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...editorial Our annual village fete will be held on Saturday 29th June, from 1pm until late – and promises to be a great day! We all appreciate how much time and effort is spent in the organisation of this event and our thanks go to the committee. (page 9) Among the many stalls will be CATalyst, a group which aims to enable people to meet while doing something for the community as well as enjoying themselves. (page 10) Visit their stall and see where you can help. Congratulations to Susan van der Ven on her re-election to the County Council! See also how campaigning for free access to Meldreth Station for people with mobility difficulties or push chairs is a priority. (page 18) There is also positive news about the progress of the HUB on the old police site, the Play Parks and the New Recreational Shelter on the recreation ground. Read about these plans in the Parish Council news. As we approach the summer holidays we wish success to those students who have national exams this term, and congratulations to the Primary School and the Village College on another very successful school year. We hope that everyone will have an enjoyable summer, wherever they spend it, and that the weather will be kind this year!
Melbourn Magazine is printed quarterly and delivered free to every household and business in the village. All work on the Melbourn Magazine, including layout and design is produced by volunteers. The cost of printing comes entirely from advertising and sponsorship. Melbourn Magazine is independent of the Parish Council NO public money is used.
We would like to thank TTP for their continued sponsorship of the magazine. Front cover: Melbourn Village Fete 2012
News 5 Melbourn Play Parks Update
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Foxton Level Crossing Feasibility Study
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Anglian Water needs your help!
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Melbourn Village Fete & Music on the Moor 9 Accessibility at Meldreth Station
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Melbourn Celebrates Ages!
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Parish Council
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Nature - River Mel Group
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New Outdoor Recreational Shelter
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Your New Community Hub is Coming! 22 Profile 25 Chas Dean and the Co-operative Store
Safer Melbourn
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Education 29 Village Information
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Diary 36 Church News
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Feature 45 Melbourn to King’s Cross, 1970s
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Nature - Botanic Gardens
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Library News
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Melbourn and Meldreth Self Help Luncheon Club
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Foxton Level Crossing Feasibility Study
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Royal National Lifeboa11t Institution
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Anglian Water needs your help!
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Melbourn & Meldreth Women’s Group
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Melbourn Village Fete & Music on the Moor
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Accessibility at Meldreth Station
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All work and no play? – Not at KIDS!
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CATalyst (Community Action Together)
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More Choice in Social Care
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Melbourn Dental Practise Orchard Road
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Melbourn Celebrates Ages!
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It has been a very cold start to the year, which seemed to have affected the growth of everything in Melbourn including the park at Clear Crescent. The good news is, as you read this, the Clear Crescent park is now open and hopefully you came along to the opening party.
Where did it all begin? The project began in 2010 as a sub-committee of the Melbourn Village Plan. Ten local residents volunteered to try and improve the play facilities in Melbourn. The group administered a questionnaire to the local schools and playgroups to obtain the views of the parents and children who would be using the parks. The results demonstrated that residents were fairly satisfied with the Moor park but very dissatisfied with Clear Crescent. This was mainly because of lack of play options, poor picnicking and safety issues. This enabled the group to focus their efforts. Residents were asked their likes and dislikes about the park and this was used as the basis for decisions regarding equipment choices. Children were asked to vote for their preferred options. The group spent the following two years applying for grants and carrying out regular consultation events. After much time and effort the group successfully won grants from AMEY CESPA, SITA and the Fields in Trust. These grants
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amounted to £60,000. The Parish Council contributed a further £51,000. During the last 3 years the residents of Melbourn have managed to raise £4,709.21 through local fundraising. Thank you for your contribution and thank you if you attended any of our events which included a kiddie disco, quiz night, Virgin Vie party, Melbourn Playgroup Silly Week, Little Hands Pirate Day and Dress to Impress Night at Palazzo. One of the highlights of the project was when the park gained Fields in Trust status ensuring it can never be built on. This achievement was celebrated with a Party in the Park, which about 200 residents attended. Many residents enjoyed the opportunity of holding an Olympic Torch. Wicksteed Leisure began work in the park in November 2012. Bad weather meant that progress was slower than expected. However the contractors, Greyhound Leisure battled the elements and were even working during the snow. The new park began to take shape … We do apologise for the delay in re-opening the park. In addition to the weather, this was due to the availability of equipment, the way in which the grant funding was received and the availability of the contractors. We hope you think it was worth the wait! We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who have been involved. Special thanks goes to Peter Norbury & Julian Ireland for giving up their time and materials for free to remove the old equipment and refurbish the swings, elephant and motorbike. Thank you to Irene Bloomfield and MVC, Peter Simmonett, Peter Horley and the Melbourn Parish Council, John Travis and the Melbourn Village Plan, Bob Tulloch and the Melbourn Business Association and Richard Arnott (gardendesignsolutions) for the wonderful picnicking area. Thank you also to Julian Ireland and Peter Norbury for giving their time for free to refurbish and clear the old equipment. Thank you to all of the people who wrote letters of support which assisted us in winning the grant funding: Jane Crawford (Manager, Melbourn Playgroup) Cary Eves & Graham Johnson-
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Mack (Melbourn Sports Centre), Mrs Wilcox (Headteacher, Melbourn Primary School), County Councillor Susan van de Ven, District Councillor Jose Hales, District Councillor Val Barrett, Fiona Hobbiger (Melbourn Health Visiting Team), Abigail Roberts (Leader, 1st Melbourn Rainbows). Thank you to everyone else who contributed financially to the project with raffle prizes and donations: Melbourn Co-op, Royston Ladies Round Table, Melbourn Village Fete Committee, Melbourn Playgroup, Little Hands Nursery, Cambridge Building Society, Costa Coffee, Tescos, Palazzos, Mello, Leech & Sons, Esse, Kingsway Golf, Royston Leisure Centre, The Butterworth Family, Helen Hird and Mrs Williams. Finally and most importantly, thank you to the Play Parks team who have given their time and commitment over the last 3 years. They are Lucie Knight, Debbie Felts, Lucinda Cockman, Yasmin Croxford, Jennie Riggs, Emma Cooper, Gilly Walker, Rhonda Little, Richard Grant, Nicci Parr & Karen Alison. Sam Wainwright, Chair www.melbournplayparks.co.uk
Library News We have been busy at the Library putting new books on the shelves and we usually put any new items on our book trolley. We are buying best sellers from the Richard and Judy List, and often get new books donated to us which we put in stock. We are continuing to stock the Carousel at the station and find that we have to add about ten to twenty books every fortnight to keep it fully stocked. It has been a great success. We are planning how the library will work with the Hub Committee and are very hopeful that we will achieve a good result. Space is limited, so it is essential that the best use is made of what is available. We are hopeful that we will be able to keep a large part of our current stock, and intend to cut it down by discarding books that have not been read for a considerable time. We intend to have a stall at the fête and sell excess stock and hope to be able to show how the new facilities in the Hub will be laid out. The Hub Committee has a fantastic model of the new building, which we hope will be on display on a stall beside us. We have had an upgrade to our computers, which has caused us some problems. Our new system is unable to work with our existing printer. The Library IT team has been having problems with sickness and has either not been able to get our existing printer going, or provide us with a new one. We apologise for the lack of this facility and hope by the time you read this that the matter will have been resolved. We are also having a Wi-Fi facility installed. Library opening times are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 2.30 to 4.30PM. Thursday 5.00 to 7.00PM Saturday 10.00 to 12.00 noon
Melbourn and Meldreth Self Help Luncheon Club I would like to start this with an enormous thank you to the Melbourn History Group. Because of their generous donation to fund the publication of Lunch Clubs cookery book, ‘Reminiscences and Recipes’ – of which there are still some available at £4 each – Lunch Club en-masse were able to enjoy a superb afternoon out at TwentyPence Garden Centre, Wilburton, where we all enjoyed a truly delicious cream tea. Dennis and his team there did us proud to the extent that doggy bags were handed out on the way home! Nothing was wasted. Thanks also to Ann Dekkers, Sally Wright and Peter Simmonett; without their hard work this would not have come to print. We have just celebrated Easter. Each of our diners was given an Easter Egg which had been generously donated by Tesco Royston, together with a hot cross bun supplied by Lunch Club, ready for Good Friday. A truly delicious lunch of roast lamb, new potatoes, peas and carrots together with Yorkshire pudding – followed by trifle and cream – were produced by the amazing kitchen team: Jacky, Jenny, Ann, Pauline
and Daphne. Thank you ladies. Thanks also go to Leech & Sons for cooking and slicing the roast lamb. As always, if you are able to help in the kitchen or with transport, or if you wish to join the waiting list to come along to lunch club, please give me a call: Jayne White 220250.
Foxton Level Crossing Feasibility Study Network Rail’s feasibility study for the prospective closure of Foxton Level Crossing is expected imminently and it is vital now that local people have the chance to be kept properly informed. The County Council has a role in this project because any closure of the crossing would necessarily be a combined ‘rail and road’ project – as there will inevitably be some implication for the highway, whether big or small. At the time of writing this article I have not yet seen the draft report but have been liaising with the Council about the importance of good communication, and with Network Rail on account of the seemingly continual failure of the new pedestrian gates. The Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Rail User Group website will be kept up-todate with news and information: www.melbourn.org.uk/railusergroup/foxton-levelcrossing It is vital that the process is taken one step at a time and that we first see what the report recommends. The underpinning principle of the feasibility study, as set out by Network Rail Managing Director Dave Ward last June, is to look at ‘all options’ and so there should be no assumptions made at this point. Furthermore there is no provision in the current County Council budget for any type of project work at Foxton Level Crossing, so it is premature for any announcements of what the council will or will not support. I am well aware that talk about big changes to Foxton Level Crossing has been taking place for decades. There will no doubt be many questions and many concerns about any proposals to change the way things are, so we are in for a busy time. This particular chapter in discussions about Foxton Level Crossing was triggered by a Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Rail User Group campaign to solve pedestrian safety issues. When Network Rail took a closer look, they decided that a detailed and overarching study was warranted. Susan van de Ven, County Councillor Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Rail User Group Chairman Tel 01763 261833, susanvandeven@yahoo.co.uk
Royal National Lifeboat Institution In 2012, R.N.L.I. lifeboats launched more than 8,000 times in a year of poor weather and heavy rainfall. Despite the weather, our lifeguards helped more than 16,000 people. Eastern crews were called out on 624 occasions – a 6.1% increase on 2011’s total of 588 shouts. As this article goes to press, after one of the worst winters we have had for 50 years, one wonders what the statistics will be for next year. Last year, Southend-on-Sea was the busiest coastal R.N.L.I. lifeboat station in the country, launching its hovercraft and three inshore lifeboats 137 times. Lifeguards on nine Norfolk beaches also had a busy season, aiding 704 beach goers. This included the saving of a girl’s life at Gorleston by off-duty lifeguards, who were training on the beach. Hunstanton had its busiest year since 2009, with 35 shouts – including the dramatic rescue of a kite surfer found face down in the water. Volunteer crews met difficult conditions, distressing scenes and long hours with unwavering dedication. Over the last year, R.N.L.I. has been updating their administrative system to make it as cost-effective as possible in these difficult economic times. Regional organisation has also come under scrutiny, and a big effort is being made towards
Anglian Water needs your help to wipe out a big problem We have recently been having problems with our pumping station off The Moor in Melbourn. The pumps have been getting clogged up with wipes, sanitary waste and with fat – all of it either flushed down toilets or poured into drains. Unfortunately, while these things will flush away quite easily, they do not break down in the sewers but solidify and bind together, blocking pipes and pumps. The sad truth is that, while the packaging on many wipes says they are flushable, they really should not be flushed. The pumping station off The Moor is an important part of the local sewer network, helping to carry used water and sewage away from homes and businesses to our treatment works. If there is one damaged link in the chain – such as a clogged up pump – there is an increased risk of blockages or flooding. Our engineers have also found that some of the monitoring equipment which warns us of problems with the pumps was not working properly. This has now been replaced and the pumps cleaned but we are asking for everyone’s help to keep them running properly. We will be keeping a close eye on the pumps and would ask everyone to make sure wipes and the like are put in the black landfill bin.
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bringing fundraisers and supporters together to exchange ideas, share best practice and keep everyone up to date with all the latest resources available. Recently I attended one of these “cluster” meetings, when members of R.N.L.I. branches from all over Hertfordshire met together – hopefully to inspire and support each other – under the banner, “One Purpose, One Vision, One R.N.L.I.” It was so useful to gain ideas from other branches and, of course, discuss the everpresent problem of recruiting volunteers. It gave us a tremendous boost to be thanked for our efforts, which seem miniscule compared to the rescues described earlier – also by volunteers –but we were reminded that we are all a team, and without those selling souvenirs and rattling collecting boxes, the lifeboats would be grounded. We are always seeking new supporters and volunteers, so if you feel you could spare a little time to keep those lifeboats afloat, and our beaches safe this summer, we would be delighted to welcome you on board. Hope to see you at Melbourn Fete, and also Royston Kite Festival on 4th August, so come and have a chat. Have a good summer, and a safe one. Royston Branch R.N.L.I. J Emes (sec) 01763 245958
Melbourn & Meldreth Women’s Group We are an informal, friendly group that meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month (but not in December) and we vary our venue between The Community Hall behind All Saints’ Church in Melbourn, and The Meeting Room at Holy Trinity Church, Meldreth. We have no membership fees but charge £1 on the night and there is an option to contribute to our charity pot, which is for Arthur Rank House Hospice in Cambridge. We normally start meetings at 7.45PM and finish between 9.00PM and 9.30PM. Meetings are either in-house, or we have a speaker, and we follow this up with tea/coffee and biscuits which gives everyone a chance to catch up with one another. We are happy to try and arrange lifts if you need help to get there. This year, we have had our AGM in January, followed by a lovely ‘bring and share’ supper. In February, we entertained ourselves with a music evening and members brought their favourite music for others to hear; it is always surprising how varied it is and what fun we do have listening to music that we may not know, or old favourites that we have not heard for a while. In March, we had a talk from Pat Smith about Lent. In May, we will have seen Christopher South speaking to us with his talk, entitled ‘Images without a Camera.’ In June we will have our Summer Supper for members and their guest, which is a Ploughman’s supper followed by puddings! This is always a popular event and tickets must be purchased in advance to help with quantities re-catering. In July, Mary Price will talk to us about the last trip to Link Muranga in Kenya, and August sees us going out to Meldreth Bowls club for a try at bowls – members please remember to wear flat shoes and be there for 6pm, as the nights will be drawing in by then! (Written with the remnants of snow still on the ground!) If you would like to come along and meet with us please do so. Any questions contact Pat Smith, Sue Toule (260955) or Anne Harrison (261775).
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Melbourn Village Fete & Music on the Moor Saturday 29th June 2013 – 1pm till late With a winter that felt like it was never ending behind us, it’s now time to focus on the summer months ahead and all the family entertainment they bring. The Melbourn Fete Committee has been working hard over the last few months to line up the ever popular attractions and music for the Fete on Saturday 29th June 2013. Put the date in your diary so you don’t miss out! There is definitely a doggy theme this year. The Dog and Duck show was so popular last year that we’ve asked them to come back and show us more of their Collie dog skills and duck antics. Has your dog got what it takes? If so, sign them up for the Dog Show. And to give you inspiration, we’ve invited the Chasing Tails Fly Ball team along to teach us about this dog sport and demonstrate the speed and agility of their dogs. The arena is going to be as busy as ever with regulars like the egg throwing and tug of war – although in this year’s tug of war, there is a trophy up for grabs for the best team of eight. Please contact tow@melbournfete.co.uk if you have a team ready to show off their strength. With so many acts booked, we have a smaller arena to keep the afternoon packed with a variety of entertainments for all ages. The Electralites are back to wow us with their majorette display. They have been champions for 11 consecutive years, so expect to be impressed. A new attraction this year is the Sawston Steel Band who has been playing together for the last three years. Their tunes range from Nice ‘n’ Jumpy, to Rock Around the Clock and much more! And our regulars, the Double Take Barber Shop Quartet, will be wandering the field, singing a-cappella including classic barbershop, doo-wop, swing, 50/60s favourites and some more recent popular songs. Why not check them out on Youtube? Later in the day, as part of Music on the Moor, we will have two stages. Headlining on the main stage will be The Remnants who play Rock, Pop and Soul covers from the 50s to the present day – they were so popular last year, we asked them to return as our headline act. They will be supported by other local bands, including Lipstick Torpedo who have headlined for us before. We’re also going to have a special Paul McKenna style hypnotic show put on for us by the MADS cast. In between sets, music will continue on the acoustic stage from the likes of Bee Church, who is a singer songwriter from Northampton with a wonderful voice. Check out our website for the full line-up. There will be plenty of stalls and attractions to amuse all age groups. And new for this year, don’t miss out on our traditional village competitions. Categories include cakes, preserves, flower arranging, vegetable animals, photography, mini gardens,
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and a kids colouring competition – check our website for more details and entry forms, or email competitions@ melbournfete.co.uk. Every year, we seem to have more attendance, and nowhere is this more obvious than with the classic vehicles. We’re looking forward to another great turnout. As well as our usual bar, BBQ, and tea and cake selection, we are introducing a food court, which will include Roastaholics spit roasts, sweet and savoury crepes made to order, and freshly cooked donuts, as well as the ever-essential ice cream van! The Melbourn Fete is self funded and would not happen without the continued support of our fantastic sponsors and incredible volunteers. The money we raise – through selling food and drink at our Bar and BBQ, as well as raffle tickets – is donated back into the community to help local groups. Please help us put the fun into fundraising by supporting your local community and coming along to the fete on Saturday 29th June at 1PM. For more information on the event, please visit our website www.melbournfete.co.uk or email chair@melbournfete.co.uk. See you soon at the Melbourn Fete & Music on the Moor on 29th June 2013! Catriona McKay, Melbourn Fete Committee (Treasurer) www.melbournfete.co.uk melbournmagazine
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Accessibility at Meldreth Station Do you use Meldreth Station? Do you have difficulty using the station? Would you like to be able to use it more easily? Anybody who has ever used – or tried to use – the station must have realised that it quickly becomes very difficult for anybody with mobility difficulties, or even someone with a child in a pushchair. The Cambridge-bound platform is accessible via a ramp from the car park, thanks to the work of First Capital Connect and the Rail User Group several years ago. However, access between the two platforms is only possible via a footbridge with many steps, and once one is on the London-bound platform, there is a further set of steps down to the path to Melbourn. There are also a number of other issues, such as a step down into the ticket office and waiting room.
