Residents of Main Street will have received information regarding the resurfacing work to take place. Road signs have been installed by the County Council to advise that this work will take place on Saturday 31st May.
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.
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.
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!
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
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)!
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
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.
Notice of the 2025 Annual Parish Meeting of Great and Little Gidding Parish Council
This meeting will take place on Tuesday 20th May 2025.
Starting at 7.00PM at Great Gidding Village Hall
This is not a formal Parish Council meeting. It is an opportunity for residents of Great and Little Gidding to find out more about the work that the Parish Council are doing, to raise any issues they wish regarding the village and comment on plans for the coming year.
All are welcome to come along.
AGENDA:
- Chairman’s welcome
- Minutes of the meeting held on 21st May 2024
- The Chairman’s Annual Report from the Parish Council
- Sarah Marsh, Head of Digital Connectivity | Connecting Cambridgeshire Programme Director, Place & Sustainability, Cambridgeshire County Council will speak on gigabit capable broadband
- Update on current tasks within the Parish and plans for 2025-2026
- For members of the public to present, discuss and resolve any other matters related to Great and Little Gidding Parish.
To allow for maintenance works, the road will be closed between the Bullock Road/B660 and the crossroads near the Mill in Great Gidding for one day only. Diversion signs will be in place.
Wine Tasting Village Hall GG Saturday 22nd March From 7pm
Join us for a glass of fizz, followed by a tasting of 6 wines, for a bit of fun guess the price, grapes and learn how to be a wine detective!
Our resident Master of Wine Andrea Hargrave will guide you through the wines and share clues to assist your deductions.
Ticket price £15.00 per person including nibbles.
Proceeds go to the Village Hall.
To book please e-mail: ggvillagehall@gmail.com