South Cambridgeshire Magazine Winter 2014

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The next issue of South Cambs Magazine will be delivered between 27 February and 15 March.For all delivery enquiries please contact The National Door to Door Company Ltd. on 01904 606300 or [email protected]

Welcome to the winter issue of South Cambs Magazine

For most people Christmas is a fantastic time of celebration and joy, but in this edition we are also reminding residents to look out for themselves and one another this festive season.

On pages 8 and 9 we have top tips and advice from the Police and Fire services on how to try and make sure seasonal crime and chimney fires do not ruin your celebrations. And don’t forget, our teams will also be on hand to help you throughout the Christmas break - even when our offices are closed. Details can be found on page 19.

We also reflect on this summer when flash flooding saw homes in some of our villages badly damaged. Pages 40 and 41 look back on what happened and contain some really good advice to help you think about how you could protect your own home in case flooding hits the area again.

On page 19 we are also asking you to tell us what we should focus our time and resources on in the future to meet the needs of you and your community. Your views are really important to us so please make sure you have your say.

And finally, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas and happy New Year.

Cllr Ray Manning LeaderSouth Cambridgeshire District Council

ContentsContact Us .............................. 4

Community .............................. 6

Planning .................................. 13

About your Council ................. 19

Competition ........................... 22

Waste & Recycling ................. 24

Housing ................................... 31

Sustainability ........................... 35

Business .................................. 36

Young People .......................... 39

Environmental Health ............. 40

Sport ........................................ 45

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Cut your costs this winterWith the rising cost of living hitting household budgets, and Christmas just around the corner, Cambridge and District Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is running projects to help local residents reduce costs and manage their money more effectively this winter.Energy CAB advisers have first-hand knowledge of the most common types of debt in our area, including fuel debt. Their team of specialist money advisers can help you check if you are on the best energy deal, could switch tariff or supplier, or apply for help to insulate your home. By taking action to check, switch and insulate, you could make significant savings: £320 per year average saving from insulation and other energy saving measures £100 average saving per year paying by direct debit rather than cash or cheque up to £200 saving for switching tariff or supplier if you have never switched before Age UK can also help older people and has energy efficiency advisers in the district. They are currently running a Spread the Warmth campaign, with tips and advice available at www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/spread-the-warmth or by calling 0300 666 9860.

Budgeting A Reaching Communities lottery grant has supported new initiatives such as Smart Money to teach simple budgeting skills. The project supports vulnerable people in South Cambridgeshire who are disadvantaged because of mental health or language difficulties. Bob Johnson, Head of Cambridge and District CAB Money Advice Team, said: “We want to help people make the most of their money and keep fuel bills down. Sometimes this can be as simple as switching to a different energy company or a cheaper tariff. "As well as advising on energy bills and helping people to prioritise their outgoings, we also want to make sure that they have the right skills to budget better in the future. It’s important that people come to see us as soon as they think they’re getting into trouble so that we can help them avoid any downward spiraling debt."

Tofindoutmoreaboutreducingfuelcostsandbetterbudgeting: visit www.cambridgecab.org.uk call 03448 487 979 visit an Advicehub self-help touchscreen kiosk - see www.advicehub.org for locations visit a drop-in session: Monday to Friday - CAB, 66 Devonshire Road, Cambridge CB1 2BL from 9.15am to 12.45pm Wednesday - Girton Community Centre, St Vincent Close, Girton CB3 0PE from 1pm to 4pm

Friday - John Huntingdon’s Charity, Tannery Road, Sawston CB22 3UW from 9.30am to 12.30pm Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ - general advice - Monday from 1pm to 4pm - money advice - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm - benefits advice - Friday from 10am to 1pm

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ChimneyfireswarningFollowing a 25% increase in chimney fires in two years, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging residents to get their chimney professionally swept.

Across Cambridgeshire there were 86 chimney fires last year and the trend increases between December and February when there is normally a cold snap. The Fire Service is reminding people of the following tips to make sure you can enjoy an open fire safely: Sweep your chimney at least once a year and get brickwork inspected, especially the chimney breast and roof space Do not bank fires too high or overload the grate, and remember to let them burn down well and check the hearth before going to bed Use a fire or spark guard to prevent accidental fires Do not place objects on or over the mantlepiece which may cause you to stand too close to the fire to reach or use them Only burn suitable fuels and avoid burning resinous woods as soot builds up quickly. Above all, make sure you have a working smoke alarm fitted on each floor of your home. To find out if you are eligible for a free home fire safety check, call 0800 917 99 94.

Formoreinformationonfiresafety,visitwww.cambsfire.gov.ukYoucanalsofollowthefireserviceonFacebook,TwitterandInstagram

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Nominate your community heroesNominations are now open for our annual Community Awards which celebrate the outstanding achievements of local people and show how they make a big difference in small communities. Thisyear’sawardsaresplitintofivecategories: Village Hero

Recognising outstanding individuals who have made a significant and voluntary contribution to their local community in the last year.

Parish Councillor of the Year Parish Councillors who have made a significant contribution to their local community in the past year. Community Pride: Youth Group or Initiative Celebrating local youth groups and initiatives that provide positive activities for young people and encourage young people to play a part in their community. Community Pride: Businesses Developing Talent Celebrating local businesses that develop talent through apprenticeships and support for further education. Community Pride: Local Services and Amenities Celebrating community run shops, post offices, recreational facilities or libraries, for example.

To put forward a nomination for any of these awards visit www.scambs.gov.uk/community-awards orcontactJosephMinutoloon01954713359.ThedeadlinefornominationsisFriday16January.

All nominees will be invited to attend an awards ceremony in early March. Details of the ceremony and award winners will be in a future edition of South Cambs Magazine.

