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Issue 409 June 2019 Now reaching 3500 people every month

DedicationWARDROUNDSOUR COUNTYCOUNCILLOR’SREPORT

LAUNCHING OUR2020 CALENDARCOMPETITION

SUPPORT STILTONGOLFER’S MARATHONCHARITY EVENT FORMACMILLAN

Stilton resident Mrs Shirley has been honoured by Stilton School forher 25 years of dedicated service as a well-loved Teaching Assistant.

Read the Head Teacher’s tribute to her on page 15.INCORPORATING FOLKLORE, FOR READERS IN FOLKSWORTH AND THE SURROUNDING VILLAGES

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The Parish Pump Local News

Calling All SeniorsLooking for a friendly and welcoming socialcircle? Why not join the Friday SocialGroup? It meets in Stilton Church MeetingRoom from 2 - 4pm every week.

Enjoy good company with a game of Whistor Dominoes and maybe a prize at Bingo.

For more details please contact Dianne Glen(07400 693351)

It costs just £1 per session to meet expenses.

Upcoming EventsIf you have a one-off event fixed in the nextfew months please contact the Editor -241206 or [email protected]

JUNE1st & 2nd Tour of Cambs Bike Race16th & 30th Easy Sunday Concerts22nd Folksworth Book Fayre

JULY7th Folksworth Village Fete

SEPTEMBER20-22nd Twinning Trip to Ghent (FULL!)

Parish Council DetailsMAKE A NOTE

As we reported last month, there have beensome personnel changes at Stilton ParishCouncil. So here is the current list ofCouncillors:

Mark Angus (Chairman)Olive LeonardJohn LeonardPhilip ShailerKeith BullDee DarnellSue AyresBarry GildenVicky DorlingSimon Steward (Interim Parish Clerk)

The role of Finance Officer is currentlyvacant - see the advert in this issue.

Simon Steward is holding the fort as ParishClerk until Mary Croll’s successor can beappointed. You can contact him by emailto: [email protected], Tel:07484 746894 or by snailmail to: The ParishMeeting Room, Church Street, Stilton.

The PC maintains up to date informationabout its members, meetings etc on itswebsite: www.stiltonparishcouncil.org

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Ward Rounds - 2REPORT TO PARISH COUNCILS FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR SIMON BYWATER

As another financial year comes to an end,I thought it timely to give you a briefoverview of what has been, for me, a verybusy year. Most of you will have seen mearound the ward tackling local issues thataffect residents, such as pot holes, dangeroustrees, road signs, fly tipping, liaising withHighways officers and assisting in the LocalHighway initiatives.

I have spent many hours with residents andcommunity groups helping to addressconcerns and anxieties over large-scaleplanning applications in Sawtry, Stilton,Holme and the two crematoria in KingsRipton. I have attended many HDC DistrictPlanning committee meetings raisingconcerns over the impacts on ourcommunities and in particular infrastructurepressures. I will continue to support ParishCouncils and communities during thiscomplex and very often frustrating process.

I have worked tirelessly to help many localresidents with a variety of issues that areimportant to them, which includes healthand social care issues, housing worries,school places, school transport, specialeducation needs, care plan support and somevery complex disputes involving a widevariety of agencies from Police,Environment Agency, Fire Service Planningand the Health and Safety Executive. Onesuch issue has taken me to the highest levelof Government and was duly supported byour MP Shailesh Vara for which I and theresidents are very grateful.

My District Councillor colleagues, Cllr TimAlban, Cllr Marge Beuttell and Cllr DickTuplin have supported me with many issuesthis year and continue to work for theircommunities, for which I am very grateful.

At Cambridgeshire County Council, as anelected member I hold additional roles andresponsibilities:

Chairman of the Children and YoungPeoples Committee (CYP). This is by farmy biggest commitment at the CountyCouncil, for which I was selected by FullCouncil. It is a role I am very passionateabout and take extremely seriously. It is astatutory and county-wide responsibility forChildren's Social Services and LocalAuthority Education services. This involvesmeeting a wide variety of partners andstakeholders to ensure the CC are doing theirvery best for all young people inCambridgeshire. You can see the work wehave been doing in the committee here:https://cambridgeshire.cmis.uk.com/ccc_live/Committees/tabid/62/ctl/ViewCMIS_CommitteeDetail s/mid/381/id/4/Default.aspxDuring the past 12 months the CYPcommittee has looked at and made a hugenumber of decisions relating to policy andstrategy. One such complex item was theway CCC delivers Children's Social Care,known as the Change for ChildrenProgramme, developed to address somelongstanding challenges in deliveringchildren's social care services inCambridgeshire. Children's Social care isvery expensive but also vital to thosechildren requiring help. The change to a

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district-based model was implemented inDecember 2018. A recent Ofsted report ofchildren's Social Care foundCambridgeshire to have ‘good leadership’but agreed that we required improvement inother areas which we had previouslyidentified as part of the change programme.Following this report, and due to some greatwork by our officers, the Department forEducation has awarded Trailblazer status toCambridgeshire County Council. This willallow us to implement the FamilySafeguarding model, which will allow us toshare in a significant amount of additionalfunding to help us to implement theapproach. This is fantastic news for theCouncil, our staff and, most importantly, forour most vulnerable children and youngpeople. See more details on this website:www.fenews.co.uk/press-releases/28085-new-84-million-project-to-strengthen-familiesand-safely-reduce-the-number-of-children-entering-care

Board member on Shared ServicesEducation Board. This board looks at howwe can work more effectively andcollaboratively in education withPeterborough City Council and thusrecommend improvements and savingswhere appropriate.

Lead member on The Cambridgeshireand Peterborough Safeguarding ChildrenBoard (CPSCB) This is the key statutorybody overseeing arrangements forsafeguarding children and young peopleacross the county. See this website:www.peterboroughlscb.org.uk/children-board/

A Member of Cambridgeshire FireAuthority The Fire Authority is responsible

for delivering a fire & rescue service to the805,000 people of Cambridgeshire andPeterborough.www.cambsfire.gov.uk/about-us.aspx

In Feb 2019 Cambridgeshire full council setits budget. Members heard that despiteinvesting in a range of innovative,ambitious, transformation and efficiencyplans, the situation could have been muchworse. The County Council was stillprojecting a budget gap for 2018/19 of£4.3m even after including a proposed 2%Adult Social Care Precept. Debate had seenunity from all parties about the increase incouncil tax, but divided opinions on howthe money raised should be spent. The AdultSocial Care Precept increase of 2% and theCouncil Tax increase of 2.99% will add£23.76 annually (46p weekly) and £35.64annually (68p weekly) respectively to aBand D property, before other preceptingauthorities such as city and district councils,fire and police add their amounts.

At the meeting the Council's bid to achievea fairer funding deal from government wasfurther discussed as, despite being the fastestgrowing county in the UK, Cambridgeshireis the third-lowest funded. Members heardthat if the County Council was funded atthe same rate as an average London Boroughit would receive £75m a year more inRevenue Support Grant from centralgovernment, and if it was funded at the samerate as an average UK County Council itwould be £13.7m a year better funded. So,needless to say, I will continue to do all Ican to push Government for fairer fundingfor our Council and our schools inCambridgeshire.

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Finally, without the commitment of parishcouncillors it would be impossible for thelocal issues that are important to us all toget done. I really do appreciate thisknowledge and support and on behalf ofeveryone in our community Iwholeheartedly thank you. This is just abrief summary of the work I have beeninvolved in this year but I hope you find ituseful. As you can appreciate, it is alsosometimes very difficult to get to everymeeting given the time pressures, but pleasefeel free to contact me should you need todiscuss anything at a more specific locallevel.

Best wishes and hopefully see you soon

Simon Bywater

[email protected]:07984 63755

Stilton ChurchCoffee MorningSaturday 15th June10:30am - 12 noon

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Contact us…T: 01733 240291

E: [email protected]: www.talbotstilton.co.uk

Lunch for less!£5 Lunch Menu

Available Tues - Sat 12 - 2pm

Roast DinnersServed every Sunday 12 - 3pm

Choice of meats available - £9.25

Main Menu also available

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01733 244373To all friends and customers,

This summer, we are celebrating our 12th anniversary!Look out for information for our annual anniversary party.

We are also pleased to announce our 4.5-star rating on Trip Advisor;we would like to thank all customers for their constant support.During our 12 years at Angel Spice we have raised a total of

£35,000 for various charities and we could not have achieved thiswithout your help!

We would also like to announce thatour menu contains a selection of:

● Gluten-free Meals● Vegan Meals● Vegetarian Meals● Nut-free meals

Celebrate Fathers Day with usSunday 16th June!

All fathers dining inaccompanied by their child

will receive a free pintfrom 5pm onwards!

