June 2018
P Contents (Alphabetic) P Contents ctd 28 Advertising Index 25 Parish Council 5,9,27 All Saints Church Services 20 Planning 7,5,12 All Saints Academy 25 Providence Baptist Chapel 11 Care Scheme 6 Registers 6 Clergy Column 24 Residents Association 4 Forward Planner 21 Samuel Whitbread Academy 22 Friends All Saints Church Speed/Neigh. Watches Lions 2/3 Who’s Who in Clifton 9 & 18 Messy Church 19 WI 26 Other Churches 10 Woodlands The Clifton Chronicles
The Clifton Chronicles is published 11 times a year and distributed to each of the 1450 houses in Clifton. We are the longest continuously running village magazine in Bedfordshire (possibly in the country). The Chronicles is produced and distributed entirely by a friendly team of over 40 volunteers. If you want to help with this amazing local enterprise please get in touch or if you have any suggestions we would also like to hear from you.
Our revenue comes primarily from: local businesses who advertise, donations from local clubs and societies who regularly contribute and grants from Parish Council and All Saints Church.
All contributions and information from clubs, societies and general community interest items are welcome, the editor reserves the right to make decisions on content. Please e-mail contributions to: [email protected] Next edition: July 2018 Copy deadline: June 10th Kathy Blackmore 646371, Clifton on the Web—www.clifton-beds.co.uk 1
Revd Caren Topley, 8 Rectory Close, 01462 Rector Clifton. [email protected] 615499 Peter Blackmore, 47 Church Street 646371 Churchwardens Linda Dawes, 58 Church Street 816074
All Church Saints’ Reader Robin Welsford, 13 Pedley Lane 811303 Organist & Peter Maundrell, 017673 Choirmaster 22 Beech Avenue, Biggleswade 14621 Frank Rivett PCC Treasurer 851816 27 Purcell Way, Shefford PCC Secretary Philippa Whittington 27 Purcell Way 851816 Church Hall Dorothy Brown 628982
Bookings 1 Lychmead, Clifton Philippa Whittington Bell-ringing Cpt 851816 27 Purcell Way, Shefford Mothers’ Union Betsy Gray, 18 Hitchin Lane, Clifton 629690
Messy Church Suzanne Stapleton, 811929; Ruth Gray 812820
Academy
Saints’ Head-teacher Mrs Carol Ward 628444
All School Chair: Philippa Whittington 851816 Governors Vice-chair: Peter Blackmore 646371
School Bookings Justine McCarthy, 628444
Elected RepresentativesElected Parish Council 811385
Chairman Barry Livesey, 75 Shefford Road, 07547 129038 Clerk (Community Kerri Kilby Centre bookings) [email protected] MP Constituency Office, St Michael’s 811992 Nadine Dorries, Close, High Street, Shefford Councillors Richard Wenham, 2 Jordan Close, 0300 Henlow SG16 6PH, 300 Henlow, Arlesey, 8563 Henlow Camp & Ian Dalgarno, 172 High Street,
Stondon Arlesey SG15 6TB, 735510 2
Kathy Blackmore, Hawarden Cottage, Chroni- Editor 646371
cles 47 Church Street, Clifton Advertising year runs May to April Advertising 629690
[email protected] Distribution John Good, Pedley Lane, Clifton 812596
Biggleswade Mr A Gray 01767 Gardening Club www.biggleswade.gardenclub.care4free.net 221428 Email: [email protected] Brownies www.girlguiding.org.uk Clifton Action Mrs Diana Talbot, Secretary. 811989 Group [email protected] Care Scheme 07817 614654 Chair: Ricky Monaghan, 07528 Cricket Club [email protected] 445888 Other village organisations Vice Chairman Julian Boothy Friends All Keith Pledger, 2 Chapel Close 629020 Saints Church [email protected] Football Club Jason Shacklock, 816881 Guides www.girlguiding.org.uk Langford www.langfordtennisclub.org.uk 700991 Tennis Club Contact; Paul Metcalfe The snr community officer: 01234 Police Contact Sgt Ruth Connelly, Based in Biggleswade 842531 Providence [email protected] Baptist Church Rainbows girlguiding.org.uk Residents BobSmith, Secretary 812336 Association 30 New Road Scouts 08456 Mrs Georgina Oxton (Membership Officer) (All ages) 046848 Toddlers [email protected] WI Linda Patch 814517 Pre-School, Breakfast & After School Clubs Woodlands www.thewoodlandspreschool.co.uk 811486 [email protected] 3
