Huntingdon NewsNews andand viewsviews fromfrom youryour TownTown CouncilCouncil Issue No. 11 June 2018

Huntingdonshire History Festival 2018 | Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment Freedom Parade

Also: Welcome to the new Mayor of Huntingdon www.huntingdontown.gov.uk June 2018

The Bridge Arts Festival THE BRIDGE Arts Festival is bringing an Extravaganza of Art to Huntingdon & Godmanchester, over the weekend 6/7 April 2019. You will see work from our twinned towns, visual and performance art, everything from paintings, sculpture, carving, photography to music, theatre, dance and art workshops, something for everyone. ALL FREE TO VIEW.

HOW can you help to make this project come to reality? The Bridge Organising Committee of volunteers (from Huntingdon & Godmanchester Twinning Association and representatives of the Town Councils) is working hard to put everything in place. A variety of venues will be involved including the Town Hall and Library in Huntingdon, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Baptist Church in Godmanchester and both town squares. The backdrop to the Festival will be a ‘yarnbomb’ of sites, showcasing the skills of all you knitters and crocheters out there! We need YOU to help us make this ambitious event happen for our towns! If you are interested in participating in the yarnbomb contact us at yarnbomb@ hgta.eu or call/text Liz on 07972 281579. We are starting to knit now, there’s a lot to do! If you would like to find out more, perhaps on how to involve your group or to help as an individual contact us at [email protected] or call David on 07546 528274. For further details over the forthcoming months visit our website www.hgta.eu for updates.

2 www.huntingdontown.gov.uk June 2018 Contents From the Town The Bridge Arts Festival 2 Clerk’s Desk… From the Town Clerk’s Desk 3 Welcome to the Summer issue of Huntingdon which once again is Staff Profile - Sally Marchant 4 packed full of information about the town, the council and activities Finance Committee Overview 4 scheduled throughout the coming months. Leisure and Community Following the Town Council elections on 3rd May, there is a complete Services Committee Overview 5 change in the make-up of Councillors, with thirteen new Members Planning Committee Overview 5 being elected to join the six returning Members. At the Mayor Making News from The Medway Centre 6 Ceremony on 16th May, Councillor Sarah Gifford was unanimously elected Town Mayor for the ensuing Municipal year. The Town Mayor’s News from Coneygear Park 6 first civic function was to Grant the Freedom of the Town to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Princess Wales’s Royal Regiment on 24th May. Huntingdon 2018/19 7 On the Town Council staffing front, we are pleased to welcome The Mayor of Huntingdon’s our two new apprentices. Tom Parris joined the Estates Services Community Shield 7 Team as Apprentice Groundsman, and Sam Wood has joined as an The Mayor of Huntingdon’s Administration Apprentice. In addition, Georgia Elderkin has been Community Shield 7 appointed the Democratic Officer and Andy Hunt has joined us as News from the Head Groundsman 8 Caretaker. David Page our Cemetery Supervisor has completed Huntingdon In Bloom 8 30-years’ service with the Town Council – Congratulations David! And we are sorry to be saying goodbye to Jay Mansfield – Groundsman, as Reporting non-emergencies online 9 he leaves us to take up his dream job as a fireman – Good luck Jay for Huntingdonshire History Festival 9 the future. Cromwell Museum History Progress continues with the Town Council’s projects, the new Multi Festival Events 10 Use Games Area at Coneygear Park is now completed, the planning News from Huntingdon Library 10 application for the new Community Building is to be heard by the Huntingdon Rugby Club 11 District Council in June. The new Cemetery and Crematorium plans, although granted planning permission, were subject to a Judicial Review Huntingdon In Bloom’s following a complaint by Dignity (the rival application); continues with Best Kept Front Garden Competition! 12 new plans submitted to be heard during the summer. Huntingdon’s Food & Drink Festival In addition, the Estates Services Team have been extremely busy with and Sandwich Competition 12 the planting of the flower beds, baskets and containers across the RAF100 Service – Monday 3rd town, and we look forward to the Anglia In Bloom judges visit during September 2018 13 July and hopefully the success of achieving a medal. The 2018 Huntingdon Beach Party 13 Enjoy your summer Forthcoming Civic and - Closer to the People Community Events 14 - Local to our People Unity in the Community Multi – Cultural Event 15 - Value to our People Huntingdon Tennis Club Open Day 15 Philip Peacock Huntingdon Carnival and Live in the Town Clerk Park Festival Weekend 15 The Thinking Soldier 16 The management and production of this magazine is overseen by Huntingdon Princess of Wales Royal Regiment Town Council’s Media Sub Committee. The Committee is made up of the Freedom Parade 17 following members: Huntingdon to grant Freedom of the Councillor McAdam - Chairman, Town to RAF Alconbury’s 501st Combat S Dyne, J Dyne, S Mulcahy, Councillor Kadewere, Support Wing 18 Natasha Pierson and Georgia Elderkin. ‘Have a Go’ at Alconbury Weald’s Design and Print by: The Artworks 01487 842687 Festival of Learning in June 18 Huntingdon Town Council, Town Hall, Market Hill,Huntingdon, PE29 3PJ Tel: 01480 411883 www.huntingdontown.gov.uk Who's Who at the Council 19

Cover photograph: Hunts Post email: [email protected] 3 June 2018 Staff Profile – Sally Marchant

