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
Minutes of Parish Council meeting 9th December
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG 111 Service
Important information
A 111 service will be launched in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough from this week. The service will be launched in Cambridgeshire, not including Peterborough, on 12 November from mid-morning. The service will then be launched in the Peterborough area on 28 November Read more
SUNSHINE IN MIDWINTER: A Celebration of Books, Paintings, Cooking & Magic
FEAST YOUR EYES, IMAGINATIONS, TASTEBUDS AND TUMMIES
Haslingfield Village Hall, New Road CB23 1JP
Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December
Connecting Cambridgeshire : Haslingfield
Many premises in Haslingfield are included in the Connecting Cambridgeshire programme. This means that, by the end of 2015, there will be improvements to the broadband infrastructure that will enable many homes and businesses to receive superfast broadband speeds (minimum 24Mbps)* while others will be able to receive fibre broadband speeds of between 2Mbps and 24 Mbps
Bonfire Night in Haslingfield – 2 November
Haslingfield and Barton Scout Group and Little Owls Pre-school invite you to their Bonfire and Fireworks on Saturday 2nd November at Wellhouse Meadow, Haslingfield. Starts at 6 pm.
A variety of hot food, cakes and drinks will be served throughout the evening. Tickets are on sale in the Village Shop, Country Kitchen and at Little Owls Pre-School. Tickets are £4 and under 5’s are free.
Great Haslingfield Bake Up (Late Posting)
Fete Saturday, 14 September
At least it was warm inside the Bake House!
