2021-11-16 Minutes of the Great & Little Parish Council meeting

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2021-11-16 Minutes of the Great & Little Parish Council meeting

Minutes of the meeting held at Great Gidding Village Hall on Tuesday 16th November 2021

Present:  Cllrs Hodson, Maciag, Hill, and Bolton

109.21 Chairman’s Welcome

110.21 To receive apologies and reasons for absence:  

            County Councillor Gardener – at another meeting

            District Councillor Alban – at another meeting

            Councillor Cotton – has resigned due to personal commitments

            Councillor Pudney – excessively delayed by accident traffic

111.21 There were no Member’s declaring a Disclosable Interest for items on the Agenda

112.21  No members of the Public or Press were present

113.21 Minutes of the meeting held on 19th October 2021 were confirmed and accepted by Cllrs Hill and Macaig                        

114.21 Matters arising from those Minutes that will not be discussed as an agenda item:

            Cllr Bolton – following on the from climate change discussion (0103.21) at the October meeting, he had contacted a provider of electric charging points and was advised that, at present, they were installing on major roads and urban areas.

            Cllr Macaig – has ordered the wood for the Recreation Ground bench, he presented the invoice, and will advise when delivery received.               

115.21 To receive reports from Councillors and Clerk:

            Cllr Hill – the proposed plan for the 2021-22 Local Highways Improvement Bid has been received (extension to the speed limit areas on Mill Road and Luddington Road and to include Milking Slade Lane and Chapel End).  The second post for the Speed Awareness Device has also been included in this scheme.  Those present unanimously approved the scheme.  Cllr Hill will confirm to Highways Department and request costings for the scheme.  The 2022-23 for Little Gidding will be presented in spring 2022. 

            Cllr Hodson – a parishioner has advised him that the field gate on the Public footpath adjacent to Chapel End Pond has a lock on it (new owner of the field is presently unknown).  Clerk will report the restriction to CambsCC.

            Cllr Hodson encouraged Councillors to identify new Parish Councillors.

116.21 FINANCIAL MATTERS:

            a) Barclays Bank statements noted

b) Cashflow spreadsheet and Budget Forecast were presented by Cllr Hodson, also VAT return had been submitted to HMRC by Clerk

c) PAYMENTS AND ACCOUNTS

 WhoWhat forTOTALVATAuthorisedAuthorised
41Bradgate Fencing (No  340     )Grass Cutting195.1232.52JRT + 
42J R TroloveWages for September (30 hours)Xxx~JRT 

d)  to approve Clerk’s hours worked between 1st and 30th October (27.5 hours)  Payments and Clerk’s hours approved by Cllrs Hill and Maciag

e)  Community Infrastructure Levy Statement for 2020-2021 (deadline for submission 31/12/2021) – approved by Cllrs Hodson and Hill

117.21 Planning Applications and Planning matters:

 21/02299 TREE – 8 Dells Close – crown reduction to ash tree

There were no observations, either for or against.

118.21 Recreation Field Update:

            a) monthly inspection – Cllr Hodson will forward his written report

            b) water supply to toilet – Clerk will complete the paperwork provided by Anglian Water

            c) grass cutting contract – Clerk has reminded the contractors that they had completed the number of cuts as set out in the contract.

119.21 Training opportunities for Councillors and Clerk – there were no requests for training this month.

120.21 Gidding News – it was agreed that the next edition would be sent out in Spring 2022 – suggested items to include a report on the results from the Speed Awareness device, update on the Local Highways Scheme, final call for ideas for events etc for the Queens Platinum Jubilee and/or tree planting, request for residents to join the Neighbourhood Plan group, MUGA fundraising

121.21 Correspondence received since 19th October 2021 (other than that discussed in agenda items above).

a) Email dated 22/10/2021 – email re The Queens Platinum Jubilee

b) Email dated 25/10/2021 – Neighbourhood Watch “say no to ASB”

c) Email dated 25/10/2021 – Balfour Beatty street light survey – Clerk has responded – Cllr Macaig remarked on the brightness of street lights and enquired if they were LED, the survey was regarding repairs and service provision

d) Email dated 27/10/2021 – Cambs ACRE re. Queens Green Canopy – – Cllr Bolton was interested in a tree planting exercise.   Clerk advised that there will be a working group in Jubilee Wood in early December, this will identify spaces for trees.  Clerk will research what species of trees are available.

