Two plots have recently become vacant on the Haslingfield Allotment: One is full sized plot in a recently developed area, has magnificent rhubarb plants, compost bin, water butt, and some black plastic covering part of it, so probably ready to be planted with only a little bit of work. Has fence & gate intact: £9(Haslingfield resident) £10 (non-Haslingfield resident) until end of year (October 2023). Half sized plot has gooseberries, currant bushes & raspberry canes, large raised bed, gate needs replacing, fence needs some work (£4.50/£5 to end of year). If interested, please contact haslingfield.allotment@gmail.com (and click Read More for more photos)
This week, Haslingfield Little Theatre have been performing their latest show, the comedy, Spirit Level by Pam Valentine. Please find some production photos below, which will give you a real flavour of the show.
UPDATE ON 19 MAY (6.55 pm): We would like to thank our audience for their amazing comments following last night’s performance, and we are delighted to have played to a full house tonight! If you would like to come to our last performance tomorrow, (Sat. 20 May, 7.30 pm, Haslingfield Village Hall), there is still ticket availability at: www.haslingfieldlittletheatre.co.uk and Haslingfield Village Shop. Read more
Meet at the bottom of Quarry Lane (back of Chestnut Close).
Haslingfield’s ancient clunch pit, used in medieval times for building materials for some of the colleges as well as All Saints Church, is now a rare chalk grassland rich in wildflowers, including at least four species of orchid. Join this guided walk, led by Clive Blower, which is part of the Cambridge Nature Festival (https://www.cambridgeppf.org/Event/cambridge-nature-festival) to learn more of the history of this special area and how to identify the orchids.
Haslingfield Little Theatre are all set to welcome everyone to Haslingfield Village Hall next week (18, 19, 20 May, 7.30 pm) for their fast-paced, witty, poignant comedy: Spirit Level by Pam Valentine. (Latest rehearsal photos below). If you haven’t bought tickets yet, it’s not too late – you can buy them here.
You are cordially invited to join your friends and neighbours on Sunday 7th May for Haslingfield’s Big Coronation Picnic, at the Wellhouse Meadow picnic area from 12 – 3 pm. It’s a bring your own picnic, with refreshments by Little Owls Preschool.
There are lots of recipe ideas on the BBC website: and Eden Project website; and if you fancy making the official Coronation quiche, the recipe can be found here.
So dust off those picnic blankets, make some of your favourite sandwiches, and come and join us for a right royal afternoon!
“How much does a good night out cost nowadays?” “£10/£12″. “You’re joking, right!”
“And how long will it take to get there?” “Around 10 minutes”. “Not possible!”
Yes it is!
You’ll have a fantastic evening at Haslingfield Little Theatre’s latest show, the poignant and witty comedy, Spirit Level by Pam Valentine – 7.30 pm, 18, 19 & 20 May, Haslingfield Village Hall. Read more
Shared lunch at Noon – The Eco Group will be sharing some homemade planet-friendly dishes and treats with everyone. If you can, please bring a dish to share. Please list ingredients due to allergens – or share the whole recipe on a card people can take a picture of!
Shared Play in our Family Play Centre Tent – Planet and pocket-friendly activities for all ages; plus storytelling, traditional games from the PTFA and more. Read more
Haslingfield Little Theatre are absolutely delighted to announce that on Sunday 16 April they were awarded Best Pantomime for their November 2022 show: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The award was given by NODA East District 4S (National Operatic and Dramatic Association). www.haslingfieldlittletheatre.co.uk
On Saturday April 22nd fifteen local groups and organisations will be contributing to a Fair in Haslingfield Village Hall. Doors will be open between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
This will be your chance to see the variety of activities going on in Haslingfield, and perhaps to sign up and join in. Sport, entertainment, music-making, gardening and a host of other pastimes will be represented.
So if you are interested, or just curious, do pop in and see us on April 22nd. Tea and coffee will be available.
Come to the Haslingfield Village HallandRec this ‘Big Help Out’ Coronation Bank Holiday, 8 May, 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm, to celebrate what our talented and generous locals have to offer!
Shared lunch – If you are able to, please bring a planet-friendly finger-food contribution with a copy of the recipe to share (with ingredients due to allergens). The Eco Group will also be sharing homemade planet-friendly treats.
Shared Play in our Family Play Centre – Planet-friendly play; easy, economical and environmentally friendly activities for all ages; plus storytelling, rock painting, traditional games from the PTFA and more.
Share and Sell: Stalls will be offering local arts, crafts, skills and interests for sale, swap, share and support including: Read more
Tickets are now on sale for for Haslingfield Little Theatre’s next play: The comedy, Spirit Level by Pam Valentine – 18, 19, 20 May, 7.30 pm, Haslingfield Village Hall. You can buy your tickets here at £12 each (£10 concessions, Friday & Saturday performances only for under 18s and 65+). Here’s a taster to whet your appetite:
All is not what it seems when two couples are thrown together at a quiet country cottage in Hampshire. Add an excess of mother-in-law’s tongue, a sprinkling of pompous estate agent, and a strange lady in tweed unexpectedly dropping into the mix, and you have all the ingredients for a fast-paced, witty, and poignant comedy. Read more
Haslingfield Colts are hosting a movie night on SaturdayApril 22nd at 7.30 pm at Haslingfield Village Hall and have chosen the film Elvis. The money will be used to help bring 80 of their youth players to Wembley on May 14th to watch the Women’s FA Cup Final. This is part of an initiative at Haslingfield Colts to increase the number of girls participating in football in Haslingfield. In 3 years, they have gone from having 4% of their players being female to 24% this year.
They would love to have as many folks as possible to attend. Anyone can reserve tickets at £5 each by clicking here, or alternatively just email: phil.golden.zn@renesas.com and he will add names to the list. They really hope this is a fun evening for the whole community! Read more
Two plots have recently become vacant on the Haslingfield Allotment:
