August Edition

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HUSH, DELILAH

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MISS KIRKHAM ON BROADWAY

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Welcome to the summer edition of the Bystander as we move into August. The school holidays are in full swing and hopefully the weather has improved from the mixed bag we experienced in July. I was fortunate to be at Headingley to witness England men’s dramatic test match victory over Australia. Inside, Sally contributes an analysis of the ashes for both the men’s and women’s teams. Elizabeth Fordham of ‘Making Me’ makes reference to the sunflower- and how we can all, like the seasonal favourite, be drawn to warmth of others. Beacon Wealth offer useful advice about funding long term care and Inn Farm gives some suggestions for outdoor spaces where our young children can play and learn safely during the summer months. Hazel’s flash fiction is entitled ‘Isn’t it terrible!’ which I can assure you is quite the opposite and look out for Penny’s latest delve into the family records which includes singing on Broadway!

As ever we have lots more besides. Enjoy the rest of summer everyone.

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This Month’s Contributors:

Lee Munday, Paul Kinally, Penny Young, Tony Larkins, Liz Fordham, Laura Travis, Joanne Cox, Hazel Wright, Georgia Rose, Sally Gower

August Contents

Editor’s Letter p.4

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellbeing p.6-11

Making Me p.6

Inn Farm - From Nature to Nurture p.14

Local Memories: Miss Kirkham on Broadway p.16-17

The Ashes are alive and back in Blighty! Or are they?

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All researchers of Thomas Bulman Kirkham (Lucy’s father) and his 19 children conclude that his 15th child – Lucy Kirkham – emigrates to America on board ‘The Gertrude’, arriving on 4th February 1848, presumably following her older brother, Arthur Anderson Kirkham (13th child). It is thought that Arthur was probably given his middle name in honour of his famous uncle and aunt, George and Lucy Anderson, respectively director of music and pianist to Queen Victoria. Having such an unusual middle name makes family research so much easier and we can follow Arthur’s emigration to America with his wife and two children, the death of his wife soon after their arrival and his remarriage and birth of seven further children with his new wife. Arthur made the most of opportunities in his new country, continuing his trade as an upholsterer, moving to a good address in Manhattan with a live-in servant. Arthur died in 1889 and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, where some of his famous (deceased) neighbours include, Irving Berlin and Miles Davis.

However, it has not been possible to locate Miss Kirkham at any of Arthur’s well documented addresses over the years, so the presumption that Lucy had followed her brother to America is perhaps not correct. Me and Wayne, my cousin in Australia, simply could not accept that Lucy Kirkham had just landed on the quayside in New York, all be it that this had happened 175 years ago, and nothing was ever heard of her again. We even researched the young lady whose name was next to Lucy Kirkham’s on the passenger list, but there was no connection.

You remember from the last story that Lucy may (or may not) have been pregnant, so potentially we could have been looking for a record of the birth of a child. However, I felt all along that this was a ruse, cooked up by her mother, to extract more financial damages from my three times great grandfather, but this was all speculation and was not getting us any closer to finding out what happened next to Miss Kirkham.

Perhaps, I thought, a trip to the Royal College of Music, might give some clues. Miss Kirkham was a singer of some repute in the Sacred Harmonic Society and their records are held at the RCM. Train ticket booked, new phone-app railway station carparking navigated with only a minor nervous breakdown! A couple of hours in the Royal College of Music library, with a soloist singing in one room nearby and a trumpet voluntary going on in another – what could get better than this! The records of the Sacred Harmonic Society for 1843 – 1848 were placed in front of me and I scoured them for mention of Miss Kirkham, but I could not find her. Oh dear! Had all record of her been expunged, due to her disgrace? The other girls, whose names were familiar to me from all the newspaper articles, were there and I was just about to give up - when - “We then come to the other movement, the trio of angels, while Elijah sleeps under the juniper tree, ‘Lift thine eyes’ which was sung by Miss Kirkham, Miss Duval and Miss Dolby without accompaniment…..It was most perfectly executed by the three ladies and on their account, no less than on its own, most rapturously encored. Miss Kirkham sang with more confidence and better intonation. This

young lady has a very clear and telling voice and by cultivating a good style, will become a valuable acquisition to our list of English sopranos”. She was there! Lucy did exist –but, the same as I had found from the newspaper archives, in mid-1847 she disappears, no explanation, she had gone. None the less, a lovely day in London, I had found Lucy Kirkham’s name in print, at possibly the most famous music academy in the world. Lunch with a glass of wine followed and some shopping after, finished off a memorable day; but in terms of finding Lucy Kirkham – back to the drawing board.

