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From the Editor Welcome to February!

We hope by now you have settled into 2022 and are enjoying the possibilities and challenges a New Year brings..

Huge thanks this month to Arlesey resident Sarah Clare who’s wonderfully frosty picture we chose as our front cover shot for February. We follow Sarah through her various social media platforms (@sarah’s street) and thoroughly enjoy her daily look at all things fashion, styling and lifestyle alongside her online shop - why not look her up and give her a follow!

Don’t forget, we are always on the hunt for fabulous photographs to use for our magazine, if are out and about with your phone or your camera why not send us anything you feel would make a good cover shot! We are also always delighted to hear your news, details of local groups, letters, family announcements and old photographs, just give us a call or email us using the details below.

We look forward to hearing from you.

February 2022

CONTENTS

Articles:

Your letters News from Arlesey Brownies Family Announcements News from St Peter’s Church News from Arlesey Methodist Church February Quiz Mental Health Matters

Local school news

News from Pix Brook Academy News from Etonbury Academy News from Fairfield Lower School

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Until next month...

Joanne

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Your Letters

Dear Editor,

Dear Editor, We would like to say a big THANKYOU to the Arlesey Chemists. Sam and his staff cannot do enough to help you and I don’t know what we would without them.

We as a community are lucky to have them.

Can I also say THANKYOU to the unidentified Good Samaritan and son, who so kindly removed and disposed of a bed, from a housebound pensioner. Cannot name them personally as didn’t get the opportunity to meet them. Thank you both very much.

A very Happier and Healthier New Year to everyone.

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Just to say a big thank you for the small Christmas gift - we will enjoy them!

It's a pleasure delivering the Arlesey News.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Best wishes Verna Bull

Dear Editor, Thank you so much for the feature in the December edition of the Arlesey News regarding our recent creative fair, it was very much appreciated! Thank you for all the support with this years markets - we can’t wait for next years.

Kristie Furniss.

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Dear Editor, I am writing this with some sadness but also happiness. This is because I am retiring from Stotfold Pharmacy after 16 years.

Thank you to everyone that I have had the privilege to work with and all the patients and customers over the 16 years.

Big, big hugs to everyone that supported me with love, kindness, cards and flowers when my daughter Laura died three years ago.

Without you and everyone whom I work with I feel that I would have struggled to make it through each day.

It goes without saying that I shall miss everyone but I have so much to look forward to whilst I have good health.

My leaving date is February 24th.

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Lola runs 31miles for Great Ormond Street Hospital.

We’d like you to meet three year old Lola.

You may well recognise Lola as you may have spotted her on the local ITV news back in January.. Incredibly, Lola will be running one mile a day around our local area, every day throughout January to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital - that’s 31 miles in total!!

Lola first heard parents Sebastian & Harriet discussing the challenge over breakfast one morning and told them both she wanted to take part in order to raise money for the amazing children’s charity.

Lola has received a great deal of interest in her story. Initially Lola and her family set themselves a target of raising £100, incredibly she has now managed to smash this milestone and has now hit the £1000 mark and is still going!

Three year old Lola enjoying time out from her running!

If you spot Lola along with her parents and baby sister Immie out on a run please give her lots of encouragement to help her on her way! We think she is amazing!!

Here’s Lola’s fundraising link if you would like to help her continue to smash her goal!!

https://www.runningoffchristmas.org.uk/fundraising/lolas-fundraising-page2021 Lola’s enthusiasm for fundraising runs in the family as you may recall Lola’s mum Harriet recently ran 4 miles, every 4 hours, for 48 hours in aid of the Garden House Hospice back in the summer last year raising hundreds of pounds for yet another amazing cause.

We look forward to updating everybody in a future issue with how much Lola has managed to raise...GOOD LUCK LOLA!

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Sam's Singer, Songwriter Success

2021 proved to be a defining year for local artist and songwriter Sam Gifford as he released his second studio EP ‘A Second of Love’ in December. Born, raised and still currently residing in Stotfold, Sam began writing and performing original music back in 2016, however it was last year that the artist truly established himself as ‘one to watch’ across the wider music industry. Releasing four singles to promote his new EP, Sam discusses themes of hope, fear and the permanence of love, in contrast to the Stotfold’s Sam Gifford tops the charts for 2021. fragility of pain in his songs. Singles such as ‘Gang of Thieves’ and ‘Run the Red Light’ from the EP gathered the attention of the infamous ‘BBC Introducing’ show on ‘Three Counties Radio’ granting Sam his first ever BBC airplay.

