HISIMP The Newsletter of Histon & Impington Parish Council Ninth Edition - December 2014 NEWS

We con- tacted a range of people from 2015 My hopes for As Postmaster across our community and asked them for their views, hopes and as- 2015 are that and on behalf pirations for the coming year for we could con- of all our re- our community. tinue to make tailers, thank Histon and you for shop- 2014 was a won- Impington a ping locally. derful year for good place in We wish all IVC as we which people our customers marked our 75th can grow up and residents a anniversary in and grow old; Happy Christ- true style with so a place where mas and a many members all people can flourish; a place where Prosperous of our commu- those who struggle in life can find a car- New Year and look forward to another nity. We hope ing, empowering and loving commu- year serving the community in these that weekend of nity. I would like to see us move from special villages celebration analysis to action, from knowledge to Harry & Rakhee would have made personal encounter and from suspicion Henry Morris Serving the Community for more than to openness. (And I’d like to be able to 22 years !!!” proud of his vision for village colleges, buy Krispy Kreme doughnuts on the High uniting young and old in learning and Street…) leisure, 'the place in which life is lived'. ... that ebola, We continue our anniversary activities James Blandford-Baker ISIS and Putin into 2015 and hope all can continue to don't ruin the enjoy the village college as we go from We live in a global picture; strength to strength. wonderful that the gen- Robert Campbell community and eral election must cherish doesn't be- our village life. come a contest 2014 has been 2015 should be of right vs left; a desperately a year when that the High poor year for we continue to Street in H&I humanity and fight hard for flourishes, that my hope for our area. Keep we have a 2015 is that supporting community cal- the world will those local ender which contributes to the vitality learn to peace- shops and village businesses. Remain of the twin villages, that our various vil- fully co exist ever grateful for all the local volun- lage institutions are successful and that far better. So teers. Press on for even safer routes to people feel safe in our community; and, much more can schools and better pavements. A fairer finally, that our weather is not too ex- be achieved by working together posi- investment deal for our superb village treme: plenty of sunshine and not too tively at a local, national and interna- schools and stretched GP surgery. Build much rain. tional level. Hope for the future is ever closer relationships with family and David Jenkins needed particularly for the young to friends. May I take this opportunity to have somewhere to live and have em- wish you a great Christmas and happy ployment, and those suffering from de- and healthy 2015! With best wishes for a Merry pression. I hope that 2015 provides an improved sense of well being for us all. Jonathan Chatfield Christmas and a Happy New Neil Davies Year from the editorial team Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net December 2014 Parish Office Contacts HISTON BASE FOR CHILD Open at the Recreation Ground Centre SAFETY CHARITY OPENS Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m.- 12.30 p.m. The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) opened Tuesday 2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m. its new office on Vision Park, Histon, in Other times by appointment November. Parish Clerk: Angela Young The IWF is the UK Hotline for reporting child [email protected] sexual abuse content online, and has now of- Admin/Planning: Chelsea Presland ficially moved into Discovery House, Vision [email protected] Park, following a move from its previous of- fice in Waterbeach. A one million pound in- Telephone: 235906 vestment from Google last year enabled the Recreation Manager: Lynda Marsh IWF to double in size, thus prompting the [email protected] move into larger more modern facilities. ing individuals from Impington Village Col- Telephone: 232423 lege, Cambridgeshire County Council and His- The new office boasts modern communal ar- ton & Impington Parish Council. eas for staff including a ‘chill out area’, espe- cially important for its content analysts, and Histon & Impington Parish Council Vice Chair- a number of spacious meeting and function man, Councillor Denis Payne, said: “The day was a fantastic occasion, and I applaud the Parish Councillors rooms. A total of 30 members of staff work from the IWF’s new office in Histon, many of IWF’s staff and their passion for the incredi- Chairman them from the surrounding area. bly good work that they do. We hope the IWF David Jenkins - Pease Way 07739 758859 enjoys its new space in Histon.” On Wednesday 5th November the offices were [email protected] officially opened by Culture Minister, Hon Ed Emma Hardy Vice Chairman Vaizey MP, who is a long standing supporter IWF Director of External Relations Denis Payne - Impington Lane 233577 and friend of the IWF. The event was at- [email protected] tended by a range of local dignitaries includ- Hooda Abdullah - South Road 235989 Kevin Andrews, Nuns Orchard c/o 235906 Marian Cleaver - High Street 232897 JOIN THE STOP INDEPENDENT LIVING FUND Marcus Dann - Cottenham Road 234060 Neil Davies - Dwyer Joyce Close 232514 SUICIDE PLEDGE (ILF) CLOSURE, John Dunn - Croft Close 232698 Twice as many people in JUNE 2015 Cedric Foster - Clay Street 234156 Cambridgeshire and The ILF aims to support Peterborough