Tempsford Times

TEMPSFORD Issue 76 TIMES July/August 2019 The village magazine of Tempsford, Bedfordshire www.tempsford.org

WELCOME TO “THE WHEATSHEAF” UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

TEMPSFORD SHOW SEPT 7th FULL SCHEDULE with all the details, classes etc IN OUR PULL-OUT CENTRAL SECTION www.tempsford.org PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Elections for the seven positions of Councillors on Tempsford Parish Council took place on May 2nd . Six of the present councillors were nominated and re-elected unopposed. The 7th position was filled by co-option at the Parish Council meeting of May 20th. Lisa Filby had expressed an interest in becoming a councillor before the election and submitted her nomination to CBC by the due date. However, a slight error on the form which could have been corrected at the time of submission, was not spotted by the CBC office and so was not accepted. However it was later admitted and the Returning Officer allowed her name to be put forward for co-option. The Parish Council was therefore pleased to accept Lisa as its newest member at the recent meeting. We welcome her as a new and younger resident of Tempsford and look forward to her enthusiastic involvement in Council work.

At the same meeting Adrian Besant was elected to be Chairman, and Simon Fraser as Vice Chairman in place of Jim Donnelly. We would like to thank Jim for all the years of excellent service he has given Tempsford Parish Council in this role.

TEMPSFORD PARISH COUNCIL DETAILS

NAME POSITION

Adrian Besant Chairman

Simon Fraser V-Chairman

Chris Bettles Councillor

Steve Cooney Councillor

Jim Donnelly Councillor

Lisa Filby Councillor

Tina Goddard Councillor

Linda Collins Clerk

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE WARD COUNCILLORS Election results Cllr Adam Zerny (Independent) : 2729 votes Cllr Tracey Wye (Independent) : 2151 votes

Contact details: [email protected] [email protected]

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Coffee Shop Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm Gourmet Restaurant Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6pm – 10pm

SPOKE N’ WHEEL 33 High Street, Roxton, MK44 3EA Behind the Royal Oak Pub www.spokenwheel.co.uk

www.tempsford.org 3 CENTRAL BEDS LOCAL PLAN INSPECTION: further news

Central Beds prepares to announce u-turn over development land east of Biggleswade and Tempsford . It emerged in June that Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) will announce a major retreat on one of the key parts of its Local Plan strategy, that of the vast numbers of houses proposed east of Biggleswade and in between Tempsford and Everton.

The Local Plan shows where houses will be built in our area in the next 15 years and originally involved huge numbers being constructed around Biggleswade and Sandy. It is now more than a year since the Plan was approved - despite opposition from many members of the public and Independent councillors - but before it can be formally adopted by the Council, the Plan must be approved by a Government inspector. The inspector's public inquiry is currently ongoing and a number of the new Independent councillors have attended to express their concerns about the Plan.

Adam recently spoke at the inquiry held by Inspector, Matthew Birkenshaw. He drew attention to the flawed process offered by CBC, citing the following: - The Plan was allowed to advance despite public opposition of more than 99% in some areas - Little justification of CBC's estimates of the number of houses required. - Lack of planning for infrastructure such as healthcare and education

He also pointed out how little explanation there was for certain sites being selected and others not, and described the Council's Local Plan process as "a shambles", at which point the Inspector revealed something very interesting...

But first some background. As mentioned above, when the Local Plan was being debated at the Council, CBC was very keen to include 5,000 houses proposed east of Biggleswade and the 10,000 in between Tempsford and Everton. Both huge developments. At the time Adam pointed out that CBC had very little evidence these were appropriate locations and eventually the Council agreed to put them in an appendix of 'sites for future growth'. To many, banish- ing them to this Appendix 7 was not enough. The Plan still implied they were suitable for development even if it wasn't going to happen immediately.

At the inquiry, the inspector let slip that CBC had approached him to say it was now prepared to consider removing the whole of this Appendix 7 thus taking

www.tempsford.org 4 the sites out of the plan completely. This was not something council officers had announced to councillors or to the public at any point. Adam approached a Council officer involved in the process and they admitted that although this change would have to go out to consultation, the removal of the sites was indeed something CBC would now like to consider. How things change!

A date of 18th July has been announced for the inquiry to consider the formal removal of Appendix 7.

