Christmas

Children with special needs and families enjoyed a festive bowling party thanks to the children's charity Dreamdrops.

Children with special needs and their families enjoy festive bowling fun

A Christmas Concert at Bushmead Infants School in 1990.

A Christmas Concert at Bushmead Infants School in 1990.

GALLERY: Looking back on Christmas in Huntingdonshire from 1930 to 1990

A Letter to Santa follows Candy and Cane, two cheerful Christmas elves who are busy getting everything ready for Santa’s big night.

A Letter to Santa follows Candy and Cane, two cheerful Christmas elves who are busy getting everything ready for Santa’s big night.

Family fun on the way as ‘A Letter to Santa’ prepares to arrive in Huntingdon

Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce have shared their latest recommended posting dates for your post to arrive in time for Christmas

Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce have shared their latest recommended posting dates for your post to arrive in time for Christmas

Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce Christmas 2025 posting deadlines revealed

Pupils outside the Huntingdon care home.

Pupils outside the Huntingdon care home.

Hartford pupils deliver Christmas cards and paper chains to nursing home

Sleeping Beauty tickets are selling out fast.

Sleeping Beauty tickets are selling out fast.

Centre Theatre Players

Panto selling faster than any other in five decades

Sarah James (left), Ste Greenall, volunteer Victoria and Terry Gauci (front) at the event.

Sarah James (left), Ste Greenall, volunteer Victoria and Terry Gauci (front) at the event.

Festive Christmas ball raises cash for local cancer support

St Neots school in ‘brilliant initiative’ to regift football shirts this Christmas.

St Neots school in ‘brilliant initiative’ to regift football shirts this Christmas.

Christmas Charity

School students are supporting Kitmas25 charity

The lights were switched on at the Market Square on Sunday evening.

The lights were switched on at the Market Square on Sunday evening.

Christmas Lights

Spectacular Christmas lights switch-on at refurbished Market Square

Lianne Simpson, the founder of Diamond Hampers.

Lianne Simpson, the founder of Diamond Hampers.

Life at The Pantry, in Huntingdon, ahead of the festive season

Part of the Luminate Christmas light trail at Sandringham Estate.

Part of the Luminate Christmas light trail at Sandringham Estate.

We visited Christmas light trail at royal estate and here's what we thought

Christmas at Wimpole is set to return for its fifth year from November 21 to January 3.

Christmas at Wimpole is set to return for its fifth year from November 21 to January 3.

Christmas light trail at Wimpole Estate named best in UK by The Times

Nearly half of people find buy now, pay later attractive as a way to spread the cost of Christmas, according to a survey

Nearly half of people find buy now, pay later attractive as a way to spread the cost of Christmas, according to a survey

Christmas on credit: one in seven ‘using buy now pay later to fund festivities’

Cllr Karl Brockett and Julie Brockett are the Mayor and Mayoress of Huntingdon.

Cllr Karl Brockett and Julie Brockett are the Mayor and Mayoress of Huntingdon.

A Christmas Message from the Mayor and Mayoress of Huntingdon

Dr Nik Johnson is the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Dr Nik Johnson is the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Christmas Message

Christmas Message: from the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Cllr Val Fendley is the Mayor of Ramsey.

Cllr Val Fendley is the Mayor of Ramsey.

A Christmas Message from the Mayor of Ramsey

Darryl Preston is the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire.

Darryl Preston is the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire.

Christmas Message

Christmas Message: Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire

Ged Dempsey and Mick Pescod run The 3 Pillars charity.

Ged Dempsey and Mick Pescod run The 3 Pillars charity.

Christmas Message

A Christmas Message from The 3 Pillars Charity

The Christmas Fayre on The Green.

The Christmas Fayre on The Green.

GALLERY: Christmas spirit shared in Brampton with festivities on the green

Sixty children in Year 1 took part in the 'Whoops-a-Daisy Angel' show at Hartford Infant and Preschool

Sixty children in Year 1 took part in the 'Whoops-a-Daisy Angel' show at Hartford Infant and Preschool

'Joyful' Christmas show is a hit at Huntingdon primary school

It emerged earlier this year that St Neots' annual display in the Market Square would not be going ahead.

It emerged earlier this year that St Neots' annual display in the Market Square would not be going ahead.

'We will save Christmas' vow businesses after lights switch-on event pulled

Outdoor Ice Rink Returns to Christmas in Cambridge – Bigger and Better Than Ever!

Outdoor Ice Rink Returns to Christmas in Cambridge – Bigger and Better Than Ever!

Outdoor ice rink will return to Cambridge for Christmas

An artist's view of what the Market Square will look like.

An artist's view of what the Market Square will look like.

Council hopes to speed up town centre upgrade work in order to ‘beat Christmas’

The Grace family have covered their Sawtry home in a stunning display of Christmas lights.

The Grace family have covered their Sawtry home in a stunning display of Christmas lights.

Family's Christmas lights display for charity

The Christmas market takes place at the Terry Day Cricket Ground.

The Christmas market takes place at the Terry Day Cricket Ground.

Christmas Market

Lots of festive fun at Christmas market in Eaton Socon this weekend

An image from the 2022 Christmas lights in St Neots.

An image from the 2022 Christmas lights in St Neots.

Christmas Lights

Details of the Christmas lights switch-on in St Neots this weekend

Get ready for a winter woodland in Huntingdon Town Centre.

Get ready for a winter woodland in Huntingdon Town Centre.

Christmas Lights

All you need to know about the Christmas lights in Huntingdon

Don’t miss the Mill View Christmas viewing day on December 2!

Don’t miss the Mill View Christmas viewing day on December 2!

