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Wheely Great Success !SUPER-SLOWBROADBAND?SOME HELPFUL INFOFROM CONNECTINGCAMBRIDGESHIRE

COUNCILLORTIM STOKESAN APPRECIATION

BOOK NOWAUTHORITATIVENEW BOOK ABOUTTHE NORMAN CROSSDEPOT

RACE NIGHTDON’T MISS THETWINNING ASSN’SEVER-POPULARSOCIAL EVENT

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Stilton’s Skate Park is an outstanding example of a community projectto create a community asset. Read about it on p8.

INCORPORATING FOLKLORE, FOR READERS IN FOLKSWORTH AND THE SURROUNDING VILLAGES

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SCAN is published by The Stilton Community Association. All articles, original artwork and the SCAN nameand logo are copyright. All trade marks recognised. Views of contributors are not necessarily endorsed byThe Stilton Community Association. Reprints available from the Editor on request.

Editor: Advertising: Production: Distribution:

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All other copy to the Editor, 8 Caldecote Road, Stiltonby 14th of month prior to publication.Digital material in a neutral PC format please.

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Grey Bin Days:Mon 9th, 23rd April;

7th May

Garden Bin Days:Fri 6th, 20th April;

4th May

Recycling Bins:Mon 2nd, 16th, 30th April;

14th May

Please put your bins outafter 6pm on the

day before collection

www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins

Service PageRetail Watch & Clock 42

Food & Drink 5Charity 41Furnishings 41

Health & Exercise 33, 39, 44Fitness Foot care 46, 47Financial Accountancy / Payroll 47, 48Animals Vet, pet care 37, 38, 47Personal Hair & Beauty 36, 37, 38

Care Services 37Counselling 36

Trades Building services 36, 39, 42, 45

Conservatories 44Heating / Plumbing 46, 48Electrical / TV 46Computer services 39Garden services 33, 38, 45Recycling 40, 42Removals 42Vehicle services 35

Travel Community bus 43Professional Architect / Civils 43

Funeral services 45Childcare Pre-school 27, 38, 43Leisure Dance Tuition 37

Arts & Crafts 42Property To Let 7

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The Parish Pump Stilton News

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

APRIL15th Keyboard Concert in Pavilion21st Twinning Race Night28th Skate Park Presentation

MAY3rd Polling Day at Pavilion11th Antarctica Presentation in Pavilion20th Keyboard Concert in Pavilion

JUNE17th Keyboard Concert in Pavilion

JULY22nd Keyboard Concert in Pavilion

AUGUST19th Keyboard Concert in Pavilion25-29th Twinning Visit to St Christol

SEPTEMBER23rd Keyboard Concert in Pavilion

OCTOBER21st Keyboard Concert in Pavilion

NOVEMBER17th Home Guard Band Concert18th Keyboard Concert in Pavilion

DECEMBER16th Keyboard Concert in Pavilion

Women AgainstState Pension

InequalityOn Monday 9th April at 7pm we have ourregular monthly meeting at The Talbot InnNorth Street Stilton. Fiona Onasanya, MPfor Peterborough, will join us and offer hersupport, in particular with starting a groupin Peterborough. We will also be discussingour plans for future campaigning.

For information about this group, contactJoan Wayland, (01733) 241028.

Men’s PrayerBreakfast

Stilton ChurchMeeting Room

8 - 9 am

April 14th

(Second Saturday in the month)

For further information, callNigel Rosbrook (01733) 246396

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Connecting Cambridgeshire aims to bringsuperfast broadband to over 99% of thecounty by the end of 2020. Most residentswho have not got it yet will be covered inthe current phase 3 (2018-2019) or are inscope for coverage in phase 4, which is inprocurement.

Following the recent BroadbandInformation Evening in Stilton, ConnectingCambridgeshire have provided somegeneral advice to help residents get the bestout of current broadband provision.

Residents can check their current andplanned broadband coverage using thepostcode checker on the ConnectingCambridgeshire website atwww.connectingcambridgeshire.co.uk.This also has advice on how to upgrade tosuperfast broadband once it is available.People can also register their contact detailsto be updated when superfast broadbandgoes live in their postcode area.

Once you have upgraded to superfastbroadband, if you are not happy with thespeeds, find they vary, or have problemswith the service dropping out, you need totake this up with your Internet ServiceProvider. If this is BT you can make acomplaint atwww.bt.com/help/home/complaints.html. Ifthis does not help, you can contact theExecutive Level Complaints team [email protected]. It also helps to raise on-goingissues with your MP.

Some broadband problems can be causedby internal wiring. One of our long-standingbroadband champions has provided someuseful tips to help improve your broadbandspeeds on his website here:www.increasebroadbandspeed.co.uk/tips-speed-up-broadband

Regarding mobile coverage, ConnectingCambridgeshire is aware that this is poor inmany areas and will be working with localcouncillors and parishes to carry out surveysto inform mobile operators of the demandfor better services.

If you have any further queries, please [email protected] including your full address andpostcode.

They will respond directly to residents whoraised specific queries,

Stilton ChurchCoffee Morning

April 21st10:30am - noon

(Third Saturday in the month)

Everybody is welcome.Come and try the homemade cake.

Take a chance to win the raffle!

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Your Community Needs You !If you own a car, enjoy driving and helping people and havea few hours to spare a week then maybe you would considerbecoming a volunteer driver for the North Hunts CommunityCar Scheme?

