December 2017 and January 2018 Issue 184

Picture courtesy of Caroline Parkinson, taken whilst out walking her dogs

If you have a photo you would like to see on the front cover of the next issue, please submit to the Editor by 21 January 2018

CASTLE CAMPS CLUBS & AMENITIES Art Club (VH) 01440 730035 Sue Moss Alt’ Thursdays 10.30-1.00pm Brownies Horseheath 01223 891086 Bowls Club Apr-Nov 01799 584684 Tom Walker Carpet Bowls (VH) 01799 584694 Wednesdays 7.30pm CATS 01440 762290 Trevor Cricket Club 01799 584269 The Cockerel 01799 584207 Football Club 07837 701610 Footpaths 01799 584924 Pete Mills Good Companions (VH,50+) 01799 584016 Maureen McKenna Gun Club 01799 584217 Hanchett Toys 01799 584979 Mobile Library 2nd Tuesday of the month 11.25-11.40 Camps End 12.15-12.50 Claydon Close Oil Syndicate 01799 584527 Parish Council (VH) 01799 584428 8pm 2nd Thursday every other month Mel Laing, Parish Clerk 584428 / [email protected] Post Office (VH) Monday 10.00am—12.00 noon Thursday 1.30pm—3.30pm Saddlery 01799 584802 Horse & pet feeds Tennis Club 01799 584328 Toddler Group (VH) 01799 584785 9.30-11.30 Weds Yoga (VH) 01799 584890 Caroline Daunt Youth Club 01799 584379 Fridays 7-9pm term time only Castle Camps School www.castlecampsschool.co.uk (VH = Village Hall) Linton Health Clinic 01223 892555 Non Emergency 101 Village Hall enquiries 01799 584596 C of E (Churchwarden) 01799 584012 URC (Secretary) 01799 584250 Camps Review & website Chris Swan 01799 584958 www.castlecamps.org.uk www.shudycamps.orgThere are also associated email addresses: chair / clerk / webmaster / council @shudycamps.org.uk .uk Cllr. Mark Hows 2 From the Editor Hello everyone

The last two months have flown by, it doesn’t seem that long since I was putting the last Camps Review together! I thought I’d start a couple of new “regular features” giving you all a chance to partici- pate, namely a “Wander Down Memory Lane”, featured on page 12 showing a few local photos from bygone days, and a favourite recipe section, see page 16.

Thanks to everyone who has sent in articles and photos for this edition and those involved with printing and distribution. If you would like anything included in the next issue then please get in touch: Chris Swan, Ashcroft, Haverhill Rd, Castle Camps Email: [email protected] Tel: 584958

To place an advert, please get in touch with Mel Laing, Parish Clerk on 01799 584428 or email: [email protected]

May I wish you all a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas. Until next time, Ed

Deadline for February edition: 21 January 2018

BIN COLLECTION DATES GREEN/BLUE: BLACK: Monday 18 December Monday 11 December Wednesday 3 January Wednesday 27 December Monday 15 January Tuesday 9 January Monday 29 January Monday 22 January (blue only) Monday 5 February Monday 12 February

REGULAR EVENTS AT CASTLE CAMPS VILLAGE HALL Yoga Tuesdays 10-11.30am or 7-8.30pm, Thursdays 6-7.30pm Good Companions 3rd Thursday of each month Art Club Thursday 10am 01440 730035 (VH) Youth Club every Friday term time 7-9pm 3 CAMPS VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE

At our committee meeting in October, we discussed quite a few admin. arrangements, but mainly we organised the Social Race Night event for 11th November. This turned out to be a really en- joyable evening and we thank all those who came to have fun and support us. Also thanks to the committee and friends/helpers (especially Susie) who made the occasion run smoothly. It re- sulted in a profit for our funds of £552, a very worthwhile sum.

We are grateful to Camps Parish Council for a grant from its emer- gency reserve fund to cover the cost of a new pump for our heat- ing system.

Another Jumble Sale is planned by Susie for 2nd December, so please bring any good jumble to the Hall on that morning.

The proposed Village and Makers Hall Market is still being investi- gated and might be possible next year.

We are thinking that an annual meeting of the regular hall users would be beneficial for updates and suggested improvements, but please feel free to let me or other Hall trustees know of any good ideas to enhance the Hall’s usefulness to our parishes.

Terry Chapman, Secretary to the Management Committee of Trustees.

Hall hiring rates are as follows: Full day hire for the full Hall: Castle Campers: £100, Shudy Campers: £120 and £160 for non-Camps hirers. Hourly rates: Main Hall rates for these above three categories are: £10, £12, and £16 respectively. Small Meeting Room rates are: £8, £10 and £12 respec- tively. Please ring Susie on 01799 584596 to book or view, or email [email protected]. Details can also be viewed on the web sites: www.hallsforhire.org.uk , www.cambridgeshire.net and www.venues4hire.org

4 CambridgePPF are kicking off the festive season with activities and events for all ages. Please find below de- tails of some of their December events which I hope will be of interest to you (see more on their website).

Christmas Wreath Weaving for Adults: Saturday 2 December: 11am to 1pm Come to Wandlebury and weave a willow ring using seasonal foliage from around the park. Try your hand at small willow stars, reindeer and other hanging decorations. NB: Booking essential. For adults and accompanied teens. Dress warmly. Tea and cof- fee provided. Adults £20, accompanied teens £10 (members £18/£8). For more information: email [email protected], call 01223 243830 exten- sion 207 or visit www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on

Healthy Walking: Thursday 7, 14, 21 December: 10am or 10.30am to 11am Keep fit and greet the changing of the season by joining our healthy walkers this De- cember. Meet at the Stable Rooms at 10am for a longer walk or 10.30am for a shorter stroll, walks end around 11am with tea and coffee in the Stable Rooms. All welcome, suitable for all abilities. NB: Free of charge For more information: email [email protected], call 01223 243830 extension 207 or visit www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on

Volunteer work party day - woods and trees at Coton Countryside Reserve Wednesday 13 December: 10am to 3pm Come along to the Coton Reserve to join our volunteer work party this December. NB: No need to book, just turn up on the day. Please help if you can - all welcome! Free event but donations are always appreciated. For more information: email [email protected], call 01223 243830 exten- sion 207 or visit www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on

Outdoor Craft & Storytelling for Children: Wed 20 December: 10.30am - 11.30am Vital Spark Theatre is a Cambridgeshire-based company specialising in working with young people in a creative way through drama, dance, music and creative arts. NB: Meet at the stable rooms. Booking essential. For more information and booking: email [email protected]

Carols on the Green

Christmas Eve from 6.00 to 7.00

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Native evergreen trees include the Holly, Scots Pine, Yew and Juniper. During the chillier winter months these can provide a welcome leafy con- trast to the stark silhouettes of the deciduous trees which have shed their leaves. The red berries of the Holly contrast with its dark prickly leaves and are carried on the female trees. They provide useful food for hungry birds at the turn of the year.

The sombre needle-like foliage of the Yew covers a red trunk that can become deeply furrowed with age. The branches of a female Yew will be studded with many red arils, cup-like berries, each surrounding a green seed. The fleshy arils attract birds and the green poisonous seeds inside pass through the bird’s digestive system to germinate elsewhere. The Yew’s foliage is toxic, so they are not welcome in areas where livestock could browse them.

Yews are exceptionally long-lived and are often associated with ancient sacred sites. Old churches and their surrounding burial grounds are a significant feature of the Hundred Parishes and the majority contain one or more venerable Yew trees. Determining the age of such trees is diffi- cult as they grow slowly or may be hollow, but it is possible that some may pre-date the adjacent building. For example, the Yew beside Thor- ley Church is considered older than the 13th-century building.

In the 18th century, clipped Yew hedges were a feature of formal gar- dens surrounding fine houses. They were frequently included in 19th-century cemetery plantings, often alongside weeping trees which symbolised grief. Bridge End Gardens in Saffron Walden has clipped Yews in the Dutch garden.

In the quieter corners of most parishes, the Yew stands as a symbol of longevity, ready to sprout as the days lengthen with the arrival of the New Year.

Tricia Moxey Trustee St James the Great Church, Thorley

7 Strictly comes to Castle Camps

On Jan 11th/18th/25th 2018 we are holding a series of sequence/ballroom dancing at Castle Camps Village Hall between 8pm and 10.30pm. Anyone interested are welcome to come along and have a dance or just watch. We will be charging £2.50 per night and if we get enough support we hope to make it a weekly event.

