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No Space at the Allotments

Written by William on . Posted in HAGA, Social

The village’s Allotment Group, HAGA, say all their plots are taken and they have four people on their waiting list. All this and more was discussed at the association’s recent committee meeting. The minutes of the meeting are below… Read more

Political activity in Victorian Haslingfield

Written by William on . Posted in Uncategorized

With the local elections almost upon us, it might be fitting to have a look at politics in the village 130 or so years ago.

All of the reported activity seems to have been around the Conservative Party. If the Liberals were active, there is no trace of it in the newspaper cuttings from that time. A Conservative Association was planned in the barn of Willow Farm in November 1885. Read more

Haslingfield Youth Football Team on Verge of League Title

Written by William on . Posted in Football, Season 2011-12

This Tuesday evening will see the village’s youth football team win the league if they win their match against Red Lodge. Haslingfield Colts Under 12’s FC play Red Lodge on Haslingfield Rec, kick-off is 6.30pm this Tuesday 1st May. We would like as many people as possible to come along and support the team on what could be a very special occasion. Read more

THE HASLINGFIELD CHRONICLE, 1776-1900

Written by William on . Posted in History

After a gap of 28 years, the Village Society has reprinted The Haslingfield Chronicle. This book contains all the newsworthy items relating to the village that were printed in the Cambridge Chronicle between 1776 and 1900. Fires, murders, accidents, parties – they’re all there. Read more