Last summer, Thriplow Cricket Club (TCC) stalwarts, the Turners and the Neilds, spent a rather fine day at Lords watching England take on India. Whilst Dickon and Chris focussed their attention on whether extra cover should be a yard closer, Lisa and Jenny found themselves looking to their right where two smartly dressed chaps were very taken by the TCC daffodil emblem on Lisa’s top. It turned out that the two men were core members of the Aber Valley Welsh Male Voice Choir. Six hours and after a couple of glasses of wine later, a deal had been done to include a slot at the Thriplow Daffodil Weekend in their tour for 2022. Sadly, the result in the cricket was not nearly as successful.

The Caerphilly based Aber Valley Male Voice Choir was formed in 1959 and has performed in Europe, North America, the Albert Hall and at the opening of the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. They will shortly be able to add Thriplow to their list, and are looking forward to being able to wear the daffodil of South Wales in the daffodil capital of South Cambridgeshire!

Their motto is 'Have song, will travel’.

Media enquiries: marketing.daffodil.weekend@gmail.com

www.thriplowdaffodils.org.uk

http://www.aber-valleymvc.co.uk

Geraint Evans BEM conductor for 50 years, and Robert Jones, the choir accompanist's husband at Lord's Cricket Ground, 2021

Boundaries Marquee @ The Cricket Pitch

Clara W Designs
Handmade polymer clay jewellery – www.etsy.com/uk/shop/clarawdesigns

Fenflora
Fresh cut flowers, mainly daffodils and plants grown by us

Field (compost) Ltd
Peat free composts, topsoils and mulches – www.fieldcompost.co.uk

Honeybees and Horseshoes
Pure beeswax candles and horseshoe crafts – www.honeybeesandhorseshoes.com

Little Lime Design Co
Fused glass handmade items for home and garden: pictures, panels, sun catchers, decorations, garden stakes, candle curves, lanterns, garden hangers – www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LittleLimeDesignCo

Orna-metaluk
Steel garden sculpture – www.orna-metaluk.co.uk

Rosemary Clifford Quality Cards
Handmade greeting cards, Easter chicks, Easter chocolate novelties

Sharmans Garden Centre
Plants and flowers

Station Oak
Woodturning wood items, woodturning by station oak

Truestand Limited
Gloves, scarves, sheepskin and cowhide rugs

Wild Green Florals
Professionally hand-tied flower bouquets and flower arrangements. Variety of pre-made flowers – www.wildgreenflorals.co.uk

Wild Soaps
Hand made soap, solid shampoo, hair conditioners and bathbombs. All palm oil free, plastic free, SLS free, naturally coloured and scented – www.wildsoaps.co.uk

Woodland Creations
Handmade crackle effect decoupaged vases, flower pots, light up jars, slate hearts and coasters

Cricket Pitch entrance

Mobile Library Service
Mobile Library and general library services. Free hearing aid batteries, walking stick ferrules, booksale table – www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/libraries-leisure-culture/libraries/mobiles

The Real German Sausage Hut
German Sausages

Country Thriplow

Duxford Hog Roast Company (hot drinks & donuts only)
Hot drinks & donuts

Forever Hounds Trust
Charity stall for humans and hounds – www.foreverhoundstrust.org

RSPB
Charity Membership – www.rspb.org.uk

South East Cambridgeshire Badger Group
Information leaflets on badgers. Small wildlife and badger related items – www.cambsbadgers.co.uk

The Woodland Trust
Charity information, memberships

The Green

Bakers
Ornamental iron work for the home and garden

Button Bank
Fair trade felted gifts (purses and keyrings), animal finger puppets, seasonal and crafty buttons, earrings, gifts – www.lovethisbow.co.uk

Caffe Mobile
Hot drinks, cake slices – www.caffe-mobile.com

Cam Sight
Tombola, branded soft toys/bears, memory sticks, trolley keys, shopping bags – www.camsight.org.uk

Cambridge Luxury Bakes
Luxury brownies, blondies, millionaires, cookies

Claire Waters
Fused and leaded glass set into wood surrounds and wood bases – www.claire-waters.co.uk

Dotty's Sweet shop & Shake Bar Bus
Sweets, slush, fudge, crisps, popcorn, candyfloss, milkshakes, hot and cold drinks – www.dottys-sweets.co.uk

East Anglia Air Ambulance
Daffodil Weekend nominated charity – www.eaaa.org.uk

Elemental Jewellery Design
Sterling silver jewellery, semi precious gemstones. Contemporary jewellery – www.elementaljewellery.design

Garden House Hospice Care
Homemade cakes and raffle – www.ghhospicecare.org.uk

Friends of St Mary's Fowlmere
Items made from recycled wood collected from the recycling centre. Items include small chairs, tables, kitchen blocks, book ends, brackets

