April 2018

PPAARRIISSHH WWEELLCCOOMMEE PPAACCKK

covering Shillington, Pegsdon and Higham Gobion.

WELCOME TO THE PARISH OF SHILLINGTON www.shillington.org.uk

You have chosen to live in a friendly and thriving Bedfordshire village.

Shillington occupies an attractive area of countryside but is close enough to

many towns to enjoy their facilities and within easy reach of London.

Shillington grew around a small hill where a Church has stood for a thousand

years or more. The village has a distinct shape and is based on several clusters

of houses, or ‘ends’, and hamlets. It is near the north eastern end of the

Chiltern Hills and part of the Parish lies within the Chilterns Area of

Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here, there are extensive views and nature

reserves with unusual plants and wildlife.

But a village isn’t just about its place in the world, it’s about its people. They

make the village what it is by their actions. Shillington has plenty of history.

From Scyttle - the Saxon after whom the village is named - through to its

modern residents, Shillington is really the sum total of what its inhabitants

have done or achieved. It will continue to be so in the future.

Now that you live in Shillington, you have an opportunity to contribute to the

village and make it an even better place. There are many ways to do this.

Playing in a sports team, sending a child to the village school, visiting a pub,

attending events in the Village Hall or on the Playing Field, finding out more

about the area, spending at the shops, joining one of organisations offering a

wide range of activities - these are just a few of the ways of putting

something back in return for the benefits of living here.

This directory gives information that will help you to settle in Shillington. By

supporting the businesses, services and voluntary groups listed here, you can

help them prosper. Without your help, they will die.

Shillington Parish Council has produced this guide and is committed to

maintaining the character and vitality of the village. Please contact your Parish

Councillors and tell them about your interests and ideas. These could make

Shillington an even better place to be in years to come.

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1. Welcome 2. Index 3-4. Pubs & Restaurants 5-8. Local Trades People 9. Garages / Vehicle Services / Taxis

10. Village Stores / Post Office / Newsagents / Mobile Fish & Chips

11. Places of Worship / Places of Education 12-13. Sports, Leisure & Beauty 14. Computer Services 15. Miscellaneous 16. Doctors / Dentists and aligned professional services 17. Vets / Kennels & Cattery 18. Library / Parish Newsletter / Annual Events 19-22. Local Organisations 23. Environmental

Please ‘contact us’ if details/information are out of date or if you are a local business/group and would like to be listed here.

No charge for inclusion.

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The Crown Inn - 07757-249457 www.thecrownshillington.co.uk Landlord & Lady: Philip & Victoria Kelly 104 High Road, Shillington. SG5 3LP email: info@crownshillington.com

Opening times: Monday-Thursday: 12:00 until 23:00 Friday-Saturday: 12:00 until midnight Sunday: 12:00-23:00

Food served: Monday to Friday: 12:00 until 15:00 & 18:00 until 22:00 Saturday: 12:00 until 22:00 Sunday: 12:00 until 21:00

After extensive work and refurbishment The Crown is now reopened and under new ownership, serving quality food and drink within a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere for all. Pop in to try our fantastic menu or just to enjoy a pint, glass of wine or cup of coffee. Family friendly, dog friendly, community friendly!

The Musgrave Arms - 01462-711286 www.MusgraveArms.co.uk Landlord & Lady: Damon Stokes & Lily Simoes 16 Apsley End Road, Shillington. SG5 3LX

Opening times: 7 days a week from 12:00 until 23:00 Steak nights every Tuesday - £16.00 for 2. Curry nights every Wednesday - £8.95 per person. Gluten free available (let staff know when making a booking).

Food served: Lunch: Tuesday-Saturday - from 12 noon to 14:30 Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday – 17:00 to 21:00 Sunday (traditional roasts): 12 noon to 18:00

A family pub offering a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere and fun for all ages. Good fresh food locally sourced; real ales. Play area and patio. Dogs welcome. Fantastic venue for any event needing catering: adult and children’s birthdays; weddings; wakes; baby showers; family parties; buffets; work does; barbeques and much more.

The Noah’s Ark - 01462-711611 Hillfoot Road, Shillington. SG5 3NS Landlord & Lady: Michael & Julie Newman

Sadly lost in 2017 to developers.