We would love you to join us, so call Dianne or Jennieon 07795 542084 to find out more.

A Tale of Two BridgesA14 PROJECT HITS MORE MILESTONES

The A14 upgrade hit two milestones inFebruary. A new bridge over the A1 nearBrampton was opened and the bridge itreplaces is being demolished. All theconcrete recovered from the demolition ofthe old bridge will be crushed and reusedon the project.

The Brampton Road bridge in Grafham linksBrampton and Grafham in Cambridgeshireand spans the current two-lane A1 dualcarriageway. It has been upgraded to anewer, longer model and is the secondbridge to be opened on the scheme.

The new bridge is 50 metres longer than theold one; it has to span both the widened A1and future A14 - 10 lanes of carriageway!It was officially opened by Brampton ParishCouncil Chairman Cllr Simon Jordan andhis family. Residents from Brampton andGrafham were invited to cross the bridgefor the first time in a variety of vehicles,including electric and vintage cars,motorcycles and bicycles.

The widened A1 southbound carriagewaybetween Alconbury and Brampton Hut isnearing completion. Once ready, traffic willchange carriageways so that work can starton the new northbound carriageway.

The diversion of gas, water, BT and otherservices continues; over 26 miles of utilitieshave already been moved and drainagesystems for the new carriageway are beinginstalled.

Most of the new bridges are now takingshape. Some of the new junctions, such asat Swavesey, will soon start to become moreapparent.

In spring, drivers using the A428 will startto pass under the new bridge at Girton. Someof the new side roads on the scheme will beopening in the summer.

Finally - spare a thought for thearchaeologists braving the British spring asthey continue to identify and dig the sitesof interest.

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An Ancient TraditionWHY DO WE HAVE EGGS AT EASTER?

Many religions and cultures see the egg asa symbol of new life and rebirth. InChristianity, the hard shell of the eggrepresents the sealed tomb of Christ.

Decorating eggs is a very ancient custom inmany parts of the world. From thesepractices elaborate and costly works of artsuch as Faberge eggs were created.Cardboard eggs could be filled with smallgifts but solid chocolate eggs first came fromFrance and Germany in the early 19th century.

J.S.Fry made the first hollow egg in 1873,while the first Cadbury egg was made in1875 in dark chocolate. 1905 saw theintroduction of Cadbury's Dairy MilkChocolate, which led to a tremendousincrease in sales.

We now eat £13bn of chocolate over Easter,though this is less than at Christmas. SCANwon’t make recommendations but we wouldsay that the sale of 'fairtrade' eggs is a veryimportant contribution to incomes indeveloping countries. (The 'Divine' brandoften gets good reviews.)

Easter Activitiesand Events

NENE PARK(FERRY MEADOWS)

Easter Egg Hunt1st April 1:30 - 3pmBooking essential £4

There are many other things to do includingfollowing the holiday trail - leaflet availablethe the Visitors Centre.

SACREWELL FARM30th March - 2nd April

● Easter Egg Trail £3.50

● Easter Egg Roll

● Lambing Barn £1pp

● Tractor Rides £1.50pp

HINCHINGBROOKECOUNTRY PARK

A great day out in the woods and a varietyof other areas, play equipment, café and awealth of wildlife. Special Easter activitiesin the two weeks of the school holidays. Forinformation, call 01480 388666 or visitwww.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/hinchingbrookecountrypark

ONE LEISURE SAWTRYSawtry One Leisure is open as usual andwill also provide fun activities and sportsduring the school holidays; may needpre-booking. Details on the website or phone01480 388111.

NENE VALLEY RAILWAYEaster Steam and Easter Egg Hunt

31st March, 1st & 2nd April

See www.nvr.org.uk/special-events

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Buy a First Edition !IMPORTANT NEW BOOK ABOUT THE NORMAN CROSS DEPOT

THE LOST TOWN OFHUNTINGDONSHIRE

By Paul Chamberlain

Published March 2018by the History Press

This is the first book on the Norman CrossPoW camp since Dr Walker's account of theDepot printed in 1913 and is the result ofyears of research in the National Archivesand in local sources by Paul Chamberlain.

The book can be purchased from DouglasMaltman, 3 Willow Close, Stilton (242229)or from the Norman Cross Gallery for£15.00 (£16.99 by post).

Paul Chamberlain will be at the next meetingof the Friends of Norman Cross on April13th and at the official launch on June 1st

when he will sign copies of his book.

Friends ofNorman Cross

[email protected]

Norman Cross Gallery Yaxley PE7 3TB

FONC promotes interest in all thingsconnected to the history of the Napoleonicprisoner of war depot which was built atNorman Cross and open between 1797 and1814.

FONC was founded in 2008 after the successof replacing the Norman Cross monumentand its bronze eagle in 2005.

There is a programme of events, lectures,trips, open days and living history events.

Research into the history and archaeologyof the Camp has included activeinvolvement with Time Team and, thismonth, the launch of Paul Chamberlain'sdefinitive history of the camp, 'The lost townof Huntingdonshire'.

To find out more look at the website.HOLMEWOOD HALL

Rescheduling of the talk by Sue Knight

This talk was postponed because of therecent very bad weather. It will now takeplace at 7pm at the Norman Cross Galleryon 13th April. See ad in this issue.

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Stilton Culture

For a small village, Stilton punches aboveits weight in so many ways we can be proudof. Not least has been the outstandinglysuccessful Skate Park. Now, nearly ten yearson, it has been formally transferred from itscharitable trust to Stilton Parish Council. Sowhat more appropriate time to look back onhow it came into being?

