Following three weeks of intensive, in depth and incisive analysis of Mince Pies, yes Mince Pies! we now know the identity of the Champion Mince Pie maker. But first a little background. Since mid autumn Thursday evenings at the Fox & Hounds have been the centre of
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For three consecutive Saturday mornings in November a team of volunteers have been trimming the sides of the main path in the Jubilee Wood, primarily to cut back bramble which was encroaching on to the path way. A fourth Saturday trimming morning is scheduled for the 6th
Read more →Bruce Jordan has kindly given to us a collection of cuttings and letters that he has gathered together whilst researching and collecting information in relation to the US bomber ‘Bam Bam’ that crashed just outside of Great Gidding in 1944. UPDATE These details have just been released
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I write on behalf of a local sight loss charity who are appealing for help. Northamptonshire Association for the Blind (NAB) are an independent charity providing vital services to blind and partially sighted adults and children. As part of this, they own and operate a care home
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A male was assaulted on Main Street in Yaxley following an argument between a group of males walking and a group in a car. This happened between 23:45 and 00:15 on Sunday 23rd November 2014. If you think you may have witnessed anything to do with this
Read more →There have been a recent spate of burglaries in Sawtry and the police are advising everyone to be vigilant. Car Crime in Sawtry. Please be aware that we have seen an increase in vehicle crime within Sawtry between 6th – 7th November. Four vans that were parked in Sawtry; Deer
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Another very successful History Day was held at Great Gidding Village Hall on the 18th of October. Lots of visitors attended, some bringing information and others seeking it. The History team had prepared displays and information boards showing properties around the village both past and present. Questions
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Well done, and a big thank you, to Deni & Andrew for organising a marvellous Greek Night in the Stavros Taverna (aka Great Gidding Village Hall) last Saturday evening. Video of Greek Night in Great Gidding Fantastic food, fantastic costumes, fantastic fun. With a lyrical Greek dancing
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Gidding certainly did go Greek last Saturday evening. The well known and internationally renowned Mr STAVROS (8 Michelin stars) cooked for Gidding in a beautiful, authentically decorated taverna. Long trestle tables laden with olives, taramasalata, vine leaves stuffed with exotica to recite just a few, preceded the
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Downloaded from Leicestershire Police’s site, these posters have been designed to show if you wish to participate in Halloween night ‘trick or treating’. The idea is that residents can download which poster they want, print it out and pop it in their window. Download which poster you
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