To learn the latest news from what is going on at Central Beds Council, drop us a line and you can receive the monthly email newsletter from Tracey Wye and Adam Zerny [email protected] [email protected]

ADVERTORIAL Come and meet Guiseppi, (“Pep”) the new landlord of our local, “The Wheatsheaf”. He showed us around, introduced Carlo, his chef, and made us most welcome. He spoke of his hopes for “The Wheatsheaf”; he has redecorated the restaurant and furnished it with new tables and chairs, and is going to fit new pumps and refrigerated cabinets into the bar to improve the range of drinks available. We had an excellent meal, beautifully and freshly pre- pared with an excellent flavour; the menu has a good selection of English fare as well as Italian, but do choose the Tiramisu on the desserts menu—it’s Carlo’s speciality—tell them I told you to try it. AB

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The Tempsford Museum and Archives organised their first coach trip recently to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on June 15th with a coach of 30 people enjoying a very pleasant day out, leaving Tempsford at 9am. The weather held out for most of the day with just a twenty minute downpour after lunch.

Most of those who went along, chose to do their own thing and walked around the 150 acre site, some of which was badly flooded with all the rain we have had recently. Some however, decided to go on a guided tour on a buggy, with a two course lunch included. These people were treated to a view of the only memorial relating to Tempsford on the site. This was a memorial to those who worked and flew from RAF Tempsford during WW2. (See photograph)

Carole Gosling arranged for everyone on the coach to have a little Goodie Bag containing sweets, a drink and some savoury nibbles, which were enjoyed by all. The coach returned to Tempsford at 7pm and a good day was had by all.

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In the Stuart Memorial Hall, Church End.

The Museum will be open on Sunday 7th July & Sunday 4th August 2019 2 - 4pm “ TEMPSFORD SPORTS CLUBS ”

WITH A VARIETY OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND EPHEMERA RELATING TO THE SPORTS CLUBS OF TODAY AND YESTERYEAR INCLUDING :- FOOTBALL TEAMS, CRICKET TEAMS, DARTS TEAMS, BADMINTON CLUB AND BOWLS CLUB ETC.

Other permanent exhibits associated with Tempsford village & RAF Tempsford will also be on display.

Entry £2.00, Children under 15 Free. Refreshments available in our popular Tea Room with Home Baked Cakes, Tea, Coffee and speciality Teas.

www.tempsford.org 7 ST PETER’S PARISH CHURCH, Church Street, Tempsford Priest in Charge: Rev Graham Buckle The Rectory, Park Lane, Blunham 01767 640412

Who cares? You may remember in my last letter I referred to “Thy Kingdom Come…” an initiative by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to pray for our parishes and communities. You may also remember that Davina and I were going to walk between all four parish churches on Saturday 1st June! Well- we did it! My iPhone told me it was ten miles all round, some twenty thousand steps! Not only did we manage it, but also a number of others joined us, (including some dogs!). Some completed the whole walk, others just part of it. It was hot, about 24 degrees, but very rewarding! It has been suggested we do it all again in September! We’ll wait and see on that one! We prayed and chatted as we walked, as well as praying in each of the churches.

You might think that walking ten miles is not such a great achieve- ment, but to be able to pray for all people, those who live in our parishes, those who travel in to work in our communities, is a basic element of our Christian faith.

As I write this piece the commemoration for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings is taking place. You can definitely describe this as a great achievement, as it marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War. The sacrifice of the soldiers, sailors and airmen of all nationalities, working together to overcome the tyranny of the occupying German forces.

As Christians we are called to make sacrifices, it may not be that we are to give our life as Jesus did, but small sacrifices as part of our love for others. Perhaps we don’t think of them as a sacrifice in the normal sense of the word, but giving up something in order that others might have more than they might necessarily have, is a sacrifice. That may include time, and/or giving up an activity that we enjoy so that we can perform an act of kindness for someone else. It may include buying extra in the supermarket when we do our weekly shop so that we can donate an item to the local foodbank. These are two examples, I’m sure you’ll be able to think of other ways of giving.

www.tempsford.org 8 I was chatting to someone recently, and we were remarking on how, in days gone by, everyone in a community would look out for their neigh- bours, front doors would be left open, a person not seen for a while would be visited. It takes a little sacrifice to make sure that all is OK! We may not return to those times, but the principle of looking out for our neighbours is still important! Little sacrifices make for a better, more caring world.