2-4 High Street Stilton

Certificate of Excellence2018

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Let’s Make DatesCAN YOU HELP US COMPILE THE 2020 SCAN CALENDAR?

The 2019 SCAN calendar projectproved such a success that we’relooking to produce one for 2020.But several people commented thatby Christmas they’d alreadybought calendars, so we’d like toget this next one out for you abit earlier.

And, like last time, it willfeature our readers’magnificent photography, so getsnapping!

The theme will be Local Beauty Spots.We’ve picked this because:

● There’s a limit to how many pictures ofStilton and Folksworth we can usewithout becoming repetitive.

● There are lots of attractive places withineasy reach, which make our villagesideal centres for leisure activities.

● It gives a wider scope for a wide varietyof attractive images.

So now that summer’s here and you’re allgetting out and about in the sunshine, takelots of pictures and send us your best ones.

By Local, we mean within, say, 30 minutesdrive, which gives you a lot of scope for allsorts of scenes: pleasant riversides,picturesque villages, wildlife, sports - letyour imagination run wild. And when yousee something/somewhere photogenic takea photo!

PICTURE GUIDELINES

Colour images (photos orpaintings) in landscape

orientation. But feel free toinclude a few portrait images as

that might give us some moreoptions when designing the layout.

Photos should be high-resolution;at least 2400 x 1800 pixels. If you

want to submit a painting, please doso as a scanned image at 300 dpi, NOT ablurry picture taken with your phone!

Do NOT crop or Photoshop the images; ifnecessary we’ll do that during production.

Include a brief description of what thepicture is about, where taken etc. This is sowe can add captions.

Note that you can submit pictures you mayalready have, so you’re not limited to justwhat you can take over the summer.

DEADLINEPlease send your images by 31st August [email protected]. Large images may besent via a Cloud service such as Dropbox.

Send us your full name, address, phone andemail, so we can get back to the winnerswith their FREE calendars.

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Stilton CultureStilton Church

Heritage ProjectIn April's SCAN we introduced and explainedthis ambitious, exciting community projectwhich is going to need the skills andexpertise of many people. You don't haveto be a churchgoer, or 'religious' to be partof this, just keen to help maintain anddevelop the oldest building and communityorganisation in Stilton.

An important element of this project is thecompilation of an updated and extendedguidebook to St Mary Magdalene church.This is putting out roots and branches intomany aspects of Stilton’s history. We’realready discovering interesting materialfrom archival sources but we don’t knowwhat we don’t know! So if any readers havehistorical material that we could draw on -perhaps old family wedding photos at thechurch; old news clippings, letters, books,documents, or even just verbal recollections- that would be much appreciated.

It’s already been suggested that there’sscope for a companion volume describingStilton’s wider history and often it’s theapparently insignificant items that shed themost light. Naturally, any physical materialloaned will be treated with the utmost careand returned promptly

If you would like to know more about theproject, or can contribute any historicalmaterial, or want to become involved in anyway, contact Chris Walford (241376) PatMaltman (242229) or Olive Main (241206).

We expect to include a regular monthlybulletin to keep residents informed ofprogress.

England’s Lost LakeReaders with an interest in local history -or who perhaps have friends or family withan interest - may like to buy a copy ofEngland’s Lost Lake - The Story ofWhittlesea Mere.

This engaging book captures the history ofwhat was, in its time, an important featureof the local landscape and, indeed, the localeconomy. Today’s flat fen landscape giveslittle evidence of its remarkable history soyou need to know what to look for. Thisbook is a great place to start.

Olive Main has a small quantity of thesebooks, which sell for the bargain price of£8.50 each. Just call Olive on (01733)241206 to get your copy - or even a few asChristmas gifts!

Did You Know?Two of the inns and much of the land inand around Stilton once belonged to theChurch. But perhaps more than youthought!Prior to the Dissolution, in 1535 Stiltonaccounted for a quarter of all the assetsof Bushmead Priory in Bedfordshire.

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Stilton Parish CouncilDistrict of Huntingdonshire

STAFF VACANCYParish Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer

The Parish of Stilton has a village population of about 2,500. The precept for 2019/2020 isapproximately £90,000. There are to be three part-time staff who, together with volunteers,look after the Stilton Pavilion, the Parish Room, village amenities and the graveyard.

Applications are invited for the post of Parish Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer. We arelooking for someone with the ability to manage staff, maintenance contracts and facilities.Ideally, they should have experience of financial systems and procedures, including those forVAT, and the preparation of financial reports as appropriate for Parish Councils. They needan ability to work with the public, including residents, contractors, councillors and externalagencies. Some experience of preparing agendas, minutes and reports within requiredtimescales is important. There needs to be a flexible approach to working patterns; eveningworking is required particularly for meetings of Council and its committees. An understandingof legal, statutory and other provisions (including risk assessment) governing or affecting therunning of a Parish Council is welcomed, as well as some experience in dealing withcorrespondence and complaints.

The ideal candidate will be a CILCA qualified Clerk/RFO or someone willing to work towardsthis qualification. The Parish Council will support training of a suitably enthusiastic candidate.Five GCSE grade A*-C to include English and Maths (or equivalent qualification) are required.

This is a home-based, part-time vacancy56 HOURS PER MONTH

SALARY SCALE IN LINE WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT PAY SCALES

(NEST PENSION SCHEME)

Closing date for applications: 14 June 2019Please send letter of application and CV to:

The Clerk, Stilton Parish Council, Stilton Pavilion, High Street, Stilton PE7 3RA

For further information please email: [email protected]

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Your first port of call is our website at:

www.stiltonparishcouncil.org

On there you will find contact details, including email addressesand telephone numbers for your Councillors and Officers.

For general enquiries, you can email the clerk directly [email protected] or by post addressed to:

The ClerkStilton Parish CouncilParish Meeting RoomChurch StreetStiltonPE7 3FL

MEETINGSStilton Parish Council holds meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30pmat the Pavilion. There is a 15 minute Public Forum at the start of each meeting, and wewould welcome your views and comments on local issues, so please do come alongand meet your Councillors. Agendas can be viewed on our website and also on thevillage notice boards outside the shop and in the cemetery.

STILTON PAVILIONProcedures for viewing and booking the Pavilion have now changed.

To contact the Pavilion for booking or viewing enquiries, please either:

Email: [email protected] call the enquiry line on 07484 746894

We would be happy to arrange an appointment for you to view the Pavilion anddiscuss your needs. Booking forms and prices can also be found on our website.

Stilton Parish CouncilHOW TO CONTACT YOUR PARISH COUNCIL

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Packing the House STILTON IN TUNE’S STAR PERFORMER PLAYS TO A CAPACITY CROWD

With top German multi-keyboard playerClaudia Hirschfeld arriving at the Pavilionwith her Wersi Orchestra organ I wasexpecting a good turnout but was completelydelighted when our total audience was 114people! A great success for both Stilton inTune and the Pavilion, with people comingfrom far and wide, including Bury StEdmunds, Felixstowe, Ely and Harrow.Many said that they will return because ofthe shows and the venue! Claudia’s concert,one of just 15 in her UK tour, was a hugesuccess with our almost capacity crowdgiving her a standing ovation at the end. Iwas so lucky to obtain her services.

With such a large audience, the moneyraised for our new beneficiary, Magpas AirAmbulance, saw things off to a flying start!I anticipate that some £300 will be donatedto the good cause. Many thanks to all whoattended and for the many quality raffleprizes.

The 2nd June sees our next artiste, supermusician Rod Pooley from the south coast,making an appearance at the Pavilion.Another player with his own distinctive style

and musical programme, with a wickedsense of humour partly because of his pooreyesight. He was originally scheduled toplay in April but the death of his driverfriend’s mother postponed the trip. For areal mixture of music he is highlyrecommended – from jazz to classics.

I hope to start booking next year’s artistesshortly once the Pavilion management haveconfirmed my requested dates.

All concerts start at 2:30pm (doors open1:45pm) and, with interval for freerefreshments and raffle, finish around 5pm.Do come and join our ever-increasing,music-loving group of friends; you will bewelcomed by our friendly team of helpers.We all look forward to seeing you at ThePavilion, High Street, Stilton, PE7 3RA.

If you would like further details do nothesitate to contact me:telephone 01480 474282 or 07918 602600email: [email protected]

Tony Oliver, Promoter

Peterborough Heritage Festival 2019Saturday & Sunday 15/16 June

Cathedral Square and PrecinctsOver 300 re-enactors | Over 3,000 years of history | Over 30,000 people

A FREE day out for all ageshttps://vivacity.org/heritage/peterborough-heritage-festival-2019/

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From the Pulpit News from St MaryMagdalene Church

Sun 2nd 11:15am Holy CommunionWed 5th 12:30pm Holy Communion and Soup LunchSun 9th 8am Holy Communion (BCP) led by Revd Michael Soulsby

11:15am Morning Praise and BaptismSun 16th 11:15am Holy CommunionSunday 23rd 8am Holy Communion (BCP)

11:15am Café Church4pm Outdoor Worship at Denton Church

June ServicesCOME AND JOIN US!

