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St Mary’s Field Cemetery, Gamlingay Most residents will be aware that the Council has been working over the past 15 years to secure and deliver a new cemetery, as the Stocks Lane cemetery is almost full. Many of you will have seen the new Cemetery being built on St Mary’s field at the back of the Emplins, just off St Mary’s and we are pleased to say that this is very nearly finished.

What will the cemetery plots look like?

Building a new cemetery has been a chance for us to embrace a more modern design, rather than just following the traditional Victorian layout of Stocks Lane. The Cemetery Working Party was keen to keep the ‘open field’ character of the site, and came up with the proposal of a lawn style cemetery layout for the main site for those wishing to be buried. This means that headstones will be placed back to back on concrete stretchers to make sure they are kept in alignment and will all need to be a medium or light grey or sandstone in colour- this is to keep the theme of a natural field- like character. In this section there will be no kerbs or vases allowed so that plots can form a grassed area, which will be mown by machine. Examples of this type of lawn layout exist in military cemeteries, an example of this is at Madingley (The American Cemetery). This area will also feature a sensory garden, a memorial garden and seating for visitors. But what if you prefer a more traditional monument, or headstone with kerbs? The options are either:- -To purchase a remaining plot in the Stocks Lane cemetery. -To consider one of the few ‘Enclosed Section’ plots available in St Mary’s which are partially enclosed by hedging. You can erect headstone, kerbs and vases within these particular plots (but they will need to be in keeping with the general appearance of the cemetery).

How do I purchase a plot in the new cemetery?

The Council will be releasing approximately 20 burial plots in the lawn section, 10 cremated remains plots, and two Enclosed Section burial plots for reservation only in April 2016. If you would like to reserve a plot in the new cemetery please contact the clerks at the Parish Council Office. Plots will be allocated on a first come first served basis. It’s important that we ensure that Gamlingay residents get the spaces they need so if you are not a resident, unfortunately you will need to pay triple fees. The price list for the new cemetery will be available on our website and from the clerk’s office. Please be aware that the prices will differ from those of the existing Stocks Lane Cemetery.

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TheGazette April 2016 3 News from the churches Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin Gamlingay with Hatley and Everton cum Tetworth

Rector: Revd Steven Rothwell Reader: Chris Miller The Rectory, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay - 650568 11 Bunyan Close, Gamlingay - 650779

Key E -Everton G -Gamlingay H-Hatley St George April 2016 Services in the Benefice of Gamlingay with Hatley St George and Everton

3rd Easter 2 8am Holy Communion G 10am First Sunday Service G 4pm Evensong E 10th Easter 3 9.30am Parish Eucharist G 11am Word & Worship E 11am Holy Communion H 17th Easter 4 9.30am Parish Eucharist with prayers for healing G 11am Parish Eucharist followed by Annual Meeting E and bring & share lunch 24th Easter 5 8am Holy Communion H 9.30am Parish Eucharist followed by Annual meeting G and bring & share lunch 11am Parish Eucharist E 6pm Evensong G Dear Readers

According to tradition, William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-on-Avon on 23 April 1564. Records show that he was baptised on 26 April, and three days was a customary amount of time to wait before baptising a newborn child. Ironically, Shakespeare died on his birthday, t 23 April 1616, at the age of 52. The poet and dramatist Ben Jonson said, “He was not of an age, but for all time.”

There are all kinds of events planned this year to mark the 400th anniversary of his death. The 23rd April is also St George’s day and, perhaps, it’s for this reason that Shakespeare’s legacy can sometimes get dragged into the patriotic parties and flag waving that usually happen on that occasion. I think Shakespeare’s plays and poetry speak to a much deeper part of our culture though; if you visit Stratford upon Avon and immerse yourself in the ‘Shakespeare experience’ then what you come away with is a real sense of how he has become a significant figure around the world. This is surely because his legacy of work reveals an understanding of human nature which is universal, not confined to national concerns. He wrote about figures in history from many different countries and cultures, but more importantly he explored the great passions and problems of what it means to be a person: love, desire, jealousy, power, loss, magic and death.

Guests on Desert Island Discs on the radio are invited to choose a book to take with them, but it is always assumed that the Bible and the complete works of Shakespeare are already available, so they needn’t choose either of them. Why would that be? Why are these two collections assumed to be of interest to everyone who is marooned on a desert island? Like Shakespeare, the books of the Bible reveal much about human nature: love, desire, jealousy…etc. The big difference is that many regard the Bible as a holy book, the word of God in fact, and so it commands a certain reverence. But even if we began reading the Bible simply as a great work of literature we will be staggered by the enormity of its scope. It is a bold attempt to put down in writing the great myths and stories of how humankind has related to God and how it all went wrong, then got better, then went wrong again, and then turned down new and life-changing paths. Some of it is, frankly, boring; some of it is little more than lists of regulations. But the juicy bits are great and the interesting bits are when we get glimpses of seeing God in new and challenging ways.

The best literature opens our hearts and minds; the best bits of the Bible do the same. Shakespeare wrote in plays to be seen and heard in the theatre but they can be read as works of literature too; you don’t need to go anywhere to read the Bible but I would encourage anyone who was interested to read the Bible with others, to hear it read in church and to ponder its stories in times of quietness. Revd Steven Rothwell

4 TheGazette April 2016 News from the churches Gamlingay Baptist Church Stocks Lane, Gamlingay www. gamlingaybaptist.btck.co.uk Church Secretary: Mrs Linda Fraser 01767 677710

Dear Reader DIARY FOR APRIL 2016 April is an unpredictable Church Services month. A final icy blast of Winter or a brief foretaste Worship every Sunday Morning of Summer often add to the 10.45am (with J.A.M for fickleness of its weather. children) Shakespeare likened young love to “the uncertain Communion is always celebrated glory of an April day”. But on the first Sunday of each month it is not only in love but in Family Service many other areas of our th daily lives that uncertainties, fears and disappointments Sunday 24 April 2016 10.45am arise. As an old Latin proverb says, “nothing is certain Weekday Meetings Tuesday 7.30pm except uncertainty” - nothing, that is, except “death and and as advertised taxes”, as Benjamin Franklin once remarked. But do we have to take such a cynical view of life? Is For Children there nothing else of which we can be sure? Well yes, J.A.M. Every Sunday 10.45am (Apart from Family Service) there is! The Bible tells us of one other certainty - that there is life after death. But what kind of life will this be.? “Messy Church” th That all depends on how we live this present life, how Saturday 30 April 2-4pm we interact - if at all - with God, our Maker. There is a right way and a wrong way - a way that leads to the joys Women’s Prayer Brunch Saturday 16th April 2016 at of Heaven and a way that leads to the miseries of Hell. 10.00am How then can we find the right way? Simply by reading a time to share, pray and eat and learning from the ‘Maker’s Handbook’ - the Bible. It together. contains all the guidance needed for the right living of this earthly life - written down under the inspiration of Craft Group-spend time the Maker himself. togethe working at different crafts The God of the Bible is utterly reliable, the One who Thursday th7 April 2016 10am does not change and who cannot be changed - the One who does not blow hot and cold like April’s winds! His Coffee Morning ways are sure and certain and he is totally dependable in In aid of Gamlingay BC and all his promises to men and women. In him you will find a 2016 Charities haven of peace and of certainty and security. Thursday 21st April 10.am- 11.30am With best wishes why not join us for tea/coffee and a cake? Roy Gibbons

TheGazette April 2016 5 Councillors’ column District and County Council Issues

District Council issues by Sebastian Kindersley and Bridget Smith County Council issues by Sebastian Kindersley

Councillor’s Report – South Cambridgeshire District Council & Cambridgeshire County Council – March 2016

Your Councillors are always ready to help. If you have any questions about these - or indeed any other - matters, please do not hesitate to contact County Councillor Sebastian Kindersley on 01767 651982 or [email protected] or write to the Manor Barn, East Hatley, SG19 3JA. District Councillor Bridget Smith is on 01767 650510 or [email protected] You can also follow your councillors on Twitter: @Cllrbridget @ Seb4SouthCambs

County Council Budget

Much to our surprise quite a lot of readers have been in touch to ask about the County Council budget and so we apologise only a bit for bringing this saga to a close with a report of the County Council’s budget meeting – which a number of you saw on TV, as it turns out. Sebastian, as Chairman, had a front row seat and after 11.5 hours (yes) was especially pleased to see a budget finally agreed by 10pm.

So – to context. 2% on the council tax for Cambridgeshire raises about £4.8 million and costs the average band D property owner about £22/year. We are allowed to raise the basic rate by 1.99% per year. This year we also were allowed to raise a further 2% for Adult Social Care – so we could have raised 3.99% in total.