‘Gang of Thieves’, arguably Sam’s most successful song of the year, also received acknowledgement from international radio station ‘Amazing Radio’ as they awarded the song the number one spot on their UK weekly chart, fighting off household names such as Sam Fender, Wolf Alice and Declan McKenna.

Much to Sam’s surprise, the song would maintain its position in the charts for four consecutive weeks and later regain the number one spot six weeks after the track first topped the UK chart. Subsequently, the song was ranked at number three in the ‘Amazing Radio 2021 UK Chart’ on New Year’s Eve, establishing itself as the third most popular song on ‘Amazing Radio’ across the entire year, this time in competition with the tens of thousands of songs which were submitted to the station over the course of 2021.

Sam’s music videos are often filmed locally (including in and around Arlesey) and can be found on his YouTube channel. To keep up to date with Sam’s progress you can follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram under the profile @samgiffordmusic. For Sam’s music, you can find him on your chosen music platform by searching for ‘Sam Gifford’ or by purchasing a physical copy of the latest EP from his website.

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News from

Pix Brook Academy

February is always an interesting time to be in schools. This time last year we were in the midst of another lockdown and it was difficult to see the way forward.

A year on and unbelievably we are still living with COVID but it does feel that we are perhaps approaching an end, even if that is simply a way of living with it. It may be I feel this way because as a teacher I know it is necessary to be optimistic at all times. Working with young people requires us to believe that anything is possible and here at Pix Brook we are always talking to young people about the “art of the possible”. Never limit your aspirations fits nicely into our key values of being unapologetically ambitious and relentlessly aspirational.

There is no doubt that the last few months have presented some challenges across the sector and it has been a priority at Pix Brook to ensure that the educational experience of all pupils is “normal”. We have been working with our year 6 pupils since Christmas in preparation for their SATs exams and they have approached this work fantastically well. The key to this type of work is to ensure it feels normal and we focus only on pupils doing as well as they can. Pupils are rewarded for their hard work and every effort is made to provide the right level of bespoke support. We have also been working with our year 7 pupils who have been campaigning to be elected to the youth parliament. Hustings have happened and leaflets distributed. This is a great example of how we can begin to develop an appreciation of the wider world and hopefully help grow our young people’s moral compass so that they recognise the importance of thinking of others first. We talk a lot about social responsibility and work hard to help the pupils understand what this means.

Finally the year 5 pupils have been working hard with their class teachers. They have made a super contribution to the life of the school with their energy and enthusiasm. We are so fortunate to have a really extensive extra-curricular programme and it is not uncommon for us to have over 70 pupils attending the different clubs after school. This enthusiasm to join in and engage in what is offered makes the efforts of the staff at school so much more rewarding.

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Walks start at 10.45am Meeting points for February: Feb 10th & 17th the Crown pub Stotfold.

Feb 24th meet at Arlesey Train Station Everyone welcome - for more details contact Beth Overfield 01462 815672

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News from

Etonbury Academy

We ended 2021 on high. Mr Evason, Principal, met with over 200 students during the last few days of term to celebrate their effort, behaviour and achievements in and outside of school. We are also delighted to have gone ahead with the fantastic music performance for our parents who were able to come into school and watch our amazing talent on stage.

What a great evening, albeit distanced and smaller than usual, our students performed to an audience for the first time in many months. We are very fortunate to have a dedicated Head of Etonbury Music, Mrs Emily Hardy, who persevered and juggled ‘bubbles’ to make it happen.

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Every child started the school year straight back into lessons as normal with enormous thanks to our Etonbury community of parents and volunteers to get the Covid testing completed on the staff training day. It was no mean feat with the uncertainty of staff availability, and changes to guidance but our planning before Christmas paid off.

We have already started our trips with Years 9 and 10 Design and Technology students heading off to Warner Bros Studio to look at the set designs and develop their learning in their subject. These experiences widen student imaginations on future careers, and learn about the mechanics of props, sets and technologies. Our Juniors are also off to Duxford Air Museum soon.

Our Year 9 students have started their Option taster sessions to explore the Etonbury curriculum in more detail and experience additional subjects to help them decide on their GCSE subjects in Year 10. They will learn and hear from our specialist subject teachers from engineering, photography, drama, languages, psychology, media, computer science, food technology, childcare plus many more about what they will be doing throughout the GCSE subject, and the types of careers they may support.

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Mrs Brahmachari-Limb, Head of Drama, has now launched our School Performance, Matilda The Musical, and is currently auditioning for the cast and crew. We can’t wait to have another full performance involving our whole school.

Our children enjoy performing, being the backstage support and getting involved to work together across the ages. We also love the atmosphere in the corridors during lunchtime rehearsals and will no doubt leave many of us driving home singing ‘Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty’!