HOW IT CAME ABOUTIn summer 2004 a number of anti-socialincidents gave cause for concern, writesPeter Mitchell. We talked to the youthsinvolved; their claim was ‘there wasnowhere suitable for outdoor recreation.’

So a Youth Facilities ManagementCommittee (YFMG) was formed and inNovember 2004 a village survey was heldto canvass ideas. From the 45 replies it wasdecided to provide an ‘All Wheeled Facilityfor Stilton’ - a Skate Park for short!

But such things don’t come cheap, so someserious fund-raising began. By March 2008we had raised some £28,000 for Phase 1 ofthe project; enough to pay for the base andsurrounding fence. The YFMG became aregistered charity, the ‘Stilton Children’sand Young People’s Facilities Association(SC&YPFA). By the June we had raised afurther £50,000 towards Phase 2, enough topurchase 2/3 of the ramps.

The young people took the lead in thespecification and procurement of theequipment, meeting representatives of threespecialist suppliers: GBH Engineering,Gravity Engineering, and Park Leisure.After extensive discussions and a numberof site visits to view finished constructionsthey selected Park Leisure’s designproposal. The order was placed and theramps were delivered later in the year. Wemoved on to Phase 3.

Fund-raising continued; bythe end of 2009 £143,000had been raised, whichcovered the full cost of theSkate Park, a CCTV systemlinked to the CCTV centreat Huntingdon andfloodlighting, with a bit leftover to help with the runningof the Park.

A Wheely Great SuccessSTILTON SKATE PARK BECOMES A FORMAL VILLAGE ASSET

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The project became a benchmark for howa community can create an effective teamto deliver a high-quality and valuable asset.Other community groups have sentrepresentatives to see our new facility andlearn from our success. And we owe it allto the hard-working and dedicatedcommittee of Stilton Sk8z. In 2008, itsmembers were:

Adult Members

Secretary Carol WarrenTreasurer Peter MitchellParents’Representative Leigh Bettles

Youth Members

Chair Rob Weir / Emily WarrenVice-Chair Chris AlbanYouth Secretary Aron ParmenterYouth Treasurer Connor Thorpe Evan Allen Jake Bettles Harry Curtis Mikey Raucci Michael McEachern

COME AND CELEBRATE!To mark the transfer of Stilton Skate Parkto the Parish Council there will be apresentation on Saturday 28th April, at11:00 am on the Skate Park. All who havebeen involved in this exemplary project -in whatever way - are invited to come along!

The Chairman of Huntingdonshire District Council presented the Lottery Award toEmily Warren supported by the Youth Committee and local supporters, on the new base.

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Cllr Tim StokesTim Stokes passed away peacefully onThursday 1st March at the Sue Ryderhospice, having lost his courageously longfight with lung cancer.

Stilton has lost a true friend and advocate.Having moved to the village some sevenyears ago, Tim became a Parish Councillorin 2015 and joined the Stilton AmenitiesSteering Group at a critical stage in thePavilion project’s planning and fundraising.Tim's contribution was always appreciatedand thoughtful and based on hugeexperience. He always sought to solve aproblem rather than create a new one.

Tim's passion in life was music and,although you would never know it, he waswell connected and respected in the worldof music. He said that the eastern region of

the UK was the only one without a majormusic festival and his ambition was toarrange a ‘mini Glastonbury’ nearby. Eventhough gravely ill his mind was full of plansfor the future and for the future of Stilton.Both he and Bashir at The Angel Spice hadbig plans to revitalise The Tunnels as abespoke venue for music and family fun.Tim loved classic sports cars.

Tim was hugely supported by his sonPatrick, who suspended his LondonUniversity course in order to care for hisfather. This he did impressively well. Thecare at Sue Ryder was outstanding.

Tim was a very private person and alwaysunderplayed his talents, experience andgenerosity. He will be much missed. Thoseof us who knew him can be ever thankful.Our prayers, thoughts and best wishes go toPatrick and Tim's brothers and sisters.

8 Apr Stretham Old Engine 22 Apr Gorse Hill6 May Thornhaugh 20 May Woodwalton

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!

21 Apr Race Night, Stilton Pavilion24-29 Aug Anniversary group visit to St Christol

Twinning Diary Dates

If you are interested in any Twinning events or in becoming involved inthe Association please contact Chris Walford on 241376 or [email protected] raised by the Association provide for travel grants for young people onexchange visits to St Christol and activities here when groups visit from St Christol.

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Stilton & District Twinning Association

London Theatre Trip

Saturday 19 May 20182:30 pm matinee

Coach Pick Up

Folksworth 9:10 am / Stilton 9:20 am

Tickets £65.00 including travel(face value of ticket is £75.00)

(excellent seats in the Stalls)

Deposit of £32.50 per ticket is required

Contact: Hazel Parmenter 243056

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Stilton PavilionOPEN FOR BOOKINGS!

Attractive rates for commercial hire and other optionsFor information, see www.stilton.org/facilities/stilton-pavilion/

For all enquiries, please contact the Amenities Manager, Julian Pagliaro:07484 746894 | [email protected]

If leaving a message, please provide a LANDLINE PHONE NUMBER and you will becontacted promptly. (It’s very expensive having to reply to lots of mobiles!)