At the budget meeting the council was split between the Tories on the one hand and UKIP, Lib Dems, Labour and the Independents on the other. When a 1.99% council tax increase and not taking the Adult Social Care precept (1.99 plus 0) was proposed it was rejected accordingly.

There was some attempt to broker an alternative around 1.99 and 1 but that was always going to be difficult for UKIP to swallow as UKIP believe in no Council Tax increase ever for anything (it’s a key party commitment). Then the Indies agreed to support the Tories on 0 plus 2 and when the latter agreed to run an enhanced budget consultation next year the budget went through. Just.

The end result was firstly to take the Adult Social Care precept. That’s good because the National Living Wage is now mostly funded for 2016/17 and for subsequent years. However, the other part of the decision was not to increase council tax otherwise. That means that funding which CCC would have got from the 1.99% and will now not receive will have to be taken from reserves. And because we’ve not taken the opportunity to raise council tax this year when we get to next year we’ll miss it again and for every year thereafter. So we haven’t just deprived Cambridgeshire of about £5 million to spend on necessary services in 2016/17 but of the same amount in every subsequent year. Life won’t get any easier and this decision just makes it harder again.

Many of us believe that we got it wrong and that most people in Cambridgeshire would agree. We had an open door for 1.99% and 2% and we chose not to go through it. Bad for Cambridgeshire and bad for the Council which in general had been working hard and successfully to develop the sort of honest compromises that enable the committee system to work. (With thanks to DJJ)

Devolution

As if there wasn’t enough to do in local government and less to do it with there is now substantial pressure from Above (not God, Mr Osbourne) for Cambridgeshire to enter into a devolution agreement with Suffolk and Norfolk. The new organisation will have a directly elected Mayor based around the London model. The Councils have been asked what they would like from this deal so obviously we’ve all said we want complete freedom to keep our business rates, keep our Council housing and make our own decisions about the things that impact on local people. So that will be ignored.

6 TheGazette April 2016 Councillors’ column District and County Council Issues

What is very troubling about this is the speed that Government is forcing on Council Leaders to make a decision – at one stage giving Leaders just 24 hours to decide whether or not this is a good plan for the community they represent. No public engagement possible and so we are all disenfranchised. It’ll be decided within two weeks of us being made aware of it, and indeed may well be done and dusted by the time you read this.

We have substantial concerns aside from the democratic deficit. From an entirely selfish point of view do we want the wealth created locally to be gathered up and used to rebuild the A47 in Norfolk, or flood defences in Suffolk or affordable housing in Hunstanton when we have very real problems in Cambridgeshire that need sorting out? Secondly do we really have very much in common with the good people of Felixstowe or Wells-next- the-Sea – delightful tho they may be? We have different interests, concerns and approaches simply based on our geography. Lastly do you want decisions over your local area – Parish, District or County – to be made by someone who might live and work in North Norfolk or South Suffolk?

We will keep you posted if we are told anything.

Superslow Broadband

Thank you to BT and to Connecting Cambridgeshire for coming to a public meeting in Hatley to discuss the failure – to date – to implement superfast Broadband locally. Lots of good news here – there will be superfast broadband enabled in March 2017….in Hatley, anyway……What’s more, the connection will not be fibre from exchange to box then copper to house but fibre all the way!

In Gamlingay it appears that the Waresley Road quadrant (Manor Road, Murfitt Way, Dickerson/Brockwood Closes etc) have no proper access to superfast because all your homes are connected by a wire directly into the Exchange. For superfast broadband there needs to be a connecting box. Now – BT admitted they do not record all those people who are affected so can you please – if you are one of those households – contact Connecting Cambridgeshire and explain you are part of the missing Gamlingay quadrant! The more people getting in touch the quicker the issue will be resolved.

Robinson Court

At long last we have something positive to report. We have now met with high level officers at South Cambs who started by offering apologies for the major blip in the delivery of new housing at Robinson Court. In reality, tho’, it was the Autumn Statement that really put the kibosh on councils building their own houses so it is a small miracle that South Cambs have managed to find a couple of million quid to do the rebuild of Robinson Court which was first promised 2 years ago.

We are told that a planning application will be submitted by the end of April for 14 units. This will be a mixture of houses and flats. The 14 will be split between market, social rent and equity share – and this will be decided on the scheme’s viability. The plans are likely to be much the same as residents saw a year ago and though we had a few issues with some of the design we do not want to do anything which will hold things up at this stage. We have specifically asked that local contractors be invited to tender for the build and have been told that it is up to us to let them know. So if you are interested please do get in touch. We believe that the road layout will stay the same and it is hoped that the demolition and build will happen under a single contractor so that it is as fast and smooth a process as possible. The original architect’s pictures are available in the Eco Hub.

Self Build Housing

The government is very keen on self build and South Cambs is running a pilot to promote this as a means of people getting affordable housing in our District. We have recently been told that in order for the council to benefit financially from this they will be selling off quite a lot of their own land as single plots for this purpose. Some of these will be where we currently have run down garages which are no longer let out. If you are interested in going down this route you need to put yourself on the Self Build Register (on South Cambs website) and they will endeavour to match you with a plot.

TheGazette April 2016 7 continued from page 7 Councillor’s Report – South Cambridgeshire District Council & Cambridgeshire County Council – March 2016 Why not come and see what Gamlingay

South Cambs Council Tax and District South Cambs Council Tax is going up by the maximum allowable Gardening Club can under government rules which is £5 per annum for a band D house. A further £180,000 of savings will still be required despite this but it offer you would have been much worse if Council Tax had been frozen. We Gamlingay & District Gardening Club are were glad to support a proposal that meant all South Cambs tenants includ- offering you the opportunity to come along to ing Sheltered Housing tenants will benefit from a reduction in their rents – the one of our monthly meetings during 2016 for Government rent reduction scheme did not include Sheltered Housing. free (normally visitors pay £2.50).

Bike Bank Perhaps you haven’t even heard of us if you’ve Forward Gamlingay has acquired some funding from Kier Housing to allow it recently moved into the area or you’d like to to re-run the very successful Bike Bank project which has already been run learn a little more about gardening. However, for the last 2 years. This project gives young people an accredited qualifi- Gamlingay & District Gardening Club have cation in cycle maintenance as well as allowing them to keep the bike they been running since 1983, are affiliated to Royal restore. Some of the graduates of this 6 week (2 hours per week) course Horticultural Society and have just recently have gone on to work in cycle shops. If you have an old bike you would like moved our venue to the Kier Suite at The Eco to donate or a young person who would like to take part (probably in the Hub, Stocks Lane, Gamlingay. summer term) please contact Lucy Rands [email protected] We meet at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday Greater Cambridge City Deal of most months to listen to an invited guest We have been instructed to stop referring to the Greater Cambridge City speaker. Throughout the year our talks cover Deal as the ‘City Deal’ because it does cover the whole of South Cambs as many different aspects of gardening and during well as the City and will affect us all, be it by introducing congestion charging 2016 we have a very interesting programme to the City or by putting in a Park and Ride at Madingley Mulch or a bus lane lined up for you. along the A428. All the official documents are available on the South Cambs website but Bridget also sends out notes at regular intervals to people who are particularly interested. Do let her have your e-mail if you would like to be April Geoff Hodge included in these mailings. Gardening with climate Business Workshops change – gardening in the global greenhouse South Cambs Economic Development team (1 person in reality) has been May Colin Ward working with Bridget and the Parish Council to create an economic devel- Plantsman’s choice opment strategy for Gamlingay and Hatley in tandem with the Gamlingay plants for sale Neighbourhood Plan. So far 3 workshops for business owners and em- September Simon Ward ployment site owners have been held. A project is developing out of this to Climbing and rambling create a website and an associated app which will support businesses in the roses community. If you have not received an invitation to any of these workshops October Michael Brown and are interested in being involved do get in touch with Bridget. Any busi- The language of ness is welcome – from a one-woman band to a multi-national! flowers Elections November Mary Barton Foraging in the We have District Council elections in May and the EU referendum in June. If hedgerows you are not registered to vote you need to do so fairly urgently. Also, if you In May we hold an Annual Plant Sale are likely to be away or unable to vote you can register for a postal vote – all where you can buy a whole range of plants, forms are on the South Cambs website. including small vegetable plants, all at very reasonable prices. This event is open and Millbridge Brook Meadows. free to the general public. Details of venue The Wind Turbine Tithe has paid for 5 new trees at the Meadows to replace and time to be published nearer the time. the ones which some community minded person saw fit to steal. Thanks to All Green Landscapes for putting them in. It is also funding a two day work- You’re most welcome to attend any one shop to install a living willow dome in the area where the, now deceased, of our meetings. Just remember to bring willow deer were. It is fantastic to see things constantly changing in this love- along this article to gain free entry. We ly community park e-mail listWould you be interested in receiving messages look forward to meeting you but should you from us by e-mail? If so please let us have your e-mail address and we’ll require any further information phone 01767 arrange it forthwith. Got a problem? Issue? Something you’d like to discuss? 651867 or 01767 650794. Your Councillors are here to help you. Please do feel free to contact us with comments, questions, problems or complaints. We hope we can help but if Happy gardening in 2016! we can’t we are likely to know someone who can.

