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PARISH
COUNCIL
NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER
2011
(Special paper
Edition)
Editors:
David & Karen Brown
15 Hay Street, Steeple Morden, Telephone 01763 853793
Steve & Alison Dyche
8 Hay Street, Steeple Morden, Telephone 01763 853038
Email: [email protected]
Village Diary for December If you want your event published here please contact the
Editors.
Thurs 1st Dec Over 60’s Xmas Lunch (pg 5)
Sat 10th Dec Traidcraft (in SM church 10:30-noon)
Sun 18th Dec The Nativity (pg 2)
Future Events:
Sat 14th Jan 2012 Traidcraft (in SM church 10:30-noon)
Sat 28th Jan 2012 Murder Mystery Evening (pg 7)
2nd to 5th Jun 2012 Flower Festival (pg 2)
during the festivities whether that be at the
church services, Waggon & Horses or snowballing
on the rec. (perhaps!).
The Newsletter team would like to thank you all
for your support this year and we hope to
continue to get the same and more support in
2012 and onwards.
On a final note, we would all like to wish you and
your families a very merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year.
Best Wishes
Alison, David, Karen & Steve.
From the Editors
Well, it is the last Newsletter of 2011 and how
time has flown!
This month delivers a special paper version of
the Newsletter to your door. As you will see
from the article to the right, there is an
update about the distribution of the
Newsletter, plus more information can be found
in the Parish Council Meeting notes on page 3.
With the festive season fast approaching it is
good to reflect on family life and, hopefully,
the gathering of these family units over
Christmas time.
If you get a few moments over the Christmas
break, please take the time to read through
the Newsletter, there is lots of useful
information included this month.
We are sure that the community spirit will
ensure that we all see each other at some point
Don’t forget you can view this issue and back issues of the Newsletter online at
www.steeplemorden.org and also subscribe to the monthly e-mail copy of the Newsletter. Lets
save money and trees!
Important Newsletter Distribution:
The PC have decided that, to save your
money and to help with the
environment, the Newsletter will
continue to be available electronically
for each edition on the Village Website
and via e-mail subscription
(www.steeplemorden.org) with 50 paper
copies in the Post Office.
However, a full paper distribution to all
households in the Parish will be made
on an occasional basis (probably 3 times
a year).
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Church Services
For December
SS Peter and Paul Church
Steeple Morden
The Church of SS Peter and Paul in Steeple
Morden is one of six churches within the Shingay Group. A full
programme of monthly services for the whole group is published
monthly in the Prospect Magazine, circulated free to all
householders.
December 4th (Advent 2)
8.30am Parish Communion (Prayer Book)
December 11th (Advent 3)
10.45am Mattins (Prayer Book)
December 18th (Advent 4)
10am Nativity Service
December 24th (Christmas Eve)
4.30pm Carol Service
11.30pm Group Midnight Communion at Steeple Morden
December 25th (Christmas Day)
9.45am Parish Communion
On the first and second Sundays of the month, when there is no
Family Service at Steeple Morden, there is usually a Family
Service suitable for children at one of the other five churches
in the Group to which all are welcome.
Full details of these can be found in "Prospect" magazine
Guilden Morden Congregational
Church Saturday 3
rd December:
7.30pm Festive Folk Night – fancy dress optional
– come sing and play festive folk carols, recite
festive poems.
Sunday 4th
December:
Seasonal Sunday Supplement (might even
have mince pies!)
Sunday 11th
December:
10.30am Morning Prayer
Sunday 18th
December:
Joint Service in the Chapel 10.30am
Christmas Eve:
Service of Carols and Readings 5pm
Sunday 25th
December, Christmas Day:
Short Service of carols and fun! 10am
All are invited to our Services and Social events,
a warm welcome awaits you.
Fionnaigh, the new Minister, can be contacted
on 07867666574/07895 076058/01767677680
Please let her know if anyone is housebound or
ill and would like a visit.
Check out our website:
http://www.guildenmordencongregationalchurch.com/
Flower Festival
Jubilee
Weekend
2nd to 5th June
2012
An important and exciting date for your diaries
SUNDAY 18 DECEMBER at 10.00am Steeple Morden Church
Nativity Service for Children and by the Children
The story of the birth of Jesus told in a simple way, with children’s participation and traditional carols
Children, please come dressed as an angel, a shepherd or a king and bring along your parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles and friends.