June 5 Toddler Church, 9.00 6 Tea and Chat, Church 2-4 pm 9 Messy WIREWORK, 12-4, Church Hall 10 Messy Church, Church hall, 10.30 8 Kingfisher Players, Academy, 7.30 15 All Saints Academy, Summer Fayre, 3.30 MU, Outing, Southill Church, 2.00 19 GLGS, Panshanger, 2.00 Tea and Chat, Church 2-4 pm 20 WI Treasure hunt around Potton 23/24 Village Scarecrow Competition 24 All Age Worship, 10.15 30 Church Fete, 2.00, Clifton Bury Farm July 4 Tea and Chat, Church 2-4 pm 5 WI canal trip 6 Care scheme teas in church 2-4 12 Circus comes to Clifton 17 GLGS, Cambridge Meridian, 14.00 21 Friends Afternoon Tea and Games for All in the Garden August 21 GLGS, Mowsbury, 14.00 September 1 Evening with Peter Howarth, 7.30 pm, All Saints Church 18 GLGS, Wyboston Lakes, 14.00 28-30 GLGS, Annual Tour to Bournemouth 30 Clifton Fun Run 4
All Saints’ Church Services
See also: Church Services and Rotas, (at back of magazine for dates)
Sundays: 8.00 am 2nd Sunday Communion Book of Common Prayer 4th Sunday Communion Common Worship
10.30 am Parish Communion 1st, 3rd and 4th Sunday 10.15 am All Age Worship (Non-communion) 2nd Sunday 10.30 am Messy Church 4th Sunday (Church Hall)
10.00 am Joint Service with Southill every 5th Sunday alternating between the churches.
6.30pm Evensong: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Sundays
Wednesdays: 10.00am Holy Communion
Following the repair and restoration work on the East Window the church is now open during daylight hours. Clifton All Saints Academy
The Circus is coming to Clifton on:
July 12th 2018
This promises to be a fantastic evening and tickets will be available next month.
For further details call Julie-Anne 07976 525467
This is a fundraiser for Clifton All Saints Academy PTA.
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Dear Friends,
The warm sun may encourage us to spend more time outdoors this month which means we often interact with more people in our churches and our community and so on.
If you look inside this month’s Chronicles you’ll see there is plenty to join in with, especially the ‘Summer in Clifton Week’. Do look at the village Facebook page.
Sadly some people are hurting and lonely inside as the summer season begins. Maybe it’s the first time without their loved one with them. Can we help and serve and be warm to each other as the sun is beginning to warm us, take heart from 1 Thessalonians 5:10-11 Jesu: died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Don’t be lonely this summer! Come along to All Saints church on a Sunday or during the week where you’ll receive a warm welcome to help you get to know more people, especially if you are new to the village
Every blessing Revd Caren All Saints’ Church From the Registers
Baptisms 15th April Emilia Christine Moore
6th May Benjamin Thomas Joseph Leader
Wedding 5th May Katie Ann Jones and Graham Robert Tompkins
Burial of Ashes in Garden of Remembrance 12th April Violet Percival
Funeral and Burial 13th May Kathleen Hilda Nott 6
Clifton All Saints Academy
Where does the time go? We are well into the summer term of this academic year and as always this term is very, very, busy!
