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Filbert's Walk
Following storm Ciara there have been numerous incidents of falling trees obstructing roads and footpaths and other wind damage around the village, most of which now appears to have been cleared.
The tree blocking Filbert's Walk has been reported to CCC but has in the meantime been cleared for pedestrian use.
While the footpath to St James remains open, a very large tree has fallen and is now overhanging... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:38 by Kim Loader
Pavilion Pictures - Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey - Friday 14th February 2020
Hemingfords' Community Cinema, showing great films every second Friday of the month. Cinema doors open from 6:45pm for 7:30pm start. Bar open from 6.00 pm for pre-screening drinks and after. Tickets are £5 (u16s £4) available from Hemingford stores or on the door.
Posted: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:00 by Kim Loader
Next Parish Council Meeting: 10/02/20 7.00 pm
The next Parish Council meeting is due to be held on the 10th February 2020. The Planning Committee begins at 7.00pm followed by the full PC at 7.30pm. A representative from McCarthy Stone will be attending with regard to the proposed development off London Road (situated between Limes Court and Hemingford Road) which includes 28 bungalows and 18 affordable retirement apartments. There will be a powerpoint... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:16 by Kim Loader
Dogs Saving Lives
Calling all villagers... Come along and join in the fun.
We are hosting an event in aid of Medical Detection Dogs on Saturday 28th March at the Pavilion, Hemingford Grey, from 12.00-3.00 (set up 11.00)
If you would like a stall (doggie/animal theme) at the event
please contact
Sheena Roberts (Event organiser – local resident)
Med.det.dogs28@gmail.com
Posted: Sat, 25 Jan 2020 12:38 by Kim Loader
Dogs Saving Lives - Volunteers Needed
Dogs Saving Lives
Calling all dog owners - we are hosting an event in aid of The Medical Detection Dogs at the Hemingford Pavilion, Saturday 28th March 11.00-3.00, comprising a village dog walk, competitions, stalls and much more.
Volunteers Needed The Hemingfords have some lovely walks. Do you have a favourite walk that you could share?
- Would you be a leader of a dog walk on the day?
- Would you be our... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 17:07 by Kim Loader
The Floods of 1998
This video, filmed by by John Jenkin at the time, is a record of how flooding in 1998 affected Hemingford Grey and the surrounding area. The new flood defences were completed in 2007 at a cost of £9.3 million. You can find the video on our Features page or use this link to You Tube: https://youtu.be/yv3CggGmdHo
Posted: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 12:12 by Kim Loader
Bird Box Sponsorship - Thank You!
Janice and Anne would like to thank you all for all your help in making the Community Bird Box such a success.
All 26 Bird Boxes were sponsored and with other donations we raised £150. Indeed we sold out.
We would like to thank the following:
The local Scouts and Cubs for making and decorating the Bird Boxes
The Hemingford Grey Gardeners' Society for providing the refreshments at the Reading Room... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:08 by Kim Loader
Next Parish Council
The next Parish Council meeting is on:
Monday 13th January 2020
7.00 pm Planning Committee
7.30 pm Full Council
at The Reading Room, High Street, Hemingford Grey.
Posted: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:24 by Kim Loader
Remembering Don Beadle
We have added a new half hour recording to the Parish Council website Sound Gallery which is of Don Beadle in conversation with John Jenkin. Don was headmaster at Hemingford Grey Primary School from 1974 to 1990 and will be remembered fondly by the many villagers who attended the school during that time. Don passed away at home on the 6th November 2017 aged 90 years.
Posted: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:27 by Kim Loader
Caroline Calonder - Exhibition of Mixed Media Works
Need some light in January, join me on Saturday the 11th January for an evening of art, music, wine and nibbles!
Exhibition by local artist Caroline Calonder, including recent mixed media works, at Hemingford Abbots Village Hall.
Entrance donations and 10% of sales to the charity Autistica - a charity close to the artist's heart.
Please do share with any art lovers you know! Thank you, and hope to see... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 04 Jan 2020 12:30 by Kim Loader
