Temporary Road Works on Winwick Road

Temporary Road Works on Winwick Road

Cambridgeshire County Council
Winwick Road, Great Gidding
(Temporary Prohibition Of Through Traffic)
Order 2026-10142
NOTICE is given that Cambridgeshire County Council intends to make 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 Winwick Road, Great Gidding as lies between Back Lane and
Gidding Grove.

Access will be maintained to properties affected by this order.
The alternative route for vehicles is via B660; B1043; A1M; A605; B662; B660 and
vice versa.
The proposed Order is necessary to facilitate carriageway repairs, sign repairs and
associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway and it will
come into operation on 1 January 2026 and continue until these works have finished
or on the 30 June 2027 whichever is the earlier.
It is anticipated that these works will be carried out between 1 January 2026
and 2 February 2026.

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

January 26th 2026 – Marching On – A talk by Anne Cotton

January 26th 2026 - Marching On - A talk by Anne Cotton

If you missed it, or couldn’t get tickets for the sold-out event earlier this year, Anne will once again be sharing her knowledge about the shoe industry in Northamptonshire.

How WW1 transformed Northamptonshire’s shoe industry, the lives of women working in the factories and her family’s business at this tumultuous time.


Date: Monday 26th January at 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Great Gidding Village Hall, PE28 5NU
Tickets: £10 includes tea and cake.
To book: suehebb14@hotmail.com or call Sue on 07966 424327

Marching On poster

2026 – Celebrating the 800th anniversary of St Michael’s Church

2026 – Celebrating the 800th anniversary of St Michael's Church

St Michael’s Church has been at the heart of our community for nearly 800 years. Next year 2026, we celebrate the 800th anniversary of the church.

2026 events

To mark the occasion, a number of events are being planned between May and September. These include two concerts of differing musical styles, and exhibitions/displays related to the community.

Special service

There will also be a Thanksgiving Service for which music is being especially commissioned.

More info

More details will be available in the new year.

15 November ’25 Great Gidding Village Hall Quiz Night and supper

15 November '25 Great Gidding Village Hall Quiz Night and supper

Date: Saturday 15th November 6.30pm

Tickets: £15 per person to include a Rumbles supper (drinks not included)

Teams: between 2–6 per team

  • Licensed bar
  • Food

Food Menu:

Pre-order your food by 8th November

  • Cod and chips
  • Southern fried chicken wrap, salad and chips
  • Falafel wrap, salad and chips
  • Halloumi wrap, salad and chips

To book/order:

Please book by 8th November

Email: ggvillagehall@gmail.com or phone Andrea 07985 889780

All proceeds to the Village Hall improvements

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.