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Aley Green: Pepperstock: Slip End: Woodside: PARISH NEWS 75p where sold Editor’s Notes Stop Press: Finally, we have seen a few sunny days so are Parish News has just received a letter from Beryl Abbott, a resident of Wood- hoping they will continue through the side as follows; ‘I would like to say how summer holidays. For anyone who is going delighted I am with the help of GNS. I away we wish you a happy and relaxing have been unwell for the last few weeks holiday. No doubt many of our students and and they have taken me to hospital and graduates are eagerly waiting their results and doctor appointments, and have been to pick up my medication. I am very grateful we look forward to hearing all the good news. for their help’. Remember to send in your graduate photos please after your graduation. Slip End School: Summer Fair PLEASE NOTE there us no issue in August For a touch of summer go along to the so items for September to editors by 15th Tropical Luau at Slip End School on Saturday August please or before if possible. We are 6th July from 1pm until 3.30pm. Join in the only too pleased to have your reports in early activities, taste the Caribbean Food, try out as it gives us more time to edit the magazine, the Limbo, and enjoy all the fun. There is a so would be grateful for your understanding something for everyone. on this, Thank you See poster below Sue Briggs and Alison Wilson A little poem from The Friendship Book follows, which is very true. There isn't much point in nursing a grudge, For the one who will suffer is you; It clouds all the sunbeams that make life worth while. And blights every happiness too. So bury it deep as you possibly can, Dig with a smile on your face, And you will find where that grudge used to rankle and burn, A flower will grow in its place. 2 Slip End United win the Back row, left to right: John Parmenter, Alex Ted Zipfel Trophy at Carrow Road Howells, Newman Carney, Joe Batham, Seb Prothero, Craig Short, Deon Putnam, Carl Inns, Cam Nagle, Steve Inns ( Manager) Slip End United finished the season in style with a resounding 5–1 victory over Front row, left to right: Antony May, Ryan East Anglian Combination side Thetford Keeble, Ryan Cowley, Ray Barratt, Rob Rovers on Saturday 25th May 2013, to win Bigwood, Joe Flemons (captain) Rory Nagle, the Ted Zipfel trophy, played at Carrow Road, the home of Norwich City. Callum Caulfield (mascot) Slip End was always in control after good Peace in the Garden inter link play from Carl Inns and Ryan Keeble resulted in a penalty, which Newman Carney made no mistake with after just 8 The washing, ironing and daily chores minutes. The lead was doubled 15 minutes in Have all been completed here indoors. when the impressive Alex Howells' crashed home a 25 yard volley, which was then Into the garden where the afternoon heat followed when Newman Carney lobbed the Will be so welcome and a restful treat. stranded keeper from fully 35 yards. Slip The deckchair is placed under a tree End was playing some fine football and al- To relax with a book and nice cup of tea. most extended their lead when Joe Batham Oh, this feels good; I close my eyes hit the post and a Carl Inns' shot was well saved, then Cam Nagle scored a sublime 4th But no sooner done than a swarm of flies just before the break. Bombard my face and irritate my skin And the buzzing sound makes a dreadful din. The second half continued in similar vein when Rory Nagle's perfect through ball sent Cam Nagle clear who lobbed the keeper in The whining and barking of a fine style. Deon Putnam went close with a neighbour’s hound free kick, Seb Prothero had a shot well saved Joins a chorus of mowers, an before Thetford Rovers scored a consolation goal 5 minutes from time. Club Captain Joe unmelodious sound. Flemons received the trophy on behalf of his Why am I sitting under this tree? jubilant team mates who celebrated a To relax with a book and nice cup of tea. memorable success. Newman Carney so im- I try once again to have a short slumber pressed on the day that he has now had two But I’m called to the phone, “Sorry offers of professional football, one from Cambridge and the other from Dagenham & wrong number.” Redbridge, so whilst SEU lose him next Back in the garden and what do I see? season, they wish him all the luck! A wasp doing breast stroke in my cup of tea. I love the heat and worship the sun Slip End is recruiting players for next season - anyone