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 01763 853390 properly funded.
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 Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday Anthony Browne MP th 17 November at 8pm. A Zoom Meeting
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NEWS FROM YOUR PARISH COUNCIL The Full PC meets on the second Monday in the in the Cricket Pavilion (Village Hall in winter) at 7.30pm. The meeting is listed every month in the Village Post Office window, on the Notice Board at the Recreation Ground, and in Odsey near the station. A copy of the full minutes from the Council Meetings may be obtained by contacting the Parish Clerk, Sally Walmesley, Redwood Lodge, South Street, Litlington, Royston SG8 0QR. Telephone 01763 852137 or e-mail [email protected]. Minutes can also be viewed on the Steeple Morden Village Website www.steeplemorden.org and the Village Post Office.
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
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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]
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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 nd Saturday, 5 December, 10- Monday 2 Nov 10.30am Mens Guild Zoom Meeting 12 am Sunday 8th Nov 10.00am. Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph There will be a cake and th Sunday 15 Nov 10.30am Joint service with St produce stall (with some Mary’s at the Chapel, led by Tony Christmassy bits) Frost at the entrance to the Church Sunday 22nd Nov Online morning service. Follow the porch. link for the church www.guildenmordencongregational church.com or from our facebook page We look forward to seeing you - do come! Sunday 22nd Nov 14.30pm Sunday School
Sunday 29th Nov 10.30am Joint Communion Service Please wear masks and with Litlington at the Chapel, led by Tony Frost. Please bring your own remember to socially distance. bread and wine 6 Measures to enable the start of other activities in the Chapel and schoolroom are now in place, and the building is now available for hire once again. However, activities may only take place subject to the current government rules and guidelines, and subject to the
Home-Start’s Hug in a Mug Campaign
What is the thing you miss most at the moment?
Before lockdown, there were all sorts of things we took for granted: popping into a shop on a whim;
sitting in a café and enjoying a cup of coffee; seeing a friend and giving them a hug.
It’s a touchy subject
Touch is the first of the five senses to develop: embryos start to be aware of touch at around the 8th
week of pregnancy and it’s the key sense in survival - young animals and humans instinctively pull
away from discomfort and move towards things that feel good. Touch also affects the mental and
physical development in children: research shows that a lack of physical contact from birth will have a
severely detrimental effect on a child’s development which carries on into adulthood.
Touch is also a powerful communication tool: it’s the easiest way to say to someone that we care
about them. As author Mimi Novic says, “Laughter with those that understand us is music for the
soul. A hug at the right moment and a kind shoulder to lean on, is the sprinkle of magic that keeps us
walking towards hope.” Receiving and giving hugs helps to relieve stress, reduces blood pressure and
releases the happiness hormones oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin: in short, hugs are good for you.
In fact, hugs are one of the key tools our volunteers use when helping a family facing crisis.
We also use tea.
“While there is tea, there is hope.” In Britain, offering a cup of tea during times of stress or distress is second nature. Of course, with the current COVID-19 lockdown, sharing hugs and cups of tea (or coffee) are an increasingly rare commodity. Which is why Home-Start have created our “hug in a mug” campaign. You might not be able to hug friends during these stressful times, but you can donate the cost of a cuppa to help us provide virtual hugs to families in crisis. And, while we’re also missing real hugs right now, we are providing the next best thing: a cup of tea, and hope. If you’d like to support our Hug in a Mug campaign you can text HOMESTARTHUG to 70085 to donate £3 (or HOMESTARTHUGNOINFO if you’d rather not be on our mailing list). And you can take a look at our Hug in a Mug campaign video, which is live on our website: www.hsrsc.org.uk
Find the help that suits you If you are shielding and need support the Countywide Hub – offers support from volunteers with food parcels, medicine and keeping you connected. [email protected]/uk (0345 045 5219).
For residents not on the shielding list but who nevertheless need some support with errands or keeping in touch your local parish council or District Councillor with be able to connect you with the community groups that are co-ordinating support in your village. [email protected] 01954 713 398.
