Two features published in The Cambridge Chronicle in the early months of 1915 provide a sharp contrast between life at home and at the front. The first is a letter from ‘A Cambridge Lady:
“Sir – While the streets are so dark I think perambulators should not be allowed on the pavements after sunset, as they add considerably to the danger. I myself nearly had a fall owing to them, and several other ladies have had the same experience. There is, in addition, the risk of the perambulator being upset and the child seriously injured. When there are no lights every care ought to be taken to prevent accidents. Yours, etc.” Read more
On Sunday 11th May at 6.30pm our guest speaker at the Methodist Church will be Dr Derek Nicholls. His title will be ‘Rural Roots: Strength or Stumbling Block’. There will be a short time of worship, an address, refreshments and an informal discussion. Everyone welcome. Read more
Most preschoolers will now know where they are starting school in September. Haslingfield Little Owls would like to welcome any pre-schoolers in the local communities and beyond who do not already attend Little Owls to come along and meet their new classmates. While pre-schoolers are welcome any day of the week, the Friday session is a pre-schoolers only morning.
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service Community Champions scheme has been running for two years and now more volunteers are being recruited. The Champions promote fire safety in their communities by attending local events to promote fire safety, talk to local groups and organisations, and also refer vulnerable people to CFRS for home fire safety visits.
On behalf of the PTFA at Haslingfield Primary School, I plan to hold a sale of nearly-new CVC uniform in July. This sale is primarily intended for current Year 6 pupils who are preparing to start CVC in September 2014. However, all parents/carers are welcome to attend. (If you are not a current parent/carer of a Haslingfield School pupil, please email me at the beginning of July and I can confirm the date and time of the sale).
To make the sale a success, I need uniform!! So, please could any donations be taken to Haslingfield School Office at your own convenience. The School Office is happy to accept donations from now onwards. Any queries, please feel free to contact me – Louise – lou.norman@btinternet.com. Many thanks for your time.
The next show will be at 7.30pm on Friday 25th April 2014 in the Haslingfield Methodist Church Rooms (seats on the back row are going fast!) Admission is free. Running time 113 min., Certificate PG and subtitles for the ‘Hard of Hearing’. We shall break for tea/coffee and biscuits half way through and there will be a collection to cover refreshments and use of the rooms. Read more
Our guest speaker on 27th April 2014 at 6.30pm at the Methodist Church will be Daniel Woodhouse and his title will be ‘Let Justice Roll On Like a River: Nonviolent Direct Action’. There will be a short time of worship, an address, refreshments and an informal discussion. Read more
The next Film Club evening will be held on Friday 25th April 2014 in Haslingfield Methodist Church Rooms. Admission free. Running time 113min. Certificate PG. With subtitles for the hard of hearing. Read more
Speaker: Mary Dicken The talk considers the women who led the Suffragettes, how the movement began, the methods it used to publicise the cause, some of which were controversial, the propaganda both for and against giving women the vote and the final outcome. Date: Tuesday 15th April 2014. Time:8.00 pm in the Village Hall. Everyone is very welcome. Small charge for non-members.
A Holiday Club is being arranged for Primary aged children from May 26-30th mornings. These will be run by John Hardwick a trained youth leader and entitled ‘Cops and Robbers’. Anyone who is willing to help for all or part of the week, please contact Elsie or Phyllis Salmon or Revd Alison Walker at the Methodist Church.