commit Christine Hertoghe - New Road 514509 long term independent suicide each year as die Brian Ing - Woodcock Close 234291 living for severely dis- in road accidents. David Legge - Villa Road 233565 abled people by helping them to live at home Shaun Lindsay - Macfarlane Close 507732 STOP Suicide is a suicide instead of in residential care. prevention campaign Derek Marston - Dwyer Joyce Close 236131 In March 2014, the Government announced that seeks to empower Ruth Moulder - Winders Lane 573445 that it will be closing on 30th June 2015 when communities and individuals across Cam- Pene Nudds - Clay Close Lane 237155 the County Council will take over responsibil- bridgeshire and Peterborough to help stop Edd Stonham - Normanton Way 564534 ity for meeting the eligible care and support suicides by being alert to the warning signs, Josephine Teague - Milton Rd 235127 needs of ILF users. The County Council and asking directly about suicide and helping ILF are working together to make sure the Nick Wood - Mill Road c/o 235906 those who are feeling suicidal to stay safe. County Councillors: transfer of responsibility for funding arrange- This campaign is funded by NHS England and ments takes place as smoothly as possible. David Jenkins - Pease Way 236232 is being led by the charities Mind in Cam- Mike Mason - Cottenham 01954 250391 The ILF site www.dwp.gov.uk/ilf has more bridgeshire, Peterborough & Fenland Mind information about the closure, or phone the District Councillors: and Lifecraft, supported by local NHS and County Council’s Customer Services on 0345 Jonathan Chatfield - Parr Close 520132 Public Health teams. Edd Stonham - Normanton Way 564534 045 5202 with any questions. The ILF is no It will involve general awareness raising about longer accepting new applications. Neil Davies - Dwyer Joyce Close 232514 suicide, specialist training for non-mental health professionals working / volunteering Parish Councillor mail addresses are within our communities and a public cam- [email protected], or can be found at paign to encourage sign up to the STOP Sui- DON'T BE LONELY www.hisimp.net cide Pledge for organisations and individuals. AT CHRISTMAS Suicide is everybody’s business. The organi- Published by sation asks communities to please work with Burdett House, the Abbeyfield develop- Histon & Impington Parish Council them to make Cambridgeshire and Peterbor- ment in Station Road, is offering lunch The Parish Office, Histon & Impington ough a suicide-safer community on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Recreation Ground, throughout Christmas Week for any eld- New Road, Impington, Cambridge CB24 9LU erly local residents who might other- wise be on their own over Christmas. Edited by: Details from Christine on 236248. Denis Payne

Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net December 2014 ATTENTION ALL WINTER FOOTPATH GRITTING DIY ENTHUSIASTS You may be aware that over the The volunteers are notified by email and SMS 24hrs before grit- Since the demise of Bishops winter months, Cambridgeshire ting is required, so the volun- the DIY and hardware ma- County Council grit our roads with teers can choose when best to terials supplier, several salt to prevent ice forming. In ad- grit in their personal schedules. years ago, I like others were hoping another dition to this we have volunteers Gritting takes about 1-2 hours of such retail outlet nearby would fill the void. from our local community that grit walking and spreading depend- Sadly this has not happened and people are our footpaths to make it safer for ing on area covered. To be ef- forced to travel in to Cambridge to visit one us to walk. fective the salt must be spread of the multiple chains. Our volunteers have successfully before any snow or major ice been gritting our footpaths for a So after I retired from Travis Perkins earlier event, therefore the volunteers few years now. Cambridgeshire this year, I thought it would be good if I got are called just before these, County Council continues to sup- TP to offer a discount to all people in Histon which can amount from just a port this activity, but with only two volun- & Impington. This was agreed and so a Dis- couple of calls to quite a few calls depending teers remaining we are limited to covering count Card has been set up in the name of on the winter severity (average over the past a very restricted area for a few of our most `HI PEOPLE’ with a number of W64703. few years would be about 6 calls over the 3 vulnerable. But, with your help we can months). All the people of our community need to do cover more areas and keep more people when collecting or requiring a delivery is to safe and able to access vital community ser- If you would be willing to join this dedicated quote the name of `HI PEOPLE’ and their sys- vices. team, and enable more of our local pathways tems will recognise you and you will get a to be covered, please contact the parish of- Volunteers are provided with the equip- 20% discount plus a free delivery (exceptions fice on 01223 235906 to register your interest ment, including highways winter coat, are items already on promotion). or email [email protected]. gloves, boots, shovel, and of course, the Therefore for all your DIY needs including salt needed. The hand pushed gritting ma- Shaun Lindsay Timber products, Building and Landscape ma- chines are available, but most prefer not to terials, Paint and Ironmongery, Plumbing and use them. Training is provided and required Heating items, plus Tool Hire, contact Travis by Cambridgeshire County Council. Perkins. The