The Council meets on the second Monday of each month in the Village Centre It is responsible for advising SCDC on planning issues, the parish budget, management of the VillageHall, Skatepark, Play Area and Recreation ground, footpaths, environmental issues, risk assessments, police liaison, and governance of part of the Trumpington Meadows development etc. If you are interested in becoming involved with running the parish Read more
This year’s Tennis Club Men’s Doubles Tournament was won by Chris Chambers and Lawrence Hopkins. Runners up were Alex Hopkins and Danny Beddard. Congratulations to them and to everyone who took part.
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
Continuing our story of Haslingfield through the eyes of the Goode family, a life-transforming event occurred at the beginning of the 19th century with the advent of enclosure. 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
Haslingfield 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
Seven weeks up and running, and we’ve certainly had our highs and lows. Definitely time to say thanks for all the feedback (mainly positive we’re pleased to say), comments and support. “A treasure trove”’, “an Aladdin’s Cave of lovely food”, “we’re lucky to have such a lovely shop in the village” are among some of your comments, which brightens our day and makes all the continued hard work very worthwhile.
Haslingfield Little Owls Baby and Toddler Group are hosting a table top sale on Saturday 8th June at Haslingfield Methodist Church, 10.30-12. Read more