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Avoid becoming a victim of seasonal crimeCambridgeshire Constabulary is offering crime prevention advice as the winter months approach, especially in relation to heating oil theft as many householders will be using more oil and filling up tanks in preperation for colder weather. There are specific policing operations in place to tackle autumn and winter burglary crime, and the theft of heating oil. Police are appealing to residents to do their bit by implementing simple security measures to deter criminals and reduce crime. As Christmas approaches it is important to re-assess your home security, and take some simple steps to deter opportunist intruders. Measures such as not leaving keys and valuables within view or reach of a window or door can help as vehicle keys have been the target of a number of recent burglaries across the area. Secure your windows and doors. If you are away from your property for any length of time, make it look occupied: Use light timer switches, put a radio on, and don't draw all the curtains. For detailed advice visit www.cambs-police.co.uk/GetCloser/Burglary.asp and click on the interactive house in the 'Get Closer' menu. You can also register with eCops for community updates and information about policing in your area www.ecops.org.uk

Spotlight on heating oil theft We’re turning the spotlight on heating oil as it becomes an attractive target for thieves at this time of year. To deter thieves, and protect your fuel take some practical steps: Lock it up: use good quality padlocks and lockable fuel caps. Closed shackle padlocks make access with bolt cutters very difficult. For attack-tested products see www.soldsecure.com A locked plastic tank could still be a target: consider screening it off. Visit www.oftec.co.uk/consumers/faqs-on-oil-storage-tanks for more detailed advice. Other options include a metal cage or grille with lockable access point across the top. Raise the alarm: heating oil alarms are available and cost from

£60 to £85. They set off an audible alarm if the oil level drops quickly or falls below a quarter full. Remember to check your levels regularly. Anyone aged 65 or over can contact the Bobby Scheme on 07866 602100 who offer heating oil alarms as part of their range. They do charge to supply and fit the alarm.

Defensive planting: think about using prickly, thorny plants to hide the tank from view. Traces of blood or ripped clothing can help identify an offender. Take note: keep a note of suspicious incidents. Record descriptions of vehicles and registration numbers, report suspicious activity with as much detail as possible, including dates and times. A number of thefts have occurred shortly after an oil delivery; police are working with oil suppliers to reduce this risk.

Visit www.cambs.police.uk for more information on preventing crime

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Greater protection for village pubs?We may soon be asking your views on steps to try to give village pubs some extra protection. Pubs play a central role in many communities and we have already helped several parishes list some as Assets of Community Value. This gives groups a chance to bid for them should they come up for sale. However, pub owners still have considerable scope to change the use of the pub, or even in some cases to demolish it, without the need to seek planning permission. This has meant that in some instances pubs have been lost without the opportunity for community views to be taken into account. Councillors will consider a report on whether applying a planning requirement, known as an Article 4 Direction, could help provide further protection in those cases where there is felt to be a threat. Simply put, the Article 4 Direction would require an owner to apply for planning permission, which allows local people to be consulted, before taking forward any plans. If councillors approve the report, then a consultation to gauge public support for the Article 4 Direction powers may take place in the New Year.

More information will be available at www.scambs.gov.uk You can also contact Clare Gibbons on [email protected] or 01954 713290

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Don’t miss the busPeople living and working in villages to the north of Royston are being urged to make sure their views are heard to help shape the future of local bus services.

Cambridgeshire County Council is reviewing the 15, 127 and 128 bus services to Royston as part of an on-going review known as Cambridgeshire Future Transport (CFT). The county has been divided into a number of areas, with bus services in each area reviewed in turn to boost the number of people using them and reduce costs. The CFT team has already circulated a questionnaire and held community drop-in events and will meet with local councillors and parish councils in early 2015 to discuss community feedback and how bus services might be developed. To have your say in the review, contact your parish council or the CFT team at [email protected] or 0345 045 0675. Alternatively, you can write to: CFT Team, Passenger Transport Service, Cambridgeshire County Council, Box no CC1301, Shire Hall, Cambridge, CB3 0AP. The villages served by the 15, 127 and 128 bus services include Arrington, Barrington, Bassingbourn, Guilden Morden, Haslingfield, Kneesworth, Litlington, Melbourn, Meldreth, Orwell, Shepreth, Steeple Morden, Whaddon and Wimpole.

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Northstowe primary school given top marksPlanning permission has been granted for a new primary school as part of the first phase of Northstowe. Councillors agreed the detailed plans for the 630 place primary school at the end of October. It will include temporary community space for the first residents of the new town, ahead of a new community centre being built as the town grows. Planning permission means work could begin next year with the school being ready from spring 2016. Outline planning permission for the first 1,500 homes, and a number of other detailed applications, have already been agreed that will help get work underway soon. A consultation on the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) plans for up to a further 3,500 homes and facilities on the former airfield site closed at the end of October. Over 300 people came to a roadshow of events to help people have their say. Comments are now being assessed alongside the plans to see what changes we want developers to consider. A revised plan will then be presented to local people giving you another chance to comment.

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Local Plan examination underwayPublic hearings got underway at the start of November to examine plans for how this area should be developed up to 2031. Following an initial meeting in September, Laura Graham, the Inspector who is carrying out the examinations, issued a programme of the first five matters to be considered at the hearings as well as a list of who would be taking part. These are all joint hearings with Cambridge City Council and include discussions on housing and jobs needs and whether we have the right overall vision for the district. The Inspector has indicated that further hearings will take place in the New Year and we will keep our website up to date with the latest programme: www.scambs.gov.uk/local-plan-examination

Improving the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon An application for a Development Consent Order to build the A14 improvement scheme is due to be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate by the Highways Agency. The Planning Inspectorate will check the application and then invite comments from interested groups and members of the public early next year. This is the last opportunity to have your say about the A14 scheme before an Inspector examines the application. The examination will take up to 6 months.

