Friends of the Rec and Wellbeing Week Programme May

Friends of the Rec

Spring / Summer 2019 Newsletter

Including Histon & Impington Wellbeing Week

Supporting Sport, Wellbeing & Recreation in our Community

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Welcome to the 2019 Newsletter Newsletter Index

4 Welcome from our Trustees 17 Intro to HICOM 6 Indie Killers in Concert 18 Wellbeing Week Introduction 7 Family Running Festival 19-27 Wellbeing Week Programme 8,9 Rec Activities for Children 20 Activities Fair 10 Rec Activities for Adults 26 Celebrating Green Spaces 11 Flaming June Half Marathon 28 Skatepark project 12 Rounders 29 HI Trishaw 12 Strawberry 50 Cycling 30 Worry Tree Café 13 Rec Monday Club 31-33 Village Sports Clubs 14 Archery 35 Other Activities at the Rec 16 Rec Sunshine Sports Club Friends of the Rec 2019 Events Monday 6th May Impington May Day Family Running Festival & Sensory 1k + family bootcamp obstacle Sunday 2nd June Flaming June Half & Quarter Marathon plus HI Wellbeing Mile Tuesday 18th June Community Rounders on Rec Friday 5th July Indie Killers in concert Sunday 1st September Strawberry 50 Community Cycling event Friday 11th October Friends Autumn quiz Sunday 2nd November Bonfire Burn 10k Useful Websites hirecfriends.org.uk Friends of the Rec Contact Points hiwellbeing.org.uk Event & General Activity Info Neil Davies on 01223 232514 or [email protected] hicom.org.uk Friends volunteer coordinator Paul Grafham bonfireburn10k.co.uk on 01223 235268 or [email protected] theflamingjunehalf.co.uk strawberry50.co.uk facebook.com/HisimpFOTR/

Thank You to our sponsors 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE FRIENDS & HICOM TRUSTEES Welcome to a special community newsletter from Friends of Histon & Impington Recreation and Histon & Impington Community (aka HICOM) featuring the Village Wellbeing Week (4-13 May) and information on the Friends 2019 events and activities plus village sports club info. HICOM and the Friends of the Rec have worked closely together on organising the Wellbeing Week which has over 20 events and focuses on the social, mental, physical and spiritual sides of wellbeing. Indeed, the objectives of the Friends of the Rec and HICOM interlink and are complementary supporting sport, wellbeing, recreation and mobility in our community. This close working relationship between the two charities has existed for a number of years, primarily through the HI Rec Monday Club providing different exercise activities for over 40 older residents every week. It will be further developed in the Spring with the start of the Rec Sunshine Sports & Activity Club, a unique, fully accessible and inclusive sports and activities club for adults including provision for those living with memory loss and not normally able to join a sports club, and their carers. Last Spring the Friends of the Rec set up HI Community Athletics providing separate weekly sessions for 8-11s and 11 upwards. Up to 35 now attend weekly and there are still places available. Last year the objectives of the Friends of the Rec were updated to widen its geographical area of support from just the Rec to the entire two villages so that the Friends could support a po- tential Community Park at Milton Road. Provision of a skatepark at the community park is an aspiration and to help find out if there is the demand amongst children and young people the Friends have organised a skatepark event at Orchard Park on Mayday Monday providing free lessons. The new Village Community Trishaw arrives in April following a successful fundraising effort and this will provide rides for older residents with volunteer riders. Full information on both charities available at www.hicom.org.uk and www.hirecfriends.org.uk New volunteers are always needed- please do consider becoming involved. Our thanks to Chris Cox for his help in producing this newsletter. Friends of the Rec Trustees – Edd Stonham, Vernon Dudley, Brian Ing, Neil Davies, Richard Martin, Greg Peck & David Wilson. Charity number 1100193. HICOM Trustees – Don Kelly, David Rush, Rebecca Strivens, Mavis Driver, Neil Davies, Edd Stonham & Chris Cox. Charity number 1069042.

