Residents Handbook the Essential Guide for New Stotfold Residents and Visitors

RESIDENTS HANDBOOK THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR NEW STOTFOLD RESIDENTS AND VISITORS

Stotfold Town Council

The Greenacre Centre Phone: 01462 730064 Valerian Way Fax: 01462 834452 Stotfold Email: [email protected] Nr Hitchin Facebook: @StotfoldTC Herts SG5 4HG

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CONTENTS

Heading Page no Contents 2 Introduction from The Mayor 3 Historical Stotfold 4-5 Stotfold Town Council 6 Local Town Councillors 7 Town Council Offices 8 Local MP 9 Central Bedfordshire Council 10 Refuse and Recycling 11 Community Groups 12-14 Community Events 15 Education 16-17 Health Services 18 Library 19 Places of Worship 20 In an emergency 21 Emergency numbers 22 Police and Safety 23 Ambulance Service 24 Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue 25 Halls for Hire 26 Local Transport 27 Keeping you informed 28

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INTRODUCTION

The Mayor of Stotfold, Councillor Alan Cooper

At the Annual Meeting of Stotfold Town Council on Wednesday 15th May 2019, Councillor Alan Cooper was elected to serve as Mayor of Stotfold Town Council, and Councillor Brian Collier was elected to serve as Deputy Mayor for the year 2019/2020.

Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Annual Meeting of Stotfold Town Council for 2020/2021 was postponed. It has been agreed that the Mayor and Deputy Mayor will continue in their positions until May 2021.

To invite the Mayor to a function, please contact: [email protected]

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Stotfold's History The name of Stotfold is thought to have been derived from the practice of northern cattle drovers breaking their journey at this point along the A1 Great North Road and penning their cattle (stots) in enclosures (folds) before continuing their journeys southwards.

The Archaeological team of the former Bedfordshire County Council have found traces of long forgotten settlements around the outskirts of today's town. These bear witness to the fact that people settled with their families and animals on land in this area as long ago as the Stone Age, approx. 2700BC.

The River Ivel, which runs through the town, was probably a great factor in the deci- sion to settle and in later years the Great North Road linking the south with the north ensured continuing inhabitation. The Doomsday Book of 1086 records STOTFALT as having a population of 200.

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Stotfold Today The Stotfold of today is a growing town situated in the south east of Bedfordshire, close to the border with Hertfordshire. The town extends over an area of 2207 acres making this a large parish. The present population amounts to approximately 9,000 people, and this number is increasing as new, large developments are completed.

In 2009, Local Government in Bedfordshire underwent a Governance Review, and from April that year the new unitary authority Central Bedfordshire Council came into being. This replaces the former Mid Beds District and Bedfordshire County Councils. Further details on responsibilities and contact information can be found on the Central Bedfordshire Council pages of this site.

Many of the buildings around the town bear witness to the Stotfold of Yesteryear: The oldest surviving building is St Mary's Parish Church which dates back to Norman times and still contains traces of its traditional architecture.

Randall's Mill, though now damaged by fire, dates back to the Industrial era of the 1800's. The Mill is now restored to its former working glory by a group of local residents who formed the Stotfold Mill Preservation Trust. The Mill is open on specific Open Days throughout the year. Please check their website for dates and times. www.stotfoldmill.com

Many of the old cottages around the town date back to a gentler time when you can imagine the annual Stotfold Feast being held on the Village Green. The Green is now in the ownership of the Town Council.

Stotfold Cemetery dates back to 1898 and the Town Council and residents are justly proud of the sympathetic way it has been landscaped and its tidy condition.

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Stotfold Town Council consists of 15 Councillors Direct responsibility lies under the following Committee headings:

Planning: As a consultee to Central Bedfordshire Council on planning applications relating to Stotfold.

Recreation Grounds, Public Lands and Lighting: The Town Council manages 200+ streetlights, Hitchin Road Recreation Ground, The Green, Riverside Recreation Ground, Brook Street car park and toilets, Pix Brook Play Area, Arlesey Road Recreation Ground, Centenary Wood, the Millennium Green and the MUGA facility, and Norton Road Allotments. The Committee also manages Common Road Allotments on behalf of the Eleemosynary Charity of William Field.

Cemetery Management: Maintains and manages Stotfold Cemetery.

