Issue 53 Autumn 2012

Community NewsShenley Brook End & Tattenhoe

The official source of Parish Council news & information for residents of Emerson Valley, Furzton, Kingsmead, Shenley Brook End, Shenley Lodge, Tattenhoe, Tattenhoe Park & Westcroft.

2.! Who’s Who? Councillor lineup.

3. Chairman’s Column. Meeting dates.4. Community Committee Report.6. MKBA ‘Thank You’. Youth Club Sessions. Challacombe Park update.7. Parks Trust -Facts & Figures.

In this issue - Jubilee Benches

Tattenhoe Pub Gets the Go-aheadSubject to the relocation of the access point on Portishead Drive the application by McMullen’s Brewery has been approved. The Company, which also owns the ‘Old Beams’ in Shenley Lodge, hopes to start construction this October and weather permitting, expects to open for business for Easter 2013.

The name for the Pub has yet to be decided so if you have any suggestions please let us know at the Parish Office and we will pass your ideas on to the brewery.

8/9. Jubilee Benches.10. Gardening with Ginnie.12. Cooking with Grandma. Welcome to Sharon. Karen Weds. P&E Report.13. It’s a Washout! Arif’s Olympics.

14. Community Centre Info.

15. What’s On.16. Youth Report.

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Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe Parish Councillors and Officers are:

For advertising details, contact the Clerk on 01908 521538. To contribute to the Community News, please write to:- The Clerk, Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe Parish Council, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft District Centre Milton Keynes MK4 4DE.

You can email us at:- clerk@shenleybrookend-pc.gov.uk and visit our website at:- www.shenleybrookend-pc.gov.uk Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe Parish Council does not endorse any goods or services advertised in the Community News or subscribe to, or endorse

any political party.FINAL COPY DATE: November 9th 2012 - Anything received after this date may not be accepted for the next issue

Charlie Osler

Policy & Finance Committee.

FURZTON SOUTH

Nicholas Vidamour

Community Committee.Policy & Finance

Committee.

SHENLEY BROOK END

Keith Thomas

Web Master.Chairman,

Planning & Environment Committee.

Policy & Finance Committee.

KINGSMEAD

EMERSON VALLEY NORTH EMERSON VALLEY NORTH EMERSON VALLEY SOUTH

Kevin Geaney

FURZTON NORTH

ChairCommunity Committee.

Policy & Finance Committee.

FURZTON SOUTH

Chris Williams

Planning & Environment Committee.

FURZTON NORTH

Planning & Environment Committee.

Simon WellsParish Warden

Carole McMillanClerk

Rebecca ZimmermanAdministrator

David Edmonds

Policy & Finance Committee.

Mark Mitchell-DoyleDelphine Wolfe

Community Committee.

TATTENHOEJean Nicholas

Vice-Chair, Parish Council.Community Committee. Planning & Environment

Committee.Policy & Finance

Committee.

TATTENHOE

Michele Chapman

Community Committee.Planning & Environment

Committee.

WESTCROFT

Michael Cato

Planning & Environment Committee.

Policy & Finance Committee.

SHENLEY LODGESHENLEY LODGE

Roy Verman

Community Committee.Planning & Environment

Committee.Policy & Finance

Committee.

Dave Sanders Chairman, Parish Council.

Community Committee. Planning & Environment

Committee. Chairman,

Policy & Finance Committee.

David Livingstone

Community Committee.Planning & Environment

Committee.Policy & Finance

Committee.

SHENLEY BROOK END

Andy RidgwayYouth Leader

Karen WheelerYouth Worker

Matt JarvisYouth Worker

Karl DigbyYouth Worker

Alex GowanYouth Worker

Tony JeffsParish Warden

Sharon KerrFinance & Office Administrator

Community Committee.

Maggie Geaney

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Parish Council MeetingsMeetings of the full Parish Council and its committees are held each

month on Mondays at 7:15 pm. atParish Office, 6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft (opposite Westfriers).

Full Parish Council

Sept 24th Oct 29th Nov 26th Dec 17th

Community Committee

Sept 10th Oct 8th Nov 12th Dec 10th

Planning & Environment Committee

Sept 3rd Oct 1st Nov 5th Dec 3rdMembers of the public are welcome at any of these meetings.

If you wish to attend, just turn up but you may wish to contact the Clerk on 01908 521538 beforehand to check that there have not been any changes.

