Arlesey News Magazine January 2022

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From the Editor Welcome to our January issue.

Happy New Year to all of our readers!

We hope by the time you read this the festivities are under way and you are all enjoying a restful Christmas break. 2021 has proven to be a bit of a strange year but we approach the New Year with positivity and hope we can all look foward to a much more settled time ahead.

We would like to take the opportunity in this issue to THANK everybody for their help during 2021 in helping us to keep the magazine incredibly relevant, supplying us with articles, announcements and letters and just generally giving us support and encouragement as we navigated our way through the last few months. Without your help we could not produce the magazine and deliver it to every home in Arlesey. WE THANK YOU ALL! Finally we would like to thank our delivery volunteers for helping us all year, come rain or shine - we have given you all a very small token of our appreciation this month which we hope you will enjoy.

Our thanks to you all for continuing to help and support us every month - you are all amazing.

Our front cover this month comes courtesy of Karen Webster - we loved the colours of this shot taken last January.

Wishing you all a happy and prosperous New Year...

Joanne

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January 2022

CONTENTS Articles:

Your letters News from Arlesey Town Council Christmas Hero 2021 News from Arlesey Methodist Church Family Announcements New Year Quiz Recipe of the month News from St Peter’s Church News from Arlesey Town Football Club

Local school news

News from Gothic Mede Lower School News from Pix Brook Academy News from Etonbury Academy

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Your Letters

Dear Editor, We wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who came down to the Creative Fair held recently at the Roecroft Centre, Stotfold It was such a brilliant day with two halls packed full of wonderful, local creatives and businesses. The support from the local community has really blown us away. It was great to see so many locals brave the cold and shop with these small, local businesses.

We both live and work in Stotfold and Arlesey and really wanted to bring something unique with a Christmas fair with products that people would actually want to buy.

We look forward to hosting more Creative Fairs in the near future.

Follow @stotfoldcreativefair on Instagram for updates.

Thank you everybosy.

Samantha King and Kristie Furniss Dear Editor, I read with interest the questions and answers from ATFC in your November issue (29). ATFC state that there are plenty of car parking spaces for all. This seems an odd statement considering the club sold off a substantial piece of the car park where dwellings are now being built.

The result of this reduction in car parking spaces is that on match days cars are being parked along Hitchin Road on both sides using the grass verges and illegally on the footpath. This obviously creates a hazard for moving traffic and pedestrians.

A Hitchin Road Resident

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News From

Arlesey Town Council

Arlesey Town Council would like to wish all Arlesey residents a Happy New Year!

During December 2021 residents enjoyed an extended Christmas lights display provided by council with sponsorship of 5 individual lamp post decorations being provided by Abery Motor Centre, The Arlesey News Magazine, First Step, Gothic Estates and the Norton Way Group, thanks are extended to these sponsors, and again next year the sponsorship opportunity will be extended to all, with a dedication being attached to the sponsored decoration in recognition of donations received. Sponsorship contributes to the ability to continue to increase the lighting display year on year and is greatly welcomed and appreciated.

At this time of year as the New Year begins and resolutions are set, a reminder that there remains opportunities to represent fellow residents and contribute to delivery of projects and setting objectives for your community, by applying to be co-opted onto the council – 5 opportunities currently exist waiting to be filled, forms and application packs are available from the town council office or via email: clerk@arlesey-tc.gov.uk

Celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are already being considered by many organisations and groups within the village, and council would like to remind all that small financial assistance grants are available throughout the year to support these groups. So, if you are looking for some additional funding to help purchase some equipment/items or to assist in commemorating the Queen’s Jubilee please visit the website to download an application form or contact clerk@arlesey-tc.co.uk to request more information – submission by the end of March 2022 for requests relating to the Jubilee, will assist consideration and distribution of all successful awards in time for the celebrations. Council have already set aside funds to assist the Arlesey Community Events Group’s delivery of a village event to mark this momentous occasion.

Town Council members have been working on the budget and precept for the coming financial year 2022/2023 and are committed to the continued delivery of improved services and facilities for residents whilst ensuring a balanced budget that does not increase the financial burden on residents during these times in which increases in charges are being widely experienced. Further details will be announced upon finalisation of budget.

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Arlesey Town Council - Enquiries contact: 01462 733722 Email:clerk@arlesey-tc.gov.uk

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Special Feature

The late George Arnold in his unique wooden hat

This month we have the wonderful opportunity to meet with Iris, the wife of the late George Arnold who sadly passed away on the 18th October aged 91 George may undoubtably be a familiar face to some local residents having once co-owned a hardware shop in Stotfold ‘Arnolds.’ George was born in Hitchin where his family owned several shops in and around the town. One of five children, he went on to open the shop in Brook Street alongside his brother Frank.