Buildings Management: Maintains and manages the Memorial Hall, Greenacre Centre and Simpson Centre, making them available for residents and organisations to hire.

Establishment Committee: Prepares Precept recommendation, staffing matters, Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, etc.

Town Strategy Committee: (Previously Town Enhancement) Prepares and considers proposals for long term strategic planning of Stotfold.

The Town Council also comments to the higher tiers of Local Government: Central Bedfordshire Council, on matters such as Education, Policing, long term planning for the town, Highways etc.

The Town Council is the place to raise matters such as defective streetlights, litter problems and Highway problems, i.e potholes. Although not the direct responsibility of the Town Council these issues can be forwarded to the relevant authorities for action.

If you feel strongly about any issues arising in the town however large or small the Town Council are happy to look into it for you. You can be rest assured that the Members and staff of the Stotfold Town Council will try and deal with any problems as quickly as possible.

With the help and support of the local residents the Town Council will be able to ensure that Stotfold retains the community feel through any changes that the town may see in the future.

The Town Councillors have been elected by the local community to work for the local community, use your voice to help things happen!

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YOUR TOWN COUNCILLORS

Mr Steven BUCK 6 Upperstone Close, SG5 4LW 07860 473351

Mrs Sheila BUNDOCK 14 The Crofts, SG5 4ND 01462 730570

Mrs Anne CLAREY 25 Hazel Grove, SG5 4JZ 01462 731195

Brian COLLIER 6 Regent Street, SG5 4ED 01462 730057

Alan COOPER 16 Coppice Mead, SG5 4JX 01462 733106

Mrs Mary COOPER 16 Coppice Mead, SG5 4JX 01462 733106

Satinderjit DHALIWAL 20 Mowbray Crescent, SG5 4DY 07478 738295

Steve HAYES 58 High Street, SG5 4LD 01462 834165

Mrs Jane HYDE Manor House, 71 The Green, SG5 4AN 01462 730305

Daniel MATTHEWS 21 Queen Street, SG5 4NX 01462 834945

Colin PHELPS 44 Astwick Road, SG5 4AU 07887 363427

Humphrey PICKERING 172 Hitchin Road, SG5 4JE 01462 639259

Glen RUSSELL 16A High Street, SG5 4LL 07950 291300

Brian SAUNDERS 107 Hitchin Road, SG5 4JE 01462 626722

John TALBOT 53 Brook Street, SG5 4JT 01462 732922

Stotfold Town Council : Committee Membership Buildings Management Committee: S. Hayes (Chairman), D. Matthews (Vice Chairman), Mrs Bundock, Mrs Clarey, B. Collier, A. Cooper, Mrs Cooper, S. Dhaliwal, J. Talbot.

Cemetery Management Committee: B. Collier (Chairman), Mrs Hyde (Vice Chairman), A. Cooper, Mrs Cooper, S. Dhaliwal, H. Pickering, B. Saunders.

Planning Committee: A. Cooper (Chairman), B. Collier (Vice Chairman), S. Buck, Mrs Cooper, S. Dhaliwal, S. Hayes, D. Matthews, C. Phelps, G. Russell.

Recreation Grounds, Public Lands Mrs Cooper (Chairman), S. Hayes (Vice Chairman), Mrs Bundock, and Lighting Committee: Mrs Clarey, B. Collier, A. Cooper, Mrs Hyde, C. Phelps, G. Russell, J. Talbot.

Establishment Committee: A. Cooper (Chairman), B. Collier (Vice Chairman), Mrs Bundock, Mrs Cooper, S. Hayes, Mrs Hyde, B. Saunders.

Town Strategy Committee: B. Collier (Chairman), Mrs Clarey (Vice Chairman), Mrs Bundock, A. Cooper, Mrs Cooper, S. Dhaliwal, S. Hayes, C. Phelps. Version 1: November 2020 8

TOWN COUNCIL OFFICES

The Greenacre Centre Valerian Way Stotfold Hitchin, Herts. SG5 4HG Tel: 01462 730064 Fax: 01462 834452 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stotfoldtowncouncil.co.uk Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 10.00am-4.00pm

Town Clerk Mrs Kate Elliott-Turner Assistant Clerk Ms Caroline Jenkins Finance Assistant Mrs Jo Wang Administration Assistant am Mrs Annette Dabner Administration Assistant pm Mrs Jeanette Everitt

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Richard Fuller MP is the Member of Parliament for North East Bedfordshire. A Conservative Party politician, He was elected as the Member of Parliament for North East Bedfordshire in 2019. He was first elected at the 2010 general election as the MP for Bedford, where he was born. He served until being defeated in the 2017 general election. Richard Fuller has previously achieved prominence as a leader of the Young Conservatives.

