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Editorial
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www.benwick.com
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Freecycle
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The Benwick Link
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Prize Competition
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Churches in Benwick
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Benwick Athletic Football Club
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Mini Crossword
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Local Information
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Contact Details
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Club Affairs
EDITORIAL
The Friends of Benwick Church’s newsletter ‘The Benwick Link’ can be found on page 15, and do have a look at a lovely article sent to us by Hannah Taylor aged 11. She has been researching the history of Benwick churches and gives an interesting read on page 19. Thank-you for sending it in, Hannah!! Benwick Athletic Football Club has many developments to report on pages 22-23, especially if you are a girl aged 10-16 and interested in playing football! Have a read for more information.
Hi everyone and welcome to the third edition of the Benwick Bugle. I am pleased to say that it’s still going strong! We now have our own email address info@benwickbugle.co.uk, and hope to be able to announce a website soon watch this space!!
Benwick on TV?? There’s another eclectic mix of stuff on the pages this time. Rob Taylor (quizmaster extraordinaire!!) provides a fascinating history of the internet, and especially of his village website, www.benwick.com. He also has news of a film company from New York who are planning to visit Benwick in April as part of a documentary they are filming. Intrigued? We are! If you are interested in finding out more, read Rob’s article of pages 5-6. And if you haven’t yet seen the website, check it out!
Get Competitive The centre pages are, again, devoted to the Prize Competition. Find out the answers to last issue’s questions and, if you think you know your rock artists, have a go at the new quiz for a chance to win a bunch of Easter goodies!! There’s also a quick crossword on page 25.
Channel 4 has also been in contact with Rob as they are planning a documentary on families living life in the country. Interested? More details can be found on page 21.
Unfortunately resident cartoonist Deeb and his Food Doods can’t make it this issue, but we have a few seasonal funnies to make you groan on page 13!!
One Person’s Trash Is Another’s Treasure!!
All your local info begins on page 26, with details of future issues, advertising rates and how to contact us on page 30.
Freecycle is an amazing phenomenon currently sweeping the world and, yes, it has found it’s way to Benwick!! To find out what it is, and why you really should get involved, take a look at pages 10-11.
And please, please do contact us!! It’s your magazine - make it what you want it to be!!
Jane Errors in the Bugle………??!! While we make every effort is to keep our information up to date and accurate, there will always be changes of which we are unaware. If your group changes its details, meeting times, etc., please let us know so we can update our pages.
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WWW.BENWICK.COM By Rob Taylor
We all pretty well know that computing started in earnest in the 60’s with the advent of the International Business Machines computer. Around this time the majority of computers were huge affairs filling rooms with whirring, clunking pieces of equipment that used devices called valves and such. IBM revolutionised this idea with their small unit that comprised a keyboard, TV type monitor and a box that it could stand on. This concept became the grounding for computing as we know it today. During the eighties Microsoft went into being two big giants are twenty first century, games platforms
and nineties software companies such as Apple Macintosh and battle to develop a software platform for the IBM clones that were manufactured in big numbers in the Far East. To this day those still fighting each other for supremacy in software and, into the hardware, with Microsoft developing amongst other things, and Apple with the iPod.
The Internet didn’t really take off until the early nineties when Netscape brought out its Internet Browser. Since then companies like Microsoft, Mozilla and Opera have all developed their own browsers and you are spoilt for choice in how you surf the web. It was in the late nineties that people began to really see the worth of the Internet and Domain Names were being bought at a phenomenal rate. A domain name is the name you give to a web site and is usually included in the address line you type in your browser. They started off as what’s known as dot Com. This refers to the extension at the end of the address in the browser. Com was the first to be set up and businesses, Internet Service Providers and individuals all started buying them. This led to many legal cases where people bought names in the hope that they could sell them to big corporations for large sums of money. Some people got rich, others got stung. Eventually the guys at the Internet decided that the .Coms eventually so they came up with the idea of adding different .co.uk for the United Kingdom and .fr for France and so on. of extensions. In the UK one company bought up as many extension .co.uk as they could back in 1998/99. This meant www.benwick.co.uk was taken and if anybody wanted to Benwick they couldn’t, unless they were prepared to owners.