nearest branch is at 50 High Street, Cottenham and their telephone num- ber is 01954 250447. They are open Mondays to Fridays 8.00 am to 5.00 pm and on Satur- CHANGES TO YOUR BIN COLLECTION days from 8.00 am to 12.00 (mid day). Starting in December, for the winter months year, essential to Cedric Foster (December, January and February) your green respond to gov- bin will collected monthly. Research con- ernment funding ducted by South Cambridgeshire District reductions and THE BIG TIDY UP Council shows that during these months half rising costs. the amount of garden waste is collected. NOW IN ITS THIRD YEAR Below is a handy From March to November your green bins will cut out of the collection dates throughout the The success of this is growing and now has revert back to being collected fortnightly. Christmas period. Look out for more informa- over 50 adults and children who join in when tion on our website www.hisimp.net or the South Cambs are expecting these changes to they can. Winter Edition of South Cambs Magazine contribute to savings of around £400,000 a We now cover virtually the whole village and if you feel you would like to join us, you will be made welcome. All equipment is provided and we allocate an Black Bin Blue Bin, Paper Caddy Green Bin area to everyone prior to the event so that everyone knows what they are doing. 2014 2014 2014 rd th th After each of the Saturday events the Meth- Tuesday 23 December Tuesday 16 December Tuesday 16 December odist Church provide complimentary refresh- 2015 2015 2015 ments. th Tuesday 13th January Tuesday 6 January Tuesday 6th January By the time this Newspaper goes to print the Tuesday 3rd February event on 6th/7th December would have taken place, but you can join in during 2015 and these are the dates for your diary:- REPORT YOUR MISSED BIN COLLECTION ONLINE 7th/8th March, 6th/7th June, 5th/6th September and 5th/6th December. We mainly carry out If South Cambridgeshire District Council fail to collect your bin, which can happen the BIG TIDY UP on the Saturday, but allow sometimes as most villagers will know, then they now have a new way of reporting anyone to do their allocated area on the fol- this on their web site - www.scambs.gov.uk/content/report-your-missed-bin-online lowing Sunday if that suits better. It also offers advice of how to ensure your bin is collected (they now collect from 6am For more details contact Cedric Foster on to 6pm so your bins really need to go out the night before). 01223 234156 or [email protected] Cedric Foster

Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net December 2014 NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN TENNIS ALL YEAR FOR ALL NEW SUSTAINABILITY GROUP The Neighbourhood Plan has made steady The Parish Council at For those of you progress through the year. A core Neighbour- their November meet- interested in hood Plan team has been formed and this ing received a presen- environmental works subject to the guidance of a steering tation from a Recreation issues, there is a committee which ensures that the work it Ground project group new Parish does is on track and addressing what's seen as looking to develop tennis Council Sustain- important by the community. playing facilities on the rec. ability Group. It is currently a Following a recent meeting with the steering The group are looking into the possibility of temporary working committee (Oct 14) a list of 5 top level priori- replacing the present four grass courts with party but if it is suc- ties has been published. There's a short re- four new all weather floodlit courts to create cessful, well supported and a benefit to the port of that meeting at bit.ly/1vMPhIP a unique shared club / public accessible com- munity sports facility and encourage tennis villages and residents, it may become a per- We are still interested in people's opinions of participation for all ages which is affordable. manent group within the Parish Council. these so if you go to svy.mk/15SLQYJ you can The group comprises local residents and two tell us (1) whether or not you agree with The meeting heard members of Histon Tennis Parish Councillors who are interested in En- them; and (2) if you think we're missing Club talk of their fondness of the excellent vironment and Sustainability issues. The something really important. grass courts but of the real limitations of the group’s activities will be based on a govern- five month playing season, the 20% weather The next steps will be to: ment recommended, sustainability frame- related loss of playing time, players wanting work. These recommendations include a · explain broadly how we will address these certainty of playing time and breaks between review of the communities transport, use of priorities playing seasons leading to a club membership resources (water, consumer goods) recy- drift of 30% each year. · be specific about what this means in cling opportunities, food (production and terms of actions The new all weather floodlit courts would consumption) and energy use. Our first provide all day and evening tennis facility for meeting was held in December but here are · where appropriate, develop these actions the community and Histon Tennis Club. The some of the ideas so far: into planning policies courts would provide a great opportunity to · Holding a village ‘Family Planet Day’ After that we'll have a Neighbourhood Plan grow the sport and participation through new · Introducing wildflower verges (safety which we can publish and begin the process coaching sessions, a continual 12 month play- issues will