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So … the Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Rail User Group have made disabled access at Meldreth Station a priority campaign. We are campaigning ultimately for full step-free access between the two platforms, and also for step-free access to the London bound platform from Melbourn. The lack of disabled access at the station is becoming increasingly important in the current climate, when bus services seem to be continually under threat. More people in our local villages are going to find that they need to rely on the railways to travel; we need to do all that we can to make this possible for everyone, whatever their needs. The details of the campaign are evolving as I write, so we will update readers as the campaign progresses. We will begin with a series of small – but significant – improvements, whilst campaigning for the ultimate goal of full disabled access between the platforms. In practice, this could be a long way off, due to the high costs involved when working close to the rail infrastructure, and the time involved in working out the most appropriate scheme. If you would like to get involved in any way, or would simply like more information, please contact us. Information about accessibility and other station issues can also be found at the Rail User Group’s website: www.melbourn.org.uk/railusergroup/ jmc085@gmail.com 01763 261786
All work and no play? – Not at KIDS! Do you have spare time in the evenings, weekends and during school holidays for a part-time job? How do you fancy playing games, watching films, making creative stuff, getting out and about, visiting new places and calling it work? Well that’s what we do here at KIDS and soon you could be too! As a Short Break Worker you could be supporting Disabled children and young people to enjoy these activities whilst giving their families a break from their caring role. You don’t need any previous experience as you will have access to a suite of e-learning, an induction and the support of a local manager. What you do need is a positive outlook and a desire to make a difference to the lives of disabled children and young people. For this we offer flexible working hours, pay at £8.39 per hour and 40p per mile for petrol. Want to find out more? Go to www.directshortbreaks.org.uk where you’ll find information on being a short break worker and our easy online application. We have vacancies across the whole of Cambridgeshire. Your own car is essential to the role. All applicants must be over 18yrs and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
CATalyst (Community Action Together) CATalyst continues to develop steadily and a number of events have taken place since the beginning of this year. So that more people can find out about new events, there is now a CATalyst webpage, just follow the link on the village website to find out what is being planned. Meet-in Melbourn is a new networking initiative to bring people together, who perhaps have just moved in to the village, or who want to make new friends and acquaintances, who like arranging and being a part of social events, such as visits to the cinema and theatre, dining out, walks or just meeting regularly in the local. Meetings are monthly, rotated around the pubs in the village. Already there has been a team at a local quiz night and a meal out. Look out for posters in the village or check the dates on the CATalyst webpage. CATalyst volunteers have started recording the working life stories of older residents in Melbourn. This is for the WISEArchive digital project. If you have a story to tell or would like to be involved with the interviewing please do contact us. By the time you are reading this article, the first community car boot sale organised by CATalyst will have been held at Melbourn Village College, and there are more
to come. Look out for posters around the village and on the CATalyst webpage. CATalyst is grateful to MVC for use of the school grounds. Also, in partnership with stART, CATalyst will have supported a two day Creative Volunteering initiative to encourage volunteers to build on and explore their own creativity. The volunteers then have the opportunity to use their skills in organising creative activity sessions in community settings. Please look out for the CATalyst red gazebo at the village fete. Come along and find out what volunteering opportunities are on offer and try your luck at the tombola. CATalyst would like to thank the Village Fete Committee for their recent kind donation. CATalyst is always encouraging more people to volunteer locally and especially to become members of the Committee. In particular, the Committee needs representatives from younger people, those who have experience of disabilities, a fund raiser/bid writer and an events organiser. If you are interested and want to find out more please contact us either by email at: communityactiontogether@hotmail. co.uk or phone CATalyst on: 0774 953 0112.
More Choice in Social Care Social care is provided to people who have been assessed as having substantial or critical support needs with personal care, getting meals, managing medication and staying safe. If you need social care, the County Council will arrange your care for you, but they now have a duty to offer and provide Direct Payments. Direct Payments are an alternative way of getting the care and support you need. They are cash payments made directly into a Direct Payment bank account, so that you can use the money to make your own social care arrangements. With a Direct Payment, you have more choice, control and independence about how your care is organised. If you would like to find out more about Direct Payments, visit the Your Life, Your Choice website at: www.yourlifeyourchoice.org. uk, pick up a leaflet from your library, phone adult social care enquiries on 0345 045 5202, or contact the Cambridgeshire Direct Payment Support Service on 0845 6000 684.
Melbourn Dental Practise Orchard Road May we extend a warm welcome to our practise? We take great pride in the quality of our dentistry and want to make your visit to us a pleasant experience. Our aim is to achieve good dental health for you and your family through preventive dentistry. By taking the time to provide you with regular dental advice, we can help you understand how to take better care of your teeth yourself. A long and established practice, we offer both NHS and private dentistry for all age groups, including children and have access for the disabled. Free on-street parking, friendly practice and quality care. Wide range of general and cosmetic treatments. FREE consultation for new patients with our Treatment Coordinator Lorraine Lawrence R.D.N, O.H.E. New patients – Receive a comprehensive dental examination, free x-rays if needed, and a free 20 minute session with our Oral Health Educator. Little mouths need check-ups too! Free NHS appointments available for children and all of our dentists are child friendly! Our best advert is our existing patient base. Do you know someone who rates our service highly? Or have you enjoyed a good experience here and would like to recommend us to your friends and family? We are here to help care for the dental health of the local residents and business community. Telephone 01763 262034
Melbourn Mobile Warden Scheme Can we help you? Can we help a relative? Can we help a neighbour? Who does the Scheme help? The scheme is open to anyone who requests our help including those who live alone or with their families but need the extra support offered by our services. Couples too are most welcome. It is also open to those in sheltered housing, as the scheme offers different, but complementary services. Note: The scheme also offers its services for short periods to cover the temporary absence of relatives who otherwise provide this support.
We offer help with:
• Friendship and support via twice weekly visits and daily phone calls • Ordering and collection of prescriptions • Basic shopping • Collection of pensions • Setting up Lifeline service • Bereavement support • Advice on benefits • Going to the Post Office to pay your bills • Advice on getting repairs done in your home • Arranging transport to the hospital •
or other appointments Just coming round for a chat
What will it cost? We do have to make a small weekly charge for the warden’s services. The fee is only £5 per week (a little more for couples). Margo Wherrell (Mobile Warden) 01763 260966 Mobile: 07935 315497 Email: tigress270549@aol.com Jeannie Seers (Deputy Warden) 01763 262651 Mobile: 07808 735066 Email: jeanseers1@ntlworld.com Joy Hyde (Assistant Warden) 01763 220139 Mobile: 07952 090089. Melbourn Warden Scheme is a registered charity. melbournmagazine
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Melbourn Celebrates Ages! Over 170 people gathered at Melbourn Village College on Wednesday 27th February to enjoy conversation, music and a traditional afternoon tea. The ‘Melbourn Celebrating Ages Event’ successfully brought together people of all ages from within the community to meet and connect across the generations. Melbourn Village College hosted the event, which was funded by Melbourn Parish Council and SCDC, with sponsorship from local businesses including the Co-op, Leech & Sons, and Fieldgate Nurseries who all generously donated produce and items. Year 11 students escorted, chatted and served guests with an array of sandwiches and cakes prepared by college catering staff, led by Lynn Gregory. The students also entertained with music performed by the college band, pianists and singers. Feedback from the event has been excellent from guests, which included members of various local organisations, such as the Melbourn and Meldreth Self Help Group, the British Legion, and the Melbourn Mobile Warden Scheme. Many of the residents of Moorlands attended, as well as individual residents spanning all ages. There was overwhelming support for follow up events.
District and Parish Councillor for Melbourn, Jose Hales, led the organising team of Councillors and volunteers from the Parish Council, SCDC, Care Network, Melbourn Mobile Warden Scheme, and teachers from the Village College who produced the event. He said: “In the early planning stages we thought about 30 to 40 people might attend, but were amazed at the level of interest. There was real community spirit with so many people offering to bring guests who might otherwise have struggled to get to the event.”
The organising team wish to express their gratitude to the college principal Simon Holmes, Ann Woods (personal, social, health and citizen education teacher) and Paul Belbin (head of music) for enabling the event. The biggest thanks must go to the students, without whom the afternoon would not have been so successful. The Team said: “We are so proud of the students. They are a fantastic credit to the college and the village. Guest and student feedback on the event has been remarkable, resulting in the request from both the residents and the students to hold another event as soon as possible. With that in mind, the planning is already starting for the next one to be held at the college later in the year, probably around September. “If the next one goes as well as the first, there’s nothing to stop this event becoming a regular fixture for the village and college.” Finally a big thank you to all the guests who made the time to come along and take part; the organising team hope that everyone will be available for the next one. Please look out for the advert in the next edition of the Village Magazine for details on how to book.
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Thank you for recycling We would like to thank you and residents throughout Cambridgeshire for recycling 54% of your waste. This puts us well above the national average of 39% and on track to meeting our target of 60% by 2020. You may have heard recent news of problems at the Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) plant in Waterbeach. This machine was built to separate and process ‘black bag’ waste in Cambridgeshire. When working, the plant pulls out items, which can be processed to reduce the volume of waste sent to landfill by half, whilst also capturing greenhouse gas emissions. Unfortunately, part of the turning equipment for this machine suffered serious mechanical failure in September 2012. Work is underway to manufacture the new parts required to rebuild the machinery and to prepare the plant for installation, which is due to be completed before the end of 2013. In the meantime we’d like to remind you that the breakdown at the MBT only affects how ‘black bag’ waste is dealt with. Therefore we urge you to continue to recycle as much as possible through your normal household recycling service, which is collected and processed in the usual way. Recycling as much as possible reduces both the amount of waste going to landfill and demand on natural resources. We would like to reassure you that the PFI contract the County Council has in place with the MBT contractor means the authority, and therefore council tax payers are protected from any additional costs incurred because of the breakdown. You can find out more about the Journey of Waste at the annual Recycling Open Day on Saturday 13 July from 10am to 4pm at AmeyCespa’s Waterbeach site, just off the A10 between Cambridge and Ely. At the event you can take a guided coach tour of the site; join a walking tour of the new Materials Recycling Facility; enjoy plant and vehicle displays; find out how to reuse and recycle more of your waste and take part in activities for all the family. Entry is free. If you would like more information about the MBT, please contact the AmeyCespa Press Office on 01865 713240 or email press.office@ameycespa.com. For more information about the Recycling Open Day phone 01223 861010 or visit www.recap. co.uk.
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MELBOURN PARISH COUNCIL MVC, The Moor, Melbourn, Cambs. SG8 6EF Telephone: 01763 262494 e-mail: parishclerk@melbournpc.co.uk Minutes of Parish Council Meetings and Planning Committee meetings are available on the village website Chairman Donald Mowatt 23, High Street SG8 6AL
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Peter Horley, MVC, The Moor, Melbourn. SG8 6EF 262494 E-mail parishclerk@melbournpc.co.uk Website www.melbournpc.co.uk Councillors Val Barrett 2 Station Road, SG8 6DX 261227 Irene Bloomfield 78 Russet Way, SG8 6HF 222558 Kimmi Crosby, 20 Norgett’s Lane SG8 6HS 261283 Rosemary Gatward 94 High Street, SG8 6AL 261225 Jose Hales 23 Elm Way, SG8 6UH 221058 Michael Linnette 11 Chapel Lane, SG8 6BN 262534 Donald Mowatt White Walls, 23 High Street 268388 Mike Sherwen 3 Hale Close, SG8 6ET 260070 Peter Simmonett 42 Greengage Rise SG8 6DS 220363 Christopher Stead 70 Russet Way pm only 260743 Maureen Townsend 32 New Road, SG8 6BY 260959 Bob Tulloch 25 Hale Close, SG8 6ET 221373 Richard Wakerley 32 Chalkhill Barrow, SG8 6EQ 262247 243312
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County Councillor Susan van de Ven 95 North End, Meldreth 261833 susanvandeven@yahoo.co.uk. District Councillors Val Barrett, 2 Station Road Jose Hales, 23 Elm Way, SG8 6UH cllr.hales@josehales.me.uk
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The Parish Office is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm from 4 pm. The office is not normally open on Wednesdays or Fridays. As the Clerk is sometimes out on Parish business it is advisable to ring 262494 to ensure that the Clerk is available. Meetings of the Planning Committee are normally held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month commencing at 7.15 pm at the Parish Office. Council Meetings are normally held on the fourth Monday of each month at 7.15 pm at All Saints’ Community Hall. The Press Royston & Buntingford Mercury Media Centre, 40 Ware Road, Hertford, SG13 7HU 01992 526639 Royston Crow 6, Melbourn St, Royston, SG8 7BX 07557 232154 Cambridge News 3 Melbourn Street, Royston, SG8 7BP 249144 Fax 244502 BBC Radio Cambridge Reception Newsroom
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Council news From the Parish Clerk – Peter Horley Hopefully the weather is getting better, the village is coming to life and the summer is set fair. I thought I would take this opportunity to explain how the Parish Council is structured and works and the challenges, which it faces in the future. The Parish Council should consist of 15 elected members although only 13 at present, some of whom are co-opted. It meets on the 4th Monday of each month in All Saints’ Community Hall and, as are all meetings of the council, including committees are open to the public. Individuals or groups come to the meetings each month to inform, question or discuss village matters. On the remaining Mondays of the month, committees meet in the Parish Office in rotation: Planning, Highways & Rural Footpaths, Conservation, Cemeteries, Play Areas and Recreation, Finance and General Purposes. Planning meets once a fortnight and considers and makes recommendations on planning applications sent to them from SCDC which is the Planning Authority. Other committees meet about once every two months. All councillors are expected to be a member of at least 3 committees. Most councillors are members of more than three. The Chairs and Vice-Chairs of each committee form the FG&P committee which overseers the finances of each committee and the Council’s Standing Orders. Members work tirelessly on behalf of the village and, at any one time, there are a number of projects moving forward: the Community Hub, the dedication of the Recreation Grounds and Open Spaces, the fight for and against further village development, the upkeep of the cemeteries, the Conservation Area, the refurbishment of Clear Crescent Play Area, the work on drainage and the maintenance of the footpaths. Most of the work is carried out in conjunction with other authorities such as the District Council and the County Council and co-operation between the authorities is vital for the smooth running of the village and that is why two District Councillors are members of the council and the County Councillor presents a monthly report to the council. The council is also an enabler, allowing and encouraging residents to place their enthusiasm and expertise at the disposal of the village: the Play Parks Team, the volunteers in Stockbridge Meadows and the River Mel, and, most recently, MELDHAC, formed to meet the challenge of proposed development in the village. There are lots of ways in which you can get involved either as a volunteer or by becoming a councillor. Please get in touch with me and I‘ll let you have all the details. These are challenging times with present and future cutbacks beginning to bite in the level and the quality of the services the village has previously enjoyed. It looks as if greater responsibility for tasks will devolve to the Parish Council and it will increasingly rely on the goodwill and volunteering spirit of residents. continued on page 18
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In April the reeds in the River Mel between Melbourn and Meldreth were cut to create a channel. This heavy work was carried out by a contractor employed by the landowner. As this stretch of the river supports a colony of water voles it was felt necessary for the work to be carried out under the direct supervision of the District Council’s Ecology Officer. Water voles are currently one of the country’s fastest declining mammals, due to changes in both land use and riverside habitat management. They are protected in Law and anyone disturbing their feeding grounds or breeding sites faces possible police prosecution. Therefore the river was surveyed before the works took place and water vole burrows, latrines and food piles were marked so that these areas could be avoided. The reed cutting will ultimately benefit the water voles as they like to feed on the new shoots as they come up. Inevitably the process released chunks of reed that floated downstream to Meldreth. As reeds are rather a thug of a plant we did not want them establishing further downstream so, once the cutting was finished, an in-water team from the River Mel Group waded the river to remove as much of the cut reed debris as possible. The process also released several years’ worth of litter that had become buried in the silt. A hastily organised RMRG litter-pick saw twenty one sacks of rubbish removed from this stretch of the river. We are very fortunate that all our litter picking activities are supported by RiverCare. RiverCare run a variety of projects in
the eastern region that aim to tackle local environmental quality and related anti-social behaviour issues around our waterways. All too often litter and rubbish are dumped in and along our rivers and this creates a less welcoming environment rather than an asset to be enjoyed. If allowed to deteriorate, many such affected waterside environments also suffer from anti-social behaviour, so these soon become ‘no-go areas’ for local people. Litter also presents a very real danger to wildlife, causing injury, infection and even death. Although a small organization, RiverCare work in partnership with Anglian Water, the project funder, Keep Britain Tidy and the Environment Agency to provide practical help to community groups such as ours. They provide all our litterpicking devices, rubbish sacks, protective gloves and other safety equipment. On the Health and Safety side of things they have produced our risk assessments, provided first-aid training and also keep our first-aid kits stocked. RiverCare also organise an annual conference, which this year was held in the Visitors Centre at Rutland Water. Sandra Webb from our group was invited to give the keynote speech highlighting the River Mel Restoration Group’s partnership working with the Environment Agency. This was of particular interest for the attendees at the conference as the Environment Agency want to establish volunteers groups which will be able to deliver some aspects of the new Water Framework Directive. This European Directive has been introduced to improve the water quality and ecological status of our rivers. For further details about volunteering or the dates of future working-parties, please telephone Maureen Brierley on 01763 262752
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Chairman’s AGM address In Melbourn we are particularly fortunate in having a number of capable folk, willing to give of their time to help make the difference. So much so, that much of our progress is now afforded by their endeavours, and so I would take this opportunity to formally acknowledge their great and vital contribution. Keeping our community informed of our activities, and in a timely manner remains a priority, and is an integral part of our mission statement. This is imperative if we are to draw on their confidence and support. Further, the much welcomed and growing contribution from the volunteers is a shining example of and a step towards greater self-determination. Thanks to transparency and inclusion, we continue to attract much support from our community. However, if we are to become a model for others, as it has been suggested, we have a deal of work to do yet. Although, I am glad to say the bulk of this is well underway and our reputation continues to grow. But is it lasting … how could it not be, when the desire to succeed and the urge to realise the full potential of our community is what we are all about. I applaud all our Parish Councilors’ for their selfless endeavours over this last year. Undoubtedly, we are in the midst of unprecedented change as a country, and this is bound to reflect on our community … but never have we been better prepared. Development of the Village Hub, Refurbishment of Village Car Park, Refurbishment of Sports Pavilion, Speed Calming measures, improved Surface Water Drainage, Greater Amenity Provision to mention but a few of our current projects. Yes sometimes things seem to take forever, but do they? Thanks to greater transparency, our community now has a much greater awareness and understanding of what they can expect from their Parish Council, and most importantly when. Of course the setting of such goals is determined in no small part by the various Committees of The Parish Council, who are also charged with their achievement and delivery. At times it can be a daunting and thankless task, as it is nearly impossible to please all of the people all of the time, but we will always try. My very best thanks then, go to the Committees and Chairpersons; and I congratulate them on their many achievements. Melbourn Parish Council continues to deliver good value for money, and in my view is better placed than ever to cope with all day-to-day challenges of whatever magnitude. Revisions to our modus operandi, process and procedure continue, and I remain convinced of the benefits. Meanwhile, grass cutting, hedge trimming and litter picking ... keep us on our toes. All in all we remain a strong and capable team, who enjoy the support of the community, and are well served at Government, County and District level. Further, I would take this opportunity to renew our pledge, to take all necessary steps to support and greatly encourage all agencies, voluntary groups, and others who continue to play such a vital role in supporting the needs of our community. Finally, my many thanks to our home team ... headed by
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From County Councillor Susan van de Ven County Council Elections I wanted to say a very big thank you to Melbourn residents for their support in the recent County Council elections. The next four years will of course be a challenge for councils everywhere – but being part of a proactive community where so many people are full of ideas and initiatives makes me feel very hopeful and positive. One of the things that struck me most during the weeks leading up to the election, and the traditional door-knocking, was the number of people I met who look after their neighbours in very substantial ways: helping with washing, providing meals, taking someone shopping, and of course just being ready to put the kettle on. I do hope that if you have any questions or concerns, or would just like to meet for a chat, you will feel free to get in touch, or come along to the drop-in surgery that Cllr Jose Hales and I hold every month – 2:30-3:30, the first Monday of the month, at the Library Access Point. We’ve found this a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, and are pleased that our small table in the back corner is usually busy. Please just drop in, or if you’d like Jose or me to meet you closer to home at a time that is more convenient, just let us know.