were going to run out extensions, such as Now there are hundreds UK place names with the that the web address build a local website for purchase it from the
So I made the decision to purchase the Benwick.com domain name and build a website purely for the purpose of letting people all over the world know where we are, what we do and who we are. Since its first airing back in November 1999 the Benwick web site has seen a few changes in layout but the information within has remained pretty much the same with bits added as I can add them. (Cont’d on page 6)
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There have been many contributors to the site namely Tom Granger, Ron Broughton, Martin Roney, Matthew Law, Andrew Cade, Dr Colin Barnes, Steve Savage and Linda Ibrom. To them I give many thanks. As the Benwick website can be viewed from anywhere in the world I have received emails from all over the world. People from as far as Anaheim California and New Zealand have sent emails telling me that some of their ancestors came from Benwick and it is so nice to be able to see it in pictures and words. To date the site has had more than six thousand visits which equates to just short of three a day on average. One of those visitors is a film company from New York who are planning to make documentaries of Quirky English villages and they came across www.benwick.com. They liked it so much that they want to send a film crew here to interview the locals, especially those who have interesting stories to tell of the past. The plan is for them to come to Benwick in April and for the programme to be aired on Sky sometime late 2007 or early next year. If any of the readers of the Benwick Bugle would like to be involved with the filming please let me know and I will compile a list for the film crew. So, if you haven’t yet visited the new Benwick web site then log on to www.benwick.com and have a look.
www.benwick.com Rob Taylor 6
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CALLING GIRLS WANTING TO PLAY FOOTBALL! Benwick Athletic FC, an FA Charter Standard Award club, is setting up a girls’ football team for the start of the 2007-08 season. If you are aged between 9 and 15 before the end of August 2007 then come and join us. Training will be on every Saturday 12:30 to 1:30pm at The Dack Fields, Beech Avenue, Doddington. If you are interested in helping coach the new girls team, contact Danny Levicki on 01354 677869. Visit our website at
www.benwickathletic.co.uk
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changing the world one gift at a time The Freecycle® philosophy is simple. If you have something around the house, shed, attic or garage that you think might be useful to somebody else then why not give it away for free instead of sending it off to the tip as landfill? The Freecycle Network was started in May 2003 to promote waste reduction in Tucson's downtown and help save desert landscape from being taken over by landfill sites. The Network provides individuals and non-profit organisations an electronic forum to "recycle" unwanted items. One person's trash can truly be another's treasure!
The Freecycle Network™ is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer (them's good people). Membership is free. www.freecycle.com
It has grown fast and there are now almost 4,000 local Freecycle groups in dozens of countries worldwide with a total of over 3 million members.
The Fenland Freecycle group was founded in July 2004 and now has a membership of 1,343 people, being over one percent of Fenland's population. Run by volunteers it is an on line message board, run as a group on www.yahoo.co.uk. People post items they have available to offer freely to others, members will then reply to say that they are interested and the two parties will arrange collection. The main rule is that items must tangibly keep something out of landfill. That said, they should also be free, legal, and appropriate for all ages. Lots of people will, for example upgrade a washing machine, or a fridge, or a video and then dispose of their old one - usually to the tip. Using Freecycle means that they can pass it on to someone else who needs it, simply by sending one email. Even cars and caravans have been offered in the local group. But it's not all big things. A pair of football boots, records, several bags of plant pots and even a pair of waders have all found new homes thanks to the generosity of the members. Bev told us “What Freecycle has made me do is look at any piece of rubbish in my house and think would someone want that...?”
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Fenland Freecycle also runs what it calls its ‘Cafe’ group. Operating via a Yahoo group aswell, this provides a forum for members to do what they can’t on the main Freecycle group conversation, advice, advertising local services and members businesses, and suchlike.