My name is Sally Marchant and I moved to Huntingdon training events, coffee mornings with my husband and 3 children in October 2017. We and private social functions. The decided to move to escape the hustle and bustle of centre is a huge benefit to the London and for a better lifestyle. I am enjoying the community where everyone feels countryside and the friendly nature of local people. It’s welcome. very different to London! I have previously held positions I joined Huntingdon Town Council in January 2018 taking as an administrator for a County Council, a Training & on the role of Centre Administrator for The Medway Enterprise Council and spent some years working with Community Centre. The position appealed to me as The children as an OFSTED Registered Childminder. Medway is at the heart of the local community. I have also In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family. found that many people locally have London connections My hobbies include reading, cycling, walking and as they or their families moved to the area as part of the gardening. I’m also a huge animal lover and have two cats London overspill in the 1960’s. called Carlos and Fabio. Activities at The Medway are varied and range from bingo, Sally Marchant dancing, martial arts, church and community groups to Medway Centre Administrator Finance Committee Overview The Finance Committee is responsible for the management application, the investment will cover the provision of a and scrutiny of budgets and vetting all expenditure 3-5-year heritage programme, managed by a Heritage for council activities. The main changes concern the Officer. town’s financial commitments for a Neighbourhood Plan The Finance Sub-Committee Our FY18/19 precept figure is consultancy and referendum, a replacement eco-efficient £1,047,102 (up from £999,476 in 2017/18, an increase of community centre, extra burial facilities, a sports hub and a £47,626). This covers the public employers’ pensions and crematorium. These will provide us with sustainable assets national insurance contributions which has increased by 1.7 and with the latter, a non-taxpayer income to meet our percentage points. The extra burden for HTC is: £9,636 for costs in future. The most notable issues handled were: this FY. 1. Crematorium and Sports Village. The planning application The Staffing Sub-Committee main work concerned: the for the Crematorium and Sports Village was approved by continuation of a revised personnel appraisal policy, Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) on 18th December recruiting replacements and introducing an apprentice 2017. scheme. 2. Neighbourhood Plan. It has cost us £6,600 to implement The Lettings Sub-Committee reviewed our lease so far and we can apply for a grant from HDC to cover agreements, tenancies, hire rates for our buildings and remaining expenditure needed for completion. prices for allotments and burial plots. There will be an 3. Christmas Market and Lights. Expenditure on the allowance for the insurance of the Olympic Gym meaning Christmas Market and Christmas Lights was £25,339 with that we should receive a net income from this asset. income of £9,744 received from partner organisations The Grants Sub-Committee considered bids for awards. and charity stall holders. This year, Huntingdon Town These totaled £6,373.66 for 13 local community groups in Council will manage the Christmas Market inhouse. 2017/18 as grants for each request was capped at £500.00. 4. Church Wall Restoration. The project has cost £36,000 The Twinning Sub-Committee continues to monitor in 2017/18 for phase 1 and arrangements are being made Huntingdon’s activities with its twinned towns in France, to spend another £50,000 in 2018/19. The Church Wall Germany, Hungary and Italy. Projects and exchanges projects will continue over the next few years. include: 2018 Youth Festival and an Arts Festival planned to 5. New Community Centre. The application for the new take place in April 2019. Community Centre is being considered by HDC and we The Devolution Working Party was set up to enable your are in the process of installing a new Multi Use Games Town Council to evaluate measures that would form part of Area at Coneygear Park, where it is hoped the community HMG’s push to reduce centralised control of public money centre will be located. intended for local facilities and services. Huntingdonshire 6. Heritage Investment. A budget of £16,000 was agreed “devolution” content affected both St Ives and St Neots as for consultancy to apply for funding from the Heritage much as Huntingdon, so the 3-Town Devolution Group was Lottery. It is hoped that on award of a successful created, which has since expanded.

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Leisure and Community Services Committee Overview The Leisure and Community Services Committee has dealt regulation orders, speed reduction measures at California with a raft of issues to improve Huntingdon over the past 12 Road and the replacement of the give-way feature at the months. These include: junction of Sapley Road and Desborough Road. 1. A planning application for the proposed new Community 4. The Heritage Programme is progressing and will comprise Centre at Coneygear Park has been submitted to of four themes: Cromwell, Neighbourhood, Local History & Huntingdonshire District Council for planning permission. Civic History. This will include a History Festival in Summer The design has been carefully considered, including a 2018 in conjunction with Cromwell Museum. new Multi Use Games Area to replace the basketball 5. Planning for the 2018 Christmas Market has begun, the court if the new centre is built. A recent meeting with event will take place over four days from Thursday 29th Cambridgeshire County Council was held to discuss a mini November to Sunday 2nd December 2018. Stalls will library service at the new centre too. be spread across the Market Square, Assembly Hall and Council Chamber of the Town Hall. 2. The Huntingdon Neighbourhood Plan is now under a six- week public consultation following approval of the latest 6. The transfer of ownership of Cromwell Museum to draft. If approved through a referendum, the plan will give Huntingdon Town Council. The Cromwell Museum the town a strong voice over future developments in the currently has the best collection of Cromwell artefacts town and will allow the Town Council to claim 25% of the and a plan to actively engage with the local community is Community Infrastructure Levy from new developments being created. to spend on new facilities, services and infrastructure in Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings Huntingdon. of the Leisure and Community Services Committee to hear 3. Successful bids to Cambridgeshire County Council for Local updates on projects to improve the town and can contribute Highway Improvement projects in the town include: traffic suggestions on projects and events relevant to the agenda. Planning Committee Overview Huntingdonshire District Council is the planning authority for The above developments are ones that the Town Council Huntingdon. Huntingdon Town Council works in conjunction comments on as a Statutory Planning Consultee, but there are with the planning authority, consulting on planning matters two exciting new developments that the Town Council itself is relevant to the town. The Council invites any large-scale working on: planning projects that may affect the town to provide 1. One is the new Crematorium on land north of information at meetings of the Planning Committee, which in Huntingdon at Jubilee Park. The new site will consist of a turn enables the Council to put forward an informed opinion. Crematorium, Chapel, Memorial Garden and burial site, for Over the last 12 months, many large-scale developments all denominations. The Sports Village facility will replace have started in Huntingdon, others are in progress and some the sports facilities currently located at Jubilee Park, as well have been completed. as providing space for additional sports. It is hoped that the 1. We have received further presentations from Lochailort Sports Village will provide pitches and facilities for Rugby, Investments for the proposed redevelopment of the Football, Archery, Netball and Hockey in the locality. former Sainsburys site. This will comprise of 305 houses 2. The second development is a new Eco-friendly and apartments, including commercial units and green Community Centre to be based on Coneygear Park, spaces. Lochailort is also proposing to redevelop the site which is currently under public consultation as part of on the opposite side of Edison Bell Way (near Aldi). This the planning process. The new Community Centre would would comprise of 41 apartments. replace the current Medway Centre, to provide a new fit 2. The Churchill Retirement Living development on the for purpose, multi-functional space for the community to corner of Edison Bell Way, recently named as Moorhouse use and enjoy. Lodge is now complete and residents are moving in. The Planning Applications Panel sits under the management 3. On the opposite side of Edison Bell Way, the 74 town of the Planning Committee and provides comment on any houses/flats development is well on its way, with many of planning applications submitted in the town, works to trees, the properties having the roofs already in place. street naming and change of use of properties relevant 4. The Chequers Court redevelopment in the town centre to Huntingdon. The Planning Applications Panel meets continues to move forward. Marks and Spencer Food, fortnightly to receive applications relevant to Huntingdon. Next and TK Maxx have now opened and several of the Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings other retail units are currently under offer. of both the Planning Applications Panel and Planning 5. All Saints’ Church refurbishment is now complete and is Committees and can speak on matters on the included on the very well used by the local community. agenda. email: [email protected] 5 June 2018 News from the Medway Centre