For more information on the Development Consent Order, to make comments on the application, or to request to attend the examination, visit:www.gov.uk/government/organisations/planning-inspectorate


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Comeandfindoutmoreaboutwhatishappening at the new Northstowe Community Forum: Wednesday 28 January 2015 Longstanton Village Institute, High Street, 7 - 9pm

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Regeneration around proposed new railway stationAn important consultation begins on Monday 8 December asking your views on how the final major piece of brownfield land available in Cambridge could be regenerated. A range of options for how the near-kilometre square area alongside the proposed new railway station on the north-east edge of Cambridge could be transformed to continue Greater Cambridge’s economic success story has recently been debated by councillors. We are now asking for your views. Redeveloping the area as another gateway to the city has been considered by local councils for over ten years, but the proposed new railway station is a game-changer and steps up the opportunity to move plans forward. Options suggested for consultation would see an employment-led redevelopment of the area situated south of the A14, east of Milton Road, and west of the Cambridge to King’s Lynn railway in the north of the city. The site, known as Cambridge Northern Fringe East, could also include a mixture of commercial space, housing, and community facilities, as well as the proposed new railway station, public transport interchange and extension to the Guided Busway which are currently being built. The first part of the consultation by us and Cambridge City Council will consider issues to be tackled for this area as well as different suggested options. It will give you the chance to have your say on all aspects of the project, including the focus of what land should be used for, the name of the proposed new railway station and what the new development area itself will be called. Cllr Robert Turner, cabinet member for planning, said: “Please make sure you have your say during the consultation as it is important we know how people think we should plan for the future.” The consultation closes on Monday 2 February 2015 and the comments received will help shape a draft Area Action Plan. This will then be consulted on by both councils next autumn.

Visit www.scambs.gov.uk/cnfeaap to view the plans and have your say. Youcanalsocomealongtooneofoureventstofindoutmore:

Wednesday 10 December: St John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge - 1pm - 7pm Thursday 18 December: Buchan Street Community Centre, Cambridge - 4pm - 8pm Wednesday 14 January: Trinity Centre, Cambridge Science Park - 1pm - 5pm Saturday 17 January: Brown’s Field Youth & Community Centre, Green End Road, Chesterton - 1.30pm - 6pm Monday 19 January: Milton Community Centre, Coles Road, Milton - 2pm - 8pm

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Power to the peopleLocal parish councils are making the most of a new planning initiative which gives more control than ever before to communities when it comes to the development and use of land. The new community-led initiative is known as Neighbourhood Planning. Once a ‘Neighbourhood Area’ has been agreed, local people can realise their vision for that area and have a real say in proposals for facilities, housing, employment and transport. Neighbourhood Plans are about shaping and designing a local area to suit people who live and work there now and in the future. However, it cannot be used to promote less development than is already included in our district-wide Local Plan. Neighbourhood Plans have real legal clout as they must be considered in deciding planning applications for the local area. This gives communities an opportunity to address things that matter locally. Neighbourhood Plans can include policies to address a wide range of issues, including: measures to improve water conservation protection of areas special to communities policies to ensure the affordability of new homes protection of shops and other community facilities design new developments within their area.


Our parishes Parishes in South Cambridgeshire are embracing the new powers with Linton and Hildersham, as well as Histon and Impington parishes, already working on their Neighbourhood Plan. Gamlingay has applied to designate a parish-wide Neighbourhood Area - one of the first steps in the process - and other villages are talking about starting a Neighbourhood Plan too.

Our role and funding As the local planning authority we have a key role to play by law and any Neighbourhood Plan must be developed in line with the agreed overall strategy for the district. There is also a need for approval by an independent examiner and by local people via a referendum. This means there is a lot of work involved and a community must decide for themselves whether this is what they want to do. Central Government has also provided advice, guidance and financial support to help develop a Neighbourhood Plan.

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Jake is 8 and lives in Sawston. He has been visiting his Link carers Barbara and Neil for 4 years. They collect him on Sunday mornings, leaving his parents, Sharon and Jonathan, much needed time to relax and spend quality time with their other children.

Sharon said, “I always sleep in bed with Jake because he has seizures through the night, so I often feel very tired. Jake is very strong willed and active, when he’s at home we have to keep all the doors and windows locked to keep him safe. To have just a few hours when I can switch off and spend time with our other kids or have chance to do the small things other people take for granted, like have a shower uninterrupted, makes a huge difference.”

Neil and Barbara live round the corner. They have a well-established routine of activities which Jake enjoys each week. Neil explained, “we just do simple things like go for a walk to buy the paper then play football, teach Jake card games and make fresh orange juice. We also take Jake out for trips to nearby places like the Botanic Gardens in Cambridge where he loves having hot chocolate.”

Sharon added, “Jake’s Link carers are a big part of his life, one week we were away so he wasn’t able to spend time with them and he reminded me that Sunday should be a Barbara and Neil day!”

Neil and Barbara have been involved in the Family Link Service for many years and have built up a number of long-term, close relationships with disabled children and their families. They said “the role can have challenges which you have to consider before applying, especially if you are a Link carer while your own children are growing up. But friends who hear about our work and the difference it makes are often tempted to become Link carers themselves and we always encourage anyone who is interested to come forward and find out more.”

Cambridgeshire County Council are currently looking for more people to become Link carers and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with experience working with children with disabilities. Carers are paid an allowance, take part in a comprehensive training programme and receive ongoing support.

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Christmas opening hoursYou can still get in touch with us when you need to this festive season. Don’t forget, you can also report, pay and apply for things using our self service website at any time of the year.

