This Sunday, 24th August, from 1pm until 7pm, there’s a free Bar-B-Q at the Little Rose Pub in the village. The new managers, Neil and Sue, are inviting everyone along to celebrate taking over the pub. They’ll also be a full vegetarian options cooked on a separate grill. You’ll also be able to see the brand new food menu and new real ale & beer, now that the pub is a proper Freehouse and no longer anything to do with Greene King. You can also see what you think about the pub’s new decoration. This is the first in a series of special events to mark Neil and Sue now being in charge.
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Free Bar-B-Q at the Pub
On Sunday 24th August (Bank Holiday Weekend) from 1pm until 7pm there’s a free Bar-B-Q at the Little Rose Pub in the village. The new managers, Neil and Sue, are inviting everyone along to celebrate taking over the pub. You’ll also be able to see the brand new food menu and new beer, now that the pub is a proper Freehouse and no longer anything to do with Greene King. You can also see what you think about the pub’s new decoration. This is the first in a series of special events to mark Neil and Sue now being in charge.
Haslingfield and the Great War – Those Who Died
On this day, the hundredth anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War, it seems appropriate to remember those in our village who died in service. I’m grateful to John Beynon’s exhaustive account in ‘That Their Names Shall Live’ for the following details.
The loss of 17 men in a village the size of Haslingfield would impact upon most households, but it is a story repeated across the United Kingdom. I’ve just stayed at Edgefield, in North Norfolk, which was no more than a handful of cottages in 1914, and even there five men were lost in the war. In Haslingfield two Barnards (Elias and Josiah), Jennings (Alick and Harry) and Newlings (Ted and William) were all killed in action. Two others were lost at sea – George Coveney in an accidental explosion in Sheerness and Albert Flack at the battle of Jutland. A number died in major battles – Frederick Goode, Harry Jennings and Arthur Pagram at the Somme, Frederick Charles and Alick Jennings at Arras, and Ernest Mills at Passchendaele.
Only William Daintry is buried in Haslingfield. William Douglas was buried in Belgium, and William Hoy in northern France. Tragically, the remaining fourteen have no known graves.
Cambridge City Foodbank
Thank you to everyone who made a donation to the Foodbank when they came to the Strawberry Fayre. 4 boxes of food were taken to the Foodbank and they were very grateful for your support. At the moment they DON’T NEED soup, pasta or baked beans, but they would still like to receive Tea bags (40’s and 80’s), Tinned vegetables, meat and puddings, jam, granulated sugar and milk powder. They also said that toothbrushes and toothpaste were much appreciated. The need is still there, so please continue to help. Your donations can be left at the Village Shop, Methodist Church or Parish Church.
Writing Circles
Writing Circles, led by Melissa Fu, will meet at Harlton Village Hall on Thursday mornings from 9.30-11.30 for six weeks, from 11 Sept to 23 Oct (no meeting 25 Sept). Curious? Try a free writing workshop on 23 Aug to get a taste of what a Writing Circle would be like. Harlton Village Hall, 13.30 – 15.00 and 16.00-17.30. Booking and more information at melissafu.com.
Little Rose Tops the Petanque League
The Little Rose Petanque team is currently top of its petanque league. They play in the Central Cams Petanque league and have won all their matches so far this season.
Pub Stays for the Short Term
Local Haslingfield Couple will take over the running of the Little Rose on the 15th July. At the same time, the pub will become a Freehouse. Neil and Sue Poole have lived in the village for 35 years and are very experienced local business people.
Annual Haslingfield Strawberry Fayre
Will be held on Friday 11th July from 5.30-7.30 pm in Haslingfield Methodist Church Gardens
(Indoors if wet).
Enjoy BBQ, homemade buffet and local strawberries and cream, stalls, cake stall, games, raffle.
Organised by Haslingfield Methodist Church and Little Owls Preschool.
Profits to charities: Cambridge Street Pastors, Little Owls Preschool & Methodist Church.
Entry: Voluntary donation of an item of non-perishable food for the Cambridgeshire Food Bank.
Karaoke & Disco at the Pub
Saturday 5th July is going to be Karaoke and Disco Night at the Little Rose Pub. The fun starts at 7.30pm and will continue until late. It promises to be an evening not to be missed!!
Fantail Dove found in New Road
A fantail dove (similar to the one in this photo) has been spotted over the last two days in New Road, Haslingfield. He is ringed and fairly tame, is probably local and has possibly escaped from an aviary. If he belongs to you, or you know of one missing, please ring 01223 870510 or email disyridg@gmail.com. Thank you.