You are all welcome to stay for refreshments afterwards
Please Help! Musicians needed in Steeple Morden.
Sadly, two of our older Morden Metronomes, who play at the monthly Family
Service in Steeple Church, are leaving at Christmas, owing to other commitments.
We would welcome some new players, from about grade 3 level, and more
advanced players, to join the group. It is a good opportunity for young players,
who do not have to be regular attendees at church, to gain valuable experience of
playing in an informal group,
If you are interested or have any queries, please phone Rose Dickinson, 852138,
or even come to the nativity on 18th December and Carol Service on 24th
December to listen to the Metronomes.
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NEWS FROM YOUR PARISH COUNCIL
The full PC meets on the second Monday of the month in the Cricket Pavilion at 7.30pm.
The meeting is listed every month in the Village Post Office window, on the Notice
Board at the Recreation Ground, and in Odsey near the station.
A copy of the full minutes from Council Meetings may be obtained by contacting the
Parish Clerk, Sally Walmesley, Redwood Lodge, South Street, Litlington, Royston
SG8 0QR. Telephone 01763 852137 or e-mail [email protected]. Minutes can also be
viewed on the Steeple Morden Village Website www.steeplemorden.org and the Village Post Office.
Discussion on agenda items at the November PC meeting included the following:
• Cllr John Brocklehurst gave a short update on the progress of the Odsey Car Park, although, in the
absence of County Cllr Linda Oliver these details were not a full update. The County Officer involved
in the discussions about the car park has said that a census of the people parking on the verges is
needed, asking them if they are willing to pay. In addition, Cllr John Brocklehurst collected 82
registration numbers of cars parked on the verges in Odsey and a locality check with the police
confirmed that the majority were from villages in the immediate area.
• District Cllr Cicely Murfitt gave a short report on a number of items: a new company has been engaged
to deliver the magazine (see item below), the government is in consultation for changes to the
licensing law which would remove the need for an entertainment license for venues with fewer than
5,000 guests – which Cllr Murfitt is deeply concerned about and has sent a letter to Andrew Lansley
MP expressing this.
• The Councillors reviewed a planning application for a single storey dwelling at 11 Church Farm Lane.
There were a number of concerns, so the application was refused with several items to be raised with
District Council Planning.
• The Parish Council was advised that the intended presentation at the December PC meeting by the
planning applicants for the Horse and Groom on the A505 was to be postponed to January.
• Cllr John Jarman reported on the Village Hall. A detailed quote is to be reviewed at the next Village
Hall Meeting for the proposed extension. The Councillor also raised a great concern over the lack of
interest from the Parish to fill the role of Village Hall Committee secretary. They are struggling
massively with resources and really need another person to help.
• The Newsletter Distribution was discussed, at length. 168 people have subscribed to the e-mail
Newsletter. There had been no complaints about the Newsletter becoming an electronic copy,
although, when asked, most people prefer a paper copy. In continuing with an electronic version the PC
saves £1,000 a year from the precept. After much debate, the PC decided to continue with an
electronic monthly Newsletter (50 paper copies in the Post Office) but to have an occasional paper
copy sent to every household in the parish.
• It was agreed that the Cowslip Day will be held on 21st April 2012, subject to an working party being
set up to ensure a successful day and a fair division of workload for those involved.
• The Parish Council Quality Status is due for renewal in March 2012. The number of man hours and
process required to achieve the status is very high, so Cllr Traverse-Healy has been tasked with
determining the difference between having the Quality Status or not so that the PC can evaluate
whether the benefits make it worth the effort.
• Cllr Angus Alexander commented that the phone box on Hay Street now has a phone installed,
although the phone has not been connected.
• Cllr Traverse-Healy suggested that sad passing away of Chris Metz be noted and also his past efforts
and stalwart help within the Parish.