For more information call Ron: 07944 637879 or Roy: 07710 499830. Regards, Ron Goodwin

Neighbourhood Watch This Herbert Protocol is a very good idea, let's hope it is never needed but if the details are kept to hand this could save time during a stressful time.

The Herbert Protocol When a friend or family member with dementia goes missing it can be incredibly distressing.

The Herbert Protocol is a national initiative which encourages carers to keep a record of key information that could be useful to the police in the event of a vulnerable person going missing. Cambridgeshire Constabu- lary, along with partners including the Dementia Action Alliance, have set up the scheme locally.

Carers are being asked to fill in a form and keep it updated so that it is ready to hand or send to the police should it be needed. This will help to save vital time at the start of efforts to locate the missing person.

Helpful information includes phone numbers, places the person often goes, medication they are taking, a photograph of them etc. The form is not intended to replace existing safeguarding or security measures.

Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators. Lindi Kent 01799 584012 and Anne Fear 01799 584432 8 NEWS FROM ST MARY’S SHUDY CAMPS This year there will be two services at St Mary’s on Christmas Eve, Sunday 24 December: Morning Service at 10.00am, then in the evening 11.00pm Mid- night Mass. Everyone is most welcome to either or both services.

On New Year’s Eve, Sunday 31 December, there will be a New Year Covenant Renewal Service at 10.00am. This is an opportunity for everyone to recommit themselves to live a fulfilling and meaningful Christian life as we move into the New Year.

A date for your diary for next year: we will be launching the Café Church on Saturday 24 February 2018. Further details to follow.

Our small congregation has been in the wars lately with a number of folk not well or having suffered accidents. We would like to take this opportunity to again thank everyone who contributes to the upkeep of the Church in any way. We are most grateful for all you do. We could simply not keep the Church go- ing as a community facility without your help. Thank you!

Andrew Webb

9 Shudy Camps Parish Council – notes from the chair

As we had to cancel this month’s Parish Council meeting because of illness and absence, I thought I would share some updates.

The new “Information Point” (a.k.a. redundant phone box!) in Main Street seems to be successful – the noticeboards are full and there seems to be an increasing number of books that any- one is welcome to pick up – and put back, either when you have read them or in exchange! There does seem to be a rea- sonable turnover but we are probably reaching the stage that a cull is needed – if there’s anything you have your eye on then grab it fast! You are welcome to post notices on the board straight in front of the door – but please not on the “Parish Council” board. Non-council notices there get moved to the other one, and possibly binned if they seem a bit out-of- date. If you do post a flyer for a local event or service, please, only one! Duplicates will be removed! We are hoping that the box in Nosterfield End will also be refurbished as another Infor- mation Point, but as it is leaning precariously and letting in the damp some repair work is needed, which is quite involved. We are getting quotes for this.

Sometime in the next few weeks we hope that some work will be done on the village roads, funded by a Cambridgeshire County Council “Local Highways Improvement Initiative”. This will involve stencilling 30 roundels by the repeater limit signs; replacing some of the limit signs at the village entrances; re- placing other signs that have been demolished by errant cars; and new “bollards” to replace the tatty plastic ones along the grass verge in Blacksmiths Lane. Shortly after that you will start to notice a “Mobile Vehicle Activated Sign” mounted around the village in various places from time to time – these are the type that flash up your speed as you drive past, green or red depending on whether you are observing the speed limit or not. We have clubbed together with neighbouring Parish Councils to buy two of these, which will be rotated around speeding hotspots for periods. They are not “speed cameras” but they do gather speed statistics that can be used to help persuade the police that they should take enforcement action. 10 Shudy Camps Parish Council – notes from the chair (Cont)

For some time the Parish Council has looked after a few hun- dred pounds left from the Shudy Camps Social Committee, in the hope that it would re-constitute itself. That doesn’t look like happening so we agreed that we should look for other uses for the money (though avoid just absorbing it into general Council funds). We have agreed that the money should be put towards the installation of a defibrillator for the village which we are working on with Glebe House who have kindly agreed to help raise the necessary funds.