On meeting Stotfold girl Iris, the shop eventually closed and the couple built two houses set back from the road on the site of the shop, which they lived in for a few years before moving away..

George enjoyed nothing more than spending his time turning wood, some of which originated from the fire at the Stotfold Mill many years ago. George could always be found in his workshop creating many a wonderful piece of woodwork, some of which he sold at the Stotfold Mill at various events and open days.

George and Iris had two children, Gary and Joanne and went on to have two grandchildren and one great grandchild Ella, born just before George passed away.

Iris and George were married for 56 years, settling in Stotfold in The Gardens back in 1995 where Iris still lives today. Sitting in the lounge of their home surrounded by countless pieces of furniture handcrafted by George, including tables, cabinets, candlesticks and even a wooden hat (pictured above) it is clear to see show what a talented craftsman George was. George was exceptionally proud to have made a wooden cover for the Stotfold Mill stone (pictured below) which is still used in the Mill today. Without doubt that he was an extremley skilled woodturner as well as a fine tuned engineer.

Last year, the couple managed well throughout lock down until George’s health finally deteriorated and he moved in to Chase House Nursing home, Arlesey where he was very well cared for until he passed away.

We would like to dedicate this tribute to George in his memory. He will be very missed by all that knew him.

Pictured below: George with some of the wonderful handcrafted woodwork and the wooden stone cover at the Stotfold Mill.

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Christmas

Hero 2021

We are delighted to announce the winner of our Arlesey Christmas Hero for 2021!

Together with Satchells Estate Agents, the Arlesey News Magazine are once again proud to present this award to one extra special Christmas Hero from within our local community.

We were astounded at the volume of entries we received again this year and would like to thank everybody that took the time to send in their nominations.

We are delighted to announce that the Arlesey Christmas Hero award for 2021 goes to Cari Beedle. Nominated by her daughter Jess, Cari was nominated for the help and support she has given to her family throughout the last year. Jess wrote a very touching entry telling us all about her Mum and the way in which she has helped Jess and her partner through some very Pictured above: Kevin Duff of Satchells with Christmas Hero winner Cari tough times “She is my safe space, my best friend and my idol. I wish I could Beedle, daughter Jess and Dexter the dog! be as strong as her. She goes through her battles and is still the most supportive, caring, accepting mother anyone would ever want” Jess told the Arlesey News Magazine.

We congratulate all of our winners and our nominees for this year. 2021 has been yet another very strange year for us all- the volume of nominations we received and the wonderful stories we read just go to show how many people within our community are most willing to give to others and fully deserve the title of ‘hero’ in many, many ways.

Our Christmas hero winner Cari received a luxury Christmas hamper to enjoy with her family.

We also wanted to share with you the winner of our Christmas Hero for Stotfold - Natalie Howe ( a familiar face to many Arlesey residents.)

Natalie was chosen for her endless dedication and hardwork with LUNA Animal Rescue.

Pictured left to right: Kevin Duff of Satchells with Stotfold Christmas Hero winner Natalie Howe, daughter Talia and friend Jo Beazley.

Well deserved we think you will agree!

CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF OUR WINNERS FOR 2021!

Christmas Hero is sponsored once again by Satchells Estate Agents, Stotfold.

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News from Gothic

Mede Academy

As we approach the big day, Christmas activities are in full swing!

Our annual Winter Wonderland canvas competition has seen some fantastic entries. From our nursery children, up to Year 4, we have had lots of pupils take part. We will be announcing the winners of our 3 age groups next week in our school newsletter once they have been judged. Our clubs have been also busy getting festive. Our Year 4 children are currently enjoying Christmas cooking club. So far, they have made Christmas shortbread, Christmas pizza and spiced muffins. As well as learning the practical aspect of cooking, they have been busy writing their ingredients and recipes. Year 1 Winter craft club has seen winter scenes, Christmas tree decorations and even Christmas trees with real chocolate coins on them. Our Year 2 choir did an incredible job of performing at the Arlesey Lights Switch On.

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From here at Gothic Mede we would like to wish you all a happy and safe Christmas.

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News from

Pix Brook Academy

Finally we have made it to 2022!

I have taken the opportunity to look back over my thoughts last year and consider the events of 2021, frankly “remarkable” is one of the only words that works. Another year of COVID and as things stand we continue to live with this pandemic. In some ways schools are in the eye of this particular storm, pupils must continue to be educated, schools are by far the best place for this to happen and to provide the broad and balanced pupil experience that they all deserve we must navigate the path between keeping all safe and effectively teaching young people. It is hard to operate in the same way as other parts of society, we cannot simply cancel teaching or work from home if we want to do our job effectively.

