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July/August 2019
Editorial Village Diary for July/August
Where have the first six months of this year If you want your event published here please contact the gone? The longest day has slipped by Editors. almost unnoticed, and the summer holidays are almost upon us. As a child I always looked forward to the summer school break Thurs 4th July 1st Thursday Club – Talk by Linda Scoles (p5) as that meant long weeks at the seaside th either in the west country or up on the Sat 6 July SM Primary School Fete (p9) Norfolk coast. Happy Days! Sat 6th, 7th, 13th , 14th, 20th & 21st July – Anna Pye’s
Open Studio (p5) I am always amazed at the diversity of the events dreamed up by our local Sun 7th July First Ever Steeple Morden Literary Festival (p6) communities – this month we have the first & Programme. ever Steeple Morden Literary Festival, with notable authors taking part. Two villages Sat 13th July Quiz Night. SM Village Hall (p9) are celebrating 50 years since the first moon Sat 13th July Litlington Fayre (p11) landing – Litlington Fayre and Guilden Morden Congregational Chapel with a Social Sat 20th July Social Supper – GM Congregational Chapel (p5) Supper, both with themes of terrestrial Sat/Sun 20th/21 st July Young Players Weekend, Pightle, SM (p9) beings and space oddities. th Fri 26 July Summer Lunch. Guilden Morden (p10) The Morden Players are running a weekend for ‘young players’ who may be interested in treading the boards. nd Fri 2 Aug Entries to be submitted for Kite Festival (p9)
The Kite Festival are again offering prizes for the best ‘home made’ kites. Forthcoming Events
Sun 1st Sept Cream Teas. Steeple Morden (p6) And finally another coach outing by the 1st Thursday Club, this time to the Sun 8th Sept 1st Thursday Club – Coach outing to Kennet and Kennet and Avon Canal and a horse Avon Canal (p10) drawn barge.
Happy Holidays.
Desma
Editors:f Desma Goddard: 38 Hay Street, Steeple Morden, Telephone 01763 852287 Email: [email protected] 1
Steeple Morden Parish Council Police plea for employers to help boost the List of Councillors as at front line May 2018 POLICE are urging employers across the county to sign up to a scheme that supports their staff to volunteer as police constables. CLLR J CLAYTON (Chair)
5 Brook End, Steeple Morden 01763 852203 Employer Supported Policing (ESP) asks employers to promote the role of the Special constable in their organisation, while granting those who CLLR S WHEATLEY (Vice Chair) do sign up additional leave days to help them meet duty commitments. 95 Hay Street, Steeple Morden In return, the organisation will benefit from staff who have received a 01763 853826 unique training package, worth several thousand pounds and covering CLLR G BELSON (Vice Chair) a wide range of skills, many of which are transferable to the workplace. Ringdale, 2 North Brook Road, Specials are unpaid volunteers with full police powers who agree to Steeple Morden 01763 852475 dedicate a minimum of 16 hours a month to training or operational duties. They often find this time outside of working hours but family CLLR A DREW commitments and other outside interests can lead to volunteers 76 Station Road, Steeple Morden reluctantly deciding to leave the service after a few years. 01763 853390
CLLR J COURTNEY The call for more organisations to join ESP comes as hundreds of events 106 Station Rd, Odsey take place for National Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June). The annual week
CLLR C UPCHURCH was established in 1984 and recognises the contribution volunteers Greenway Farm, Litlington Road, SM make to communities every day. 01763 852193 Head of the Special Constabulary Vic Kerlin said ESP benefitted for both employer and Special, who enjoyed and gained great benefits from their CLLR K AUSTIN policing work. Bogs Gap Lane, Steeple Morden He said: “ESP is a powerful staff development opportunity that more 01763 852023 than 250 organisations throughout the UK have already recognised, CLLR S TRAVERSE-HEALY including well-known private, public and third sector employers in the 46 Station Rd, Steeple Morden eastern region. 01763 853843
DISTRICT CLLR MRS H. WILLIAMS “Many police forces across the region currently have high levels of 07885 774775 recruitment of regular officers but this makes Specials recruitment more difficult as many people who might consider the Specials are drawn COUNTY CLLR MR S. KINDERSLEY directly into regular roles. 01767 651982 “ESP is especially important at this time as many of the people who join the Specials under ESP already have careers outside policing and see the Specials as a place that they can gain skills, support their community and do something really important alongside their day job.”