If using email, please be sure to give us your CORRECT email addressand check your spam box if you don’t receive a prompt reply.

Community Room rates from: £6 / hour daytime £8 / hour evenings

Main Hall rates from: £10 / hour daytime £16 / hour evenings

Stilton Parish Meeting RoomThe Parish Room will be open from 10am to 11am immediately following ParishCouncil meetings, which are on the Wednesday following the second Tuesday in themonth. If you want to speak with the Clerk at any other time, please make anappointment. Planning applications can be viewed by appointment; telephone (01733)229130.

HIRING THE ROOMThe Meeting Room is available for hire between 9am and 10:30pm Monday to Saturday;Sunday hours by arrangement. A booking form and conditions of hire are availablefrom the Clerk to Stilton Parish Council.The Room seats up to 20 people, ideal for small clubs or committee meetings. It hasbroadband, a kitchen area and toilet suitable for use by disabled people. Users shouldnote that smoking is not permitted in any part of the building, nor in the surroundingcemetery.

FEES:All Day (9am - 6pm) £50Half Day (9am - 1pm or 2 - 6pm) £25

Evening (6:30 - 10:30pm) £25A deposit of £50 is required when booking.

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Stilton in TuneBEGINNING OUR SECOND YEAR IN STYLE !

Sunday 11th March saw us complete ourfirst year of concerts at the Pavilion – howtime flies! It has been an exciting year forour venture and, thankfully, support hasbeen very good and has grown steadily. Thesupport has been good enough for me tostart planning for 2019!

Our type of music is hidden from theairwaves due to the Musicians’ Unionblocking its use because of the orchestralsounds produced by these wonderfulinstruments.

I am pleased to advise that we have donated£620 to the Pavilion after all costs have beencovered. Hopefully, this year will see thisfigure increase as I have confirmed thatdonations will be made to the end of thisyear at least.

Thankfully we avoided the snowy weatherlast month and Paul Carman providedexcellent entertainment with his playing anddry sense of humour. He even threw in acouple of songs - he is a good singer! Ouraudience size was down a little but I thinkclashing events and Mothers’ Day probablyaccounted for this as quite a few regularswere missing. Let’s hope that by the timeof the next music event, on Sunday April15th, the spring weather will be here as thesigns are about. We have another greatplayer and entertainer, Jon Smith, visitingus from Sheffield and I am sure he willplease our audience with his musicianship.

This will be our first ‘birthday’ so I amhoping that our support will break ourcurrent high of 62 people. The more whovisit the more I can donate to the Pavilion,the second phase of which is starting nowand will benefit patrons with new seating,blinds for the main hall and many otherfinishing touches both inside and out. Itshould certainly make this fine buildingeven more amenable and it is hoped thatlocal people will support the facility as wellas our social musical events.

Looking further ahead to May 20th we haveour first returning player in DutchmanDirkJan Ranzijn whose enthusiastic style ofplaying, along with quieter moments, isalways well received. Prepare to ‘rock’!

Concerts start at 2:30pm (doors open 2pm)and, with an interval for free refreshments,finish around 5pm. Do come and join ourmusic-loving group, you will be welcomedby our friendly team of helpers. Oh, the cost,just £7.50 per person! We look forward toseeing you at the Pavilion.

For further details contact Tony Oliver on01480 474282 or 07918 602600, [email protected].

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Snap Chat - ReminderSEND US YOUR PICTURES FOR A STILTON CALENDAR

Now with the Spring weather and longerdays, there are even more opportunities foryou keen photographers and artists to findinspiration for our Stilton Calendar.

So here’s a reminder of the rules.RULES

● Images must be your own original workand not previously published anywhere.

● Images must be in landscape format.

● If images include identifiable people, youmust obtain their permission to use thepictures. In the case of children, writtenpermission of their parent or guardian.

● Submit your images by 30th September2018 to [email protected]. (Large filescan be transferred using Dropbox or asimilar Cloud service.)

● Winning images will be selected byStilton Community Association.

SUGGESTIONS FOR SUBJECTS● A Spring wedding?

● Village wildlife

● My business or club

● Seasons of the year

● Local landmarks

● Village activities

● Landscapes / mood images

Help the FoodbankYaxley Foodbank continues to provide food for local families in need.

Donations of staple non-perishable food are always welcome.Please contact Pearl [241114] for further details

or leave your donation in the collection point in Stilton Church porch.Many thanks for your support.

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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Finding Future Paralympians ?ROTARY DISTRICT 1070 EAST OF ENGLAND DISABILITY GAMES

Rotary Clubs around the area are preparingfor our district's first Disability Games.

These will be held at Stamford School on15th April and are open to both seniors andjuniors with Disability or SensoryImpairments.

The events are wide ranging, and includearchery, boccia, darts, swimming, table

tennis and rifle shooting. Wheelchair racesincluding slalom and dash, in bothmotorised and manual chairs.

Some events are team, some individual.There’s something for everyone!

Interested? Well, get your entry in now! Formore information contact Orton Rotary [email protected]


Anniversary Visit25 to 29 August 2018

St Christol Twinning Association and the Mairie of St Christol have inviteda group from Stilton and district to St Christol for a celebratory visit.

(Your visit could be part of a summer holiday to the region)

Once there visitors will be hosted by local families

There will be a programme of visits and celebrations.