Westminster Office House of Commons London SW1A 0AA Tel: 0207 219 3000 Email: [email protected]

Constituency Office (closed Weds Pm) NEBCA Biggleswade Conservative Club St Andrew’s Street Biggleswade SG18 8BA Tel: 01767 313385

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Residents do get confused about what the Town Council is responsible for compared to what the Unitary Authority, Central Beds Council (CBC) do. Here is a list of departments and services which fall under Central Beds Council remit. If you have any enquiries for these matters, please telephone 0300 300 8000: • Abandoned Vehicles • Libraries

• Archives • Litter Clearance

• Blue Badge Scheme • Planning

• Education • Refuse Collections

• Environmental Services • Recycling & Waste

• Grants • Social services

• Grass cutting (outside • Trading Standards Town Centre) • Traffic management • Highways • Youth Services • Housing

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCILLORS FOR STOTFOLD & LANGFORD WARD Steve DIXON Meadow Cottage, Cityfield Farm, Henlow, SG16 6DD 0300 300 8524 Brian SAUNDERS 107 Hitchin Road, Stotfold, SG5 4JE 01462 626722 Nicola HARRIS C/O Central Beds Council, Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford, SG17 5TQ 0300 300 8553

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Chicksands Customer Services (Priory House) Priory House Monks Walk, Chicksands Tel: 0300 300 8301 Shefford, Bedfordshire Email: [email protected] SG17 5TQ Website: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

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Refuse & Recycling

Refuse collections take place on Friday. Waste is collected weekly—once a fortnight for recyclables (green bin or orange bag) and garden rubbish and once a fortnight for household (black bin). Weekly for food waste (small brown bins). Email: [email protected] Report missed bin: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/waste/bins/missed.aspx The nearest Recycling Centre is: Biggleswade Recycling Centre, Bells Brook, Biggleswade, Beds, SG18 0NA Tel: 0300 300 8302 http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/waste/tidy-tips/addresses.aspx

Other Services:

Waste Collections Street Cleaning Bins and waste Collections Grass cutting Bulky Waste Collections Dog Fouling Tidy Tips Littering Recycling different types of waste Report Fly Tipping Fridge and Freezer collections Clinical Waste collection School recycling collections

Additional Services Adandoned vehicles Home Composting Alternative Waste facilities Bottle and Textiles banks Love Food Hate Waste Pest Control Real Nappy cashback Offer

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COMMUNITY GROUPS

Contact Group Name Email Website Telephone

Andrews Dance Centre 01462 643384 [email protected] www.andrewsdance.co.uk

Carers In Bedfordshire 0300 111 1919 [email protected] www.carersinbeds.org.uk

www.stotfoldpuppyanddogtraining Dog and puppy training club 07961058873 [email protected] club.com

Fairfield Players (Amateur www.facebook.com/Fairfield- 01462 624369 [email protected] Dramatics) Players-192014540893643

Friends of the Mill 01462 734541 [email protected] www.stotfoldmill.com

Friends of Stotfold & www.stotfoldanddistrictchildrensce 01462 730623 [email protected] District Children's Centre ntre.co.uk

Friends of St Mary's church 01462 730103 www.stotfoldchurch.org.uk

Fusion Dance [email protected] www.fusiondancecentres.com

Gifford Dance Academy 07585 221513 www.gifforddanceacademy.com

Girl Guides 01462 733322 www.bedsguiding.org.uk

Good Afternoon Group - 0300 300 8068 Stotfold Library

www.hartbeeps.com/hitchin- Hart Beeps [email protected] letchworth-and-stotfold/classes

Inner Athlete Small Group Training @ St Mary's Church 07569 497763 [email protected] Hall

Jazzercise [email protected]

JMcQ Fitness 07929 834785 [email protected]

