9 October ’25 – Gidding Drawing Group – all welcome.

9 October '25 - Gidding Drawing Group – all welcome.

Come along to Great Gidding Village Hall on Thursday 9th October 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 9th October 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 6th November 2025

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

20–24 October ’25 Road Closure – B660

20–24 October '25 Road Closure - B660

Diversion signs will be in place.

Great Gidding Road B660, Winwick (Temporary Prohibition Of Through Traffic)
Order 2025-1597


NOTICE is given that Cambridgeshire County Council has made an Order pursuant
to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary
Restrictions) Act 1991, the effect of which is to stop any vehicle from proceeding
along Great Gidding Road B660, Winwick as lies between Manor Farm and Thurning
Road.
Access will be maintained to properties affected by this order.


The alternative route for vehicles is via B660; A14; A141; A1; B1043; B660 and vice
versa.
The Order is made to facilitate new water connection and associated works which
are being carried out on or near this highway and it will come into operation on 20
October 2025 and continue until these works have finished or on the 19 April
2027 whichever is the earlier.
It is anticipated that these works will be carried out between 20 October and 24
October 2025.
The Order shall not apply to any persons lawfully engaged in connection with any
works for which it is made, any member of the Police Force, Fire and Rescue
Service, Ambulance Service, a vehicle being used by Special Forces during the
execution of their duties or to any person acting with the permission or upon the
direction of a Police Officer in uniform.
Frank Jordan, Executive Director, Place and Sustainability, New Shire Hall,
Emery Crescent, Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, PE28 4YE

HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE

HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE
harvest festival logo

There will be a Harvest Festival Service at St Michael’s Church this Sunday, 7th September, at 11.30am, to which everyone is very welcome.

After the service, there will be a buffet lunch at Churchside House, (John DeVal’s home), to which everyone is invited. As usual, John’s delicious pea and mint soup will be on the menu.

There is no charge for this meal, but, to assist the catering staff, it would be helpful if you could let Sue Shepherd know (tel: 01832 293 479) if you are coming.

The Giddings Village Show

The Giddings Village Show

It will soon be here, so start thinking about your entries and bring them down to the village hall on Saturday, the 6th of September between 10 and 12 o’clock.

Doors open to visitors from 3.00pm

After that doors will be closed for the judging to begin  and from 3 o’clock onwards the hall will be open for everyone to see how they’ve done.  

Tea and cakes

Come down and see the exhibits even if you haven’t entered anything yourself and catch up with old friends (and make some new ones ) over a cup of tea and some delicious cakes which will be available in the little hall. 

Download the Show Schedule for 2025

Venue: Great Gidding Village Hall

Date: 6th September ’25

Time (for entries): 10.00am – 12 noon

Time: (show): 3.00pm onwards

Neighbourhood Plan Meeting

Neighbourhood Plan Meeting

Feedback

If you have any feedback about the Neighbourhood Plan please visit the Feedback Form on Google Docs.

Meeting

The Neighbourhood Plan team will also be hosting a meeting to discuss any points on:

Saturday 20th September at 10.30 

in Great Gidding Village Hall

For more information please email us on hamwicking@gmail.com or ring Paul Hargrave on 07775 711514.

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