Anywhere at any time

• Places to go page for useful lists of local and national venues, including fairs, gardens and nature reserves.
• For things in Gamlingay not listed below, go to our Gamlingay page.
• While Visit South Cambs also has all sorts of useful information.

OCTOBER 2026

• Every Monday / 9.30 am to 3.00 pm / Gamlingay Baptist Church, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay, SG19 3JR.
• Backroom Café.

• Every day / from around 8.30 am to dusk / St Denis’ church, East Hatley, SG19 3JA. Plus code 4VQG+5H.
• Open to look round, to remember or for quiet contemplation / St Denis’ new east window.

• Sunday, 25th October / 10.30 am.
• Litter pick along the main road running from Holbeins Farm to the clump opposite the New Road turning.
• Collect litter pickers, gloves, bags and hi-vis from the village shop.
• When picking litter, always wear gloves and sensible footwear.
• Events post.

NOVEMBER 2026

• Every Monday / 9.30 am to 3.00 pm / Gamlingay Baptist Church, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay, SG19 3JR.
• Backroom Café.

• Every day / from around 8.30 am to dusk / St Denis’ church, East Hatley, SG19 3JA. Plus code 4VQG+5H.
• Open to look round, to remember or for quiet contemplation / St Denis’ new east window.

• Tuesday, 3rd November / 7.30 pm / Eco Hub, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay, SG19 3JR.
• Gamlingay and District Gardening Club – this month…
• Timothy Walker, former director of Oxford Botanic Garden – A blaze of glory.
• Visitors very welcome – entry charge of £5.00 includes refreshments.

• Tuesday, 10th November / 7.30 pm / Eco Hub, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay, SG19 3JR.
• Gamlingay and District History Society – this month…
• Debbie Land – Secret War and the Lysander.
• Visitors very welcome – entry charge of £4.00 at the door.

• Tuesday, 17th November / 7.30 pm / Keir Room, Eco Hub, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay, SG19 3JR.
• Gamlingay WI – this month…
• Mike O’Keefe, Custodian of the Royal Image Library – Quite a responsibility: located in Papworth Everard, Mike and his team are responsible for official photographs of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

• Wednesday, 18th November / 7.30 for 8.00 pm / Newnham College, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 9DF.
• Cambridge Friends of the National Trust for Scotland – this month…
• Matthew Thompson – Abbotsford, Water Scott’s eclectic house.
• Visitors very welcome – £10.00 in advance, £12.00 ‘on the door’ – includes a glass of wine or soft drink on arrival.
• How to get your ticket.
• The CFNTS supports the National Trust for Scotland with a regular series of talks on things related to Scotland.

• Saturday, 21st November / 1.00 to 4.00 pm / Eco Hub, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay, SG19 3JR.
• Repair Café – where you can get household things fixed…
• It’s best to book a slot well beforehand – email gamlingayrepaircafe@gmail.com.

• Friday, 27th November / 3.00 to 7.00 pm / The Manor House, Cambourne, CB23 6DH.
• Christmas Fair.
• The Wildlife Trust / Beds, Cambs, Northants – click the graphic for more details.
• See the Trust’s November newsletter for thoughts on buying sustainable presents.

DECEMBER 2026

• Every Monday / 9.30 am to 3.00 pm / Gamlingay Baptist Church, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay, SG19 3JR.
• Backroom Café.

• Every day / from around 8.30 am to dusk / St Denis’ church, East Hatley, SG19 3JA. Plus code 4VQG+5H.
• Open to look round, to remember or for quiet contemplation / St Denis’ new east window.

• Tuesday, 1st December / 7.30 pm / Eco Hub, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay, SG19 3JR.
• Gamlingay and District Gardening Club – this month…
• Michael Brown, The Historic Gardener – The medieval Christmas.
• Plus 43rd Annual General Meeting.
• Visitors very welcome – entry charge of £5.00 includes refreshments.

• Tuesday, 8th December / 7.30 pm / Eco Hub, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay, SG19 3JR.
• Gamlingay and District History Society – this month…
• Christmas Social.
• Visitors very welcome – entry charge of £4.00 at the door.

• Tuesday, 15th December / 7.30 pm / Keir Room, Eco Hub, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay, SG19 3JR.
• Gamlingay WI – this month…
• Christmas Party – with entertainment from the Sandy Ukulele group.

• MONDAY, 21st December / 7.00 pm / Hatley St George church.
• Christmas Carol Service.
• A family event with traditional hymns and readings.
• Expect mince pies, mulled wine and, possibly, Christmas cake afterwards.
• Please give generously when the plate is passed round.

Hatley village hall

Available for hire – with WiFi and new toilets… including one for wheelchair users and a baby changing unit.

‘Hatley village hall, where the splendid new toilets are worthy of a grand hotel’ – the late Norma Hood on a visit to the hall, October 2022: Just another Sunday?

_{Post created by Peter Mann (with no AI assistance); updated 24th October 2026.}