HISIMP The Newsletter of Histon & Impington Parish Council Number 11 - June 2015 NEWS

TOO MANY CHILDREN! It's not a perfect solution but it has advan- AUSTERITY BITES ... AGAIN tages. It does mean that all young children can go to school in their own community. We got enough debate about austerity during And although the new classrooms are the election campaign and it seems it doesn't 'temporary' they are high specification and go away. Both our local councils are having to of the standard which parents would want live off severely reduced grants and this for their children's education. means that they are looking at ways to save money: doing what they have to do smarter Update after the meeting on 2nd June but sometimes not doing it at all. There was a good turnout at the open Most recently CCC has announced that it is meeting at the Junior School. After short withdrawing funding for buses from Milton to presentations from the County Council and IVC. It's said that it'll continue to run the bus Until recently forecasts of demand for the Trust a group of concerned parents made primary school places in Histon & Imping- a statement. An open forum allowed other ton were pretty stable, consistent and parents to express their views. There seemed within the capacities of our Infants and to be agreement that communication had not Junior Schools. Then last year we got the been as good as it should have been and that first signals of possible change when ap- the task of making the change in the time available was challenging. A small working plications for places at the Infants School group was set up to resolve the concerns. It exceeded 90 and resulted in several 5 was agreed that the minutes of the Trust year olds having to start their schooling meeting at which the decision was made away from their home villages. would be made public, and the school agreed This year there have been 105 applications to set up a bulletin board to enable activity but that students will in future have to pay. It for places at the Infants School for local chil- and progress to be posted in 'real time'. argues that, now that it has tidied up the dren and forecasts for future years have also David Jenkins footpath along Butt Lane by St Andrew's Way, increased. the walking route from Milton to IVC is now What's going on? There's the underlying birth safe and because it's less than 3 miles it is no rate of course and this may increase as the NEW DISTRICT COUNCILLOR longer obliged to pay for a bus. economy improves and people get more con- At the May Elections Christopher Parents are not happy. The regulations them- fident in their ability to finance a larger fam- Cross of 25 Rampton Road, Wil- selves seem inappropriate because students ily. There seem to be two other drivers. One lingham was the successful Con- will not walk the route, they will either cycle is the visible driver of new houses, we have servative candidate for South or be taken by car. Suddenly having to pay two small estates at Primrose Lane and Cambs District Council. He joins maybe £500 a year for a bus pass is a shock Merrington Place, and new estates do seem to Edd Stonham and Neil Davies as and if there's insufficient uptake of the paid attract families with younger children. The our third representative for His- for service it will be withdrawn and the extra other, maybe a particular Cambridge phe- ton & Impington and Orchard Park. car traffic will add to congestion at school nomenon, whereby young couples move to run time, both mornings and afternoons. Cambridge to live and then relocate to South District Council issues include housing, plan- Cambridgeshire to start a family. ning and environmental health and we are It's a difficult one. If CCC does not save fortunate that our elected representatives money this way where else can it save it? But The County Council and the trust which runs attend monthly Parish Council meetings to is this particular decision misguided when you the Junior and Infants Schools are looking at report on District matters and take questions. look at its unwanted consequences? longer term options and have developed a solution for the short term. That involves You can contact Christopher on 01954260790 Parents are taking the decision to appeal and or by email on [email protected] th building new temporary classrooms at the this is set for 30 June. Junior School and relocating the third year of Our thanks are due to the retiring District David Jenkins the Infants School to them. This enables the Councillor Jonathan Chatfield who has repre- Infants School to be expanded from three to sented our community well for many years, four forms of entry. and we wish him well for the future. Angela Young Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net June 2015 Parish Office Contacts COPING WITH DIABETES am relatively fit, have enjoyed a healthy diet for years and never been overweight – but Open at the Recreation Ground Centre If you suffer from Type 2 dia- something hit my immune system, causing my Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m.- 12.30 p.m. betes there is a new scheme pancreas to malfunction, and diabetes was Tuesday 2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m. to help you cope. The lead- diagnosed. ing diabetes charity, Diabe- Other times by appointment I found out by accident that I had it– my GP tes UK, has launched Type 2 took a blood test for a totally different rea- Parish Clerk: Angela Young Together which will connect son but found that I had developed diabetes. [email protected] you with other people near Admin/Planning: Chelsea Presland you who have diabetes. Diabetes results in your body not being able to process glucose properly. The danger is [email protected] The relaxed and informal sessions are led by that if your glucose levels drop too low or Telephone: 235906 trained volunteers who are helping to create soar too high you can end up in a coma. Recreation Manager: Lynda Marsh a network of information and support hubs in [email protected] local communities all across the UK, including Why should you be concerned about develop- Cambridgeshire. ing diabetes? Long and short term complica- Telephone: 232423 tions can impact on a wide variety of parts of What's in it for you? the body including eyes, heart, kidneys, · Share experiences and information nerves and feet. In extreme circumstances it · Learn more about Type 2 diabetes and liv- can lead to blindness or amputations. Parish Councillors ing with a lifelong condition If you notice you have any combination of the Chairman · Support each other and make new friends above symptoms, ask your GP for a simple David Jenkins - Pease Way 07739 758859 · Discover classes, support and activities in blood test. [email protected] your area. Bernard Stewart-Deane Vice Chairman If you’re interested in meeting other people Cedric Foster - Clay Street 234156 with diabetes and talking to people who [email protected] really understand, you can register your in- THE MEMORY Hooda Abdullah - South Road 235989 terest on-line and be kept up to date as Type Aga Cahn - Hereward Close 232186 2 Together gets started in your area. NOTES Marian Cleaver - High Street 232897 Come along to a session or volunteer. To find The weekly singing Marcus Dann - Cottenham Road 234060 out where your nearest Type 2 Together net- group The Memory Neil Davies - Dwyer Joyce Close 232514 work meets, call 0345 123 2399 or email Notes has now been John Dunn - Croft Close 232698 [email protected] to speak to running for 6 months Christine Hertoghe - New Road 514509 your local team. They will be happy to talk in Histon. We offer a Brian Ing - Woodcock Close 234291 through any questions you have about the warm welcome to peo- service. David Legge - Villa Road 233565 ple with memory loss challenges and early to mid stage dementia, Shaun Lindsay - Macfarlane Close 507732 Are You Sure You Haven’t Got Diabetes? and to their carers and supporters. Our excit- Derek Marston - Dwyer Joyce Close 236131 There are reckoned to be more than 40,000 ing news is that the group has grown so much Ruth Moulder - Winders Lane 573445 in Cambridgeshire living with diabetes – and that we’ve outgrown our base at The Stable Pene Nudds - Clay Close Lane 237155 throughout the UK there are thought to be Room, and have now moved into the St An- Denis Payne - Impington Lane 233577 3.8 million. drew’s Centre on School Hill for our Wednes- Edd Stonham - Normanton Way 564534 There are, however, many thousands of peo- day morning sessions. We meet at 11am for Josephine Teague - Milton Rd 235127 ple who have developed Type 2 diabetes refreshments, and sing from 11.30 -12.30. Nick Wood - Mill Road c/o 235906 without being aware of the fact. The main Sessions cost £5 per family group. All enquir- County Councillors: symptoms of undiagnosed diabetes include: ies to Sylvia Dannreuther, coordinator on David Jenkins - Pease Way 236232 01223 479343 or memorynotescam- · passing urine more often than usual, espe- [email protected] Mike Mason - Cottenham 01954 250391 cially at night District Councillors: Sylvia Dannreuther · increased thirst Christopher Cross - Willingham 01954 260790 · extreme tiredness Edd Stonham - Normanton Way 564534 Neil Davies - Dwyer Joyce Close 232514 · unexplained weight loss · genital itching or regular episodes of Parish Councillor mail addresses are thrush [email protected], or can be found at · slow healing of cuts and wounds Histon and Impington Village Society: Correction www.hisimp.net · blurred vision. In the previous edition of HisImp News the Pro- A recent survey highlighted the importance of gramme of Village Society events was displayed as Published by early diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. Delaying if they take place under the auspices of Impington Histon & Impington Parish Council treatment can increase the risk of serious Village College. Though the Society holds its The Parish Office, Histon & Impington cardiovascular complications such as heart monthly meetings at the College, we have been Recreation Ground, disease and stroke according to Diabetes UK. asked to point out that it is an entirely independ- New Road, Impington, Cambridge CB24 9LU ent organisation. Although being overweight can be a cause of Edited by: Diabetes 2, there may be other causes. For We apologise for any misunderstanding or incon- Denis Payne example, I developed Type 2 ten years ago – I venience this may have inadvertently caused.

Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net June 2015 DOGS AND MAD ENGLISHMEN COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME The demand is growing for this, our valuable community service, and we are urgently seek- In a letter to The Times, an Oxford don de- We are delighted to re- ing to recruit additional volun- scribed the dog as ‘That indefatigable and port that the Histon and teer drivers. If you are able to unsavoury engine of pollution...’ Whilst such Impington Community occasionally take someone to an uncompromising judgement is probably Car Scheme is now fully that important appointment or not shared amongst many residents of our up and running. Our vol- meeting and if you can spare an villages, it is nevertheless true that dogs unteer drivers are busy hour or two now and then, we arouse more heated feelings than most issues supporting local residents would love to hear from you. with which the Parish Council has to deal; who find it difficult to To book a journey, or find out if and although there are concerns, such as the use public transport you are eligible to use the ser- noise some make, which are serious enough, when they want to at- vice, please contact the Car Scheme Coordi- it is the problem of their poo which proves so tend medical appointments, go to group nator on: 07982 108927 (or 01954 252813) intractable. meetings and events, visit relatives or make other important journeys. If you would like to find out more about be- Few of us are unskilled in dodging the poo coming a volunteer driver, please contact: which fouls our footpaths, be they across the If you think you might be eligible to use this Jane Johannessen, Community Development open country or part of the network that gets service, please contact the scheme’s coordi- Officer, Care Network Cambridgeshire 01954 us from one place to another. Yet it is per- nator. Our drivers are fully insured and police 211919 or [email protected] verse to suppose that any sort of blame at- checked and it will only cost you 30p per mile taches to the poor creatures from whom this with a minimum charge of £3.00 per journey. Edd Stonham mess originates. Such blame has to be laid, fairly and squarely, at the doors of those who allow their pets to cause such unpleasantness HISTON & IMPINGTON each of the five churches within an hour or so for others. and doing the many cut through paths mainly Throughout the hours I have spent walking HEALTHY WALKING GROUP for the benefit of new walkers to the village. our footpaths, and the miles I have covered This group has been in existence for about 10 All walks are between 60 and 90 minutes and with Poppy, my border collie, never once years, when up until last summer we met at we always start at 10.00 am on Fridays from have I seen someone standing idly by while the Recreation Ground under the leadership varying starting points, which are advised ei- their pet ‘does his/her business’; which con- of a qualified instructor, and generally con- ther the previous Friday or by email/ tele- vinces me that whoever these owners are fined our walking around the Recreation phone prior to the Walks. who manage so easily to leave their responsi- Ground and the Guided Busway paths. When Apart from walking there is quite a bit of bility lying in wait for others to step in – or the lady who took us decided to move away, talking going on and friendships have been even to clear up, as so many responsible dog the small group of walkers decided to “do our made as a result. owners do – must have some sense of their own thing” and vary the walks to include own failings; they simply cannot bring them- cross country walks to nearby villages. Although the walks are at a fairly leisurely selves to do anything about it. pace a few members have found them a little This has proved very popular and our mem- too much, so we have formed a second “Easy It is not enough that bership is now around 50, although on aver- Walking Group” run by Nan Hutchinson. either the Parish or Dis- age we get 15 to 20 regularly each Friday. trict Council should ad- If you would like to know more or where we We meet at varying locations for a pre- dress the poo problem are meeting, contact Cedric Foster on 234156 planned walk that members decide upon nor- by sticking up endless or [email protected] so that you may mally the previous Friday. These include posters or bins, par- be added to the group mailing list. across fields to Girton (three variations), ticularly within our fi- Gunns Lane bridle path to Westwick, Buxhall If the Easy Walking Group is more appealing, I nite budgets; these Farm permissive paths and around Cawcutts will be happy to put you in touch with Nan. items have no more Lake. We have also done a couple of quirky appeal than the poo Cedric Foster walks around the village, such as walking to itself. Nor is it accept- able, in some bizarre way, to bag the poo and leave it hanging HISTON & IMPINGTON had numerous bookings via word of mouth from the group’s Facebook site. from a convenient BUSINESS NETWORK branch as a token to If you’d like further details, their web site is the gods! It should, This group is for any local businesses, free- www.histon-impington-businessnetwork.co.uk whenever possible, be lancers & entrepreneurs. They meet on the which includes an online business networking taken home for disposal; in that way, the first Thursday of every month for a relaxed directory. The group can also be contacted prospect of rows of poo bins lining our foot- breakfast networking session at The Geogra- via [email protected] 07973 205543. paths and notices littering our lamp-posts can pher in Station Road. Ruth Moulder be avoided; and we can walk with our chil- I’ve personally found the group very dren, safe from the filth and disease that can useful for advice on issues such as web so literally be spread. site design and the new VAT regula- Derek Marston tions. Individuals have also helped me with product feedback and survey in- formation for my business plan. Other members have also found the group helpful for new business. Richard Mer- ill of Cambridge Executive Cars has

Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net June 2015 A COMMUNITY TO BE PROUD OF WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO NEWMARKET NIGHTS ON FRIDAY 17TH