2 June Knossington 16 June Torpel Way (linear walk)30 June Southey Woods / Lyveden 14 July Kinewell Lakes

Our regular walks are between 5 - 8 miles and meet at 10:00am at The PumpFor more information about Stumbling, just Google ‘Stilton Stumblers’

or call Shirley on (01733) 246209 - or just turn up on the day with your boots on!

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School News ‘Live together,Learn together,Grow together’

Dedicated ServiceCELEBRATING 25 YEARS AT STILTON SCHOOL

Mrs Shirley has now worked at StiltonC of E Primary Academy for 25 years, writesHead Teacher Helen Smallman.

She has been a wonderful TeachingAssistant and Midday Supervisor, workingwith a range of teachers and year groupsover the time she has worked here.

She always puts the needs of the childrenfirst and works tirelessly to ensure that they

are happy and ready to learn. She has highexpectations and always gets the best out ofthe children. She is extremely well loved bythe pupils and the staff at our school, pastand present.

Mrs Shirley loves working at the school andsays, 'Being part of a great team, seeingchildren develop academically, havingopportunities to learn real life skills and tobe independent, continues to be a realprivilege for me'.

We would like to say a huge thank you toMrs Shirley for her dedication andcommitment over the years.

What an achievement!

Desperately Seeking…Former villager Steve is writing hismemoirs and contacted SCAN to see ifanybody can help him with anyreminiscences of his schooldays.

He’d particularly like to hear fromanyone who started Sawtry VillageCollege 1980-1981 or who still has acopy of their 1980/81 timetable for MrsAllnut/Mrs Thompson's class.

Just contact SCAN and we’ll put you intouch.

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Folklore News & Info for Folksworth,Morborne & Washingley Folk

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Frank Coles18th April 1932 - 21st March 2019 THE LIFE OF A COUNTRYMAN

Frank Coles was born at 5 WashingleyRoad, Folksworth on the 18th April 1932,the fourth child of Albert and Barbara Colesand youngest brother to Blanche, Edwardand Lillian.

He went to school in Folksworth and thenStilton, leaving when he was 14 years old.He recalled catching rabbits before schooland selling them to villagers and grazing alocal farmer's cows along the hedgerows.

In true countryman style his first job wason the land, working for the Cheney familyof Morborne. After that he tried workingin the local brickyards, where his fatherworked but that did not last long. Frank'slove of the countryside drew him toWashingley, working for the Scrimshawfamily. This is when Frank met the love ofhis life, Jean King. Jean's father had a smallherd of milking cows where they lived onBullock Road and it was not long beforeFrank was helping out.

Jean and Frank were married on 22nd March1958 in Folksworth Church and afterwardscelebrated in Folksworth Village Hall. Histwin children Susan and Richard were bornin 1968. Initially he and Jean lived withFrank's Mum and Dad but it was not longbefore a tied cottage was available with apost for Frank as a land hand and Jean as

housemaid, with the Roam family ofMorborne. Frank stayed for many years,covering everything from land work,lambing and gamekeeping.

In the early 1980's Frank became self-employed and started grass cutting and oddjobs for locals and Parish Councils,including Folksworth and Washingley. Inthe latter years he was joined by Richard.Frank retired when he was 83, thoughperhaps ‘retiring’ is not the right word ashe still continued to help Richard in theParish and also with the Folksworth Shoot.Folksworth and Washingley Parish Councilis greatly indebted to all that Frank did inmaintaining the Parish over so many years

Frank was a great family man, helping tocare for his and Jean's parents and latertaking great pride in his own children's andgrandchildren's achievements. He rarelyventured far from the locality, but enjoyedhis weekly trips to Peterborough Speedway.He enjoyed Country & Western music andwas quite a dash at ballroom dancing. Herecalled lots of fun dancing, including atWashingley Hall.

Sadly Jean died last year, a great loss toFrank, his family and all who knew Jean.

Frank saw many changes in Folksworth overhis life. He moved with those changes butalso gave us a wonderful link to a past agemore in tune with the local environment.He will live on in the many reminiscenceshe so freely and generously shared.

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The SchoolTOP MARKINGS!

Our children have been really enjoying thenew additions to the playground this year.Probably the most popular are somefantastic scooters which can also transforminto balance bikes for the children. Thesehave now been given their own area of theplayground for use, which we have hadmarked out with roads and junctions to aidthe children's creativity and learning.

Indoors, the auditions have just taken placefor our end of term production. This yearthe children in Oak and Elm classes will beperforming 'Bugsy Malone' for us. It wasthrilling to see the confidence of the childrenas they put themselves forward to beinvolved, even singing solos in some cases.These songs are already becoming a familiarpart of our days, as are terms like 'hoodlums'and 'splurgings', to say nothing of theBrooklyn accents!

If you would like your child to become partof the rich learning opportunities we provideat Folksworth, please [email protected] or visitour website to see which years have anyspaces left for 2019-20.

Folksworth Pre-SchoolThe children of Folksworth Pre-School havebeen looking at how the seasons change andwhat changes happen. Our own plants havestarted to germinate and reports so far fromthe children's home learning projectsuggests the sunflowers are growing well.We have been watching the changes to someof our local trees as the blossoms and leavesarrive. Our radishes have been the first toappear and we look forward to continuinglearning about where food comes from.

We still have a few remaining places leftfor September and are now taking bookingsup to Easter 2020. For more informationplease look at our website onwww.folksworthpreschool.co.uk and callNiki on 07542 172075 to arrange a visit

We hope to see you at our Summer Feteand Car Boot Sale on Sunday 7th July, 12 -3pm on the Folksworth Playing Field. Seeour advert in this issue.

Paul Daly

Pauline Daly would like to thank all thefriends and neighbours of 50 TownsendWay for their kindness and for theflowers for her husband Paul's funeral on16th May. Thank you all so much.

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Ladies CircleIn April, Mark Egerton told us aboutparanormal experiences which haveoccurred in old buildings in the villages inHuntingdon. He has written a book aboutthese ghostly sightings and has learnt a greatdeal of local history through his research.In May we had a talk about the "BobbyScheme" which involves the police helpingpeople who have been burgled. This monthwe have a games evening.

We meet in the village hall on the 4th

Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm. All ladieswelcome.

News FromSt Helen’s

JUNE SERVICES

2nd 9:45am Holy Communion9th 9:45am Family Folkus in the School16th 9:45am Morning Praise23rd 9:45am All age Worship in the School

Village HallDATES FOR YOUR DIARY

A big thank you to everyone who hasdonated books for the Book Fayre and ArtExhibition in the Village Hall on Saturday22nd June from 2pm to 4pm. We have books,art and cake! All we need now is you! Doplease come along.

Our AGM will be on Tuesday 9th July. Wecontinue to work hard at grant applicationsand - at the risk of tempting fate - hope tobe able to share exciting news about theHall Improvement Project which willprovide a second meeting room and moderntoilet facilities.

One of the users of the Village Hall isPeterborough Opera. They are celebratingtheir 50th anniversary gathering at StiltonPavilion on 21st July and ask formermembers to get in touch [email protected]

FRUMENTY PRESENTSBRITFOLK - A tour of the British Isles in words and music

SATURDAY 15TH JUNE 7:30pm at St Helen's Church, Folksworth

Tickets: adults £10; under-12s £5(includes light refreshments)

Contact Drusilla Draper on 242790 or any of the Churchwardens for tickets

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Around the ParishFOLKSWORTH & WASHINGLEY PARISH COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT


CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

Another busy year has passed, writes MarkRandall, and we now have a full councilafter several years of being below strength.There were no nominations at the electionin May 2018 and all previous councillorswere elected unopposed. I am pleased towelcome Cllrs Rodgers and Goodfellow tothe council, who have been co-opted to thecouncil during the year and I am sure theywill be a real asset to us over the term ofthe current council.

Sadly, we also suffered losses. AlthoughDavid Bache was not a councillor for verylong, he had a big impact, especiallyregarding issues affecting elderly residentswhich was his area of expertise. The entirevillage mourned Frank Coles who passedaway a short time after his wife. Frank didso much for the village throughout his life.Council's thoughts are with the families ofDavid and Frank.

I would like once again to thank all theCouncillors for their committed hard workand attendance at meetings over the last fouryears. It should be remembered thatcouncillors give up their own time on apurely voluntary basis and should becommended for their dedication. Manythanks also to Jackie Stanbridge, our ParishClerk for her sterling work for the council.

