Issue 309 December 2013

PANSER NEWS

PAMPISFORD'S COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Pp.4-6: Panser People update & ‘Know Your Editors’ 1 – 3 Pp.9 & 23: IWM Duxford updates 2013-2014 Pp.10-11: Helen W’s Charity Half Marathon Pp.14-15: Village Signs History & update Pp.18+: Seasonal Advice on Security & Health

Carol Service on Sunday 22nd December 2013, from 4.00pm at Pampisford Church

Please join us for the service of lessons and carols by

candelight, followed by mulled wine and mince pies

Our Village Diary

To include your event in Our Village Diary please ring 836-578 or email webmaster@pampisford.org.uk

December 2013

Sun 1st Holy Communion 2 Parish Church 9.30am

Tues 3rd Pampisford Society: Booking details Members’ Christmas Meal distributed privately

Sat 7th Children’s Christmas Party Village Hall 2.00pm

Sun 8th Morning Prayer Parish Church 9.30am

Mon 9th WI: Bring & Share Supper: Ghostly Tales Village Hall 6.30pm

Tues 10th Mobile Library (20 Min’s Outside) Parish Church 10.55am

Thur 12th Parish Council Meeting Village Hall 7.15pm

Sat 14th Bell-Ringers Carol Service Parish Church 6.30pm

Sun 15th Holy Communion 1 Parish Church 9.30am

Tues 17th Pampisford Society: Carol Singing Around Village 6.00pm

Sun 22nd Candlelit Carol Service Parish Church 4.00pm

Tues 24th Christmas Eve: Holy Communion 1 Parish Church 7.30pm

Wed 25th Christmas Day: Holy Communion 2 Parish Church 9.30am

Sun 29th Four Churches Joint Services Parish Church 10.30am

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Our Village Diary

January 2014

Tues 14th Mobile Library (20 Min’s Outside) Parish Church 10.55am

Mon 20th WI Meeting: Japanese Powdered Jewellery Village Hall 7.30pm

Tues 21st Pampisford Society: Hamilton Kerr Institute of Fine Arts Village Hall 8.00pm

Bin Collection Dates

December 2013

Mon 2nd Blue & Green

Mon 9th Black

Mon 16th Blue & Green

Mon 23rd Black

Tues 31st Blue & Green

January 2014

Tues 7th Black

Mon 13th Blue & Green

For the online Calendar of Events

please visit www.pampisford.org.uk

Jack Ellis Memorial Bench

“Many thanks to those who have already contributed to Jack's bench fund.” (AW)

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PANSER PEOPLE

UPDATE FOR 2014

MONTHLY EDITORS

After Chris & Stephanie Taylor’s resignation, Chas Hunt will be ‘emergency’ Ed. for the February 2014 issue. After Roger Turnbull’s resignation, Trudy Hill has transferred from July to May.

Pending recruitment of new February & July regular Ed’s, we start the year as:

Jan: Bill Gysin Feb: Chas Hunt (Temporary)

Mar: Nina Zealey Apr: Katy Ellis

May: Trudy Hill Jun: Kiran & Graham Berridge

Jul: Vacant Aug: No Issue

Sep: Chas & Karena Hunt Oct: Geraldine Stott

& Anne Judd Nov: Helena Marsh Dec: Peter Murton

OTHER KEY TEAM MEMBERS

Distribution: Val Beaumont plus 11 dedicated deliverers

Treasurer: Mary Russen Archive: Mary Hunt 4

‘Know your Editors' 1:

CHAS HUNT

Co-ordinating Editor since 2012, September Editor since

2002 & May 2013 issue

I am David, often known as Chas, and live in Brewery Road. I have been living in the village with my long suffering wife Karena, since 1999, although my parents, Mary and David, have been in the village a lot longer. Myself and Karena have been the September edition Editors for about 10 years. About 18 months ago I took over the Co-ordinating Editor role from Brian Bridgland.

I work as an Architect for Saunders Boston in Cambridge, mainly on university and school buildings.

Karena is originally from Aberdeenshire, and we have two children, Archie and Katherine, who attend Bellbird Primary School. They are often being noisy in the garden and love having the recreation grounds and countryside on the doorstep. I enjoy cycling, good coffee and noisy rock music.

