Hi all Daffodil weekend – free bulbs Once again we are providing free bulbs to residents of the village. These are for you to plant where you like in the village as long as they are visible to our visitors ie please don’t put them in your back garden! Pick up your bulbs from the shop now. Supplies are limited and please consider others may want bulbs too when picking yours up. You will be asked to register the number you take and where you propose to plant them. Now is the ideal time to plant! For info we are ...Continue Reading

Thriplow Village Shop needs another member of staff. If you are interested in joining our team, please reply to this email and we can discuss the kind of work involved. The job is definitely to open the shop on 2-3 weekdays per week (three hours per morning) and then there will be more hours to cover holidays and sickness on a flexible basis - these hours come up almost every week these days so we can pretty much guarantee them if you are interested in having more hours. It is unlikely to involve any weekend working ...Continue Reading

I do not really want to get into a drawn out debate as this has been covered in our exhibits, but I do not like to see misrepresentations, so I will counter some of the points in the recent RATS email. 1. It is in the greenbelt This is true, and undeniable. However there are other solar developments in green belt land in neighbouring villages (specifically Haslingfield), and I do not believe they have caused us or the closer residents problems. It is also important to realise that this land is not being removed from ...Continue Reading

The date for your comments to SCDC on the proposed solar farm has been extended to Thursday 2nd October. So if you haven't yet written and wish to do so here is a reminder of the details; Reference: S/1687/14/FL Email address: Karen.pell-coggins@PROTECTED We are opposed to the proposed plans because we feel it is an inappropriate site, because; 1. It is in the greenbelt 2. It will put a physical block between two villages within the same parish 3. It will blight the countryside which is currently enjoyed from our foo ...Continue Reading

Hi Thriplow & Heathfield people, I often get asked questions about what we do on the farm, and so I thought it may interest some people to come and have a look around to see for yourself. The program would be very flexible (i.e. I haven't got a plan), but I am considering a couple of hours on the morning of Sunday October 19th. I would be happy to be led by the interests of the specific group of people, but we could look at, The different crops we grow The machines that are used Environmental schemes Different so ...Continue Reading

As you may already be aware, at an Extraordinary Parish Council meeting last week, the Parish Council voted in favour of the solar farm. We feel that there is quite a lot of opposition to the development but, in order to get a feel for just how much, we have put a 'petition' in the village shop and in the pub. Please sign it ASAP if you are opposed to the development as the planning deadline is not far away. Thank you! Melissa Tayabali ...Continue Reading

Hi there, My name is Vikki Brew I am available to babysit for the Thriplow School Ball, if you anyone that needs me, I live in Fowlmere, have a car, and can stay late if need be, 01763 208029 Vikki ...Continue Reading

Attached are the list of auctions items to be sold at the ball. ...Continue Reading

Fowlmere and Thriplow Gardening Club Annual Show - Urgent Fowlmere and Thriplow Gardening Club will be holding its Annual Show on Saturday 20th September in Fowlmere Village Hall from 2:30 – 4:30pm. There are Open Classes for Floral Art, Pot Plants, Fruit, Vegetables, Flowers, Cookery, Handicrafts and Photography. There are classes for children, including a miniature garden and home-made biscuits. And for the men there will be a special prize for the most talented cupcake designer! Show schedules are available (pri ...Continue Reading

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