If you missed it, or couldn’t get tickets for the sold-out event earlier this year, Anne will once again be sharing her knowledge about the shoe industry in Northamptonshire.
How WW1 transformed Northamptonshire’s shoe industry, the lives of women working in the factories and her family’s business at this tumultuous time.
Date: Monday 26th January at 2:00 p.m. Venue: Great Gidding Village Hall, PE28 5NU Tickets: £10 includes tea and cake. To book: suehebb14@hotmail.com or call Sue on 07966 424327
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
Games include: Scrabble, giant kerplunk and snakes and ladders. Supper includes jacket potato with fillings and salad. Strawberries and cream for pudding!
A small display of work by the Great Gidding Drawing Group will also be on show.
The drawing group meets once a month in the Village Hall typically on the second Thursday of every month to draw still life or figure subjects. Everyone is welcome (not just Giddingites!!) from beginners to experts. Each session includes a few shorter drawing exercises followed by a longer final drawing and of course a chance to natter and compare notes during our coffee and biscuit break half way through! Contact Krystyna for more information.
BOOKS
+ Launch of Book and Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
The Village Hall Committee is launching a book and jigsaw puzzle exchange. Information on the exchange will be available during the Art in the Village Hall event The book exchange plans to include adult and children’s books, fiction & biographical works only, no nonfiction.
COFFEE and CAKES
+ Coffee, tea and cakes will be on sale for the whole weekend (in aid of Village Hall funds)
Come along to Great Gidding Village Hall on Thursday 12th June 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 12h June 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 10th July 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!
