Godmanchester Town Council

07/08/2026

✨ Have you booked your tickets yet? ✨

There's still time to join us for a fantastic evening of outdoor cinema as we bring Labyrinth (1986) to the big screen at Godmanchester Community Plant Nursery & Cafe
Pack your chairs, bring a blanket, and settle in for a magical evening in a beautiful outdoor setting.

🕡 Gates open: 6.30pm
🎬 Film starts: 7.30pm

🍟 Spuds & Dough will be serving delicious hot food, with drinks and snacks also available to purchase throughout the evening.

Tickets are limited, so don't miss your chance to enjoy this iconic family film under the stars!

🎟️ Book your tickets here:
https://godmanchester-town-council.sumupstore.com/

05/08/2026

🚗 How do we monitor speeding in Godmanchester?

Speeding is one of the issues residents raise with us most often, so we wanted to explain how we monitor traffic speeds around the town.

Godmanchester Town Council uses Mobile Vehicle Activated Signs (MVAS), which are moved between a number of approved locations throughout Godmanchester. The signs display a driver's speed, reminding motorists to slow down if they are travelling above the speed limit.

As well as encouraging safer driving, the MVAS units collect anonymous traffic data, including vehicle speeds and traffic volumes. By moving them between different locations, we can build up a broader picture of traffic patterns across the town.

The information collected helps us identify trends and can be shared with partners such as Cambridgeshire County Council and Cambridgeshire Constabulary to support discussions about road safety and any future measures that may be appropriate.

It's important to note that the Town Council cannot enforce speed limits or issue speeding fines. Enforcement is the responsibility of the police. However, the data collected by our MVAS units helps us better understand local concerns and provides valuable evidence when working with the relevant authorities.

🚗 Thank you for helping us keep Godmanchester a safe place to live, work and visit.

03/08/2026

🚨 Urgent Help Needed – Land Valuation 🚨

Godmanchester Town Council is looking for a qualified professional to carry out a valuation of a parcel of land as soon as possible.

If you are a RICS Registered Valuer or can provide a professional land valuation service and have availability to assist urgently, please get in touch.

Please contact [email protected].

We would greatly appreciate any recommendations or shares to help us find the right valuer. Thank you.

03/08/2026

✨ Another fantastic Godmanchester Repair Café! ✨

What an incredible afternoon! It was wonderful to see so many people through the doors with a fantastic mix of pre-booked repairs and walk-ins, all helping to give cherished items a second life instead of sending them to landfill.

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteer repairers, café team and everyone behind the scenes who made the event such a success. The atmosphere was brilliant from start to finish and, judging by the feedback, everyone had a great time.

Here’s just some of what our volunteers had to say:

💬 “I really enjoyed myself once I got there and with six successful repairs to my name I’m happy.”

💬 “It was a pleasure. As always it was a good event. Already looking forward to the next one.”

💬 “You hear lovely life stories with a long repair… Lots of happy looking faces today, delicious cakes and stuff saved from landfill – what else could you want?”

💬 “Repairs have included blow-up 6ft rabbits, a 5ft gorilla, a ball pool, costumes for American musicians, soft toys ravaged by dogs, walking sticks, tents and so much more!”

💬 “I feel sure the success of our Repair Cafés is the attention to detail before, during and after the event, and the welcome extended to repairers and clients throughout the afternoon… A wonderful advertisement for the Town Council.”

And of course, one of our favourite repairs of the day… 🧸 Mayor Bear was successfully mended too!

Thank you to everyone who brought along items to repair, enjoyed a slice of cake and supported this fantastic community initiative. Every repair helps reduce waste, saves money and keeps valuable skills alive.

📸 We’ve got lots of photos to share from the day, so have a browse through the album and see if you can spot yourself!

We can’t wait to see you all at the next Godmanchester Repair Café. ♻️🧵🔧

01/08/2026

🎬 Tickets are now on sale! 🎬

Join us for a magical evening under the stars as we screen the cult classic Labyrinth (1986), starring the legendary David Bowie, at Godmanchester Community Plant Nursery & Cafe .

Bring your own chairs and blankets, get comfortable, and enjoy this much-loved family favourite in a beautiful outdoor setting.

🌟 Doors open: 6.30pm
🎥 Film starts: 7.30pm

🍟 Hot food will be available to purchase from Spuds & Dough , with drinks and snacks also on sale throughout the evening.

Whether you're introducing Labyrinth to a new generation or reliving the adventure yourself, we'd love you to join us for a relaxed evening of outdoor cinema.

🎟️ Book your tickets here:
https://godmanchester-town-council.sumupstore.com/

31/07/2026

🚧 Temporary Road Closure – Old Court Hall, Godmanchester 🚧

Please be aware that Old Court Hall will be closed to through traffic between Pipers Lane and Corpus Christi Lane to allow new water connection works to take place.

📅 Closure dates: 11–13 August 2026 (expected)

Property access will be maintained throughout the works.

Signed diversion route:
London Street → London Road → A1198 → B1044 → The Causeway (and vice versa).

The temporary traffic order comes into effect on 11 August 2026 and will remain in place until the works are completed.

Thank you for your patience while these essential works are carried out.

29/07/2026

Summer Inflatable Fun at Judith's Field starting this week ☀️

29/07/2026

This Saturday! A few slots for general repairs left please e-mail [email protected] to bag a last minute slot.
Seamstress and jewellery repairer are now fully booked.

https://cambridgecarbonfootprint.org/what-we-do/repair-cafes/visit-a-repair-cafe/

28/07/2026

Re-sharing as temperatures hit a high tomorrow☀️ -
We know that many residents in Godmanchester will be looking forward to making the most of our beautiful riverside location.
If you're planning to spend time on or near the water, please remember that water safety is extremely important. Even experienced swimmers can encounter unexpected hazards in rivers and open water.
The Canal & River Trust has shared some excellent advice and practical safety tips on their website to help everyone stay safe while enjoying the water. - https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/.../summer-water-safety
We would particularly encourage parents, carers, and guardians to take a few moments to read the guidance and share it with young people.

28/07/2026

Fancy helping out at one of the biggest events in our town's calendar?

🍏Do you fancy volunteering at the Nursery but can't commit to regular days? Then why not join us for Apple Day?

🍎This great event is the perfect opportunity to get involved in one of the best days in the Godmanchester calendar.

🍏No special skills needed but you must be 18+ and able to work with minimum supervision.

🍎To express an interest in joining us please complete our online form (link in the comments) or pop in to the Nursery and we'll help you fill a form in.