e) email dated 29/10/2021 – Neighbourhood alert cyber crime survey 2021

f) email dated 1/11/2021 – Cambs & P’boro combined authority update no. 7

g) email dated 3/11/2021 – Mayors office(combined authority) regional transport

h) email dated 5/11/2021 – Chairman of Winwick Parish (Council) re traffic

i) email dated 8/11/2021 – The Library Presents – arts events

j) email dated 8/11/2021 – The Pensions Regulator – re-enrolment – Clerk enquired whether there was a need to re-enrol. This Parish Clerk has declined the offer of a Pension and/or was not eligible, re-enrolment will not be necessary

k) email dated 8/11/2021 – CambsCC – Childrens Christmas Holiday Scheme

l) email dated 11/11/2021 – Neighbourhood alert – webinar on ASB

122.21 Items for decisions at next meeting: 

            Prepare for Co-option of Parish Councillor

Queens Jubilee 2022 – tree planting, village event, other ideas.

123.21 The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 21 December 2021

starting at 1930 hours in the Village Hall, Great Gidding

Meeting closed at 20.12

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2021-10-19 Minutes of Great & Little Gidding Parish Council meeting

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2021-10-19 Minutes of Great & Little Gidding Parish Council meeting

Minutes of the meeting held at Great Gidding Village Hall  on Tuesday 19th October 2021

Present:  Cllrs Hodson, Maciag, Hill, Pudney, Bolton, County Councillor Gardener and the Clerk. 

093.21 Cllr Hodson, as Chairman, welcomed those present to the meeting.

094.21 Apologies and reasons for absence:

District Councillor Alban – attending other meetings

Councillor Cotton – family commitment

095.21 There were no Member’s declarations of Disclosable Interests for items on the       Agenda

096.21 No members of Public or Press were present at the meeting.

097.21 Minutes of the meeting held on 21st September 2021  were accepted.

            Cllr Bolton proposed and Cllr Hill seconded.                        

098.21 There were no matters arising from those Minutes. 

099.21 To receive reports from Councillors and Clerk:

            County Councillor Gardener:

Councillor Gardener updated on the ting bus service, an “on demand” service for West Hunts villages, which will commence on 25th October.  A roadshow will be sited at the Village Hall on the afternoon of Friday 22nd October to promote the bus and how it operates (handouts to be distributed around the Parish).

CambsCC are arranging a Webinar around the subject of Climate Change for November.  The County Council aim for the County and its residents to be carbon neutral by 2050.

A new Chief executive is being sought for Cambridge only (no longer a combined role with Peterborough).

Sharon Middleton is now CambsCC Highways Engineer for our area.

Shire Hall at Alconbury Weald is now open for business.

He encouraged us to complete the National Highways Survey regarding improvements to the A14 between Brampton and Thrapston (he will forward a link).

Government have announced £500m support for vulnerable households over winter.

Free school meals will be available to children over the half term holiday.

Cllr Gardener left for another meeting.

Cllr Hill had contacted Cambs CC to enquire when the 2nd post for the Speed Awareness sign might be installed – response awaited.

Clerk – Remembrance Service at St. Michael’s Church, Great Gidding on Sunday November 14th starting at 10.45 am.  We have a wreath that was not used in 2020 (attendee at service required please), together with big plastic poppies.  Requests received to repeat poppy display on Top End Corner.

Clerk – CambsACRE AGM report

0100.21 FINANCIAL MATTERS:

                        Cllr Hodson advised that Cllr Pudney has been added to the Bank Mandate and can  co-authorise payments once he receives bank card and PIN gadget.

            a) Barclays Bank statements

b) Cashflow spreadsheet and Budget Forecast – the budget forecast has been updated to show the funds that are allocated to the various LHI bids

c) PAYMENTS AND ACCOUNTS

 WhoWhat forTOTALVATAuthorisedAuthorised
33Bradgate Fencing (No 255       )Grass Cutting199.3233.22JRT 
34Online PlaygroundsRepair to Rec Ground Rocker1,097.57182.93  
35Chris Knott InsuranceAllotment Insurance Policy75.09~JRT 
36J R TroloveWages for August (34 hours)Xxx~JRT 
 Village Hall payments     
34VHP Hodson2 x replacement toilet seats48.90~JRT 
35VHTally Ho cleaningVillage Hall cleaning26.00~JRT 

d)  to approve Clerk’s hours worked between 1st and 30th September (30 hours)

Payments and Clerk’s hours were approved by Cllr Pudney and Cllr Bolton

e)  Precept for 2022/23

Cllr Hodson explained the precept and the implications for increasing the amount. Cllr Hill proposed the precept remain at its present amount of £11,052

Cllr Bolton seconded.

