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CHILDREN’S BALLET, TAP, STREET/JAZZ, STREET DANCE AND MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES
MORNINGS Mondays in Jersey Farm FOR AGES Tuesdays in Hatfield Road 18 MONTHS - 5 YRS Fridays in Cottonmill Lane (PAY-ON-DOOR) Saturdays in Jubilee Centre (Catherine St)
Mondays in Cottonmill Lane AFTER SCHOOL Tuesdays in Hatfield Road & Highfields Charters YMCA CLASSES FOR Wednesdays in Marshalswick AGES 3-15 YEARS Thursdays in St Stephens, Watling Street (opp King Harry pub) Saturday mornings in Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, Pilates Workshop at Magenta, Ronsons Way
2 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk Contents SUMMER 2019 4-7 CHAIR’S REPORT Councillor Janet Churchard 21 8-9 SUMMER AT HEARTWOOD A great timetable of activities 10-11 DEMENTIA DOG PROJECT Dog Day event at Park Side View 12 NOTICEBOARD - SUMMER 2019 Listing of contact points throughout the area 10-11 13 WHO DO I CONTACT? Useful numbers for many issues that arise 14-15 PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD With First Footcare 16-19 EDUCATION NEWS Find out what’s going on at your local schools 20 COUNCILLOR PROFILE 24-25 Councillor James Lancaster 21 JERSEY FARM WOODLAND PARK 34 A WARM WELCOME! SUMMER EVENT Meet your new local Councillors th Saturday 29 June, 1-5pm 35 PARISH COUNCIL PRECEPT 23 WHO’S YOUR HERO? How the money is spent Sandridge Harvest Flower Festival 37 SPENCER HALL A centre of activity 24-25 BLUE CROSS Pet shelter hosts open day ahead of renovation 38-39 LOCAL CHURCH NEWS Find out what’s going on at your local churches 27 LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Bim Afolami MP 40-41 SUMER IS ICUMEN IN Lhude sing cuccu! 28 JERSEY FARM COMMUNITY CENTRE A listing of activities and regular hirers 42 PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS 2019 Dates and venues of meetings 29-30 SPENCER HALL A listing of activities and regular hirers 43 HAVING A CLEAR OUT? Make sure you dispose of your waste responsibly! 31-32 SANDRIDGE VILLAGE HALL A listing of activities and regular hirers 44 LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS At Sandridge Carpet Bowls Club 33 MARSHALSWICK COMMUNITY CENTRE A listing of activities and regular hirers 45 FREE PENSIONERS’ BUS TIMETABLE
Front cover - the Parish Council's 'Grow your Own' project at Marshalswick Community Centre Published for and on behalf of Sandridge Parish Council Published by: LOCAL PUBLISHING LTD Tel: 01727 757475 Circulation: Over 4,750 homes in Marshalswick, [email protected] www.localpublishing.co.uk Jersey Farm and Sandridge. This is equivalent to all of the AL4 9-- postcode area. Editor: STEFANIE HAYES [email protected] Advertising: NICK HAYES [email protected] EDITORIAL DEADLINE If you have an article you would like to be Address: Neighbourhood News, c/o Sandridge Parish Council, considered for the AUTUMN 2019 issue, please Marshalswick Community Centre, The Ridgeway, St. Albans, AL4 9TU email it to the editor by Thursday 15th August 2019 COPYRIGHT - Items in this publication are subject to copyright. Copying in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Unless specifically stated, views expressed in Neighbourhood News are not necessarily those of the editor or of Sandridge Parish Council. While sponsored by Sandridge Parish Council, Neighbourhood News is an independent publication. The editor reserves the right to shorten, modify or reject submitted material. All advertisements, photographs and artwork supplied to Neighbourhood News are accepted in good faith (free of copyright). Neither Sandridge Parish Council nor the editor can be held responsible for goods or services advertised. Chair’s report Councillor Janet Churchard
HIS report comes at the end of this Community Centres council’s four-year cycle, and I have The Parish Council manages the Tchaired the council during those four Marshalswick and Jersey Farm Community years. There have been ups and downs, good Centres. There are activities every night of the times and more challenging times, but the week and during most days in the week. At Parish Council has continued to function well. weekends, they are used by a variety of This is largely due to our officers, whose groups and for private parties and events. commitment to improving their service to our Charges are intended to cover the day to community is beyond doubt. day running costs of the centres so that they The Parish Council elections held in 2015 did provide useful and attractive facilities at not fill all the fourteen places so, shortly after, affordable rates. Major improvements to the there were co-options. Since then, the council centres are funded from the Council Tax. membership has remained very stable, As well as regular maintenance at both although we have sadly had member community centres, further work has been illnesses and a resignation due to personal completed inside and out. At Marshalswick circumstances. Community Centre, new energy efficient LED Whatever the outcome of the elections in lighting and a new PA system have been May, I knew our officers would continue to installed. The community centre has also support and advise the new council to ensure been redecorated. a seamless handover so that the As Jersey Farm Community Centre had responsibilities of Sandridge Parish Council will similar work done previously, this year has be carried out properly. seen some external improvements. New The following is a report about some of the bollards and a handrail have been installed many activities carried out by the Parish to make it safer for those using St. Brelade’s Council over the past year. As always, it is Place. impossible to include everything, but I hope Both community centres continue to be this will give an insight into how the popular venues for a variety of activities. officers, councillors and volunteers continue to Sports and Recreation work together to The Parish Council continues with its maintain and maintenance and development programme improve of play areas in all parts of the parish. There facilities are also regular inspections and an within the independent safety assessment of all parish. equipment. Among improvements this year have been:
4 New basketball nets, an outdoor table trees beforehand with the intention of tennis table and a new multi-play area at creating more open space at ground level to St. Leonard’s Play area and green space. In encourage flora. The objective was also to addition, there has been a new path created encourage the better trees to grow straight to make it easier for residents to access the and strong and form a good canopy. play area. The Woodland Park is about to be judged At Harness Way, new football posts have for this year’s Green Flag Award. This allows us been installed and the area around the to fly a flag at the Chiltern Road entrance to basket swing has been improved by the the park indicating that it is one of ‘the best addition of wetpour. green spaces in the country’. Keeping the Sherwood Avenue Recreation Ground has park up to the required standard takes a lot benefited from new tennis posts and nets. A of work by committee members and officers new CCTV system has improved the security and couldn’t happen without the support of of the area. volunteers. Hedge-laying continues to be a The William Bell Play Area has had new popular volunteer activity and many of our trees and hedging to improve the perimeter laid hedges are looking really good. Some and to provide a better natural habitat and exploratory ‘small ponds’ have been dug to green pathway for small creatures. It also find out the best place to create the first improves the privacy and security of residents natural pond on the site. whose homes back onto the area. The Woodland Park continues to be part of Sustainable St. Albans each year. Jersey Farm Woodland Park The Woodland Park has a new five-year management plan - the previous one having finished last year. This was put together by our Tree Warden and committee members, taking into account the evolving needs of the Park. Rather than planting trees, the focus is now on managing the woodland and open spaces for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. New leaflet dispensers have been installed, although one person, on first seeing them, Parish paths and environment thought they were bird boxes. They are The Parish Environmental Assets and wooden and more durable, we hope, than Paths Committee (PEAP) is responsible for the previous Perspex dispensers. At least 50 helping to secure improvements to the posts either side of the track to Woodland footpaths and to help enhance areas of House have been replaced as they were environmental importance such as Skys becoming rather loose and rotting. The new Wood. PEAP continues to use its ones are of the same wood and will weather Management Plan to guide its activities. in to match quite quickly. Last year, they produced a parish map, Major tree thinning in the Eastern Plantation which included outlines for four local walks has been carried out by specialist of varying lengths. These are all delightful contractors. Our Tree Warden and a couple walks and we would encourage anyone of members of the Woodland Park who hasn’t tried one yet to do so. committee spent a morning marking up the Photos: Judith Parry www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk SUMMER 2019 5 Neighbourhood Plan Precept. The Finance committee looks at The Neighbourhood Plan continues to expenditure requirements for the following progress with a final draft now nearing year and then makes a submission to the completion. Parish Council Full committee. This year, Sandridge Parish Council are requesting an annual increase of less than £2 in the amount of precept paid to the Parish Council for a Band D property. Sandridge continues to charge one of the lowest precepts in the district. The aim is to strike a balance between keeping the precept low and providing services to the community. Local residents taking part in Sustainable St. Albans
Grants As well as those activities directly funded by the Parish Council, we have also provided grants to local organisations. During the past year, these have ranged from £300 to £8,000. Most grants are nearer the lower figure but there are sometimes exceptions for major projects. This year we have supported the Volunteers at a recent local Litter Pick Baptist Church and Sustainable St. Albans among others. The Parish Neighbourhood News Council is always pleased to receive applications for grants from local and parish website organisations, so please contact the Our parish magazine continues to be Parish Office if you would like more well received by residents. The number information. and variety of articles continues to increase largely due to the pro-active approach by the independent editors. Planning matters Please contact them or the Parish While the Parish Council has no power to Office if you have an article you think will approve or refuse plans, it does review and be of interest to others. comment on them to the District Council. A The Parish Council website and Planning Committee, to meet every four Facebook page continue to facilitate weeks, was established in February last year. communication between the council This cycle proved to be problematic so the and our residents. In recent months, it meetings were changed to a three weekly has proved very effective in recruiting cycle which is working better. volunteers for activities such as the litter pick, tree planting and hedge-laying. It Council Precept (Tax) is also becoming a ‘go to’ place to find The Parish Council has to submit a request out what events are coming up in the to the District Council for the following year’s local area.
