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Hinxworth and Edworth WI Church Services The July meeting of the Hinxworth and Edworth WI is usually a 4th August 10.15 am, Family service, St. Nicholas, Hinxworth garden meeting and this year was no exception. Members and 11th August 9.15 am, Parish Communion, St. Nicholas, Hinxworth their guests enjoyed a lovely summer’s evening meeting in the 18th August, 9.15 am, Parish Communion, St. Nicholas, Hinxworth • Village Voice • delightful garden of one our Hinxworth members, wandering 25th August 9.15 am, Parish Communion, St. Nicholas, Hinxworth happily around the garden admiring the many flowers and shrubs, 9.30 am, Holy Communion, St. Vincent, Newnham wonderful Koi carp and some most interesting hand-crafted August 2019 for Caldecote, Edworth, Hinxworth and Newnham No.215 pottery planters and wildlife figures. Normal WI business was, by design, briefly dealt with leaving plenty of time for everyone to take part in a garden themed quiz whilst Roses are Blooming Three Horseshoes Golf Day enjoying some of the delicious strawberry gateaux, strawberry It was the 10th anniversary of the Shoes golf day and we had a cheesecake and strawberries and cream on offer. The evening great turnout of 25 golfers. Unfortunately the weather this year ended with the winners of the quiz being presented with wine again in Hinxworth was not in our favour with heavy rain but everyone made it round. and potted plants and finally a big thank you was given to our host We had a great evening meal in the pub marquee, followed by the and hostess who also received a plant and a bouquet of flowers. prize giving and then our favourite band Corruption to conclude a wonderful day. The winner (Peter Rohan, centre), 2nd (Nick Tiffin, left) and 3rd (Oggy,right) played exceptionally well on the day.

Sam and Harriet Williams who celebrated their marriage and reaffirmed their vows at St. Nicholas, Hinxworth on Saturday 29th June. The service was followed by a reception at Edworth Barns. (Picture: Patrick Forbes) There is no WI meeting in August. Next meeting is on Thursday Ten “Remembrance” Roses have brightened up the Hinxworth September 12 at 7.30pm in the village hall. New members are War Memorial garden this summer reminding us of those brave always welcome. Nick & Fenton’s Free Desk/chair young men and women from the village and elsewhere who gave Could anyone make use of a their lives in two world wars for the freedom we hold so dear. Chrisi Hook Chef Night computer desk and/or office Thoughts also of the Hinxworth and Edworth friends and loved During the evening we had our usual charity raffle and everyone chair.? Nothing to pay - just ones who have recently passed away, they also are not forgotten. was generous as usual, where I am pleased to say we raised £770 collect! We will spare them all a thought as we pass the roses by. Games on the Rec for the local north Herts based ‘Butterfly’ charity who care and support for the elderly who are terminally ill and who have no The afternoon was organised one to visit them and also giving respite to the families. and catered for by the Hinxworth and Edworth I would like to say a big thank you to all our golfers for supporting WI. The sun was shining and our 10th event, to all the guests in the evening and to Gerry and lots of games were available his team at the pub that made it a great day. including tennis, croquet, Simon Cheshire ‘archery’ and football. There was even impromptu egg and spoon races taking place Keeping Newnham Litter Free in one corner of the field. It Phone Janet Fair on 01462 Caldecote & Newnham Parish Council want to thank Clare was lovely to see such a good 743137 England and her band of helpers for the fantastic job they do to turnout of both children and keep Newnham free of litter. The last big clean up collected 15 adults during the afternoon, all A Thank you from black bags of rubbish from along the verges. Many thanks. getting together for a few fun- Carol Fiske, Clerk filled hours trying their skills at Wales • A big thank you to all Viv and the various games on offer or Back in March, Nick and Geoff’s friends who have sent for those who weren’t playing Fenton were the guest chefs cards and get well messages Possible Noise Disruption it was a chance to sit about in at the Three Horseshoes. Both following my sudden, recent Ange Morrison and Matt Moores have decided to get married; as the sunshine, chatting to friends amateur chefs but they cooked operation. I am now recovering we all know the best way to celebrate this is with a Garden Party. and enjoying a cup of tea and up a great night and raised well and hope to see you all soon. The party is on Saturday 3rd August and be will be located at the eating some delicious