Hats Plaits n That
Rush hats, straw plaiting, sticks, bee skeps oak work, old types of wheat straw on display

Herts Country Markets Royston
Cakes, preserves, honey, savouries, craft

Johnson's Toffees
Handmade toffees, fudges, truffles – www.johnsonstoffees.com

Kajtek Ltd
Traditional pottery handmade and hand painted from Poland
www.traditionalpottery.co.uk

Khabooki Jewellery
Handcrafted jewellery for adults and children

Making Life Beautiful CIC
Flower Bulbs, Hanging baskets, perennials, shrubs and other potted plants

Merton Hall Shrubs and Plants
Shrubs, plants, perennials, fruit bushes

Oink Design & Maddog Cottage Creations
Handcrafted sterling silver jewellery. Handcrafted diffusers and candles – www.oink-design.co.uk

Royal Papworth Charity
Daffodil Weekend nominate charity

Sai's World of Gifts & Accessories:
Hats, scarves, jackets, jumpers, hoodies, gifts for the family

Savannah Village:
tablecloths, table runners, placemats, coasters, napkins, cushion covers, patchwork quilts, clutch bags, umbrellas - all handmade in Zimbabwe by rural women, trained by a women's charity. https://www.savannahvillage.co.uk/

Tastes of the Mediterranean:
Artisan jams, chutneys, sauces, biscuits using homegrown produce and own recipes – www.tastesofthemed.co.uk

The Cambridge Sock Company
Cashmere, Alpaca & Mohair socks in a huge range of colours and styles – www.thecambridgesockcompany.com

The Cheese and Pie Man
Handmade pies and a wide selection of cheese

The Indian Orchard
Homemade traditional Indian pickles, chutneys, savoury snacks and homemade samosas

The Saffron Ice Cream Company
Dairy ice cream, vegan ice cream and dairy free sorbet – www.saffronicecream.co.uk

Toastielicious
Grilled cheese toasties, soft drinks

Tudor's
Roasted caramelised almonds – www.tudorspralines.co.uk

Wildwood carvings
Chainsaw carving and rustic furniture

Artisan Thriplow

Breckland Orchard Ltd
Soft drinks – www.brecklandorchard.co.uk

Charms & Nails
Handsewn silk scarftops and gifts – www.charmsandnails.co.uk

Crafted Pens
Handmade fountain, rollerball and ballpoint pens made from hardwood

Creative Jigsaws
childrens personalised name jigsaws, childrens print jigsaws, height charts and childrens toys

Debbie's crafts
Handcrafted feather cushions in a variety of fabrics, tote bags, artwork, crystals and fossils debbies_craft

dHuffs crHafts
Cushions wall boards door stops covered books hand bags

Dotty Birds
Handmade unique mindfulness activity packs for all ages. Perfect if you're looking for a gift that's a little bit different or a fun activity for the family – www.dottybirds.co.uk

Emily's Treasure
Handmade jewellery and gift jewellery in precious metals (gold and silver) and precious and non precious stones – www.emilystreasure.co.uk

English Spirit
Award winning spirits and liqueurs – www.englishspirit.uk

Fenland Preserves
Home produced jams, chutneys, marmalade jellies, lemon curd, cheese boards, hampers

Fine Things
Handmade pearl, gemstone and silver jewellery, plus handbags and scarves

Glass With Care
Handmade and handpainted glassware, vases, tableware and decorative items www.glasswithcare.com

Handmade Designs by CAL
Original watercolour paintings printed onto fabrics. Original paintings and prints – www.designsbycal.co.uk

Island Knitwear
Hand knitted garments in cotton – www.island-knitwear.co.uk

Jane Elizabeth Confectionery
Handmade fudge, toffee, fudge bars and cones – www.fudgeandtoffee.co.uk

Judith Swannell Ceramics
Handmade stoneware pottery. Mugs, jugs, bowls, vases

Lisa Verrinder Photography
East Anglian Landscape Photography – www.lisaverrinderphotography.com

Little Treasures
Signs, plaques, jewellery, wooden frames, windchimes, key chain balls, children's items

Make and Create
Fused glass products – www.instagram.com/makeandcreate18/

Marnhull Leathercraft
Handcrafted leather hats, bags and belts. Locally sourced sheepskins, cowskins, cow and sheepskin footstools. Sheepskin hats and gloves – www.marnhullleathercraft.com

Monnow Valley Cider
Artisan Cider, Perry & Apple Juice

Morven Dalton Jewellery
Handmade silver and gold jewellery made by Morven. A beautiful range of delicate and unique jewellery inspired by nature and textiles – www.morvendaltonjewellery.com

Murals and More
Original cartoon art - commissions for portraits, wooden figures & animals, original art and prints, mugs, coasters, cards – www.muralsandmoreuk.co.uk