Ward CouncillorsEmerson Valley WardStuart Burke (Lib Dem)Edith Bald (Conservative)Gerald Small (Conservative)

Member of Parliament for Milton Keynes SouthIain Stewart MPCommunity Information Centre:Central Library Tel: 01908 254050

Furzton WardJenni Ferrans (Lib Dem)Chris Williams (Lib Dem)

CHAIRMAN’S COLUMNWhat a summer!! The wettest June and July in living memory; the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations; Andy Murray’s close run defeat by Roger Federer at Wimbledon; Bradley Wiggins fabulous success in the Tour de France. And then, as if all this wasn’t enough, Team GB stuns the nation with outstanding Olympic success and Andy gets his revenge! But there’s more; Milton Keynes Council finally get round to cutting the grass on grid road and neighbourhood verges. Perhaps they too deserve a medal!!

This is traditionally a quiet time in Local Government. It’s the holiday season, and if you add in the Olympic dimension, it’s not surprising that not much is happening. However, your Parish Council still needs to keep an eye on matters that affect us. Here’s an example: we received notification from Milton Keynes Partnership of minor changes to the Design Codes for the new development in Tattenhoe Park. These were relatively insignificant, and caused us no concerns. However, on closer inspection of the accompanying drawings, we noticed that it is planned to create a public ‘Walk and Cycle’ path to run through the middle of a large allotment site. This amounts to an invitation to the general public to help themselves to the fruit and vegetables being grown by allotment tenants. We have asked for this to be amended, and await their response.

To commemorate the Queen’s Jubilee, we purchased and sited eleven benches throughout the parish. Sadly, two of these have already been damaged by vandals. These were intended to give some pleasure to residents. Instead, some mindless idiots appear to have derived pleasure from damaging them. With all the good things going on in this country this year, incidents like this take the shine off somewhat, don’t you think?.

David LivingstoneParish Council Chairman

Advertising Rates Full Page £150 Half Page (landscape) £75 Quarter Page (portrait) £40 ‘Business card’ (90mmx50mm approx.) £15

Can We Help You?Grants are available from the Parish Council.Any group, society, play-group, or charitable organisation in the Parish, or

benefiting residents of the Parish, may apply for a grant from the Parish Council. If you can show us that the grant will be put to good use, we are only too pleased to help.We will also provide space in the Community News to publicise the work of organisations receiving grants. We can include articles from any organisation that benefits the community, irrespective of grant applications. Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe Parish Council is willing to publicise anything that helps local residents, so please let us know about it.Contact the clerk by email, telephone or letter. Details at the foot of page 2.

Don’t forget that the Trades Directory is still available on the Parish website along with much more news and information at: www.shenleybrookend-pc.gov.uk.

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Community Committee ReportA new year in the Parish Council began in April, and at the first meeting of this committee in May I was both delighted and honoured to be elected as Chair by my fellow Councillors.

I was also pleased to have Councillor Dave Sanders elected as my deputy and hope that we can continue and move forward the great work that has previously been done by this committee and its retiring chair.

At the June meeting there were five grant applications, all of which the committee felt able to support.

Firstly it was MK Pride Community Interest Company, who needed help to stage the first MK Pride inclusion and awareness event. They are particularly keen to eradicate such things as school bullying by homophobic and transphobic actions on children who are in families where this is an issue, and hope this event will help raise awareness of the problem.

Secondly the MK Islamic Arts Heritage & Culture Organisation which, following last years successful event, want to make this years even bigger and better. Their main request was for help in hiring a marquee, an essential with this years changeable weather.

Our third applicant was MK Basketball Association, which was holding a sports extravaganza in July, involving tournaments in several sports and various other sporting and fun activities. The funding required

was for various items of equipment to help the day go well.

Fourthly MK Korfball Club wanted help in staging a Korfstock tournament and family fun day, at which they hoped to promote the sport and help recruit new members.

Finally Tattenhoe Youth football club requested funding to purchase kit for the under 10s girls team. This is a new team which has been training hard and in September starts to move into playing matches.

Following that enjoyable meeting, being able to help such diverse organisations, it was disappointing to cancel the July meeting, as there were no applications and no business to discuss.Therefore I have now to sayCALLING ALL LOCAL ORGANISATIONSWe have funds to help you with anything that benefits the people of this Parish, so please contact us and ask.Our friendly Clerk and her staff are only too happy to talk you through the application process and you can apply for any amount, no matter how small and for all ages, from Mums and Toddlers to Senior Citizens.Remember, it is your money, you only have to ask.We hope to hear from or see some of you soon.

