People who have a ‘local’ pub, like the Little Rose in Haslingfield, are not only significantly happier than those who do not, but also have higher life satisfaction and have more close friends, according to new research from Oxford University.
The report[1], written by Professor Robin Dunbar for CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale) outlines that having a strong social network significantly improves both your happiness and your overall health. The more people you know, and the more often you see them, the better you feel and the healthier you are.
The Haslingfield Allotment Gardeners Association (HAGA) is having a working party this Saturday between 1pm and 3pm. They also have one full size and two half size plots vacant so if you have “green fingers” and want to grow your own produce or just want to know more then please come along. January is the best time to start your growing season.
Alternatively please contact Jon Spain on email jrspain1@Hotmail.com or telephone 01763 262007.
Please find the third edition of the parish e-bulletin from Cambridgeshire County Council. It includes information and news from across Cambridgeshire County Council for the Haslingfield residents.
Village shop update news: They now stock fresh flowers and they can order for special occasions as well.
Opening Hours – Shop
Mondays to Fridays: 7.00 am – 7.00 pm
Saturdays: 8.00 am – 6.00 pm
Sundays: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
Opening Hours – Post Office
Mondays to Fridays: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm
Saturdays: 9.00 am – 12.30 pm
Post Office Collection Times are Monday to Friday 12pm and 4pm. Saturday 10:30am.
The Haslingfield skatepark has been closed until further notice until essential repairs are carried out. There are some holes in the ramps which means it is not safe to use. We will try to get this repaired as soon as possible.
Richard Cooper posted on the Haslingfield Facebook Page this photo of the Barrington Cement works when both chimneys were active. He thinks it was taken in the 1990s and no later than 1992. Anymore information would be greatly appreciated.
On the Haslingfield Village Facebook Page, Tom Clarke posted information about Sustainable Parish Energy Partnership (SPEP). It’s a group, supported by the district council, of volunteers across the villages of South Cambs running Sustainability/ Green/ Environmental projects and events. In Haslingfield there has been a village Energy day a couple of years ago and a Thermal Imaging camera project.
If you’re interested in sustainability/ Green/ Environmental projects or events across the region or want to be part of the discussion in organising them or generating ideas you may want to head across to the new Facebook group. Maybe you have a great project idea or are just willing to join a group of like minded people!
Tickets are now on sale for the Blue Skies Big Band Charity Concert on 27 February at Haslingfield Village Hall.
You can buy them at £10 each from Haslingfield Village Shop, Country Kitchen or from Caroline on: 01223 870049. The concert is in aid of The Alzheimer’s Research Fund (No.1077089). Doors will open at 7.30 pm for an 8.00 pm start. For more details about this once-off concert, please click Read more
The next Little Rose Pub Quiz will take place this Friday 8th January. Teams of any number up to a maximum of six can take part, entry is £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. The quiz takes place on the first Friday of every month.
Merry Christmas!
We would like to wish all visitors to the website a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! As we approach the five-year anniversary of the site’s launch back in February 2011, we hope that you are continuing to find it useful – and please don’t hesitate to submit your comments to any of the posts. For more info, click Read more