8 TheGazette April 2016 Gamlingay Bowls Club

Have you bowled before and would like to join our local club?

Have you ever wanted to try Lawn Bowls?

The bowls club is looking for new lady, gentleman and junior members. Experienced and novice bowlers are welcome so please do come and give it a try.

You are invited to come down to Gamlingay Bowls Club at the bottom of the recreation ground behind the Eco Hub on the following evenings to give it a try for free. Bowls will be provided. If you enjoy it, you are welcome to join the club, new members are always welcome.

Friday April 15th at 6-15 pm

Friday April 22nd at 6-15 pm

Friday April 29th at 6-15 pm

If you can’t make the above dates or for more information call Brian on 01767 651020 or Keith on 01767 650483 to arrange an alternative date to try out bowls.

The Gamlingay Show 2016 Saturday 17th September 2016 Gamlingay Village College 1pm – 5pm

Here’s the latest news for the 2016 Gamlingay Show! Arena events will kick off with the start of the 5km Fun Run just after 1pm so don’t forget to email the Gamlingay Show committee to register your interest. Regular updates for this event will be published in subsequent issues and on our website. Four village organisations will be demonstrating their cookery skills with ‘The Great Gamlingay Barbeque-Off! Also in the arena will be a demonstration by Biggleswade Rugby Club, a performance by Alice Lucas School of Dance, a Magic Show and the afternoon will be rounded off by demonstration of carriage driving!

In addition to this, there will be a wide variety of refreshments available, funfair, sideshows, a Dog Show, musical entertainment, licensed bar, raffle, classic cars, motor cycles and tractors, a football tournament as well as an opportunity for our village organisations to promote themselves and raise funds for their groups by running a stall.

Finally, the main hall will house the display of the competition entries for adults and children. The 2016 schedule was in the March Gazette and will be reprinted in future issues. The schedule, rules and entry forms can also be found on our website together with all the details for the 2016 show so keep checking it and our Facebook page for regular updates. The Gamlingay Show is a great afternoon out, showcasing and supporting village organisations so do come along and support this annual community event! Best wishes

The Gamlingay Show Committee

TheGazette April 2016 9 Over 50s Walks PRESS RELEASE: 2016 email miriamjones80@ hotmail.com Gamlingay First School consulting to become an academy to join Comberton Academy Date Trust Thursday April 7th Last week, the governors of Gamlingay First School commenced a month-long community Wednesday May 4th consultation on the proposal to become an academy first school to join the successful Comberton Academy Trust (CAT). Thursday June 2nd This consultation is a direct result of a Department for Education error which forced the governors to rescind decisions made four months ago to become a primary school and join Wednesday June 29th CAT. Chair of Governors Russell Gray said: “This is a hugely frustrating situation for the majority Thursday July 28th of our parents and much of the village, who view the choice of a good primary school education in a Cambridgeshire village a right that has been withheld for far too long. th Wednesday August 24 “Many parents cannot afford to transport their children to nearby primary schools, and even if they could, they have little chance of getting a place. nd Thursday September 22 “If we were to become an academy and join CAT this would ensure the survival of our increasingly popular school and enable us to continue on the journey we started last year.” th Wednesday October 19 Comberton Academy Trust’s Chief Executive Stephen Munday said: “There are several very sensible reasons why governors at Gamlingay First School have reviewed their options and th Thursday November 17 are now proposing becoming an Academy and joining the Comberton Academy Trust. “Trustees of the Comberton Academy Trust fully appreciate these reasons and have th Wednesday December 14 engaged positively with Gamlingay First School in the process. The consultation is a good chance for any interested parties to confirm their thoughts and ideas on the process.”

The governors will be holding meetings for parents and have requested the wider community to respond. Surgeries for interested Gamlingay residents will be held during the next three weeks, appointments for these can be made by emailing the governors at [email protected]

Hatley Parish Council AN INVITATION

th The Annual Parish meeting is due to On Monday 11 April at 7.30 p.m. Andy Godfrey from Christian Aid will be coming be held on Tuesday 17th May 2016 to St. Mary’s Church Hall, Gamlingay to give a talk on the work of the organization, starting at 7.00pm in Hatley Village this year’s project and his own visit to Nicaragua. Hall, to be immediately followed by the Annual General Meeting of Every year, during Christian Aid week, the people of Gamlingay, Hatley and Everton Hatley Parish Council. give generously to support the charity’s valuable work. So, why not come along and learn more about how the money is used? Drinks and nibbles will be provided along with the chance to meet and chat with others from the three villages.

ALL WELCOME!

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TheGazette April 2016 11 By Mike Collins

The Pompeii of the Fens

In mid-February this year half-a-dozen GamArch members were fortunate enough to be able to visit the ongoing excavations at Must Farm, Whittlesey. Fortunate because the waiting list to see the site is now full, doubly fortunate because what we saw was something very special indeed – the exceptionally well-preserved remains of a huddle of prehistoric Bronze Age roundhouses including the houses’ contents and what was around them.

Timbers, thatch from the roofs, tools, needles and thread, pottery containing food, the textiles people made, cereals, animal bones, boats, fish-traps, human and animal footprints nearby and a whole lot more besides provide a window into daily life as it was lived 3000 years ago in our area and we saw examples of some of such finds during the tour.

When the houses were in use (around 1150 BC) rainfall had been increasing, the waters rising year-on-year to nibble away at the ridges and small dryland islands of the fens. At Must Farm the locals adapted to this by building their houses on stilts. This did not, though, save the houses from a sudden catastrophic fire which sent them all crashing down into the water where their remains became preserved in the silts beneath. So good is the preservation that some have dubbed the site the ‘Pompeii of the fens’

It’s a dimly understood time. Those replicas of Bronze Age roundhouses you may have seen on Time Team or elsewhere, remember them? Well, until pieces of thatch still attached to roofing rafters were found at Must Farm we had no proof that those houses were actually thatched, we’d only presumed they were thatched – that’s how fuzzy is our understanding of this period of prehistory.

Britain’s oldest complete and intact wooden wheel has come from the site and was still visible in the excavation as we toured. This find and the boats and trackways found nearby - when combined with evidence such as pollen, insect and animal remains - will enable the landscape our ancestors lived in, worked on and moved through to be modelled.

It should also be possible to focus in on social space and domestic life as it was lived. Enough remains of the Must Farm houses for their architecture to be worked out. Preliminary analysis by the archaeologists of the spatial patterning of finds has already been undertaken and indicates activity areas within and between the houses – food preparation and storage in one area, eating in another and so on. At the forensic level, literally, a forensics fire expert is assisting the excavation by examining the charred wood remains. So at some future point we can expect a CSI style reconstruction of how and where the fire started and spread through the buildings.

This dig is only half way complete and it’s still regularly making news at home and across the world as new discoveries are made, transforming our understanding of Bronze Age life in the fenlands in the process. Our guide on the day was splendid and the two hour tour so absorbing it seemed to be over in a trice. We left feeling exhilarated if a little cold by the end but we would soon return to the comforts of hearth and home. As the dig goes on, spare a thought for the excavators – they don’t get paid a lot yet they’ve been patiently and diligently excavating a cold and sodden site throughout winter, not just for their benefit but for all of us.

The Must Farm website carries extensive coverage and many photos of the dig. A great place to start is their regular (near weekly) ‘Progress’ bulletin, the archive of which is at http://www.mustfarm.com/bronze-age-timber-platform/progress/archive/

And if you’re interested in archaeology and GamArch, our own website is at http://gamarch.co.uk/ We meet in Gamlingay at 7.30 pm on the first Thursday of each month at the WI Hall, next one on 5th May - all welcome.