Maggie GeaneyChair Community Committee

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MKBA ExtravaganzaI would like to thank the Parish Council on behalf of Milton Keynes Basketball Association (MKBA) for supporting our recent Sports Extravaganza at Shenley Brook End on the 22nd July 2012.This time, the day was all about allowing people to try out different sports which included Basketball, Football, Korfball, Parkour (Free Running), Dodgeball, Netball, Laser Tag ‘Special Ops’ and Rugby League. The day was enjoyed by over 2500 participants and supporters. As a result, we not only managed to raise vital funds to develop basketball within the community, but also gave the various sport clubs the opportunity to demonstrate their unique activity to a local audience. MKBA is run entirely by volunteers, so every penny of the funds raised goes towards basketball training and development for men, women and children of all ages in a safe environment. As part of our commitment to both basketball and the community, we also offer training for coaches and officials which allows for better opportunities to progress within sport.Every year we have more and more members joining the club from as young as 4, and have the only competing ladies basketball team in Milton Keynes. It is vital that we continue to work hard to make sure that not only classes are available, but affordable as well.This year, with the London Olympics, the spotlight is firmly on British athletes. Therefore it is even more important that we generate home grown talent from a young age. Your support allows us to continue our development plans and progress sport at a grass roots level within the Milton Keynes community. And just to add - your ongoing support is gratefully received and we look forward to working with you again in the future.With the warmest regards, Karl Nason

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Youth Club SessionsMonday Football 5-6pm Tattenhoe PavilionTuesday Furzton Youth Club 4.30-6.30pm Furzton PavilionWednesday Football 5-6pm SBE SchoolWednesday Westcroft Youth Club 5-7pm Parish OfficesThursday Westcroft Youth Club 5-7pm Parish OfficesThursday Football 5-6pm Tattenhoe Pavilion

Challacombe Play Park UpdateI’m pleased to say the works have been completed. Thanks to all members and officers who have supported the project. It is well used and I’ve heard many kids shout ‘Wow’ when they have seen the new stuff and layout.

Councillor Charlie Osler

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An Insight into The Parks Trust In September 2011, I was asked if I would put my name forward to join the Parks Trust on behalf of the Milton Keynes Association of Parish Councils. Following an interview with the Chief Executive I was invited to join the board to represent the Parish Councils.I have enjoyed my first year and am amazed at the amount of work going on that I did not know was happening in the fields of education and environmentEducation – The Education team work with around 5,000 school children per year mainly in primary schools and are continuously looking at ways to increase awareness and use of the woods and parks. There is a purpose-built education facility planned for Howe Park Wood and the programme of activities out of school is available on the website or in booklet form from the library and Parish Offices.Environment - Howe Park is woodland mentioned in the Domesday Survey of 1086. Parts of it may be rare surviving fragments of the 'wildwood' that covered the whole of lowland Britain after the last Ice Age, 6-11,000 years ago. When Milton Keynes Development Corporation bought the wood in 1968 it was a dark, wet impenetrable thicket. The shady conditions prevented the growth of woodland flowers and therefore insects, birds and other wildlife which depend on them. Active management of the wood

has transformed that picture and these days Howe Park Wood is a tranquil oasis, humming with wildlife and colour.To restore the variety of wildlife habitats typical of traditionally managed woodlands, the paths, rides and glades have all been opened up. In some areas, trees were removed to allow others room to grow, and young oaks and ash were planted to provide large woodland trees for the future.A few facts that I did not know when I joined the board of Parks Trust:

• With over 100 lakes and ponds MK has more shoreline than Jersey!

• The Trust cares for 5,000 acres of parks and green spaces, including 80 miles of landscaped grid roads (except 4.5m next to the road where services run) and has 22,000 trees on its land.

• Areas such as Campbell Park, the Linear Parks, Howe Park Wood and Shenley Wood etc are all on 999 year leases from MKC.

• Lakes such as Willen, Calcecotte and Furzton which form part of the balancing pond and lake system are on 125 year leases from Anglia Water.

I look forward to serving the rest of my term of office making my contribution to the valuable work that the Milton Keynes Parks Trust does.

Jean Nicholas

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PARISH JUBILEE BENCHMARK

Westcroft Ponds

Tattenhoe Cricket Pitch

Tattenhoe Linear Park

Emerson Valley Linear Park

Emerson Valley

Kingsmead Spinney

Eleven benches have been installed around the Parish to mark the Queen’s Jubilee. This collage shows each bench in location and a view which may be seen whilst sitting on it. We hope these benches will bring pleasure to those who use them.