0101.21 Planning Applications and Planning matters:

   No Planning applications have been received as at 13/10/2021

   District Cllr Alban had emailed to advise he will follow up the outstanding Planning Enforcement issues for our Parish and the Clerk has requested that he gain some idea of how planning applications were being dealt with as the MUGA application is still “in process”.

0102.21 Recreation Field Update:

            a) MUGA – see 0101.21

b) bench repair – Cllr Maciag had priced up replacement slats – around £400, and will place an order

            Cllr Hodson regarding the Rec. Field, advised that the spring rocker has been replaced, following the recent vandalism.  The contractor had emailed a quote as they felt the ground anchor was loose, it is believed that a spell of wet weather will resolve this.  The wobble board is now at ground level, but is safe – other items of wooden play equipment are in good order.  Grass has been cut again, contractors have made an excellent job of keeping the Rec. Field grass in order this year. 

Clerk was reminded to get AWA to disconnect the water supply.

0103.21 Climate Change – as a Parish Council (this includes Village Hall and Recreation Ground and Gidding Charity), we have little impact on climate change but will continue to be mindful of all aspects and, where appropriate, take advantage of schemes that we can join, grants that are offered and implement changes.  We will stay engaged with the County and District Council’s initiatives to achieve Net Zero by 2050.  Also raising awareness, encouraging and, if possible, supporting parishioners to achieve this too. 0104.21 Training opportunities for Parish Councillors and Clerk.  November Allotment Training – Session 1
1st – 7pm – 8:30pm
Planning Training 
4th – 6pm – 9pm Allotment Training – Session 2
8th – 7pm – 8:30pm Councillor Training – Split Session – Session 1
10th – 6:30pm – 9pm Allotment Training – Session 3
15th – 7pm – 8:30pm CAPALC Ltd – Drop In Session
18th  – 10am – 11am Councillor Training – Split Session – Session 2
18th – 6:30pm – 9pm

0105.21 Quote and detail of making changes to village website re. notices – all Councillors agreed that the Clerk should undertake training on all matters pertaining to the Village website.

0106.21 Correspondence received since 21st September 2021 (other than that discussed in agenda items above).

a) Email dated 22/9/2021 – CambsCC request to display banners/posters for Foster Carers

            b) Email dated 22/9/2021 – Cambs Acre – “Winter planning for COVID-19”

c) Email dated 23/9/2021 – CCC Flood and Water Team delivering sessions with Communities Prepared as part of CCC’s Community Flood Action Programme.  ALSO 24/9/2021 – letter from Huntingdonshire District Council – Flooding Review Letter.  Cllr Bolton enquired about flooding in the Parish, Clerk advised that there had been few incidents, usually as a result of blocked drain/culvert or heavy rain incident.

d) Email dated 23/9/2021 from Highways & Transport Directorate, Cambridgeshire County Council – acknowledgement of Local Highways Initiative bid

e) Email dated 24/9/2021 – Libraries – Cambridgeshire County Council – details of events in libraries.

f) Email dated 24/9/2019 – Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority – invitation to launch event of TING (local transport) event on 6/10/2021   ALSO other correspondence regarding TING incl County Cllr Ian Gardener – see 099.21 above

g)  Email dated 29/9/2021 – Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority – regarding OxCam Arc spatial framework response query

h) Email dated 1/10/2021 – Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority – Update Issue 6 (shared with Parish Councillors prior to the meeting).

i) Email dated 4/10/2021 – CambsCC – introductory email from Clair Slade

Think Communities Community Connector, Huntingdonshire

j) Email dated 5/10/2021 – regarding Neighbourhood Plan advice, provision and support – Clerk advised this was one of several companies offering services to support Parish Councils with provision of a Neighbourhood Plan.  Cllr Macaig suggested that spring 2022 would be a good time to start this project.

k) Email dated 6/10/2021 – Keep Britain Tidy – dog fouling campaign – Cllr Hodson proposed purchasing some smaller signs (1 for each bin @ £6 + VAT), preferably a different design – Clerk will research.

l) Email dated 7/10/2021 – CAPALC – Hate Crime Week event in P’boro Cathedral on 12 October

m) Email dated 7/10/2021 – County Cllr Gardener advising of change of Local Highways Officer – see 099.21 above

n) Email dated 8/10/2021 – invitation from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Commission on Climate: addressing climate change in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’ in a live online event on 18 October 2021.

