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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.
From today (Wednesday 28th May) the Little Rose pub has a new manager, James McEwan. James has taken over from Alison and Steven James, and the pub is still being run by MetroInns Ltd. The company took over the tenancy of The Little Rose in September last year in a temporary deal with Greene King. James will be running the pub until its future is confirmed.
If you want to help to keep Haslingfield’s only pub open, then email keith@murraysouthwell.plus.com and he’ll bring you upto date with plans that are being formulated by a group of village residents. Read more
A Holiday Club for Primary Aged Children will be held at the Methodist Church from May 26th to 30th (mornings only) and led by John Hardwick an experienced leader, and entitled: ‘Cops and Robbers’ based on the story of Joseph. Anyone who is willing to help for all or part of the week, Please contact Elsie or Phyllis Salmon at the Methodist Church.
We are delighted to have Steak & Honour grace our premises on Thursday 22nd May, 4.30-8pm. They will be serving proper burgers made with local produce and a vegetarian option is also available, so please look out for their famous bright red Citroen H van. Please come and join us.
The May Messy Church will be on Friday 16th May from 3.30-5.00pm at the Methodist Church.
We will be concluding our Colour Theme with ‘The Rainbow-Everybody Matters’. Creative crafts – Refreshments – Conversation – Fun – All age – Informal Worship – All welcome – Relax – and of course be MESSY. No commitment, no cost. Come and try it.
Two features published in The Cambridge Chronicle in the early months of 1915 provide a sharp contrast between life at home and at the front. The first is a letter from ‘A Cambridge Lady:
“Sir – While the streets are so dark I think perambulators should not be allowed on the pavements after sunset, as they add considerably to the danger. I myself nearly had a fall owing to them, and several other ladies have had the same experience. There is, in addition, the risk of the perambulator being upset and the child seriously injured. When there are no lights every care ought to be taken to prevent accidents. Yours, etc.” Read more
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service Community Champions scheme has been running for two years and now more volunteers are being recruited. The Champions promote fire safety in their communities by attending local events to promote fire safety, talk to local groups and organisations, and also refer vulnerable people to CFRS for home fire safety visits.
The next Film Club evening will be held on Friday 25th April 2014 in Haslingfield Methodist Church Rooms. Admission free. Running time 113min. Certificate PG. With subtitles for the hard of hearing. Read more
