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Village Advent Calendar
The 'Round the Village Advent Calendar' was so succesful that Tess has agreed to organise it again. She is looking for volunteers to offer to decorate an easily viewed window or doorstep for their display. She says 'we all enjoy seeing others walking around the village and it would give us something to look forward to and provide some Christmas cheer'
Contact Tess on 07721 398642
17th Santa's Arrival
Click here to see last year's 'calendar'
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Restoration of The Bells of St. Swithuns
St Swithuns, the church in Great Chishill, has 5 bells which have been ringing out for literally hundreds of years - 4 of the bells were made in the middle of the 17th century so are 350 years old!
There have been times when they have been silent - during the war, then for the 25 years from the 70's leading up to the Millenium when they fell into disrepair, and latterly due to the pandemic.
The bells were made ringable for the millenium but on a limited budget, so the ringers have been raising money ever since the millenium for the renovation of the bells, their ancient fittings and the wooden frame in which they are mounted. The frame was made from recycled timber around 1650!
 We are also excited to gratefully announce that a local couple have paid to have a 6th bell, which was cast for us in July and will be hung in the tower with the rest of the bells after the renovation. The whole project will cost somewhere in the region of £100,000 (including VAT which we may get back), but we are hopeful of grants to help along the way. It is important to note that none of this work is paid for from church funds, but from our own fundraising, grants and donations.
Ringing bells is very much a skill, an enjoyable mental and physical activity, open to everyone, church goer or not. So if you would like to learn to do this old, traditional and very English skill, please feel free to come along to any of the practices on a Wednesday evening.
If you would like to help, or are interested in more information about ringing or details of the project, have a look at the GREAT CHISHILL BELL RESTORATION PROJECT page.
If you would like to make a donation to the fund see our JustGiving page or how about paying for a memorial plaque to be attached to the renovated bells, or donate a sum specifically towards a part of a renovated bell for example one side or both sides of the 5 new headstocks, with a plaque commemorating your donation?
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The Hundred Parishes Society
  The Hundred Parishes Society was launched in 2014 in an attempt to raise awareness of a large area of northwest Essex, northeast Hertfordshire and southern Cambridgeshire that is particularly notable for its exceptional depth of heritage.
The Society is so called to recognise that it contains just over 100 administrative parishes which includes Great and Little Chishill. The website is www.hundredparishes.org.uk
An article is produced each month with news or information of interest to the area. This month, the article is about The Gunpowder Plot.. The picture to the right is a photo of the memorial stone in Manuden church to Sir Wiiliam Waad who was resposible for interrogating prisoners. Note that it is in Latin AND English.
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Manuden Church
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The Conspirators
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The Pheasant
The Pheasant has been busy ever since the re-opening.
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Coffee + Cakes
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Bar
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Kitchen
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| Monday | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | |
| Tuesday | From 9.30am | 12-3pm, 5-11pm | 12-3pm, 5-8.30pm | Half price Fish/Halloumi and Chips only |
| Wednesday | From 9.30am | 12-3pm, 5-11pm | 12-2pm, 6-9pm | |
| Thursday | From 9.30am | 12-3pm, 5-11pm | 12-2pm, 6-9pm | |
| Friday | From 9.30am | 12-3pm, 5-11pm | 12-2pm, 6-9.30pm | |
| Saturday | From 10am | 12-11pm | 12-2pm, 6-9.30pm | |
| Sunday | From 10am | 12-7pm | 12-5pm | Sunday lunch menu |
Open for Half Price Fish/Halloumi and Chips on Tuesday evenings and a small menu with some 'Specials' Wednesday to Saturday, lunchtime and evenings, and Sunday lunchtime. It is also open during the daytime from Tuesday morning through to Sunday for coffee and cakes etc. which is also proving popular.
Although booking is not essential, it is strongly recommend to avoid disappointment 01763 838535.
For more information see the new pub website at
pheasantgc.com
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Saffron Screen
Saffron Screen is your not-for-profit independent community cinema based within Saffron Walden County High School. The professional auditorium boasts a full size screen, 200 cinema seats, Dolby Digital surround sound and both 35mm and digital projection equipment. Ticket and refreshment prices are kept low to benefit all and parking is free.