A Magazine for the Benefice! We have been exploring the possibility of producing a magazine that covers the four parishes of the Riversmeet Benefice – Blunham, Great Barford, Roxton and Tempsford, that would replace both Blunham News and Views, and The Bridge in Great Barford and Roxton. We have formed a small committee to continue this process, by looking at adver- tising to fund it, production and distribution. The aim is to make sure that every household receives a copy, so that everyone is aware of what is happening across our Benefice, and to launch our magazine in spring next year. We will keep you informed as the process continues, and if you have any ideas, please let me know. With best wishes Graham

St Peter’s Summer Fayre We are hoping to have a Summer Fayre to help raise money for our heating. Knott's Farm Shop will be selling raffle tickets for us, so please pop along and buy some.

For further information please see notice boards around the village and social media sites on Facebook.

www.tempsford.org 9 PARISH SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE

July Sunday 7th 9.30am Gt Barford HC, 11.00am Blunham MP, 11.00am Roxton HC Sunday 14th 11.00am St Peters HC, 9.30am Blunham H/C, 9.30am Roxton FS, 9.30am Gt Barford MP Sunday 21st 10.30 Roxton HC Patronal Service Sunday 28th 9.30am St Peters HC, 11.00am Blunham H/C, 11.00am Roxton MP, 9.30am Gt Barford RT

August Sunday 4th 9.30am Gt Barford HC, 11.00am Blunham MP, 11.00am Roxton HC Sunday 11th 11.00am St Peters HC, 9.30am Blunham H/C, 9.30am Roxton FS, 9.30am Gt Barford MP Sunday 18th 11.00am Gt Barford HC, 11.00am Blunham CC, 9.30am Roxton HC Sunday 25TH 9.30am St Peters HC, 11.00am Blunham H/C, 11.00am Roxton FS, 9.30am Gt Barford RT

St Peters in Red - HC Holy Communion - FS Family Service MP Morning Prayer – RT Rejoicing Together – CC Café Church

Please note, if you wish to attend and not take Holy Communion or a Blessing, you are still more than welcome. We would love to see you.

St Peters Flood Lights If you would like the flood lights put on for any occasion, the cost will be £10per night. Please contact Gloria 01767 640050

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Fruit, Vegetables, Meat, Eggs, Bread, Honey & Homemade Preserves, Quiches, Cakes, Sauces, Oils, Cheese, Crayfish fishcakes, Dog Treats, locally crafted items and much more. Open Thurs 11-4, Fri 9-5 Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4. 07522 559010 [email protected]

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Tempsford WI Come and join us for an evening and get to know us. We have guest speakers followed by refreshments and a chat. We meet every 2nd Monday in the month at the Stuart Memorial Hall. 7.30pm For more info please contact Gloria 01767 640050 Our next meeting on Monday 8th July 2019 Talk On :- A Puppet’s Tale: Part 1 Speaker :- Angela Collins

August :- NO MEETING.

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www.tempsford.org 13 Show Schedule

Welcome to TEMPSFORD SHOW 2019

10.00am to 11.30am Entries to be brought to the Hall

11.30am to 2.00pm Hall closed for judging

2.00pm Show opens

2.15pm Children’s Fancy Dress Competition, theme: ‘A Character from a Book’ (prizes for under 7 and 7-12)

2.30pm Fun Dog Show

4.30pm Presentation of awards and cups, followed by a Charity Auction for Sue Ryder Hospice, Moggerhanger.

The Stuart Memorial Hall Grand Raffle draw.

5.30pm Show closes

Admission to the Show in the afternoon £1.00 including Programme (children free)

AFTERNOON TEA Afternoon Tea will be served in a marquee on the lawn from 2.30pm (£12.50 per head). Pre-booking is essential. Please contact Shirley Sharman (01767 640990) or Maureen Goddard (01767 640227)

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Normally means, that old saying, keys to the door. In this case however it means keys to your show! So, open the door and come along for a fun packed afternoon. There will again be more to see and more to do.

This year we will be having a dog show and competition. Please bring your dog along on the day at 2pm to register which class you want to be in. Pretty much everything we did last year we will be doing this year, plus more.

Note the lovely new cover to our programme. Designed, devised and drawn by our very own local Gordon Norman, our thanks to him for this.

Once again Sue Ryder will be getting the proceeds from the produce auction at the end of our show.

We have also put together some great raffle prizes for you. It goes on and on, there are far too many attractions and activities to list here, but the most im- portant part is YOU attending the show!!

So, please start painting, taking photographs, sewing, planting (could be a bit late now?) baking (steady, could be a bit early) and look at the schedule of classes, please put your entries in on the day. Many thanks to the class spon- sors, this gets us off to a great start.

As you know, every penny of profit will and does get spent on maintaining and improving our great Village Hall, that’s what it is all about.