There have been several Redbourne Sports Events where children across all key stages have been involved. This has included curling, tri-golf, quad kids and kwik cricket. Well done to all of the pupils for showing the school values and working together as a team. Mr Beaumont has volunteered another year (must be over 16 years now!) to train our year 4 football team for the Henlow Football tournament. His commitment to the school after all these years and engaging the pupils with a great team spirit is greatly appreciated. Wishing the best of luck to all the pupils at the tournament on Friday 22nd June at Henlow Academy. The book fair held in school sold nearly £500 worth of books of which the school got commission to spend on books and resources through Scholastic. Thank you for everyone’s support. The Year 4’s visited the Hitchin Schools Museum and had a taste of what school life was like in Victorian times. The Year 3’s had a day out at the Faith Tour where they got to find out more about different cultures and religions. This is very well organised and has been enjoyed by children and staff for many years. We have had a Spelling Bee in school, where our best spellers compete in spelling out some VERY difficult words. Well done to the winners! Parents from our year 1 and 2 classes had the opportunity to come in and have a school dinner with their child/ren. The children got very excited and it was lovely to see so many parents and relatives supporting this. We are in the second year of running our own kitchen which has generally proved to be a very positive experience.
Royal Wedding Fun was had by all at school the day before the Royal wedding with an afternoon tea party. The children decorated bunting and had juice and fairy cakes. It was lovely to celebrate at school such a happy event.
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Transition Our year 4’s have a variety of transition events and days coming up to reassure them in preparation for their move to their new schools in September. We have very strong links with Henlow Academy. Many of our new pupils due to start in September attend Woodlands and as part of their transition they use one of our rooms two mornings a week for the Bluebirds Class. They are also invited to stay for lunch on the day they attend Bluebirds. We found this very successful last year and it certainly helped when they started with us in September.
Summer Fayre Our Maypole Dancing starts at 2pm on Friday 15th June followed by the Summer Fayre with BBQ, stalls and several activities opening after the dancing has finished at approximately 3.20pm. Let’s hope the weather is kind to us. Please come along and support this event to raise vital funds for the PTA and school. All funds raised at the moment will go towards replacing all of the computers in the ICT suite with far more user friendly laptops or tablets.
Dates Reminder The last day of school is Friday 20th July and we finish normal time at 3.20pm. Children are back in school on Wednesday 5th September. Poppy Collections
It will soon be Poppy Day, this year remembering 100 years since the end of the World War 1. If Clifton would like to keep a door to door collection I need some more volunteers.
If you can offer a couple of hours to help with the collection, please can you give me a ring. You will only need to do one road so it’s not too exhausting!
If I don’t have any more volunteers we will not be able to cover everywhere in Clifton. If you need someone to bring the poppies to you, please let me know and I will make sure someone comes to your house.
Thank you, Denise Panton 01462 632754
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New date for Toddler Church Tuesday 5th June All Saints Church Clifton 9:00-10:30am Toddlers bring your adult. Parents come and chat With refreshments! Come and join the fun!
All Age Worship Come and join us on Sunday 10th June Homemade cookies and coffee 10:15 am onwards Theme: A house not made with hands Interactive worship with songs And short talks
All Saints Clifton Sunday 24th June Church Hall, Stanford Lane, Clifton 10:30 am Craft activities for all the family Stories and songs Hot lunch No fixed cost- donations welcome No need to book Come and join the fun! Ruth Gray (01462 812820) or Suzanne Stapleton (01462 811929) 9
The summer term is in full swing and we have been enjoying the sunshine here at Woodlands. This is one of our busiest terms ever with children both in the main building and at our Bluebirds classroom where they begin to prepare for the transition to school.
We are looking forward to our two open days on Wednesday the 6th of June and Thursday the 7th of June. This is an opportunity for new parents to come and visit us and for our September children to finalise their sessions and meet the staff. If you are thinking of starting in September please contact us urgently to book your place on the open days as all visits must be booked in.
Future open days are on: 31st October and 1st November 2018 – these would be primarily for our January 2019 starters 20th February and 21st February 2019 – these would be primarily for our April 2019 starters
If your child turns 3 before September and you are looking at registering for the 30 hour funding please make sure you have your code before the term starts on the 1st of September. Codes that are obtained after this date are not valid for the autumn term.
www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Woodlands is a registered charity and we raise extra funds to purchase new equipment for our children. To help Woodlands raise funds you can register with www.easyfundraiser.co.uk. Click on this site before you visit your favourite on line shops, and at no extra cost to yourselves, you can help Woodlands. We are currently raising funds to purchase a new wooden pirate ship and climbing frame for our outdoor garden area.