If you would like to take part in the visit please contact:

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Folklore News & Info for Folksworth,Morborne & Washingley Folk

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SARAH'S SNIPPETGreat to see so many events being planned. Here's a summary in date order:

WHEN WHO WHAT19th May Village Hall Plant Sale

9th June PTA Summer Fair

23rd June Village Hall Book Fayre and Art Exhibition

7th July Pre-school Traditional Summer Fair

29th September Village Hall Autumn Fayre

1st December Village Hall Bingo & Bar

FOLKSWORTH SCHOOL- THE STORIES GO ON!

Once upon a time, there was a school fullof very excited people, for it was soon tobe World Book Day! In homes across thearea, parents, children and staff had beenbusy preparing costumes, as everyday itemstook on entirely new lives and meanings.

Unfortunately, just as the great day arrivedso did the snow. Would our heroes andheroines get their moment? Would thewhole thing have to be postponed?

No way - it would take more than that toput off our determined children and staff.

From Vikings and Fairies, to Animals andHeroes, the range of characters included wasas broad as it was colourful. Some childrenwent on to make moving pictures of theirfavourite characters, whilst others took partin the World Book Day quiz.

As the end of the day approached, everyonegot together in a celebration assembly to

share the efforts which had been made, andthe successes which had been achieved. Let'shope they all live happily ever after!

FOLKSWORTH PRIMARYSCHOOL PTA

As we write this we are looking forward toEaster, which is always a fun time in theschool. This year is no exception, with ourannual Easter egg hunt, chocolate tombolaand Easter colouring competition for thechildren to enjoy at the end of term.

Your continued support really does make adifference. We recently provided someSplash Suits for our youngest children(Acorn class) so they can make the most ofthe outside space all year round. In addition,with the help of IKEA we are working ona project that will improve the fun andeducational space for the children in thepeace garden and bandstand.

In the next issue we will have more detailsabout our Summer Fair so please look outfor that and save the date, Saturday 9th June!

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FOLKSWORTHLADIES CIRCLE

We had a change to our planned speaker inFebruary. Chris Care gave us a fascinatingtalk about Spices from the East. Sheprovided several samples and we had funtrying to guess what they were. Our Aprilmeeting will feature a talk on Thorpe Hall.

Why not join us on the fourth Tuesday ofthe month in Folksworth Village Hall at7:30pm? You'd be very welcome.

FOLKSWORTH, WASHINGLEYAND MORBORNE VILLAGE HALL

Spring is on its way! Folksworth VillageHall will be offering a BEDDING PLANTSALE on Saturday 19th May at the hall.Please watch out for the flyers and orderforms for products - to include popularbedding plants and 'readymade' baskets andpots. The information, costs and varietieswill be on the order form.

You can collect on the day from the hallwhere light refreshments will be available.Timings will be on the information sheets -delivered through the doors in April -together with how to order andpayment/collection methods. If you'reunable to collect from the Village Hall wewill deliver.

A small selection of plants will also beavailable to purchase on the day on a ‘firstcome first served’ basis.

This is a great way to get great value plantsand help us raise funds for the Village Hallextension. PS We'd ideally like your ordersby the 20th April.

Planning for the new extension

We are currently awaiting progress aboutthe planning application for our newextension, which has been submitted toHuntingdonshire District Council.Information, plans and reports on thisapplication will shortly be available on theHDC planning portal and we will put thelink on our Facebook page. It's great newsthat things are progressing on this.

Trees

Cambridgeshire County Council are tidyingup the trees on the school land borderingour car park fence. This work will beundertaken during the Easter holidays andwe would like to thank the school for actingso swiftly on this matter as some of the treesare in a poor condition.

AGM

Reminder - the Annual General Meetingwill be held on Tuesday 10th July at thevillage hall. For booking/hiring the hallplease contact Joy Blythe on 01733 241938.

NEWS FROM ST HELEN'SThank you to everyone who came to ourFamily Folkus Mothering Sunday Service,as well as to Reverend Richard whoreminded us of the positive benefits ofsaying thank you.

All the local churches will be holdingAnnual Parochial Church Meetings in April.Please contact your local church warden tofind out more.

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Around the ParishFOLKSWORTH & WASHINGLEY PARISH COUNCIL REPORT

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COUNCIL ELECTIONSTown and Parish Councils will holdelections on Thursday May 3rd. If you areinterested in standing as a local Councilloror would just like further information, pleasecontact me. A full Timetable of Proceedingswas printed in the last issue and can also befound on the noticeboards and website.

HDC OPERATIONALSERVICES SURVEY

The District Council would like residents'views on how it has performed over the pastyear. To take part in the online survey pleaseuse the following link:https://applications.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/forms/Operations/satisfactionSurvey.html

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING- TUESDAY, MAY 8TH, 7PM

The Annual Parish Meeting is a platformprovided by the Parish Council for all theresidents of Folksworth and Washingley.In these challenging times there are manyimportant topics to be discussed such as theraising of the Precept (Council's portion ofCouncil Tax) to provide the services beingcut by the higher-tier authorities. This isyour opportunity to meet with Parish,District and County Councillors and raiseanything at all. Refreshments will beprovided.

POTHOLES ANDDAMAGED PAVEMENTS

The recent bad weather has left many roadsand pavements across the county needingattention. I am constantly reporting these

faults but as these problems are county widethey are being dealt with based onurgency/danger. A sign that they are beingattended to is often that a painted mark isdrawn around them. If you see anythingthat needs attention, please let me know.