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Furzton Lake - Bowl Side

Shenley Lodge Ponds

Furzton Play Area

Snelshall West

Shenley Brook End Village Green

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Gardening – September 2012Jubilee - In June’s article I promised pictures of my Jubilee pots and hanging baskets which I had planted this year copying those I had helped my father with in 1953 for the Queens Coronation. Despite the terrible weather they were quite successful and here are the

results. The white and blue are lobelia and the red in one patio pot and the hanging baskets are petunia. The patio pot has a red pelargonium, which I still insist on calling a geranium although the genus has changed since I

went to college.

Flying Ants - Each year I get invaded by flying ants. They get into my utility room in a different way each time but always manage to get in somehow. It only happens once each year and at the same time I get lots of birds in the garden. I saw in the newspaper that the Society of Biology were running a survey on flying ants so I applied to them to join this process and find out more about my invaders.Flying ants apparently only appear in large numbers once per year as part of their mating cycle usually in hot weather to perform their yearly mating ritual or ‘nuptial flight’. This attracts birds especially seagulls and on Monday 23rd July my flying ants arrived and we had a flock of seagulls swooping over the garden eager for a free feast. Although the ants we see scurrying along the ground during the year are sterile female workers, those seen airborne are males and new queens, mainly the common black garden ant, Lasius niger. Thousands of colonies synchronise their emergence, to make things more difficult for predators and to increase the chances of obtaining a mate from a different colony, to prevent inbreeding. After mating, the males waste away and die, but the queens, after shedding their wings, found new colonies, digging a chamber underground for the nest, and will lay eggs for the rest of their lives – which can be 15 years, without having to mate again. Some people consider flying ants a pest, but there is no need to kill them, as the males die of their own accord and thus represent a very short-lived problem, not least as the swarm takes place only once a year. The Society of Biology survey is hoping to learn more about the spectacle of flying ant day and is asking everyone who sees flying ants in 2012 to make a note of the time, date, location and weather conditions, and submit records through their online survey. www.surveymonkey.com/s/flyingantsurvey You may not remember exactly when they came into your garden or house but the expectation is that it will be July, August or early September when the weather is warm.

Weather - The weather this year has badly affected everything, from Jubilee celebrations and emergence of flying ants, to the flowers and vegetables in my garden. As an example the two photos show runner beans growing in my garden, one taken on the 20th July 2010

and one on 21st July 2012. As you can see, they were badly affected in 2012, not by the extreme wet which we

all complained about, but by the cold which vegetables in particular can’t cope with. If it had been wet and warm our gardens would have been like jungles, but the cold is a killer as seeds can not germinate and even perennials go into hibernation. The good thing is that as the weather

turned hot in the second half of July the vegetables recovered and we even had our first picking of French beans for Sunday lunch on the 5th August. It is amazing how plants soon catch up once the weather changes.I did loose a lot of strawberries which rotted in the cold and wet. We did however manage to have fruits to eat on our cereal for over a month and also make 15lbs of jam from those that survived. Looking forward to more ‘English’ weather enjoy your gardening

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Cooking With GrandmaA couple of ideas for quick and easy meals that the children will enjoy and can even help cook.Mock Bolognese (Feeds four)Eight sausagesOne tin tomatoes400 grams any pastaFew mixed herbs400 grams cheese - gratedCook sausages in oven for about 20 mins at 170°CTake from oven, cut into bite size pieces and return for another 10 minutesMeanwhile cook pasta in boiling water as the packet instructionsOpen the tomatoes and heat in saucepan (or microwave) adding the mixed herbs.Drain and rinse the pasta and put onto four plates or dishes.Divide the sausages between the plates, piling onto pastaRoughly chop the tomatoes and spoon over the sausage.Sprinkle on the grated cheese and enjoy

Cluck Cluck LasagneTwo chicken breasts chopped or left over roast chicken piecesQuarter pint of water with one tablespoon of oil addedOne small onion - finely chopped400grams mushrooms - choppedSmall can or half a tube tomato puréeTeaspoon mixed herbsHalf pint of waterPacket cheese sauce mixSheets of lasagne pasta200 grams cheese

Make up the cheese sauce as per the packet instructionsPut the water and oil mixture into a large pan and add the onionBring to boil and simmer slowly for about five minutes until onion is soft and opaqueAdd chicken and cook for five minutes, stirring frequentlyAdd chopped mushrooms, half a pint of water, puree and mixed herbs.Simmer slowly until liquid is reduced to a creamy consistency.Put a third of mixture into a shallow baking dishSpoon over a quarter of the cheese sauceCover with a layer of lasagne sheetsRepeat twice moreSpread the remainder of the cheese sauce over the last layer of lasagneSprinkle with the grated cheeseCook in a pre heated oven 170°C for about 20 minutesServe with a salad and garlic bread if liked.If you like a stronger flavour add a little grated cheese to cheese sauce mixture.

