Guided Rare Orchid Walk to Haslingfield Quarry

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Sunday, June 15, 2025, 2:00 PM 4:00 PM:
Meet at the bottom of Quarry Lane at 2 pm
 
Haslingfield Quarry (or clunch pit) is one of only two sites recorded by the Wildlife Trust in the three counties of Beds, Northants and Cambs which are home to the rare Man Orchid. This relatively undisturbed chalk grassland, a County Wildlife Site, also boasts Bee Orchids, Twayblades, Common Spotted Orchids and Pyramidal Orchids, as well as many other native wildflowers.
 

This walk and talk by Parish Councillor Clive Blower, organised by the Haslingfield and Harlton Eco Group, includes historical information about the Quarry and nearby cottages and an optional climb to the top of Money Hill, with 360 degree panoramic views across the south of the county and north to the spires of Cambridge. For information on attire to be worn, Read more

Counting Nature on God’s Green Acre

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Saturday, June 7, 2025, 9:00 AM 11:00 AM  All Saints’ Church Haslingfield

Come and join the Eco Group at All Saints Churchyard, Haslingfield, as we discover the trees and other plants – and more – growing in the burial ground, Vicarage Garden and Glebe Wood.

Part of the “God’s Green Acre” movement to protect and enhance natural spaces in church grounds, we will identify wildflowers, trees and, if we are lucky, insects such as butterflies and bees and record the information with the environmental records authority (CPERC). Read more

A SPELL OF REST – SUMMER EVENING MUSIC AT ALL SAINTS’ HASLINGFIELD

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Rest, time, truth and beauty are the themes of a short summer concert series led by Haslingfield musicians, hosted by All Saints’ Church, Haslingfield, CB23 1JF. The first concert is on Sunday 1st June. Doors open at 5.30 pm. Concert starts at 6 pm. Le Mouton Noir will sing choral music, ranging from William Byrd to Vaughan Williams, exploring themes of time, truth, beauty and pleasure.

Tickets are on sale here and at Haslingfield Village Shop: £10 adults/£5 children (under 5s free). Read more

Cyber Security Talk at Annual Parish Meeting – 19 May

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The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Monday 19th May at the Village Hall starting at 7.30 pm. The meeting will start with a talk about cyber security given by village resident Daniel Versace.

Daniel is a seasoned cyber security architect at the BBC, with over 15 years of experience in IT and eight years specifically in Information Security. He holds a postgraduate degree in Cyber Security and numerous professional qualifications. He is passionate about educating others on online safety and is dedicated to inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in technology.

This will followed by a short break for tea, coffee and biscuits, organised by Little Owls.  Little Owls Pre-school offers quality care and education for children aged 2 to 4 years.  The Pre-school works in partnership with parents and carers to help children learn and develop, whilst adding to the life and well-being of the local community.  Donations for the refreshments would be gratefully appreciated.

After the refreshment break there will be a report from the Chairman of the Parish Council highlighting major events that have happened in the last twelve months.

Then it is your turn to raise any questions you have or ideas that would make the village an even better place to live.

Haslingfield’s Second Repair Cafe – Saturday 14 June

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Haslingfield and Harlton Eco have teamed up with the Eversden Repair Cafe team for our Second Repair Cafe on Saturday 14 Jun 2025, 1:00pm – 5:00pm at Haslingfield Village Hall. Bring your broken toys, clothes and textiles that need mending, mechanical items, electronics and more for repair or assessment by our experienced volunteer repairers.

Pre-book to ensure your repair can be looked at, or take your chances on the day. Bookings to haslingfieldrepaircafe@gmail.com. Repairs are free but donations to cover costs are welcome. Tea and cake will be on sale to benefit the Little Owls preschool. Read more

TICKETS UPDATE: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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On 15, 16 & 17 May (7.30 pm, Haslingfield Village Hall) Haslingfield Little Theatre are performing the award-winning, innovative and thought-provoking play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, adapted by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon.

If you are interested in going, but have not bought tickets yet, there is still availability for 15 May here. Tickets for 16 May are now sold out, but there are still a few on sale for 17 May at Haslingfield Village Shop. (Please note, the play contains strong language and adult themes, so is unsuitable for children under 16).
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Little Theatre TICKETS ON SALE: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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Tickets are now on sale for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, which Haslingfield Little Theatre are performing on 15, 16, 17 May at 7.30 pm at Haslingfield Village Hall.

You can buy your tickets at: www.haslingfieldlittletheatre.co.uk. Tickets cost £13/£11 concessions (under 18 & 65+, 15/16 May only). NB The play includes adult themes and strong language, so is unsuitable for children under 16. Here is further information about this award-winning play Read more