The next edition of the South Cambs. Magazine is being delivered now. You should have received yours by 15th December. I know of several houses that are frequently missed. However, SCDC has engaged a new delivery company who promise to deliver to absolutely every house including what I call the "far-flung" properties outside the immediate village outline which are often missed. All delivery queries should be sent to PDC, 01904 606 300 Email [email protected] or if you prefer contact me on 01763 852 526. Cicely Murfitt, SCDC Cllr for the Mordens Ward
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Steeple Morden Parish Council
LIST OF COUNCILLORS AS AT
10th MAY 2010
CLLR J BROCKLEHURST (Chairman)
Pennard House, Station Road, Odsey
01462 742856
CLLR T TURNER (Vice Chairman)
2 Railway Cottages, Odsey
01462 742276
CLLR A ALEXANDER
21B Cheyney Street, Steeple Morden
01763 852753
CLLR J CLAYTON
Cheyney Bury, Steeple Morden
01763 852203
CLLR J HOBBS
51 Hay Street, Steeple Morden
01763 852902
CLLR J JARMAN
74 Station Road, Steeple Morden
01763 852275
CLLR S NORTON
Two Trees, 40 Hay Street, Steeple Morden
01763 853130
CLLR B SPALL
16 Woodland Grange, 66 Hay Street, Steeple
Morden. 01763 852864
CLLR S TRAVERSE-HEALY
46 Station Road, Steeple Morden
01763 853843
DISTRICT CLLR MRS MURFITT
01763 852526
COUNTY CLLR MRS OLIVER
01767 650430
The Village Wheelchair
There is a manual wheelchair available for short term use by anyone in the village. For more information and availability please contact Trish at the Post Office.
WAGGON & HORSES
PETANQUE TEAM
SUCCESS I have been running a Petanque Team from the
Waggon & Horses for 19 years, and this year we have
won Division 2 of the Central Cambs League and have
only lost one game all season. Next year we will be
going into Division 1 of the Central Cambs League.
Congratulations to all the team and many thanks to
everyone who has supported us.
Ginger Prentice
SAVE THE CHILDREN QUIZ NIGHT The Committee would like to thank everyone who supported
the Quiz Night back in October.
We had a very successful and fun evening, and raised £420
for the charity through ticket sales and a raffle.
We really appreciate the turnout and in return hope everyone
enjoys the events.
With our thanks again.
The Save The Children Committee, The Mordens Branch
MOBILE LIBRARY The Mobile Library stops in
the village every month on a
Wednesday.
It stops at Russell Close
between 10.10am and
10.55am.
The calling date for
December is:
Wednesday 7th December 2011.
Don’t forget you can view this issue and
back issues of the Newsletter online at
www.steeplemorden.org and also
subscribe to the monthly e-mail copy of the
Newsletter. Lets save money and trees!
Emily Matthews
From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another
The warmth and joy of Christmas, brings
us closer to each other.
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Steeple Morden Over 60’s Club
We meet on the first Thursday each month at 2.30pm at the village hall
Steeple Morden. New members always welcome, we do have wonderful
cakes and a lovely cup of tea.
1st December Christmas Lunch – Bushel & Strike, Ashwell
I hope this has wetted your appetite, to come and join us.
Visitors Welcome £1
Please contact Ann Thorp 01763 852848 for any further
information.
MORDENS AND
LITLINGTON MOBILE
WARDEN SCHEME
VACANCY FOR WARDEN
Due to the retirement of the present
incumbent we are inviting applications for
the position of Warden. Applicants must be
able to demonstrate experience of caring
for the elderly.
The Warden will be required to cover the
three villages of Steeple Morden, Guilden
Morden and Litlington. The position is
permanent and part time - ten hours per
week.
The duties involve contacting each of our
members (currently 21) on a daily basis by
telephone and on a weekly basis by
personal visit. The daily phone call is to
ensure our members are safe and not in
need of any immediate assistance and the
weekly visit is to help members with any
issues that are troubling them and to liaise
with government agencies where
appropriate.
The ideal candidate will have a friendly
disposition and have a genuine interest in
caring for our elderly members who in
many cases are disabled, housebound and
living on their own.
In the first instance please apply in writing,
enclosing your CV to: Mrs Debbie Brown,
Glebe House, South Street, Litlington, SG8
0QR.
RE-ABLEMENT Re-ablement is a new service provided by the county council and its NHS partners. It enables people who require short
term care and support following an illness or operation to live in their own homes
and to regain or maintain their independence. There is no cost for Re-ablement whilst people are participating in the
programme.
If you or someone you care for requires social care support following an illness or operation, this would traditionally
have been provided by a care assistant providing direct care to the person in need.