We look forward to seeing you on the day, unless we bump into you selling raffle tickets!!

Geoff Phipps Show Chairman

Sharon Clayton, Anne Francis, Doreen Harrison, Shirley Sharman, Maureen Goddard The Team

www.tempsford.org 15 Schedule of Classes (open to all entrants except where indicated) Floral Classes Sponsors 1. Six single-headed blooms - 2 or more varieties John & Anne Lammie 2. Three single-headed blooms - single variety Karen Rance 3. Single rose - Tempsford resident only Mr C Bettles 4. Fuchsia in a plant pot Lee Greene 5. Single pot plant - flowering or foliage A & R Bruce (Builder) 6. Flower arrangement in a re-cycled container Vanessa & Nigel Biggs 7. Vase of garden flowers John Stead 8. A bunch of wild flowers and/or grasses Mr & Mrs Pennington 9. One cactus or succulent in pot (max. 25cm) Mike & Judy Honan 10. Largest sunflower head Mike & Judy Honan Vegetable Classes 11. Three leeks Linda Collins 12. Three potatoes – single variety Steve Cooney 13. Sweetcorn – three cobs A & R Bruce (Builder) 14. Six runner beans A & R Bruce (Builder) 15. Three onions Tony Stocker 16. Six tomatoes Mr & Mrs Meeks 17. Heaviest Marrow Tony Stocker 18. Two cucumbers Mrs & Mrs Lucas 19. Three beetroot (bunched) Gannock House 20. Three carrots (bunched) Julie Wake 21. Four peppers (single variety) Mr & Mrs Lydall-Smith 22. One mis-shaped or ugly vegetable Gary Blick 23. Bunch of mixed herbs in a container Pam Grange 24. Garden produce selection in a container Gannock House Fruit Classes 25. Three dessert apples – single variety Stephen & Carole Gosling 26. Three cooking apples – single variety Stephen & Carole Gosling 27. Three figs – single variety John & Karen Stump 28. Twenty blackberries on a plate with stalks John & Karen Stump 29. Three pears – single variety John & Karen Stump Culinary Classes 30. Fruit cake in a 2lb loaf tin Kay & Tom Partridge 31. Apple pie/tart on a plate Tracy Robinson 32. Six fruit scones Margaret Sawford 33. Six cheese scones Cold Arbour Kennels 34. Six cookies on a plate Cold Arbour Kennels 35. Six flapjacks Cold Arbour Kennels 36. Six chocolate brownies Brian & Doreen Harrison 37. Traditional Victoria sandwich (jam only) The Crookmans

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38. Four cream horns (MEN ONLY) Andy & Sue Wines 39. Lemon drizzle cake John & Karen Stump 40. Gingerbread loaf Jacquie Brockett 41. Six homemade sweets Tony & Gail Bingham 42. Handmade free-formed loaf of bread Tony & Gail Bingham 43. Six Samosas (any variety) Gary Blick 44. Three Sausage Rolls 2 inches long Adam Wake 45. Bottle of home-made juice Cold Arbour Kennels Preserves Classes 46. Jar of chutney Tammy & Neil Giddings 47. Jar of marmalade Geoff & Wendy Phipps 48. Jar of jam - stoned fruit Mark & Jo Newman 49. Jar of jam – non-stoned fruit Mark & Jo Newman 50. Jar of local honey Paul & Karen Hutchison Eggs Class 51. Six brown or six white hen’s eggs on a plate Ann Marie Hetherington Photographic Classes – size not to exceed 7”x5” 52. Funniest – including caption The Russell Family 53. Monument The Russell Family 54. Village life Tracy Hirons 55. A sporting event Jim Donnelly 56. Extreme weather Angus & Caroline Lammie 57. Special occasions Angus & Caroline Lammie Painting Classes 58. One painting – acrylic or oil Jin Basra 59. One pastel drawing using oil or soft pastels Mr & Mrs G Norman 60. One painting - watercolour David & Tina Goddard 61. Pencil or Ink drawing Chris & Lou Ryan Craft Classes 62. An item of home-made pottery or ceramic work Vicky Roberts 63. Handmade greeting card David Exley 64. Home-made mosaic picture Gloria & Paul Jones 65. Any home-made craft item Create Craft Fun Children’s Classes 66. Photo of your hobby/pastime Mr & Mrs Loader 67. Colouring Competition – ages 5 and under William & Mandy Baron 68. Colouring Competition – ages 6 and 7 Jean Abbott 69. Handwriting Competition – ages 8 & 9 Anonymous 70. Handwriting Competition – ages 10 & 11 Anonymous 71. Four fairy cakes Maureen & Alec Gore 72. Build a bug hotel Chris & Lou Ryan 73. Painted pebblewww.tempsford.org Stanley 17 Wake

