JULY 2020

Happy 80th Birthday to Terry Pinner 26th May2020 See Page 28 2 August 2020 Magazine Cut-off Date Cut-off date for the August 2020 Stukeleys Parish Magazine is 9am Saturday 18th July 2020 **** Please do not be late **** FUTURE EVENTS Mon 31st Aug Jazz Afternoon See Page 9 Tue 22nd Sep Royal Air Force Museum Visit NEW DATE See Page 12 Mon 12th Oct Specer House Visit See Page 12 Sun 15th Nov Thursford Christmas Spectacular See Page 13 *** All sizes of colour advertising space now available *** Contact Martyn Fox for information

Take a look at the Magazine website at www.stukeleysmag.co.uk Email to: Martyn at [email protected] Post/drop in to: 7 Hill Close, PE28 4AZ Tel: 01480 432633 Mob: 07710 171924 Please include your phone number in case of queries. Space in the magazine is limited, so articles should be about 300 words. This is to allow as many people as possible the opportunity to contribute to the magazine. It would be helpful if you could submit articles sized to an A5 page in Word or PDF. We reserve the right to refuse an article, cut its length or hold it over to a later issue without notice. Please Note:This magazine is published by Martyn Fox with administrative and financial support from ’ Parish Council. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Editor or of the Parish Council A charge is made to advertise in this magazine. All enquiries should be directed to Martyn Fox (Tel: 01480 432633) or Ramune Mimiene, (Parish Clerk) Email: [email protected]

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3 Page17: LittleFlyers Stukeleys Parish Council Report

Due to Coronavirus the June Stukeleys Parish Council Meeting was held remotely via ZOOM with the following participating Parish Council Councillors Terry Pinner (Chairman), Tim Close (Vice-chairman),P Tuck, G Evans,BParkyn, S Burton,SSmith, and also present were RB ritton, U&C. T Slater, Planning Advisor, and HDC Cllr T Sanderson.

Meetings will continue remotely until furthernotice, members of the public who would like to take part in the Open Meeting between 7.15 to 7.30 should contact thec [email protected]

U&C presented the update of deliveryo n site and rant hrough in more detail. AlconburyW eald have around 320homes occupiedatthe moment andanew bus stopistobe located on Ermine Streetnear the Swynford Roadjunction.

Further traffic calming measures, road signageand thecondition of the road surface on Ermine Street were addressedand discussions with relevant agencies involved continue.

Outline Planning Application - Land north east of Ermine Street, Savills UK, on behalfo f The Master, Fellows and Scholars oft he College ofStJohn theEvangelist in the University of Cambridge, has submitted to District Council an ‘Outlineplanni ng application for the phased development of up to 648 dwellings with associated public open space,s ervices andother ancillary infrastructure with all matters reserved exceptf or them eansof access’ on land north east of Ermine Street. The site forms the northern part of Huntingdonshire’s Local Plan to 2036 allocation HU1.

A proposal to place outdoort able tennis tablesatboth Great and playing fields was raised and will be ont he agenda fort he July meeting. 4 Email from HuntingdonshireDistrict Council Subject: Digital inclusion

Hello,

My name is Lauren andIwork for Huntingdonshire District Council.

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We are thinking primarily of those who wish to pick up the phone rather than go online.

This work is primarilyLG A funded with a mindf or digital inclusion fort he older communityin our district so they have accesst o the same information that our other customers can get online.

We were initially looking to do some User research testing sessions to assess ifthe product wec urrently have is viable and what improvements can be made before we go live.

Unfortunately, duet o the Covid19 pandemic, we have been unable to carry these sessions out.

As an alternative, we are looking to recruitmembersfr omt he older community to take part in overt he phone surveys and potential usert esting.

I was hopingt here would be someone within your organisation who could pointme int he right direction as to how Icould contact people you feel would be interested in taking part.

Any help you cang ive would be greatly appreciated.