Roger Hovells, owner of Hovells Cleaning Ser- JULY vices, says that he couldn't be happier living Here’s how you can win a pair of tickets to Newmarket Nights on Friday 17th July, when Status Quo in Histon & Impington since he moved here in perform after the final race of the evening. 1979: “You won't find another place Q: Finish this Status Quo song title: Rockin’ All Over The ______? like it for miles.” Email the missing word from the title to [email protected] - and include your name and With the calendar home address. Entries close at noon on Saturday July 4th. chock a block with events and the Please note, you need to be aged 18 or over to enter and must be a resident of Histon or Imping- ton to be eligible. A winner will be drawn at random from all the eligible entrants with the correct streets lined with th pubs, shops and answer and the winner will be notified by post by 13 July. food venues, he The tickets have been generously offered by Heart - read more about them on page 8. comments, “We call it a village, but it's more like a small town – it's got everything you need.” simple – you just need trust, and respect. TRAVELLING IN HISTON & The strong sense of community is what Roger Whilst some may think that the Legion is only says he loves best about our village. For the IMPINGTON for war veterans or older people – Roger last half decade, he's been working to give strongly disagrees. Making the club a friendly We all know about the (mostly!) reliable Citi back to, and strengthen, that community, by venue for all generations is vital for its con- 8 and Guided Busway options for finding our acting as Chairman for the Royal British Le- tinuation and Roger is very proud to be asso- way into the city centre and surrounding ar- gion. He describes how the Legion was ciated with the Histon Hornets; a wonderful eas from Histon & Impington. brought out of dire straits by the hard work team where younger people can come to- and dedication of a committee of eight de- You may also be aware of two smaller ser- gether over a common interest and socialise voted individuals. vices: the 110 to Ely and X8 to Cambridge. whilst bringing pride to the community. These buses run once-a-day; the X8 Monday To make sure that the space was not wasted, To name but a few of the events coming up to Saturday, and primarily intended for those Roger has made sure that the invaluable at the Legion: this September 9th is the next working in the city – departing from Histon venue the hall offered was made known; it is Open Day and Motorbike Show, where locals (near Orchard Road) at 08:00 and returning available to hire for people of all ages for al- are welcome to meet members who will be from Cambridge City Centre at 18:10. The most anything they wanted – from pilates to hosting this fun, family event. Coming this 110 is for those who'd like to visit Ely on mar- pantomimes. The Legion Hall is now a thriving Christmas, the Legion will be playing host to ket days (Thursday and Saturday only) – leav- place to be throughout the year “There's a pantomime version of Jack and the Bean- ing Impington Village College at 09:35, and never a dull month!” Roger chuckles. stalk, for which tickets will be available soon. returning from Ely Market Street at 13:15. Roger harnessed the business expertise he The Legion is completely self-running – all Less well known is the free service to Tesco garnered from running his own cleaning com- proceeds go back into the Legion to enable its at Bar Hill. The T5 runs Fridays (except Bank pany since 1999 and turned the Legion into a continuing, happy presence within the Histon Holidays) leaving the Red Lion at 9:40 (and thriving business. He's been working closely & Impington community. IVC and Histon Station a few minutes later) with people since he left school at 15 and Melissa Ward returning from Bar Hill at 11:30. says that the key to good business relations is However, for those of us who may be less able to cycle, drive or use public transport, finding your way to other areas, such as Tesco or Morrisons, can be expensive and dif- ficult to the point of being almost impossible. The best known community travel option is HICOM, the Histon & Impington Community Minibus service. HICOM has provided travel options for older people or those within the village who have limited mobility since 1998. Each week, HICOM offers a shopping trip to either Milton Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi/Iceland and asks only for a small donation for the ser- vice. To enquire about HICOM, call Sue Hill: 07982106805 or Jean Newman: 07772437789, who can provide further help. HICOM is run by volunteers and is a vital ser- vice for many living in Histon & Impington. If you think you can spare a few hours a week to help, please call Jean Newman as above, or [email protected]. In addition to HICOM, the Histon & Impington Community Car Scheme is now fully up and running (see article on page 3). Melissa Ward Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net June 2015 PARISH COUNCIL CHANGES HIGHWAY MATTERS THE QUARTERLY COMMUNITY After some 17 years in the guise of Chair or Residents have been asking why it has taken BIG TIDY UP Vice Chair of both Impington Parish Council so long to get the Zebra Crossing installed at GETS EVEN and the newer grouped Council, Denis Payne the Green. The Parish Council was originally BIGGER has reluctantly decided to step down from told that because the crossing is within the The success of this Group is growing! It now that office. Denis has guided each Parish Village Green area, it needed permission from has more than 75 adults and children who Council in an exemplary manner over the the Secretary of State. After months of wait- join in at the quarterly events when they can. years and on the way has gained the greatest ing, it emerged that the Crossing did not this It is also good to have teams from Impington of respect from those who have served under approval, but just needed all parties’ agree- Village College, The Royal Bank of Scotland, his leadership and residents and community ment. So we are now in the hands of the Oakington Rotarians, the Women’s Institute groups he has worked with. County Council and the Contractor. The good and South Impington Litter Picking Groups. news is it will be installed during this summer Highlights of his time in office include the We now cover virtually the whole of H & I and before the new School Term in Septem- huge amount of time spent on development Community, and if you feel you would like to ber. of a Community Council at Orchard Park, be- join us, you will be made welcome. ing part of the original group who started the Good news regarding resurfacing of roads All equipment is provided and we allocate an planting of daffodils in Impington, and end- within our village. After past Parish Council area to everyone before the event so that all less hours spent on Local Plan consultations Walkabouts with County Council Highways Of- volunteers know what they are doing. After and the like to help protect our village iden- ficers, Homefield Close, Roselea, Youngman each of the Saturday events the Methodist tity. He will remain on the Parish Council Avenue and Youngman Close were all resur- Church provide complimentary refreshments. and, we hope, continue to give his expert in- faced in recent months. put into many of the challenges the Council The recent event on 5th/6th/7th June was an- The improvements outside the St Andrew Cen- faces in the coming years. other great success. The next quarterly tre have been completed. Part two at the events are planned for 4th/5th/6th September Denis continues on Planning, Finance and other side of the island in Windmill Hill will be and 4th/5th/6th December. We mainly carry King’s Meadow Committees, two of the “Task carried out once funding is in place. This in- out the Community BIG TIDY UP on the Satur- & Finish” Groups (Drainage, Public Art) and volves widening the existing narrow path and day, but allow volunteers to do their allo- will continue to edit HisImp News and take a installing a drop kerb with tactile paving to cated area on the preceding Friday or the fol- hand in the website. He will, of course, con- complement the other side of the road. But lowing Sunday if that suits better. tinue to offer any advice or support needed, widening the path will need taking the same particularly to his successor in the role of amount off from the Island side to compen- In between the quarterly events, The South Vice Chair, Cedric Foster, who was elected at sate without affecting the Oak Tree roots. Impington Litter Picking Group and the Histon the recent Annual General Meeting. WI Litter Pickers Group meet the first Satur- I will be carrying out the first of the 2015 day of each month, who are seen tidying up David Jenkins was re-elected as Chair of the Walkabouts later this month and will show the main roads and The High Street. At the quar- Parish Council for his third year. Officer from County Council my concerns. We terly Community Big Tidy Up, both of these have many roads and paths that are below Angela Young Groups join forces to make a big difference in standard as do other villages, but will stay on our Community. their case and hopefully steadily get more done in the coming years. For more details, contact Cedric Foster on 234156 or [email protected] Cedric Foster AGA CAHN Cedric Foster (Co-opted March 16th) Impington based Cam- the seeds. Now all they have to do is to wait bridge University WILD GARDENERS patiently and see what grows! graduate, also studied A dedicated group of chil- Literature and Thea- Children and parents were dren and their parents have tre Studies in Kraków, supported in their efforts been working together to environmental spe- by the Envirovolunteers, sow seeds in Homefield cialist with experi- led by Pene Nudds, who Park. As part of the Grow ence in EU funded in- generously gave their time Wild campaign run by Kew ternational coopera- and energy to supplying and Gardens in London, they tion between local authorities. laying over the plot a dress- approached the Parish ing of topsoil which will Worked as fundraiser and project manager for Council for a small plot of provide the right conditions major environmental organisations in Kraków, ground where they could for the seeds to germinate. Poland. Dedicated to renewable energy and sow native wildflower seeds environmental education. Deputy head of a that would, in turn, stimulate the numbers of The ‘mini-gardeners’ included Ella and Jack local cultural association since 2000, involved bees and butterflies there. One of the mums Fensome, Oscar Shaw, Billy and Anna Dono- in building bridges between local communi- taking part, Juliet Cavanagh, had already ex- van, Emma and Lucas Pirrie; they were sup- ties, interested in multiculturalism, religious perimented last year with a small patch in ported throughout by grown-ups Helen Shaw, dialogue and international relations. her own garden: ‘The results were really good Sara Donovan, Jessica Hawkins, Richard Fen- Teacher and educator, currently at Cam- and the children enjoyed every moment of some and organiser Juliet Kavanagh. Thanks also go to several others who, from time to bridge Beth Shalom Cheder. it.’ time, simply popped over and helped. In private life wife and mother of two sons, Encouraged to take the project further, the both attending Impington Village College. children cleared and prepared the soil over a So, green fingers crossed! number of days, so that they were, when all Juliet Cavanagh Aga Cahn was ready, able to enjoy the fun of sowing

Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net June 2015 HISTON & IMPINGTON PARISH COUNCIL: CHAIR’S REPORT TO THE 2015 ANNUAL PARISH MEETINGS

It’s been a very full and generally spector that he or she had rejected the Mitre at Homefield Park. It’s very much aided and positive year for Histon & Impington. appeal relating to its proposed redevelop- abetted in its work by the Enviro Volunteers And consistent with what I said last ment of the Bishop’s site. The Parish Council to whom again I give a big thank you. And this fought against Mitre’s proposal but now that year has seen the emergence of the sustain- time about the Parish Council being at it has succeeded it has met the developer to ability group which is also contributing to en- the centre of the community but not explore ways in which it can bring forward vironmental work in our villages. the centre let me look at some of the plans better suited to the site. Highways is responsible for improving the highlights. The Parish Council applauds roads and pavements in the community and them all but was occasionally just an delivered the two schemes in the High Street. interested but supportive observer. This year it will look to finish these off and to The St Andrew’s Centre opened. In fact it was start on other projects in the villages for just in the process of opening 12 months ago which it already has funding. when we had our last annual meeting there. But it is now fully functional and has rapidly become a key part to village life.

And finally the library was saved. When it came to renewing its lease it came under threat at the turn of the year as the County Formal open space, the Rec and the chil- Council sought savings but a vigorous re- dren’s playgrounds, is looked after by the sponse from the Parish Council and our Recreation Committee. The Rec is an impor- County Councillors resulted in the lease being tant asset for H&I and in 2014/15 takings renewed. A Friends group has now been set were steady at about £35,000. Activity was up and we will be looking at ways in which up significantly: 7 new groups used the pavil- this facility can be used further within the ion, the Hornets played 230 games, up from community. In June we saw the first running of the Flam- 176 in the year before and there were 78 ing June half marathon organised by the His- The focus within the Parish Council has been cricket matches played on the two cricket ton Feast. It was a warm summer’s day but on delivery, using the money which we’ve pitches. The Rec is a first class facility and to there were still 650 successful finishers. This collected via the precept and which we get ensure that it is appropriately maintained an event builds on H&I’s reputation as being a through developer contributions to add value apprentice has been taken on to replace pre- sporting community and will be repeated this to our community, and on planning, being viously unsatisfactory arrangements. This year. deliberate about our budgeting and making year there are plans to replace the cricket September saw the start of a year of Imping- sure that we can continue to add value in the nets and to invest in new all-weather tennis ton 75 celebrations recognising 75 years since years to come. We do this through the coun- courts. cil’s committees and I’d like to tell you what IVC opened. It resulted from a coming to- The Youth Committee finds ways to support each of them has been doing and will do. gether of people with vision: the educational- young people in the community and in ist Henry Morris, the architect Walter Gropius There are five main budget holding commit- 2014/15 agreed with the County Council for and local benefactors, the directors of Chiv- tees which deliver services, Planning which is the dedication of one senior youth worker to ers & Sons Ltd. largely regulatory and two resource commit- H&I. It is intended that this become a direct We also saw two highways schemes in the tees for finance and employment. Finally employment in 2015/16. there are several task forces and working par- High Street, finally. The first was the im- King’s Meadows is that part of Impington ties which come together when needed. Note provement to the Station Road junction which south of the A14. In fact it’s south of King’s that all committees meet in public and infor- will be completed later this year with a cross- Hedges Road and not naturally a part of this mation about their meetings is on our web- ing to the Green. And the second saw im- community’s life although its residents con- site. provements to the School Hill area adjacent tribute to our precept. It therefore has its to the St Andrew’s Centre. We still hope to The Environment Committee looks after our own committee. Last year it challenged those be able to continue this project to improve less formal open spaces, allotments and foot- residents to consider alternative governance facilities for pedestrians on the other side of paths. In addition to its ongoing operational arrangements but there was insufficient in- the island. tasks last year it installed the splendid gates terest to justify a change so we will continue And then just last month Histon FC had a as we are. good second half to its season and secured its Planning is a regulatory committee which position in the Southern Premier Division 12 comments on all planning applications relat- points clear of the drop zone. The club’s ing to the community and responds to consul- been through some tough times but is now tations about proposals elsewhere. It was in- reorganised and we trust that it now has a strumental in pulling together opposition to platform to improve its position. The Parish the Mitre application. It will be keenly watch- Council has started to meet the club regularly ing Mitre’s reworked application and those and we are exploring ways to better work to- relating to the Histon Station site and the gether. Clark Brothers Yard which are expected to Good news was like buses towards the end of come forward in 2015/16. the year because we also heard from the In- We have two resource committees. FL&A

Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net June 2015 looks after finance and Employment looks af- Let’s remember however that these invest- the Plan to the vote next May. ter people. It’s best when these committees ments still must go through due process. Before I wrap up let me raise one note of do not generate headlines although I can note We will see a new fence at Homefield Park. caution about the future. Austerity. We don’t that the parish council recorded a surplus in The existing one is in poor repair and a new know what the financial climate is going to 2014/15 of £76K and that it has increased its one will open up the park enabling it to be be like for the district and county councils headcount by one as it has taken on an ap- more visible from outside. This investment but it’s not likely to be any kinder than it is prentice groundsperson. has already been approved and work should now. That means we’ve got to think about But before we leave people let’s celebrate. start shortly. how we should respond. It’s hardly appropri- Firstly Chelsea Presland has passed her exams ate for the Parish Council to replace other We are very fortunate to have received sub- and is now a fully qualified council clerk. And councils spending £ for £ but we may decide stantial funding for new highways schemes secondly Trevor Smith will shortly complete to do some. More importantly though we and we hope to see progress to improve traf- his 30th year with the Council. might energise the community so that there fic flows on Cambridge Road and New Road, can be more self help. Whatever happens de- It all sounds very positive but let’s be alert to to improve the Holiday Inn junction and the cisions must be made and action taken. the bad stuff. Last year we experienced very road up to the B1049/A14 roundabout, and to heavy rain twice which closed the B1049 and raise the capacity of the traffic lights at the And finally thank you to all those who make some people’s homes were flooded. We got Green. We should also see a new zebra cross- this community such a super one to live in good support from the County Council and ing to the Green. and who contribute to the effective working Anglian Water and although what we experi- of this Council: We are excited by the impact of ‘our’ youth enced are said to be one in a hundred year worker and expect to see more opportunities · The many volunteers and groups within the events we need to be wary. Today we need to offer to young people. There are several community to ensure that gullies are clear and houses at sources of youth provision in the villages and risk can be protected. And longer term we · Our County and District Councillors we will expect to pull these together to en- need to find a way to fund the improvements able them to be more effective as a result. · The Parish Councillors who put in so much which the Environment Agency says we need. valuable unpaid time That’s a challenge approaching £1million. This year has seen good progress on the Neighbourhood Plan. There is a core team · Our staff who keep us legal and make it all which mixes councillors and non-councillors work. and a set of priorities and enabling actions Thank you. has been developed and is being tested. There is an exhibition/consultation which will David Jenkins go into the library later this month. The plan is to go through the various steps and to put

ACCOUNTS 2014-15 S137 spend is a power for the Council to pro- vide other things not otherwise authorised March’s issue carried a detailed breakdown of for the benefit of some or all of its parishion- the budgets for the coming year, together ers. During 2014-15 payments of donations or with news of the increase in the Parish part And also, and very recently, uncertainty has grants were made to: of Council Tax being requested. crept in as the County Council has apparently Kings Meadow Garden project £250 reneged on a deal to lease ByPass Farm to Spend for last year was: Reading week at the Library £200 the Parish Council for recreation space. It has Recreation £150,863 Royal British Legion £100 cited the need for land to build a new infants Admin/Resources £50,333 Histon & Impington Car Scheme £150 school because it’s now forecast that H&I will Environment £43,092 Histon & Impington Warden Scheme £1,000 need an extra form right through the primary Finance & Legal £22,103 Older Person’s Coordinator £2,896 schools. Of course an alternative to ByPass Youth £13,448 Histon & Impington Day Centre £350 Farm is Buxhall Farm which South Cambs had Highways £9,802 rejected as a development site but is now up Total £4,946 Planning £6,270 before the Inspector for reconsideration. We The Council’s income mainly comes from will need to tread carefully. An infants school Public Art £5,262 Council Tax. It has also had “Sec 106” income in the north of the community makes sense Sec 137 spend £4,946 which are sums arising from developments in but we also need the open space and the rea- Kings Meadow £3,330 Histon & Impington. Money that the Council sons for objecting to the Buxhall Farm devel- Total expenditure £309,449 gets this way can only be opment have not gone away. spent on capital items - So we need to address these issues but we such as new land or build- can also look forward to other positive devel- ings, and if not spent, has opments in 2015/16. to be returned. There should be investment at the Rec as Sec 106 income has now highlighted earlier: new cricket nets and all stopped because of weather tennis courts. Both will provide more changes to the planning opportunities for younger people and the lat- system. Once the Local ter will enable H&I people to play tennis year Plan Inquiry completes, round and more hours/day. But they will be this will be replaced by costly and we need to be sure that such in- Community Infrastructure vestments are necessary and will payback. Levy (CIL) but at a much (Continued on page 8) Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net June 2015 AT THE HEART Scherer explains: “We support a number of A NIGHT AT THE OPERA WITH local events including Cambridge’s Christmas OF THE VILLAGES Lights switch on and Bonfire Night display, CHOIR 2000 Did you know, Histon and Impington is home helping to raise awareness of them and pro- On Saturday 27 June 8.00pm Choir 2000 and to Cambridgeshire’s biggest local radio sta- viding our presenters as hosts.” the Choir 2000 orchestra will present an ex- tion? Heart’s charitable activity in- citing operatic concert at the Histon Baptist Church. It will also feature six soloists from With nearly a cludes support for Cancer Re- the Birmingham Conservatoire and the Ches- quarter of a mil- search UK’s Race For Life, as terton Singers Youth Choir. lion listeners a well as the station’s own ap- week, Heart peal – Global’s Make Some The first half of the programme consists of a Cambridgeshire Noise. Within the last month, number of opera choruses and solos, includ- is based on Vi- the station has granted nearly ing such favourites as the 'Chorus of Hebrew sion Park, and £5000 to Anna’s Hope, the Slaves' from Verdi's Nabucco and the 'March of covers the area charity based at Adden- the Toreadors' from Bizet's Carmen, as well as from Stamford in brookes Hospital, which pro- the hugely popular 'Nessun Dorma' from Puc- South Lincoln- vides support for children and cini's opera Turandot. shire, all the young people who have been The second half of the programme is a con- way down to diagnosed with a brain tu- cert performance of Act 1 of Turandot. This Saffron Walden. mour. Breakfast Show hosts – Ros and Kev tells the dramatic story of the cold and cruel Heart is part of the Global group, Britain’s Special events have included princess who will only marry a man who can biggest commercial radio company, which coverage of the Tour de France in Cambridge solve three riddles. So far, many have tried also operates the Capital, LBC, Classic FM and last year, which included a live broadcast and failed, and have been executed as a re- XFM brands. from the start point on Parker’s Piece and a sult. Such an execution is taking place, de- team of reporters anchored along the route spite the pleading of the crowd. Among the The station’s morning show is presented by through Essex into London. people, and pleading for mercy with them is Kev and Ros, who are on air from 6am. Kev an unknown prince, his father and a young Lawrence explains: “On Heart Breakfast, eve- On St George’s Day this year, Heart sent one slave girl. But when he sees Turandot appear, rything is centred around the word ‘fun’. We of their presenters to loop-the-loop over Dux- the prince is totally smitten by her beauty always have an entertaining spin on the silly ford in a Tiger Moth to mark the occasion, and, despite severe warnings from Turandot's things happening in our own lives – and the with the soundtrack provided by Ely Cathe- ministers and all others around him, he observations we make. If it’s not real or dral Girls’ Choir singing “Jerusalem”! strikes the gong to announce his desire to funny, it doesn’t go in!”. The station has also featured children from solve the riddles and marry the princess. At 10am, former TV presenter Toby Anstis Histon and Impington Junior School singing Tickets cost £10.00, conc. £9.00, students takes over and later in the day, Gareth the famous “Sleep Til Santa” song during the £5.00 and are free for under 16s accompanied Wesley presents the Drivetime Show from lead up to Christmas. by an adult. 4pm until 7pm, providing regular traffic infor- One of Heart Cambridgeshire’s most popular mation, music and local news. on air quizzes is Big Town Showdown. Won by They are available from the Histon Post Of- fice, from members of Choir 2000, or on the Other regular broadcasters are former Spice Fenstanton last year, listeners are invited to night. They can also be reserved by contact- Girl Emma Bunton, original Neighbours star represent their town or village by answering ing [email protected]. Jason Donovan and TOWIE’s Mark Wright. 10 general knowledge questions against the clock. At present, Histon and Impington are a Choir 2000 will perform the same programme More than 20 people are housed in Heart th lowly 48 on the leader board, so why not at West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge on Cambridgeshire’s offices and studios in Vision register at www.heart.co.uk/ to see if you Sunday 28 June at 8.00pm. Please visit Park, including presenters, journalists, sales can improve the village’s score! www.choir2000.org for details or find us on staff, engineering support and administration. Listen to Heart Cambridgeshire on 103 FM, Facebook. Heart Cambridgeshire is firmly rooted in the digital radio and online at heart.co.uk. Beatrix Bown local area, as Managing Editor Freddie Bernard Stewart-Deane