Since September 2010 a new service, re-ablement, has been providing support to enable older people who have poor
physical or mental health following illness or an operation to live in their own homes.
Re-ablement programmes can last for as little as a few days and generally don’t exceed six weeks. The ethos of re-
ablement is to encourage people to do things for themselves rather than having things done for them. There is no charge
to the individual as long as they are participating in the programme.
Re-ablement is now being offered to a wider client group including new service users with a physical disability and new
occupational therapy referrals. Future development of the service will look at assisting older people who already have a
care package but due to illness or physical issues may now require a higher level of support.
You can find out more about re-ablement at www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/social
Amanda Davies
Communications Officer, Quality and Transformation Team , Cambridgeshire County Council Adult Social Care
Queens Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
2012
A local parishioner has suggested that the parish
host an event in 2012 to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
The official celebrations are taking place on 2nd
, 3rd
, 4th and 5
th June.
Monday June 4th (a Bank Holiday) appears to be the best day to hold a
local event.
If you have any suggestions for the type of event that could be held
and/or if you would like to be involved in organising the event, we
would like to hear from you. Please contact any member of the Parish
Council, either by e-mail or phone – their contact details can be found on
page 4.
Charles Dickens
It was always said of him, that he knew how to keep
Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us!
And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God Bless Us, Every One!
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Organisation Contact Name Phone Number E-mail
SM Newsletter Editors David & Karen
Brown
01763 853793 [email protected]
SM Newsletter Editors Steve & Alison
Dyche
01763 853038 [email protected]
Primary School Richard Lloyd 01763 852474 [email protected]
Village College The Principal 01763 242344
SS Peter & Paul Church Genesta Harris 01763 852305 No e-mail
GM Cong. Church Fionnaigh Reid 07867 666574 [email protected]
SM Village Hall Bookings Diane Knight 01763 853073 [email protected]
Scouts, Cubs & Beavers Keith Austin 01763 852023 [email protected]
Brownies Debbie Fisher 01763 852811 [email protected]
Guides Ann Clarke 07756 291899 [email protected]
Allotment Society Annabel Barrett 01763 853169 [email protected]
Smarties Pre-School and
Out of School Club
07952 100208 or
01763 852888
Pre-School:
Out of School Club:
Cricket Club Fraser Daws 01763 853008 [email protected]
Football Club Brian Sarll 07918 166468
Bowls Club Danny Sheehan 01763 853101
Tennis Club George Goddard 01763 852287 [email protected]
Waggon & Horses Sandra Lloyd 01763 852829 [email protected]
Morden Players MT Cherasse 01763 852720 [email protected]
Over 60s Club Ann Thorp 01763 852848 [email protected]
Luncheon Club Debbie Fisher 01763 852811 [email protected]
Royal British Legion Roger Lane 01763 853984 [email protected]
RBL (Women’s Section) Tricia Covington 01763 852982
Mothers Union Anne McShane 01763 853977 [email protected]
Mobile Wardens Scheme Brian Spall 01763 852864
WI Dorothea Pitt 01763 852893
Mordens & Abington
Piggots Conservatives
Irma Mundy 01763 852178
Neighbourhood Watch Roy Newbury 01763 852241 Cambs Police: www.cambs.police.uk
Social Car Scheme Angela Dodd 01763 852952
Contact Names, Numbers and E-Mail Addresses for
Organisations and Groups in the Village
The purpose of the list is to give initial points of contact for people and their families who are new to the village or who want
to join some leisure activity. If you run an organisation or group that you think should be represented in the list please
contact the Editor.
If the contact details need to be amended please let the Editor know, so that the list can be as accurate
as possible at all times. A list of local useful numbers can be found on the village website
(www.steeplemorden.org) and more general useful numbers can be found on the inside back page of The
Listing.
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WHY PAY WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE TO
Each month at Trading Standards we receive enquiries about things people have paid for
that they could have got for free. In this article, we give advice on where you may be able to save unnecessary expense.
Warranties and Guarantees
When you buy goods, whether on their own (like a washing machine) or as part of a larger piece of work (such as a new
bathroom installation), by law those goods must be of “satisfactory quality” and be “fit for their purpose”. They must be
of a standard that a person would expect, bearing in mind the price paid, and be free from minor defects, be as described,
and last a reasonable length of time for a product of that type. So if, for instance, the normal life of a washing machine is
5 years and yours stops working after two years due to a defect, you may be able to claim for a repair or replacement
from the business you bought it from. This is the case regardless of whether you bought a warranty or guarantee. So
consider carefully whether a warranty gives you anything extra.
