*Sunday Volunteers* *As you know our village shop is manned by wonderful volunteers on Sunday mornings. Some of these volunteers have been doing this for many years and have decided that it is now time to hand over to others. We will be looking for new volunteers to start in January 2020. All volunteers are given a thorough training session.* *The shop is open from 8:30 am to noon each Sunday morning. A typical morning for volunteers starts from about 7:45am (to sort papers) and ends about 12:45pm (after counting up th ...Continue Reading

*Subscriptions 2019/20* *We held our AGM on Wednesday and agreed that subscriptions should remain at £10 per member.  This is per person and not per household.* *Subscriptions for this year are now due. They can be paid in the shop, either in cash, or by cheque, or directly from your prepay account. If the latter option appeals, you can let me know at mejacksonis@PROTECTED and it will automatically be taken out for you, with a confirmation to follow.* *Your support in the form of your annual subs ...Continue Reading

Hi All *Lord Mayor’s Show* - Saturday 9th November 2019 *Coach and Grandstand seats* *Booking deadline 30th August 2019* We are arranging a coach trip for anyone from the village who wants to view the Lord Mayor’s Show (or have a day out in London) at a very heavily subsidised rate. There are two options for the day: *_Basic_*: Return coach trip to London. Find your own place to view the show *_Grandstand_*: Return coach trip to London. A guide will accompany you to your seat in the grandstand The proposed itinerar ...Continue Reading

Reminder: F & T Gardening Club Talk - 7.45pm Thursday 1st August - Thriplow Village Hall The restoration of Ramsey walled garden - Jane Sills Competition: A plate of home grown fruit and/or vegetables Visitors, guests and new members always welcome www.thriplow.org.uk/gardening-club/ ...Continue Reading

Just a reminder that the closing dates for comments on this planning application is tomorrow, 18 July.  For details of the application, go to the South Cambs District Council website. ...Continue Reading

Please see the details of our next talk, Corsets, Crinolines and Camisoles, on Thursday 18th July in Thriplow Village Hall, starting at 8pm. ...Continue Reading

Just a quick note to say that the shop will hold its AGM in Thriplow Village Hall on Wednesday 24th July starting at 8pm. All members with subscriptions welcome. ...Continue Reading

*Pimm’s** at The Bury* *Lodge Road, Thriplow SG8 7RN* *Friday 5th July* *6.30-8.30pm* What better way to kick-start your summer than to wander round a beautiful English garden, drink in hand, chatting to friends and neighbours? The weather is set fair for an evening of Pimm’s on the lawn with top notch canapés and music to match the mood Entry is just £15 per adult (teenagers £5, under 12s free) Fabulous raffle prizes to be won: a Magnum of Rosé, a child’s riding lesson, a bottle of vintage ...Continue Reading

Dear Parishioner, We are looking to recruit some more volunteers to assist with our Thriplow Community Speedwatch Group. Full training is provided by the Police and the commitment would be, perhaps, two x 1 hour sessions per month. We currently operate when traffic through the village is at its heaviest, usually 8:00 am to 9:00 am, 13:00-14:00 pm, 17:00-18:00, but we can be completely flexible to fit in with volunteers commitments. With more volunteers on board, we will be able to step up our efforts in making our ...Continue Reading

A lovely occasion for all and a chance to view the beautiful gardens at The Bury, Thriplow is coming up on the evening of Friday, 5th July. Please see attached poster for further details. Tickets will be available to buy from Thriplow village shop until Monday 1st July. Further information and tickets can also be booked through Morag Clifford email: pimmsatthebury@PROTECTED ...Continue Reading