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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2014 has seen an apparent successful breeding season for Barn Owls in the Gidding Parish. At one location I tried to film some evening activity with a new time lapse camera, really just to understand the potential of this type of camera. So it was with surprise and
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An exhibition of ongoing research into those from the Giddings who served in the Great War has been mounted in St Michael’s Church. The exhibition will run from Friday 7th November until Thursday 13th November, and will be open from 8.30am – 4.00pm each day.
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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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HDC has now confirmed their waste collection arrangements for the Christmas period 2014. Every householder will be receiving a magnetic bin card as they did last year which shows these changes, but meanwhile you can download our handy pdf file. Christmas 2014 recycling (pdf file).
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Jubilee Wood Winter maintenance The Jubilee Wood is in need of some ground maintenance. The area to the right of the main entrance is encroaching onto the grass ride. A five metre band from the entrance to the central grass area needs to be cleared, leaving
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What a lovely September! Autumn is now here. It’s a great time to get out & about walking, cycling or riding. Blackberries are out in abundance, with sloes coming to their fullness. Just think of those fabulous blackberry & apple pies not to mention the amazing sloe
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Wheat harvest Despite very few people in the parish of Great Gidding having any direct link with farming these days its still an important event in the farming calendar. As with every harvest the weather dominates harvesting decisions and this year was no different. A good sunny
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