Finally, you will see elsewhere in this issue an advert for a new Parish Clerk. Elizabeth Gladman who has looked after the Council business with diligence and professionalism for the last 6 or 7 years, has decided to step down because of increasing other pressures on her time. It has been a real pleasure work- ing with Elizabeth, we will miss her greatly. But every end is a beginning – if you think that you could be interested in the po- sition or know someone else who may be and would like more information, do look at the advert!

For more information Shudy have their own website, you can find it here: www.shudycamps.org.uk

John Haine.

For anyone new to the area, there is a welcome pack available containing useful local information, put together by Lindi Kent (01799 584012) with the support of the Church.

This can be printed or emailed

Or see our website: www.castlecamps.org.uk Web contact Chris Swan: [email protected] or tel: 584958

11 A Wander Down Memory Lane Yvonne Howard recently sent me some photos taken December 2009- January 2010 and thought I’d share these with a view to making this a regular feature. Please do send in any pictures you may like included. Ed

12 VACANCY FOR PARISH CLERK AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER Following the resignation of Elizabeth Gladman, there is a vacancy for Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer for Shudy Camps. The Parish Clerk gives guidance to the Parish Council before any decisions are made. The Clerk is also responsible for the administration of the Parish Council’s financial affairs.

This is a part time role, 20 hours per calendar month. Salary to be negotiated in line with the payscales as published by The National Joint Council for Local Gov- ernment Services

Job Responsibilities:  Providing the Parish Council with guidance prior to making any decisions relating to Shudy Camps and ensuring that the business of the Parish Council is conducted lawfully.  There are usually 4 meetings per year with additional ones to discuss planning applications to be discussed. Responsibilities include: preparing the agenda, collating documents for discussion, attending the meetings and preparing the minutes for approval.  Administering the online bank account, setting up payments, maintaining a spreadsheet for income and expenditure. Monitoring and balancing the Council’s accounts and preparing records for audit purposes and VAT.  Annual Audit – preparing the audit within the legal framework and liais- ing with the internal and external auditors as necessary.  Maintaining the Parish Council records, e.g. financial, correspondence etc.  Liaising with public bodies as necessary, e.g. South Cambs District Coun- cil, Cambridgeshire County Council.  Being the contact point for residents of Shudy Camps for any areas of concern and bringing them to the Parish Council’s attention if necessary.  Receiving and dealing with correspondence and documents on behalf of the Council, bringing them to the attention of the Council as necessary.

If you feel this might be of interest to you and would like more information, please follow this link:https://www.scambs.gov.uk/sites/default/files/ documents/Parish%20Toolkit%20April%202009.pdf or contact Elizabeth Glad- man on 01799 584279 or John Haine on 01799 584773 to discuss the role fur- ther (or email [email protected] / [email protected]).

13 All Saints’ Parish Church, Castle Camps We welcome you to our Carol and Readings Service on the 3rd December at 16.00. We have not held this service for a while so it would be wonderful to see the church full for what has proved to be a lovely start to our Christmas celebrations. The service will be followed by refreshments of Mulled wine and Mince pies.

It was heart warming to see the Remembrance Service so well attended with 200 gathering around the two War memorials. Thank you to all who worked so hard to make this a joint village event. Especial thank you to Susie Culpin and her team who provided such great refreshments in the village hall, the ATC who supported us, Sylvia Martinelli who played the last post and Colin Jobson who read the names of the fallen.

Those of you who have visited the church recently may have noticed that the War Memorial plaque on the far wall has been cleaned and re- stored with re-lettering of the names of those who fell. This was ar- ranged and financed by our dear friend Colin Jobson who works so dis- creetly and hard to support the church and churchyard.

Lindi Kent

Annual Ploughing Exhibition

On 15th October 2017 the 'Annual Ploughing Exhibition' was held at 'Top Field' Castle Camps.

The organisers would like to say 'Thank-you' to every- one who supported this event. A total of £600.00 was raised and has been donated to 'Blind Veterans UK'.

Caroline Haylock 14 Castle Camps Nursery

Castle Camps Primary School is opening a brand new nursery in January 2018 and parents of children born after 1st September 2013 are invited to apply for a place. The nursery was created as part of a redevelopment project which has brought historic parts of the school building back into use.

