No. 150 October/November 2014

Celebrating 25 Years …

… and 150th Issue

No. 150 October/November 2014 EDITORIAL MERIDIAN COMMITTEE Editor: April Martin Tel: 01954 200533 This year seems to be the year of anniversaries! The 100th anniversary of the outbreak of WWI has been remembered nationwide but have you seen the exhibition in St Andrews Treasurer: David Gedny Tel: 01954 231305 Church put together by John Shepperson? If not try to go and see it -it will be there until Production: Alan Morris Tel: 01954 202664 Armistice day. Advertising: Rob Wills Tel: 01954 232947 We have also marked this with the supplement you have received with this issue, if you know someone who maybe had a connection to Swavesey but has left perhaps you could Distribution Selwyn Richardson Tel 01954 202974 pass it on to them if you do not want to keep it yourself. Did you know that the Memorial Subscriptions Jan Waller Tel: 01954 230795 Hall, which is used by many village groups, was built in memory of those who died in Complaints Maureen Hadfield Tel: 01954 230414 WW1? A local reporter was involved with the fund raising- you can find out more by visiting the exhibition. Proofreading Alison Lucas Tel: 01954 232984 A happier anniversary is our own 150th issue and also our “silver” 25 years anniversary General Assistant Simon Ansell Tel: 01954 231137 since your Meridians first issue. Website: Alan Morris Tel: 01954 202664 To mark the occasion The Meridian is donating a bench for the village to be placed at Swan Pond so you can admire the pond, and also to provide a place to stop on the way to and back Website: www.swavesey.org.uk from the guided bus. Emails: [email protected] Our next issue will be the one that covers December and January so please let us have all [email protected] your information about Xmas events big or small in good time - the deadline is 20th October Editor. Major Events List Cover Photos - Front Covers from the past 25 years This list is intended to avoid major events clashing on the same day. It will only work if we are advised of all such events, so please let us know as soon as you can confirm the details. IN THIS ISSUE ... A form is available at the back of this magazine. We will list them in this section of the magazine and also on our website at www.swavesey.org.uk Editorial page 1 Meridian Committee page 2 2014 Major Events List page 2 Saturday, October 4, Teddy Bear Parachute Jump 2-4pm from St Andrew's Tower, Rev’d Dates for your diary and forthcoming events page 3-4 John-David Yule, (01954) 231903 Club Reports page 4-13 Thursday 16, Friday 17 & Saturday 18 October - Swavesey RADSOC presents "Season's Village News Page 14-22 Greetings" by Alan Ayckbourn. 7.30pm in Swavesey Venue at Swavesey Village College, Sarah Pearson, [email protected] School Information page 23-26 Churches page 27-32 Saturday, November 8, Toy Sale 2.00pm to 4.00pm in St Andrews Church, Rev’d John- Parish and County news page 33-42 David Yule, (01954) 231903 Community Groups & Charities table page 43 Saturday, November 22, Christmas Craft Fair - 10.00am to 4.30pm in the Memorial Hall, Club Information page 44-46 Carol Wood, 01954 202136 Extra Magazines, Major Events & Birthday forms page 47-48 Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December - Christmas Tree Festival in St Andrews Church, Useful Telephone Numbers page 49 Revd John-David Yule, (01954) 231903

1 2 Monday 24 Swavesey Parish Parish Council Meeting - Full Council Meeting Council 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall

Wednesday 26 Refuse Collection Black Bin Collection October December Wednesday 1 Refuse Collection Black Bin Collection Saturday 4 St Andrew's Church Teddy Bear Parachute Jump 2-4pm from St An- Wednesday 3 Refuse Collection Blue Bin + Blue Textile Bag drew’s Tower Wednesday 8 Refuse Collection Green & Blue Bins + Blue Textile Bag Wednesday 8 Swavesey & Over The History and Geology of Barrington Cement CLUB REPORTS Conservation Society Works. Presented by John Drayton MBE Thursday 9 Swavesey Parish Parish Council Meeting - Planning Meeting Council 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall Swavesey WI Wednesday 15 Refuse Collection Black Bin Collection Swavesey W.I. Dates for the Diary Thursday 16 RADSOC Swavesey RADSOC presents “Season’s Greet- ings” by Alan Ayckbourn. 7.30pm in Swavesey October 13 Setting up an Art Gallery by Helen Taylor. Venue at Swavesey Village College November 10 Hand painted Porcelain Jewellery by Sean Brady. Friday 17 RADSOC Swavesey RADSOC presents “Season’s Greet- December 8 Food for Christmas. ings” by Alan Ayckbourn. 7.30pm in Swavesey Venue at Swavesey Village College If you are interested in any of the above meetings and would like to join in, please call Deirdre Burgess 01954 230897 for more information. We meet on the 2nd Monday in the Saturday 18 RADSOC Swavesey RADSOC presents “Season’s Greet- month in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. ings” by Alan Ayckbourn. 7.30pm in Swavesey Venue at Swavesey Village College We are a friendly group of ladies, go-ahead, like minded women who derive enormous satisfaction from all the W.I. Movement has to offer. The list is long, you can make new Wednesday 22 Refuse Collection Green & Blue Bins + Blue Textile Bag friends, have fun and companionship, visit new places, take part in community services and Monday 27 Swavesey Parish Parish Council Meeting - Full Council Meeting play an active role in an organisation which has a national voice. Council 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall The National Federation of Women's Institutes or the W.I. as it is usually known, is the Wednesday 29 Refuse Collection Black Bin Collection largest women's organisation in the country. November As well as our monthly meetings, we run other groups alongside such as, The Book Wednesday 5 Refuse Collection Green & Blue Bins + Blue Textile Bag Group/Darts/Eating Out/ Line Dancing/Craft Group. Our W.I. run the Compass Cafe every Saturday 8 St Andrew's Church Toy Sale 2.00pm to 4.00pm in St Andrews 2nd Thursday in the month. This is always a popular morning, good coffee and delicious Church cakes enjoyed by all. We would like to thank all those people who support us, we really do Wednesday 12 Swavesey & Over 'The Wild Life of Ethiopia - Wolves on top of appreciate your loyalty. Conservation Society the World'. Presented by Kevin Hand Overheard at this year's Swavesey Festival: Wednesday 12 Refuse Collection Black Bin Collection Child: "Mum, what is the W.I.?" Thursday 13 Swavesey Parish Parish Council Meeting - Planning Meeting Mum: "Well, it's like the Brownies for grown-ups" Council 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall ,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x,x, Wednesday 19 Refuse Collection Green & Blue Bins + Blue Textile Bag Yes, I'll go with that! Come and find out! Saturday 22 Carol Wood Christmas Craft Fair - 10.00am to 4.30pm in the Deirdre Burgess. Memorial Hall

3 4 Scouts and Guides Community Work 1st Swavesey Sea Scouts During July the Parish Council was very pleased to have been able to arrange for two community projects to take place involving the local Guide and Scout groups. For Community Week this year, the Scout Group carried out a Swavesey Guides gardening project around the Swavesey Guides meets weekly in the community gardens of the Sheltered Housing in Thistle village and in place of one of their Green. There are a number of regular meetings, the guides met at Moat community flower beds around Way Pond on Thursday 3rd July to carry the bungalows, many of which out some pond dipping and to record the had become overgrown with various insects and creatures they might weeds and not many flowering find. With nets, sample trays, identifica- shrubs. tion charts, bug pots and magnifying pots, they all donned their wellies on the sunny evening to see what they could find living in Moat Way pond. With some Around 10 scouts plus a few adults arrived on Friday evening 4th July armed help from Helen and Phil, local Ecology Officers, they recorded a wide variety with trowels, forks and gloves. The Parish Council, using community funds of creatures over the couple of hours they were there including: 145 whirligig donated by WISER Recycling from the recent doorstep collections of waste beetles, 124 waterboatmen, 101 pond skaters, 14 common/smooth newts, 3 electrical items, had purchased shrubs and perennials to plant. The residents had ramshorn snails, 2 diving beetles and 1 water scorpion plus other insects and donated funds for compost. plantlife. Some serious digging They all thoroughly enjoyed the evening and we hope they will be able to do this and weeding then again in other village ponds to help us keep a track of what’s living in the ponds. ensued, with wheelie bins filling up with The Parish Council has a 5-year plan to maintain the ponds and ensure the pulled up weeds. Everyone worked vegetation doesn’t take over, so these pond dipping evenings are extremely really hard to clear the helpful to us. areas and then plant the shrubs, including We’d like to thank the guides, Helen and Phil for taking part. Lavenders, Gera- niums, Sedums and others.

