As part of the Jubilee lunch, the PTFA is holding a cake sale in aid of Haslingfield School. Cakes and cookies, including competition cakes, can be dropped off at the Village Hall between 10.30 – 11.30 at the Village Hall on Sunday, June 5th, or if not competing, at 2 pm. Donated items and competition cakes will be sold after 2 pm with all proceeds going to the PTFA. Please support our lovely local school with your favourite home baked treats!
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Moody skies greet us today. But fear not, the Jubilee bank holiday weekend is almost here with some super special food vans scheduled! Food van list this week at the Haslingfield Village hall: Thursday (2/5): not operating. Friday (3/5): labiga_mobile pizza for our Friday night special. Saturday (4/5): By special decree (from Her Majesty?) we have THREE food vans for the Rock on the Rec event, serving your appetites even if live music in the great outdoors is not your thing! The three are: Pimp My Fish UK, Buffalo Joe’s and Bon.Crepe&Coffee. All 3 vans have meat free options, and children’s meals also available. But wait, there’s more! There will also be beer on offer from the Harlton Hare and Hounds on the Rec!
The Cambridgeshire and Combined Authority has launched a public consultation on a developing plan for better transport in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) will set the strategy for the future of travel in the region. A 12-week public consultation on the draft LTCP runs until the end of the day on August 4.
The public can take part via the website, www.yourltcp.co.uk or via in-person drop-in events. Two events are in South Cambridgeshire – at Cambourne Church Centre on June 25, from 2pm to 7pm, and Sawston, Spicers Pavilion, on July 14, again from 2pm to 7pm. People can also pick up hard copies of the consultation materials, either at pick up points or by calling the LTCP team. If preferred, consultation feedback can be submitted by email to contact@yourltcp.co.uk.
Please see the update below from William Harrold of Cambridge Approaches regarding East West Rail Co.
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According to letters from the Department of Transport to the local conservative MPs Anthony Browne and Richard Fuller in Bedfordshire, the new Rail Minister is reviewing the business case for the EWR between Bletchley and Cambridge. They expect to report on their findings in June. These MPs are setting the expectation that the railway will be cancelled; this is based on information that they have not disclosed, but Anthony Browne has also met Grant Shapps. Their interaction with the rail minister has been facilitated by the activities of Cambridge Approaches and BFARe (which is an acronym for Bedford for a Re Consultation).
Meanwhile the rail minister and EWR Co. are indicating that the project is full steam ahead. EWR Co. are arranging a series of public meetings starting in Bedford and working towards Cambridge. They do not expect new information to be released at these meetings. A recent strategy report issued by Network Rail in March assessed how well the railway performs against the road network at peak times. Read more
National Highways are continue their work to replace the expansion joints, re-waterproof and resurface the M11 junction 9 overbridge. This work will ensure the bridge continues to remain in a safe and serviceable condition. They plan to complete this work over 1 weekend from Friday 27 May, weather conditions permitting.
To carry out the work safely, there will be a 50mph speed restriction on the junction 9 overbridge and close the M11 between junctions 9 and 10 in both directions. Traffic will be diverted as follows:
It is not long until the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend, and we hope you are all looking forward to it. A brochure of events has been delivered to all households in the village, but if you have not received one, please contact Lise Jackson (clerk@haslingfieldparish.co.uk) to obtain one.
Please note that dogs (other than guide dogs) and BBQs are not allowed on the recreation ground at any time, including the Jubilee weekend.
We have a great food van schedule for the week ahead at the Haslingfield Village Hall (5-8pm): Thursday (26/5): Hitwrap comes to Haslingfield for the first time with their tasty, healthy Hong Kong street food made to order menu! A teaser of their menu can be seen here: https://www.facebook.com/HKhitwrap-101224038915693 Friday (27/5): labiga_mobile pizza! Saturday (28/5): Pull Me Cheri returns to us with their delightful generously filled pulled-protein menu!Greetings food lovers. Tasty food van options this week at the Haslingfield Village Hall (5-8pm): Thursday (19/5): Sam’s Thai Food Thai food made to order. Friday (20/5): labiga_mobile pizza. Saturday (21/5): The Cook’s Nest Greek Gyros.
To all you budding bakers in the village, there will be a cake baking competition for all to compete. If you want to submit a cake then complete the Cake entry form and drop off the cake at the village hall on the 5th June. Empty plates can be collected after 5pm. Happy baking….
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WOW. What lovely sunny skies greet us today and this week. To go with the sunshine and keep you smiling, we have great food vans scheduled this coming week at the Haslingfield village hall: Thursday (12/5): Steak & Honour burgers. Friday (13/5): labiga_mobile pizza. Saturday (14/5): Pimp My Fish UK fish & chips. All 3 are fine purveyors of super tasty food, all with meat-free options available. Steak & Honour is pre-orders only. La Biga and Pimp My Fish are pre-orders and walk ups.
It is with great sadness that we announce that Maureen Mabey passed away peacefully with her family at Addenbrook’s Hospital on 31st March at the age of 93.
Maureen lived in Haslingfield for 50 years and was deeply involved in the community and supporting All Saints’ Church. Maureen was a professional artist and produced many drawings of Haslingfield, including the famous ‘Haslingfield Map’ and the design for the Village Sign. The family gives its heartfelt thanks to all the people who have helped and supported Maureen over the years so she could keep living independently at home, which was her greatest wish.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday 10th May at 2:30pm at All Saints’ Church, Haslingfield.
It was Maureen’s wish that any memorial tributes be made in the form of charitable donations (no flowers please) to any of the causes she supported;
– Sight Savers
– Smile Train
– Water Aid
– Farm Africa
Food van schedule this week at the Haslingfield Village hall (5-8pm): Thursday (5/5): Papas Locas (from the makers of The Cook’s Nest) comes to Haslingfield for the first time with their array of loaded fries dishes! Build your own by choosing base, topping, sauce. The choice is yours! Take a look by clicking on the link and try them out. Sample menu. Friday (6/5): labiga_mobile pizza and their incredible array of savoury and sweet pizza. Saturday (7/5): PIG-CASSO’S the kings of the flattop grill return!Food van schedule this week as we draw closer to the bank holiday weekend… look carefully as there’s some special treats for us! Thursday (28/4): Al Chile Mexican Street Kitchen comes to Haslingfield for the first time with their super array of Mexican street food made to order. Build your order is the name of this game so make sure you read the menu carefully! Friday (29/4): labiga_mobile our wonderful pizza friends. Saturday (30/4): Vonnie’s Balkan Express return to us with their unique Balkan array of flavours. Enjoy these special treats this weekend!
Tickets are now on sale for Haslingfield Little Theatre’s next production: Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn on 19, 20 & 21 May at Haslingfield Village Hall – curtain up 7.30 pm. Please click here to buy your tickets at: £12 each/£10 concessions (under 18’s and 65+), no concessions on Saturday.
This hilarious comedy follows the stories of four couples whose relationships range from tenuous to on-the rocks – the action taking place over the course of one Saturday night. Read more