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for Children & Young People Organised by the Friends & others

Active Start Club (pre-school children aged 2-4 + parents) Fridays 1.30 to 2.30pm Restarts 26th April at the Rec Aimed at developing good physical activity habits focusing on fun, playful games and basic movement skills. Qualified coach. Fun parent and child interactive sessions to develop agility, balance and co-ordination A per- fect way to get children to enjoy being active, whilst learning new skills, having fun and making new friends. £3 per week. For info call Neil 01223 232514

Rec Multi Summer Sports Club for Children in Reception & Years 1 & 2 Fridays 3.45 to 4.30pm Starts 26th April Come & try; Cricket, Athletics, Tennis, American Football & other fun activities. With coach Phil Mullen. For info call Neil 01223 232514

Girls’ Football for Years 2, 3 & 4 Tuesdays 5.15 to 6.00pm Starts 30th April on the Rec Any new girl who would like to receive some coaching and play football next season is welcome. A Histon Hornets FC initiative. For info call Neil Davies 01223 232514 or email [email protected]

Hockey Coaching for Children in Years 4-6 & Year 7 Upwards Wednesdays 4-5pm Year 7 Upwards & 5-6pm Years 4-6 Starts 1st May With qualified hockey coach Grant Gilmour on Histon Recreation Ground Multi Use Games Area Booking form available from [email protected] or Histon Junior School or any session. Cost £15 per half term.

8 Histon Cricket Club All Stars 2019 Histon Cricket Club will be hosting All Stars 2019. All Stars is a national coaching programme for boys and girls aged 5 to 8 years developed by the English Cricket Board and delivered by All Stars Club Activators who have been trained. This will be our third year of running the initiative at Histon CC. The programme consists of 8 weekly one hour sessions commencing on Sunday 12th May until Sunday 7th July, there will be no session on the Sunday 26th May due to the Bank Holiday weekend, and sessions start at 10.00 am and last for one hour. The cost of the 8 sessions is £40.00 (payable online) and each child will receive some kit. To take part it will be necessary to sign up on line at https://allstarscricket.co.uk/histoncc

Histon Hornets FC Girls Cricket Coaching for Years 5-10 SSE Wildcats Girls Football Centre for Thursday 5.30 to 6.30pm Starts 26th April Girls aged 5-11 On Histon Rec rd Fridays 5 to 6pm Starts 3 May With coach Steve Taylor On Histon Rec Free first week – £2 per week after More info through schools after Easter

9 Friends of the Rec Activities at the Rec For Adults

Tai Chi at Histon Rec Tuesdays 10.45 - 11.45 Seated suitable for people pre or post hip or knee operations, or any short term wheelchair user 11.45 - 12.45 Beginners 1.00 - 2.30 Continuation class Thursdays 11.30 - 1.30 Continuation class For info call Joan 07789762175

Ladies Social Tennis Fridays 10.45 to 11.45am Starting Friday 27th April Meet at tennis hard court at Histon rec £4 per session - equipment provided Turn up & play

Dance for Fitness for over 55s Wednesdays starting on 24th April 2.15 to 3.15pm Qualified instructor Cathy Middleton 01223 232187

Pilates For All Thursdays 10-11am With Ros Mulvaney 07547 730785 In the Rec Centre Cost £6.00 per session & pay as you go

10 11 ROUNDERS SUMMER 2019 Social Fun Rounders (adults) Tuesday 18th June 6.30pm on Histon Rec Practiece for the Feast tournament or just have some fun Contact Jane Rush 01223 232959 or [email protected]

Feast Rounders 2019 Adult Tournament Wednesday 3rd July starts at 6.45pm at Impington Village College Teams of 9 invited (all teams will play at least 4 games) Entry fee of £18 per team will directly go to 2019 Feast charities

Junior Tournament (under 11s & U14s) All equipment provided for both th Thursday 4 July starts at 6.15pm tournaments at Recreation Ground Entry forms & information from Teams of 9 invited Neil Davies 01223 232514 Entry fee of £9 per team will directly go to 2019 Feast or [email protected] charities