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14 The Gazette April 2016 View from The Parish Council

A new Youth Space in Gamlingay designed by CSA Environmental has been recently opened to the public following completion of the recent extension to the award-winning Ecohub community centre in the heart of the village designed by Civic Architects. The new public square is designed as a natural extension of the extended building area, now known as the Kier Suite and connects the building with the landscape around it, creating a socially productive space. It is intended to be a multi-functional space incorporating an informal ‘skate street’ for use by local teenagers, which links to the existing skate park and includes solid concrete benches, grind rails and steps to promote informal skate and scooter use. Elsewhere sculptural concrete benches create intimate spaces for relaxation and for local teenagers to socialise. At the heart of the public space lies a raised platform that forms the central focus of the space, providing an edge to the skate street and also an informal stage capable of supporting future public events on the adjoining recreation ground. A small paved kickabout area and basketball hoop gives the local kids a new recreation area, in addition to the recently renovated and enlarged play area at the Butts adjacent and also includes an outdoor table tennis table. The whole space is softened by the inclusion of large, semi-mature tree planting and low sculptural mounds on top of which sits a carpet of wildflower turf containing various native flowering plants that will bring both seasonal colour and wildlife to the scheme during the summer months. The scheme has been developed in partnership with Gamlingay Parish Council and involved consultation with local youth groups and now forms an integral part of the ‘Ecohub’ community centre, which has also undergone further renovations to complete a new car-park to the front of the building. For further information about this new space, please contact the Parish Clerk 01767 - 650310

TheGazette April 2016 15 HISTORY SOCIETY

Gamlingay and District History Society has traced over 200 men from the village who fought in WW1. Most were soldiers, but there were also sailors and airmen, two of whom were RFC pilots. Seventy two were killed, and many were wounded, while the lives of women left behind became much harder. The mood in the village changed over time from jingoism in 1914, through to the desperate war weariness of 1918, reflecting the national experience.The individual stories of some of these Gamlingay men and women will be presented by Peter Wright at the next meeting. This is at 7.30pm on Monday April 11th. This talk is free to members, but visitors are welcome at £3.00 on the door. Find out more about us and the history of our village at www.gamlingayhistory.co.uk , and see our collection of historic photos at www.gamlingayphotos.co.uk.

2016 Programme; ‘Gamlingay Festival of Choirs’ 11 April: Peter Wright; Gamlingay and the Great War. This exciting event will feature choirs from 09 May: Sue Jarrett; WW1 through the eyes of a the First School, the Village College, local newspaper. ‘The Barbershop Quartet’, Gamlingay and 13 June: AGM and Social evening. Everton Benefice Choir and The Gamlingay Community Choir. These choirs will perform at a Spring Concert on Saturday 23rd April in St Mary’s Church, with the concert starting W I at 4pm. The ticket price of £5 for adults will include Here are the following Dates and Speakers

a glass of wine or soft drink. Tuesday 19th April 7 30pm Additional drinks available for a donation. Speaker Judy Anderson - Gt Ormond Children can come along for free! Street Hospital. Make a note of this date in your diaries – a Tuesday 17th May 7.30 pm lovely way to celebrate St George’s Day! Speaker Jason Middleton - Diamond, www.gamlingaychurch.co.uk Gemstone of distinction. Tuesday 21st June 7.30pm Speaker Jane Kennedy - Introduction to the British Sign Language.

‘Light up St Mary’s Church!’

Your beautiful parish church of St Mary’s has been illuminated on several occasions since December 2014 when the floodlights were installed by The Friends of St Mary’s. We would like to invite you, our parishioners, to have the opportunity to ‘Light up the church’ to mark a special event or person. Is there a special occasion or date you want to celebrate or remember? Do you have an important anniversary or person you want to acknowledge? In return for a small donation of £10, we can arrange to have the floodlights turned on from dusk until 11pm to mark that moment. Contact Jan Cooper (650178) or Brenda Elcome (650489) to make arrangements.

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TheGazette April 2016 17 Historyman Who are they and where are they now?

The two pictures shown are from the First School taken late 1950s early 1960s. Some of the pupils are known but some are missing names, can anyone identify them or do you see yourself there? If so contact me please email [email protected] or call 01767-651025.

Picture Puzzler Picture Puzzler The Picture Puzzler for 2016 goes into its fourth round with this photo but of where? This year’s Puzzlers as last year’s will be both old pictures and pictures taken from odd angles. With three rounds gone it is neck and neck at the front, so from now on the photos will be a bit harder so it will test the entrants. To enter please send your answers by email to nb777@ btinternet.com or phone Nick on 01767-651025 or post or drop in at 82 Church Street, Gamlingay. So good luck.

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TheGazette April 2016 19 Gardening Tips for April by Karen Aitkins of All Green Landscapes Ltd

Spring has well and truly sprung! The weather should start to feel a bit warmer, although we will still experience sharp frosts in the morning. April is also well known for its heavy showers. The saying “April showers bring forth May flowers” is not without foundation. Now we have an extra hour of daylight and the evenings are drawing out ready for a glorious summer.

Gardens should be awash with colour as all our efforts with bulb planting in autumn should be paying off now. Suddenly everything literally springs to life and the garden is transformed. Beautiful pink cherry blossom and crab apple trees transform streets and gardens across the country.

Scented plants are also popular in April such as Hyacinth and Lily of the Valley. These can be grown in pots and brought in at night to avoid frost. Tie back the remainder of the daffodils after snapping off the dead heads and allow to die back, this allows the nutrients to go back into the bulb.

Because the winter has been so mild many people have already been cutting their lawns for a month now. But April is the time when cutting becomes a weekly task. Make sure you include the edges. A good lawn always makes a garden. Always choose a good quality turf and it will serve you well if you take care of it. Treat for moss now with a mosskiller but remember the cause of moss can be poor drainage so aerate the lawn with a fork before treating.

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20 The Gazette April 2016 Because the winter has been so mild many people have already been cutting their lawns for a month now. But April is the time when cutting becomes a weekly task. Make sure you include the edges. A good lawn always makes a garden. Always choose a good quality turf and it will serve you well if you take care of it. Treat for moss now with a mosskiller but remember the cause of moss can be poor drainage so aerate the lawn with a fork before treating.

Vegetables such as spring onions, peas and broad beans and much more can be sown outside now. Hold out a little longer with more vulnerable seedlings and plants for the warmer weather. Pests are also on the move at this time of year so use a good environmental pest control and keep on top of any pests or diseases. Spray roses against blackspot. Slugs and snails will also make an appearance now, if you don’t want to use pellets remember the jam jar full of beer sunk into the ground. Encourage hedgehogs, frogs and thrushes into your garden as they like to snack on snails but a dead one killed by pellets passes on the poison to the animal, so beware.

Adding an organic fertilizer now will give plants the boost they need to grow. Carefully rake back the bark mulch and fluff up the ground beneath and add fertilizer according to manufacturer’s instructions. Water in well if conditions are dry.

Prune back forsythias after flowering, cut back the flowered shoots to two or three buds from their base. Also this is the time to cut back lavender as it doesn’t flower on old wood; you can be quite vigorous with pruning to allow for new growth.

It should be more enjoyable in our gardens now as the weather improves, less of a chore and good exercise. Always be aware of backs when bending and perhaps invest in a kneeling stool to take the weight off. Having raised borders is also an idea for ease when planting and weeding. Please see our web site or facebook page for more ideas. www.allgreenlandscapes.co.uk or www.facebook.com/ AllGreenLandscapesLtd

TheGazette April 2016 21 MAMMA MIA – HERE THEY GO AGAIN!

Dancing queens (and kings) donned their sequinned tunics and spangled flares for a great night of seventies disco hits and dance floor boogie when Potton band, Almost Abba, performed at Gamlingay Village College. Many a mullet was shaken when super troupers from all around gathered for the Abbatastic evening of live entertainment, organised by the School’s PTA, Friends of Gamlingay Village College.

The name of the game was to raise money, money, money to provide GVC’s pupils with extra equipment and events to enhance their learning experiences whilst at the School. They’ve got so much that they wanna do, and have just recently bought three iPads and two sewing machines for pupils’ use, not to mention donating £800 towards a whole school trip to see The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe in Birmingham and £500 towards new books for the library.

When all is said and done, the Friends of GVC would like to say thank you to the organisers of ‘Party on Potton’ for providing the very welcome licensed bar and ‘Thank you for the music’ to Almost Abba and to all those disco divas for coming along, strutting their stuff, lighting up the dance floor, and making the event a fantastic success. If you’re thinking ‘Gimme, Gimme, Gimme’ and would like to know more about future events planned by the Friends of Gamlingay Village College, please contact the School on 01767 650360.