A final congratulations to our Debate Club members who received their Certificate for reaching the finals in the International debate Club Competition. It was a fantastic achievement for such a new team.

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News from

Fairfield Lower School

What an exciting 1st half term back we have had with lots of fun and engaging learning for all our pupils.

The children returned after the Christmas break to experience Musicals Week. The performing arts has been something that children have had limited opportunity duringthe last two years and this was an excellent opportunity to practise these skills.

All year groups selected a different musical and participated in a range of activities related to the Arts. Our Nursery children explored The Snowman, Reception took a magic carpet ride with Aladdin, Year 1 had a Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious-time learning about Mary Poppins, there were a number of wild animals in Year 2 as their focus was the Jungle Book; Year 3 experienced Matilda and her life growing up and we had a strong pride of lions in Year 4 who performed to the The Lion King. The singing was beautiful and uplifting to hear in the corridors and the children developed their acting skills to take on a variety of roles during drama too. Some year groups also choreographed dances and had the opportunity to perform these to their peers too.

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News from

Arlesey Brownies

Welcome to our update for February The Brownies have started the new term with an international theme as we approach Thinking Day on 22nd February.

On that day, we learn about Brownies all over the world and try out the activities they do, games they play and the food they eat.

Brownies offers girls (aged 7 to 10) exciting opportunities to try new things, take on challenges, discover their potential, make brilliant friends and above all have fun!

If you’d like to join us (or put your name on the waiting list if you’re not quite 7) then register at www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus or email us at arlesey.brownies@hotmail.co.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you have an interest in cycling?

We run a friendly local cycling club and are looking for new members of all abilities to join us on local rides.

For more details please look us up on our facebook page ‘Stotfold cycle club.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Stotfold & Arlesey British Legion

Stotfold Junior Football Club were proud to host The Stotfold & Arlesey Branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) at one of their senior matches against Bedford on November 13th. The branch were able to promote their poppy appeal during and after the game. The RBL would like to thank Stotfold FC for enabling them to help promote their fundraising for 2021 and look forward to working together with the club in the near future. The match day itself was extra poignant as the Stotfold FC U14 Girls also used the opportunity to unveil their new Stotfold & Arlesey Branch RBL match strip during an exhibition match at half time.

The Stotfold FC U14 girls match kit was sponsored by the business of branch Poppy Appeal Coordinator and Membership Secretary Mr Phillip Johnys. A special logo was designed for the kits which you can see below. The logo will feature on the girls shirts for the duration of the next season. Phil told the Arlesey News Magazine ”‘I am extremely proud to sponsor the girls kit on behalf of the Stotfold & Arlesey Branch of the RBL and wish the girls the best of luck this season” Phil has chosen to use the RBL logo for the shirts to further promote the charity and to help increase awareness of this fantastic cause and hopes the shirt sponsorship will increase awareness of the local branch membership and activities.

The Stotfold Girls Under 14 team proudly show off their new kit.

Phil wishes it to be clear that no charity donations were used to sponsor the girls kit and all funding came solely from his own consulting business.

This year marks the 100th year of the poppy appeal. Since it was first worn as an act of remembrance the poppy has become an enduring symbol of support for our armed services, past and present. For 100yrs Remembrance has been a part of the fabric of our society, reminding us of our shared history and today continues to unite people across all backgrounds, communities, and generations If you would like to hear more about the branch activities and how to get involved Phil would welcome your call on 07973 376649.

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Family announcements Poppy

Peter Saunders

17th February!

Happy 6th Birthday!

5th February

Happy Birthday!

With love from Monica Lucy,Olivia, Alex,Olivia, Von and Frank x

Lots of Love, Mummy, Daddy & Lilly Mai x

Alison Weston

February 24th FABULOUS AT 50!

Wishing you a wonderful day!

Love from Glen, Joshua, Jared & all your friends & family x

Chloe and Lily,

Wishing you both an amazing 16th birthday.

I am so very proud of you both.

All my love, Mum x

Davina Mason Happy Birthday!

Lots of love from all your family & friends xx

RAY MINNIS - Acknowledgement.

The family of the late Ray Minnis would like to thank the staff of Larksfield Surgery, especially Karen for the care and compassion shown to Ray during recent months.

Karen in particular became like a friend to the family and her help made the last few months a much more bearable time.

The family would also like to thank the Stotfold Good Neighbour Group, who have given the family so much help during the last few years.

Ray unfortunately passed away in December and the family would like to thank everyone for the messages of sympathy during this very sad time.

