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Clubs & Societies: Sport & leisure

Gardening club

Last updated: Sunday, 23 October 2011, 01:07 AM

Village Show

The 32nd Annual Village Show will be held on Saturday 1st September 2012. This is an open show – you do not have to be a member of the Gardening Club to enter.

Meetings

We meet the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in the school hall.

To join the Club, just turn up to a meeting. The annual subscription is only £10.00 per person and entitles you to a discount on all purchases at Madingley Mulch and Oakington Garden Centre and 10% off all plants at Coton Orchard Garden Centre.

Visitors are most welcome at a cost of £1.50 per meeting.

Programme for 2011/12

15 November 2011| David Holmes| Garden Garlands (festive wreaths)

17 January 2012| Peter Jackson| Grow your own fruit and veg

21 February 2012| Mike Petty| Cambridge Transport History

20 March 2012| Peter Walker| My Garden Year: a personal view

17 April 2012| Helen Riches| Planning Borders

15 May 2012| Rodney Tibbs| Vegetables of Value

19 June 2012| Mike Ekin| Safety in the Garden

17 July 2012| Jane Coe| Summer Party Flower Arrangements

No meeting in August

18 September 2012| Mike Day| Clay Gardening

16 October 2012| AGM|
Followed by Andrew Sankey| A brief history of the garden from Roman to Modern times

Evening visits 2011

This will be to Scotsdales on Tuesday 29 November. It will be between 6 and 9.00 pm. There is going to be an in-store demonstration of garland and wreath making plus food sampling on selected lines. There will be raffle tickets for sale, proceeds will go to the Scotsdales Charitable Fund and will be drawn on the night. 10% on any purchases made during the evening. Peter Jackson will be holding a gardening clinic for advice and information. Complimentary tea, coffee and mincepies will be served between 6.00 to 7.30 pm. Please contact Thelma, as soon as possible, if you would like to come.

Annual Outing

Details for the 2012 annual outing will be put online when available

Annual plant stall 2012

This will be on Saturday 12th May, 9am to 12pm outside St Mary’s Church

Committee

Chairman
Thelma Westbury 01954 210321

Secretary
Michaela McNeill
moneypenny1969@hotmail.com

Treasurer
Karen Wight

Committee
Ken Basham
Ruth Butler
Terry Wight

Show Manager
Pat Portlock

Community Association Representative
Isobel Tack

Clubs & Societies: Other

Hardwick Women’s Institute

Last updated: Wednesday, 05 January 2011, 05:44 PM

The W.I. – Inspiring Women

It’s not about Jam and Jerusalem at Hardwick W.I.
Come along and find out more. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7.45pm in the Community Room at Hardwick Primary School. Just turn up or, if you would rather, contact us beforehand and we will look out to warmly welcome you.

From belly dancing to digital photography, darts to dining out, a trip to Norfolk, a cruise on the river – there’s never a dull moment!

There are even opportunities for socialising further afield, including events with the Cambridgeshire and National W.I. Federations, to residential and day courses at Denman College in Oxfordshire.

If you would like to find out more, please use the contact details below.

Programme 2011-2012

2011
April 20th | Inn Signs of Town and Country | Andrew Jackson
May 18th | Flower Arranging | Sheila West | (Bring and Buy)
June 15th | Barnardo’s – Past, Present and Future | Martin Runchman
July 20th | Reflexology | Ann Datson
August | Outing – details later
September 21st | Can I Help? I’m a Paramedic | Bob Jones
October 19th | Trading Standards | Sarah Freeman | (Bring and Buy)
November 16th | Pampered Chef Show | Marie Burleigh
December 21st | Members Evening

2012
January 18th | New Year Social
February 15th | School Exchange to South Africa | Anna Humphries
March 21st | Election, A.G.M Members Night | (Bring and Buy)

Contacts

Our President – Nora Goodman. Telephone 01954 210196. Email mrs.nora.goodman@googlemail.com

Our Secretary – Jane Giddings. Telephone 01954 211397. Email jane.giddings@tiscali.co.uk

Who to contact

See above

Clubs & Societies: Sport & leisure

Comberton Tae Kwon-Do

Last updated: Monday, 31 May 2010, 09:59 PM

Classes run every Friday at the Meridian Primary School, Comberton.
Junior class 6-7pm, Adult class 7-8pm.