Claiming from your debit card or credit card
If you are in dispute with a trader, instead of taking them to court, find out whether your bank may be able to help you. If
you paid for something on a debit card and there turns out to be problems with the purchase, many banks offer a
‘chargeback’ scheme where they refund you. Furthermore, if you pay for something worth over £100 and pay for at least
some of it on your credit card, the credit card company is equally as responsible as the business that breaks its contract
with you. So, if your holiday isn’t as it was described, if your new dining table arrives damaged, or if your new TV
breaks down soon after purchase, you can insist that your credit card provider helps you if the shop won’t. This is even
the case if you have paid off the amount you put on your credit card.
Personal Protection Insurance We have received a number of reports about companies offering to claim compensation for the mis-selling of personal
protection insurance on residents’ behalf, whether in relation to a loan, mortgage or credit card. This is actually
something you can do yourself. The Financial Ombudsman has produced a leaflet which is available on www.financial-
ombudsman.org.uk on how to make the complaint yourself. If you don’t have access to the internet, you can contact the
Financial Ombudsman for advice over the telephone on 0800 0234567.
European Health Insurance cards Even though some companies sell them, you can actually obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) free of charge
which entitles you to medical treatment that becomes necessary, at a reduced cost or sometimes free, when visiting a
country in the European Union, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. This is limited to treatment provided
under the state scheme and you will need to produce your EHIC card. Visit www.ehic.org.uk to find out more and apply.
Legal advice There are many sources of free legal advice available to residents. Trading Standards, in partnership with Consumer
Direct, offers advice to residents on issues with businesses. Visit www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/consumer to see how we
can help you or call us on 0845 4040506. The Citizens Advice Bureaux offer advice on a wide range of issues including
debt, benefits, employment, housing and family issues. Visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk or call 08444 111 444. Also,
many people can get free legal advice under their home insurance policies; check yours to see if you can get assistance.
present a Pantomime Murder Mystery . . . . in aid of Steeple Morden church! The Sleeping Beauty Assassination
Steeple Morden Village Hall - January 28th 7.15pm for 7.30pm
It’s the opening night of 'The Miss Terry Players‘ annual pantomime. The cast aren't
prepared, the lines aren't learnt, and some members of the cast don’t even seem sure
what pantomime they are performing. Things can’t get even worse. Or could they?
For one member of the cast, the pantomime story is going to take a wicked twist. Oh
no! It isn't? Oh yes it is!
Come and enjoy a fine three course meal as you watch the opening night of the pantomime. . . and be prepared to do some solving should anything go badly wrong! Tickets just £15, available from Rose (01763 852138) or Anne (01763 853490). Please bring your own glasses and drinks
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News from
Smarties
Pre-School
This term we have been extremely
busy, playing & learning at the same
time.
To learn about autumn, we picked
apples from a tree, washed, chopped
& made them into apple crumbles.
We made leaf collages & hedgehogs
with paper straw spikes. We scooped
out pumpkins for Halloween & are
now using the seeds for our bird
feeders. We used more apples to
make toffee apples & we made
parkin for Bonfire Night. We have
also planted bulbs in our garden to
(hopefully!) give us some lovely
colour in the spring.
We have explored various festivals
such as Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Harvest
Festival & Thanksgiving. Our special
visitor Dina helped us to understand
more about the Hindu festival of
Diwali & we tried on costumes made
from bright & colourful materials.
Our older children have scoured the
village for shapes all around us &
made photographic records of what
we found. They have also been
looking at the shapes of footprints left in sand that we laid out around our food tray, & trying to match
them to those in our ‘Nature’ information book.
The older children have also designed & made safety signs for the setting & have thought about what
kind words we ought to use at Smarties. The younger children bathed, fed & put our babies (dolls) to bed,
after which we pushed them in their toy buggies up to the park for a play. This has helped us all to think
about caring for others. In keeping with this theme of caring, we also used our toy shopping baskets &
trolleys to push our Harvest Festival food collection to the Village Hall, to present to the Over 60’s Lunch
Club. Tricia & Sue came in on Armistice Day to help us to think about others who may have lost a loved
one. Finally, we held our annual car wash for Children in Need, so Pudsey can use the money we raised to
buy things for children who might not have the use of a lovely new building or lots of toys to play with.