‘Know your Editors' 2:

PETER MURTON

December Editor & regular article contributor since 2008

Peter (divorced & child-less), comes from an RFC & RAF family background. He was a keen private pilot of vintage light aircraft during the 1970s- 80s, including his own Auster Autocrat monoplane. 5

During a 40-year career, he has worked as a librarian, archivist & curator at the RAF Museum, & as a librarian & curator for Harrow Council. He became resident historian at IWM Duxford in 2002.

Since then, he has contributed to dozens of radio & TV programmes, notably Antiques Roadshow, Coast, Flog It! & Who Do You Think You Are? ; given several illustrated talks to groups like the Pampisford Society; & made frequent broadcasts from the commentary box at Duxford air shows & other special events. His enthusiasms also include cats (currently Chivers III, as previously reported in PN), DIY, gardening, ornithology & reading. He became resident on Brewery Road in 2006.

Cover Illustration Credits

Heartfelt thanks from PM to: Front: Christine Molton & Geoffrey Peel

Back: Anne & Alex Judd For their colourful &

appropriate Carol Service notice designs.

‘Know your Editors' 3:

KATY ELLIS

‘Editor of the Year' 2013 for April & (extra) September issues

I'm 13 years old, I go to King's College School in Cambridge (hoping to go to the Perse Co-Ed for my senior school) and I play the double bass and piano. My favourite animals are birds, cats and dogs, although I do like rodents as well (I used to have a grey and white Syrian hamster).

I have a cat, Leo, my brother, Sammy, has a cat as well (who is the brother of Leo) and Mima is our family dog. I sometimes watch birds from my bedroom window with Leo sitting with me - both of us equally interested!

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I enjoy baking and making things - mostly knitting and sewing - and reading, which I do a lot. My favourite subjects are Classics and English - I particularly enjoy journalism (my dad used to be a journalist) and poetry in this subject.

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PAMPISFORD CHURCH

BELLS DIARY

The bells were rung on

November 24th

by a ladies

band ringing a quarter peal.

Pampisford Society

CAROL SINGING

Tuesday 17th

December 2013

Another reminder for our annual singing fest. Every penny

collected will go to the Milton Hospice, so please donate generously.

Why not join us? Everyone will be welcomed.

The timing of our route will be different this year. We will meet

at Glebe Crescent at 6.00 and the approximate timings for the rest

of the evening will be: High Street/Church Lane 6.45

Hammond Close 7.30

Brewery Road 8.00

Please ring Dennis Beaumont 833-653 with any queries.

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Village Hall matters ……..

Did you know that ….

it is appreciated by all that the hall is well

cleaned on a weekly basis, and that the

regular users leave the hall clean and tidy.

Thank you.

Pampisford WI Meeting – Monday November 18th

This month we had a key worker from Cambridge Women’s Aid talking about the work their Charity carries out, providing a secure safe house for children and women, who find themselves homeless

due to abuse or breakdown in family life.

She explained that the house was not publicised to protect the residents, most ladies coming from out of the area so they cannot be traced. The workers have to help the family make a new start,

finding school places, giving support in job searching, and a resettlement eventually, this can take up to two years in some

instances. Many of the women support each other, holding meetings to help the new arrivals come to terms with their

problems, and life changes.

The Christmas presents donated by the WI members were gratefully received and taken to be distributed to the ladies and children at

the house.

A book sale was held, with the surplus books being donated to Oxfam.

Our next meeting is on Monday December 9th at 6.30pm, a bring and share supper.

Please bring a glass, cutlery and plates. We will hold a raffle.

Entertainment will be Malcolm Busby reading Ghostly Tales. (SD)

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Blythe Brett from Town Lane is available for Baby-sitting. Please ring 01223 833-378 or 07763 124-235.

PAMPISFORD AS A NEIGHBOUR OF IWM DUXFORD

It was back in December 2010 that I first broadcast via PN 276, on behalf of the Parish Council, the welcome news that Pampisford had recently become a Neighbour of IWM Duxford. This was after quite a long struggle to achieve such worthwhile status. The important benefit is free admission for Neighbour village residents, on any standard weekday or weekend day, for 12 months from registration or renewal under the Green Pass scheme.