POCKET PARKDEVELOPMENT

Now that the tree works have been carriedout work can start on the development ofthe pocket park/community orchard to theside of the pond in Elm Road. Council needsvolunteers to help clear nettles/brambles etcand removing ivy from some of theremaining trees. If you feel you could sparesome time to help with this, please contactCllr Alison Brown or the Clerk.

MEETINGSThe Parish Council meets on the thirdTuesday of the month, except August, at7:20 in the Village Hall, Manor Road,Folksworth. Planning meetings arescheduled as and when necessary. Agendasand Minutes can be found on thenoticeboards and on Council's website.

All meetings are open to the public and thereis an opportunity at the start of each meetingfor members of the public to speak.

If I can help with anything at all, pleasecontact me.

Jackie StanbridgeClerk to the Council/RFO

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Folksworth & Washingley Parish Council PO Box 1285 Peterborough PE2 2NN 07724 [email protected] www.folksworthandandwashingley-pc.org.uk

Mark Randall (Chairman)4 Castel WayFolksworth PE7 3TX01733 248202

Lisa Blackman(Vice Chairman)Manor FarmFen LaneStilton PE7 3SA07919 366465

Alison Brown37 Manor RoadFolksworth PE7 3SU01733 240501

Patrick Clarke16 Townsend WayFolksworth PE7 3TU01733 241860

Gordon Fenwick3 Bullock RoadWashingley PE7 3SH

Judith Ford10 Chervil CloseFolksworth PE7 3SZ01733 240440

Richard Soper83 Elm RoadFolksworth PE7 3SX01733 719638

Steve Chapman5 Chervil CloseFolksworth PE7 3TZ01733 545407

David Bache20 Hawthorn RoadFolksworth PE7 3SF01733 247537

District Councillor

Rita Matthews52 Townsend WayFolksworth PE7 3TU01733 244169

County Councillor

Simon Bywater9 Crabapple CloseSawtry PE28 5QG01487 [email protected]

Movers & ShakersFOLKSWORTH PARISH COUNCILLORS 2014-18

FOLKSWORTH ART CLUBWe meet on Thursdays from 12:30 to 4:30 pm in Folksworth Village Hall

to paint/draw in a friendly, informal atmosphere, helping each other when necessary.

Why not join us? Bring your own materials.£3 per session, including refreshments.

Contact Cherry Hadley Tel: 01733 244258- or just come along and enjoy yourself!

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FOLKSWORTH VILLAGE HALL

PLANT SALESaturday 19th May 2pm to 4pm

Join us at the Village Hall to collect your ordersfor Bedding plants and Hanging Baskets

Tea and cake will be available too!

Plus…

A small selection of plants to buy on the day on a ‘first come first served’ basis

Look out for the information sheets and order formsbeing delivered through your door in April

or call Annette on 01733 244442

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Antarctica

- A World Beyond Belief

Chris Walford and Andy Dann have been so lucky to visit Antarctica,Cape Horn, the Chilean Fjords, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.

A number of people missed Chris’ presentation last year.Since then, Andy took part in a specialist Photography expedition.

You are cordially invited to Presentation 2 and to see Andy’s stunning photographs.

Friday 11 May in Stilton Pavilion

7:15 for 7:30pm

There will be a small charge of £6 for adults; children and students free

Refreshments will be provided

Proceeds to Stilton Twinning Assn

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What’s on in & aroundStilton & Folksworth !


Race NightSaturday 21st April 2018

Stilton Pavilion

Doors open 7:00pm / First race 7:30pmTickets £7.50

Includes Supper & Homemade Dessert - Bring Your Own Drink and Glasses

Contact: Ian & Hazel Parmenter 243056 Chris Walford 241376 Paul & Audrey Springford 241739

Friends of Norman Cross

Holmewood Halland the Holmewood Estate

A talk by Sue Knight

Friday April 13th at 7pmNorman Cross Gallery

Paul Chamberlain will attend to sign copies of his book which will cost £15

[email protected]

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M T W T F S S WHAT WHEN WHERE WHOO < Toddler's 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 < 1st Stilton Brownies 6:15 - 7:45pm Stilton Pavilion Jen Walton 01487 832114O < Stilton Rainbows 5:15 - 6:15pm Stilton Pavilion Carol Warren 07508 502534

O < Folksworth Brownies 6:30 - 7:45pm term time Folksworth Village Hall Annette Gedney 244442O < 1st Folksworth Rainbows 5:30 - 6:30pm Folksworth Village Hall Julie Quy 243026O < Guides 6 - 7:30pm Stilton Pavilion Carol Warren (07508) 502534

O < Stilton United Colts KO 10am Stilton Playing Field

O < Parish Council (Stilton) Wednesday after 2nd Tuesday 7:30pm Stilton Parish Room Mrs Croll 229130O < Parish Council (Folksworth) 7:30 - 9:30pm 3rd Tuesday in month Folksworth Village HallO < Sewing Group 2:30 - 5pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229

O < Over 60's Club 2:00pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Sylvia Ward 242457

O < Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun 11:15am St Mary Magdalene Irene Goldsmith 244229O < Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sun 8:00am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114O < LinCup (Café style worship) 2nd Sun 11:15am St Mary Magdalene Irene Goldsmith 244229O < Elevenses with God 4th Sunday 11:15am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114

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 Doug Maltman 242229

O < Church Choir 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229O < Prayer Focus 8am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114

