Next Village Society Talk

Written by Brian on . Posted in HVS News

wheat pic‘The Story of Wheat’ by Jim Orson
Haslingfield Village Hall, Tuesday 16th Feb. at 8.00pm

Wheat is the dominant arable crop , both locally and nationally; our soils and climate are suited to its production.  It is an important part of our diet, with around 80% of the flour used for our bread coming from UK-grown wheat.  Globally it constitutes 20% of dietary energy. The origins of wheat will be described along with the development of current and possible future growing practices.
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Faith to Live by Service

Written by Brian on . Posted in Methodist News

Rose Window 3We would like to invite you to our next Faith To Live By service at Haslingfield Methodist Church on Sunday 14th February 2016 at 6.30pm.   Our speaker will be Kirsty Smith, asking  ‘ARE DISABLED PEOPLE LEFT BEHIND?’.   Read more

Film Club

Written by Brian on . Posted in Film Club

movie cameraThe next Film Club meeting will be at 7.30pm on Friday 12th February 2016 in the Haslingfield Methodist Church Rooms.  Admission is free.  Running time 127 min. Certificate:12.  We will break for refreshments half way through. Read more

TONIGHT & THURSDAY – Little Theatre Read-Through and Auditions!

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HLT logo 2Our next production is the hilarious farce, Lend me a Tenor, by Ken Ludwig, which we are performing on 19, 20 and 21 May. If you’re interested in being part of this great play – either on-stage or as part of the production team, do please come along to the Read-Through on Monday 1 Feb and the Auditions on Thursday 4 Feb – both in Haslingfield Village Hall at 7.45 pm. You’ll get a feel of the play as well as a warm welcome from Haslingfield Little Theatre members. For further info. please click  Read more

Cambridge Wine Now in Village Shop

Written by William on . Posted in News, Shops & Services

Cambridge Wine

Cambridge Wine & Pop at the Village Shop

A new range from Cambridge Wine is now being sold in the Village Shop on Fountain Lane, including English Wine and spirits. The shop is open:-
Mondays to Fridays:   7.00 am – 7.00 pm
Saturdays:    8.00 am – 6.00 pm
Sundays:   8.00 am – 4.00 pm

It also supplies newspapers and magazines, a wide range of groceries and confectionery, fresh milk, hot drinks, cold drinks. Fresh bread and cakes are delivered daily from Newnham Bakery and a selection of Hovis ready cut loaves are also available. You can order any type of bakery item. Read more

THIS SATURDAY – Little Owls Jumble Sale

Written by Amanda on . Posted in Little Owls News

Little Owls Preschool LogoThis Saturday 30 January from 2pm onwards Haslingfield Little Owls Preschool will be holding their annual Jumble Sale in Haslingfield Village Hall. Refreshments available. Please bring any items of jumble to the Hall on the day from 10.30 – 12.30 (no electrical items please). See you there! To see poster click Read more

Going to the Little Rose Pub is Good for your Wellbeing

Written by William on . Posted in News, Pub News, Social

Little Rose Pub

Little Rose Pub

People who have a ‘local’ pub, like the Little Rose in Haslingfield, are not only significantly happier than those who do not, but also have higher life satisfaction and have more close friends, according to new research from Oxford University.

The report[1], written by Professor Robin Dunbar for CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale) outlines that having a strong social network significantly improves both your happiness and your overall health. The more people you know, and the more often you see them, the better you feel and the healthier you are.

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