Tel 01462 811 486 Email: [email protected] www.thewoodlandspreschool.co.uk 10
CLIFTON CARE SCHEME CAN WE HELP? PRESCRIPTION CHANGES UPDATE To help patients take advantage of recent changes to repeat prescription rules, Shefford library is providing assistance to anyone wanting to use the on-line ordering system but who does not have the facilities or knowledge at home. This service is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10.0am and noon, when one of the staff will be on hand to guide you through the process. You will need to contact the surgery in advance to obtain your own unique password to safeguard your privacy.
NEED OTHER HELP? Of course, if you still need or prefer private transport then Clifton Care Scheme are still here to help with that or any other help or advice you may require. To contact us just call...... 07817 614654
...... all calls are strictly confidential and we’ll do our best to help. Tea & Chat
Wednesday 6th June Wednesday 20th June Wednesday 4th July
Church, 2.00 pm—4.00 pm
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Clifton All Saints Academy PTA
Summer Fayre
Friday 15 June
3.30 pm
BBQ, GAMES, STALLS, RAFFLE, INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE, PIMMS AND BEER TENT, ARENA EVENTS AND LOTS MORE
This is a fundraising event for Clifton All Saints Academy
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‘An evening with The Kingfisher Players’ an evening of songs, sketches and dance Friday 8th June 2018 @ 7.30pm Clifton All Saints Academy Licensed bar and refreshments Contact school for tickets £5 Doors open 7.00 pm
VILLAGE
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COMPETTION
A New Summer Event For Clifton
Saturday 23rd / Sunday 24th June Entry forms from The Admiral Donation of £5 - cash prize for the winning entry
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All Saints’ Church
Summer Fete
30th June
2.00—4.00 pm
Clifton Bury Farm By kind permission of Mr & Mrs D A Brace
Fun for all the family
Maypole Dancing Shefford Town Band Grand Tombola Stall Teas Skittles Coconut Shy
Funds raised for All Saints’ Church
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Another Evening with Peter Howarth
Saturday 1st September 2018 at 7.30 pm All Saints Church, Clifton, Beds
Peter is lead singer of The Hollies, a long time singer and guitarist with Cliff Richard and star of the London West End show, The Roy Orbison Story Following last year’s sell out visit, Peter is pleased to be joining us for a second time in an intimate solo performance. This is a rare opportunity to experience Peter's amazing vocal talent and superb acoustic guitar arrangements of hits by The Hollies, Cliff Richard and Roy Orbison such as: He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother, The Air That I Breathe, Jennifer Eccles, Devil Woman, Carrie, Pretty Woman, Blue Bayou and songs from Peter’s album Evermore: Songs of Love and Inspiration Tickets £20 To book: Terry & Anne 01462 817491 All profits to All Saints Church Book now to avoid disappointment
Clifton Harvest Weekend
Craft and Produce Show Saturday 6th October
Harvest Festival Sunday 7th October
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30th September 5k & 3k routes Off-road (tracks/grass)
₤10 adult—₤5 junior
Information & Entry Forms available Soon
Put the date in your diary NOW
Profits to Clifton All Saints’ Church & All Saints’ Academy PTA
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All Saints Clifton
WIREWORK! Saturday 9th June
Church Hall, Stanford Lane, Clifton 12 noon- 4:00pm
Families with children aged 9-16 years
Hot lunch Come and make wirework crosses, bedroom burglar alarms, electronic labyrinths and wire pictures Story and songs No fixed cost - donations welcome
Come and join the fun!
