August had been disappointingly cold and quite wet until the scorching bank holiday weekend, when butterflies fluttered around the edges of the wood and swallows flew high to find food… when swallows fly high, the weather will be dry. Of course there is a practical reason for
Read more →There will be two services on Sunday 22nd September 2019 to welcome The Revd Canon Fiona Brampton as Associate Priest & Chaplain to Little Gidding. The first is at St. Bartholomew, Church Road, Great Stukeley PE28 4AL lead by the Bishop of Huntingdon The Rt. Revd. Dagmar
Read more →Gidding Den has just opened in the shop opposite the pub and is selling equestrian items, country clothing and gifts. Ideal for birthday presents!
Read more →It’s been a month of very varied weather from windy and wet days interspersed with blisteringly hot ones including the hottest temperature officially recorded in the UK at the Cambridge Botanic Garden of 38.7C. It looks like it’s going to be the second hottest year ever recorded
Read more →June has been a busy month in the wood, not only for wildlife and growing trees and plants but also for humans. We had a visit from members of the Hunts. Flora and Fauna society, who came to look around the wood and record their sightings of
Read more →21st June 2019 GREAT & LITTLE GIDDING PARISH COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2019 Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Sections 26 and 27 The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI
Read more →‘Spring comes and it is May’ John Clare How true those words are! Everything is full of life, grass and plants are growing almost visibly and the sound of bird song is everywhere. The cuckoo has arrived back in the area and has been heard several times
Read more →The July Knowledge Share – Sunday 14th from 2.30pm ‘Nature & Well Being’ – “A Journey through the senses” With an opportunity to do some practical exercises in and around the wood. This event is kindly being hosted by Rachel Giddens. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Summer Picnic Following on straight
Read more →Key points for the 2018/19 Council Year from Tim Alban, District Councillor for Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley Ward New Council Year – New Council WardIn May 2018 I was elected as one of two District Councillors to represent the new Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley ward and I
Read more →Notice of the 2019 Annual Parish Meeting of Great and Little Gidding Parish Council This meeting will take place on Tuesday 21st May Starting at 7.30PM prompt in the Village Hall This is not a formal Parish Council meeting. It is an opportunity for residents of Great
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