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
Cambridge and World War I
Scouring the pages of the ‘Cambridge Chronicle’ for material for the Village Society’s November 11 presentation, I came across a letter written in September 1914, just after the outbreak of war, extolling the virtues of flannelette as opposed to flannel underwear for the troops. Read more
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
All Saints Church
Services for March 2014 Read more
Minutes of Parish Council meeting
HASLINGFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of meeting held on Monday 10th February 2014 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
Lent Course – Talking of God
A Lent Course will begin at 1.30pm Thursday 13th March 2014 at Haslingfield Methodist Church. It will meet weekly on Thursdays at the same time (1.30-3.20pm) and is available to all Christians in Haslingfield.
Messy Church
This Friday 14th February at 3.00pm in the Methodist Church. The theme is Radiant Red. Creative crafts – Refreshments – Conversation – Fun – All age – Informal Worship – All welcome – Relax – and of course be MESSY. No commitment, no cost. Come and try it!
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
Faith to Live by Service
6.30pm next Sunday (16th February 2014) at Haslingfield Methodist Church. Read moreNext WI Meeting
Open Meeting on Tuesday 25th March 2014 at 7.30pm at the Methodist Church Room. Read more
Little Theatre’s ALADDIN Nominated for an Award!
We are delighted to announce that we have received an award nomination from the National Operatic and Drama Association (NODA) for our November 2013 production, ALADDIN. The nomination is for Best Technical Award 2013 for the set and costumes; the winners will be announced at the end of April. You can see some photos from the show by clicking here.
Film Club
The next show will be at 7.30pm on Friday 14th February 2014 in the Haslingfield Methodist Church Rooms (seats on the back row are going fast!) Admission is free. Running time 95min., Certificate PG and subtitles for the ‘Hard of Hearing’. Read more