For further information contact www.scambs.gov.uk/coronavirus
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Contact Names, Numbers and E-Mail Addresses for
Organisations and Groups in the Village
Organisation Contact Name Phone E-mail Number SM Newsletter Editor Desma Goddard 01763 852287 [email protected]
First Responders Nick Badger [email protected]
First Responders Wayne Cox [email protected] (co-ordinator) Primary School Tracey How, 01763 852474 [email protected] Headteacher Village College The Principal 01763 242344 [email protected] Ms Vickey Poulter SS Peter & Paul Church Canon Shamus 01763 853067 [email protected] Williams (day off normally Monday)
GM Cong. Church Sandy Watkins 01763 852869 [email protected] SM Village Hall Bookings Diane Knight 01763 853073 [email protected] Scouts, Cubs & Beavers Keith Austin 01763 852023 [email protected] Brownies Debbie Fisher 01763 852811 [email protected] Guides Ann Clarke 07756 291899 [email protected] Allotment Society Nettie Travers- 01763 853843 [email protected] Healey Smarties Pre-School and Michele Taylor 07952 100208 Pre-School: Out of School Club or 01763 [email protected] 852888 Out of School Club: [email protected] Cricket Club Fraser Daws 01763 853008 [email protected] Football Club Pete Summers 07709258359 Morden Magpies Youth Laurence 07799 625529 FC Harrison Bowls Club (Sec) David Holt 01763 852636 [email protected] Tennis Club Fiona Coverdale 01763 853325 [email protected] Waggon & Horses Mandy & Jose 01763 853311 [email protected] Morden Players Jenny Elder 01763 852557 [email protected] First Thursday Club Ann Thorp 01763 852848 [email protected]
Royal British Legion Ray Leach 01763 852734 [email protected] Mobile Wardens Scheme Angela Drew 01763 853390 Lynn Pestell 01763 853461 WI Joyce 01763 852087 [email protected] Stackhouse Neighbourhood Watch Roy Newbury 01763 852241 Cambs Police: www.cambs.police.uk Social Car Scheme Hazel Smith 01763 852602 [email protected]
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Joyce Thompson Ross
My name is Jackie Abrey (Nee Ellis) I live in Bassingbourn now, and I wondered if you could mention that my Uncle Robert recently lost his wife Joyce..
There must be people who remember Robert and Joyce Ross. Well Joyce sadly passed away peacefully in her sleep on the 15th September aged 81yrs.
Joyce was born and raised in Steeple Morden to Ettie and Fred Thompson, with a sister Margaret (our mum) and two brothers David and Alan. They lived down the bottom of Bogs Gap Lane until she met Robert and married, they lived in the village in The Orchard, (now Golden Orchard), in Hay Street, until they moved to Wyboston where my Uncle still lives.
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FAMILY TOY SERVICE – ST PETER & ST PAUL, STEEPLE MORDEN
Sunday 15th November at 9.45am
After the wonderful response to our Toy Service last year we will be having another on Sunday, 15th November at 9.45am – masked and socially distanced of course.
We would be so pleased to receive any surplus toys that you have – clean and in good condition – which will be taken to the Cambridge refuges through Mothers’ Union. Sadly the refuges are very busy; children and their mothers have to leave home with hardly any possessions, so toys will brighten their days.
There is also a need for pushchairs, cots, highchairs etc. as well as all clothing for under-ones.
If you are able to help, but cannot get to the Toy Service, please leave contributions at the back of the church on Saturday the 14th. For further information please ring Anne on 853490 or Gilly on 852380. Thank you. Please bring donations in bags.
Step outside and make the most of our open spaces
What to do at half-term - here are a few some local places you can visit for ‘free’ where children can run around and enjoy the local scenery and nature.
Coton Country Reserve – is 300 acres of attractive countryside on the west of Cambridge, managed for people, nature and farming.
Milton Country Park – The country park was created from old gravel pits, and offers a varied natural habitat with woodland, lakes, and attractive pathways suitable for bicycles and wheelchairs.
RSPB Fowlmere Nature Reserve- A wildlife oasis set within farmland, the reserve’s former water-cress beds are now reed-beds, fen, chalk grassland and scrub. The area also holds a small example of a chalk stream, one of the UK’s rarest habitats.
RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes – Initially a flooded sand and gravel quarry next to riverside meadows, the lakes have a huge variety of wildlife including otters, dragonflies, ducks, swans and geese.