Quiz night at The Cock Inn

A reminder that the second Monday in the month is quiznight at the Cock Inn, so it is Monday 11th April - hosted byAmanda, Kate and Zoe - with a warning that there will be some music.As you know, the tradition is for the winning team to donate the cash prize to charity in the shape of the Cock Inn Fundraising Society. Last weekend the AGM of the society took place and it was reported that, despite spending more than £3,000 on local and national causes during 2015 there is still more than £2,000 in accumulated donations waiting ro be allocated appropriately. Please let Vanessa know if you have a suitable cause in mind. In this regard, can I draw your attention to the Last Night of the Proms (Saturday 10th September 2016.) We are confident that sponsorship for running ‘Proms at the Pub’ has been secured but volunteers are needed to perform the support functions on that evening, from selling the all- important flags to running a barbecue. If you are prepared to help in any way please speak to Vanessa. Weather permitting, it is a lovely, patriotic, evening but the staff do need help, they cannot do everything. Please help if you can. Telephone number 01767-650255

22 The Gazette April 2016 Community Coffee Morning Saturday 9th April 2016 Venue The Emplins (near St Mary’s Church) Gamlingay SG19 3ER In aid of the Cambridge Refugee Resettlement (CRRC) for Syrian families who have already arrived in Cambridge City Offers of help and cakes will be greatly appreciated. Please support this appeal,

bring your family. friends and neighbours

Contact Gerry Brunt - 01767-650693 email [email protected]

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Biggleswade Sandy Lions welcomed Andrew Piggott, a paramedic, who is going to Nepal for four months with HELP IN a team of volunteers aged 18-25years. They are going as part of the UK aid programme which also includes Need Africa and South America. This will help them develop their life skills and serve them well for the future, Are you going through a difficult patch, difficulty in not only internationally but also locally. They will making ends meet? experience not only political instability but also the fact that there is a lack of some basic needs in healthcare, Is it a choice between heating and eating? as well as gender inequality. They will be there for four months. As is our custom we support projects such as Unexpected problems with the car? this, and made a significant donation. For more information call Dave and Judith Hagger on Whether you are a single person, couple, or a family with 01462 814693 for a friendly chat with no obligation. children, help is there for you all. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at one of our meetings. It is not a benefit, therefore no delay; YOU CAN HELP Please do not sit there worrying.

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TheGazette April 2016 23 GEAG Gamlingay Environmental Action Group Tour of the Waste Management Park, Waterbeach 10.00am – 12 noon 15 April To join the free visit contact John Mossman 650441, john. [email protected] or Nicola Jenkins 650015, nicola.jenkins@tesco. net

2. In the contact listings GEAG (Gamlingay John Mercer 07860 Environmental Action [email protected] 246810 Group)

Food Bank ‘Update’ Due to the 4 supermarket collections and donations that have been very generous over the last few weeks, We currently need NON FOOD items. Below is a list of what we need urgently. Ladies and Men’s toiletries Men’s disposable razors Shaving gel Deodorants Ladies sanitary items Shampoo Shower gel Soap Washing up liquid Long life bags Copier paper Pens Pads

*As always, donations of cash are also needed for special dietary needs especially for babies and nappies.*

24 The Gazette April 2016 Girl’s Football It’s on a Monday at 5pm on the MUGA at the Gym our number 01767 651785 And the Coach Nancy Kyle Email [email protected]

This activity is to encourage more girls into fitness and it’s part of our business plan agreed with South Cambs DC

Gamlingay Players present “DIAL M FOR MURDER” By Frederick Knott Made famous by the Alfred Hitchcock Film.

Ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice decides to murder his adulterous wife for her money. He blackmails an old college associate to strangle her, but when things go wrong he sees a way to turn events to his advantage…… 15th/16th April at the Eco-Hub 7.45pm Tickets: Adults £8.50 Concessions £7.00 Tickets available from the Hub or on-line at www.gamlingayplayers.co.uk

TheGazette April 2016 25 Rainbow

Wow – how is it spring time already with daffodils in full bloom everywhere you look?? It feels like Christmas was only yesterday, even though we have been super busy here in the first quarter of 2016. You know what they say though, time flies when you’re having fun!! Talking of fun, we must recap on our festive season here at Rainbow… Some of us had a fab day visiting Father Christmas himself at Gulliver’s Land in Milton Keynes. All of our boys and girls were so well behaved that the big merry guy took time out of his busy rota to come and visit us at our annual end of term Christmas party. He didn’t bring Rudolph and the sleigh, instead he came in his second favourite mode of transport, the big red fire engine. So a huge extra thanks, on top of all they do in their day job, goes to the wonderful Gamlingay Fire Service (and Tony Faulkner of course) for their help with putting an extra big smile on our little one’s faces. On top of all of that we also hosted our annual Christmas concert complete with the cutest array of reindeer, elves and angels singing their hearts out and making a selection of goodies for their families to buy as Christmas presents. After all of these fantastic events, we were delighted to raise almost £500 over the Christmas period. Gamlingay Rainbow Pre-school is run as a charity by a dedicated team of staff and committee, therefore we heavily rely on fundraising to help with things like subsidising such trips to Gulliver’s for our children and providing them with the best resources available. We’d like to say a special thank you to those local businesses who very generously donated towards our business raffle. La Vida hairdressing, The Tanning Factory and Jordans Mill in Biggleswade; Jannah Indian Restaurant, Woodview Farm Shop, Lj’s Café, Worboys Garage, The Cutting Mill and SK Hairdressing in Gamlingay; The Royal Oak in Potton and finally Waresley Park Garden Centre. Our fundraising efforts continued brightly into this year with a sweet and cake Valentines Tuck shop and more recently a charity quiz night hosted at the Jannah Indian restaurant and attended by 30 parents and friends of our lovely pre-school. Huge thanks again to the Jannah for their continued support and as always a truly delicious fayre. A big special thanks goes to our one and only quiz master Zaria Bettles and of course huge congratulations must go to the winning team and commiserations to the team who won the wooden spoon. It was a close race though and I hope all who came agree that it was a really good night. We look forward to similar events in the future.

The new term started off with a buzz, welcoming more children into our little setting. So far we have been looking at animals and creating artwork with different techniques of printing and textures. After the half term break we had a visit from Ark Farm, for story time with some of their furry friends. These included Ducks, Chicks and Chickens, Guinea Pigs, a Pygmy Hedgehog, a Barn Owl and one of their lovely Dogs.

Our weekly timetable continues to thrive with our French teacher Fiona and her puppet friend Francois who will continue the theme of ‘animals on the farm’ every Thursday afternoon and coming new in March we have a Sports Coach from Premier Sport who will join us for some active fun on a Wednesday afternoon.

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Our Stay & Play sessions continue on a Friday morning from 9.30am – 11.30am, focusing on children aged 18 months to 2 ½ years. These sessions have proved really valuable especially to children who then go on to attend pre-school as it builds confidence and familiarity, and helps the children settle better when they start. The session fee is £3.00 which includes a snack. Please contact the pre-school to register your interest, there is no formal commitment to attend every week.

The summer term will soon be upon us and we’re all looking forward to the sunshine and working towards the induction process of our ‘big uns’ getting ready to leave us for school in September . We work alongside the First School to integrate our children into their next steps of education as seamlessly and happily as possible. Please get in touch if you would like to have a look around our wonderful Rainbow setting or visit our website (www.gamlingayrainbow.co.uk) for a chance to learn more about what our staff and setting can offer you and your child. If you would like to register your child to join us in the coming spring or autumn term, we currently have a waiting list. Registration is free of charge. Please note our phone number has changed you can now contact us on; 079380245494.

Alternatively, if you would like to see us out and about in the village, we will be holding our annual craft stall at the Easter Fayre on Thursday 31st March at the Eco Hub, so please do come down to see us for some ‘Eggcellent’ fun, Paula’s famous face painting and/or just to say Hi!!

JUNIOR YOUTH CLUB GAMLINGAY VILLAGE COLLEGE Station Road, Gamlingay, Sandy, Beds, SG19 3HD

Telephone: 01767 650360 Youth Workers: Mrs Carol Wright/ Mrs Chris Robins

Dear Parents PLAYSCHEME 8 - 12 August 2016

This year we will be running the week beginning 8th August 2016. It is only open to children who attend school (this may be any school). The morning sessions begin at 9.30am and end at 12 noon. The afternoon sessions begin at 1.00pm and end at 3.30pm. The Playscheme closes for an hour between 12.00-1.00pm for lunch. During this hour parents are requested to collect their children and take them home or, if preferred, a packed lunch may be eaten on the front lawn of the college (children must be supervised by an adult). The Playscheme staff cannot be held responsible for any unsupervised children during lunch time.

If your child is unable to attend a session due to unforeseen circumstances I would appreciate it if you would telephone the school and leave a message on the answerphone. This will alleviate any problems should we need to do a roll call.

