- Sunday 5th January – Christmas Tree Collection Service
- Saturday 18th January – Councillor Terry Douris at Bridgewater Arms
- Friday 24th January – LG Scouts Burns Night and Ceilidh
- Saturday 8th February – VPA Winter Show
- Little Gaddesden Charities Fund
- Got Something to be Included in Village Notices?
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Village Notices
Please note, going forward, Village Notices will normally be sent out fortnightly on a Thursday. Any copy to be included in a Village Notice should be sent to village.notices@littlegaddesden.org.uk no later than the Tuesday prior to circulation. The next planned Village Notice will be circulated on Thursday 16th January.
Sunday 5th January – Christmas Tree Collection Service
What do you do with your Christmas tree after the festivities have finished? If you have a real tree, local Scout Groups in the area are offering a collection service. For a suggested voluntary contribution of £6 per tree, they will pick up your tree on Sunday 5 January 2024 and take it to the Dacorum Council shredder. The chippings are used in parks and roundabouts throughout Dacorum. All funds raised will go to local Scout charities.
Book and pay for your tree collection online by midnight on 3 January, or visit the Scouts Christmas tree market stall next to Tesco in Berkhamsted, 9-2pm, Saturday 4 January.
Register and donate online at trees.1stberkhamsted.org.uk or visit us at the Market Stall, Berkhamsted on Saturday 4th January.
Kindly Supported by:
Berkhamsted School | Furnell’s Transport | GommGomm Design
Home Counties Loft Ladders | Lovelo Cycle Works Ltd
The Guide Berkhamsted | The Print Centre | X Dells Removals
Registered charities:
1st Berkhamsted (302613) | 1st Gossoms End (1067169) | 1st Potten End (1096413)
1st Northchurch (302517) | 1st Little Gaddesden Scout Group (306101) |
Saturday 18th January – Councillor Terry Douris at the Bridgewater Arms, 10.00am 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.
Friday 24th January – LG Scouts Burns Night and Ceilidh – Village Hall, 7pm til late
Join us for a lively night of Scottish tradition, dance, and community spirit at our first ever village Burns Night celebration on Friday, January 24th, at the Village Hall! Whether you’re a ceilidh regular or a first-timer, this is your chance to experience an unforgettable evening, all while raising money for the 1st Little Gaddesden Scout Group.
Doors open at 7pm, giving you time to grab a drink from our cash bar and settle in before the festivities begin. At 7:30 pm, we’ll “pipe in the haggis” with full Scottish pomp and a free wee dram of whisky – a highlight you won’t want to miss! A delicious traditional Burns Night supper will follow, featuring haggis, neeps and tatties, prepared to warm and delight your taste buds. A vegetarian haggis will also be available!
At 9pm, the dance floor comes alive with Scottish ceilidh dancing from the wonderful Berkhamsted Strathspey & Reel Club! From reels to jigs, the ceilidh is all about infectious energy and plenty of laughter. Our experienced caller will guide you through the steps along with demonstrations by the club members, so no experience is needed — just bring your enthusiasm and flat dancing shoes!
With a touch of tartan encouraged, we’re looking forward to a sea of kilts, scarves, and sashes adding to the Scottish spirit. Throughout the night, take a chance on our raffle for some great prizes, with all proceeds going to support our village Scout group.
Tickets are £30 (+ booking fee, over 18’s only) and include dinner, a shot of whiskey and a night full of entertainment. Don’t wait too long — tickets are limited and selling fast! So, gather your friends and family, book your tickets, and prepare for an evening of food, fun, and tradition.
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/1st-little-gaddesden-scout-group
See you there, ready to celebrate Burns Night the Little Gaddesden way!
Saturday 8th February – VPA Winter Show, Village Hall, 2.30pm
The finishing touches are being put to the VPA Winter Show Schedule which will be available in early January. So look out for printed copies in the village shop and details will be announced on the VPA website.
Little Gaddesden Charities Fund
Established in 1997 (as a combination of a number of established local charities), the Little Gaddesden charities has supported individuals and families in Little Gaddesden Parish for 25 years.
The charities’ sole purpose is to help individuals or families resident in the parish with small one-off requests for financial support.
The committee are aware that local parishioners may or may not be aware of the charities and wish to promote the purpose to all residents.
Requests for support are made by either contacting The Revd John Russell on 01442 214898 or by emailing vicar@littlegaddesdenchurch.org.uk. John chairs the charities’ small committee of trustees based on his role within the Parish.
In such a period of financial uncertainty and with the cost of living crisis it is even more important to ensure that members of the Parish are aware of the support availability, and we would welcome being able to provide more support from funds available.
All requests are treated with the utmost confidence and no personal information is shared.
We would also welcome any local organisations providing information of how to access the charity in any wider communications they may undertake.
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.