12 13 The Friends of the Rec obtained grant funding last year for the outdoor table tennis table and contributed to the remainder of the cost

14 15 H & I REC SUNSHINE SPORTS & ACTIVITY CLUB

A unique fully accessible & inclusive sports & activities club for adults including provision for those - living with memory loss and their carers - not normally able to join a sports club

Enjoyment & Friendship for all Starts Thursday 2nd May 2-4pm & continues 1st and 3rd Thursdays monthly

Histon & Impington Recreation Ground Sports & Activities will include tennis, croquet, bowls, table tennis, putting, outdoor games, trishaw rides, walking and one-to-a-few personal training tailored to individual’s needs

First week free, then £4 per week including refreshments Full information hirecfriends.org.uk/recsunshine/ or contact Neil Davies 01223 232514 [email protected]

A Friends of Histon & Impington Recreation project with support from Histon & Impington Feast

16 Histon and Impington Community, also known as HICOM, is a village-based regis- tered charity whose principal objective is to support the general community wellbeing of residents of all ages in the villages of Histon and Impington and neighbouring communities. Histon & Impington Community Minibus The current 15-seat minibus was purchased in March 2018 with generous support from the Histon Beer Festival and Histon Feast who have been closely involved with the minibus for over a quarter of a century. The minibus is principally used during the week to take older residents to exercise activities, various clubs, shopping trips, attend doctors’ appointments and outings. At weekends and in the evenings the minibus is available for general use by village groups. Call Paul Seekings for info 07772 437789 HICOM Village Wellbeing Team The three HICOM employees form part of the HICOM village wellbeing scheme and their contact details are as follows Village Mental Wellbeing worker Sefanit Inquai [email protected] Village Older Peoples worker Paul Seekings 07772 437789 [email protected] Village Dementia Support worker Margaret Reed Roberts 07895 499682 [email protected] Recent services launched by the team include: Mental Wellbeing Befriending Scheme - a new initiative where ‘befriender’ volunteers will befriend a local resident who may be going through a difficult time or to befriend/support parents with a child/young person with wellbeing concerns. For info contact Sefanit Inquai. IT drop-ins - need help with a mobile, laptop or ipad. Please drop in for free advice/ support on Wednesday afternoons in term time in the Saint Andrew’s Centre Café. For info contact Paul Seekings. Hope Again Bereavement - HICOM offers two 6 week Hope Again programmes annually which are open to all who are living with loss. The next course starts in the Autumn. For info call 07707 263353 Funding of the work of HICOM - Histon & Impington Parish Council fund about 50% of the annual cost of the Wellbeing team with the remainder obtained from grant funding and do- nations from other village groups and charities. Supporting HICOM - All HICOM information is available on the website www.hicom.org.uk or for information on how to help volunteer or perhaps support the charity financially please email [email protected] 17 Welcome to the Wellbeing Week. The Village Wellbeing Week is a new idea and seeks to bring village residents of all ages together with a number of different events to help find new ways to improve their wellbeing, find new activities to participate in and so help prevent problems that could manifest later. This week builds on the previous two mental wellbeing weeks but expands the scope to a more general themed village wellbeing week, with a broad range of different activities that should appeal to everyone in the community. There are different dimensions to wellbeing and this week will feature lots of activities that will help us to improve different aspects of our wellbeing. Note the programme was correct when this was printed, but for the latest updates see the website hiwellbeing.org.uk

Mental Spiritual There are lots of ways of improving Helping to understand our place in our mental wellbeing, which inter- the universe and our relationship with the acts with the social, physical and spiritual. We divine. are concentrating on particular activities centred on mindfulness and also nutrition.

Social Physical Our wellbeing is greatly influenced Probably the best understood of the by the way we connect socially. different aspects of wellbeing. Being Loneliness is one of the great problems of our as fit as possible, within any physical con- age and we will have lots of opportunities to straints, will make a difference to our overall make meaningful connections with others in wellbeing. our Community and join in with a wide range of different activities.