Lauren Adams Recovery Officer Huntingdonshire DistrictCouncil 01480 388030 [email protected]

5 The Stukeleys HeritageGroup We were due to meet in July to hear Mike Petty talk about the 1947 floods. However, given the current Covid 19 situation I have decided it is too soon to return to meetings, so I have cancelled this meeting, and also the planned trip to Colchester in September. The next meeting could be November, but we will need to review the position nearer the time. In the meantime, we have had VE Day, so I wondered if we could share stories about the Second World War. It would be a pity to lose those stories, which could be about people or places. So please email or write or phone and I will try to capture them. Given that many of us have come into our villages from further afield such experiences need not be just local. You may also have stories handed down from older family or friends who are no longer with us, in which case please include themas well. Another set of stories mightbeour experiences during the Covid 19 pandemic and howit has affected our lives. Are there local heroes helping others which we could record? Let’s share as a community! And look out for our forthcoming new Facebook page.... Michael Monk Convener, Stukeleys Heritage Group 33 Church Road, Great Stukeley 01480 456634 [email protected]

Great Stukeley Village Hall ManagementCommittee: OurAGM was duetobe held inMaythis year but of coursehadtobe cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown. The management committee members have agreed to continueintheir current positions for now and the nextAGM willbe held in May 2021. We have included our Trustees’Report in thisedition of the magazine whichwould havebeen presentedatthe AGM. We are pleased to report that we are continuing with our latest round of improvementsandarejust completing refurbishment work to the Committee Room. We’re sure you will bea s pleased with the resultsaswe are. Our next project willfocus on the car park. Over the coming months we willco ntinue to meet, subject to the latest government guidelines, and will maintain the village hall until wecanreopen it. We are currently looking for a tech-savvy person to help manage our on-line booking system. If you are that person, please getintouch! Ithasbeen a difficult few monthforusalland we hope that we will be able to welcome you back toourvillage hall very soon. On behalf of Great Stukeley Village HallManagement Committee, thank you for your support in the past, keep safe for now, see you in the future. Nicola Oldfield, Secretary Telephone: 01480 437115 Email: [email protected]= 6 Great Stukeley Village HallTrustees' Report The trustees submit their annual report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 29 February 2020. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)"Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in 2005 in preparing the annual reportand financial statementso f the charity. Natureo f the governing document–Trust Deed One representative member shallb e appointedb y eachof the following organisations: The Parish Council,The Women’s Institute, the Parochial Church Counciland any other village organisation ine xistence at the time. Charity Trustees June 2019 – February 2020: Carol Buttercase Nicola Oldfield Iain Shaw Helen Silsby David Silsby Aims of the Trustees To maintain and manage the village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Great Stukeley, without distinction of political, religious orother opinions including usefo r meetings, lectures and classes and for other formsof recreation and leisure time with the objectof improvingth e conditions oflife for the said inhabitants. Organisation The Charity isadministered by the managementc ommittee who are the Charity Trustees.The Committee shall consist of 4 elected members, representative membersof those village organisations who wish to be represented andm ay include no more than 3 co-opted members. Electedm embersa re elected at the AGM: Secretary and Treasurer nominateda t AGM Chairand vice chairelectedby committee following AGM Co-opted members One paid member of staff–Caretaker Bank accountsa re held with Barclays Bank,M arketHill , Huntingdon. Accounts are independently examined by Bulley Davey,4 Cyrus Way, Cygnet Park, Hampton, PE7 8HP. Simon Baker BA (Hons) FCCA is our contact. Activities 2019-20 User groups Thef ollowing groups have regular bookings: Stukeleys Parish Council, Stukeleys WI, Stukeleys 7 Heritage Group and the Craft Club. Otherre gular users include Ladies Badminton, U3A Bridge Club, Jazzercise, Pilates classes, community coffee morning, Pentecostal Church and dog training. Hiring agreement The current hiring agreement was adopted in June 2012. Hiring charges were updated in June 2017. These are inthe process of being updated for 2020/21. Bookings In addition to the regular lettings there werea number of single lettings during the year. Improvements project andfu ndraising The Committee continues to raise funds through events held at the hallf or the benefit of the village residents. TheM anagement Committee has undertaken a number of improvements with CIL funding received through the Stukeleys Parish Council, including: Improvements to Committee Room – ongoing Improvements to be delivered in 2020/21 Complete Improvements to Committee Room, Re-sanding ofMa in Hall floor Improvements carried outduring 2019/2020 with funds raised by the Committee Maintenance works undertaken includet he 5-yearlyelectrics inspection and tree works. New perimeter fencing and entrance and exitga tes Tree felling Barrier removal Website and Magazine We have a webpage and Facebook page. The Committee is currently looking for someone to help manage the online booking system. greatstukeleyvillagehall.co.uk Monthlysubm issions are made to the Stukeleys Parish Magazine advertising forthcoming events. Financialactivities Grants CIL funding was received for improvements listed above.

