PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER November 2020
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PARISH 5 COUNCIL NEWSLETTER at November 2020 Editorial Editorial Events for November Litterpick Autumn seems to have been particularly gloomy so far with heavy cloud adding to the general malaise. Almost as an insult the day Zone 6 & 7 - October 24th ends with a spectacular sunset, then clouds Hay St, Brook End, Bogs Gap over so we miss all the meteor showers up in the night sky. Zones 2 to 6 - November 14th Most disappointed to find that we cannot Whole Village Sweep enter the mobile library, having waited so long for it to appear again; having to stand Zone 1 - November 21st outside and suggest books we might like to Odsey (p 5) read without having any idea what is available on the shelves, is rather credulous. We are rd promised that things will change, let’s hope Mobile Library – Tuesday 3 so. November With half term around the corner there are Toy Service – SM Parish a few suggestions on page 10, for outings th Church, 9.45am, November 15 where the children can run free and possibly (p 10) catch a glimpse of some wildlife. A couple of events have been planned at SM Cake Stall – SM Church, Porch, Church, the very popular Toy Service and a December 5th, 10 – 11am (p 6) Christmas Cake Stall. (wear masks) Desma Editor Desma Goddard: Email: [email protected] Steeple Morden Parish Council Funding for New Cancer Hospital List of Councillors as at May 2018 I am delighted to welcome funding for a new cancer hospital to be built at Addenbrooke's. CLLR J CLAYTON (Chair) 5 Brook End, Steeple Morden 01763 852203 One of forty new hospitals confirmed by the Prime CLLR S WHEATLEY (Vice Chair) Minister last week, Addenbrooke's Cancer Hospital 95 Hay Street, Steeple Morden 01763 853826 represents exactly the kind of specialist service I CLLR G BELSON (Vice Chair) want to see brought to our local community. A Ringdale, 2 North Brook Road, promise to deliver this hospital formed part of my Steeple Morden 01763 852475 campaign in December and I have made strong CLLR A DREW representations to the Secretary of State to see it 76 Station Road, Steeple Morden properly funded. 01763 853390 CLLR C UPCHURCH This new facility has the potential to dramatically Greenway Farm, Litlington Road, SM 01763 852193 transform not just the hopes of cancer sufferers in CLLR K AUSTIN our area, but our ability to understand and conquer Bogs Gap Lane, Steeple Morden cancer. 01763 852023 CLLR S TRAVERS-HEALY With funding committed for a new Children’s 46 Station Rd, Steeple Morden 01763 853843 Hospital and Cambridge South Station, over a CLLR N BADGER quarter of a billion pounds in investment for South 68 Station Road, Steeple Morden Cambridgeshire has been announced in the last 12 01763 852191 months alone. CLLR M BIRD Orchard House, Station Road, Steeple Morden. 01763 852469 We have a huge opportunity now to unite and level DISTRICT CLLR MRS H. WILLIAMS up, delivering lasting change and building back 07885 774775 better after coronavirus. COUNTY CLLR MR S. KINDERSLEY 01767 651982 Home Start Supporters We are delighted to inform you that the Home-Start Royston, Buntingford and South Cambridgeshire Anthony Browne MP Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday th 17 November at 8pm. A Zoom Meeting . 2 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. There is no Parish Council Meeting this month, the next Committee Meeting is on Monday 2nd November. If you check on the Royal British Legion website there are many ‘virtual’ ways of obtaining your poppies. www.britishlegion.org.uk 3 MP urges eligible residents in South Cambridgeshire to get flu vaccine this winter • Largest ever flu vaccination campaign launched in England • Everyone over the age of 50 to be offered a flu vaccine • Anthony Browne MP urges eligible constituents to take up the vaccine Local MP Anthony Browne has urged all those in South Cambridgeshire who are eligible for the flu jab to get one this winter, as the Government launches its drive to vaccine 30 million people. The drive to vaccines comes as new research from Public Health England suggests that people who tested positive for both flu and Covid-19 were more than twice as likely to die, compared to those with Covid-19 alone. The research also found that those with co-infection of the two viruses were more at risk of severe illness. This year, the flu vaccination programme is being expanded to help