WOOF! Report and pics

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WOOF! Report and pics

Saturday 8 August 2015 saw the first ever Great Gidding Dog Show, WOOF, taking place in the garden of Mill Meadow on Chapel End.

A glorious afternoon meant a huge turnout.  There were lots of people and, it seemed, even more dogs, all (especially the owners) hoping for canine glory in the exhibition ring.

Lots of competition for all of the fun classes

There were plenty of fun classes for them to enter, with awards for ‘Most Handsome Dog’, ‘Best Veteran’, ‘Best Puppy’, ‘Dog the Judges would most like to take home’, ‘Best Child Dog Handler’, ‘Most Appealing Eyes’ (dogs’ not their owners!), ‘Waggiest Tail’  and others.

All classes were very well subscribed, with people travelling from near and far to take part and the competition was keen as Judges Cherie Roughton and Sue Shepherd surveyed entrants with a keen and professional (but diplomatic) eye!

Perhaps the most keenly fought class of all was the last  ‘The Dog most closely resembling its Owner’.  Although there was stiff competition from David Woodley with Cleo and Andrew Underwood with Lenny (who really doesn’t usually wear glasses), there was really no contest as Les Floyd and Nike won the day, walking off with the Lookalike Laurels.

And something for the owners and visitors

With a doggy agility course, and teas, plants and tombola for their humans, it was a lovely village event, with lots of chat, laughter and Woofs!

A big thank you

So many people, too many to mention, to thank for such a splendid afternoon but particular thanks must go to Amanda and Ian Williams for throwing open their garden to host what must surely become an annual event.

Report by Deni Underwood

RESULTS OF GREAT GIDDING FUN DOG SHOW, AUGUST 8TH 2015

CLASS No 1

PRETTIEST BITCH
1ST PLACE Rosie (Sam Williams)
2ND PLACE Bronte (Mich Woodley)
3RD PLACE Poppy (Sue Jarvis)
4th PLACE Olive (Jane Cotton)

CLASS No 2

MOST HANDSOME DOG
1ST PLACE Giles (Norman Grundy)
2ND PLACE Bertie (Lucy Chapman)
3RD PLACE Lenny (Deni Underwood)
4th PLACE Alfie H (Jill Hall)

CLASS No 3

BEST PUPPY
1ST PLACE Dutch (Jessica Beckerton)
2ND PLACE Timber (Thomas Jackson)
3RD PLACE Barney (Faith & Harvey Grant)
4th PLACE Max (Sian Jones)

CLASS No 4

BEST VETERAN
1ST PLACE Nike ( Barbara Floyd)
2ND PLACE Pepper (Mich Woodley)
3RD PLACE Alfie (Lydia James)
4th PLACE Florence (James Killick)

CLASS No 5

DOG WITH THE WAGGIEST TAIL
1ST PLACE Togo (Louise Cattell)
2ND PLACE Piper (Jenny Thory)
3RD PLACE Lily (Thomas Jackson)
4th PLACE Rosie (Sam Williams)

CLASS No 6

DOG THE JUDGE WOULD MOST LIKE TO TAKE HOME
1ST PLACE Togo (Louise Cattell)
2ND PLACE Giles (Norman Grundy)
3RD PLACE Poppy (Sue Jarvis)
4th PLACE Lenny (Andrew Underwood)

CLASS No 7

THE MOST APPEALING EYES
1ST PLACE Rosie (Sam Williams)
2ND PLACE Max (Olive Fowler)
3RD PLACE Poppy (Sue Jarvis)
4th PLACE Minnie (Deni Underwood)

CLASS No 8

BEST CHILD HANDLER
1ST PLACE Minnie (Johnny Jackson)
2ND PLACE Teal ( Georgia Killick)
3RD PLACE Lenny (Jake Jackson)
4th PLACE Florence (James Killick)

