Issue 336 May 2013 Reaching over 2500 people every month It’s All About Stilton !

PARISH NEWS p3 LATEST COUNCIL MEETING REPORT ROLL UP ! p18 ENTER YOUR CHEESE- ROLLING TEAM NOW! ENTRY FORMS IN THIS ISSUE JOB VACANCY p9 COULD YOU LEAD OUR FANTASTIC PLAYGROUP ?

We need your support for the campaign to bring the village where it belongs - within the PDO. Sign our petition in this issue and bring it along to Cheese-Rolling SCAN 336 May 2013

SCAN is published by The Stilton Community Association. All articles, original artwork and the SCAN name & logo are copyright. All trade marks recognised. Views of contributors are not necessarily endorsed by The Stilton Community Association. Reprints available from the Editor on request.

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GREY BIN DAYS: Index to Advertisers Category Service Page th th Monday 13 , Tuesday 28 R etail Food & Drink 37 Jewellery 28 May, Monday 10th June Watch & Clock 33 Pharmacy 5 Health & Beauty Therapy 31, 32, 33, 40 Fitness Yo ga 35 GARDEN BIN Chiropodist 45 Dental 44 Financial Insurance 38 RECYCLING DAYS: Accountancy / Payroll 37, 39, 43 th th Animals Vet, pet care 44, 47 Tuesday 7 , Monday 20 May, Personal Hair stylist 32, 36, 38 rd Care services 2, 31 3 June Counselling 28 Trades Building services 30, 39, 40, 41, 45, 46, 47 For latest information on refuse Conservatories 41 collections, go to Heating / Plumbing 38, 43, 45, 48 Electrical / TV 29, 35, 42, 47 www..gov.uk Cleaning Services 42 Garden services 33, 34, 45, 47 Recycling 34 Remo vals 37 Taxi services 36 NOW RECYCLING BOTTLES Floristry 34 Vehicle Services 28, 30 Professional Architect / Civils 36 Funeral services 42 Childcare Childminding 29 Pre-school 33, 40, 42 2 Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! SCAN 336 May 2013 Local The Parish Pump News Parish Council News APRIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

STILTON AMENITIES PLANNING MATTERS PROJECT A planning application for the building of a A great deal of work has been done on community building on the playing field has finalizing grant applications and Stilton been submitted. Parish Council agreed to the signing of an There are still issues over the siting of cooling application for a loan from the Public Works units and satellite dishes in the Conservation Loans Board. Thanks go to our financial Area and an unauthorized fence in Talbot officer, Kathy Ray, and to Parish Councillor Close. Alan Warren. STATUS OF BRIDLEWAY Stilton Parish Council opposed an application to build three dwellings on the An application to open up the old Great North former amenity area in Gala Close. Road from the gates to the playing field has been made to County TWINNING VISIT Council, but this will be a long legal process. The Parish Council noted the official visit from 30 residents of St Christol which will Security of the area is to be discussed with take place April 27-30. the County to allow ease of access for contractor's vehicles and plant. DATE OF NEXT MEETING POTHOLES Tuesday 7 May 2013 at 7:30pm. Annual Parish Meeting, followed by the Annual These are being filled in but the Parish meeting of Stilton Parish Council. Council is expressing its displeasure at the quality of the work. REPAIRS The grille surrounding the tree at the Pump needs to be reset and the bus shelter flag is still not straightened in spite of several approaches to Stagecoach.

Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! 3 SCAN 336 May 2013 Cambridgeshire County Council Elections Norman Cross Division Stilton & District Thursday May 2nd 2013 Gardening Club Polling Station: Stilton Memorial Hall Hours 7am - 10pm Tuesday, May 21 at 7:30pm Candidates: Church Meeting Room ● Margaret Cochrane Labour ● Nick Guyatt Conservative Speaker: ● Roger Henson UKIP ● Barry Hyland UKIP Nick Watts of Vine Farm ● Mac Maguire Conservative All welcome! ● Christopher Waites Liberal Democrat ● Graeme Watkins Labour Stilton Over 60's Club

Outing to Springfields Shopping Outlet near Spalding

The club meets on Friday afternoons from 2-4pm in the Church Meeting Room For more details of meetings and outings please contact Sylvia Ward 242457 or Doreen Clark 242643

Don’t Forget! WE WANT YOUR PICTURES OF STILTON LIFE FOR THE 2014 CALENDAR

We’ve already had some great pictures of If you’re going along to support SUFC, take Stilton’s countryside, but how about some your camera and grab some action shots! of our sportsmen and women? (No, don’t worry about Cheese-Rolling; we’ve got hundreds already, thanks!)

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Support Our Stilton ! Proposal

PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) to be amended to include the Parish of Stilton where the cheese originated in the late 17th or early 18th Century Go to www.originalstiltoncheese.com to read some of the research There are three ways in which you can support this proposal: Email: [email protected] Write to: Irene Bochetta Food Composition and Standards Team Area 7e Millbank c/o Nobel House, 17, Smith Square London SW1P 3JR Or sign this slip and leave it on the stall at Cheese Rolling or place it in one of the boxes in the pubs and shops. SOS Support Our Stilton I/We support the campaign to allow the production of Stilton Cheese in the Parish of Stilton Name: ………………….….….….….….….…..….….….……… Address: …..….….…..….….…..….….…..….….………………… Signed: ..….……..….…….…….……..….…….….

Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! 5 SCAN 336 May 2013 School News EASTER EGGS, RED NOSES AND SONGS Children at Stilton C of E Primary School Children from our choir club have also rounded off a busy Spring term with our recently taken part in the A1 Schools Music annual Easter church service. Children from Festival at the Cresset. The theme of the each class took part in the service, which evening was a musical journey around the included Easter themed songs, prayers and British Isles, and included such songs as readings. We also had our annual Easter egg 'Scarborough Fair' and 'The Lambeth Walk'. hunt in the playground, where the children The children were fantastic ambassadors for were treated to a visit from the Easter bunny! our school and sang beautifully. Recently, the whole school took part in The children have now brought their Spring raising money for Comic Relief. Children term topics to a close. Key Stage 2 completed gave a donation to come to school dressed their work on Africa by performing to the in red. In addition, our school council (which rest of the school a range of African songs includes children from each class) organised they have learnt. for everyone to decorate a biscuit at lunch time. In total, we raised £233.02.

Don’t miss the FOSS Quiz Night! Friday 7th June 7:30pm in the School Hall Teams of up to six £5 a head Tickets on the door, at the School Reception, The Talbot, the Angel Spice and Nisa. Please bring your drink and nibbles Raffle with some fantastic prizes All proceeds will go towards a much-needed update of the school’s computer suite so your support is greatly appreciated.

6 Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! SCAN 336 May 2013 Playgroup News PIRATES, POLICE AND A SAD FAREWELL Last month we were delighted to receive our Now that we are back after the Easter break, bright new tables and chairs, purchased with full of chocolate and enjoying the spring, our our Christmas fundraising. The room looks 'Rising Fives' programme has begun in fantastic and the children love them. earnest and the children are enjoying story The outside area is glistening and chiming times with Miss Day (Reception class with the beautiful sun catchers and chimes teacher) and Mrs Barton (KS1 Supervisor that the children have made and we have and Year 1 teacher) as well as Wednesday started Spring gardening! morning PE sessions with Owl class in the school hall. We are working with the school Book week followed a Pirates and Princesses and parents to ensure that the children are as theme and was filled with games, activities prepared as they can be for starting school and lots of story telling. A princess castle, a in September and to ease the transition as pirate ship and a shark-infested sea inspired much as we can. lots of role play, especially on dress-up day when playgroup was taken over by Pirates This term we are finally making more use of and princesses, and the children each the outside area and enjoying the growing received a book to take home. Some very bulbs and plants that the children planted special Mothers' Day cards and gifts were months ago. also made; we hope our mums were very As many readers may already know, it was spoiled. with great sadness that the committee The Police came to visit us and the children received notice of Jane Wilkinson's especially enjoyed climbing in to the Police resignation at the last committee meeting. car and setting off the 'blues and twos'. The Jane has been such a major part of the children really got involved in our Children's Playgroup for many years, making a hugely First Aid session learning new skills and positive impact on so many children across earning their certificates. two generations in the village and we are incredibly sad to see her go. Jane will, A huge thank you to everyone who came however, be with us until the end of the along to our Easter Fayre back in March, summer term and we wish her all the very braving the snow and cold to follow the best, particularly with the imminent arrival Easter trail, to take part in the games, of her first grandchild. activities and raffle, to buy some toys and books and grab a yummy cake from our café. Together, and despite the inclement weather, we managed to raise a wonderful £250 for the Playgroup. Thank you so much, this will be put to good use in purchasing new storage and equipment.