We are now in the run up to Christmas – our Dads have joined us one Saturday to make Christmas crafts,
we have designed & made cards & tea towels to sell to raise funds, & we are practicing hard for our
Christmas concert.
Merry Christmas to all from the children at the Pre-School.
Debbie Littlefair, Pre-School Leader
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Non-emergency number for police has changed: it is now 101. The old number 0345 456 4564 will continue for another 12
months. 101 is a national number and it will link in to the local police contact centre.
Policing and local crime: comparative figures demonstrate that crime is low again for this three months period. This underpins the
overall indication that this area is one of the safest areas in the country in which to live.
Ancestry: Ancestry Library Edition is a leading online genealogy resource, with more than 5 billion names in over 4000
collections. It allows people to search census returns, birth, marriage and death records, passenger lists, and much, much more.
Access to Ancestry Library Edition is available free of charge in Cambridgeshire Libraries.
A free workshop will take place at Central Library, Cambridge, on Thursday 15th December at 2.30 pm and will last one hour. The
session is open to anyone aged 16+. To reserve a place email [email protected] call 0345 045 5225, or ask any
member of staff in Central Library.
This workshop has been made possible by the generous support of volunteers from ProQuest, an information firm central to serious
research and the distributor of Ancestry Library Edition.
The Stepping Stones Children’s Centre in Brook Road, Bassingbourn has been officially opened. It has an activity room, a health
room and outdoor play area for children. The other part of the building provides new facilities for the Pre-school, breakfast club and
out of school club. Children’s Centres offer easier access for families of children under five to health, family support and drop-in
activities, along with information about local childcare, early education, specialist services for under 5’s and help with finding jobs
and training.
E-books update - currently publishers are uncertain of their approach to the lending of e-books by public libraries. However,
Cambridgeshire County Council has 217 titles available for download – but not to a Kindle. Access is via the website and using
your library card
Rigid plastics recycling: Cambridgeshire residents can now recycle rigid plastics as part of a new recycling scheme being launched
across all nine Household Recycling Centres. An earlier trial netted nearly 27 tonnes of rigid plastics in three months. All the rigid
plastics collected were sent for recycling to a local company.
Included are corrugated pipe, buckets, dustbins, water butts, garden furniture, plant pots and non-electrical children's toys. However,
materials such as plastic bottles, yoghurt pots, ice cream tubs, PVC pipes and UPVC door and window frames are not suitable.
Reporting potholes and requests for other highways repairs: the following is the weblink for the reporting of potholes. There is
a map where the precise location of the problem can be marked up. An email receipt for your report is provided and it is possible
for you to track progress. The link is within the Highways Reporting section of the County Council website. It is indeed an
excellent system. http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport/roads/reportingafault.htm
Alternatively phone the Highways Team on: 0345 045 5212
Trading Standards officers are reminding traders and customers about the provision of the seven days cancellation period when
customers enter into contracts in their homes. This law was brought in to overcome issues such as intimidation through high
pressure selling and allowing customers more time to consider their purchases.
For example: Trading Standards has seen an increase in queries from residents about ‘cold callers’ selling energy saving schemes,
particularly loft insulation and solar energy. Below they offer some advice:
- obtain three quotes to ensure the price and projected savings are competitive and realistic. Arrange a technical survey, rather than a
sales visit, so the quote is accurate, and ensure all quotes are in writing, detailing what’s included. Once you’ve chosen your installer
read the contract carefully and ensure their claims about savings and maintenance costs are included before signing so that you have
evidence of what you were told
Solar Energy - before you start it’s worth taking a look at the information provided by the Energy Saving Trust on
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk or speaking to an advisor on 0800 512012.
For supplier/installer information, the Microgeneration Certification Scheme can provide a list of members online or by calling 0207
0901082
The Trading Standards service is running a countywide educational campaign to ensure all traders in the county know what is
required of them, and that consumers don't suffer because of traders’ lack of awareness.
Finally, Trading Standards officers recently seized thousands of pieces of fake designer clothing, fashion and music items in raids on
fraudulent traders operating in Cambridgeshire The items, had they been genuine, would have been worth around £50,000.
