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Village Notices for 6 April 2023 – Updated*

In Today’s Notices:

  • Subscriptions for The Gaddesden Diary
  • Saturday 15 April – Councillor Terry Douris at the Bridgewater Arms
  • Thursday 27 April – Gaddesden Society Film Night, Village Hall
  • Saturday 29 April – WI Coronation Tea Party, Village Hall
  • Saturday 6 to Monday 8 May – The King’s Coronation Weekend – Updated
    • Saturday 6 May – Village Party for the Coronation
    • Sunday 7 May – The King’s Coronation Village Fun Day, incorporating Village Produce Market stalls
    • Monday 8 May – Village Discovery Walk
  • Sunday 21 May – Gaddesden Gallop – Save the Date
  • VPA Store
  • Got Something to be Included in Village Notices?

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Subscriptions for The Gaddesden Diary

Subscriptions for The Gaddesden Diary:  only £5.00: normally due in September, but please pay now if you haven’t already done so.  Click here for details of how to pay.


Saturday 15 April – Councillor Terry Douris at the Bridgewater Arms, 10am to 10.30am

Terry Douris, Dacorum and Hertfordshire County Councillor, will be at the Bridgewater Arms from 10.00am to 10.30am should you have any local issues you wish to discuss with him.


Thursday 27 April  Gaddesden Society Film Night, Village Hall 8.00pm

Casablanca Poster

‘Casablanca’ starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Scoring 99% by critics and 95% by audiences on ‘Rotten Tomatoes’, this film is a must-see classic.

Everyone welcome – £5 admission including a glass of wine

Doors open: 7.45pm Lights Down: 8.00pm


Saturday 29 April – WI Coronation Tea Party, 3pm to 5pm Village Hall

WI Tea Party Poster

£10.00 admission on the door (card or cash)

Includes:-  Sandwiches, cream (clotted) scone, cake and tea or coffee.  Seconds of tea and cake.

There will be a cake and preserves stall, plants, tombola and craft.

3pm to 5pm (or until we run out)

All proceeds to go to charity.


*Saturday 6 to Monday 8 May – The King’s Coronation Weekend – Updated

(Poster updated 17, 19 and 24 April 2023)

Sponsored by Oakleys Estate Agents

The King's Coronation Weekend Poster

Saturday 6 May – Village Party for the Coronation

Tickets are now on sale for the Village Party on the evening of the Coronation, to kick-start the historic celebrations. The Party is to be held in a marquee next to the Sports Pavilion

Barn dance, DJ, pay bar, ice cream, cakes and food to buy, including vegan/vegetarian van, plus a very yummy hog roast.

Ticket Prices:

  • For the evening party – Under 18s: £5 and Adults: £10
  • Hog roast: £10

Party and hog roast tickets both available from Sarah Gall (01442 842422)

Please note that pre-booking is required.

*Sunday 7 May – The King’s Coronation Village Fair, 1pm to 4pm, Sports Field

(Activities updated 17 April 2023)
Crafts, face painting, music, bouncy castle, bar, barbeque, treasure hunt, cream teas.

Display of children’s artwork dedicated to King Charles III

Village Market stalls

Monday 8 May – Village Discovery Walk, 1:45pm for 2pm, Thomas Field Hall, LG Church

For all the family!

Start: Thomas Field Hall, Little Gaddesden Church HP4 1NZ
Registration from 1.45pm
Walk: Led by knowledgeable residents – approx 3 miles around the village of Little Gaddesden.
Children to be accompanied by an adult, please.
Well behaved dogs on leads, please.
Refreshments: Available after the walk at Thomas Field Hall.
Contact: Louise Archer (07920 045474)
louise.m.archer@btinternet.com
No need to book and no charge. Just turn up and sign in!
Cancelled if wet!


Sunday 21 May – The Gaddesden Gallop, 11am start from the Sports Field

Save the date for the Gaddesden Gallop fun run through Ashridge. 5km or 10km. All welcome. Further entry details to follow.


VPA Store

The VPA Store, located next to the Village Hall, will be open on Sundays 10am till 12 noon for all your gardening needs such as potting compost, seeds, garden twine etc.


Got Something to be Included in Village Notices?

To request that something gets included in the Village Notices, please email Mandy Haynes at village.notices@littlegaddesden.org.uk.