Saxophone concert in Kimbolton Church!

Saxophone concert in Kimbolton Church!

On Thursday 15th August, Robert Burton will be performing a saxophone recital in St. Andrew’s Church. Kimbolton. This will be like no other recital you’ve been to – he will share stories from his musical journey so far, and perform pieces which have been significant to him along the way. From starting playing at Spaldwick primary school, through to his BBC Young Musician success and studies at the Royal Academy of Music, this 1-hour performance will span pop, jazz, classical and contemporary music – something for everyone!

Date and tickets

15.08.2024 19:30-20:30 (doors at 19:00)

Tickets £10 (under 16s for free). You can get your tickets via Eventbrite.

Drawing class this Thursday 18th July

Drawing class this Thursday 18th July

Just a reminder to come along to our friendly, informal group this Thursday 18th July for two hours to sketch or paint a still life. All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials.


Last months drawing class exercise - garden equipment

This session there will be a couple of simple exercises as well as longer drawing sessions and as always help and advice will be freely available.

When: Thursday 18th July from 10am until midday. If you’re not able to join us this time the next session is Thursday 8th August.

Where: Great Gidding Village Hall

Cost: £5.00 per session (cash only please). Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

Second weekend for Gidding Group art exhibition

Second weekend for Gidding Group art exhibition

There’s still time to see the exhibition of 4 Great Gidding artists in Luddington Church this weekend 6th and 7th July as part of the Peterborough Artists’ Open Studios.

After an enjoyable first weekend blessed with good weather and a constant stream of visitors from across the Peterborough area, the Gidding Group of artists are looking forward to an exciting second weekend.

Altogether there are 7 artists on display

Visit Carry Akroyd and Gordon Monk at their studios at No 4 Luddington in the Brook where there will also be afternoon teas served in their beautiful garden. After that you’ll be able to wander over to Saint Margaret’s Church to see the first joint exhibition by the Gidding Group which includes Great Gidding artists Paul-Joseph CrankKrystyna WojcikSue Jarvis and Geoff Goddard alongside leatherwork by Thurning craftsman Justin Capp.

Garden teas

Enjoy home-made cakes and afternoon teas in Carry and Gordon’s beautiful garden to help raise funds for St Margaret’s Church. 

Venue and opening times: 

Dates: 6–7 July

The Gidding Group, Luddington Church, 11.00am – 4.00pm

Carry Akroyd and Gordon Monk, 4 Luddington in the Brook 11.00am – 5.00pm

Plenty of parking – just follow the signs.

Gidding artists’ exhibition in Luddington

Gidding artists' exhibition in Luddington

Mark your calendar for the last weekend of June and the first weekend of July!

As part of the Peterborough Artists’ Open Studios event 4 artists from Great Gidding will be joining artists in Luddington to exhibit their latest works.

7 artists on display

Visit Carry Akroyd and Gordon Monk at their studios at No 4 Luddington in the Brook where there will also be afternoon teas served in their beautiful garden. After that you’ll be able to wander over to Saint Margaret’s Church to see the first joint exhibition by the Gidding Group which includes Great Gidding artists Paul-Joseph Crank, Krystyna Wojcik, Sue Jarvis and Geoff Goddard alongside leatherwork by Thurning craftsman Justin Capp.

Garden teas

Enjoy home-made cakes and afternoon teas in Carry and Gordon’s beautiful garden to help raise funds for St Margaret’s Church.

Venue and opening times:

Dates: 29–30 June and 6–7 July

The Gidding Group, Luddington Church, 11.00am – 4.00pm

Carry Akroyd and Gordon Monk, 4 Luddington in the Brook 11.00am – 5.00pm

Plenty of parking – just follow the signs.

Midsummer Madness with Dickie de Vere & the Dorchester Mavericks

Midsummer Madness with Dickie de Vere & the Dorchester Mavericks
Dickie de Vere & the Dorchester Mavericks

Bringing you the very finest in light musical entertainment, playing a toe-tapping selection of your favourite melodies from times gone by, as well as original tunes inspired by a bygone age.

Bring a chair, some ‘fizz’ and nibbles and enjoy an indoor picnic in this wonderful building on Midsummer evening.

Friday 21st June 2024

St Andrews Church, Steeple Gidding at 7.30pm

Tickets £10.00 pp from

ticketsource.co.uk/hamerton-village-hall or call 07900 112635 to reserve seats

ALL PROFIT SPLIT EQUALLY BETWEEN THE CHURCHES OF ST ANDREWS, STEEPLE GIDDING, ALL SAINTS, HAMERTON AND HAMERTON VILLAGE

Drawing class this Thursday 13th June

Drawing class this Thursday 13th June

Come along to our friendly, informal small group who meet once a month for two hours to sketch or paint a still life. 

Great Gidding Drawing Group

All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials. The sessions are untutored but help and advice will be freely available.

When: Thursday 13th June from 10am until midday. If you’re not able to join us this time the next session is Thursday 18th July.

Where: Great Gidding Village Hall

Cost: £5.00 per session (cash only please). Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. 

If you are interested in coming along please email krystyna@intamail.com or call 01832 293 175 for more details.

We look forward to welcoming you!

An evening of outstanding live music 

An evening of outstanding live music 

Jazz Night with Oundle School Jazz Orchestra at Great Gidding Church

Friday 14 June at 7.30pm

This highly acclaimed orchestra will play popular jazz.

£17.00 ticket price includes a glass of wine or a soft drink. A cash bar is also available for interval drinks.

Tickets on sale via Eventbrite or by scanning the QR code on the flyer/poster or by contacting Sue Shepherd at shepnsue@btinternet.com

PLEASE NOTE: There are no tickets available on the door.

Please park at the village hall.

New! Drawing group in Gt Gidding 

New! Drawing group in Gt Gidding 

Like drawing or haven’t ever tried? Our friendly, informal small group meet once a month for two hours to sketch or paint a still life (don’t worry – showing your work to the rest of the group will be optional!). 

All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials. The sessions are untutored but help and advice will be freely available.

When: Thursday May 9th from 10am until midday. Thereafter every second Thursday in the month.

Where: Great Gidding Village Hall

Cost: £5.00 per session (cash only please). Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. 

If you are interested in coming along please email krystyna@intamail.com or call 01832 293 175 for more details.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Easter Communion

Easter Communion at St Michael’s Church, Great Gidding

There will be a service of Holy Communion at St Michael’s Church at 11.30am this Easter Sunday.

Everyone is very welcome

NB. The service scheduled St John’s Church, Little Gidding has been cancelled as restoration work has overrun due to wet weather.

Easter Communion