New Addition to the Office StaffMy name is Sharon Kerr and I have just started working as Finance and Administration Officer for the Shenley Brook End and Tattenhoe Parish Council. I am married with 2 children and live locally.In my spare time I enjoy walking and spending time with my family and friends. Last year I gained my AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification after studying part-time at Milton Keynes Collage. I have over 25 year’s experience of working in accounts and am looking forward to working with the team at the Parish Office.

Congratulations to Karen from our Youth TeamAll staff at the Parish Council would like to extend our congratulations to Karen Wheeler who got married at the beginning of June. Karen has played a very large part in the growth of the youth team and since joining us as a volunteer back in February 2009 she has really come out of her shell and has now proven herself to be an irreplaceable member of the team.We would like to wish Karen and Steve a wonderful life together and thank them both for allowing us to be a part of their big day.

Planning & Environment Committee ReportSince the last issue a number of planning applications relating to our area have been approved by Milton Keynes Council, notably the McMullen’s application for a pub/restaurant in Tattenhoe which was referred to in the Summer issue and which features on our front page. Also approved is the development by Linden Homes of the old Trevellyan Farm site in Westcroft. This has been a long time coming to fruition and as yet we have no information regarding a commencement date. On a more mundane level we have installed four additional dog waste bins around the Parish and have approval to install a number of grit bins before the onset of winter - probably guaranteeing a very mild winter!!At our last meeting the Committee approved a new Planning Procedure Document which sets out the Parish Council’s involvement in Milton Keynes Council’s planning process. This can be viewed on our website at:- www.shenleybrookend-pc.gov.uk.

Keith ThomasPlanning & Environment Committee Chairman

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It’s a Washout!

On Saturday 7th July the Parish Council organised a Community & Environment day at Tattenhoe Pavilion. Everything was in place for a great day except for the weather Unfortunately, due to a torrent of rain, the event was not the success we had hoped for and became more of a wash out. Activities on the day included arts and craft (painting, modelling, badge making, and origami), a word-search competition, play-dough, music making, balloon modelling, a range of sports, and a bouncy castle. Most of the activities were unaffected by the weather although the bouncy castle could not be inflated all day because the rain would not hold off long enough.We had a good selection of different agencies at the event including both of the Children’s Centres in the Parish, MKC Youth Service, The Tattenhoe Community Group, MKC Environment team, Hertsmere Leisure, The Parish Council, and Shenley Christian Fellowship. Each of these agencies provided an activity and was available to give information about their service. It is just unfortunate that the numbers we had expected to attend were not there to experience them.I would like to thank all of the agencies, volunteers, Parish Councillors and the Hertsmere Leisure staff at the Tattenhoe Pavilion for their support on the day and hopefully we will be blessed with more luck next time.

Andy Ridgway Youth Team Leader

Local Optician’s Olympic ExperienceLondon 2012 volunteers were called 'Games Makers', as they were helping to make the Games happen. Up to 70,000 Games Makers took on a wide variety of roles across the venues: from welcoming visitors; to transporting athletes; to helping out behind the scenes in the Technology Team to make sure the results get displayed as quickly and accurately as possible. The vast majority gave up at least 10 days of their time to become involved.

Arif Master, owner of Clearsight Opticians at Westcroft, was thrilled when he learned in February that his application to be an Olympic Volunteer at the Wembley Arena had been accepted.

Over 250,000 people from all walks of life had applied and 70,000 were finally chosen after a stringent selection process. All the lucky ones then had to attend at least three training sessions to make sure they were thoroughly prepared for their roles.

A few weeks before the Games started the volunteers were all provided with the distinctive purple and red kit proudly displayed by Arif, seen here holding his certificate of thanks, which all volunteers received.

Arif explained that he was with the Event Services Team. "My duties included greeting spectators as they arrived, preparing them for security screening, providing directions and information and managing queues. It was fairly hectic but I did manage to catch some of the badminton action", he said.