The Medway Centre as usual, is a hive reception! With two large car parks that You may not be thinking about of activity. If you’re interested in Tai Chi, are free to use, a large stocked kitchen, Christmas just yet, but if you are a new group has started with sessions a fantastic sound system and free wi-fi looking at planning a party please do taking place every Wednesday from get your dates booked soon! Saturday throughout the building, the Medway 10am to 11am. mornings at the centre are now Centre ticks all the boxes. available for future bookings. If you or With consistently low hire rates, the your community group are looking for a Medway Centre is your ideal venue to If there is a class you would like to start, host anything from a conference to a please do contact us as we’d love to venue for a regular weekly gathering or children’s birthday party to a wedding help form new groups. a one-off event, please do get in touch. After a successful grant application, the Medway Centre was able to host a two- day Easter camp, which invited thirty young people in the area to join in lots of fun activities. Youth Dreams Project (pictured alongside this article) ran both days supported by myself, Esme Richardson of the Snack Shack and a fantastic volunteer named Nina Railley. We all had so much fun. The Youth Dreams Project coaches were amazing, and we can’t thank them enough! Shilpa Desai Sakaldip Medway Centre Manager News from Coneygear Park Over the past four to six weeks, the construction of a Multi-Use-Games Area has been erected at Coneygear Park. We hope everyone enjoys this fantastic new facility. It was such a shame that the Easter Snack Shack event had to be cancelled at the park – the weather was just too wet to hold an Easter Egg Hunt. Luckily, we had a back-up plan and the event moved to the Medway SAVE THE DATE – Centre. We weren’t expecting so many people to SUNDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2018 venture out, but we are very pleased that they did! Partnership working between The Snack Shack, Coming up very soon is our Coneygear Park Summer Huntingdon Town Council, Cambridgeshire County Gala. If you are interested in having a stall at this Council’s Children’s Centre and Huntingdon Tesco very popular event, please email me at: Extra, enabled us to put on the event which attracted [email protected]. over 250 people. The petting zoo was the biggest hit We hope to see lots of you there again! with young people, with lots of them being able to hold the animals – the proof is in the pictures! Shilpa Desai Sakaldip

6 www.huntingdontown.gov.uk June 2018 Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Huntingdon 2018/19 Over 50 guests gathered at the Town Hall on the Announcements evening of Wednesday 16th May 2018, where during the evening Huntingdon Town Councillors unanimously voted saw Mr Paul for Councillor Sarah Gifford to serve as the Mayor of Wilson appointed Huntingdon for the local government year 2018/19. as the Mayor of Councillor Steve McAdam was appointed as Deputy Huntingdon’s Photo: Hunts Post Mayor and Mrs Audrey McAdam as his Deputy Consort, Mr Dennis Mayoress. Smith appointed as the town’s Macebearer, Reverend Andrew Milton as the Mayor’s Chaplain and an Army Cadet as the Mayor’s Cadet. In line with tradition, the new Mayor of Huntingdon also announced 4 charities for the year. Councillor Sarah Gifford hopes to adopt the town’s motto ‘from good to better’ throughout her time as Mayor. The four local organisations that will be supported by the Mayor are outlined below: • Army Cadets • Royal British Legion - Welfare • Scouts • St John’s Ambulance The Mayor of Huntingdon’s Community Shield The Mayor of Huntingdon’s Community Shield is everybody she comes awarded to recognise an individual for their services into contact with.’ to the community. This year, the community shield ‘The amount that was awarded to Nina Railley for her dedication and Nina does for the contribution to the Grub Hub. Nina gives up hours of local community her time to volunteer at various events and projects group, especially with her main focus on catering for up to 100 people Grub Hub as she weekly at Grub Hub. Grub Hub is run by Huntingdon cooks meals for up Photo: Hunts Post Community Action Projects and delivers support to to 100 people with a families in Huntingdon. It provides an opportunity smile on her face.’ for families to come together once a week at the ‘Nina’s help and Medway Centre and receive advice, support and support at Grub guidance on a variety of topics. Children get to Hub for all, [she] has great organisational skills and engage in lots of physical activities too. involvement in other local projects.’ ‘Nina works each week at Grub Hub and goes out Nina is a real asset to the community and hugely of her way to make sure everybody is catered for. deserving of the Community Shield Award, presented She cheerfully gives up her time and encourages by Former Mayor Jay Dyne. email: [email protected] 7 June 2018 News from the Head Groundsman

Hello to you all. It has been a wet spring, but we have been period. I would working very hard to improve Huntingdon Town Council park like to urge the areas, especially Bloomfield Park. We have installed four new local community ladybird benches and have planted a new raised bed with to be vigilant shrubs and grasses. Recently, my team have been shocked by and report Photo by David King the number of people commenting on the antisocial behaviour any problems with anti-social behaviour at Bloomfield Park. occurring at the park Please contact the Police by calling 101. Together, we can during the evenings. ensure that the park is a safe and pleasurable place to visit. This made me We have had a very busy few months since the last issue of wonder are we Huntingdon magazine came through your doors, with the new wasting our time Multi Use Games Area installed in Coneygear Park. We have trying to improve been growing the summer bedding for all the displays and the park for everyone? It wasn't until that afternoon as I was baskets which you will see brightening up the Town centre. on my journey home, around the Ring Road that I had my Enjoy your gardens and have a great summer. answer. I looked across Bloomfield Park and it was full of families playing on the play equipment and enjoying lunch Peter Haynes on the new picnic benches that we installed over the winter Head Groundsman