Steeple Morden Parish Council One organisation signed up to ESP in Cambridgeshire is the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute near Hinxton, Cambridge, which is at the cutting-
edge of genome and bioinformatics research. Interested in helping the community
or having your say? Dr Martin Dougherty, the institute's Chief Operating Officer, who is a
Special in Cambridgeshire, said: “The time and effort that you put in as There is a vacancy for a Parish a Special is rewarded 10-fold by the sense of well-being that you're Councillor making a contribution to society. It’s about making those real life
decisions that have an impact and help people on the spot. All enquiries should be made to: "If you do your job well, the regulars are very welcoming and you feel
like you're making a difference supporting them. Sally Walmesley "The voluntary sector in the UK is key to community cohesion - coaching [email protected] at sports clubs or getting involved in parish councils - these are important
roles in society with great benefits and being a Special is no different."
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NEWS FROM YOUR PARISH COUNCIL The Full PC meets on the second Monday in the in the Cricket Pavilion (Village Hall in winter) at 7.30pm. The meeting is listed every month in the Village Post Office window, on the Notice Board at the Recreation Ground, and in Odsey near the station. A copy of the full minutes from the Council Meetings may be obtained by contacting the Parish Clerk, Sally Walmesley, Redwood Lodge, South Street, Litlington, Royston SG8 0QR. Telephone 01763 852137 or e-mail [email protected]. Minutes can also be viewed on the Steeple Morden Village Website www.steeplemorden.org and the Village Post Office. Brief notes on agenda items from the Parish Council Meeting on Monday June 10th are included below:
County Councillor Mr S Kindersley – reported that the A428 upgrade and rerouting plans have been released for consultation. There is still no sign that Herts CC will fund any improvements to the junctions on the A505. South Camb. C. are to clamp down on any empty properties which have been empty for 5 years, by claiming full council tax. The East/West rail project has been declared by a QC as a flawed consultation procedure. A505 – It was decided following Cllr Kindersley’s comments to send a letter to Herts CC & the MP Oliver Heald listing the villages’ concerns over the lack of action by Herts CC. Station Car Park Update – a meeting was held with the residents of Odsey and Mr J Fordham. Mr Fordham has offered some land adjacent to Cheyney Lodge to be used as a car park. Mr Fordham was thought to be in talks with car park planners. A letter is to be sent to Mr Fordham and Omnia to ascertain the state of play. Traffic – Another MVAS has been ordered. The one recently on Ashwell Road has now been moved to Litlington Road. Many people have commented on the ‘smiley face’ and how they appreciate knowing what speed they are actually doing. An offer of cones to the Primary School has been taken up by the caretaker – these will have No Waiting signs attached. A request for police support concerning parking around the school has been made. Recreation Ground and Conservation Area- The abandoned car has had a 21 day notice served otherwise it will be removed by the Council. Grass matting has been put in front of the ‘practice goal’ near the play area. The RosSPA Report on the play area pointed out various amendments and repairs – many of which were already in the process of being completed. They did point out that the confers needed to be cut back on the far side as they were interfering with the zip-wire and the swings. Two new dog signs have been requested. The dog handlers are to be asked NOT to use the Conservation Area for their training as the flora and grasses have been damaged. Footpaths- the footpath on Craft Way has been referred to the South Cambs C for further trimming. Any other business – due to the resignation of a Committee Member the Parish Council will be issuing a notice to co-op another committee member. o Dog Bin – a dog bin was requested for Bogs Gap Lane. o Security Cameras – the Village Hall cameras are in need of servicing. o Smarties – a letter is to be sent to Smarties concerning the clothing bin sited in the car park of the recreation ground. o Next Blue Grass Concert – will be held on July 19th and 20th. 2020. 3
Planning/Tree work Applications
12.1.1 Planning Ref S/1167/19/LB Flecks Lane Farm, Shingay Road –Render replacement/repair of property. APPROVED
12.1.2 Planning Ref S/1444/19/FL 5 The Green –Demolition of existing single storey side extension and replace with two storey side extension and single storey extension to the rear. Changes to fenestration on the front, side and rear elevations, including a Juliette balcony on the side elevation. APPROVED, provided farm access is kept clear.
