November 2025
REMEMBRANCE EVENT
Sunday 09 November at 10.30am at the War Memorial
We will share the background of 3 named soldiers, share your stories and poems and lay a wreath. Everybody is welcome.
If you would like to make a contribution, please let Pat del Grazia know on pdelgrazia60@gmail.com.
PRICKWILLOW BOOK/WINE CLUB
Tuesday November 04, 8.00pm at Pat’s House
All ladies welcome (even if you’ve not read the books).
‘Small Things Like These’ by Clare Keegan and
‘Hamnet’ by Maggie O’Farrell.
Both the recommended books are SHORT, so no excuses for not reading at least one!
CHRISTMAS QUIZ
December 13 at Prickwillow Village Hall
Doors open at 7.30pm for start at 8.00pm
The 5th Annual Prickwillow Village Council Christmas Quiz will be held on Saturday December 13.
Teams of 3 to 6 people; £3.00 per person entry fee. Teams representing the different roads in the village would be fun. Don’t worry if you can’t form a team as we can add you to one!
Bring your own alcohol and glasses. Free hot drinks provided.
Christmas raffle with proceeds towards maintenance of village amenities.
Prizes for the winning team.
Donations for raffle prizes gratefully received.
Funds raised will be towards maintaining the defibrillator.
ANNOUNCED ROADWORKS
The following proposed roadworks have been announced:
Putney Hill Road; Oct-Dec, road closures continuing
Great Fen Road; Nov 01-30 Jan 2026, road closures
Witchford Road (A142); Nov 15-16, lane closure
PRICKWILLOW DRAINAGE MUSEUM
Christmas Special with Father Christmas
Sunday December 07, 11.00am to 4.00pm
Engines running!
Usual admission charges, but £6 for children to visit Father Christmas, receive a present and take part in the crafts and activities. (£4 for children if too young to enjoy the crafts).
Browse the Craft/Gift stalls for unusual presents.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Heather Wilkins of Angel Aesthetics who, at the GB Beauty Awards 2025, won National Aesthetician of the year, Regional Aesthetician of the year (Anglia) and Regional Best Aesthetics (Anglia) as well as National 3rd place Best Aesthetics.
Chantal Epp (founder and CEO of ‘ClicknClear’) who won the Women in Music Awards 2025 Entrepreneur Award.
Outstanding achievements – well done!
HARVEST SUPPER
Thanks to all those who attended the Harvest Supper last week and to Chris Jakes for a fun and informative slide show on village celebrations for royal jubilees and coronations from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II.
The amount of £300 raised will fund maintenance of the defibrillator and the raffle profit will pay for the annual running costs of the CIC for another year.
A big thank you to all the cooks and helpers who provided such lovely food and made all the preparations.
PV CIC MEETING DATES 2025
All meetings are held in the Village Hall and start at 8.00pm.
AGM Tuesday November 11 2025 (7.30pm) followed by Committee meeting
Meeting dates for 2026 to be advised.