Then, out of the blue, came a letter from America, or rather today’s equivalent, an email! I had thought of contacting the correspondent, Richard Banks, a distant cousin, who bizarrely had found me, six years ago, from a DNA test Dad had done back in 2006 (at my instigation) for a guy in America called Ray Banks, who was researching the ‘Banks name’ worldwide. At the time there was great excitement as the results showed that this was a new strain of Banks, never seen before! They had been living in Hail Weston, Huntingdonshire for 500 years and Dad was part of the group who had never moved more than a few miles away all their lives, whereas others scattered to the winds and this Richard Banks’ ancestors had made it across the pond, and he had proved a very close match to Dad. Sadly, at the time of the original contact in 2017, we had lost Dad only two months earlier and Richard was disappointed at not to be able to speak to his new-found cousin. However the two of us remained in contact, emailing every few months or so. I had wondered whether to contact this Richard and ask him if he could help try and find out what had happened to Miss Kirkham after she arrived in New York on 4th February 1848. But before I could even begin to compose an email – one popped up in my inbox from Richard, enquiring after my health and telling me that he had recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He was going through a whole barrage of treatment but was trying to keep busy with his family tree research.

‘In for a penny’, nothing ventured, nothing gained etc. – I took the plunge and asked Richard if he could help me with this ‘brick wall’. I gave Richard a potted history of Charles William Kendall and the elopement with the famous singer, Miss Lucy Kirkham, and her banishment to America. I told him that she may, or may not have been pregnant, which I know does not sound very helpful, but might open different areas of research. Richard was very excited and said that this was exactly what he needed, to take his mind off his treatment, a juicy research story to get his teeth into.

A few days later – a copy of a marriage register with a Lucy Kirkham marrying a William Abraham Moore at an Episcopal Church in New York on 24th February 1848 – just 20 days after ‘her’ arrival in New York. Wayne in Australia had already found this record some months earlier and had persuaded me that this was not ‘our Lucy’ – but next came two Broadway theatre bills with a Miss Lucy Moore taking leading parts in operettas at the Lyceum Theatre Broadway.

My goodness – have we hit the jackpot again with Lucy – Yes Yes Yes – we find proof that it is her!

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The Ashes are alive and back in Blighty! Or are they?

As I write this, both the men’s and women’s Ashes contests are finely poised. England men are currently 2-1 down to Australia’s men and the women’s series is level at 2 apiece, after England were triumphant in the first ODI match. Therefore, reader, I ask you to ‘delete’ the below as applicable.

Last year, the new “BazBall” was heralded as the breath of fresh air the men’s cricket side needed. This year, it’s proven the difference as Brendan McCullum and Ben Stokes’ men battled back from 2-0 down to claim victory over an Australian side who’d been destined to take the series 5-0. Or so Glenn McGrath thought. Stuart Broad delighted England fans by seeing off David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne in consecutive balls and more was yet to come. The return of the devastatingly fast Mark Wood, and some patient but impressive batting from Harry Brook proved the difference as the series fightback finally began in earnest at Headingley. England men’s adopting BazBall can now truly be heralded a success. Naysayers can be silenced. The Barmy Army sounds a victory call and Ben Stokes banners are flown above cricket stadia for the rest of summer. Same again next time? We can’t wait.

England’s decision to declare on 393-8 at the close of Day 1 of the first Test match at Edgbaston in June proved costly as Australia forged ahead through the capable batting of Usman Khawaja (141 and 65) and unforgiving bowling of Pat Cummins (4-63). The lack of discipline in England’s bowlers was evident, costly and excruciating as the extras total ramped up to 44 over the two innings at Edgbaston and 74 at Lord’s. It’s all well and good batting like their places depend on it but the truth of the matter is that without those extras, England would have been well on top. It’s disheartening to say the least and proves one thing: the casual approach to this series against Australia was ultimately England’s downfall as the light provided by BazBall flickered and died, the risks taken with the bat failed to pay off, and chances missed were rued. Australia gave England a sorely needed masterclass in taking catches and a headache or two in relation to choice of wicket-keeper. Ben Foakes has proven form against tough Australian sides going back to 2017-18 but persisting with Jonny Bairstow, who averages below 30 with the bat, may need to be re-examined. BazBall took off last year against New Zealand and India but due to CazBall (coined by Aussie commentator Glenn McGrath) against Australia spluttered back down to the runway in a heap with the visitors tasting victory once more. Sally Gower

Gardening and Outdoor Section: p.22-23

Lee’s Gardening Corner

It is the holiday season and the main garden is probably having a bit of a rest, before autumn kicks in. Depending rain fall some gardens may be bone dry, if so water any annual plants that were planted earlier this year, and make sure pots never go dry, also feed once a week and that will help the colour last.

