Legion - Huntingdon Branch

Fusion Family and Youth Projects

Friends of Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon Volunteer Centre

An Association of local primary school PTAs

Venue:
Huntingdon Town Hall
Contact:
The Mayor of Huntingdon
NHS Hearing Aid Maintenance Centre

NHS Hearing Aid Maintenance Centre

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:00

NHS Hearing Aid Maintenance Centre

We clean, re-tube and supply batteries for NHS hearing aids. (We do not provide hearing aids or hearing tests)

This is a drop-off and wait service by appointment only.

To book an appointment please use our online service at www.cambridgeshirehearinghelp.org.uk

or phone the office 01223 416141 or Text: 07852699196.

Batteries

If you require batteries only, you can now collect them from any one of our Hearing Aid Maintenance Centres, without the need to make an appointment. Please drop in during our HAM Centre opening hours and we will issue them to you.


For cleaning/retubing, please make an appointment.

You can also pick-up batteries from the Cambridgeshire Mobile Library which visits 85 villages and communities throughout the county.

Venue:
Huntingdon Library, Princes Street, Huntingdon, PE29 3PA
Contact:
www.cambridgeshirehearinghelp.org.uk

Staffing Sub Commitee

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:30

A private and confidential Staffing Sub Committee

Venue:
Town Hall
Contact:
Town Clerk

Planning Applications Panel

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:30

A meeting of the Planning Applications Panel

Venue:
Town Hall
Contact:
Town Clerk
Agenda:
Agenda, Planning Applications Panel, 2 11 2023 (PDF, 237 Kb)
Documents:
M6 Planning Applications Panel - Decision Notices (PDF, 89 Kb)

Town Council

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:00

A meeting of the Town Council on 2nd November 2023

Venue:
Town Hall
Contact:
Town Clerk
Agenda:
Agenda, Town Council, 02 11 2023 (PDF, 3.7 Mb)

Acoustic Night with Soloman Smith and Chris Newman

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:00

Come and join us for a night of great music.

Soloman Smith will be performing his new album with guitarist Chris Newman and Friends.

The Arts Cafe will be open and the venue is accessible.

Music is 7-9pm with a break in between to chat, use the bar and buy the new album.

Venue:
commemoration hall
Contact:
commemoration hall

Alanis UK - Tribute to Alanis Morissette

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 19:23

Alanis UK are a totally live 5 piece band recreating the 90's sound and attitude of Alanis Morissette.
28 years after "Jagged Little Pill" became the album of a generation, this show arrives to celebrate the incredible sounds of Alanis Morissette.
Shout along hits such as "Ironic", "You Oughta Know" and "Head Over Feet" are combined with the eastern inspired "Thank U" and "Uninvited" and blended along with some of her latest pop hits such as "Reasons I Drink" and "Everything" to create an evening for Alanis fans and 90's nostalgics to savour.

Venue:
commemoration hall
Contact:
commemoration hall
Tags: Music