During Playscheme the children will be looked after by qualified staff and volunteer helpers. Parents wishing to help are most welcome - we always need help with the craft kits and washing up for the cookery. Alternatively some parents may feel happier staying with their children to help them settle in.

To speed up the booking process Chris Robins will be at Gamlingay First School, at the front of the school on Wednesday 15 June at 3.00pm to collect any completed forms and monies. Parents are also welcome to deliver completed forms to me at Gamlingay Village College. Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me on 650360 during school hours or at home out of school hours on 651120. Forms will be in next month’s Gazette

TheGazette April 2016 27 RSPB News from The Lodge

by Mark Brandon

After all of the work over the winter, the wind turbine is now connected to the grid, the new entrance signs are in place and traffic lights installed by the Highways Agency are working and making the pedestrian crossing to the bridleway and road traffic at the entrance much safer for all.

Now it’s time to look forward to spring. Despite the snow that’s briefly falling as I look out of the window, spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time again for bird song, the dawn chorus, spring migrants, bluebells and hopefully plenty of sunshine!

It’s been such a mild winter overall, and with all of the well documented strange and early happenings in the plant world, the crossover from winter to spring will be more blurred than usual. As we go into March, many birds seem to have already paired up, so I would expect young birds to be fledging earlier than is considered normal, providing the winter doesn’t have a sting in its tail.

Our warden Lizzie Bruce has been organising a large work programme on the new heath over the winter, taking out much of the birch sapling that stops the heather and heathland from developing further. The heather is actually doing really well, but still needs careful management. When I joined the RSPB in 2008, the warden at the time took me out and was elated to spot coin sized patches of heather. Now it‘s over two feet high in places and growing alongside the trails for everyone to see and enjoy, especially when it bursts into purple flower in late summer. In time, we hope to attract scarce heathland birds, such as the nightjar and woodlark, which no longer breed in Bedfordshire or Cambridgeshire.

Our popular Easter trail will be set up for the children to take part in over the holidays, with a small egg as reward, and we’ll have other activities on during the holidays, so come along with the family for a great day outdoors and to enjoy nature.

The RSPB Lodge reserve is open every day of the week, from dawn to dusk, for everyone to enjoy and there are plenty of organised events: just ring to book. Entry is included in the car-parking fee - £5 a car for non- members, free if you are members or just visiting the shop. The shop (01767 693333) is open every day (9 am-5 pm and 10 am-5 pm weekends and Bank Holidays) and has everything for people who love nature.

Our website; www.rspb.org.uk/thelodge is the place to look for all of the events you can enjoy here at RSPB The Lodge this Spring.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity. In England and Wales, no: 207076.In Scotland, no: SC037654.

28 The Gazette April 2016 Gamlingay Village College Gamlingay Village College were delighted to represent Cambridgeshire in the regional finals of the Cisco Little Big Awards, hosted by STEMNET on Friday th26 February 2016. S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is a new ‘subject’ within the national curriculum and an area of study promoted at Gamlingay Village College. Mrs Sunderland, Lead teacher said ‘we are very aware that by the year 2021 the UK will need more than two million additional engineers in the work place. Universities across the country are opening courses to meet this demand and the competition to secure places is very high. We aim to provide our students with the best possible experience of these industries at a young age to allow them to make informed career choices in the future.’ The Cisco Little Big Awards allows schools to compete at a national level and gives pupils the experience of meeting top industry professionals and engineers. GVC held the first stage of the competition in school with year 7 pupils. The aims were for the pupils to design a prototype device to connect ‘anything’ to the internet. Pupils had to prepare a presentation for 5 judges that included research, development, a business plan and a working prototype. Four of our groups were submitted to STEMNET for the County finals and competed against other secondary schools in Cambridgeshire. At this level three of our groups were chosen to go forward and represent Cambridgeshire schools in the regional final. Group 1 were the ‘Auto Trolley’, a shopping aid for people and children with disabilities. Group 2 were ‘The Digi storage’, a clever device that carried the owner’s equipment around and followed them using internet technology. Group 3 were the ‘Spuddy Duddy’, a device that converted a potato and other vegetables and fruit into a touch type device that children could use to operate their computers and eat one of their 5 a day as well. At the regional finals held at the Museum of Computing History in Cambridge, 9 schools represented the counties of Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. GVC pupils were the youngest in the competition but were not overawed by competing against year 9 and 10 pupils. They demonstrated the school values of resilience and confidence in their presentations. The 5 judges, including Mr P Smith, CEO of CISCO UK and Ireland, were very impressed with our pupils confidence and exceptional knowledge. At the end of the event 5 winners were announced, chosen from the categories of Micro: Bit design, Presentation, Business Plan, Pitch and Delivery and Creativity. ‘Auto Trolley’ were highly commended in the category of pitch and delivery and ‘Digi storage’ in the category of Creativity. We are delighted that ‘Spuddy Duddy’ won the award for ‘Best Micro:Bit Design, and certificates were awarded by CISCO UK. We are very proud of our year 7 pupils. Their continued high achievement in school has been rewarded and we look forward to other year groups having similar success throughout the year. James Birkett, Head Teacher said ‘The school is very proud of our achievement in STEM subjects and our year 7 pupils are great ambassadors for the school. Their high level of achievement in school has been deservedly recognised and we look forward to Mrs Sunderland including our other year groups in national projects such as this.’

TheGazette April 2016 29 Roderick’s by Roderick Starksfield Vegetarian Recipes

Vegetarian Scotch Eggs

Ingredients 6 large eggs Good splash oil 1 onion grated or very finely chopped 1 large clove garlic crushed and mashed 9oz/250g grated carrots 1 red chili, deseeded if preferred, very finely chopped 1 egg beaten to add to the mixture 1 egg beaten to coat the eggs 7oz/200g wholemeal bread crumbs Extra bread crumbs for coating, see alternative below

Method

Put the 6 eggs in a pan of cold water and bring to the boil. Boil for 5 mins, then cool quickly in cold water. Carefully shell. It is important that the eggs are boiled for the time specified, as they will get an extra cooking when encased.

While the eggs are cooling, heat the oil, fry the onion for 10 minutes until softened but not browned then stir in chili and fry for a few mins, then place in a bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs and grated carrot then, when the mixture is cool, beat in an egg and stir in with seasoning to make a paste. Season well, it can take a generous hand here.

Roll the peeled eggs in a dusting of flour. Divide the mixture into 6 and flatten with your hands (if the mixture you’re using to coat the eggs in is a little sticky wet your hands a little, or rub with a drop of oil), then use to wrap round each egg – the mixture will seal well as you press it together. Roll in the beaten egg and then the breadcrumbs, repeat for an extra crisp coating, until ready to cook. The prepared eggs can be kept in the fridge for few a days. Alternative coating: There are many alternatives to breadcrumbs for coating food – crushed ‘artisan’ crisps are very good, use the thicker artisan types as the very thin ones crush down to a powder, don’t whizz these in a processor, just crush with a rolling pin. The flavuored crisps are very useful, try Cheese and Onion as a topping of Macaroni or Cauliflower Cheese, even ‘Bombay Mix’ is good

Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5, then bake the eggs for 15-20 mins.

Serve with old fashioned tart salad cream and a simple salad. Perfect for picnics or a packed lunch.

Totally Mock Veggie Scotch Eggs

Instead of using eggs as a filling, use small, egg size, boiled and peeled ‘salad’ potatoes (boil for 15/20 minutes and slip of the skins). To be really ‘chefy’, half the potatoes and place a small slice of cheddar in the middle of the potato before wrapping – makes a ‘yolk’! These can be frozen, the egg types cannot be frozen as boiled eggs do not freeze well.

30 The Gazette April 2016 D C FINNIGAN Motor Engineering Specialists Unit 1, Green End Industrial Estate, Gamlingay MOT TESTING STATION Tel: 01767 651 653 Your local MOT Test Centre for Gamlingay Servicing and repairs for most makes of car Telephone now for fast, friendly service

TheGazette April 2016 31 Gamlingay Village College: Trip to Parliament as part of Tech Future Girls

James Birkett (Headteacher), Heidi Allen MP (South Cambridgeshire), three Year 5 pupils from Gamlingay Village College

Trip on the London Eye (organised as part of the event) Mrs Sunderland (Lead Teacher) and three Year 5 pupils from GVC.

Siobhain McDonagh MP Mitcham and Morden (Parliamentary Host for the event), James Birkett (Headteacher GVC) and three Year 5 pupils receiving their certificates of achievement.

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Twitter Feed of Jacqui Ferguson (Senior Vice President, Hewlett Packard UK), Three Year 5 Pupils from GVC

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Twitter Feed of Heidi Allen MP South Cambridgeshire. Heidi receiving her certificate from three Year 5 pupils at Gamlingay Village College.