General Rules and Further Information for Exhibitors All exhibits must be grown by or crafted by the work exhibitor. No exhibit should have been previously entered at this or any other similar Show. The show committee will not be held responsible for any damage to, or loss of, any exhibit. 4. Exhibits must be free from insects or disease that may infect or damage other exhibits. All exhibits must be inspected during the exhibit registra- tion process. 5. All exhibits must be in place in the hall by no later than 11.30am, and must remain on display until the sale commences. 6. Floral exhibitors must provide their own containers for exhibits (which can be filled with water at the hall). 7. Entry fees: Children’s Classes - free All other classes - 50p per entry 8. On payment of the entry fee, an identification slip for each exhibit will be given as a form of receipt. This will need to be completed with the exhibitor’s name and address (and age if a child), and put on the back or underside of the exhibit to which it relates, face down (Entries without this official slip will not be judged). 9. Exhibitors in Classes 1 to 51 will be asked, on submitting their exhibits, whether they are prepared to donate them to be sold in aid of Sue Ryder. Floral containers will need to be kept by the organisers until after the sale. 10. There will be no admission to the hall during the judging. 11. Prize money will be paid out from 5.00pm 12. Certificates will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class. 13. Where there are fewer than 3 entries in a class, awards will be made at the Judge’s discretion. 14. The Judge’s decision will be final. 15. Prize money awarded: 1st £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1

NB. Exhibitors please note. Detailed exhibit rules can be downloaded from our website at www.tempsford-stuart-memorial-village-hall.co.uk Click on the Tempsford Show button and scroll down the page to the Rules link or ask for a paper copy from Geoff Phipps (01767 641192)

www.tempsford.org 18 Children’s Colouring and Handwriting classes (Classes: 67,68,69,70)

Pictures to be coloured and poems to be copied can be downloaded from our website (click on the Tempsford Show button):

www.tempsford-stuart-memorial-village-hall.co.uk or obtained from Meryl Besant (01767 640873)

Booking Stalls Don’t forget you can have a table or stall of your own at the show. The price is £30 but you keep any profits you make.

We usually have a very good crowd of people so this will be a good opportunity to sell your wares.

To book a place please contact Geoff Phipps 01767 641192

Credits A big ‘Thank You’ to all the following in advance: Kier Group All those who kindly made donations to the Show Those who are sponsoring Show Prizes or providing Raffle Prizes Knott’s Family Farm Shop Everyone who will supply cakes for the Tea Room and Cake Stall Everyone who is kindly offering to help on the day.

www.tempsford.org 19 The Tempsford Show Awards

Special Awards Best floral exhibit The Zwetsloot Rose Bowl Best fuchsia The Arthur Jackson Memorial Cup Best Tempsford single rose The Fred Bettles Memorial Trophy Best fruit and vegetable exhibit The John Gosling Trophy Most successful vegetable exhibitor The Ted Stocker Memorial Vegetable Cup Best cookery exhibit The Flo Houghton Trophy Winner – Men’s Cookery Class The Scotts Farms Trophy Best photographic exhibit The Chairman’s Trophy Best handicraft exhibit The Sawfords Garages Trophy Most successful Tempsford exhibitor The Langford Trophy Most attractive Tempsford garden The Black Horse Trophy* The best hedge in Tempsford The Jack Beaumont Trophy* Most attractive Tempsford hanging basket The Lawrence Trophy* & Garden Feature Best children’s exhibit The Children’s Cup Most Successful exhibitor The Philip Russell Memorial Cup

All trophies held by the winner for a year

Would last year’s winners please return trophies to Geoff Phipps by August 24th at 54 Station Road Tempsford

*The Lawrence, Black Horse and Jack Beaumont Trophies

Judging for these trophies will take place on Wednesday July 24th. Judging will take place from the road and no entry forms are required. The winners will be announced at the show. If you would like your back garden judged, please contact Doreen Harrison on 01767 641142

The organisers would like to thank all the sponsors, without whose generosity this show would not have been possible, and the judges for so willingly giving their time and expertise.