If you have an emergency out of hours, you can still get in touch: Dangerous structure enquiries (Building Control): 01253 501 055 Environmental health emergencies: 08456 095 437 Homelessness emergency service: 0845 609 5438

Council tenants: Housing and heating repairs: 0800 085 1313 Gas appliance enquiries: 0845 650 0065

Monday 22 December - offices and contact centre open 8am to 5.30pmTuesday 23 December- offices and contact centre open 8am to 5.30pmChristmas Eve - offices and contact centre open 8am to 4.30pmChristmas Day - closedBoxing Day - closedSaturday 27 December - closed Sunday 28 December - closedMonday 29 December - offices and contact centre open 8am to 4.30pmTuesday 30 December - offices and contact centre open 8am to 4.30pmNew Year’s Eve - offices and contact centre open 8am to 4.30pmNew Year’s Day - closedFriday 2 January - offices and contact centre open 8am to 5.30pm

Shaping our future prioritiesWe’ve started reviewing our priorities for council services over the next year, deciding what we spend time and money on for the benefit of you and your community. A draft corporate plan has now been agreed for public consultation. We’re suggesting that we keep the same 12 objectives and update the action plan to build on this year’s successes as well as reflect on where major ongoing projects, such as Northstowe and the Greater Cambridge City Deal, have reached. We know how important providing first class and value for money services are to you, but, during the consultation, we really want to know if the priorities we are considering are the right ones. All comments will be considered by councillors in February before the priorities are finalised and we begin work on making them become a reality. Between Monday 1 December and Friday 30 January, you can view and comment on the draft plan by visiting www.scambs.gov.uk/council-aims-and-objectives

If you do not have internet access and want to have your say,pleasecontactRichardMayon01954713366

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City Deal transport decisionsDecisions on which transport projects should be funded using the first £100 million of Greater Cambridge City Deal cash will begin to be made in the New Year. The Government, Council leaders, Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Local Enterprise Partnership and the University of Cambridge signed the £500 million deal in June which aims to improve connectivity and help deliver economic growth, while retaining a high quality of life. Areas being looked at for bus, cycle and pedestrian investment from 2015 to 2020 include the A428 and A1307 corridors, Histon Road, Milton Road, Station Road and Hills Road, with new cycle links across the city and potential for a western orbital route around Cambridge to improve bus access. All of the options were consulted on by Cambridgeshire County Council earlier this year to complement the 44,000 new jobs and 33,000 new homes planned for Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire to 2031. The Government funding won’t cover all the proposed schemes, and there is still some work to be done to identify which schemes would be best to be delivered in the first five years of the Deal. To unlock the next phases of funding, the councils must meet economic growth triggers agreed with Government. A final decision will be taken by councillors in January.

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For example, homeowners and landlords could be eligible to receive an income of about £2,000-£6,000 when fitting an air-to-water heat pump, depending on the size of their property and the type of heating system installed.

The domestic RHI offers quarterly payments over seven years, based on a set of tariffs and according to the type of system installed, which help to offset the cost of installing renewable heating systems.

RHI tariffsThe tariff levels are 7.3 p/kWh for air-to-water heat pumps and 19.2 p/kWh for solar thermal. The tariffs have been set at a level that reflects the expected cost of renewable heat generation over the system’s lifetime. Tariffs will be subject to review every quarter.

Estimating RHI paymentsPayments are usually based on the heating system’s estimated annual heat output and made on the portion of renewable energy generated.

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is taken from your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), although its design efficiency (seasonal performance factor) is also used to calculate payments.

For solar thermal, the figure is taken from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certificate, which is based on a calculation by your MCS installer.

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Win a year’s gym membership!Find a new you this New Year by taking part in our competition to win a year’s free gym membership. The prize, worth £360, is courtesy of Prime Time Fitness. Based in Girton, Prime Time Fitness offers a warm welcome and unique service. Whatever your age or level of fitness, there’s something to suit you, from a range of classes to personalised gym programmes. Highly trained gym staff include personal trainers specialising in fitness for older adults, pre and postnatal women, stroke and cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes management, lower back pain, weight management and GP referrals. Additional on-site services include physiotherapy, sports massage and beauty therapy. There is also ample free parking. To be in with a chance of winning visit www.scambs.gov.uk, click on ‘Apply for it’ then select ‘Readers’ Competition’ to complete the entry form. Closing date for entries is midday on Wednesday 7 January.

The question you need to answer is:How much are the weekly charges for our new Lifeline+ service, helping people stay independent and in their own homes? (See page 31 for a clue).

a) From£4.34to£6.70 b) From £5.43 to £8.90 c) From£6.27to£9.80If you don’t have internet access, you can still enter. Send your name, address and telephone number, plus your answer to the question, to:

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Winner’s spotlightTwo lucky readers took their families on a deep sea volcano adventure with The Octonauts thanks to tickets generously donated by Cambridge Corn Exchange. In our autumn competition we asked readers how much an adult ticket for the BikeBus Explorer costs and both Rebecca Bennett from Meldreth and John Wright from Whittlesford correctly answered £5. Rebecca was very excited to win the tickets. She said: “We had a brilliant time at the Octonaughts show, my daughter thoroughly enjoyed herself especially dancing and clapping along to the songs. A special thank you to South Cambs Magazine for providing us with such a wonderful experience”

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Winter 2014

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Green & blue bins Black bin Blue bin only Later collection Collection brought forward

Collection dates We recommend bins are put out the night before, but they mustbeoutby6amatthelatestonyourcollectionday

Monday A - Babraham, Balsham, Gt Abington, Gt Shelford, Harston, Hauxton, Hildersham, Hinxton, Ickleton, Lt Abington, Lt Shelford, Pampisford, Stapleford

Monday B - Bartlow, Castle Camps, Horseheath, Linton, Sawston, Shudy Camps

Tuesday A - Carlton, Coton, Gt Wilbraham, Histon, Horningsea, Impington, Lt Wilbraham, Madingley, Orchard Park, Six Mile Bottom, Teversham/Cherry Hinton (North of the railway), West Wickham, West Wratting, Weston Colville

Tuesday B - Fen Ditton, Fulbourn/Cherry Hinton (South of the railway), Girton, Milton, Oakington, Stow-cum-Quy, Westwick

Wednesday B - Boxworth, Caxton, Conington, Cottenham, Elsworth, Fen Drayton, Lolworth, Over, Rampton, Willingham

Wednesday A - Bar Hill, Childerley, Chittering, Dry Drayton, Knapwell, Landbeach, Longstanton, Swavesey, Waterbeach