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S T I L T O N P L A Y G R O U P Church Street, Stilton, , PE7 3RF Telephone: 01733 247682 Registered charity no. 1000319 PLAYGROUP LEADER An exciting opportunity to work within a committee-led setting with charity status We are very proud of our friendly village playgroup and are looking for a fun, professional and committed person to lead our dedicated and hard-working team from September 2013 Applicants must have: ● proven experience of working within a pre-school or playgroup setting ● a minimum of Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent ● an ability to effectively lead and manage a team ● a sound understanding of child development and of children's needs ● an ability to plan, lead and implement the playgroup's curriculum, taking into account the SEN code of practice, Child Protection procedures and equal opportunities' considerations ● a commitment to equal opportunities and an understanding of equality and diversity issues Hours 26-30 per week (Monday-Friday) Salary £8.50-£11.00 per hour dependent on experience (term time only) Please register your interest and request an application pack at [email protected] Application packs will be sent out in the week commencing May 13th 2013. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them. An enhanced DBS check (CRB) is required for the post. This setting is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. Reference: SPL2013 Closing date for applications: Friday 31st May 2013

8 Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! SCAN 336 May 2013 More Choice in Social Care Social care is provided to people who have been assessed as having substantial or critical support needs with personal care, getting meals, managing medication and staying safe.

If you need social care the County Council If you would like to find out more about will arrange your care for you, but they Direct Payments visit the Your Life, Your now have a duty to offer and provide Direct Choice website, pick up a leaflet from your Payments. Direct Payments are an library, phone adult social care enquiries alternative way of getting the care and on 0345 045 5202, or contact the support you need. They are cash payments Cambridgeshire Direct Payment Support made directly into a Direct Payment bank Service on 0845 6000 684. account so that you can use the money to make your own social care arrangements. www.yourlifeyourchoice.org.uk With a Direct Payment you have more choice, control and independence about how your care is organised.

Yaxley Flower Club 16th May Sue Jakeman Bee Lady 20th June Pat Billing Colour Wheel

18th July Gill Mills New Lease of Life 19th Sept Lisa Howarth Time of Mellow Fruitfulness

17th Oct Practical Evening 21st Nov Julie Woods Let the Festivities Begin

16th Jan Richard Bull Dobbies Horticulture 20th Feb Sue Sewell My Favourite Things

20th March AGM Contact: Helen Burton (01733) 242198 or Lesley Young (01733) 240265

Meetings are held at 7:30pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month (excl. Aug & Dec) at the Yaxley British Legion, Broadway, Yaxley. Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! 9 SCAN 336 May 2013 St Mary Magdalene, Stilton Activities For Parents and Children Drop in and try these: Tuesday 9am: Children's Fun Dance Wednesday 9am: Drop in for a drink and chat 1st Wednesday: Children's Songs Friday 9am: Linking Hands Sunday 11am: 2nd Sunday LinCup Café worship 4th Sunday Family Worship Growing together in Worship - Reaching out with Christian Love

Parish Meeting Room The Parish Room will be open from 10am to 11am immediately following Parish Council meetings, which are on the Wednesday following the second Tuesday in the month. If you want to speak with the Clerk at any other time, please make an appointment. Planning applications can be viewed by appointment; telephone (01733) 229130. HIRING THE ROOM The Meeting Room is available for hire between 9am and 10:30pm Monday to Saturday; Sunday hours by arrangement. A booking form and conditions of hire are available from the Clerk to Stilton Parish Council. The Room seats up to 20 people, ideal for small clubs or committee meetings. It has broadband, a kitchen area and toilet suitable for use by disabled people. Users should note that smoking is not permitted in any part of the building or in the surrounding cemetery. FEES: All Day (9am - 6pm) £50 Evening (6:30 - 10:30pm) £25 Half Day (9am - 1pm or 2 - 6pm) £25 A deposit of £50 is required when booking.

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Keeping On Top of Crime THE TREND IS DOWN, BUT BURGLARY RISES Cambs police report that crime in the county KEEP SECURE fell by over 10% compared to last year, with To help reduce the risk of becoming a victim: more than five thousand fewer victims. This Where possible, deny access to the continues a downward trend of more than rear of your property by high fencing, 28% less total crime in the past five years. trellis and lockable gates However, individual types of crime show Consider fitting security lighting, widely differing trends. In Huntingdonshire, either PIR or low-cost, energy the figures were: efficient ‘dusk to dawn’ lights Close and lock all doors and Burglary up 23% windows even if you are at home. Robbery down 34% Remove the keys but ensure easy access to them should they be Vehicle crime up 10% required in an emergency Assault with injury down 20% Fit window restrictors to enable safer ventilation during the hot weather Criminal Damage down 24% Use a door chain or bar before Arson down 39% answering your door Keep all desirable, expensive or Theft & handling down 5% sentimental items out of sight, not The notable rise in burglary has most visible from doors or windows. impacted the villages along the A1 corridor Consider investing in an adequate but the problem is now moving into villages safe, bolted to a solid structure all across Huntingdonshire. within the property The majority of offences have been These websites provide more information on committed during the day while the home security: occupiers were out. Offenders have been www.cambs.police.uk entering via rear gardens and then forcing www.securebydesign.com rear windows or doors. www.immobilise.com Police have increased patrols in the targeted Strong communities also deter burglars. areas and are working with colleagues from Look out for each other or join your local surrounding areas to trace the culprits. But Neighbourhood Watch scheme. For more the public have a very important part to play, information about Neighbourhood Watch both in crime prevention and in vigilance in check the Cambs NHW website. reporting unusual or suspicious activity to police.

Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! 11 SCAN 336 May 2013 CALL IT IN To inform police regarding rural burglaries St Mary Magdalene, Stilton there is a special email address: [email protected] To report suspicious activity in your neighbourhood, you can: Men’s Prayer call 101 call crime-stoppers on 0800-555111, or Breakfast email [email protected] th Of course, if you witness an emergency or Sat 13 April ongoing incident call 999. 8am Church Meeting Room

New worshippers welcome Please telephone Derek Foot 242761 if you would like to join us

Contacting our Local Police MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU... Yaxley Office: 1 Queen Street Yaxley PE7 3JE Call 101 and ask for the Yaxley office Stilton and Villages: PC Paul Sykes: 07889 499 066 Keep this PCSO Barry Chamberlain: 07921 094 828 somewhere handy! email:- [email protected]

12 Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! SCAN 336 May 2013 Library News History In the Making LEARN ABOUT OUR PAST AT YAXLEY LIBRARY HISTORY OF LONDON BRICK Andrew Mortlock will be hosting a talk on Creative Writing / the History of London Brick in Yaxley Library on Friday 17th May from 6:30pm. Reading Group This will be followed by a Question and Our popular Creative Writing and Reading Answer session and a chance to view Group continue to meet once a month on a photographs of past employees of Beebys, Monday evening. Please call in to Yaxley Orton and Norman Cross. Library for more information. Tickets for this event are available in Yaxley Library priced at £1 (limited availability). New! Junior HISTORY SOCIETY Reading Group Sawtry History Society now have local We are launching a new Children's Reading archives on display in Sawtry Library. Group on Tuesday 21st May at 4pm. Aimed Volunteers from the society will be on hand at readers in Years 3 to 5, the group will every Saturday morning from 10am until discuss favourite books and authors and get midday to answer questions. ideas on what to read next. There will also be fun activities to take part in. If you are Rhymetime interested in joining the group please call in to Yaxley Library and register your interest and Storytime with a member of staff. Rhymetime ( for children aged 0-18 months) continues every Friday during term time from 10:30-11am. Storytime (for children aged 18 months upwards) will be held on Mobile Library Tuesday 14th May 10:30-11am. Engage Social Group Wed 24th April The next Engage social group event will be on Wednesday 15th May at 2pm. The format 3:10 - 4:00pm will be a reminiscence session on the theme of ‘Days Out and Excursions’ Free tickets for this event are available in Yaxley Library Outside The Talbot from 1st May. Hurry - numbers are limited!

Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! 13 SCAN 336 May 2013 Magazine Donations New to Computers? If you have any spare good quality magazines Our Computer Buddies can offer FREE basic we would be happy to receive them in the help to beginners. Skills covered include: Library. The magazines will be distributed ● Mouse practice across the county to Care homes and Housebound Customers. ● Keyboard Skills ● Word Processing Wi-fi Comes to ● Emailing Yaxley Library! ● Internet Searching. A free Wi-Fi network has now been installed Sessions are available by appointment only. in Yaxley Library and our public computers Please ask a member of Library staff for have also been upgraded to enable a better details. service. BIG Booksale Bumper Half Term Booksale from Saturday 25th May to Saturday 1st June. Come along and grab yourself a bargain! Prices start from 30p! St Mary Magdalene, Stilton Wednesday Worship at Lunchtime Holy Communion followed Yaxley Library by a soup & bread lunch OPENING TIMES Every 3rd Wednesday in the month Mon 3:00 - 7:00 Tue 9:30 - 5:00 Wed CLOSED th Thu 9:30 - 5:00 17 April Fri 9:30 - 1:30 12:30 - 1:30pm Sat 9:30 - 1:30 Church Meeting Room Renewals & enquiries: (0345) 045 5225 www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/library

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Celebrating May ENJOY THE FIRST FRUITS OF THE SEASON May is popular all over the world for festivals and events, some as weird as Baby Jumping in Spain (the babies are cleansed of original Roasted Rhubarb To prevent rhubarb falling into a fibrous sin) and the Lawnmower World mess, try roasting it. Chop six stalks into Championships held in Germany. bite-sized pieces, sprinkle with light brown There are two Christian festivals this month. sugar and half a cup of water. Thursday May 9 is Ascension Day; 40 days Cover the dish, and cook in the oven at Gas after Easter Sunday, the ascent of Jesus into Mark 6 (200oC) for 10-15 minutes, after heaven, is celebrated. Ten days later, Sunday which it should be soft but still holding its May 19 is Pentecost, which marks the shape. descent of the Holy Spirit onto the Apostles. There are no special recipes for either of these festivals. But May sees the first appearance of such luxuries as asparagus, Jersey Royal potatoes, the first strawberries and… rhubarb.