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Shillington Football & Social Club Greenfields, Shillington. SG5 3NX

01462-711795. Facebook: www.facebook.com/shillingtonsocialclub

Opening hours: Mon – 19:30 : Fri – 19:30 : Sat – arranged evenings: Sun – 12 noon til 16:00

• Licensed bar with large variety of beers at social club prices. Beer £1 less than pub prices.

• Pool, dominos, crib or darts

• Regular artistes, fund raising events, family discos and race nights and a great pool table.

• Free music nights with live bands

• Available for private family parties, birthdays, christenings, anniversaries, reunions, wakes.

• Fresh filter coffee for a nice warm up after watching a football match.

• Free WIFI to Club Members.

The club is a village amenity for the village, why not pop in for a drink or even better……become a CLUB MEMBER.

The Live & Let Live - 01582-881739 www.liveandletlive.uk Pegsdon Way, Pegsdon. SG5 3JX Landlord & Lady: Eileen & Kevin Taylor

Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 11.00am to 11.30pm Lunchtime menu served: 12 noon to 3.00pm Evening menu served: 6.00pm to 9.00pm Saturday: 12 noon to 5.30pm – lunchtime menu served 5.30pm to 9.00pm – evening menu served Sunday: Lunch from 12 noon to 5.00pm

The Live & Let Live Pub, Restaurant and B&B is located at the foot of Pegsdon Hills on Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire Border. The pub has stood on this landscaped site for over 300 years and was originally a coaching inn.

Completely refurbished with a country and wildlife theme, our restaurant and bar have stunning views overlooking Pegsdon Hills. The pub is a free house serving fine ales and an extensive list of world wines. Bed and breakfast accommodation has also been renovated and redesigned with new bathrooms, showers, furnishings, fixtures and fittings.

Perhaps a quick bite to eat overlooking the stunning views of Pegsdon Hills or maybe even join us for a relating evening of fine British foods in the restaurtant, freshly prepared by our team of talented chefs.

Clay Pigeon Shooting – Hexton: We are pleased to announce that we have teamed up with The Hexton Shoot and are now offering services to compliment your day shooting.

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PLUMBING :

Les Newton - 01462-712871 (Mobile: 07768-085021) Gravenhurst Plumbing & Heating Engineer. GasSafe & OFTEC Registered. • Gas boilers, fires and cookers

• Oil Boilers, Agas and other makes of range cookers

• Servicing, Installation and Repairs – Oil & Gas • Heating System Upgrades. • Landlords’ reports. • Power flushing. • Bathrooms, WCs, Showers, Taps – repairs, installations, upgrades. • Free estimates.

Matthew B. Harris - 01462-857859 (Mobile: 07860-850583) Campton Plumbing & Heating. GasSafe & OFTEC Registered. • All plumbing work undertaken – Servicing & Repairs

• Boiler & Central Heating – Systems Installation & Repairs

• Complete Bathroom – Installation & Tiling Service

• Plumbing & Heating – Breakdown & Upgrades

• 30 years’ experience.

BUILDING SERVICES :

Dave Carpenter Building Services - 01582-881015 or mobile 07954-828695

Friendly, local craftsman and restorer, established 1986. Most building work undertaken including:

• Carpentry and joinery

• Bricklaying

• Roofing

• Plastering

• Tiling and much more Call me to arrange a visit to discuss your requirements. Free estimates. References available.

CTP Construction - 01525-860105 Silsoe • General Building (Bricklaying, plastering, roofing, patios, extensions)

• Driveways, Paths

Martin Roe – Painting & Decorating Mobile: 07973-532430 • All aspects • Quality assured • Free estimates • Reasonable rates

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Graham Evans Electrical Industrial, Commercial & Domestic Contractor 01462-711831/07774-457435 www.gevanselectrical.com

A family run business established over 20 years in Shillington. All works certified and insured. • Fusebox upgrades

• Extra sockets

• TV outlets

• Smoke Detectors

• Complete rewires

• External & Security Lighting

• Garden Installations

• Showers

• Data Cabling

• Testing & Inspection

LockRite – Local Locksmith & Security Services 07847-849202. f.forsyth@lockrite.org. • 24 hour services – no call out fees

• Lock-outs/lost keys/broken locks

• Emergency lock and door opening

• uPVC specialist

• Key cutting on site

• British Standard insurance approved locks used - BS3621.