apply) of getting it signed off by the community, by ing period, outreach with schools, new age South Cambridgeshire District Council and by related ways to play tennis, encouraging play · Habitat protection opportunities and the inspector. especially in the 16 - 25 age group and the events · Edible landscapes (you can see an exam- Finally: please don't think this is a closed village tennis club becoming a beacon club. ple at Todmorden, a village in Yorkshire) process being undertaken by a limited group Histon Tennis Club presently has about 100 of people. Practicalities mean that this is adult members and 80 children/young people · Supporting village cycling initiatives sometimes the case but we are very open to members. It is hoped that club participation · Exploring alternative energy sources anyone contributing to the development of could increase by at least 50%. · Reducing village waste the Plan. If you want to join in please contact The project cost is in the region of £200k · Talking to businesses about key issues Nick Wood ([email protected]) with the real possibility of external funding of · Reducing the use of plastic carrier bags David Jenkins about £85k being available and the Parish The group’s activities will be based on the Council needing to fund £115k to complete interests of individuals and the time they the funding package. are able to commit to the project. We have Continued below right. enough people in the group for now (14 people including the Councillors) but if you’d like to be involved in the future if the team is enlarged or would just like to be CHRISTMAS RECYCLING TIPS involved in an initiative or two, contact Christmas Trees – can be cut up and put in your green bin. You can also take trees to Milton Councillor Ruth Moulder at Recycling Centre for composting [email protected]. Wrapping Paper – as long as it made of paper (not foil or plastic) this can go in your blue bin. Ruth Moulder Please do not put in your paper caddy Christmas Cards – can be recycled in your blue bin. Please do not put in your paper caddy TENNIS ALL YEAR FOR ALL contd Food Waste – can go in your green bin The importance of the project to the village Cardboard – flattened boxes can go in your blue bin community was discussed and the provision of Glass bottles and jars – rinsed out then can go in your blue bin the courts would help activity and fitness Newspapers, magazines, papers – can go in your paper caddy health objectives. The point was made that vibrant clubs and societies provide commu- Plastic packaging – washed and squashed then can go in your blue nity cohesion and village identity. bin Parish Councillors will consider the project Cans and foil – rinsed out then can go in your blue bin over the next few months and how the pro- ject fits in with the overall Council priorities. Neil Davies – Recreation Committee

Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net December 2014 Young People’s Noticeboard For more information on the opportunities and activities below please contact: Andrea Cramp, Youth Worker: Parish Office, Histon & Impington Recreation Ground, New Road, Impington CB24 9LU; 0789 990 4959; [email protected] Lorna Wood, St Andrew's Youth Minister: 07725 692785; [email protected] © how to build a small business/social enter- Teenage voices need to be heard You have Speilberg or Tarantino ? - prise – Join our Youth Forum to be in it to win it J © to invest time, energy, ideas and profit; We would like to hear from young people from © profit margins, marketing and selling skills aged 11-19 who would be interested in joining © transferable skills others to make a difference in their local commu- nity! © potential to complete young enterprise award (www.young-enterprise.org.uk/ The Parish Council Youth Committee has a signifi- award/) cant budget to spend on activities and projects © aimed specifically at young people aged 11 to 19. potential to complete Arts Award It is important that this money is spent to the This is an exciting new project for creative young greatest effect and reaches the widest group of people currently at secondary school who would young people. thrive in the environment being offered. Andrea and Lorna would be very interested to hear from © How would you spend the money? people in the community who have knowledge © What are the important things to provide? and skills they would like to share or otherwise be © Tell us what you think. involved in the project. Seed-funding will also be © Join the discussion! required for the project in order to buy resources Keep Calm and Carry on - Basic The next meeting is on 22 January 2015 at 6.30pm and equipment. at the Recreation Centre, New Road, Impington emergency first aid course Please get in touch with Andrea Cramp or Lorna Wood to express an interest in: Looking after other people’s First aid can be a life-saving skill, and you never know when you may need to use it. Come along © Being part of the group children - Did you miss out? to one of the following 2 hour basic emergency © Offering expertise training courses and ensure you have the skills and This is a tailor made course to help young people © Funding opportunity gain a basic level of knowledge, understanding and knowledge to know how to help. The courses are learning in looking after other people’s children available to all young people (aged 11 to 19) in Chill out at the Junior Youth (babysitting). As well as offering practical and Histon & Impington, maximum of 15 to a course. Club hands-on experience, each participant will com- When: Monday 23rd February 