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Twinning
Pancake and film evening
March 7 Shelford Twinning Association
Pancake and Film evening
Great Shelford Free Church Hall
7.30 – 10.00pm (approx)
£10.00 per person
A French Comedy Film with English subtitles
Shown on a large screen. Excellent sound system
The title of the film will be revealed in the confirmation email.
There will also be a raffle at the event
For catering purposes, we need to have an idea of numbers so please let us know that you are coming, and how many of you.
Please let us know any dietary requirements.
Drinks available – (donations for drinks appreciated!)
Reserve your place as soon as possible, but definitely by Wednesday 5th March
by email: colin@frenchfrogs.net or by mobile/text 07957 465033
Tea party
Little Shelford village tea party
March 12 The next village tea party will be held in Little Shelford Memorial Hall from 2.30 to 4.30 on Wednesday 12 March. All Little Shelford residents are welcome together with family members. There is a small charge of £1.50 to include tea or coffee and home baked cakes and savouries. Please come. You will receive a warm welcome. If you need a lift please ring Judy on 01223 843313.
Wreaths
Wreath making workshops
March 27 Spring Wreath Making Workshops, Thursday 27th March 2025 6.30pm-8.30pm or Friday 4th April 2025 6.30pm-8.30pm at the Pavilion on the Wale Recreation Ground, 52 Whittlesford Road, Little Shelford, CB22 5EW. Use British spring bulbs and foliage to make a wreath for your front door or table or for a gift for Mother's Day! £45 per person- Cost Includes all materials. Please book on Philippa's Florals website: www.philippasflorals.co.uk Any questions or requests for further workshop dates, please email: info@philippasflorals.co.uk
Paddington in Peru film night
March 29 7pm
Little Shelford Memorial Hall
There will be a film evening with a showing of Paddington in Peru on Saturday 29 March. Doors open at 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start with a break for supper of pizza and salad.
Paddington in Peru is a 2024 live-action animated adventure comedy film. It is the third instalment in the Paddington film series, which are based on the Paddington stories by Michael Bond. The film stars Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Carla Tous, Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas and Ben Whishaw as the voice of Paddington.
Tickets (£15.00 per person) will be available from Sarah Coppendale: (842498) coppendales@btinternet.com and Diana Haines (841415) dianahaines42@icloud.com
Please book by Wednesday 26 March so that sufficient food can be ordered.
Quiz
Big quiz night
March 29
The Big Quiz Night in aid of Tearfund at Great Shelford Free Church
Saturday 29th March at 6pm
Supper and refreshments will be provided.
Donations for Tearfund.
Contact administrator@shelfordfreechurch.org.uk/01223 842181 for further info or to book a place of team.
Easter
Easter fun day and Easter Market
April 6 9.30am - 2pm Great Shelford Memorial Hall and Great Shelford Rec
Bowls
Great Shelford Bowls Club open day
April 19
April will again see the start of the 2025 Bowls Season with our Open Day and Coffee Morning on Saturday 19th April, starting at 10.30am.
If you want to consider taking up a new hobby, please come along on 19th April when you will be welcome to have a go at Bowling. If you cannot make the Saturday then please come along on Sunday 20th at the same time when we will be having a practice day.
You may find that you would like to join the club and also enjoy the friendly atmosphere on many of our club nights.
You can also get more information about our Club on our new Website at Great Shelford Bowls Club.com
If you are interested in coming along you can contact either:
Gill Taylor/Secretary on 07581079420
or
Graham White/Chairman on 07740031713
Bowls
Little Shelford Bowls Club taster session
April 26
LITTLE SHELFORD LAWN BOWLS CLUB
THE WALE RECREATION GROUND, WHITTLESFORD RD,
LITTLE SHELFORD, CAMBRIDGE CB22 5EW
HELP AND SUPPORT OUR BOWLS CLUB
Please do come along and have a go at one or both of our two taster sessions on Saturday
26th April, 2.30 to 5.00 pm or Thursday 1st May, 6.30 to 8.00 pm when tuition will be
given and equipment provided: all you need is a pair of flat-soled shoes.
Our first-year introductory membership is only £20.
You’re never too young or old to take it up. Get in touch or just turn up.
For further information please contact:
Vic Franklin Tel 01223 842276 (victorfranklin123@btinternet.com)
Scouts
Jumble sale and auction
April 27 2pm Great Shelford Memorial Hall organised by First Shelfords and Stapleford Scouts
Bowls
Little Shelford Bowls Club taster session
May 1
LITTLE SHELFORD LAWN BOWLS CLUB
THE WALE RECREATION GROUND, WHITTLESFORD RD,
LITTLE SHELFORD, CAMBRIDGE CB22 5EW
HELP AND SUPPORT OUR BOWLS CLUB
Please do come along and have a go at one or both of our two taster sessions on Thursday 1st May, 6.30 to 8.00 pm when tuition will be
given and equipment provided: all you need is a pair of flat-soled shoes.
Our first-year introductory membership is only £20.
You’re never too young or old to take it up. Get in touch or just turn up.
For further information please contact:
Vic Franklin Tel 01223 842276 (victorfranklin123@btinternet.com)
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