Players Needed for New Under 10 Football

Haslingfield Colts FC is looking to start a new team for next season for youngsters aged Under 10. To play means that you have to be 10 years old or younger on September 1st 2013, or in Year 5 or Year 4 at school from this September. For more information call Ian Johnson on 01223-872130 or check our own website: www.haslingfieldcolts.co.uk

Haslingfield Colts FC for next season (2013/14) currently has an Under 14’s team, Under 8’s team, Under 7’s and Under 6’s.

Annual Charity Big Bike Challenge Rides Through Haslingfield

This years ‘Cambridge News Big Bike Ride’ will be returning on June 23 and should provide something for everyone with three routes of differing length – a Bronze 12.5 miles, Silver 62 miles and Gold 100 miles.

The charity ride will start and finish at Netherhall School with the challenging silver ride following a scenic 62-mile route through Fulbourn, Bottisham, Reach, Stretham, Oakington, Toft, Hardwick and Haslingfield before turning back towards Cambridge through Shelford. Read more

Cambridge United ‘flabbergasted’ by opposition to new community stadium

An impression of the inside of Cambridge United proposed new stadium .

An impression of the inside of Cambridge United proposed new stadium .

Cambridge United and developers Grosvenor have vowed to fight on with plans for a new community stadium after being “flabbergasted” at their rejection by local authorities.

Cambridge United chairman Dave Doggett has said failure to receive council backing for a proposed stadium is “not the end of the road”. Read more

Haslingfield & Harlton Youth Club Bus Project – News

connectionsHaslingfield and Harlton Parish Councils  have now taken over all responsibilities for ‘The Connections Youth Bus’, to ensure that our young people continue to benefit from this very valuable facility.

If you have children (year 7 onwards) please encourage them to come along to Haslingfield Village Hall Car Park on a Wednesday after school (16.00 to 18.00) to enjoy the benefits accruing from the commitment of our Parish Council. The youth workers will be delighted to welcome them on board. Read more

Haslingfield Village Website Launches Email Alert Service

To make sure you don’t miss any Haslingfield news, use our new weekly Email Alert Service. You will receive an email every Saturday morning, and will be able to click on the headlines that interest you, and go straight through to the relevant articles on the website.

To receive the Alert, just fill in your email address in the box “Get the latest news to your inbox!”  in the right-hand column of this page – you will be added to the circulation list immediately.

Haslingfield School Summer Fayre

The Haslingfield School Summer Fayre will be held on Saturday, 22nd June from 1-4 p.m. Fun and entertainment will include:
Hook a duck, toys & books, ice creams & refreshments
Story corner, pick a lolly and music in the bandstand
Train rides, choc tombola and bottle stall
Cakes, bar-b-q & bar
….and much more.
 
Proceeds to support the school.
 

Lib Dems Retain Haslingfield

It’s been announced today that Sebastian Kindersley has retained his seat of Gamlingay, which includes Haslingfield, for the Liberal Democrats on Cambridgeshire County Council in the recent elections. The full details of the vote are below:- Read more

Country Kitchen open on Bank Holiday Monday

Country KitchenCountry Kitchen will be open from 9am – 12pm on Bank Holiday Monday, so do feel free to pop in for some freshly baked baguettes, sausage rolls and picnic fayre.

Just arrived in time for the good weather are Yarde Farm ice creams, which are much in demand and Patchwork Pate, with a selection of liver as well as vegetarian pates, as well as a lovely range of sauces from Stokes. It’s hard to believe that it was snowing the day before we opened and we were all shivering in the shop and trying to keep warm, but let’s hope the sunshine is here to stay!! Read more

Film Club

movie cameraThere will  be no film club in May 2013 because of other commitments, but I can thoroughly recommend the Haslingfield Little Theatre production  on Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th of May.   The evening will consist of two very amusing plays and there will be the usual refreshment bar.  Tickets at the village shop – don’t leave it too late to buy!
Phil

Next Village Society Talk

Far Away Places.

Tuesday, 21 May 2013.  Haslingfield Village Centre. 8:00.

GangesMichael Coles will take us on a journey through India from the Himalayas, down the Ganges and on to the far south in Kerala.   His illustrated talk will cover natural wonders, picturesque people, fauna, flora, cities and countryside.   Read more