o) Email dated 13/10/2021 – Cambs ACRE – Invitation to our Promoter’s Meeting for the Fenland Rural Touring Scheme  Join us on Wednesday 20 October from 10am – 12.30pm.

p) Email dated 5/10/2021 – regarding STOP OxCamArc (see (g) above)

q) Email dated 14/10/2021 – invitation to Road Victims Trust Remembrance Service, Sunday 21st November 2021

r) Email dated 15/10/2021 – regarding Network Rail Great crested newt eDNA surveys 2021 of Townsend Pond – it is confirmed there are still newts in the pond

0107.21 Items for decisions at next meeting:           

            Prepare for Co-option of Parish Councillor

Queens Jubilee 2022 – tree planting, village event, other ideas.

0108.21 The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 16th  November 2021

starting at 1930 hours in the Village Hall, Great Gidding

MEETING CLOSED AT 21.02

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2021-09-21 Minutes of the Great & Little Gidding Parish Council meeting

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2021-09-21 Minutes of the Great & Little Gidding Parish Council meeting

Minutes of the meeting held at Great Gidding Village Hall  on Tuesday 21st September 2021

Present:  Cllrs Hodson, Hill, Pudney and Bolton and the Clerk.  1 member of the public in attendance (SB)

076.21 Cllr Hodson, Chairman, welcomed those present to the meeting.

077.21 To receive apologies and reasons for absence

            Cllr Macaig – work commitment

            Cllr Cotton – family commitment

County Councillor Gardener

District Councillor Alban – at other meetings

078.21 There were no Disclosable Interests declared

079.21 No members of the Press were present.  The member of the Public had sent details of a Speed Watch Camera prior to the meeting.  This device, in addition to the Speed Awareness Sign, is intended to reduce still further those drivers exceeding the speed limit through the village as it “identifies the highest, persistent and illegal speeding vehicles”, with the intention of the details being forwarded to the Police for further action. 

Cllr Hill outlined the measures that have been installed recently, including the Speed Awareness Sign, and those that have been agreed by CambsCC Highways Department for implementation in the near future on other roads in the Parish.  He had forwarded the details of the Speed Watch Camera to Highways Department for advice.  Highways Dept response -“No. It is an illegal form of data capture that would more than likely be in breach of GDPR. We wouldn’t consider the installation of any such device unless it was related to enforcement, and in particular on behalf of enforcement agencies who have the legal power to hold, process, and use this data as part of their role.” 

nor do they permit signs being attached to existing posts or street furniture on Highways Dept land.

            Cllr Hodson suggested that a community group, independent of the Parish Council, be formed to raise funds to purchase the required equipment and install such a system.

            Cllr Hill advised that any unit and associated signage would have to be installed on private land.  Data gathered from the Speed Awareness Sign, which has only been in situ for 2 months, is encouraging as the majority of drivers do abide by the speed limit, the Parish Council will continue to gather data and, should it show that there is a problem, may consider referring to the Police for further action.

080.21 The Minutes of the meeting held on 16th August 2021 were confirmed as a true and     correct record.  Proposed by Cllr Pudney and seconded by Cllr Hill.                   

081.21 Matters arising from those Minutes that will not be discussed as an agenda item.

            Cllr Hodson advised that the bin, recently installed on the crossroads opposite the shop, is being emptied regularly.

082.21 To receive reports from Councillors and Clerk:

Clerk advised that renewal details of the Allotment Insurance Policy has been received and will require payment prior to the next meeting (now that Parish Council has taken on the management of the Allotments).  Cllr Hodson declared an interest at this point but he had read the terms and conditions of the current policy and there was no provision for poultry (3 x allotment holders have poultry) – Clerk will check out if an additional clause can be added and a price.

Clerk has completed online reports to Highways Dept at CambsCC for damage to the road surface in Back Lane and overhanging/dropping vegetation in The Jitty between Gaines Lane and Main Street.

Cllr Pudney mentioned a recent communication had been distributed throughout the Parish for a website linking neighbours/trades etc – this is a countrywide scheme/website and is not linked to the Parish Council.