Castle Camps Primary School was rated as ‘Good with Outstanding Early Years Provision’ by Ofsted in 2016 and has delivered some of the best results in the county in national Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 assess- ments. With the outstanding provision in early years education, the school has the perfect recipe to provide a thriving environment that fo- cuses on the learning potential and personal growth of every child.

For those who qualify, the nursery class will provide up to 30 hours of education as part of the Government’s childcare scheme. For an appli- cation form and further details about the nursery, go to the school web- site http://www.castlecampsschool.co.uk/our-new-nursery-2018/ or call the school office on 01799 584270.

Fiona

1ST HORSEHEATH BROWNIES

We have been very creative this term as we are working out our Toy- maker badge. We started off with making jigsaws, then sock puppets and dressing Katie, Laurene and I in recyclable materials. We still have one item to make which will be connected to Christmas and will probably go on the Christmas tree at the URC Church in Castle Camps where we have, again, been invited to decorate a tree.

Also this term we went for a night walk in Balsham with the Rainbows which was followed by hot chocolate and marshmallows. We made harvest pictures to decorate All Saints Church Horseheath for the ser- vice and then the village hall when the Harvest Lunch was held.

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We are now getting ready for the Over 60’s Luncheon by making Christmas cards and calendars as well as practicing our entertain- ment.

If you have a daughter who would be interested in joining us please register her at www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or if you would like more information on what we do or would like to help us with a spe- cial skill you may have then please drop us an email.

PAULINE, KATIE, and LAURENÉ E: [email protected]

I thought I’d share a family favourite recipe with you, maybe with a view to making this another regular feature. Do please send in any of your recipes, with a picture if possible. Ed

Chicken Bake 1 chicken , 3-4lb (or left over chicken/turkey) 1 tin condensed cream of chicken soup 2 hard boiled eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 small grated onion 1 tblsp lemon juice 4 oz crushed plain crisps

 Cook chicken, take off all meat from bones and chop into small edible pieces.  Then mix all ingredients together, except crisps, turn into a casserole dish.  Top with crushed crisps.  Bake in a moderate oven for approx 30 mins.

Nice served with jacket spuds and salad. 16 Castle Camps Parish Council News

Speedwatch training 3 December 10-12pm will have taken place – but anyone wanting to join the team is welcome.

Local Highway Improvement grant has been submitted to hopefully improve pedestrian safety around the school with a dedicated cross- ing and slow traffic down entering the village by adding 40mph buffer zones and gateways.

Speed Indicator Signs have been purchased with neighbouring par- ishes to also help slow traffic through the village. These will be shared on rotation throughout the year and running once Highways have ap- proved the locations.

Most of Byway 7 has had surface improvement thanks to Peter Gas- kin, Public Right of Way Officer. This will hopefully prevent the lane becoming impassable for walkers and horses over the winter.

Table tennis table has been installed on the recreation ground and paid for with Tesco Bags of Help grant. Paddles and balls will be avail- able soon.

Woodland Trust have completed cutting back growth in Millennium Wood to open up overgrown pathways as well as cutting back willow around the pond.

Molly Furner has resigned. Councillors thank her for many years of volunteering her time as a Parish Councillor.

There are now 2 vacancies for new Parish Councillors – please contact the Parish Clerk if interested.

Planning application for outline planning for up to 10 dwellings north of Bartlow Road has been approved.

Planning application for outline planning for up to 9 dwellings south of Bartlow Road (old orchard) has been objected to by Councillors and asked to be discussed before the District Council Planning Committee.

Carols on the Green on Christmas Eve from 6 -7 will be taking place.

Sue Herbert, Chairman of the Parish Council

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PARKING IN CASTLE CAMPS HIGH STREET

Several people have voiced concern over parking in the High Street, please park responsibly

CATS and Top CATS Variety Show Review

On Friday 24th November CATS put on their main event for the year, an impressive variety show entitled “Beginning to look a lot like Christmas” which included amongst other things a rendition of YMCA by the Village People, a performance of Watch With Mother (for those too young to remember...ask your parents or Granny!) and some great dance routines from the younger members.