Street lighting Six months on the job is not finished yet. As I write there are still a number of columns without lanterns, old columns not yet taken away, lanterns that still need baffles to avoid nuisance lighting into bedrooms, and a few areas around the village where there is still hope for lighting to be put back, on account of particularly vulnerable environments. There have been some compliments too about the work, including the courtesy of the workmen and the quality of the new lighting. It just goes to show that this has been a variable project and that the presence or absence of street lighting can have a big impact on someone’s living environment. On balance the County Council has said that Melbourn has experienced an intolerable number of problems, and the lead officer attended the March meeting of the Parish Council in order to answer questions and indeed apologize. Cllr Jose Hales and I are meeting with Balfour Beatty, at the company’s request, to go over all ‘unfinished business’ in early May, but we will be asking for another snagging visit later in the year to gather up any issues not yet accounted for. Please do let us know of any unresolved issues in your neighbourhood, and thank you for your patience.
Potholes On roads and pavements alike, the pothole disaster is
deepening. No village is spared and the problem affects pedestrians, people in wheelchairs and mobility scooters, bicycles, and motor vehicles. Through people contacting me after damage to their cars, I have become familiar with the process of filing an insurance claim through the County Council. The link is www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport/roads/highways/ if+you+decide+to+claim.htm or the phone number is 0345 045 5212. There is a 21 day period for response – though this seems unfair because the victim is forced to pay out for repairs to their own car, and then wait rather a long time for reimbursement. We had hoped that Melbourn pavements would see real remedial work this year but our bid for capital improvements was turned down. I’ve suggested to the Parish Council that the cabinet member responsible for roads and pavements might be invited to a Melbourn meeting to explain why Melbourn has missed out.
A10 Corridor Cycling Campaign This energetic group has simply taken off and it is down to a great number of committed individual people that the campaign is already well rooted and sure to have strong programme of work over the coming year. We’re increasingly aware that people are using a bicycle to get to work, and also to do shopping and errands in Royston. We’d like to thank Phillimore’s for being so welcoming to us, by allowing us to convene on site for refreshments on our May 19th Cycle Ride event. If you’re at all inclined to come along to a meeting, please check out the group’s website http://a10corridorcycle.com/. We generally meet at the Elin Way Community Room in Meldreth and open the doors early so people can come for a cuppa and a chat.
Meldreth Shepreth and Foxton Rail User Group Summer Gardening – can you spare a little time to help keep the garden watered? It has been great to have an expanding group of young people involved in keeping our station gardening going – we now have a good core group of Duke of Edinburgh volunteers who have been mucking in. The St George’s Allotment group have been contributing plants, for which many thanks. We are always trying to encourage new people to come along, and the summer months are always the most challenging with the garden thirsty and people on the watering rota coming and going for summer holidays. If you are able to help at all with 15 minutes of watering once a week, at a time of your convenience, for as few or many weeks as you can manage, we’d love to hear from you – please do get in touch. Or if you’d like to join in any of our gardening days, let me know. The next meeting of the Rail User Group will be June 12, 7:30PM, at Foxton Village Hall. Susan van de Ven, County Councillor Telelephone 261833, Susanvandeven@yahoo.co.uk
New Recreation Ground – Outdoor Recreational Shelter As you may have read in the previous issues of the magazine, the Pavilion on the New Recreation ground is soon to be upgraded. A part of the upgrade, is to greatly enhance the security of the facility, which it is hoped will help prevent the costly damage to the front of the building from graffiti and other forms of ‘expressive art’, which we have seen all too often over the last few years. The building as a result, now looks both oppressive and uninviting, but once upgraded, would be that much more welcoming. To protect the Pavilion, the front porch area will be secured by a metalwork grill, carefully designed and functional, with an attractive multi sport theme. Over the years the Pavilion, likewise the frontage of All Saints’ Community Hall, the Bus Shelter in the High Street and the Co-operative Shop frontage, have become ever popular places to congregate for some of our youth. At times many of us find this intimidating, but it cannot be stressed strongly enough, that the majority of our youngsters gather at these spots just to meet up with their friends and chat and are on the whole well behaved and good mannered. That being said, a small minority occasionally show a distinct lack of respect for others and or their property. Meeting friends and ‘hanging out’ at such sites is not a new phenomenon; they have been using these spots for many years. ‘Congregating outside these areas is often considered a nuisance, and seen as threatening and intimidating. This affects everyone’s quality of life and causes friction between youths and adults. Many adults assume that teenagers need youth clubs and other expensive activities, but young people often want nothing more than a safe place to meet with friends.’ *Youth Shelters and Sports Systems guide, Thames Valley Police, 2002
The Parish Council is always looking at ways of providing facilities for the village youth. Evidence of well-used facilities in the village, can be seen in the New Recreation ground, with the skate board ramps and the one-on-one basketball court and at the southern end of the village, a world class and well-run BMX jumps track. But as the quotation earlier indicates, youngsters often want nothing more than a meeting spot. Hence the meeting spots throughout the village. With the revamp of the Pavilion this will remove a well-used spot and move them on to other areas. With this in mind, the Parish Council have looked at shelters that can be situated in appropriate areas – not just to accommodate the youth – but for use by all of the residents. Consequently the Council have agreed to place a shelter in the New Recreation ground a popular meeting spot. ‘There are plenty of statistics available commissioned by the Police, local authorities and the government that show that providing simple recreational facilities or a youth shelter has proven to reduce vandalism, crime and fear of crime within the community.’ *Youth Shelters and Sports Systems guide, Thames Valley Police, 2002
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Discussions with other Parish Councils both local to Melbourn and further afield, have shown that they do work and they all support the view that many of their problems have been lessoned or removed by the inclusion of a shelter. Following discussions, the shelter illustrated was the design that most appealed to both the youth who use the Pavilion area, and clubs that use the sports field. Made from aluminium alloy with stainless steel foundation posts and stainless steel security fixings, it has been designed to withstand heavy use and is highly vandal-resistant. The roof canopy will provide a complete open access, enabling everyone to come and go freely and to see and be seen. The extended roof provides a covered seating area. Theses images have been created to illustrate how the shelter will look
The shelter will also contain an automatic solar safety light for night use, so young people can see and be seen whenever they choose to meet, and also a solar powered Bluetooth player, enabling them to share their music from their mobile devices. The distinctive roof design is intended to be decorated with an art project and can be quickly and cheaply repainted as youth groups or styles evolve. Positioning of the shelter is crucial to ensure its use is compatible for everyone, not just by the youth, but for all residents of the village and so it has been decided to place it towards the river Mel in the New Recreation ground and close to the Pavilion looking towards the football pitches. This position will also allow it to be used by the sports clubs as a mini-stand and seating area. The guide referenced in this article is one of many that can be found highlighting the need for a shelter. Discussions with neighbouring councils have shown that shelters actually work. A few statements by the youth shown in the guide, are mirrored by our youngsters, When asked, ‘What would you like?’ the replies were: ‘Somewhere to go that is safe, where we won’t get hassled’ ‘A place of our own away from adults.’ ‘Just a place to meet friends.’ *Youth Shelters and Sports Systems guide, published by Thames Valley Police in 2002, can be found at www.securedbydesign.com/pdfs/youthshelters.pdf The shelter is expected to be in position by June/July.
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Your New Community Hub is Coming! Everyone will have noticed that building work is well under way on what was the old police site in the centre of the village. A Development Agreement has been signed and exchanged by the Parish Council with Hundred Houses (a social housing provider) and Iceni Homes (the developers), allowing construction to commence on a new Community Hub, which forms part of the work now on-going. In addition to the Community Hub, the developer is also creating thirteen affordable homes as part of the scheme. These new homes will be offered first to residents in Melbourn currently on the waiting list for housing. What then is the new Community Hub? This will be a multifunctional public facility, built at the front of the old police site. The services it has been designed to provide were informed by a number of sources. Notable was the Melbourn Village Plan. This identified many aspects of village life that could be improved. The Community Hub will address a considerable number of these issues. There have also been two more recent consultations specifically asking residents for ideas and opinion about a possible community building. We have also listened to this feedback and used the findings. A small number of new paid positions will be required to assist with the operation of the new building. More detail will be provided on these in the near future. Volunteers will also play a vital role. Again, information will soon be published on how you might help the village as a Community Hub volunteer. There will be continuing efforts to both communicate what is going on and ask for opinion, as the project becomes reality. Some fund-raising projects are also planned. The following summary is a ‘taster’ of the various services that will be on offer when the finished building is handed over in Spring 2014.
A Community Café A café, seating up to 40 persons, will provide a meeting place and an area for light refreshments, serving the village centre. It is anticipated casual passers by and also the many visitors who come to the building for specific reasons will use the facilities. While the range of equipment in the café is capable of more, the initial plans are for a simple menu offer. However, the Community Hub catering philosophy will be to focus on local, fresh and ‘home cooked’ food.
The Relocated Library Access Point (LAP) Updated and compact facilities will be included to allow transfer in of the LAP from present temporary and condemned space at the Melbourn Village College, preserving this vital village amenity. The book storage arrangements will be designed to confer both security to the book stock and also foldaway access to the LAP space for other uses when required. The space available for book stock will be slightly smaller than at present. However, it is anticipated that the increased footfall in the Community Hub, together with the central village location and integrated coffee shop, will bring about resurgence in the fortunes of the LAP.
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Space for Parish Council Administration and Archiving The upper floor of the Community Hub building contains designated office and archiving space for use by the Clerk to Melbourn Parish Council. The office facility will be furnished by the Parish Council and controlled by the Clerk, but will share building services with other occupants (e.g. telephone/ Wi-Fi/Internet/toilets etc.) The inclusion of the Parish Council administration as part of the Community Hub facility will permit a move from rented Melbourn Village College space that is far from satisfactory, improving resident access to the Council.
Two Meeting Rooms (supervised and non-supervised) Two meeting rooms will be available for booking by either individuals or organisations, one on the ground floor and the other forming an adjoining room to the Parish Clerk’s office on the first floor. Furniture and fittings for the two rooms will be specified together, making these joint facilities as flexible as possible. Other meeting and hall spaces are available elsewhere in Melbourn. However, the Community Hub meeting rooms will be offered with receptionist supervision (see below under ‘Information Enquiry Centre’). This added feature will make the facilities very attractive to organisations requiring sensitive outreach services, such as Citizens Advice, housing authorities, job seeking advisors, health professionals and so on.
An ATM An automated teller machine (ATM) is planned for the public space adjacent to the café inside the building. The nearest ATM to Melbourn is presently at the Royston TESCO store. A village ATM will enable all residents, particularly those on low incomes, the elderly or with limited travel options, to conveniently obtain cash in a secure indoor supervised environment.
An Information Enquiry Centre The presence of a receptionist function during daytime hours will make possible a number of new much needed services. In addition to an administrative support role to the Parish Clerk, the receptionist position will both develop and have custody of relevant information of use to the general public, becoming a reference point for this database. Examples include detailed
street maps, business listings and locations, areas of local interest, footpath routes and centralised information on sports and leisure activities available to the village.
Free Wi-Fi and Internet Access The Community Hub will have inbuilt Wi-Fi throughout, free to the general public. In addition, broadband Internet LAN services will be installed to all rooms, with two free-to-use desktop computer stations within the café environment. In addition to providing fully up to date connectivity for those who book meeting rooms, all residents will be given free Internet access, aimed particularly at the many who do not presently have home facilities.
Exhibition Space and Specialised Evening Lettings The Community Hub ground floor is intended as a flexible space. While the café and LAP will be operational for much of the daytime, it will be possible to offer this area for arts and crafts exhibitions, school information and project displays and use by any groups or organisation who needs publicity. Depending on their nature such displays could be concurrent with café/LAP operations. However, it is also envisaged the area would be available during the evening to other small organisations with specialised interests, such as history or environmental groups.