The Wellbeing Week will also see the launch of three new initiatives;  Village Trishaw offering less able or isolated folk the opportunity to go for gentle rides.  Worry Tree Café bringing support, friendship and advice to those experiencing loneliness, isolation and challenges to their wellbeing, and their carers.  Rec Sunshine Sports & Activity Club providing a unique fully accessible and inclusive sports and activities club for adults including provision for those living with memory loss and their carers not normally able to join a sports club. This starts Thursday 2nd May. 18

Wellbeing Week Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May Saturday 4 Saturday Activities Fair 10:30am-1pm at the Saint Andrew's Centre for All Ages Drop in to the Activities Fair and see if one of the more than 35 different local community

th -based groups appeals to you. One of the best ways of improving our wellbeing is to join

May in with activities in our community as it builds our sense of connection with others and

can be great fun.

Sunday 5 Sunday Wellbeing Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm in the Saint Andrew's Centre, for All Ages

Join us for our special MOSAIC service in the Saint Andrew’s Centre on 5th May th

(croissants, coffee and chocolate from 10.30am) when we’ll be exploring how we can live May well and experience the wellbeing that God intends for everyone. No need to have been

to MOSAIC before; all ages are welcome; do join us.

For more info see standrewshiston.org

Introduction to archery 10am-12noon at Recreation Ground, for All Ages Try a new sport with quality coaching - families welcome

Table Tennis 4:40-6:30pm at the Recreation Ground, for All Ages All ages welcome to come and play at an open session of Histon & Impington Table Ten- nis between 4.30 and 6.30pm. Equipment provided and table tennis tables indoor and outdoor used.

Wellbeing Quiz 6pm at the Red Lion, for Adults Join in with a group to answer questions on the theme of Wellbeing.

Latest information on all events atHIwellbeing.org.uk

Saturday 4th May 10:30am-1pm in the Saint Andrew's Centre Drop in and see if one of the more than 35 di!erent local community based groups appeals to you. More info and list groups at HIwellbeing.org.uk/ac!vi!es -fair 20

Wellbeing Week Programme Monday 6th May Monday 6 Monday Impington Running Festival From 9am at Recreation Ground

Registrations on the day from 9am. th

9:45am Under 4s 200m £2 entry fee May 10:00am Under 9s 1k £3 entry fee

10:15am All age 3k £4 entry fee 10:45am All age 5k £6 Adults, U18 £4 Page 7 and hirecfriends.org.uk for more information

Super Sensory 1k 11:30am at Recreation Ground A 1k walk, wheel or run through five sensory stations where you can delight your senses - touch, taste, sight, hearing and smell. Ideal for people in a wheelchair as well as those with learning disabilities, autism or people with dementia. Carers, parents, siblings and friends are welcome to join in the fun. Page 14 for more information

Family Bootcamp 10am-12:30pm at the Recreation Ground The family bootcamp with obstacles provided by Fortitude fitness centre.

Launch of Community Trishaw 11:15am at Recreation Ground Join us to see the new community trishaw Page 29 and hirecfriends.org.uk/hitrishaw for more information

Skate Open Day & Taster Sessions 10am-4pm at the Orchard Park Skate Park Professional skateboard tuition from Shredder Skate School. DBS-checked, first-aid trained, Skateboard England recognised coaches. Groups for ages 6-11 10am & 3pm Groups for ages 11+ 11am & 2pm All age drop-in group 12pm & 1pm Page 28 and shredderskateschool.co.uk for more information 21

Wellbeing Week Tuesday 7th May Tuesday 7 Tuesday Wellbeing Theme Drama Workshops At Histon Junior School for Year 3 children

A creative wellbeing activity for the students at Histon Junior School.

