13 October 2012, 10:00 – 12:00, Cantelupe Farm
The ‘walk’ will take the form of a tractor and trailer ride around Cantelupe Farm and Trumpington Fen showing the latest developments on the Estate, discussing crops, wildlife and farming methods with the David Knott, the General Manager, and Richard Pemberton. Spaces will be limited to 25 in the trailer, children welcome. Please register your interest at info@trumpingtonestate.com.
Much has changed at Trumpington Farm Company in the last year. Firstly after nine years as Farm Manager for TFC Andrew Crossley has moved to the team at Thurlow Estate near Haverhill. In 2007 the operational running of TFC passed to Richard Pemberton from his father Antony, who continues to manage the Peterborough operations. In November, Richard welcomed David Knott to the team, who brings his wife Sue and family from Lincolnshire. As the new General Estate Manager, David is responsible not only for farming matters, but also wider estate issues.
Continue reading Over The Hedge – news from Trumpington Farm Company, Cantelupe Farm
The next film show will be at 7.30 on Saturday 6th October 2012 in Haslingfield Methodist Church. Admission is free. Tea/Coffee half way through, collection to cover refreshments and facilities. Continue reading Film Club
We now have fresh Fish & Chips again in the village! The mobile van can be found outside Haslingfield village shop from 4.45 to 6.00 p.m. on Saturday afternoons (from 13 October onwards from 5.45 until 6.15 p.m). Continue reading Fish and Chips in Haslingfield on Saturdays!
Haslingfield Colts FC’s New Goals have been unveiled. The team play in the Cambridge and District Colts League at Under 13’s Level in Division C. The new goals were shown to the team and supporters just before the Haslingfield Colts first home league game of the new season. Continue reading New Goals Unveiled
Haslingfield Colts Under 13’s Football Club won their second league game of the season with a win at home against Godmanchester Rovers. Here are the match stats… Continue reading Haslingfield Colts Win Second League Game
7:30-9.45pm, 19 October 2012, All Saints Church
Music in Quiet Places, a new and popular concert series, returns to All Saints’ Church this autumn. A young contemporary folk group, Tir Eolas will play inspired arrangements of traditional material including Irish, Swedish, Breton, Canadian, as well as their own lively folk-influenced pieces. The band is percussionist Ruairi Glasheen on bodhran, Pip Mercer on vocals and flute, guitarist Laura Snowden and violist Georgie Harris.
To learn more and to book, please visit www.cambridgesummermusic.com.
Now it is illegal to squat and it has become a criminal offence to do so, perhaps the law makers will make entry onto private land a similar offence. Heaven only knows how much it costs nationwide to evict these people and clear up the mess and filth many of them leave. Come on Mr Page, start the ball rolling in the Sunday Telegraph.
John Benstead
It is important for all Haslingfield residents to register for superfast broadband by 22nd September 2012.
For more details please visit: http://www.connectingcambridgeshire.co.uk/ where you can register.
Ron Van Der Hoorn