• The installation of the Huntingdon In Bloom Sopwith Camel plane display on the Town Hall to Since the last issue of Huntingdon magazine came mark RAF100. through your doors, Huntingdon has officially • A number of poppy submitted its entry to Anglia In Bloom for the 2018 making sessions with Campaign! the Brownies, Hunters Down Care Home, Tuesday 5th June will mark the official launch for Huntingdon Community Huntingdon’s 2018 Campaign, with a tour of the town’s Centre and the Grub summer 3D floral displays. These include: Hub. • The unveiling of a WWI ambulance display at • The installation of a Hinchingbrooke Hospital, to commemorate the centenary sustainable drought of the end of the First World War, and to celebrate 70 years garden on Brampton Road. of the NHS. • The installation of five • The unveiling of Shakespeare at the George’s 3D floral new town boundary signs display at the Sebastopol Cannon site to represent their for the main entrances to 2018 production of Richard III. Huntingdon, including new • The unveiling of a WWI tank display at the Bus Station raised planters. Installation is green, involving a display of remembrance poppies created planned for Summer 2018. by the local community. • Scheduling works for the Thinking Soldier • A poppy drop on the Market Square, in War Memorial to be re-gilded and for the South remembrance of those who lost their lives to African War Memorial to be fully restored. Works the First World War. are due to commence later on this month. The tour is planned to commence at 10.00am • Restoration of the Huntingdon Town Sign. and will be attended by all groups, individuals If you know of any areas in Huntingdon that and organisations involved with the above need some TLC, please get in touch by emailing projects. The first week of June also marks National [email protected]. Volunteers Week, so the launch will come at a Alternatively, you might be interested in perfect time to thank the many volunteers that give getting involved yourself. There are several their time to making our town a better place to be. activities across the year where volunteers As always, the In Bloom team is busy undertaking a Photo by David King are very much needed and we can now offer number of projects across Huntingdon. These include: Time Credits for any time given!

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The county of Huntingdonshire ceased to exist mounting an exhibition in the town hall the third in 1971, this brought to an end a civic power weekend of the month. which had existed as earldom, borough and Busy in the day? finally county for over 1000 years. Evening events throughout July will include two During its millennia of existence Huntingdonshire tours of the Cromwell Museum, a series of talks has spawned inventors, scientists, businessmen, by local historians on such diverse subjects as statesmen, an assassin and the only non- the Battle of Huntingdon in 1645, the Whitney monarchical head of state in British history. It collection (a series of Victorian through to 1950’s was with this depth of history in mind, and its pictures of Huntingdonshire) and the Hunts under-appreciation, that the Huntingdonshire Cyclist battalion in WW1. For the brave amongst History Festival was born. you there will be talks on the ghosts that haunt Huntingdon and a self-guided ghost When? tour ending at The Falcon for spirits The festival will be opening on of a different kind. The month will Saturday June 30th with an all-day end with the Huntingdonshire Pub reenactment display and living Quiz, where you’ll be able to flaunt history camp provided by Pickering your new local history knowledge. regiments of the Sealed Knot. They will be portraying Huntingdon Got the kids or grandchildren? shortly after the occupation of Bring them! There will be lots to the town by Charles I in 1645. do for the children; meeting a Civil Throughout the month 30+ shops, War Soldier every Friday at the cafes, pubs and offices will be Cromwell Museum, their own town displaying assorted exhibitions on trail tracking down the Lego figures local history with leaflets to guide hiding in each display and of course visitors between venues, there will the Norris Museum’s wonderful also be a host of other activities children’s event July 25th at the running as outlined below. All ticketed events George Hotel. will have tickets available via Eventbrite; just Best of all? search “Huntingdonshire History Festival”. All events will be free. Working in the week? This year will be the first in what we plan to be Fear not, every Sunday in July guided tours of an annual festival; so please do come support us, Hinchingbrooke House will be happening and visit the shop displays, do a ghost tour, drop a

Cambs Lock will be hosting vintage tea and buns few pounds in our donation pots, get in touch on Photos by Steve McAdam at their premises. St. Neots Museum are holding Facebook (@huntshistoryfest) and maybe learn their popular History Festival July 14th and something new about the places all around you. we will also have RAF Wyton Heritage Centre Matthew Callen

9 June 2018 Cromwell Museum History Festival Events In the centre of Huntingdon is the Cromwell Museum, commemorating the life and times of the town’s most famous son, Oliver Cromwell with the best collection of items relating to him in the world. Soldier and Statesman, Cromwell is both a fascinating and controversial character. The Museum is run by an independent charitable trust, together with an enthusiastic team of volunteers, and a new, full-time Curator, Stuart Orme. Together they’ll be staging a busy programme of events, many tying in with the Huntingdon History Festival in July. These include: Civil War comes to Huntingdon! - Saturday 30 June, 10am – 4pm Re-enactment by the Sealed Knot. Up Close with the Cromwell Collection - Tuesday 3 July and Tuesday 17 July, 7pm, FREE Tour of the Cromwell Recruits Required! Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd Museum with curator Stuart Orme. September, 11.30am – 3pm, £3 per child Huntingdon and the Civil War - Thursday 5 July at 7pm, Find out what life was like during FREE Talk by local historian John Davies. the Civil War with a great range of family-friendly activities. Meet a Civil War Soldier - EVERY Friday in July, 1pm – 3pm, FREE Meet a Roundhead re-enactor. For more details on all of these visit: www.cromwellmuseum.org Workshop Wednesdays EVERY Wednesday in August, or pop in the Museum and see 11.30am – 1pm, £2 per child Summer holiday activities for us! families. News from Huntingdon Library If you haven’t visited Huntingdon Library for a • Monday Games Club while, you may be surprised with what you find. • Tuesday Junior Storytime: Let’s get reading! • Friday Lego Club: Get creative and engineer your own There is something for all ages and interests, from Baby super structure to display in the library. Rhymetime sessions, to volunteering opportunities, clubs and activities, workshops and much more to discover! Don’t forget to join us for a summer of mischief and fun We have a range of digital services including e-books, for the Summer Reading Challenge 2018. Registration magazines and newspapers as well as online databases to opens in July! explore. Children can learn coding and even borrow BBC: Microbits. The best news is that it’s FREE to join! Call in today to find out more, visit us online or download our app where you can browse our catalogue on the go. Thursday 7th June at 1.30pm - Engage in the Afternoon A talk about the charity ACTION FOR HEARING LOSS. With advice for those experiencing hearing loss, and information for those supporting them. Free to attend, booking required. To renew or request books, please call 0345 045 5225 or Saturday 30th June 2018 - Huntingdon History Festival visit us online at: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ Huntingdon Library are proud to be joining the library Huntingdonshire History Festival - Please keep your eyes peeled for more information coming soon! Are you looking for room space to hire in Huntingdon? Huntingdon Library have rooms available to hire at very After School Clubs competitive rates. Please contact us on: Don’t forget to join us for our After School Clubs [email protected] for throughout the summer term! From 3.45pm we have the more information and for any enquiries about availability. following:

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Huntingdon Rugby Club Currently based at Huntingdon XV achieved their highest ever on 07401 056986 or Racecourse, Huntingdon and league position last year and are [email protected] District Rugby Union Football coached by RFU Level 3 qualified if you would like to find out Club is the largest rugby club coach Damien Whales. The 2nd more about playing next season. in the county with nearly 500 XV play good social rugby, and the Enquiries about the sponsorship members ranging from aged 6 Staggerers, the famous Veterans and adverting options that are to 60 plus. With an emphasis side, are currently East Midlands available to local businesses on players enjoying themselves Intermediate Veterans Champions. looking to support local sporting while getting proper training All standards are catered for, and excellence are also very welcome. from RFU qualified coaches at all there is a lively social calendar levels, the club is thriving. as well for players, parents and supporters alike. The very successful Minis section runs from Under 6s to Under We are always looking for new 12s, Junior rugby is provided players and sponsors, for all for Under 13s to Under 17s, sections of the club, so if you fancy and then good quality Senior trying rugby, or haven’t played for rugby is available for 18-year a while and want to return to the olds all the way up to whenever game, look no further! your body says stop! The 1st Contact Club President Sid Millar

email: [email protected] 11 June 2018 Huntingdon In Bloom’s Best Kept Front Garden Competition! To enter the annual Form for ‘Best Kept’ Competitions Best Kept Front Garden competition, Name:...... your garden has to be seen from Address:...... a public walkway. Judging is based on Postcode:...... flowers and plants Contact Number:...... in gardens and/ or containers, containing some all-round planting Email:...... with perhaps perennials, shrubs or trees with neat and tidy surrounds, whether grass or hard area. I would like to enter: Street entries must consist of two or more houses and together show that residents keep their front Best Front Garden...... gardens tidy and colourful. Best Street ...... Judging for these competitions will take place (please give house numbers) during the last week of June, in order for the Anglia in Bloom portfolio to be submitted in time. The Please return this slip to Natasha Pierson, Town Hall, closing date for entries is Friday 22nd June. We do Market Hill, Huntingdon, PE29 3PJ understand that all your bedding plants may not be Enquiries should be sent to: Natasha.pierson@ in full bloom but will be looking for the potential! huntingdontown.gov.uk or call 01480 410384

– 5pm each day. A great variety of food and drinks Huntingdon’s Food will be on offer, as well as cookery demonstrations & Drink Festival and and other entertainment for all to enjoy! A Sandwich Competition will Sandwich Competition take place on Friday 22nd June, Story has it that John Montagu, the Fourth Earl of with local schools, businesses Sandwich, is the person we can all thank for the much- and charities invited to create loved lunchtime snack, and the clue is in the name! A their very own sandwich! All sandwiches will be gambling man, The Earl would often request a piece delivered to the Town Hall on the day and will be judged of meat between two slices of bread during a game of by a culinary panel, with the winning entries being cards, and this quickly became known as the Sandwich. crowned champion sandwich makers 2018. The Montagu family resided in Hinchingbrooke For more information about the Food & Drink Festival, House between 1627-1962, this year marks the 300th please contact the Huntingdon First team by emailing Anniversary of John Montagu. So, in celebration of the [email protected] or by calling 01480 450250. sandwich, Huntingdon will be introducing a Food & Drink To enter the Sandwich Competition or for more Festival, along with a Sandwich Competition. information, please contact Huntingdon Town Council by emailing [email protected] or by Brought to you by Huntingdon Town Council and calling 01480 411883. Huntingdon First, the Food & Drink Festival will take place on Huntingdon’s Market Square over two days in June; Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd, running from 10am

12 www.huntingdontown.gov.uk June 2018 RAF100 Service – Monday 3rd September 2018 Sunday 1st April 2018 marked 100 years of the All are welcome and encouraged to attend the service, Royal Air Force. Huntingdon commenced its to join Huntingdon Town Council and RAF Wyton in marking such a celebratory milestone. celebrations on Thursday 29th March, hosting a flag raising ceremony and flying the RAF As part of the RAF100 national celebrations, a baton Ensign in recognition of the centenary. relay commenced on 1st April 2018, with the aim being for the baton to make its way around the country in A model bi-plane created by Huntingdon Town Council’s 100 days. The baton, which features the RAF crest and Estates Services Team sits proudly on the flat roof of the RAF100 logo, has been designed by young RAF recruits Town Hall and will remain in situ for the remainder of using materials that symbolise aircraft construction the year. through the ages. In celebration of 100 years of the Royal Air Force and In accordance with the route, the baton will be arriving of the close relationship between Huntingdon and at RAF Wyton on Saturday 30th June and will be carried RAF Wyton from its formation as a Royal Flying Corps by the Air Cadets as part of their Armed Forces Day Station in 1916, a celebratory service will take place on parade. the Market Square on Monday 3rd September 2018, at Currently, it is planned for the baton to be transported midday. between RAF Wyton to RAF Brampton on Sunday 1st July, ahead of reaching its next landmark handover at The 3rd September is a significant date in RAF Wyton’s the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. history, marking the first operational sortie of World War II to leave Wyton, back in 1939. The service will For more information on the baton relay, please visit include the presentation of an RAF100 scroll to RAF www.raf.mod.uk/raf100/whats-on/raf100-baton- Wyton, in recognition of its steadfast and loyal service in relay/ the defence of our nation to the present day.