Yahoo Groups A Yahoo Group is a mailing list run from www.yahoo.com. Yahoo is home to thousands of groups covering just about any subject you can think of. You sign up to a group you are interested in and can then send emails to the group as a whole. You will also receive emails that others have sent to the group. For more information, go to http://groups.yahoo.com. Take a look at the Fenland Freecycle Yahoo Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fenlandfreecycle, where you can read a little more about the group and also request to join. If you haven’t already registered as a Yahoo Groups member, you will need to do so, but this also is free of charge.
Deron Brown the founder and executive director of The Freecycle Network™, says on the Freecycle website, “We continue to grow at an astronomical rate,...... there are Freecycle groups in over 50 countries. This long list of small acts of kindness is giving shape to what is truly a giving revolution. Not a bad little movement, eh?” As Dave told us, “This system is fantastic. Everyone that I have been in contact with has been really helpful, I would recommend to everyone to sign up and get involved.”
Think globally, recycle locally! Thanks to Louise, Fenland Freecycle Group Owner, for her help and words!!
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EASTER FUNNIES What do you get when you pour boiling water down a rabbit warren? Hot Cross Bunnies! How do you catch the Easter Bunny? Hide in a bush and make a noise like a carrot! How does the Easter Bunny keep his fur neat? With a hare brush! What kinds of books do bunnies like? Ones with hoppy endings! Why can’t a rabbit’s nose be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot! Why are people always tired in April? Because they just finished a March! (Don’t worry, Food Doods will be back next time!!!)
Ramsey Rural Museum 2007 Events Secondhand Book Sale Saturday/Sunday/Monday 7th/8th/9th April 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Plant Sale Sunday 27th May 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ramsey Gardening Club Annual Show Saturday 28th July 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Model Railway Fair Saturday 25th August 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Feast of The Fens Exhibition 28th June Normal opening hours Sunday
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Heritage Day September 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Country Fair September 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Museums on the Air Saturday/ Sunday 16th/17th June 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Country Colour Saturday 13th October 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Art Exhibition Saturday/ Sunday 7th/8th July 13
SATURDAY 24TH MARCH 8.00pm till 12.00pm Doors open at 7.30pm
Professional Caller To be held in
Benwick Village Hall Licensed Bar + Raffle Families welcome: Tickets available in advance £10 adults-£5 children under 13 which will include a Ploughman’s Supper
For further information and tickets contact Benwick Post Office-01354 677201 The Five All’s Public House-01354 677520 14
The Benwick Link Newsletter of the Friends of Benwick Church Easter Sunday Village Hall Service 9.30am. Annual General Meeting It is hoped to hold the AGM on Thursday 26th April. Come and have your say, tell us what you want or have a nag at us if you’re not happy with what we are doing. Watch out for the posters. Fund Raising Meetings Usually held on the third Thursday of each month. All are welcome to these meetings and new ideas for fund raising are always welcome. Treasurer’s Report The fund raised now exceeds £127,000 + £10,000 set aside by the Methodist Circuit for our use when required. Bi-Monthly Quiz We are pleased to report that the quiz is running smoothly and numbers have increased from last year. We try to make each quiz different - normally there will be two sections, each containing 25 questions on two different topics - some you will find easy – others hard –some you won’t have a clue about while others will be your specialist subjects. A variety of topics – something for everyone throughout the year. Although making a profit for the church is our ultimate aim we also aim to make the quiz fun. We are always open to new ideas and suggestions and have no objections to anyone wishing to organise a quiz for a month – just let us know. To obtain your copy – if you are not already on the list contact Rose Hoffman on 01354 677878. Burns Night Burns Night was once again well supported, many thanks to all those who supported what seems to have now become an annual event. The event raised in the region of £500. John Hoffman, chairman, welcomed everyone. Prior to supper being served grace was said by Albert Sismey and piper Robert Hall piped in the Haggis. The evening contained recitals of Burns poems and the traditional toast to the lads and lassies. Special thanks go to all who helped to make the evening so much a success. Regular Members of the Friends of Benwick Church - Fund Raising Group John Hoffman - Chairman - Rosemary Hoffman Quiz Organiser, Lilyholt Lodge, Benwick (677878) John Haslegrave- Vice-Chairman- 4 Skeifs Row, Benwick (677735) Victoria Harman - Secretary – White Hart Close, Benwick, Albert (Methodist Stewart) & Sheila Sismey (Raffle Organiser) - Doddington Road, Benwick, (677238) Rose Clarke - Doddington Road, Benwick. (677359) Margaret Bedford - 39a High Street, Benwick. (677386) Mike & Sue Jones (newsletter editors) - 15 Skeifs Row, Benwick, (677787) Chris (who provides the posters) and Judith Halliday Hon. Treasurer
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DECEMBER PRIZE COMPETITION ANSWERS! Aw, come on! It wasn’t that difficult, was it??!! Here are the answers you’ve been waiting for......
