South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is proposing a new type of solution to meet the transport needs of our rural community. Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) is ideal for people living in rural areas with limited or no access to conventional public transport. Think of it as a mini-bus-on-demand service which aims to take passengers to locations where they can access other transport services. Read more
The next film club meeting will be at will be at 7.30pm on Friday 8th March 2013 in Haslingfield Methodist Church. Admission is free. Running time c.117 min. Certificate 15+. Break for tea/coffee and biscuits half way through. Collection to cover refreshments and use of the room. Read more
The Cambridge Dial-a-Ride Service provides volunteer operated mini-bus services and assistance for people who have difficulty accessing or using other means of transport. The service covers Haslingfield and now they need our help. They have been selected to share in £10000 of funding put up by The Cambridge Building Society in their Cash for The Community programme and they need our assistance to obtain the biggest share possible. All you have to do is collect as many as possible of the tokens that will be appearing in Cambridge Evening News until 25th February. The more tokens collected in their name the more will be their share of the £10000. The collected tokens should be put into an envelope with Cambridge Dial-a-Ride on the front and delivered to The Village Shop or to Alan Edwards (60 Barton Road).
Nora’s recollections include glimpses of old Haslingfield now lost. Before Broad Lane was built in the 1950s, there was a cart track that was impassable during the winter. On the left stood a meadow filled with elm trees and, in the spring, violets.It was known as The Grove, and on the right was an orchard. The footpath joining New Road, the church and the green was a popular walk, and the meadow on New Road was used for games before the recreation ground existed.
The recreation ground was a gift from Henry Badcock, a farmer on Barrington Hill, and Chivers. It was opened on April 13th, 1925 by Dr. Young, a local GP. Mr. Badcock also paid for a wooden pavilion, which stood until 1974. A cricket pitch was laid, and tennis courts and playground provided, after World War II.
On 2 February, the Annual PTFA jumble sale will take place at Haslingfield Village Hall. Doors will open at 2.00 p.m., so please come along and grab yourself a bargain! Please drop any jumble and unwanted Christmas presents to the hall on the day between 10.30 – 12 noon No electrical items please.
There was a burglary between 07:30 – 14:15 :21 January 2013 at Haslingfield Road, Harlton, Cambs. Cash and jewellery were taken. Read more
It is with sad regret that we have to announce that vandalism and heavy malicious damage occurred to school property at 8pm on the night of 16/01/13. Some items were also stolen. If you have any information or spot any suspicious activities, please report it to police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Demolition work is under way at the 80-year-old cement works at Barrington, where owner Cemex closed its manufacturing plant five years ago. Workmen pulling down buildings on an industrial site have found an old briefcase containing documents that could mean a windfall for a local charity. Read more
We have just launched our new Travel & Transport information page at: haslingfieldvillage.co.uk/travel
Around 20 drivers assist about 25 residents to get to medical appointments, under a variety of County Council / Care Network supported schemes. Read more
Haslingfield Village Hall, Wednesday January 16th 7.30pm
This meeting is being held for Haslingfield residents to express their needs for the future regarding bus transport, as the County Council has voted to stop subsidising our route (amongst many), and to offer alternatives. Read more
The next film show will be at Friday 18th January 2013 at 7.30pm in Haslingfield Methodist Church. Admission is free. Running time c. 14o min. Tea/Coffee half way through, collection to cover refreshments and use of room.
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As our thoughts move away from log fires to warmer times, this month’s extract from Nora Cannell’s memories about her Haslingfield childhood looks at the summer holidays of long ago.
Like most of the children in the village, Nora helped out at harvest-time. Read more