6 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk Asset Transfers During the year, the Parish Council has again been processing areas within the parish from the District Council. Since recently taking over control of the car park next to Marshalswick Community Centre, it has been relined and disabled bays added. The Green Man in Sandridge Village has been awarded Asset of Community Value (ACV). The Parish Council decided not to proceed with the proposal to take on Jersey Farm Open Space due to ongoing issues with the Lagoon. The parish office Areas of concern to the Parish Council and residents This is the heart of our organisation. The The Parish Council, through its councillors, office is at the library end of officers and residents, keeps an eye on what Marshalswick Community Centre. There is happening around the parish. The possible is an access ramp for those who need a development at Symondshyde and the little, or even a lot, of help. There is usually actual development at Oaklands concern a bright tub of plants at the entrance both the council and many of our residents. and a warm welcome from the officers We continue to monitor and are pleased to working inside. hear from residents who may be aware of Last year, our Deputy Clerk decided events before us. she needed a new challenge. Everyone was sorry to see her go but understood Car parks her need to ‘spread her wings’. During There are a number of car parks within the the autumn we advertised for a new parish; some under our control and some not. Deputy Clerk and were delighted to find New signage has been installed at our car parks and relining has hopefully made use of someone who complements the existing space more efficient. At Spencer Meadow, officers. extra bays have been provided and a very useful heavy duty boot scraper for the footballers and hikers in particular. On behalf of all councillors, I would like to thank our Clerk, our Deputy Clerk, The Community Centres Manager (who also SANDRIDGE manages the website) and the Projects and PARISH COUNCIL Amenities Officer for keeping everything VISIT OUR WEBSITE going during another busy year. Their positive, cheerful and helpful attitude www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk is much appreciated by councillors and residents alike. AND FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK For news and information from the Parish Janet Churchard Council and the surrounding areas Chair, Sandridge Parish Council
www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk SUMMER 2019 7 Summer at Heartwood
EARTWOOD Forest’s summer event there is something for everyone. programme is offering a real Advanced booking is essential as places H plethora of activities this year. From are limited. To book please visit photography walks to late night exploration, woodlandtrust.org.uk/events
42 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk HEARTWOOD THROUGH THE LENS – PHOTOGRAPHY WALK Wednesday 26th June 10am-12pm Explore Heartwood through a lens: join this walk around the forest and take the opportunity to photograph the wild flower meadows and developing woodland under the guidance of two experienced Heartwood photographers. Meet in main car park. WTML/Judith Parry
FAMILY BUTTERFLY WALK MOTH TRAPPING Sunday 30th June 10am-11.30am Friday 12th July 9.30pm – 12am Join our butterfly experts for a family friendly walk Join our local expert as we set around Heartwood. Discover just how many up and check moth traps at butterflies there are and where is best to spot them. Heartwood and identify what All ages are welcome, meet in the main car park. we find. Please bring a torch.
WTML/John Bridges AS DAY TURNS TO NIGHT – TWILIGHT WALK Friday 2nd August 8pm-10pm Join us as we explore Heartwood as the sun sets. Our expert will guide you through the dusk chorus and take you through the sights and sounds as day turns to night.
NATURE DETECTIVES LIVE Thursday 22nd + Friday 23rd August Timed sessions Calling all budding Nature Detectives! Are you ready to solve a wild mystery? Join us and some tree- loving friends for a fun-packed detective session at Heartwood Forest, with tree tracking, bug hunting and badge making.
www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk SUMMER 2019 9 Dementia Dog Project
HURSDAY 2nd May saw the start of the opportunity to interact and spend time with new Dog Day Event within the the dogs and take part in different activities. TSt. Albans Hertswise hub at Park Side Working closely with Hertfordshire County View, Chiltern Road. The new Dementia Dog Council, St. Albans has been chosen as the Project is being run by the charity Dogs for second location in England for the project to Good partnered with Hertswise to provide take place, and so it is a very exciting local trained dogs to attend a social group for opportunity for the residents living with people living with dementia, giving them the dementia in the district.
10 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk All of the dogs had to commit to an eight their owners, meet other people at the group, week training programme with local dog and take part in doggy bingo! A highlight of trainers Kim and Sally of Training Tails the afternoon was the ‘star dog’ visit whereby (www.trainingtails.co.uk). This included a Rhoda Burdett from J9 Agility visited with her mock dogs day to make sure that they were dogs to show off some brilliant tricks and skills. going to be comfortable, calm and gentle For some of the group it was a lovely around different people, and that they were opportunity to reminiscence about pets or happy to be part of the day. spend time with dogs if they otherwise no Assessments longer have any pets. The group is open to both residents at Park Side View and people They also had to pass two assessments living locally, as well as family members and during the training period with The Kennel carers too. Club and Dogs For Good. On completion of The dog days are a monthly event held on their training, their owners then took part in the first Thursday of every month at Park Side both Hertswise dementia training and View. If you are interested or know someone completed the Dementia Friends workshop - else that may like to come along, please get an initiative run by the Alzheimer’s Society. The in touch with Sam Dukelow on 07376 423 541 dogs and their owners were then qualified or [email protected] to discuss further and ready to become part of the dog day and book your place. team! Or, if you would like any information or For the first afternoon the attendees had support around dementia or memory loss, get the opportunity to meet the dogs and chat to in contact with Hertswise on 0300 123 4044.
