as part of the celebration of this anniversary of St Michael’s Church, Gidding History Research Group is in need of your help – we are looking for photographs, memories, newspaper cuttings or documents about events in the Church, people connected with the Church, or maybe something like the annual Church fete. When you are visiting or talking to friends and family members associated with the village please ask if they have any material too. We will take a copy of your photo or document, or type out your words, and these will be displayed on the boards in Church.
Please make contact via thegiddingshistorygroup@outlook.com We will start planning the display early in 2026 and very much look forward to hearing from you.
Come along to Great Gidding Village Hall on Thursday 9th October and join our group drawing session. Beginners welcome.
Our friendly, informal group meet once a month in Great Gidding Village Hall for two hours to sketch or paint a still life or figure. All welcome (not just Gidding-ites)!




The sessions are untutored but we do a couple of short drawing exercises followed by a longer drawing session and help and advice will be freely available. All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.
Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon
Date: Thursday 9th October 2025
Location: Great Gidding Village Hall
Cost: £6.00 per session (cash only please)
If you’re not able to join us on this occasion, the next session is scheduled for Thursday 6th November 2025.
If you are interested in attending contact Krystyna on 01832 293175 or email kw@krystynawojcik.co.uk
It’s ‘Treasures from the Attic’ sale in Great Gidding Village Hall this coming Saturday, 12th April and below is a sneak preview of just a few of the treasures on offer.
There’s going to be beautiful jewellery, ornaments, ceramics, glassware, pictures, furniture and more…
Coffee and homemade cakes too!
Take your time browsing the tables for treasures then relax, chat and enjoy tea, coffee and delicious home made cakes.
Charities will benefit too
Part of the monies raised from the stalls will go to Gt Gidding Village Hall and Parkinson’s charity, and you’ll also be helping our little spiny friends at Hoggieworts Hedgehog Hotel as all proceeds from the café will be going to this very worthwhile cause.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you all on Saturday 11am to 3pm. Plenty of parking, plenty of loos and free entry to boot!







Come along to Great Gidding Village Hall on Thursday 10th April and join our group drawing session. Beginners welcome.
Our friendly, informal group meet once a month in Great Gidding Village Hall for two hours to sketch or paint a still life or figure. All welcome (not just Gidding-ites)!




The sessions are untutored but we do a couple of short drawing exercises followed by a longer drawing session and help and advice will be freely available. All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.
Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon
Date: Thursday 10h April 2025
Location: Great Gidding Village Hall
Cost: £6.00 per session (cash only please)
If you’re not able to join us on this occasion, the next session is scheduled for Thursday 15th May 2025.
If you are interested in attending contact Krystyna on 01832 293175 or email kw@krystynawojcik.co.uk
Come along to Great Gidding Village Hall this Thursday 6th February and join our group drawing session. Beginners welcome.
Our friendly, informal group meet once a month in Great Gidding Village Hall for two hours to sketch or paint a still life or figure. All welcome (not just Gidding-ites)!




The sessions are untutored but we do a couple of short drawing exercises followed by a longer drawing session and help and advice will be freely available. All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.
Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon
Date: Thursday 6th February 2025
Location: Great Gidding Village Hall
Cost: £5.00 per session (cash only please)
If you’re not able to join us on this occasion, the next session is scheduled for Thursday 13th March 2025.
If you are interested in attending contact Krystyna on 01832 293175 or email kw@krystynawojcik.co.uk
Message from the organisers:
Firstly a huge thanks to you for submitting a photo or 3: they were excellent and very varied from the humorous to the beautiful. In total we had 75 entries so there was a lot to view. They made the coffee morning a huge success (along with the fantastic cakes) and gave people a lot of enjoyment and difficult decisions on who to give their vote to.

As promised all will be displayed either individually as the 4 winners based on the popular vote or together with others. We had 68 voting slips returned to us:
– 62 of the 75 photos received at least 1 vote
– 31 of the 75 photos were awarded first place by one or more people
The 4 winners
In 1st place

In 2nd place

In 3rd place

In 4th place

Thanks again for your brilliant photos. I know some of them have been converted into Christmas cards in the past and perhaps we should create a calendar. If we decide to do this we will obviously ask permission first.
Like drawing or haven’t ever tried?

Our friendly, informal group meet once a month in Great Gidding Village Hall for two hours to sketch or paint a still life. All welcome (not just Gidding-ites)!
The sessions are untutored but we do a couple of short drawing exercises followed by a longer drawing session and help and advice will be freely available. All you will need to bring is a sketchbook and pencil or your chosen materials.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon
Date: Thursday 19th September 2024
Location: Great Gidding Village Hall
Cost: £5.00 per session (cash only please)
If you’re not able to join us on this occasion, the next session is scheduled for Thursday 10th October 2024.
If you are interested in attending contact Krystyna on 01832 293175 or email kw@krystynawojcik.co.uk
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.
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.

Where :The Orchard, Jubilee Wood
When: Saturday 7th October 10.30am
Come and join us for the annual community apple pressing event alongside demonstrations of green wood craft.
Please bring along any apples and pears for a morning of peeling/chopping/crushing and make fresh juice.
You may want to bring along a seat/chair and a container to take juice home.
AND, in the evening there is the Harvest Festival, Supper and Auction in Winwick – see previous posts in Forthcoming Events