Thursday B - Abington Pigotts, Arrington, Bassingbourn, Bourn, Croydon, Gamlingay, Guilden Morden, Hatley, Litlington, Longstowe, Lt Gransden, Shingay-cum-Wendy, Steeple Morden, Tadlow

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Blue bin

Green bin

PaperCaddy

Jiffy bags, wrapping paper, greeting cards,

tissue, cardboard & kitchen paper

Any type of cat litter.Turf and soil - due to its

weight. Any type of plastic including bags/sacks

Biodegradable bags (cornstarch, potato starch)

Corrugated cardboard - put in the blue bin

Cardboard - put in the blue bin

Paper

Newspapers & magazines

Envelopes (with or without windows)

Junk mailPlastic bottlesPlastic packaging (pots, trays & tubs)

Plastic bagsPlastic film & clean

food wrapping

AerosolsFood & drinks cans Tinfoil & foil trays

Cardboard/Wrapping paperGlass jars & bottles

Garden waste

Cooked/uncooked food waste

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Plastic bottle tops & triggers

Kitchen paperand tissuesTelephone directories

Catalogues

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Extra green bin material cannot be collected. Please compost it or take it to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres

Put the caddy inside or beside your blue bin

Put items loosely in your blue bin and not in carrier bags

Rinse items to remove any food contamination

Put in a battery bag or clear plastic bag and attach it to your blue bin lid

Put shredded paper in an old envelope before putting in the paper only caddy

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PolystyrenePyrex, flat glass, non packaging plastic e.g toys,

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Please use your black bin for material that cannot be put in green or blue bins Extra black bin material cannot be collected. Please take it to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres Nappies should be put in the black bin Empty and full paint tins cannot be collected. Please take them to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres

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Festive recycling taleYou’ve eaten your weight in turkey, exchanged presents and listened to the Queen’s speech. What happens now to the remnants of Christmas - the potato peelings, wrapping paper and cards? We recycle them - and more - and here’s how it happens.

For a full list of everything you can recycle in your blue and green bins please see page 25

Christmas cards Wrapping paper (not plastic or foil) Glass jars and bottles Chocolate boxes/tubs Plastic drinks bottles Food and drinks cans Tinfoil

Real Christmas trees (chopped up)

Cooked food scraps

Uncooked food including peelings

Christmas catalogues

Envelopes

TV listing magazines

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Around 400 tonnes, which is over two blue whales worth, of paper is collected after Christmas and taken to Aylesford Newsprint’s

paper mill in Kent.

The paper is pulped to separate the fibres by mixing it with water

and chemicals. Debris like staples, paper clips and sticky

tape are removed.

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Food waste, plus chopped-up real Christmas trees are emptied from

green bins and taken to Amey Cespa’s Waterbeach plant.

Everything from the green bin is shredded, so it breaks down more quickly, then loaded into

buildings called compost clamps.

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More recycling is collected in January than at any other time of the year. It is taken from your door to a Materials Recycling Facility in

Waterbeach.

The materials are loaded onto conveyor belts and non-recyclables

removed by hand. They then go through a series of processes to

separate them into material types.

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Reminder of collection changesChristmas bin collections We're making some changes to bin collections this festive season. Please check page 24 to see when your bins will be picked up. Some collections have moved forward and some back and there will be a break in collections between 28 December and 4 January.

Green bin collections From 1 December green bins will be collected once a month throughout winter. This is when we see far less waste put out for collection. Monthly collections will take place in December, January and February only. Blue and black bin collections remain bi-weekly.

Waste is composted in the clamps for two weeks. Temperatures of at

least 60 degrees are reached to kill off any harmful organisms.

The fibres go through flotation cells where they are whitened

by being cleaned, de-inked and having agents added to them.

Mechanical processes such as magnets, paddles, suction and infra-red

sensors, together with hand sorting, cleverly separate glass, plastics, paper,

card and aluminium and steel cans.

The material is moved outside to compost naturally for six to eight weeks, then screened to remove

anything in it that’s non-compostable.

The pulp is rolled into sheets, then dried and pressed to produce new

smooth white paper which is wound into rolls of up to 40 tonnes.

Materials are then transported for further processing and transformed

back into new products. Materials such as cardboard, cans and plastic bottles

are bailed for easy transportation.

The fine soil improver is used by local farmers, allotment holders, schools

and residents to condition their garden soil and grow more food.

Rolls are divided into smaller reels, packed and sent to printers to make our daily

newspapers.

Materials like steel can be recycled many times without loss of quality,

finding new life in a variety of products from bike frames to

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HousingSouth Cambs Magazine


Providing a lifelineWe’re helping local people to stay in their own homes and keep their independence through our Lifeline and new Lifeline+ schemes. Lifeline provides help 24 hours a day over the phone at the touch of a pendant alarm button. Our new Lifeline+ service offers a range of options from regular phone calls to scheduled home visits, arranging community transport or even picking up emergency shopping. Lifeline+ charges range from as little as £4.34 to £6.70 a week. Anyone of any age that needs a little extra help to stay independent can join the Lifeline or Lifeline+ service. Stapleford resident Jill has been a Lifeline user for seven years, she says: “Lifeline is the best thing I’ve ever bought. I feel safe having it; the people on the other end of the lifeline are always so nice, even if I have knocked it by mistake.” Jill also uses our new Lifeline+ service and

has twice-weekly visits from Ali Hall, our Community Lifeline+ officer. Jill

says: “I tell Ali all my troubles, I can ask her things that I don’t know the

answer to and Ali will do her best to find out the answer.”

Lifeline and Lifeline+ is not only good for Jill; both she and her family feel safer knowing that someone will be there to help if she has a fall, feels unwell or needs reassurance – like the time she fell in her living room this summer and broke her wrist. Jill says: “Lifeline+ is like having regular visits from a neighbour who is always happy to help you.” Following Jill’s fall this summer, Ali also helped Jill to arrange for the Police Bobby scheme to fit a key safe. This now means that a neighbour or paramedic can get in to help her in case of an emergency if she can’t

get to her door.