"There were many highlights and it was a great honour to be part of the London 2012 Olympics. The Games signify everything that is good about bringing young people together to compete at the highest level. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I was determined to be involved in whatever way I could. The memories will remain with me for the rest of my life"

Lock up your ValuablesLocal police at Westcroft are warning that around 50% of car and garage crime in the area at present is down to unsecured cars and garages. Police Constable Siân Terrett, Neighbourhood Officer stresses that people should make sure that vehicles and garages are locked and secured and items of value are not on display. Don’t make it easy for the criminals!

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TATTENHOETattenhoe Pavilion

Holborn Crescent, Tattenhoe.Telephone for bookings:Call 01908 749038

Regular Users of the Centre◆ Ahmadmus Muslim Association◆ Cheeky Monkeys Kids Club◆Ducklings Pre-school◆ EJP Football League◆MK Seishin Aikido Club◆ Wendy’s Aerobics

◆ Kathy’s Kiddies Musical Melodies◆ Tairyoku Shotokan Karate Club◆ Tattenhoe Parents & Toddlers

◆ Tumble Tots◆ Weight-watchers

◆ Zumba Fitness Classes

Community Centre InformationSHENLEY BROOK END

Shenley Brook End Community Centre

Egerton Gate, Shenley Brook End.Telephone for bookings:Call 01908 649434

Regular Users of the Centre

◆ Children’s Dance Classes◆ Christian Fellowship (Thursday mornings)◆ Fusion after school club ◆ Karate for Children

◆ Weight-watchers ◆ Sugar Guild◆ Shenley Stitchers (Cross-stitch)

Shenley Brook End Village Hall

Church End Road, Shenley Brook EndTelephone for bookings:

Call Margaret on 01908 521530Regular Users of the Centre

◆ ‘Drop In’ Meetings Mondays from 2pm - 4pm

◆ Pilates with April 01908 550270Monday 7.30pm -8.30pm◆ Yoga with Katie

6-7pm beginners, 7:30-9:00 others◆Musical Monkeys

Wednesday 10am 11am◆ Little Acorns (07834417777)

Tuesday 9.30 - 11.00 in term time◆ Baby Acorns

Tues. 11.15-12.30 in term time◆ Acorns Toddler Group

9:30-11:30 Thursday in term time◆ Bingo 2:00pm - 3.30pm Thursdays

◆Urban ScoutsWednesday 5:00pm - 8:00pm

◆Mini StrikersWed. 12:30 - 2pm Fri. 3pm - 5pm◆ Thistle Scottish Dance Club

Wednesday 8pm-10pm

NORTH FURZTONRidgeway Community CentreDulverton Drive, North FurztonFor Mon to Fri bookings call Bill Swindon

on 07415 614409 or for Saturday bookings Sam Seaton on 07920 884944Regular Users of the Centre

◆ Beavers & Cubs ◆ Geological Society

◆ Maths & English Clubs◆ Naiken System

◆ Over 60s Keep Fit & Line Dancing◆ Rosemary Conley Fitness & Diet◆ Square Dancing ◆ Scottish Dance

◆ Taekwondo◆ Furzton Tots Pre-school

SOUTH FURZTONCommunity Centre

Blackmoor Gate, Furzton.Telephone for bookings:

Call Jo Fasolo on 07739 800840Regular Users of the Centre

◆ Brownies ◆ Dance Group◆ Fitness & Self-defence

◆ Healing Group◆Mums & Tots ◆ Nifty 60s◆ Red Dragon Karate

EMERSON VALLEYSOUTH

River Valley CentreWhitehorse Drive, Emerson Valley

Telephone for bookings:Call Lyn on 01908 367329Regular Users of the Centre◆ Playgroup (Pre-School)

◆ Rainbows ◆ Brownies ◆ Guides◆ Parent and Toddler

◆ Weightwatchers ◆ Slimming World◆Mini-Strikers ◆ Little Ninjas/Taekwondo◆Sunday Mornings Church Meeting

EMERSON VALLEYNORTH

Emerson ValleyCommunity Centre

Roeburn Crescent, Emerson ValleyTelephone for bookings:

Call Lyn on 01908 367329Regular Users of the Centre◆Howe Park Scout Group ◆Ducklings Pre-school◆Line Dancing

◆ Spanish & French Lessons◆ Mini Strikers ◆ Martial Arts◆ Weightwatchers ◆ Yoga

SHENLEY LODGEShenley Lodge Meeting Place

Faraday Drive, Shenley LodgeTelephone For bookings:

Call Wendy on 07505 900686Regular Users of the Centre

◆ Bosom Pals◆ Slimdance

◆ Shenley Lodge Pre-School◆ Shenley Christian Fellowship◆Reflection - Meditation Group