Angelina Jolie
Freddie Mercury George Clooney Jennifer Lopez
John Lennon
Julia Roberts
Tom Hanks
Tom Cruise
Keanu Reeves Leonardo di Caprio
Bjork
Avril Lavigne
The winners were the Paice family of High Street. Congratulations to them!
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THIS ISSUE’S COMPETITION Win a bunch of Easter goodies!!! Continuing a theme, this time you have to identify as many of the following bands as possible. There’s a real mixture - some from the 1960s and 70s, right up to the present. Remember, you don’t have to have all the answers to be in with a chance of winning!!! Pop a note through my door, or send me an email, with your answers by Wednesday 4th April 2007. The winner will be notified and the prize awarded before the Easter weekend.
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CHURCHES IN BENWICK By Hannah Taylor, age 11 The Village of Benwick doesn’t have a church at present. There used to be a church in Benwick called St. Mary and it was built in 1854 at a cost of £2,500 by a man called Tuelon. The Church was built using carstone from Snettisham in Norfolk, with a much paler stone being used for the window frames and the corners of the building. It had a western tower that sat at the end of an aisle, a chancel, a nave, a spire - containing a clock and one bell and had seating inside for about 400 people. The Church was partially restored and the spire rebuilt in 1902.
This photo of St Mary’s Church was taken from the far bank of the River Nene
This photo shows the inside of St.Mary’s Church
Unfortunately the Church was declared redundant in 1983 and then had to be demolished due to subsidence in 1985, before it sank into the peat! All was not lost however, as the stained glass window from the St Mary, Benwick was removed and inserted into the vestry at Doddington Church also called St. Mary. There is an inscription on the window which reads “To the Glory of God and in loving memory of our dearly loved son and brother Arthur Leslie G Newton whose life was sacrificed in the Great War 1914 - 1919 R.I.P.", The face of the Church clock was also removed and is now in the museum in March. There is a group called “Friends of Benwick Church” who are raising funds to erect a new ‘ecumenical place of worship’ in the village.
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1st Benwick Scout Group
AGM Monday 21st May 2007 8.30pm in the Village Hall Side Room All welcome
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Butlins, Skegness Passes to Butlins included Contact Pat Winters 2 Kenlan Road, Wisbech, PE13 3DR Tel: 01945 589927 pat.winters@btinternet.com
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FANCY AN OPPORTUNITY TO APPEAR ON TV? The Bugle has been sent an email from Channel 4, looking for families willing to take part in a new documentary series, which will “look[s] at family life in the UK, celebrating different lifestyles in modern Britain”. Melissa Waterson, of RDF Media, says, “The documentary is primarily about people learning from the way others lead their lives.....We are very keen to feature a countryliving family as part of our out-reach.....This would be a wonderful opportunity to reach city-dwelling viewers and open their eyes to the perks as well as the hard work of country life!”
Anyone wishing to find out more should contact Melissa directly. See below for contact details. Oh, and tell us when you’re on!!