Guided Busway: journey numbers of 430,000 for the first two months of operation. The bus operators continue to add more buses
to cope with the demand. It has proven to be such a success further development of the scheme is now being encouraged.
Information on local services and events: just enter your postcode on the County Council website. The ‘My Cambridgeshire’
mapping facility has been launched on the County Council's website to make it easier for residents to find a range of local
information and services, near their homes. Residents can click on www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk and put in their address or
postcode to find out where their local County Council run services are and how to contact them but also information on local
services provided by partner agencies, such as the NHS and District and City Councils. Many local events are also listed.
Facebook – www.facebook.com/CambridgeshireCC.
Twitter – www.twitter.com/CambsCC.
Cambridgeshire County Council – www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk
County Council and local updates from County Councillor Linda Oliver - do phone or email with concerns or need for
information: Tel: 01767 650430 email: [email protected]
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ASHWELL CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDASHWELL CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDASHWELL CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARDASHWELL CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARD
SHOPSHOPSHOPSHOP
In case you are not aware, Ashwell has had a
Charity Christmas Card shop open for the festive
period for the last 17 years and has raised in
excess of £50,000. All proceeds from the shop
are passed directly to the charities….this is in
contrast to supermarket purchases where in the
region of 5-10% of the price is passed onto the
charities. Please feel free to come and browse in
the shop where payment is by cash or cheques –
cash preferred if possible. This year we open on
Saturday 15th October and will then be open
every Saturday from 10-1 and Sunday afternoons
from 2-4.30 until Sunday 18th December. The
shop is located opposite the Village Stores on the
corner with Bear Lane. WE LOOK FORWARD TO
WELCOMING YOU AT THE SHOP.
MUMA
Mother’s Union Mothers
Active
Motherhood is a difficult but rewarding job…a
relentless, tiring and frustrating job…a job that can leave
you in despair or the heights of happiness…a job that can
fill you with pride or fear, anger or overpowering
love…a job full of power and pain…a job with
overwhelming responsibility and influence.
Come and share your story, cry your tears, laugh with
friends, find love and support.
A group for any mother whether you are with or without
partner or husband, whether you are in paid work or at
home, whether you have found faith or not, whether your
children are pre-school, primary, secondary, adult or left
home…this group is here for you.
Friday mornings during term time: 9am-11am, 68 Hay
Street, Steeple Morden.
Starting 11th November 2011. Creche available.
Contact Annie Urquhart 01763 853829,
Or Rose Dickinson 01763 852138
Exciting new opportunity for community volunteers - Community Champions to work alongside Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is launching a pilot scheme
in South Cambridgeshire to encourage residents to carry out safety checks on
their homes. The scheme is innovative in that it will rely on local volunteers to
liaise with the community on its behalf.
CFRS is now looking for people who live in the South Cambridgeshire area to
volunteer to become ‘Community Champions’.
Community Champions will be trained to speak to local community groups
about home fire safety and escape plans, and to refer those people who are
unable to carry out a check of their own home to CFRS for additional support.
Champions will also attend community events and take part in CFRS’s public
consultation activity.
Cambridgeshire ACRE is running this pilot scheme on behalf of CFRS. We
believe that our strong links with South Cambridgeshire parishes means we are
well placed to generate a good level of support for the scheme and we would
encourage anyone looking for an opportunity to take on a more active role in
their community to consider becoming a Community Champion.
More information on the scheme can be found on the website or by calling me
and, if you have any queries, you can contact me at Cambridgeshire ACRE on
01353 865037. Please note I normally work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays.
I’d be grateful if you could promote this initiative on your website and/or
newsletter. Let’s work together to make South Cambridgeshire a safer place to
live.
Lynda Bubb
CFRS Community Champion Scheme Co-ordinator, Cambridgeshire ACRE
Direct Line: 01353 865037, Mobile: 07850 671114
Main Switchboard: 01353 860850
Visit our websites www.cambsacre.org.uk & www.cambridgeshirelink.org.uk
URGENTLY REQUIRED Village Hall Committee –
Secretary - A
desperate appeal!
The Village Hall Committee run
the village hall and ensure it
meets the appropriate
standards to suit the needs of
the community. The
committee meets once a month
and are urgently seeking a
Secretary. Main
responsibilities are to take and
publish the meeting minutes
taking up roughly 2-3 hours, 4
times a year – someone must
be able to spare this time!
