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THE Event of the year is coming up soon
For the fourth year running, Cambridge University Ceilidh Band will be LIVE in Great Chishill Village Hall for a Summer Barn Dance, helping to raise money to support the bells of St Swithun's. The previous events have always been a great success with tickets in high demand so get yours as soon as possible from Helen Whitehead white.night@btinternet.com. Tickets are £20 per adult - accompanied children are FREE. With the live band, hot dogs, curry, licensed bar and outdoor games included in the ticket price and a visit from an ice cream van, it will be an evening to remember for all ages. Even if you don't want to dance (all dances explained at the time), the music is supplied by superb musicians and good just to listen to.
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Dementia Smart Wristband
Cambridgeshire Constabulary has launched a Dementia Safeguarding Scheme to help support people in the area suffering from dementia.
A smart wristband will be issued to hundreds of people living with dementia in a project supported by the force to help safeguard some of the most vulnerable members of society.
The Dementia Safeguarding Scheme will see members of the community in Cambridgeshire who live with dementia offered a yellow wristband, similar to a watch in appearance.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Savill says 'This new technology is one more important step to ensure we do everything possible to protect vulnerable people in Cambridgeshire.
It is crucial that people living with dementia can get to a place of safety and security, with friends or family, as quickly as possible. These wristbands will help to achieve that and reduce the demand on emergency services.'
Members of the public who come across someone wearing a wristband and looking lost or confused are asked to reassure them and use their mobile phone to read the information on the band, which uses Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.
To do this, hold your mobile against the code on the band and your screen will then display the name and number of the person’s next of kin. You can ring the Next of Kin and reunite them quickly and safely, often with no need to inform anyone else.
More information here
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The BIG Sale
On Sunday 18th May about 40 households across the villages of Great Chishill, Heydon and Chrishall, took part in what Sarah Scott, the organiser, called 'The Big sale'. It was an opportunity for folk to have a good clear out and offer all manner of things for sale or for free. People came from far and wide seeking bargains. Refreshments were available at St Swithun's, The Pheasant and The Red Cow.
The event was not just a way of getting rid of stuff but was also quite a social event.
The picture above is of one of the stalls in Heydon, just one of the 40 participants.
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Parish Services
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YOUTH CLUB
Youth Club runs every 2nd & 4th Tuesday in term time from 6.30-8.00pm in Great Chishill Village Hall.
The club is for all local young people from age 10. New starters warmly welcomed, and any new volunteers!
Contact Emily on 07900 243491
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SUNDAY 8th June
9.00am Holy Communion at Holy Trinity
HEYDON
11.00am Family Service at St Swithun’s
GREAT CHISHILL
SUNDAY 15th June
9.00am Holy Communion at Hamlet Church
DUDDENHOE END
11.00am Family Service with
Holy Communion at Holy Trinity
CHRISHALL
SUNDAY 22nd June
9.00am Holy Communion at St Mary’s
STRETHALL
11.00am Family Service at St Nicholas
ELMDON
SUNDAY 29th June
11.00am Garden Service followed by Bring
and Share Lunch at
Mill House WENDEN LOFTS CB11 8UW
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Please see here for all church news and information.
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Parish Bulletin available here
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The Windmill
The Trustees of the windmill write
 Our guiding season has got off to a flying start. The windmill is open every second and fourth Sunday from the start of April to the end of September. Tours with one of our guides are available from 10:00 to 16:00. On some dates (check website for details) we are also providing some light refreshments.
As always if you’d like a tour outside of these dates just let us know.
Maintaining the windmill falls to a small number of volunteers and we are always looking for new recruits. I have a specific request in this email for anyone who can spend a few hours to help us cut the grass at the mill. There is no long term commitment just one session in the months the mill is open. If you’re able to help let me (John Wahlich) know (we have our own lawn mower!)