The council would like to remindparishioners that the recreation ground isnot available for use by dog walkers andthat all dogs must be kept in close control

on the public footpaths, especially at thistime of year when young livestock is grazing.

The play park facility continues to be awell-used local amenity. Issues withvandalism have been fair reduced this year.

2018/19 has been quiet on the planningfront, with a limited number of planningapplications being discussed by the council.The council continues to discuss anyplanning applications submitted in thecouncil and our views on planning arerecorded in minutes of our meetings.

At the annual budget meeting in Novemberthe Parish Council decided not to increasethe precept this year. Should there be anyshortfall in the budget this would be metfrom Parish Council reserves.

The past year has seen, several projectsundertaken around the village. The PocketPark near the village pond has continued toflourish and be developed, with severalcouncillors and volunteers from the villagetaking a keen role in this project.

A traffic survey was commissioned duringthe year by the council to assess the volumeof HGVs coming through the village. Thisinformation has formed a vital part in oursuccessful LHI bid for funding to introducetraffic management improvements toFolksworth which will be implementedduring this financial year.

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COMMUNICATIONS - LISABLACKMAN, VICE CHAIR

Over the last year, social media has beenincreasingly used by the Parish Council,both to relay information and to answerconcerns and queries of residents. It workswell as a very immediate type ofcommunication and allows us to getmessages out to a lot of people quickly.This has been utilised for advertisingmeetings and village events as well asforwarding parishioners' questions andnotices. It's even been used for helpinglocate missing pets. We understand noteveryone uses social media and it is just oneof the communication methods we usealongside our noticeboards and the newwebsite which has just been launched:www.folksworthwashingley-pc.org.uk

PARISH MAINTENANCE- ALISON BROWN

The Parish Council continue to helpmaintain and monitor the state of the Parish.Over the last 12 months we have undertakenthis in the following ways:

Richard and Frank Coles continued to cutthe grass around the village and the playingfield and empty the Parish bins, under thecontract that they have with the ParishCouncil. They have also carried outadditional work as required eg tidying thetree belt on the Playing Field. So it was withgreat sadness that we learned of Frank'srecent death. His advice and support will begreatly missed

ROSPA inspect the Play Equipmentannually in April and we undertake repairsof the equipment in line with their reportand other issues as they arise

The Council has reported issues e.g.potholes, water leaks etc. to the relevantauthorities as required over the year.

The Parish Council have removed two oftheir bins recently - one by the seat near theFox and one by the pond - as they were ina poor state of repair. There are council binsin the near vicinity, so we are not going toreplace them unless it appears necessary.

On the 14th April Yasmin Rogers organiseda litter pick around the Playing Field andon Apreece Road, as part of an initiativeorganised by Keep Britain Tidy. 18 peoplehelped on the day and 25 bags of rubbishwere collected. Thank you very much toeveryone helping to keep the Parish tidy.Hopefully we shall repeat this event againnext year.

COMMUNITY MEMORIALORCHARD - ALISON BROWN

Work started this year to develop theovergrown space behind the pond into aCommunity Orchard. The aims for doingthis are:

1. To provide a lovely and interesting areafor the Parish to enjoy

2. To provide a good habitat for wildlife

3. To add to the existing apple trees toprovide more fruit trees of different types

4. To encourage parishioners, particularlythose without direct access to their ownfruit trees, to use the fruit produced.

5. To use the area as a living memorial tothe men in the Parish who fought in WW1,particularly those who did not return.


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We have obtained advice and help fromHDC, Orchards East and HaydensArboricultural consultants in this project.A number of diseased ash trees had to befelled before much work could start. Thewood was then offered to parishioners fortheir own fires; a small amount has beenmulched for use on the site.

Since then a small working party has metevery Wednesday (weather permitting) to:

1. Work on clearing the site of debris,unwanted weeds e.g. nettles and ivy etc.

2. Build a Fence/bug hotel from branchesand twigs from the trees in cut back

3. Prepare the boundary area with the schooland flats for hedge planting.

Thank you to all those who have helped.

In October Andy Goodfellow took samplesof the two apple trees to the Apple Day inStamford to identify the fruit, which we nowknow are Bramley Apples (very good forcooking). Patrick Clarke obtained some freenest boxes and these have been sited.

Over the next year we intend to:

1. Continue clearing and developing the site

2. Plant some more fruit trees in the autumn,thanks to Orchard East.

3. Plant some hedging along the schoolboundary, thanks to the ConservationVolunteers

4. Plant some bulbs and spring flowers

5. Design and produce an information board

6. Replace two of the felled trees with nativetrees as directed by HDC- Oak or FieldMaple

7. Have our own Apple Day in conjunctionwith the Village Hall in the Autumn

If anyone would like to join us, please getin touch via the Clerk. If you can’t help inthe week, we are happy to organise someweekend events, particularly when we cometo planting the trees, hedging and bulbs.WASHINGLEY BROADBAND

UPDATE - GORDON FENWICKIn March 2018, Connecting Cambridgeshireheld an information evening in StiltonPrimary School to a small number ofrepresentatives to discuss the local area andvillages' access to fast, reliable broadband.

Connecting Cambridgeshire is part of agovernment initiative rolling out superfastbroadband to thousands of homes andbusinesses across Cambridgeshire andPeterborough that would not otherwise beable to receive it.

The Connecting CambridgeshirePartnership is led by CambridgeshireCounty Council, working with: localcouncils in Cambridgeshire andPeterborough, BT, the Government'sBroadband Delivery programme (BDUK)and partners in business, health andeducation to achieve its aim of becomingthe best-connected county in the country.

The programme aims to bring superfastbroadband to 99% of the homes acrossCambridgeshire by the end of 2020.

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FOLKSWORTH, WASHINGLEY AND MORBORNE VILLAGE HALL

BOOK FAYREAND

FOLKSWORTH ART CLUB EXHIBITIONSATURDAY 22nd JUNE 2 - 4pm

Tea/coffee and home-made cakes available too!We will have a wide variety of second-hand fiction and non-fiction books

for sale at reasonable prices. Do please come along and support us.

All profit will go towards further improvements to the Village Hall

Registered Charity No. 270663

The fibre broadband roll-out is beingcovered in four phases:

Phase 1 and 2 are complete.Phase 3: (2017 - 2019) has Planning andsurveys underway.Phase 4 : (2018 to 2020) is in the planningstage.

As far as we are aware, the Washingley areais currently planned for this year and theParish Council will keep you posted as thedevelopments occur.

SYNOPSIS OF ACCOUNTS2018-19

Staff costs for the year were £6191 andrunning costs for items such as insurance,subscriptions, hall hire, play inspections,audit, office expenses, communications etctotalled just under £4000.

Parish maintenance and projects includinggrass cutting, provision of a new noticeboardfor the Village Hall and commissioning atraffic survey amounted to just over £13,000and Section 137 and Community Grantstotalled £4300.00

The balance at March 31st 2019 was£15,282.00

The Precept for this financial year hasremained the same. The budget for the newFinancial Year is £38,055 which includes a£5000 contribution towards the HGV trafficmeasures. Council again received a clearaudit and Council's reserve remains at£12,132.00.

Jackie StanbridgeClerk to the Council/RFO

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What’s on in & aroundStilton & Folksworth !

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M T W T F S S WHAT WHEN WHERE WHOO < Toddlers' Dance 9:15am Stilton Church Meeting Room Michelle Pratt 07906 114942

O O O O AM < Playgroup (Stilton) 9 - 11:45 & 1 - 3pm Playgroup Leslie Kirk 247682O < Stay & Play 9 - 10:15am Stilton Pavilion Rebecca Mills 07498 528393

O < Mums & Toddlers (Folksworth) 10:00-11:30 term time Folksworth Village Hall GeorginaO O O O < Pre-School (Folksworth) 9:00am - 3:00pm Folksworth Village Hall Nikki 07542 172075

<O < Stilton United Colts KO 10am As per fixtures Glen Woolner 07771 784643

O < Parish Council (Stilton) 7:30pm 2nd Tuesday in month Stilton Pavilion or Parish Meeting Room Simon Steward 07484 746894O < Parish Council (Folksworth) 7:30 - 9:30pm 3rd Tuesday in month Folksworth Village Hall Jackie Stanbridge 07724 171158O < Sewing Group 2:30 - 5pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229

O < Friday Social Group 2 - 4pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Diane Glenn 07400 693351

O < Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun 11:15am St Mary Magdalene Revd Richard Gibbs 248701O < Holy Communion (BCP) 2nd & 4th Sun 8:00am St Mary Magdalene Revd Richard Gibbs 248701O < LinCup (Café style worship) 2nd & 4th Sun 11:15am St Mary Magdalene Revd Richard Gibbs 248701O < Stilton Group Service 5th Sunday in month See notice boards or Stilton Group of Churches' Facebook for details

O < Linking Hands (mums) 9am Stilton Church Meeting Room Irene Goldsmith 244229O < Crossover (Y6) 6 - 7pm in term time Stilton Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229

O < Men's Prayer Breakfast 8am 2nd Saturday in month Stilton Church Meeting Room Nigel Rosbrook 246396O < Holy Communion (soup lunch) 1st Wednesday 12:30-1:30 St Mary Magdalene Revd Richard Gibbs 248701

O < Prayer Focus 8am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114O < Christian Congregation in UK 5 - 11pm, 1st & 3rd Sun in month Folksworth Village Hall

O < Stilton Gardening Club 3rd Tues 7:30pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Olive Main 241206O < Pilates (Stilton) 9:30-10:30; 10:30-11:30am Stilton Pavilion Vicky Leschallas 07919 053140

O O < Pilates (Stilton) 10.00 - 11.00am & 10.30 - 11.30am Stilton Pavilion Frances Ellis 07714 773528O < Pilates (Folksworth) 7 - 8pm; 8 - 9pm Folksworth Village Hall

O < Clubbercise 7.15 - 8.15pm Stilton Pavilion Louise Knox 07957 983950O O < Stilton Table Tennis Club Mon (adults) 2-4pm; Tue 7:00-9:30pm Stilton Pavilion Steve Ambler 242156O O < Stilton Carpet Bowls Club 2pm Mon, 7.30pm Thu Stilton Pavilion Scott Sherrington 242409O < Folksworth Indoor Bowls 7 - 9pm weekly. May-Aug fortnightly Folksworth Village Hall

O < Peterborough Opera Group 7:30 - 9:30pm Folksworth Village HallO < Band 8 - 9:35pm Stilton Pavilion Brian Bowen 241310

O < Yoga 5.30 - 7pm Stilton Pavilion Brian Appleyard 244642O O O O < Mat Pilates M 6:45-7:45pm, 8-9pm; T 6-7pm; W 9:15-10:15am; Th 7:30-8:30pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Sue Gibbs 07709 938122

O O < Chairobics Tue 11am-12:30pm; Thu 10:30am-12noon Stilton Church Meeting Room Sue Gibbs 07709 938122O < Chairobics Tue 2-3pm St B's Hall, Yaxley Sue Gibbs 07709 938122

O < Stilton United FC 3:00pm kick-off As per fixtures Terry Baker 07756 778154O < Taoist Tai Chi 7:30pm Austin Hall, Main Street, Yaxley Alex Weyman 01480 413353

O < Folksworth Art Club 12:30-4:30pm Folksworth Village Hall Cherry Hadley 244258O < Folksworth Ladies' Circle 7:30-9:30pm 4th Tuesday in month Folksworth Village Hall Phyllis Hope 240947

O < Yaxley Flower Club 3rd Thursday, 7:30pm Yaxley British Legion Yvonne Wagstaff 243370O < Stilton Stumblers (walking group) Alternate Sundays 10:00am Meet at the Pump Shirley Gregory 246209

O < Papercrafting 10am-noon, 2nd Monday in month Stilton Church Meeting Room Maggie 07788 919899O < Indoor Bootcamp 5:30 - 6:30pm Stilton Pavilion Rachael Joyce 07789 292441

O < Dance lessons 3:00 - 6:00pm Stilton Pavilion DanceXcess 07768 435362

O < Mobile Library (Stilton) 3:10 - 4pm (4th Wed in month) Outside The TalbotO < Mobile Library (Folksworth) 10:45 - 11am (4th Wed in month) Elm Road

O < Age Well Club 10 - 11:45am Yaxley Health Centre Linda Smith 240478O < Carers' Group 1st Weds, 2 - 4 pm Yaxley Health Centre Linda Smith 240478

O < 'Chatterbox' Carers' Support Group 2nd & 4th Mondays, 2-4pm CARESCO Centre Miranda 07751 798287O < Music & Spoken Word Social Group 2nd & 4th Fridays, 1:30-3pm CARESCO Centre CARESCO Office 01487 832105

O O < Sawtry Vintage Club 10am - 2:30pm CARESCO Centre Vicki 01487 832105O O < Sawtry Friendship Club 10:30am - 1:30pm CARESCO Centre Pat 01487 832105

M T W T F S S

To join Stilton or Folksworth Rainbows, Brownies or Guides, please visit: www.girlguiding.org and click on 'Get Involved.'

To book: Stilton Pavilion - 07 484 746894 | Folksworth Village Hall - (01733) 241938 | Stilton Church Meeting Room - (01733) 241709 | Leave a LANDLINE number!

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What to do, where to do it and who to do it with !

M T W T F S S WHAT WHEN WHERE WHOO < Toddlers' Dance 9:15am Stilton Church Meeting Room Michelle Pratt 07906 114942

O O O O AM < Playgroup (Stilton) 9 - 11:45 & 1 - 3pm Playgroup Leslie Kirk 247682O < Stay & Play 9 - 10:15am Stilton Pavilion Rebecca Mills 07498 528393

O < Mums & Toddlers (Folksworth) 10:00-11:30 term time Folksworth Village Hall GeorginaO O O O < Pre-School (Folksworth) 9:00am - 3:00pm Folksworth Village Hall Nikki 07542 172075

<O < Stilton United Colts KO 10am As per fixtures Glen Woolner 07771 784643

O < Parish Council (Stilton) 7:30pm 2nd Tuesday in month Stilton Pavilion or Parish Meeting Room Simon Steward 07484 746894O < Parish Council (Folksworth) 7:30 - 9:30pm 3rd Tuesday in month Folksworth Village Hall Jackie Stanbridge 07724 171158O < Sewing Group 2:30 - 5pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229

O < Friday Social Group 2 - 4pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Diane Glenn 07400 693351

O < Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun 11:15am St Mary Magdalene Revd Richard Gibbs 248701O < Holy Communion (BCP) 2nd & 4th Sun 8:00am St Mary Magdalene Revd Richard Gibbs 248701O < LinCup (Café style worship) 2nd & 4th Sun 11:15am St Mary Magdalene Revd Richard Gibbs 248701O < Stilton Group Service 5th Sunday in month See notice boards or Stilton Group of Churches' Facebook for details

O < Linking Hands (mums) 9am Stilton Church Meeting Room Irene Goldsmith 244229O < Crossover (Y6) 6 - 7pm in term time Stilton Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229

O < Men's Prayer Breakfast 8am 2nd Saturday in month Stilton Church Meeting Room Nigel Rosbrook 246396O < Holy Communion (soup lunch) 1st Wednesday 12:30-1:30 St Mary Magdalene Revd Richard Gibbs 248701

O < Prayer Focus 8am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114O < Christian Congregation in UK 5 - 11pm, 1st & 3rd Sun in month Folksworth Village Hall

O < Stilton Gardening Club 3rd Tues 7:30pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Olive Main 241206O < Pilates (Stilton) 9:30-10:30; 10:30-11:30am Stilton Pavilion Vicky Leschallas 07919 053140

O O < Pilates (Stilton) 10.00 - 11.00am & 10.30 - 11.30am Stilton Pavilion Frances Ellis 07714 773528O < Pilates (Folksworth) 7 - 8pm; 8 - 9pm Folksworth Village Hall

O < Clubbercise 7.15 - 8.15pm Stilton Pavilion Louise Knox 07957 983950O O < Stilton Table Tennis Club Mon (adults) 2-4pm; Tue 7:00-9:30pm Stilton Pavilion Steve Ambler 242156O O < Stilton Carpet Bowls Club 2pm Mon, 7.30pm Thu Stilton Pavilion Scott Sherrington 242409O < Folksworth Indoor Bowls 7 - 9pm weekly. May-Aug fortnightly Folksworth Village Hall

O < Peterborough Opera Group 7:30 - 9:30pm Folksworth Village HallO < Band 8 - 9:35pm Stilton Pavilion Brian Bowen 241310

O < Yoga 5.30 - 7pm Stilton Pavilion Brian Appleyard 244642O O O O < Mat Pilates M 6:45-7:45pm, 8-9pm; T 6-7pm; W 9:15-10:15am; Th 7:30-8:30pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Sue Gibbs 07709 938122

O O < Chairobics Tue 11am-12:30pm; Thu 10:30am-12noon Stilton Church Meeting Room Sue Gibbs 07709 938122O < Chairobics Tue 2-3pm St B's Hall, Yaxley Sue Gibbs 07709 938122

