THE SIX VILLAGES NEWSLETTER RAINBOW OVER ELTISLEY GREEN (Photograph by Steve Taylor, Eltisley) NOVEMBER 2016 UNIT 11 HARLEY IND. PARK PAXTON HILL, ST NEOTS, CAMBS PE19 6TA ►MOT’s ►REPAIRS ►TYRES ►SERVICING ►EXHAUSTS ►BRAKES ►CLUTCHES ►BATTERIES ►RECOVERY ►WINDSCREENS ►CAR SALES ►AIR CONDITIONING www.paxtonhillgarage.co.uk 01480 217806 Email: [email protected] “We offer a quality professional service in a clean, well equipped workshop for all your motor engineering needs”. THANK YOU to everyone who sent in their photographs/entries for the Newsletter. Please keep them coming – particularly for December’s issue. These photographs were taken by Ken Munday from Graveley ELTISLEY ROGER’S RAMBLINGS Well, I predicted it, and sure enough Highways England (formerly the Highways Agency – whatever did that pointless rebranding cost?) failed to appear yet again at a meeting on 29th September to discuss the proposed new dualled A428. If this is an indication of their efficiency then perhaps the road will never appear also – I expect holidays got in the way! It is worth noting that if the new road is eventually built work will not commence until 2020. We continue to press for improvements to the Cambridge Road junction, particularly as the A428 is advertised by Highways England as the “preferred diversion route” during the work on the A14 – can you believe that? – so the overstretched road will be even busier. To add power to our elbow please write to Highways England, your County Councillor and your MP expressing your concern. If you are unsure of the contact details please phone me 01480 880122. As I write we are enjoying a long spell of settled mild weather but winter is just around the corner, and if you have not done so it would be opportune to fill up your oil tanks, particularly as prices are rising. Our Fuel Club means fewer lorries entering the village as they offer a top up service around the end of the first week of each month. Their details are Conquest Oil Company, on 01525 402209/402073. Sadly with the darker evenings also comes increases in opportunist burglaries, November, apparently, statistically has the highest incidence of this type of crime, back gardens and garden sheds are particularly vulnerable and simple measures like timers on lights can indicate your presence even when you are out. A few minutes thought of where your property may be vulnerable could save you the trauma of the aftermath of unwanted visitors. Now Poo, a subject dear to all our hearts and one that often appears on these pages. We still suffer from inconsiderate dog owners not clearing up after their pets, but what really amazes me are those who bag it and then leave the bag on the path!! explain that to me if you can, particularly when we have so many Dog Waste Bins in the Village. If you spot an offender you can ring South Cambs District Council and report them anonymously, so please ‘bag it and bin it’ The Christmas Lights are scheduled to go up on the Peace Tree on Friday 2nd December, any offers of help to me please, and another date for your diaries, the Village Christmas Party will be on Saturday, 3rd December at The Cade 2pm – 4.30pm The next PC meeting will be at The Cade on Tuesday, 8th November commencing at 7.30pm hope to see you there. As always, praise or problems to me at 45 Caxton End or on 01480 880122 or [email protected] or our Clerk Jane Bowd on 01480 468451 or [email protected] Roger Pinner Chairman Eltisley PC Croxton Park Lamb Meat Boxes Organically reared and grass fed high quality local lamb, hung on the bone and traditionally butchered. Available for collection from the farm Whole lamb box contains: • Whole lamb box - £150 • 4 half leg joints (or 2 whole joints) • 2 lamb shanks • c. 6 boneless chump steaks • Half lamb box - £80 • 12-14 boneless chops • 2 racks of lamb To order please call or email Omer on • c. 800g diced or minced shoulder of lamb 07825 877710 • 2 x 1/2 boned and rolled shoulder joints • 2 breasts of lamb boned and rolled [email protected] • plus optional kidney, liver and heart www.croxton-park.com Alternative butchery options available. liv e h a ppy ! with Slimming World PAPWORTH Village Hall Tuesdays 5.30 & 7.30pm Real support. Real food. Real success. Vicky: 07935 795425 visit the website to read Emma’s story slimmingworld.co.uk 0344 897 8000 TOSELAND Correspondent: Wendy O’Brien On Saturday 10th September members of Toseland PCC were delighted to be presented with their “Engage Award” certificate and cheque for £100 by the Bishop of Huntingdon Coffee Morning On Saturday 1st October Toseland PCC held a Coffee Morning and Produce Sale in St Michael’s Church. This was a very enjoyable event, raising a wonderful £308. Many thanks to all those who helped on the day, donated or came along on the day! The next Coffee Morning will be held in the late spring 2017 and will include a plant sale. ST PANDIONIA’S PARISH – NOVEMBER Many