After around 2 hours, the work had been completed and some rather muddy scouts then departed.

The residents of the sheltered housing would like to thank the Scouts for their hard work and once the plants have become established and grown to fill the spaces, hopefully not so much weeding will be required in the future.

5 6 For information, contact Swavesey and District History Society Programme 2014 - 15 Brian Chapman 01954 230784 21-Oct A Carpenter at War: Trooper W R Wayman 1914-19 Carolyn Redmayne John Morley 01954 780803 Carolyn found a diary kept by her Grandfather during his war service Glynis Fenwick 01954 230634 18-Nov Common rights and the origins of Englishness Sue Oosthuizen OR [email protected] 09-Dec Members’ family history - Several members will tell us about research they have undertaken into their ancestors

Living Sport are encouraging ladies (over 25 years) to 20-Jan John Clare – The Northamptonshire Poet David Dykes participate in new sports, or return to a sport they played when 17-Feb Wood, Wheels and Waggons Reg Brown younger. 17-Mar Victorian Cambridgeshire; aspects of rural life Mike Petty 21-Apr Guthlac, Pega and Crowland’s sacred isle Dr. Avril Lumley I am therefore proposing to run a 6 week course on Tuesdays 19-May Fenland in the Roman period Kasia Gdaniec 8pm - 9pm at Fenland Squash Club (Swavesey Village College) on the following dates: Our meetings are extremely friendly and open to everyone who has an interest in local history. All meetings are held in the Global Resources Room in Swavesey Village College October 7, 14 and 21 and November 4, 11, and 18. at 7.30pm. The Annual General Meeting will be held at the December meeting. For more information about the Society contact Carolyn Redmayne (01954 230037) or look The aim is to learn how to play the game, or improve technique at our website http://www.swavesey.org.uk/history/ and everyone will be able to play matches by the end of the course. Fen Drayton Bowls Club

The course is limited to 10 ladies and cost will be £15 for all six Bored of the dark evenings already? Why not give indoor bowling a try? sessions. Racquets and balls provided (both squash and racket- Fen Drayton Bowls Club are looking for new members to play just for fun or in a league. ball). Roll-up practice nights are Monday and Friday 7-9pm and take place in Fen Drayton Village If you would like more information, contact me on 01954 Hall. We have spare bowls so don't let that stop you giving it a try. 230634 or [email protected] We are a very friendly club who would be delighted to welcome you for an informal session and a cup of tea.

Glynis Fenwick (Level 2 Coach) For more information, please contact Josie Charter on 01480 351059 or email [email protected]

7 8 Things that Flutter in the Night Since taking on an allotment at Hale Road, the learning curve has been steep. Definite no-nos are digging in winter (you’ll loose your wellies in the clay), recklessly sowing beans and peas without nuclear type defences (mice will eat them) or growing anything of the cabbage variety without adequate netting (caterpillars will eat them). Then there are Selwyn’s ‘walk abouts’ which prompt us into frenzied weeding with a couple of hours to spare, making the plot look as if we knew what we were doing. Our aim was organic allotmenting. The slugs soon put paid to such fancy ideas. They ate everything, and war ensued. It was while contemplating waves of groundsel carpeting our plot that we noticed armies of strikingly yellow-black striped caterpillars on it. A caterpillar eating a weed rather than coveted crops? We had to find out more. It turned out to be larvae of the Cinnabar, a moth with beautiful bright red wings. I have yet to see one. However the caterpillars were there, in large numbers.

At the time Selwyn was mobbing innocent plot holders about writing the next Meridian article. A stressful idea, especially if all we could think of was how best to kill things. Then As we left the night before we noticed a lot of moths flying in and out of Selwyn’s cabbage I remembered several RSPB activities we had joined - spotting bats, moths and pumpkin- netting. But we did not tell him that. birds. Why not find out what moths species our new allotments might be supporting? Hannah from the RSPB kindly agreed to help us, together with local moth expert Jeremy. Our moth hunt took place on National Moth Day. Numbers of almost 50 species of our catch Both enthusiasts thus turned up on the evening of 4th July, with moth trap, generator, and were submitted by Jeremy to the National Moth Day Survey. reference books. The trap was set, and with fellow allotmenteers we huddled around and Anja, plot 4. waited. And waited. It got dark. There was evidence of flutterings in the adjoining hedge, but nothing was tempted by the bright light. Jeremy provided various interesting moth facts and assured us that different species tend to fly in different waves throughout the night. We waited. It started to drizzle. Then, at around 22:30, we were bombarded by a wave of moths. Many tumbled into the trap. Those crashing on the white sheet under the trap were caught, identified under torchlight and passed around for us to marvel at. There were stunning different designs and very odd names (Setaceous Hebrew Character, The Shark, Buff Arches), and even in the torchlight you could appreciate the vibrant colours – odd, given moths are night creatures? Jeremy had told us about some of the larger moths that can be found in Britain. We are an optimistic lot. The first wave had passed and it began to get cold as we waited on. Then something large bounced off us and we scrambled to catch it. A Privet Hawkmoth, one of the largest ones in the UK. Its wings a dull brown grey, but its (substantial) body vividly pink and black striped, like a novelty sock. The highlight of the evening! At midnight the trap was turned off. We met again in the morning (in the rain) to see what had been caught inside. Jeremy had run a trap in his garden to capture species that fly past our bedtime. This was very worth seeing, including Poplar and Elephant Hawk- moths and the perhaps rarer beautifully spotted Peach Blossom. Revisiting our sleepy moths in daylight, there were additional species in the trap, and daylight really brought out their colours and patterns.

Thank you Hannah, the RSPB and Jeremy for making this such an educational and memo- rable event. Who would have thought there is such a wealth of moths flying at night while we are all tucked up in our beds?

9 10 Swavesey Community Choir Back to the Future I hope everyone has had a wonderful Summer. We started our new term on 10th September and rehearsals are well under way for our Every year at this time I'm back where I was last year; due to our early August Christmas Concert. This will be on Saturday 6th December at St. Andrew's Church and in deadline I'm trying to write about October and November events when they are so addition to a variety of Christmas Carols we will be performing Christmas Cantata (Geoffrey far in the future that as yet we haven't even enjoyed those I told you about in the Bush). last magazine. In fact apart from our most enjoyable Annual Barbecue in Peter and Please make a note in your diary as we would like to have as many people there as possible. Carrie Looper's garden during the Summer break we have hardly seen each other There will be mince pies, mulled wine and fantastic singing!!! in weeks. However it is highly unlikely that our members have put their gear into storage for this time, quite the opposite, and we look forward to seeing the results We are also hoping to put on two further concerts in 2015 and the details of these will appear which will soon appear in this year's competition entries. On October 16th we in the next Meridian. have the first of our prestigious club competitions with the Annual Projected Please take a look at our website for details of the choir, past performances and future plans Image, hotly contested; November 4th we travel to St Neots for an Inter-club www.swaveseycommunitychoir.co.uk . Battle, and on November 13th the competition will be fierce for our important We are delighted to welcome several new members to the choir but we are always looking Monochrome Trophy. for new members, particularly younger members, so why not come along and give it a try. We are a very friendly bunch meeting every Wednesday during term time at Swavesey We have four stunning evenings planned. For the armchair travellers among us we Village College from 7.30 pm until 9.00 pm Please contact me if you have any questions: can travel the Inca trail on October 9th with Stafford Steel, on October 23rd Chrissie Richardson 07881 824095. Hunter Kennedy will show us his highly successful minimalist landscapes. On Happy Singing J November 20th the very experienced Ken Sullivan will show us 'Underwater Photography'. Ken started off with a borrowed Instamatic with a homemade plastic housing, there is hope for us all. An evening not to be missed is November Traditional Jazz Club 27th when our great favourite, John Brackenbury returns. John has written many magazine articles and five books on close-up natural history photography; his This Traditional Jazz Club was recently illustrated talks are a delight and are highly recommended to non-photographers reopened by its original founders Dave too. & Sheila Dyer. Our workshop on November 6th is 'Get to know your camera and how to use it.' The next session of Live Jazz is with helpful advice for virtual beginners and the most expert among us. At half Wednesday 15th October term as the college will be closed we plan to visit Ely for a night shoot on 2nd with The Ouse Valley Jazzband. October; our days out have proved very popular, especially last Spring's visit to The Venue is at: Lea Valley Water Sports, so we plan to return there on Saturday 1st November, so The Leverington Sports(Jazz) Club, keep these days free. Church Rd, PE13 5DE From 8-10.30pm I was not allowed to reveal the new programme in your last magazine, we hope Bar/ Dance Floor you are pleased with what you can now see. Please come along any evening if Comfortable seating anything takes your interest.