Ring: Ruth Gray (01462 812820) or Suzanne Stapleton (01462 811929) to
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Clifton WI
Linda began the meeting with a minute’s silence in memory of Kathleen Nott, a former member of the WI. She then welcomed 49 members to the meeting. A special welcome was given to Pauline, our newest member. There was a message from Barbara to say thank you for the flowers that she had been sent. We sang Jerusalem and the minutes of the April meeting were read, agreed and signed. Linda pointed out the display of all the crafts from meetings earlier in the year. There were beautiful examples of cushions, birthday cards, bookmarks, and patchwork. Well done to all our exhibitors. Sponsor forms for the walk in aid of St John’s hospice are available. Those going on the canal trip were asked to choose and pay for either a cream tea or ploughman’s lunch. Arlesey WI is celebrating their 100-year-old birthday and have invited guests from nearby WI’s. Two of our members will be representing Clifton WI at this event. Linda showed us a beautifully decorated leaf made by Val, embroidered with the name of our WI. This will be sent to WI House. Our leaf will join others from all the regional WI’s to make a tree for the banner at WI House to celebrate the centenary. County are advertising Petanque sessions. We have a team keen to take part. There was also a request for anyone interested in walking netball to give their names to Linda. Linda read out our chosen resolution for mental health which was agreed unanimously. Iris will now share our thoughts at the WI conference in Cardiff. The treasurer’s report was given. Iris handed out birthday cards. Chris and Sally collected the fish and chips while other members settled down to a cryptic quiz of local Bedfordshire towns. The fish and chips were very welcome when they arrived. Thank you Sally for organising them. The meeting finished at 9pm for tea and coffee and the raffle was drawn. The next meeting will be on June 6th. Tea hostesses for the evening are Mary Newman, Audrey Steeds and Susie Welch. Visitors are welcome for a £4 fee. Ruth Callard (01462815482)
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Clifton Planning Applications Update Central Beds Decisions to 9 May 2018
CB/18/01628/OUT – 17 April 2018 – Land off Hitchin Lane. Proposed residential development of 24 units and ancillary works. Consultation period. CB/18/01099/OUT – 16 March 2018 – Land rear of 81 to 111 Broad Street. Outline Application: for residential development up to 80 dwellings (including 35% affordable housing), landscaping, public open space, surface water flood attenuation, vehicular access from Broad Street and associated ancillary works. Outline with all Matters Reserved with the exception of the vehicular access from Broad Street. Consultation period. CB/18/00768/LDCP – 26 February 2018 – 64 Newis Crescent SG17 5HU. The proposal is for a storage room in the rear garden, 5.9m x 3m with the highest part of the building to be no more than 2.6m. By building this storage room the 50% rule will not be exceeded. Application Granted CB/18/00192/OUT – 19 January 2018 – Clifton Farm SG17 5EX. Erection of 7 detached houses and 7 semi-detached assisted houses. Consultation Period GOLDEN LION GOLF SOCIETY
Our April competition was played at Aldwickbury Park GC, competing for the Chuckles Masters Cup. The weather was quite pleasant but with a cold wind, the course was hilly and very tiring and the greens were fast and difficult to read. The difficult course and conditions resulted in some low scoring, with the exception of our winner. The results were:
1st with 35 pts – Alan Mason 2nd with 31 pts – Ken Flint 3rd with 29 pts – Peter Winfield Longest Drive – Brian Sapsed Nearest the Pin – Harvey Price
See Forward Planner, p4, for our next competition.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact, Harvey Price on 01462 812781 or John Wall on 01462 814097. 20
Samuel Whitbread Academy Students are busily revising for their upcoming exams at Samuel Whitbread Academy (SWA). The English and maths session for Year 11 parents was also well attended recently, with over 100 parents coming along to hear how the new GCSEs differ from previous years and how they can support their children through the exams. The Gold DofE students took part in their five day expedition which has to include four nights under canvass. The students all successfully completed nearly 40 miles whilst carrying all their food, clothes and tents in sweltering conditions. Mr Edwards said they were a credit to the school and coped incredibly well with the hot conditions, although there were a few red faces by the end! The