Grass cutting carries on as normal, and this is a perfect time to redo any grass seeding as the morning dew is great for germination. Hedges and topiary can be clipped now, and continue to deadhead flowers for a longer season. Some plants that are looking good in August are the annuals Marigolds, Cosmos and Geraniums. Perennials Astrantia and Hemerocallis also look colourful. The Buddleia's are providing food for bees and butterflies.

The veg garden should be overflowing with produce now, keep picking beans of all kinds, cucumbers and courgettes. Tomatoes should be just about ripe now, keep feeding with a general fertiliser once a week. Make sure they all get plenty of water. Now is the time to start getting new strawberry plants from the runners of the old ones, pop the runner in a pot of compost and wait till it is growing stronger before cutting the stem to the old plant.

So still a full and busy month even if it is holiday season - have fun in the sun.

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Isn’t it Terrible!

Tomorrow, Sally and her husband Mike were set to make their way to Wales for a couple of days to climb Pen Y Fan – the highest peak in the Brecon Beacons. That was tomorrow. Tonight, they were sat in the kitchen of Mike’s mother’s bungalow, checking all was ok there before they left.

Mike and his mother were, as usual, deep in conversation about people Sally had never even heard of, and Sally’s mind was wandering onto everything she had left to do. It was now 7.30pm. They were planning to leave at 9.00am, and not a single thing had yet been packed.

Suddenly, a comment addressed to Sally by her mother-in-law brought her sharply out of her ponderings: ‘I said……isn’t it terrible?’ What is?’ Sally asked. As soon as the words left her lips, Sally knew she would regret them, because in her mother-in-law’s world, so many things were terrible – the weather, the cost of everything, the state of the countryside, how uncaring people are ……….

In the car on the way home, Sally felt drained and low. Visits to her mother-in-law often left her feeling that way. Her negativity seemed to seep into Sally’s being, until she actually started to find herself thinking that perhaps her mother-in-law was right, and everything was terrible.

The journey the next day was a good one, with a couple of nice breaks. They settled into their B and B, and after a lovely evening meal they went to bed early to get a good sleep before their climb. The following morning, the sun streamed in through the bedroom window – it was going to be a hot one! After a good breakfast, Mike and Sally drove to the foot of Pen Y Fan and started walking.

Sally found the climb challenging. The path was fairly good, but it was three hours of walking uphill in heat, and more than once Sally wondered if she would make it to the summit. Yet make it she did! As well as the huge sense of achievement the climb brought, the views from the summit were totally amazing. Sally and Mike took photos, and Sally spent time reading the messages left on stones in a circle.

At that moment, standing on top of the world, Sally knew for sure that her mother-inlaw was wrong – it isn’t all terrible at all.

The weather was beautiful. The complete experience had cost nothing. The views of the surrounding countryside were indescribably beautiful. And as for uncaring people ……everyone Sally and Mike had met on their climb had smiled at them and given words of encouragement. The messages on the stones at the summit were messages of love, of awe and of pride.

Sometimes, Sally thought, we have to learn to hold onto the positives in life, because there is so much beauty in this world, so many experiences to be enjoyed and so much to be grateful for.

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CARE FEES PLANNING

BY TONY LARKINS

well find themselves leaving their home and moving in with their child Which, probably may not be the circumstances that either party would have chosen to happen.

It has been reported that one in seven people are expected to need care. Anyone involved in the funding of long-term care will know just how expensive it is.

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) now states that women need 2.9 years of care and men 2.2 years. This means that the cost could be anywhere from around £150k to £300k on average. Indeed, some could cost less, but some could also cost more.

The majority of the population don’t appear to have made provisions for care fees instead of relying on their home to cover the costs… Private and state pensions will help towards this, but these are often relied on by the partner who may

The Government was due to bring in a cap for costs but has so far failed to do so. Thus, it remains that an individual needs total assets of less than £23,250 (including your home) before they can be fully funded by the local authority.

