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Great Shelford
Cambridgeshire, East of England · population 4,534 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Great Shelford
Great Shelford is a village located approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) to the south of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire, in eastern England. In 1850 Great Shelford parish contained 1,900 acres (7.7 km2) bisected by the River Cam. The population in 1841 was 803 people. By 2001, this had grown to 3,949 and by the Census 2011 to 4,233. It was described as Britain's twenty-second richest village in 2011.
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CouncilHavering council delays launch of weekly food-waste collection to spring 2027
A shortage of specialist vehicles means Havering’s new weekly food-waste service will not begin until spring 2027, later than the original target, and the council is urging the Government for additional funding.
Romford12 minutes ago
Havering Council unveils ‘Havering Plan 2040’ with super-suburb vision
The borough’s leader presented a long-term strategy on 16 September, outlining ambitions to make Havering the best place in London to live, work and invest, and setting out new programmes on housing, jobs, green space and safety.
Havering1 hour ago
CouncilHarrow’s Heroes awards honour volunteers at Headstone Manor
Council officials recognised more than twenty individuals and groups for their dedication to the borough, with performances and a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award adding to the celebration.
Harrow2 hours ago
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CouncilCity of London Corporation urges Budget to protect financial and professional services
In a submission dated 14 September, the City of London Corporation asked the Chancellor to keep sector-specific taxes at bay, retain the VAT exemption and adopt pro-growth planning to safeguard a sector that underpins £323 bn of output and 2.5 m jobs.
London2 hours ago
Havering Council welcomes £6.75m extra funding but says it will not close financial gap
The borough’s leader says the new money will help trial service innovations but stresses borrowing remains unsustainable and calls for repayment terms to be removed.
Havering2 hours ago
CouncilSir Geoff Hurst granted Freedom of the City of London
The City of London Corporation has granted Sir Geoff Hurst the Freedom of the City, marking the 60th anniversary of England’s 4-2 World Cup win over West Germany. The honour was presented at Guildhall after nominations by the Lady Mayor and the Corporation’s Policy Chairman.
London3 hours ago
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What's on in and around Great Shelford
Don Broco
Tomorrow, 19:00Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge
Big Deal Wednesday - New Act Night
Wed 7 Oct, 19:00Town and Gown, Cambridge
Kevin Bloody Wilson - Fair Dinkum Funny
Wed 7 Oct, 19:30Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge
Big Deal Thursday - The Big Gong Show
Thu 8 Oct, 19:00Town and Gown, Cambridge
Big Deal Friday - Big Deal Comedy Club
Fri 9 Oct, 19:00Town and Gown, Cambridge
Alison Moyet
Fri 9 Oct, 19:00Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge
Days out around Great Shelford
View allMemorial WW1 and WW2
Lynfield Court · 3.1 miles
To the glory of God and the sacred memory of the men of Chesterton who fell in the war 1914-1918 -- 1939-1945
Dunmowes Manor
West Wratting · 4.3 miles
Excavations have found there was once a large stone and timber framed house on this location built in the Mediaeval period. It was surrounded by a moat up to 10m wide, 3m deep. This moat may have been used for defence, status or keeping out animals.
T-Swing Park
Landbeach · 5.6 miles
Park for all. Small Play area for young children, football pitch and a t-swing for the adrenaline junkies!
Melwood
Meldreth · 7.5 miles
Melwood is a designated Local Nature Reserve on Cambridgeshire County Council land managed by Melwood Conservation Group volunteers.
Mark's Grave
Streetly End · 9.3 miles
Not a memorial as such but a lump of stone referred to as "Mark's Grave", which may once have been a grave or a boundary marker.
Cambridgeshire County Top
Great Chishill · 9.9 miles
The highest point of the current administrative county of Cambridgeshire, 146 m (479 ft) above sea level, is about 1⁄2 mile (800 m) east of St Swithun's parish church.
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