As I write December is providing the normal grim weather with wind and rain battering the windows. However, as I have reflected in the past Christmas is an amazing time to be in school. Rooms are decorated, carols are being sung and generally a sense of anticipation fills the school. Everyone enjoyed Christmas lunch and Christmas jumper day but this time of year also provides a perfect stimulus for us to consider the plight of many in this country and around the world for whom life has become so difficult.

As a school we place a great deal of importance on the need to understand our place in society and in my conversations with our pupils it is genuinely amazing to hear them speak so maturely about the environment, the homeless and the situation for refugees. Sadly these topics continue to dominate our society and it is our responsibility to try to help young people understand what can appear a baffling situation. These are topics that matter and in our continuing drive to ensure our pupils are socially responsible these make for important conversations.

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Last year I commented on my hope that things would get back to normal, sadly this was not the case. However what we have been able to do is bring together a pupils experience where it feels normal to the pupils. Clubs are running, we have undertaken sporting events against other schools, taken the children on trips and have had visitors into school. All these activities have required additional planning and risk assessments and commitment from staff. We are so fortunate to have a body of staff who recognise the importance of what we do and work to ensure that everything possible is done to provide that rich experience for our pupils. We will do the same next year and manage whatever comes our way to support our pupils and families.

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News from

Etonbury Academy

It’s been a busy month and Etonbury Academy has been a hive of activity. We have welcomed numerous prospective parents into the school for personal tours with our Principal and Vice-Principal, and to our Open Evening. We were delighted with the response to the evening, and grateful for all the comments we have received from our visitors to the school.

Our Year 11s have completed the mock examinations under normal exam conditions and our Year 6s completed their mock SATs. The experience of assessments and formal examinations are never easy for them, but an important part of their learning. Our children have managed these with incredible maturity and determination after such a turbulent year, and we are very proud of their achievements.

Our students have taken part in the Central Bedfordshire COP26 competition and designed a Democratree to communicate their thoughts and pledges on environmental issues. The Student Leadership Team are now putting some of their ideas together, and have already created a remembrance garden of wild flowers and poppies.

Positivity and achievements in the school are a real focus in strategic meetings, and also generating some healthy competition between our Heads of Year. Our students are rewarded daily with praise points and weekly with praise texts sent home to their parents and carers on Fridays. We also have Legends of the Week which are shared during their celebration assemblies, and on screens around the school. The children are incredibly responsive to our positive ethos, and all our staff enjoy their conversations in the corridors, dinner queue and form times acknowledging each individual's achievements. We are small enough to know the children, and we really believe this makes us such a successful community.

Clubs have been in full swing, and we are delighted to report that our Debate Club made it through to the International Debate Competition finals. Although we didn’t bring home the winning cup, having only been formed in recent weeks it was a fantastic achievement up against hard and experienced competition. Our Junior netballers, Year 9 girls footballers, Year 10 boys footballers, dancers, Boccia players, and musicians are equally performing at the highest levels.

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Students have ventured out on various trips including our Year 11 Geographers who have been studying the Norfolk coastline and our Language students have visited The Goethe Institut. We have had visitors in to talk to our children about their careers, relaunched The Wadham Project in association with Oxford University to boost Year 10s ambitions and a hands on WW1 workshop.

At the time of writing we are looking forward to the Christmas celebrations with our Christmas Jumper day, Turkey lunch and our Christmas performance. Our Year 5s are also heading off to Cadbury World to learn more about Willy Wonka, and will no doubt be returning with an abundance of chocolate!

We look forward to telling you all about the start of our January term in the next issue of the Stotfold News Magazine.

From all of us at Etonbury Academy, we wish you all a very Happy and Healthy 2022!.

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Mental Health Matters with Joli Loach 2022 Beginning again...

Life is full of endings, loss, change and beginnings. Many are pleased to see the end of 2021, myself included! Now we have a brand new opportunity in 2022 to imagine how this year could be. We don’t have to mindlessly repeat another version of 2021.

Whilst we are powerless to change the loss, death or endings of 2021, we can allow time to grieve, heal and consider afresh what we wish for in 2022. January is often a time for new years’ resolutions aimed at improving physical health. As we each get only one body, it is definitely worth looking after. However, it is the state of our mental, emotional and spiritual health that determines our ability to continue engaging in life irrespective of all it brings.