O < 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 O < Pilates (Folksworth) 7:45-8:45pm Wed. 8 - 9pm Thurs. 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 < Mat Pilates Mon 8-9pm; Tue 6-7pm; Wed 9-10:30am Stilton Church Meeting Room Sue Gibbs 07709 938122

O O < Chair Exercise 11am-12:30pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Sue Gibbs 07709 938122O < Stilton United FC 3:00pm kick-off Glen Woolner 07771 784643

O < Taoist Tai Chi 7:30pm Austin Hall, Main Street, Yaxley Alex Weyman 01480 413353O < Folksworth Art Club 12:30-4:30pm Folksworth Village Hall Cherry Hadley 244258

O < Folksworth Ladies' Circle 7:30-9:30pm 4th Tuesday in month Folksworth Village Hall Phyllis Hope 240947O < Yaxley Flower Club 3rd Thursday, 7:30pm Yaxley British Legion Yvonne Wagstaff 243370

O < Stilton Stumblers (walking group) Alternate Sundays 10:00am Meet at the Pump Shirley Gregory 246209O < 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 240478O O < Sawtry Day Centre 10am - 2:30pm CARESCO Vicki 01487 832105

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

M T W T F S STo book: Stilton Pavilion - 07 484 746894 | Folksworth Village Hall - (01733) 241938 | Stilton Church Meeting Room - (01733) 243553 | Stilton Parish Room - (01733) 241042 | 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 < Toddler's 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 < 1st Stilton Brownies 6:15 - 7:45pm Stilton Pavilion Jen Walton 01487 832114O < Stilton Rainbows 5:15 - 6:15pm Stilton Pavilion Carol Warren 07508 502534

O < Folksworth Brownies 6:30 - 7:45pm term time Folksworth Village Hall Annette Gedney 244442O < 1st Folksworth Rainbows 5:30 - 6:30pm Folksworth Village Hall Julie Quy 243026O < Guides 6 - 7:30pm Stilton Pavilion Carol Warren (07508) 502534

O < Stilton United Colts KO 10am Stilton Playing Field

O < Parish Council (Stilton) Wednesday after 2nd Tuesday 7:30pm Stilton Parish Room Mrs Croll 229130O < Parish Council (Folksworth) 7:30 - 9:30pm 3rd Tuesday in month Folksworth Village HallO < Sewing Group 2:30 - 5pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229

O < Over 60's Club 2:00pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Sylvia Ward 242457

O < Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun 11:15am St Mary Magdalene Irene Goldsmith 244229O < Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sun 8:00am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114O < LinCup (Café style worship) 2nd Sun 11:15am St Mary Magdalene Irene Goldsmith 244229O < Elevenses with God 4th Sunday 11:15am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114

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 Doug Maltman 242229

O < Church Choir 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229O < Prayer Focus 8am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114

O < 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 O < Pilates (Folksworth) 7:45-8:45pm Wed. 8 - 9pm Thurs. 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 < Mat Pilates Mon 8-9pm; Tue 6-7pm; Wed 9-10:30am Stilton Church Meeting Room Sue Gibbs 07709 938122

O O < Chair Exercise 11am-12:30pm Stilton Church Meeting Room Sue Gibbs 07709 938122O < Stilton United FC 3:00pm kick-off Glen Woolner 07771 784643

O < Taoist Tai Chi 7:30pm Austin Hall, Main Street, Yaxley Alex Weyman 01480 413353O < Folksworth Art Club 12:30-4:30pm Folksworth Village Hall Cherry Hadley 244258

O < Folksworth Ladies' Circle 7:30-9:30pm 4th Tuesday in month Folksworth Village Hall Phyllis Hope 240947O < Yaxley Flower Club 3rd Thursday, 7:30pm Yaxley British Legion Yvonne Wagstaff 243370

O < Stilton Stumblers (walking group) Alternate Sundays 10:00am Meet at the Pump Shirley Gregory 246209O < 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 240478O O < Sawtry Day Centre 10am - 2:30pm CARESCO Vicki 01487 832105

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

M T W T F S STo book: Stilton Pavilion - 07 484 746894 | Folksworth Village Hall - (01733) 241938 | Stilton Church Meeting Room - (01733) 243553 | Stilton Parish Room - (01733) 241042 | Leave a LANDLINE number!

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From The Cabbage Patch

Easter in the GardenA CHECKLIST OF ESSENTIAL JOBS FOR THE LONG WEEKEND

WEEDING

Get them now! Many weeds germinate atquite low temperatures so will be appearing.Pull them up by hand, hoe them in, or digthem out. If you have a large patch use aweedkiller such as Roundup.

FEEDINGUse a slow-release fertilizer on beds andborders or enrich the soil with organic matter.

PRUNINGNow is the time to prune the roses and feedthem with special rose food. Also cut backthe buddleias.

LAWN

Of course, you checked the mower lastautumn, didn’t you! So you are happy thatit will work when you start it up. Set theblades high for the first cuts. Tidy the edges,spike it with a garden fork and apply a weed& feed mixture. If you have a moss problem,apply a moss killer when you see new greengrowth starting

WILDLIFEThe birds still need food and water as theywork at nest building. Clean out nest boxesbefore they show interest in nesting there.

Of course, all this presupposes the weatheris kinder to us than in the recent past!

StiltonStay & Play

Bring your children - 0-5 yrs - to play and meet new friends

Wednesdays in Stilton Pavilion 9:00 - 10:15am£1 donation per child

www.facebook.com/stiltonstayandplay

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Who Said Libraries Were Dull ?ALWAYS LOTS TO DO AT YAXLEY LIBRARY !