12.1.3 Planning Ref S/1744/19/PA Barn 1 Rectory Farm –Prior approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to a dwelling house (Class 3) and for associated operational development. Does not enhance the area, contrary to rural surroundings.
12.1.4 Planning Ref S/1862/19/FL 1 Ashwell Road –Two storey front, rear and side extension and two storey rear extension and single storey rear extensions. Raised roof to existing rear single storey utility and bathroom. APPROVED, provided materials used are sympathetic to the original building.
Further Notes from the Annual Parish Meeting held on Thursday 9th May
Report from Country Cllr Sebastian Kindersley Cllr reported it had been a difficult year in the face of austerity with further cuts to the budget. Money has been found to mend the worst of the pot-holes, although still nothing has been done to manage the overall deterioration of the roads. Unfortunately the A505 has not been improved, the Herts CC have withdrawn all funding to improve the junctions. There is still no definitive route for the east/west rail link although the Northern route seems to be favoured. A decision may be made in June/July. The scrapyard planning issues have been implemented.
Report from District Cllr Heather Williams District Council is run by the Liberal Democrats. Apologies have been made over various IT outages during the year. Local plan has been adopted. Planning has been made for more affordable houses. The Community Chest grant is available for community projects. An extra Green Bin with now cost £35.00 per annum.
Steeple Morden Primary School Short on numbers. They have vacancies for 15 more pupils. Due to lack of pupils is having an effect on the funding. Money has been put aside for maintenance work. Before and after school parking is still a problem.
Bassingbourn Village College Now has 638 students. There was a 35% pass rate of all GCSEs. 35% of our students achieved at least 3 or more 7+ (A/A* equivalent) grades. The College has received a grant of £250,000 to enhance security and update the college heating system. The College took part in debates, and quizzes, a Shakespeare evening and a visit to Sadlers Wells. 4
Comberton Ramblers First Thursday Group
If you like walking and enjoy the countryside we
2019/2020 Programme are the walking group for you.
Comberton Ramblers walk an average of 5-6. miles every fort night on a Sunday. th 4 July Linda Scoles – Entertains To view our walk programme + photo's please 1st Aug Sandra Highstead – Hatches, Matches & Despatches go to our web-page. https://www.combertonramblers.org.uk 5th Sept Lucy Lewis – First Woman Bomb Disposal Officer So why not give us a try, you’ll have the benefit of an exhilarating walk plus the companionship 3rd Oct Brian Deal JP of a group of like-minded people
7th Nov Sue Gould – Demo and Do For more information please contact the Secretary Stella. th 5 Dec Christmas Lunch –venue tba Tel. 01954 210049
Meetings held 1st Thursday of every month Email. [email protected] At Steeple Morden Village Hall from 2pm All visitors welcome Chairman – Mrs A Thorp 852848 [email protected]
What is Cambridge Open Studios?
During 4 weekends in July Cambridge Open Studios will take place. In Steeple Morden Anna Pye will be taking part. She’ll look forward to meeting you, don’t be shy, come and have a look at what I do!
This is a country wide event when artists welcome you to their studios or to an exhibition to show you what they are creating. It’s a great opportunity to see a wide range of creative arts and find out more about a variety of mediums and techniques.
Most people like to plan an art trail to visit several studios in an area or you can just visit your local studios. You will be warmly welcomed, probably offered refreshments and its fine to just browse. Many visitors take the opportunity to buy directly from the artist and there are often items that would make an ideal gift.