083.21 FINANCIAL MATTERS:

            a) Barclays Bank statements + Mandate alteration + changes to terms and conditions of service from Barclays – copies had been forwarded to Councillors prior to the meeting.

b) Cashflow spreadsheet and Budget Forecast had been prepared by Cllr Hodson and shared prior to the meeting.

c) PAYMENTS AND ACCOUNTS

 WhoWhat forTOTALVATAuthorisedAuthorised
 Bradgate Fencing (No        )Grass Cutting (invoice awaited)    
 J R TroloveWages for July (34)XxxNONEJRT 

The payment was authorised (Bradgate invoice still not available for the meeting)

d)  Clerk’s hours worked between 1st and 31st August ( 27  hours) were approved by all present

084.21 Planning Applications and Planning matters:

            No Planning applications have been received as at 15/9/2021

085.21 Recreation Field Update:

            a) MUGA – Cllr Macaig was not able to attend the meeting but had advised that there has been no further correspondence with Huntingdonshire District Council regarding the Planning Application.

            b) The insurers AVIVA have made a payment in respect of the insurance claim for a like for like replacement spring toy.  Clerk will instruct Online Playgrounds to carry out the work.

            c) bench repair – replacement slats.  Clerk will ask Cllr Macaig to confirm that he has the wood ready to repair the bench.

086.21 Local Highways Improvement grant 2022-23 – review of submission

            Review of data from Speed awareness sign – the most recent download of information, with the sign taking readings from traffic travelling out towards Glatton, had been shared prior to the meeting.  Results were encouraging as 82% of traffic had been within the speed limit.

            Cllr Hill has prepared the application form and associated documents for the 2022-23 Local Highways Improvement bid – the junction to Little Gidding being the focus for this project.  The Parish Council will offer £1000 towards the cost of this project.

            Cllr Hodson proposed adding a post to enable the speed awareness sign to be located at this junction on occasions, which was met with approval.  Cllr Hill will update the application before submitting to CambsCC.

087.21 Training opportunities for Parish Councillors and Clerk – dates were shared and Clerk encouraged Councillors to book their training. 

Defibrillator training had been offered to parishioners via the most recent Gidding News – 6 people had expressed an interest and Cllr Pudney will deliver the training.

088.21 Noticeboards (or other method) for Parish Council use – how to share information about Parish/District/County/Government support/groups/information.

  • Cllr Hodson had considered the observation that the existing Parish Council notices on the board at the Village Hall were difficult to access for disabled/less able people and will look at alternative sites for this board.
  • Information sharing – Clerk will contact website hosts to enquire if there is a way to set up a Noticeboard/Information page for links that may be useful to residents, with a message encouraging friends and neighbours to share details with non-internet users, or contact the Clerk.  Once set up this will be mentioned on the next issue of Gidding News so that all parishioners are aware.

089.21 Queens Jubilee 2022 – on the recent Gidding News, Parishioners were asked to submit ideas of how to mark or celebrate this event and that some funding is available.  Clerk requested Councillors to consider areas of Parish owned land where a tree(s) might be planted.  A deadline of 31st December had been proposed to enable funding/consultation/ideas to be put in place.

090.21 Correspondence received since 16 August 2021 (other than that discussed in agenda items above).  The following items have been shared with Councillors prior to the meeting:

                a) Email dated 17/8/2021 from NALC – Level up the environment through biodiversity

b) email dated 17/8/2021 from Neighbourhood Watch – Neighbourhood Watch Impact Report 2020/21

c) email dated 18/8/2021 from NALC (and other dates) – Making Rural Housing more affordable

d) email dated 23/8/2021 from NALC – Future Communities

e) email dated 23/8/2021 from CambsACRE – introducing How Are You (HAY)

f) email dated 25/8/2021 from Citizens Advice Rural Cambs – Announcing the launch of updated website  

g) email dated 26/8/2021 from Shona Barton at CambsCC – information about how to close roads for events

h) email dated 27/8/2021 from Cambs & Pboro Combined Authority – newsletter issue 5

i) email dated 2/9/2021 from traffic technology.co.uk – re. Speedwatch device – this was mentioned during the discussion 079.21, a copy was supplied to member of the Public as an alternative provider of a similar/same type of unit.

j) Cambs ACRE AGM – 29th September 2021 – Clerk will attend this online event.

091.21 Items for decisions at next meeting: 

            Prepare for Co-option of Parish Councillor

Climate Change – how this Parish is addressing and considering the issues

092.21 The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 19th October 2021

starting at 1930 hours in the Village Hall, Great Gidding

Meeting closed at 20.35.

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Jubilee Wood and Orchard

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Jubilee Wood and Orchard

This coming Saturday, 5th February, there will be a working party in the Jubilee Wood, to tidy up the recently trimmed shrubs and trees. Michael will be there from 9.30AM, come along with heavy duty gloves as the main activity will be to add to the “dead hedge” (a structure made of the trimmings/prunings, to create a habitat for wildlife – come and see or take a look at the video below).