I was particularly impressed to see the wide range of talent on offer from people of all ages in our community, those we all work alongside, teach and socialise with. In addition to the performance, villagers and CATS members were also responsible for producing spectacular costume, scenery and some great light and music accompaniments (let's also not forget those who kept audience's well refreshed throughout the night!)

The event was a sell-out and for the price of just £6 a ticket was fantastic value for money for such a great evening's entertainment. Here's looking forward to the next one!

Bev Garbutt 18 Anti-Social Parking— An item from South Cambs News

South Cambs Cops have launched a new online reporting tool to help crack down on local hotspots to report cars parking in- considerately, illegally or dangerously: (http://tinyurl.com/southcambs-parking)

19 Sawston Sector article from PCSO Lindsay Gardiner

Sawston: We have had two incidents which resulted in a PC carrying out a search, two people were then charged with possession of cannabis. Fulbourn: Shoplifter charged

POLICE are urging residents to check their home security as the clocks go back and the evenings start to draw in. With more homes empty after sunset, officers are concerned the number of burglaries could rise. However, an increase in crimes over the darker months could be avoided if homeowners take a few simple steps.

In the six months from November last year to April this year (inclusive), 1238 homes were burgled in the county. During the previous six months (May-October 2016) 1051 homes were burgled, meaning offences rose by 17.8 per cent over the autumn/winter months. Detective Inspector Andy Tolley said: “Burglary is a priority for us and we’re working hard to catch offenders and bring them before the courts. “However, with the clocks going back this Sunday (29 October) of- fences can start to increase.

“It is usually an opportunist offence so there are steps people can take to re- move the temptation for burglars. Keeping possessions out of sight and making it seem like someone’s at home are two good starting points.”

Police are offering the following advice:  Install good lighting, for example exterior lights with dawn-to-dusk sensors and an alarm.  Use timer switches. These can be linked to lighting or even a radio giving the impression that someone is at home and can be switched on through mobile phone applications.  Close your blinds or curtains at night, preventing people from looking into your home. If your children are home first from school encourage them to close curtains and blinds first.  Keep windows and doors secure, and lock side gates, even if you are at home.  Do not leave spare keys hidden outside – a burglar will always look for these first.  Mark your valuables – with your post code and house number – or garden and shed equipment with a spare can of paint or even nail varnish.  Do not leave car keys near the front door or anywhere easy to find.

For more burglary prevention advice, visit our website https:// www.cambs.police.uk/information-and-services/Burglary.aspx

PCSO Lindsay Gardiner

20 Unfortunately, the amount of rain we received in October fell considerably short of what is usually expected and our water resources remain below average. Looking ahead, we will need an above average amount of rainfall during this recharge period (October to March) before we start to see groundwater return to average levels.

What we can all do to save water We are continuing with our campaigns to raise awareness of the situation and help people save water. Our Keep Track of the Tap campaign led to an increase in awareness of our water resources position, water saving activity by customers and orders of our FREE water saving devices on request through our website.

Doing a little saves a lot – these water saving tips really make a difference! In the bathroom Shorten your shower – take a 4-minute shower instead of a bath – you will save around 50 litres. Don’t overfill the bath – if you do fancy a bath try and use less water in it – it is easy to save over 30 litres each time. Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, and save over 6,500 litres of water a year and encourage others in your household to do the same. Whenever you can, use the half flush button if you have a dual flush toilet. A cistern displacement device can save one litre per flush, saving up to 5,000 litres a year.

In the kitchen Save water and electricity by only boiling enough water for your immediate use. Use a bowl to wash dishes or vegetables. Fix dripping taps and you could save over 5,500 litres of water a year. If you need to find an approved plumber visit www.watersafe.org.uk If you are buying a new appliance look at the Eco-label for water and energy consumption. Only run your washing machine and dishwasher with a full load – this uses less water than two half loads.

For more information go to www.affinitywater.co.uk/savewater Mike Pocock, Director of Asset Strategy, Affinity Water

21 Update on South Cambridgeshire Local Plan (Includes power to reinstate village boundary rules for building and development)

South Cambridgeshire District Council are moving towards adopting a new Lo- cal Plan for South Cambridgeshire. This is a set of policies and land allocations that will guide future development in our district up to 2031.

