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The Windmill
The exterior is always open and is accessible to all who can climb a short, grassed incline. There is parking, benches and picnic tables. The site has no other facilities.
The tail assembly has been restored so that this ancient post mill can now turn to face the wind again as the fantail spins in the breeze. Don’t be surprised if the mill is pointing in a totally different direction to when you last saw it. It acts like a giant weathervane.
During the summer (April to September, 10:00 to 16:00) the windmill is open on alternate Sundays with guided tours for visitors (no charge but donations welcomed). No need to book - see website for dates. Guided tours can be arranged at other times. Just contact us via our website.
During a guided tour you’ll be able to view the interior which is practically unchanged from how the last miller left it. You can view original equipment and graffiti dating back hundreds of years. You can marvel at the engineering from the period of George IV.
While you’re at the mill why not bring a picnic and admire the view or walk to the village (footpath from the mill) and sample the delights of The Pheasant pub.
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SPEEDING!!
 Speeding through Great Chishill and Heydon continues to be a problem, so the combined Parish Councils are looking to work together to restart the Speedwatch scheme. If you have time to spare and would like to be involved, please contact Sarah Scott, clerk to GC Parish Council on clerk@greatchishillpc.com.
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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 and it has just had a major update, which includes amongst other things an index which gives access to the many interesting articles that the society has produced since it was started.
  The index includes links to videos that have been made about the area, some going back to WW1. One of particular interest to us is a documentary about the proposal to make Nuthampstead London's third airport! You can see that here.
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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 14th April
9.00am Holy Communion at
Holy Trintiy HEYDON
10.45am Family Worship with
Holy Communion at St Nicholas
ELMDON
Sunday 21st April
9.00am Holy Communion at
Hamlet Church DUDDENHOE END
10.45am Family Worship at Holy Trinity
CHRISHALL
Sunday 28th April
9.00am Holy Communion at
St Mary’s STRETHALL
10.45am Family Worship at St Swithun’s
GREAT CHISHILL
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You can now see the
April edition of the Icknield Way Parish Village Web magazine here.
Please see here for all church news and information.
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Parish Bulletin available here
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Bin Collections Tuesdays unless otherwise marked
16/04/24:Black Bin
23/04/24: Blue Bin and Green Bin
30/04/24:Black Bin
7/05/24: Blue Bin and Green Bin
14/05/24:Black 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 848288
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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 3oth September
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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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Looking for an Interior Designer?
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Forthcoming Events
Games Night
The Pheasant Every Monday 6.30 Bridge, Cribbage, Draughts, Chess or any other game you fancy.
Pie Night
The Pheasant Every Wednesday 6-9pm Choose from a selection of phenomenal homemade pies.
Boozy Bites
The Pheasant Every Friday 4-6pm
The Pheasant's version of Happy Hour - you buy the drinks, they supply the Bites
Breakfast
The Pheasant Every Saturday 10.00-11.00am
New Age Kurling
Every Friday, 7.30-9pm
Windmill Open
Sunday 21st April 10am to 4pm
COFFEE MORNING
St Swithun's Church Wednesday 8th May 10am to MiddayCome and enjoy some tea, coffee, cake and chat at St Swithun’s Great Chishill.
Children’s corner available. All welcome.
ADVANCE NOTICE - Save the Date - Summer Barn Dance Friday 12th July Back by popular request. Cambridge University Ceilidh Band. Great Chishill Village Hall. Details to follow
Get your event listed here by emailing webmaster@greatchishill.org.uk or phone 838311
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Village Newsletter
 April 2024 Chishills Newsletter now available to view or download
If you have any items to be included in the May newsletter, please contact Will Parsons on wllprsns@gmail.com by 19th April
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, 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 ministry 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 service 21st April at 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
1st May
5th June
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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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