We are very fortunate to be next door to a beautiful nature reserve. If it hasn’t been apparent before, am sure it has been during the lock down period. Let us all enjoy and take care of it. Photo by a local resident – Marian Gavrilă
UPDATE 11 Oct 2020: The online exhibit is now live online! Click here to see it. TMC was planning an art exhibition of paintings and photos relating to Trumpington and particularly Trumpington Meadows in June. Since it cannot be held until at least next year we are mounting an on-line exhibition in October. Anyone wishing…
This LEAP (Local Education Authority Playground) on Consort Avenue is a council owned playground designed for 5 to 8 year olds. It was constructed in about 2014. Unlike other playgrounds, this one did not have a safety fence around it, to stop young children running into the road while playing. Furthermore, some dog owners have…
Trumpington Meadows is characterised by the different bricks used to build the various houses and buildings. In line with this, the sculpture at our local town centre is made from the same bricks and brick patterns used in the development. Try to recognise the different bricks in the sculpture! Hopscotch consists of 2 large brick…
Although there are plans for a second access road from the development onto Hauxton Road, the Trumpington Meadows Community was told by the last Managing Director of Barratts that this could not be opened until 2022 at the earliest. Before the lock-down, there was often traffic build-up during the morning rush hour for vehicles exiting…
It is less than two years since the allotments at the north end of the park were opened and enormous productivity is being achieved by many in the Trumpington Meadows Community. There are huge sunflowers requiring step ladders to measure their competitive height, and courgettes and beans available from those who are producing too many.…
Preview(opens in a new tab) The long vacant Unit 3 at the Local centre has had planning permission approved for a shop fit which should start shortly. This unit has been taken on by award winning Architects Chadwick, Dryer, and Clarke. Seven employees will be moving into this new studio from King St Cambridge once…
8 Days – 2 Weekends – 16 films! Spectacular cinema arrives at Trumpington Park & Ride on 20-31 August 2020 Cambridge Film Project presents a drive-in cinema experience at the Trumpington Park & Ride between 20-31 August. 16 Films to choose from over 8 days. Watch one or watch them all in the comfort and…
The committee has received notice that planning application for building 87 apartments between Anstey Hall and Trumpington Meadows has been submitted to the City Council. The plans are for 87 2-bedroom apartments, flanking a new public park to the south of Anstey Hall in order to provide assisted-living accommodation for people over 65. The Listed…
Following the last general meeting earlier this year, the committee followed-up with Barratt regarding the second access road to the development and received the following reply. They have essentially said, without mentioning any specific dates, that the second access road will not open up until the development is finished. Reply letter starts below: Thank you…
This has been posted in the previous post but am highlighting it so it can be better seen. A Trumpington Meadows WhatsApp group has been set up. With the lockdown now in place, this is now more vital than ever so we can keep in touch with our neighbours and help each other out in…
