Women’s World Day of Prayer
There will be an ecumenical service to mark the Women’s World Day of Prayer in the Methodist Church on Friday 7th March at 6.30pm. The service was prepared by the women of Egypt. All are welcome
Haslingfield – Week of Prayer
Haslingfield Christians are offering a Week of Prayer to our village from 5th-11th March 2014.
Haslingfield Christians includes All Saints’ Parish Church, the Methodist Church, Roman Catholic House Group and Christians who worship at other churches in the city and in other villages.
There will be 9 places in the village for you to ‘Pause and Ponder’. If you are unable to join the Guided Walk on the 8th March, just walk around the village and pause at each one a moment to read and reflect.
Haslingfield Man to run ‘The Toughest Footrace on the Planet’
In less than 8 weeks’ time, 26 year old, James van der Hoorn from Moss Drive, Haslingfield will be running 156 miles across one of the most desolate landscapes on Earth. Described by National Geographic as the toughest footrace on the planet, The Marathon des Sables is run across the Sahara Desert. James’ chosen charity for this footrace is Mencap.
Here he explains why he’s attempting it and why the sacrifices will all be worth it… Read more
How to Donate to The Cambridge City Foodbank
The Cambridge City Foodbank is at the centre of a local community project. Food is donated through the generosity of the public, and 90+ professional agencies in the Cambridge area assess and refer people in crisis to the foodbank’s distribution centres using a voucher system. Read more
2 pence coins for ‘Squeaky Gate’ charity
Terry Baker, who lives in Haslingfield, has been asked to help create part of a garden at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the charity ‘Squeaky Gate’, which provides support to young people with mental health difficulties. The garden will include a paving made out of 2p coins – the aim being to raise £4,500 worth of 2ps to make a pathway. Read more
A Walk along Haslingfield’s Flooded Riverbank
On Sunday, 9 February 2014, these photos were taken along Haslingfield’s flooded riverbank: Read more
Haslingfield and the Great War
Many thanks to Brian Sewell, of River Farm, for information relating to his father. Arthur Sewell took an active part in the Great War, fighting at the Somme and at Ypres. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery. He also took part in the famous Christmas Day football match between the Germans and British. He was later captured, but managed to escape. When he arrived home late at night he called out “Have you got a bed for a weary soldier?” It was the first his parents had heard of him since he had been posted missing years before.
If you have any stories about your family in the Great War, I would be delighted to hear from you, and with your permission will use extracts in our planned presentation on November 11th.
The Future of Bourn Brook – Open Meeting
Dear all, I work for the Wildlife Trust with a focus at the moment on the Bourn Brook, which rises to the east of Eltisley and flows into the River Rhee (or Upper Cam) at Byron’s Pool, running through (or along the boundaries of) the parishes of Eltisley, Caxton, Bourn, Kingston, Great Eversden, Little Eversden, Caldecote, Toft, Comberton, Barton, Harlton, Haslingfield, Grantchester and near to Cambourne. We are holding an open meeting on Weds 5th February at Bourn Golf Club, 7pm-9.30pm to explain what’s been happening on the brook over the last few years, to listen to what people have to say and to find out whether anyone is interested in getting involved with looking after this local feature. Everyone welcome.
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Minutes of Parish Council Meeting 13th January
Happy New Year from the Web Team!
The Haslingfield Village Web Team would like to wish all visitors to the site a very Happy New Year! We hope you are continuing to find the website useful, and don’t forget, if you have any news of interest to the community, you can submit it by clicking here. And, of course, you can always comment on any post (article) by completing the comment box at the bottom of the relevant post.
Haslingfield Poppy Appeal 2013
Thank you to anyone who helped in any way to raise the sum of £1518.54 for the 2013 Poppy Appeal. Read more
World War I in Haslingfield and Cambridge
This month’s posting is in the form of a request. On November 11th 2014 the Village Society, in collaboration with the Little Theatre, is presenting an evening about World War I and its impact on the local community. The first part will look at the experiences of those soldiers recruited locally. The second will focus more on the resilience and humour demonstrated during such a dreadful time, and will present songs, readings and newspaper reports of the time.
If you have any family stories going back to World War I, whether related to service at the front or at home, I would be delighted to hear from you. I can be contacted at jf.beresford@ntlworld.com and on 01223 514849.
Best wishes for the New Year.
John Beresford.
Village Archivist.
CAROL SINGING AROUND HASLINGFIELD – This Friday, 20 December
Meet at Wisbey’s Yard Common Room at 6.15pm this Friday, 20 December, where we will sing carols with the residents before going around the village. Come along and join in – Adults and Children – the more the merrier! Share the Christmas spirit with the community, especially the housebound. Read more