Nora’s recollections include glimpses of old Haslingfield now lost. Before Broad Lane was built in the 1950s, there was a cart track that was impassable during the winter. On the left stood a meadow filled with elm trees and, in the spring, violets.It was known as The Grove, and on the right was an orchard. The footpath joining New Road, the church and the green was a popular walk, and the meadow on New Road was used for games before the recreation ground existed.
The recreation ground was a gift from Henry Badcock, a farmer on Barrington Hill, and Chivers. It was opened on April 13th, 1925 by Dr. Young, a local GP. Mr. Badcock also paid for a wooden pavilion, which stood until 1974. A cricket pitch was laid, and tennis courts and playground provided, after World War II.
We are very pleased to announce that a new opportunity for boys and girls to play football has arrived in Haslingfield every Saturday morning. A new under 7’s team is assembling as part of Haslingfield Colts (which until now has only had an under 13’s team). From 9.30am-10.30am every Saturday morning, all year 2, year 1 and reception-aged children are welcome to come to training at Haslingfield Rec. Read more
We are very pleased to announce that a new opportunity for boys and girls to play football has arrived in Haslingfield every Saturday morning. A new under 7’s team is assembling as part of Haslingfield Colts (which until now has only had an under 13’s team). From 9.30am-10.30am every Saturday morning, all year 2, year 1 and reception-aged children are welcome to come to training at Haslingfield Rec.
It is with sad regret that we have to announce that vandalism and heavy malicious damage occurred to school property at 8pm on the night of 16/01/13. Some items were also stolen. If you have any information or spot any suspicious activities, please report it to police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Demolition work is under way at the 80-year-old cement works at Barrington, where owner Cemex closed its manufacturing plant five years ago. Workmen pulling down buildings on an industrial site have found an old briefcase containing documents that could mean a windfall for a local charity. Read more
As our thoughts move away from log fires to warmer times, this month’s extract from Nora Cannell’s memories about her Haslingfield childhood looks at the summer holidays of long ago.
Like most of the children in the village, Nora helped out at harvest-time. Read more
Police have arrested a man they found in a garden in Fountain Lane in connection with an overturned car found in Haslingfield. Earlier Police with sniffer dogs were searching for a man with one trainer and a suspected head injury after a car overturned in the village.
Welcome in the New Year by joining in the Karaoke Party at the Little Rose Pub. The fun starts at 8pm on New Year’s Eve. It’s free entry and finishes late.
We are very pleased to announce that a new opportunity for boys and girls to play football is arriving in Haslingfield, starting on Saturday 26 January. A new under 7s team is assembling as part of Haslingfield Colts (which until now, only has had an under 13s team.) From 0930-1030 on Saturday mornings, all year 2, year 1 and reception-aged children are welcome to come to training at Haslingfield Rec.
The Haslingfield Allotment Society (HAGA) is planning on improving the site over the next year to accomodate more plots. This was just one topic discussed in the group’s Annual General Meeting held recently. Full details of what was discussed are here… AGM minutes Dec 12AGM minutes Dec 12