Inspectors examining our Local Plan have not raised any fundamental concerns with the development strategy that include a new town north of Waterbeach, a new village at Bourn Airfield and an extension to Cambourne. The inspectors are happy for us to move towards the final stages of the examination process.

During the last few weeks, there have been several exchanges of correspon- dence between South Cambridgeshire District Council ( and Cambridge City as their papers are also being looked at) and the inspectors on preparing pro- posed modifications necessary to make the plan ready for adoption. This stage has not yet been completed, but you can view this working correspondence between South Cambridgeshire District Council and the inspectors up to this point at www.scambs.gov.uk/local-plan-examination.

The documents cover some of the changes the inspectors have suggested they believe may be needed for the two Plans to be agreed and signed off.

To see an overview of the emerging main modifications to our Local Plan which are being suggested by the inspectors, please see page 63 of the documenta- tion published on the above website. Once the inspectors are content with the final list of the modifications, they will write to the Council and formally ask us to undertake a consultation. The consultation provides the opportunity to comment on the specific detailed changes put forward.

We will report a further update once the content and timings around this up- coming consultation are confirmed.

Cllr Peter Topping | Leader of the Council Ward member for Whittlesford, Heathfield & Thriplow

South Cambridgeshire Hall | Cambourne Business Park | Cambourne | Cambridge | CB23 6EA www.scambs.gov.uk

22 Marsh Mail (from Linton Village College)

Supporting children to grow up healthy and well is a key priority for schools and parents; good mental health is a crucial part of young people’s wellbe- ing. Mental health, like physical health, is on a continuum; it is not a binary state.

Studies by organisations such as Young Minds reveal that mental health issues are a particular concern for young people: 1 in 10 children have a diagnosable mental health disorder (that’s roughly 3 children in every class- room); almost 1 in 4 children and young people show some evidence of mental ill health (including anxiety and depression) and half of all mental health problems manifest by age 14.

These conditions have a significant impact on children’s ability to lead a happy and successful life; the consequences of poor mental health can have lasting damage. And yet there is a chronic shortage of access to specialist support: waiting times of over 6 months for a referral are standard. At LVC we have witnessed a growing number of mental health issues. We recognise that these can be triggered by personal circumstance or as a re- sult of trauma, or due to stress experienced by a need to feel accepted and successful.

We have introduced Mental Health Champions at LVC who have benefited from specialist mental health training from Educational Psychologists and CAMH. We have also raised awareness and de-stigmatised mental health across the College, using the #oktosay initiative, to be able to identify con- cerns and sign-post early support. We have also developed our PSHE pro- gramme to include educating young people about mental health.

Nevertheless, our ability to respond stops at first aid, as with other medical conditions: we are first and foremost educators, not expert clinicians.

The government’s green paper on children’s mental health is due to be pub- lished by the end of the year. It is anticipated to tackle internet safety and the impact of social media. While we welcome this emphasis on e-safety and a preventative focus, there also needs to be a commitment to providing the necessary resources for schools and parents to support children’s wel- fare and good health.

Helena Marsh, Executive Principal

23 Castle Camps C of E (V.C.) Primary School It has been an exciting and busy few months for our community at Castle Camps Pri- mary School and it is hard to believe that the term is already drawing to a close. Across the school as a whole, the children are happy, engaged in their learning and conse- quently, making excellent progress. This success is not only attributable to the hard work of our pupils and staff, but also to the considerable support we receive from par- ents and our extended families. You may have seen in the Cambridge Evening News recently, that we were listed in the top 5 primary schools in Cambridge based on the outcomes of our Key Stage 2 SATs. We were delighted with these results and although we measure pupils’ achievement in a broader sense than just test results, we are still very pleased that the children’s hard work has been recognised.

Reception Places 2018 We were delighted to welcome a number of families to school on Wednesday, 1st No- vember for our New Reception Intake Open Morning. During the morning, parents had the opportunity to listen to presentations from members of staff, our Chair of Gover- nors (Fiona Larcombe) and Chair of FOCCS (Wendy Perry). Time was also spent in classes with the children and parents were treated to a preview performance from our Young Voices choir. Special thanks must be passed on to Jake and Ella in Deer Class, who gave speeches to the parents about their experience at Castle Camps. Refresh- ments were kindly provided by Mrs Wendy Perry on behalf of FOCCS. Thank you to all the parents that have personally recommended us to other families. If you know of any parents that are interested in a place for their child at Castle Camps, the closing date for primary school applications is 15th January 2017.