The scheme is run by the Duxford Aviation Society on behalf of the IWM. In 2010, previously recognised Neighbour villages were Duxford, Fowlmere, Hinxton, Ickleton, Thriplow and Whittlesford, all within a 2.2 mile radius of the centre of Duxford Airfield. The total including Pampisford remains seven in 2013.

If you have not already done so, then – as a resident of Pampisford – you may go to the Visitor Centre with proof of home address (e.g. a utility bill), plus a photo Id , and fill in a simple form for each person in your household over 15 years old. Children under 16 are anyway admitted free.

You will then be given a temporary Green Pass allowing you in free immediately. Within about three weeks, a Green Annual Pass will be sent for each individual at your address. Since 2010, a total of 43 Pampisford residents (individuals or families) have been issued Green Annual Passes. 15 have not renewed, so the active total is 28 for 2012-13 or 2013-14.

It is important to note that Green Passes may NOT be used for free entry on Air Show or other special event days, which – apart from Remembrance

Sunday – are subject to strict ticket-holder entry arrangements. See P.23 for the dates of such events in 2014. Remember too that IWM Duxford is open from 10 am to 4 pm during the Winter, & to 6 pm during the Summer. (PM)

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IWM Duxford aerial view,

2013. Historic Duxford research

collection.

Helen Wragg’s Charity Half Marathon … From The Start …

I ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon in October on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society. This was my second half marathon, however, due to work commitments and a slightly blasé attitude, I forget to train!

When the day of the race finally came, I was nervous, the length of the run and my lack of training had started to sink in. However, it was a beautiful day and once I arrived at Hyde Park the excitement took over. The atmosphere there is incredible. There are 16,000 people running in the Half Marathon and thousands of others there to support.

The photo is of myself (on the left) and my colleague who ran with me, post run (full of adrenaline!). I definitely recommend running with someone else, it makes the whole experience a lot more fun!

Most of the run went well. I hit a low point at 7 miles when I realised I was barely halfway through, but then I got to 8 miles and it all suddenly felt more achievable… just a Monday night run left!

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The run started at 9am but we didn’t actually cross the start line until 9.45am because it was so busy. I would recommend hanging back and being one of the last ones to start the race, that way, psychologically, you feel better as you are overtaking more people.

Whereas, if you start at the front, then you spent the whole time being overtaken (which is very demoralising).

Helen Wragg’s Charity Half Marathon … To The Finish!

I finished with a time of 2 hours and 19 minutes which is slower than I had previously done, but that was to be expected after my hit and miss training. To put into context, the winner finished the run in a staggering 1 hour and 9 minutes! I think I have a little way to go yet…

I wanted to say a huge thank you to all the people who very generously sponsored me. I was overwhelmed with everyone’s support. I had the target of £500 to reach but actually managed to raise £591!

The next challenge is the London Marathon in April. To say I’m terrified is putting it mildly. On that note, I should probably go to the gym now…

… And A Different Christmas Charity Challenge

Do you recognise the aeroplane behind Peter in the photo’ on P.5? £10 from him to the Charity of Your Choice, if YOU are the 1st PN

reader to send him by email (sorry, NOT telephone) its correct identity. Winner to be announced in Bill Gysin’s January 2014 PN. (Clue: In Hangar 4. Battle of Britain exhibition at IWM Duxford.)

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Draft Pampisford Parish Council Minutes

Meeting: 14th

November 2013

Chair: Aureole Wragg

Present: Aureole Wragg (Chair), Justin Marsh, Anne Judd, Graham Berridge

and Karena Hunt (taking minutes).

Open Forum: None

1. Apologies: Peter Draper and Heather Fordham for business reasons.

2. Declarations of interest: None

3. To sign and approve minutes of 10th October 2013: AW signed.

4. Matters arising from the previous minutes: The White Horse application,

S/1779/13/FL, has been withdrawn.

5. No reports by County and District Councillors were received before the

meeting.

