Fowlmere

PUBLISHED: 10:00 04 October 2018 Bianca Wild Amy Johnson-Smith and Sian Treadwell are walking from Fowlmere to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge for premature baby charity Bliss. Picture: Archant A pair of Fowlmere hairdressers are to walk from the village to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge dressed as superheroes for a premature baby charity. Amy Johnson-Smith, who owns Aquarius Hair Designs in Manor Farm, and her employee Sian Treadwell are to take on the trek for Bliss – which supports families with babies born premature or sick. All of 29-year-old Sian’s babies were born premature – her daughter is now nine, but sadly her two other children died. She told the Crow: “In 2007, I went into early labour at 23 weeks with my first baby weighing 1lb 8oz. She had two bleeds on the brain. I was given the most heartbreaking decision to switch her life support machine off at 21 hours old.“The following year I went into … [Read more...] about Fowlmere hair heroes’ charity challenge for premature baby cause

PUBLISHED: 11:27 03 September 2018 | UPDATED: 11:27 03 September 2018 Bianca Wild The stack fire between Fowlmere and Foxton started in the early hours of Sunday, and is pictured here on Sunday afternoon. Picture: Archant Archant 10,000 tonnes of baled straw caught alight between Fowlmere and Foxton at the weekend. The stack fire between Fowlmere and Foxton started in the early hours of Sunday, and is pictured here on Sunday afternoon. Picture: Archant Firefighters were called to the blaze at about 1.30am on Sunday – two crews from Cambridge, one crew from Gamlingay, and water carriers from Newmarket and Ramsey all attended the scene in a field between Mill Road in Fowlmere and Shepreth Road in Foxton. The fire is still burning this morning.A Cambs Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived to find a stack fire involving 10,000 tonnes of baled straw. “Firefighters used jets to prevent the fire spreading further, while … [Read more...] about 10,000-tonne straw fire between Fowlmere and Foxton

PUBLISHED: 13:51 20 August 2018 | UPDATED: 13:51 20 August 2018 Bianca Wild A crew from Cambridge attended a tree fire in Long Lane. Archant A tree fire was “deliberately started” in Fowlmere at the weekend, Cambs Fire and Rescue Service have now said. At about 10.45pm on Saturday one crew from Cambridge was called to the blaze in Long Lane. A spokesman said: “The crew arrived to find a large tree on fire. Firefighters used one hose reel and small gear to extinguish the fire, before returning to their station by 12.30am.“The cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate. Anyone with information should contact police by visiting www.cambs.police.uk to submit an online report or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.” … [Read more...] about Tree deliberately set on fire in Fowlmere

PUBLISHED: 09:22 07 August 2018 Dan Mountney The 339th Fighter Group were remembered at the site of their former base in Fowlmere. Picture: Leslie Price Archant Second World War American pilots from the 339th Fighter Group returned to their former base in Fowlmere for a memorial service to those who served there. Former P-51 Mustang pilot William MacClarence. Picture: Leslie PriceWilliam Moore and William MacClarence flew P-51 Mustang fighters from Fowlmere during the conflict and returned to South Cambs alongside members of the 339th Fighter Group Association.This included members of three United States Air Force squadrons, the 503rd, 504th and 505th.Moore was shot down by German anti-aircraft in September 1944 and became a prisoner of war.MacClarence survived the war and was credited with destorying eight enemy aircraft. The 339th Fighter Group were remembered at the site of their former base in Fowlmere. Picture: Leslie PriceAs part of the service … [Read more...] about Second World War pilots return to Fowlmere for memorial service

PUBLISHED: 17:01 16 July 2018 Bianca Wild Lizzie Bryan has been commended for running onto London Bridge and helping terror attack victims. Picture: Courtesy of Lizzie Bryan Archant A Fowlmere nurse is to be honoured with a top award after running onto London Bridge to help victims of last year’s terror attack. Lizzie Bryan, third from left, and family and friends shortly before the attack. Picture: Courtesy of Lizzie Bryan Elizabeth Bryan was on a hen party with family and friends in the city on June 3 last year when a van was deliberately driven into pedestrians on the bridge, before the terrorists inside went onto stab people in pubs and restaurants around Borough Market. The 39-year-old, known as Lizzie, told the Crow: “We had a lovely afternoon, and were sitting down by the river to have a late supper in Cote Brasserie when suddenly we realised something horrendous was unfolding. “I thought it must be a nasty crash. Then I heard a helicopter, and saw … [Read more...] about Fowlmere nurse honoured for treating London Bridge terror attack victims