For more information about Lifeline or Lifeline+ visit www.scambs.gov.uk/community-lifeline-service or contact

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Our Visiting Support Service runs alongside Lifeline and Lifeline+, offering residents tailored support depending on their circumstances. The free-of-charge Visiting Support Service provides short-term emotional, financial and practical help to any resident aged 65 and over. A personalised assessment helps us to see what support each person needs, from helping with benefit claims or debt management schemes, to finding local clubs to join or referring them to local charities and services like our Lifeline schemes.

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The road to homeA new name in property management has opened its doors with a batch of high quality homes available to rent. Ermine Street Housing is now calling on anyone wanting to rent a home, or people with a home they want to rent out, to get in touch as it promises competitive prices and no hidden costs. Ermine Street Housing is totally independent of the Council and competes with the private sector, but is wholly owned by us. The company was set up as an innovative way to generate income as it buys homes on the open market and then rents or resells them. The great news for local taxpayers is that all the income generated by Ermine Street Housing will be reinvested into protecting valuable Council services as further cuts are expected from central government. So far councillors have agreed a £7million investment in a pilot project to buy up to 30 homes and decided recently to agree a revised financial model to ensure that the company can repay the debt and still make a profit, passing surpluses to the Council.

What’s in a name? Ermine Street Housing was chosen as it is an old Roman road that runs right through the district from north to south. Ermine is the Saxon name for the Roman road, and it has historical connections that suggest movement and going places. A brand new website is now live and information packs are available so you can find out more about what Ermine Street Housing stands for. And, better than that, you can see homes that are available to rent and purchase.

Next steps The company results will be analysed over the next few months so a report can be presented to councillors in around a year's time. This will show how the company is progressing and could lead to a larger scale investment being made. Again, income generated will be pumped straight back into Council services that residents want and need.

Need to rent, or have a property you want to rent out? Get in touch! Ermine Street Housing will provide quality homes at competitive rents, delivering a complete service from the outset to ensure tenants can enjoy their homes and plan for the future. The firm is already managing some homes on the Ministry of Defence estate in Waterbeach and lots more families will be moving into rented homes through us well before Christmas.

For more information visit www.erminestreethousing.co.uk or contact Emma George on [email protected] or 01954 713099

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Sustainable South CambsIt’s five years since we started working with parish councils to encourage and support low carbon and sustainable living, helping residents and villages to reduce their energy use and bills.

The Sustainable Parish Energy Partnership (SPEP) is free for parish councils to sign up to and offers support to organise community initiatives, often based around efficient energy use, including:

using a thermal imaging camera to ‘see’ where heat is escaping from homes, showing where insulation could help save energy lending out energy monitors to help residents see how much electricity they’re using and identify which appliances, lightbulbs or habits - like leaving lights on - affect their energy use and are costing them money helping residents switch to energy saving lightbulbs - which have come a long way since early ones which took a while to warm up. To help people find the right bulb for their light fittings, SPEP parishes can borrow our Energy Saving Lightbulbs library, complete with demonstration unit.

Thirty four parish councils have signed up to SPEP; you can see if yours is one of them at www.spep.net

Whether or not your parish council is involved, to find out more and take part, contact project officer Siobhan Mellon on [email protected] or 01954 713395.

Green GamlingayAn excellent example of a community coming together to promote sustainable living is Gamlingay, with not one, but two, nationally significant eco projects. The remodelled village hall, the Eco Hub, is one of the most sustainable community buildings in the country. Powered and heated entirely by renewable energy technologies, it has roof-mounted solar panels and a ground source heat pump providing all of the Hub’s electricity and heating. Just behind the Eco Hub, a 330KW wind turbine generates enough electricity to power about 10% of the village's housing. Owned and managed by local residents, the community turbine provides 10% of its income, after running costs, to village projects. Those that help the environment to make Gamlingay ever more sustainable are given priority. Through SPEP workshops and visits, parish councils and community groups have learned about Gamlingay’s initiatives. Volunteers in the village have also made the most of SPEP opportunities, organising thermal imaging surveys, lending out electricity monitors and, for the third year running, holding a vibrant ‘ Green Day’ event with sustainability stalls, talks and workshops.

Thermal imaging shows uninsulated patches

The SPEP energy saving light bulbs demonstration unit

Villagers at the opening of the Gamlingay community wind turbine

Business South Cambs Magazine

Going superfast High speed broadband is reaching thousands more homes and businesses across South Cambridgeshire as the Connecting Cambridgeshire roll-out programme gathers pace. More than 15,000 premises in 45 areas across the district, which until now have not benefitted from fibre optic-based broadband, will be able to upgrade to faster speeds by the end of December 2014. Faster internet access means more people will be able to work from home, as well as shop, socialise and find essential services, without having to travel. Small businesses in South Cambridgeshire are being urged to apply for connection vouchers worth up to £3,000. These help pay for installation of superfast broadband to their offices, but funding runs out in March 2015, so click to it. The scheme to help small businesses use digital technology is being run by Connecting Cambridgeshire’s Destination Digital project in partnership with ourselves. Through a new Destination Digital Opportunities for Women scheme, which runs until April 2015, businesswomen are also being given support to improve their digital skills or set up businesses.

Find out if you can get faster broadband at www.connectingcambridgeshire.co.uk and apply for business support at www.destinationdigital.info

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Big click for business supportWe're urging firms to sign up to our free business register so they don't miss out on the extra support it offers. By registering with us you will be sent an electronic newsletter every other month - Open for Business - which includes news about funding opportunities, advice and guidance, business support information, practical ideas and local events. Destination Digital was promoted in Open for Business recently and it helped growing Cambridgeshire communications agency Cuttsy+Cuttsy successfully apply for connection vouchers worth up to £3,000 to get superfast broadband for their office in Ickleton. Cllr Nick Wright, cabinet member for economic development, said: “The register is aimed at providing the best support to businesses in the area. We simply don’t want them to miss out on opportunities. Once signed up please also give us your feedback by completing our two minute survey. It will help make sure we keep moving in the right direction.” To join the business register, email [email protected] - we’ll then start sending you the newsletter direct to your inbox.