www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk SUMMER 2019 11 Noticeboard - Summer 2019 A listing of contact points throughout the neighbourhood
PARISH COUNCILLORS DISTRICT/COUNTY COUNCILLORS SANDRIDGE VILLAGE WARD Annie Brewster: COUNTY (Sandridge village) James Lancaster: 8 Forest View, 35 High Street, Fairways, Firs Drive, Gustard Wood, AL4 8LB Sandridge, AL4 9DD Tel: 07712 290 096 Tel: 01438 832255 [email protected] [email protected] Janet Churchard: DISTRICT (see Parish list) John Newton-Davies: Forge Cottage, 3 Church Tom Clegg: DISTRICT - 33 Furze Avenue, End, Sandridge, AL4 9DL Tel: 01727 837507 St. Albans, AL4 9NF Tel: 01727 835004 [email protected] [email protected] Clare Julien: DISTRICT - 139 The Ridgeway, JERSEY FARM WARD St. Albans, AL4 9XA Tel: 07961 903 284 Lyn Bolton: 20 Harefield Place, Jersey Farm, John Hale: COUNTY (see Parish list) St. Albans, AL4 9JQ Tel: 01727 834699 Frances Leonard: DISTRICT - 14 Rose Walk, [email protected] St. Albans, AL4 9AF Tel: 01727 861860 John Hale: 37 Chandlers Road, St. Albans, AL4 9RT [email protected] Tel: 01727 837371 [email protected] Beric Read: DISTRICT - 34 Windmill Avenue, Jon Hegerty: 4 Cromwell Close, St. Albans, AL4 9YE St. Albans, AL4 9TF Tel: 07956 220 264 Tel: 01727 858656 [email protected] [email protected] CLERK TO THE COUNCIL Jenny Roberts: 5 Pollicot Close, Jersey Farm, St. Albans AL4 9YL Tel: 01727 835509 Simon Thwaites: Marshalswick Community Centre, [email protected] The Ridgeway, St. Albans, AL4 9TU Tel: 01727 831871 [email protected] MARSHALSWICK NORTH (EAST) DEPUTY CLERK Patsy Ann Cann: 20 Wheat Close, St. Albans, AL4 Emma Hostler [email protected] 9NN Tel: 07876 492 528 [email protected] PROJECT & AMENITIES OFFICER Janet Churchard: 58 Pondfield Crescent, St. Albans, Rebecca Pannese [email protected] AL4 9PF Tel: 01727 860368 [email protected] COMMUNITY CENTRES MANAGER Claudio Duran: Woodland House, St. Helier Road, AND WEBSITE MANAGER Sandridge, St. Albans, AL4 9LQ Tel: 07789 485 052 [email protected] Martine MacRae Tel: 07399 403 650 [email protected] John Foster: 29 Chiltern Road, St. Albans, AL4 9SW [email protected] Tel: 01727 862079 HALLS FOR HIRE MARSHALSWICK NORTH (WEST) The following halls located in the Parish are all Julie Booth: 31 Craiglands, St. Albans, AL4 9AH available for hire by the public. Please telephone Tel: 01727 759066 the relevant contact person for more information. [email protected] Marshalswick & Jersey Farm Community Centres Geoff Churchard: 58 Pondfield Crescent, St. Albans, Martine MacRae Tel: 07399 403 650 AL4 9PF Tel: 01727 860368 [email protected] [email protected] Marshalswick Baptist Free Church Neil Harris: 73 The Ridgeway, St. Albans, AL4 9NR Cath Cresswell Tel: 01727 861121 Tel: 01727 760781 [email protected] [email protected] Graham Leonard: 14 Rose Walk, St. Albans, AL4 St. Mary’s Church Hall, Sherwood Avenue 9AF Tel: 01727 861860 Maureen Bentley Tel: 07974 961702 [email protected] Val Spears Tel: 07711 503079 [email protected] POLICE VERY URGENT 999 Sandridge Village Hall Mr Brian Ollis Tel: 01727 867417 Non-emergency calls/report local incidents 101 [email protected] Calling 101 will take you to a call centre, your call will be routed to the correct part of the service Spencer Hall Nigel Rump Tel: 01727 835506
12 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk Who do I contact? Useful numbers for many issues that arise in our parish
ISSUES WITH GRASS VERGES, POT HOLES ST. ALBANS HOUSEHOLD WASTE AND PROBLEMS WITH STREET LIGHTS AND RECYCLING CENTRE (RONSON WAY) Hertfordshire County Council 0300 1234 051 (Wasteaware) www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/home Opening days are Monday, Thursday, or call 0300 123 4040 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Summer times 10am-6pm. Winter times 8am-4pm OPEN SPACES AND RECREATION GROUNDS SEMI EMERGENCY HEALTH ISSUES - DIAL 111 Please call the Parish office on 01727 831871 or email [email protected] PROBLEMS WITH FLOODING Not all the open spaces are owned by Hertfordshire County Council Sandridge Parish Council but we are www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/home.aspx or happy to be the first point of contact. call 0300 123 4040
ISSUES WITH FLY TIPPING BUS TIMETABLES AND ISSUES St. Albans District Council on WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORT [email protected] Can be reported via the Intalink website or call 01727 809019 www.intalink.org.uk/#
www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk SUMMER 2019 13 Put your best foot forward
am always asked what it is I like so much of feet. I stopped about feet. I have always found feet really work and studied I interesting – unlike most people who for 18 months at almost shudder when I tell them I look after the SMAE Institute to Renée Baum - Foot Healthcare other people’s feet - so it was no great surprise become a Foot Care Professional that, over 20 years ago, I began studying Health Professional. MCFHP MAFHP about the natural nail and began to offer The SMAE is one of pedicure and manicure. the oldest facilities training Chiropodists, Study Podiatrists and Foot Healthcare Professionals, just celebrating their 100th year in 2019. Over a number of years, and many I see some clients at my clinic at home in pedicures and manicures, more and more Napsbury Park, London Colney, but the clients would talk to me about problems they majority of my work takes me on home visits experienced with their feet and toe nails. to clients throughout St. Albans, and as far as My curiosity grew, and I decided it was time Harpenden and further in to North West to become more involved in the medical side London.
14 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk It becomes more of a challenge to look afterwards. after your feet as you get older. I cannot emphasise the importance of a I am very fortunate to enjoy working with good foot massage – not only is it relaxing many lovely clients, a large number of whom and hydrating, but it can really help with are more mature. Many need my help as they circulation too. can no longer reach their feet comfortably themselves, and, if they can, or their family Treatment members can, the skin and nails are often still too difficult to manage. A foot healthcare treatment typically lasts 45 minutes and, during the treatment, there is Difficulty time to catch up on all that has been happening since my last visit. I love to hear my As we age and our bodies begin to clients’ news and also to share information change, our nails become thicker and harder about foot care and recommendations on and our skin becomes dryer and flaky. The comfy footwear and accessories. This usually levels of moisture and elasticity lessen, and extends to chatting about new books, recipes, this, coupled with medications often required, hobbies, clubs and places to go! can have quite an impact. I'm a people person, so I am very lucky that The treatments I offer can assist with all of I get to look after people’s feet whilst getting this and more. All treatments finish with a to know them. relaxing, hydrating and enjoyable foot If you would like to find out more, or have massage. I have sent many a client to sleep any specific questions, please call whilst massaging their feet, and I am often Renée on 07831 662191 or email: told their feet feel light and bouncy [email protected]
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www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk SUMMER 2019 15 Education news Find out what’s going on at your local schools Sandringham School
RITISH Science Week took place in March this year. BWith numerous activities taking place throughout the week, this really stimulated interest in STEM subjects. There was an amateur radio day where students built radios and contacted people around the world. For the first time, three schools, Sandringham, Verulam and Ridgeway Academy, also worked together to stage one of the biggest lessons ever taught. Experience
Students from all three schools participated in the lesson in their own classrooms through the use of live broadcasting through the web. With over 2,500 students participating; this was one of those ‘Golden Moments’ in learning. The lesson focussed on the Periodic Table to celebrate the 150th anniversary of its existence from the work of Russian chemist, Dimitri Mendeleev. Three teachers, one from each school, explored key concepts of groups and periods to show how the elements are organised according to their properties. This was an amazing experience and shows what you can do with a little effort! A reminder that our Open Evening for prospective families is on Tuesday 9th July this year.
www.sandringham.herts.sch.uk Alan Gray, Headteacher
16 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk Monday 17th - Sunday 23rd June Tuesday 9th July - 5.45pm - 8.45pm Annual Activity Week Secondary Transfer Open Evening. Year 10 students will be out on work For Secondary Transfer 2019. experience with Year 8 in France and
Germany. Other students will be taking part in th a variety of activities including our annual Monday 15 July - 7pm community work to support local people. Annual Sports Awards evening. Sandpit Theatre. Tuesday 25th June - 6pm th Year 7 Project Fayre Showcase Friday 19 July - 10am - 12pm You are more than welcome to come and School Sports Day. You are welcome to watch some fantastic presentations from our come and watch the sporting talent in action year 7 students. on the school fields.
