One of the ‘Big New Ideas’ from the Coalition Government regarding education relates to ‘Teaching Schools’. This is the suggestion that some schools nationally should be designated with this title. The notion and the terminology are based on the model of ‘Teaching Hospitals’. Some schools are to be seen as beacons of good practice and should take the lead in the training and the professional development of the teaching profession. Read more
Haslingfield School seems to have accommodated its fair share of evacuees, receiving some 160 in the course of World War II. They seem to have come in three main waves: shortly after the start of the war, when the Luftwaffe were threatening to drop all sorts on London, including poison gas; in 1940-41, when they did start bombing the capital, and in 1944 when the V1 and V2 rockets were launched by a retreating German Army. Read more
Haslingfield Allotment Gardeners’ Association’s latest meeting says that they have 3 vacant plots but also a waiting list. There will be a working party carrying out tasks on the site on Sunday 4th December. More details are in the calender here. Also the minutes of the association’s last meeting are here
The Haslingfield Allotment Gardeners’ Association is holding their Annual General Meeting on the 5th December in the Little Rose Pub in the village from 7.30pm, more information is in the Calender here
The Haslingfield Colt’s Under 12’s football team’s next game is away at Milton Colts this Saturday 5th November. Details are in the Calender here
See the reports of the team’s games in the Cambridge News here
The new programme of events for 2011 – 2012 is now on the site.
A presentation on the proposed replacement stadium for Cambridge United football ground at Trumpington Meadows will be held on Monday October 31st at 8pm at the Methodist Chapel
Members of the public are welcome
HALLOWEEN NIGHT
Saturday 29 October, 7.30 for 8.00
Fancy Dress
Karaoke
And don’t miss Niki’s & Jed’s Birthday on 3rd December
The Speaker for Tuesday 18 October is Les Millgate from the Imperial War Museum who will talk about Duxford History. He replaces Martin Boswell who has been called away on that date. Read more
Haslingfield Colts Under 12’s FC kept their 100% record and go top of the table with a game in hand as they win against Mepal Sports.
Minutes of meeting held on Monday October 10th 2011
Haslingfield Colts Under 12’s Football team keep their 100% record in all matches this season by winning away at Longstanton.
Once again, we are delighted to collaborate with South Cambridgeshire’s ACT (Arts in Cambridge on Tour) to bring “Back to the Land Girls” by Bad Apple Theatre Company to Haslingfield Village Hall at 7.45 p.m. this Friday 14 October. Read more