cakes. £421 for charity which they With love from Hilary. High Street end of New Inn Road. As a result, you may see an Chrisi Hook donated to Action for Children. Viv Hughes increase in traffic and people from 2pm. The party will also have a band which will finish before 11pm. Ange and Matt thank you for your patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused on this Soup Lunch Pub Quiz Night Copy Date: Please send Soup lunch will be on Friday 16th August in Hinxworth Village Next quiz night at the Three all copy and pictures for the day; it is definitely a one off, they don’t intend to get married again. Hall from 12.30 - 2pm. Everyone is welcome so come along for Horseshoes, Hinxworth, September edition by August The Village Voice wish them a great day and future happiness. some lovely homemade soups and cakes. 21st August, £2.00 per person. 20th to Mike Wade. E-mail: Paul and Sarah Moore who live in Hinxworth with their daughter Olivia Ange and Matt 8pm start. [email protected] Rosemary, baptised at St George’s, Edworth 21st July “The cost to repair such old buildings is astronomical, so we are 10. Allotments: Following discussion the Councillors have On the beat determined to find those responsible and prevent further thefts Hinxworth Parish Council agreed to waive the annual subscriptions due on September with PCSO 6522 Chris Brabrook of this nature occurring. Parish Council meeting minutes 9th July 2019, Village Hall. 7.00 pm 1st 2019 for one year only for the current allotmenteers. Present: Mr R. Cobb (Chairman), Mr N. Tiffin (Vice-Chairman) This is in recognition of their continuing hard work keeping “As well as carrying out extra patrols in key areas we are appealing Extra patrols following Mr E. Sore, Mrs W. Kitchener (Clerk) the allotments going. Richard Cobb is to notify Hilary to local residents to be extra vigilant and to report any suspicious Perricone. church roof thefts activity, particularly around churches,” added Neighbourhood Other Persons present: Steve Jarvis Hertfordshire County Councillor. Tom Tyson District Councillor. 11. Any Other Urgent Business: • Local officers step up patrols around rural churches as more Inspector Richard Lilley. “Also if you are aware of a large quantity The minutes of the Additional Litter Bins: The Councillors agreed to provide lead goes missing from church roofs in Hertfordshire. of lead being offered for sale we would like to hear from you.” 1. The Minutes of the last meeting: meeting of 4th June were agreed by the Parish Councillors three litter bins located around the Village to allow dog • St Faiths in Kelshall targeted around the same time as lead Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 or report and signed by Chairman Richard Cobb. Proposed by Eric walkers to deposit their bagged “dog pooh” in them. The was stolen from a church in Furneux Pelham. online. Sore and seconded by Nicholas Tiffin. Parish Council is to provide NHDC with the details of • Local residents asked to remain vigilant and report all where these are to be sited. suspicious activity. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the 2. Matters arising not elsewhere on the Agenda: Nothing to The War Memorial Clock: The annual maintenance of the Officers in North Herts are stepping up patrols around vulnerable independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their report. clock has now been completed. churches in the rural areas surrounding Royston, after a second untraceable online form. 3. Correspondence: Nothing to report The War Memorial Garden: Tony Dawson has kindly lead church roof was stolen in Hertfordshire. For over 30 years, Crimestoppers has always kept its promise of 4. Finance: Current Parish Council Funds: The Councillors agreed to the expenditure for the current month. Proposed agreed to maintain the area. The Church of St Faiths in Kelshall had part of its lead roof stripped anonymity to everyone who contacts them. by Nicholas Tiffin and seconded by Eric Sore. Super-fast Broadband: Further to the reports from sometime before Tuesday 18 June, around the same time that St Hertfordshire Police contact: Planning Application 19/01478/FP Thorns Farm, last month there has been no additional developments. Mary’s Church in Furneux Pelham was also targeted by thieves. 5. Planning: email: [email protected] Tel: 01438 757935 New Inn Road:- The Councillors agreed unanimously to “no Steve Jarvis agreed to continue to follow-up for further “It is a travesty that these beautiful buildings are being targeted in Ring 101 if you have suffered a crime or need police within a objection” to this application. Wendy Kitchener is to notify information. this way, not only causing damage to the structure of the church couple of hours. Ring 999 for an immediate response if you have NHDC. Local Grants: Tom Tyson, the newly elected District at the time, but also leaving them vulnerable to more damage by just suffered a crime and for hare coursing. 