Friday 28th June - 6.30pm The school is open everyday to visitors. Secondary transfer will begin soon, and I Year 11 Prom. You are more than welcome would strongly recommend that families to watch our lovely year 11 students arrive in consider looking around during the school various forms of exotic transport for their year day. Simply contact the school to arrange a 11 prom at the school. visit.
Tuesday 2nd July - 7pm Summer Music Concert. SandPit Theatre. An evening of outstanding music. Everyone is welcome and tickets can be obtained through the box office.
Wednesday 3rd July - 7pm House Arts Show. Sandpit Theatre. This event will showcase activities produced throughout the House Day.
Thursday 4th July - 7pm Ignite Dance Show. Sandpit Theatre. This is our Lower School Dance Show – not to be missed!
Friday 5th July - 10.30am start Annual 5-mile Charity Run. The whole school will be running a lovely course around Marshalswick, Jersey Farm and Sandridge. If any member of the public would like to participate please contact the school. www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk SUMMER 2019 17 SANDRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk
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18 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk Sandridge Primary School
Animal Magic!
URING the spring term, we were with their learning and helped them to feel fortunate enough to borrow two more confident in themselves. Dadorable dogs for a couple of weeks The children enjoyed reading to them, and have them as our temporary pets! taking them for walks and generally The children of Sandridge are desperate for interacting with them each day. Our new four- their own school dog so it was great to see legged friends have promised to visit us how well Winnie (a lively mini-daschund) and regularly each week from now on until we get Molly (a friendly chocolate Labrador) fitted in a school dog of our own. to the school routine, encouraged children
More recently, at the start of the summer term, we took delivery of ten ‘Living Eggs’. The eggs arrived in a special incubator and inside each egg was a baby chick nearly ready to hatch. A couple of days later, everyone became very excited as they arrived at school to find four chicks had already hatched! All the children and staff and watched tentatively (with the help of a Emma – and watch them grow into hens. We webcam) and visited the chicks throughout are looking forward to watching them the week to watch the other chicks cracking develop and grow over the next few months. open their shells and springing to life. The dogs and chicks have had a very Unbelievably, all ten eggs hatched - we calming effect on both staff and children. had five brown female chicks and five yellow After our very successful Ofsted inspection on male chicks. Though the male chicks have all 18th-19th March, it has been lovely to be able gone back to the farm, we have decided to to take a little time to enjoy our special visitors keep our girls – May, ChiChi, Bonnie, Sunny and experience a little ‘animal magic’!
www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk SUMMER 2019 19 Councillor profile Councillor James Lancaster
RIGINALLY from North London for five years, before Devon, I moved to returning to my country roots. My OSandridge with my personal interests usually revolve fiancée in 2018. Having grown up around cricket and rugby. in a village myself, I have always I hold passionate interests for understood the importance of better access to healthcare and the local community and public transport for the maintaining the character of community of Sandridge, as well villages such as Sandridge. as promoting our wonderful open I feel very fortunate to live in spaces, local businesses and such a beautiful village and will always get pubs (one of which I am having my wedding involved in any issues or activities where reception in next year). possible. I work within the Data and Procurement Protection industry, owning several online based software and consultancy businesses and I am passionate about our village and can often be found working from one of the ensuring it remains a viable and great place local pubs. Before that, I attended Swansea to live for future generations. I often hear University and then lived and worked in people talking about what an amazing village Sandridge is to live, and they’re correct. I want to protect our community so that Sandridge continues to be the fantastic village we all love to live in. I am always available to listen to any concerns or ideas of residents in the village and plan to have an open forum attitude in my role as Parish Councillor, as well as playing a large role in promoting the interests of the whole community. Please feel free to contact Cat Sitting, me with any concerns or suggestions or Dog Walking, approach me when I am around the village. Pet Feeding EDITORIAL COPY DATE and Visits AUTUMN 2019 - Issue 94
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20 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk Jersey Farm Woodland Saturday Park Summer event 29th June 1 - 5pm
OLLOWING on from the previous two resident bee keeper and his glass hives, Herts successful Jersey Farm Woodland Park and Middlesex Wildlife information table, a F Summer Celebrations, we have representative from a local hedgehog society decided upon a date for this coming summer and much more. - Saturday 29th June from 1–5pm. La Pizzetta will be providing delicious Sandridge Parish Council will hold their homemade authentic Italian pizza, plus there summer fete on the beautiful Woodland Park. will be a refreshment stand, an ice cream van There will be an afternoon of entertainment and lots of crafty activities for children. and activities planned, including another If you’d like to be involved or have a stall, exciting equestrian display from get in touch soon! Tel: 01727 831871. Sandridgebury Equestrian Team, birds of prey, Come along and join in the mid-summer fun! a family fun dog show, woodcarving, bushcraft and much more. Rebecca Pannese There will be a large marquee with the Project & Amenities Officer
www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk SUMMER 2019 21 22 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk Who’s your hero? Sandridge Harvest Flower Festival, 4th-6th October
HE theme for the Sandridge Harvest just once a year on behalf of their club or Flower Festival on 4th - 6th October this organisation and every year we welcome first- Tyear will be “Saints and Heroes.” It goes timers – the results are always amazing and without saying that the heroes can be male much admired by our many visitors. or female, animal or human, real-life or Whether or not you have participated fictional figures! before, if you would like to celebrate a saint Sandridge Flower Festival is unusual not only or hero/heroine who inspires you, please do in being an annual event, but in being a real contact me to talk over possibilities. community event in which everyone of any The church has many nooks and crannies age or level of experience is welcome to take of all sizes which can be decorated. The part. setting up will take place on Wednesday 2nd rd Imaginative and Thursday 3 October. Please do book the dates for the weekend of the festival itself and spread the word The flowers and plants themselves, together among your friends and family. We look with the imagination and ideas of the forward to welcoming you to St. Leonard’s! contributors, are what really make the displays special - not the level of technical skill. Christine Nutton 01727 831623 Lots of our contributors do an arrangement [email protected]