Judo 07734 563970 [email protected] www.stotfoldjudo.club

Junior Judo Club 07872 594499

Jujitsu Club 07970 329761 [email protected] www.totalselfdefence.co.uk

https://sites.google.com/view/ Karate—Stotfold 07742 820956 [email protected] jkskkarate

Knit & Natter, Stotfold www. virtual- 0300 300 8068 Library library.culturalservices.net

Little Ruggers 07956238709 [email protected] www.littleruggers.com

Love To Dance 01234 817551 [email protected] www.lovetodance.info

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COMMUNITY GROUPS

Contact Group Name Email Website Telephone

Men's Big Breakfast, 01462 730103 www.stotfoldchurch.org.uk

North Herts Road 01462 639215 [email protected] www.nhrr.org.uk Runners

Julia Nye Pilates 07854 547597 [email protected]

Zanna Newton Pilates 07719 862371 [email protected]

Red Hat Society 01462 834112 [email protected] www.redhatsociety.com

http:// Royal British Legion Stotfold & 01462 734133 [email protected] counties.britishlegion.org.uk/ Arlesey Branch branches/stotfold

Royal Naval Association 02392 723747 [email protected] www.royal-naval-association.co.uk

www.salvationarmy.org.uk/ Salvation Army—Stotfold 01462 731072 [email protected] stotfold

www.samaritans.org/branches/ Samaritans 01462 455333 hitchin

Short Mat Bowls 01462 730841

01354 462322 www.slimmingworld.co.uk/ Slimming World [email protected] 07515 557803 group/442201

07947 897303 Spanish Tutor - kids and adults [email protected]

St John Ambulance—Badgers & 01438 218058 [email protected] www.sja.org.uk Cadets

Stotfold Art Group 01462 628529

Stotfold Bowls Club 07739 760719 [email protected] www.stotfoldbowlsclub.co.uk

Stotfold Chamber of Trade 01462 730342 [email protected] www.hairbyphillip.co.uk

Stotfold Christian Choir 01462 731142 [email protected]

www.stotfold-conservative- Stotfold Conservative Club 01462 730534 [email protected] club.co.uk

www. armycadets.com/county/ Stotfold Detachment 07810 206095 [email protected] bedfordshire-and-hertfordshire- Bedfordshire Army Cadet Force acf

Stotfold Festival Committee 01462 730336 [email protected] www.roecroftlower.co.uk

Stotfold Football Club 01462 730765 [email protected] www.stotfoldfc.co.uk

Stotfold Junior Football Club 07706 951263 [email protected] www.stotfoldjuniorfc.co.uk

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COMMUNITY GROUPS Contact Group Name Email Website Telephone

Stotfold Gardening Club 01462 834854 [email protected]

Stotfold Golf Society 07909 983956

Stotfold Good Neighbour 07599 925587 Group

Stotfold Mill Preservation Trust 01462 734541 [email protected] www.stotfoldmill.com

Stotfold News Magazine 01462 731986 [email protected] www.stotfoldnews.co.uk

Stotfold Runners 07900 497699 [email protected] www.peteluxford.com

1st Stotfold Scouts 07764 188222 [email protected] www.stotfoldscouts.org.uk

www.facebook.com/ Stotfold Twirlers 07732 505614 [email protected] StotfoldTwirlers

Stotfold Walk 4 Health 01462 815672

www.stotfoldchurch.org.uk/ Stotfold Womens Fellowship 01462 730804 Groups.html

Table Tennis [email protected]

Teasel Conservation & 01462 733309 www.teasel-info.co.uk Footpath Group

Trefoil Guild 01462 640902 www.trefoilguild.co.uk

Womens Institute 01462 730751 www.thewi.org.uk

Yoga [email protected] www.yogaholic.co.uk

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Stotfold Big Tidy Up Held in April and September each year, residents are asked to join the Town Council to volunteer in a bid to rid the town of litter and to take pride in living in Stotfold.

The Mill Steam Weekend The Steam Fair and Country Show is, as ever, a popular event. Mill Weekends are held in May and October each year and continue to draw crowds from all over the country.

The funds generated are essential to keep Stotfold Mill and its adjacent Nature Reserve open for all to enjoy as a free entry visitor attraction.