All welcome admittance £7.50 Mo Hadfield Contact Dave/Sheila 01945 588325 Swavesey Camera Club www.swaveseycameraclub.co.uk

11 12 VILLAGE NEWS

Electrical Waste Kerbside Collection on behalf of Swavesey Parish Council 100 Club Monthly Draw Do you have electrical items that you no longer use or want? WISER Recycling can Thanks for your support for the Swavesey Festival - the help You, and You can help your Parish Council…. 100 Club income helps keep the Festival going. To WISER Recycling are a local recycling company based in St Ives and will be take part phone Sally Unwin on (01954) 230200. conducting a collection of Household Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment June (WEEE) on Thursday 16th October 2014 Wendy Norton £60, Shirley Smith £30, Ruth Electrical items will be collected in the morning by WISER vehicles. We will Shrimpton £15 collect any electrical item (including non-working) from hairdryers, videos, July microwaves, to televisions and fridge/freezers - basically, anything with a plug on. WISER Recycling will collect from right outside your house! All items will be Lisa Boyce £60, Carol Dyer £30, Robert Stone £15 taken to our fully licensed treatment facility in St Ives for Reuse, Refurbishment or August Recycling. Jill Bassett £60, Sue Ellington £30 Vera Doggett £15 The Parish Council will receive a revenue for the WEEE Waste collected, to be spent on Community Projects. PLEASE PLACE YOUR ITEMS ‘KERBSIDE’ BY 10:00 – IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE AVOID PLACING OUTSIDE THE EVENING BEFORE. Did you enjoy the Swavesey Festival? If you are unable to move your larger items outside, please contact us 01480 464 111 – and our Operatives will attend your property to assist. Do you think you could help to make the 2016 WISER has partnerships with many local and regional charities including Emmaus, festival even better? Lighthouse, i-Trust and Eco-Computer Systems through which it sells working items back to social groups and low income families. We are full permitted and Please join us for a preliminary meeting at 8:00pm authorised by the Environment Agency and operate to international standards; ISO on the 11th November 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental) and OHSAS 18001 (Health & Safety), in the meeting room behind the Bethel Baptist Chapel. ensuring a professional recycling and recovery service, second to none. If you’d like to find out more about WISER’s services, please visit our website: While most of the actions will take place in 2016, we do need www.wisergroup.co.uk new people to join the existing committee members to start Collection arranged in association with Swavesey Parish Council and making plans – hope to see you there. Neighbourhood Watch

13 14 New Cycle/Foot/Bridle-path opens VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED

On Tuesday 2nd September, the new OWLS Community Car Scheme provides a valuable service to those people living in cycle, foot and bridle path along Buck- Over, Willingham, Longstanton and Swavesey who need to attend medical appoint- ingway Road was formally opened by ments or make some social journeys, but are unable to access other means of transport. Cllr Noel Kavanagh – Cambridgeshire County Council’s Cycling Champion Unfortunately we have recently lost the services of a few of our drivers for personal and Martin Johnston – Chairman of reasons and with a steady demand for journeys we now need additional volunteer Swavesey Parish Council. drivers. The new route now provides a safe link between the village at Boxworth End, Drivers use their own cars and receive 45p a mile (30p from client +15p from C.C.C). Buckingway Business Park and over Additional insurance cover is provided by Cambridgeshire County Council. Volunteers the flyover to the Cambridge Services. also have to undergo a DBS (formerly CRB) check. Also providing a link for leisure routes to and around Boxworth and Drivers offer particular times/days when they are available – in practice about 4 surrounding villages. journeys a month is very helpful. So can you help maintain this very important Commu- nity service? The route has been provided by a share of the funding from Cambridgeshire County Council’s successful bid to the Department for Transport for £4.1m from the Cycle City Ambition Fund. PLEASE ring the scheme’s mobile number: 07505 254363 for an informal chat, without The Parish Council has now applied for further funding to reduce the speed limit along commitment. Buckingway Road from 60mph to 40mph, to make the route even safer and help reduce traffic speed entering the village, where cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders will be crossing the road. Swavesey Parish Council, September 2014

Over Day Centre - Community Fund Awards Dear Friend, I am delighted to inform you that the Over Day Centre has been successful in reaching the finals for the Lloyds Bank Community Fund Awards. All funds received are going towards the purchase of a new minibus. Our award will be one of the following:- £500, £1000, £2000 or £3000. Can you please help us receive the top award of £3000 by voting for us? It is possible to cast a vote by more than one method! Also please ask your friends/family to help us.

● Text “VOTE DWT” to 61119 ● Vote online at https://lly-cf.com/DWT ● Visit our twitter page and retweet #CommFundDWT ● Vote by visiting a branch of Lloyds Bank in Cambridge or St Ives

Closing date 10th October Many thanks for your support. Sarah Peck Head of Administration

15 16 RSPB News Gardening Service As summer begins to take its final bow, now is the time to catch those last marvels of the sunny season before the autumn magic casts its orange glow on the Cambridgeshire Most of us want to live independently in our own homes for as long as possible. As we countryside. get older, we may need support and assistance to enable us to do so. The Gardening Service is provided with people in later life in mind and therefore offers In this county we are lucky enough to have a great variety of wildlife rich sites to people over 60 who have difficulty doing their gardens, the support of friendly and choose from, and this year, I have been in the privileged position of introducing responsible individuals, passionate about providing a professional service that enables families and wildlife enthusiasts alike to the RSPB’s Fen Drayton Lakes nature reserve, people to remain living within the comfort of their own home. found between Cambridge and Huntingdon. All of our Gardeners are DBS checked, carry photo ID cards and have undergone an This complex of lakes and traditional riverside meadows next to the River Great Ouse extensive induction process. As well as carrying out gardening tasks our staff also used to be gravel workings until the RSPB transformed it into a wildlife haven in 2007. provide regular company and keep a friendly eye out for clients. We can also signpost It is a fantastic place to explore in summer and autumn, when a walk around the lakes clients, carers and family members to other services offered by Age UK Cambridgeshire. will treat you to sights of birds such as terns, hobbies, and kingfishers. You will spot an abundance of dragonflies creating glittering streamers as they flit above the water, Our team also consists of office based staff to ensure that a friendly helpful voice is which is home to secretive otters and an enthralling variety of bugs and beasts. always at the end of the telephone if you have any questions or comments regarding your gardening service. One of the things I love about a nature reserve like Fen Drayton Lakes is the diverse way in which people use and enjoy the space. Some come from the surrounding Gardening Tasks include: villages to walk their dogs and take in a breath of fresh air; others visit on their own to ● Cutting lawns commune with nature, and enjoy the peace and solitude that a site this size can offer. ● Pruning low trees and trimming hedges ● Strimming and edging The one thing that has particularly struck me over the last few months is the enjoyment that families get from visiting. The sight of excited children returning from an ● Cutting back shrubs afternoon’s pond dipping, buzzing with excitement and keen to show their parents new ● Planting creatures discovered in the murky depths of the lakes really sums up to me why places ● Rubbish clearance (within reason) like this are so important for connecting young people with nature. You will be matched with a suitable gardener and agree a mutually convenient day and It is not just children and families that can benefit from wild, watery spaces. On regular time for the visit(s) to take place. You must be at home when the visits take place and guided walks held at the reserve, visitors are amazed at the variety of birds, insects and they can be arranged from 1 hour upwards (depending upon availability). This is a very wild flowers that they encounter. competitively priced service at £12.50 per hour. We want you to be pleased with the service we provide and we therefore monitor our As well as regular guided walks during the year, the RSPB offer activities including quality standards to ensure we are satisfying the high expectations of the people we bug hunting and pond dipping. You can even try your hand at willow weaving using help. We care what you think and your feedback will be used to improve and develop material harvested on site. this new service