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Wellbeing Tea

2.30-3.30pm at IVC for Older Residents Histon and Impington Wellbeing Tea for older people will be held at Impington Village College. Due to a limit on numbers this event is on an invitation only basis. For more details please contact Paul Seekings Histon & Impington Older People’s Worker 07772 437789 [email protected]

Group Wellbeing Doodle 3-4.30pm on The Green (weather permitting) for All Ages Help create a big group doodle...with black markers and poster paints on a large sheet, or sheets of paper...no artistic ability needed...just come and play with colour and shapes and see what evolves...to be creative and creativity doesn't have to be difficult!

Accessible Fitness Session 7:45-8:30pm at the Recreation Ground Outdoor session focusing on mobility, strength and stabilisation, accessible and adapted to all (low intensity)

Pub Games 7:30pm at the King Bill & Red Lion Try out some traditional (and some not-so-traditional) pub games with others

Race Night 7:30pm at the Railway Vue Join with others in a fun evening.

Latest information on all events atHIwellbeing.org.uk

Wellbeing Week Wednesday 8th May Wednesday 8 Wednesday Impingtones Choir 6:30-7:30pm at IVC for over 18s The Impingtones are a friendly community choir who meet at the Impington Village College every Wednesday evening during term time in the Brackenbury Room.

th We sing mostly pop, folk and musical scores with the odd more challenging piece, all un-

May der the masterful guidance of our excellent choir leader, Bridget Hardy. We aim to be a fun choir for anyone with or without previous singing experience. There are no auditions

or need to read music, just come along and give it a go - you'll find it’s amazing how quickly you can pick it up! Please aim to arrive at 6:15pm to sing from 6:30 to 7:30. See impingtones.wordpress.com or email [email protected] for more information.

Worry Tree Café 5-7pm at Saint Andrew's Centre Café, for over 18s The Worry Tree café offers a safe, friendly, non-judgemental space for over 18s in our communities who are suffering a downturn in their mental wellbeing. The café is available to anyone who may be feeling isolated, lonely or overwhelmed (perhaps as a sole carer a single parent, or due to a bereavement) and to those of us feeling anxious or suffering from low mood or depression. You can always expect a friendly welcome at the Worry Tree Café, have some refreshments, meet others with similar experiences, be listened to or just sit in company if you prefer. Page 30 or hicom.org.uk/worry-tree-cafe for more information.

Stress Management Workshop 7-8pm at Histon Junior School Come and learn stress management and relaxation skills for life. Learn how to get through the ups and downs of daily family life and how to keep your feet on the ground in our ever-busier world. You will come away from this session with an improve- ment to your general sense of wellbeing.

An Evening with Novelist Nicola Upson 7:30pm at the Library, for over 18s Nicola is an acclaimed crime novelist who has recently published a new book. Refreshments will be available.

Wellbeing Week Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th May Wednesday 8 Wednesday Dine Out with a Friend 7:30pm at the Rose & Crown Take the opportunity to share a meal out with a friend with two-for-one on

selected main courses.

May Regular Quiz with Wellbeing Theme

7:30pm at the Railway Vue

Join in with a group to answer questions on the theme of Wellbeing. Thursday 9 Thursday Functional Fitness MOT 10am-12noon at the Rose & Crown Test your strength and balance by taking part in a Functional Fitness MOT and

th find out about the support available to keep you safe and independent. Tea and Coffee

May provided. Page 34 or contact Ellen Bridges [email protected] 01954 713294 for more information

Compassionate Conversations 2-3pm at Histon Baptist Church Practical workshop on dementia communication skills for carers (family, friends and pro- fessionals). Showing how to make every day a better day. Margaret Reed Roberts, HICOM Dementia Worker, will introduce key ways to interact and communicate compassionately with people living with dementia, using iCARER and person-centred dementia care communication techniques.

Gut Instinct – the Link to Mental Health 7:45-8:45pm at Histon Baptist Church Many of us are aware of the link between exercise and our wellbeing but less aware of the link between what we eat and how it affects out mental health. Come along to hear a talk by the Nutritional Therapist Rebecca Hancock in which she will explore this link and speak about which foods to avoid and which foods to embrace in order to support our wellbeing and mental health.

