The Chishills Newsletter June 2025
The village recently held a successful “Big Sale” event, organized by Sarah Scott, where over 40 houses participated in selling or freecycling unwanted items, creating a lively atmosphere with many […]
The village recently held a successful “Big Sale” event, organized by Sarah Scott, where over 40 houses participated in selling or freecycling unwanted items, creating a lively atmosphere with many […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Great Chishill Playground Project team raised over £1,000 at a village slideshow evening, contributing to their fund which now exceeds £20,000, as they continue to work on grant applications […]
The Chishill village hosted its annual Sloe Gin Competition at the URC, featuring 42 homemade entries and raising over £300 for the Tower Bell fund, with Ivan Sharpe and Trudie […]
The Pheasant hosted a fully booked Burns’ Night celebration at the end of January, featuring a ceremonial haggis parade, stories, poetry, and a three-course meal with whisky. The Great Chishill […]
Helen Whitehead, organiser of this year’s event writes: ‘Last Saturday saw the continuation of the Chishill tradition of the ‘oldest Sloe Gin competition in the world’ with a packed schoolroom […]
Great Chishill’s very own action and adventure novelist Jonathan Crouch, has done it again, producing an action-packed sequel to his debut novel – ‘Price: World’, which was published last year. […]
Royston & District Community Transport is a local charity offering door-to-door transport services for those over 60 or with mobility issues, and they are seeking more volunteer drivers to help […]
The Playground Committee has successfully raised over £20,000 towards their £60,000 target to replace old playground equipment, thanks to community support and various fundraising events, with plans to apply for […]