Friday 2nd June at 2.15PM
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:
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.
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
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.
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.
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
2pm meet at the Village Hall for the Big Help Out day, you can help with:-
Equipment will be provided and then come back at 4.30PM to be rewarded with tea and cake.
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.
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
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 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)
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
Bring alongs:
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.
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
There will be a short Service of Prayer and Reflection remembering her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in St Michael’s Church this evening Friday 9th September.
The service starts at 7pm, and will be led by our churchwarden, John De Val.
Everyone is welcome to attend