Public Access Toilets Toilets will be required sufficient to address the needs of both staff and visitors to the Community Hub. These will include a disabled toilet with wheelchair access, together with baby changing facilities. Maintenance, normally a potential problem with public toilets, will be facilitated through these forming an integral part of a fully supervised building. The general public will have access to the toilets during Community Hub opening hours. Please let us have your views and ideas. If you would like more information or would like someone to come and talk to you direct about your ideas or issues with what is happening, please get in touch, via: Tel: 01763 232692 or 01763 221058 Mob: 0751 979 1256 Email: johntravis@ntlworld.com or josehales@gmail.com John Travis and Jose Hales
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Profile Chas Dean and the Co-operative Store I managed to get Chas Dean to sit down and talk to me on a very busy Monday morning. Not that all mornings, afternoons and evenings are not busy – you seldom go into the Melbourn Co-op and find it empty! Chas is the manager and has worked with the Co-op all his working life, starting as a part-timer at the Mill Road branch where his aunt got him a job when he was doing Business Studies at college. After 2½ years and having completed his studies he started working full time and was soon promoted to Hills Road where he was a freshfood supervisor. From there to team manager at Cottenham (which is where his wife comes from) and then in July 2000 as Manager in Melbourn. Fifteen members of staff are employed, most of them from Melbourn, both full and part time and students. Peak times are in the morning after the mothers have deposited children in school, lunch time and again at the end of the school day. Lunchtimes are also busy with sales of sandwiches, fresh rolls, crisps, snacks and sweets. Shopping habits change with the seasons, in the winter time most of the shoppers come in before it gets dark and their purchases are traditional comfort food. In the Summer time people are much more spontaneous in their habits, popping in for barbecue food or a bottle of wine to share with neighbours. The Co-op actually provide a daily weather forecast to the branch pinpointed on the Post Code and will increase supplies of seasonal foods accordingly. Goods are re-ordered automatically by computer – a ‘Minimum Shelf’ policy is applied and when a product gets
down to between 2 and 12 items on the shelf (2 items for slow sellers, 12 items for fast movers) they are replenished. There are at least five deliveries a day. Papers come in first and Chas is there at 6 am to oversee delivery, which is simple during the week but at weekends the staff have to assemble all the elements of each newspaper. We all know how many sections there are in the weekend papers, it can take up to an hour to put them together. So do be understanding if you ever get home and find your favourite section is missing! Intriguingly he notices a distinct difference between female and male shoppers, with women being more predictable and working through a shopping list, starting at the first aisle and working up and down. Dads’ Days are noticeable (after Christmas and New Year’s Day for instance) when father comes in with the children whilst mother stays in bed! Oh yes? More likely taking the opportunity to clean up with them out of the way! Chas says that at the moment thankfully the village is quiet, i.e. not too many disturbances but that could all change with the longer evenings. Shoplifting is not a problem due to a very observant staff. They pursue a robust policy about the sale of alcohol, with staff adopting a ‘Challenge Twentyfive’ policy, and asking for proof of identity if they are in any doubt as to the buyer’s age. He thinks that Melbourn is an affluent village with sophisticated tastes, demanding high quality fresh food and a wide variety of products. If a special request is made they do their utmost to order something in. I am sure we have all been seduced by the smell of freshly baked bread and indeed the bread is baked in store. Croissants, rolls, onion batons, doughnuts and cookies are all made at the back of the shop and could not be more fresh. The Co-op are very keen on recycling, plastic & cardboard are collected regularly whilst out of date stock is collected by the company. They are committed to minimum wastage. Chas and his wife have a four year old son who is autistic and most of his spare time is spent concentrating on his needs. He attends the Melbourn Primary School Playgroup where he has a SENCO teacher and Chas was full of praise for their patience and expertise. He himself, encouraged by the Co-op, does volunteer work at the playgroup once a term. On Sunday 5th May Chas will have done a 15km walk round Grafham Water in aid of the Carers Trust, pushing his son on his bicycle! When he has time, Chas is a keen supporter of Cambridge United as football is his passion. Chas was anxious that I should stress how keen they are to interact with the community. Many of us know that he is always willing to give raffle prizes and supply tea, coffee and soft drinks to various organisations – he has been very generous at SOAS functions for instance. He really feels that local businesses should be far more involved in the continued on page 26
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Profile continued community and would welcome any opportunity for his staff to take part in village events. Are you listening? In this he is fully backed by the Co-operative Society and we should all take note and make use of this very generous attitude. I asked about the ‘eyeline, buyline’ technique employed by the supermarkets, but Chas told me that apart from promotions being displayed prominently there is so little room in the shop that goods are displayed honestly for ease and shopability. I also asked about rumours which are constantly being bandied about of the Co-op expanding to encompass the old Post Office building etc., but he assured me that they have no intention of moving from the present building. However, he did confide in me that during the summer there will be changes made in the layout of the shop, improving customer accessibility and better use of the space. We are extremely fortunate to have this shop in the centre of our village – open for such long hours and stocking such a wide variety of high quality goods, and with the re-fit to look forward to plus the willingness of the Co-op to participate in village affairs we must support and treasure our corner shop. Mavis Howard
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force entry. Take keys out of locks –glass has been broken and doors unlocked using keys on offer. Lock your side gate – buy bolts and fit them. Access is usually gained via a side gate as burglars prefer to break in at the rear of a property. If you have an iPad or iPhone, activate the ‘Find my iPad/ iPhone’ facility (in the iCloud settings). Learn how to use it. Don’t leave it on show. Burglaries in houses fitted with alarms are extremely rare – consider fitting one, or a dummy bell box (they cost less than £15). IP cameras (which contact you when they detect movement and send the images) cost under £35 on Ebay. Burglars don’t like occupied houses. Consider sharing driveways and making arrangements for neighbours to put your bins back after they have been emptied on bin day. A loud radio costs nothing. Phone in suspicious incidents – If you are asking yourself: ‘Should I call in something I have seen?’ the answer is probably yes. Do it straight away. We are prioritising calls and will do our utmost to attend quickly. We are very interested in any sightings of a metallic Mercedes A Class not belonging to anyone in Foxton. Burglars will often knock before entering a house to ensure no one is in. If you answer the door to someone who clearly wasn’t expecting it, this is suspicious – try and see where they go from your window, even better, keep a camera to hand. Call the police.
Keeping In Touch Residents living in South Cambridgeshire can now get the latest news on policing issues in their area by following officers online. Officers already have the @SouthCambsCops account on Twitter to provide followers with news on a variety of policerelated matters including crimes, crime prevention, court results and community issues. Now, they are engaging with communities online by encouraging residents to complete an online survey and launching a new blog. At a recent panel meeting, more than 70 people completed an online survey that helped shape local policing priorities set at the meeting.
Throughout this, Sergeant Paul Rogerson tweeted live updates, and a number of suggestions were raised on Twitter during the meeting, resulting in a road safety priority being set. Inspector Chris Savage said: “The Twitter account is a quick way for people to dip in and out of the work we do. It also allows followers to share this information with friends, family or colleagues.” Officers have also launched a new blog to provide regular updates on policing in the area. The blog includes updates on local panel meetings and current policing priorities. Insp Savage added: “The blog will be used to share crime prevention advice and consult with local residents online. There is a lot of great police work going on in South Cambs every day and we want to inform as many people as possible.” If you want to get closer to policing in South Cambs, follow @SouthCambsCops or online at www.southcambscops.org for an insight into policing where you live.
Cambridgeshire Fire And Rescue Service – Bonfire safety In the lead up to summer, if you are going to have a bonfire, ensure you take care when doing so: Before lighting, check children and animals are not hiding inside and are a safe distance away Never leave bonfire unattended and dampen down with water if you have to leave it Do not light in unsuitable weather – especially on windy days and take care that the smoke is not a nuisance to others, or obstructing traffic Never burn flammable liquids or burn aerosols, paint, foam furniture or tyres Build clear of buildings, including garden sheds and hedges.
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A huge thank you to residents who attended car washes held at many of our community fire stations in March (2013). Fire fighters spent many cold hours soaping up cars and raised more than £1,500 for The Fire Fighters Charity. Community groups can now bid to secure a slice of £36,000 from the Service’s new Community Fund to help tackle arson in the county. See www.cambsfire.gov.uk/10604 for more information. Closing date June 1st. The last of the Service’s six new rescue pumps will be rolled out across Cambridgeshire in May, providing more life-saving equipment for fire crews who are first to arrive at the scene of incidents. melbournmagazine
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The service has also welcomed 13 new on-call fire fighters into its ranks at various stations across the county during March. If you are interested in becoming an on-call fire fighter, get in touch by calling 01480 444500. Log on to www.cambsfire.gov.uk. Like our fan page on Facebook by searching Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue, and follow us on Twitter @cambsfrs. To find out if you are eligible for a free home fire safety check, call 0800 917 99 94.
Beware of Bogus Telephone Callers Two recent incidents of people ‘making out’ they are officials have come to light in the region. A Peterborough resident received a call from someone claiming to be ‘Alex Jones’ of the ‘Local Trading Standards Department’. Alex Jones advised the resident she was entitled to £500 that had been awarded to her by the courts, and a courier would call to her property that day to hand over a cheque for £500. However the cheque would only be released upon payment of legal/court fees, amounting to £200, being paid (in cash or cheque) to the courier. A company in Cambridgeshire received a call from someone purporting to be a Crime Prevention Officer, Mike Edwards, working on behalf of the Police. In this case, the caller congratulated the company on their excellent crime prevention work. The company could not remember doing any specific crime prevention work so just thanked the caller and played along. No phone number was available for the caller as it was withheld. ‘Mike Edwards’ then called back again two days later asking for money to do more work. He asked to speak to the head of finance by name. When asked what the call was in connection with he replied, “Well I’m Crime Prevention, love”. He was further asked for a contact number (as call was displayed as withheld). He failed to supply a number and the call was soon ended. The advice from Cambridgeshire Trading Standards is never to give any personal information (name, address, bank details, email or phone number) to organisations or people before verifying they are bona-fide. Official organisations will not be asking for money via a phone call. To report a bogus Police Officer phone the Police on the non-emergency number 101. To report a bogus Trading Standards Officer phone the Trading Standards Advice Partner 0845 4040506.
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Here at the Cambridge CAB, we provide a vital advice and information service for our local community. Last year our advisers helped 10,551 local people answer 41,182 queries. Our service is open to anyone: it is free, independent, confidential and impartial. Our areas of advice may include legal, money, benefits, relationships, employment and housing. Issues are dealt with through face-to-face advice, on the telephone 0844 8487979, Monday to Friday 2-4PM, by email and via our advice website www.cambridgecab.org.uk. We also campaign locally and nationally on issues that affect people’s lives in order to influence policymakers. Cambridge CAB is located at 66 Devonshire Road, CB1 2BL, very close to the railway station and in the new CB1 City Quarter. Drop-in sessions are available Monday to Friday 9.15am-12.45pm. Outreach sessions are also available at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-4pm, and John Huntingdon’s Charity, Tannery Road, Sawston, Friday between 9.30am-12.30pm. We also offer office space and two superb meeting/training rooms for hire. The surplus income from these trading activities is reinvested into the CAB to support its advice services to the community. Find out more here: http://about.cambridgecab. org.uk/advicespace/. We also have a network of self-help touchscreen Advicehub kiosks, sited in community locations around the county, providing an alternative way for people to find solutions to common problems without leaving their own area. The kiosks are designed to make access to advice services easier for more people in Cambridgeshire, working in partnership with more than 20 advice organisations in the county. For more locations, visit our website www.advicehub.org/advice/ advicehub-locations. The kiosks offer advice on all kinds of issues including benefits, housing, employment, family and relationships, debt continued on page 34
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As we returned to school after Christmas it felt as though the warmer weather would never come. The snow kept falling but at Melbourn Primary School there were plenty of activities to keep us all busy and our minds off the cold weather. In the first week back after the Christmas break children in years 1 and 2 were introduced to their new ‘Animal’ topic by taking part in a fun inspirational day. I never thought I’d see a penguin, dolphin or monkey in school but that’s exactly who turned up (to school) during the year 1/2 animal dress up day! The children looked fantastic and wore some very imaginative and creative costumes. “We dressed up as animals. It was fun! We had a visitor from Wood Green Animal Shelter. She brought a dog called ‘Wiggles’. We learnt how to stroke him properly.” By James Year 3 and 4, whose topic was Dinosaurs, enjoyed a Jurassic adventure by creating fossils out of clay, making a pneumatic dinosaur mouth and learning about how dinosaurs became a dominant species. They even got to design their own dinosaurs. “My favourite part of our dinosaur adventure was collecting as many green and red squares as we could from the wall without removing our hands. The green squares represented food and the red squares represented shelter” By Ellenor Later in the term the children had a fantastic trip to the Natural History Museum, where the dinosaur bones were a favourite! “It was quite exciting when we went into a giant planet on an escalator and then we saw an ammonite – a type of fossil.” Leah and Niina
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Children and years 5 and 6 also enjoyed a special day to introduce them to the topic ‘Amazing Bodies’ ‘On Thursday 17th January, year 5/6 all came to school dressed as doctor’s surgeons and patients. There were lots of activities to do including … making our very own moving muscles! Also we made junk models of the insides of a human body. Finally we did a role-play of how it would be like to be a surgeon. We used fake utensils and acted out a hospital procedure. We all got to wear a disposable face mask and hair net as we enjoyed that exciting day.” By Jacob and Olivia Foundation did not miss out on the fun because they invited their parents for a story morning. The children and adults took part in lots of book activities including making Gruffalo crumble, sticking Elmer the Elephant patchwork patterns and cuddling up in the cushions for a good look at our favourite story books. Then in early February we had a fabulous book week. We worked on non-fiction texts ranging from ‘Deadly 60’ to ‘Chinese New Year’ and created classroom displays to illustrate the books. Anne Jungman (author) told us some wonderful stories and talked to the children about being successful writers and on another day we all enjoyed snuggling up in our PJs to read our favourite bedtime stories. After half term children in Foundation Stage began a new topic on Patterns while children in years 1 and 2 began learning about growing things in a topic entittled ‘Roots and Shoots’. This involoved a walk to the garden centre to select plants and a planting morning. During the term there have been several opportunities for parents to find out about what their children learn at school. There has been a maths SATs workshop aimed at parents of year 6 children followed a few weeks later by a reading sats
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workshop. Both were to explain to parents how their children will be assessed during the forthcoming SATs tests. We also had a whole school maths workshops during the school day aimed at showing parents the methods used to teach children multiplication and devision. The PTFA organised our annual Mother’s Day market which was a great success and I’m sure we had lots of happy mums on their special day. We also enjoyed seeing mums on our Mothers day morning in school. We had lots of crafty activities on offer and lunch was delicious. For Red Nose Day we wore red clothes (and brought in our donations ) We also had a Charity Wednesday in the last week of term when every class had the opportunity to raise money for our Chernobyl charity, FOCC. We had year 5 & 6 children wearing pyjamas, a sponsored silence and yummy cakes to buy. We have raised an amazing £825 so far and the sponsor money is still coming in, so watch this space. Then just before we broke up, Easter was celebrated in style in Foundation when parents joined us for a special Easter morning. There was egg painting, mosaic making and lots of Easter fun on offer. The children and their parents had the opportunity to take part in a variety of Easter crafts such as making fluffy Easter bunnies and an egg hunt around the hall. We all had lots of fun. Finally there were some very proud parents during our Easter music concert. The hall rang out with the sound of trumpets, drums and ukuleles amongst other instruments. What a fantastic show the children put on for us and what a lovely way to end what proved to be such a busy term. Mrs Emma Burlingham
MVC Young Ambassadors Along with 70 other Young Ambassadors from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, I attended the County Young Ambassador Conference. The aim of the day was to learn all about our roles and responsibilities as Young Ambassadors and give us some ideas to take back to our schools. The day started off with an opening ceremony, with talks from experienced Young Ambassadors and a talk from the visiting athlete mentor Ellen Faulkner. We then were split off into three groups, taking part in different sessions through the day. Our first session was called ‘being an ambassador’ and we were given an in-depth look into what our role was really about, learning about the values an ambassador needs to have and promote. Our second session was called ‘Increasing Participation’. During this, we learnt about lots of different schemes and programs we could run and be involved in back at school. They included the ‘Sainsbury’s School Games’ and the ‘Olympic Legacy Challenge’, which we are currently rolling out for the year 7s. After sampling rather a lot of some amazingly delicious flapjack, we were back to our sessions, our final one being about ‘Promoting Positive Values’. We looked at what the Olympic and Paralympic values were and how they were portrayed by different athletes, then how we could portray them in what we did within our ambassador role. To finish off the day, we had an action planning session with Mrs Humphrey, during which we talked about what we had learnt from the day and the schemes and activities we wanted to set up when we got back to school. All in all, it was a really valuable and enjoyable day that really opened my eyes as to what my role was all about. I am now really excited to put into place all my new ideas and really hope I can promote sport and the values that lie within it as much as I possibly can! Katherine Webb YA
Student Investor Challenge Last November, 9000 teams in the country entered the ‘IFS student investor’ challenge, including nine from Melbourn. The challenge was an online stock trading challenge, based
around real values from the FTSE. The top 25 teams in each region would get through to the regional finals. Hebby Investments, made up of Luke & Josh Hebditch, Oliver Black & Sam Carrington, managed to finish 28th overall. However they finished 12th in the region so, despite having competed against Sixth Forms & Private Schools, they made it to the regional finals. They then got to go to London for a day, and after a short train journey, they arrived at the IFS offices in Peninsular House, City of London. They took part in a demanding 70 question quiz in which they managed to finish a creditable 9th. But they all agree that the best part was the free pens, food and sweets.” Oliver Black Year 11 Congratulations to all four boys who competed successfully in this competition. We hope that they enjoyed the experience and that this activity will give them greater financial understanding for their futures. Next year’s competition will be open to year 10’s and 11’s in September, and we look forward to continued success in this event. Mr Holder
Newton Fund Raisers Each half term, Newton forms will take it in turns to come up with a fundraising activity. This term, the activity was a dodge ball match between Staff and Students, which took place on Thursday 31st January. The audience paid £1 to watch what was a very exciting game. Approximately £60 was raised and was handed to a representative from Meldreth Manor School at a special assembly.
Go Disney At the end of term, our instrumental, singing and technical communities got together to present two evenings of incredibly varied music ranging from the old school “Sleeping Beauty” to the more contemporary ‘The Princess and the Frog’. MVC favourites included ‘The Bare Necessities’ and ‘Everyone wants to be a cat’. Students from all five years of the college performed magnificently as soloists backed by the choir and our amazing MVCO. During the holidays, thirty-one of the concert performers and technicians that had been rehearsing all term took their music music to perform in Caen and at Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy. Besides sampling the rich cultural and historical experience of this region of France, the students have had a great deal of fun with the music. Sometimes it is impossible to play the piano due to side-splitting laughter when students are so comedic.