You can see our plans for 2025 here
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Bin Collections Tuesdays unless otherwise marked
10/6/25:Black Bin
17/6/25: Blue Bin and Green Bin
24/6/25:Black Bin
1/7/25: Blue Bin and Green Bin
8/7/25:Black Bin
15/7/25: Blue Bin and Green Bin
Not sure what goes in which bin? Click here to see the SCDC quick guide.
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Barley Shop Opening Times
Normal opening hours
Mon to Fri 8am to 6.30pm
Sat 8am to 2pm
Sun 9am to 2pm
Tel 849611
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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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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
www.saffronhall.com Box office 0845 548 7650
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Thriplow Dump
There is now no need to book a slot. .
Gravel Pit Hill, Thriplow, Cambridgeshire SG8 7HZ
Tel: (01223) 839001
Opening hours:
8am to 5pm everyday excluding Bank Holidays, 1st April to 30th September
Christmas Eve - closes at 1pm
Christmas Day - closed
Boxing Day - closed
New Year's Day - closed
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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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New website guide to this area
A new website has been launched - Barleywolds.com - as a guide to the countryside and villages between Royston, Stevenage and Bishop’s Stortford.
The Barleywolds is the name given to this area of chalk “hills” on the borders of Hertfordshire, Essex and Cambridgeshire.
Barleywolds.com is a free, non-commercial guide to the History, Myths, Nature, People, Villages, Towns, Attractions, Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs, Walks and Accommodation in and around the Barleywolds area.
Visit the Barleywolds today @ Barleywolds.com, and find a walk, a pub or a story.
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The Pheasant
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Forthcoming Events
Burger Night
The Pheasant Every Wednesday 6-9pm
Breakfast
The Pheasant Every Saturday 10.30-11.30am
New Age Kurling
Every Friday, 7.30-9pm
Windmill Open
Sunday 8th June 10 till 4
COFFEE MORNING
St Swithun's Church Wednesday 11th June 10am to MiddayCome and enjoy some tea, coffee, cake and chat at St Swithun’s Great Chishill.
Children’s corner available. All welcome.
Quiz Night
The Pheasant Wednesday 11th June 7.30pm Book your team of up to 6 NOW 838535
Fishy Friday
The Pheasant Friday 27th June 6-9pm Book Now 838535
Barn Dance (Ceilidh)
Great Chishill Village Hall In aid of the St Swithun's Bell Fund Friday 11th July Details to follow, but Save the Date of one of the best events in the year in Great Chishill
WINE CIRCLE
(more about it below)
Friday 18th July 8pm onwards. Kindly hosted by Claire and Scott Lucas, Barley Road
WINE CIRCLE
For those of you who don't know, this is NOT a fund raising event, it is just a get together of people who live in or around Great Chishill. Just turn up with a bottle of wine (or whatever you would like to drink), it doesn't need to be anything special, and just enjoy the company of others who live nearby. Nibbles supplied by the hosts. The event takes place monthly (3rd or 4th Friday) and is hosted by someone different each month. If you haven't been before, just come along you don't need to be invited.
More about wine circle can be found HERE
At the present time we do not have any volunteers to host a June venue. Email greatchishill@gmail.com for more info or to offer to host!
Get your event listed here by emailing webmaster@greatchishill.org.uk or phone 838311
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Village Newsletter
 June 2025 Chishills Newsletter now available to view or download
If you have any items to be included in the July newsletter, please contact Will Parsons on wllprsns@gmail.com by 23rd June
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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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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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. Minister - Sue Fender.
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 service -
Sunday 15th June 9.30am. Led by Rev Sue Fender
Read about more than 300 years of 'Non Conformist' worship in Great Chishill
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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. 
An article is produced each month with news or information of interest to the area. A recent article is about Parks and Gardens in the 100 Parishes. This gives a brief description of the many public places where we can walk, sit and enjoy nature. .
Picture to the right is from The henry Moore Foundation at Perry Green.
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Bridge End Gardens, Saffron Walden
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Gardens of Easton Lodge, Little Easton
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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
2nd July
6th August
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Melbourn Library Opening Times
Monday to Friday 2-4pm
Saturday 10am–2pm
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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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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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