6. Highways: Councillor notified the meeting of the availability of small being exposed to the elements,” said Chief inspector for North Bedfordshire Police Contact: Outstanding Road Repairs: The High Street and Francis financial grants for clubs/organisations in the Village. For Herts Sally Phillips. For readers in Edworth, in emergency dial 999 or 112 from your Road. Steve Jarvis confirmed the date for the work further information please contact Cllr. Tom Tyson at Tom. mobile. Non emergencies ring 101, or 112 from a mobile. to commence has been agreed. He will forward this [email protected]. information to the Parish Council. Additionally Steve Jarvis Co-opted Councillor: Mike Wade will be formally co-opted also confirmed the edges to the Hinxworth/Ashwell Road on to the Parish Council at the next meeting on September Big Butterfly Count have now been repaired. 5th. It’s been a good month for butterflies, unusually so, but thanks Broken Drain New Inn Road: The drain located in New 12. Date of the Next Meeting: Thursday September 5th 2019 to the Smyth family’s positive planting of butterfly friendly plants Inn road near the junction with the High Street has still at 7.00pm in the Village Hall. The meeting closed at 8.10pm. around the hedges in Edworth there are some lovely sights this not been repaired. Steve Jarvis will contact Hertfordshire Wendy Kitchener - Clerk, Hinxworth Parish Council year. My daughter Vicky saw a whole collection of Marbled Whites Highways for the repair to be made as a matter of urgency. and I was lucky enough to see one when she took me to see them. Smiley Face Speed Sign: As reported last month the We were also treated to a whole display of Skippers. Councillors are considering having another smiley face sign installed at the Edworth end of the Village. The Parish Council are prepared to fund 50% as they did for the sign already installed. No funds will be available from Hertfordshire Highways until the next financial year 2020/2021. Road Repairs on the Hinxworth/Edworth Road in Bedfordshire: The Councillors have noted the area has been marked out for repair. They convey their thanks to David Smyth as Chair of Edworth Parish Meeting for contacting Central Bedfordshire Council. Speeding through the Village: Richard Cobb reported he is becoming increasingly concerned at the volume of vehicles speeding through the Village. He has asked Steve Jarvis if he can arrange for a speed monitoring device to be installed in the Village to monitor the speed and the total numbers of vehicles on a daily basis. 7. Village Hall: Richard Cobb has asked the Village Hall Management Committee to provide him with a copy of the minutes of their monthly meetings. 8. Recreation Ground: Hedgehog Preservation Small tortoiseshell, Comma, Marbled White, Skipper Grass Cutting: The Councillors feel it may be necessary for The British Hedgehog Preservation Society produce several additional cuts to be made. They will monitor the situation. The hedgerows are alive with butterflies and moths a good sign posters including this one for sharing to raise awareness. Play Area Clean-up: The Councillors will carry out the for the future. Please get out, in your garden at least, and join in Gin and Jazz https://m.facebook.com/hedgehogsociety/ “Annual Clean-up” on August 1st. They will meet at the play the Big Butterfly Count which runs until the 11th August [see I work regularly at the hedgehog rescue called Hettie’s Helpers Gin and Jazz at the Three area at 5.00pm. https://www.bigbutterflycount.org/ for details] and really enjoy Horseshoes, Sunday 18th in Letchworth and many hedgehogs we take in are severely Security Post: A security post has been purchased to be the countryside we live in. I hope you like Vicky’s pictures and if August. at 1pm Come and dehydrated. sited at the entrance to the Recreation Ground by the you see her in the garden she’ll happily talk butterflies and bees enjoy Gerry’s fine selection of https://m.facebook.com/hedgehogs2015/ Village Hall. A lock will be provided with a security code to to you! Gins and relax to Miss Jones allow entry. Richard Cobb is to arrange the installation. Ryoko Johnston Sylvia Scales and her Jazz band. 9. Tennis Court: Nothing to report. “The cost to repair such old buildings is astronomical, so we are 10. Allotments: Following discussion the Councillors have On the beat determined to find those responsible and prevent further thefts Hinxworth Parish Council agreed to waive the annual subscriptions due on September with PCSO 6522 Chris Brabrook of this nature occurring. Parish Council meeting minutes 9th July 2019, Village Hall. 7.00 pm 1st 2019 for one year only for the current allotmenteers. Present: Mr R. Cobb (Chairman), Mr N. Tiffin (Vice-Chairman) This is in recognition of their continuing hard work keeping “As well as carrying out extra patrols in key areas we are appealing Extra patrols following Mr E. Sore, Mrs W. Kitchener (Clerk) the allotments going. Richard Cobb is to notify Hilary to local residents to be extra vigilant and to report any suspicious Perricone. church roof thefts activity, particularly around churches,” added Neighbourhood Other Persons present: Steve Jarvis Hertfordshire County Councillor. Tom Tyson District Councillor. 