Haslingfield School Mosaic Project

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The children at Haslingfield School have been spending time during their art lessons working on a whole school mosaic project. Mosaic making is a very slow process and the children, led by local mosaic specialist, Terry Baker, have worked together every Tuesday afternoon since January. 
 
It started with them all being encouraged to draw suggestions as to what they would like to include, on the subject of nature and the local natural environment.  Trees, the local river and wild flowers were very popular so the panel was drawn out and the real work began!
 

Every child at school has contributed to the really terrific end result, and it is finally ready to be revealed!   Read more

THIS SUNDAY: Choral Music Concert at all Saints’ Church, Haslingfield

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This Sunday, 1 June, Le Mouton Noir will be performing some beautiful choral music at All Saints’ Church, Haslingfield. The music will range from William Byrd to Vaughan Williams – all exploring themes of time, truth beauty and pleasure. Doors open at 5.30 pm. Concert starts at 6 pm.

If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, there are still some available here and at Haslingfield Village Shop: £10 adults/£5 children (under 5s free).

The concert will raise money for All Saints’ Church, Haslingfield, and for United Haslingfield Charities and is in memory of John Offord.

Food vans in the village this week

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Food vans at Haslingfield Village Hall (5pm – 8pm) this week:

Thursday (29/5): Mo’s Charcoal – this is the last time they will be in the village, due to securing a permanent site.  Come and enjoy while you can!

Friday (30/5): La Biga Pizza

Guided Rare Orchid Walk to Haslingfield Quarry

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Sunday, June 15, 2025, 2:00 PM 4:00 PM:
Meet at the bottom of Quarry Lane at 2 pm
 
Haslingfield Quarry (or clunch pit) is one of only two sites recorded by the Wildlife Trust in the three counties of Beds, Northants and Cambs which are home to the rare Man Orchid. This relatively undisturbed chalk grassland, a County Wildlife Site, also boasts Bee Orchids, Twayblades, Common Spotted Orchids and Pyramidal Orchids, as well as many other native wildflowers.
 

This walk and talk by Parish Councillor Clive Blower, organised by the Haslingfield and Harlton Eco Group, includes historical information about the Quarry and nearby cottages and an optional climb to the top of Money Hill, with 360 degree panoramic views across the south of the county and north to the spires of Cambridge. For information on attire to be worn, Read more

Counting Nature on God’s Green Acre

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Saturday, June 7, 2025, 9:00 AM 11:00 AM  All Saints’ Church Haslingfield

Come and join the Eco Group at All Saints Churchyard, Haslingfield, as we discover the trees and other plants – and more – growing in the burial ground, Vicarage Garden and Glebe Wood.

Part of the “God’s Green Acre” movement to protect and enhance natural spaces in church grounds, we will identify wildflowers, trees and, if we are lucky, insects such as butterflies and bees and record the information with the environmental records authority (CPERC). Read more

Cyber Security Talk at Annual Parish Meeting – 19 May

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The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Monday 19th May at the Village Hall starting at 7.30 pm. The meeting will start with a talk about cyber security given by village resident Daniel Versace.

Daniel is a seasoned cyber security architect at the BBC, with over 15 years of experience in IT and eight years specifically in Information Security. He holds a postgraduate degree in Cyber Security and numerous professional qualifications. He is passionate about educating others on online safety and is dedicated to inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in technology.

This will followed by a short break for tea, coffee and biscuits, organised by Little Owls.  Little Owls Pre-school offers quality care and education for children aged 2 to 4 years.  The Pre-school works in partnership with parents and carers to help children learn and develop, whilst adding to the life and well-being of the local community.  Donations for the refreshments would be gratefully appreciated.

After the refreshment break there will be a report from the Chairman of the Parish Council highlighting major events that have happened in the last twelve months.

Then it is your turn to raise any questions you have or ideas that would make the village an even better place to live.