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Young peopleSouth Cambs Magazine

Youth Council updateThe views of young people from South Cambridgeshire are about to go national, with your Youth Council set to join the British Youth Council (BYC).

The BYC helps young people to get involved in communities and democracy on a local, national and international level, helping them develop their skills as volunteers, campaigners and leaders. Louis Pascuzzi, Youth Council Chairman, said: “Joining the BYC is going to help our Council gain more experience to work better locally, as well as give a South Cambs view on national youth issues. It’s going to be great.”

Dyslexia in schools Your Youth Council has also been hearing about the importance of early diagnosis for dyslexia in children at primary school and is looking at how best we can support local initiatives to give all young people the best start to their school life.

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Sawston Village College’s Adult Learning and Leisure courses for Spring commences 12 January 2015. New for 2015! Generative Art – Intro, Flower Arranging, Cooking on a Budget, Counselling – An Intro, Fitness Yoga, Garden Design, International Cookery, Mindfulness and many more. Popular existing courses such as East Asian painting, Guitar, Indian Cookery Made Simple and Tai Chi, have spaces still available and continue or start again in 2015. Diary Date: 7 March – 2 day paediatric first aid (7 & 14), Alexander Technique, Bricklaying, De-stress and sleep well, Indian Cookery, Indian Head Massage, Using Email and many more. Please visit our website for further information www.sawstonadulted.org01223 712424 or email [email protected] us on Twitter @http://twitter.com/sawstonAdultEd Book early to avoid disappointment

Environmental health South Cambs Magazine


Flooding: are you prepared?Well over 100 homes, scores of businesses and miles of roads were hit with surface flash flooding this summer. An average of just under 50mm of rain normally falls in Cambridgeshire during the month of August, but within just 30 minutes on the evening of Friday 8 August an amazing 102 mm of rain fell (that’s four inches in old money)! The areas worst hit were around Swavesey, Bourn, Fen Drayton, Bar Hill, Oakington, Longstanton and Caldecote, with village roads and major routes such as the A14 and A428 either closed or gridlocked.

What are we doing to reduce the risk? We work closely with the Environment Agency, other local authorities and the emergency services to reduce the risk of flooding to properties, businesses and critical infrastructure such as roads. Some of this is by making sure the authority responsible keeps drains and ditches clear, as well as continues to learn lessons and build on current flood patterns which are mapped. We are also actively working to reduce the risks of flooding - particularly for new homes - which can range from approving applications only in flood free areas, or where this is not possible, ensuring that the flood risk is identified and addressed.

Please be prepared Some flooding, such as a river bursting its banks, normally comes with advanced warning, but flash flooding as we saw this summer does not. When flooding hits, we provide an emergency sandbag service and prioritise those at imminent risk. During the August floods we delivered over 700 sandbags to those most in need - saving water from entering some homes. Huge demand for sandbags always means our resources are stretched, but flooded and gridlocked roads also seriously slowed our progress.

Flood planning The risk of flooding from rivers is with us all the time. While you cannot always stop flooding, with the right preparations in advance, and by responding swiftly to warnings when they are issued, there is a great deal you can do to reduce the impact of a flood. If you live in a flood risk area you should do what you can now to minimise the risk to both yourself and your property. It is vital that you do not simply wait until flooding occurs, as you may not have time to do anything.

The A428 was closed due to flooding

We offered extra help following the floods to take away damaged carpets, flooring and white goods

Villages came to a standstill

Did you know? Last winter was the wettest in the UK for nearly 250 years and around 6,000 properties flooded Flooding caused millions of pounds worth of damage - but some people are still not insured One in six properties in England is at risk of flooding Many people think that flooding will never happen to them, but it could.

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Top tips: You can check the Environment Agency website to see if you live in

a flood risk area. Simply click on the links under the ‘Find out if you’re at risk’ section at www.gov.uk/prepare-for-a-flood/find-out-if-youre-at-risk

You can also check theEnvironment Agency's flood warnings webpage for current flood or severe weather warnings for your area at http://apps.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood/31618.aspx

Listen to local radio for updates during periods of severe weather or heavy rain Make sure that you have adequate buildings and contents insurance cover Buy sandbags from your local building merchant - and have them ready. Flood protection such as floodgates to protect doors and garages, and airbrick covers where they are close to the ground, may also be necessary.

Key contacts: The Environment Agency website shows you where there is risk of flooding

Environment Agency (Rivers) Responsible for building, maintaining and operating flood defences and for issuing flood warnings to the public, other flood responding organisations and the media. The Environment Agency also provides the Floodline Information service. You can listen or subscribe to recorded flood warning information for your area and speak to an operator for advice 24 hours a day. Incident hotline on 0800 807060 Floodline service 0845 988 1188

South Cambridgeshire District Council Clearing local watercourses and flood planning, assisting in any evacuation/relocation of residents to rest centres during an emergency and in the clean up after the flood waters have subsided. 03450 450 500 or out of hours in an emergency 0845 609 5437

Cambridgeshire County Council (Public Highway drainage) 0345 045 5212 or out of hours in an emergency 0345 456 4564

Anglian Water Are responsible for all surface water and foul water sewers related to properties and business premises. 08457 145145

Fire and Rescue Service Primarily responsible for rescue and saving life, the service may also pump out floodwater from affected areas in an emergency.

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Free advice for event plannersFeasts, fairs and fetes are the highlight of village social calendars. If you’re planning a community event, we offer a free service to help you make sure you’ve got licensing and safety considerations covered.