Get into the Christmas spirit at Mill View

Undated BBC handout photo of (left to to right ) Hames Corden as Neil 'Smithy' Smith, Joanna Page as Stacey Shipman, Mathew Horne as Gavin Shipman and Ruth Jones as Nessa Jenkins who starred in the Gavin & Stacey's Christmas special.

Undated BBC handout photo of (left to to right ) Hames Corden as Neil 'Smithy' Smith, Joanna Page as Stacey Shipman, Mathew Horne as Gavin Shipman and Ruth Jones as Nessa Jenkins who starred in the Gavin & Stacey's Christmas special.

Watch 8 of the best Christmas TV cliffhangers of all time - do you agree?

NASA reveals when you can see 'Santa's sleigh' this Christmas.

NASA reveals when you can see 'Santa's sleigh' this Christmas.

NASA reveals when you can see 'Santa's sleigh' in the sky this Christmas

Gymnast Jake Jarman, who won four gold medals at the Commonwealth Games 2022, will be switching on the Huntingdon Christmas lights.

Gymnast Jake Jarman, who won four gold medals at the Commonwealth Games 2022, will be switching on the Huntingdon Christmas lights.

Gold winning gymnast to switch on Huntingdon Christmas lights

Jake Jarman will switch on the Christmas lights in Peterborough this year.

Jake Jarman will switch on the Christmas lights in Peterborough this year.

Gold winning gymnast to switch on Christmas lights

Isaac Stanmore (Wishy Washy) and Matt Crosby (Widow Twankey) in Cambridge Arts Theatre pantomime Aladdin

Isaac Stanmore (Wishy Washy) and Matt Crosby (Widow Twankey) in Cambridge Arts Theatre pantomime Aladdin

Cambridge panto audiences raise £14k for charitable causes

Road closed due to flooding, Sutton Gault, Ely Tuesday 28 December 2021.

Road closed due to flooding, Sutton Gault, Ely Tuesday 28 December 2021.

Flooding forces closure of Cambridgeshire road

Shailesh Vara is the MP for North West Cambridgeshire.

Shailesh Vara is the MP for North West Cambridgeshire.

North West Cambs MP writes Christmas message for The Hunts Post

St Ives Methodist Church held a “dog nativity” performance.

St Ives Methodist Church held a “dog nativity” performance.

Dogs take on leading roles in unique Christmas nativity

The Rt Rev Dr Dagmar Winter Bishop of Huntingdon

The Rt Rev Dr Dagmar Winter Bishop of Huntingdon

The Bishop of Huntingdon writes her Christmas message for The Hunts Post

Staff and pupils at Sawtry Village Academy made a Christmas donation to the Foodbank.

Staff and pupils at Sawtry Village Academy made a Christmas donation to the Foodbank.

Staff and pupils make foodbank delivery

Cllr Pasco Hussain, mayor of St Ives

Cllr Pasco Hussain, mayor of St Ives

Town has community at its heart says St Ives mayor in Xmas message

Mayor of Godmanchester Cllr Cliff Thomas looks at crafts from the Philippines at the Rehoboth 40th anniversary celebrations

Mayor of Godmanchester Cllr Cliff Thomas looks at crafts from the Philippines at the Rehoboth 40th anniversary celebrations

'Resilience will pull us through' says Godmanchester mayor in Xmas message

Santa visited children at St Neots Rugby Club for the second time this year.

Santa visited children at St Neots Rugby Club for the second time this year.

Santa visits children for second time this year at rugby club

Mayor of Ramsey Cllr Steve Corney

Mayor of Ramsey Cllr Steve Corney

Volunteers thanked by Ramsey mayor in Christmas message

$Mayor of Huntingdon Cllr Karl Webb in the mayor\'s chamber$ $Mayor of Huntingdon Cllr Karl Webb in the mayor\'s chamber$

Positive events despite year of Covid challenges say mayor in Xmas message

Mayor of St Neots Stephen Ferguson has approved the changes.

Mayor of St Neots Stephen Ferguson has approved the changes.

A time to celebrate joy over adversity say St Neots mayor in Christmas message

A female cocker spaniel and her seven puppies were removed from a shipping container in Buckinghamshire in October. The were taken to Block Fen Animal Centre and have all found new homes.

A female cocker spaniel and her seven puppies were removed from a shipping container in Buckinghamshire in October. The were taken to Block Fen Animal Centre and have all found new homes.

Family of abandoned spaniels find new homes in time for Christmas

Block Fen Animal Centre is hoping for a 'Christmas miracle' to find home for these long stay pets in the New Year.

Block Fen Animal Centre is hoping for a 'Christmas miracle' to find home for these long stay pets in the New Year.

RSPCA hoping for ‘Christmas miracle’ to find homes for pets in New Year

Executive leader of HDC, Cllr Ryan Fuller.

Executive leader of HDC, Cllr Ryan Fuller.

Tribute to the people of Huntingdonshire in council leader's Christmas message

Breakfast show presenter Ste Greenall.

Breakfast show presenter Ste Greenall.

Black Cat bringing you some festive cheer says Ste

Pupils performed Whoops a Daisy Angel for their school nativity play.

Pupils performed Whoops a Daisy Angel for their school nativity play.

Fun and laughter at Hartford Infants School nativity play

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Christmas can go ahead without new restrictions, Boris Johnson confirms

This will be the second Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This will be the second Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How is Omicron affecting your Christmas plans? Take our survey

Students at Ramsey Abbey College have collected items for Wellness bags to support people who are homeless.

Students at Ramsey Abbey College have collected items for Wellness bags to support people who are homeless.

Students provide 'wellness packages' for the homeless

Get jabbed, boosted, and test regularly

Get jabbed, boosted, and test regularly

Help 'Sleigh Covid' this Christmas

Santa Claus has evolved over the centuries

Santa Claus has evolved over the centuries

Stepping back in time to the origins of Father Christmas