The Giddings

On this page is a list of clubs, societies, groups and organisations that are associated with the Giddings and surrounding areas. Following on from the successful Weekend Extra event of April 2003 we now have photos of some of the individuals involved.

To view a larger version simply click on the photo.

Anyone who has an interest or is involved with a club or society can send their information to us and we will put full details and contact information online.

CLUBS NOTICES

Sawtry Colts U10 girls football team are looking for new players

Sawtry Colts U10 girls football team are looking for new players for upcoming tournaments and to join the team for next seasons S-Tech League. Girls in school years 3, 4 and 5 who would like to try out football can come along to training sessions on a Friday evening.

For further details contact Steve Purnell on 07964 496259 or go to www.sawtrycolts.org.

Anyone interested in a Great Gidding Book Club?

Deni Darke has been thinking of starting a book group in Gidding. Anyone interested should contact Deni on tel 293240 or email: deni@darkwood.freeserve.co.uk

Sawtry Colts U10 girls football team

Sawtry Colts U10 girls football team play tournaments and take part in the S-Tech League. Girls in school years 3, 4 and 5 who would like to try out football can come along to training sessions on a Friday evening. For further details contact Steve Purnell on 07964 496259.

Steve Purnell, Sawtry Colts Manager - Girls Under 10
Tel: 01733 243462 - Mobile: 07964 496259

www.sawtrycolts.org

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Following the success of the 2002 Cycle Challenge many people suggested that some form of group cycling should continue. Freewheelers is an informal club that will endeavour to meet for an occasional group bike ride.

The routes explore some of the fine countryside beyond our parish. Anyone and everyone is welcome.

The weather is the only drawback especially for winter cycling so if it’s blowing a storm, snowing, bucketing it down or really too Icy to be safe then we won’t go. Did you know that the narrow half litre “Thermos” flask fits regular drink bottle holders, great for hot soup on route.

Please keep checking the Giddings website for dates and routes or ring Michael on 07703 561931 or 01832 293598 or email.

If you have any suggestions for future rides please contact Michael michael.trolove@dial.pipex.com

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Friends of Great Gidding School (Foggs)

Friends of Great Gidding School (Foggs) came into being on the 25th November 1981. Its primary objective was to raise funds for school equipment not catered for in the annual school budget. A committee was formed from willing parents and from that day to this Foggs have provided not only financial resources but also manpower to get the various projects finished. Most known forms of fund raising have been used over the years ranging from sponsored marathon runners, long distance trekking, tens of cheese and wine parties, Its a knock out tournaments, themed evenings, discos, barn dances, bbq's and quiz nights to name but a few.

The money generated by these events has been spent on many different projects ranging from computer equipment, Gymnasium equipment for the hall, library refurbishment right up to this year when a whole new reading scheme was purchased. For a school of Gidding's size it is a wonderful tribute to all parents and friends who have put so much into Foggs and made it so successful.

To keep you informed of Foggs events, updates will appear in the events page.

For more information contact Mary Reid 01832 293657

FOGGS now has its own website: www.foggs.plus.com

More information about Great Gidding school

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GIDDINGs badminton club

Giddings Badminton Club meets 6.00–7.00 pm every Tuesday at Sawtry Sports Centre. All levels of skill welcome.

Contact Deni Darke deni@darkwood.freeserve.co.uk

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Jubilee Wood Project

During the spring of 2003 members of the village have planted 1,255 trees and shrubs to develop a small woodland on the Top Allotment, to the north of Mill Road which will be known as Jubilee Wood. They have planted about three and a half acres of mainly local indigenous tree species (that is, Oak, Ash, Common Maple and Wild Cherry). There will also be room for some other specimen trees as well. It is hoped that a clearing can be left in the middle in order to develop a small nature reserve with paths leading into it.

Tree Donations
A lot of people have already offered to donate to the scheme and reserved spaces are being taken up fast. However there is still plenty of time to donate if you would like to do so. Donations can be made at two levels. If you wish to make a monetary contribution it is suggested that £5 or £10 will help. This money can then go towards future maintenance costs.

Alternatively some may wish to donate a tree - perhaps plant it even. I have arranged to purchase some slightly more mature container grown trees with mulch mats, tree guards and stakes for £25 each. All trees donated will be code tagged and recorded in a permanent record for posterity. Space will be provided alongside the internal footpaths for planting donated trees. These can be planted at a later stage. Individuals can request more or less whatever type of tree that they wish but it is suggested that we should aim for good autumn or spring colours and recommended species are Silver Birch, Autumn Cherry, Flowering Cherry, Flowering Crab Apple, Rowan, Laburnum, Acacia or Purple Beech.

For more information contact Tony Scott – tel: 293385 or email: tonyscott.greatgidding@tinyworld.co.uk

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Pantomime and the Giddings Players

Pantomime

Contact Deni Darke deni@darkwood.freeserve.co.uk or Steve Smith 01832 293196

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The Friends of St Michael’s Parish Church, Great Gidding

The objectives of the society are set out in the constitution, and these are reproduced below.

The objects of the Society shall be to help and support the Priest-in-Charge and the Parochial Church Council of the United Benefice of The Giddings, and to raise funds to maintain, repair, restore, improve, beautify and insure the fabric of St Michael’s Church, its monuments, fixtures, fittings, furniture, glazing, ornaments, other chattels and churchyard, (subject to necessary faculties being obtained), and protect it as a place of Christian worship.

If anyone would like any information, or would like to be actively associated, please contact the chairman Patrick Jarvis - (email Jartrap@aol.com or telephone 293271)

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The GIDDINGs Website

Giddings Website is run and maintained by Paul Crank and Krystyna Wojcik.

The website has been online for two years - winning ‘UK Village Website of the Year 2002’. The Parish Council pay a third party for the web hosting (server space) on an annual basis.

Contact Paul Crank (paulcrank@intamail.com) or Krystyna Wojcik (krystyna@intamail.com)

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Sawtry Chorale

Sawtry Chorale is a mixed voice choir (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) run by its Musical Director, Shirly Allen. There are a number of Great Gidding residents in the choir, Pat and Tony Scott, Pamela Matthews and Deni Darke.

We're always looking for new members, so if you enjoy singing (even if you don't read music) why not come along or come to a concert and ask any member of the choir about membership.

For more information visit the NEW Sawtry Corale website at www.sawtrychorale.co.uk

Contact: Pat Scott (01832 293385)

Time: 7.45p.m

Day: Wednesday evening

Venue: Community College in Sawtry

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