8 Legacies No legacies were received. Voluntary help Barry Nunley continues to support the Committee by assistingwi th maintenance work. The Committee is extremely grateful to himf orhishard work and dedication. Insurance details The hall is insured through Ansvar Insurance, Ansvar House, StLeonards Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3UR. The buildings sum insured is £500,852 Ther enewal date is 25 July 2020. Fundraising Thef ollowing fundraising events were held: Fashion Show 20 March 2019 raised £435.11 Open Gardens 6th & 7th July 2019 raised £776.50 Thai Lunch 27th October2019 raised £166.00 Christmas Quiz 6th December 2019ra ised £201.18 1950’s Dance 18th January 2020 made a losso f£63.14 Donations & Sundries Community Coffee Morning £430.00 Huntingdonshire District Council Clothes Bank £234.00 Gregoire Family £50.00 The Accounts The SOFA detail is included below with an overall surplus of£10,353.

9 In Loving Memory of JohnByrne OBE Who passed awayon20 May 2020

I would like to thankall friends, neighbours,a nd villagers fortheircards, flowers and support during thisve ry sad time.

I would also like to thankall those wholined theroadontheday of John’s funeral to make the journey to his final restingplace so special.

Once conditions allow, therew ill beamemorial service to enablef amily and friends to celebrate John’sf ull life.

Thankyou.

JanisPittuck

10 The Stukeley’s Branch of the Royal British Legion

We would like to thank Terry Pinner, Chairman of the StukeleysPar ish Council fororganising the purchase of the two silhouettes,known as “The Silent Soldier”, that celebrate 75 years sinceV.E. Day. Thanksalso to TimClo se,t he Vice Chairman, who erected the silhouettes on the verges atthe entrances to both villages. It was good tose e the silhouettes on thefront cover of the June Stukeleys Parish Magazine and pictures ofpeople celebrating V.E. Dayon the inside backcover. MickRe ynolds

Great StukeleyFl ower, Garden & Craft Show 2020 I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate that this year’s FlowerS how will not be going ahead due to the current pandemicand the uncertainty of when the Village Hall will be openingu p again for use.

I would like to thank those that returned their trophies fromlast year,but there are afew outstanding so please could you do so ASAP. Justt o keep you informed, I will be sending the schedule to the printers by the end of the summer,soit willb e ready to be deliveredin the New Year so you can plan your entries sooner. Any questions please don’t hesitate to call me on 07835 630559.

Iain Shaw Chairof theFlower Show Committee 11 Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon *** NEW DATE*** Tuesday 22nd September 2020

“A wonderful trip into thepresent, the past and future”

Both the RAFMuseum and my coach company have agreed to honour their chargesand our new arrangements.

This promises to be an unmissable trip.I have arranged for a professional guideto take our group onajourney from 1918 through 2018 commemorating the incredible history of the ROYAL AIR FORCE as well as a look intothe RAF in the 21st Century.The venue is outstanding following its £23 million transformation, with over 100 aircraft on display as well as interactive and simulated exhibitions and agift shop.

I have organizeda n arrival/revival- tea/coffee breakan d a delicious cream tea just before our departure all of which are included-together with the professional guide, the coach and a tip for our driver- in the cover price of £42.00 per person.

I still have a few places available for this trip so please let me know if you would be interestedinjoining us.

KEEP WELL…AND KEEP SAFE

Mary Alleyne-James Organizer Tel 01480 433 954 Email: [email protected]

A Visit to Spencer House and The Stafford Hotel *** NEW DATE*** Monday 12th October 2020

Unforgettable Momentsin Stunning Surroundings

I have made contact with SPENCER HOUSE, THE STAFFORD HOTEL and our coach company andtheyhave all agreedto reschedule ourv isit to:

MONDAY 12th OCTOBER 2020

This delay is designed to keep you out of harm’s way…AND SAFE! All details of the trip remain the same exceptforthechange of date. I paid, in full, SPENCER HOUSE, THE

12 THE STAFFORD HOTEL and my Coach company, in February 2020and all haveagreed to honour their chargesand these new arrangements.