Or why not visit the reserve, where experienced staff are often on hand to give advice Contacting us: on wildlife friendly gardening as well as nature and bird watching. Take some For further information, about availability please contact us on 01354 696650 or email inspiration from the work the RSPB has done at Fen Drayton Lakes, and then see if you [email protected] can create your very own wildlife haven in your back garden! Job vacancies: We would also invite anyone interested in becoming a gardener to contact us on the above telephone number. Author: Pete Stroud, Visitor Officer, RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes

17 18 Over D a y C en tr e, 1 D rin gs C l os e, Over, Cambridge OVER DAY CENTRE CB 2 4 5 NZ Tel: 01954 231807 Email: [email protected] NEWSLETTER Or [email protected] AugSept 2014

If you have a question about the Day Centre please contact Mary or Sarah by letter or email and we will tr y to include information in forthcoming newsletters. Cambridgeshire Celebrates Age in Swavesey Raffle Willingham WI have donated this beautiful quilt to r affle. Each square has been stitched by a WI member and sown together to make the A free afternoon of entertainment has been arranged by Age UK Cambridge- quilt. Sarah in the office is selling raffle tickets at £1 each until the Xmas Our BUSOMETER still shire as part of Cambridgeshire Celebrates Age. Fayre when the winning ticket will be dr awn. stands at just over £25,000! There is fundraising going on all the The event for older people will be held at the Compass Rooms, Bethel Baptist time and when this is Church in Swavesey on Friday 17th October from 2.30 – 4pm. added we will let everyone know as soon as we can. Easy listening musical entertainment will be followed by afternoon tea. Please do come along to support this fun afternoon. Free transport to the event can be arranged.

For more information about the afternoon or to book a place at the event, please call Age UK Cambridgeshire on 01354 696650.

Rosie in Stitches The trip to Hunstanton was a very enjoyable day and where else Dates for your diary Bar Hill Community Market on would a fish and chip lunch taste as good! The Day Centre celebrates being open 25 years in 4th October September. If you have had any connection with the Day Centre over the "With your help, we are making the Rosie a more years we would love to hear your stories and comfortable environment for mothers and babies. memories. 1st October Harvest Fayre If you have any spare polyester toy stuffing or yarn we An afternoon to buy cakes, preserves, pies and much are in urgent need of your donation. more…not forgetting raffle ti cke ts for the q uil t. Follow us on the Rosie in Stitches facebook page.

Registered Charity New knitted clothes and toys for sale on our website Recently the Day Centre bus has been t aking t he elderly in the village, including ODC N o: 8 0 08 29 cli ent s, t o hav e a home cooked lunch at the Met hodist Church Hall on t he 4 th Sat urday www.rosieinstitches.org.uk of every month. This has worked v ery well and benefit s the whole community. Even more reason t o aim for a new bus in t his 25 th anniversary year. CAN WE DO IT? YES WE CAN! ( With a little help from our friends)

19 20 Doctors Surgeries The Library is now Swavesey Surgery Bar Hill Surgery (01954) 230202 (01954) 780442 Located at the front of Out of hours 0330 123 9131 Out of hours (01954) 780442 - call will automatically be diverted Village College. Please Over Surgery support us in our new (01954) 231550 Fenstanton Out of hours 0330 123 9131 7E High Street, Fenstanton location 01480 461873 Longstanton Out of hours 01480 461873. call will automatically be diverted Thank you to all who supported us at the Swavesey Festival. We (01954) 207600 sold many books and the children who visited our stall made Out of hours 111 delightful and exciting bookmarks.

We also had a successful visit to Over carnival. See our website at www.swavesey.org.uk for the full surgery news letters. Ed If you are a member of the County Library service you can borrow all our books. You can order books and other material for collection at our Flu Campaign Library. You and all your family can also join the library with us and The following information was copied from the Over Surgery newsletter. borrow up to 12 books each! And remember - it’s all Free!! Flu jabs will be offered at all Surgeries for those listed below and should also be available to patients over 65 and carers etc. Opening hours are now Tuesday 15.30 to 17.30 Do you have one of these chronic conditions? Wednesday 18.00 to 20.00 ● respiratory disease (including Asthma that requires continuous or repeated Thursday 18.00 to 20.00 use of inhaler) And the first Saturday in every month 10am to 12noon ● heart disease ● renal disease Your Library Committee can be contacted through: ● liver disease ● neurological disease Richard Hart 202707 Sarah Hellon 230960 ● diabetes Jacqui Fuller 230774 John Pook 230978 ● immunosuppression Sue Jones 230650 Doug and Lorraine Hunt 232478 If you fall into one of these groups and caught flu, the consequences would be much more severe for you, so please call the surgery for an appointment for your We always welcome volunteers to help man the Library so jab. We have early morning appointments so you can do this on the way to work… please join us and keep your library alive!!!

21 22 The Rheebridge Open Art Exhibition at SVC SCHOOLS INFORMATION This November Swavesey Village College will throw open its doors and welcome art lovers from across the region. The Rheebridge Open Art Exhibition will be held Swavesey Village College – new build update at the college’s outstanding auditorium space from 21st to 23rd November. Following the appointment of contractors the new build programme at Swavesey Village College, which will include the redevelopment of Drama, Design and Enterprise, Dining Adult entries will compete for accolades including the Top Twenty, Rheebridge and a new Sports Hall is due to start with demolition of the existing Gym and drama studio in August. Clearly this will have an impact on community groups that use the facilities at Awards, and a People’s Choice Award. There will be a free draw to vote for your the College during 2014-2015 but in the long term we should be able to offer far better favourite artwork – which you could win – and the chance to do a bit of Christmas facilities for all school and community users as a result. shopping with paintings, sculptures, prints and cards available.