WINDOWS :

Barry Bolton Windows, Doors & Conservatories - 01582-484600/01234-739736 A FENSA registered company. A member of the UK Trades Confederation

• In Upvc and Aluminium • Maintenance free facias and gutters • Over 30 years’ experience • Discounts for pensioners and the retired • Friendly, no pressure advice without obligation. • No deposit - payment on completion and satisfaction. • Ask to see some of our hundreds of letters of recommendation from satisfied, local customers.

CLEANING SERVICES :

The Carpet Cleaner, Old Town, Stevenage - 01438-211763 mobile 07973-855007 www.thecarpetcleaneruk.com Professional carpet, rug and upholstery cleaning. Trusted locally for over 20 years.

• Powerful truck-mounted cleaning for deeper and quicker drying

• We provide all power and hot water.

• Spot & stain emergency call out

• Tile & grout cleaning

• Fully insured

• Free on-site estimate

Steve Wildman’s Cleaning Service, Barton

01582-882620 mobile 07769-042523 www.bedscarpetcleaners.co.uk • High quality carpet, upholstery, rug and leather suite cleaning service

• Weekend and evening appointments available.

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Bowpete Cleaning Services, Shillington

Jenny Bowman 07972-357463 or Tracy Peters 07796-843461 • House cleans – weekly, fortnightly, monthly, one off

• Fully insured

• References available

Jim The Sweep, Campton – for all your chimney sweeping needs Jim Turner – 07891-306566 • All types of fireplaces and chimneys swept

• Open fires, log burners, stoves and inglenooks

• Evening and weekend appointments available

• Insurance Certificate provided

• Registered member of the Institute of Chimney Sweeps

• Weddings attended !

GARDENING SERVICES :

Modern Gardens - 07969-888422 frazer@modern-gardens.co.uk

• Create – Construct – Maintain A friendly garden maintenance company covering all aspects of work in domestic gardens as well as experience in Manor House grounds and farms. Call now for a free and no obligation quote from a local village resident.

Grangers - Grounds Maintenance – 01462-713020 www.mjgrangergrounds.co.uk • Tree surgery / Stump grinding

• Hedge & Grass cutting

• Fencing and gates supplied and fitted

• Garden machinery and mini digger hire

• Wood chippings and logs supplied

• Fully Insured and qualified

• Based in Shillington with over 30 years’ experience.

A & B Gardening Limited – Ben Jepps - 01462-711430 mobile 07821-155763 Shillington • Garden & Grounds Maintenance

• Landscaping

• Tree Surgery

• Full insured

• City & Guilds NPTC Qualified.

Stumpbusters – Tree Stump Grinding Specialists Roger Simkins, Shillington. 01462-713264 mobile 07788-888283 • Minimum ground disturbance

• Surface root removal

• Competitive prices and prompt service

• Trees do not grow again after grinding. We grind down 8-10 inches below ground level. • Our modern machinery only requires 36” wide access to your garden.

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COAL MERCHANTS :

J. Lawman & Sons (Ickleford) - 01462-451123 • Best Quality British Coal

• Large Stocks of Smokeless Fuels

• Clean, Pre-Packed Fuel

• Prompt, Personal Service

• Competitive Prices.

LOGS :

LOGMAN - Shaun DeWick (Shillington) - 07801-144555 Mixed, seasoned, barn stored, hardwood.

PEST CONTROL :

Riddance Environmental Pest Control Specialists 07751-877457 or 07519-810119 enquiries@riddanceenvironmental.co.uk • Shillington based

• Over 20 years’ experience

• Friendly, expert advice

• Great rates

• All pests covered

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Bowles Garage & Accident Repair Centre, Shillington 01462-711247. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00/Sat 08:00-13:00

• MOT Testing Station • Servicing all makes • Courtesy Cars Available • Approved accident repairs and body shop • Tyre, exhaust and batteries • Smart repairs/alloy wheel refurbishments • Non-fault accident repair specialists • Diagnostics • Fuel / Retail Shop • New and used car sales • Celebrating 44 years of service – 1974-2018.

F. C. Dawes & Son Ltd, Shillington - 01462-711210

• Petrol/Diesel Forecourt Open for Card Payments 07:00 to 19:00 7 days a week.

• Garage/shop.

• Central heating oil supplier.