(Continued from page 7) jects (such as tree works) that were not completed and paid for by the year end, lower rate. and because of ongoing delays to the Coun- Income also comes from facilities cil’s plans for ByPass Farm. charges including the Recreation The Parish Council also expects that ser- Ground, Burial Ground fees, allotment vices are going to be devolved down to the fees, grants and hire of open spaces Parish Council from higher authorities who Income for last year was: are being forced to cut their own budgets. Council Tax £282,488 The Council believes it is, and needs to be, in a healthy position to enable any such Sec 106 £44,519 funding to be available for services which Other income £42,552 are seen to be imperative to our residents Grants £10,500 as a whole. We have earmarked a new budget over £53,000, being the major part of the Interest £7,485 heading under “Community Services” for this surplus for the year of £75,960. Total income £387,544 purpose. The remainder of the surplus arose from pro- The Sec 106 and grant income came to just Denis Payne

Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net June 2015 Young People’s Noticeboard For more information on the opportunities and activities below please contact: Andrea Cramp, Youth Worker Parish Office, Histon & Impington Recreation Ground, New Road, Impington CB24 9LU; 0789 990 4959; [email protected]

Now on Facebook Crafternoon Youth Lounge “HI Youth (15+)

Noticeboard” A NEW project will be running for 5 weeks We are a fortnightly group that meets to be over the summer term. All news, activities and events will be posted creative and make money for Charity Where: St Andrew’s Church Hall, Impington here. Like us to get the information you need For more information please contact Andrea (not the one opposite Tesco!) Cramp (see above) or Lorna Wood, St An- When: Thursdays 6.30 – 8.30pm from 11th drew’s Youth Worker 07725 692785 or email: June for 5 weeks [email protected] Who: For those aged between 15-20 years Histon Feast Look out for the CRAFTER- NOON stall at the Histon Feast on Sunday 5th What: a chance to relax and meet up with Kings Meadows Youth July from 12-4pm. We will be selling a range of friends; do some baking; listen to project handmade goodies to raise money for our music; watch films; work on small chosen charity EACH. Please support us. craft projects etc. The programme Wanted: enthusiastic young people based in will be put together by the young Kings Meadows people attending. What for: to get involved with setting up a How: simply turn up! new local project Put your Mind at Why: to enable you to create a fun, in- Rest teresting club where you can meet Learning to protect with and make new friends; learn Yoga and mindfulness classes for teens have a yourself – Teenage self- new skills and make use of local number of benefits: defence bootcamp facilities. · Develops strength, flexibility and stamina What Team games, fitness drills, learning Ideas: cooking; arts and crafts; sports; some simple and effective self- · Reduces tension, stress and anxiety film; health and well-being. defence moves and anti-bullying · Raises self-esteem techniques How: Contact Andrea Cramp and she will · Improves motivation Why develop confidence, leadership help you ‘get it off the ground’! · Develops focus, clarity and concentration skills, team building skills, fitness levels and teach discipline ….. it · Creates awareness of emotional responses will also be great fun! Where Histon & Impington Recreation · Encourages self-management of Ground Youth Work behaviour · Promotes social, mental and emotional When dates to be arranged Volunteers health How contact Andrea Cramp to register interest Spread over a period of 6-10 weeks; classes lasting 60 minutes. There are always new projects and activities to be set up in Histon & Impington. If you would Come and give it a try for FREE, with a view to Junior Bowls Club joining a course in September, on Monday 29th like to be part of the Youth Work team and June from 7-8pm. At The Community Room, can offer your time free of charge, we would Histon & Impington Recreation Ground. love to hear from you. In return we can offer Histon & Impington Bowls Club are keen to teach you: Level 1 Youth Work Training; Basic First the next generation the skill! A fun, sociable, Aid Training and the opportunity to work with challenging and sometimes frustrating game the best young people in the country! awaits you.

