Great Gidding artist Geoff Goddard has sent the latest painting of Ashlea, once again set near the bridle path off Luddington Road.
Geoff is pleased to accept commissions and people can contact him at mail@geoffgoddard.co.uk and at his website http://geoffgoddard.co.uk. View Geoff’s other paintings of Ashlea on our previous post.
The rubbish bin that was situated on the crossroads opposite the shop was previously emptied by a volunteer.
The Parish Council will apply to Huntingdonshire District Council to replace this bin and also request that the District Council empties this on a regular basis in the future.
In the mean time there are waste bins outside the School and opposite the Fox and Hounds that are emptied by the District Council. There is also a dog waste bin at Chapel End Pond that is being managed by volunteers.
Robin’s funeral service will be held on Monday, 15 March, 2021 at 2.00p.m. at St. Michael’s Church, Great Gidding.
Sadly, Covid regulations restrict numbers attending the service to 30.
However, if you would like to show your appreciation for one of Gidding’s great characters, you will be able to do so on the day as Robin’s journey to the church will be preceded by a final circuit of the village he so loved and where he spent his entire life.
Starting at approximately 1.40p.m., first passing Flittermere Gate, the hearse will travel from the Glatton end of the village, down Main Street, then up Chapel End, Mill Road and back to Main Street before arriving at St. Michael’s.
Gill wants to thank everyone for their very kind words, emails and notes of support. She is extremely grateful for your kindness and hopes that as many people as possible will take a moment to pause and pay their respects, either standing by your gate or at the roadside, as the hearse passes by.
If you would like to make a donation in Robin’s memory you can do so through Crowson’s Funeral Directors or direct to the charity.
All donations received will go to support the work of The Air Ambulance Service
A few photos taken during the winter lockdown. The weather and scenery kind of convey the current mood I think!
(Paul Crank)
The Mobile Post Office Van will continue to run as normal during this lockdown period.
Mobile Post Office Van services include:
Monday, Tuesday and Friday
9.30am –11.00am
Chapel End, Great Gidding
PE28 5NP
St Michael’s Church, Great Gidding
The Parochial Church Council explored the viability of a short Carol Service at St Michael’s, accepting the congregation would not be able to sing etc. We even found four people from outside the village to sing, socially distanced in the chancel. However, with the new COVID rules and Tier regulations, it was felt there were too many associated problems to ensure compliance with COVID rules, and keeping everyone (congregation and singers) safe.
There will be a Benefice Carol Service ‘online’ at 7pm on Christmas Eve. To join online please click on the benefice website: www.norleigh.org.uk
There will be no Midnight Communion on Christmas Eve this year. However there will be a short service of Holy Communion (no longer than thirty minutes) on Christmas Eve, to which you are all invited to celebrate the birth of Jesus. This service will start at the earlier time of 6.00pm.
If you wish to come to this service, can you please help us by informing John De Val of your intention to attend – this will be much appreciated.
You may either telephone him on 01832/293417 or email him
COVID requirements of masks, sanitizations, self distancing etc. will be followed.
Finally, the church will be CLOSED on Thursday morning (24th December) in order to meet the necessary safety regulations for our Christmas Eve service later in the day.
St John’s Church, Little Gidding
There will be no Carol Service at Little Gidding this year.
However it is planned to hold a service of Holy Communion on Sunday 27th December at 11am. However this is subject to completion of restoration work, and the appropriate Risk Assessment being carried out. Please check with the Gidding website nearer the time. Alternatively you can contact the churchwarden, John De Val (tel: 01832/293417).
UPDATE from Michael Keck following lockdown announcement:
You will have seen the Act of Remembrance for Remembrance Sunday next week advertised in St Michael’s Church. Sadly, events have now overtaken us, and this service can no longer take place. However, whilst congregational worship is not permitted, private prayer is still allowed. St Michael’s will continue to be open for private prayer as previously, that is:
Thursday 9.30am – 1pm
Sunday 1pm – 4pm
Sunday opening has been shortened by an hour due to the earlier hour of darkness.
People in this community will be remembering those who have died or been wounded in war and praying for peace. You’re invited to join us by saying a prayer on this special Remembrance Day.
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting and Vestry meeting will be held at 2.30pm on 10 October 2020 via Zoom. Anyone interested in attending these meetings will need to email Mary Read so that she can invite them to the Zoom meeting.
Only those on the Electoral Roll may vote at the Vestry meeting for the appointment of officers. Anyone wishing to join the Electoral Roll prior to the APCM must do so by this Saturday 26th September. Application forms can be obtained from Amanda Williams, email: amanda@thegiddings.org.uk or tel: 01832 293037.
Agenda for APM and APCM :
Great with Little and Steeple Gidding
Saturday 10 October 2020 at 2.30pm
Meeting to be held via Zoom video conference.
Annual Parish Meeting
Apologies for absence
Proposal to suspend Article 3 until 2021
Proposal that Churchwardens Measures S3(Churchwarden’s Disqualification) shall not apply for the period up to the date of the APCM 2021.
Election of churchwardens
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Apologies for absence
Minutes of 2019 APCM
Matters arising
Electoral Role
Annual Report
Fabric Report
Synod Representative- recommended link for communication purposes
Election of PCC members
Any other business
Many many thanks from Sawtry foodbank for the continuing support shown by people of the Giddings, and particularly Jed and Aruna at the village shop who are acting as a collection point.
This weeks donations from the village to the foodbank are shown in the photo. Requests for support from the foodbank are starting to increase, and they provided food support for 30 families last week. Every donation is important….even one tin or packet can make a difference. If you would like to contribute, there is a collection basket in the shop, together with a list of what is needed.
Maggi Stewart (Winwick)