Art, books, coffee & cakes in the Village Hall 5th & 6th July

Art, books, coffee & cakes in the Village Hall 5th & 6th July

Come along to Great Gidding Village Hall

11.00am – 4.00pm

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July 2025


ART

Sue Jarvis, Paul Joseph-Crank and Krystyna Wojcik, are exhibiting their original work as members of
Peterborough Artists Open Studios (PAOS). https://paos.org.uk

Great Gidding Open Studios artists 2025

Work will be for sale as well as cards and prints although there is no obligation to buy.

For more information visit:

Paul Joseph-Crank

Krystyna Wojcik

PLUS…

+ Display of Great Gidding Drawing Group artwork

A small display of work by the Great Gidding Drawing Group will also be on show.

The drawing group meets once a month in the Village Hall typically on the second Thursday of every month to draw still life or figure subjects. Everyone is welcome (not just Giddingites!!) from beginners to experts. Each session includes a few shorter drawing exercises followed by a longer final drawing and of course a chance to natter and compare notes during our coffee and biscuit break half way through! Contact Krystyna for more information.


BOOKS

+ Launch of Book and Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

The Village Hall Committee is launching a book and jigsaw puzzle exchange. Information on the exchange will be available during the Art in the Village Hall event The book exchange plans to include adult and children’s books, fiction & biographical works only, no nonfiction.


COFFEE and CAKES

+ Coffee, tea and cakes will be on sale for the whole weekend (in aid of Village Hall funds)


Gidding Drawing Group – all welcome.

Gidding Drawing Group – all welcome.

Come along to Great Gidding Village Hall on Thursday 12th June and join our group drawing session. Beginners welcome.

Our friendly, informal group meet once a month in Great Gidding Village Hall for two hours to sketch or paint a still life or figure. All welcome (not just Gidding-ites)!

The sessions are untutored but we do a couple of short drawing exercises followed by a longer drawing session and help and advice will be freely available. All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials. 

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. 

Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon

Date: Thursday 12h June 2025

Location: Great Gidding Village Hall

Cost: £6.00 per session (cash only please)

If you’re not able to join us on this occasion, the next session is scheduled for Thursday 10th July 2025

If you are interested in attending contact Krystyna on 01832 293175 or email kw@krystynawojcik.co.uk

Giddings Village Produce Show 2025

Giddings Village Produce Show 2025

It’s time to get growing for the village produce show, the first one since 2018!

Mark your calendars for Saturday 6th September.

Venue: Great Gidding Village Hall

Schedule: Entries by midday, public viewing 3.00pm–4.00pm.

Schedules are available from the village shop, and coming to your door very soon…

Please contact Sue on (01832) 293271 if you have any queries.

Great Gidding Village Produce Show 2025

Softball at Great Gidding Recreation Field

Softball at Great Gidding Recreation Field

Come and join us for an evening playing softball on Thursday evenings, 6 pm at the Rec field in Gidding.

We’re all beginners (adults and juniors alike) but gradually learning the rules, and it’s a lot of fun. If you enjoy being outside, and being part of a team, come along but just remember to wear trainers. All other equipment provided.

Please email Stuart Kearey if you would like more details. 

Softball in Great Gidding

‘Treasures from the Attic’ Sale is this Saturday 12th April!!

'Treasures from the Attic' Sale is this Saturday 12th April!!

It’s ‘Treasures from the Attic’ sale in Great Gidding Village Hall this coming Saturday, 12th April and below is a sneak preview of just a few of the treasures on offer. 

There’s going to be beautiful jewellery, ornaments, ceramics, glassware, pictures, furniture and more…

Coffee and homemade cakes too!

Take your time browsing the tables for treasures then relax, chat and enjoy tea, coffee and delicious home made cakes.

Charities will benefit too

Part of the monies raised from the stalls will go to Gt Gidding Village Hall and Parkinson’s charity, and you’ll also be helping our little spiny friends at Hoggieworts Hedgehog Hotel as all proceeds from the café will be going to this very worthwhile cause.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you all on Saturday 11am to 3pm. Plenty of parking, plenty of loos and free entry to boot!

CHARITY BIKE RIDE 28th June

CHARITY BIKE RIDE 28th June

All ages, all abilities, all forms of cycling

Come and ride together on 3 different routes across north Cambridgeshire. Your participation will support 4 beautiful Historic Churches and Cycling UK, a national charity, working hard to make roads safer for cyclists.

When: 28th June 2025 10am–12pm

Where: Hamerton Church

Included in entrance are protein snacks, breakdown service, enroute marshalls, and first aid.

Support provided by Rutland Cycles.

Please book your entry on: tickettaylor

Further info Camilla Payne: Tel: 07884005136

Charity Bike Ride poster

Gidding Drawing Group – all welcome.

Gidding Drawing Group – all welcome.

Come along to Great Gidding Village Hall on Thursday 10th April and join our group drawing session. Beginners welcome.

Our friendly, informal group meet once a month in Great Gidding Village Hall for two hours to sketch or paint a still life or figure. All welcome (not just Gidding-ites)!

Great Gidding Drawing Group

The sessions are untutored but we do a couple of short drawing exercises followed by a longer drawing session and help and advice will be freely available. All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials. 

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. 

Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon

Date: Thursday 10h April 2025

Location: Great Gidding Village Hall

Cost: £6.00 per session (cash only please)

If you’re not able to join us on this occasion, the next session is scheduled for Thursday 15th May 2025

If you are interested in attending contact Krystyna on 01832 293175 or email kw@krystynawojcik.co.uk

Treasures from the Attic Sale …mark your diaries!

Come and join us for a fun event, 

complete with delicious refreshments

at the

Treasures from the Attic Sale

Beautiful jewellery, ornaments, ceramics, glassware, pictures, picture frames… what treasures will you find that will be perfect for your home?

Saturday 12 April 2025 

Great Gidding Village Hall 

from 11.00a.m. until 3.00p.m

Email Chris on randcgilbody@gmail.com for more information.

Please note:  This will be a Cash Only event.

Treasures from the Attic Sale