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Feet-On-The-Ground House Hunting

Paul Kinally of Peter Lane & Partners looks at a property market sector that offers buyers bags of often overlooked potential.

Let’s speak up in favour of the bungalow. Those who live in these stairless homes understand what many others do not; that life is beautiful in a bungalow. Single-storey dwelling is easy and convenient, and in essence, is like living in a superb apartment but with huge benefits - no one above and below you and your own front door and parking area. Plus, as bungalows can occupy a larger footprint than storied houses and often enjoy wide plots, there is usually a sizeable garden to use as a sophisticated outdoor room for relaxing and entertaining.

Bungalows are not just for the older generation; they can often be easily altered to provide an effective and modern open-plan style of living for all age groups, including families.

Many house buyers are just that – buyers of houses. Most don’t think to add bungalows to their search. They should, as even the humblest bungalow can often offer more lifestyle options than one might think.

Of course, subject to planning permission, one could always add another floor and double the living space or, in the case of some poorly constructed interwar bungalows built on great plots in wonderful locations, one could knock the place down and start again. Then there are the thousands of bungalows built in seaside towns when those of pensionable age wanted little more from life than to retire to the coast. Some retirees still do, but their go-to bungalow option is now starting to register with a wider group of buyers.

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The gardens are opening for a private viewing for us in aid of National Garden Scheme. If interested please email to reserve a place (janevicky@yahoo.co) before the 26th July 2023. (directions will be on the ticket)

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I have a writing noticeboard in my office. It’s covered in all manner of reminders, lists and inspirational stuff along with lovely cards filled with kind words. Pinned in among all this is a Post-it note which is curled at the edges and covered in my scruffy handwriting. It is a quote from Hugh Howey. Hugh is an independent author and one of the first major success stories in self-publishing with a book called Wool. I digress. The quote is, “Stop reading what you’re writing as you write it. See the world in your head. Visualise it. Smell it. Hear it. Sprinkle in details from the periphery of your character’s senses. Make the world real. Then just tell it as naturally as you can.” You can add to that list touch and taste to be complete and you get the idea. If you want your characters to become properly rounded, you need to put them in the setting you have created, then get them to fully experience it. Don’t overdo it though. Using all five senses in one scene would become tedious to read, so instead just drop in the occasional added detail to enrich what your character is doing.

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Delilah is blessed with a best friend, Carmen, who patches her up and urges her to leave Chase. But Delilah won’t leave their fourteen-year-old son Jackson behind, and knows Chase will hunt her down if she takes him. But then Jackson displays some of his father’s behaviour and Delilah realises something has to change.

Just when Delilah appears to be trying to take control, something truly horrific happens. No spoilers here. This surprises the reader and completely derails Delilah for months. Meanwhile, each day that passes is a day closer to when she knows Chase will eventually kill her.

Hush, Delilah is the first book by Angie Gallion that I have read, and I loved it. It’s extremely well written, and the plot is tight. I wondered how, or indeed if (because I felt this writer could go in any direction) Delilah would manage to do what she needed to. However, I thoroughly enjoyed how the story unfolded and I found the ending immensely satisfying.

Georgia Rose is my pen name and the name I use for everything connected to my writing. You can find me at georgia@georgiarosebooks.com or www.georgiarosebooks.com.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF JONATHAN BELBIN -----HEADMASTER OF KIMBOLTON SCHOOL-----

I get out of bed, every day, at 5.50 in the morning and go for a ride around the School grounds, after which I take the family dog—Skye, a Welsh Border Collie for a walk. Then it’s the turn of our puppy, Ted who goes for a run around the grounds too, Ted being a puppy does ‘puppy things’, a bit like some of the younger pupils!

After I, Skye and Ted have been fully exercised it’s a short cycle ride to Budgens to collect my copy of the Times, sometimes, if the delivery is late, I call in on the way into school. My breakfast is pretty much the same every day: porridge, yogurt, nuts and grapes; whilst breakfasting I usually listen to ‘Duo Lingo’ French----we have a house in France.

After breakfast I cycle to my office ready for 8 o clock, then the day begins for real!

As with most people in any job, it’s the dreaded emails first, then I don my coat and go out to greet the parents and pupils as they arrive to start their day, this takes some 20 minutes as I love talking to parents and pupils at the beginning of the day in case anything is on their minds. I always ensure that I’m visible to parents, pupils and staff members, it’s the key to being a Headmaster.