O < Stilton United FC 3:00pm kick-off As per fixtures Terry Baker 07756 778154O < Taoist Tai Chi 7:30pm Austin Hall, Main Street, Yaxley Alex Weyman 01480 413353

O < Folksworth Art Club 12:30-4:30pm Folksworth Village Hall Cherry Hadley 244258O < Folksworth Ladies' Circle 7:30-9:30pm 4th Tuesday in month Folksworth Village Hall Phyllis Hope 240947

O < Yaxley Flower Club 3rd Thursday, 7:30pm Yaxley British Legion Yvonne Wagstaff 243370O < Stilton Stumblers (walking group) Alternate Sundays 10:00am Meet at the Pump Shirley Gregory 246209

O < Papercrafting 10am-noon, 2nd Monday in month Stilton Church Meeting Room Maggie 07788 919899O < Indoor Bootcamp 5:30 - 6:30pm Stilton Pavilion Rachael Joyce 07789 292441

O < Dance lessons 3:00 - 6:00pm Stilton Pavilion DanceXcess 07768 435362

O < Mobile Library (Stilton) 3:10 - 4pm (4th Wed in month) Outside The TalbotO < Mobile Library (Folksworth) 10:45 - 11am (4th Wed in month) Elm Road

O < Age Well Club 10 - 11:45am Yaxley Health Centre Linda Smith 240478O < Carers' Group 1st Weds, 2 - 4 pm Yaxley Health Centre Linda Smith 240478

O < 'Chatterbox' Carers' Support Group 2nd & 4th Mondays, 2-4pm CARESCO Centre Miranda 07751 798287O < Music & Spoken Word Social Group 2nd & 4th Fridays, 1:30-3pm CARESCO Centre CARESCO Office 01487 832105

O O < Sawtry Vintage Club 10am - 2:30pm CARESCO Centre Vicki 01487 832105O O < Sawtry Friendship Club 10:30am - 1:30pm CARESCO Centre Pat 01487 832105

M T W T F S S

To join Stilton or Folksworth Rainbows, Brownies or Guides, please visit: www.girlguiding.org and click on 'Get Involved.'

To book: Stilton Pavilion - 07 484 746894 | Folksworth Village Hall - (01733) 241938 | Stilton Church Meeting Room - (01733) 241709 | Leave a LANDLINE number!

Are we up to date? Tell SCAN about your activities!

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Stilton Indoor Carpet Bowls Club has spentmost of its 40-odd years in Division One ofthe North Cambs Carpet Bowls League.That’s quite a track record! And even whenit does have a rare off-season it quicklybounces back, as it did this season after abrief relegation, winning Division Two withan unbeaten run: Played 12; Won 12, witha margin of 21 points. An outstanding effortby the players, pictured here receiving thetrophy and their mementos at the LeaguePresentation Evening.

The Club always welcomes new members,whether you’re a complete beginner to thegame or an experienced bowler; if you justwish to play socially or to play competitiveleague bowls.

There are many reasons to give CarpetBowls a go; for example:

● No financial outlay for equipment. TheClub provides all the equipment required

● No discrimination. Male, female, young,old or less able-bodied, all can play onan equal footing

● It combines good gentle exercise withmental stimulation

And many reasons to try the Stilton Club:

● It’s a welcoming and friendly club.Sessions include a break for a cuppa anda biscuit and a good chat

● Your first three sessions are completelyFREE to see whether you like the game.Thereafter it’s just £3 a session. We alsopay an Annual Membership Fee of £10after the taster sessions.

● If you are a complete beginner, guidanceand advice will be given - we all startedsometime!

Club sessions are held all year round at ThePavilion on Monday afternoons 2 - 4 pm.It also has a Thursday evening Club Nightfrom 7:30 - 9:30 pm during the season,which this year will run from Thursday 12th

September through to the last Thursday inApril 2020.

For more details contact:-

Scott 01733 242409Richard 01733 241028Colin [email protected]

Do it today and get involved!

Bowling Them OverWANT TO JOIN A WINNING CARPET BOWLS CLUB?

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Stilton golfer Sam Young is going the extramile - in fact a lot of extra miles - to raisefunds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

If the essence of a sponsored challenge isthat it should really be challenging, Sam’starget is well worthy of support. On 21st

June, he and a group of friends will beplaying FOUR CONSECUTIVEROUNDS OF GOLF - theequivalent of walking a marathonwhilst playing golf. Makes youfeel tired just to think about it!

YOU CAN HELP!Sam’s team aims to raise£1500 for Macmillan but theyobviously deserve to beat thattarget and we’re sure SCANreaders will help them do so.Naturally, they’ve set up a JustGiving webpage, so whip out yourcredit card and make your donation at:www.justgiving.com/teamflake

And we’re sure they’d appreciatesome moral support as well,so why not go along toPeterborough Milton GolfClub on 21st June? They planto tee-off at 4:15 am - yes,AM, it’s a marathonremember!

Sam explains: ‘With 72 holes of golf to playand 20 miles to walk, we will need everylast ray of daylight, so we have chosen thelongest day of the year, 21st June, to do this.We have completed the Milton course manytimes, but doing it four times in one day isgoing to be a challenge for our backs andknees, and mostly likely a test of our

patience too!

‘We chose Macmillan because, likemany, we have all lost close friendsand family to cancer.

‘We will be contributing to ourdonation target throughout theday as we carry out challengesbetween ourselves, with thelosers donating their stake tothe cause. But we’llappreciate any additionaldonations, big or small.’

So come on Stilton; dig deepand help Sam blitz his target.We’ll get him to report back- once he’s recovered!

The Longest DaySUPPORT THIS CHARITY GOLF MARATHON FOR MACMILLAN

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Library News

It’s All About Reading !ALL AGES CAN DISCOVER THE JOY OF BOOKS

READ A LITTLE ALOUD

Would you be interested in attending anadult shared reading group in your library?This is a FREE open adult group for peoplewho enjoy listening to a range of stories andpoems being read aloud. Each month has adifferent theme. You can sit back, relax andlisten, or join in with discussions. Maybeyou'll meet new friends and learn somethingnew along the way. If you're interested inthis, or would like to become a volunteerreader, please enquire at Yaxley Library.

SUMMER READINGCHALLENGE 2019

Celebrating 20 years!

Preparations are well under way for theLAUNCH of this year's Summer ReadingChallenge. If we said 'watch this SPACE'you might have an idea of the theme…. TheCOUNTDOWN has begun… we willBLAST OFF on 13th July. More details tocome in next month's SCAN!

FALLING IN LOVEWITH READING

A short two-course session for parents andcarers of children aged between 3 & 7 years.Discover the joy of telling stories,interacting with your child, bringing wordsand pictures to life. If you are interested inattending please register your interest at

Yaxley Library or by email to:[email protected]

NEED THE ESSENTIALS?‘Essentials by Sue’ provides everydaybasics, such as toiletries, sanitary productsand underwear, for young people whostruggle to afford such items. YaxleyLibrary has become one of the new localcollection / drop-off points for this projectand we have a donations box just inside thefront of the library. Young people can comein during library opening hours to discreetlyselect items that they may need. If you, oryour business/organisation, would like todonate items, please hand these in to amember of staff. We welcome donations ofthe following NEW items: sanitary products,toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, showergel, deodorant, male/female underwear andsocks.

VOLUNTEERINGDo you have a few hours to spare? Why notconsider volunteering at Yaxley Library asan EngAge/Library Supporter helper? If youwould like more information please contactYaxley Library or email to:[email protected]

Regular EventsFOR ADULTS

These are all free of charge although

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donations for refreshments are alwaysappreciated.

Scrabble Club every Monday from 3pm.

Games Club every Tuesday from 2pm withMahjong and Rummikub on alternateweeks. Mahjong: 4th and 18th June;Rummikub: 11th and 25th June.

EngAge in the Afternoon on Wednesday19th June, 2pm - 3:30pm. Join us for a tripdown memory lane using our ‘childhoodmemories’ box. Please note that this is anadults only event, and you will need tocollect a free ticket from the Library.

Knit and Natter every Thursday from 2pm.

Café Club meets at the library every Friday9:30am - 12 noon for coffee, cake andconversation. Everyone is welcome.

FOR CHILDRENAll events, apart from Lego Club, are freeof charge but donations are alwaysappreciated. Parents / carers are requiredto stay with their children at all times please.

Lego Club every Saturday from 10am -11:30am. 50p per child. Drop in and createyour very own masterpiece for us to display.

Storytime every Tuesday during term time,10:30 - 11:00am. Suitable for pre-schoolchildren. On Tuesday 4th June we have aspecial Pyjamarama storytime and craftsession.

Rhymetime every Friday during term time,10:30 - 11:00am. Suitable for babies andpre-school children.