• Car sales

Bumps & Dings, Shillington - 07876-324240 Mobile Bodywork Paint Repair Solutions. Ring now for a free, no obligation quote. Quality repairs at a fraction of the cost of a conventional body shop at your convenience – home or workplace.

• Bumper scuffs

• Scratches

• Minor dents

• Machine polish

• Mirror casings.

AJ’s Mowers, Mount Pleasant, Luton Road, Offley. SG5 3DR 07920-769654 www.ajsmowersoffley.co.uk • Horticultural Machinery Service & Repair

• Chainsaws sharpened

• Used equipment for sale

Opening hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri – 8.00am to 5.00pm. Closed Wednesdays.

TAXIS/CAR HIRE :

Spacecruiser Travel, Shillington - 01462-711216 • Specialises in Airport Travel, taking from home or workplace to Airport and collect from

return flight.

• Theatre and function work also undertaken.

Barton Taxis - 01582-584723

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A & S Stores, 85 Bury Road - 01462-711665 Arjan & Sanjeev Mehmi

• General grocery • Off licence with large selection of wines and spirits often at cheaper than supermarket prices. • Newsagent for local and national papers and magazines - delivery service to Shillington, Gravenhurst,

Pegsdon, Hexton and Higham Gobion. • Shoe repairs - Laundry service • Notice board facility - For Sale / Services / Wanted. • Local delivery service and online ordering.

Opening hours : Monday to Saturday 7.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m., Sunday 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Shillington Village Stores, 55 High Road - 01462-711676 Steve & Carolyn Ansell • Post office • Off licence – good range of wines, beers and spirits • Hot food counter and bread baking facility. • Home made sandwiches • Newspapers & Magazine rack • General grocery and dairy products • Dry Cleaning & Cobbler Service • Lottery tickets on sale here. • Notice board facility - For Sale / Services / Wanted • Photocopying – black & white and colour.

Opening hours: SHOP: Monday to Friday - 6.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m./Saturday: 8.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m./

Sundays & Bank Holidays: 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. POST OFFICE: Monday to Friday - 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. & 2.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Saturday – 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Mobile Fish & Chip Van – THE HAPPY PLAICE www.thehappyplaice.co.uk

• Quality Fish & Chips

• Wednesday evenings – Village Hall Car Park, High Road

• From 16:00 to 19:00

Roger’s Bakery High Street, Meppershall - 01462-813398 17 High Street, Shefford - 01462-813428 33 Bedford Road, Barton - 01582-881257

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ALL SAINTS CHURCH, CHURCH STREET (www.allsaintsshillington.org.uk)

Parish Priest: Revd. Richard Winslade - 01462-713311 (day off on Fridays) richardrev@btinternet.com

Church wardens: Liz Brewer - 01462-711594 + Patricia Humphreys - 01462-711557

• Services: 9.30 am every Sunday. • Family services 1st Sunday of the month. Children’s play area available. • Choral Evensong: 6.00 pm - 1st Sunday of each month. • All other Sundays – 9.30am – Holy Communion

To illuminate the Church – call Catherine on 711850. It only costs £25 to sponsor a whole week’s illumination.

FRIENDS OF ALL SAINTS : Peter Lambert – Chair pglambert@fastmail.com

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, CHURCH STREET www.shillingtoncong-church.org.uk

Minister : Rev. Angus McCormick - 01462-712096

• Services: Sundays at 10.30 a.m. All welcome. • Monthly Socials • Craft Group

For more details of social activities - Angela Corbett - 01462-850266

SHILLINGTON LOWER SCHOOL, GREENFIELDS Head Teacher: Miss Sarah Woodham Secretary: Mrs. M. Portess - 01462-711637

Pixie Pre-School Class now open for full and part time applications. Contact the school office on 01462-711637 or e-mail shillington@cbc.beds.sch.uk for more info.

ROBERT BLOOMFIELD ACADEMY, BLOOMFIELD DRIVE, SHEFFORD 01462-813366

SAMUEL WHITBREAD ACADEMY, SHEFFORD ROAD, CLIFTON 01462-812798 Upper School with 6th form and evening classes

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HALL HIRE

Village Hall, High Road Bookings Secretary: Margaret Johnson 07376-682935 e-mail: shillingtonvillagehall@yahoo.com

Congregational Church, Church Street Mrs. Janet Hall 01582-881824

Lower School Hall, Greenfields 01462-711637

GOLF - NEAREST CLUBS :

• Mount Pleasant Golf Club, Stondon - (2 miles east of Shillington) • Beadlow Manor - (3 miles north of Shillington)

HILLTOP SWIMMING POOL - 01525-861281 also HEALTH & BEAUTY, BACK STREET, CLOPHILL.