CLASS No 9

DOG MOST LIKE OWNER
1ST PLACE Nike (Barbara Floyd)
2ND PLACE Tess (Ruth)
3RD PLACE Lenny (Andrew Underwood)
4th PLACE Pepper (David Woodley)

CLASS No 10

BEST DOG NOT TO HAVE ONE IN ANY CLASS
1ST PLACE Dusk (Lila Pennant)
2ND PLACE Jazz (Katie Marston)
3RD PLACE Maude (Anna & Charlotte)
4th PLACE Biscuits (Thomas Jackson)

 

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New book – More Great Gidding History – will shortly be on sale

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New book – More Great Gidding History – will shortly be on sale

Local historian Patrick Ellis has just published another book on the history of Great Gidding.

The A4  book – ‘More Great Gidding History’ – is printed in two parts and is completely new information that has been discovered since the publication of the first Great Gidding History book in 2001 (recently re-printed). Whereas the original book was mostly about the village and how it operated this new book is mostly about the people and where they lived.

Great Gidding – The people

Part 1 contains 100 pages discussing new discoveries from research during the past 15 years and histories of some of the principal properties and families in the village.

Who’s lived in YOUR house since the 1600’s?

Part 2 with 110 pages is more of a reference book and contains maps, aerial photos and detailed descriptions of some 60 properties and their occupiers from 1640 onwards plus indexes totalling some 400 different family names.

Formal Launch Day in September

The book is supported by The Earl Fitzwilliam Charitable Trust and its formal launch will be at an evening event at 7.15 pm on Wednesday September 30th in Great Gidding Village Hall.

The main speaker will be Mr Robert Dalgliesh – Chief Agent to the Fitzwilliam Estate. The title of his talk will be “Milton Estate – past and present”.

Introduction by author

The new book will then be introduced by its author Patrick Ellis and wine, cordials and light refreshment will be provided for purchase in the Village Hall.

More Great Gidding History‘More Great Gidding History’ – printed in two parts

For those who were unable to visit the History Day last October, there will be a small display of some of the historical photos he has gathered over the years.

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Woof! Family Dog Show and Cream Teas. 

By on August 1, 2015   /   Forthcoming events, Home page upcoming events, Uncategorized   /   Leave a comment
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Woof! Family Dog Show and Cream Teas. 

Woof! Woof! Come along to the Great Gidding Family Dog Show

10 show categories to enter, each one an opportunity to highlight the uniqueness of your family pet. Judged by a well known local dog specialist.

The event also includes:

  • Cream Teas
  • Home Made Cakes
  • Plant stall
  • Tombola

Location: “Mill Meadow” Chapel End, Great Gidding,  PE28 5NP (Ian and Amanda’s).
Description: Free Entry to the Event

Date: 2015-08-08
Start Time: 14:00
End Time: 16:00

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Vacancy – Police Service Volunteer – NHW Support

By on July 20, 2015   /   Home page latest news, Parish Council News & Notices   /   Leave a comment
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Vacancy - Police Service Volunteer - NHW Support

Cambridgeshire Police are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to help manage the Police messaging system, E-cops. Your main duties would be to support the Police Watch Schemes Coordinator (PWSC) with the management and administration of this system. You will be required to liaise with Police staff, NHW (Neighbourhood Watch) and its members which will require occasional attendance at promotional events. As part of your role you will also assist and support the PWSC with the training delivery of E-cops.

The suitable candidate will have the following key skills:

· A good understanding of IT including social media.
· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
· You will be a professional team player with the ability to work on your own initiative.
· Excellent eye for detail.
· A car owner, which would be desirable.

Applicants are invited from all backgrounds to join our Police family.

26 July 2015 

Interviews will be held on the 4th and 5th August.