Stilton Memorial Hall Charges

Hourly charge £6 / hour Adult party £60 (minimum 2 hours) Commercial £12 / hour Child's party £35

To book the Hall, please contact the Booking Secretary: Jade Smith 15 Woodward Close (01733) 243691 If leaving a message, please provide a LANDLINE PHONE NUMBER and you will be contacted promptly. (It’s very expensive having to reply to lots of mobiles!)

Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! 15 SCAN 336 May 2013 Stilton Cheese Rolling High Street Stilton Monday 6th May 2013 Lights ! Camera ! Action ! FREE ENTRY

Fun starts at 10:30am!

● May King and Queen ● Magic Dave ● Blue Vision Twirling Team ● Plenty of food and drink ● Stalls and Sideshows

Cheese-rolling starts at 12 noon!

For more information, or to book a stall, ring Carol 07508 502534 or visit www.stilton.org PE7 3RA

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I hereby give permission for ...... to take part in the Cheese-Rolling Championship on May 6th 2013 Name: ...... Address: ...... Signed: ...... Date: ...... This form must be returned with the relevant Team Entry Form to: Olive Main, 8 Caldecote Rd, Stilton.

Teams will NOT be allowed to compete unless a consent form has been received for EVERY member under the age of 16yrs (Senior OR Junior teams.)

St Mary Magdalene, Stilton Coffee Morning Sat 25th May 10:30am - 12noon Church Meeting Room In addition to tea/coffee and home-made The profit from the sale of these items is cakes, this month a chance to purchase being donated to Church Funds. We look Birthday / Special Occasion Cards, forward to seeing you there helping to wrapping paper and other miscellaneous make this an enjoyable occasion. items from the Phoenix Trading Company. Tea/Coffee and home-made cake is just Catherine Hill from Folkesworth will be £1.00 which I am sure you will agree is there to help you make a choice. good value for money. The company is great too. A warm welcome to all. Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! 17 SCAN 336 May 2013 STILTON CHEESE ROLLING 2013 JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

RULES: 1 Competitors must be between 8 and 13 years of age 2 The age difference between team members must not exceed 3 years 3 Teams will be made up of 4 young people and may be all boys, all girls, or mixed. 4 All competitors MUST cover arms and legs; suitable protective gloves must also be worn. 5 The rules of Cheese Rolling apply 6 The referee's decision is always final 7 The competition will be limited to 8 teams, on a “first come, first served” basis. 8 There will be a prize for the best-dressed team and a prize for the winning team. 9 Parental permission for EACH team member must accompany this entry form. (Use form overleaf) ENTRY FORM

Parental Team Name ...... permission Team Members: 1 ...... 2 ...... 3...... 4 ...... Contact Name: ...... Address: ...... Tel No: ......

All participants in Cheese Rolling do so at their own risk and Stilton Community Association accepts no liability for any accidental injury arising

18 Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! SCAN 336 May 2013 STILTON CHEESE ROLLING 2013 SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS RULES: 1 Teams will consist of 4 members including the captain 2 Teams will be all male or all female 3 No one under the age of 14 yrs may be included in a team; participants under the age of 16 yrs MUST provide a completed Parental Consent form 4 Cheeses must be rolled by hand; no kicking, throwing or picking up of the cheese is allowed and teams MUST keep to their allotted lanes. 5 Each team member MUST roll the cheese at least once during the race. 6 The first cheese to strike the end boards of the course wins. 7 The referee’s decision is always final. 8 Teams must report to the control tent by 11:00am ENTRY FORM Under-16 Team Name: ...... permission? Team Members: 1 ...... 2 ...... 3...... 4 ...... Contact Name: ...... Address: ...... Tel No: ......

Entry form and fee of £5 per team (payable to STILTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION) to Race Controller: Mrs O Main, 8 Caldecote Rd, Stilton, Peterborough PE7 3RH Fees will be refunded to teams in fancy dress.