This development represents a significant investment in the infrastructure of the college. There is no selection procedure for the main exhibition so if you’re an artist and As well as providing the capacity to accommodate the growth in the number of children living in the college catchment area, this development will also enable us to better would like to exhibit just make sure you apply early to secure a space. At the accommodate the existing student population at the college. exhibition South Cambridgeshire District Council are endorsing a new Cambridgeshire Area Young Artist Competition (CAYAC), which will showcase Whilst this is a fantastic opportunity in the long term it does present some interesting short and recognise budding artists from local secondary schools. Students under the age term challenges. We appreciate your support in managing this period of development and of 16 will enter the competition through their school’s art department. change as effectively as possible in the following ways: ● Ensuring that the Fen Drayton road entrance is used to pick up and drop off students Andrew Daly, Principal of Swavesey Village College, said: ‘Our students will be at 8:30 and 3:10. This will now be lit and have a footpath installed as part of the works. involved in all aspects of the event so this is a fantastic and unique opportunity for ● Parking considerately and using the Fen Drayton Road Car Park and Bus Park after them to work alongside and learn from professionals.” On the Saturday, Jeremy 4:30 if visiting for parents’ evenings or using the sports centre. Newton, Chief Executive of The Prince’s Foundation for Children and the Arts, ● Using the front car park for access only to the Scout Hut and Squash club. will present the student prizes and the CAYAC shield to the winning school at a ● We still strongly urge drivers not to park on Gibraltar Lane or drive into the crowded teatime reception. front car park at end of school. This presents a real danger to children on foot and bicycles, as well as disturbing local residents. Please support the college and local police by helping to keep our children safe. The plans for the development are below. This is currently the first phase, with a second phase involving the rehousing of the English department planned for later in the year. This is an exciting time for all members of the college community and for students especially as they begin to shape the social and dining spaces for coming years which will Ballet classes at Over Primary School predominantly form part of the new build. Unfortunately, the Government and County Council Grants do not include any funding for fixtures and fittings in the new build so the Thursday afternoons for age 3+ - 16+ focus of the sponsored walk in September, other fund raising and money raised from the 5 years’ time concert will go towards the equipping of social and dining provision for Please contact April Martin for information students, that they will lead on the development of. Qualified experienced teacher Associate of ARBTA, We have spoken to Mr Bacon’s Family and they are very happy for this new build to be developed in his memory and we will be working with all members of the college Member BDQT (CRB checked). community to look at the most fitting way to do this. Contact 01954 200533 [email protected] Andy Daly - Principal

23 24 Free Workshops for All the Family Saturday 18.11.14

Henna Painting 09.30-10.00 Indian Folk Dancing 10.00-11.00 Indian Sweet Making 11.00-12.00 From 11am-12noon on Saturday mornings at Swavesey Village College, come and be Intro to Stained Glass 10.00-12.00 part of the SMS ROCK SCHOOL Patchwork for Fun 11.00-12.00 Para Fun 10.00-10.45 Form bands with other musicians, learn to play your favourite songs, write songs Para Fun 11.15-12.00 yourselves and perform at regular rock concerts. Potato Printing 10.00-11.00 Whizz Bang Science Workshop 10.00-11.00 & 11.00-12.00 Whether you are just starting to play or are already a rock legend, you’ll fit right in at Booking Essential Rock School. To find out more visit us at www.swaveseyms.co.uk

Looking for a lively and creative approach to music for pre-school children?

Swavesey Music School offers a class with a comprehen- sive range of musical activities: singing, rhythm games, percussion, listening, performing, moving to music; led by an early-years’ specialist.

‘Kate’s Kindy’ is on Saturdays at 9 – 9.40am at Swavesey Village College

Want to know more?

Contact Kate Woolf (01954 200975) or visit the website www.swaveseyms.co.uk

25 26 27 28 The Parish and Priory Church Monday 3rd November 11.30am Holy Communion of St Andrew, Swavesey in the Community Room at Thistle Green October and November Diary Saturday 8th November Saturday 4th October – 2.00pm-4.00pm St Andrew’s Table-top Toy Sale St Andrew’s Church, Swavesey Teddy Bear Parachute Jump 2.00pm-4.00pm Sunday 5th October Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday 9th November Remembrance Sunday 11.00am Parish Communion 8.15am Holy Communion 6.30pm Evensong Act of Remembrance 10.50am Monday 6th October followed by Parish Communion

11.30am Holy Communion Monday 10th November in the Community Room at Thistle Green 10.30am Baby And Toddler Service (BATS) Sunday 12th October Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity Sunday 16th November Second Sunday before Advent 8.15am Holy Communion 8.15am Holy Communion 11.00am Parish Communion 11.00am Parish Communion Monday 13th October 7.00pm Sunday Sanctuary at St Andrew’s, Swavesey 10.30am Baby And Toddler Service (BATS) Sunday 23rd November Christ the King Sunday 19th October Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity 8.15am Holy Communion 8.15am Holy Communion 11.00am Family Service with Holy Communion 11.00am Parish Communion Sunday 30th November First Sunday of Advent 7.00pm Sunday Sanctuary at Bethel Baptist Church 8.15am Holy Communion Sunday 26th October Bible Sunday 11.00am 8.15am Holy Communion Parish Communion Saturday 13th December 10.00am-5.00pm 11.00am with Holy Communion Family Service Sunday 14th December 2.00pm-5.00pm Sunday 2nd November All Saints’ Sunday St Andrew’s Christmas Tree Festival 11.00am Parish Communion To arrange weddings, baptisms, services of thanksgiving for the gift of a 6.30pm Evensong child, etc., please contact 01954 231903 or www.honeyhill.org ó

29 30 31 32 PARISH AND COUNTY NEWS October Bulletin from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service WINTER is coming and after seeing a rise in chimney fires last year, Cambridge- From Your DC - Sue Ellington shire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging all residents to get their chimney professionally swept before the cold sets in. Well, Summer is nearly over and Christmas approaches – where does the time go. But we keep moving projects forward and improving the services available, community spirit and infrastruc- Top tips to enjoy an open fire safely: ture in Swavesey. ● Sweep your chimney at least once a year and get brickwork inspected, espe- There has been concern voiced about the fact that if the new homes in School Lane have a “right cially the chimney breast and roof space. to buy” clause they may not be fulfilling the principle of providing homes for local people into the future. I have talked with the SCDC Portfolio holder for Housing, Mark Howell, and he has ● Do not bank fires too high or overload the grate, and remember to let them burn agreed that if it is legally possible he will not include that option. I am sure by the time you read down well and check the hearth before going to bed. this a solution will have been developed. ● Use a fire or spark guard to prevent accidental fires. The flooding in the village was awful for those affected and although it was a freak storm with ● Do not place objects on or over the mantle-piece which may cause you to stand 105mm of rain falling in 2 hours, we need to take action to avoid flooding whenever and too close to the fire to reach or use them. wherever possible. Of course there are several agencies which have responsibilities in relation to water courses, drains, and sewage but I know that councillors at Parish, District and County levels ● Burn only suitable fuels and avoid burning resinous woods as soot builds up are working to keep Swavesey free of further flooding. quickly. It is good to see the mobile warden scheme in the village is growing. I am involved in looking at the older persons procurement contract for Cambridgeshire. This contract will take effect next Above all, ensure you have a working smoke alarm fitted on each floor or your April and be responsible for ensuring the provision of all health care for all elderly people. There home. To find out if you are eligible for a free home fire safety check, call 0800 917 are currently 3 bidders but the decision will be announced in September as to which one will have 99 94. the contract. Inevitably this will involve changes but we need to make sure these will provide the best care for the majority of the residents. I foresee there will be many more meetings before Like our fan page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/cambsfrs, follow us on Twitter April to satisfy ourselves that we have done all we can. @cambsfrs and Instagram. As always you can contact me on 01954202923 or by email [email protected] Sue Ellington Scrap Metal Dealers Changes to Waste and Recycling Services Many of you will have seen and also heard a white pick up going round Swavesey New collection rounds from 1st September asking for scrap metal. Please do not put anything out for them there is no need to do The collection day will stay exactly the same however collection times may change so so. We have a scrap metal dealer in Swavesey Albie Smith who lives along the drove we’re asking residents to put their bins out the night before collection or by 6am on that leads from Market Street up towards Longstanton. he will collect from you if it is collection day. a large item or you can take small items to him. If you need contact details ask Linda Miller the parish clerk. Monthly green bin collections in the winter Monthly green bin collections will be introduced this winter, in December, January and We need to discourage the itinerant dealers from calling round and the best way to do February only, when far less garden waste is put out by residents. this is not to give them a reason to come in the first place.