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TEMPSFORD CRICKET TEAM, early ‘50s

TEMPSFORD FOOTBALL TEAM 2019

www.tempsford.org 21 STUART MEMORIAL HALL

We’re well underway now with planning for this year’s Tempsford Show, which is on Saturday 7th September from 2.00 to 5.30pm. The focus of the Show, as always, will be on the exhibition classes, which will be housed in the Main Hall. Please take a look at them in the centre pages of this issue of the Tempsford Times. We want to get as many entries as possible so please do enter your produce and crafts; you may well win a prize. Don’t forget that, except for one or two classes, entries aren’t confined to Tempsford residents so please encourage your friends from outside Tempsford to enter. As last year, the produce will be auctioned at the end of the Show in aid of Sue Ryder.

As well as the classes in the Hall, this year we will have a dog show, a children’s fancy dress competition, a bouncy castle, tractors and vintage cars and we will be running our own bar. Knott’s Farm will be providing snacks and we will also have our tearoom. We will also be serving after- noon tea for pre-booked visitors in a marquee on the lawn (contact Shirley Sharman on 01767 640990 or Maureen Goddard on 01767 640227). There will be a raffle with top prizes. So, put the date in your diaries and come along and enjoy the Show. We will put more details on our website as soon as they are available.

In the autumn, on Saturday November 9th, we will be having a Quiz Night. As well as the quiz, we will be providing food. As soon as tickets are availa- ble, we’ll advertise them in the Tempsford Times and on our website.

Thank you once again to all those who voted for us in the National Lottery People’s Project. We now have the £50000 that we won in our bank ac- count and we are in the process of obtaining final quotes for the various work packages. We will try to keep disruption to a minimum while the work is being done and we will keep the community, and particularly those who have booked the Hall, up to date with progress.

We still have plenty of space in our calendar if you want to book an event or run a class. To book the Hall contact Linda Collins on 07426 949423 or e-mail [email protected]. For existing classes and activities which take place on a regular basis, take a look at our website for details (What’s On). These include a Cardiac Exercise Class on Monday mornings, Lindy Hop on Monday evenings and Dog Training on Thursday evenings.

Brian Harrison, Chairman, Hall Committee [email protected] www.tempsford-stuart-memorial-village-hall.co.uk

www.tempsford.org 22 KNOTTS OF TEMPSFORD Family Run Farm Shop Home Produced Meats Homemade Pies & Pasties Milk & Eggs : Local Veg Call: 07598834439 Or 07943716290 Email: [email protected] Like us on facebook Tingeys Farm 121 Station Rd Opening Hours 9am - 5pm Tempsford Thursday, Friday and Saturday Bedfordshire SG192AY

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TEMPSFORD METHODIST CHURCH COFFEE SHOP in the Chapel Schoolroom Open Thursdays July 18th and August 22nd From 11.00am to 1.30pm HOT BACON COFFEE/TEA ROLLS & CAKE £2 £1.50

Enclosed outdoor seating area now available

Drop in any time between 11 and 1.30 We look forward to seeing you.

CHILDREN’S DRINKS 50p

Browse through books, children’s toys, village postcards plus many more items for sale.

All monies raised go towards the upkeep of this 215 year old building

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TEMPSFORD METHODIST CHURCH MEET AND EAT LUNCHES Please remember to book your place by the Monday prior to the meal taking place. Telephone Carole Gosling on 01767 641175.

Wednesday, 10 July 2019 12.30 to 2.00 p.m. Beef Casserole with Potatoes and Vegetables Strawberry Flan with Cream; Tea/Coffee

Wednesday, 14 August 2019 12.30 to 2.00 p.m. Corned Beef/Egg Salad with New Potatoes Fruit Crumble; Tea/Coffee

£5.00 per person

ROXTON & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

Thursday 2nd August : Walking Village Quiz Starting at Roxton Parish Hall at 6.30 pm. Members Free, accompanied children welcome. Visitors £2.Refreshments available. A pleasant way to spend an evening!

September 6th 2018 : Talk by Colin Osborne MBE. ‘My Year as the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire’ Roxton Village Hall, 7.30 pm. Members free, visitors £3. All welcome. The Local History Group meets at Roxton Village Hall on the first Thursday of each month For further details contact Janet Must – 01234 870234

www.tempsford.org 25 TEMPSFORD METHODIST CHURCH, Station Road, Tempsford (part of the St Neots and Huntingdon Methodist Circuit) Minister: Rev Paul Beard : 01480 473444 Church Steward: Stephen Gosling, 81 Station Rd, Tempsford 01767 641175

July and August Services

Everybody is assured of a warm welcome at our services all starting at 6.00 p.m.