6. Planning application: Tree works at 2 Hammond Close C/11/40/77. This

was approved on the understanding that they be substituted with more

suitable tree specimens.

7. Finance: Invoices paid were CGM (no. 4796) £263.71, Colin Richardson

(wreath refund) £18.00, and Wicksteed Playscapes £103.80. Signed by

AW and AJ.

8. Anne Judd provided a report of the meeting with SCDC and Atkins. The

Parish Council is disappointed by the excuses made by the contractors with

regard to the condition of the road surfacing. The Parish Council accepts

Peter Draper’s offer to draft a letter to Highways with a copy to our County

Councillor including a request for written confirmation that improvements

will be made. PD also to see Tour de France letter to AW (see AOB).

9. The landowner has the verge repairs in hand.

10. Sealmaster: emails have been reinstated informing of forthcoming

furnace usage.

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11. Picnic Table: The Parish Council is looking at ways to raise funds for the

picnic bench, in memory of Jack Ellis, perhaps using the gift to the

archive recently from his family. An event is to be considered in spring

2014.

12. The Parish Council offered the Assistant Clerk £8.20 per hour until

March 2014. Proposed: Graham Berridge. Seconded: Anne Judd.

Vote: unanimous.

13a. Playground repairs: See saw seat is now replaced.

b. Improving playground inspections: We need a responsible adult to check

the recreation grounds for tree damage after any adverse weather.

c. Low hanging branches in Church Lane rec: AW to send a message to

owners regarding the walnut tree as the mowers cannot get underneath

to maintain the grass.

d. Tree preservation orders: No further information.

e. McDonalds litter bins: Ongoing

f. Daffodil bulbs: 200 bulbs are to be planted by OWL. AJ will deliver

them to Chris and will ask about 13b.

g. Spinney Clear up Day: JM reported that the children involved had a

good time and some progress was made on clearing up. JM has written

to The Binney Estate and awaits a reply.

h. Overgrown hedges: NZ has requested the farmers cut the overgrown

hedges on Brewery Road.

14. Village Hall chimney: This is ongoing, the Parish Council can make a

small contribution but this would have to be as part of next year’s precept.

Any other business:

The cycleway to Granta Park along the A505 from the A1301 roundabout to

Granta Park will be built from February 2014 and in use from May 2014.AW

to email Sawston Parish Council in support of their suggestion that the cycle

path be improved at the roundabout end, linking proposed and existing paths.

AW has received a letter regarding the Tour de France stage in

Cambridgeshire using the Sawston bypass. Does the village want to organise

anything for the southern end of the road – it is in Pampisford?

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December Candlelit carols in Pampisford Church

Meeting closed at 9.00pm. Minutes: Karena Hunt

Good wishes to Nina Zealey for the swift mending of her right wrist.

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The Return of Punch & Captain …

Pampisford residents were delighted to observe in September 2013 that the ‘Chequers end’ village sign – strictly speaking the ‘TOWN LANE SIGN’ – had re-appeared on schedule after restoration to its former glory.

As previously reported in PN by village historian Olive Mayo in 1997, (repeated in 2010), it was in 1977 that village signs began to proliferate in the Cambridge area, as part of a colourful celebration of the Royal Silver Jubilee. Such signs stand not only as part of a village’s identity but, in many, it is often possible to recognise the hand of the maker. One of the most famous was Harry Carter of Swaffham, who carved & painted hundreds of beautiful signs around Norfolk & Cambs. Thanks to the considerable efforts of Barry & Dorothy Moore of Rectory Farm, Pampisford first benefited from two fine examples of his handiwork.

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Sadly, & despite various re-furbishments, both signs had deteriorated beyond repair by the early 1990s. Thanks again to the initiative of the Moores, David Carter, grandson of the famous Harry & an art teacher in Wiltshire, was persuaded to carve & paint replacement signs.

Valuable financial support was again provided by Rectory Farm & also by Sealmaster. Solopark generously donated materials, & Brian Saltmarsh carved the lettering, while other village residents kindly contributed to the project.

Now, for a third time thanks primarily to the Moores, the identity of our village is again being confirmed by colourful & meaningful signs. Details about the latest ‘White Horse end’ sign – strictly speaking the ‘ ‘BREWERY ROAD SIGN’ – will be repeated in a future issue of PN when it too re-appears after restoration.