Wellbeing Week Friday 10th & Saturday 11th May Friday 10 Friday Film Show ‘Away From Her' 7:30pm at Saint Andrew's Centre

Away from Her film, starring Julie Christie reflects, on the experience of an older married th

couple (Fiona and Grant) and the events that take place when a spouse develops demen- May tia. It reflects on the impact on their relationship of this life-changing brain disease.

Discussion afterwards with Margaret Reed Roberts, Village Dementia Worker, on key

themes. Saturday 11 Saturday Family Dance Fun 10-11am at Saint Andrew's Centre for Families So you think you can’t dance? YES YOU CAN!!

As part of Histon & Impington’s ‘Wellbeing Week’, local resident Cathy Middleton will be

May running a fun dance event for anyone & everyone – young/not so young, boys/girls, fa- thers/mothers, grandfathers/grandmothers, sisters/brothers….. in fact anyone who’d like

to dance ‘loosely’ rather than ‘strictly’. No experience is necessary. The aim is to get moving, learn some new skills, and enjoy dancing with family and friends. Just come along in comfortable clothes that you can move in and trainers or soft shoes you can move about in. Refreshments will be available at the end of the session which will last 30-45 minutes.

Celebrating our Green Spaces - Histon and Impington Wellbeing Trail 11am-3pm various locations around the village for All Ages Histon Woods 11-1pm Animal Dens 11-3 pm Mini Bioblitz 1:30-3pm Trail and drink Manor Park Field, Orchard 1-3pm Maintenance session and BYO picnics Homefield Park 11-3pm Art in the Park 11-3pm Circus skills Clay Close Green 11-3pm Story telling 11:30-2pm Live acoustic music and BYO picnic Doctor's Close Pocket Park 11-3pm Bubbles and braids 11-2pm Craftivism Crossing Keeper's Copse 11-3pm Tree identification and BBQ South Road Playground 11-2pm Jelly picnic and display 11-2pm Sports and Games

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Wellbeing Week Saturday 11th to Monday 13th May Saturday 11 Saturday Impington Sports Centre Wellbeing Week Special From 3pm at Impington Sports Centre A variety of free opportunities to find new ways to improve our physical wellbe-

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Swimming Pool 3:30-4:30pm A free swimming session - 40 places available May Tennis/Badminton Tryouts 3-5pm Facilities will be made available for use on a first

come, first served basis. Thermal Spa 3:30-4:30pm Over 18’s only, limited access first come, first served, separate towel is required for Sauna room. Restrictions apply, must be in good health, not recom- mended during pregnancy. Fitness Studio Tours 3:30-5pm Tours will be available for those interested in using the Fitness Studio. Come and try sessions will be available, with a special on the day promo- tion of no joining fee for new members for Direct Debit monthly memberships. Activities can be booked at reception on the day - for further details please contact

Stephen Greenwood - Tel 01223 200404 or [email protected] Sun 12 Sun Introduction to Archery

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May Try a new sport with quality coaching - families welcome.

Monday 13 Monday Mindfulness 7:30-8:30pm at the Saint Andrew's Centre Mindfulness means deliberately attending to and becoming more aware of our

experience: of our thoughts, feelings and body sensations. This allows us to clearly per- th

ceive thoughts, physical sensations, emotions and events at the moment they occur with- May out reacting in an automatic or habitual way.

Come and relax and learn some mindfulness techniques in a fun interactive way. Learn how to get your feet back on the ground and take a break from the strains and stresses of daily life. Mental Health Awareness week All Week at IVC, for students A week of activities to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week for the students at Impington Village College.

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C O M M U N I T Y T R I S H A W

An exciting new project is coming in May 2019 offering less able or isolated folk, with a companion, the opportunity to go for gentle rides in our trishaw!

Full information available at: www.hirecfriends.org.uk/hitrishaw

Do you know someone who would benefit from a trip in our trishaw?

Please email: [email protected]

Are you interested in volunteering to pedal the battery-assisted trishaw or act as a passenger companion?