7th July No Service 14th July Preacher: Rev. Paul Beard 21st July No Service 28th July Preacher: Rev. Pam Siddall

4th August No Service 11th August Preacher: Mrs. Barbara Spencer 18th August No Service 25th August Preacher: Mr. Colin Webber

Chat Club

Meet on July 31st in the Chapel Schoolroom from 2.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. and also on 28th August from 2.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Everyone welcome to come along and join us and find out what we get up to! FAREWELL SERVICE

Rev Paul Beard who has been our minister for the past 4 years and is moving on to Belper in Derbyshire in August. We wish him God speed and thank him for all that he has done for the Chapel and people of Tempsford whilst he has been with us.

A special service of recognition and farewell is being held at St Ives Methodist Church at 6pm on July 21st to which you are all welcome.

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All rooms en-suite, home-made marmalade and biscuits, White Company complimentary toiletries, free Wi-Fi, off-road parking, top quality linens, bread from the local baker, a real ‘home from home’, Credit Cards accepted, many repeat guests. Website: www.highfield-farm.co.uk

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FROM AROUND THE VILLAGES

BLUNHAM COMMUNITY CINEMA

Friday 26th July, 'Sherlock Holmes' (Cert 12a) starring Rob- ert Downey jnr, Jude Law and Guy Richie. Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.

Friday 30th August, 'The Intern' (Cert 12a) starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway. Seventy-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.

Both films start promptly 7.30 pm doors open 7 pm. Adults £5.00. Children £2.50. Family (2A + 2C) £12.00. Sweets, Drinks, Ice cream and pop-corn are available. For tickets or any further information contact 07783 046020

BLUNHAM & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB

Last month Sue Stephenson gave a humorous and entertaining talk explaining how her life began in gardening. Next month the club has an organised trip to Cottisbrooke Gardens in Northamptonshire on Thursday July 4th. Visitors are warmly welcomed. For further information please contact Brenda on 01767640623.

www.tempsford.org 28 KELLY’S EVENT ! June 15th at Church Street Play Area An enthusiastic (but abbreviated!) summary of the event from the organiser, Gemma Archer

Kelly grew up in Station Road Tempsford and over the last three years has endured the most horrendous journey, being diagnosed with cervical cancer Kelly’s strength really has been admirable. So Chelsey, Kelly’s eldest daughter and I sat one evening and thought of ways that we could help her mum. This was to channel her emotions and energy in the correct way and help her focus on some- thing positive. We made front page of the Biggleswade Chronicle. We sourced a local mobile bar, a children’s entertainer/vocalist, a live band, Purple pre-school of Sandy popped down to play with the children, bouncy castle, The Wheatsheaf Tempsford came along to show case their pizzas and did a pop-up coffee & tea and snack stand, even opening up for us to use the toilet facilities. If you haven’t yet made it down to the Wheatsheaf, I would encourage you to, the new owners are lovely, and the Pizzas went down a storm. We had face painting, fake tattoos, tombola, cake sale and incredible raffle. I was astonished at how many local businesses that we had donate to our cause, so many to list. We even had GMTV send us original signed photos of the team and Hollyoaks. A local photographer Tony Balismo popped along and took some pictures of the day for us. The weather was something that I don’t think I have ever watched so intensely over the days leading up to the event. I would also like to say a personal thank you to the Knotts not only kindly donating to our raffle but for supplying a portaloo at such short notice. Tempsford Football team had a fun game of beat the goalie. Thanks to the Bettles for supplying us with some straw bales for the day. Flowers on a Friday for their beautiful bouquet of flowers. To all the very kind villagers that baked cakes for our cake sale. The Parish Council for the use of the very famous “tug of war rope” and coconut shy game. You never know when you do something like this in such a short space of time how well it will be received. We were bowled over by the support and people that came out to support us even when the rain hit. Kelly’s go fund me page is now standing at £2,002 out of our £5,000 goal. £862.94 was made from the fundraising event itself. You can find out more about the campaign at go-fundme.com/j7nu7-kelly’s-fight. We have many plans to raise more money for Kelly and the children to make memories, Tempsford support would be incredible. I feel humbled to live in such a great community and they really shone through at the event. So, a very heartfelt thank you to you all. (PHOTOS NEXT TIME……. SORRY , NO MORE ROOM TODAY!! Editor)

www.tempsford.org 29 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING NOTES: - The following is a summary of the main points of discussion at the Parish Coun- th cil meeting held on the 20 May 2019. Full copies of the Minutes are available on the village website www.tempsford.org or from the Clerk.