Remembrance Day Thank you to everyone that was able to attend our Remembrance Service at the United Reformed Church, Castle Camps on Friday, 10th November. It was a beautiful service and all the children behaved in a respectful and considerate way. We are very grateful to Rev. Bruce and Rev. Ian for leading the service. This year we raised £75 for the Royal British Legion, alongside an additional £120.50 through our Red, White and Blue Non- uniform Day, which raised money to support three national military charities.

KS2 Christmas Production: Community Performance On Wednesday, 13th December we would like to invite members of the community to attend our Key Stage 2 Christmas Production of ‘Olivia’ at 2pm. This new musical, set in Victorian times, traces the steps of Olivia, from downtrodden orphan to star of the stage. On her journey to the bright lights of London, she is befriended by Eliza Doolittle (from "My Fair Lady")and, after a series of adventures, becomes a singer in a new Gil- bert and Sullivan show, thanks to the unlikely assistance of Fagin and The Artful Dodger. If you would like to reserve seats for the performance, please contact Mrs Gouldstone in the School Office on: 01799 584 270. Tickets are free, but we will be holding a raffle at the end of the show. Running time is approximately 45 minutes.

24 Castle Camps C of E (V.C.) Primary School (cont) Midday Supervisor Advert We are urgently seeking to appoint a positive and energetic Midday Supervisor from January 2018. The vacancy is Monday to Friday from 12.00pm – 1.00pm, 5 hours a week. The ideal candidate will: · Have experience of working with children · Have positive ideas for lunchtime games and activities · Be reliable and flexible We can offer: · A happy school with happy children · A friendly and supportive team Visits to the school would be warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office either by email [email protected] or by telephone on 01799 584 270 to ar- range an appointment or to request an application pack. This post is subject to an en- hanced DBS (formerly CRB) disclosure.

New Nursery Class 2018 We are delighted to announce that our new Nursery Class will be opening in January 2018. If you know of anyone looking for a place for their 3 or 4 year old, information and application forms can be found on the school website. We will be holding an Open Day for the new Nursery on Monday, 11th December (3:30pm – 4:30pm) for visitors to drop in, see the facilities and meet the teachers. Please come and join us.

Please accept my very best wishes for a very happy and peaceful Christmas. Miss Alexandra O’Connor, Headteacher

The Sealed Knot Wedding Do you remember this picture featured exactly 10 years ago in Issue 128 of Camps Review? The cavaliers formed up outside the school and marched to All Saints Church. On the way, they were ambushed by Round- heads. The vicar, Graham Ridgewell, entered into the spirit of things and dressed up in period clergy attire, but in- sisted that the actual service was carried out properly .

Thanks to Anne Fear for sending me this edition and to Alan Hardy for the photo 25 WEST WICKHAM AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB

At our latest meeting on November 20 we were delighted to wel- come Dr. Ian Bedford who is Head of the Research Entomology Fa- cility at the John Innes Centre in Norwich. His talk entitled "Garden Bugs, cohabit, conserve or control" was received with great enthu- siasm by a large audience. Ian is a mine of information and his powerpoint presentation included a comprehensive round-up of all those bugs, good, bad and ugly that one has to deal with in the garden. The pictures of his lawn covered one dewy morning with 350 large, brown, spanish slugs was amazing; the only way of get- ting rid of them is to gather them all up and drown them in a bucket of soapy water.

Ian's message to us was that it is our decision whether or not to use pesticides and he did not try to persuade us one way or an- other - but he did ask us to really think about the environmental effect of pesticidal sprays. Our Christmas meeting is on Monday 18th December and will be an informal get together with wine and nibbles and a raffle for Beeches garden tokens. You are all wel- come to join us, 7:30 in the Village Hall.

Best Wishes, Rosemary (01799584262)

Tree Warden Castle Camps Parish Council has appointed a tree warden. For any worries or problems concerning trees, contact Roy Harper on 07764 897081, email: [email protected]

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