Beginners always welcome.

First lesson free.

Clubs & Societies: For young people

Comberton Ten Sing

Last updated: Thursday, 16 October 2008, 06:58 PM

Be part of a world wide performing arts group run by young people for young people.

Comberton Ten Sing is a performing arts group open to young people (from Year 7) in the CVC catchment area. It is for people interested in
singing, music, dance and drama.

Yes, we work towards performances, but we have lots of fun while doing so, make friends, learn about working in a team, about having responsibilities, we can try out things like conducting or acting or choreographing dances and lots more – all in a safe environment.

We meet Tuesdays in term time, 7.15-9.15 at the Youth Centre, Comberton Village College. Subs are £35 per year, siblings £15. Performing T-shirts are £8 pp, hoodies £15 (£20 with your name)

Just turn up or e-mail at the address below.

Who to contact

Tel: 01223 23438

E-mail: d_daniel_o@yahoo.com

Clubs & Societies: For young people

Hardwick Harriers Football Club

Last updated: Wednesday, 24 September 2008, 08:13 PM

Hardwick Harriers are dedicated to children’s and colt’s football and aim to provide quality coaching and the opportunity to play league football for all age groups from Under 7s to Under 17s.

Our football is played at Hardwick Recreation Ground where we have the use of two full size football pitches, one colts pitch and two mini league pitches. We have full changing facilities and close ties to the Hardwick Sports and Social Club. The colts use the floodlit Astro-turf facility at Comberton Village College for winter training.

Clubs & Societies: Sport & leisure

Hardwick Hotshots Netball Club

Last updated: Tuesday, 22 April 2008, 05:39 PM

If you would like to have a go please come along. You do not have to be “England” standard – just have some exercise and a bit of fun.

We play on Thursdays in term time as we need to use the school gym in bad weather.

Year 5 & 6 children play from 3.30 to 4.30 pm. Years 7, 8 and 9 play 4.30 to 5.30 pm. Adults are from 7.30 to 8.30 pm.

Who to contact

Liz or Kathy

Tel: 211 838 or 211731

Clubs & Societies: Other

PTA 500 Club

Last updated: Tuesday, 22 April 2008, 05:35 PM

You can join the Hardwick PTA 500 club anytime during the year. You are entered into a draw which helps fundraise for the school.

March 2008 winners

J Rigg (£45)
D Sharp (£25)
S Masters (£15)
Mrs Horspool (£10)
J Atkinson (£5)

Thank you

We would like to say thankyou to Morrisons for their generosity with the donation of items to our Easter hampers. We would also like to thank everybody who supported us with our Easter events

Who to contact

Clubs & Societies: For young people

Crafts Hill District Explorer Scouts

Last updated: Monday, 21 May 2007, 07:03 PM

Explorer Scouts are young people, aged between 14 and 18 years old. They make up the fourth Section of the Scouting family; the newest and fastest growing section in Scouting. With a programme based around 8 ‘zones’, it offers Explorer Scouts the opportunity to go that litter bit further & push that little bit harder; experiencing new challenges & adventures, learning new skills and having fun.

Explorer Scouts are different from all the younger sections as they are District based not Group based, which means being an Explorer Scout you can join in any of the activities from any of the Units in the District.