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News from St

Peter’s Church

Services and events in February 2022

Sunday Services 6th 9.30am Parish Communion 13th 10.00am AAWsome* Worship (*all age worship) 20th 9.30am Parish Communion 27th 9.30am Parish Communion Weekdays Coffee Mornings Tuesdays 10.30am in church

Afternoon Teas and Cake First Wednesday 2.00pm – 4.00pm in Church

Little Fishes – 0 to 5yrs, accompanied Thursdays 1:30pm

Churchyard Tree Appeal

Last autumn we sadly had to close the churchyard for a few weeks, after a huge branch dropped during a storm. Fortunately, no one and no graves were damaged. However we decided that closure was necessary for everyone’s safety.

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While closed, a complete survey of the trees in the churchyard was carried out by a qualified tree surgeon. This report has shown that one tree needs to urgently be removed and many of the others need their crowns reduced or branches removed to balance the trees for safety.

Now we come to the crunch, not literally we hope, but financially. Although our generous benefactors, the Viney sisters, left money for the maintenance of the church, this does not cover the churchyard. So we are asking for your help, to finance some of this work. The cost of the report and first tree is £700 and the total bill over the next year will run into the thousands!

Many of you have relatives and friends laid to rest for in our lovely churchyard and there is no charge to you for maintenance. So if you could help by giving us a donation we would be really grateful. If we cannot fund the work needed, we might have to close the churchyard again for safety and we really don’t want to do that.

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We really hope you can help, this churchyard is important to the whole community, it is your churchyard, in your parish, please help to keep it safe. Helen Bardell Churchwarden Vicar, Rev Geoffrey Boult 01462 731227,vicar@arlesey.org.uk Churchwardens; churchwardens@arlesey.org.uk

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News from Arlesey

Methodist Church

Our World, Our Equal Future February 22nd every year, as all good Girl-Guiders know, is World Thinking Day. Three years ago, we were privileged to host a service for World Thinking Day at a local Methodist Church, for children across the area. The theme was friendship. The service included verses from the Bible that, I confess, did not know prior to that day: A loyal friend is like a safe shelter; find one, and you have found a treasure.

Nothing else is as valuable; there is no way of putting a price on it. A loyal friend is like a medicine that keeps you in good health. (Sirach 6.14-16)

World Thinking Day 2022 “Our World, Our Equal Future”, calls for “for climate action and gender equality; in our lives and in the world”*. I would argue that this theme is also friendship, but on a bigger scale. Surely friendship is about how we treat each other, and this includes working for equality for women and girls in a very unequal world. And it includes the facts showing that women are much more affected by climate change than men (for example, most casualties from increasing extreme climate events are women.)

Guiding and Scouting involves dedication and hard work, but is so important for Arlesey children. Let’s encourage and support those who give their time and resources for uniformed groups. This generation needs all the help they can get.

Graham.

We are holding our monthly lunchtime bible study on 16th February 12:30.

Sunday worship: 6th :Rev Nick Young at Baldock Methodist Church 10.45am 13th :Christine Warren,Joint Service Stotfold Methodist 10am 20th :Rev Graham Claydon-Knights Baldock Methodist 10.45am (Holy Communion) 27th :No service.

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Please contact Rev Graham 07340 857386

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Healthy Resolutions..

North Herts Road Runners

THE NEXT FIRST SAT OF THE MONTH 5K AT LETCHWORTH COMMON WILL BE 5th FEB STARTING AT 9AM We are now meeting at the Mrs Howard Centre in Letchworth on Tues & Thurs at 7pm for training. Our qualified coaches help runners of all abilities to improve their running and if you are new to the area why not come and join us.

Further information on our website www.nhrr.org.uk or call ian 07506429928

Time to get FIT..

FIT or faecal immunochemical test, is a free bowel cancer screening test for those aged over 60.

So, let’s rid the taboo about poo! This simple, lifesaving test is easier than you may think; most of us are able to do this independently, and in the privacy of our own bathroom. You can’t always see the signs and tests can detect early signs of cancer.

When spotted early, treatment is more likely to be successful and most will survive bowel cancer when an early diagnosis is made.

The statistics can be difficult to read; around one in 15 men and one in 18 women will have bowel cancer in their lifetime; with over 42,000 people being diagnosed and 268,000 living with bowel cancer in the UK each year. Although more commonly found in those aged 50 and over, around 2,500 people under 50 are diagnosed each year.

For those aged 60-74, a FIT kit will be sent automatically by post, and repeated every two years; those older can ask to be tested by calling the free NHS helpline 0800 707 6060.

If you have symptoms which can include blood in your poo, a change in your normal bowel habits, a pain or lump in your abdomen, weight loss or tiredness for no obvious reason, then make an appointment with your doctor or nurse practitioner without delay.

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