23 Pet shelter hosts Open Day ahead of renovation FTER 70 years of helping the dog show for the chance to win a rosette Hertfordshire’s homeless and and some tasty treats in the classes including Aunwanted pets, the Blue Cross Golden Oldie, Best Sausage Catcher, Cutest rehoming centre at Kimpton Bottom is long Puppy and Prettiest Girl, plus many more. overdue an upgrade. On 19th May, the Feline fanatics were also not left out, as centre hosted an Open Day, Dog Show and there was a Virtual Cat Show with classes Virtual Cat Show to raise much needed including Most Handsome Tom, Prettiest funds to help bring the centre up to modern Queen and Best ‘If I fits, I sits’. Cat owners welfare standards. brought photos of their pets for the Blue Cross Hertfordshire invited animal- competition. lovers and kind hearts to come along to the Changes event which promised lots of fun, games, refreshments, and canine cheer for the The building works for the rebuild start in community, whilst raising money to rebuild August 2019, with a target of completion in the centre and give homeless pets the future September 2020. During this time, the they deserve. rehoming centre facilities will be closed as Support the dog kennels, cat kennels, main reception area and a handful of buildings will be Kellie Brooks, Centre Manager at upgraded to bring them up to modern Hertfordshire Blue Cross, said: “We always welfare standards. look forward to our events, and we can’t wait During the build, Hertfordshire’s dedicated for future events to meet even more dogs team of staff and volunteers will be running and their loving families, all coming together a streamlined rehoming service via their to help sick, injured and homeless pets in the Home Direct scheme, meaning pets will be care of our charity. We couldn’t do the work rehomed straight from their current home we do if it wasn’t for the support of our into their new home without the need to go community, and we are thrilled that we can into a shelter. do all this whilst enjoying a cuppa and some games. “The rebuild of the centre is a chance for us to really make a difference to pets, and all the money raised on the day is going to help us do that - it’s not just a building, it’s a future for pets in need.” Owners entered pooches into
For more information about the rebuild and to help towards the appeal, please visit www.bluecross.org.uk/hertfordshire For more information about all the pets currently looking for homes at the Hertfordshire rehoming centre, call 0300 777 1490, email [email protected] or visit www.bluecross.org.uk 25 Fun, Games, Crafts, Activities for school years 3-6
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26 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk Looking to the future Bim Afolami MP (Member of Parliament for Hitchin and Harpenden)
S we have all seen over the past few On transport, we need to greatly increase weeks and months, public concern the usage of electric cars, and we can do this A about climate change is growing to by making sure that people in rural areas unprecedented levels and, regardless of have access to enough charging points. We views on the merits of school strikes and city also need to increase the accessibility of protests, the voices being raised reflect the public transport – such as buses – and growing intensity and urgency of public alternative methods of transport such as debate on this issue. cycling. The threat of global warming has never Support been more apparent, as highlighted by the sobering conclusions of the IPPC’s special We also need to give greater support to report on global warming. But, in parallel, we local businesses who are working to reduce are also now witnessing an unstoppable the amount of single use plastics that they momentum towards a more ambitious global use, as well as improving provision of response, as demonstrated by agreement on recycling centres by St. Albans District Council a ‘rulebook’ for the Paris Agreement at the and North Herts District Council. most recent round of UN talks. Finally, a majority of this constituency is I welcome this transition of the climate Green Belt land, and we need to keep it that debate from niche to mainstream. Whenever way. Keeping our green spaces is great for I go around the constituency, I am asked (by the environment, and we need to protect young people in particular), what I believe we Green Belt land as much as possible. need to do locally, as well as nationally, to These are straightforward and achievable tackle this crisis and make our constituency a goals, and I believe everyone in our better place to live in. The broad themes I constituency will be far better off if we think we can best address locally are embrace these goals now and can work transport, recycling and protecting our green towards a better future for the next spaces. generation.
27 Jersey Farm Community Centre Activities and regular hirers Martine MacRae Tel: 07399 403 650 TO BOOK THIS HALL CONTACT E-mail: [email protected]
MONDAY 9.40am - 11.10am PENNY WATERMAN SCHOOL OF DANCE (Baby/Tots ballet) Penny Waterman Tel: 01727 858632 1.30pm - 3.00pm YOGA Kellie Brown Tel: 07929 230 011
4.00pm - 7.00pm LEA VALLEY KARATE ACADEMY (4 years and over) Daniel Hollister Tel: 07894 528 283 7.30pm - 11.00pm ST. ALBANS BRIDGE CLUB Roger Thornhill Tel: 01582 763560 TUESDAY 10.30am - 3.30pm JERSEY FARM DAY CENTRE Lyn Bolton Tel: 01727 834699 Kathy Green Tel: 01727 839565
4.20pm - 5.40pm SOCATOTS (Soccer play for 1-5 year olds) Lauren Tel: 07815 966 099
6.00pm - 7.00pm HERTBEATS EXERCISE CLASS Roger Miller Tel: 07879 466 079
8.00pm - 10.00pm THE ST. ALBANS CAMERA CLUB [email protected] WEDNESDAY 9.30am - 11.00am RIDGEWAY CHURCH TOTS TIME Tricia Campbell Tel: 01727 869703
7.00pm - 8.00pm HATHA YOGA Brigitta Harris Tel: 07901 517 630
THURSDAY 10.30am - 12.00noon AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT (50+) Miriam Dobson Tel: 01707 371816
1.00pm - 3.00pm STORY FROG (story time for 2-5 yrs) Fiona Carter Tel: 07917 696 980
5.30pm - 7.00pm BROWNIES Ann Dickinson Tel: 01727 850960
7.30pm - 9.30pm CARPET BOWLS Dorothy Shepherd Tel: 01727 834606
FRIDAY 10.00am - 11.30am HARVESTERS PLAYTIME Tim Dale Tel: 07747 062 110 2.30pm - 4.15pm RIDGEWAY CHURCH COMMUNITY CAFE Tricia Campbell Tel: 01727 869703 6.15pm - 7.15pm RIDGEWAY CHURCH KIDS CLUB (school years 1-6) Tricia Campbell Tel: 01727 869703
SATURDAY 10.00am - 11.00am LITTLE BLACKBELTS (4-8 yrs) Jon Curtis Tel: 07825 505 099 SUNDAY 9.00am - 12.30pm SOCATOTS (Soccer play for 1-5 year olds) Lauren Tel: 07815 966 099
28 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk Jacky Davis Spencer Hall (Behind Sandridge Village Hall) Tel: 07956 767 617 Activities and regular hirers [email protected] Sandridge Rovers Football Club bar TO BOOK THIS HALL CONTACT (evening only) Tel: 01727 835506
MONDAY Morning AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
Afternoon AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
7.30pm - 11.00pm MID HERTS JAZZ ORCHESTRA Liz Shrimpton [email protected]
TUESDAY 9.00am - 12.00pm SANDRIDGE BABY & TODDLER GROUP TERM TIME ONLY Louise Moyles [email protected]
Afternoon until 5.00pm AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
5.00pm - 6.45pm IRISH DANCING - WALSH ACADEMY Louise Bishop Tel: 07803 375 348
6.45pm - 8.00pm ABSOLUTE WELLNESS GROUP Sarita Gray Tel: 07753 174 068
Evening from 8.00pm YOGA Niki Clark [email protected]
8.00pm - 11.00pm CRIB (summer) / DOMINOES (winter) (in the bar) Nigel Rump Tel: 07973 798 045
WEDNESDAY 9.30am - 1.00pm BRIDGE GROUP Shirley Pinner Tel: 07746 095 060
Afternoon AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
7.30pm - 10.30pm PEACE-TRAIN (LINE DANCING) Tony, Kathy & Michelle Risley Tel: 07774 983 467 (Tony) 07808 772 987 (Michelle)
8.00pm - 11.00pm LADIES DARTS (in the bar) Nigel Rump Tel: 07973 798 045
THURSDAY Morning AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
Afternoon AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
6.45pm - 8.00pm ABSOLUTE WELLNESS GROUP Sarita Gray Tel: 07753 174 068
Evening from 8.00pm AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
8.00pm - 11.00pm MEN’S DARTS (in the bar) Nigel Rump Tel: 07973 798 045
FRIDAY Morning AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
Afternoon AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
Evening AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk SUMMER 2019 29 SATURDAY Morning AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
Afternoon AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
Evening AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
Afternoon SANDRIDGE ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB (Sept-Apr) (sports field/changing rooms) Nigel Rump Tel: 07973 798 045
Afternoon/evening SANDRIDGE CRICKET CLUB (May-Aug)
(sports field/changing rooms) John Murphy Tel: 07881 505 265
SUNDAY Morning AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
Afternoon AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
Evening BINGO Jacky Davis Tel: 07956 767 617
Morning/afternoon SANDRIDGE ROVERS VETERANS FOOTBALL (sports field/changing rooms) Kim Nguyen Tel: 07801 235 972
SANDRIDGE ROVERS YOUTH FOOTBALL John Pinkham Tel: 07545 262 304
-The Sandridge Youth & Sports Community Association (SYSCA) is a registered charity whose management committee meets on a Monday evening every odd month (Jan, Mar, May etc) to discuss matters concerning the Hall. If you would like to help in the smooth running of the SYSCA, please contact the chairman, Colin Winton, on 07752 642788.
