‘Rickshaw Challenge’ in Great Chishill
On 18th November the One Show’s ‘Rickshaw Challenge’ did its final leg of the 470-mile journey from the Scottish market town of Jedburgh to central London, all to raise money […]
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The Village Remembers
The annual Service of Remembrance took place on Sunday 13th November and was well attended, with nearly 100 people turning out. The service was led by Simon Bailey who is
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The Chishills Newsletter November 2016
Restoration work has begun at the Great Chishill Windmill with the help of Rotary Club volunteers, aiming to preserve the landmark and eventually restore its sails. St Swithun’s Church successfully
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Dancing for the Windmill
Last year, Wendy and David McKeown organised dance lessons for absolute beginners with all proceeds being donated to the Great Chishill Windmill Trust. This was a great success and £1000
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Windmill Work Started
A team of Rotary Club volunteers, from Saffron Walden and Royston, cut turves at the windmill site on 17th October marking the start of restoration of the landmark. The main
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Pink Event a Great Success
St Swithun’s Church was pretty in pink for the second week of October, bathed in pink lights to herald operetta trio ‘Pink Champagne’s lively evening of song, laughter and audience
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Victorious Season for GC Cricket Club!
The Great Chishill Cricket Club season came to a close with promotion into the Senior League Division 3, for only the second time in its history!! Winning the penultimate game
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The Chishills Newsletter October 2016
The Great Chishill bellringers were disappointed by the low turnout at their Open Tower event, which aimed to introduce newcomers to bell ringing despite offering demonstrations and interactive experiences. The
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Great Chishill Windmill Cookbook
The cookbook containing 52 recipes submitted by the Chishills residents and friends is now available to buy at the modest price of £7.50, with proceeds going to the Windmill Restoration
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The Chishills Newsletter September 2016
Chishill’s bellringers will participate in a national event by opening the bell-tower to visitors and performing continuous bell ringing at St Swithun’s Church on September 8th and 10th, aiming to