thanks to all those who helped with the churchyard clear up last month. It was great to have so many helpers and we made a lot of progress. This month our thoughts turn to remembrance and we are looking forward to the “Lest We Forget” concert at the church on Saturday 12th November. More details elsewhere in the newsletter so book your tickets now. Our annual service of Remembrance will be on Sunday 13th November 9.00am starting at the lych gate. You may have noticed the scaffolding that is currently up around the church. Earlier this year we were shocked to discover that urgent repairs were needed to the tower. Bits of masonry had quite literally started to fall off and this discovery was followed by a large quote to put things right. However, thanks to your generosity at the Safari Supper and Fete as well as grants from the National Churches Trust, All Churches Trust and the Amey Foundation, amazingly the money has come in and the work is going ahead. Please could we ask you to be extra vigilant while the scaffolding is in place, particularly as the nights get longer. Church lead thieves have recently targeted local churches so if you see anything suspicious ring the police immediately. As we thank God for His provision for our church building, we also want to be generous to others. One small way we try and do this is by having a collection box for St Neots Food Bank in the church - it’s not just food that is needed, loo rolls, toiletries and cleaning supplies are also much appreciated. Do add to the box when you can. Finally congratulations to our latest 100 club winners: 1st prize Iris Purser, 2nd prize Sylvia McSweeney and 3rd prize Mel Lowther. The final 2016 Draw will take place next month and there are a few numbers still available. Do give Nichola (880285) a call so you have a chance to win. Kids Rock Sunday 20 November 10.15-11.30am at the Cade Pavilion, Eltisley Activities, games, bible stories and fun for KS1 and KS2 children. For more information talk to Bruce (880020) or Sarah (880691) ELTISLEY FRIENDSHIP GROUP: We would like to thank all those who supported our September Autumn Fayre which was very successful. Our Speaker on 9th November will be Barbara Ward – subject ‘My Collection of Bookmarks’. The meeting will be at The Cade Pavilion as always – all welcome, guests £1. On 14th December there will be a ‘Christmas Celebration’ at 2pm in The Cade Pavilion. All welcome again, guests £1. MacMillan Coffee Morning in Eltisley: On the 30th September 2016, Jane Kennedy hosted The World's Biggest Coffee Morning for the 2nd year running in aid of MacMillan Cancer Relief. The Grand total this year was £575.00 in just 2 hours which was just AMAZING… so a huge ‘thank you’ to all of you that supplied cakes and raffle prizes and everyone who came to support this event at The Cade Pavilion. Every penny counts... Special thanks to Jane's little helpers, Wendy, Lynda, Sheila, Ros, Claire, Debbie and Tracey. REGULAR MEETINGS in the 6 Villages: WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets during term time fortnightly on Fridays, 10.30am, at Oaktree House, Potton End, Eltisley - Contact Sarah on 880214. HOPE BIBLE STUDY: Every Wednesday during term time at 8pm - call 880409 for details. LADIES CIRCLE For women up to the age of 45. We meet 2 Tuesday evenings a month with a varied programme. For info contact Nicky on 880114. YELLING ART GROUP meets In Yelling Village Hall on Thursday mornings. We are a small, friendly group. Interested? Please ring Joyce on 477045 or Prema on 474157. Clarke Midgley PAINTING DECORATING AIRLESS & HVLP SPRAYING TILING COVING Call 01480-880593 or 07904-585963or email [email protected] Cambridge Holistics Encouraging your body to heal from within. Reflexology. Reiki. Pregnancy massage. Swedish massage. Hopi Ear Candling. OPI Pedicures I offer a unique and friendly service bringing relaxing, balancing treatments to the comfort of your home. 25% off your first treatment for all new clients Contact Michelle Nowosad on: 07584 469448 www.cambridgeholistics.com RICHARD KENYON MASTER THATCHER Home: 01487 843377 Paul Braybrooke Mobile: 07873 549872 OIL FIRED BOILER ENGINEER Boiler servicing Breakdown service E-mail: [email protected] Commissions Phone 01353 777788 The Barn, 59 Wood End, Bluntisham, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, Tank Replacements 07946 735691 PE28 3LE G W BEVAN (BLACKSMITH) Gates & Railings Canopies Fire Baskets Builders Ironwork Wind Vanes Balustrading Restoration Work Agricultural Repairs & Straightening ____________________ Most ironwork undertaken - Ornamental & Traditional - Hand Forged Designed and made to your own specifications 38 St Neots Road, Eltisley Cambridgeshire PE19 6TE Telephone (01480) 880303 NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT COUNCIL: ACCESSIBILITY The accessibility and usability for the district council website is a high priority for the council.