2015 - plete a portfolio of work and receive a certificate Course 1 -4.00pm – 6.00pm; For years 7, 8 and 9 on Monday from 4.00 – on successful completion of the course, which in- Course 2 - 6.30pm – 8.30pm 5.15pm at the Community Room at the Histon & Impington Recreation Ground cludes First Aid. Where: The Community Room, Histon & The course of 10 sessions is run at the Ideal Base, Impington Recreation Ground Cafe Impington Village College and is open to young What: The course covers : Calling for Help; Come in out of the cold and sample our people aged between 14-16 Dealing with Emergency Blocked Air- ‘Twilight Cafe’. Serving hot chocolate, tea, Histon & Impington Parish Council provide the way; Bleeding; Basic CPR Procedures; coffee, squash and a weekly ‘special’ snack – funding for this programme to be run each term. Provides the candidate with a 1 Year see programme for details and it’s all in in- Courses scheduled for January and April are al- Attendance Certificate cluded in your 50p entry fee! ready full. However, if you are interested in com- How to take part: Challenge pleting this course please get in touch with Andrea A challenge which might involve straw- Cramp, so she can keep you informed of future · Complete a registration form (available to download from www.hisimp.net/wp/ berry laces; tower of sugar cubes; tallest course dates. tower of newspapers! You get the idea! committees/youth/), enclose payment of Giving something back - £5 cash or cheque made payable to Histon Quiz Volunteer as a Youth Worker & Impington Parish Council. Enter our quiz for a chance to win a prize! · You’ve got to be in it to win it! ? Youth workers help facilitate personal, social and Pass registration form and payment to An- educational growth in young people to help them drea Cramp, via The Finance Office at IVC Craft or at The Parish Office, Histon & Impington reach their full potential in society. At its core, Feeling creative? Need a birthday card? Present? Recreation Ground. youth work is about the relationship and conversa- We provide a ‘craft corner’ for you to discover tions built up between a youth worker and a New Years Resolution - your hidden talent or showcase your skills. The young person. Youth workers generally support best bit is you get to take it home with you! Crafternoon the 11 to 25 age group and work with young peo- Sport/Activity ple in a variety of settings. Andrea Cramp, our village youth worker and Lorna Wood, St Andrews Youth Minister, are working in Including: table tennis; indoor bowls; If you are interested in supporting local projects team games; box games; special one- and young people in Histon & Impington, please partnership to provide this new opportunity for young people to learn both crafting skills and how off activites. See programme for fur- get in touch with Andrea Cramp, Youth Worker for ther details. Histon and Impington Parish Council. to develop a small business or social enterprise based around those skills. Crafternoon will hope- Raffle fully start in the New Year and sessions will cover: To be in with a chance of winning all you © Completing applications for funding bids need to do is display good behaviour, © learn crafting skills, maintaining quality respect for each other and the building, take part in activities and challenges! © product design, planning, budgeting and production Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net December 2014 A FEAST OF FUNDRAISING FARMERS MARKET & CRAFT HISTON AND IMPINGTON (AND FUN)..... FAIR AT IMPINGTON VILLAGE FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA I think that most people in our villages would COLLEGE This year’s Histon and Impington Fireworks agree that Feast Week is an event that sums Extravaganza was attended by a crowd of I recently read a report that, as a nation, we up summertime in Histon and Impington. I 2900 - about a third of the village - who are moving away from the large frenetic im- hope that we can look back at the events of braved the slightly inclement weather to see personal supermarket chains to shop more Feast Week 2014 at this time of year and re- the show. locally at Farmers Markets, with their mix of call some great memories. It featured two great tasting, quality, local produce. The pro- main community events, both organised ceedings through partnerships with Friends of the Rec I for one hope this is the case. For several were and the Junior School PTA. years now, I have done precisely that. This is started with made so much easier due to the fact that we It’s important to remember Feast fundraising our fantas- have such a great Farmers Market and Craft during these dark winter days because it tic com- fayre on our doorstep at IVC which I have the doesn't hurt to be reminded how the generos- pères from pleasure of helping to organise. ity of local people and businesses helped us the IVC 6th to raise and distribute over £5000 this year. I love to chat to the stallholders who grow, form, Africa and Adam, who did a stalwart rear, bake, craft and produce for the mar- job entertaining the crowd. Eleanor White- We are extremely grateful to sponsors of our kets. Knowing where my food comes from and head lit the new beacon, jointly purchased by events this year and other local businesses how it is produced is very important to me as the Fireworks and the Community Orchard. who value the community - Tucker Gardner, it is to a growing number of others. The love After waiting for the last of the crowd to ar- Thomson Webb & Corfield, Cambridge Build- and care that is given by the