The Chishills Newsletter December 2021
Tristram Alexander from Hope Cottages is embarking on a remarkable solo road trip spanning 2 to 3 years and 200,000 miles across North and South America on a specially built […]
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Tristram Alexander from Hope Cottages is embarking on a remarkable solo road trip spanning 2 to 3 years and 200,000 miles across North and South America on a specially built […]
Paul Buck discovered two lost school medals belonging to siblings Arthur and Grace Harvey while metal detecting, and successfully returned them to a descendant of the Harvey family. The village […]
The article discusses the historical significance of the chalk pit in Great Chishill, highlighting its use in road surfacing and the challenges faced due to its inability to produce clunch, […]
The Great Chishill Bell Restoration Project aims to renovate the historic bells of St. Swithun’s Church, including adding a new sixth bell, with a fundraising target of nearly £100,000 to […]
The Great Chishill Cricket Club had a mixed performance in July, with notable victories against Rickling Green and Whittlesford, and the club celebrated a family milestone with James Piper and […]
The village celebrates Dudley Walter Reeves’ 100th birthday, highlighting his life journey from a farm laborer to a beloved community member with a large family and a passion for gardening. […]
St Swithun’s Church has reopened after extensive renovations, including new facilities and repairs, with services resuming in June and fundraising efforts underway to cover rebuilding costs. The Pheasant pub has […]
The village pub, The Pheasant, has reopened under new ownership by Stuart and Jenna Johnson, who celebrated the occasion with a hog roast and live music on April 19th. Tristram […]
The Pit Club, a local secret organisation, has resurfaced to plant 150 donated saplings in the Chalk Pit, a rare woodland area, with the help of The Conservation Volunteers, a […]
The newsletter reflects on the village’s beloved Cinema Club, which offered a cozy community experience with films, snacks, and drinks, and expresses hope for its return post-COVID-19 restrictions. The village’s […]