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No Time To Die
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12A
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22nd, 23d, 24th, s25th, 26th, 28th
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7.30pm
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23d, 24th, 27th
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2.30pm
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Cliff Richard: The Great 80 Tour
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Concert broadcast LIVE
from the Royal Albert Hall
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27th
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7.45pm
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The Addams Family 2
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PG
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29th, 30th, 31st
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2.30pm
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The Green Knight
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15
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29th, 30th
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7.30pm
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The Many Saints of Newark
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15
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31st
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7.30pm
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s My Little Sister (Schwesterlein)
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15
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1st Nov
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7.30pm
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The Doors: Live at the Bowl
’68 Special Edition
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Concert film
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5th
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7.30pm
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Even Mice Belong in Heaven
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U
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6th
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2.30pm
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7th
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2pm
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s Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai)
B&W
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PG
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6th
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6.30pm
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Now: UK Green Film Festival
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Documentary
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7th
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5pm
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The Many Saints of Newark
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15
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7th
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8pm
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s Gagarine
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12A
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8th
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7.30pm
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A Autism-friendly screening (No adverts or trailers, Low level lighting throughout the showing, Film sound at a consistently lower volume)
DDementia Friendly screening. (see cinema website for details)
s Subtitled line Sold Out
B Baby friendly - Bring your baby (under 12 months) for a trip to the cinema without worrying about babysitters. There will be changing mats and a comfortable environment for new parents – and a certain amount of noise can be expected!
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For full details see website www.saffronscreen.com
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Saffron Hall
 Saffron Hall is an exciting venture set up in the grounds of Saffron Walden County High School. The vision is to inspire through music and the arts.
Exceptional adjustable acoustics. Ample FREE parking.
See Whats On for more details
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Michael Portillo - Life: A
Game of Two Halves
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Whether he’s observing contemporary politics or sharing the world’s great railway journeys, he’s a man with stories to tell. Anecdotes, conversation and unrivalled insights from the star of This Week, Great Railway Journeys and The Moral Maze.
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Thu 21st October
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7.30pm
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Foyer Folk:
Brooks Williams
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Brooks Williams simply loves to sing. Born in Georgia USA, but now based in Cambridge he still sounds as if he’s performing for you alone: a soulful fingerpicker, a natural songwriter and a singer with a voice that just melts.
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Fri 22nd October
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8pm
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La Serenissima:
Vivaldi's Women
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“Most serene” is what they called Venice, but there’s nothing placid about this celebration of Vivaldi, performed by an award-winning period instrument ensemble under its founder-director Adrian Chandler.
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Sat 23rd October
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7.30pm
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Michael
Butten
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Guitarist Michael Butten presents a programme of British works from the two Elizabethan ages, alternating works by the master of the Renaissance lute, John Dowland, with contemporary music by John McLeod and Malcolm Arnold.
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Sun 24th October
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11am
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Ludwig: Composer
& Improviser
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Arguably better known in his lifetime as a improviser than a composer, Beethoven’s life is vividly brought to life through fascinating discussions, improvisation and performance.
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Sun 24th October
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4pm
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English Touring Opera:
Handel's Amadigi
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George Frideric Handel’s extraordinary “magic opera” was the hit of the 1715 London season, brimming over with some of the young composer’s most imaginative – and enjoyable – music.
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Sat 30th October
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7.30pm
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Sun 31st October
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4pm
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The Sixteen: Handel's
Coronation Anthems
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The Sixteen perform Handel’s coronation anthems – including Zadok the Priest – in a celebration of the baroque era at its grandest, its most opulent and its most glorious.
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Sun 7th Nov
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7pm
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SWCHS Event = School performers
www.saffronhall.com Box office 0845 548 7650
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Royston Cinema
The Royston Picture Palace is a community cinema run by the people of Royston and surrounding villages. Although staffed by volunteers, the audience will experience state-of-the-art digital projection onto a 7m screen supported by a 17 speaker digital sound system.
The cinema is located in Royston Town Hall, which has undergone a complete refurbishment in preparation for its new role in the community.