If we do not find a willing
volunteer the future of the
running of the village hall is in
serious threat.
If you are interested please
contact John Jarman on
852275.
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Steeple Morden Football Club – Fixtures and Results
BIS Div 5B Reserves Recent Results 22nd Oct Home to Mott MacDonald 0-1
29th Oct Home to Buckden Res 1-3
5th Nov Away to Castle Camps 4-0 (Cup)
12th Nov Away to Haslingfield 3-2
November News
Well another quiet month on the allotment supplemented by the
forced abstinence of a well-earned holiday.
Before we went away we tried to get some preparation done towards
the winter. Rhubarb was mulched as was the Asparagus, though this
was still not cut down due to the continuing mild weather. Indeed
what we thought would be our last weeding session until the spring
proved a false dawn as this unseasonable weather meant a smattering
of weeds greeted us on our return.
And as for the over-wintering onions, some of them are already
sprouting 3-4 inches high, and being my first time I’m not sure if this
is supposed to happen, so I am actually praying for cold weather,
otherwise we might be eating fresh onions in January! Still I am sure I
am not alone in the gardening fraternity to be hoping for a return to
more normal seasons after this topsy-turvy weather year…
While we were away a ‘work –team’ cleared some of the communal
areas of weeds, and this was the first in a move to try and add some
permanence to the site. We have a work plan for 2012 which will
hopefully see more substantial paths and possibly parking area by the
end of the year, aligned of course with a couple of social events.
On a more practical note the allotment committee chairman, Dominic,
who did sterling work in getting the allotments off the ground (excuse
the pun) has been seconded to work abroad for 18 months from
January. He wants to keep his allotment options open when he returns
so if there is anyone out there, or any village group, who would like to
take on an allotment please get in touch, bearing in mind this will only
be on a temporary basis while Dominic is away.
Now I guess it is back to the weeding, in November…!
Steve Dyche
Steeple Morden Football Club Fixtures December 2011 Matches begin at 2.00pm unless indicated otherwise
Saturday 3rd Dec 1st Team NO GAME
Reserves HOME to Great Chishill
Saturday 10th Dec 1st Team AWAY to Hardwick A
Reserves AWAY to Cambourne Rovers Res
Saturday 17th Dec 1st Team NO GAME
Reserves AWAY to Mott MacDonald
Both Teams play in the Cambridgeshire BIS League, the 1st team in Div 3A & the Reserves in Div 5B
BIS Div 3A Recent Results 22nd Oct Away to Wilbraham 3-2
29th Oct Away to Fulbourn Institute ‘A’ 3-1
5th Nov Home to Cottenham Utd 5-0 (Cup)
12th Nov Home to Wilbraham 3-1
19th Nov Home to Eaton Socon A 3-1
COMBERTON RAMBLERS -
Join our friendly group for
wonderful walks Comberton Ramblers’ Association walks an
average of 5-6 miles every fortnight on a
Sunday morning. We are a very friendly group
who totally enjoy the lead walks in our
beautiful countryside. There’s time to take a
rest break if needed or to simply stop and
enjoy the view or visit places of interest along
the way.
Our members come from many local villages
and from within Cambridge itself.
Go on, give us a try, you’ll have the benefit of
an exhilarating walk plus the companionship
of a group of like-minded people.
Membership is £7.50 per person for the year
and people under 18 are free.
For more information and a further list of our
walks, please contact the Secretary, Eileen
Marsh on 01223 262940 or email
www.combertonramblers.org.uk
Autumn Programme 2011
Start time - All walks start at *** 10:15 ***
unless noted
11/12/11 Wimpole 5.5
miles.Undulating farmland
dotted with small woods.
Meet at The Hardwick Arms.
Tel 01223 208802. Carvery
which is very good.
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STEEPLE MORDEN VILLAGE HALL
The Steeple Morden Village Hall is available for hiring for parties, wedding receptions,
club and social activities.
It comprises: Tables, Seating for 120, Bar, Kitchen, Cooker, Fridge, Crockery, Stage, Parking.
For bookings and prices please contact: Diane Knight
33 Cheyney Street, Steeple Morden, SG8 0LR
Tel 01763 853073 email: [email protected]
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