All participants in Cheese Rolling do so at their own risk and Stilton Community Association accepts no liability for any accidental injury arising

Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! 19 SCAN 336 May 2013 Diary Dates Bank Holiday Closures The surgery will be closed for the Early Spring Bank Holiday, Monday 6th May and ygp the Spring Bank Holiday Monday 27th May. The practice will be open on Saturdays 4th Yaxley Group Practice May and 25th May in the morning only. (01733) 240478 Please ensure you have sufficient medication for that period. Orders for necessary repeat prescriptions should be made as early as NHS Health Checks possible in advance. We are carrying out NHS Health Checks in the practice. They are a popular and excellent Carer Support Group Meeting way to look for hidden health problems that The next meeting of the Carer Support Group you may be unaware of. will be on Wednesday 1st May between 2pm If you are between the ages of 40-74, do not - 4pm in the Health Education Room. normally attend the practice and do not have We are always keen to welcome any carer any ongoing illnesses such as heart disease to our small but friendly group. For more or diabetes we would suggest that you information please speak to Linda in the consider having one done The appointment Patients Library. All carers are welcome to takes 15 minutes with one of our nurses. attend. They will ask you some questions, take your blood pressure and do a blood test for cholesterol and glucose. Appointments are available on Saturday Fundraising mornings and late afternoon to cater for everyone. Further information can be found Evening at the following website: In aid of Peterborough Special Baby Unit www.nhs.uk/Planners/NHSHealthCheck/Pa ges/NHSHealthCheck.aspx Live Music and Karaoke Book now as there are slots available! Dr. Daphne Hammersley our very own Prescriptions Clerk, Doctors’ Rota who will be singing at this event. (Clinician Availability) Friday 17th May 2013 from 7pm If there is a specific doctor whom you wish The Conservative Club, Whittlesey to see you can find out what day they are available by looking at our website at Tickets £5.00 www.yaxleygp.nhs.net under ‘Clinician Availability’. The rotas are also available on For tickets please call Peter the reception desk. on 07985 690625

20 Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! SCAN 336 May 2013 Widows Registrar The National Association of Widows We are pleased to welcome Dr. Toseef Sethi Widows helping widows who started on 3rd April and will be with us www.widows.uk.net for four months. We hope he enjoys his time at YGP. Talk to STARS 01223 863511 - Bereavement for young District Nursing Team people aged 0 - 19 years resident within The Team are pleased to welcome Cambridgeshire Primary Care Trust. Community Staff Nurse Louise Fry, who STARS Children's Bereavement Service joined them on the 16th April. We hope she c/o CPDC will be very happy here at YGP. Foster Road Trumpington Bereavement Care Cambridge CB2 9NL or 07827 743497 [email protected] and Support www.talktostars.org.uk Cruse Bereavement Care STARS provides specialist bereavement National Helpline Number 0844 477 9400 support and counselling for any child or www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk young person, aged 0-19 years who has National Cruse Young Person's Helpline experienced the death of someone close to 0808 808 1677 www.rd4u.org.uk them. Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote Literature the well-being of bereaved people and to The Patients' Library at YGP also has the enable anyone bereaved by death to following books which may be loaned out if understand their grief and cope with their requested. loss. ● A Child's Grief - Winston's Wish Services are free to bereaved people. The charity provides support and offers ● All shall be well - Joan Wilson information, advice, education and training ● Beyond Grief - A guide for recovering services. from the death of a loved one Bereavement Advice Centre ● Death and how to survive it - Kate 0800 634 9494 www.bereavementadvice.org Boydell There are many practical issues to manage ● Talking about Bereavement - when someone dies. Bereavement Advice Rosamond Richardson Centre supports and advises people on what ● When your spouse dies - Mildred they need to do after a death. Tengbom The Samaritans ● Helping Children Cope With the Loss 32-34 St. Johns St. Peterborough PE1 5DD of a Loved One (A guide for grown 08457 90 90 90 ups) - William C. Kroen Samaritans provides confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair.

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What to do, where to do it & who to do it with!