• Comprehensive swimming programmes for pre-school children, parent and child/toddler lessons, adult lessons and private lessons. Private pool parties welcome.

• Beauty Programmes consisting of - sun bed, massaging, hairdressing, pedicure, manicure, waxing.

• Health Programmes in the gymnasium selected to suit your own work-out routine.

• Aquarobic classes (exercising in water).

PUBLIC POOLS

Hitchin : Swimming Centre 01462-441646 Letchworth : North Herts Leisure Centre 01462-679311 Flitwick : Leisure Centre 01525-717744

HORSE RIDING:

Shillington Riding Club – Marquis Hill, Shillington - 01582-883203 www.shillingtonrc.co.uk “Local active riding club for people with their own horses”

• Training Clinics

• Demonstrations

• Social Events

• Team Competitions

Chibley Farm Stud & Equestrian Centre, Stondon Road, Shillington 01462-711583 • Part and full livery service

• Riding lessons for all ages and abilities

• Training Clinics, Dressage, Jumping and Side Saddle

• Countryside Trekking Days

• Pony Activity Days

• Summer Camps.

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SHILLINGTON CLAY CLUB:

We meet every other Sunday and organise competitions throughout the year, including our Charity Summer Shoot in September. More information and contact details can be found on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ShillingtonClayClub

BEAUTY:

Beauty Therapy, Shillington - Beverley Croft, MGPBT - 01462-711358 A range of beaty treatments for ladies, from a professional therapist with many years’ experience. Gift vouchers available. Call between 09.00 – 19:00 Monday to Friday for an appointment

• Specialist facial using Galvanic Plus Facials with essential oils

• Manicure/Pedicure • Waxing • Massage • Lash & Brow Tinting • Electrolysis • Make Up Advice

Caroline’s Cuts & Tans, Shillington - 01462-713452 / 07990-507941 Mobile Hairdresser • Cut and blow dry • Colouring • Highlighting • Children’s cuts • Spray tans • Now offering mobile spray tanning

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COMPUTER SERVICES:

Frantik (Toby White) - 01462-888147 – www.frantik-web.co.uk • Freelance IT Support and Web Hosting for MAC and Windows.

42 Limited - 01462-711778 – www.42-limited.co.uk Email: sales@42-limited.co.uk • Based in Shillington. • Established 1994 • Sale, repair and servicing of PCs, Printers and Laptops • Specialist PCs built to order • Toner cartridges, Ink cartridges, Inkjet and Laser Paper • FREE installation and Data Transfer when you buy a new built to order PC. IT Service - 01462-711558/07905-379266 – www.your-itservice.com From installing a printer to setting up a full network. • Computer & Laptop Repairs

• Networking

• iPad Screen Repairs

• Local IT Support

• Virus Removal

• Outsourced IT for your business.

Lazarus Data Recovery - 0845-257-4000 - www.lazarusdatarecovery.com Recovering lost data, photos, documents, music and emails from:

• Laptops

• External hard drives

• PC/Macs

• USB devices

• SD cards

• Tablets/IPads

• Mobile Phones

• Raid/NAS

• Solid State Discs. Fixed pricing – no hidden costs. Free shipping. Over 30 years’ experience

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OTHER SERVICES:

Auctioneers & Valuers: W & H Peacock – 01234-266366. www.peacockauction.co.uk Established 1901.

Bedford Auction Centre, 26 Newnham Street, Bedford. MK40 3JR. Valuation, collection and auction service of individual items through to complete property clearances.

• Viewing every Friday 08:30-20:00

• Monthly antique and collectors’ auction.

• Regular valuation days

• Collection service – Valuations

• Commercial and specialist auctions

• Onsite sales. Live online auctions

• Timed auctions. Insolvency specialists.