Year 9 students also attended the Maths Challenge in Cambridge, and along with students from Henlow, Robert Bloomfield and Etonbury, they came back with an impressive 7th, 10th and 27th out of 32 schools. This is an amazing performance against the strongest schools in the entire region, many of these being independent. The BEST musical, Alice in Wonderland, staged three performances to packed out crowds. The lower and middle school cast included students from many of the schools in our pyramid, with SWA students acting as choreographers, singing and dance coaches during rehearsals and on the night. The future certainly looks very bright for Performing Arts and who knows, maybe there’s another Ben Whishaw within the cast! The latest National Cup winners representing SWA are Mambo, Dee, Frenchy and Charisma - who along with their riders Ewan, Jennie, Annie and Caitlin won the National Equestrian Schools’ Association Show Jumping Championships. The equestrian team was only set up by Miss Wisson in September and immediately went on to become Bedfordshire champions last term, which meant they represented the county at the national championships at Bury Farm in Buckinghamshire. The team of four were up against 37 other schools, all county champions in their own right and from all across the country. SWA were crowned national champions – with Caitlin also winning an individual 5th fastest time out of over 120 riders. This is fantastic achievement and a perfect platform to build upon for the equestrian team which has already has 14 members and no doubt more to come! Nick Martin, Principal, Samuel Whitbread Academy 21
FRIENDS SOCIAL
Lawn Games & Afternoon Tea Garden Party
Saturday 21st July starting at 3.00 pm
At a Garden in Clifton
The Friends have arranged a summer garden party. Come and relax, perhaps show your expertise at some of the lawn games, and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea.
We are hoping for a fine and sunny July afternoon, but we will not allow you to get wet if rain intrudes.
£10 per person for members £12 for non-members
Booking to me please at the email address or telephone shown below. Early booking would be appreciated.
Keith Pledger A Friend of Clifton Parish Church. [email protected], 01462-629020
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Clifton Leisure Society Bedford - contact [email protected] Wellbeing table-tennis Central Library Wednesdays 2 15 – 3 15 £2 Wellbeing Swimming Robinson Pool Mondays 3 – 4 Wellbeing yoga Bedford Central Library Wednesdays 1 – 2 Walking football Saxon Leisure, Biggleswade Tues 1 30 – 2 30 Book Club The book club, hold their meeting in each other’s homes about every 6 weeks. A book is chosen to read and discussed at the next meeting. For more information, contact Michelle Ryan [email protected] Clifton Elder People’s Club Every two weeks, contact Gladys Dawson 01462 629822 Bridge Club Members meet on a Wednesday afternoon for a friendly game of Rubber bridge. If you are interested in joining, please contact Pat on 811575 for more information Clifton Computer Group Anyone who has expertise and are willing to share it as well as problems with their laptops, computers or iPads are very welcome to join our group. For more information, please contact Sue Cross [email protected] or 07768105570 Clifton Philosophy Forum meets first Monday of the month at 7.30. For more information please contact ([email protected]) 01462 812336 Craft and Chat Every Monday morning 10 – 12 (except bank holidays) in All Saints Church, Clifton, everyone welcome please contact Chris Killick 01462 647669 Shefford library contact 0300 300 8067. Self help family history group first Tuesday in month 10am Card making 1st Wednesday in month 2 30 Over 50s walkers Thursdays 10am Gardening club Saturday fortnightly 10 30 Colour-me-calm Adult Colouring Club Thursdays 4 15 – 5 45 Singing Night Singing night for everyone and anyone, 6.30 - 7.30 pm First and Third Mondays of the month at St Michaels church, Shefford. Looking forward to seeing you. Contact Judy on 07973 159593 Walking Group Contact Sue Cross [email protected] or 07768105570 Wine Tasting Group The wine tasting group meet every 6 weeks and the group take turns to hold the event in each other’s homes. 23
Clifton Mothers’ Union Group June 19th at 2.00 pm Outing to Southill Church for Tea Local RSPB Group Day Coach Trip
Hitchin & Letchworth RSPB group have all day coach trip: Sunday June 17th to Stodmarsh NNR (good site for turtle dove, bearded tits and marsh harrier) and Blean Woods (rare heath fritillary butterfly) in Kent £15 per adult, £7.50 juniors, visitors very welcome. Phone Malcolm Ingram 01462 451320 for info and booking.