30 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk Brian Ollis Sandridge Village Hall Tel: 01727 867417 Activities and regular hirers E-mail: TO BOOK THIS HALL CONTACT [email protected]
MONDAY 9.30am - 3.30pm PATCHWORK & EMBROIDERY (South Room) Tricia Tominey Tel: 07740 264 469
10.00am - 12.30pm PATCHWORK & EMBROIDERY (North Room) Kathy Osborne Tel: 07831 439 230
1.45pm - 4.00pm W.E.A. DISCUSSION GROUP (current affairs) (North Room) Bill Bond Tel: 01727 851152
4.30pm - 6.00pm MARGUERITA HOARE SCHOOL Rosalie Ollis Tel: 01727 766430
6.30pm - 8.45pm WOODLAND YOGA (North Room) Louise Neicho Tel: 07459 112 675
7.30pm - 8.45pm YOGA Jane Hardy Tel: 07779 297 654
TUESDAY 9.00am - 12.30pm START ART CLASS Sarah Saunders Tel: 01727 848463
9.30am - 3.30pm PATCHWORK & EMBROIDERY (South Room) Tricia Tominey Tel: 07740 264 469
10.00am - 12.30pm PATCHWORK & EMBROIDERY (North Room) Kathy Osborne Tel: 07831 439 230
1.00pm - 2.00pm PILATES (PRIVATE) Jenny Beckwith Tel: 07814 412 231
1.00pm - 4.00pm PATCHWORK & QUILTING CLASSES (North Room) Judith Wilson Tel: 01582 832679
2.15pm - 3.15pm YOGA Jenny Beckwith Tel: 07814 412 231
4.30pm - 7.15pm MARGUERITA HOARE SCHOOL Rosalie Ollis Tel: 01727 766430
7.15pm - 9.45pm THE HEARTS BRIDGE CLUB (1st Tuesday in month) Shirley Pinner Tel: 01727 811638
7.30pm - 10.00pm SANDRIDGE W.I. (2nd Tuesday in month) Jenny Roberts Tel: 07834 320 101
WEDNESDAY 9.30am - 10.30am WOODLAND YOGA (North Room) Louise Neicho Tel: 07459 112 675
10.00am - 1.00pm ARTFUL DODGERS ART GROUP
1.00pm - 4.00pm PATCHWORK & QUILTING CLASSES (North Room) Judith Wilson Tel: 01582 832679
4.30pm - 7.30pm MARGUERITA HOARE SCHOOL Rosalie Ollis Tel: 01727 766430
www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk SUMMER 2019 31 WEDNESDAY 6.30pm - 8.45pm WOODLAND YOGA (North Room) Louise Neicho Tel: 07459 112 675
7.00pm - 9.00pm LODGE ALBANUS (South Room) Mrs Ann Jensen Tel: 01462 893569
7.30pm - 9.30pm EVENING PILATES Claire Morris Tel: 07921 678 756
7.30pm - 9.00pm SANDRIDGE VILLAGE HALL TRUSTEES (1st Wednesday bi-monthly) Brian Ollis Tel: 01727 867417
THURSDAY 9.30am - 10.30am MORNING PILATES Claire Morris Tel: 07921 678 756
1.30pm - 4.30pm U3A IMPROVERS BRIDGE CLUB (South Room) Glenys Vaughan Tel: 01727 831356
2.00pm - 4.00pm U3A CRAFT GROUP (North Room) Judith Wilson Tel: 01582 832679
4.30pm - 7.00pm MARGUERITA HOARE SCHOOL Rosalie Ollis Tel: 01727 766430
7.30pm - 9.30pm PLANT HERITAGE (Herts & Beds) (North Room) Helen Haran Tel: 01727 869437
7.30pm - 9.30pm EVENING PILATES Claire Morris Tel: 07921 678 756
FRIDAY 9.30am - 10.30am MORNING PILATES Claire Morris Tel: 07921 678 756
9.30am - 1.30pm MONTET DESIGN MOSAICS (North Room) Audrey Montet Tel: 07762 875 226
9.15am - 3.30pm PATCHWORK & EMBROIDERY (South Room) Tricia Tominey Tel: 07740 264 469
12.30pm - 4pm SANDRIDGE SILVER THREADS (Fortnightly) Jacky England Tel: 01727 853218
4.30pm - 7.00pm MARGUERITA HOARE SCHOOL Rosalie Ollis Tel: 01727 766430
7.30pm - 10.00pm SANDRIDGE CARPET BOWLS CLUB Janice Sankey Tel: 01727 863243
SATURDAY 9.00am - 1.00pm PATCHWORK & QUILTING CLASSES (South Room) Tricia Tominey Tel: 07740 264 469
9.30am - 10.30am WOODLAND YOGA (North Room) Louise Neicho Tel: 07459 112 675
SUNDAY 9.00am - 6.00pm MARGUERITA HOARE SCHOOL Rosalie Ollis Tel: 01727 766430
9.30am - 10.30am WOODLAND YOGA (North Room) Louise Neicho Tel: 07459 112 675
Sandridge Village Hall Management Committee meets on a Wednesday evening every two months. If you would like to help in the smooth running of the Hall, please contact Brian Ollis on 01727 867417.
32 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk Marshalswick Community Centre Activities and regular hirers Martine MacRae Tel: 07399 403 650 TO BOOK THIS HALL CONTACT E-mail: [email protected]
MONDAY 9.10am - 1pm MARSHALSWICK PRE-SCHOOL & NURSERY (2-5 YEARS) (term time only) Nita Patel Tel: 07421 321994 5.30pm - 7.00pm BROWNIES Mrs Pearson Tel: 01727 861158 7.30pm - 9.30pm CARPET BOWLS Les Fielding Tel: 01727 831586
TUESDAY 9.10am - 1.10pm MARSHALSWICK PRE-SCHOOL & NURSERY (2-5 YEARS) (term time only) Nita Patel Tel: 07421 321994
2.00pm - 4.00pm EXTEND (exercise for the over 60s) Mrs M Blackman Tel: 01727 853001 5.00pm - 7.00pm WEIGHTWATCHERS Tel: 0844 507 5051
7.00pm - 10.00pm ST. ALBANS FLOWER CLUB (once a month only) Lesley Marsh Tel: 07932 035033
WEDNESDAY 9.10am - 1.10pm MARSHALSWICK PRE-SCHOOL & NURSERY (2-5 YEARS) (term time only) Nita Patel Tel: 07421 321994 2.30pm - 4.30pm PENNY WATERMAN SCHOOL OF DANCE (Ballet/ballroom) Penny Waterman Tel: 01727 858632 4.30pm - 5.30pm TAI CHI Sally Golding Tel: 01727 837697 7.00pm - 10.00pm ST. ALBANS ART SOCIETY (1st, 3rd, 4th week in month) Edward Tel: 01727 862472
7.00pm - 10.00pm CITY W.I. (2nd week in month) Barbara Harvey Tel: 01727 865631
THURSDAY 9.10am - 1.10pm MARSHALSWICK PRE-SCHOOL & NURSERY (2-5 YEARS) (term time only) Nita Patel Tel: 07421 321994 2.30pm - 3.30pm MEDAU MOVEMENT Mrs R Smith Tel: 01727 864577
6.00pm - 7.00pm RAINBOWS Louise Smellie Tel: 01727 848101
FRIDAY 9.10am - 1pm MARSHALSWICK PRE-SCHOOL & NURSERY (2-5 YEARS) (term time only) Nita Patel Tel: 07421 321994
6.00pm - 7pm YOGA (not 3rd week in month) Penny Prapatti Tel: 07729 901 874
6.00pm - 10.00pm ALBAN LACEMAKERS (2nd week in month) Mrs M Carey Tel: 01582 769235
SATURDAY 9.30am - 12.00noon PENNY WATERMAN SCHOOL OF DANCE (Ballet/disco/jazz) Penny Waterman Tel: 01727 858632
SUNDAY 8.30am - 11.30am SOCATOTS (Soccer play for 1-5 year olds) Lauren Tel: 07815 966099
www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk SUMMER 2019 33 A warm welcome!