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Comberton, where I was assisting in judging the vaults. The only primary school I recognised were Thriplow, who did very well with their A and B team for their first competition as runners up, as did the rest of the schools who competed and put in a tremendous effort. It was a great opportunity and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Amy Little, Leadership Academy
Local Primary School Visit Royal barge, London Docklands
Mr Nick Juett recently visited Years 1 and 2 at Hauxton Primary School. Students were inspired by a Year 9 MVC project on the art movement Futurism. Pupils worked from Mr Juett’s display panel and other resources alongside their teacher, Mrs Bateman, who ran the art project. Very soon, the entire school will work from The Pink House (a painting by artist and teacher Mr. Juett) to make up their own stories and create colourful ways to picture interiors from their imagination. An assembly at Hauxton was held on the 20th February to mark the next step as part of Action-Art – this included take-up by two other primary schools, Barrington and Melbourn (with their own special projects lead by Nick Juett). Mrs Bateman said: “Action Art has already inspired the children in my class to produce some excellent pieces of art. The children enjoyed the challenge to engage with a task initially designed for students in Melbourn Village College, and took a lot of pride in their work. The children loved meeting a ‘real’ artist and are enthusiastic about our upcoming projects. As a teacher in a local primary school, it is great to develop this link with Melbourn Village College, and it has provided the opportunity to plan class and whole school projects with an experienced artist and art teacher.”
and, how could the production be successful with two teachers on maternity leave? In addition, there were late changes to the cast and a previously large chorus ended up consisting of just twenty stalwarts. People might have been forgiven for fearing that the show would founder! It was just two weeks before the opening night that the cast suddenly believed that “Grease is the word”, and that they were indeed going to be in a successful production. The transformation from some of the scenes being quite good to much of the show actually being rather impressive is a journey that all MVC students can learn from. My thanks go to a delightful group of young people who developed into a focused group of performers and technicians that were a great credit to themselves and the college. I was also very proud to have worked closely with Miss Jill Douglas, our choreographer, and Mrs Susan Vanderstay, our stage director. The production benefited from Mr Steve Richards’ fine bass playing and his many and wondrous microphones, Mr Popat’s support for the performing arts as our Link Governor , and our Head Boy Edward Mallen, who used his considerable personal and musical skills to interface the music with the technical so skilfully. Paul Belbin
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Didn’t they do well? At the end of last term, MVC mounted a lively rendition of Grease to three evening audiences and during the daytime to our own KS3 students and children from Foxton Primary School. During the run up to the opening night, there might have been whispers that the show would not be very good melbournmagazine
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Cambridge Credit Unions Thanks to support from Cambridge City Council, Consumerhub and Cambridge CAB have been working to promote and raise awareness of Cambridge’s two credit unions, Cambridge City Credit Union and Cambridge Rainbow Savers, amongst local residents and workers. Credit unions are financial cooperatives that are owned by its members and usually run by volunteers. They are designed to help you manage your money whatever your income by encouraging you to save regularly, providing small loans to members and helping local communities benefit from their services. The credit union project is heavily supported by the Consumerhub initiative, which aims to protect consumer interests by providing information on local scams, consumer rights and financial capability, exposing bad practice, and campaigning on topical issues. A key part of Consumerhub’s involvement is to deliver publicity campaigns with the local media to raise awareness of important local issues, and to promote the scheme through social media platforms and public events. Cambridge Rainbow Savers Credit Union Telephone 01502 584854 www.rainbowsaver.co.uk Cambridge City Credit Union Telephone 01223 314664 www.cambridgecreditunion.org.uk and money. Over the past year, 64,000 people have used our Advicehub self-help kiosks to access information in their own community. Each kiosk helps an average of 3,368 people every year. We are constantly trying to improve the service our Advicehub kiosks offer. If you use one of our kiosks, please remember to fill in the short survey and give us your feedback. It’s available through the kiosk pages and you could be in with a chance of winning a £50 supermarket voucher.
Consumerhub Do you want to know more about protecting yourself from scammers, rogue traders and irresponsible lenders – and how to stop them? Do you need information on your rights as a consumer? Would you like more information on how to manage your money? Consumerhub is a partnership led by Cambridge CAB, working with Cambridgeshire Trading Standards and other organisations in the county to provide consumer advice and information to the county’s residents. We can also alert people to scams that are affecting local communities, to make sure that they are less likely to be exploited. Our website www.consumerhub.org contains lots of useful information about scams, money, and your rights as a consumer when buying goods and services. You can sign up to our Consumerhub blog to receive regular updates from partner organisations about illegal activities in your neighbourhood. You can also use the blog to report any scams in your area.
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Buy With Confidence – Not on the Doorstep! Buy With Confidence – developed by Trading Standards – provides consumers with a list of bona-fide contractors who will do a good job at a reasonable price and help them to avoid ‘rogue traders’, who often cold-call their victims. All members of Buy With Confidence have agreed not to cold-call potential customers to try to sell goods or services. The scheme provides Cambridgeshire residents with a credible alternative; an online database of local approved businesses which are more than happy to discuss work with possible clients with no high pressure sales tactics. To find a Buy With Confidence member: Go to www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk Call the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 08454 040506 Call in at your local library where staff can look up traders. Before agreeing to any work, customers should always ensure they have spoken to two or three traders to satisfy themselves that the work is necessary, and to always get prices from more than one company. Any business which is interested in joining the BWC list can get further information and an application form at www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk or call Cambridgeshire Direct on 0345 0455206. Satisfied customers can also recommend contractors to the scheme by email at bwc@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or by calling the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 08454 040506.
Village information important numbers Orchard Surgery Appointments 260220 Dispensary 261246 For repeat prescriptions send email: prescriptions.orchardsurgery@nhs.net Hospitals Addenbrooke’s Royston
SOAS (Supporters of All Saints’) Doreen Johnston 220197
Melbourn Playgroup Jane Crawford
07842 151512
01223 245151 01763 238020
Police (non emergency)
101
Fire & Rescue Service 01223 376217 0800 555111
269956
Little Hands Nursery School
260964
Women’s Group Pat Smith 260103
Out of school times
Cambs Registered Trader Sceme 01223 221921 Telephone Preference Service www.tsponline.org.uk 0845 070 0707
U3A (Univ. of Third Age) Chairman George Howard
260686
Hon Sec Hilary Docwra
222486
260295
Mem Sec Arthur Alderton 260399
261569
Village College Principal Simon Holmes 223400
Churchwardens Roger Mellor 220463
Health Age UK Cambridgeshire Blood Donors
01223 221921
0300 123 23 23
Chiropodist
263260
Dentist
262034
District Nurses (Primary Care Trust)
01223 846122
Home-Start
262262
hallbookings@live.co.uk
Baptist Church Rev. Stuart Clarke Secretary Guy Manners
261650 01223 872298
United Reformed Church Minister Rev. Duncan Goldie 260747 Secretary Peter and Eirwen Karner
262346
Hall booking Beryl and Barry Monk 246458
Child & Family Nurses
262861
Car Scheme
245228
Osteopath Kath Harry 261716 St John Ambulance Robert Jakubiak 220507
Churches Together Helen John 261147
sport Badminton Steve Jackson
LOCAL clubs
248774
Bowls Elaine Cooke 221571
Air Cadets 2484 (Bassingbourn) Squadron
249156
Croquet Janet Pope
248342
Tony Kelly Mon & Wed evenings 7 – 9.30 p.m.
Melbourn Football Club Simon Gascoyne 261703 Jazzercise Sarah Howard
07703 422394
Judo Derek Coult
225004
Melbourn Sports Centre Graham Johnson-Mack
263313
CAB Royston
08456 889897
Bridge Club Howard Waller 261693
08457 909090
260127
Mike Galley
Community Hall booking Kirsty Bradbrook 229977
Bellringers Barbara Mitchell 261518
Samaritans
All Saints’ Church Rev Andrew O’Brien Melbourn Vicarage
01223 506335 0800 1111
Places of worship
Curate Mary Price
Dial-A-Ride Childline
brucehuett@compuserve.com
01223 503972
Notre Ecole Janet Whitton 261231
S Cambs PCT 35 Orchard Road
Neighbourhood Watch 261520 Steven Cambery s.cambery@ntlworld.com
St George’s Allotments Assoc. Bruce Huett
Library LAP Mike Stapleton
Primary School Headteacher Stephanie Wilcox 223457
OUT OF HOURS EMERGENCIES Camdoc 01223 464242 NHS Direct 0845 4647 (queries 24hrs)
Crimestoppers Freephone
Education
1st Melbourn Rainbows
Abigail Roberts 261505
Brownies 1st Melbourn Stephanie Clifford 220272 Brownies 2nd Melbourn Samantha Pascoe (Brown Owl) 261400
Melbourn and District Tennis Club David Liddiard
Cambells (Handbells) Eira Martin 261221
Anglian Water 08457 145 145 Gas emergency 0800 111 999 Electricity 08007 838838 South Cambs District
Dramatic Society Kathy Wholley
Meldreth Tennis Club Sue Davies
Transport British Rail Enquiries Stagecoach Cambus
Guides 1st Melbourn Hilary Marsh 261443
Services
08457 484950 08706 082608
Melbourn Magazine Committee Editorial Ann Dekkers 261144 Advertising Jan Simmonett 220363 Distribution Jose Hales 221058 Eric Johnston 220197 Information Anne Lambert 261480 Parish Profile Mavis Howard 260686 Production Peter Simmonett 220363 Proof reading Brenda Meliniotis 261154 Colin Limming 260072 Rebecca Northfield Village Diary Brenda Meliniotis 261154
223805
email: k_wholley@hotmail.com Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Stuart Morris 208634 Gardening Helen Powell 245887 Mothers’ Union Anne Harding 260759
Squash Club Nick Sugden 261064
Warden & sheltered housing schemes Dial-A-Ride
Melbourn Mushroom Club John Holden
Mobile Warden Scheme
email: frog.end@virgin.net 01223 207307
National Trust Colin Limming 260072 New Melbourn Singers Adrian Jacobs 243224 Photographic Club Bruce Huett
232855
220174
Swimming Club Jenny Brackley 244593
Melbourn and Meldreth Self-Help Jayne White 220250
Melbourn Pottery Club Maggie
07508 995781
01223 506335
Warden – Margo Wherrell 260966 Deputy – Jeannie Seers 262651 Assistant – Joy Hyde
220139
John Impey Way Jeanette Holland 269596 Southwell Court
262121
Royal British Legion Women Elizabeth Murphy 220841
Moorlands Denise Taylor
260564
Royal National Lifeboat Institution Jean Emes 245958
Vicarage Close Warden Eileen Allan
263389
Ramblers Dave Allard 242677
Royston and District Local History Society David Allard
242677
Royston and District Round Table
221398
Royston Lions Janet Daniels
260009
RSPB Doug Radford
208978
Lead Sheltered Housing Officer - Monday to Friday 9–1.30 Vicarage Close, John Impey Way & Elin Way Eileen Allan
Mobile 07876 791419 / 245402
Every other week. 9–5 Monday to Friday
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JUNE Saturday 1
Coffee Stop ASCH 10.30am SOAS ASCH 7.30pm talk by Peter White on being an Olympic volunteer looking after VIP’s Sunday 2
Holy Communion All Saints 8am Holy Communion URC 11am Communion Service Baptist Church 6pm Evensong All Saints 6.30pm Monday 3
Pippins Stay & Play 9.30–11am every Monday Messy Mondays Young Parents and children Community Health Centre 1.30–3.00pm Drop-in Surgery at Melbourn Library with District Councillors Susan van de Ven and Jose Hales Melbourn Bridge Club every Monday Vicarage Close contact Howard Waller 261693 Roll Up, 2.30pm, Bowls Green The Moor Tuesday 4
Toddler Plus Baptist Church Hall 9.30am TT Wednesday 5
Craft Club Baptist Church Hall 9.30–10.30am TT Coffee Break Baptist Church Hall 10.30am Thursday 6
Holy Communion All Saints 10am Coffee Morning,10.30–12.00noon, Bowls Club The Moor Friday 7
Coffee at URC 10.30am Saturday 8
Coffee Stop ASCH 10.30am Table Top Sale Royston & District Local History Society outing to Lavenham & Melford Hall Meldreth Test Digs (see article) Safari Supper contact Mavis Howard 260686 Sunday 9
Friday 14
Saturday 29
Coffee URC 10.30am
Coffee Stop ASCH 10.30am The Bookshelf Melbourn Village Fete 1pm till late (see article)
Saturday 15
Coffee Stop ASCH 10.30am Melbourn & District Gardening Club outing (see article) Sunday 16
Holy Communion All Saints 8am Family Service All Saints 11am URC Service 11am Communion Service Baptist Church 10.30am Evensong All Saints 6.30pm Monday 17
Royston & District Family History Society AGM ASCH 7.30pm Roll Up, 2.30pm, Bowls Green The Moor Tuesday 18
Toddler Plus Baptist Church Hall 9.30am TT Wednesday 19
Craft Club Baptist Church Hall 9.30–10.30am TT Coffee Break 10.30 Baptist Church Hall 10.30am U3A Monthly Meeting MVC 2.45pm Thursday 20
Holy Communion All Saints 10am Coffee Morning, 10.30–12.00noon, Bowls Club The Moor Friday 21
Coffee URC 10.30am Saturday 22
Coffee Stop ASCH 10.30am Meldreth Fete
Drop-in surgery at Melbourn Library 2.30-3.30pm with your District Councillors Pippins Stay & Play 9.30–11.00am every Monday Messy Mondays Young Parents and children every Monday at 1.30-3.00pm at the Community Health Centre Orchard Road Melbourn Bridge Club meet every Monday contact Howard Waller 261693 Roll Up, 2.30pm, Bowls Green The Moor Tuesday 2
Toddler Plus Baptist Church 9.30–11.30 TT Wednesday 3
Baptist Church Craft Club 9.30am TT Coffee Break Baptist Church 10.30am Thursday 4
Holy Communion All Saints 10am Coffee Morning, 10.30–12.00noon, Bowls Club The Moor Friday 5 Saturday 6
Tuesday 25
Sunday 7
Wednesday 26
Toddler Plus Baptist Church Hall 9.30am TT Mother’s Union morning outing to Ware Roll Up, 2.30pm, Bowls Green The Moor
Craft Club Baptist Church Hall 9.30–10.30am TT Coffee Break 10.30 Baptist Church Hall 10.30am Women’s Section Royal British Legion Vicarage Close 7pm
Holy Communion All Saints 10am Coffee Morning, 10.30–12.00noon, Bowls Club The Moor
Monday 1
Coffee at URC 10.30am
Tuesday 11
Thursday 13
July
Family Communion All Saints 9.45am URC Service 11am Evensong All Saints 6.30pm
Family Communion All Saints 9.45 am URC Service 11am Evensong All Saints 6.30pm
Craft Club Baptist Church Hall 9.30–10.30am TT Coffee Break Baptist Church Hall 10.30am
Family Communion All Saints 9.45am URC Service 11am Evensong All Saints 6.30pm Treasure trail & Family Fun. Meldreth Primary School 10am to 1pm
Sunday 23
Toddler Plus Baptist Church Hall 9.30am TT Women’s Group Summer Supper Meldreth 7.45pm Roll Up, 2.30pm, Bowls Green The Moor
Wednesday 12
Sunday 30
Thursday 27
Holy Communion All Saints 10am Coffee Morning, 10.30–12.00noon, Bowls Club The Moor Friday 28
Coffee URC 10.30am
Coffee Stop ASCH 10.30am Meldreth Test Dig Holy Communion All Saints 8.00am URC Communion Service 11.00am Communion Service Baptist Church 6pm Evensong All Saints 6.30pm Monday 8
Roll Up, 2.30pm, Bowls Green The Moor Tuesday 9
Toddler Plus Baptist Church 9.30–11.30 TT Melbourn & District Gardening Club ASCH 7.30pm Mother’s Union ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’ at The Walnuts Wendy 2.30pm Wednesday 10
Baptist Church Craft Club 9.30am TT Coffee Break Baptist Church 10.30am
Thursday 11
Saturday 27
Wednesday 14
Holy Communion All Saints 10am Coffee Morning, 10.30–12.00noon, Bowls Club The Moor
Coffee Stop ASCH 10.30am the Bookshelf
Coffee Break Baptist Church 10.30am
Sunday 28
Thursday 15
Coffee at URC 10.30am
Family Communion Service All Saints 9.45am URC Service 11.00am Evensong All Saints 6.30pm
Holy Communion All Saints 10am Coffee Morning, 10.30–12.00noon, Bowls Club The Moor
Saturday 13
Tuesday 29
Friday 16
Coffee Stop ASCH 10.30am
Roll Up, 2.30pm, Bowls Green The Moor
Coffee at URC 10.30am
Friday 12
Sunday 14
Family Communion All Saints 9.45am URC Service 11.00am Evensong All Saints 6.30pm Monday 15
Royston & District Family History Society ASCH 7.30pm Roll Up, 2.30pm, Bowls Green The Moor
August Thursday 1
Holy Communion All Saints 10am Coffee Morning, 10.30–12.00noon, Bowls Club The Moor Friday 2
Coffee at URC 10.30am
Tuesday 16
Saturday 3
Toddler Plus Baptist Church 9.30–11.30 TT
Coffee Stop ASCH 10.30am
Wednesday 17
Sunday 4
Baptist Church Craft Club 9.30am TT Coffee Break Baptist Church 10.30am-12 U3A monthly meeting MVC 2.45pm
Holy Communion All Saints 8am Holy Communion URC 11am Royston Kite Festival
Thursday 18
Monday 5
Holy Communion All Saints 10am Coffee Morning, 10.30- 12.00noon, Bowls Club The Moor
Drop-in surgery at Melbourn Library 2.30-3.30pm with your District Councillors Pippins Stay & Play 9.30–11.00am every Monday Messy Mondays Young Parents and children every Monday at 1.30-3.00pm at the Community Health Centre Orchard Road Melbourn Bridge Club meet every Monday contact Howard Waller 261693 Roll Up, 2.30pm, Bowls Green The Moor
Friday 19
Coffee at URC 10.30am Saturday 20
Coffee Stop ASCH 10.30am Sunday 21
Holy Communion All Saints 8.00am Family Service All Saints 11.00am URC Service 11.00am Evensong All Saints 6.30pm Tuesday 23
End of term Toddler Plus Baptist Church 9.30–11.30 TT Women’s Group Melbourn 7.45pm Mary Price Link Muranga Roll Up, 2.30pm, Bowls Green The Moor
Wednesday 7
Coffee Break Baptist Church 10.30am Thursday 8
Holy Communion All Saints 10am Coffee Morning, 10.30–12.00noon, Bowls Club The Moor Friday 9
Coffee at URC 10.30am
Saturday 17
Coffee Stop ASCH 10.30am Meldreth Test Digs Sunday 18
Holy Communion All Saints 8am URC Service 11am Monday 19
Roll Up, 2.30pm, Bowls Green The Moor Wednesday 21
Coffee Break Baptist Church 10.30am U3A AGM at Foxton Village Hall Thursday 22
Holy Communion All Saints 10am Coffee Morning, 10.30–12.00noon, Bowls Club The Moor Friday 23
Coffee at URC 10.30am Saturday 24
Coffee Stop at ASCH 10.30am Sunday 25
Family Communion All Saints 9.45am URC Service 11am Monday 26
Roll Up, 2.30pm, Bowls Green The Moor Tuesday 27
Women’s Group Meldreth Bowls Club 6pm Wednesday 28
Coffee Break Baptist Church 10.30am Royal British Legion Women’s Section Vicarage Close 7pm Thursday 29
Coffee Stop ASCH 10.30am
Wednesday 24
Holy Communion All Saints 10am Coffee Morning, 10.30–12.00noon, Bowls Club The Moor
Sunday 11
Coffee Break Baptist Church 10.30am–12 Royal British Legion Women’s Section Vicarage Close 7pm
Friday 30
Family Communion All Saints 9.45am URC Service 11am Melbourn Bowls Club Melbourn v Cambridgeshire Vice Presidents
Coffee at URC 10.30am
Holy Communion All Saints 10am Coffee Morning, 10.30–12.00noon, Bowls Club The Moor
Monday 12
(TT) = Term time only
Friday 26
Mother’s Union Melbourn 2.30pm ‘Mercy ships’ Dr Chang
Thursday 25
Coffee at URC 10.30am
Saturday 10
Roll Up, 2.30pm, Bowls Green The Moor Tuesday 13
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Village information continued Orchard Surgery Dispensary Monday to Friday 8:30 – 1pm and 3pm – 6pm Phone 01763 261246 Telephone requests are not accepted For repeat prescriptions you can: Fax 01763 262968 or email: prescriptions.orchardsurgery@nhs.net
• Allow at least 48 hours (two working days – excluding weekends and bank holidays) for repeat prescriptions to be ready. • Do not leave your request to the last minute. Prescription/medication depending on eligibility can be collected from the
Surgery
Co-op
Tesco in Royston
Please let the dispensary know where you wish your prescriptions to be sent. This will remain your choice until we are informed otherwise.