If you are a walker, runner. dog walker, cyclist or bird watcher this affects you. In 1989 the Government funded a scheme for farmers to allow permissive walks over their land, which weren't waymarked walks. Our local farmer, Mr. Don Brace, applied for this scheme and was successful in allowing his land at the end of the Baulk for recreational pastimes. Up to 200 people a day take advantage of this area which is maintained by Mr. Brace. The agreement runs out in September 2019, and any new agreement will not be funded by the government. The new scheme considers this access as damaging to wildlife and the environment!! If a new scheme is taken up they want it to be voluntarily run! This is not an option which means that the area will not be available to the general public. The Clifton Residents Association backs his case 100%. We are asking all residents, and outside walkers, to lobby their MPs about this, and we are proposing to open a petition to keep this important community access available. In this day and age where every area is being developed, we need countryside open access, so please back this proposal. Comments as usual to [email protected]
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Clifton Community Centre We are fortunate in Clifton to have a modern, spacious, well-equipped community centre with floodlit parking for 60 cars. For information on the facilities available, and to see just how easy and inexpensive it is to use this hall see: www.clifton-beds.co.uk/halls for hire/Community Centre To check availability and make a booking, please contact: [email protected] Kerri Kilby 07547 129038 or Bob Anderson on 07546 239784 Booking forms and conditions of hire can be downloaded from the website.
Providence Baptist Church – Clifton
Sunday Services *10.30 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. A warm welcome is assured to all. Communion is held during the 6.00 p.m. service on the 3rd Sunday in the month. *The 10.30 a.m. Sunday morning service will continue to held at the Community Centre, Whiston Crescent, Clifton.
Mondays (term time) Mums & Tots 10 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. at the Church 5-Up Club 7.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. at All Saints Academy Explorers 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (for Reception to Year 4) at Church
Thursdays (term time) Coffeepot 11.30am - 1pm at the Church
Fridays (term time) Mums & Tots 10 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. at the Church
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ABOUT OUR FRIENDS
St Francis of Assisi, Roman Catholic Church, Shefford
Father Canon Bennie Noonan 813436 Deacon Rev Peter Hyde 711702 Parish Secretary Rose Boulton 811547 Sister Margaret 814079 Sunday Services St Francis 9.00 am 5.15 pm
Saturday Service St Francis 11.00 am
Shefford Methodist Church
Minister: Revd Lorna Valentine 813284 Steward Elspeth 817199 Bookings Chris & Peter 815069
Sunday Service 9.30 am Worship for all, plus Junior Church, crèche facilities & refreshments afterwards Other activities see the notice-board & www.sheffordmethodist.org.uk
Salvation Army, Stotfold
Captain Nicola Brooksbank 01462-731072 Sunday Services: 10.30 am, 6 pm Sunday School 11.15
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Alphabetic Index of Advertisers Letters indicate the pages on the yellow sheets Local Businesses support the Chronicles, please support them
Page Advertiser Page Advertiser J AG Plumbing Services C Music Lessons L ASB Property Services D Nails at Home E Beauty & Makeup F Neuve Audio E Carpentry B Neville Funeral Service K Charles Simpson J Ovenclean J Chiropodist C Painting & Decorating J Comer Construction E Pet Sitting & Boarding L Courtland Services Partnership D Peter H Wright K D P Building & Plastering L Plumbing & Gas Engineer E Decorating K Plumbing, Heating, Stoves D Decorating & French House B Property Services K Dog Instructor F R&J Carpentry & Building Serv F Dynamic Dance School H RDG Plumbing & Heating D Foot Healthcare B Shefford Dental Surgery G French Flat I Slimming World H G & S Services C Stephan Baltruschat D Gardening H Stephen Hing H Get Fit with Tessa G Stephen Nott G I R Quince, Stoneworks E Tax Accountant I J W Baxter E The Carpet Cleaner G Locksmith I The Shefford Garage C Lucas, Huntley & Co C The White Rooms G Meditation & Photobooth B WH Peacock 28