This coming Saturday 1st July, there is a service of Choral Evensong in St Michael’s Church, starting at 4pm. The singing will be led by the St Peter’s Singers, under the direction of Jeremy Jepson.
After the service there will be wine and nibbles.
Six local artists are opening their studios this weekend (Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June) as part of Peterborough Open Studios.
Locations
The Open Studios events are held in private homes, studios and public spaces. Each venue displays a red Open Studios banner, and the Peterborough Open Studios brochure map shows all the venues so that you can plan your visits.
It’s worth checking the individual artists’ pages on this Peterborough Open Studios website. Here you will also find information on whether for example the garden will be open, refreshments offered or if there are demonstrations to enjoy.
Visitors are welcome simply to have a look round, to talk to the artists, and to learn about the techniques and materials involved in their work.
Free entry
Entry to each venue is FREE All the artists will have original work for sale and many will have cards and prints available. Many will also take commissions. There is, of course, absolutely no obligation to buy anything.
Please note that the exhibitors do not generally accept card payments so come prepared with cash or a cheque book.
Links to the POS artists pages and their individual websites
Great Gidding
Sue Jarvis
Krystyna Wojcik
See more of Krystyna’s work on her website: www.krystynawojcik.co.uk
Paul Joseph-Crank
See more of Paul’s work on his website: www.paulcrank.co.uk
Luddington
Carry Akroyd
See more of Carry’s work on her website: carryakroyd.co.uk
Gordon Monk
Thurning
Justin Capp
Coffee mornings will take place in the Village Hall on the following dates:
Tuesday 13th June and Tuesday 27th June
Tuesday 11th July and Tuesday 25th July
from 10.30AM to 12 noon – donations towards the costs are welcomed.
The session on 25th July will be the last, unless YOU would like to take on the role of organiser. It does not have to be held on a Tuesday, or the times can be changed – afternoon tea maybe. Please make contact with Julie Trolove on ggparishcouncil@outlook.com or leave a message on 293068
Friday 2nd June at 2.15PM
Ting operates in partnership with the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) to provide demand responsive journeys in West Huntingdonshire.
The services will now run for an additional 14 hours a week, operating between the hours of 6am – 8pm Monday – Saturday, with Vectare’s customer service team available by telephone and social media throughout the operational hours of the service.
Tuesday 16th May, starting at 7.00PM at the 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 regarding the parish and comment on plans for the coming year.
All are welcome to attend.
AGENDA:
- Chairman’s welcome
- Minutes of the meeting, held via Zoom, on 19th April 2022
- The Chairman’s Annual Report from the Parish Council
- A member (s) of the Neighbourhood Plan group will present an update on the Plan
- Update on current tasks within the Parish and plans for 2023-24
- for members of the public to present, discuss and resolve any other matters relating to Great and Little Gidding Parish
There will be a Commemorative Service to mark the Coronation of King Charles III in St Michael’s Church this Sunday (7th May). The service starts at 11.30pm, and will be led by John De Val.
After the service, there will be a glass of wine and nibbles to mark the occasion.
Everyone is very welcome.
The following day (Monday 8th), the bells of St Michael’s will be rung from 10am to mark the occasion.
You are all welcome to attend the following:
Friday 5th May
7pm at Fox and Hounds for a British themed quiz. £5 for a team of 4. Space is limited, to ensure you are taking part, contact the Parish Clerk to book your table. Email ggparishcouncil@outlook.com
Saturday 6th May
6pm in Jubilee Wood, giant games to play, and bring along all that you need for a picnic (food and/or drink, to share if you wish) and, as dusk falls, the beacon will be lit and a toast to King Charles III will be made.
Whatever the weather, come with sunhat and umbrella. Enjoy your picnic, play the games and at 8.30PM walk over to the beacon site, fill a tumbler with fizz and shout HURRAH! Toilet facilities will be available on site.
Sunday 7th May
11.30am at St Michael’s Church, a service of thanksgiving and celebration — all are welcome to mark this historic occasion.
7pm in the Village Hall. A Coronation party and community get together for all ages, bring along your guests too. The village hall will be dressed up in bunting/flags/and other decor. We are hiring equipment so that the Coronation Concert can be viewed. If you fancy a dance the glitter ball will be in action.
Pork rolls and a tasty vegan option will be served from 7.30PM, our fantastic village bakers will tempt us with puddings – just remember to bring your own drinks because we are not licensed.