Please email: [email protected]

A Friends of Histon & Impington Recreation project

With support from: National Lottery Awards for All SCDC Community Chest Aviva Community Fund Histon & Impington Feast John Lewis Community Matters

29 30 VILLAGE SPORTS CLUBS All the Clubs in this section welcome new members Why not make a start!!

HI Walking Group HI Walking Group meets every Friday, at 10am for local walks and slightly earlier for walks outside the village. The walks are over a variety of terrains, and generally from 3 to 5 miles long, with some longer walks of around 6 miles. We start from locations around the village, or a short car or bus journey away. For more info, email Liz [email protected] or Lynne [email protected].

Histon Hobblers We are a friendly, informal, free running club for women who want to run for fitness, fun, friendship and competition. We run from the village green on Tues and Thurs at 7.30pm and Sat at 7.30am. If you would like to join us please visit our website www.histonhobblers.co.uk or contact Jan Watt for more details - [email protected] or 07803 728732

Histon Tennis Club The tennis club warmly welcomes new members. We offer friendly club sessions, informal club tournaments, league team play and social events throughout the year. The Club Coach, David Nation, offers group and individual lessons for all ages. Adults can just turn up on any Wednesday or Thursday evening starting on Wednesday 24th April and be assured of a warm welcome. Full details of everything, including coaching, can be found at www.histontennisclub.co.uk

Histon Bowls Club Histon Bowls Club is keen to welcome new members both male and female at all levels from beginners to more experienced players. The club offers League Matches, Cup Competitions, internal games or you can just play friendlies amongst yourselves. The 2019 season opens at the end of April and if you are interested and would like more information please contact the Secretary, Malcolm Green on 01223 232956 or email [email protected]

Histon & Impington Table Tennis (HITT) The club meets every Sunday in the Rec Centre community room between 5.00pm and 6.30pm. We have three tables in use, equipment is provided and families are welcome. The last session before the summer break takes place on Sunday 19th May. Drop in and have a game. HITT will restart in the Autumn on Sunday 6th October 2019. If interested please contact Neil on 01223 232514 or email [email protected]

31 Histon & Impington Bicycle Club H&I Bicycle Club has quickly become established as the local club for people who love cycling. Regular road rides include Sunday morning club runs, organised by speed and distance, meeting at the pump at 8:30am and heading out for 40–60 miles. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings in summer we run a chaingang and paceline; on Mondays in winter indoor training at ISC; and on Wednesdays in winter a fast tempo ride. We also run monthly cafe rides of 60-80 miles, and in spring a series of taster rides for people who would like to start riding with the club. As in previous years, HIBC will join with Friends of the Rec to host the Strawberry 50 - a large, all inclusive cycling event on September 1st offering routes for all. For more information and up-to-date details of our rides see histonimpingtonbicycleclub.org.uk and facebook.com/groups/histonimpingtonbicycleclub

Histon Cricket Club Histon Cricket Club fosters the enjoyment of the spirit of cricket in the villages. The club has Clubmark status and the Recreation Ground (where we play all our home games) has two excellent pitches. We are proud of our development of junior players (colts) and can offer qualified county coaches, regular training and age group competitive cricket. Our senior teams often include many junior players who find - by playing alongside adults – that they are developed both socially and in their cricket. Colts should contact the Director of Coaching Joe Uttridge on 07771 787695 or [email protected] This year Histon will also be running three senior sides and a midweek (development) team. Adult training will be on Thursdays 6-8pm starting after Easter. Adults should contact Steve Campin (Overall Club Cricket Captain) on 07951 462347. We are always seeking new members for our U9, U11, U13 U14 & U15 teams. Please see our website for confirmed timings for junior practice sessions. We will also be running the hugely popular All Stars Cricket Programme again this year. Sessions are likely to risks place on Sunday mornings. Confirmation of this can again be found on our website histoncc.play-cricket.com, Twitter or Facebook.