Meet your new local Councillors
PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Claudio Duran (Marshalswick North - East), John Foster (Marshalswick North - East), Geoff Churchard (Marshalswick North - West), John Hale (Jersey Farm Ward/County Councillor), Patsy Cann (Marshalswick North - East), John Newton Davies (Sandridge Village Ward), Lyn Bolton (Jersey Farm Ward), Graham Leonard (Marshalswick North - West), Julie Booth (Marshalswick North - West), James Lancaster (Sandridge Village Ward), Neil Harris (Marshalswick North - West), Jon Hegerty (Jersey Farm Ward), Janet Churchard (Marshalswick North - East/District Councillor) and Jennifer Roberts (Jersey Farm Ward).
34 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk Parish Council Precept How the money is spent
HIS year, the Parish Council limited the increase this year. We are fortunate to have annual increase to £1.81 for a Band D those reserves, but we are limiting how much Tproperty. This is the lowest increase for we use them, in order to avoid the need for a over five years. significant increase at some future date. The precept is that part of the Council Tax you pay that goes to the Parish Council and, Improvements as in prior years, for every £1 of Council Tax paid, about 3p goes to the Parish Council. For Every year, some of the precept is used for 2019/20 the total amount will be £56.59 for a improvements to the playgrounds the council Band D property, and therefore Sandridge maintains. In 2018/19, the council spent charges one of the lowest amounts in the approximately £24,000 on improvements and district. this year the budget is to spend almost The Chair’s report on pages 4-7 in this £26,000. This level of expenditure means the edition of Neighbourhood News sets out some playgrounds are maintained to a high level. If of the activities the precept is used to fund. you have any thoughts on how they could be More details will be given in the 2018/19 improved, please let the clerk know. accounts when they are issued during the Finally, the council is looking at how it can summer. be more sustainable and reduce its carbon As in prior years, the Parish Council is using footprint and LED lighting has now been reserves built up in prior years to limit the installed in the community centres.
Last year we installed a new basketball hoop and dribbling area at St. Leonard’s Open Space, as well as a robust outdoor table tennis table and a new colourful multi-play.
In Harness Way Open Space, we have new football posts, and in the play area the notoriously boggy grass under the basket swing has been replaced with wetpour.
www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk SUMMER 2019 35 Delivering exceptional eyecare for the entire family We provide: • Comprehensive eye examinations • Complete contact lens fitting and aftercare • Complete dispensing of spectacle and prescription sunglasses • Large selection of frames to suit your budget including environmentally friendly frames made out of recycled plastic • Recycling services for your old eyewear and contact lenses
47 The Quadrant, Marshalswick, Tel: 01727 858 405 [email protected]
36 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk A centre of activity Tucked away behind Hopkins Crescent in the centre of Sandridge is Spencer Hall
UCKED away behind Hopkins Crescent improve their fitness have two other options. in the centre of Sandridge is Spencer There’s an Absolute Wellness Group that meet THall. The home of Sandridge Rovers on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and yoga Football Club and Sandridge Cricket Club, it also on Tuesday evening. also provides accommodation for a range of Youngsters are catered for with an active other community events, get-togethers and Baby and Toddler Group on Tuesday parties. mornings - a boom for hard pressed parents. It’s a good place to meet like-minded For those that like bridge there’s an people doing a wide range of interesting expanding group that have just moved to the activities. It will accommodate over 100 hall on Wednesday mornings. people, depending on the type of event, and, Darts, cribbage, dominos and bingo unlike other halls in our area, includes a sessions are all organised on a regular basis, licensed bar. and most of these enjoyable activities are played in the relaxing atmosphere of the bar. Variety The Wednesday evening darts event is a ladies only affair while men compete on If you’re a musician, you might enjoy the Thursdays. Mid Herts Jazz Orchestra which meets there For a full list of events please see pages 29- for practise on Monday evenings. Dancers 30. have a choice between the Irish dancing If you would like to book the hall for a group on Tuesday evenings and line dancing community or private event, then contact on Wednesday evenings. Both provide an Jacky Davis on 07956 767 617 or e-mail: excellent opportunity to release your [email protected] energies, improve your fitness and develop your dancing skills. Those who wish to
Spencer Hall can accommodate over 100 people and is the venue for many community events, get-togethers and parties Local church news Find out what’s going on at your local churches Marshalswick Baptist Free Church
E are looking forward to a sunny Tools with a Mission We also welcome the and fun summer for all ages! We donation of old gardening, mechanics, Wcontinue to have our regular weekly electricians and plumbers tools, knitting services at 10.15am with Creche and machines, sewing machines and Children’s Activities and 7pm every week haberdashery items for refurbishment before throughout the summer. Minibus transport is being sent on to DR Congo. Tanzania, available for the morning service on request. Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe to assist Community Link on Thursday Afternoons individuals set up self sufficient businesses 1.30pm - 4.30pm continues through the and community workshops. summer with activities including Table Games, For more details about any of these and our Knitting, Art, help with tech problems and, of other events and groups visit course, tea and cake - and it’s free! www.mbfc.org.uk or 01727 857786 St. Mary’s Church, Marshalswick
E are an open Church – open to God Holiday-at-Home - 5th - 8th August – is for and open to you. The Church is open anyone over 75 in our parish who lives alone. Wdaily - you are welcome to come in Details and booking forms available from to look around, to pray or to just sit in the Fr. Grant Holmes at St. Mary’s Church. stillness. You could do this outside in fine weather as Peppercorn Place, our communal garden, is also open daily. The garden has seating and a picnic table. Entrance is at the right hand end of church car park. Second Sunday Service - Coffee at 9.30am with time for chat before the service at 10am. Sometimes, as on Pentecost Sunday 9th June and Sunday 8th September (our parish’s special feast day) the Rainbows, Brownies and Guides make a major contribution to our worship. This monthly service is for all so come along with a friend! Songs of Praise Service 4.30pm Pentecost Come and give us a try. We’d love to see you. Sunday 9th June followed by refreshments. We 01727 851544 will sing some of the congregation’s favourite [email protected] hymns or worship songs. All welcome! www.marshalswick.org.uk
38 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk Enjoying Away Day!