Our Safety Advisory Group brings together environmental health and licensing experts with the County Council’s highways team and all three emergency services. The Group meets every two months to offer advice and guidance on risk reduction from food safety standards to alcohol licensing, road closures and crowd control. Event organisers are legally responsible for the health, safety and welfare of people attending their event, as well as that of employees, contractors and sub-contractors working there. By talking through plans with the Safety Advisory Group, potential issues can be discussed and solutions put in place. Ideally you should seek advice about six months in advance of your event to allow time to apply for licences and any other permits.

To contact the group, email [email protected] or visit www.scambs.gov.uk/event-safety-advisory-group for more information

New laws to make food shopping and eating out easier for people with common food allergies, intolerances or coeliac disease come into force from mid-December. Catch-all “Contains milk/nuts/other” statements will be replaced by clear labelling on packaging to flag up 14 major allergens. If any of the allergens are present in non-packaged food and made-to-order dishes, information will need to be clearly displayed in cafés and restaurants, or mentioned to customers by staff. Both old and new labels will appear on packaging for a while as older stocks are sold. If you are allergic to a food or ingredient not on the major allergens list, it may not be clearly flagged - particularly when you eat out or buy non-packaged foods - so it pays to remain cautious.

Food allergies affect 1-2% of adults and 5-8% of children in the UK

At least 1 in 100 people has coeliac disease

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Funding the futureAlmost £17,000 is on offer to help local sports stars of the future reach their full potential. Since 2009, our Elite Athlete Grant Scheme has awarded more than £56,000 to over 80 young people to support their sporting dreams, and another £16,700 is now available. Grants of up to £2,000 are waiting for young athletes whether they’re competing regionally, nationally or representing GB at world-class Olympic or Paralympic level. Rhodri Furlong, a Histon-based hockey player, was awarded £500 last year, and went on to captain Wales Under 18s at the European Championships. He says: “The grant gave me the opportunity to fully commit to the Welsh programme where I gained access to a wide range of support. Without the Council’s support this might not have been possible.” Cllr Mick Martin, lead councillor for sport, said: “We are looking forward to helping more exceptional young sportspeople with South Cambridgeshire connections. The talent and dedication shown by our Elite Athletes like Rhodri is phenomenal. I’m very proud that we are supporting so many young people to excel.”

For more information and to apply for a grant, visit www.scambs.gov.uk/elite-athlete-award-scheme or contact Joseph Minutolo on [email protected] or 01954 713359

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Wheely greatAn innovative community bike project has had people ‘sqwheeling’ with delight this year, helping people of all ages and physical abilities to enjoy cycling. You Can Bike Too holds cycling sessions at Milton Country Park with a fleet of specially adapted bikes, including some for wheelchair users. Children In Need funding means Family Sunday sessions for youngsters with disabilities and their siblings are now held weekly. Fortnightly Tuesday Taster sessions for adults are also popular, and a new team building session has been successfully trialled for local businesses. The bikes that benefited from £10,000 raised by over 100 fantastic volunteers at the Cambridge Beer Festival were a big draw at our summer Parklife event.They also visited Parkers Piece for the Tour De France Ruth Brannan from You Can Bike Too, said: “Our volunteers have done us proud this year. A particular highlight was Angela Sanford, a young woman with learning difficulties, being awarded a Point of Light Award by the Prime Minister to celebrate the inspiring work she does for us. If you haven't seen our bikes, you're really missing something!”

Visit www.youcanbiketoo.org or call 07521 905448 for more information on sessions and events

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From strength to strengthExercise classes are helping to improve mobility and social engagement for older residents. Run by qualified instructors, the gentle classes range from chair-based to standing and floor exercises, designed to improve strength, balance and maintain - or increase - stability. One Great Shelford class sees residents exercising to music using resistance bands and light hand weights for strength work. There’s also time for a chat, and the group enjoys the regular get-together:

Shirley: “I look forward to every Wednesday afternoon. I like exercising as part of a group, it’s very sociable and friendly.”

Gwen: “We feel as if we have used all of our muscles, moving in a way we would not do on our own. It has helped me a lot with my balance.”

Janice: “It gets me out of the house. I’m a wheelchair user and rely on my husband a lot; this class also gives him a break. I like to see other people and socialise as well as being active.”

Shelia: “I can now stand up better and feel more confident moving around my flat.”

If you’d like a class in your village, we can help get one started. Contact Helen Stepney on [email protected] or 07732 222 905

MondayChair Based + (level 2) Great Abington: 10.15am to 11.15am Call Vikki Green on 07762 902976 Impington: 10am to 11am Call Jean Newman on 07772 437789

Strength & Balance (chair based, level 2/3) Comberton: 11.45am to 12.45pm Call Community Education on 01223 264721

Strength & Balance (level 3) Milton: 11am to 12pm Call Rosanna Dillon on 01223 811489 Sawston: 1.30pm to 2.30pm Call Marlene Sharpe-Westwood on 01223 571431

Stroke Survivors Group Impington: 11.30am to 1.30pm Call Jean Newman on 07772 437789

TuesdayStrength & Balance (level 2) Orwell: 1.45pm to 3pm Call Phil Seymour on 07813 452740Chair Based + (level 2) Sawston: 10am to 11am Call Vikki Green on 07762 902976

WednesdayChair Based + (level 2) Great Shelford: 2pm to 3pm Call Vikki Green on 07762 902976Strength and Balance (level 3) Willingham: 2pm to 3pm Call Davina Mee on 07779 244250

FridayStrength & Balance (level 3) Duxford: 11.15am to 12.15pm Call Chris Mogg on 07453 270871 Sawston: 10am to 11am Call Marlene Sharpe-Westwood on 01223 571431

Level 1 Chair Based - exercises are seated.

Level 2 Chair Based + - mainly seated. Some optional standing exercises.

Level 3 Strength and Balance - a mix of standing, seated and optional floor exercises.

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South Cambridgeshire Magazine Winter 2014