This meeting will take place on Tuesday 19th April 2022
Starting at 7.30PM
At Great Gidding 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 they wish regarding the village and comment on plans for the coming year.
All are welcome to join.
AGENDA:
Chairman’s welcome
Minutes of the meeting, held via Zoom, on 20th April 2021
The Chairman’s Annual Report from the Parish Council
Update on current tasks within the Parish and plans for 2022-23
For members of the public to present, discuss and resolve any other matters related to Great and Little Gidding Parish.
Over the Jubilee Bank Holiday we would like to display any photographs/newspaper cuttings/certificates, in fact anything that reminds us of events that have happened in the Giddings, over the last 70 years……it may be pantos, various clubs, sporting activities, groups, societies, fetes, community picnics and dances to name just a few.
Have you anything that we could use and put on display? Please help us if you can by making sure any personal memorabilia you have is clearly identifiable with the date and event name and also clearly marked with your name and contact no. The cut off date for getting those memories out of the attic and over to us is the end of April so there’s not much time.
All will be brought together for the Jubilee Bank Holiday and displayed at the Village Hall for everyone to come along and share the memories….
Notification has been received this evening that work will commence on roads around the parish to complete the next stage of the Local Highways Improvement programme. The work starts tomorrow, Wednesday 23rd February, and is anticipated to take place until Friday. This will affect Chapel End, Main Street, Mill Road, Luddington Road and Milking Slade Lane at various times over the next few days.
From Cambridgeshire County Council Highways Department:
To ensure works are carried out safely and efficiently, stop/ go boards will be used as part of the traffic management between 07.30 am and 17.30 pm.
Access will be maintained for properties and businesses, however, there might be some delays depending on the activities being carried out on site. Traffic management operatives will be on site to assist anyone.
Please note that due to the nature of our works, there will be some noise generated when carrying out the works. This is unfortunately unavoidable, however, we will endeavor to complete them in a timely manner in order to minimise disruption to the residents.
We thank you in advance for your co-operation and understanding during this time. If you have any further queries or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
This coming Saturday, 5th February, there will be a working party in the Jubilee Wood, to tidy up the recently trimmed shrubs and trees. Michael will be there from 9.30AM, come along with heavy duty gloves as the main activity will be to add to the “dead hedge” (a structure made of the trimmings/prunings, to create a habitat for wildlife – come and see or take a look at the video below).
In addition, thanks to donations to the Great Gidding Charity, fruit trees have been purchased to be planted in the remaining spaces in the Orchard. These fruit trees have Royal associated names and will be planted to mark the Accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne, and the start of her Platinum Jubilee Year. At 11.00AM, there will be a rest from the activity, bring along a flask (you choose the contents), there will be cake, and we will drink a toast to Her Majesty.
Please spread the word to your neighbours, and join us at 9.30 AM or 11.00 AM.
Huntingdonshire District Council are supporting East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice again this year and will be collecting real Christmas trees for recycling in the PE28 area on Saturday 15th January.
Yes… only six days to go to the Gidding Christmas Cornucopia held at the Village Hall in Great Gidding this coming Saturday from 2.00pm to 5.00pm.
A wide variety of crafts and gifts – a great opportunity to start your Christmas shopping!
Why not have a peep at some of the magnificent ‘makers’ who will be exhibiting.
Cakes and coffee
And when you’re tired of shopping, take the weight off and treat yourself to a cuppa and a slice of cake in the Cornucopia Cafe.
Chance to win a Christmassy hamper
You can enter the raffle, too, with the chance to win a fantastic Christmassy hamper or try your luck on the tombola.It promises to be a really fun afternoon, with all Covid restrictions observed of course and the chance to catch up with friends and neighbours in a convivial atmosphere.
Cash only please!
And don’t forget, please bring cash or cheque to make your purchases.
We’re getting very excited as 27 November and Gidding’s Christmas Cornucopia approach. Here’s a peep behind the scenes profiling some of the magnificent ‘makers’ who will be exhibiting.
Gidding Crafts
Sue and Patrick’s creativity knows no bounds and once again you can choose from their beautiful handmade wooden ornaments and greetings cards, all unique.
New for 2021: Sally Day
More usually to be found running the mobile Post Office, Sally will feature a wide range of rural gifts, homeware and cards, along with ace Christmas crackers, all recycled and recyclable, with one tree planed for every box purchased.
Mich and Sue
In 2019, Mich and Sue’s range of beautifully-made fabric bags and brooches were a big hit with Cornucopia visitors. They promise more of the same this year.
New for 2021: Ferndale Crafts
Glatton-based Cheryl specialises in fantastic delicate flower fairies – a must for the tree! Cheryl will also be displaying and selling her woven willow animals, from a tiny hedgehog, suitable for a Christmas stocking, right up to the big stuff! As you arrive at the Village Hall, you’ll see Cheryl’s own ‘Rudolph’ on display outside. She also works to commission.