Guides are available from the Post Office and 3 Station Road, Steeple Morden
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STEEPLE MORDEN LITERARY FESTIVAL
Sunday July 7, 11am - 5pm
Steeple Morden Village Hall
Date for your diary! Revel in a full and varied programme of author events featuring successful writers with a local connection Steeple Morden Literature Festival Sunday July 7, 11am - 5pm, Steeple Morden MORNING Christine Adams on her smash hit ‘A Village Hall Lifetime in the Building’
Enjoy a full and varied programme of author events AFTERNOON Poet Tom Weir reads from and featuring writers with a local connection. discusses his work Tickets £20, Under 16s £10, to include tea, Novelists Jenny Chapman, Sarah Harrison and Jim Prothero chew the fat on fiction coffee and soft drinks, and ploughman’s lunch
with glass of wine - on sale early June. Sarah Shaw, author of bestselling memoir ‘Portland
Place’ in conversation with Sarah Harrison
Proceeds to Friends of SS Peter and Paul, Tickets £20 (U 16s £10) to include elevenses and Steeple Morden. ploughman’s lunch with glass of wine, on sale early June from: Steeple Morden PO or Sarah Harrison, For further details at this stage contact 853171 [email protected] Sarah Harrison, 01763 853171 [email protected] Proceeds to Friends of Steeple Morden Church
CREAM TEAS in aid of Church Funds
Sunday 1 September 2.30pm – 5pm
At
Hill House, 24 Cheyney Street, Steeple
Morden
(home of David & Gilly McKee)
Tickets Adults £5 Children under 12 £2 from Gilly McKee 852380 or The Post Office 6
Saint Peter and Saint Paul Guilden Morden Congregational Church Church, Steeple Morden Diary for July/August Diary for July/August www.guildenmordencongregationalchurch.com
is one of six in the Shingay Group and details of Monday 1st July 10.30–12.00am Men’s Guild services in all the churches are published in the schoolroom monthly in Prospect. Wed 3rd July 9.00-11.30am Mix and Match Coffee Morning Our website is www.shingaychurches.co.uk Sunday 7th July 10.30am Café style service. Come and join us for croissants and coffee in our July relaxed style of worship. All Monday 1st 7.30 pm House Group, 78 Hay welcome Street Wed 10th July 9.00-11.30am Mix and Match Coffee Morning Sunday 14th July 11.00am Joint Service at th Friday 5 9-11.30 am Café in the Church Litlington led by Angus th Sunday 7 8.30 am Parish Communion McCormick (Prayer Book) Wed 17th July 9.00-11.30am Mix and Match th Coffee Morning Monday 8 7.30 pm House Group, 78 Hay st Street Sunday 21 July 10.30am Joint service with St Mary’s at the Chapel led by Sandra Galton Friday 12th 9-11.30 am Café in the Church Wed 24th July 9.00-11.30am Mix and Match Sunday 14th 10.45 am Parish Communion Coffee Morning Monday 15th 7.30 pm House Group, 78 Hay Sunday 28th July 11.00am Communion Street service at Litlington with Walter Riggans Wed 31st July 9.00-11.30am Mix and th Friday 19 9-11.30 am Café in the Church Match Coffee Morning Sunday 21st 9.45 am Family Service Sunday 4th Aug 10.30am Café style service. Monday 23rd 7.30 pm House Group, 78 Hay Come and join us for Street croissants and coffee in our relaxed style of worship. All welcome. Sunday 28th 10 am Group Communion, Monday 5th Aug 10.30–12.00am Men’s Guild Litlington in the schoolroom Monday 29th 7.30 pm House Group, 78 Hay Wed 7th Aug 9.00-11.30am Mix and Match Coffee Morning Street th Sunday 11 Aug 11.00am Service at Litlington Wed 14th Aug 9.00-11.30am Mix and Match August Coffee Morning Sunday 4th 8.30 am Parish Communion Sunday 18th Aug 10.30am Communion (Prayer Book) Service with Edmonde th Openshaw Monday 5 7.30 pm House Group, 78 Hay Wed 21st Aug 9.00-11.30am Mix and Match Street Coffee Morning Sunday 25th Aug 10.30am Joint Hymns and Sunday 11th 10.45 am Parish Communion Prayer service with Litlington at the Chapel th th Wed 28 Aug 9.00-11.30am Mix and Match Sunday 18 9.45 am Family Service Coffee Morning
th Sunday 25 10 am Group Communion, Wendy We are delighted to announce that Edmonde Openshaw has accepted the offer to become the minister at the Chapel on a part time basis, and we hope that she will begin her ministry here in August.
