Photos taken on the 75th anniversary of VE Day around Great Gidding (and Little Gidding) during the ‘lockdown’ due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Despite social-isolation restrictions everyone managed to have a joyful day with lots of photo sharing via social media. Thanks to everyone that got involved and to Michael and Julie for orchestrating the day.
If anyone wants to add their photos just email them to paulcrank@thegiddings.org.uk
A few photographs taken during the Coronavirus pandemic ‘lockdown’ during Spring 2020. Hoping that in a year’s time we’ll be looking back at these as a distant memory!
If you’ve got any photos that you would like to share please send them to paulcrank@thegiddings.org.uk and I’ll add them to the gallery. Thanks.
Paul
Caresco run a foodbank in Sawtry and rely on goodwill and local donations to keep things going.
They need donations of basic foods to create food parcels for local people. Demand since the beginning of the crisis has increased substantially and they are now preparing and delivering some thirty parcels a week to families and individuals in need. They expect demand to increase further.
There is a food donation box near the counter in Jed and Aruna’s Gidding Stores and items left in this box will be collected and taken to Sawtry each week by Maggi Stewart from Winwick.
Here is a list of the types of food urgently needed:
Caresco thanks you for your support.
Many thanks
Maggi Stewart
Readings for 26th April 3rd Sunday of Easter
Readings for 19th April 2nd Sunday of Easter
Infographic of contact details during the Coronavirus pandemic distributed by Huntingdon District Council through the Parish Council.
The links are:
http://www.wearehuntingdonshire.org
http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/coronavirus
Folium Architects works in the authentic tradition of classical and vernacular architecture.
The practice, which was started (as Jan Maciag Architects) in 1995, aims to produce and promote architecture that offers a realistic alternative for those clients who appreciate the many benefits of building in a traditional manner. Intrinsic to this work is a belief that traditional architecture has a proven quality and will endure the test of time and passing fashion.
Much of the work undertaken concerns the sensitive alteration of existing buildings as well as new buildings in architecturally sensitive areas. An expert knowledge of traditional materials and detail allows for a seamless integration of new work with the old. There is a respect for historical precedent that is also alive, inventive and aspirational.
Visit https://www.foliumarchitects.co.uk
Regrettably we have had to postpone the Barn Dance, due to the uncertainty of what stage we will be at with the Coronavirus.
We would like to thank all of you who bought tickets for your support. We hope that when we come out the other side of this, you will join us for a rearranged event.
In the meantime, refunds are available from Aruna at Great Gidding Village Stores.
Once again, thank you for your support.
Many of you will know that historically the Great Gidding Village Hall has been managed by a separate committee of volunteers who get involved in the day-to-day running of the Hall.
The Village Hall has been very well supported by the volunteers in the past, but we have been without a Village Hall committee since last August. The Parish Council has been able to manage the Hall in the meantime, and one or two Councillors have been instrumental in helping address the list of maintenance issues and making improvements such as getting the Hall redecorated.
However, we are a small Parish Council with limited resources and we are looking for volunteers from within the Community who would be willing to help form a new Village Hall Management Committee. If you would like to get involved, and wish to find out more, please contact Julie Trolove our Parish Clerk on 01832 293068 or email: ggparishcouncil@outlook.com
We believe the Village Hall is an asset for everyone to use, but we would really appreciate your help to ensure that the it remains a central part of our Community in future!!
Yoga classes for all levels, including beginners, in Great Gidding (Wednesday 6:30PM and Saturday 9AM) & Sawtry (Monday 6PM and 7:30PM)
Classes with Radiance Yoga are designed to help you ease away the stresses and strains of everyday life, releasing tension from the body, boosting resilience and bringing peace and calm to the heart and mind.
Yoga is for every-body, you don’t have to be able to touch your toes or bend like a pretzel! You are encouraged to listen to your body and work at your own pace. Stages are offered for each of the postures, so there is something for complete beginners or more experience yogis.
Every class finishes with a guided relaxation to help you find some peace and stillness in the busy-ness of your day.
All equipment is provided and your first class is free as a welcome gift.
Contact Janice by email at janice@radiance-yoga.co.uk or by phone on 01832 293483 to book or for more information, or visit the website: www.radiance-yoga.co.uk or https://www.facebook.com/radianceyoga108/