producers really rive, our three lucky winners pushed the Big ing Society and Histon Village Fryer. These comes through in the flavours and quality of Red button to set off the first firework. businesses all provided funds for the organisa- their produce and crafts. tion of events. We received financial assis- We live in a great community and the event tance from the Parish Council, along with a You will find everything you require from or- couldn’t go ahead without the help and sup- generous donation from The Red Lion Beer ganic fruit and vegetables, organic bread, port of many of our local businesses and Festival. The Flower Festival also donated meats, eggs, cakes, pies, honey, game, Indian groups. We’d like to thank Tucker Gardner their proceeds. Thank you to all of these peo- & Greek produce, seafood, chocolate ,marsh (Lead sponsor), Limetree Financial (Sponsor), ple. mallows to cards, stained glass, jewellery, Precedence Technologies (Sponsor), The Red hand knits, hand crafted pens, Fairtrade Lion (Sponsor), Enterprise rent-a-car (free Our main fundraising item is the Feast Maga- gifts, skincare and more. loan of 2 vans), David Robinson (hog roast + zine. I hope that even in this technology BBQ and making a donation from proceeds), driven age, local residents continue to be We have a Christmas Market on the 20th De- Ely Tool Hire (Discounted price on Lighting), happy to spend a couple of pounds on a local cember, with a great range of stalls and The Travis Perkins (Donated fencing pins), Essex magazine which provides the main fundraising Salvation Army, face painter and magician to Pyrotechnics (Our suppliers), the Air Training revenue for the Feast. Thanks for buying it entertain whilst you shop. It’s a time when Corps, 2524 (Oakington) Squadron (Car park too! you certainly will want the best of food you can get, and I believe you will find it here. marshalling and field patrol), British Red This year, we've been able to support the fol- Cross (First Aid), Histon Scouts (selling novel- lowing local organisations: You can find the Farmers Market each month ties), IVC, the shops who sell advance tickets at Impington on the 3rd Saturday, 9am - noon · St Andrews Youth Club (Daisy Chain, Tucker Gardner, Station Stores, Web site www.farmersfayres.co.uk, or con- Chop Shop, The Geographer), Carlo Verrec- · Orchard Park Primary School tact us on [email protected] chia (Ice cream sales and donation), Frankie · Motor Neurone Disease Association Harris (Fairground rides and donation). Karen Broad · Homefield and Hereward Close Residents For and on behalf of Farmers Fayres Financially the event was also successful, Association with £1400 being raised for each of the three · Histon Council village schools and smaller donations made to of Churches but struggling to the ATC, Scouts and Choir 2000. cope with the de- Finally thanks must also go to the organising · Histon and mands of organising committee who ensure the show runs Impington Day the events and pro- smoothly and safely, this year’s 7 firers (just Centre file that the Feast 7 ‘ordinary’ people from the village who · Camtrust demands. New mem- planned, set-up and fired the show - it isn’t bers are always wel- · 1st Histon Cubs done by ‘paid professionals’), and the volun- come. Contact me at teers (over 100) who do everything from sell · Blue Smile any time. tickets, marshal, run the coffee stall, and lit- · Older Persons Our next public ter pick. The show couldn’t happen without coordinator meeting is the AGM, them. · Histon and Impington Archery Club (being on 29th January at the Rec Pavilion, starting Next year’s show will be on Saturday 7th formed at the moment!) at 8pm. Please come along if you have a com- November. If you’d like to get involved as a ment or contribution towards keeping the · Minibus replacement scheme firer or playing a part with the organisation Feast as relevant and varied as possible. get in touch with me – If you want to apply for funding for next year, Feast Week next year runs from Saturday [email protected] please use the application form from the 27th June to Sunday 5th July. website - www.hisimp.com/feast Steve Cox (Feast Chair) Dan Mace The Feast Committee is small and dedicated, [email protected] Histon and Impington Fireworks Extravaganza Chairman Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net December 2014 PROMOTING book based on Impington Hall for next year. APPRENTICESHIP VILLAGE PRIDE Talking to Eleanor about local history is like OPPORTUNITY IN viewing the past through a kaleidoscope “The more people which is constantly shaken - to reveal even HISTON & know about the local more riveting and absorbing anecdotes and IMPINGTON area, the more they facts – about a local 19th century wheel- will value it,” said wright driving to John O’Groats, revelations EARN WHILE YOU Eleanor Whitehead, about ancient buildings, unique breeding lo- LEARN! former physics teacher cally of Percheron horses, unearthing hidden at IVC and custodian pathways….! The Parish Council is about to start the of the local history search for an Apprentice Grounds Mainte- She first got involved in a serious way when archives. nance Operative, to start in January 2015 or Impington Village College planned to carry soon thereafter. The position is for 30 hours One of the reasons that there is such a high out a geological field study around the vil- per week initially, based primarily at the Rec- level of community involvement in Histon and lages. This morphed into a study of weather reation Ground, and would suit someone Impington is doubtlessly the