The changes will be highlighted to residents in a number of ways, through articles in the The Parish Council organise collection of electrical goods see this issue for the next South Cambridgeshire Magazine, parish and village magazines, a press release, posters one, and some of the money raised from this goes back into the village funds which in and leaflets. turn helps village organisations.

33 34 SWAVESEY PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Parish Council News July/August 2014 The PC agreed to submit an expression of interest to SCDC to take on the grounds maintenance of the sheltered housing area in Thistle Green. Water Main, Cow Fen Drove, Hale Road The PC raised concerns with Cambridge Water Company about the state of the mains Neighbourhood Watch and Police Business in the above areas. The main is due for renewal and updating in 2016/2017. A further The Council received reports from our NHW coordinator. section of main between Boxworth End and Whitton Close will also be replaced. The PC discussed speeding in the village and in Market Street, noise nuisance and County Council considered ways to ameliorate the problems. The Cycle Path to Buckingway Business Park is now nearing completion. Final details are being agreed and the official opening is being planned for Tuesday 2nd September. Speedwatch The PC is to bid for local highway improvement monies to set a 40mph speed limit from A residents volunteer scheme to help monitor and raise awareness of speeding. Any the village to Buckingway to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists using the new residents interested in forming a Speedwatch group and being trained to carry out speed path. checks, should contact the Parish Council for further information.

Streetlight replacement: A representative of Balfour Beatty attended the August Drainage meeting of the PC to address concerns about individual lights and to update on progress. The Council continues to press for action on a number of drainage concerns with the The scheme is still subject to delays resulting from connections to the main supply Environment Agency, in particular the work necessary to the drain across Mare Fen. It cables, work should be completed by the end of the year. was agreed to press for the original design for the works that were subject to planning approval as part of the Northstowe and Cambourne 950 developments. The Cambridge Future Transport study is likely to result in buses linking Boxworth and Elsworth to the guided bus running through Boxworth End at peak morning and Village Matters evening times. A substantial grant has been awarded to the PC from WREN for the play area in Moat Way and this will allow a further grant to be sought to meet the cost of the project. Flooding following the recent very heavy rain was discussed. It appears to have been made worse by badly maintained road drains and associated pipes. The PC is pressing The PC agreed to grant a sum of £100 to assist with craft materials for the Care Network the County Council to ensure the drains are clear and fully maintained in future. Social Circle Group who meet in the community room at Thistle Green. They work alongside our Community Care Warden. There are continuing discussions with the County Council about extending the parking area at the Guided Busway stop, to include for short term parking. The PC is in discussion with the Community Pavilion Trust concerning support for ongoing maintenance costs. District Council The exception site housing in Fen Drayton Road is now to be built by SCDC, for rental Various work to trees on community land were agreed to maintain safety. properties. The PC is concerned that the exception site housing should not subject to a right to buy by tenants and will be available for local people needing housing in the long Planning term. To this end they are making strong representations to the District Council. The PC considered and commented on a number of planning applications.

Concern was expressed over a recent planning appeal decision allowing development Council Agendas, Minutes and current issues can all be found on the Parish in Waterbeach outside of the village development boundary, as this could result in Council webpage at www.swavesey.org.uk similar applications in Swavesey (and other villages) until the new Local Plan is adopted.

35 36 Swavesey Parish Council Parish Councillors Telephone E-mail address Cambridgeshire Family History Society Fair (01954) October 25 Marti n Johnst on (Cha irman) 200605 [email protected] Have you ever thought about researching your family history? At the Cambridgeshire John Pook (Vice-Chairman) 230978 [email protected] Family History Society Fair on 25 October, we can help! Lisa Boyes 232603 [email protected] With the eleventh series of Who Do You Think You Are? airing on our screens this James Dodson 230560 [email protected] summer, family history has never been more popular. Stuart Faben 07887 906982 [email protected] Expert advice will be on hand at the Cambridgeshire Family History Society Fair on 25 John Jullien 202251 [email protected] October. Speakers will teach you how to find your Cambridgeshire ancestors and then Hannah Parish 231375 [email protected] show you how you can turn your research into an interesting story for your family and Colin Parsons 230861 [email protected] friends. In this very special 100th anniversary year since the start of the First World War Sandie Smith 232356 [email protected] and 70th year since D-Day, you will also hear about the Imperial War Museum Keith Wilderspin 230083 [email protected] Duxford’s collection of Second World War images as well as learning how to date old Warren Wright 232470 photographs from looking at clues given in pictures. Exhibitors from family and local history societies will be attending, as well as organisa- Clerk tions offering everything that you need to help you with your research. Whether your Linda Miller 202982 [email protected] ancestors are from Cambridgeshire, or beyond, experienced Family History Society District Councillor volunteers will be available for one-to-one sessions to give advice about getting started Sue Ell ingt on 202923 [email protected] and what to do if you get stuck. There will also be free access to the main genealogy County Councillor providers’ websites throughout the day. Share ideas and practical tips with your fellow Mandy Smith 230248 [email protected] family historians and, for a small charge, there will be soup and a roll for lunch while Papworth & Swavesey Ward you chat! The fair is taking place at Girton Glebe School, Girton. Doors open 10am-4pm. Parking Memorial Hall Administrator and entry is free (£2 to attend each talk). The Citi 6 bus stops outside the school. Nicole Mullee 07963 861791 [email protected] See www.cfhs.org.uk or http://on.fb.me/UdrbZ8 for further details or contact Lisa Newman, [email protected]. Cambridge Past Present & Future

We are a small charity run by local people who are passionate about keeping Cambridge and the neighbouring villages and countryside special. We work hard to Trading Standards - Stepping Stone ensure that the future growth of Cambridge and its surroundings is of the highest The Stepping Stones project supports disabled people aged 14-25 to access sports quality to enhance the city’s character, ambience and reputation. activities in Cambridgeshire. This can be as a participant, coach, official or volunteer. All you need to do is call and we will do the research and match you with a local ● We manage a number of green open spaces and historic buildings for enjoyment provider. We provide the necessary support to the club to enable you to participate, and by everybody can help access funding to engage you in the activities. ● We deliver a packed programme of educational, cultural and recreational events for people of all ages Eligibility:- Disabled people aged 14-25 ● We seek to give a voice to local people on local planning and development issues. Referral:- Young people can self-refer Costs:- Club membership fees Our new website is at: http://www.cambridgeppf.org/ Telephone: 01223 301756 Email: [email protected]

37 38 Grants up to £2,000 for community heritage projects available from OWLP scheme

Do you have an idea for a community heritage project in your local area? Why not apply for our Community Heritage Fund?

The Ouse Washes Landscape Partnership scheme (OWLP), funded through a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, aims to promote the unique heritage of the OWLP area stretching from Downham Market in Norfolk to St. Ives in Cambridgeshire and get local people involved in doing so.

Grants are now available for between £500 and £2,000 each for community groups, organisations or individuals to help look after, learn about, extend the understanding of and to celebrate the unique landscape and hidden heritage of the Ouse Washes LP area. Projects should have clear public benefits, support the OWLP scheme’s objectives, and provide at least some input into one of the partnership’s main events, the Ouse Washes Festival Fortnight planned for late July 2015 and 2016.

Project ideas could, for instance, include the creation of a new circular walk or village information panel, a one-day community event focusing on the culture or natural heritage of your area, a project to bring an area’s heritage to life via an oral history project or by giving walks-and-talks, heritage skills training or passing on land-based management skills to others. A wide range of other activities could certainly also qualify for a grant; if you have an idea, please ask us for some feedback.

The first deadlines for applications are 20 August and 30 November 2014, with more rounds in 2015. For more details, including information on how to apply and to down- load a form and guidance, see http://ousewasheslps.wordpress.com/downloads/

To find out more about the OWLP scheme, the partnership’s aims and how you can get involved, have a look at our news blog, http://ousewasheslps.wordpress.com/, our Twitter account, https://twitter.com/ousewasheslp or our new website, www.ousewashes.org.uk; or contact the OWLP Programme Manager at [email protected] or on 01353 865030.

