All Saints’ Church Services – December 2023
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All Saints’ Church Services – November 2023
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Old Time Music Hall comes to Haslingfield – Tickets on Sale this Saturday 28 October!
Haslingfield Little Theatre would like to invite you to their Old Time Music Hall on 23, 24, 25 November, 7.30 pm at Haslingfield Village Hall (with a matinee on 25 November at 2.30 pm).You can buy tickets from this Saturday, 28 October at: www.haslingfieldlittletheatre.co.uk and at Haslingfield Village Shop at £12.50 each/ £10 concessions for under 18s and 65+ (no concessions for the Saturday evening performance). You’ll be transported back over 100 years Read more
Old Time Music Hall comes to Haslingfield – Tickets on Sale, 28 October!
Haslingfield Little Theatre would be delighted to welcome you to their Old Time Music Hall on 23, 24 and 25 November 2023 at Haslingfield Village Hall (7.30 pm, with an additional 2.30 pm matinee on Saturday 25 November). You’ll be transported back over 100 years, to be entertained by song, dance, monologue and melodrama.
The show is suitable for everyone from 3 to 103 years and the cast will perform, in true period style, for your delight and delectation. Come along, dress up if you like and join in with all the choruses!
Tickets on sale from 28 October at: www.haslingfieldlittetheatre.co.uk and Haslingfield Village Shop.
Haslingfield Village Society Talk, Tuesday 14th November, 8.00 pm, Haslingfield Village Hall
A Horrible History of Bells and Bellringing
The talk will cover the history of bells from ancient times through to the modern day and the peculiar set of circumstances that led to the English art of change ringing.
Tom Ridgman will discuss the tensions between secular ringing, ringing for entertainment and/or money, and ringing as part of the mission of the church, particularly the activities of the Belfry Reform movement in the 1860’s that lead to the organisational structure of bell ringing today. Read more
All Saints’ Church Services – October 2023
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Christmas Market: 18 November, Haslingfield Methodist Church
Our Christmas Market will give you the opportunity to do your Christmas shopping and support charities and local crafts people at the same time. More details nearer the time..
Village Bakehouse – August Opening
The HVS 26th August opening of the Bakehouse on the Wellhouse Meadow turned out to be a glorious day; this was in sharp contrast the early August opening when we expected Noah to come by in his Ark. About 40 visitors, including families, were welcomed. Talks on the history of the meadow and of the bakehouse were given. Read more
Haslingfield Village Society Talk: Tuesday 17th October at 8:00 PM, Haslingfield Village Hall
Under Threat but Being Saved: The work of the Shepreth Hedgehog Hospital
The ‘common’ hedgehog is under threat from human caused changes to their natural habitat. The Hedgehog Hospital at Shepreth treats and rehabilitates hedgehogs before release back into the wild. Their second aim is to educate people about hedgehog conservation and show how easy it is to help hedgehogs in the local environment. Read more
THIS SUNDAY: Cream Tea at the Dovecote, Haslingfield
Enjoy a traditional cream tea with freshly-baked scones, jam and cream, in the informal woodland garden of The Dovecote, 29 High Street, Haslingfield, CB23 1JW, 2.30 – 5.30 pm on Sunday 3 September. Proceeds to Parkinson’s UK. PLAY A KEY ROLE IN THE LITTLE THEATRE PANTO – TREASURE ISLAND!
We are looking for an actor to play a key role in our panto, Treasure Island on 23, 24 & 25 November: Jim (the Cabin Boy). Ideally aged between 17 & 24, Jim will play opposite Laura (a serving girl in the Inn owned by Jim’s mother, Dame Trott). These characters feature prominently throughout the show and Jim is not required to sing or dance.
If you, your friends, family or colleagues are interested in auditioning for this role, do please contact John Smith, the director, today on: 01223 817403 or 07722 355223 or by email at: johnas@hotmail.co.uk. Read more
All Saints’ Church Services – September 2023
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Come and Join the Cast of Treasure Island!
Haslingfield Little Theatre will be staging the traditional family pantomime Treasure Island on 23, 24, 25 November at Haslingfield Village Hall.
Rehearsals commence on Monday, September 4 and the director is eager to fill three remaining parts to complete the cast of 30 led by Robert Louis Stevenson’s popular sea-dog Long John Silver. It is a wonderful opportunity for aspiring actors to join an award winning group and join Silver and Dame Trott on their journey to the South Seas. The roles available are: Read more
David Lewis Funeral announcement
We are very sad to announce the passing of David Lewis, 21 July 1936 – 31 July 2023.
David and his wife Margy retired and moved to Haslingfield 20 years ago and he enjoyed being on the All Saints church team and singing with the Village Choir.
The funeral will be held at All Saints’ Church on Tuesday 22 August at 11.30 am.