interested in joining the club So I’ll grit my teeth and just pretend it’s fun. can contact:- The manager, Steve Inns on 07515687160 or [email protected] (sent in by J.L.Treacher of Woodside, many thanks) 3 www.Hungryhounds.co.uk J&P SCAFFOLDING ‘Delivering quality dog food, straight to your front door’ Tony Hussey Mobile: 07730 744174 14 Meadow Road 01525 875345 Phil Johnson Toddington LU5 6BB Mobile: 07720 846963 Tel/Fax: 01582 429106 [email protected] Hair & Beauty Salon NEIL SHEPHERD CharismaLadies & Opening Times Gentlemen Mon: 9.15-2.45 Painter & Decorator Tues: 9-5 722801 Wed: Closed General Maintenance Air-conditioned - Easy Parking - Chiropody Thurs: 9-6 Hat and Headwear Hire Fri: 9-7 Fully Insured & Approved Remedial Massage - Indian Head Massage Sat: 8-3 43B Elm Avenue, Caddington 07860 93 93 93 Chiropodist State Registered Home visits Evening & Weekend appointments Keith Appleby BSc (Hons), MChS, SRCh Telephone: 01582 873136 Paintings from your Need a reliable photos Window & Artist Carpet Cleaner? Any subject We operate in the Your choice of medium Slip End area Reasonable Rates For free quotation Contact: Bea Malsbury (Slip End) contact us on 01462 629302 Tel: 01582 488489 07970 406 926 DOMESTIC APPLIANCE A. McClelland REPAIRS Pest Control Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Driers, Cookers, Microwaves, For fast response call Fridges & Storage Heaters Mobile 0777 494 8415 Barrie Acton or office 01582 872158 Slip End (01582) 728865 e-Mail: [email protected] or Mobile 07802 723160 4 Jason Cunningham & Tony Strong landed their exclusive Elite trophy, the highest honour that could be won. I decided immediately to take Jason on and since we met last September he has won 3 fights, including the 4th round stoppage of former British and Commonwealth title contender Usman Ahmed at Doncaster’s Keep Moat Stadium on May 11th. This made 8 wins out of 8 fights since turning professional. It was this last encounter which landed him his first Belt, the International Masters, which he kindly donated to me! In July Jason will be fighting for the English Flyweight crown and his opponent will be Scott Gladwin. Jason is an excellent boxer in which his pace and punching power is matched by dedication and determination, the latter two qualities can always be witnessed in his strenuous daily training routines. He fights for his family including two young daughters (Madison and Hailey), his coaches from St Paul’s and a My sponsorship of boxer Jason fast growing legion of fans. Cunningham arose following a visit to St I fully expect him to take the Flyweight Paul’s Academy in Hull (who trained title and later this year we both feel that Olympic Gold medal winner Luke the British and Commonwealth titles are Campbell). I went there to see an evening well within our sights. Jason, aged 23 years of professional boxing but my real motive lives in Doncaster and visits South was to seek advice on some technical Bedfordshire regularly. We have set up a aspects of a thriller I am writing in which business together – Pure Instinct, to help boxing features on the undercard. After promote his career. We started with a chatting to various personnel there I was launch of Team Cunningham sportswear asked whether I may be interested in which proved popular with his supporters. sponsoring one of their boxers in a new Plans are in hand for more merchandising. scheme they were then launching. While I said no initially, back at home I decided to If anyone is interested in seeing Jason call them and request a CV on two of the fight or would like to know more about boxers seeking support. our forthcoming sportswear issues please call me – on 07739295228 or see me most Once I read Jason’s CV I was hooked on the weekend lunchtimes at the Slip End Social idea. His record as an amateur up to a year Club. I look forward to meeting you there. earlier was absolutely immaculate. He had won all the major ABA titles and had also Tony Strong 5 Slip End & District The Good Neighbour Community Projects Scheme is a scheme for anyone within the parish Group who is over 18 and needs help. It is not aimed at a specific age range The Projects Group is here to be the voice and could prove useful to anyone who and support for all the groups and maybe lives alone and has broken a leg or associations in the parish. We meet every arm, or anyone who cannot drive at the second Tuesday and open to any resident in moment due to an accident. Likewise, if the parish.