part the Village erosion on local ancient buildings for which wanting to qualify in Sports Ground Care and Society plays in organising or sponsoring local she was ‘volunteered’. Horticulture, whilst providing a wide range of activities and projects. - and of which Elea- Progressively, Eleanor has been drawn into a experience and opportunities nor is a longstanding member. number of important projects. These have This will soon be advertised on the College of She is probably best known for the Heritage included chairing the Millennium Country West Anglia website http://www.cwa.ac.uk/ Walks, talks, publications and events she has Trek and 2002 Jubilee Committees, and or- app-vacancy.html been associated with over the past 25 or ganising the popular Feast Heritage Walks. more years locally. One of the most recent If you would like to know more, contact Cindy In the space available here it’s not possible books she has been involved with is “Cheers! Baldry on [email protected] to expand further on Eleanor’s wide inter- The history of the Pubs of Histon and Imping- ests. Sufficient to say, that through the Vil- Angela Young ton.” Originally researched and written by lage Society she has played a very active role John and Monica Allen in 1989, it has been in raising the community’s pride in the vil- updated and enlarged by Eleanor and col- lages of Histon and Impington. The chairman NEW COUNCILLOR - leagues to a 104 page book, containing a of the Village Society, Geoffrey Smallwood, wealth of fascinating photographs. CHRISTINE HERTOGHE summed it up with: “If you want to know al- After the publication earlier this year of “The most anything about our local history, then I was co-opted to Way We Were” (an anthology of information ask Eleanor.” the Parish Coun- and images about the Home Front in 1914), cil at the end of Bernard Stewart-Deane she has just handed over a manuscript of a October. I have been residing in the village since DR TONY HILLIER - SCULPTOR Thanking everyone in Histon and Impington 1997 and am en- for the many cards and messages she re- joying living AND UNIVERSITY FELLOW ceived, Joan said that it was important to here. I am origi- celebrate his life and that visitors, especially nally from Bel- children, should still feel free to visit the gar- gium but resided in Spain for 14 yrs before den and marvel at Tony’s work. “I want them my arrival here with 2 kids, who have since to be seen and enjoyed.” flown the nest! Examples of his work were distributed free to I am now a property investor and run my many schools around the county and beyond, business from home. I also run the monthly including the local junior school and IVC. Cambridge PIN - Property Investors Network - meetings where local investors meet up to Born in Birmingham, Tony moved to Cam- increase their knowledge of investing and bridge to study at Trinity College where he property management: 4th Thursday of every was a Research Fellow, and later moved to month at the Holiday Inn Impington. You are Selwyn College where, as a teaching Fellow, welcome to join us for a taster meeting from he continued to lecture in physiology. Joan 6pm. explained: "He was so popular and would have up to 400 students in his lectures, regu- Aside from my business, I am an enthusiastic On the corner of Cottenham Road is an un- larly filling the Babbage Theatre." 'recycler' and believe strongly in the impor- tance of green issues and the protection of missable landmark – a collection of metal Tony Hillier took early retirement in 1999 in nature: the actions we do matter even if they sculptures of animals and people. These are order to concentrate on his passion for art th are very small in the grand scheme of things. the work of Dr Tony Hillier who died on 5 and metal sculpture. His eccentric collection We CAN make the world a better place! November aged 72 – sculptor and former Fel- is a lasting tribute to a very talented man. low of Selwyn College. I joined the plan- Bernard Stewart-Deane A highly talented man, Tony created these ning and environ- amazing metal sculptures in his workshop, ment commit- amid showers of sparks, blow torch in hand. tees ... of course His wife Joan told me: “It was strange that he and I am all should die on the day of bonfire night as he ears.... too produced lots of sparks and flashes.” Christine Hertoghe

Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net December 2014 HI PEOPLE St Andrew’s HAD A GOOD READ LATELY? Café in the It is now nearly two and a St Andrew’s An unusual book club set up locally earlier half years since the for- Centre is a this year – and which is looking for new mem- mation of HI People; a community café employing vol- bers - concentrates on non-fiction. Rather community facebook page unteers and paid staff. Our aim than trying to unravel the plots of romantic created to share news is always to be a friendly place for anyone to novels or analyse the characterisations of and events throughout the villages of Histon enjoy our food and facilities. Come in and be imaginary people, this book club deals with and Impington. The group is a closed one made welcome! the real world and has a lot of fun. which means membership is restricted to We offer quality food We aim to read a wide range of topics without those residing in or holding close links to the to eat in or take taxing the brain too much. Recent books have villages of Histon and Impington. away, made with in- included Patrick Leigh Fermor’s Between the In September this year, the group reached its gredients sourced Woods and the Water, an