THE 2018 HUNTINGDON BEACH PARTY This summer the beach party is back with no strings attached! As we are in the centre of England, again for its 5th year! Join us on we thought why not bring the beach to us, so everyone Sunday 15th July at the FREE Beach one, including families, can have a great time. The event is Party on the Market Square for an free, although we do accept donations for food and drink if afternoon of seaside fun and adventure! people wish to give them. Being active in the community, as churches, we want to be part of creating some good news in The beach party is organised by Huntingdonshire Community the heart of the town and at the same time perhaps changing Church (HCC), Huntingdon Methodist Church and the perceptions of what the church is like! Huntingdon Town Centre Anglicans. Event leader Tim Anderson of HCC says: “If you’ve never been, you must come How do we put on an event like this? The day of the beach with the whole family! It’s a party not to be missed in the party comes after many weeks of planning and preparations! heart of the town when we lay out eight tons of sand for an Work starts on the day at 8.30 in the morning, first the afternoon of fun, food, relaxation, adventure and exploring. plastic membrane which lies under the sand is put down, and Because life’s about living to the full and taking on the taped together. Then the hurdles (loaned by Wimpole Hall challenge, for the second year, we’re providing not only the Farm) which form the ‘wall’ around the beach are laid out. beach with its activities and puppet shows, but a boulder Finally, the sand for the beach is emptied from the skip and climbing wall for the brave to conquer! Bring your bucket and smoothed out. Last year the sand was provided by the Mick spade down…everyone is welcome!” George company. At the end of the day, we have an army of helpers who assist in sweeping up the sand, and putting it The Beach Party will this year include a beach play area, fully back in the skip, which was collected the following morning. certified climbing wall, sand sculpturing competitions, non- alcoholic cocktail bar, BBQ, ice-cream stand, teas/coffees, We are so grateful for the many comments we have had from cake stall, giant games, puppet shows, craft activities and a local people on how much the beach party means to them. beach deck seating area. Please do come along on the day! We’d love to meet you! Some ask ‘why do the churches do this?’ The reason is we Further information is available from the HCC office (01480 just want to put on an event for the people of Huntingdon, 411665 / [email protected]) email: [email protected] 13 June 2018 Forthcoming Forthcoming Events Saturday 7th June – Action for Hearing Loss: EngAGE in the Council Meetings Afternoon, 1.30pm – 3.00pm, Huntingdon Library. All are welcome to join Linda Bridewell for a talk about the charity Action for Hearing Loss. Free entry (donations welcomed). To book a ticket call 0345 Please note all meetings commence at 7.00pm and take 0455225. place in the Town Hall, Market Hill, Huntingdon PE29 Saturday 9th June – Huntingdon Riverside Gala, 11.00am – 5.00pm, 3PJ unless otherwise stated. For further information, Riverside Park. For more information about the event, or to enquire please contact Huntingdon Town Council on 01480 about booking a stall, please contact 07850 812 036 or email 411883 or email [email protected] [email protected]. Alternatively, visit the Facebook Page – Huntingdon Riverside Gala. Thursday 7th June Planning Applications Sunday 10th June – Inflatable Colour Dash, 11.00am – 3.00pm, Panel Huntingdon Racecourse. Tickets – £20.00/£15.00. For more information please contact 01223 205198 or visit the website at Thursday 14th June Planning Committee https://www.each.org.uk/support-us/events-diary/details/inflatable- Finance Committee colour-dash-huntingdon Thursday 21st June Town Council Friday 22nd to Saturday 23rd June – Sandwich Food & Drink Festival, Market Square and Town Hall. All are welcome to attend. See page 12 Planning Applications for more details. Panel Tuesday 26th June to Saturday 7th July – Richard III – Shakespeare Leisure & Community at The George, 7.30pm, The Courtyard of The George Hotel. Directed Services Committee by Lynne Livingstone. Tickets - £13.00/£11.00 (under 16s, only £7.50). Tickets from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/satg Thursday 5th July Planning Applications Panel Saturday 30th June – Huntingdonshire Philharmonic Choral and Orchestral Concert. 7.30pm, Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre. Media Sub Committee Tickets £14.00/£12.00 (students £6.00/£7.00). Tickets from https:// Thursday 19th July Planning Applications www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FDHKDI or call 01480 375678 Panel Grants Sub Committee Tuesday 3rd July – Up Close with the Cromwell Collection, 7.00pm, Cromwell Museum. Hosted by Huntingdonshire History Festival, join a Finance Committee tour of the Cromwell Collections with museum’s curator Stuart Orme. Thursday 2nd August Planning Applications For more information visit www.cromwellmusuem.org or call 01480 375830 Panel Media Sub Committee Sunday 15th July – The Beach Party, Market Square, 12:00pm – 3.30pm. Enjoy a family fun day including: crafts, a sandcastle Leisure & Community competition, puppet shows and more. This event is free (donations Services Committee welcome for food and drinks), brought to you by Huntingdonshire Community Church. Thursday 16th August Planning Applications Panel Saturday 21st July – Bubble Rush 5K – Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, 10:30am, Riverside Park Huntingdon. A family friendly 5K fun run Planning Committee to raise money for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. Tickets from Thursday 23rd August Media Sub Committee £20.00/10.00 (registration fee includes a t-shirt and medal). To register http://www.arhc.org.uk/bubble-rush-registration.asp or visit the Thursday 30th August Planning Applications Facebook page - Bubble Rush 5K, Huntingdon Panel Sunday 29th July – Mind Body Spirit Event, 10:00am-4.00pm, Town Council Hinchingbrooke House. There will be a wide range of complementary therapies, workshops and exhibitors. Tickets £3.00. For more Thursday 13th September Planning Applications information visit: www.aum2zen.co.uk or alternatively call Panel 07946411068. Lettings Sub Committee Thursday 2nd August - Arming the Knight: EngAGE in the Afternoon, Finance Sub Committee 1.30pm-3.00pm - Chris Doyle from CONQUEST Anglo-Norman Living History Society, for an illustrated talk on the clothing and armour of Leisure & Community the Norman Knight. Free (donations welcomed) booking required. Services Committee Please speak to library staff or call 0345 045 5225 for a ticket. Thursday 27th September Twinning Sub Committee Saturday 11th August - Huntingdon Carnival and Live in the Park Planning Applications Festival Weekend, 12noon. Back for its third year, Huntingdon Carnival will be in the Riverside Park with a bigger and better Festival Weekend Panel than before. And it's free entry! Finance Committee

