GREAT HASLINGFIELD BAKE OFF
Don’t miss the fun
on Wellhouse Meadow (off the village green) on Saturday 7 June 2014, starting 11:30 am Read more
New Manager at the Pub
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
Holiday Club for Children
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.
Pop-Up Street Food Event at Country Kitchen, Haslingfield.
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.
Messy Church
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.
World War I in Cambridge: Home and Front Line Contrast
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
The Fire Service needs Volunteers in your Village!
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.
So could you help your community stay fire safe?
Find out more by contacting Rachael Brown on 01353 865037 or email Rachael.brown@cambsacre.org.uk. Read more
Village Film Club
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
Haslingfield Population from 2001 to 2011
Holiday Club (Advanced Notice)
A Holiday Club is being arranged for Primary aged children from May 26-30th mornings. These will be run by John Hardwick a trained youth leader and entitled ‘Cops and Robbers’. Anyone who is willing to help for all or part of the week, please contact Elsie or Phyllis Salmon or Revd Alison Walker at the Methodist Church.
Easter Sunday Breakfast
After the 6.30am Sunrise Service on Barrington Hill on Easter Sunday (20th April) an Easter Breakfast will be served from 7.30-9.30am at the Methodist Church. Proceeds to charity. Why not start your Easter Day with a cooked breakfast even if Barrington Hill is toooo early?
Tennis Season Opener
Haslingfield Lawn Tennis Club is holding its Opening Event this Sunday 13th April at 10:30am on the Tennis Courts
There will be tennis and refreshments everyone is welcome – please come along!
The Haslingfield Lawn Tennis Club is a friendly club for tennis players of all ages and abilities. We have two hard courts located on the recreation ground near the Village Hall. We run coaching sessions in the spring, summer and autumn for which membership is not required. We field teams in the LTA tennis leagues and organise a number of social events throughout the year.
Countdown to “Marathon des Sables” for Haslingfield Man
In just 4 days’ time, James van der Hoorn of Moss Drive Haslingfield will be one of the 1000+ competitors lining up at 9am to run 160 miles across the Sahara desert. Preparing for the Marathon des Sables has been a long journey involving, unsurprisingly, lots and lots of running. To see what James has to say about his preparations and the kit that he’ll need to bring along, please click here:Marathon des Sables 2014
Happy 1st Birthday Country Kitchen
It’s hard to believe that at the beginning of April we will have been up and running for a year. Country Kitchen has flourished in a very short space of time. The Cambridge Food Tour visited us recently and we are featured in the April Edition of the Cambridge Magazine so please read all about us. A huge Thank You for all your support over the last year.