ARE YOU A FUN, OUTGOING FAMILY? Do you think others can learn from the way you live your life? Or have you ever wanted to experience a different way of living? If you’re up for a fun family challenge a Channel 4 documentary series would love to hear from you. Call Melissa for more details on: 020 7013 4514 Or email: melissa.waterson@rdfmedia.com
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BENWICK ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB Welcome to the latest edition of the Bugle, I have been requested to compose some words on your local football team – Benwick Athletic Football Club. My current role in the club is as a Committee member and also as the Webmaster for www.benwickathletic.co.uk. Personally I, Jon Sharpe, joined the club partway through the current season with my children also playing. As with everyone involved within the club I have been CRB checked, this is paramount in all youth activities these days in order to provide a safe haven for your children, and I also have coaching qualifications in football. This is my first effort at writing for the Bugle about the club so I have attempted to keep it at a factual level in order to build on in later issues. Benwick Athletic FC has seen many changes over the years and this year is no exception. After 20 years of dedicated service its chairman, Kevin Wright, has made the difficult decision to stand down from his duties. Personally I did not know him that well, apart from a few brief encounters, but from the stories and comments I have heard about him, he will be a hard act for someone to follow. Kevin leaves with our best wishes, something that is extended to his family and to his new ventures. With this, the club is continuing in a proactive fashion and has recently seen success in securing a new training team that is managed by Doug Rose and Andy Berridge. This team will be the backbone foundations of next years U6’s and has endearingly been nicknamed the Tiny Tots. As with all the teams we have, the correct level of training and safety is uppermost in our priority and as such James Bradshaw is currently assisting them. James’ current qualifications are held in refereeing and are being advanced to a Level 3 coach, a qualification that will enable the football club to progress further through the FA structure. With the evolvement of this team it is unfortunate that the U18 team has disbanded. In one way this is the loss of a team but what we have seen is effectively a strengthening of other areas due to the commitment and love of football; several players have joined the Senior side whilst the U14 team are now being managed by Greg Hoffman & Teresa Mackenzie. This team has recently been sponsored by ROWELL’S TRANSPORT to whom our utmost gratitude is given, enabling the team to their dazzling blue and yellow strip. The U12’s are also the proud owners of a sparkling new blue & yellow Continental football strip and fitness training equipment courtesy of two generous sponsors, one being SIMON KILBY GROUNDWORKS of Doddington, the other wishing to remain anonymous. Again, without the kindness of people such as these it would be impossible to promote the club as effectively as the boys and now girls do.
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The girls’ team has been started under the guidance of Danny Levicki and is aimed at encouraging girls between the ages of 9 and 16 to come and join in the fastest growing female sport to date. Success of the England Ladies team and Arsenal Ladies in particular has been a big influence in girls football and with this Benwick Athletic is actively participating. They currently train on Saturdays at Dack Field between 12:30 & 1:30 so if any girls wish to become involved they will be made more than welcome. Another important function of the club is to hold it’s Annual General Meeting; this year’s will be held on April 2nd at 7:30pm in the Benwick Village Hall. It is open to anyone interested in the club and as such we would like to welcome you all there in order to express any concerns, comments or even praise for the club. Enough of my ramblings now, but before I go I would like to thank you for your support in your local football club, both in the past and in the future, as we look towards further success.
Jon Sharpe
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MINI SPRING CROSSWORD A quick one just for fun, answers on page 26 1
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FOR SALE
BENWICK ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB
Mizzuno Astron Golf Clubs and Golf Bag, In good condition price being asked is £100.00 ONO
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Please contact either Adam on 01733350679 or Dan & Jean on 01354 677698.
Benwick Athletic Football Club will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Monday 2nd April. This is being held at Benwick Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm.
If you wish to raise any issues / points etc, please put in writing to the Secretary by Monday 26th March.
We are happy to print private ‘For Sales’ free of charge, in a simple line format as above. Please contact us with your adverts!!