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Unity in the Community Multi – Cultural Event The annual Huntingdon Unity in the Community International Food Hall. There will be assorted Dancing Multi-Cultural Event will again be held this year at the Performances and Martial Arts Demonstrations Medway Centre off Coneygear Road in Huntingdon on throughout the day as Saturday 14th July 2018 and will start at 10.00am. well Face Painting and Henna Tattooing available. This occasion has been a regular event in the Many local residents and Huntingdon calendar for many years with attendance associations will offer growing annually as word has spread. displays on a range of All residents from Huntingdonshire are invited to subjects. attend and if you have visitors staying with you, please If you would like to participate in this years’ event bring them along with you to this fantastic, fun, family either as a stall holder or as a volunteer, please friendly fete. contact: Patrick Kadewere on 0754 6432183 who will Entry is FREE and as always there will be a selection provide any information you might need. Free Parking of foods available for a small donation in the is available on site. TRY TENNIS FOR FREE Huntingdon Tennis Club Open Day It has been a great winter season If you would like to take part for the club with four young why not try tennis for free this players aged 13 to 15 representing summer at Huntingdon Tennis Cambridgeshire in the 18 & Under Club, with sessions to suit the whole family. county cup and two players representing There are Mini Tennis sessions, family time, free play, and the county in the 14 & Under age groups. Our 8 & Under numerous other kinds of activities to get involved in. teams produced some outstanding performances in the Rackets and balls will be provided, so whether you’ve Cambridgeshire local league matches. never picked up a racket before or you're a seasoned The club is excited for the summer months ahead with regular – there is fun to be had. the number of players representing the county and also The next big weekend will be Sunday 22 July 2018. moving up into playing for the club in the senior teams. https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/events/HuntingdonTennisClub

Huntingdon Carnival and Live in the Park Festival Weekend 2018’s Carnival is on track to be Carnival Queen & her bigger and better than before! Carnival Court After the success of two previous Fun Fair years of the re-instated event, Dog Agility course the Riverside Park will be alive Spitfire flypast with energy for another great Live in the Park – stage acts family weekend. Arena Events on Sunday from 12 noon – 7pm:- Almost ABBA, SKA-DUST, 11th & 12 August from 12 noon Licensed Bar Junkyard preachers, Travis onwards Craft marquee Graham, The Sidekicks, Carnival Parade and Charity & Community stalls Solomon Smith & presentation of prizes Viking Encampment 4th LABYRINTH. free email: [email protected] 15 June 2018 The Thinking Soldier “To the men of 1914-1918 who wrought mankind a great deliverance” The Thinking Soldier memorial overlooks the historic Her signature is on the statue. After the war, the centre of Huntingdon from its prominent position on Council proposed a Memorial Hall but funds could not Huntingdon Market Hill. Unveiled on Armistice Day be found. However, the Womens’ Institute had raised 1923, it represents a WW1 Soldier with a haunting £355.4.0d for the Fund. Their President, Lady Sandwich expression of determination and a suspicion of agony of Hinchingbrooke House was a friend of Lady Scott and as from the trenches he looks towards the enemy. He is she agreed to design and execute the bronze memorial, half supporting himself with left knee bent, right hand foregoing her fees. on his rifle and his left supports his chin. The rifle is An estimated 3,000 people attended the unveiling by perfect in detail and the tin hat without its chin strap as Lord Sandwich, the Lord Lieutenant of the County. The a soldier in the trench always wore his chin strap under event was reported widely in the local papers and Lady his helmet. Mud covers his Scott in her diaries eloquently spoke of the occasion. right foot. “Sunday, it was a lovely experience. The unveiling on The statue is the work a glorious, cold, sunny morning done with beautiful of sculptor Mrs Hilton solemnity. There was the Last Post and the Lord Young (formerly Lady Lieutenant in a scarlet coat and apple-faced boys Kathleen Scott), singing in the open air ‘Oh, God our help in ages past.’ wife of Scott of The church bells were ringing, and in the two minutes’ the Antarctic. silence, little, grey women were weeping and my brooding soldier was looking down kindly on all. It was terribly moving. I never dared to hope my Soldier would look so fine and have such a beautiful birth”. Maintained by Huntingdon Town Council, the statue is now a memorial to the fallen of all wars since WWI. There are no names listed on the memorial, these are to be found in the Town Hall. In its simplicity yet incredible accuracy it continues to provide a moving memorial for Huntingdon and has in 2014 been recognised by English Heritage as one of the first of their memorial listings. Ann Colbert

References: Huntingdon War memorial, A History by Pauline Hornsby Extract from The Huntingdonshire Post, 15 November 1923 Extracts from Self Portrait of an Artist by Kathleen Kennet, copywright Lord Kennet, Published by John Murray, London 1949 For more information see Huntingdon’s Great War History Trail, published by Cambridgeshire County Council, available from Huntingdon Town Council.

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PRINCESS OF WALES ROYAL REGIMENT FREEDOM PARADE

On Thursday 24th May, Huntingdon welcomed The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment and granted them the Freedom of the Town.

Over 100 military personnel paraded through the Town Centre, led by The Band of the Queen’s Division. An inspection of the troops was carried out on the Market Square by the Mayor of Huntingdon, Councillor Sarah Gifford, Deputy Lieutenant and the High Sheriff, and speeches were given by the Town Clerk and the Commanding Officer of the Regiment ahead of the presentation to the Regiment of their Freedom Scroll. On receipt of the Scroll, the Mayor of Huntingdon officially granted the Regiment Freedom of the Town, which was duly exercised with a parade through the town centre. The parade was led by the band and the scroll bearing colour party, and a salute was taken at St Benedict’s Court. Over 500 members of the community, businesses and organisations showed their support on the day, to watch parade, recognising the historical link the Regiment has to Huntingdon. Civic receptions were held after the parade in the Town Hall and All Saints’ Church, where an exchange of gifts took place between the Town Council and the Regiment. A ceremonial handover of the Regimental Colours of the 31st Foot (Huntingdonshire Regiment) opened the reception, returning the historic and hugely symbolic Colours back to the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, as successors and rightful owners. The Colours, which had been loaned to Huntingdon Town Council back in 2014, had been proudly housed in the Town Hall for four years, awaiting the time to be returned to the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment. They tell many stories, including the Crimea and first battle of Sebastopol in 1855, for which the 31st Foot Regiment was awarded battle honours. In 1864, the Colours were retired and housed in St Mary’s Church, Huntingdon, as a memorial to those from the 31st Foot who fell during the Crimea. It wasn’t until the 1970’s that the Colours were removed by the 1st Queen’s Division, to be displayed in the Regiment’s Sergeant’s Mess, and today, they are now ‘home’ with their loyal guardians.