Wandlebury Country Park – On the Gog Magog Hills, the Wandelbury Estate offers miles of woodland and wildflower meadows, where you can have a picnic or hire a BBQ area, watch wildlife, or stretch your legs with a stroll or strenuous hike.
On the doorstep – are Wimpole Estate – a working estate with gardens and Home Farm, and Royston Heath – several acres of woodland and heathland. 10
F www.mordenmagpies.co.uk
A family-friendly club seeking players for U6, U7, U8 U9 & U10 age groups. Boys and girls of any ability welcome.
Morden Magpies football club has a long history in local junior football. The club restarted in September 2012 and gain Charter status in 2014. This is a family club that enjoys the support of the senior Steeple Morden Football Club. Above all we want young players to have fun, enjoy and learn about the game and be part of a team. If you would like your son or daughter to join the club or would like to find out more please contact any of the following FA-qualified coaches: Under 6 - Kevin Donnelley - 07860 607416. [email protected] Under 7 - Martin Holt – 07740215874. [email protected] Under 8 - Laurence Harrison – 07799625529. [email protected] Under 9 - Andrew Holt – 07850801899. [email protected] Under 10 - Pete Summers – 07709258359. [email protected]
Steeple Morden Football Fixtures for Season 2020 – 21 Kershaw Junior 1A Results Steeple Morden First
12/09/20 Steeple Morden First v Milton Reserves Drew 2 - 2 19/09/20 Clare Town FC First v Milton Reserves Lost 4 - 1 26/09/20 Steeple Morden First v Cambourne Rovers First Won 6 - 0 03/10/20 Barrington 1st v Steeple Morden First Lost 4 - 1 10/10/20 Steeple Morden First v Meldreth First Lost 0 - 1 17/10/20 West Wratting Reserves v Steeple Morden First Lost 6 - 1 24/10/20 Debden First v Steeple Morden First 31/10/20 Steeple Morden First v Harston First 07/11/20 Mott MacDonald v Steeple Morden 1st 14/11/20 Great Shelford v Steeple Morden 1st 21/11/20 Comberton United v Steeple Morden 1st 28/11/20 Milton Keynes v Steeple Morden 1st
Kershaw Junior 2A Results Steeple Morden Reserves
12/09/20 Guilden Morden First v Steeple Morden Reserves Lost 12 - 2 19/09/20 Steeple Morden Reserves v Litlington Athletic First Lost 0 - 4 03/10/20 Steeple Morden Reserves v Linton Granta A Lost 0 - 6 10/10/20 Buckden First v Steeple Morden Reserves Lost 19 - 0 17/10/20 Steeple Morden Reserves v Great Paxton 1sts P - P 24/10/20 Steeple Morden Reserves v Puddlebrook 68 FC 31/10/20 Whittlesford United Reserves v Steeple Morden Reserves 07/11/20 Foxton Reserves v Steeple Morden Reserves st 14/11/20 Steeple Morden Res v Papworth 1 21/11/20 Melbourn FC v Steeple Morden Res 28/11/20 Steeple Morden Res v Guilden Morden
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STEEPLE MORDEN VILLAGE HALL
Steeple Morden Village Hall is available for hiring for parties, wedding receptions, club and social activities.
It comprises: Tables, Seating for 120, Bar, Kitchen, Cooker, Fridge, Stage, Parking. There is also limited Crockery & Cutlery Projector and screen available and Induction Loop Equipment – ask our booking clerk for more details.
For bookings and prices please contact: Diane Knight 33 Cheyney Street, Steeple Morden, SG8 0LR Tel 01763 853073 (please don't phone between the hours of 6 - 7 p.m.) email: [email protected] www.steeplemordenvillagehall.co.uk
MOBILE LIBRARY The Mobile Library
stops in the village on the first The Village Wheelchair Tuesday of every month. There is a manual wheelchair available for short term use by anyone in the village. For more information and availability please It stops at Russell Close between 10.20 am and contact Trish at the Post Office. 11.05 am. The next calling date is Tuesday November 3rd.
Contributions sent to the editor prior to the newsletter deadline will normally be printed in the next available edition. The deadline for December edition is 12 noon on 19th November.
Contact details for the editor are at the bottom of the first page of the Newsletter
Don’t forget you can view this issue and back issues of the Newsletter online at www.steeplemorden.org
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