Gamlingay Village College at the Houses of Parliament

Three Year 5 pupils were selected to attend the Tech Future Girls event on Wednesday 24th February 2016 at the Houses of Parliament. The pupils at Gamlingay Village College were representing one of only eleven schools who had been specially selected for their commitment to promoting Computer Science and technology through the Tech Futures initiative. Lead teacher Emma Sunderland said “we run a girls technology club at Gamlingay which is well attended and focuses on the high level skills the technology industry is crying out for. It is particularly pleasing to see such an event targeted at girls who are traditionally under-represented in the industry.”

During the visit the three Gamlingay Village College pupils met with a range of MPs and senior executives from Hewlett Packard who were sponsoring the event. All visitors to the Gamlingay Village College stand were quizzed by the pupils on their understanding of cyber security and those who passed were awarded certificates, specially signed by the pupils!

The work of the school was praised by both Nicky Morgan MP (Secretary of State for Education and Equalities and Siobhan McDonagh MP (the parliamentary host of the event) who said that clubs and activities such as those underway at Gamlingay Village College are vital in ensuring that girls and women are inspired to learn and work in the technology sector, proving that there should in the future, be no such thing as girl’s or boy’s jobs.

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Headteacher James Birkett commented “We are hugely proud of the work that the pupils have undertaken and are delighted to showcase their achievement in such a prestigious forum. We are totally committed to providing the very best educational opportunities for our pupils, both inside and outside of the classroom. The three Year 5 girls were wonderful ambassadors for the school and spoke to politicians with the impressive confidence, aspiration and pride that we aim to instil in all of the children at Gamlingay Village College.”

Gamlingay Village College’s Tech Future Girls were also visited by Heidi Allen, their local member of parliament. Fortunately, Heidi passed the cyber security test and then spent time with the pupils discussing their project and offering them encouragement for future work. Heidi later tweeted a photograph of herself with the pupils under the heading “Fabulous female technology stars of the future visited parliament today from Gamlingay Village College!”

The final part of the day for all schools involved a trip on the London Eye and a presentation of goody bags from Hewlett Packard. It was just reward for a hard day’s work in the technology sector at the Houses of Parliament. The pupils themselves described the day as “Epic”, “Awesome” and “One of the best days ever”. We look forward to hearing more from them as they develop their skills to become tomorrow’s female technology experts!

FRIENDS OF ST. MARY’S CHURCH GAMLINGAY

GOLF DAY – MONDAY 25TH APRIL BOURN GOLF CLUB

Enjoy golf? Want to help our Church? Then join us for our fun day at Bourn Golf Club. Teams of four – best three Stableford scores to count. If unable to make up a team just let us know and we will do our best to find partners for you. Arrive 10.00 a.m. for tea/coffee and registration Putting Competition – Sweepstake – Prizes £35 per player to include one course meal after the game For further information and registration form please contact Sue Thorne Tel: 01767 651668 or e.mail: [email protected]

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - IMPORTANT NOTICE from the Friends of St. Mary’s Church, Gamlingay Please note that the date for our BARN DANCE AND HOG ROAST has changed. It will now be held on SATURDAY, 2ND JULY at Castle Farm, Gamlingay. Further details will appear in subsequent issues.

34 The Gazette April 2016 St Mary’s Field Cemetery, Gamlingay cont from front page

What about dogs? We are concerned about dog mess spoiling the cemetery so for this reason the Council has clearly marked a ‘Green Lane’ which maintains the formal footpath along the edge of the field and which allows dogs to be walked from St Marys to Millbridge brook Meadows park, Lower Field and St Mary’s Copse without having to go through the cemetery. Dog walkers are politely requested NOT to use the central cemetery path to access the meadow park. The Council do not want to have to enclose the new cemetery further as it will be of detriment to its openness and character. However we are continuing to experience significant levels of dog mess left in the cemetery area, which is disappointing. We can only ask all dog walkers to respect that the field is now a new place for remembrance and contemplation for those who are bereaved, and to actively desist from walking their dogs into the new cemetery. The new sensory garden The Council kindly received a grant from GCT Ltd to contribute to the costs of the raised planters. These structures will have linear benches attached. The Council appreciates the horticultural expertise which was offered by Mrs Gorton, who has kindly agreed to design and plant out these raised beds for the benefit of visiting residents and passers-by. What about the War Memorial? The Council openly consulted the village residents last Summer(2015) about the possibility of relocating the War Memorial to the top of the new sensory garden area within the new cemetery. It is currently sited outside the pedestrian gate to Gamlingay Village College, on Station Rd and when there is a large group of people around it on Remembrance Sunday, there isn’t always room for people to avoid standing in the road and being in danger from passing traffic. We have received two objections on the proposal to move the memorial from residents. The Council is currently discussing the proposal with Historic England who are undertaking a national survey on World War 1 memorials. The Council currently still propose to relocate the memorial as it considers the top section of the cemetery to be a far safer place to conduct Remembrance Service gatherings than the current location. Thanks to... The Council would like to formally thank the following people for their help and contributions towards this worthwhile project- Mr Gerry Burne-Parish Councillor, Mr Dave Finnigan- Parish Councillor Mr Roderick Starksfield- Parochial Church Council representative G& H Seamer- Funeral Directors, Sandy Mr Brian Perry-Parish Councillor Mr Justin Smith- Cemetery Design Services ltd (Consultant) Mr Chris Beer, Maydencroft Ltd (Contractors) If you would like more information on the new cemetery including prices and the regulations, please contact the Parish Clerks at the Parish Council Office, The Eco Hub, Stocks Lane Gamlingay SG19 3JR. The office is generally open every weekday morning, except Tuesdays. Full details are available from the Council in their revised Cemetery Regulations document, which can be supplied on request. Any queries, please contact the Clerks on (01767)650310 email [email protected]

TheGazette April 2016 35 CHIROPRACTOR McTimoney

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Contact details for the Guild Liz Huckle, phone number 650988. Thank you

36 The Gazette April 2016 Sotham Renewable Energy Home End, Fulbourn, Cambs, CB21 5BS Tel- 01223 881081 Email- [email protected]

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TheGazette April 2016 37 Music Section

Sponsored by The Village Show Committee

This new feature in the Gazette is for all types of music from Rock to Classical from Heavy Metal to Choral. You can put your band on the Gig Guide or do a write up and promote your band or group. So local bands let’s get started. Subject to Change - One Leather Glove - DirTT - Almost ABBA come on lets have your Gig dates,

38 The Gazette April 2016 Gamlingay Community Choir

Kingston Hall - Eco Hub, Gamlingay First Wednesday of the Month 8-00pm - 9-30pm Third Saturday of the Month 10-15am - 12-15pm Call Jan Cooper 01767-650178

Gamlingay Festival of Choirs Saturday 23rd April 2016 at 4pm St Mary’s Church, Gamlingay, SG19 3JJ Featuring: Our two choirs from the First School and the Village College Gamlingay and Everton Church Benefice Choir ‘The Barbershop Quartet’ The Gamlingay Community Choir

Ticket entry on the door: Adults £5, Children free Participating Adults £3

*To include a voucher to be exchanged for a free drink*.

Other refreshments also available

TheGazette April 2016 39 What’s on in April

Over 50’s walks Meet at Ecohub car park. New members welcome. Phone Miriam on 01767 654891 or email her at [email protected] for further information.. April 7th and May 4th Total wellness workout Bring some water to drink and an exercise mat or a towel for floor work. £5 per class. Wednesdays 10.00-11.00 at St Mary’s Church Hall (near The Emplins). Fridays 9.30-10.30am at St Mary’s Church Hall. Soup lunches Every fourth Wednesday of the month 12:30pm start, Church Hall. Cock Inn, monthly quiz nights Second Monday of the month, 8pm at The Cock, but to secure a table please come a little earlier. £1 per head, raising money for Charity. New teams always welcome. Varied themes. Beginners Breeze at 10.15am from the Hub, every first Thursday of the month Contact [email protected], telephone 07842 135732

Gamlingay Community Centre Hub Community events. See Village information for all Library details Monday Library open Toddlers’ story time and craft session 9.15am - 10.00am Library open 2.00pm - 8.00pm

Tuesday Library open Board games 10.00am - 12.00 Indoor Carpet bowls Friendly group, just drop in and pay and play 1.30pm- 3.30pm Parish Council 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month Public Meet- 7.00pm ings Gamlingay Players Hayley Parker 652 992 Small friendly society who 8.00pm - 10.00pm produce plays and pantomime Wednesday Toddler story time 11.30pm Library open Free, friendly computer training for beginners 12.30pm - 3.15pm Please contact the library to book GEAG Gamlingay Environmental Action Group - 8:00pm monthly meeting. Monthly meeting on 3rd Wednes- day 20th April - Kier Suite, Eco Hub, All Welcome Thursday

