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Another Successful Wreath Making Workshop
Another successful industrious workshop for 7 enthusiastic makers. This was a great afternoon, learning new skills and offered an...
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Dec 5, 20241 min read


Well Done Griffydam Running group
Congratulations to Mark, Bev, Jane and Matt who took part in the Shepshed 7 mile race last weekend. If you would like to join the running...
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Nov 19, 20241 min read


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Nov 18, 20240 min read


Wreath Making COMMUNITY Workshop 2024
We are planning a Christmas Door Wreath making workshop at the Beaumont Centre, Peggs Green, on Sunday 1st December 2pm-4pm. Cost £6.00...
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Nov 3, 20241 min read


Heaviest home grown Pumpkin Winner 2024
This year's champion pumpkin grower was Oliver Kane whose pumpkin weighed in at 33lbs. His prize was a £15 voucher to spend at Kings...
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Oct 31, 20241 min read


2024 winners of the carved pumpkin competition
This year, we wanted to reward the children contributing to enlivening the village scene. As you can see below some of the displays were...
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Oct 30, 20241 min read

TRAFFIC ISSUES
The Community Group has speed signs and liaise with the police over the speeds that are recorded in the village. We are also trying to...
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Oct 8, 20241 min read


GRIFFY WELL
Most residents will have heard of Griffy Well. It is actually a spring and was the main water source for hundreds of years until 1939...
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Oct 8, 20241 min read


community group secretary position
Do you shine at clerical work? Do you have a few hours to spare each month? Our current secretary is standing down from February 2025 and...
griffydamvillage
Oct 8, 20241 min read


carved pumpkin competition 2024
The best decorated pumpkin(s) will be judged on Saturday 26 October late afternoon/early evening. To enter the competition please email...
griffydamvillage
Oct 8, 20241 min read


heaviest PUMPKIN COMPETITION 2024
THE BIG WEIGH IN SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 2024 Please take your home grown pumpkin(s) to the allotments for 11am. A prize will be awarded for...
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May 16, 20241 min read


Young Volunteers help with Griffydam's Litter Pick
15 people and 2 youngsters turned out to help clear litter dropped by antisocial vehicle users passing through our village. The photos...
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Feb 17, 20241 min read

Griffydam History Sessions At school
Judith and Brenda from the Griffydam History Group along with George Denoon conducted 3 sessions on Griffydam’s history to Key Stage 1...
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Feb 17, 20241 min read

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024
The 9th AGM of the Griffydam Community Group will be held on February 26th starting at 6pm at Griffydam Primary School. Estimated...
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Jan 18, 20241 min read


successful wreath making event
This proved to be a popular and enjoyable event and requests have been made to run the same again in 2024, but with some home-baked...
griffydamvillage
Jan 18, 20241 min read


Keeping Griffydam Tidy
We need volunteers for a blitz on litter around the village in the week beginning 20th January. All equipment will be provided. If you...
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Dec 31, 20231 min read


Speed Alert Sign - Volunteers Needed
Hopefully you have all seen the speed alert sign in the village encouraging drivers to reduce speed. This is moved around the village and...
griffydamvillage
Nov 21, 20231 min read


Carved Pumpkin Competition results 2023
There have been some fabulous Halloween pumpkin carvings around the village again this year, making it difficult for the judges to choose...
griffydamvillage
Oct 31, 20231 min read


2023 LARGEST PUMPKIN WINNER
We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2023 Largest Pumpkin competition is Karen from Brand Farm whose entry weighed in at a...
griffydamvillage
Oct 14, 20231 min read


Griffy Well Maintenance
Griffy Well, on Bottom Road, is an historic monument. It is actually a spring that once supplied drinking water to the village. A small...
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Sep 28, 20231 min read