Care Network drop-in dates at John Impey Way on Wednesday’s at 10am – 12pm 24th July 7th August 21st august
5th June 19th June 3rd July
Community Navigator drop at the Library on the second Tuesday of the month, from 3-4pm. 14th May
Melbourn Health Visiting Team Drop in clinics for parents and babies are held as follows: Melbourn clinic every Wednesday between 9.30am and 11.00am at: 35 Orchard Road, Melbourn. Telephone 01763 262861
Bin collection MELBOURN 7 June 14 June
Black Bin Green & Blue Bin
21 June 28 June
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5 July 12 July
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19 July 26 July
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2 July 9 August
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16 August 23 August
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*31 August Black Bin 6 September Green & Blue Bin 13 September Black Bin 20 September Green & Blue Bin 27 September Black Bin
* Saturday Collection – please check website below for conformation
For an update on collections visit: www.scambs.gov.uk/content/friday
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4th September
9th July
13th August
Care Network Cambridgeshire 01954 211919 Help at Home 01223 714433
8a Romsey Terrace, Cambridge. CB1 3NH Office Mon-Fri 9.00am-12.30pm. Telephone 01223 416 141 answerphone out of these hours admin@camtadcambs.org.uk
A drop in advisory session is held at Vicarage Close Community Room, the 4th Thursday of the month from 2pm to 4pm June 27th August 22nd October 24th July 25th September 26th November 28th See the website for more information www.camtadcambs.org.uk Battery exchange and retubing. We do not do hearing tests
CAMSIGHT Cam Sight’s visually impaired group meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month every month except in August, at the Vicarage Close centre, Melbourn from 2 until 4pm. We offer a warm welcome with speakers, outings, up to date information and equipment demonstrations. Come and see what’s on offer, join us for a cuppa and a chat. Call 01223 420 033 for further information
Art Learning to Learn with Mrs Patterson and Mr Juett resulted in a Hungarian project. Students used IT and Google maps to locate Szeged (twin city to Cambridge). We were also researching the museum exhibition of my (Juett) paintings of streets and their museum. Using Mr Hutchinson’s work sheets on culture, famous people, festivals and mapping rivers, work sheets on Hungary were created, using the internet for aid. This and other work was made into a booklet; a front cover design was added by the students. Some of these works will be on display alongside the Juett painting of the Szeged museum with other guest artists who have also visited. The exhibition is supported by Cambridge Szeged Society and by the sponsor, Language Testing 123.
Roy Burrell Awards On Tuesday 26th February 2013, the annual Roy Burrell awards took place at Netherhall School. The awards ceremony celebrates the sporting achievements of year 11s that have competed in their sports at county level or above. The guest speaker this year was Cambridge-based Charles Cousins, who represented GB in rowing at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Congratulations go to the following students who were presented with a Roy Burrell award: Kerry Martin, Lauren Morley, Imogen Hunter, Rebecca Smith, Chloe Squire, Callum Lees, Daniel Goodfellow, Cameron Short and Joseph Weavers. Each year, the main award of male and female Sports Personality of the Year is given to the most outstanding athlete in South Cambridgeshire; our own diving athlete Daniel Goodfellow was awarded with this prestigious trophy. Daniel has had an amazing year where he has represented GB at the World Youth Championships in Australia, as well as finishing in bronze medal position in both the 3m springboard and 10m platform at the British senior diving championships. Daniel is now training hard to compete on the men’s senior circuit, with possible competitions in Canada and Russia.
from the BBC Ma France internet course enabling us to look at families, making arrangements and describing people. Alongside this, we have returned to some more basic topics, such as ordering at a café, taking a taxi and booking a room at a hotel. Meanwhile, the more advanced group have continued to discuss a wide range of subjects whilst recapping some useful grammar. As we start to think about summer holidays, perhaps you would like to learn some French? Or perhaps you would just like to brush up on that rusty school French? If so, please get in touch. Notre Ecole, led by a native speaker and a graduate of European Studies with French, has been running for more than ten years. Call either Marine on 07533 443153 or Janet on 07791 853448 for further details. If you prefer e-mail, contact: marineboulter@yahoo.fr or janet.whitton@tiscali.co.uk.
Notre Ecole
*French for Adults All levels, Conversation Every Wednesday from 8.00pm to 9.00pm GCSE lessons available by arrangement.
We returned to Notre Ecole after Christmas to enjoy the traditional Galette des Rois. The children enjoyed learning about the Epiphany cake and taking part in the game associated with the cake, but most of all, they enjoyed eating it! We then spent some time learning the French words for places around town. The children illustrated a map for an imaginary town, they played games to practise new vocabulary, they gave directions to hidden pieces of chocolate, and they labelled maps of Melbourn. The older children in our Thursday group also learnt about some of the famous monuments in Paris. We found other opportunities to sample French food such as Chandeleur (Candlemas). When the children ate pancakes, they learnt the French words for the ingredients, and in Easter, the children practised Easter words before hunting for les oeufs (eggs) in the garden. At the adult beginners class, we have continued working
Learn French in a friendly atmosphere *French for Children Games, role-play, songs etc. Every Wednesday from 3.45pm to 4.30pm Every Thursday from 4:15pm to 5:00pm
Individual lessons also available. Tel. Marine – 01763 222876 or Janet – 01763 261231 mob-07533 443153 mob-07791 853448 (Enhanced CRB clearance recently completed)
Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) Enrol at Royston Town Hall on Tuesday 17th September 10am – 11am. The courses will start at the same venue on Tuesday 24th September 10am – 11.30am and will last for 10 weeks. Details of the courses (choice of two) from Carol Bradshaw: 01763 268678. melbournmagazine
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Brand new homes to rent as affordable housing or to buy under a shared ownership lease Hundred Houses Society, in partnership with Iceni Homes and Melbourn Parish Council is developing a small scheme of 13 affordable new homes in Melbourn for people with a local connection. 3 of these homes will be sold under a shared ownership scheme, 1 two bedroom house and 2 three bedroom houses. To rent there will be 3 two bedroom houses and 7 three bedroom houses. Affordable rents will be 80% of a market rent on a fixed term tenancy basis. These properties will be advertised on Homelink 3 months prior to completion www.home-link.org.uk The homes will be built on the site of the former police houses and police station.
An artist’s impression of the new homes at Melbourn around the Community Hub What is shared ownership? Shared ownership helps people who cannot afford to buy a home outright, to purchase a home in stages. Hundred Houses Society owns the freehold of the property and sells a share to you under a shared ownership lease. Initially, you will buy a minimum share of the property (usually 50% but it could be more or less), the actual proportion will be determined after we have carried out an affordability assessment. You will then pay Hundred Houses Society a subsidised rent on the remaining share. The total monthly costs of the mortgage and rent are lower than the cost of a mortgage needed to buy the property outright. After a year you can purchase further shares in the property in tranches of 10%, up to 80%. As you purchase more shares the proportion of rent due to Hundred Houses Society will reduce. How do I apply for Shared Ownership? You need to register with Orbit HomeBuy Agents as follows: Orbit HomeBuy Garden Court Harry Weston Road Binley Business Park Binley Coventry CV3 2SU
Telephone: 0345 8502050 Email: hba@orbit.org.uk Website: www.orbithomebuyagents.co.uk
If your application progresses, we will carry out a full assessment of your financial circumstances to check that you can afford the home. You will need to provide us with original documents showing your income, savings, loans and debts and provide information on all your outgoings
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Supporters of All Saints (SOAS) In March we had a lively evening with a ‘Bangers & Mash Quiz’ and where the quizmaster was the butt of much good-humoured heckling. A team from Melbourn U3A Quiz group were, not unsurprisingly, the winners. The evening raised £260 for the funds that are kept in hand for urgent repair work to All Saints’ parish church. The hard winter and poor weather in the Spring has meant that our proposed Open Gardens Day on 19th May has had to be cancelled. This is a blow to our fund raising efforts but it would not be fair on those kind people who did offer their gardens if their gardens were not up to the standard they would like to show. We shall try again in 2014. On Saturday 1st June Peter White will be talking about ‘The VIP’s at the Olympic Games’ at All Saints Community Hall at 7.30 pm. Peter was one of the ‘games makers’ responsible for looking after visiting dignitaries at the London Olympics and has a fascinating tale to tell. Tickets £5.00 (to include a glass of wine and nibbles) can be reserved from George Howard (260686) or Colin Limming (260072).
We have fund raising events in both October and November, which will be advertised in due course, and we shall be represented at the Church Bazaar in November. Membership of the Supporters costs only £3.00 minimum for individuals and £5 minimum for a household of two adults and two children under 16 and forms are always available in church or from myself. Colin Limming Membership Secretary 01763 260072 colin.limming@btinternet.com
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SOAS 100 Club The February draw was made by Rev Andrew O,Brien on 4th March. There were 71 members. The first prize of £23,66 goes to Irene Bloomfield at 78 Russet Way and the second of £11.84 to Colin Limming at 4 Chapmans Close. The March draw was made by the Rev Andrew O’Brien on 4th May. There were 71 members. The first prize of £23.66 goes to Mrs E Jones at 20 Clear Crescent and the second of £11.84 goes to Peter Kenzies at 24 Station Road.
Melbourn United Reformed Church
Calling all keyboard players! Organists are becoming dying breed! Come and join a workshop led by Jonathan Lilley, assistant organist at Ely Cathedral. Tuesday 18th June 2013, 4.30 – 6.30pm. All Saints Church, Melbourn All ages welcome! You will have a chance to play on a keyboard and the organ in the church. If you are interested please contact: Julie Draper 01763 260323 or juliedraper@dumbflea.co.uk Pauline Penfold 01763 260163, or penfold001@btinternet.com There will be a retiring collection for The Betty Greasley Education Charity to raise funds for the education of children at the Jersey Basic School in Katete, Eastern Province Zambia, in memory of Betty’s teaching work in Africa and the U.K.
Our special services over Easter included the Good Friday morning service, which was followed by hot cross buns in the hall. This year, we had an Easter tree as part of our worship. It was decorated with crosses and eggs as well as Lenten and Easter prayers. We are grateful to the church members, junior church, the Thursday craft group and those joining us for Friday coffee (plus a number of others) who contributed to the decoration of the tree. The eggs were beautifully painted with colours and symbols which reflected the wonders of the Easter message. Earlier in March, we remembered Mothers at a service held with the Brownies on their Tuesday night meeting. On Mothering Sunday, some of our young people helped to lead us in our prayers before distributing posies to the congregation. It is with sadness that we record the death of one of our oldest church members. Daphne Wedd had celebrated her 90th birthday last year and passed away on Good Friday. She was a lady of great faith and will be sadly missed. Looking forward, we hope to be at the Village Fete and we would be pleased to meet you. Our Harvest Festival will take place on Sunday, 15th September. The celebration of harvest will be in a slightly different format to that of the last few years. We will have the usual Harvest Service at 11am, when we hope to be joined by the Brownies and Guides who meet in our hall. We then plan to have an afternoon Harvest tea, followed by an evening Songs of Praise service. All welcome. melbournmagazine
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The Country Pub is a singularly English phenomenon, a well stocked bar, ale from the hand-pump, wholesome, hearty food are the hallmarks of a great country pub. The Dolphin, nestled in the pretty village of Melbourn, offers all of these plus a warm friendly welcome. Refurbishment only a short time ago, business is brisk with new managers at the helm making the Dolphin one of the best hostelries in the area. An all new ‘Flamegrill’ menu is due to be launched in the early spring, featuring an array of classic pub dishes, including juicy steaks, flame-grill burgers, oak smoked belly pork and much, much more! Sunday lunch is our specialty, succulent roasts with fresh seasonal vegetables, why not treat the family and leave the washing up to us! Food is available all day every day from 12 noon until 9pm Monday – Sunday. With warmer weather just around the corner, the Dolphin is the ideal place to relax following a country walk. Enjoy a pint of real ale, a glass of something sparkling or a hot cup of coffee! With ample parking and a large well kept garden, there really is something for everyone at the Dolphin.
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feature Rail commute – Melbourn to King’s Cross, 1970s This an unedited (right) transcript of a handwritten note made by my late stepfather, Rodney Hewson, a resident of Melbourn in the 1970s. An accountant and Company Secretary, he commuted to London daily and mostly by train. I didn’t know him then but later he often mentioned the villages hereabouts. I expect he may have written this as he walked along or on the train journey. You will see that the changes are not dramatic (although one would barely describe David Piggott as ‘antique’) yet the note describes a certain quaintness which perhaps disappeared with the building of the bypass and its underpass and with the electrification of the Royston –Cambridge line. Living in Cambridge at the time, I well remember the diesel shuttle and on one occasion having to take a taxi to Cambridge from Royston when the last train from King’s Cross arrived after the last diesel had departed. It ended up being a rather expensive trip to London. Later, on our wedding day my late wife and I started our honeymoon journey on that diesel and some of the wedding guests trailed our cab to Cambridge station (our destination being a secret) where they decorated all the train’s windows with shaving foam and bunting. My blushing young bride was, on that one occasion, pleased to have to change trains at Royston. Fortunately the diesel train driver and guard took it all in good spirit and at Royston wished us well for the future.
Through the Churchyard at Melbourn stooping under the ancient yew trees. Then a short distance up the narrow curving road past the Pink Geranium Restaurant on over the little stream. This stream is incredibly clear, about shin deep, some 4ft wide and in May, small white flowers float on the top of water amongst the wild water cress. Then off across the fields to Meldreth Station. If the clock on the Church Tower strikes a quarter-to there is plenty of time to catch the ‘58’. First through the metal turnstile, or follow the path trodden around it then across the first field. On the left a small paddock arranged for horse jumping and on the right a clean and well-kept turkey farm, not a battery farm though. At the end of this field, the path, which is dead straight from start to end by the station, one crosses another stream and through the hedge into a large corn field. In the centre of the field are two spectacular horse chestnut trees, one with white candles and one with red candles. You pass between these two solitary trees and under their touching branches. The path is tarmaced, about 3ft wide and the corn stands waist high. This is the largest and the middle of the three fields and at the end of this is a tree lined hedge and another metal turnstile. On entering the last field to be crossed, one walks over a wide drove running parallel to the hedge which extends at right angles to one’s path to the left and to the right of you, leading one’s eyes to distant country pictures of tall trees, rookeries and ricks. Now you can see Meldreth Station, a wayside halt like those of a model train set. You cross the last field of corn at the edge of which the path leads you up the battleship-grey brick steps built by British Rail (formerly ER) straight out of the field onto the platform. The inexperienced new-comers then cross the footbridge to the other platform to buy one’s ticket. But the seasoned travelers walk to the end of the platform and cross the rails where it says ‘Passengers must not cross the lines’ but nobody worries. There is only one antique porter-cum-ticket-collector-cum-station master, and one can see down the railway lines in either direction for miles and miles for the lines are straight and flat across fenland from Cambridge to Royston. The journey to King’s Cross is comfortable and a delight, even though one changes from a two-car diesel to an eight-coach electric train at Royston. The diesel train pulls up behind the waiting train for London on the same platform at Royston; and waiting for you are eight coaches for about twenty passengers on a fast service to King’s Cross. Rodney G. N. Hewson
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The Golden Years!
