The A14 mobile visitor centre coming to Harston on Wednesday 12 July, between 6 and 8pm. This is an opportunity to see what progress has been made. There will be staff on hand to answer your questions about traffic management, scheme progress and explain timescales etc. for the work. It will be in the car park at the recreation ground, the Limes, Harston CB22 7QT
On Sunday 3 September between 2.00 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. you will be able to enjoy a traditional cream tea with freshly-baked scones, jam and cream, in the informal woodland garden of The Dovecote 29 High Street, Haslingfield. All proceeds to Parkinson’s UK.
The next Pop-Up Coffee Shop at the Methodist Church is Tuesday 11th July 8:45 – 11:30am and we are raising funds with “Home-Start Royston and South Cambs”, a family support charity . Come along for fairtrade tea, coffee, cakes and pastries. Why not pop-in for breakfast after the school run?
Do you have a charity you like to support? We can work together to raise funds (average is £150) and awareness. We supply the tea, coffee and some of the cakes and a helper or two. You supply cakes and some helpers. We are looking for charities to support on 12th December and 13th February and onwards, always on the 2nd Tuesday/month. 9
Please find agenda for the Parish Council meeting on 10th July in the Village Hall at 19:30. Agenda HPC Meeting 10th July 2017 Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Haslingfield Kings and Queens Chess Club.
For children aged 6-13: drop in to play chess in Haslingfield Methodist Church at 5.00pm on July 6th, 20th and 30th . £2 per session.
From September the club will meet in the school on Thursdays at 5.00pm, during term time.
The Village Shop and Post Office on Fountain Lane is now selling authentic home made Indian Curry. The type of curry changes each week and therefore the price changes accordingly. It costs between £5-£10. Seriously good local curry!
This Friday 30th June sees the next Little Rose Pub Quiz, which takes place on the last Friday of every month. Teams of any number, up to a maximum of six, can take part. Cost of entry is only £10 per team with all the entry fees given out as cash prizes. First Question asked at 8pm. Just turn up on the night or book in advance. We can also make up teams from whoever turns up on the night. The quiz now takes place on the last Friday of every month. It’s great fun with a good number of all local teams taking part. There’s 6 rounds covering many topics including a topical quiz round as well as a picture round. The quiz finishes around 10pm with a break halfway through.
The Beauty and Therapy Fayre will be taking place at Haslingfield Village Hall on 16 September 2017. To find out more about holding a stall at this exciting event, please click Read more
The photo is of the brand new patio at the Little Rose Pub, the last pub in Haslingfield. The pub is now open at lunchtimes so pop along and enjoy a coffee, tea, soft drink or something stronger! The Little Rose is very family friendly with food available for all ages so enjoy the summer weather in the lovely garden.
Haslingfield Little Theatre are delighted to announce that their next show will be the musical Oliver! (Music, Lyrics and Book by Lionel Bart)which is being performed on 23, 24 and 25 November 2017. If you are interested in being part of this exciting production, either on-stage or as part of the Production Team, you are invited to come along to the auditions on 17 & 20 July at 7.30 pm in Haslingfield Village Hall. Read more
The orchid count took place on Weds 7th June. 15 volunteers were present, include 6 Haslingfolk. Big thanks to everyone.
* Man Orchid 75
* Bee orchid 12
* Common Twayblade 606
* Common Spotted Orchid 1515
They are in full flower at the moment, so if you want to visit go in the next week or two.
If you would like a guided tour, contact Clive Blower.
For all people who are interested in the Hare and Hounds Community Pub proposal , the steering committee is organising another “POP UP PUB” event. They would love you to join them on:
You will be able to purchase real ale and bottled beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks. Food at the pop-up pub this Friday is provided by Holy Schnitzels. Hear the latest progress on the bid to reopen the Hare and Hounds pub. Let’s all join in and make this a fabulous evening! More details are here.