BOUT eighty people from Ridgeway Jesus who felt passionately about things, but Church went to All Nations College in always handled his emotions in a godly way. Ware for their annual Away Day on There was the opportunity for a walk in the A th Saturday 4 May. It is always a great beautiful grounds, some board games or opportunity to take a day out from the various volleyball and lots of time to chat to people in demands on our lives and spend time with a relaxed environment. one another and hear some talks based on On Sunday, after church, we had lunch something from the Bible. together and discussed what lessons we Emotional would take away from the weekend. A very worthwhile time! They heard a couple of sessions on ‘Getting Tricia Campbell Biblically Emotional’, which explained how God has designed us with a whole range of Tel: 01727 869703 [email protected] emotions and how to follow the example of www.ridgewaychurch.net www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk SUMMER 2019 39 Sumer is icumen in - Lhude sing cuccu!
N case you are thinking our editor has failed to proof-read this edition, think again! These Iare the first lines from a short early 12th century poem written, inevitably, by Anon. Although other birds might disagree, cuckoos are in decline. They are summer visitors, arriving late March or early April and departing in July or August. So, if they choose to visit Sandridge, they could be audible in June and July, during the time of our Nomansland Nature Quest events. One of the activities during those events, which Sandridge and Wheathampstead parishes fund for groups of our primary school children, might well be a re-enactment of the squabbles between the two parishes over the body of a hapless shepherd who died on the Common in the 15th century. Each claimed he had died in their parish. The shepherd wasn’t the only contention between the Abbeys of St. Albans and Westminster, respective landlords of Sandridge and Wheathampstead, as gallows had been erected on the Common in 1427 by one, only to be pulled down by the other, each claiming ownership of the land.
40 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk The dispute between the two was finally coming right up to date, we have resolved in 1429, and a Hertfordshire pudding re-enactments of the metal detector finding stone has marked the agreed boundary ever the 159 Roman gold coins. since. Their burial pre-dates our cuccu as that Another episode in the history that gets must have happened around AD 400, shortly re-enacted is the closing stage of the Second before the Romans left these islands. Battle of St. Albans. That happened on 17th In case you are thinking our NNQ events are February 1461 and Nomansland was where it only about re-enacting history, think again! all ended with the rout of the Yorkists by the Much of the time is spent in finding and Lancastrians and Queen Margaret reclaiming identifying flowers, leaves and wildlife and her husband, the King. He is said to have with working out the ages of trees. During been sitting beneath a tree, reading poetry. otherwise idle moments, you can build dens, perhaps climb the climbing tree, or get Wicked involved in a game of tag with our own Wicked Lady! Skipping a couple of quiet centuries, we So, something around the early 12th come across Lady Katherine Ferrers (1634- century? The best I can offer is the 1660), the Wicked Lady of highwaywoman consecration of our Parish Church, repute. She, and her partner in crime, Ralph St. Leonard’s, about 1114. St Helen’s, Chaplain, certainly deserve some impromptu Wheathampstead, came much later, in the play acting. 13th century! Skipping past the agricultural workers strike and the brick-making in the 19th century, and, Councillor John Newton-Davies
www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk SUMMER 2019 41 Parish Council meetings 2019 Dates and venues of Sandridge Parish Council meetings
Wednesday 10th July - 7.30pm All meetings will take place at Marshalswick Wednesday 11th September - 7.30pm Community Centre (entrance to rear of library) Wednesday 9th October - 7.30pm and are open to the public
42 SUMMER 2019 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk Having a clear out? Make sure you dispose of your waste responsibly!
ANY of us will be choosing the If you have larger items that no longer work warmer months as the perfect time but need to be disposed of, the council offers Mto have a clear out either at home or a Bulky Waste Collection service which gives in the garden. you the opportunity of having your items Household Waste Recycling Centres are collected from your home. open during bank holidays, however they can To find out more, visit www.stalbans.gov.uk/ be busy. Have a quicker trip to the tip by environmentandwaste/rubbish-waste-and- remembering to sort your waste into the recycling/specialrefusecollection.aspx different material streams before you go. Always follow the S.C.R.A.P. code, which You can check online for queues before provides a useful check list to follow when you go by viewing their live webcams which arranging collections of waste. are available online. For more information about what materials are accepted at the USPECT all waste carriers; do not let them HWRCs, as well as locations, opening hours Stake your waste until they have proven and restrictions, visit: www.stalbans.gov.uk/ themselves to be legitimate. environmentandwaste/rubbish-waste-and- HECK their waste carrier’s registration recycling/recyclingsites.aspx Cdetails, then verify them by searching the If you are having a clear out at home you Environment Agency or by calling 03708 506 may wish to double check you are putting the 506. right materials in the right bin - you can do so EFUSE unsolicited offers to have any using the information on our recycling Rrubbish taken away. www.stalbans.gov.uk/environmentandwaste/ SK what exactly is going to happen to rubbish-waste-and-recycling/bincontents A your rubbish and seek evidence that it is If you are planning on getting rid of items going to be disposed of appropriately. that still have plenty of life left in them, APERWORK should be obtained. Make remember that it is much better for the Psure you get a proper invoice, waste environment to give them a new life second transfer note or a receipt for your waste hand by either selling them, donating them to removal – this should give a description of the charity, or giving them away for free. There are waste and provide the waste carrier’s contact a range of different ways you can do this, details. such as charity shops, Facebook Find out more about fly tipping: marketplace, eBay, and many more. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/recycling- waste-and-environment/recycling-and-waste /wasteaware-campaigns/lets-scrap-fly- tipping.aspx
All householders and businesses have a legal ‘Duty of Care’. Leaving items out for collection or using an unlicensed waste carrier can mean that your items end up fly-tipped. If they are traced back to you, you will be the one who can face an unlimited fine! 493 Looking for new members At Sandridge Carpet Bowls Club
E would welcome new members to 7.30pm to 9.30pm with break for tea/coffee, join us at carpet bowls on a Friday biscuits etc. A time for catching up with local Wevening. If you think you would like news. to give this fun game of bowls a try just come If you would like to know more you can along to the Village Hall, Sandridge at 7.30pm contact: any Friday evening. Avril: 01727 831250 You don’t need to worry about equipment [email protected] as this is provided. A comfortable pair of flat Janice: 01727 863243 shoes is all that is needed. We play from [email protected]
The club’s Open Day is set to take place on Sunday 28th April 2019
44 SUMMER 2019 FREE Pensioners’ Bus on Wednesdays Sponsored by Sandridge Parish Council
ROUTE 247 (PPH COACH) - Wednesdays mornings ROUTE 248 (PPH COACH) - Wednesdays mornings OUTWARD JOURNEY - from Sandridge village OUTWARD JOURNEY - from The Quadrant
DEPART DEPART Opposite St. Leonard’s Church 09.53 Hughenden Road (near the dry cleaners) 10.30 Langley Grove / High Street 09.55 The Ridgeway / Kingshill Avenue 10.40 Langley Grove / Shotfield Close 09.58 The Ridgeway / outside Sandringham School 10.42 High Street / Rose and Crown PH 10.00 The Ridgeway / Windmill Avenue 10.44 St. Albans Road / St. Helier Road 10.03 The Ridgeway / Barnfield Road 10.46 Sandringham Crescent / Belsize Close 10.05 The Quadrant (outside the library) 10.48
Sandringham Crescent / Blackberry Jack PH 10.07 ARRIVE St. Peter’s Street 11.00 ARRIVE St. Peter’s Street 10.20 RETURN JOURNEY DEPART St. Peter’s Street (outside Tesco Store) 12.45 RETURN JOURNEY DEPART Return journeys retrace outward routes stopping at The St. Peter’s Street (outside Tesco Store) 12.00 Ridgeway / Windmill Avenue, The Ridgeway / Barnfield Road and outside Marshalswick Library at The Quadrant
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