The link below will take you to the advert and application form:

https://tri-force.tal.net/vx/appcentre-cambs_ext/brand-4/candidate/so/pm/6/pl/16/opp/2771-VOL02-15-Neighbourhood-Watch-Support-Volunteer/en-GB

Lisa Raby (Police, Constable, Cambridgeshire)
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John O’Groats to Lands End

By on July 19, 2015   /   Great Gidding, Home page latest news, News stories and reports, Uncategorized   /   Leave a comment
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John O'Groats to Lands End

Amelia and Sue are currently cycling from John O’Groats to Lands End.

They started the 1,000 mile journey on Friday, and anyone watching the golf will know just what terrible weather they have had to endure so far, but they are pressing on regardless, without a support vehicle. (they declined Andy’s offer)

Sue has meticulously planed  the route and their accommodation, and they will average about 75 miles each day, finishing on Thursday the 30th of July.

They were planning to do it just for fun, but have now decided that they could also raise funds for  good cause. If you would like to show your support, for their efforts then please donate via their just giving sites

https://www.justgiving.com/Amelia-Hodson

https://www.justgiving.com/SueLocke/

 

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70th VE Night Celebration

By on June 10, 2015   /   Forthcoming events, Home page upcoming events   /   1 Comment
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War is over… Let’s Celebrate.

Enjoy VE Day’s 70th Anniversary… Gidding style. A celebration of the 70th anniversary of the end of WW2, 40’s themed, with hog roast, music and dancing, singalong, competitions, etc… something for all the family.

‘Glen Miller’ style band

Yes, 7pm on 4th July at the Village Hall for a Gidding Forties Evening, when it will all be kicking off. The event will be featuring a live ‘Glen Miller’ style  band, dancing, a hog roast, competitions, prizes and a sing-along and maybe some good old fashioned party games… a fun village night out for all the family. It promises to be a great evening and we’d love to see some of the younger families in the village there, so there’s a half price offer for children under 12.

Prizes for the best dressed

The theme is the 70th anniversary of VE Day and the end of the Second World War in Europe (Gidding time). So get your 1940’s gladrags on and prepare to celebrate in civilian dress, service uniform, spiv’s trilby and co-respondent shoes, land girl dungarees, factory worker’s overalls? Or even for those of you stuck in the past the clothes you usually wear. There’ll be prizes for the best dressed. Of course you can just come as you are – the more the merrier.
 
The live music and dancing will start not long after you arrive at 7.00pm, with the Hog being carved from 8.00 onwards, until it has all gone! It promises to be a great evening and open to all. Bring the whole family, those who may remember the day as well as those just learning  about the War at school.

Real 40’s grub

The food, while perhaps not rationed as it was all those years ago, will include those things everyone at the time must have dreamt about and will feature a hog roast, with lots of accompaniments and, of course, trifle, jelly and blancmange for ‘afters’ – real 40’s grub!
 
There is also a possibility (if we can attract some Americans GIs) of Nylon Stockings and Hershey Bars.

Hog roast and jelly • Swing band • Bar
Dress code: 1945 demob, uniforms or land girls (prize for most authentic/best costume).

Tickets: £15 per adult, (£7.50 children under 12) from the Village Shop.

Location: Great Gidding Village Hall
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2015-07-04

VE Night at Great Gidding Village Hall

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Fox and Hounds, Great Gidding

By on May 7, 2015   /   Local businesses   /   3 Comments
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Fox and Hounds Pub, Main St, Great Gidding

The Fox & Hounds is a Grade II listed pub in the quiet village of Great Gidding.

A real gem of a village pub with a strong local trade. A range of menu options are available with an emphasis on authentic Thai curries cooked freshly in-house. Local guest beers are always available alongside Guinness and lagers.

See our main page

Opening hours: Tues – Fri: 17:00–00:00; Sat – Sun: 11:00–00:00.

Address: 80 Main St, Great Gidding, Cambridgeshire PE28 5NU

We also hold regular events at The Fox & Hounds. Please check the Events page or phone John for further details.

Telephone John Chiswell on 01832 293298 for more information.

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