In addition, thanks to donations to the Great Gidding Charity, fruit trees have been purchased to be planted in the remaining spaces in the Orchard. These fruit trees have Royal associated names and will be planted to mark the Accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne, and the start of her Platinum Jubilee Year. At 11.00AM, there will be a rest from the activity, bring along a flask (you choose the contents), there will be cake, and we will drink a toast to Her Majesty.

Please spread the word to your neighbours, and join us at 9.30 AM or 11.00 AM.

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Household Support Fund

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Peterborough and Cambridgeshire County Councils and Huntingdonshire District Council and recognised partners wish to spread the word about the Household Support Fund. The help available includes food or fuel vouchers, help with essential items such as children’s coats, blankets and much more.

cold/winter/snow
cold-winter-snow

Household Support Fund – Cambridgeshire County Council has further details.

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Recycle your Christmas Tree

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Saturday 15th January 2022

Christmas tree

Huntingdonshire District Council are supporting East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice again this year and will be collecting real Christmas trees for recycling in the PE28 area on Saturday 15th January.

For further details and to book your collection slot visit https://just-helping.org.uk/register-tree

The Household Recycling Centre will also take Christmas trees.

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New glazed doors proposed for St Michael’s Church

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New glazed doors proposed for St Michael's Church

The PCC of Great Gidding is proposing to replace the outer doors to the south porch of St. Michael’s Church with new glazed doors of similar design. To do this we need to obtain a faculty (i.e. permission) from the Diocese of Ely. A condition for granting a faculty is that the PCC has consulted parishioners on the proposal. Hence this note.

Great Gidding in Winter 2021- St Michael's porch

If you wish to object

If you wish to object to any of the works or proposals you should write stating the grounds of your objection to: 

The Diocesan Registrar, The Bishop of Ely’s Registry, 1 The Sanctuary, Westminster, London, SW1P 3JT; 

or ely.registry@1thesanctuary.com 

www.elydiocesanregistry.co.uk 

so that it reaches the Registrar no later than: 10th February 2022 

A letter of objection must include your name and address and state whether you live in the parish and/or your name is entered on the church electoral roll of the parish or any other basis on which you have an interest in the matter. 

For further information

If you require any further information please contact John De Val on johnedeval@hotmail.com

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St Michael’s Church closed for restoration

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St Michael's Church closed for restoration

St Michael’s Church is now closed until further notice.

This is to enable large scale restoration work to take place at the east end of the north aisle. It is anticipated that this work will last until early March. Access to the church will be for authorized personnel only. The scale of the work does not permit us to set aside a limited space in the church for private prayer and quiet.

  • St Michael’s Church is now closed until further notice to enable large scale restoration work
  • St Michael’s Church is now closed until further notice to enable large scale restoration work
  • St Michael’s Church is now closed until further notice to enable large scale restoration work
  • Organ in St Michael's Church has been covered to protect from dust and dirt
  • St Michael’s Church is now closed until further notice to enable large scale restoration work

Little Gidding Church open

However, please note that St John’s Church, Little Gidding is open seven days a week between the hours of 10am and 4pm.

Services in the Baptist Church

The Baptist Church has very kindly offered the use of their building during this period. Therefore on Sunday 16th January, there will be a service of Evensong in the chapel, taken by our churchwarden John De Val and starting at 4pm. 

Enquiries

If you have any enquiries regarding the closure or services, please contact John De Val, telephone number: 01832 293417

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Christmas Eve Communion

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Christmas Eve Communion

The First Communion of Christmas takes place, on Christmas Eve, in St Michael’s Church, starting at 9pm. The seating at this service will be ‘socially distanced’.  Again, we seek your support in asking that you keep your masks in place when singing carols during this service.

The following day, Christmas Day, there is a service of Holy Communion at Hamerton Church, starting at 9.30am
Finally, a very happy Christmas to everyone.


Our thanks to those people who decorated St Michael’s Church. This was very much a case of people ‘doing their own thing’ and results were stunning. Thank you so much.

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Cancellation of Family Carol Service

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Cancellation of Family Carol Service

Sadly, it has been decided to CANCEL the Family Carol Service in St Michael’s Church, scheduled for this Saturday 18th December.

The decision was not taken lightly, but inevitable in the light of rapidly increasing COVID infections. We hope you understand the difficulty in making that decision but being safe came out as the top priority for our community.

Despite this, Merry Christmas everyone!

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