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Contact Names, Numbers and E-Mail Addresses for
Organisations and Groups in the Village
Organisation Contact Name Phone E-mail Number SM Newsletter Editor Desma Goddard 01763 852287 [email protected]
First Responders Nick Badger [email protected]
First Responders Wayne Cox [email protected] (co-ordinator) Primary School Tracey How, 01763 852474 [email protected] Headteacher Village College The Principal 01763 242344 [email protected] Ms Vickey Poulter SS Peter & Paul Church Canon Shamus 01763 853067 [email protected] Williams (day off normally Monday)
GM Cong. Church Sandy Watkins 01763 852869 [email protected] SM Village Hall Bookings Diane Knight 01763 853073 [email protected] Scouts, Cubs & Beavers Keith Austin 01763 852023 [email protected] Brownies Debbie Fisher 01763 852811 [email protected] Guides Ann Clarke 07756 291899 [email protected] Allotment Society Dave Blanchard 01763 853266 [email protected] Smarties Pre-School and Michele Taylor 07952 100208 Pre-School: Out of School Club or 01763 [email protected] 852888 Out of School Club: [email protected] Cricket Club Fraser Daws 01763 853008 [email protected] Football Club Pete Summers 07709258359 Morden Magpies Youth Laurence 07799 625529 FC Harrison Bowls Club (Sec) David Holt 01763 852636 [email protected] Tennis Club Fiona Coverdale 01763 853325 [email protected] Waggon & Horses Mandy & Jose 01763 853311 [email protected] Morden Players Jenny Elder 01763 852557 [email protected] First Thursday Club Ann Thorp 01763 852848 [email protected] Luncheon Club Lynn Pestell 01763 853461 Royal British Legion Ray Leach 01763 852734 [email protected] Mobile Wardens Scheme Angela Drew 01763 853390 Lynn Pestell 01763 853461 WI Di Coleman 01763 852124 dicole.8pott@btinternet Neighbourhood Watch Roy Newbury 01763 852241 Cambs Police: www.cambs.police.uk Social Car Scheme Hazel Smith 01763 852602 [email protected]
Please contact the editors to update us with any new details. Thank you!
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The Morden Players YOUNG PLAYERS WEEKEND
July 20/21 10am - 4pm The Pightle, Bogs Gap Lane, Steeple Morden
Aged 9 - 17 years? Enjoy performing - or think you might?
Just bring enthusiasm and a picnic lunch, to have fun and create an improvised
entertainment for family and friends £5 per person - numbers are limited so do book in advance
from Sarah Harrison, 01763 853171, [email protected]
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S.M. First Thursday Club
Summer Lunch Please join us In the home and garden of Debbie and Jon Louch 99 High Street, Guilden Morden, on Friday 26th July 2019
Lunch served from 12noon- 2.30pm £7.50
Tickets from Jill Hillman 853400; Pam Blomiley 853199 Coach outing to And Steeple Morden Post Office Kennet and Avon Canal on a Horse Drawn Barge with afternoon tea Sunday 8th September 2019
Coach from Steeple Morden Hay Street at 9.15 a.m. Calling at Newbury in time for lunch (not included) Leaving Newbury at 1.15 p.m. for a 3hour boat trip. Returning from Boating station Litlington Garden Club 5.15 p.m.
Join Us! Arrive S.M. approx. 7.30 p.m.
We are a local group who have a genuine Cost £40 per person interest in gardening and plants. Enquires and Booking to We meet the second Thursday of the month and Thora Dix 01763 853348 Email have plans over the course of the year to visit numerous exciting gardens. [email protected]
If you are interested Payment by August 18th August please
Telephone: Suzanne Cheques to S.M. over 60’s Club
On 1763 852852 [email protected]
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F
www.mordenmagpies.co.uk
A family-friendly club seeking players for U6, U7, U8 U9 & U10 age groups. Boys and girls of any ability welcome.