A little white one that I take Goes to my hands so they won’t shake.
The red ones, smallest of them all Go to my blood so I won’t fall.
The blue ones that I use a lot Tell me I’m happy when I’m not.
The orange ones, very big and bright Prevent my leg cramps in the night.
A row of bottles on my shelf Caused me to analyze myself.
The purple pill goes to my brain And tells me that I have no pain.
Such an array of brilliant pills Helping to cure all kinds of ills.
One yellow pill I have to pop Goes to my heart so it won’t stop.
The capsules tell me not to wheeze Or cough or choke or even sneeze.
But what I’d really like to know… Is what tells each one where to go!
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Melbourn Fete Competitions
29th June 2013 From 1pm Try your hand at the following competition categories at this year’s Melbourn Village Fete: Flower Arranging – adult & children Best Decorated Cake – Royal baby theme Best Preserve – Jams, chutneys, etc Photography – Life in Melbourn theme
Jelly Baby Shoe Box Diorama – jelly baby scene in a shoe box or lid Model in fruit and vegetables – for young children Miniature garden – for children Colouring competition – for under 8’s Visit www.melbournfete.co.uk for more information including rules and entry forms Competition entries will be on display in the main marquee until 4pm – see you there!
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by sewing some gorgeous felt cupcakes, which were very well received. Now we move into the summer hoping that we can get out a bit more and enjoy some time on The Moor. If you have any enquiries about Rainbows, then please call me, Abigail Roberts, on 261 505.
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Bridge Club Howard Waller 261693 1st Melbourn Rainbows Abigail Roberts 261505 Brownies 1st Melbourn Stephanie Clifford 220272 Brownies 2nd Melbourn Samantha Pascoe 261400
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Football Club Andrew Edwards 223109
Dynamos Football Club Les Morley 07739 593771
Gardening Club Helen Powell 245887
Judo Derek Coult 225004
Melbourn Sports Centre Graham Johnson-Mack 263313 Photographic Club Bruce Huett 232855 Ramblers Dave Allard 242677 Royston and District Round Table Michael Seymour 221398 Squash Club Nick Sugden 261064
Swimming Club Jenny Brackley 244593
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Rainbows Rainbows forms part of GirlguidingUK, and consist of a group of girls aged five to seven years – all eager to have fun! We meet on a Thursday evening in All Saints Community Hall, and spend action-packed evenings playing games, singing, making things, enjoying the outof-doors, cooking etcetera. We began our term learning about the birds in our gardens, before making some bird feeders to hang up for them. The girls then spent a week spotting birds that came into their gardens –and they saw a surprising number and range of them! We have also been working towards our yellow roundabout badge – which means that the Rainbows have voted for the activities they wanted to do, out of a pool of ideas! They chose to ‘do’ their hair and make hair slides, to have an Olympic-themed evening – complete with an opening ceremony and various ‘balloon’ events – and to have a pyjama party, complete with hot chocolate, marshmallows and whipped cream! The latter will prove to be good practice for our annual sleepover, which is coming up in June. No spring term would be complete without spoiling our Mums for Mother’s Day; the Rainbows did themselves proud
Youth Club at Melbourn Village College Tuesday evenings for School years 7–11 all welcome
It was the coldest Spring term since 1962, but that didn’t stop the girls of 1st Melbourn Guides from having a good time! In January, we braved a blizzard to attend the pantomime at Stevenage, and practically had the theatre to ourselves. At the suggestion of the girls, we had a games evening, during which we tried the blind peoples’ sport of Goalball. Using a pet’s play ball with a bell inside, and creating a playing area with table tops, the blindfolded teams of three played with such enthusiasm that the ball had to be repaired and reinforced with sellotape. As usual we spent four evenings on ‘Go For Its’: themed projects chosen by the girls. One group chose ‘Go For It Green’: they made model monsters out of packaging and fabric remnants, sewed sock puppets, and devised a healthy supper using leftover food. The two Enterprise challenge teams each had to devise and design a girl’s magazine then do a presentation to the rest of the unit who voted for the best concept. The next challenge was for each team to bake two sorts of cakes to sell at Coffee Stop; the winners being the team which made most profit. This project required market research at the previous week’s Coffee Stop, then some Maths, as the girls calculated the costs of their ingredients and the prices they should sell at. Many thanks go to the Coffee Stop customers who bought the cakes; we raised over £38 for the local Guide campsite. Later in the term, the girls spent two evenings on a national Girlguiding project called Girls in Action. Some girls chose to explore UK based gender stereotyping and healthy friendships and relationships, whilst others learned about gender inequality in the developing world. melbournmagazine
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We finished the term with an Easter Egg challenge evening; the girls had to do egg shaped jigsaw puzzles, make an origami Easter card, and answer quiz questions based on a map of the UK. We currently have a full unit and a waiting list, and would welcome another adult leader. If you would like to know more about becoming a Guide or a leader or if you have any skills or hobbies which you would like to share with us, please contact me on: 01763 261443 or email: melbournguides@ gmail.com Hilary Marsh
The 2012/2013 season was very successful, with increased club membership and attendance. The range and quality of photographs submitted for the competitions was excellent, and the members enjoyed a stimulating selection of lectures during the year covering macro, landscape, wildlife, urban and travel photography. The workshop sessions were also very successful, with activities for beginners as well as presentations on more advanced topics. The Melbourn Trophy final was held on Saturday 16th March 2013, and included the annual display of members’ prints. Biggleswade won the trophy, with Ware winning the portfolio trophy, and Steve Vause of Ware won the individual print competition. Homemade cakes were enjoyed by all.
the Melbourn Village College science teacher Wilf Ogden. Ken Clifford Memorial trophy: most points during the year for projected images: Keith Truman This trophy was in memory of Ken Clifford, who had been a member for many years and had operated the ‘magic lantern’ (as he described the projector).
Two new trophies were presented at the AGM: Joe and Jack Cox trophy: most points in the year for prints: Anne Truman This trophy was in appreciation of the service provided by these two founder members to the club over 40 years. Joe (honorary president), briefly described the start of the club in Melbourn, with inspiration from
Other winners were: Chairman’s Trophy (highest total of points in all competitions) Keith Truman Points of View Nigel Swain Panel Print Katrina Richards Rookie of the Year Peter North Print of the Year Colin Fielder Projected Image of the Year Katrina Richards
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David Clifford, son of Ken, presented the trophies and spoke warmly of how the club had played an important part in his father’s life. The 2013/14 season will start on Tuesday 17th September 2012 at 7.30PM at Foxton Village Hall. New members of any skill level will be warmly welcomed. For further information, please ring Bruce Huett (Secretary) 01763 232 855, or email the club at: melbournphotoclub@hotmail.com. The club will be participating in taking pictures of Melbourn in 2013 to complement those in the book ‘A pictorial record of Melbourn’, so there is a record for future generations. There is a new website, designed with the assistance of Peter Simmonett, at: www.melbourn-photographic-club.co.uk.
The Ramblers’ Association Our walks programme continues right through the year. For details visit our website: www.ramblers-hertsnorthmiddlesex.org.uk or contact David Allard (01763 242677) email: david. allard@ntlworld.com or Lesley Abbiss (01763 273463). There is also a poster displaying walks for the current month in both Melbourn and Royston libraries. We have walks on Sundays, which are normally 5-7 miles in the morning and a similar or shorter walk in the afternoon. Some Sunday walks are Figures of Eight, making it possible to only do the morning or the afternoon. Half-day walks are held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Prospective new members are welcome and may come on three walks before deciding whether to join. Visit www.ramblers.org.uk to join.
Melbourn History Group One of the joys of being a member of the group is when we receive an enquiry from a person looking for family history. These enquiries arrive either from the visitors book in church, or by letter, phone or e-mail. We hold most of the records of births, marriages and deaths from 15581950, and so it is a matter of checking through the index to see what can be offered. In this way, we have built up a
permanent record of families such as Stockbridge, Baker, Wedd, Webb and many others, and these can be offered to any enquirer. Sometimes the query comes from a local source, and at other times we are in touch with towns in Queensland, California and ‘the other’ Melbourne. Four of the team are still finding their way through the school logbooks, but it is proving a daunting task. Much of the writing has faded or is badly formed and it is a little difficult to determine what should be included and what can be left out. We have set ourselves a deadline of the end of June before we review our progress, and then we will make a decision on whether we need to continue. The Group, apart from these tasks, is still in abeyance and we continue to hope that younger members of the community, who can expect to be around in the year 2050, will come forward to take on the task of recording village events as they happen.
Are you hoping and planning to be around in 2050? None of us can tell but what is certain that none of the present history group members will be! (Unless medical science makes enormous progress in the next few years!) So if you are young and fit and interested in local history, Melbourn needs you now! The present History Group has recorded, and continues to record village events as they happen, but we need young people now to work with us and eventually take over from the present members. If you want the events in this village to appear in print (or whatever has taken over by then) by the year 2050 please contact us now. Contact: Colin Limming 01763 260072 or e-mail: colin.limming@ btinternet.com
Royston & District Local History Society Our meetings in the Heritage Hall, Royston Town Hall, on the first Thursday of the month (second Thursday in May) starting at 8pm will resume on 3rd October 2013. Annual subscription is
£5 (under 18’s: £2.50). Visitors £2 per meeting. June 8 Coach Outing to Lavenham and Melford Hall Our website www.roystonlocalhistory. org.uk shows all the books we have for sale. Many of these result from the considerable work undertaken by our Publications sub-committee. The books are available at our meetings or may be ordered by post from David Allard 01763 242677. They may also be purchased at the Royston Museum & Arts Gallery in Kneesworth Street and some are available at the Cave Bookshop in Melbourn Street. The Society is responsible for the opening of Royston Cave, Melbourn Street, Royston, which will be open until the end of September. The Cave will be open on Wednesdays (in August), Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 2.30pm to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm.) www.roystoncave.co.uk Admission: Adults £4, Senior Citizens £3, Accompanied Children Free.
Royston and District Family History Society This season’s programme has seen us enjoying some really interesting speakers, as well as a couple of members evenings, which give us the opportunity to share our research experiences for the benefit of other members. This is especially helpful to new members, but even those of us who have been researching for years frequently come up against a ‘brick wall’ that we haven’t experienced before and are grateful to pick the brains of someone who has. This would also be a good time to remind you that you don’t need to have local ancestors to join us; in fact very few of us have. Family history experiences and dilemmas are the same wherever you may be researching. No matter how much information is available online, there is still a need to talk to like-minded souls from time to time. Our programme for the rest of 2013 is as follows: Jun 17th – A.G.M. with cheese and wine. July – A summer outing TBA. Sept 23rd – Dan Hill: ‘Researching your Great War Ancestors’.
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»»Dec 16th – Members Evening. New to our list of publications is the Monumental Inscriptions for Wallington Parish Church. The current on-going and very large project is the Orchard Road Cemetery, Melbourn. This will take a while I fear. Over the years we have completed numerous publications, which include the Monumental Inscriptions of several graveyards, the burial indexes of several churches – mainly on the Hertfordshire side of the border – Royston Parish Church Marriages (1662-1812) and banns (1754-1837), and three volumes of the ‘Births, Marriages and Deaths’ as published in the ‘Royston Crow’, they are: Vol 1 1876-1886, Vol 2 1887-1899, and Vol 3 1900-1910. All these are available on our bookstall at meetings, from our website: www.roystonfhs.org. uk, or from the Parish Chest website, www.parishchest.com. All our meetings, unless otherwise stated, take place on the third Monday of the month at All Saints Community Hall, Melbourn, with doors opening for chat and a look at the bookstall at 7.30pm and talks commencing at 8pm. We are always happy to see new faces and can assure you of a warm welcome. We could also use some younger blood, if only to crawl about in those graveyards! Avril Emery Chair/Editor Royston & District FHS
Meldreth Local History Group Understanding Our Past: Exploring the Hidden History of Meldreth There was standing-room only in Meldreth Village Hall on Saturday 23rd March, when approximately 100 villagers braved the snow to hear Dr Carenza Lewis – a former Time Team presenter – formally launch Meldreth Local History Group’s Heritage Lottery funded test pit project, which will be taking place this summer. The Group was one of the first in the UK to receive a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) All Our Stories grant.
Dr Carenza Lewis
Dr Lewis and a team of archaeologists from Cambridge University will be working closely with Meldreth Local History Group on the project, which involves the digging of approximately 30 test pits throughout the village. The digs will take place on three weekends: 8th/9th June, 6th–7th July and 17th–18th August. The test pits will be 1m x 1m and up to 1m deep, and the finds uncovered should enable Cambridge University’s Access Cambridge Archaeology unit and Meldreth Local History Group to find out more about the history of the village and its development. After the talk, villagers queued up to register their interest in having a test pit in their garden or to offer to help with the project. The selection of the final sites for test pits began in April and will be posted on the Group’s website, www.meldrethhistory.org.uk, by the end of May. If you would like to volunteer to help with the project, please contact Kathryn Betts on 01763 268428 or email info@meldrethhistory.org.uk. Volunteers are still needed to help with digging, with washing and recording finds, and providing refreshments. On each of the three weekends, there will be at least one pit which will be open to the public, so please come along and have a look at what we are digging up! For further information, please view the Group’s website at www. meldrethhistory.org.uk, email info@ meldrethhistory.org.uk or telephone Kathryn Betts on (01763) 268428. Meldreth Local History Group was
formed in 2007 by and for the people of Meldreth. Its aims are to: research and record the history of the village and its environs; create an archive of local history which can be passed on to future generations; publish material, both in print and digital forms, for the benefit of the local community and others interested in the history of the village. All Our Stories All Our Stories is a new, simple, funding programme for 2012 with grants available ranging from £3,000 - £10,000 developed so everyone can get involved in their heritage. From researching local historic landmarks, learning more about customs and traditions, to delving into archives and finding out the origins of street and place names, All Our Stories will give everyone the chance to explore their heritage and share what they learn with others. This programme is now closed to new applications and decisions were made in October 2012. Joan Gane of Meldreth LHG
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Meldreth Local History Group was one of the first groups in the UK to receive a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) All Our Stories grant. Our exciting project, Understanding Our Past: Exploring the Hidden History of Meldreth, led by Meldreth Local History Group, has been given £7,100 to fund the digging of test pits at different locations in Meldreth in order to explore how the village developed and evolved. Cambridge Community Heritage is run by Dr Carenza Lewis, an archaeologist and landscape historian well-known from Channel 4’s Time Team. In 2013, the Cambridge Community Heritage team will be supporting more than 20 community groups in running their All Our Stories projects. CCH has provided the following quote: “We are very much looking forward to working with a wonderfully wide range of projects which will be giving so many people the chance to enjoy making exciting new discoveries and unique records about the heritage all around them”.
Melbourn Bridge Club The Bridge Club continues to attract between 30 and 40 players each week at the Vicarage Close Community Centre on Mondays. We always welcome new players and accept either a pair, or a single player, guaranteeing everyone a game. This season we have played three competitive matches; a win and a loss against Royston, and a loss to Barton. The bonus has been that thirty of our members have been involved in these matches. New members should contact Howard Waller on 01763 261693.
Melbourn Bowls Club As I am writing this, preparations for our Open Day are at an advanced stage and by the time you read this, the Summer Season will be well underway. You will have been victim to our leaflet dropping campaign advertising our Open Day. We hope this will not have annoyed too many and will have prompted a number of you to come and try the game of Bowls. We will be holding Coffee Mornings
at our Clubhouse on The Moor every Thursday from 10.30 until 12.00 noon under the capable management of Muriel Cooper. All are welcome, whether interested in bowls or not. The main purpose is to provide an opportunity to meet and socialise with other Village residents and Bowls Club Members. We hold a Roll Up every Monday afternoon and any newcomer to the village, or longer resident who is interested in trying the game of Bowls, would be most welcome at this event. Just turn up, or if you would like further information, please contact either Arthur Andrews tel. 261990 or Malcolm Davey tel. 262704. Besides entering teams in local leagues, we play friendly matches most Sundays in May, June and August. July is an internal Club month where the Ladies v Gents Challenge Match and Club Triples take place, and also many members take part in a tour to Suffolk. During August, we will be hosting the Cambridgeshire Vice Presidents Team and Holding our Open Triples Competition with competitors from a wide variety of Clubs. We pride ourselves on being a friendly club that welcomes anyone interested in Bowls and involves all those who wish to be in social activities, such as our annual tour to Suffolk at the beginning of July, where we play matches against a number of local clubs. There are coffee mornings during the summer and Whist Drives during the winter. Finally, if you are walking down The Moor, across the Recreation Ground, or supervising children in the Play Area and see activity on the Green, please feel free to watch and if you have the time, come into the club to chat to the other spectators. Melbourn Bowls Club Diary – see also the diary section Aug 11 – Melbourn v Cambridgeshire Vice Presidents Aug 25 – Melbourn Open Triples
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Sports Diary We have loads on offer this month, with something for the whole community to get involved with … so why not come along and find out more about your local sports centre! Father’s Day For something a bit different this Father’s Day, how about treating your Dad to his own gym membership, or purchasing a Gift Discount Card for our other activities here at Melbourn Sports? It’s a great way to help a loved one get fit! Kids Activities With the summer holidays only weeks away, it’s not too early or too late to start planning your summer sports. We have a variety of activities to choose from, including our Ofsted Registered Playscheme (The Kidz Factor), Trampoline Crash Course, Sport Taster Sessions and Swimming Crash Course. Also available are our very popular Children’s Pentathlons (Weekly Sports Camps); always a fun way to try out both mainstream and specialist activities. Get Fit For The Summer! With the summer fast approaching, why not let us help you shape up before your summer holidays? We have loads of classes to keep you fit and healthy, including Boxercise, Zumba, Core Stability and Body Sculpture. Or why not take advantage of one of our great membership schemes to our fitness suite, which houses the latest in gymnasium equipment, including C.V machines fitted with audio visual technology.
