Alconbury Brook Flood Group
For the planting of hedging and a wildflower meadow around the newly completed large wildlife pond. This was completed by a group of volunteers in November 2024. The pond will help prevent flooding, and support wildlife.
1st Fenstanton and Hilton Scout Group
Launch of Squirrel Scouts via an open evening and purchase of equipment.
Squirrels are able to take part in creative activities, science experiments, read stories, and make new friends.
Becket Flower Group
Fantastic Fens Flower Festival
Held over August bank holiday weekend 2024, volunteers created beautiful floral displays to be viewed by the public. Included a Mouse Hunt for children.
St Neots Museum
Celebration of St Neot and Meet the Saxons
Family-friend museum day with talks and activities.
Tilbrook Parish Council
For design and installation of storyboards showing walking and cycling routes, and information about Tilbrook’s history. The boards were designed and installed by local people.
"Huntingdonshire residents will be able use [the boards] as a guide to enjoy the wonderful countryside which we are lucky to have on our doorstep."
Huntingdon Girls Football Club
20 weeks for free football sessions for girls, aged 4-10 and 11-12.
“My daughter loves these sessions, it is a perfect introduction to football for her. ...The sessions are made fun and enjoyable as well as rewarding. Having this option on a Saturday morning for my daughter is ideal as there are very few alternatives in the area for girls her age for all girl groups. My daughter is given the motivation and confidence to develop in a friendly environment made possible by supportive coaches who give up their time every week. The sessions being free make them accessible to all.”
Perry Parish Council
On 29 June 2024 Perry Parish Council held its first Summer Festival and Family Fun Day. Hundreds of people from the village and beyond came to Grafham Water Centre and enjoyed live music, activities, food, drink, the Women's Institute cake shop, boat trips with Grafham Sailing Club, trade stalls, charity stands and games.
Godmanchester Town Council
Plant Nursery Green Weekend June 2024 - including an eco fair, stalls and talks.
Ramsey Community Heritage Project
Heritage day held on 8 September 2024 including reenactors with a living history camp. 10 sites across Ramsey participated, with a free mini bus provided to held visitors get around.
St Ives Carnival and Music Festival
Funded the stage at the 2024 St Ives Carnival and Music Festival. The event is free to event, with thousands of people enjoying the three-day event.
St Ives Day Centre
Exercise and massage therapy for the elderly, 1 class a week for 12 months.
CARESCO
Delivery of health and balance classes for 24 weeks. The classes focus on strength and resistance exercises.
“Since joining I have found my balance and co-ordination have improved especially when gardening."
“Has developed from a class to a social group, all enjoy the exercising, talk when they have enough breath and laugh. When it comes to going home, they all decide who is walking who home!”
Huntingdon Neurotherapy Centre
Centre open day to celebrate the 21st birthday of the newly renamed Huntingdon Neurotherapy Centre, (formerly the Huntingdon MS Therapy Centre), with over 150 attendees.
Hunts Shopmobility
Replacing 2 mobility scooters.
"This will make such a difference to the people who use our service, allowing them to get out and about, giving them the independence and health benefits this equipment provides not only in Huntingdon Town Centre but also across Huntingdonshire."
