Hemingford Grey Parish Council

Proud to serve the people of Hemingford Grey

Village Sign

Clerk: Gail Stoehr
30 West Drive, Highfields
Caldecote, Cambridge CB23 7NY

Tags: community

Active for Health Programme encourages young people to join activity sessions

Active for Health Programme encourages young people to join activity sessions

Young people and families are encouraged to join the Active for Health Programme which is aimed at those between the ages of 11 to 16 and families with children aged seven to 10 who are concerned about their weight.

The most recent six-week programme began in early November but individuals are still welcome to join the existing cohorts in St Ives and St Neots and will be able to participate for the... Read More »

Posted: Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:04 by Kim Loader

Tags: News, Service, community, health

Cycling at Night - Be Seen and Be Safe

Cycling at Night - Be Seen and Be Safe

Now that the winter nights and early mornings are darker cyclists should make sure they can be easily seen at night on the road. Being visible is the best way to stay safe.

The minimum legal requirement for riding a bike at night in the UK is as follows:

A front lamp showing a white light, positioned up to 150cm from the ground and facing forwards. If capable of emitting only a flashing light, it must... Read More »

Posted: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:50 by Kim Loader

Tags: Highways, News, community

Christmas HAF programme

Christmas HAF programme

Families in receipt of income-related free school meals (FSM), can access a holiday scheme for up to 16 hours per child and will receive enriching experiences, a meal and snacks daily. Ukrainian and other refugee families are also eligible as well as families struggling financially but not eligible for FSM. CCC will be promoting the HAF Programme on Facebook and Twitter each week commencing this week,... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:20 by Kim Loader

Tags: News, Scheme, Xmas, community

Allotments Waiting List

Allotments Waiting List

The Parish Council operates a waiting list for its Allotments located off Sadlers Way with residents having priority for letting.

Please contact the Clerk if you are interested in taking on a plot.

Rent for Hemingford Grey residents for a half plot is £13.75 per year plus a small water charge.

parish.clerk@hemingfordgreyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Posted: Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:57 by Kim Loader

Tags: Environment, News, community

Foodbank Collection Sunday 9th October

Foodbank Collection Sunday 9th October

Godmanchester Food Bank

You can leave your donation in a carrier bag on your doorstep by 12 noon, Sunday 9th October, for collection by our volunteers, or you are welcome to drop off your donation at the Parish Centre, High Street, from 12 noon - 2pm that day.

Items urgently needed:

Cereal, Canned goods - soups, vegetables, fruit - Rice, Pasta, Tea & Coffee, UHT milk, toiletries, toilet rolls.

Please... Read More »

Posted: Sun, 02 Oct 2022 11:45 by Kim Loader

Tags: Event, News, Scheme, community

Environment Working Group (EWG)

Environment Working Group (EWG)

If you care about where you live and want to become more involved in improving your parish, join us at EWG, Reading Room, High Street, Wednesday 28th September at 7.30pm.

For more details contact: anne.meredith@hemingfordgreyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Posted: Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:37 by Kim Loader

Tags: Environment, Event, News, community

Community Bulb Planting Saturday 8th October 2pm.

Community Bulb Planting Saturday 8th October 2pm.

If you would like to help us plant some spring bulbs join us at Daintree Green or Vicarage Fields on Saturday 8th October at 2pm.

All are welcome - please bring a trowel and some gloves if possible.

For more details please contact: anne.meredith@hemingfordgreyparishcouncil@gov.uk

Posted: Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:26 by Kim Loader

Tags: Environment, Event, News, community

Huntingdon Futures - Additional Events

Huntingdon Futures - Additional Events

HAVE YOUR SAY ON HUNTINGDONSHIRE'S FUTURE

Huntingdonshire District Council is running a series of focus groups for local people to have their say on the future of the District.

As part of Huntingdonshire Futures – a new strategy that will shape a vision for the future of the District by incorporating People, Place, the Economy and Environment – local people are encouraged to join the conversation... Read More »

Posted: Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:28 by Kim Loader

Tags: Event, News, community

Huntingdonshire Futures

Huntingdonshire Futures

Huntingdonshire Futures is a new strategy that will shape a vision for the future of the District. Residents can have their say by coming along to the following events or by visiting www.huntingdonshirefutures.net. More events will be shared in due course.
The first round of pop-up events are:
• Huntingdon Carnival, Saturday 13 August 2022
• St Ives Farmers Market, Saturday 20 August 2022
•... Read More »

Posted: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:57 by Kim Loader

Tags: Event, News, community

Summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme.

Summer Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme.

During the summer school holidays, eligible children and young people can attend a participating holiday scheme or childminder for free for up to 64 hours with daily lunch and snacks provided.

Further information about the HAF Programme, and links to other sources of support for families, can be found here: www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/haf

Posted: Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:11 by Kim Loader

Tags: News, Support, community