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Party Time! Looking for the perfect venue to hold your children’s birthday party? Then your search is over! We have all the facilities here for a fun-packed event with a variety of activities for your guests to enjoy, including trampolining (always a popular choice), football and traditional pool parties. We will also be running a stall again at this year’s Melbourn village fete. So why not come along and find out more about your local sports centre!
Activities For Teenagers And Young Adults Rookie Lifesaving The course is designed to ensure that every child in the country has essential water skills to keep themselves safe and knowledge of what to do in an emergency. The programme features swimming and lifesaving skills supported by water safety education. Age range: 10 years upwards (strong swimmers) Mondays 17.15–18.15 Price: £4.75 PL – £5.75 PL (paid termly)
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Activities for Adults Adult Swimming Lessons We offer a wide range of adult swimming lessons, from beginners to advanced. We operate weekly lessons and oneto-one lessons as well as crash courses during school holidays. Beginners Wed 19.30 – 20.15 Thur 15.00 – 15.45 Intermediates Tues 15.00 – 15.45 Sat 07.45 – 08.30 Advanced Wed 20.15 – 21.15 Sat 08.00 – 08.45 For further details on these or any other activities, please drop in, call 01763 263313 or go online at www. melbournsports.com. We look forward to seeing you soon. info@melbournsports.com
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Melbourn Dynamos Football Club For Boys and Girls aged 4–18 years old All welcome! www.melbourndynamos.co.uk MDFC is a friendly community football club that gives boys and girls the opportunity to play regular football, regardless of their experience or ability. We have squads in all age groups from U7 to U18 and have a permanent base at Melbourn Village College (MVC) where, with their support and that of Melbourn Parish Council, we hold our training and home matches in beautiful surroundings. Our squads train weekly and play matches at weekends (mostly) in the Royston Crow Youth League, as well as regional cup competitions. The U15s squad are pictured wearing their new kit donated by the League and trophyUK.net, in recognition of the League’s 30th anniversary. We have had many successes, both competitively and in our style of play, which has led to a
The U15s squad
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Classic Vehicle Owners Join us: Saturday 29th June 2013 at the Melbourn Village Fete
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number of our squads receiving the League’s Fair Play Award – voted for by other clubs in the League. We also run a Saturday morning fun football session at 10.30 am for boys and girls aged four to six years – The Melbourn Dynamites – all are welcome, so why not bring your young players along so they can check it out and join in if they wish. We are now approaching the end of the current season and looking forward to the challenges of 2013/14, when each of our teams progress to the next age group with their Managers and Coaches. The greatest change will be for our youngest players – the Dynamites – who progress from learning and developing their skills to becoming the Melbourn Dynamos squad for a 5v5 team of U7s in the Royston Crow Youth Football League. The new 5-a-side format required by the League at U7 has arisen from an important FA initiative: to keep fun and enjoyment in youth football while developing skills and learning about the game, and to delay the time when young players have to progress to large pitches with 11-a-side teams and enormous goals. The FA has recognised that the most successful footballing countries have been doing this for years, with obvious benefits to their National Teams. Cambridge F.A. and the Royston Crow Youth Football League have asked our club to host two important mini-soccer festivals for local younger players on 27th April and 18th May. This reflects well on the club, the many volunteers who make it all happen and of course, MVC and Melbourn Parish Council, who support us. You may have seen that the Club is running a Cafe in the Sports Pavilion on the Moor as part of our fundraising activities for this season. We would like to thank Melbourn Parish Council for enabling us to use the Pavilion. Also, our thanks are due to the Melbourn Co-op and Leech & Sons for their kind support and donations. We will be open again from the start of the season. Come and visit us on Sunday mornings between 10.00am– 12.30pm, and try our superb sausage and bacon rolls, homemade cakes and hot and cold drinks – all are very welcome! All of our coaches are CRB checked and qualified to a minimum of F.A. Level 1 standard. We are also recognised as a Charter Status Club, which means that we have all the correct people and practices in place to operate in line with government requirements. All are welcome, and if you are interested in finding out more about MDFC and the opportunities to play football with us, please contact Nicky Patel on 07951 590139 or email us on melbourndynamos@aol.com. We are looking forward to an even more successful and enjoyable season in 2013/14 so why not come and join us?
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Nature The Darling Buds of May
After one of the coldest springs for decades, never has the phrase ‘ne’er cast a clout ‘til May be out’ been more apposite, even when pulling apart the adage reveals ambivalent meanings. ‘Clout’ is an Old English word variously meaning a clot of earth or clothing. Thus it can be taken as advice not to work the earth until it has warmed by the end of May, but also as a warning not to put away winter clothing too soon. Either would seem to work well this year! The double meanings also extend to May – does it simply refer to the month? Or could it be urging us to wait for the Queen of the May or may blossom of the hawthorn, to be ‘out’ and in full bloom before daring to hope that summer is on the way? ‘Haw’ is derived from ‘hage’, an Old English word for hedge, and the abundant hawthorn and its wealth of poetical and proverbial references occupies a central place in country lore. Since the Middle Ages, the end of winter has been celebrated by the crowning of the May Queen with may blossom and dancing in a weave to decorate a maypole with ribbons. The song, Here we go gathering nuts in May, in fact refers to ‘knots’ or posies of may blossom. Yet it has always been unlucky to bring may blossom into the house, quite probably because the flowers give off a slightly curdled fragrance due to the presence of trimethylamine, a chemical also formed when body tissue starts to decay. Spring blossoms are cause for celebration all over the world, perhaps most famously through the hanami, or ‘flower viewing’ festivals in Japan, during which thousands gather to admire the beauty of the cherry tree blossoms and feast underneath them. During the short season of just a week or two, the Japanese meteorological office issues a ‘blossom forecast’ to help in hanami planning. Both cherry and hawthorn belong to the Rose family, along with many
other spring favourites such as rowan, apple, pear and almond. The Botanic Garden is open 10am – 6pm April – September. For news and events, detailed information about the Garden or to discover this week’s Plant Picks from the Head of Horticulture, please visit the website at www.botanic.cam.ac.uk
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A home visiting volunteer would normally have parenting experience with an understanding of the problems and pleasures of family life. We link this well-supported and trained volunteer to the most suitable family referred, offering home visits, usually for 2-3 hours a week. Our volunteers support families in a huge variety of ways which can include: offering a non-judgemental listening ear, helping parents to manage their children’s behaviour, providing practical help around healthy eating, accessing other community services and supporting parents in keeping their children safe.
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What’s on Melbourn Village Fete & Music on the Moor
Saturday 29th June 2013 – 1pm till late There is definitely a doggy theme this year. The Dog and Duck show was so popular last year that we’ve asked them to come back and show us more of their Collie dog skills and duck antics. Has your dog got what it takes? If so, sign them up for the Dog Show. And to give you inspiration, we’ve invited the Chasing Tails Fly Ball team along to teach us about this dog sport and demonstrate the speed and agility of their dogs. (See page 9 for more details.)
Treasure Trail and Family Fun at Meldreth Primary School Sunday 30 June 10am–1pm £5 per team for the trail, £1 per adult entry for family fun activities only (held at the school) Follow a specially designed route around the picturesque village of Meldreth, answering questions along the way. Prize for the most correct answers BBQ & refreshments held at the school Raffle – Sponsored by Curwens Solicitors, with a cash prize Bump-n-Spin Zorbing, Multi Sports activities, bouncy castle Advance bookings recommended by emailing fosbeary@hotmail.co.uk
Fringe in the Fen 2013 in Support of Macmillan Cancer Support 6–13 July 2013 At the inaugural 2011 Fringe in the Fen Festival, the village of Fenstanton fizzed with music spanning the centuries across twelve genres, with more than 360 artists of all ages working together towards the same charitable goal. From John Rutter to swing bands, solo recitals to band nights, the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge to a symphonic firework finale, this first Festival raised over £22,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Returning from 6–13 July 2013, the second Fringe in the Fen Festival is set to be even more thrilling; with yet more ambitious programming, a host of hugely talented artists, and eight days of the very best performances. Audiences came from across the world to Cambridgeshire for our first Festival. Come and witness Fringe in the Fen for yourself in July 2013 and in doing so, help us to donate an even more significant sum to this very deserving charity.
For all general enquiries, please contact Rachel: The Fringe in the Fen Studio46, Chequer Street, Fenstanton, Cambs PE28 9JQ Email: rachel@ferrier-pearce.co.uk Telephone: 01480 498036 www.fringeinthefen.co
Open Garden at Little Chishill Manor Sunday 9th June 2013, 2pm–5pm The Church Warden of St Nicholas Church, Little Chishill, is opening his garden in aid of the church and Marie Curie Cancer Care charity. It is a mature garden in a wooded valley with shrubs, herbaceous borders, rose garden and kitchen garden. Music from Barry Tyler’s Dixieland Jazz Band. Homemade teas, stalls, plants and more. Off B1029 Royston/Saffron Walden road. Admission £3.50, Children Free.
Enjoy Flowers? Then why not come along to Eversdens & District Flower Club? The Club meets at Eversden Village Hall, CB23 1HP, in Great Eversden (turn right at the pub!).We have ten meetings a year on the last Monday in the month, except Bank Holidays when it is a week earlier. However, no meetings are held in August or December. During the year we have about five to six floral demonstrations by professional demonstrators, some ‘fun’ practical sessions, and usually an outing; a garden visit perhaps, or trip to a flower festival. Some years the Club organises an Open Meeting, when a well-known National or International Demonstrator is invited to demonstrate. Each year we choose a charity to support, and this year we are raising money for Breast Cancer Care. Our club meetings start at 7.30pm with refreshments. The monthly newsletter is distributed and notices given out. At 8.00PM, the demonstration begins. Afterwards, members can admire the completed arrangements and talk to the demonstrator before the arrangements are raffled. Sometimes we have a Sales Table selling floral sundries, or organise a Bring and Buy stall. Our practical evenings are definitely ‘fun’ sessions! And visitors are very welcome to come along to these sessions as well. About twice a year, we have a ‘fun’ competition, when we put on a display of floral arrangements on a particular theme. Everybody helps with the judging and the money raised goes to our charity. Our annual subscription is £38, but visitors are always welcome and can come along for just £7. Contact Heather Scally 01223 262585, or scally49@aol.com or Christine Carter 01763 852909, or chris.carter@onetel.com
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The Black Horse welcomes you … Steve, Kerry and all the staff would like to welcome you to The Black Horse, Melbourn A traditional country pub which serves real ales, with a friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to have a quiet drink, a bite to eat or you’d like to watch televised sporting events, a warm welcome is guaranteed. Dining Food is served Wednesday–Sunday 1200-1400hr & 1800-2030hr. Parking The Black Horse has it’s own private car park and there is also ample local street parking available. Outdoor Facilities We have a large Beer Garden to the rear comprising a decking patio area overlooking an fully-enclosed garden with children’s play equipment. Smokers Smoking inside the bar areas is not permitted by law but in addition to the outdoor patio/ garden we also have a substantial permanently covered and partly enclosed decked seating area which, although open-air, offers very effective protection from the elements.
Children We aim to provide a family-friendly environment. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome inside the bar lounges. At the moment we only have one high-chair available, but customers are welcome to make their own arrangements. For baby/ toddler feeding just ask if you need any water or anything warmed. Dogs We recognise that some of our customers like to include the pub on their dog walk, and we aim to accommodate them but do ask that in consideration of our other patrons dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Particularly inside the premises the lead needs to be short enough to keep your dog close to you. Private Functions The Black Horse is available for private functions, for further details just give us a call.
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feature Three years on … Moving to Melbourn ended up being a life changing experience! Melbourn was never in my sights. The grand plan was to move from my flat in central London down to Cornwall, to be by the sea. When a friend suggested I share a house with her in the South Cambridge countryside in April 2010, I took a leap of faith and moved to Melbourn, having never even visited before. In the past I had only ever been to Cambridge for a one-day nutrition conference – many years previously – and knew nothing about the area and no-one but my new housemate. The plan was to stay here for six months whilst I sorted out my new life in the West Country. As a freelance registered nutritionist with specialist credentials in eating disorders and obesity management, as well as counselling and writing qualifications, and having just completed a contract in London, I had the freedom to work from anywhere. Being surrounded by beautiful countryside suited my love of nature, and the long walks I took daily helped me produce good pieces of writing for the internet and magazines. Although I was enjoying these first weeks in Melbourn, the plan was to make the permanent move to Cornwall as soon as possible. However, something happened a month after moving here that would change my life and plans forever, in ways I would never have thought possible. During a Sunday evening drink in the Dolphin pub I met Chris, it’s sounds like a cliché, but we instantly clicked. Just eight months after that serendipitous meeting we flew off to Sri Lanka and got married on the beach, just the two of us. Now, three years after first arriving, Melbourn has become my home. Chris and I also have a beautiful dog, Freddy, and can be frequently seen walking and cycling our tandem bicycle (often with Freddy in the basket) around the village and surrounding countryside. In addition to a whirlwind romance, I set up a business providing holistic wellness support for women who want to explore and transform their emotional eating issues, and have just finished writing a book, ‘Love or Diet’. The book takes a very holistic look at eating issues and moves away from diet obsession to explore self-esteem issues and how to build a healthy relationship with the body and food. So, although Melbourn was only ever due to be a stopgap, it has turned into a place of inspiration for my love, work and life in general. Who knows what will happen next, perhaps the countryside will inspire another book or two? Ani Richardson www.nurturewithlove.com
Swaffham Bulbeck Summer Theatre Our 2013 performances of Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘Ruddigore’ or ‘The Witch’s Curse’ will be staged at our wonderful ‘Theatre in a Barn’, Downing Farm, Station Road, Swaffham Bulbeck CB25 0NW on:
»»Wednesday 12 June 2013 at 7.30pm »»Thursday 13 June 2013 at 7.30pm »»Friday 14 June 2013 at 7.30pm »»Saturday 15 June 2013 at 2.30pm (matinee) and 7.30pm Our tickets will continue to be available to purchase online from Ticket Source http://sbst.ticketsource.co.uk from 1 April 2013, and ticket prices remain unchanged as previous years:
»»Wednesday 12 June 2013 at 7.30pm - £9 »»Thursday 13 June 2013 at 7.30pm - £9 »»Friday 14 June 2013 at 7.30pm - £10 »»Saturday 15 June 2013 at 2.30pm (matinee) - £6 »»Saturday 15 June 2013 at 7.30pm - £10. As in previous years, tickets will also be available from the village box office, which is kindly run by Kari Karolia. You can contact Kari for tickets by email on kari.karolia@ gmail.com or by calling her on 01638 745490, tel: 01638 20745490. Car parking is available on site and the venue is easily accessible for disabled people and wheelchair users. Read a review of our 2012 performance of ‘Iolanthe’ at: www.sbsummertheatre.com/page18.htm and look out for more on our website: www.sbst.uk.com with show photos and updates.
Ruddigore short synopsis by Geoff Reed, Director A patchwork of intrigue and unrequited love in the Cornish fishing village of Rederring, where a team of professional bridesmaids has been out of work for six months. A shy baronet disguised as Robin Oakapple has escaped the clutches of an ancient Curse upon his lineage, and is in love with village maiden Rose Maybud, who loves him too, but is wedded to her little book of etiquette. The status quo is interrupted by the arrival of Robin’s brash seafaring foster-brother Richard Dauntless, and then by Sir Despard Murgatroyd, the incumbent bad baronet of Ruddigore, who must commit a crime a day to fulfil the terms of the Curse. He in turn is pursued by Mad Margaret who has been driven crazy by her love for him. Eventually Robin’s deceit is exposed and he is confronted by the ghosts of his ancestors who, in an atmospheric scene, descend from their picture gallery to threaten him with agonies if he does not accede properly to the baronetcy and comply with the terms of the Curse. This tangle is eventually resolved in true Gilbertian style to everyone’s satisfaction and although not regarded as one of the most popular, this show has some of Sullivan’s best music and is considered to be a favourite by many G&S fans.
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Marfleet Construction Limited is an expanding and diverse construction company operating in East Anglia and the home counties, offering a highly dedicated and experienced service providing both best value and practice.
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