LITTLE STAUGHTON NEWS – September 2021 littlestaughtonparishcouncil.gov.uk On a positive note NO vehicles were PARISH COUNCIL - FROM THE monitored ‘speeding’ on Green End, i.e. CHAIR travelling at 35mph or above, of 9 other vehicles detected travelling at between 31 and The Parish Council due to unforeseen 34mph 6 were travelling at 31mph. The circumstances did not hold a meeting this straight length of road between the Village month. Green and Top End stores has traditionally Our next meeting will be 15th September at been the area that records the highest number 7.30pm in the Baptist Chapel. of speeding vehicles and the latest sessions have shown that 7% of vehicles were We asked last month for people to have a look travelling at 35mph or above and 21% above at the Beds Borough Plan for 2040, I did 30mph. anticipate there being some form of response from residents considering the amount of Clive Burchett (Speed Watch co-ordinator) houses and sites being put forward. It would seem that the general consensus of AFTERNOON TEA no response is that people are not that bothered by the village potentially growing After 18 months of being unable meet owing to dramatically in size. Covid we are pleased to announce we’re back on Friday 17th September, 2.00 to 3.00 pm Councillor Sweatman and Councillor Hawkins have put some leg work in so as we can pass Come along for a natter, catch up or introduce comment back to the Borough which we shall yourself over a cup (or two) of tea or coffee do. If you do have any comments to make with cake and biscuits. then please forward your e-mail to the Parish Clerk. Please do join us. To celebrate our return this one is free, usually £1.00 per person. Please remember all dog owners to clean up behind them when out for a walk there is an Everyone welcome increase in dog mess around some of the footpaths within the village. Further meetings (hopefully) have been arranged for Friday: Garry Folbigg 15th October st SPEED WATCH UPDATE 19 November 17th December Since my last report in the July Newsletter the Speed Watch team have held 4 sessions; 2 at Top End and 2 at Green End. The LITTLE STAUGHTON GOLF DAY Road site at the Village Green being temporarily out of use to allow the The Little Staughton golf day this year is on Borough Council/Police speed monitoring the 18th September at Mowsbury golf course - vehicle to operate in the area and the site on cost £33. Spring Hill avoided given the large number of Last chance to join the 22 signed up so far. parked vehicles supporting the ongoing Contact Mike on 07712657682 as soon as building works and drain repair activities. possible LITTLE STAUGHTON VOLUNTEERS

This newsletter has been kindly sponsored by IAE - Little Staughton Straining to hear the imaginary drone of bees The volunteer rota for collecting prescriptions Against high winds playing loud notes upon from and Kimbolton surgeries the leaves is continuing. Routine prescriptions are collected from both surgeries on Tuesdays Clearing stagnant mists reveal alien glints and Fridays. Just contact your named Of packet green, lipstick red and bleach blue volunteer as usual and they will pass on your Jutting skyward in a landscape human fed request to the relevant volunteer. Please ensure that any charges have been paid. If Light rain in cleansing showers washed over anyone would like to join the prescription rota us once please contact me by text to 07742 616032 or Now flooded rivers thick and brown, drown our email [email protected]. memories Thank you to all volunteers for their efforts. Natalie Davies (on behalf of Little Staughton Oh sweet Earth, what have we done……. Volunteers). On release of the IPCC report pre-COP 26. GREEN SPOT The headlines from the IPCC The EAGLES (Environmental Action Group (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) Little Staughton) WhatsApp group is now live report ahead of COP26, need little elaboration. at A total of 234 scientists from 66 countries are https://chat.whatsapp.com/BqdKhwp46dI8pCu behind the first chapter of the IPCC’s sixth JsEsl5b or just ask Cathy or I and we’ll send assessment report, which draws on 14,000 research papers to come up with conclusions you an invite. on how the Earth’s climate is changing as a result of human activity, with the crisis already Given the increasing urgency to act we plan to affecting every region of the planet and It is hold an informal meeting to scope next steps more likely than not that the world will reach in a month or two. We have been delighted to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels sometime hear of sightings in the village of the over the next 20 years – with the risk of far occasional Turtle Dove, Linnet, Spotted greater global warming if little is done to tackle Flycatcher and Yellow Wagtail, all four are on rapidly rising greenhouse gas emissions. the RSPB Red list and close, perhaps except Temperatures currently stand at around 1.2C the linnet to being locally extinct. Two feed above pre-industrial levels. predominantly on invertebrates and for those to thrive more ponds, wild flowers, grassland, There is too much in the report to lay bare scrub and trees are needed. According to the here, but I was compelled to write:- BBC App https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-d63 Once upon a life 38d9f-8789-4bc2-b6d7-3691c0e7d138 which allows us to look at climate predictions right Clouds of butterflies down to the Little Staughton Are but an unfocussed dream ALL SAINTS CHURCH Will they see snow? Of pictures and tales Dear Friends Flooded beaches and tidal reaches September is here already and as the young Covered by feet on the once sacred sand people start to make preparations to go back to school, college and university , hopefully A warm summer's day, we will be able to get back to something that is Eyes closed away from sun as close as normal in our churches and LITTLE STAUGHTON NEWS – September 2021 littlestaughtonparishcouncil.gov.uk communities. plan a meeting to arrange the service. So, on Friday mornings from 9.00 until 10.30 If you pass St Andrew’s Church you cannot we will be holding ‘Family Fun’ which is a miss the scaffolding up the tower. We cannot group for toddlers and carers at St Andrew’s do any of the upgrading inside the church until Church , Great Staughton. Many of the the pointing of the Tower has been sorted. children who attended before lockdown are Damp is coming from the tower and affecting now at school and so we will be starting the rest of the Church, we are hoping that after afresh. Please can you bring a drink and this has been completed we will get grants to snack for your children, but we will provide hot help us make the back of the church much drinks for the carers. Of course, if your son or more of a community area. daughter is now at school and you want to pop I personally, am hoping that I will be able to be to see us , you are more than welcome. back in Schools and nurseries this year, as it There will be play time, singing and stories is something I have really missed. every week and sometimes added surprises. I Hope to see you all around the villages or at know many mums have told me that this is one of these events. something they have really missed, so please With love and prayers, come along with your young ones. Our coffee mornings on the second Tuesday Nicki Bland of the month are continuing, if the weather is good on September 14,th we will hold it in The SERVICES Vicarage Garden by popular request but if it is not, we will be back in great Staughton, Village Full details of services across the benefice - Hall. Starting in October they will be held in including those which continue to be available the Village Hall. via ‘zoom’ - can be found on the benefice Men’s breakfast will continue on the fourth website: https://www.swhw.co.uk and on the Tuesday of the month at 10.30 at the church noticeboard. Here at Little Staughton: Vicarage, but we may have to think again about the venue if it becomes any more Sunday 5th, 9.00 am, Parish Communion popular. Sunday 19th, 9.00 am, Parish Communion The afternoon teas at Hail Weston on Sunday 26th, 3.00 pm, All Age Worship Saturday afternoons in August were a fantastic success raising nearly £500. Little Staughton Harvest Lunch: Sunday 3 Wonderful scones and teas professionally October, 12.30 for 1.00pm, in the Village Hall served were enjoyed by all who attended. - Tickets available from Marion Davies: 01234 On Sunday 26th at St Andrew’s Great 376713, [email protected] and Staughton they are having the Harvest all PCC members. Everyone Welcome. Festival followed by lunch provided by a local caterer, so we don’t have to do anything Sponsored Bike ’n’ Hike: Saturday 11 except enjoy it. St Nicolas, Hail Weston are September - Help raise funds for church having their Harvest Festival on Saturday 2nd repairs whilst cycling or hiking between October at 6.00 pm followed by fish and chips churches and chapels in the area. Please and All Saints, Little Staughton on October 3rd contact Marion Davies (01234 376713, at 9.00 am followed by their lunch at 12.30 [email protected]) for further Thanksgiving services, weddings and information. baptisms are now in the calendar and if you would like to have any of these please ring me at the Vicarage on 01480869484 and we will