Attendance form
We need you to sign up in advance for this event to aid the caterers
Complete the form below OR email ggparishcouncil@outlook.com with the information BEFORE 30th APRIL
Monday 8th May
2pm meet at the Village Hall for the Big Help Out day, you can help with:-
- Litter picking
- Sign washing
- Window washing at the village hall
- Play equipment scrubbing at the Rec Field
- Recreation Field entrance and pathway – trimming back the hedge and bushes.
- Kitchen cupboards sorting at the Village Hall
- and more
Equipment will be provided and then come back at 4.30PM to be rewarded with tea and cake.
Saturday, Sunday (after 1PM) and Monday in St Michaels Church
There will be a display of makes/crafts and art—all produced by local people, accompanied by floral displays.
Contact the Parish Clerk for more details – email ggparishcouncil@outlook.com.
Otherwise, iron your flags and shake out your bunting, because Gidding is going to celebrate!
Extraordinary Meeting of Great & Little Gidding Parish Council regarding the possible closure of Great Gidding C of E (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
At Cambridgeshire County Council’s Children and Young People’s Committee Meeting held on 17th January 2023 a decision was made to commence a 30-day consultation on the proposed closure of the Primary School in Great Gidding.
Download the proposal for closure:
Agenda item 4 – Great Giddings Church of England Primary School.pdf
Appendix 1 – Current financial forecast.pdf
Meeting to include Education Department representatives
As part of this consultation process, the Local Authority have committed to consult with the Parish Council and we as members of the Parish Council wish to ensure we are representing the views of our community. To facilitate this process and provide opportunity for members of the community to engage, Great & Little Gidding Parish Council will be hosting a meeting on Thursday 9thFebruary in Great Gidding Village Hall at 7.45pm. In attendance will be representatives from Cambridgeshire County Council’s Education Department as well as members of Great and Little Gidding Parish Council. In addition, our local MP, County and District Councillors have been invited to attend, as have representatives of each of the Parish Councils/Parish Meetings in the school’s catchment area.
We are keen to ensure that all interested parties have the opportunity to present their viewpoint.
Date of the meeting: Thursday 9th February 2023
Time: To commence at 7.45pm
Venue: Great Gidding Village Hall
(PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLIER than 7.30PM as there is a prior booking in the Village Hall).
Questions, comments and observations
Questions, comments and observations should be submitted to the Parish Clerk by 5.00pm on Friday 3rd February, these will be given priority at the meeting (we cannot guarantee that any questions/comments/observations received after that deadline will be heard at the meeting)
AGENDA:
- A presentation from representatives of the Education Department of Cambridgeshire County Council
- Questions from Great & Little Gidding Parish Council to the Education Department representatives
- Questions, comments and observations submitted by members of the community. (Any questions remaining at the end of the meeting will be forwarded to the Local Authority)
- Reminder of timeline
- 9.00pm. Close of meeting.
Chairman: Paul Hodson
Clerk: Julie Trolove, Great and Little Gidding Parish Council, The Village Hall, Main Street, Great Gidding, Huntingdon, Cambs PE28 5NU
TEL: 01832 293 068 (answermachine only)
EMAIL: ggparishcouncil@outlook.com
Julie Trolove, Clerk to Great & Little Gidding Parish Council
18th January 2023
The Great Gidding Wassail!!
Meet at Jubilee Wood at 5.00pm on Saturday 4th February
Bring alongs:
- A slice of toast
- A whistle or a horn or pan and wooden spoon, a drinking vessel. The requirement is to make a din.
- A torch
- Stout footwear and wrap up.
Photos from the 2012 Wassail!!
Offers of fruit or apple cakes most welcome. This is a family event so please join us.
Dressing up to suit a pagan festival is optional.
More details and reminders as we approach the event date.
Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and taste an additional 5 wines from India, Portugal and Austria. There will also be a wine quiz plus some delicious sweet and savoury nibbles.
Sample some amazing wines with Andrea Hargrave – Great Gidding’s very own Master of Wine! Andrea has over 25 years of experience and is one of only 419 Masters of Wine scattered over 30 countries and 6 continents.
If you like a particular wine you will be able to purchase a bottle to take home.
Date: Tuesday 22nd November 2022, 7:30pm start
Venue: Great Gidding Village Hall
Tickets: £15 per person
Book via:
Phone: 01832 293752
Email: andrea@characterwines.co.uk
Online: www.characterwines.co.uk
Limited tickets available so book early to avoid disappointment
*Over 18’s only