Zara’s Concierge Service – 2nd Pair of Hands, Shillington - 07817-593210 • House Sitting / Pet Sitting

• Repairs, Deliveries & Appointments

• New baby support

• Health & Patient Care

• Cleaning Services

• Ironing Services

• CRB cleared and insured

Will Making Service - Steve Gibbs (Meppershall) 07885-417464 • Will trusts and probate practice. Experts in giving you peace of mind.

• Home visits.

• Choice of solicitors and professional will writers.

• Free consultation daytime or evening appointments.

Mrs. Middleton’s Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil - 07989-300959 • This delicious cold-pressed Rapeseed Oil is produced from the highest quality seed, which is grown on

the family farm on the Barton Hills in Bedfordshire, just 3 miles from Shillington.

• Ideal for baking, roasting, frying or creating salad dressings and drizzles.

• Naturally high in omega 3, 6 and 9, vitamin E and anti-oxidants. Contains half the saturated fats of olive oil.

• Now available to buy online at www.mrsmiddleton.co.uk and from Ansell Stores in Shillington.

• For FREE DELIVERY to Shillington, Higham Gobion and Pegsdon, please contact WHIZZ on the above number.

LOCAL B & B ACCOMMODATION :

Yew Tree House Bed & Breakfast - 01582-521592 (mob: 07768-398616)

19 Bedford Road, Barton Le Clay, Bedfordshire. MK45 4JX www.theyewtreehouse.co.uk

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DOCTORS :

Stondon - 01462-850305 The Hawthorns, 109 Station Road, Lower Stondon

Barton - 01582-528700 (appointments). Doctor Hughes & Associates, The Surgery, Hexton Road Shefford Health Centre - 01462-818620 Robert Lucas Drive, Hitchin Road, Sheffore, SG17 5FS DENTISTS :

Shefford - 01462-814020 D. Lakhani, Whitworth Chambers, 34-34A High Street

Barton - 01582-882600 David Raffery, 81 Bedford Road OSTEOPATH :

Clare Richmond, Portmill Lane Treatment Centre, Hitchin 01462-713031 for an appointment.

Osteopathy is beneficial for many conditions and suitable for people of all age groups. Special interests and experience in :

• Sports injuries

• Pregnancy related conditions

• Babies & Children - birth and behavioural problems, glue ear, colic and related sleep conditions.

CHIROPRACTIC :

Penbellis Chiropractic in your own home 01462-711091 or 07518-391600. penbellischiro@gmail.com Musculoskeletal problems? Headaches? Or something else entirely ? Call to discuss whether chiropractic can help.

PHYSIOTHERAPIST:

Linda Allsop, Daneway Granary, Rectory Farm Barns, Barton Road, Lower Gravenhurst, MK45 4JR

01462-711978 or 07989-257026 e-mail: lindaallsop@btinternet.com • Back and neck pain / Sports injuries

• Headaches / Whiplash

• Sciatica / Post-op rehabilitation

• Arthritis/joint pain and stiffness

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Barton : Julia Boness - 01582-882761 • 24 hour emergency service. • Consultations by Appointment.

Henlow Veterinary Centre : 22 Bedford Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, SG16 6EA

01462 416416 An independent Veterinary Practice dedicated to providing high quality care in a homely environment. Our small friendly team care for your pets as if they were our own.

Davies Veterinary Specialists Limited Manor Farm Business Park, Higham Gobion, Herts. SG5 3HR

01582-883950 www.vetspecialists.co.uk. E-mail: info@vetspecialists.co.uk Davies Veterinary Specialists is one of the largest and most diverse small animal veterinary referral hospitals in Europe. We were founded in 1998 by Dr Jerry Davies and his wife Olivia, and we now employ more than 35 specialist clinicians, 60 nurses and 30 client care and support team members.

Hanscombe Boarding Cattery - 01462-711333

Angela Nichols (Shillington) (Member of the Feline Advisory Bureau)

Home of the Champion Yooneek Persian Cats. • Owned by championship winning exhibitor and breeder • Fully licensed and insured. • Set in 6 acres of garden and paddocks. • Open 7 days a week. • Heated chalets, covered exercise runs, special diets catered for, • Vets on call. • Special late night round.

Ion Bridge Boarding Kennels & Cattery - 01462-712720 Rachael Harris (Lower Gravenhurst) Email: ionbridge@aol.com • Modern, spacious kennels and covered runs – heated if requested • Daily exercise and individual care in a countryside setting • Grooming service available • Special diets and treatments catered for • Family business, established 1986. • Our new cat pens are now open and ready for occupation. • All set in a relaxing rural environment where pets enjoy holidays too.

Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 08:30-10:30 / 16:00-18:00. Sun: 09:00–13:00

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L I B R A R Y

SHEFFORD LIBRARY:

Opening hours -

• Monday 2.00 pm - 6.00 pm • Thursday 9.30 am to 6.00 pm

• Tuesday 9.30 am to 6.00 pm • Friday 9.30 am to 6.00 pm

• Wednesday 2.00 pm - 6.00 pm • Saturday 9.30 am to 1.00 pm

• Books of all sorts to borrow for adults, children and teenagers.

• CDs and music cassettes. Also spoken word cassettes.

• Large print books.

• Videos.

• National and local information.

• Study area.

• Newspapers and magazines.

• Displays, exhibitions and activities.

• Building hire for meetings.

• Photocopying and fax facilities.

• Computers and internet.

Published every 2 months February – April – June – August – October – December

Delivered free to parishioners and subsidised by the business advertisers with a donation from the Parish Council.

Articles, letters, personal adverts welcome - just pop details through the Village Hall letter box or

contact the Editor - Sally Stapleton 07711-504489 e-mail : ed4shillingtonnews@btinternet.com

• Church Fete – 4th Saturday in June

• Horticultural Show – 3rd Saturday in September

• Service of Remembrance – Congregational Church – Sunday nearest 11 November

• All Saints Church – Xmas Bazaar – 1st Saturday in December

• Congregational Church – Xmas Tree Festival – 1st Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December

• 2018 – The Scarecrows are back !!! August Bank Holiday Weekend

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SHILLINGTON CHILDMINDERS:

Childminders provide safe, friendly home environments for children to play and have fun whilst gently learning through their play. We are registered with Ofsted, have public liability insurance, follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, undertake regular training including Safeguarding and First Aid and receive regular newsletters and bulletins from professional organisations.

Here in Shillington, we meet up at least once a week to provide children with the opportunity to learn social skills and experience different play resources. The children get to know all the childminders and children, which enables us to offer the ability to cover holidays and other absences for each other.

Some of us are able to provide up to 15 hours of free childcare a week for eligible 2 year olds, as soon as care starts, in the same way that nurseries and pre-schools can. We are also able to provide the free sessions for all 3 and 4 year olds; at least 15 hours per week up to 30 hours per week (for 38 weeks of the year) depending on parental eligibility and the childminder's policy. The free sessions normally start the term after the child's 3rd birthday. There may be additional charges to cover e.g. food and outings.

We each have differing childcare availability such as before and after school care, daytime childcare, overnight childcare, ad-hoc care or flexible care e.g. for shift workers.

To find out more about each childminder and their availability, please contact us:

Laura Forgham 01462 713638 lauraforgham@btinternet.com Kim Lear 01462 713562 kimlear@btinternet.com Katie Brettell 01462 713054 katie.brettell@icloud.com Jo Wright 01462 713999 johannewright@hotmail.com Carli Mauger 01462-339260 carlimauger@gmail.com

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE : President: Mrs Liz Brewer - 01462-711594 Meets 1st Thursday in the month in the Congregational Church Hall at 20:00. Good programme of speakers, demonstrations, social evenings and outings. Book and Craft Groups, Walking for Health Group, Theatre Group and Lunch Club.

WIVES’ GROUP : Chairperson: Mrs. Pauline Haley - 01462-711711 Meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the Congregational Church Hall at 19:45. Great programme of speakers, demonstrations, social evenings and outings. Ladies of any age and marital status welcome to come along.

MENS’ CLUB : Chairman: Graham Williams - 01462-713468

A small, informal group of local men who meet on an ad hoc basis throughout the year. The only regular meeting is the Annual Meeting in January of each year. Formed in 2005 the Club has steadily grown and enjoys meals in local hostelries; visits to interesting places such as Bletchley Park, Duxford, etc; talks and family social nights. A 'try before you join' plan operates so if any more information is required contact the Chairman.

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SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB Contact: John Clark - 01462-711446 or Jeff Rix - 01462-711298 Established in June 2008, now meets regularly on Monday and Friday evenings at the Village Hall from 19:15 to 22:15.