account of his pre- 1000 member mark and, at the time of writ- from local suppliers war walk across Europe. This was followed by ing, membership stands at 1,138. Membership (e.g. Histon Chop The Morville Hours by Elizabeth Swift which of the group is diverse and includes students, Shop). Most of our plotted the progress of her unique garden parents, grandparents, charitable volunteers, menu is baked and with lots of local history thrown in. members of the village churches, councillors prepared on the Next was The Almost Nearly Perfect People and many of the villages’ business owners. premises and includes by Michael Booth which took a light-hearted The benefits of a community page such as tasty soups, panini, view of why the Scandinavians seem to have this are numerous; it can advertise and pro- baked potatoes, children’s lunches and all- such a different lifestyle to the rest of us. mote local events, share promotions in local day breakfasts. Don’t forget to check out our village shops and pubs, allow us all the oppor- lunch specials board! Hot drinks include Fair- We meet within the HisImp area, usually once tunity to sell and recycle our unwanted items trade coffees, hot chocolate and great loose- a month and in one of our homes. If you and, possibly, even give us answers to those leaf teas served in our unique glass tea-pots. would like to join this lively and not-too- miscellaneous questions we all have from serious group of avid readers please contact Café Manager Emma brings all her baking ex- time to time. In these days of networking, HI Keith on 563487 or Bernard on 232091, and perience from working over 20 years in the People is definitely the place to see and be widen your reading list! industry, including Auntie’s Tea Shop and seen. Madingley Hall (where she baked the after- Bernard Stewart-Deane As with all online forums, the page has not noon cakes) the Arboretum Community Café been without controversy in its short life but and Willingham Auctions Café. So treat your- Council & Committee Meetings thankfully these, sometimes quite heated, self to a luscious cake or delicious scone; we The Parish Office will be closed Wednesday exchanges are rare and resolve themselves regularly sell out! We aim to provide gluten 24th December 2014 – Friday 2nd January fairly quickly. For the vast majority of the and dairy free alternatives where possible. 2015 inclusive, re-opening on time the page reflects the wonderfully gener- The Café can cater for your event at the Cen- Monday 5th January 2015. ous community spirit that exists in Histon and tre either with a buffet or a self-service tea / Impington and which makes it such a great See website for details: www.hisimp.net coffee stand with sandwiches and cakes. We place to live. For example, when the group also cater for children’s parties. For more de- Full Council – Recreation Centre from 7 hit its 1000 member milestone in September, th tails mail [email protected] p.m. Monday ; Monday 19 January 2015, that newest recruit was offered a celebratory 16th February, 16th March dinner in The Boot's new steak room with There’s seating for around 40 – 50 people, their compliments. How great is that! with a cosy sofa area which is always popular. Planning – Parish Office 7.30 p.m. – Tuesday th th We are baby / child friendly, having high- 16 December 2014, 13 January 2015, On those rare days when I've struggled to th th th chairs and buggy space inside. Free WIFI ac- 27 January, 10 February, 24 February, maintain the peace and harmony on HI Peo- th cess is provided for a working lunch; or news- 10 March ple, it takes just one person to tell me they papers if you want to take things easy. Peruse can't remember how they managed before it Highways – Parish Office 7.30 p.m. – the community events notice board to see th existed and that makes it all worthwhile. Thursday 12 February 2015 what’s on, or view the local artwork on dis- Thank you everyone for helping to make it play and for sale. Whatever the reason for Finance, Legal & Administration – Parish such a great community resource! Office 7.30 p.m. – Monday 15th December your visit, we want you to feel better for it. th If you are not already a member and wish to 2014, 12 January 2015 Alternatively, join as a volunteer; it’s a won- join, you can send a request via Facebook at: Environment – Parish Office 7.30 p.m. – derful way to get to know people and to learn rd is.gd/gfMzQG new skills. Ask at the Café for details – we’d Tuesday 3 February 2015 I hope to see you there soon! love to have you join us! Recreation – Recreation Centre, 7.30 p.m. – Monday 26th January 2015 Amanda Borrill Need a Christmas gift? Our tea pots and loose leaf teas are for sale and are cheaper at the Youth – Parish Office 7.30 p.m. – Monday 2nd Café than online. We also have a range of February 2015 Christmas cakes, jams and chutneys for sale. Kings Meadow – Wherry Housing offices Coming soon: Special OAP offers, ‘early bird’ 7.30 p.m. – Wednesday 4th March 2015 promotions and afternoon cream teas. Residents are welcome to attend all Council Has something special happened for you or Find us at the end of the High Street, diago- meetings. nally opposite Tesco. We’re generally open a group you belong to? Why not tell HisImp At Full Council there is a standing agenda Mon – Fri 9-4, Sat 9-2. News about it. We’ll be pleased to consider item for Public Participation more “good news” stories from our commu- www.standrewscentre.org.uk/cafe/ nity in future publications. Ingaret Faulkner Histon & Impington Parish Council www.hisimp.net December 2014