The Chishills Newsletter September 2021
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 […]
What’s going on in the village, parish and area
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 […]
On Sunday 15th, ‘Windependence Day’, people came from far and wide to see and celebrate the release of the tail fan of our windmill. There was a party atmosphere with
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.
Not many people seem to know about the Chalk Pit which is located on the footpath from New Road through to the path leading to the Icknield Way from Heydon
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
from Martin Hague Great Chishill Cricket Club has won grants (from Sport England) to develop a Junior section for 2021 and a grant to support a ‘redevelopment’ of the pavilion,
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