Library open 4.00pm - 7.00pm Youth Cafe and Club Local children’s group - Cafe YR4+ 5.15pm - 9.00pm Club YR 8+ Gamlingay Players Small friendly society who produce plays and 8.00pm - 10.00pm pantomime Saturday Library open 9.30am - 12.30pm

40 The Gazette April 2016 What’s on in April

Parish Council For information contact the Clerk on 650 310

2nd and 4th Tuesday each month 7.00pm Planning Committee meeting, Eco hub

2nd Tuesday each month 7.30pm Parish Council meeting, Eco hub Contact the Clerk Kim Wilde 650 596 or email Hatley Parish Council [email protected]. Details on the website www.hatley.info or noticeboards

THE GAZETTE: FOR ALL FUTURE EDITIONS THE DEADLINES ARE NOW THE 1st OF EVERY MONTH

Please contact Rhoda Ludford for full details Gamlingay Writers [email protected] 1st Tuesday of the month Meets on every alternate Thursday. For further information call Guitar Club Geoff Bruerton on 650748 Sandy and District Round Table Contact Lee Packham-Brown

1st and 3rd Monday of each month A society that enjoys raising funds for local good causes

St Mary’s choir practice

Thursdays 6.45pm choir practice open to all interested singers

Guild of St Mary’s Church Hall 7:30pm, all ladies welcome Gamlingay Archaeological Group Chris Tomsett - chaiman 01767 650009, (GAMARCH) Julia Manley [email protected]

First Thursday of the month 7:30pm at the WI Hall

Bellringers 7.30 - 9.00pm with John Boocock at St.Mary’s, Gamlingay Thursdays

Fridays 8pm Village College Term-time September to April/May. New Photographic Society Members welcome. Phone: 651025 Email: nickbruce7@btinternet. com March 18th to April 15th - Easter Break April 15th Competition April 22nd AGM and Trophy Presentation April 29th Studio Evening

Gamlingay Community Choir First Wednesday of the month 8 - 9.30pm Third Saturday of the month 10.15am - 12.15pm In the Kingspan Hall, Eco Hub Contact Jan Cooper 01767-650178

TheGazette April 2016 41 Pre school groups and education Youth groups Mucky Pups Jeanette 652 047 2nd Gamlingay Benita Scott 650 547 Rafferty Guides Debbie Fowden 650 408 1st Gamlingay Jane Brown 652 997 Montessori Mrs Pat Jenkins 650 645 Brownies 0771 4821 1st Gamlingay Helen Brown 449 043 940 Rainbows Rainbow Preschool Julie Prior 652 157 Tinuwen Rangers Irene Gray 651 212 Sunshine Preschool Ann Wiseman 07703 Gamlingay Cubs Steve Palmer 651 532 770 676 Gamlingay Gransden Barry Jefferd 261 000 Everton Preschool Julie 07814 Cubs 815 491 Gamlingay Scouts Will Colebrook 07527 Thursday 717463 Natalie 691 477 Pathfinder Scouts Chris Elwood 07879 Schools Friday 698477 Village College Office 650 360 Explorers Phil Wood 01480 830 866 First School Office 650 208 (all meet at Scout Hut) Carers Group Bridget Smith 650 510 Mini Club Carol Wright or 651 120 Sports Chris Robins 651 119 Bowls Club Brian 651 020 Youth Club 07929 Lucy Rands 453235 Football Club Chair: 651 020 Youth Cafe Youth Team Brian Culverhouse Gamlingay Young Kay Palmer 651 532 Lacemakers Junior Football Brian 651 020 School Culverhouse Hobbies leisure and interests Tennis Club John Gray 654 165 Gamlingay Players Hayley Parker 652 992 Fitness Workshop 651 785 Bell Ringers John Boocock 650 736 Breeze Ladies’ Gill Kitchener 650 035 Gardening Club Lindy Gorton 650 581 Cycling Janet Hale 650 794 Girls Football -MUGA Nancy Kyle 651785 History Society Peter Wright 652899 email-nantmarg@hot mail.co/uk Over 50’s walks Miriam and Phil 654 891 meet at Ecohub Titchner Halls for hire Booklinks Kate Laugherne St Mary’s Church Hall Lindy Gorton 650 581 Friends of St Mary’s Philip Gorton 650 581 WI Hall Parish Council 650 310 Ladybird Club Mrs C Watson 650 707 Social Club Martin Hull 650418 St. Neots Model John Kneeshaw Methodist Chapel Parish Council 650 310 Railway club [email protected] Hatley St George Mr Marshall 650 971 East Beds Model Sec: John Wakeman Village Hall Railway Society [email protected] Andrea 07980 Ecohub Manager Hutchison 612 077 Painting for Pleasure Roy Turner 650426 Photographic Society Jackie Bruce, 651 025 Secretary Royal British Legion Sebastian 651 982 Churches Kindersley Baptist Church Linda Fraser 677 710 Jackie Hough 651 070 St Mary The Virgin, Steven Rothwell 650 568 Gamlingay Writers Rhoda Ludford Rector: [email protected] Schools Village Show Jan Cooper 650 178 First School 650 208 WI Anne Clarke 651 932 Village College 650 360 Guild of St Mary’s Liz Huckle 650 988 First School Via school 650 208 Music Club Geoff Bruerton 650 748 Association office Gamlingay Lacecaps Pat Brunsdon 01480 Village College Friends Village College 650 360 385 351 Association

42 The Gazette April 2016 Medical Centre Appointments: 651 544 Sir John Jacob’s Jackie Hough 651 070 Almshouses Trustees: Sebastian 651 982 Emergencies: 651 546 Kindersley District nurses 0845 Lawrie Edwards 311 418 602 4064 Major John McCall 650 039 Child Health Clinic Thurs at Hub 01763 Sandy and District Lee Packham 249815 Round Table Brown Cambridge hearing 01233 GEAG (Gamlingay John Mercer 07860 help 416141 Environmental Action 246810 Age Concern 01354 Group) mjkmercer@ mac.com 696650 CFRS community audreywilliams@lineone. Car Care Scheme Alison Baker 07519 champion net 493701 Gamarch (Gamlingay Chris Tomsett 650 009 Archaeological Julia Manley (secretary) Police, ambulance, fire 999 Group) Non-emergency Fire 01223 Gamlingay Jan Cooper 01767-650178 376 217 CambridgeCommunity countyChoir council Non-emergency 101 Police Adult Health and Social Service General Enquiries 0345 045 5201 Community Police PC K Mahoney Adult Social Care 0345 045 5202 Parish council Clerks, 650 310 Children’s Services 0345 045 5203 Kirstin Rayner Blue Badges Disabled Parking 0345 045 5204 Leanne Bacon Occupational Health 0345 045 5205 at ecohub [email protected] Learning Disability Partnership/ Web page www.gamlingay-pc.gov.uk Sensory Services 0345 045 5221 Chairman Jackie McGeady General Community Services Vice Chairman Sarah Groom General Enquiries 0345 045 5200 Library Kate Laugharne 651 226 Switchboard 0345 045 5222 Trading Standards 0845 4040506 Forward Gamlingay Chair: Ian Wakeling Waste Management 0345 045 5207 Hatley Parish Council Clerk: Education Transport 0345 045 5208 Kim Wilde 650 596 Human Resources (recruitment line) 0345 045 5210 Online Payments Support 0345 045 5211 [email protected] www.hatley.info Streetscene (highways, transport and streets) 0345 045 5212 Chairman: Margot Eagle Library Services Politics (includes automatic renewals) 0345 045 5225 MP Heidi Allen 01954 Citizenship 0345 045 5155 211444 Family Information Service 0345 045 1360 County Councillor Sebastian 651 982 Education Welfare Benefits Service 0345 045 1361 Kindersley District Councillors Sebastian 651 982 Kindersley Library Opening hours Bridget Smith 650 510 Monday 9.15am-10.30am. Toddlers’ story time 2.00pm - 8.00pm and craft session South 8am - 8pm 0345 9.15am - 10.00am Cambridgeshire Mon - Sat 0450 500 District Council Tuesday 9.15am - 12.15pm Board games 10.00am - 12.00 Gamlingay Residents’ Julie Newman 650685 Association www. gamlingay-gra.org.uk Wednesday 12.30pm - 3.15pm Free computer training (please book) Thursday 4.00pm – 7.00pm Faulty street lamps 0800 Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm 7838 247

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