39 40 Beware of copycat websites Independent Living Fund (ILF) closure, June 2015 Trading Standards Officers at Cambridgeshire County Council are urging residents to beware of copycat websites imitating official government services online. These are The Independent Living Fund (ILF) aims to support long term, independent designed to trick you into parting with your cash unnecessarily by charging for services living for severely disabled people by helping them to live at home instead of in that are provided cheaper or for free through official government channels. residential care.

Ordering new passports, booking driving tests and renewing car tax discs are just some In March 2014, the Government announced that the ILF will be closing on 30th of the ways that people are unwittingly being left out-of-pocket by shrewd fraudsters June 2015 when the County Council will take over responsibility for meeting the who operate ‘copycat’ websites. eligible care and support needs of ILF users. The County Council and ILF are working closely together to make sure the transfer of responsibility for funding Copycat websites tend to use similar design features to replicate the ‘look and feel’ of arrangements takes place as smoothly as possible. official service websites and often use URLs that include fragments such as ‘govuk’, ‘directgov’ or relevant organisation names to make them appear as official providers of certain services. The ILF website www.dwp.gov.uk/ilf includes more information about the programme’s closure, or you can phone the County Council’s Customer Services The best way you can avoid being duped is: on 0345 045 5202 with any questions. ● Use GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) It is the easiest and most secure place to find government services and information online The ILF is no longer accepting any new applications. ● Instead of searching for the services you need via a search engine, go to GOV.UK and use the search function there. Then you’ll know you’re on the official site ● If you do use a search engine, look out for the differences between natural search results and paid-for search results.

National Trading Standards is issuing advice for consumers to beat the cyber con-artists, including a video guide at http://www.tradingstandardsecrime.org.uk/copycat-web-site- crackdown-2/ To report a misleading or copycat website, you can call the Citizens Advice consumer service on 03454 04 05 06.

Residents are reminded to check ID We’d like to remind our residents to be vigilant and always check the identification of anyone who calls at their door including those who say they are from Cambridgeshire County Council or Trading Standards. Council officers will usually ring and make an appointment first if they intend to call on someone. Council Officers always carry identification and will not be offended if you close the door on them whilst you verify who they are.

You can call the County Council on 0345 045 5200 to check that they are a County Council Officer. Always leave the chain on the door when you are answering to someone you do not know, take any identification card and examine it thoroughly. Never employ tradesmen who call at your house uninvited.

41 42 Community Groups & Charities Cam Sight Cam Sight is a local charity which offers support to anyone with a CLUB INFORMATION visual impairment, along with their family and carers. We meet on the 4th Wednesday afternoon of each month in Bar Hill. For more Allotments in Swavesey Down Hale Road towards the windmill and on the right there are 61 plots, information please telephone Joan in Bar Hill on 01954 200622 or mostly 150 sq yds (125 m2) in area, backed up by eight water tanks. Large Alison at Cam Sight on 01223 420033 or email yields of a wide range of high quality vegetable, fruit and flower crops can [email protected]. For more info see:-www.camsight.org.uk be grown successfully. If you are interested in joining the waiting list con- CAMTAD CAMTAD is a charity that helps people with hearing loss. Volunteers tact Selwyn Richardson on 01954 202974. service NHS hearing aids and provide batteries and they attend Swavesey quarterly at Thistle Green. Advice on any aspects of hearing loss is available at a hearing help session or by calling the office on Bell Rin ger s Practice night Tuesdays, 7.30-9.00pm at St Andrew's Church. New ringers of 01223 416141, e-mail [email protected] or check the website www.camtadcambs.org.uk. all ages welcome. Contact Tower Captain Andrew Stevens on (01954 231433) for details. Care Network Care Network supports volunteers, encourages independence and Email: [email protected] develops good neighbour projects. We provide the Welcome Home Website: http://www.ely.anglican.org/bells/ely/swavesey.htm from Hospital service across Cambridgeshire. Contact:- Care Network, 5 Broadway House, 149-151 St Neots Rd, Hardwick, Cambridge, CB23 7QJ (tel: 01954 211919). Community First The local group in Over and Swavesey has provided help over many British Legion For information contact:- Chairman Gordon Hilton-Jackson (01954) 230606) Responder Scheme hours and attended over 20 patients in your community. You can or Secretary Angela Dye (01954) 230484 support the group and help to fundraise for equipment or volunteer to become a Community First Responder within your community. Fenland Squash Club If you are interested in playing squash at Swavesey Village College then Contact:- [email protected] or call 01284 731802 contact Geoff Green on (01954 231000 ) Hearing Dogs for Deaf Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a national charity and centre of Website: www.fenlandsquash.org.uk People excellence in training dogs to alert deaf people to important sounds and danger signals in the home, work place and public buildings. British Tang Soo Do Institute British Tang Soo Do Institute practices the Korean martial art of Tang Soo Contact:- Jenny Parker (Branch Organiser and Speaker) Do. Our club training covers self defence techniques and many aspects of 01223 833562 (evenings only), [email protected] fitness including flexibility, coordination, conditioning, balance and The Friends of the Rosie The Friends of the Rosie Hospital are helping to make the Rosie a discipline helping to promote a healthy lifestyle. Hospi tal more comfortable environment for mothers and babies. Contact:- Mrs Our clubs welcome mixed abilities of all ages. After school clubs are held Mary Sanders (Hon Chair) for Infants (3.45pm to 4.15pm) and Juniors (4.15pm to 5.15pm) on Tuesdays [email protected] Tel 01223 356615 at the Memorial Hall, Swavesey; and Infants (3.45pm to 4.15pm) and Juniors East Anglia's Children's Put your free time to good use and volunteer at East Anglia's Children's (4.15pm to 5.15pm) on Thursdays at Fen Drayton Village Hall. Evening Hospice (EACH) Hospice (EACH) in Milton. Volunteering at a children's hospice doesn't classes for all ages are held on Monday 6.30-8pm at Cambridge Regional always mean care work and fundraising as there are also tasks such College Sports Hall, Wednesday 6.30-8pm at Fen Drayton Village Hall, and as admin and maintenance of the grounds. Contact:- Clare Bates on Friday 6.30-8pm at Fen Drayton Primary School. 01223 815 134, email [email protected] For further information please contact Master Jeff Cockram on 07863 345681 or [email protected] Website: www.btsdi.com Community Resourcing We have a small group of local volunteers (local residents from our community) who would like to help other members of our community with any practical tasks. Contact:- Parish Council Tel: 01954 202982 or Email: [email protected] Over District Rainbows, Over Rainbows: Monday & Tuesday, 5.30pm-6.30pm, Over Primary School Brownies & Guides - Over Brownies: Wednesday, 6.00pm-7.30pm, Thursday 5.30-7.00pm, Over Help the Heroes We support those wounded in the service of our country. Church Hall - Over Guides: Tuesday, 7.00pm-9.00pm, Over Church Hall - Contact:- 01480 478526 District Commissioner Jeanette Fenn 01954 232283 OWLS Community Car Run by CRB checked volunteers the scheme offers a door-to-door [email protected] Scheme service, for medical or some social journeys, to people who are unable to access other forms of transport. Ring 07505 254363 to book a journey, find out more, or to volunteer as a driver 1st Swavesey Brownies Meet 6:00pm - 7:30pm in the Swavesey Memorial Hall every Monday. We are Swavesey Village College Evening courses in a variety of subjects and day workshops. Contact:- always looking for new girls and parent helpers. Please contact Catherine Community Education Adult Education, Swavesey Village College, Gibraltar Lane, Swavesey, Groves (Brown Owl) tel. (01954 202648) or mobile 07969 815198 if you are Cambs, CB24 4RS. Telephone: 01954 230373 interested in participating. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.swaveseyvc.co.uk