Crafts Hill Scout Groups are located as follows:

  • 1st Bar Hill
  • 1st Bourn
  • 1st Cambourne
  • 6th/17th Cambridge – Barton
  • 1st Comberton
  • 2nd Cottenham
  • 1st Highfields/Hardwick
  • 1st Histon
  • 1st Oakington
  • 1st Over (St Mary’s)
  • 1st Papworth
  • 1st Swavesey
  • 1st Willingham

Clubs & Societies: Sport & leisure

Local History Group

Last updated: Tuesday, 01 May 2007, 06:48 PM

Meetings

Meetings start at 7.30 pm in the Portacabin behind St Mary’s Church, Hardwick.

The annual subscription is £5.00 a year.

Speakers

2011
5 October – Michelle Bullivant – War Ditches – Cambridge
2 November – Dr Catherine Hills – ‘Skeltons in the Garden’? – The archaeology of Newnham College Gardens

2012
7 March – Dr Ken Sneath – Why was the agricultural revolution important?
4 April – Helen Fowler – Portable Antiquities Scheme
2 May – Memories of Hardwick evening
6 June – Dr Steve Boreham – Cambridge beneath our feet; the geology of Cambridge and District
4 July – Looking at old photographs of the village

Events

17th September 2011
Cambridgeshire History Day at Cherry Hinton

Website

http://sites.google.com/site/hardwickhistorygroup/

The Hardwick History Group has the 1911 Census on its website.

Officers

Chairman Barbara Slade
Treasurer Annette Bond
Secretary Michaela McNeill

Why not come and join us, just turn up on the night.

Who to contact

Barbara Slade, Chairman

Tel: 01954 211263

Clubs & Societies: Pre-school

Hardwick Baby and Toddlers

Last updated: Sunday, 14 January 2007, 05:02 PM

Who to contact

Clubs & Societies: Sport & leisure

Hardwick Friendship Club

Last updated: Sunday, 14 January 2007, 12:51 PM

The Hardwick Friendship Club meets every Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 5pm in at Hardwick Sports and Social Club Pavilion.

We are a friendly group who meet every Wednesday – activities include darts, pool, scrabble, chess, cards, dominoes, painting, embroidery – or just come along for a friendly chat.

We also have use of two computers which are connected to the internet.

£1 entry includes light refreshment. There is a raffle on the 2nd week of each month.

New members are made welcome. Gentlemen – there is a great snooker table!

Who to contact

Jan

Tel: 01954 211196

Clubs & Societies: Sport & leisure

Hardwick & Caldecote Cricket Club

Last updated: Thursday, 09 November 2006, 07:50 AM

The club welcomes all players wanting to play cricket in the surrounding area. With teams at all levels and ages makes this village club one of the friendliest and best clubs in Cambridgeshire. It is one of Cambs Focus clubs, particularly interested in developing youth players to achieve their potential.

Who to contact

Chris Fuller

Tel: 01954 211226

http://hardwickandcaldecote.play-cricket.com

Clubs & Societies: Sport & leisure

Hardwick Sports and Social Club

Last updated: Wednesday, 08 November 2006, 08:29 AM

The Sports and Social Club meets in the Cricket Pavilion.

Clubs & Societies: Pre-school

Hardwick Pre-school

Last updated: Wednesday, 08 November 2006, 08:03 AM

Registered Charity Number: 1059361

The pre-school in Hardwick is well established and has been offering places to children since 1982. We are members of the Pre-School Learning Alliance and a registered charity.

Hardwick Pre-School is situated in a purpose-built mobile classroom in the grounds of Hardwick Community Primary School. We open from 9:15am-3:15pm, 5 days a week during term time.

Our aims

  • To enhance the development and education of pre-school age children in a parent/carer-involved, community based pre-school.
  • To provide children with a safe, secure and stimulating environment.
  • To ensure equality of opportunity for all children and families.

    What we offer

  • A specially tailored curriculum working towards the early learning goals developed by the DCSF (Department for Children, Schools and Families).
  • A high level of care and attention made possible by an adult to child ratio of at least 1:6.
  • Fun, friendship and interaction with children and adults.
  • Opportunities for you and your family to be directly involved in the activities of the pre-school, and in your child’s development.