“A Moth-eaten rag on a worm-eaten pole, It does not look likely to stir a man’s soul: ‘Tis the deeds that were done ‘neath the moth-eaten rag. When the pole was a staff and the rag was a flag.”

Photos: Courtesy of Hunts Post email: [email protected] 17 June 2018

Huntingdon to grant Freedom of the Town to RAF Alconbury’s 501st Combat Support Wing The 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Alconbury, In November 2017, is a unique organisation with over 2,000 Airmen Huntingdon Town at seven geographically separated locations Council resolved across the United Kingdom and Norway. Each to grant the 501st installation contributes to the Pathfinder mission Combat Support Wing at of providing support to enable command and RAF Alconbury the Freedom of control; intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance; the Town, in special recognition of the ongoing friendship and partnership that exists and global strike operations to meet U.S. and NATO between the two organisations. objectives. It is planned for the Wing to receive their Freedom The 501st tracks its lineage to the WW2-era 501st on Friday 21st September 2018 at 11.00am, Bombardment Group, through the Cold-War era where a parade onto the Market Square will see 501st Tactical Missile Wing, and then into the an inspection of the troops. The parade will then modern era as the 501st Combat Support Wing. march along the High Street, with the salute being Now, the wing serves a community of more than taken at St Benedict’s Court. All are welcome and 14,000 personnel and supports the NATO Joint encouraged to attend the parade to recognise Warfare Centre, U.S. European Command, and and support the importance of the 501st Wing’s NATO intelligence analysis units, among others. ongoing work. ‘Have a Go’ at Alconbury Weald’s Festival of Learning in June The Festival of Learning is the Enterprise Campus and in the of Learning biggest celebration of lifelong surrounding area to ‘have a go’ we want to learning in England and Alconbury and discover new talents in a demonstrate Weald is hosting ‘have a go’ events friendly environment. the positive impact of lifelong throughout June to showcase Learning is a great way to develop learning and encourage more some of the learning opportunities skills and boost self-confidence adults to see that it isn’t too available locally, encourage adults and the Festival of Learning will late to learn new, potentially life to try something new and highlight include workshops and business changing skills. some of the benefits of lifelong clinics for people interested in “It’s also a fantastic way for the learning. refreshing their CV, honing their local community to find out more interview techniques, learning new Urban&Civic, Alconbury about the new neighbourhood at skills and making positive changes Weald’s master planners and Alconbury Weald and meet new EDGE, Huntingdon’s jobs and to their life. people whilst participating in fun skills partnership are hosting a Rebecca Britton, Communities and and informative events.” programme of events to inspire Partnerships for Urban&Civic, said: the local community as well as “With over 8,000 jobs coming up Visit the website for the full people at Alconbury Campus, learning programme of events and working at and skills development is a core booking information: Alconbury priority and during the Festival www.alconbury-weald.co.uk

18 www.huntingdontown.gov.uk June 2018 Who’s Who at the Council

It can sometimes be difficult to decipher which authority this guide proves helpful if you have any specific questions. to contact for various queries related to Huntingdon. The Should you wish to contact one of your Huntingdon Town Town, District and County Council all have different areas Councillors, their details are provided below. All Councillors of responsibility, which are highlighted below. We hope can be contacted by calling the office on 01480 411883.

Central Ward Councillors: Huntingdon Town Council is responsible for: Brian Luckham INDEPENDENT Karl Webb INDEPENDENT • Allotments East Ward Councillors: • Cemeteries and Closed Churchyards Juliet Cole LIBERAL DEMOCRAT • Parks and Open Spaces* Padrica Kennington LIBERAL DEMOCRAT • Children’s Play Areas Trish Shrapnel LIBERAL DEMOCRAT • Sports Facilities and Recreational Grounds Concepta Wayment LIBERAL DEMOCRAT • War Memorials Hinchingbrooke Park Ward Councillor: • The Town Hall Veronica Hufford LIBERAL DEMOCRAT • The Medway Centre North Ward Councillors: • The KGV St Peters Road Depot Ann Beevor LABOUR • Town Twinning Anita Diaz LABOUR • Community Grant Awards Patrick Kadewere LABOUR • Statutory Consultee for Planning Matters Sam Sweek LABOUR • Civic and Community Events South Ward Councillor: • Community Newsletter – Huntingdon Alice Sedgwick CONSERVATIVE • The Cromwell Museum Building South West Ward Councillor: Peter Brown INDEPENDENT *HTC is also responsible for maintaining the following Parks Stukeley Meadows Ward Councillors: & Open Spaces: Victoria Square, KGV Sapley Road, Hartford Ann Blackwell INDEPENDENT Garden of Rest, Hartford Church Gardens, St Mary’s Church Gardens, All Saint’s Church Gardens, St John Closed Grounds, Sarah Gifford INDEPENDENT Bus Station Grounds, Sebastopol Cannon Site, Castle Hills, Steve McAdam INDEPENDENT Jubilee Park, Frenchs Fields, KGV St Peters, Bloomfield Park, Phil Pearce INDEPENDENT Coneygear Park, Sallowbush II, & Town Sign Green. Tom Sanderson INDEPENDENT Telephone 01480 411883 or visit West Ward Councillor: www.huntingdontown.gov.uk Chris Doyle INDEPENDENT

Huntingdon District Council is responsible for: • Rubbish Collection • Environmental Health • Car Parks • Countryside Services • Street Cleaning • Licensing • Markets • Building Control • Planning and Planning Enforcement • Elections • CCTV • Voluntary Sector • Housing • Parks and Open Spaces* • Tax Collection • Public Conveniences • Housing Improvement Grants • One Leisure Centre • Standards Board *HDC is also responsible for maintaining the following Parks & Open Spaces: Sapley Park, Spring Common, Stukeley Meadows Local Nature Reserve, Hinchingbrooke Country Park, Riverside Park, Riverside Meadows, Hartford Wood & Sparrowhawk Way tree belt Telephone 01480 388388 or visit www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk

Cambridgeshire County Council is responsible for: • Education • Footpaths • Social Services • Bus Passes • Street Lighting • Roads and Traffic • Libraries • Park and Ride • Recycling • Trading Standards Telephone 0345 0455200 or visit www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk

For a more detailed breakdown of the services provided by the three tiers of local government, please visit www.huntingdontown.gov.uk/atoz email: [email protected] 19