New for 2021: Maggie Eaton
A newcomer to Great Gidding and to Cornucopia, Maggie is a botanical artist, producing lovely, detailed paintings and greetings cards.
Gidding Den
Many visitors will know Gidding Den, Katie’s shop at the top of Main Street. This year, Katie will be again be bringing a wide range of goods, most of them with an equine flavour, to the Cornucopia
Krystyna & Paul and Sue Jansons
Krystyna and Paul will again be surprising us with a range of cards and handicrafts. The illuminated metal reindeer head was a hit at the 2019 show……wonder what this year’s will be?
Sue’s from dark and dull ‘up North’, but her felt brooches feature colourful woodland characters and playful teddy bears who are completely at home in the Giddings countryside.
New for 2021: Joonis Designs
Lyn brings her own special brand of creativity to the show with lovely wall art, prints and gorgeous doggie beds.
New for 2021: InkyHous
InkyHouse have a lovely range of personalised prints for children’s bedroom, nursery & playroom. Personalised birch bunting, birch flags, birch Christmas decorations, birch key rings/bag tags. Children’s stationery – writing sets & stickers, Christmas & Educational colouring in posters, Christmas postcards and Christmas cards, etc.
New for 2021: Andrew Underwood
Since retiring a year ago, Andrew has been busy in his workshop, producing a selection of upcycled furniture and gifts, such as candle holders, trendy foodboards, chairs and tables, all made from recycled oak, pallets or offcuts. Commissions welcome.
New for 2021: Andrea, Monty and Christina
Providing their own mini Cornucopia, Andrea, Monty and Christina will be selling items as varied as handmade pens, woven ornaments and woollen goods made from llama wool.
Chris Gilbody and Declan Gilbody
On this stall you’ll find some fascinating key rings and decorations, all made by hand. Some great stocking fillers here!
Dick and Chris
Some splendid rural crafts to be seen here, with a range of bird boxes alongside planting sets for the garden-minded. Bird tables and hedgehog houses will also be on show, all made using recycled, eco friendly materials – and all proceeds will go to charity.
New for 2021: Tydd Pottery
This little pottery, tucked away on the Fens, produces beautiful, rustic blue and white ceramics. You’ll find items both large and small, from dinky milk jugs to enormous vases and bowls, in their range. Unusual and unique Christmas presents for all.
Margi
In 2019, Margi’s cosy crocheted neck warmers were a big hit with shoppers. This year, she has added gorgeous crocheted cushions to the range.
Coffee and cake
And when you’re tired of shopping, take the weight off and treat yourself to a cuppa and a slice of cake in the Cornucopia Cafe. You can enter the raffle, too, with the chance to win a fantastic Christmassy hamper or try your luck on the tombola.
Covid restrictions observed
It promises to be a really fun afternoon, with all Covid restrictions observed of course and the chance to catch up with friends and neighbours in a convivial atmosphere.
Cash is best
PS As we have such a poor signal in the Village Hall which makes online transactions hard to do, best bring cash or cheque to make your purchases.
So round up the family and get ready to tick all those presents off your Christmas list on Saturday 27 November from 2.00 to 5.00pm.
There will be an Act of Remembrance in St Michael’s Church this coming Sunday 14th November. The service will start at 10.45 am.
Everyone is very welcome, but we would seek your assistance in maintaining COVID 19 safety guidedance. We would request you to, please, wear your face covering whilst in church, and especially when singing. We would also seek your help in respecting social distancing. There is hand sanitizer in the church porch. Thank you.
Things are hotting up as we get ready for the second Gidding Christmas Cornucopia which promises to live up to its name with a wide and varied range of craftspeople, offering different and unique goods.
There will be gorgeous woven willow animals, cards, ornaments, handmade pens, art, children’s craft, crochet, recycled furniture, hand painted silk scarves, felt brooches, storage bags, equestrian items, socks – everyone loves new socks at Christmas! – bird boxes (to ensure the Christmas robin has somewhere to stay,) and ceramics, almost all made locally.
And when you’re tired of shopping, take the weight off and treat yourself to a cuppa and a slice of cake in the Cornucopia Cafe. You can enter the raffle, too, with the chance to win a fantastic Christmassy hamper or try your luck on the tombola.
Covid restrictions observed
It promises to be a really fun afternoon, with all Covid restrictions observed of course and the chance to catch up with friends and neighbours in a convivial atmosphere.
So round up the family and get ready to tick all those presents off your Christmas list on Saturday 27 November from 2.00 to 5.00pm.
Cash is best
PS As we have such a poor signal in the Village Hall which makes online transactions hard to do, best bring cash or cheque to make your purchases.
There have been requests to repeat the display of poppies on the fence opposite the Fox and Hounds. If you would like to make/craft poppies to add to the display please deliver them to Manor Site Farm/87 Main Street on or before 29th October. Last year many poppies were made from wool, the schoolchildren made a big poppy from their hand prints, others were made from wood, and some from recycled materials – can’t wait to see what is made for this year.
Poppies will appear on the fence between 1st and 11th November.