11. Any Other Urgent Business: • Local officers step up patrols around rural churches as more Inspector Richard Lilley. “Also if you are aware of a large quantity The minutes of the Additional Litter Bins: The Councillors agreed to provide lead goes missing from church roofs in Hertfordshire. of lead being offered for sale we would like to hear from you.” 1. The Minutes of the last meeting: meeting of 4th June were agreed by the Parish Councillors three litter bins located around the Village to allow dog • St Faiths in Kelshall targeted around the same time as lead Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 or report and signed by Chairman Richard Cobb. Proposed by Eric walkers to deposit their bagged “dog pooh” in them. The was stolen from a church in Furneux Pelham. online. Sore and seconded by Nicholas Tiffin. Parish Council is to provide NHDC with the details of • Local residents asked to remain vigilant and report all where these are to be sited. suspicious activity. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the 2. Matters arising not elsewhere on the Agenda: Nothing to The War Memorial Clock: The annual maintenance of the Officers in North Herts are stepping up patrols around vulnerable independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their report. clock has now been completed. churches in the rural areas surrounding Royston, after a second untraceable online form. 3. Correspondence: Nothing to report The War Memorial Garden: Tony Dawson has kindly lead church roof was stolen in Hertfordshire. For over 30 years, Crimestoppers has always kept its promise of 4. Finance: Current Parish Council Funds: The Councillors agreed to the expenditure for the current month. Proposed agreed to maintain the area. The Church of St Faiths in Kelshall had part of its lead roof stripped anonymity to everyone who contacts them. by Nicholas Tiffin and seconded by Eric Sore. Super-fast Broadband: Further to the reports from sometime before Tuesday 18 June, around the same time that St Hertfordshire Police contact: Planning Application 19/01478/FP Thorns Farm, last month there has been no additional developments. Mary’s Church in Furneux Pelham was also targeted by thieves. 5. Planning: email: [email protected] Tel: 01438 757935 New Inn Road:- The Councillors agreed unanimously to “no Steve Jarvis agreed to continue to follow-up for further “It is a travesty that these beautiful buildings are being targeted in Ring 101 if you have suffered a crime or need police within a objection” to this application. Wendy Kitchener is to notify information. this way, not only causing damage to the structure of the church couple of hours. Ring 999 for an immediate response if you have NHDC. Local Grants: Tom Tyson, the newly elected District at the time, but also leaving them vulnerable to more damage by just suffered a crime and for hare coursing. 6. Highways: Councillor notified the meeting of the availability of small being exposed to the elements,” said Chief inspector for North Bedfordshire Police Contact: Outstanding Road Repairs: The High Street and Francis financial grants for clubs/organisations in the Village. For Herts Sally Phillips. For readers in Edworth, in emergency dial 999 or 112 from your Road. Steve Jarvis confirmed the date for the work further information please contact Cllr. Tom Tyson at Tom. mobile. Non emergencies ring 101, or 112 from a mobile. to commence has been agreed. He will forward this [email protected]. information to the Parish Council. Additionally Steve Jarvis Co-opted Councillor: Mike Wade will be formally co-opted also confirmed the edges to the Hinxworth/Ashwell Road on to the Parish Council at the next meeting on September Big Butterfly Count have now been repaired. 