Nannydella
Handmade childrens clothes – www.nannydella.uk

Nara Cambridge
Homewares - napkins, vases, glassware, placemats, candles, trays, ornaments, boxes, wall art – www.nara-cambridge.com

Old Forge Honey
Honey, Beeswax, Candles, Bee activity books, Mead, Gift Boxes – www.oldforgehoney.co.uk

OliveOlive
Extra virgin olive oil; traditional halloumi cheese; olive wood items; associated accessories – https://www.facebook.com/OliveOliveUK/ @OliveOliveUK

Reclaimed & Recycled
Gifts and homewares using genuine reclaimed wood, whisky barrel staves and vintage items – www.reclaimedandrecycled.com

Sense of Wonder Ltd
Handicrafts from Indonesia: wood carvings, ornaments and wall art made of glass, wood, shell and ceramic. Carved walking sticks, dreamcatchers, beads

Seoul Dream
Wax melts, bubble candles, paracord keyrings and beaded necklaces

The immaculate collection
Italian flavoured chocolate almonds – www.theimmaculatecollection.co.uk

The Pontefract Liquorice Company
Speciality liquorices - liquorice gums, pipes, allsorts, torpedoes, Pontefract cakes – www.ponteliquorice.com

Three Dee Cards
Handmade pop up greeting cards which can pop up and fold back flat – www.threedeecards.com

Tracy Whinray Ceramic Art
Ceramic wildlife sculpture and wheel thrown, stoneware fired domestic ware – www.tracywhinray.co.uk

Wild Bills
Brownies, flapjacks, pastries

Yomella
Handmade soaps and creams, home fragances and rooms sprays made with natural essential oils

Cambridgeshire Search & Rescue
Badges, pens, wristbands, mugs – www.camsar.org

Castle Accessories
Hats, scarfs, bags, wallets, purse, retro signs, leather belts

Herbal Haven
Culinary, medicinal and aromatic herbs – www.herbalhaven.com

Children’s Thriplow

Beads of Courage UK
Handmade/painted, glass, pottery items, handmade crocheted blankets plus string of strength items and showcasing the beads of courage themselves

Bungee Trampolines
Bungee Trampolines

Craftycats: Handmade crotcheted item. Predominately octopuses for premature babies

Woodland Crafts with Ladybird Playgroup
Woodland crafts for children and adults alike. Make on the day or take a pack home to make later. All items for the craft are natural items – www.ladybird-playgroup.co.uk

Taste of Thriplow

Apple Cottage Cider
Cider, Mulled Cider, apple juice based cocktails – www.applecottagecider.co.uk

Ashridge Delicious
Giant pan dishes - tartiflette, butter chicken, paella, frankfurters, merguez, banana curry, poulet maroilles et vin blanc, moroccan lamb – www.ashridgedelicious.co.uk

Authentic Indian Samosas
Indian Samosas, veg spring rolls, paneer rolls, soft drinks, water

Bedouin Caterers Ltd
Tagines, Bastilla, Borek, Couscous, Arabic cakes, mint tea, fresh juices/The wandering Yak ltd mezze, hot boxes, stuffed pita pockets – www.bedouin-caterers.com

Beijo Bebidas
Belgian hot chocolate, teas, fresh juices, fresh lemonade

Brown Bread
Artisan bread, pastries and patisseries – www.brownbreadonline.co.uk

DJH Coffee - The Proper Coffee Guys
Coffee and hot chocolate – www.djhevents.com

Fired Up Pizza
Woodfired pizza – www.fireduppizza.com

La Flamenca Churros
Spanish Churros and homemade sauces – www.laflamenca.co.uk

NowNow South African Food
South African homemade Street Food - Bunny Chow, Curries, vetkoek and other favourites – www.nownowfood.co.uk

Pinksters Gin
Premium grade gin – www.pinkstergin.com

Pull me cheri
Pulled meat with a French twist – www.lamaisondusteak.co.uk

StrEats
Malaysian street food – www.StrEats.uk

The Poffertjes Kitchen
Dutch mini-pancakes served hot off the griddle. Two portion sizes with a variety of sweet toppings and hot and soft drinks – www.thepoffertjeskitchen.com

The Wandering Yak
Mezze, hot boxes, stuffed pita pockets

The Cheese and Pie Man
Handmade pies and a wide selection of cheese

The Saffron Ice Cream Company
Dairy ice cream, vegan ice cream and dairy free sorbet – www.saffronicecream.co.uk

Yum Yum Tree Fudge
Creamy, natural flavour fudge, free from gluten and nuts. Sugar/dairy free options too – www.yumyumtreefudge.com

Vintage Thriplow

Rural Coffee Project
Speciality locally roasted coffee, luxury teas and homemade cakes – www.ruralcoffeeproject.co.uk