M T W T F S S WHAT WHEN WHERE WHO CALL

O < Toddler's Dance 9am Church Meeting Room Michelle Pratt 07906 114942 O O O O < AM Playgroup 9 - 11:45 & 1 - 3pm Playgroup Jane Wilkinson 247682 TINIES O < Cubs 6 - 7:30pm Stilton School John Neale 242216 O < Beavers 6 - 7:15pm Folksworth Village Hall Shaun Baker 245094 O < 1st Stilton Brownies 6:15 - 8pm Memorial Hall Jen Walton 244288 O < Stilton Rainbows 5:15 - 6:15pm Memorial Hall Sandra Waldrin-Walker 243146 O < Folksworth Brownies 6:30 - 7:45pm Folksworth Village Hall Annette Gedney 244442 O < 1st Folksworth Rainbows 5:30 - 6:30pm Folksworth Village Hall Julie Quy 243026 O < Guides 6 - 7:30pm Memorial Hall Carol Warren (07508) 502534 O < Junction 7:00 - 9:00pm The Junction Kerry O < YOUNGSTERS Stilton United Colts KO 10am Stilton Playing Field O < Parish Council 2nd week 7:30pm Parish Room Mrs Croll 229130 O < Sewing Group 2:30 - 5pm Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229 O < Over 60's Club 2:00pm Church Meeting Room Sylvia Ward 242457 O < Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun 11:00am St Mary Magdalene O < Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sun 8:00am St Mary Magdalene

ADULTS O < Family Service 4th Sun 11:00am St Mary Magdalene O < LinCup (Café style worship) 2nd Sun 11am St Mary Magdalene O < Holy Communion & Lunch 3rd Wed 12:30-1:30pm St Mary Magdalene O < Linking Hands (mums) 9am Church Meeting Room Irene Goldsmith 244229 O < Crossover (Y6) 6 - 7pm in term time Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229 O < Year 7 Drop-in 7 - 8pm in term time Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229 O < Take a Break (children & carers) 9am in term time Church Meeting Room Michelle Pratt 07906 114942 O < Men's Prayer Breakfast 8am 2nd Saturday in month Church Meeting Room Derek Foot 242761 O < Wednesday Worship 12:30pm 3rd Wednesday St Mary Magdalene Doug Maltman 242229 CHURCH O < Prayer Focus 8am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114 O < Stilton Gardening Club 3rd Tues 7:30pm Church Meeting Room Olive Main 241206 O < Iris School of Dance 8-10pm Memorial Hall Iris Smith 07599 846341 O < Zumba 8-10pm Jessica Lockhart 07977 131498 O O O < Stilton Indoor Bowls 2pm Mon, 7pm Thu, 7:30pm Fri Memorial Hall Peter Leaton 245851 O < Band 8 - 9:35pm Memorial Hall Brian Bowen 241310 O < Judo 6 - 8pm Memorial Hall Simon Trowbridge 07894 552198 O < Yoga 6 - 7pm Memorial Hall Brian Appleyard 244642 O <

LEISURE Stilton United FC 3:00pm kick-off Glen Woolner 07771 784643 O < Stumblers (walking group) Alternate Sundays 10:00am Meet at the Pump Jan Woodward 243278 O < Mobile Library 3:10 - 4pm (4th Wed in month) Outside The Talbot O < Age Well Club 10 - 11:45am Yaxley Health Centre Linda Smith 240478 O < Carers' Group 1st Weds, 2 - 4 pm Yaxley Health Centre Linda Smith 240478 O O < OTHER Sawtry Lunch Club 10:30am - 1:30pm CARESCO Lyn 01487 832105 M T W T F S S Are we up to date? Tell SCAN about your activities!

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What to do, where to do it & who to do it with!