As to the meaning of the ‘TOWN LANE SIGN’, the two Horses & Plough rural theme are obvious. However, their specific colouring identity the Horses as Punch & Captain, who worked at Rectory Farm, & have since become an affection part of Pampisford’s collective village memory.

The familiar outline of St John the Baptist medieval Church can also be seen in the left background. The prominent tower houses a peal of six bells which are still rung regularly – as reported in PN – by local & visiting teams of ringers.

Now moved from its original position in the right foreground, the Yellow-necked Mouse (Apodemus flavicollis) has its own place on top of the sign. This was claimed by Sunny Wright – who used to live in the cottage next to the Church – to be a creature distinct to Pampisford. As a quick check via e.g. Google will confirm, this was a sadly inaccurate ‘claim to village fame’. Nonetheless, the Mouse motif was repeated on the Church altar kneeler. (PM with Thanks to OM)

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Healthwatch Cambridgeshire: Your spotlight on health & social care

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire is the new champion for people using local health & social care services. We launched in July 2013. We work to ensure that people’s voices are heard in making important decisions about local NHS, social care & public health services.

We talk to people in the local community about their experiences of the care they receive, to help us understand how well local care services are working. We make sure we feed this information back where it matters, to the people buying, providing & regulating local care services.

Tell us about your health & social care experiences. We want to hear about the good & not so good, as this feedback can help improve care for everyone.

Join our Consultation Network, which will connect you with organisations that should know about your experiences & opinions of care in Cambridgeshire.

Get problems resolved… We can make sure you know where to go if you need to sort out a problem with a local care provider. We can give you information about how different complaints systems work, & who can help you get your complaint resolved.

Find out about local care. We are developing a Signposting & Information Service, to help you find out about your choice of health & social care services.

Find out more about Healthwatch Cambridgeshire and get involved by calling us on 01480-420-628, or emailing enquiries@healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk.

Or visit our website www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk

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SEASONAL ADVICE FROM CAMBS. CONSTABULARY ℮COPS LEAVING YOUR HOME UNOCCUPIED (Part 1)

Everyone needs a holiday or some time away, but unfortunately almost half of all burglaries happen when a flat or house is empty. By following these simple tips, you can help to make your home secure while you are away. Read the tips here and plan ahead.

Tip to make your home secure:-

Make sure your home looks like someone is living in it. Don't close your curtains – in daytime this shows the house is empty. Think about getting automatic time-switches to turn your lights on when it goes dark.

Fit mortise locks or bolts to all outside doors, and locks to all down- stairs or easily accessible windows.

Cancel any milk or newspaper deliveries.

Cut the lawn before you go, and trim back any plants that burglars could hide behind.

Get a friend or neighbour to look after your home. They can collect your mail, mow your lawn and so on. This gives the impression that someone is living in your home. If you leave keys with a neighbour, don't label them with your address.

Don't leave valuables – like your TV, laptops, i-pods – where people can see them through windows.

Mark any valuable items with your postcode and house number, using an 'invisible' pen that you can get from DIY shops. If your property is stolen, this will help the police to identify it if it is found. This might not only allow them to return it to you, but could also provide them with better evidence to convict the people responsible.

Alternatively, look at the smartwater website, another way of marking your valuables including jewellery. www.smartwater.com.

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SEASONAL ADVICE FROM CAMBS. CONSTABULARY ℮COPS LEAVING YOUR HOME UNOCCUPIED (Part 2)

Also remember you can register power tools, lawn mowers, lap tops – anything with a serial number on it – on the immobilise website. www.immobilise.com

Make sure that you have up-to-date contents insurance.

Do not put your home address on your luggage when you are travelling to your holiday destination.

Lock the garage and shed with proper security locks, after putting all your tools safely away so they cannot be used to break into your house. If you have to leave a ladder out, put it on its side and lock it to a secure fixture, with a 'close shackle' padlock or heavy-duty chain.

Finally, lock all outside doors and windows. If you have a burglar alarm, make sure it is set and that you have told the police who has the key.