OXLEY PARKOxley Park Community Centre

Redgrave Drive, Oxley ParkTelephone for bookings:

Call 01908 524482Regular Users of the Centre◆ Little Owls Sure Start Centre

◆ Kingsmead Pre-school & Oxley Park Toddler Group

◆ Ziggy After School Group◆ Cub Scouts & Brownies

◆Ragdolly Annas◆ Al Muminaat (Arabic Classes)

◆ Tatty Bumpkins & Baby Bumpkins◆Beginners Yoga

◆ Phoenix Tactical UK (Kick Boxing)◆ Embroiderer’s Guild (MK Branch)

◆ Beginners Line Dancing◆Slim Dance - Latin Dancing

◆ Various Faith Groups (Ask for details)◆Families Need Fathers - Support Group

WESTCROFTWestcroft Meeting Place

Wimborne Crescent,Westcroft.

Telephone for bookings:Call 01908 253154or 01908 253334

Regular Users of the Centre

◆ After School Club (SWASP)◆ Ducklings Pre-school◆ Ismalis Group

◆ Jesus Fellowship Church◆ MK Pipe Band

◆ MK Society of Artists◆ Weightwatchers

◆ Alzheimer’s Society Support Group

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Furzton Scout GroupBeavers (age 6-8) Mondays 6-7pm Cubs (age 8-10) Wednesdays 6.30-8pmScouts (age 10-14) Wednesdays 7-9pmRidgeway Community Centre, Dulverton Drive, North FurztonContact Ray on 01908 526463

Howe Park Scout GroupBeavers (age 6-8) Mondays 6-7pm Cubs (age 8-10) Tuesdays 6.30-8pmWestcroft District Centre, Wimborne Crescent Scouts (age 10-14) Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30pm Emerson Valley Meeting Place (North), Roeburn CrescentContact Janette on 01908 503093 or visit our website: http://howeparkscouts.org.uk

Loughton Scout GroupBeavers (age 6-8) Thursdays 5.45-7pm Cubs (age 8-10) Wednesdays 6.30-8pmScouts (age 10-14) Thursdays 7-9pmLoughton Memorial Hall, Bradwell Road, Loughton Contact Ray on 01908 526463

Football For Fun (6 or 10 a-side, depending on numbers)Tuesday evenings. 8-9pm. Anyone welcome, male or female, and any skill level, though being able to kick a ball is helpful! You must be 16 or over, but no upper limit! Currently £2.00 per session. Shenley Brook End School (Astroturf, all weather pitch) More info from Chris (07773 451678) or Matt (07804 098446)Part of the activities organised by Shenley Christian Fellowship.

Parkside Community Sports & Football ClubIndoor bowls for males & females from 9 upwards on Tuesday evenings 7.00 to 9.00pmFun Football for: for boys and girls from 5 years old and upwards on Wednesday evenings 5:30pm - 7pm. We also run wheelchair football.Contact Chris on 01908 501658 for details of all activities.

Thursday ClubEvery Thursday afternoon. Shenley Brook End Village Hall 2-3.30pmIf you enjoy Bingo and meeting new people everybody is welcome, young, old, male or female.

Fun Language Clubs for 3-9 year old childrenFun Spanish Clubs with El Club EspañolEvery Saturday. 11:15-12:15 in Emerson ValleyFun French Clubs with Le Club FrançaisEvery Saturday in Emerson Valley 10-11Contact Helen by email on: helenjones2005@yahoo.co.uk or phone 07759287206 for further information and book your child’s free trial. Website: www.lcfclubs.com/helenjones

Loughton and Shenley Over 60’s ClubEvery Wednesday afternoon. 2:15-5:00pmLoughton Memorial Hall, Bradwell Road, LoughtonNew members always welcome.Call Sylvia on 01908 569165 for information

Shenley Christian FellowshipEvery Sunday morning. - 10.30am-12noon Creche available Shenley Brook End School, 6th Form Centre Every Sunday evening 6.30 -7.30pm. - Shenley Lodge Meeting PlaceCall Chris on 504299 or Lynn on 524742 for information.Term Time Toddler & Carer Groups- SBE Village Hall (No charge + free hot drinks). Little Acorns (Walkers -2 yrs) Tues 9.30am - 11.00amBaby Acorns (Pre Walkers) Tues 11.15am -12.3-pmAcorns Group (2yrs - 5yrs) Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am.contact Helen on 07834417777.‘Drop In’: Call in for a ‘cuppa’, chat & relax, or join in with one of our activities. Every Monday, 2pm to 4pm at SBE Village Hall No charge.Website: www.scf-mk.org.uk email: lynn.mepham@scf-mk.org.uk