Library News

Regular EventsAll our regular events are free of charge,but donations are welcome!

RHYMETIMECome along and join in the fun, sharingsongs and rhymes. It's free! For all babiesand toddlers aged up to 18 months. Thesesessions are held every Friday (term-timeonly) starting at 10:30 am. No bookingrequired!

STORYTIMECome along to Yaxley library to hear lovelystories and join in with our action rhymes.It's free! Sessions are held fortnightly on aTuesday at 10:30am. For ages 18 months -4 years; no booking required!

Don't forget to ask us about the BookstartBear Club and Bear’s Reading Adventure.Collect stickers and stamps with your littleones - It's free!

BOOK & BISCUITHeld on the second Thursday of each month.Let's get reading! Book & Biscuit is a specialstory club for children aged 4 - 7 years. Eachmonth we will share a story and craft.(Parents/carers must stay with theirchildren.)

LEGO CLUB

Come along and have fun creating a varietyof things using Lego. This is a very popularevent and is held every Saturday morningfrom 10:00 - 11:30am. Admission 50p perchild. No booking required!

Games ClubFOR ADULTS

Come along to our games club everyTuesday afternoon, when you can learn andplay some games and meet new people.Rummikub and Mahjong are heldfortnightly. Sessions are from 2 - 4 pm. Freeto attend and no need to book! Donationswelcome.

EngAge in theAfternoonFOR ADULTS

Wednesday April 18th 2:00 - 3:30pm

Horse-drawn Mail Coaches

Local speaker Brian White takes a look atbygone times. Places are limited. For a freeticket please make enquiries at YaxleyLibrary or contact us on 0345 045 522.Donations welcome.

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Mobile Library

Wed 25th AprilFolksworth

10:30 - 10:50am Elm Road

Stilton3:10 - 4pm

Outside The Talbot

Route M24

Children's Events inthe Easter Holidays

Please note change of date: Amey will bein Yaxley Library on Thursday April 5th towork with families in creating items fromrecycling materials.

COLLECT YOUR CRAFT BOXFROM THURSDAY 29TH MARCH.

For £1 you can purchase a craft box with aselection of crafts inside, including stickerswhich can be used to decorate your veryown Easter Box. Included will be twocompetitions: design an Easter Egg and anEaster Egg Hunt in which you find an egg,look inside for a letter, write each one onthe basket and rearrange to make a word.The winners will receive a prize.

Competition forms need to be in by Saturday14th April before 1:30pm.

If you would like any information on anyof our events please call in at Yaxley Libraryor phone 0345 045 5225.

You can also follow CambridgeshireLibraries on Facebook and Twitter.

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

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Seal RescueThe recent stormy weather played havocwith coastal marine life. SCAN had the goodfortune to witness volunteers from Seal &Shore Watch rescuing a seal pup that had

become stranded high up on the beach nearCromer. We assumed the poor creaturewould be dead, but were assured that, onceback at the rescue centre, it should quicklyrecover and be returned to the sea.

Many readers will no doubt be visiting thecoast this year in the hope of seeing someseals, so here is some official advice:

1. Keep your distance. Seals can bite andsuch bites can take a year to heal.

2. Keep your dog on a short lead and DONOT allow it to approach a seal.

3. Seals do NOT need to be kept wet whenout of the water.

4. If you encounter an obviously strandedor injured seal, do NOT approach it. Ifyou’re on a Norfolk beach, call Seal &Shore Watch on 07498 597448.Elsewhere in Britain, contact Marine andWildlife Rescue on 01692 650338. Keepthese numbers in your mobile!

You can learn more about Seal & ShoreWatch on their Facebook page,@sealand.shorewatch.

This is a seal ambulance! Trained volunteers carefully recover the hapless pup to the careof the rescue centre. Note the heavy duty gloves. (Photo: Seal & Shore Watch)

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Keeping WellNews from the Wellside Clinic(01487) 830340

New GPWe are very pleased to be welcoming DrLino Pasco to the practice clinical team ona permanent basis as of Thursday 5th April.Many of you will have already had theopportunity to meet Dr Pasco as he has beenproviding some locum GP cover at thepractice for the last three months.

Clinical TeamAs of Thursday 5th April our GP team areavailable on the following days:

Mon Drs Smith, Uszycka, and Jarosz

Tues Drs Archer, Smith and Pasco

Wed Drs Smith, Richardson and Jarosz

Thurs Drs Uszycka, Jarosz and Pasco

Friday Drs Archer, Smith and Richardson

We have recently expanded our clinical teamto include Jon, our Advanced Practitioner,who many of you will have met by now.In the near future, Jon will be increasing hiscommitment to the surgery and his days inthe practice will consist of Monday,Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Minor IllnessService

Carrie Corney, one of our Practice Nurses,is now providing a minor illness service,which further widens the range ofpractitioners able to deal with yourimmediate minor health concerns. Carriewill be providing her minor illness clinic onTuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.

Booking ProcessIn order to ensure our patients are given anappointment with the most appropriateclinician we recently introduced a changeto our booking process whereby ourreception team ask for some briefinformation about the medical problem. Wewould like to thank our patients forunderstanding the need to introduce this,and for embracing the change, which allowsus to ensure we can continue to provide ahigh level of care to all of our patients.

Best Regards,

Mrs Claire WrightPractice Manager

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