On this day, the hundredth anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War, it seems appropriate to remember those in our village who died in service. I’m grateful to John Beynon’s exhaustive account in ‘That Their Names Shall Live’ for the following details.
The loss of 17 men in a village the size of Haslingfield would impact upon most households, but it is a story repeated across the United Kingdom. I’ve just stayed at Edgefield, in North Norfolk, which was no more than a handful of cottages in 1914, and even there five men were lost in the war. In Haslingfield two Barnards (Elias and Josiah), Jennings (Alick and Harry) and Newlings (Ted and William) were all killed in action. Two others were lost at sea – George Coveney in an accidental explosion in Sheerness and Albert Flack at the battle of Jutland. A number died in major battles – Frederick Goode, Harry Jennings and Arthur Pagram at the Somme, Frederick Charles and Alick Jennings at Arras, and Ernest Mills at Passchendaele.
Only William Daintry is buried in Haslingfield. William Douglas was buried in Belgium, and William Hoy in northern France. Tragically, the remaining fourteen have no known graves.
Thank you to everyone who made a donation to the Foodbank when they came to the Strawberry Fayre. 4 boxes of food were taken to the Foodbank and they were very grateful for your support. At the moment they DON’T NEED soup, pasta or baked beans, but they would still like to receive Tea bags (40’s and 80’s), Tinned vegetables, meatand puddings, jam, granulated sugar and milk powder. They also said that toothbrushes and toothpaste were much appreciated. The need is still there, so please continue to help. Your donations can be left at the Village Shop, Methodist Church or Parish Church.
Writing Circles, led by Melissa Fu, will meet at Harlton Village Hall on Thursday mornings from 9.30-11.30 for six weeks, from 11 Sept to 23 Oct (no meeting 25 Sept). Curious? Try a free writing workshop on 23 Aug to get a taste of what a Writing Circle would be like. Harlton Village Hall, 13.30 – 15.00 and 16.00-17.30. Booking and more information atmelissafu.com.
The Little Rose Petanque team is currently top of its petanque league. They play in the Central Cams Petanque league and have won all their matches so far this season.
Local Haslingfield Couple will take over the running of the Little Rose on the 15th July. At the same time, the pub will become a Freehouse. Neil and Sue Poole have lived in the village for 35 years and are very experienced local business people.
Will be held on Friday 11th July from 5.30-7.30 pm in Haslingfield Methodist Church Gardens
(Indoors if wet).
Enjoy BBQ, homemade buffet and local strawberries and cream, stalls, cake stall, games, raffle.
Organised by Haslingfield Methodist Church and Little Owls Preschool.
Profits to charities: Cambridge Street Pastors, Little Owls Preschool & Methodist Church.
Entry: Voluntary donation of an item of non-perishable food for the Cambridgeshire Food Bank.
Saturday 5th July is going to be Karaoke and Disco Night at the Little Rose Pub. The fun starts at 7.30pm and will continue until late. It promises to be an evening not to be missed!!
A fantail dove (similar to the one in this photo) has been spotted over the last two days in New Road, Haslingfield. He is ringed and fairly tame, is probably local and has possibly escaped from an aviary. If he belongs to you, or you know of one missing, please ring 01223 870510 or email disyridg@gmail.com. Thank you.
This little dog was seen running around The Elms, Haslingfield at 11.30 am this morning without a collar. Does he belong to you? Do you know who he belongs to? If so, please email Amanda at: y.hourmand@virgin.net, giving your telephone number. Thanks.
The Haslingfield Village Web Team are looking for Haslingfield resident to join the team. Could it be you? Maybe you have technical HTML knowledge, know many people in the village, or are just looking for a new challenge. To find out more, just contact one of the following web team members:
A date for your diary….. Late afternoon on Friday 11th July at the Methodist Church.
Wonderful BBQ, fabulous strawberries and cream.
A great village event. Don’t miss it!
The next Film Club will be on Friday 13th June at 7.30 pm in the Methodist Church Rooms. There will be refreshments half way through and subtitles for the ‘hard of hearing’. Certificate 12 and running time is 130min. Read more
The next guest speaker in our Faith To Live By series of services at Haslingfield Methodist Church will be led by Revd Robert Dolman on Sunday 8th June 2014. His address is entitled: ‘Primitive Physic and its Implications for Christian Lifestyle Today’. The evening will involved a short service, and address, refreshments and an informal discussion. Everyone welcome. Read more
Places are limited on first come first served basis, and participants must be able to walk over uneven ground for up to 3 miles. To book a space on the walk, please contact vicky.hathrell@cambridge.gov.uk, or phone: 01223 847433 . This walk is not suitable for small children.