Christmas Lights Switch on Held each year, this event marks the Christmas Lights being switched on in the town. Held at the Greenacre Centre, there are festive and craft stalls, refreshments available and an opportunity to meet Father Christmas! Local Choirs help to get everyone in the Christmas mood with some festive carols, and the lights are switched on from the front of the Greenacre Centre at 6.30pm.

Stotfold Festival week Held in June each year, Festival Week culminates with a Fete organised by the local schools in Stotfold. The Council makes the Memorial Hall available during Festival week for community groups and charities.

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EDUCATION

Schools Admissions Central Bedfordshire Council 01234 228140 www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/school/admissions

Pre-School Playgroups Pippin Pre School Group Buttercup Road Stotfold SG5 4PF 01462 834 897 www.pippinpre-school.org Email: [email protected]

Poppies Nursery Stotfold Early Years & Childcare Centre St. Mary’s Church of England Academy Site Rook Tree Lane Stotfold 07833 927906 www.stmarysacademystotfold.co.uk Email: [email protected]

Stotfold and District Childrens Centre Rook Tree Lane Stotfold SG5 4DL 01462 730623 www.stotfoldanddistrictchildrenscentre.co.uk Email: [email protected]

Toddler groups and Pre-School Groups Little Angels St Mary’s Church (Thursday mornings) 01462 730218

Mums & Toddlers Stotfold Methodist Church (Friday mornings) 01462 731030

Tiddlywinks Parent & Toddlers Salvation Army Hall (Wednesday mornings) 01462 731072

Tiny Tots Toddlers Kings Baptist Church (Thursday mornings) 01462 730521

Before & After School Clubs Pippin Playgroup Roecroft Lower School 01462 834897

SMASH, St Mary’s School St Mary’s Academy, Stotfold 07971 354093

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EDUCATION

Schools Roecroft Lower School Headteacher: Mrs H Cross 01462 730336 Buttercup Road Stotfold SG5 4PF www.roecroftlower.co.uk Email: [email protected]

St Mary's Church of England Academy Headteacher: Miss S Bishop 01462 730343 Rook Tree Lane Stotfold SG5 4DL www.stmarysacademystotfold.co.uk Email: [email protected]

Etonbury Academy Principal: Mr I Evason 01462 730391 Stotfold Road Arlesey SG15 6XS www.etonbury.org.uk Email: [email protected]

Pix Brook Academy Principal: Mr Steve Adams 01462 416243 Arlesey Road Stotfold SG5 4HB www.pixbrookacademy.co.uk Email: [email protected]

The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Head of School: Mr J Dodd 01462 410450 Church Road Stotfold SG5 4NE www.acb.beds.sch.uk/stotfold Email: [email protected]

Samuel Whitbread Academy Principal: Mr N Martin 01462 629900 Shefford Road Clifton SG17 5QS www.samuelwhitbread.org.uk E-mail: [email protected]

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HEALTH SERVICES

Larksfield Surgery Arlesey Road Stotfold Nr Hitchin Herts SG5 4HB Tel: 01462 732200 Fax: 01462 832715 Appointments: 01462 732244 [option 1] larksfieldsurgery.gpsurgery.net

Stotfold Dental Clinic 5 The Avenue Stotfold Nr Hitchin Herts SG5 4LY Tel: 01462 731938 www.stotfolddentalclinic.co.uk

Paul Adler Optometrist 50 High Street Stotfold Nr Hitchin Herts SG5 4LL Tel: 01462 732393 www.eyezone.co.uk

Stotfold Pharmacy 1 Brook Street Stotfold Nr Hitchin Herts SG5 4LA Tel: 01462 730249

HOSPITALS

Lister Hospital Bedford Hospital Coreys Mill Lane South Wing Stevenage Kempston Road Herts Bedford SG1 4AB MK42 9DJ Tel: 01438 314333 Tel: 01234 355122 www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk www.bedfordhospital.nhs.uk Version 1: November 2020

LIBRARY

Hitchin Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HP Tel: 0300 300 8068 Fax: 01462 730695

Opening times: Monday Closed Tuesday 9.00am to 1.00pm Wednesday 2.00pm to 6.00pm Thursday 9.00am to 1.00pm Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm 2.00pm to 6.00pm Saturday 9.00am to 4.00pm Sunday Closed

