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 Diamond Jubilee
Barn Dance
As part of the Chishills' Diamond Jubilee celebrations there will be a proper Barn Dance at Hall Farm by kind permission of Peter and Jean Wiseman. This will be on Saturday June 2nd at 7.30pm. Mark11 Ceilidh Band will be supplying the live music and dancing.
There will be a bar and raffle. Tickets priced at £15 for adults, £10 for children under 16, to include supper.
Tickets will be limited so order them NOW from Jean Wiseman 01763 838263 or Jenny Leitch 837073
Proceeds to Great Chishill Church Bells Restoration Fund
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OPEN GARDENS
Following the huge success of the Great Chishill Open Gardens two years ago, some residents of the village will be opening their gardens for public viewing again this year, in aid of St Swithun's Church. Gardens will be open from 1.30pm - 5.00pm on May 27th.
Teas will be served at Hall Farm where entertainment will be provided by The
Duxford Workshop Jazz Band.
Entrance to the gardens is £4.00 for Adults, Children Free.
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GREAT CHISHILL WALKERS
Have you seen lots of women walking around the local villages wearing pink?  Chances are they taking part in this year’s London MoonWalk, a 26.2 mile walking challenge that takes place every May. 15,000 women (and a few brave men) don their bra’s and head for Hyde Park for the midnight start, walking through the night to raise funds and awareness for Walk The Walk, an organisation that supports breast cancer charities.
Gill Morgan and Tracey Greeman headed into London 3 years ago for their first MoonWalk, followed last year by Alison Hulford and this year by Christine Rixon, Sarah Scott, Melanie Fowler, Karen Rosen and Jo Freestone. The walk this year will take place on the night of 12 May.
Donations can also be made here - the team’s fundraising page.
We would like to thank everyone for their support and a big thank you for those who slow down for us when passing us on the lanes – we a really appreciate that!
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Great Chishill Food Network
 A 'Google Group' has been set up to allow gardeners/allotment holders to barter excess produce (or plants) with other in the Chishills area. So - if you had a glut of courgettes for example you could post a message on the group site describing what you've got and what you would ideally like in return (or if you are open to offers). Simple!. Anyone can join, simply go to http://groups.google.com/group/gcfn and sign up.
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 Sport Relief 2012
25th March
The Event was well attended with about 200 people taking part, running, walking or ambling around the 1/2 mile route. Lots of pictures from the event in the Photo Album More news later - watch this space!
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Take me to the airport
In June 2007 we set up the 'Airport Club'. This is a 'self help' group in which a user gets a 'free' journey to the airport in return for taking someone else.
When you join the group you are allocated 6 points. Every time you take someone to the airport (Stansted or Luton) you get a point and everytime you are taken you lose a point. Phil Maynard is the point of contact - email him with your requirements and he finds someone available. All 'deals' are confidential.
To date, there have been 155 requests for transport and only twice has it not been possible to supply. Obviously, the more people who are in the group the easier it is to satisfy all needs, so if you think that you would like to join, email Phil - pm@maynardprojects.co.uk - for more details.
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Reporting Crime - a new number
You can now contact Cambridgeshire Constabulary on 101 for all non-emergency calls. The 0345 456 456 4 number will remain in use alongside 101 for several months to allow people time to get used to the new number.
The change comes part of a national programme to make 101 the single non-emergency number in England and Wales, giving residents an easy-to-remember number to contact local police wherever they are.
The call system is designed to recognise where you are calling from and connect you with the local police service. If you did not want to speak to your local force, or the force area you are in, you will be given the option to be connected to different one.
The number change does not affect the way that calls are handled and we will continue to take non-emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Please continue to call 999 when an immediate response is needed because a crime is happening, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, or someone is in danger.
To give anonymous information call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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Tomato Plants
Jean Wiseman at Hall Farm has a glut of tomato plants which she is selling off at £1 a plant in aid of the Bell Fund. Give Jean a ring on 838263 and while you are calling her, why not order a Great Chishill 2012 T shirt or Polo shirt?
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 May 2012 Chishills Newsletter now available to view or download
If you have trouble downloading or viewing the newsletter it may be because you do not have the latest version of Adobe Reader. 
Back numbers of Newsletters here
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The Great Chishill 2012 Shirts
The Bellringers of Great Chishill, aided by Bob Hatt, and supported by the Pheasant, have produced a celebratory logo for this important year. Inside 5 coloured squares can be seen a Union Flag, a Crown and ER60, The Pheasant, The Windmill and the Church. 'T' Shirts, Polo shirts and possibly sweat shirts are available, bearing this logo. Proceeds from the sale of the shirts are going to the Bell Restoration Fund. If you would like to buy one (or more!) you can see prices and sizes and download an order form here or contact Peter and Jean Wiseman wisefarm@btconnect.com.
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Forthcoming events
OPEN GARDENS , Sunday 27th May 1.30pm-5pm. Teas will be served at Hall Farm where you will be entertained by The
Duxford Workshop Jazz Band.
Entrance £4.00 Adults Children Free.
For more details please contact Janet Crouch on 838301
Wine Circle, Hosted by Sue and Phil Maynard WEDNESDAY 30th May .
BARN DANCE , kindly hosted by Jean and Peter at Hall Farm , in aid of Great Chishill Bell Fund and to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of our Queen, Saturday 2nd June .
GREAT CHISHILL FETE with the Memorial Cricket Match, Great Chishill Playing Field, organised by the Parents and Toddlers Group and the Youth Club., Sunday 1st July, 2-4pm . If you or your organisation would like a stall or attraction, please call Emily on 836257 or Janet on 838300
Get your event listed here by emailing webmaster@greatchishill.org.uk or phone 838311
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Village Email Directory
We have set up a village email and telephone directory which now has a few entries on it.
Access to this directory is limited to those people who supply their own details. Access is via a username and password, issued after you have supplied your details. |
Parish Church Services
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St Swithun's Church,
Great Chishill
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St Nicholas,
Little Chishill
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 United Reformed Church
Services at 9.30 on 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month
next services 13th and 27th May
Read about more than 300 years of 'Non Conformist' worship in Great Chishill
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History
 
To find out about the history of our villages read an extract from 'A tale of two villages' by the late Lorna Prior together with the Doomsday Book entry.
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Fancy a Walk?
Circular Walks from Great Chishill
13.3Km
NEW addition 8.9km
7.4Km
or
4.5Km
or, if you want to go further afield, Walking in Essex More than 50 FREE walks to download, details of all the books, maps and walking groups in the county.
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Bin Collections - Fridays unless noted below
Saturday 12/05/2012 : Black Bin
18/05/2012 : Green & Blue Bins
25/05/2012 : Black Bin
01/06/2012 : Green & Blue Bins
Check what goes in each bin
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Barley Shop Opening Times
Normal opening hours
Note change
Mon to Fri 7am to 7pm
Sat and Sun 7am to 2pm
Tel 848288
More about Barley Shop here
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Thriplow Dump
Gravel Pit Hill, Thriplow, Cambridgeshire SG8 7HZ
Tel: (01223) 839001
Opening hours:
8am to 5pm Every day including Bank Holidays, 1 April to 3oth September
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Mobile Library Dates
Heydon Road opposite the bus stop 13.25-14.05
11th May
8th June
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Melbourn Library Opening Times
Monday 2.30 to 4.30
Tuesday 2.30 to 4.30
Wednesday 2.30 to 4.30
Thursday 5.00 to 7.00
Friday 2.30 to 4.30
Saturday 10.00 to 12.00
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