Histon Hornets Histon Hornets FC is a F.A community development Charter Standard Club. We provide a safe and fun football club for the youth of our community, with links into adult football through our own adult teams. With 26 teams from Under 5s to adults, we are one of the largest clubs in the region. Teams include Under 8's through to Under 16's (both boys and girls) with matches played on Saturdays (Mini Soccer, girls) and Sundays (Colts league 11-a-side football). We have one Adult Mens team. New players are always welcome to come to training prior to signing on. For information regarding any of our teams please contact Hornets Secretary Jerry Walton on 01223 575151 As a club we always on the lookout for willing volunteers, whether it be helping in the tea hut, refereeing or coaching the children, all help is gratefully received.

32 Histon Netball Club We are a friendly and social group that welcomes ladies (16+) of all netball abilities. Don't worry if you haven't played since school – it will soon come flooding back to you! We are always looking for new players so if you're interested come down to the courts any Tuesday to try us out. Training on Tuesday evenings runs from 6:30-8pm. If you have any queries or would like to contact us in advance you can call Roisin on 07814185752, email [email protected] or visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/HistonNetballClub

Cambridge & Impington Veterans Football Club Cambridge and Impington Veterans Football Club is currently thriving. It plays all its home matches at the Recreation Ground, and would currently welcome players between 35 and 45 who have played in the past to a reasonable local standard. (Thurlow Nunn League or Kershaw Premier preferably.) All matches played are friendly matches and are occasionally followed by suitable replenishment - the emphasis is on enjoyment. For more details please contact Phil Hacker 07799 144080 or email [email protected]

Histon & Impington Croquet Club Croquet is a fascinating and challenging game that requires skill and tactics rather than strength, and so can be played by men, women, young and old of all abilities – but most of all it is great fun! We play social games suitable for all standards. So do come along to try the game with the Histon and Impington Croquet Club who play on the Recreation Ground and are always keen to welcome new members. The croquet season starts in April and extends through the year until September. We play club sessions on most afternoons, weather permitting. We have 2 croquet lawns available for members to play at any time from 11am every day, and the club provides all the equipment needed allowing up to 16 people to play at a time. We play Mix’n’Match social games on the last Sunday of the month, with a bring and share meal under the shade of the maple trees – marvellous. Please see out website for more details at www.hicroquet.wordpress.com or email us at [email protected] or phone/text Duncan on 07857 600832

Histon & Impington Runners Histon and Impington Runners (HI RUNNERS) was established April 2014 when the Friends of the Rec teamed up with Neil Marsh Health and Fitness to form a non profit based running club for the local community. The running club welcomes all runners of any ability, male or female, to join them just for fun, to improve performance or to make running social. The running club saw 50 members join in its first 6 months and has gone from strength to strength since, seeing people improve their running ability and also making running fun and enjoyable. The Club now stand alone and are affiliated to UK Athletics. HI RUNNERS is a community running club for new and existing runners who would like to train and run with others in a fun and social group. It is a non-elitist club with all members making everyone feel welcome. HI RUNNERS meet on a Wednesday evening with a winter and summer schedule. The club also attends running events together from 5K up to marathon distances. Should you wish any other information please contact Neil Marsh: [email protected]

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WEDNESDAYS MONDAYS Zumba Classes Twilight Youth Club (for Years 7, 8 and 9) Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30pm Monday 4 to 5:15pm Contact Katie Granger Contact Andrea Cramp 07980 429730 or [email protected] [email protected] Teen Yoga Monday 5:30 to 6:30pm FRIDAYS Contact Andrea Cramp Baby ‘Sing and Sign’ [email protected] Friday 9:45am to 12:45pm Contact Lorna Dunn TUESDAYS 07795 576801 or singandsign- April Martin Ballet Classes [email protected] Tuesdays 4 to 7pm Contact April Martin SATURDAYS 01954 200533 or [email protected] Beginners Yoga Saturday mornings (term time only) WEDNESDAYS Two sessions – 9 to 10am and 10 to 11am Jill Bridger Melody Bear Dance Classes Contact Pauline Reay Wednesday 9:45 to 11:45am [email protected] Contact Karen Dear 01480 469711 or [email protected]

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