The Parish Council has agreed that one shed OR greenhouse could be erected on a garden plot. Max dimensions of either to be a 6 x 4 feet base, which must be of temporary material. In the case of a greenhouse being erected on a plot glazing must be a plastic material NOT GLASS. Find out more in the minutes of the latest meeting of the village’s allotment association below… Read more
I (along with a load of other people no doubt) heard a really loud explosion followed by jet plane noises in the sky this morning. I looked at my watch and it said 11.33 am. I guessed the explosion might be related to the jet plane. I just checked on the internet and found this explanation. Looks like we are still living in the 9-11 era.
Cambridge film maker Actors at Work Productions recently did some shooting in Haslingfield, with our 14th cent. church as the backdrop. The actress in the photographs is Irina Mozo and the actor is Christopher Dane, suitably attired for a village associated with Elizabeth 1st!
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• Saturday 16th November, 10.30am – 2.00pm, Haslingfield Methodist Church
• Apply to book a table (no charge!) grahamkipping@aol.com and support your favourite charity. More details later
This Sunday 16th June Haslingfield Colts FC is holding an open morning on the village Rec from 10.30am. The club is looking to recruit new players for it’s Under 14’s team for next season as well as trying to set up an Under 10’s team.
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If you’ve nothing planned for this Friday, 14 June, why not come to Haslingfield Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. for a real treat on your doorstep! Read more
Haslingfield is fortunate in being only 20 minutes from one of the country’s premier gliding clubs, and we have several village residents who are club members.
Gliding is a form of flight that is both beautiful and exciting. Nothing can quite match the thrill of flying silently, giving a birds-eye view over the surrounding countryside of Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and beyond. Gliders from Gransden Lodge Airfield often fly two or three hundred miles on a good day.
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On Saturday, 6 July at 7.30 p.m. the Fairhaven Singers, with Conductor, Ralph Woodward, will be performing at All Saints’ Church Haslingfield.
Tickets £10: 01223 872190 or from the Village Shop. Read more
Haslingfield was recently lucky enough to be successful in applying for one of 60 Jubilee Diamond Trees being donated by the Tree Council to communities around the UK to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Read more
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.
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
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