Also, just before you set off, it's worth spending a couple of minutes checking that you've done all you had to do and taken everything you need with you

It's also a good idea to get help from your neighbours.

You could also ask them to collect post left in the letter box, sweep up leaves, even mow the lawn and generally make the place look lived in.

You can repay the favour by doing the same for them. Warn the neighbour who has your key not to put your surname, address or even your house number on your keys in case they fall into the wrong hands.

Also think about joining Neighbourhood Watch. We can put you in touch if there is a scheme where you live, or arrange someone to contact you regarding setting one up.

Take care and stay safe. Chris & Gary, Police, PCSO, Sawston 19

Local residents reminded to Choose Well this winter (1)

Residents in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire are being reminded to find the right health service for their illness or injury this winter.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) who commission health services in the area are asking local residents to familiarise themselves with the range of local health services and which illnesses and injuries they can treat. Last year local people using A&E when they didn’t need to cost the local NHS £2million, this could have treated 500 heart attack patients or bought 250 hip replacements.

Here’s a reminder of what local NHS services can treat.

Pharmacies can help with bugs and viruses, skin conditions, allergies, pregnancy testing and help with stopping smoking.

GPs can help with back ache, ear aches, painful coughs, mental health conditions and any illness or injury that won’t go away. Make sure that you have your doctor’s number to hand. There’s also an out of hours GP service which can be accessed by calling your normal doctor's number - you will be put straight through or hear a message with the out of hours service number.

Walk-in centre or minor illness or injury unit – these can help with minor burns and scalds, bites and stings, strains and sprains and minor eye or ear problems.

Or you can look after colds, coughs, sore throats, hangovers, tummy upsets, grazes can all be treated at home with a well-stocked medicine cabinet.

Dr Geraldine Linehan GP in Cambridge, Chair of CATCH Local Commissioning Group – which represents Pampisford – said:

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Local residents reminded to Choose Well this winter (2)

“Winter brings more coughs, colds and flu so it is a good idea to be prepared and to make sure you have a supply of remedies at home to help care for you and your family over the holiday period. If you need a regular prescription for a long term condition, please check now to make sure that you have enough to last you over the holiday season, and go to your GP or pharmacist to collect any prescriptions in good time before Christmas and New Year holidays.”

Remember if somebody is unwell and you are not sure as to the best course of action, it is often best to call first for advice.

For more information please visit

www.cambridgeshireandpeterboroughccg.nhs.uk/choose-well Helen McPherson, Communications Manager, C&P CCG

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100 CLUB WINNERS

The 100 Club was created to raise money for culture & recreation in Pampisford. Numbers are drawn every month. Contact Alison Turnbull: rab.turnbull@tiscali.co.uk

November 2013 December 2013

1st £10 J Mayo No.133 1st £100 B Page No.123 2nd £ 5 P Churchman No. 27 2nd £ 50 I Churchman No. 14 3rd £ 3 D Lee No. 88 3rd £ 25 G Douglas No.103 4th £ 10 J Purdew No.163 5th £ 5 D Smith No. 60 6th £ 3 E Bridgeland No. 43

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AIR SHOWS & OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS 2014

Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 May: D-Day Anniversary Air Show Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of D-Day

Sunday 15 June: Military Vehicle Show

Saturday 12 - Sunday 13 July: Flying Legends Air Show

Saturday 26 July: Spitfires, Merlins and Motors

Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 September: The Duxford Air Show

Saturday 21 September: ShowBus

Sunday 9 November: Remembrance Sunday

See http://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-duxford

or Tel. 01223 835 000

for Ticket Sales, Details & Updates

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PANSER NEWS IS FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY IN-HOUSE FUND RAISING, DONATIONS FROM VARIOUS VILLAGE GROUPS

& BY OUR ADVERTISERS.

Ideas and opinions expressed in Panser News are those of Contributors & not necessarily those of the Editors.

This Month's Editor: Peter Murton Next Month's Editor: Bill Gysin bill@elcomponent.co.uk

Co-ordinating Editor: Chas Hunt dchunt@btinternet.com 24

Please submit items to next month’s Editor by 24th December