Other ServicesHuntingdonshire District Council Anadvisor from the council is on hand everyTuesday at the Library from 9:30am -12:30pm and 1 - 5pm. This service will beclosing at Yaxley Library in August 2019.

Parish council drop-in The first Tuesdayof every month: 4th June, 9:30am - 12 noon.Your local parish councillor, Mrs SheilaWayland, is available to assist with anyparish enquiries or concerns you may have.

Age UK The next drop-in will be onTuesday 11th June, 1:30 - 3:30pm. Comealong for a friendly, informal chat and findout how to access services and support.

Route M24 - 4th Wednesday

Wed 26th JuneFolksworth

10:30 - 10:50am Elm Road

Stilton09:30-10:15

Outside the school

3:10 - 4pmOutside The Talbot

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Blue Badge and Bus Pass applications Ifyou need help with applying for or renewingone of these, we have weekly appointmentslots available to assist you with this. Pleasecome in and ask for further details, or call0345 045 5225.

DID YOU KNOW?We have weekly yoga classes running at thelibrary on Monday evenings and Wednesdaymornings, run by private tutors.

The Monday evening class runs from 7:30- 8.30pm with tutor Brian Appleyard.Details from Brian, tel: (01733) 244642 oremail [email protected]

The Wednesday morning class runs from9:30 - 10.30am with tutor Beverley and isa new chair-based session in a small andfriendly group. Enjoy the benefits of yogawith the support of a chair. Gentle warm-upsand simple postures to improve mobility,strength, balance and to lift spirits. £5.Please call Beverley 07895 854757 toreserve a chair, or if you may be interestedin another session.

We always welcome new library membersand it's free to join - just bring ID with yourname and address. It only takes a fewminutes to get your new library card.

Please do come and talk to us if you haveany ideas or suggestions for your library.

Find us on Facebook CambridgeshireLibraries, Instagram cambslib and Twitter@cambslib

Yaxley LibraryOPENING TIMES

Renewals & enquiries:(0345) 045 5225

www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/library

Mon 3:00 - 7:00Tue 9:30 - 5:00Wed CLOSEDThu 9:30 - 5:00Fri 9:30 - 1:30Sat 9:30 - 1:30

SAWTRY PC REPAIR● VIRUS REMOVAL

● DATA RECOVERY

● HARDWARE UPGRADES

● BLUE SCREEN FIXES

● DESKTOPS/LAPTOPS

NO JOB TOO SMALL - CALL GARY ON 07817 849038

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L A K E S I D E H E A L T H C A R E(01733) 240478 www.yaxleygp.nhs.uk

New EquipmentThanks to many generous donations, we aredelighted to say that we have been able topurchase three new pieces of medicalequipment:

NEW AUTOMATIC BLOODPRESSURE MACHINE

This replaces our old machine, which was12 years old and had taken over 140,000BP readings. The BP machine is located, asbefore, in waiting room D. If you requireany assistance in using it a member of staffwill be pleased to help you.

CoaguChek Pro II MACHINEThis machine is used to check INR(International Normalised Ratio) levels forpatients taking the anticoagulant drugWarfarin.

We have clinics available daily, with ourHealthcare Assistants offering patients achoice of when is suitable for them to attendto monitor their INR levels.

MINOR OP COUCHA well-needed new minor op couch for ourtreatment room. This again can be used dailyto carry out minor operations.

Many thanks again for the generousdonations that we receive, they are greatlyappreciated.

Hay FeverYou do not need to see the doctor for hayfever symptoms! Hay fever and seasonalallergy treatments such as tablets, eye dropsand nasal sprays are all easily available atlow cost from your local pharmacy orsupermarket - no prescription required!

Pharmacists can advise on how to avoidtriggers and how to treat your hay fever.

Some self-help tips which may help you are:

● Wear wraparound sunglasses to stoppollen getting into your eyes.

● Keep windows and doors shut, especiallyin the evening.

● Don't dry clothes outside - they can catchpollen.

● Staying indoors when the pollen count ishigh.

● Avoid cut grass/grass areas.

StaffWe are pleased to welcome two newmembers of staff:

Gemma Whittaker - Clinical Administrator

Helen Bigginton - Healthcare Assistant

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Monthly ClosureThe Practice will be closed between12:30pm and 4pm for staff training on thefollowing Wednesdays:

19th June 201917th July 2019

Emergency Telephone (01733) 240478.LATE SUMMER HOLIDAY

CLOSUREWe will be closed for the Late SummerHoliday on Monday 26th August 2019.

The surgery will be open on Saturday 24th

August in the morning only.

Please make sure you have sufficientmedication to cover over the holiday period.

Lakeside Healthcare at Yaxley celebrates Royal College of Nursing’s

Nurses' Day - 12th May 2019The Nursing Team at Lakeside Healthcare Yaxley is highly skilled and experienced inmanaging a wide range of conditions. The Team consists of Nurse Practitioners,Emergency Care Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants.

Citizens AdvicePeterborough (CAP)

We're here to help, whatever the problem!

If you need advice with your Benefits,Debts, Loss of Job; have Housing issuesor any other problem, then CitizensAdvice Peterborough can offer free,independent, confidential and impartialadvice, available by appointment only.

Appointments are now available atLakeside Healthcare at Yaxley onWednesday mornings: 9:30am and 11am

Ask at Reception for an appointment inthe Citizens Advice Clinic.

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Out of HoursAppointments

The local Extended Access service has beenup and running for some time now andprovides patients with seven-day access toappointments with a GP / Nurse orHealthcare Assistant. Run by the WestCambs Federation, this service enables usto offer evening and weekend appointmentsto all of our patients. Sessions are run atthe following four clinics:

● Acorn Surgery, Huntingdon

● Buckden Surgery, Buckden

● Cromwell Place Surgery, St Ives

● Cornerstone Surgery, March

Patients can choose to attend any of thesesurgeries, not just the one closest to theirhome, depending on what is best suited tothem in terms of date/time/location.

Appointments in the Extended Accessclinics can be booked via our reception teamon 01487 830340.

GP Advice LineI would like to remind patients about theGP Advice Line which we run Mon-Fri from8am-8:25am. The Advice Line offerspatients direct access over the telephone toa member of the GP team. If you have aproblem that you need to speak to a GPabout, but don't think that you need to booka face-to-face appointment, then please callthe Advice Line on 01487 831587.

TelephoneAppointments

In addition to the morning Advice Line,telephone consultations with our GPs andnurses are available during surgery timesfor any problems that don't require aface-to-face consultation. You can book atelephone consultation by contacting ourReception Team on 01487 830340. Theclinician will then call you back at (or asnear as possible to) your scheduledappointment time.

Best Regards,

Mrs Claire WrightPractice Manager

Keeping WellNews from the Wellside Clinic(01487) 830340 www.wellside.org.uk

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From The Cabbage PatchGardening in June

TIME TO START ENJOYING THE GARDEN

As the garden suddenly seems to explodeinto life we need to work to keep up withnature. The grass will need mowing weekly;weeds kept in check by hoeing; water asneeded, keeping a beady eye on tubs andcontainers. Now is also the time to prunespring-flowering shrubs. Best of all, thosescruffy daffodil stems can now be cut back

But it shouldn’t all be frantic activity! Setaside some time for the more pleasurabletasks. Summer bedding can now safely beplanted out; early crops of lettuce, radishes,and early potatoes can be harvested andmore tender vegetables - such as courgettes,tomatoes and sweetcorn - planted.

And then sit back in a deck chair with along cool drink and just enjoy your garden!

Stilton Gardeningand NaturalHistory Club

Tuesday 18th June at 7:30pmStilton Church Meeting Room

Talking about LavenderGrowing, perfume, medical, cooking.

Members £1, non-members £2to include light refreshments.

All welcome

M.V.P. AERIALSDIGITAL AERIALAND SATELLITEINSTALLATIONS

● SERVICE AND REPAIRS● EXTRA TV/SKY POINTS● LOCAL, RELIABLE ENGINEERS

FOR A FREE QUOTE, CALL MARK

01733 247403www.mvpaerials.com

Contributors !We want your material!

For SCAN, email Olive Main [email protected]

or call her on 241206For Folklore, email to Sarah Abbott

at [email protected] call her on 247275

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Let’s Get PickledTIME TO START ON THOSE EARLY PRESERVES

Don't wait until late summer to start makingjam, chutney etc. Lutton farm shop providescheap, superb strawberries from early Mayso get started with the jam making!Elderflowers have a short season so need tobe picked and used now. And if you like tohave mint sauce or jelly in the winter, theplant is at its best in late spring.

Mint SauceThis keeps through the winter. And it’smuch better than the fluorescent greencommercial variety.

