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Xmas Pub Quiz Friday 2nd December

Pub Xmas Programme

Pub Xmas Programme

The special Christmas Little Rose Pub Quiz will take place this Friday 2nd December from 8pm. Teams of any number up to a maximum of six can take part, entry is £10 per team with all the entry fees given out as cash prizes. First Question asked at 8pm. Just turn up on the night or book in advance. The quiz takes place on the first Friday of every month. It’s great fun with a good number of all local teams taking part each month. There’s 6 rounds covering many topics including special rounds on the festive season as well as a picture round. The quiz finishes around 10pm with a break halfway through where special Christmas treats will be served!

Pub Xmas Menu Launched

Pub Xmas Meals

Pub Xmas Meals

This year’s range of Christmas Meals has just been launched by the Little Rose, the village’s last remaining pub. Ranging from the traditional Turkey with all the trimmings to Vegetarian and Gluten Free options, every taste is catered for. The cost is £21-95 for Adults and £12-00 for Children for all three courses. For more details just click Read More… Read more

FREE Live Music This Saturday

Pub Xmas Programme

Pub Xmas Programme

There is free live music this Saturday 19th November at the Little Rose Pub. Village resident, Tiffany, will be performing songs from a wide era from 8pm at the village’s last remaining pub. The pub has just announced a full programme of events taking place throughout the whole of December to mark the festive season.

Pub Quiz This Friday 4th Nov

Little Rose Pub

Little Rose Pub

The next Little Rose Pub Quiz will take place this Friday 4th November from 8pm, after the free pub fireworks display. Teams of any number up to a maximum of six can take part, entry is £10 per team with all the entry fees given out as cash prizes. First Question asked at 8pm. Just turn up on the night or book in advance. The quiz takes place on the first Friday of every month. It’s great fun with a good number of all local teams taking part each month. There’s 6 rounds covering many topics including a picture round and it finishes around 10pm with a break halfway through.

FREE Fireworks at the Pub

Little Rose Pub

Little Rose Pub

Free fireworks for all the family and a free hotdog for all children  this Friday 4th November as the village’s last pub celebrates Guy Fawkes night. Fun starts at 6.30pm so just turn up to enjoy the celebration. If you fancy, you can stay on to take part in the Pub Quiz that starts at 8pm.

Pub Quiz this Friday 7th October

Little Rose Pub

Little Rose Pub

The next Little Rose Pub Quiz will take place this Friday 7th October. Teams of any number up to a maximum of six can take part, entry is £10 per team with all the entry fees given out as cash prizes. First Question asked at 8pm. Just turn up on the night or book in advance. The quiz takes place on the first Friday of every month. It’s great fun with a good number of all local teams taking part each month. There’s 6 rounds covering many topics including a picture round and it finishes around 10pm with a break halfway through.

Village Shop Open Bank Holiday Monday

Village Shop

Village Shop

The Village shop, on Fountain Lane, is open this Bank Holiday Monday, 29th August, from 8am until 4pm. The post office will be closed on this day. The shop sells newspapers and magazines, a wide range of groceries and confectionery, fresh milk, hot drinks, cold drinks, wines and spirits, greeting cards and stationery, plus ‘bits and pieces’ such as batteries, drawing pins, etc. Fresh bread and cakes are delivered daily from Newnham Bakery and a selection of Hovis ready cut loaves are also available. You can order any type of bakery item. A dry cleaning service from Penguin Cleaners collects and delivers on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Also stock fresh fruit and vegetables, and you can also order whatever fruit & veg you’d like.

Crib Players Wanted & Crib Drive

Little Rose Pub

Little Rose Pub

New players are wanted for a second crib team at the Little Rose Pub. Just get in touch by email: keith@murraysouthwell.plus.com or pop in. The pub is also holding a Crib Drive on Thursday 8th September from 8pm. Just turn up on the night to take part. There has been a cribbage team playing from The Little Rose since the early 1960’s. The teams play every Thursday night in the season. For more details on the pub crib team, click Read More…

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Pub Quiz this Friday 2nd September

Little Rose Pub

Little Rose Pub

The next Little Rose Pub Quiz will take place this Friday 2nd September. Teams of any number up to a maximum of six can take part, entry is £10 per team with all the entry fees given out as cash prizes. First Question asked at 8pm. Just turn up on the night or book in advance. The quiz takes place on the first Friday of every month. It’s great fun with a good number of all local teams taking part each month. There’s 6 rounds including a picture round and it finishes around 10pm with a break halfway through.

Lightning Photo

Addenbrookes LightningAn incredible photo of last night’s lightning, taken at 20.33 24/08/2016 this Bolt from Thor’s Hammer slammed into the ground and lit the surrounding countryside next to Addenbrookes Hospital. Photo taken by village resident, Doug Thompson.

And it made the TV, with Elizabeth Ritzini:- Read more

FREE Live Music this Saturday

Little Rose Pub

Little Rose Pub

There is free live music this Bank Holiday Saturday 27th August at the Little Rose Pub. Jonny will be singing a range of classic covers from 8pm until late. It’s a great way to enjoy the holiday weekend.

The pub sells a wide range of drinks including real ales, real cider, teas, coffees, lager, spirits and soft drinks. The pub won the Campaign for Real Ale Cambridge and District Branch award for Rural Community Pub of the Year last year. Read more

Pub Quiz this Friday 5th August

Little Rose Pub

Little Rose Pub

The next Little Rose Pub Quiz will take place this Friday 5th August. Teams of any number up to a maximum of six can take part, entry is £10 per team with all the entry fees given out as cash prizes. First Question asked at 8pm. Just turn up on the night or book in advance. The quiz takes place on the first Friday of every month. It’s great fun with a good number of all local teams taking part each month. There’s 6 rounds including a picture round and it finishes around 10pm with a break halfway through.

Video of Lord’s Bridge Telescopes

A time lapse video of the Radio Telescopes at the Lord’s Bridge site of the Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory, showing them move, taken by Haslingfield resident, Doug Thompson. The Ryle Radio Telescopes have been Updated from the 5 Kilometer array to the Arcminute Microkelvin Imager in its present configuration.