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.

Haslingfield’s Second Repair Cafe – Saturday 14 June

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Haslingfield and Harlton Eco have teamed up with the Eversden Repair Cafe team for our Second Repair Cafe on Saturday 14 Jun 2025, 1:00pm – 5:00pm at Haslingfield Village Hall. Bring your broken toys, clothes and textiles that need mending, mechanical items, electronics and more for repair or assessment by our experienced volunteer repairers.

Pre-book to ensure your repair can be looked at, or take your chances on the day. Bookings to haslingfieldrepaircafe@gmail.com. Repairs are free but donations to cover costs are welcome. Tea and cake will be on sale to benefit the Little Owls preschool. Read more

Reminder – The Great British Spring clean – This Sunday, 6 April

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We would love if you would join us (accompanied children are especially welcome) for the 10th Great British Spring Clean.

Sunday 6th April

There are two sessions:

10:00am to 12 noon

2:00pm to 4:00pm

The doors to the Village Hall on the Recreation Ground will be open during these times to collect litter pickers and plastics bags.

Apart from litter picking, you could also do some weeding or anything else you can think of to make our lovely village look even lovelier.

Wednesday 2 April: Haslingfield and Harlton Eco Group AGM

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The Haslingfield and Harlton Eco Group has been active for four years now and invites everyone to come along to our AGM on Wednesday 2nd April, 8-9.30 pm,  Wisbey’s Yard Community Room, Wisbey’s Yard, Haslingfield. We’ll be sharing our Annual Report, packed with the work on nature, education, community development, dealing with the climate crisis, political engagement, green spaces and more that our members have carried out over the past year. Read more

The Great British Spring Clean – Sunday, 6 April

Written by Parish Clerk on . Posted in News

We would love if you would join us (accompanied children are especially welcome) for the 10th Great British Spring Clean.

Sunday 6th April

There are two sessions:

10:00am to 12 noon

2:00pm to 4:00pm

The doors to the Village Hall on the Recreation Ground will be open during these times to collect litter pickers and plastics bags.

Apart from litter picking, you could also do some weeding or anything else you can think of to make our lovely village look even lovelier.