To this end, as none amongst us get to stop the trials coming, it may be worth considering what it is that improves our daily quality, experience and resilience for life. These are the interests, hobbies, habits and people that cause something within us to spark in to life, for it is these that sustain and uplift us through loss and endings.

So as we start this new beginning, find out who and what enlivens you! Whether films or plays, music or nature, old friends or new, whatever evokes a sense of aliveness is something to plan and prioritise regular time for in 2022.

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News from Arlesey

Methodist Church

New Year , New Agreement

We each may be looking at the new year with hope or dread, with joy or sadness, with positive or negative thoughts. I have hope, especially in the younger generations. But I feel sadness at the unfairness of the deal that young people appear to be left with, as the Western World confesses its sins of greed and carelessness for the rest of humanity and for nature. Recurring regret for past failings or betrayal can also cast a negative shadow over life. At the same time, hope in God’s love can drive that shadow away.

January is often a time of resolutions to move our lives in right directions. Across the country, Methodist Church congregations will be using the words of the Covenant Prayer. Covenant means “Agreement”. In the service, we remind each other of the generous deal that God gives humanity through the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this agreement, God forgives our sins of the past and present and offers faith in Christ to enable us to agree to follow God’s way of love for God, neighbour and each other. It is the most solemn and important of all Methodist services, yet joyful in the hope that it brings. It places the believer’s life into God’s hands, for whatever the future will bring, but also holds God to God’s own promises.

The Covenant Prayer finishes with: “And now, glorious and blessèd God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, you are mine and I am yours. So be it. And the covenant now made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven. Amen.”* That sounds pretty positive to me! May this New Year mark a new and energising and hopeful agreements for our lives, and for the generations to come.

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Family announcements PETRA BARROW Happy birthday on the18th January Love Mum and Dad x

DANIEL REEVE Happy Birthday!

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NEW YEAR’S

Quiz

Out with the OLD and in with the NEW! But not before enjoying our JANUARY FUN QUIZ, compiled and presented by our very own Brain of Britain, David Stedman, which is on the theme of OLD and NEW, as clues contained in either the question or the answer. Happy New Year! Answers on page 20 1. Which city in the USA is known as the Big Easy?

2. What was the name of the great 17th-18th century English scientist whose works include Opticks and Principia Mathematica?

3. Old Deuteronomy is a leading character in which immensely successful stage musical?

4. What is the name of the pop group whose 1970s hits include You Won’t Find Another Fool Like Me and I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing?

5. What was the name of the Vice President of the USA who, during the 1970s, resigned after being investigated for bribery, tax fraud and extortion?

6. Which major British city was once known by the epithet of Auld Reekie (Old Smokey)?

7. The two most prestigious horse races run at this English racecourse are the Lockinge Stakes and the Hennessy Gold Cup. Which racecourse?

8. Name the English actor who has portrayed George Smiley, Winston Churchill, Sirius Black and Ludwig von Beethoven in films?

9. The name of which former car model, manufactured by Vauxhall, is also the name applied to a spectacular cosmic event?

10. What was the two-word colloquial name applied to the widespread and radical reforms enacted in the USA during the 1930s by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt?

11. According to the title of the novel by Charles Dickens, in which establishment do Nell Trent and her grandfather live?

12. The News is the backing group of which American pop star?

13. This London theatre was founded in 1818 as the Royal Coburg theatre but later changed its name until today it is most well-known by what two word epithet?

14. Name the designer who revolutionised the fashion industry when he introduced the so-called New Look in 1947?

15. Which college of Cambridge university was the second college founded for women only and has just celebrated its 150th anniversary?

16. Established in 1897 until discontinued in 2004, what is the appropriate name of the oldest established automobile manufacturing marque in the USA? 17. The three native British species of this amphibian are the Smooth, Great Crested and Palmate. Which amphibian?

18. The nightmarish dystopian science fiction novel Brave New World is the most famous work by which 19th-20th century English writer?

19. Give the title of the song, a number one UK hit in both 1954 and 1981, which contains these lyrics: Ain't got time to fix the shingles; Ain't got time to fix the floor; Ain't got time to oil the hinges; Nor to mend no window panes?

20. Name the 17th-18th century English ironmonger and lay preacher who designed and built the atmospheric steam engine, a major step towards the industrial revolution?

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News from Arlesey

Community Events.

