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.

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

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