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Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net June 2015 BUSY INTRAY FOR RECREATION DAISY CHAIN (Continued from page 9) COMMITTEE It must be true that time flies when you're having fun. This July, Daisy Chain is celebrat- The Parish Council Recreation Committee is Young People’s ing its 10th birthday! responsible for the operation of the Recrea- tion Ground and equipment at the village The owners of Noticeboard play areas and is currently progressing a num- Daisy Chain, ber of major initiatives to improve facilities. Lesley & Alison, For more information on the opportunities and are both local The current cricket nets at the Recreation activities below please contact: Andrea Cramp, girls. Lesley Ground urgently need replacing and the Com- Youth Worker; Parish Office, Histon & Impington grew up in His- mittee are working with Histon Cricket Club Recreation Ground, New Road, Impington CB24 ton and her par- to provide two new self contained cricket net ents still live in 9LU; 0789 990 4959; [email protected] bays which will be fully accessible. The Parish the village. Al- Council will be making a decision on whether ison moved from to fund the project in late Autumn and it is The art of Croquet Cambridge when expected that the cricket club and commu- she was 13 and nity fundraising will finance a third of the has lived in the cost of the new cricket nets expected to be village ever Ever wondered how to play croquet? Well about £30k. since. Both have a retail background, Lesley now’s your chance to find out! The Committee is also considering the need worked at Robert Sayle in Cambridge and Al- Histon & Impington Croquet Committee are for safety netting around sections of the ison worked at Miss Selfridge before opening cricket boundary and some members have a shop in Cottenham. Long-time friends they offering young people the opportunity to learn visited a College cricket ground in Cambridge had dreamt of opening a shop together and all about it. which provides a good practical example. jumped at the chance when their current By attending an 8 week course of 2 hours – A project group has been looking at the possi- premises became available. They felt its bility of replacing the current grass courts lovely position overlooking the Green and in you will be introduced to the sport; lent all the with four new artificial grass floodlit courts. the heart of the village would be ideal. appropriate equipment and receive teaching This would provide year round play for all and On their first day, little did Lesley and Alison from ‘the experts’. resolve the over use of the grass summer imagine that 10 years later and the business courts which currently restricts playing op- would be thriving. Daisy Chain attracts peo- Families welcome too portunities for Tennis club member and gen- ple from far and wide as well as local custom- eral public use. Reference to the project was ers, many of whom have now become friends. made in last December’s edition of HISIMP The shop always reminds me of those I used Youth Club News following presentation of a Business to visit while living in New England, America. Plan at last November’s Full Parish Council Daisy Chain has built a strong reputation for Come and meet the youth workers at Twilight meeting. In March the Council agreed to en- lovely and out of the ordinary gifts and a Youth Club. gage professional consultants to look at the great range of cards. Regulars know that new When: Every Monday during term time detailed costings of the project and the stock arrives frequently and enjoy popping in from 4-5.15pm drainage implications for the immediate for a chat and a leisurely browse. Lesley and court, car park and play areas. Their report is Alison love being at the heart of the village Where: The Community Room at the Histon expected in July after which the Council will community, proudly sponsoring the girls U10 & Impington Recreation Ground decide if it is willing to commit to help fund Hornets team, the Feast week, Red Lion beer Who: All young people in years 7, 8 and 9 the project and if positive grant applications festival and the Flower Festival. They also will be made to help fund the remainder of support school events and a wide variety of What: weekly café; challenges; quiz; sport; the cost. Based on present information the local fundraising activities. As part of their arts and crafts and the chance to potential cost is about £200k and it is hoped birthday celebrations they have had fabulous meet with and make new friends. that grant plus community fundraising will village coasters made to celebrate our com- How: Just turn up; fill in a membership finance about 40% of the cost with the Parish munity and will donate all of the profits from form and you’re part of the club! Council possibly funding £120k. each purchase to the Feast Fund. STOP PRESS It is now five years since the redevelopment of the Recreation Ground play area was com- Year 6s are able to attend during the summer pleted and opened in June 2010 which pro- term. No need to book, just come along to vided a wonderful new play facility which has one of the sessions! been used by thousands since and is fre- quently full at weekends and in the school holidays. Over the last few months it has be- come evident that the general wear and tear of use is beginning to take its toll plus some of the basic equipment needs replacing. Over the next two months the Rec Committee will mous bars, some of them contain £10 gift have a thorough review of what needs to be Their celebrations will be on Saturday 4th vouchers hidden inside the wrappers! The done and produce an action plan to imple- July and they will be donating 10% of the Daisy Chain ladies look forward to seeing you ment to ensure the Play Area is fit for busi- day’s sales to the Feast Fund. Look out for soon and the next 10 years of being part of ness for the next five years. delicious Daisy themed treats made by Kris- our village community. ten at ‘Eat the Rainbow’ and limited edition Neil Davies chocolate bars. Just like Willy Wonka’s fa- Ruth Moulder Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net June 2015 RETURN OF THE 78 RPM BIG HISTON & IMPINGTON - Food & refreshments BAND TO THE FEAST FEAST FESTIVAL 2015 A variety will be available throughout the af- ternoon Two years ago The Green was the location of This year the Festival returns to the High Festival info available hisimp.com/feast/ and one of the best Feast events of the last Street on Sunday 5 July for the first time Neil Davies 232514 since 2012 which many will remember as a unique and special occasion. Neil Davies The Festival which is free will run from mid- day until 4pm with the High Street closed be- APPRENTICE GROUNDSMAN tween 10am and 5pm and is again sponsored by Tucker Gardner supported by the Boot We are delighted to announce that Mr Adam Public House Backshall has started an 15 month appren- ticeship with the Parish Council as a Grounds Festival activities will use many of the facili- Operative. ties on the High Street including the Method- ist Church, St Andrew’s Centre and the Pubs. Adam will be work- ing with the cur- A Feast of Entertainment to enjoy ! rent grounds team Music both at the Recrea- tion Ground and twenty five years when the fifteen piece 78 Festival stage ( located outside Printout ) with line up as follows helping to look af- RPM Big band led by Band leader Julian ter our other open Landymore went down ‘a storm’ playing a 12-12.30 - Stormdreamer spaces in and varied two hour programme to the five hun- 12.45-1.30 - Major Rat Run around the vil- dred strong audience on a glorious summers 1.30-2pm - Jazz Dance with Jennifer Housden lages. Saturday evening. 2.15-3pm - Glue 3.15-4pm - Moses Carter Band He will be working A memorable feature for many was the Band with the College of members roaming around the audience whilst Concerts with village choirs ( in Methodist West Anglia to complete the apprenticeship still playing their instruments. Church ) process and we wish him well in his studies The Feast Committee are thrilled that Julian 1to 1.20 pm with Histon Junior School Choir Be sure to say hello and encourage this young Landymore and his 78 RPM Big Band return to 2 to 2.45 pm man, who we are sure will have a positive th the same venue on Saturday 27 June and we · Choir 2000 performing Opera Choruses impact on our work in Histon and Impington. are promised more of the same great music in · Tensing Youth Choir 2015. Angela Young Dance with Manor Mill Morris at 2pm & 3pm The 2015 Big Band Night is again sponsored by Songs of Praise in Methodist Church 3.30pm Thomson Webb Corfield and our thanks to TWC for their support. Family Story telling with Malcolm Busby at B1049 IMPROVEMENTS 12.15, 1.15 and 3pm in Hall 2 at St Andrew’s There will be Hog Roast and Licensed bar on The County Council has started on two pro- Centre The Green and please come in plenty of time jects to improve traffic flows along the to enjoy before the music starts at 7pm Historical theme B1049. As we all know the English Summer weather · Talk with Mike Petty on Elizabethan Cam- Project number 1 is to open up the junction cannot always be guaranteed and to ensure bridge 1952 onwards at 2pm in Hall 2 at St at the Green so that there's more capacity. that village residents are still able to experi- Andrew’s Centre This will mean that east-west travel, Station ence Big Band night should it pour with rain · Village Society 1914-1918 veteran photo Road to Impington Lane, becomes much eas- the St Andrews Centre will be used as a wet display ier and is intended to reduce queuing through the village. Residents can rest assured that weather contingency venue. Attractions & activities no land will be taken away from the Green th Details: Saturday 27 June, 7pm - 9:45pm · Face painting and balloon modelling all for this project. Voluntary adult donation £6, under 18s £2, afternoon The second project is to tidy up the exit from family £12 payable on the night. Some seat- · Scalextrix display- mega sized display in Cambridge Road onto the B1049 and the road ing available. main hall at St Andrew’s Centre up to the A14 roundabout. We know that the · Circus workshop with juggling, plate spin- Neil Davies lights on the roundabout give priority to traf- ning, ride fun wheel bikes & walk on stilts fic coming off the A14 so it's important that · Busker stage when the lights are green for the B1049 from · Period Street organ Impington as many vehicles as possible can · Family game stalls get through. We should therefore see two · Bouncy castles at The Boot lanes running from Cambridge Road up to the · Under 5s activity area roundabout making it safe for drivers to use · Fun Fair on the Green from 2pm that outer lane. Stalls along the High Street including some These projects are being financed by section special interest stalls including: Histon Cajon 106 funding from the Northern Corridor drums, Village Bicycle Club, and Cambridge- Growth Fund financed by housing develop- shire Bee Keepers Association ments along the A14 north of Cambridge. David Jenkins

Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net June 2015 LOCAL PUBS OFFER A SUMMER The pub has a busy summer coming up with a purchased and is now fully operational on the Feast Curry night on Monday 29th June and front external wall at St Andrew’s Centre in OF FUN the Petanque challenge. On Saturday 4th July Histon High Street. there is a set menu and live music from Jazzi- Six lively pubs must show Histon and Imping- There will be a Community Defibrillator tation. ton as fun loving villages. You could visit each training session at St one of them in the course of a week and en- One of the highlights is the Red Lion’s famous Andrew’s Centre on joy a different menu, atmosphere, entertain- Histon Beer Festival from Monday 7th Septem- Tuesday 23 June ment and clientele. ber till 11th September – this will be the 17th at 7pm on the I undertook a pub crawl in May – mainly by time the event has taken place, raising nearly use of defibril- phone – to discover what is on offer over the £50,000 for charitable causes and served lators and how summer. While the Histon Feast in July pro- more than 500 different beers. the equipment works helping to vides some common focus for the pubs, each This will be followed on Saturday 12th Sep- save precious of them has something different to tempt you tember by the Red Lion’s German Night. A minutes in the out. few weeks later, on Thursday 5th November, treatment of cardiac is the Explosive Curry Night, complete with Starting with the newly refurbished Railway arrest. The training is open to all and please an excellent firework display. Vue, Dean Hall described the theme as do attend. For further info contact Neil Da- “modern take on traditional English food.” More details on the Red Lion website at: vies 232514 or [email protected] The pub has had a major make-over and is www.theredlionhiston.co.uk/ appealing to a wide range of customers – The community defibrillator unit contains an The King Bill is hosting a quiz on the Tuesday from local workers to Cambridge families. automated external defibrillator (AED) and is evening of Feast Week, again with a donation vandal proof with a keypad. When 999 is di- Apart from regular evening events – darts on to the Feast. But the main event is the alled the ambulance service operator will th Monday, quiz on Tuesday, steak night Billfest on Saturday 18 July with a mix of provide a code to the caller to access the Wednesday and so on - the Vue is musically live music from mid-afternoon to late eve- unit and the AED is available for immediate active with blues nights, soul, folk and much ning, with a BBQ, outside bar and, as usual, use. more. free entry. Remaining funds raised after the defibrillator For the Feast period, there is an American Susie Lee reports that the £1.50 Wednesdays unit purchase are being given to the Histon & th Theme for 4 July with ‘Shoot the Cowboy’, are still going strong with chicken, chips and Impington Feast. banjo music and super food. Over the August gravy with side orders and desserts available Neil Davies Bank Holiday there is a Beer Festival, Family (at extra cost). Sunday lunches are very Funday and live music. Also, there is poker popular so pre-booking is advisable and the every Sunday evening. More details at: King Bill is also able to cater for groups that www.therailwayvue.co.uk. are pre booked with a set menu for lunch or Another pub that has been revamped is the dinner at any time and for any occasion. Council & Committee Meetings Rose and Crown. The menu has been given a Check out the King Bill at: major upgrade as a result of Amanda Wright www.facebook.com/pages/King-Bill- See website for details: www.hisimp.net and Vic Firth taking over the pub. They ran IV/43790696672. Full Council – Recreation Centre from 7 the food franchise at the nearby Red Lion for th th The Barley Mow is a traditional pub, offering p.m. Monday ; Monday 15 June, 20 July, some years, so they know what the villages st a great range of beers, soft drinks, wines and 21 September 2015 like. fresh coffee, and a fantastic menu specialis- ing in Thai food - you can even collect your Planning – Parish Office 7.30 p.m. – Tuesday Amanda described the pub as being “a com- rd th th th take-away to eat at home. 23 June, 14 July, 28 July, 11 August, fortable place to eat, with good quality home th th 25 August, 8 September 2015 cooking.” The menu is classic English and They also cater for weddings, christenings European, with substantial portions, freshly and all manner of family events, and their Highways – Parish Office 7.30 p.m. – th th made on the premises. It seems to be a win- fantastic garden is completely enclosed to Thursday 18 June, 17 September 2015 ning formula as the pub is doing well. Check keep your family safe. More details at: Finance, Legal & Administration – Parish out the pub at: www.everards.co.uk/our- www.barleymowhiston.com. Office 7.30 p.m. – Monday 13th July, 14th pubs/rose-crown-histon. th So, you can’t say there’s nothing to do in His- September, 12 October 2015 The Boot is under the management of Kevin ton and Impington – the place is buzzing. Environment – Parish Office 7.30 p.m. – and Renata Bridges and features a Mexican th st Bernard Stewart-Deane Tuesday 7 July, 1 September 2015 themed menu full of fajitas, burritos, chim- mychangers, quesadlllas and Cajun chicken, Recreation – Recreation Centre, 7.30 p.m. – th th th plus traditional English dishes to suit all Monday 6 July, 7 September, 28 2015 tastes. COMMUNITY PUBLIC ACCESS Youth – Parish Office 7.30 p.m. – Monday 22nd June 2015 Fishy Friday offers fish, chips and peas for £5. DEFIBRILLATORS Quiz night is every Thursday, bingo on Tues- Kings Meadow – Wherry Housing offices Histon and Impington now have two opera- st th days and live music Sunday evenings, and 7.30 p.m. – Wednesday 1 July, 9 tional community access defibrillators. much more. To keep abreast of events click September 2015 onto: www.thebootinnhiston.com. The first was installed at the Recreation Residents are welcome to attend all Council Ground in June of last year and was totally The Red Lion features quality British food us- meetings. funded by Friends of Histon & Impington Rec- ing the freshest ingredients, and a large vari- At Full Council there is a standing agenda reation. ety of real ale and bottled Belgian beers and item for Public Participation many wines. Following the fundraising concert organised in February the second defibrillator unit was

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