Bedford Central Library, Harpur Centre, Bedford Tel: 01234 350931 Opening times: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm Saturday 9.00am to 6.00pm Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

Churches Together in Stotfold Hiendley, 28 Whitecrofts, Stotfold, SG5 4EB Mrs Hazel Thompson Email: [email protected]

Hope Strict Baptist Church Mill Lane Stotfold Mr G E Hadley 01462 686803 www.hopechapelstotfold.org Email: [email protected]

Kings Baptist Church The Green Stotfold SG5 4AN Elder: Mr Ian Tyler 01462 730521 www.kingsbaptistchurch.co.uk Email: [email protected]

St Francis of Assisi Church (serving Stotfold) Roman Catholic Church 25 High Street Shefford SG17 5DD Canon Bennie Noonan 01462 813436 http://saintfrancis.uk/ Email: [email protected]

St Mary the Virgin Church Church of England Church Road Stotfold SG5 4NE Reverend Bill Britt 01462 730218 www.stotfoldchurch.org.uk Email: [email protected]

Stotfold Methodist Church High Street Stotfold SG5 4LL Rev Graham Claydon-Knights 07340 857386 www.stotfoldmethodists.org.uk/index.php email: [email protected]

The Salvation Army 10 Church Road Stotfold SG5 4LX Cpt Nicola Brooksbank 01462 731072 www.salvationarmy.org.uk/stotfold Email address: [email protected]

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What to do in the event of an Emergency

During an emergency, you may not have time to make alternative plans. You may also not be aware of who to listen to for instructions. That's why it is important to know who to call and what to do under different circumstances.

Be Prepared

Information to help you prepare for an emergency can be found on the Bedfordshire Prepared website at https://www.bedfordshireprepared.org.uk

How to deal with an emergency situation

In the workplace, your first priority is human life, including your own. Everything else, including property comes secondary, after all possible danger to life has been dealt with.

Regardless of the type of emergency, the 10 actions listed below should be followed:

1. Raise the alarm.

2. Inform the public of the emergency.

3. Utilise on-site emergency response (i.e, use of fire extinguishers, etc.

4. Summon the emergency services (i.e., call 999 or 112)

5. Crowd management, including evacuation, where necessary

6. Evacuate people with disabilities.

7. Traffic management, including emergency vehicles

8. Incident control.

9. Liaise with emergency services.

10. Provide first aid and medical assistance.

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS

999—Emergency Fire, Police and Ambulance Services

101—Non Emergency Police contact

111– NHS Advice Line

Electricity - UK Power Networks

0800 783 8838

National Gas Emergency Service

0800 111 999

Anglian Water - Emergency Service

0800 771 881

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POLICE AND SAFETY

Bedfordshire Police Website www.bedfordshire.police.uk By Phone: Non Emergency : Call 101 for non emergency enquiries. Using this number, you can report an incident or get help.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, use the textphone service on 18001 101 or chat live through the webchat service.

Emergency: Call 999 if: • A serious offence is in progress or has just been committed. • Someone is in immediate danger or harm • Property is in danger of being damaged • A serious disruption to the public is likely.

Emergency and cannot speak:

If you are in a hostile environment or situation and you can’t talk, you can call on 999 and press 55 to tell Police that you are unable to speak, but you need help.

Anti– Terrorist Hotline

Call the UK Anti-Terrorism Hotline on 0800 789 321 if you’ve seen or heard something that you think could suggest terrorist activity.

Your local station

Police HQ Woburn Road, Kempston MK43 9AX Phone: 101

Opening Hours: Mon: 8am-8pm Tue: 8am-8pm Wed: 8am-8pm Thu: 8am-8pm Fri: 8am-8pm Sat: 8am-8pm Sun: 8am-8pm

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AMBULANCE SERVICE

East of England Ambulance Service www.eastamb.nhs.uk

Or Call NHS 111 if not an emergency

Your local station

East of England Ambulance Headquarters Whiting Way

Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6EN Sat Nav postcode SG8 6NA Call: 0345 601 3733 Email: [email protected]

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BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service www.bedsfire.gov.uk/home.aspx

Your local station

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Southfields Road, Kempston Bedford, MK42 7NR