I still have a few spaces available on this trip so please let me know if you would be interested in joining us. The price is just £59.90perperson which includest hecoach to and from London, Morning Refreshments at SPENCER HOUSE, Afternoon Tea at THE STAFFORD HOTELa ndatip for the driver.

KEEP WELL…AND KEEP SAFE.

Mary Alleyne-James Organizer Tel 01480 433 954 Email: [email protected]

Thursford Christmas Spectacular:2020 Sunday15th November 2020

The Very Best Christmas Show-EVER!

We continue to keep our fingers crossed that Thursford’s CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR will happenthiscoming holiday season.

There hasbeen no movement regarding this much lookedf orward to visit which has been planned for Sunday 15th November 2020 with my purchase of the tickets back in December 2019. As soonasI receive word regarding this visit from THURSFORD I will let you know personally by email, letter or telephone call.

Ourvisit in November2020is fully paid-both THURSFORD and the COACH company. I am not expecting to receive word until later in the year nearer to our planned visit date.

If you have anyquestionsregarding this most exciting visit please feel free tocontact me.

This year’s per person price of £61.50 includes the coachtoand from Norfolk, a tip for the coach driver and entrance to the 2020 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR-with its enjoyable new format andyour terrifically placed seats.

Mary Alleyne-James Organizer Tel: 01480 433 954 Email: [email protected] 13 Update from the 501st Combat Support Wing Author: 501st Combat Support Wing Public Affairs

The 501stC ombat Support Wing (CSW) isgrateful for the opportunity to contribute tothe newslettera ndconnect withourlocal community in this way, asCOVID-19 has prevented some of our normal face-to-face interactions witht hecommunity. Thank you! The 501stC ombat Support Wing is a U.S. Air Force unit headquartered at RAF . Comprised of nearly 2,000people, including active- duty military, U.S. civilians, and UK civilians, the501 CSW supports U.S. and NATO operationsfrom seven installations spread across the UK and Norway. The wing’s personnel are divided into two groups – the 422d Air Base Group, headquartered at RAF Croughton in Brackley, andthe 423d Air Base Group,headquartered hereat RAF Alconbury. The 423dAir Base Group provides missionsupport servicestoseveral intelligence unitsa t nearby RAF Molesworth, as well as RAF Menwith Hill in North Yorkshire andtheJåttåMilitaryCo mpound in Stavanger, Norway.T hese multi-national teamsrely on world-class support from RAF Alconbury to carryouttheir missions, andthe base and its personnel are proudof the important combat support missiontheyperform.The 501 CSWtraces its lineage to World War II bomber units, and carriesonthe name “Pathfinders” in honor of the brave RAF and USAAF Pathfinder units who lit theway for allied bomberoperations over occupied Europe usinge lite target-marking techniques. The COVID-19 virushas led to new ways of working,a ndthis is the first in whatwillh opefully beaseries of periodic updatestokeep ourlocal community informed about happenings atRAF Alconbury and beyond. In them eantime, the 501 CSW is standing with its host nation in the fight against COVID-19, and ensuring peoplef ullyho nor theefforts of both the UK and US governments in each decision.U.S. medical personnel and other front-lineworkers join their UK counterparts in combating this virus and ensuringeveryonedoe s their part toprevent its spread,andwe salute the NHS workers across the country for their heroic efforts. Visitour Website: https://www.501csw.usafe.af.mil/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/501stCSW

14 For more information contact Jacqui Ireland, Community Relations Adviser, on [email protected] or 01480 843762.

The 423rd Air Base Group Commander, Col. Christopher Bromen, salutes during the wing Changeof Command ceremony last July. Can you help?

Volunteers still needed to delivr the Stukeleys Parish Magazine to Alconbury Weald.

If you can spare a little time each month please contact Martyn Fox either by phone 07710 171924 or [email protected] Thank you.