1. Boil together ½ pint vinegar and 6oz ofdemerara sugar for a minute, makingsure all the sugar is dissolved.

2. Add ¼ pint measure of finely choppedfresh mint.

3. Stir well to distribute the mint and leaveto go cold.

4. Put into sterilised jars and cover.

When serving place a tablespoon of the mintin a bowl, add a little of the liquid and topup with fresh vinegar.

If you like mint jelly this can be made nowusing gooseberries instead of the traditionalapple.

Middle Nene Archaeological Group

Diggers WantedNO EXPERIENCE NECESSARYWe will teach you! Bring a friend!

If you are aged 16 or over, friendly, fit or not so fit, come along and enjoy allaspects of archaeological excavation and have a good time as well. Not everyonehas to dig; there are lots of other jobs. We provide equipment, but bring your hat

and sun cream.

This excavation of a Roman site at Nassington, near Peterborough, will run from17th - 31st August 2019. Come for the whole time or just a couple of days.

Get the volunteer application forms, FAQ and contact details from

www.midnag.org.uk

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We specialise in sole traders, partnerships, small limitedcompanies and all types of self-employed businesses, aswell as all aspects of accountancy and taxation,concentrating on the personal approach.

Speak to Pete any time for a free initial chat…

Bird & CoHolme RoadYaxleyPeterboroughPE7 3NA

Certified Public Accountantssupporting local businesses withcost-effective accountancy andtaxation services for many years.

Tel: 01733 248180Fax: 01733 248190Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

www.birdandco.ltd

Bird & COCertified Public Accountants

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Church Street, StiltonOur pre-school offers fun-play and

learning for under 5's, with close linksto Stilton Primary School.

We welcome children from 2 years 6months to our afternoon sessions.

12:30pm to 3:30pmMonday to Thursday

From September (in the year beforethey start School) our children moveto morning sessions where we slowly

introduce more structure inpreparation for school life. In the

Summer Term our Rising 5'sprogramme includes weekly visits to

Stilton Primary School.

8:45am to 11:45amMonday to Friday

Nursery vouchers welcome

For further information,call Leslie Kirk

Tel: (01733) [email protected]

Creature ComfortsComplete Pet Care Service

Reliable and trustworthyanimal lover providing

insured dog walkingand pet sitting service

Stilton based

Regular or one-off home visits

Contact Lisa on 07889 804 435or 01733 243297email: [email protected]

EDGEgarden service ltd

www.edgegardenservice.co.uk

contact: Lui Lerariotel: 01733 247 287 mobile: 07901 551 977e mail: [email protected]

■ free estimates■ fully insured■ DBS checked

■ local knowledge■ waste carrier licence■ no job too small

MOWING - HEDGE CUTTING - LAWN EDGINGPATIO JET WASHING - GARDEN MAINTENANCE

SCRAP METALWANTED

COOKERS, WASHERS,CAR BATTERIES, ETC

COLLECTED FREE OF CHARGE

CALL HARRY ON 240869

LICENSED WASTE CARRIERSORRY: NO FRIDGES

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Light removal - long and short distanceHouse/garage/shed clearanceSingle and multiple item collection/deliveriesFree collection of scrap metal/cookers/washers etcPersonal services to suit your requirementsFor more information, visit our website:http://jdofstilton.vpweb.co.uk/ Contact Jim at 07814 013864 or email: [email protected]

of StiltonJim’s van servicesJD

St Luke's RomanCatholic Parish

St Benedict’s CatholicCommunity, SawtrySunday Mass 5pm

Methodist Church,9 Green End Road,Sawtry PE28 5UX

St Luke’s Catholic Church,Peterborough

Saturday Vigil Mass 6pmSunday Mass 9:15 & 11am

26 Benyon Grove,Orton Malborne,

Peterborough PE2 5XS

Parish Priest - Fr Jeffrey DownieTel: (01733) 370877Email: [email protected]: www.saintlukesparish.org.uk

CoralynThorpe

Counselling ServiceMNCS (Accred), MBACP (Reg), Dip Couns

Are you finding it difficult to talk tofriends and family about your feelings?

Do you feel sad, confused, depressed,numb, angry, guilty, isolated or jealous?

Are you having trouble sleeping orfinding it difficult to concentrate?

Have you been thinking:This isn't happening? If only?.....

I am a professional counsellor who hasexperience of working with many issuesincluding bereavement, loss and trauma.

To speak in confidence, and forinformation about counselling call:

07952 621643

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FOlksworth Toddlers ClubThursdays at the Village Hall, Folksworth

10:00 - 11:30amParents, grandparents & childminders from Folksworth and

surrounding villages are very welcome to bring their little ones.

Lots of play activities for the children, including playdoh,cars, puzzles, sit & ride toys, as well as a healthy snack.

Enjoy a tea/coffee and a chance to meet new friends.We look forward to seeing you soon.

HUNTINGDONSHIREASSOCIATION FORCOMMUNITY TRANSPORTThe Ring & Ride service for the Huntingdonshire area

01480 411114 www.hact-cambs.co.uk www.facebook.com/hact.transport

Monday – PeterboroughTuesday – PeterboroughWednesday – HuntingdonThursday – PeterboroughFriday – StamfordMonthly – Corby, Bar Hill, St Neots, Morrisons at Cambourne

Door-to-door transport. FREE with bus pass!

Unlimited use. Membership only £10 per year.

You can bring shopping trolleys and wheelchairs.

They also offer day trips (coastal and shopping)and pub lunches!

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72 Folksworth Rd Norman CrossPeterborough PE7 3SP

Tel: 01733 241696 Mob: 07961 [email protected]

uPVC Windows,Doors, Fascias

and Conservatoriesby Simon Groves

Yoga for Tone, Strength and Flexibility

Try Brian’s Yoga Sessions now!Classes in Stilton, Yaxley, Hampton and Peterborough

£6 per session

No longer be prey to those nagging aches and painscaused by tense muscles *

Contact Brian on (01733) 244642 or [email protected]

A Yoga Alliance Registered Member

* Be sure to consult your doctor if you have, or suspect, a medical condition

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Steve SmithCarpenter

General Builders

Home Repairs

uPVC Fascias

Doors, Windows etc

FREE ESTIMATES

(01733) 240760

ADAM RICKWOOD’S GARDEN SERVICES● General Gardening● Conifer & hedge cutting● Patios & paths● Driveways - new, repaired or cleaned● Fencing - replacement or repair● Turf - supplied & laid

Email:[email protected]

Call: 01733 24729907702 783647

Fully insured with waste carrier’s licence

Tel: 077 180 744 15

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DIRECTOR DIRECTOR

cc Christoph Lehmann

Victoria LoveridgeMCFHP, MAFHP

Stilton Foot PractitionerCovering Stilton, Yaxley, Sawtry

and surrounding areas

Complete Professional Foot Careincluding:

● All common foot complaints● Veruccas● Cracked heels● Ingrowing toenails● Corns

Treatment offered ina fully equipped surgery

Home visits available by appointment

Mobile: 07900 083 851Landline: 01733 732 749

Member of The British Associationof Foot Health Professionals

Quality Workmanship • Fully Insured • Free QuotesSpraying Services • Wallpapering

www.josephbrierley.co.uk07759 24548601733 [email protected]

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£Accounting Services

Need some help with your accounts?Baffled by book-keeping?

Too busy to do your accounts?Accounting Services providedby local qualified accountant

to meet your needs.

Contact JohnTel: 07934 482859 (Sawtry)

Email: [email protected]

Stanley RoseMobile Caravan& Motorhome

Servicing & Repairs

We can help you look after your‘home from home’ by coming toyour home or storage location.

Servicing includes inspecting andmaintaining the gas, electrical and

water systems, caravan chassiscomponents, and checking for damp.

Contact us:(01780) 322080 or 07 833 070 774

[email protected]

Member of Mobile CaravanEngineers’ Association and

ACOP Gas Certified

Treatments from £20Stilton Foot Clinic

● Nail cutting/ reduction

● Ingrowingtoenails

● Calluses &corns

● Fungal nail● Skin infections● Verruca clinic● Cracked heels

● Lacuna FungalNail Treatment

● Fingernailtreatment

Derek Vickers L.S.Ch., L.Ch., M.Ch.S.Sara Dunleavy MCFHP, MAFHP

55 North Street, Stiltonwww.facebook.com/stiltonfootclinic101733 240609/242449Mobile: 07773 995599

Robert DensonPainter Decorator Artexing Coving

19 Norman Drive Stilton

01733 244673 07947 607383

MOTs

Tyres

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Cambelts

Diagnostics

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Drop off service

Recovery service

Exceptionally good serviceExceptionally low prices!01733 685855 - www.excelautocare.net

01733 685855Holme Road, Yaxley, PE7 3NA

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