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No Time To Die
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12A
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Fri 22nd
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7.30pm
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Sat 23rd, Sun 24th
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2.30pm, 7.30pm
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Mon 25th, Tue 26th, Thu 28th
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7.30pm
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Wed 27th
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1pm
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The Alpinist
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12A
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Fri 29th
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7.30pm
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The Addams Family 2
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PG
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Sat 30th, Sun 31st
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2.30pm
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Escher: Journey Into Infinity
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PG
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Sat 30th
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7.30pm
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Summer Of Soul
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12A
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Sun 31st
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7.30pm
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Complete Diary available here
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Bin Collections Tuesdays unless otherwise marked
26/10/21: Blue Bin and Green Bin
2/11/21:Black Bin
9/11/21: Blue Bin and Green Bin
16/11/21: Black Bin
Not sure what goes in which bin? Click here to see the SCDC quick guide.
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Looking for a Tree Surgeon?
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Village Hall Bookings
It is possible to have a look at the Village Hall diary online. Simply click on the picture of the calendar to see it. (the diary will open in its own window).
Please treat this calendar as a guide only as some events may be provisional.
If you would like to make a booking, please email chishillvh@gmail.com
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If you know of any others or need to update this information, please email webmaster@greatchishill.org.uk
Forthcoming Events
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ANTIQUES & VINTAGE FAIR
Great Chishill Village Hall Sunday 7th November, 10am to 4pm Entry Fee £1. Call Karen Delamain on 01223 894292 or 07803052918
or email karen@ruralmagpie.co.uk for more info.
Get your event listed here by emailing webmaster@greatchishill.org.uk or phone 838311
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Parish Services
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Click for bigger version
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Parish Bulletin available here
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Great Chishill United Reformed Church
 
There has been a ‘Congregational chapel’ on the site of the present United Reformed Church for over 400 years and we are very much planning for the future.
On a Sunday you are guaranteed a warm welcome, with services held on the first and third Sundays of the month. Whether a morning or evening service the duration will be around 45 minutes with a time of friendship and fellowship afterwards in the schoolroom (usually with splendid refreshments).
The church is part of a Linked Pastorate of 5 churches, Great Chishill, Bassingbourn, Buntingford, Fowlmere and Melbourn, and now has a new Minister. Her name is Sue Fender. She is married to Alex and has two adult children living in the north of England. Sue trained as a Piano Tuner Technician at the London College of Furniture. Music is a large part of her life and includes swimming and working with stained glass amonst her other interests. She worked for many years as an office manager in a primary school before retraining for the moinistry at Westminster College, Cambridge.
The present pattern of services is for a 6pm evening service on the first Sunday of the month and for a 9.30 morning service on the third Sunday of the month.
Next services - 7th November 6pm and November 21st 9.30am
Read about more than 300 years of 'Non Conformist' worship in Great Chishill
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Defibrillator
 An Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED) has been installed on the wall of the sports pavilion facing the car park. In the event of a cardiac arrest, upon calling 999 the caller is given the location of the nearest AED and the code to unlock it. The device gives easy to follow verbal instructions, is safe to use, and will only operate if it is appropriate.
More information about Defibrillators.
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Mobile Library Dates
Heydon Road opposite the bus stop, on the first Wednesday of each month 14:10-14.40
3rd November
1st December
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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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Local History
Chris Allan from Barley sent us a copy of an article about Great Chishill published in 'The East Anglian' in October 1966. It contains interesting old photos including The Plough, Rectory Cottage, the Church Tower and the Windmill. See the whole article here.
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Thriplow Dump
Open but you need to book a slot. This link should take you to the booking system for all Cambridgeshire sites
or 0345 045 5207. Slots are at 15 mins intervals and only one visit per week allowed!.
Gravel Pit Hill, Thriplow, Cambridgeshire SG8 7HZ
Tel: (01223) 839001
Opening hours:
8am to 4pm Every day including Bank Holidays, 1st October to 31st March
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Fancy a Walk?
Circular Walks from Great Chishill
13.3Km
8.9km
7.4Km
or
4.5Km
or, if you want to go further afield, Hundred Parishes Walks More than 50 FREE walks to download.
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Barley Shop Opening Times
Normal opening hours
Mon to Fri 7am to 7pm
Sat 7am to 2pm
Sun 8am to 2pm
Post Office
Mon 7am to 6pm
Tue 1pm to 6pm
Wed 7am to 5pm
Thu 7am to 1pm
Fri 7am to 6pm
Sat CLOSED
Tel 848288
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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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October 2021 Chishills Newsletter now available to view or download
October edition of the Icknield Way Parish Village Web magazine here.