15 St Martins Church Roof Repair

Dear Residents,

St Martins Church is sadly still living under a flapping tarpaulin but not for much longer - The great newsisthat we have been granted planning permission to replace the stolen lead with Terne Coated Steel which looks just like lead but is of no use to any thief. As you can probably imagine tryingt o finance thisis very difficult especially given that all our fundraising has been cancelled due to Covid- 19, but we are half way there and haveb een helped along the way by very kind donators, if there is anyone else or their business who would like to help us then please contact one of our committee, (contact details at back ofm agazine). All help is very gratefully received. We also received a grant of £3k from Historic Churches Trust for which we are very grateful.

This Trust offers grants and loans to help congregations looka fter their historic places of worship. Its main source of income, apart from membership, is the annual “Ride and Stride”. Each September sponsored cyclists and walkers visit churches, chapels, and colleges throughout Cambridgeshire, sharing the money raised between the Trust and their local church. Details of the Trust’s work canb e found at www.camhct.uk

We hope to be able to write again soon to you all with details of our new roof.

St Martins Church, Little Stukeley

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18 19 20 21 22 23 ERMINE STREET,GREAT STUKELEY NEXTTO THE VILLAGE HALL

Bishop: Richard Malachowski Sunday Service Schedule

9.30am to 10.30am: Sacrament Meeting

10.30am to 11.30am: Children ages 3-11classes; Youth ages 12-18, Young Single Adult and Adult Sunday School Alternating Sundays: Children ages 3-11 classes; Young Women and Young Men ages 12-18 lessons; Priesthood( males 18+) and Relief Society( Sisters, age 18+) lessons.

Schedule repeats, startingat 12.30pm with BishopM ichael Waters

All are welcome to come and worship with us!

Weekday meetings:

Tuesday Nights: Youth meetings (ages 12 – 18),starting at 7.00pm

First Thursday, Sistersmonthly meeting and activity, at 7.00pm

Sunday Evenings, every other Sunday –Y oung Single Adult meeting and activity

Come andsee whatwe believe–t ry www.comeuntochrist.org

Believe:L earn about the Savior, JesusChrist, andh ow basic beliefs of His RestoredGospel can enrich lives

Belong: Jesus can make you a better person. Youc an make us a better community. Come worship with us!

Become: We are all trying to be better human beings. Explore ways to aid your personal and spiritual growth.

24 25 STBARTHOLOMEW’S ST MARTIN’S GREAT STUKELEY LITTLE STUKELEY Church Services Iti s over 2 months since we closed the doors of our churches as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.W e are delighted thatw e can now plan towards a gradual reopening over the coming months. We continue to follow the guidance provided by the Government, the Church of and the Diocese of Ely. We believe in life in all its fullness. In the current situation, thatm eans thatwe need to keep everyone who willbe using the church safe. We are currently working through the guidance to see how and when we can safely open our churches for individual prayer and ensure that the necessary health and safety measures are taken(regular cleaning, social distancing etc). Until this has been donein the bestway possible, our buildings will remain closed. The church, however, is notclosed. Every Sunday and Friday, there are actsof worship posted on the North Leightonstone website (www.norleigh.org.uk), and theN orth Leightonstone Facebook Group.O nce a month, there is a live ‘Zoom’ evening prayer. Do drop in and join us–it has the advantage that you can be at Sunday worship in your pyjamas or drinking coffee! Rev Fiona Brampton (01480538726r [email protected]) and Rev Mandy Flaherty (01480 896541 [email protected] ) are available for prayer or a chat (currently by phone). The situation is changing regularly,a nd we willk eep people updated on the Stukeleys Community Group Facebook page and ‘Next door’. Wea re looking forward to welcoming you back into our church buildings shortly. RevFiona Brampton Associate Priest, North Leightonstone Benefice 29Church Road, Great Stukeley 01480 538726 [email protected] Churchwardens Great Stukeley Harry Raby 01480 453269 Diane McGoff 01480 456238 LittleStukeley CamillaPayne [email protected] Sally Smith [email protected]

26 To Terry Pinner

Terry Pinner was born in Little Stukeley at Pringle Farm in 1940 and celebrated his on 26th May this year

He joined the Parish Council in 1971 and he was made Chairman in 1975.

He is still Chairman at the present time having had a short break of three years during this time.

Having lived in The Stukeleys all his life he feels a great duty of care towards the villages.

His great interest at the moment is working on the development of the Great Stukeley football field into a pocket park which will include recreation areas and sitting areas for all ages and families to enjoy.

It will hopefully be well used by the Villagers. 27 28