Hilton Community Garden

New Community Garden in Hilton

As we come out of all the covid restrictions, a group of us in Hilton have been looking at ways we can

GROW community

GROW feelings of well being by being outside in the fresh air

GROW a greener environment

And of course

GROW flowers, vegetables and fruit for everyone to enjoy.

Mindful of the importance of good physical and mental health, especially in the current climate we are keen to find ways to support these crucial issues especially for the more vulnerable in our community.

Our vision is to create, as our name suggests, a community garden for all residents of Hilton to enjoy. We hope to create a multi-faceted area comprising sections for growing produce to share, encouraging wildlife and enjoying relaxation and quiet contemplation and it is our hope we can bring together people of all ages to share expertise, enjoy working together in the fresh air, being able to relax in tranquil surroundings and, in the case of our younger members, to offer valuable hands on learning experiences.

We have been working hard to get this project off to a good practical start and have already, through the generosity of Dr and Mrs Randall of Monach Farm, acquired the use of an area of land adjacent to the Wilderness on which to site our garden.

We have applied for some grants to get money to support this project, and are very hopeful that some will be forthcoming. We will particularly need fencing to protect the land from rabbits and Muntjac deer.

We will be inviting all Hilton residents to be part of this project, so if you would like to dig, plant, prune or pick do get in touch with Heather at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Sandy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dear Fellow Hiltonians

I wanted to take the opportunity to remind you of the official opening on the Hilton Community Garden, on Saturday 26^th June.

A wonderful resource for all Hilton residents to share to either grow your own flowers and vegetables or just sit and relax in an oasis of quiet and nature.

As usual we have to thanks a band of dedicated volunteers to had the idea, and put in the hard work to raise funds, secure grants and perform the hard physical labour getting the garden up and running. At the end of this email is a far from exhaustive list of those we should thank.

On Saturday June 26th 10.30am-1.30pm there will be the GRAND OPENING

To launch this exciting new village project there will be a  FREE Craft and Gardening Event suitable for all the family and would love to see you there!

Start at the Village Hall and follow the trail to the brand new community garden (just off the wilderness). 

Activities include:

•             Build a Bird Box,

•             design a jute bag,

•             seed planting,

•             decorate a flowerpot

•             make a bug hotel,

•             investigate insects

•             make a fat ball for the birds.

There will be a tree trail to take tree rubbings and learn about the trees, suitable for all ages.  Venue: Village hall and The Green.

To book a place please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . A free picnic lunch for the first 40 to book a place.

Village Hall new Audio Visual System

From 1.30-2.30pm The Village Hall Committee will be delighted to welcome you into the Hall to see the new video equipment and hear the sound system.  During the lockdown closure a state of art Audio Visual system has been installed which included 2 HD Projector systems, with a 5.2 Surround Sound system including 15 speakers across the 3 main rooms with AV inputs for every possible need (Bluetooth, HDMI, VGA, DJ XLS, RCA, Phone, Blu-ray, Radio microphones and wired microphones to name a few)

Please do come along

Happy to try and answer any questopns

We are very grateful to the following organisations for their support.

Monach Farm for the use of land on their property, advice on fencing and large quantities of manure.

The Good Life Fund for their grant of £500 to promote mental wellbeing and community in the village.

Huntingdonshire Community Fund for a grant of £1000 for fencing and raised beds.

Cambridgeshire County Council (youth) for a grant of £1000 to contribute to sleepers, insurance, shed and plants.

Hilton Town charity for £1000 towards the cost of rabbit proof fencing.

Kingfisher Funeral Directors for £430 for the trugs and compost.

Church services will resume "in person" in Hilton from April