protect people from flu and ease pressure on the NHS and urgent care services. The health system is working to provide the free flu vaccine to 30 million people, the highest number on record, including: • All primary school children, and, for the first time, Year 7 children. • Two- and three-olds. • The most vulnerable people, including adults aged 65 and over, those with long-term health conditions and pregnancy women. • Household contact of people on the NHS Shielded Patient List and all health and social care workers who have direct contact with the people they care for. Once uptake has been maximised in the most at-risk groups, the newly eligible 50-64-year olds will be invited for vaccination later in the season. Commenting, Anthony Browne MP said: “As we approach the winter, it is imperative that everyone who needs a flu vaccination takes up the offer to have one. “I urge everyone in South Cambridgeshire who is eligible to get vaccinated, which could make an important difference if they should also catch coronavirus in the months ahead. “Controlling the spread of coronavirus and protecting the NHS is on all of us – we must all wash out hands, cover our faces and make space – as well as taking sensible steps like getting a flu jab.” Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “This year more than ever, it’s vital that those eligible for the flu jab get it this winter so you can protect yourself, your family and the NHS. We’re pulling out all the stops to prepare for this uniquely challenging winter and we have enough vaccines for 30 million people this year, more than we’ve ever done before. “With the simultaneous risk of flu and COVID-19, make sure you get your flu jab if you’re eligible, don’t gather in groups larger than 6 and remember ‘Hands Face Space’ so we can look after each other.” For further information, contact: Adam Roberts Constituency Manager for Anthony Browne MP Tel: 07590818543 Email: [email protected] 4 Hi all, Well September has arrived as promised I plan to resume our litterpicking activities. I have been doing some limited picks while out and about over the past 6 months as have others on this group and I can sadly report the problem has not gone away. I do not plan to change the format except to say PLEASE bring your own gloves as I do not think using communal gloves would be considered very COVID safe. Obviously we will need to respect social distancing rules at the meet and while out picking. I will bring a bottle of sanitiser for anyone to use afterwards but as always a thorough hand wash when you get home will be needed. Steeple Morden Parish Litter Picks Schedule 2020 All events start at 2pm and last just 60 “magic” minutes Zones 2-6 Whole village sweep Saturday Meet by Parish Noticeboard on the rec 14 November 2020 Zone 1: Odsey Saturday Meet by the Jester carpark 21 November 2020 Please email [email protected] with your full name and which of the events you can attend. Community Lifeline Service If you live alone or someone in your family is sometimes left alone and may need to call for assistance, the Council’s Lifeline team can help. In an emergency, pressing a button – worn as a pendant or on your wrist – connects you via a contact centre with family, friends, neighbours, or the emergency services. Giving you peace of mind and reassurance. One Lifeline customer in Willingham said: “The lifeline service lets me live independently knowing I can call someone in an emergency.” For more information and to apply for a lifeline, please call 01954 713470, email [email protected] or look online at www.scambs.govuk/lifelines 5 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church, Steeple Morden Diary for November Website is www.shingaychurches.co.uk Steeple Morden Church will be open daily for single contemplation and prayer Nov 1st 8.30 Parish Communion (PB) 3.00 Zoom service – Thanksgiving and Remembering Departed Nov 8th 8.45 Airfield Memorial ] 9.30 Odsey ] Remembrance Ceremony 10.50 Steeple Morden Memorial } Nov 15th 9.45 Family Service (Toy Service) 11.00 Zoom Service Nov 22nd 10.00 Group Communion (possible livestream) Please note details of all zoom services are on the website. Guilden Morden Congregational Church Diary for November CAKE AND PRODUCE www.guildenmordencongregationalchurch.com STALL Sunday 1st Nov 10.30am Family service in the Chapel, led by Sandy Watkins th Monday 2nd Nov 10.30am Mens Guild Zoom Saturday, 5 December, 10- Meeting 12 am Sunday 8th Nov 10.00am.