HISTORY SOCIETY Contact: Derek Turner - 01462-712462. derek.turner@phonecoop.coop

EXPLORERS: Contact: Pauline Goodman - 01462-711943 Meet on Wednesday evenings 18:00-20:30 at Shillington Village Hall.

SCOUTS : Leader: Ian Montgomery - 07729-353885

CUBS : Group Scout Leader: Pauline Goodman - 01462-711943 Meet on Tuesday evenings 18:45– 20:15 at Shillington Village Hall.

BEAVERS: Leader : Amy Hanks - 01462-713763 Meet on Tuesday evenings 17:45-18:45 at Shillington Village Hall.

GUIDES: Leader : Carol Summerfield - 01462-711496 Meet on Tuesday evenings from 19:15 to 21:00 at Shillington Lower School.

BROWNIES: Brown Owl : Meet on Tuesday evenings from 18:00 to 19:15 at Shillington Lower School

VILLAGE DESIGN ASSOCIATION: Chair – Tim Theaker – 01462 712834 The SVDA exists to promote the principles and use of the Village Design Statement to ensure that any further development will contribute positively to the future of Shillington and protect and enhance its special qualities. If you are interested in being kept informed, or want to get involved in current planning issues and new developments please join us now. We welcome new members, and the Annual Subscription is only £2 per person. Membership application forms and further information is available from the Treasurer, Sue Andrews – 01462 712160 or Secretary, David Bartholomew – 01462 711436. Both the Village Design Statement and Membership form can be downloaded from the Village Website Home page via the Village planning tab. www.shillington.org.uk

VILLAGE CARE SCHEME: 07939-448360 Volunteer village residents here to help – transport to medical appointments and day centre/shopping, prescription collection; small household chores – form filling; sitting with a loved one whilst you have a short break. Just call the above number. Normally we will answer your call directly. If not there will be a message service where you can leave your name and number and we will call you back within 2 hours to see how we can help.

If you would like to become a volunteer contact John - 01462 711084.

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CRAFT CLUB: Janet Worley - 01582-881824 The club meets twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 2.00 to 4.00pm at the Congregational Church. A variety of knitted and sewn items are produced and usually sold in aid of local charities.

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HOMEWATCH:

Bedford Close James Badgery 01462-712904

Church View Avenue Peter Lumkin 01462-711108 p.lumkin@tiscali.co.uk

Church Street Peter Watts 01462-712080 pwatts03@globalnet.co.uk

Apsley End Arch Sandra Mott 01462-711222 sandra@mott.org.uk

Hillside Close Ron Bradstreet 01462-711486 ronald.bradstreet@btinternet.com

POLICE:

Emergency : 999 To report incidents: 101

Central Bedfordshire Council - Public Protection - Trading Standards Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands,SG17 5BP

t: Citizens Advice consumer helpline 03454 040506 e: trading.standards@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk w: Central Bedfordshire Council Trading Standards website

PARISH COUNCIL:

Meet every first Tuesday of the month (apart from August) in the Congregational Church at 7.45pm. Doors open at 7.30 p.m.

Clerk to the Council: Mrs. Helen Smith - 01462-713224. E-mail: clerk.shillingtonparishcouncil@gmail.com to whom all Council business should be addressed.

Parish Councillors :

John Clark Vice-Chair

Tracey Forsyth Alison Graham Tony Howells

Ben Jepps Angus McCormick David Mott Derek Turner

Sally Stapleton

Chair David Simkins

Central Bedfordshire Ward Councillor : Alison Graham (Independent) – 01462-713543.

alison.graham@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

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NEAREST HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE : Ampthill - Abbey Lane - 01525 403611 For more details on Mid Bedfordshire recycling please visit: www.recycle-now.co.uk

Households in Mid Beds have waste collected weekly – once a fortnight for recyclables (green bin or orange bag) and garden rubbish and once a fortnight for household (black bin). Weekly for food waste (small brown bins). Check to see which bins neighbours leave out to see which one should be left out when !

RECYLING BINS FOR MIXED GLASS : These bins are located in the car park at the top of Greenfields, Shillington (near Playing Field).

CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS: Contact : Derek Turner - 01462-712462

The Group meet to look after places where flowers and wildlife can thrive. Also improve access to the countryside and provide information about the Shillington area. New recruits welcome to assist in all aspects of our work.