Present: - 6 elected Councillors, 1 CBC Councillor, Clerk and 4 Members of the public, plus one person to be co-opted on as Councillor. Election of Chairman – Cllr. Besant was proposed by Cllr. Bettles and second- ed by Cllr. Goddard. Cllr. Besant accepted the position and was duly elected as Chairman for the coming year. Declaration of Acceptance of Office was signed and countersigned by the Clerk. Election of Vice Chairman – Cllr. Donnelly proposed Cllr. Fraser seconded by Cllr. Bettles. Cllr. Fraser accepted the position and was duly elected as Vice Chairman for the coming year. Declaration of Acceptance of Office was duly signed and countersigned by the Clerk. Receipt of Declaration of Office – All newly elected Councillors, signed their Declaration of Acceptance of Office. Declarations of interest had been complet- ed electronically by all Councillors. Code of Conduct had been received by all Councillors. Co-option of new Councillor – Lisa Filby, a resident of Station Road had shown an interest in Parish Council work. The Council voted unanimously to co-opt her as a Councillor. Apologies - was received from Cllr. Adam Zerny as he was out of the country. The Chairman welcomed the new CBC Councillor, Tracey Wye to our Ward. Acceptance of Minutes – Minutes from the Ordinary meeting held on the 4th March 2019 were approved and signed. Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting were approved but would not be signed until the next APM in 2020. Approval of Annual Governance Statement –audited end of year balances. Council gave its approval and it was then signed and dated by the Chairman and Clerk. Public Session : A “green screen” was suggested by a resident of some plants under the pedestrian footbridge to screen off the A1. However, part belonged to the Highway England and part to CBC Highways . A meeting was being arranged with Highways England to discuss the idea. Village signs – an idea was put forward for formal floral decorative planting around the signs. A design was asked to be drawn up and brought put to the Council. Speedwatch – A little slow getting volunteers now, but hopefully, by the summer it will be running better. Station Road goods yard – Hermes delivery has started using the area, creating quite a lot of vehicle movement during the day. However of more concern are the number of articulated lorries using the yard particularly overnight. These are causing problems for residents next to the yard, and generally to Station Road residents as the lorries negotiate their way around the parked vehicles. The Parish Council has already contacted CBC about this

www.tempsford.org 30 matter ; the Enforcement Officer is investigating. The problem of fly- tipping outside houses in Station Road has also been reported to CBC. Local Plan – This was discussed in some detail. A resident asked if the

Parish Council would clarify its position on this. The Parish Council agreed to produce two statements, one from the Chairman on behalf of the Parish Council and one from Cllr. Cooney regarding the historical side of the village for the resident to take to the CBC meeting with the Inspector which she would be speaking at. Police Report – Nothing to report from the police-uk site. Another Councillor is needed to be appointed to take the place of Cllr. Clark at the Community Priority Meetings. Cllr. Goddard said she would be interested in taking on this role. CBC Councillors – Cllr. Wye said she had been reading up on the Local Plan and East West rail situation. Cllr. Zerny said he thought that the preferred route would be announced in September. Ivel Valley Forum – 6.6.19 – If any Councillors could attend this Forum, would they let the Clerk know. Play Area – A request was made that grass cuttings be collected up to enable football games to be played — a quote had been received. The Springer – a new quote had been received for a replacement of the damaged Springer which the Council accepted. Neighbourhood Plan – No further progress. Cllr. Bettles said he would speak to the Secretary and Chairman of the group. Highways –various items reported to CBC: the willows need cutting along the Little Barford road to improve sight lines at the junction at the top of Station Road; the tree in Home Farm Close still needs to be trimmed but so far, no reply had been received from CBC. The footbridge over Roxton lock will be closed for another 6 months – classed unfit for use. Some good news, the request by the Parish Council for a properly constructed turning area in Station Road has been accepted by CBC. Cemetery/Churchyard – The new Vicar is happy with the work that the Council does in maintaining the churchyard and happy for us to continue. The ivy round the graves need to be removed. It was suggested that a village working party is organised – 26th October was suggested. Finance – Council approved the list of invoices to be paid. Cashflow and bank reconciliation was explained by the Clerk. The Council approved the Accounting Statement that had to be sent to Mazar. Correspondence – Facebook update was given. The Clerk was posting items now. Letter received regarding Station Road good yards. Confirmation of future meetings - 15th July 16th September and 18th November. Since the meeting the September meeting has been changed to the 23rd September.

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