Morden Magpies football club has a long history in local junior football. The club restarted in September 2012 and gain Charter status in 2014. This is a family club that enjoys the support of the senior Steeple Morden Football Club. Above all we want young players to have fun, enjoy and learn about the game and be part of a team. If you would like your son or daughter to join the club or would like to find out more please contact any of the following FA-qualified coaches: Under 6 - Kevin Donnelley - 07860 607416. [email protected] Under 7 - Martin Holt – 07740215874. [email protected] Under 8 - Laurence Harrison – 07799625529. [email protected]
Under 9 - Andrew Holt – 07850801899. [email protected] Under 10 - Pete Summers – 07709258359. [email protected]
Steeple Morden Cricket Club – Fixtures & Results
All Matches start at 1.30pm CCA Junior League 4 West
Sat 25th May Steeple Morden 1st Xl v Hardwick & Caldecote 2nd Xl Cancelled Sat 1st June Great Shelford 3rd Xl v Steeple Morden 1st Xl Won by 7 wickets Sat 8th June Steeple Morden 1st Xl v Camden 2nd Xl Lost by 34 runs Sat 15th June Linton Village 2nd Xl v Steeple Morden 1st Xl Won by 7 wickets Sat 22nd June Fen Ditton 2nd Xl v Steeple Morden 1st Xl Sat 29th June Girton 2nd Xl v Steeple Morden 1st Sun 30th June Steeple Morden 1st Xl v Abington Pigotts Xl (2pm) Sat 6th July Steeple Morden 1st Xl v Coton 2nd Xl Sat 13th July Elsworth 1st Xl v Steeple Morden 1st Xl Sat 20th July Steeple Morden 1st Xl v Barrington 2nd Xl Sat 27th July Steeple Morden 1st Xl v Saffron Walden 4th Xl Sat 3rd Aug Cambridge NCI 4th Xl v Steeple Morden 1st Xl
Litlington Village Fayre 13th July from 1pm
Recreation Ground. A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1st Moon Landing Includes Dog Show, Bar, Barbeque, Tractor Rides, Teas, Cakes, Children’s Races, Tug of War Plus all the usual stalls.
Come and Join the Fun.
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A focus on local business
In support of promoting local businesses, the Newsletter is inviting local businesses to submit a short advertorial about the products and services they offer to be included in a future Newsletter.
The advert is to be written by you and can include a couple of photos. The articles need to be no more than half an A4 page including photos or graphics. Send to [email protected]
This is your opportunity to tell local people about your local business.
The Village Wheelchair CUTLERY AND There is a manual wheelchair available for short term CROCKERY use by anyone in the village. For more information HIRE and availability please contact Trish at the Post Office. We have upwards of 80 sets of dinner plates, dessert bowls, cups and saucers with accompanying knife, fork spoon and teaspoons. We charge 5p per item for hire. MOBILE LIBRARY Details and more information can be obtained from The Mobile Library Diane on 01763 852580. All charges go to our fund raising for Save the Children. stops in the village on the first Tuesday of every month. The Newsletter is printed by: Hales Printers, 23 Jarman Way, Royston, Hertfordshire. It stops at Russell Close between 10.20 am and SG8 5HW. 01763 243195. 11.05 am. The next calling date is Tuesday 2nd www.halesprinters.com July, & Tuesday 6th August.
STEEPLE MORDEN VILLAGE HALL
Steeple Morden Village Hall Contributions sent to the editors prior is available for hiring for parties, wedding receptions, to the newsletter deadline will club and social activities. normally be printed in the next It comprises: Tables, Seating for 120, Bar, Kitchen, Cooker, available edition. Fridge, Stage, Parking. There is also limited Crockery & The deadline for September edition is Cutlery Projector and screen available and Induction Loop Equipment 12 noon on August 18th – ask our booking clerk for more details.
For bookings and prices please contact: Contact details for the editors are at Diane Knight the top of the first page of the 33 Cheyney Street, Steeple Morden, SG8 0LR Newsletter Tel 01763 853073 (please don't phone between the hours of 6 - 7 p.m.) email: [email protected] www.steeplemordenvillagehall.co.uk
Don’t forget you can view this issue and back issues of the Newsletter online at www.steeplemorden.com and also subscribe to the monthly e-mail copy of the Newsletter. Let’s save money and trees! 12