We were delighted to be able to hold our Christmas Fair on Nov 27th and would like to say a huge thank you to all the stall holders who attended. The fair was really well attended despite the cold and windy weather. Birthday girl Lottie North Herts Road Runners Podmore turned the Christmas lights on, helped by the Ice Queen herself, the lovely Elsa! We had live musical performances from the incredible Jordan Semmens and the Gothic Mede THE NEXT FIRST SAT OF THE MONTH Academy choir. Thank you to Arlesey Town Council for arranging such a fabulous Christmas 5K AT LETCHWORTH COMMON WILL lights display both outside the village hall and all along the High Street.

BE ON 1ST JAN. STARTING AT 9AM. At the time of writing we are enjoying the Arlesey Advent We are now meeting at the Mrs windows, this year's theme is "a winter scene". There Howard centre in Letchworth on Tues have been some beautiful entries, but we think this one & Thurs at 7pm for training. Our sums up Arlesey perfectly! Well done Christine Cataldo qualified coaches help runners of all for such a fabulous Arlesey winter scene! abilities to improve their running and if you are new to the area why not come We hope to hold more in person events in 2022 - plans and join us. are already underway for a Party to celebrate the Queen's Further information on our website platinum jubilee in June. www.nhrr.org.uk or call ian 07506429928 If you would like to help with this in any way please get in touch!

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2. If you're using a casserole veg pack with whole vegetables, peel and chop the veg. Add the casserole veg to the pan along with the stock. Bring to the boil over a high heat, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water over a high heat for 12 minutes or until just tender. Add the leeks and cook for a further 4-5 minutes. Drain well, tip back into the saucepan and leave to stream for a few minutes to drive off any excess moisture.

4. Mash well and season to taste.

5. Uncover the beef, bring to the boil over a high heat and cook for 5 minutes to reduce any liquid to a nice coating consistency Season to taste. Preheat the grill to hot.

6. Tip the beef mixture into a 1.5 litre ovenproof dish, spoon over the mash to cover completely, smooth with a fork. Spray with low-calorie cooking spray and grill for 3-4 minutes or until golden.

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Jeff Brown It is with the heaviest of hearts that Arlesey Town football club announces the death of our friend, lifetime and dedicated clubman Jeff Brown. Our thoughts at this time are with Jeff’s wife Eileen and all his family and friends.

Jeff began playing for the club in the early 1960’s for our reserve side and it was in the 1963-64 season that Jeff captained the reserves as they won the South Midlands Reserve League . It was also during the late ‘60s that Jeff would help out on the committee and also for a short time became its treasurer. Through the years Jeff would be an Integral part of the committee and club and he would be on hand to do anything that needed tending to at the club, from his hand down a drain to rushing down the club after a reported break in. Jeff won clubman of the year in 1979 and again in 1989.

In more recent years Jeff would help out on the turnstile, sell programmes and manage match day finances. He was ever present on match days and commit many hours during the week to jobs at the club. His work and effort was sometimes easily missed but most importantly and without question so vital to the everyday running of our club. Jeff was a wonderful, friendly man who would never question to help anyone or make them feel welcome at the club. His sudden passing has us all in shock and we are eternally grateful for his dedication and commitment during so many years for Arlesey Town Football Club.

Above all else we will miss his friendship and his kindness We will miss him so much x

A young Jeff (pictured on the right) accepting the South Midlands League Trophy back in 1964

Managerial Change In early November the club decided to part ways with manager Chico Ramos. During the following weeks after the decision, captain Adam Randall took over as interim manager while the club looked for a permanent replacement. We are pleased to announce that Martin Standen took over as manager from mid December. Martin joins us with experience of the SSML, winning the league 3 times , twice as a player at Colney Heath and Royston and another as manager of Bovingdon. He has also played at Stevenage Borough, Hitchin, Cambridge city and Welwyn Garden City. Martin has recently managed Harpenden Town into the top 4 of the SSML and this season has been assistant manager at Bedford Town.

Martin says "I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead and taking a big club like Arlesey slowly to where it needs to be. I'd like to thank the chairman and the committee for the opportunity." Joining Martin will be Kaane Fehmi. Kaane has previously played for ourselves, Cambridge City and Hayes & Yeading.He is also a Royston Town legend scoring over 100 goals for the club and winning 2 promotions with them.

February Home Fixtures There are no Home fixtures in January 12/02 – Broadfields United – HOME – 3pm 26/02 – Risborough Rangers – HOME – 3pm 05/03 – Ardley United – HOME – 3pm

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Down

Memory Lane

In tribute to Jeff Brown (pictured 2nd from the right) we thought we would include this photgraph taken at the Arlesey Football Club Annual Dinner & Dance with other Committee members in 1973 If you have any photographs that we are able to use for this section of the magazine each month we would LOVE to hear from you...

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