Mrs. Diane Bradshaw 89c Station Road, March, Cambs, PE15 8NN. Thank-you Mrs. Elaine Browne, Acting Chairman
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LOCAL DIRECTORY Doctors’ Surgeries Doddington Doddington Medical Centre, Benwick Road, Doddington Tel: 01354 740311 Chatteris George Clare Surgery, Swan Drive New Road, Chatteris, PE16 6EX Tel: 01354 695888 Ramsey Rainbow Surgery , 1 Stocking Fen Road, Ramsey, PE26 1SA Tel: 01487 710980 Ramsey Health Centre, Mews Close, Ramsey, PE26 1BP Tel: 01487 812611 www.ramseyhealthcentre.co.uk
NHS Dentists It’s always difficult to find an NHS dentist, but at the time of writing, the Fenland & East Cambs PCT reported that there were dentists accepting new adults and children as patients. To search for dentists and get up to date information, go to: www.nhs.uk/England/Dentists/NearestSearch.aspx and enter your postcode. Alternatively, phone NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
Leisure Centres George Campbell Leisure Centre, City Road, March, PE15 9LT, Tel: 01354 622399 Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1UA , Tel: 01733 202298 Hudson Leisure Centre, Harecroft Road, Wisbech, PE13 1RL, Tel: 01945 584230 Anyone may purchase an Optimum Leisure Card and use it to obtain a discount at any of the three leisure centres run by Fenland District Council above. For more details, or to apply for a card, contact one of the leisure centres. Ramsey Leisure Centre, Ailwyn School, Abbey Road, Ramsey, PE261DG, Tel: 01487 710275. Run by Huntingdonshire District Council
Mobile Library The Cambridgeshire Libraries Mobile Library Route M102 visits Benwick every fortnight on a Tuesday, stopping at the following locations: 16a Doddington Road Chapel Gardens Village Hall
Arrive 10:25 Arrive 10:45 Arrive 11:15
Depart 10:40 Depart 11:10 Depart 11:25
At time of going to print, stops were scheduled for March 6th and 20th. The mobile library uses the same Cambook Library cards as the main county libraries, so you can borrow a book from any Cambridgeshire library and return it to any other, including the mobile. See www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/access/mobile or phone the library service via the County Council’s Contact Centre on 0845 045 5225 for more details. Answers to the Mini Spring Crossword on page 25: Across
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BLOSSOM PARADE DAFFODIL PACQUES
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Contact Details Cavalier Travel
01480 362518
First Choice Travel
01733 561222
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BENWICK GROUPS AND CLUBS Benwick Athletic Football Club Football teams for adults and children of all ages. Grounds at the Dack Fields, Beech Avenue, Doddington. Contact Diane Bradshaw on 01354 651757, diane386@hotmail.com. www.benwickathletic.co.uk
Benwick Butterflies Preschool Group Children’s Centre, High Street, Benwick. Tel. 677733 Sessional care for children aged 2 to 6, Monday to Friday. For enquiries contact Jenny Fell on 07931 279831 Parent & Toddler Group Wednesday 1.30pm to 3.00pm Contact Tina Watson. Tel: 07908462987
Benwick School Breakfast Club & After School Club Open Monday to Friday during term time Breakfast Club
Opens 7.45am
After School Club 3.20pm - 5.30pm Staff: Janice Fiore and Nikki Pask.
£2.25 per child
£2.25 per child per hour
For further information contact Gill Thomas or Mary Tyler via the school office, Tel: 677266.
1st Benwick Scout Group All sections for boys and girls, meetings at the Village Hall as follows: Beavers (aged 6 to 8)
Mondays 6.00 to 7.00pm Contact Denise Devall 677772
Cubs (aged 8 to 10 ½)
Mondays 7.00 to 8.15pm Contact Clare Dean 677387
Scouts (aged 10 ½ to 14) and Explorers (aged 14 to 18)
Thursdays 7.00pm to 8.45pm Contact John Chelton 677847
Benwick Led Walk Scheme DUE TO LACK OF SUPPORT THE LED WALK PROJECT IN BENWICK HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED EFFECTIVE FROM MARCH 2007. MANY THANKS TO THE VOLUNTEER LEADERS WHO GAVE UP THEIR TIME OVER THE PAST YEAR Friends of Benwick School Volunteer run, raising funds for school extras, events and activities. Contact Chairperson Hannah Shaw, Tel: 677321.