Shenleys and Loughton Women’s Institute2nd. Tuesday afternoon of every month except August - 2.30pmLoughton Memorial Hall, Bradwell Road, LoughtonNew members always welcome. For more information:Call Rosemary on 01908 521725 or Barbara on 01908 503885

Shape Changers Square Dance ClubWe are a new club formed to take beginners through the basic steps of square dancing. We meet on Thursday evenings 8 - 10pm at Ridgeway Community Centre, Furzton.All are welcome £4 per sessionContact Susie on 01280 816940

Rotaract Club of Milton KeynesRural Social and Community Group for 18-30 year oldsNew members always welcome1st and 3rd Monday of every month. Venues varyContact: Daren on 07717 154803 or Wendy on 07974 821370Website: www.10.brinkster.com/mkrotaract

Zumba Fitness ClassesEvery Tuesday evening 7:30 - 8:30 at Tattenhoe Pavilion.Every Thursday evening 7:20 - 8:10 & 8.15 - 9.10 Oxley Park School.Every Saturday morning 10.15 - 11.15 at Oxley Park Primary SchoolContact Yasmin on 07966488727 or email yasmin@zumba.uk.com for more information.

Alzheimer’s Society Support GroupInformation support & advice for anyone affected by dementia - Westcroft Health Centre every other Tuesday 14:00 = 15:30Contact Dee Cope 01908 261750 for information or emaildee.cope@alzheimers.org.uk

1st Oxley Park BrowniesWednesdays, 6.00 - 7.30pmGirls aged 7-10Oxley Park Community Centre, Redgrave Drive, Oxley ParkContact Cat on 01908 522308 or 07713 238899

To publicise an event in our FREE ‘What’s On’ listing, send details to the address on page 2,

or e-mail: clerk@shenleybrookend-pc.gov.uk

What’s On?

Point of Contact for Allotment MattersIf you would like to apply for an allotment or if you have any queries or ideas regarding your allotment please contact:  carole.mcmillan@shenleybrookend-pc.gov.uk

Pink SacksA Reminder that pink sacks are available for collection at the Parish Office for anyone who wants them. It’s a good idea to call 521538 first to make sure staff are available.

♬ Milton Keynes Chorale ♬Invites you to a ‘Concert for Advent’ at 7.30pm on

1st December at.St Peter & St Paul Church Newport Pagnell. Programme includes:-

Britten - A Ceremony of CarolsVaughan Williams - Fantasia on Christmas Carols

More details on www.mkchorale.org.uk or ring 01908 617697

Community News

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Community News is published by Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe Parish Council.

6 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft District Centre, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DE. Tel: 01908 521538

Editor K Thomas

Circulation 10,000 to households within the Parish of Shenley Brook End & Tattenhoe.

Youth ActivitiesFun & Play sessions in the ParishOnce again the Parish Council has funded Milton Keynes Play Association providing Fun & Play sessions across four of our estates this summer. A total of 23 two and a half hour sessions have been available, providing a range of activities keeping the younger members of our Parish entertained during the long break from school, and all are totally free of charge.Providing for all young people aged between 4-14 years each session includes one of a range of inflatable’s and bouncy castles, arts and craft activities, many different sports, and a good number of skilled, helpful and fun staff to facilitate the fun and learning.We have been providing these fun & play sessions for many years now and they just keep getting more and more popular. I hope everybody enjoyed them if they have attended, and be sure to keep an eye out for the dates and times of our Easter sessions next April.

Morrison's Summer Play ParkTo celebrate the summer, Morrison's supermarkets have been touring the country with its M Savers Summer Play Parks - a series of fun and free events for the whole family to enjoy. Visiting Milton Keynes in August, setting up on the Westcroft playing fields, kids and grown-ups alike came to try out all sorts of fun activities from face painting to whacky games and free workshops where people got creative with potato stamps, tried butterfly painting or even made a kite! It was nice to see the benefits of having a major supermarket in the Parish.

Youth ClubsThe Parish Council offers a range of free sessions for young people aged 11-18 to engage them in positive activities and giving them the chance to meet with friends and staff to support the transition through adolescence and on the path to becoming a positive adult. Details of session activities and times are listed on page 6.If you would like any further information then please contact Andy Ridgway, Youth Team leader on 07970 902570, email youthleader@shenleybrookend-pc.gov.uk or visit our website www.shenleybrookend-pc.gov.uk