43 44 Swavesey Badminton Club Located at the Swavesey Village College Sports Centre. Swavesey & Over Autumn/Winter meetings on the second Wednesday in the month at Over Town The Club offers a high standard of play at club nights on Tuesdays 7pm Conservation Society Hall at 7.30pm starting Wednesday September 14th 2011. Contact- Frances to 8pm and on Fridays from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Parish: 01480 498301 or Pat Miles: (01954) 780485 We play competitive badminton in the Cambridge leagues and run men’s, women’s and mixed teams, as well as vets (over 40s) and when Swavesey & Over Tennis Club night 1 October to 1 April is on Monday, 7.30pm. From 1 April – 30 Sep- possible junior teams. - Contact Helen Taylor on 01954 230997 Club tember there will be club nights on both Mondays and Fridays. We welcome Email: [email protected] - website: new members from anywhere in the locality. Further information from John http://www.swaveseybadminton.net/ Graham [email protected] or website http://swaveseyandovertennisclub.btck.co.uk/ Swavesey Billiards and Snooker For information/membership please contact Graeme Waites (01954 Club 230113) Swavesey RADSoc Friendly local drama group staging two or three productions a year. New mem- Swavesey Camera Club Meet every Thursday, 7.30-9.30pm, Lecture Room, SVC. Non-members bers always welcome. Contact: Chris Avery (01954) 781233. Visit our website welcome (£4.00 charge). For further details ring Peter Looper (01954) at www.swaveseyradsoc.org.uk. 202461 Swavesey Ramblers Meet last Sunday of every month 10.00am in the Market Street for 5-6 mile Swavesey Community Choir If you enjoy singing and having fun then come and join Swavesey walk. Tel 230650 for more information Community Choir. We meet every Wednesday in term time in St. Cecilia's Hall at SVC, from 7.30pm - 9pm. You don't need to be able to 1st Swavesey Gu id es We meet from 6:30pm to 8pm in Bethel Baptist Church Hall every Thursday read music and no auditions needed, tenor and bass voices particularly during term time. For more d etails please co ntact Claire Hagger welcome. For further details contact Chrissie Richardson 07881 824095. [email protected]. Website: www.swaveseycommunitychoir.co.uk 1st Swavesey Sea Scouts The Scout Group meets every Friday during term time at the Scout Hut on the 1st Swavesey Cub Pack The Cubs meet at the Scout Hut every Tuesday during term time from SVC site (between the youth centre and the squash courts) from 7.30pm. 6.30pm - 7.30pm Leader Lynda Mayer 01954 204768 Scout Leader is Andrew Batey; contact: [email protected] Swavesey District Bridleway A liaison group representing local horse riders whose main aim is to Association protect existing and create safe new horse riding links between all local Swavesey Spartans For information or player enquires please contact- villages. New members welcome. Regular Newsletter/Social events Chairman - JamesTait Tel: 01954 232183 calendar. Please contact Sue Rogers (01954) 232758 Secretary - David Rudderham Tel:01954 203258 [email protected] Swavesey & District History Meet every third Tuesday in the month, 7.30pm, Lecture Room, SVC. Child Welfare Officer- Teresa Sarkar Tel: 01954 231079 Society Contact Carolyn Redmayne, Secretary (01954) 230037 Website- http://www.swaveseyspartansfc.co.uk or find us on Facebook Swavesey Five-a-Side Football Meet each Wednesday evening at 7pm until 8pm in the Sports Hall at Club SVC. Anyone interested should contact Stewart Smith on (01954) 200068 or [email protected] Swavesey Tang Soo Do Classes are held Monday 18:30-20:00 in the main hall at the Primary School, Club Swavesey and Wednesday 18:30-20:00 in the Memorial Hall. Swavesey Institute Football Club New players always welcome, please contact Phil Baines on 01954 We are a family run club offering Martial Arts training in a friendly atmosphere. 200377 [Saturday sides] or Jerry Ladell on (01954) 201018 [Veterans Training is available for all ages from 5 and over. Children, adult beginners, side]. family groups and people with previous martial arts experience are all welcome. Contact Louise Morton on 07763 103286 Swavesey Kids Club Swavesey Kids Club provides craft/play activities and care for children Email: [email protected] - website: http://www.swaveseytsd.co.uk/ before and after school, in a friendly and secure environment. Breakfast Club – meets from 7.30am in the Primary School Hall, with breakfast available until 8.15am. After School Club meets 3.15pm-6.00pm week- Swavesey W.I. We meet every second Monday of the month at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall. days in term time at Swavesey Primary School. For information about New members are always welcome to enjoy a variety of invited speakers and either club please contact Carol Panther (manager) 07803812221 have a chat and cup of tea/coffee afterwards. For further information contact Margaret Springer (01954) 232442. Linedance Linedance classes held on Wednesday mornings at the Bethel Baptist Chapel 9-30 to 11-30am and Fridays at the Memorial Hall 7-15 to 9- 15pm. All levels welcome, from absolute beginners to intermediates. Great Ouse Trefoil Guild The Great Ouse Trefoil Guild is a Year Old on March 8th. We are part of the Contact Deborah Walker 01954231382 email Guide movement but you do not have had to be involved to join. We have lots of [email protected] good events lined up for the rest of year. Including a picnic and punting evening, a ghost walk and BBQ. Plus lots other talks and craft evening. Swavesey Music School Meets every Saturday of term time at Swavesey Village College We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For further details either phone Only £3.00 per session. For further details contact: 01954 781381 or email [email protected] Audrey Caldwell: [email protected]

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SHORT MESSAGE: ______" 47 48 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS & WEB SITES Doctor’s Surgery (Swavesey) 01954-230202 Doctor’s Surgery (Over) 01954-231550 Police: www.cambs.police.uk Emergency 999 All Non Emergency Calls 101 Swavesey Neighbourhood Watch 01954 230083 www.swavesey.org.uk/nhw Swavesey Pre-school Enquires 01954 273312 [email protected] Swavesey Primary School 01954-273312 www.swavesey.cambs.sch.uk/ Swavesey Village College: 01954-230366 www.swaveseyvc.co.uk Community Office 01954-230373 Swavesey Post Office 01954-230201 k Cambridgeshire County Council: www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk n General Enquiries 0345 045 5200 la Library Service 0345 045 5225 www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/leisure/libraries b South Cambs District Council 0345 045 0500 www.scambs.gov.uk t Electricity (UK Power Networks ): 0800-7838838 www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk f Emergencies e Gas Emergencies (National Grid) 0800-111999 www.nationalgrid.com/uk/gas l Water (Cambridge Water Company): 01223-706050 www.cambridge-water.co.uk y Sewage (Anglia Water) Emergency 08457 145145 www.anglianwater.co.uk ll Environment Agency (Flood Line): 0845 988 1188 www.environment-agency.gov.uk a Incident Reporting Line (pollution etc) 0800 807060 n Sam arit ans 08457-909090 www.samaritans.org.uk io Addenbrooke’s Hospital: www.addenbrookes.org.uk t Accident & Emergency 01223-217118 n General 01223-245151 te Hinchingbrooke Hospital 01480-416416 www.hinchingbrooke.nhs.uk n NHS Direct 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk I Airports + Road & Rail: Gatwick 0844 3351802 www .gat wick airport.c om Heathrow 0844 3351801 www.heathrowairport.com Luton 01582-405100 www.london-luton.co.uk Stansted 0844 3351803 www.stanstedairport.com Traveline (Bus Coach & Rail) 08706-082608 www.traveline.org.uk Transport Direct (Coach, Rail, Flight) www.transportdirect.info Local Timetables: C ambridges hire C C Bus I nf orm at ion www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport Stagecoach 01223-423578 www.stagecoachbus.com National Express Coaches 0871 7818178 www.nationalexpress.com Whippet Coaches 01954-230011 www.go-whippet.co.uk National Rail 08457-484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk Veterinary Practices: Village Vet (Longstanton) 01954-780027 www .villagev et .co. uk Ash Croft (Hardwick) 01954-210250 www.ashcroftvet.co.uk

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