This newsletter has been kindly sponsored by IAE - Little Staughton for with God they have faith for the present and hope for the future. CHURCH LIGHTING Macmillan Coffee Morning There were lots of little ones to celebrate in In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. August by lighting All Saints’ Church. Vicki and Come and join us for a cup of coffee, a piece Michael Airs welcomed their first great of cake and a chat as we support this grandchild Ivy-Rain Heseltine. John Darlow wonderful cause together. celebrated the arrival of his first grandson Date: 18th September 2021 Charlie. Also Clive and Gill Shaw marked their Time: 10.00am - 12 noon grandson Maxan’s third birthday. If you would Location: Little Staughton Baptist Church like to mark a special occasion or remember There will also be the opportunity to donate someone by lighting the church contact Gill towards Macmillan through the purchase of Shaw on 376530. All we ask for is a minimum cakes on the day. donation of £10. For further information about the event or if you would like to support in any way, please FRIENDS OF ALL SAINTS CHURCH 200 contact us at: CLUB www.littlestaughtonbaptist.org.uk

This month’s winners were as follows:- Diary Dates 1st prize £80 Richard Norris 2nd prize £40 Sue Day 4th September Village Show 3rd prize £20 Matt and Rebecca 11th September Sponsored Bike ‘n’ Hike Brightman 18th September Macmillan Coffee morning, 4th prize £10 Jan Halsall Baptist Church Over the last club year 48 winners have 18th September The Little Staughton Golf shared £1800 in prizes. The subscription Day remains at £36 per year. If you would like to 26th September Harvest Service, Baptist join the club and require the BACS details or Church 10.30 have any queries please give a call on October 3rd Harvest Lunch, Village Hall 376530, or email me at December 4th Village Hall Christmas Dance [email protected]

BAPTIST CHURCH Copy for the October 2021 issue to Vicki www.littlestaughtonbaptist.org Airs at No 10, Spring Hill or email ([email protected]) 5th September Rev. Roger Watkins on or before Tuesday 28th September 12th September Mr Stan Evers 2021. 19th September Mr Paul Davies Thank you 26th September Mr Andrew Jones. Harvest Service

The Challenges of these Present Days No sailor ever enters upon a more unchartered sea than does the average human being in the twenty-first century. Our ancestors knew their way from birth, through to eternity but we are often puzzled about the day after tomorrow. However, the committed Christian is not the average human being in the twenty-first century LITTLE STAUGHTON NEWS – September 2021 littlestaughtonparishcouncil.gov.uk

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