Over 60s Club Meetings held first Thursday of the month, 6.30pm, Benwick Village Hall. Contact Rose Clarke, 677359, or Janet Fountain, 677228.
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Friends of Benwick Church Church Services:
1st and 2nd Sunday of the month, 9.30am, Village Hall side room. 3rd Sunday of the month, Family Communion, Village Hall 4th Sunday of the month, joint service with St.Mary’s Church, Doddington 5th Sunday of the month, Benefice Service at 10.00am in rotation at Doddington, Wimblington or Benwick Parish Communion: Every Sunday, 9.30am, St.Mary’s Church, Doddington Friends Fundraising Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month, Village Hall side room. Chairman John Hoffman, Tel: 677878
The Ark Sunday School 3rd Sunday of the month, 9.30 - 10.30am, in the side rooms of the village hall. Led by Sarah Caton, Judith Halliday and Lisa Haslegrave. Contact Sarah on 677202.
VILLAGE INFORMATION Benwick Post Office & Stores Tel. 677201 Shop Opening Hours: Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday Post Office: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri Wednesday Saturday Five Alls Public House Tel. 677520 Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday Friday - Saturday Sunday
6.00am - 6.00pm 6.00am - 7.00pm 7.00am - 3.00pm 9.00am - 5.30pm 9.00am - 12.30pm 9.00am - 1.00pm
5.00pm - 11.30pm 12.00pm - Late 12.00pm - 10.30pm
Village Hall To hire the village hall, contact Donna at the Post Office & Stores, 677201. Benwick Primary School Telephone 677266. Head Teacher Mrs Gill Thomas. (All information correct at time of going to print)
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CONTACT DETAILS, SUBMISSIONS AND ADVERTISING Editor:
Jane Levicki, 2 River Close, Benwick, Cambs PE15 0XZ
Tel: 01354 677869
jane@benwickbugle.co.uk or info@benwickbugle.co.uk Submissions Individuals or groups may submit items for publication, free of charge. We are happy to publish reports on group activities and events, publicity for forthcoming events, stories, poems …. and much more!!! Digital submissions are preferred, emailed to jane@benwickbugle.co.uk . Hard copies also acceptable, to the address above. We can also help with preparing submissions; please contact to discuss. Please note that submissions may be edited.
Business Advertising Costs ¼ A5 page (approx 6cm x 9cm) ½ A5 page (approx 12cm x 8.5cm) Full A5 page (approx 13cm x 18cm) Inside Cover full page Back Cover full page
£4.50 £8.00 £14.00 £18.00 £20.00
Charities and non-profit making organisations are eligible for a 50% discount on advertising. Please indicate if this applies to you and quote your charity registration number if applicable. To advertise, please send details and payment to the address above. Adverts must be paid for in advance. Adverts/payments that miss the copy deadline will be deferred until the next publication. Cheques should be made payable to Jane Levicki. Format Adverts can be provided in digital format or hard copy. They will be reproduced in black and white. Hard copies should be sent with payment, digital copies should be sent to jane@benwickbugle.co.uk. We can accept several formats, including pdf and jpeg. If in doubt, please contact us to check. We can prepare your advert for you if required. Please contact us to discuss.
Deadlines for all submissions and adverts are: Issue date
Deadline for submissions February 11th May 11th August 11th November 11th
1st week in March 1st week in June 1st week in September 1st week in December
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The Five Alls Public House
Benwick Monday Nights Free Pool
Wednesday Nights Bingo Eyes Down 7.30pm
Saturday Nights Entertainment Live Bands Solo Singers Karaoke
Quiz Night Last Sunday in the Month 8.00pm start
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