M T W T F S S WHAT WHEN WHERE WHO CALL

O < Toddler's Dance 9am Church Meeting Room Michelle Pratt 07906 114942 O O O O < AM Playgroup 9 - 11:45 & 1 - 3pm Playgroup Jane Wilkinson 247682 O < Cubs 6 - 7:30pm Stilton School John Neale 242216 O < Beavers 6 - 7:15pm Folksworth Village Hall Shaun Baker 245094 O < 1st Stilton Brownies 6:15 - 8pm Memorial Hall Jen Walton 244288 O < Stilton Rainbows 5:15 - 6:15pm Memorial Hall Sandra Waldrin-Walker 243146 O < Folksworth Brownies 6:30 - 7:45pm Folksworth Village Hall Annette Gedney 244442 O < 1st Folksworth Rainbows 5:30 - 6:30pm Folksworth Village Hall Julie Quy 243026 O < Guides 6 - 7:30pm Memorial Hall Carol Warren (07508) 502534 O < Junction 7:00 - 9:00pm The Junction Kerry O < Stilton United Colts KO 10am Stilton Playing Field O < Parish Council 2nd week 7:30pm Parish Room Mrs Croll 229130 O < Sewing Group 2:30 - 5pm Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229 O < Over 60's Club 2:00pm Church Meeting Room Sylvia Ward 242457 O < Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun 11:00am St Mary Magdalene O < Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sun 8:00am St Mary Magdalene O < Family Service 4th Sun 11:00am St Mary Magdalene O < LinCup (Café style worship) 2nd Sun 11am St Mary Magdalene O < Holy Communion & Lunch 3rd Wed 12:30-1:30pm St Mary Magdalene O < Linking Hands (mums) 9am Church Meeting Room Irene Goldsmith 244229 O < Crossover (Y6) 6 - 7pm in term time Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229 O < Year 7 Drop-in 7 - 8pm in term time Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229 O < Take a Break (children & carers) 9am in term time Church Meeting Room Michelle Pratt 07906 114942 O < Men's Prayer Breakfast 8am 2nd Saturday in month Church Meeting Room Derek Foot 242761 O < Wednesday Worship 12:30pm 3rd Wednesday St Mary Magdalene Doug Maltman 242229 O < Prayer Focus 8am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114 O < Stilton Gardening Club 3rd Tues 7:30pm Church Meeting Room Olive Main 241206 O < Iris School of Dance 8-10pm Memorial Hall Iris Smith 07599 846341 O < Zumba 8-10pm Jessica Lockhart 07977 131498 O O O < Stilton Indoor Bowls 2pm Mon, 7pm Thu, 7:30pm Fri Memorial Hall Peter Leaton 245851 O < Band 8 - 9:35pm Memorial Hall Brian Bowen 241310 O < Judo 6 - 8pm Memorial Hall Simon Trowbridge 07894 552198 O < Yoga 6 - 7pm Memorial Hall Brian Appleyard 244642 O < Stilton United FC 3:00pm kick-off Glen Woolner 07771 784643 O < Stumblers (walking group) Alternate Sundays 10:00am Meet at the Pump Jan Woodward 243278 O < Mobile Library 3:10 - 4pm (4th Wed in month) Outside The Talbot O < Age Well Club 10 - 11:45am Yaxley Health Centre Linda Smith 240478 O < Carers' Group 1st Weds, 2 - 4 pm Yaxley Health Centre Linda Smith 240478 O O < Sawtry Lunch Club 10:30am - 1:30pm CARESCO Lyn 01487 832105 M T W T F S S Are we up to date? Tell SCAN about your activities!

Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! 23 SCAN 336 May 2013 Planning your summer holiday? Why not visit our twin village of St Christol les Ales? There is so much to see and do.

Amazing scenery in the hills and gorges of the Cevennes, or the plains of the Camargue The historic cities of Nîmes, Avignon, Arles and Montpellier The world heritage site, the Roman aqueduct at the Pont du Gard The amazing Norman Foster viaduct at Millau The spectacular Tarn and Ardèche gorges. Canoeing available ! Donkey trek the Stevenson Way through the Cevennes Visit the Mas de la Barque www.lemasdelabarque.com The beaches and warm waters of the Mediterranean (about one hour's drive) Fantastic wines of the Rhone, Languedoc and Roussillon

Fly to Nîmes from Stansted / Luton / East Midlands airports or travel in style by Eurostar/TGV train all the way to Nimes St Christol is 30 mins drive from Nîmes airport. Or to drive - motorway from Calais via Reims and Dijon to within 60 miles of St Christol. St Christol families are really keen to host, particularly our young people over the summer.

Find out about St Christol online:

If you are interested in becoming an active member of the Stilton & District Twinning Association, please contact Chris on 241376.

24 Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! SCAN 336 May 2013 STILTON & DISTRICT TWINNING ASSOCIATION A WEEKEND IN FRANCE 28 - 30 June 2013 Join us in the bustling historic city of Arras ● Executive coach via the Channel Tunnel ● Two nights B&B ● Quality hotel in the city centre ● Sunday lunch at a gourmet restaurant Pick-up from Stilton or Folksworth at 9:30 am on Friday Visit Vimy Ridge - Arrive Arras approx 6 p.m Return Stilton/Folksworth approx 9 pm on Sunday >> Just one place left! << Only £185 per person Contact Audrey and Paul for details: 241739 [email protected]

Twinning Diary Dates 6 May 2013 Cheese Rolling - sponsoring the Junior Championships 28-30 June 2013 Weekend visit to Arras - see ad in this issue 9 Nov 2013 Race Night If you are interested in any of these events or in becoming involved in the Association please contact Chris Walford on 241376. Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! 25 SCAN 336 May 2013 The Winners’ Podium!

STILTON UNITED UNDER-8s FOOTBALL TEAM NEED

If you are aged 8 or under and you would like to become part of a fun, sociable team and enjoy - or would like to try - playing football, Stilton United Colts would love you to come and join their training sessions. We train Saturday mornings 9:30am - 10:30am and/or Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm at Stilton playing field.

£2 a session

All proceeds go towards the development of the football team We would love to develop this team and see some new faces so if you fancy a new challenge please contact: Marcus Panks (Manager) on 07855 159004 Philip Harker (Assistant Manager) on 07565 511880

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