Phone: 01234 845000

Opening Hours: 8.45am to 5.00pm — Mon to Thurs 8.45am to 4.00pm – Fridays

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HALLS FOR HIRE

Greenacre Centre, Valerian Way, Contact : Jeanette Everitt Stotfold, SG5 4HG Email: [email protected] Tel: 01462 730064 www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk

Memorial Hall, Hallworth Drive, Contact : Jeanette Everitt Stotfold, SG5 4HP Email: [email protected] Tel: 01462 730064 www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk

Etonbury Academy, Arlesey Road Contact: Victoria Lockey Stotfold, SG15 6XS Email: [email protected] Tel: 01462 730391 www.etonbury.org.uk Stotfold Football club, JSJ Stadium, Contact: Philip Pateman New Roker Park, www.stotfoldfc.co.uk Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HE Tel: 01462 834581 Stotfold Methodist Hall, Hitchin Road, Contact: Julie Longhurst Stotfold, SG5 4HP Email: [email protected] Tel: 01462 731167 www.stotfoldmethodists.org.uk The Roecroft Centre, Church Road Contact: Maureen Winters Stotfold, SG5 4NE Email: [email protected] Tel: 01462 730264 www.roecroftcentre.net Roecroft Lower School Contact: Mrs Hollie Cross Buttercup Road, Stotfold, SG5 4PF Email: [email protected] Tel: 01462 730336 www.roecroftlower.co.uk Salvation Army Hall Contact: Captain Nicola Brooksbank 10 Church Road, Stotfold, SG5 4LX Email: [email protected] Tel: 01462 731072 www.salvationarmy.org.uk St Mary’s Church of England Academy Contact: Miss S Bishop Rook Tree Lane, Stotfold, SG5 4DL Email: [email protected] Tel: 01462 730343 www.stmarysacademystotfold.co.uk

St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Road, Contact: Maureen Winters Stotfold, SG5 4NE Email: [email protected] Tel: 01462 730264 www.stotfoldchurch.org.uk/Hall_Hire.html Stotfold Mill & Randall’s Tea Room Email: [email protected] Mill Lane, Stotfold, SG5 4NU www.stotfoldmill.com Tel: 01462 734541

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TRANSPORT

We are unable to recommend any particular company for transportation. Whilst this is a small selection of local businesses, there are other potential companies in the area.

Trains – National Rail enquires 03457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk

Buses Arriva Buses 0844 8004411 www.ArrivaBus.co.uk

Centre Bus (south) 01164105050 www.centrebus.info

Link-a-Ride Email: [email protected] 01525 840511 www.link-a-ride.co.uk

Whitbread Wanderbus 01767 318444 www.wanderbus.org.uk

Local Taxis

Central Taxis 01462 290000 www.centraltaxisletchworth.co.uk

Arlesey & District Cars 01462 730307 www.arleseyanddistrictcars.co.uk

Eurocabs 01462 600700 www.eurocabsherts.co.uk

A1 Cars Private Hire 01462 734499 www.a1carsprivatehire.co.uk

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KEEPING YOU INFORMED

Town Websites Stotfold Town Council www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk Whether you live in Stotfold, or plan to visit in the future, you will find lots of useful information on this website. Town Council and Committee meeting dates , Agendas and Minutes, Local Councillors, Town Events, Local News, information on Allotments, Stotfold Cemetery, Recreation Grounds and play areas, facilities to hire.

Stotfold News Magazine www.stotfoldnews.co.uk The Stotfold News Magazine was established in May 2005, when its first issue was printed and delivered to the residents of Stotfold.

The aim of the magazine is to provide the residents of Stotfold with a useful and informative publication which gives details of local businesses and services and an idea of what’s going on in the town. The magazine is delivered to all residents of Stotfold and Fairfield and have a team of over 90 distribution volunteers. Current circulation is 4,700 copies . The magazine is delivered monthly and is free to all residents and is also available on its website.

Stotfold Watermill and Nature Reserve www.stotfoldmill.com A working watermill with a collection of historic rural objects, open to the public on most Sundays during the summer usually free admission unless there is a special event. The adjacent Nature Reserve and car park is open most days of the year.

Notice Boards

Town Council Notice Boards (situated at the Co-op Store, The Green, The Memorial Hall, The Greenacre Centre). To display posters contact the Town Council- 01462 730064.

Other Notice Boards EH Crouch Funeral Directors, High Street

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