5th. It’s been a good month for butterflies, unusually so, but thanks Broken Drain New Inn Road: The drain located in New 12. Date of the Next Meeting: Thursday September 5th 2019 to the Smyth family’s positive planting of butterfly friendly plants Inn road near the junction with the High Street has still at 7.00pm in the Village Hall. The meeting closed at 8.10pm. around the hedges in Edworth there are some lovely sights this not been repaired. Steve Jarvis will contact Hertfordshire Wendy Kitchener - Clerk, Hinxworth Parish Council year. My daughter Vicky saw a whole collection of Marbled Whites Highways for the repair to be made as a matter of urgency. and I was lucky enough to see one when she took me to see them. Smiley Face Speed Sign: As reported last month the We were also treated to a whole display of Skippers. Councillors are considering having another smiley face sign installed at the Edworth end of the Village. The Parish Council are prepared to fund 50% as they did for the sign already installed. No funds will be available from Hertfordshire Highways until the next financial year 2020/2021. Road Repairs on the Hinxworth/Edworth Road in Bedfordshire: The Councillors have noted the area has been marked out for repair. They convey their thanks to David Smyth as Chair of Edworth Parish Meeting for contacting Central Bedfordshire Council. Speeding through the Village: Richard Cobb reported he is becoming increasingly concerned at the volume of vehicles speeding through the Village. He has asked Steve Jarvis if he can arrange for a speed monitoring device to be installed in the Village to monitor the speed and the total numbers of vehicles on a daily basis. 7. Village Hall: Richard Cobb has asked the Village Hall Management Committee to provide him with a copy of the minutes of their monthly meetings. 8. Recreation Ground: Hedgehog Preservation Small tortoiseshell, Comma, Marbled White, Skipper Grass Cutting: The Councillors feel it may be necessary for The British Hedgehog Preservation Society produce several additional cuts to be made. They will monitor the situation. The hedgerows are alive with butterflies and moths a good sign posters including this one for sharing to raise awareness. Play Area Clean-up: The Councillors will carry out the for the future. Please get out, in your garden at least, and join in Gin and Jazz https://m.facebook.com/hedgehogsociety/ “Annual Clean-up” on August 1st. They will meet at the play the Big Butterfly Count which runs until the 11th August [see I work regularly at the hedgehog rescue called Hettie’s Helpers Gin and Jazz at the Three area at 5.00pm. https://www.bigbutterflycount.org/ for details] and really enjoy Horseshoes, Sunday 18th in Letchworth and many hedgehogs we take in are severely Security Post: A security post has been purchased to be the countryside we live in. I hope you like Vicky’s pictures and if August. at 1pm Come and dehydrated. sited at the entrance to the Recreation Ground by the you see her in the garden she’ll happily talk butterflies and bees enjoy Gerry’s fine selection of https://m.facebook.com/hedgehogs2015/ Village Hall. A lock will be provided with a security code to to you! Gins and relax to Miss Jones allow entry. Richard Cobb is to arrange the installation. Ryoko Johnston Sylvia Scales and her Jazz band. 9. Tennis Court: Nothing to report. Hinxworth and Edworth WI Church Services The July meeting of the Hinxworth and Edworth WI is usually a 4th August 10.15 am, Family service, St. Nicholas, Hinxworth garden meeting and this year was no exception. Members and 11th August 9.15 am, Parish Communion, St. Nicholas, Hinxworth their guests enjoyed a lovely summer’s evening meeting in the 18th August, 9.15 am, Parish Communion, St. Nicholas, Hinxworth • Village Voice • delightful garden of one our Hinxworth members, wandering 25th August 9.15 am, Parish Communion, St. Nicholas, Hinxworth happily around the garden admiring the many flowers and shrubs, 9.30 am, Holy Communion, St. Vincent, Newnham wonderful Koi carp and some most interesting hand-crafted August 2019 for Caldecote, Edworth, Hinxworth and Newnham No.215 pottery planters and wildlife figures. Normal WI business was, by design, briefly dealt with leaving plenty of time for everyone to take part in a garden themed quiz whilst Roses are Blooming Three Horseshoes Golf Day enjoying some of the delicious strawberry gateaux, strawberry It was the 10th anniversary of the Shoes golf day and we had a cheesecake and strawberries and cream on offer. The evening great turnout of 25 golfers. Unfortunately the weather this year ended with the winners of the quiz being presented with wine again in Hinxworth was not in our favour with heavy rain but everyone made it round. and potted plants and finally a big thank you was given to our host We had a great evening meal in the pub marquee, followed by the and hostess who also received a plant and a bouquet of flowers. prize giving and then our favourite band Corruption to conclude a wonderful day. The winner (Peter Rohan, centre), 2nd (Nick Tiffin, left) and 3rd (Oggy,right) played exceptionally well on the day.