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Come along to the Leeds Hall on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November between 10am and 4pm and share your thoughts about the way in which Eye should grow. Refreshments will be available.

The parish council will then be putting together a group of local people to develop a neighbourhood plan that will influence the future of our village by helping to determine planning applications using unique local knowledge.

A Community led initiative to reduce speeding vehicles & make our village safer,

The Eye Speedwatch scheme needs volunteers now to get actively involved in monitoring the speed of vehicles travelling through our village. The owner of any vehicle seen exceeding the speed limit is sent an advisory letter by the Constabulary, explaining that speeding is unacceptable and asking them to be more considerate.

It’s not enforcement, it’s about educating road users to drive safely and to be made aware of the dangers of speeding.

There’s no time commitment. We run sessions when we can, and it only takes an hour of your time to attend. If you would like more information on how to help make our village safer please or e-mail speedwatch@cambs.pnn.police.uk

Eye Parish Council is saddened by the loss of Queen Elizabeth II. She was our longest-reigning monarch who dedicated her life to the service of the country and its people. Our thoughts are with the family Royal Family at this time and her passing is a day of historic sadness for us all.

It is now time to reflect on the late Queen’s reign and the many events which were part of her life and ours, and which will continue to influence our lives in years to come.

The Parish Council will have a book of condolence in the Community Centre from Saturday.

On the Queens death the throne passed to former Prince of Wales, who will now be known as King Charles III.

You can also express your grief on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on a national online book of condolence at https://www.royal.uk/.

National Highways will be carrying out road resurfacing, stud replacement and line marking works on the A47 between Eye Green and Thorney. Continue reading →

Picture left to right Parish Councillor Adrian Martin and Andy Short with Deputy Lord Luitenant Mr Jaspal Singh

There was a good turnout at Sunday’s Big lunch at Manor Farm Community Centre in the village despite the poor weather. Because of the weather, everything was moved indoors but nonetheless, a great afternoon was had by all.

Also attending was the Deputy Luitenant Mr Jasper Singh and local MP Paul Bristow. The Deputy Lieutenants represent HM The Queen on the Lord-Lieutenant’s behalf if she is unable to attend an event to which she has been invited.

Join us for a cream tea with live musical entertainment from the Bright Lights Theatre Company.

Tickets are £5 each. To purchase a ticket call Judy on 07956 067872 or purchase them from Manor Farm Community Centre or the Leeds Hall during office opening hours.

Saturday 4 June 2022 – 2.30pm – 4.30pm

See the poster here: Cream Tea Poster.

Eye Parish Council is saddened to announce the death of the chairman of the council, Michael Holmes who passed away in hospital after a short illness on Saturday 30th April.

Michael was married to Pauline and together they brought up their two children in the village. He had lived in the village for most of his life and was the village baker until his retirement, he also took an active part in the church, often doing the church flowers.

Michael was an active member of Eye Parish Council and chairman of the council for many years. He was always around the village ready to help in any way he could, supporting whoever needed it and he knew a lot about the village that was not written down.

In 2020 Michael was invited to the Buckingham Palace Garden Party to recognise his long service to the parish. Sadly due to the pandemic this didn’t take place, but nevertheless, he was honoured to have been nominated to attend.

Micheal will be sorely missed by the Parish Council and our sincere condolences go to his wife and family.

The Big Lunch for The Queens Platinum Jubilee will be held at Manor Farm Community Centre on Sunday 5 June from 12pm.

There will be music, a bar, craft stalls, a picnic and a children’s fancy dress competition. The fancy dress competition will be at 12.15 pm with a Jubilee/Royal Family Theme. There are two groups, seven and under and eight and over.

Bring your own food, chairs or blankets for the giant picnic. There will be limited seating/tables for those who may find it difficult to sit on the ground.

We are all hoping for a nice today so come down and join in this fabulous community event.

To note: The car park at the rear of the community centre will be closed to vehicles for the duration of the event.

As part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, this will be a look into the village’s past from the 1800s to the present day.

Friday 27 May, 7pm at the Leeds Hall.

Tickets are £2 per person and will not be available on the door but can be purchased in May from one of the locations below:

• Mondays 9am – 12pm from Manor Farm Community Centre
• Wednesdays 9am – 12pm from the Leeds Hall.

Local bakers are invited to take part in the Eye village Jubilee cake competition. With separate competitions for adults and children anyone can take part. The Leeds Hall will be open for public viewing, refreshments and craft stalls from 12pm.

Date: Saturday 21 May
Location: Leeds Hall

Download the flyer here: Jubilee cake competition

TIMETABLE:

10.30am – 11am: Cakes to arrive
11am – 12pm Judging
12pm – 3.30pm: Public viewing, craft stalls and refreshments
3.30pm: Prize giving
3.30pm – 4pm: Cakes to be collected.

COMPETITION CLASSES

Adults

• Victoria sponge (must be to the set recipe below)
• Six fruit scones.

Children          

• Six decorated homemade biscuits.

To register and for more information email: eyecakecomp@gmail.com

COST PER CLASS ENTRY

• Adults £1.00 / Children 50p

VICTORIA SPONGE RECIPE

Sponge

• 200g caster sugar
• 200g softened butter
• 4 eggs beaten
• 200g self-raising flour
• 1tsp baking powder
• 2tbsp milk.

Filling

• 100g softened butter
• 140g icing sugar, sifted
• Drop of vanilla extract (Optional)
• Half 340g jar of quality strawberry jam icing sugar to decorate.

Additional parking for this event is available at Eye Funeralcare (opp. Church), with kind permission from Co-op Funeralcare.