From 8.50 I’m busy seeing anyone who wants to see me, could be staff matters, lesson programming, in fact anything at all that I am required to be consulted or to give advice on.

From 9.30 I am likely to be meeting prospective pupils and their parents-----when I go out of my office to meet and greet the parents and pupils, I give my fullest attention to the prospective pupils, to put them at ease in what might seem to them to be a daunting situation; one of the pupils gives them the tour of the School as this really helps relax everyone and is obviously excellent experience for the pupil giving the tour-----any pupil who wants to can give these tours.

From 10 o clock, more emails and correspondence: in this my wonderful P.A. Jane is absolutely key, like all good P.A.s she could probably do my job herself!

10.40 sees the start of School Assembly, 800 pupils with a rotation of a year group sitting at the front, I’ve no idea what they do at the back! This starts with the School Director of Music playing the organ to settle everyone down and then I sweep in with my full gown on, and then invite the pupils to be seated. The service is variously religious and secular, thus catering for all beliefs. During this assembly, certificates and medals can be presented and any special news can be communicated.

11.05, sigh of relief: back in my office with a cappuccino! At this time, staff can call in unappointed to discuss anything they need to, School trips etc.

Academically, I teach 3 lessons every week, mainly history which is my favourite subject. I was a History Master having taken it for my degree at Bristol University. Prior to Kimbolton, I was Head of History at Kelly College Dartmoor and Monmouth School, Wales. After that, I was Deputy Head at Kent College for 6 years and then I arrived at Kimbolton in 2002.

As part of my duties, I have appraisal interviews with all members of staff, mostly listening and giving future career advice. There are 100 members of the teaching staff, that’s 25 minutes 3 times each week, I need to know my staff!

My lunch time is 12.45 for 20 minutes!

Between 13.10 and 14.10, I’m available for pupils to visit me to discuss any matters that they are concerned about.

In the afternoon, it’s my time to observe a lesson, sending positive notes to the teacher concerned later. I love to watch sports matches and games. I also teach PSHE: Personal, Social & Health Education and see all of the 1st and 5th Form pupils over the course of the year, encouraging ‘Assertiveness, Self-Esteem and Anti-Bullying’.

Later in the afternoon, it’s more emails, again!, various meetings: heads of departments etc. By 5.30 the day has ended, apart from concerts, talks, plays which begin around 7 o clock, by then I’ve been home and reinforced with a light tea, cheese and biscuits, literally!

You’re thinking, and you’re right, not much time for anything else: I usually have 3 books (history books, sporting books, novels or a biography---currently, Chips Channon’s diaries ) on the go, I read the Times every day. I’m in bed by 10 p.m., read for a while with ‘lights out’ at 10.30.

Favourites:

Film, Sixth Sense

Pop music, Kate Bush

Classical, Ma Vlast by Bedrich Smetana

I collect Wisdens and the most famous person I’ve ever met, excluding Sir John Major is Mike Brearley.

My wife, Heather, who used to teach at the Prep School is into Agility Training for dogs, we work very much together as a team and Heather always supports me on the many social and formal functions that I attend.

Jonathan and Heather have 3 children:

Natalie who is a designer

James who teaches at Kimbolton School

Danni who is a lawyer.

Jonathan and Heather’s plan is to spend more time in their house in S.W. France as well as being based at Canterbury where they have a house.

On being pressed: ‘The plan is that there isn’t a plan’!

Jonathan’s sign off comment:

‘Only with the support of my wife Heather, could I have done what I’ve done’

Canine Corner - Stereotypic Behaviour in Dogs

A behaviour that is performed repetitively and that has no obvious goal or function is referred to as a stereotypic behaviour. The terms ‘Abnormal Repetitive Behaviour’ or (in dogs) ‘Canine Compulsive Disorder’ are also used. This condition is broadly similar to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in humans.

Stereotypic and compulsive behaviour can take many forms and have many different causes. Often, the behaviour is a coping mechanism for a dog who is stressed or frustrated. Common stereotypic behaviours in dogs include tail chasing, circling, shadow or light chasing, overgrooming, paw licking or self-mutilation, swallowing inedible objects such as stones and socks (also known as Pica), floor licking, and pacing. Occasionally, dogs may show self-directed aggression and may bite their own legs or tail. Compulsive water drinking is also sometimes seen. When a dog displays one of these behaviours, a collaboration between its owner, vet and behaviourist is usually required as these cases can be quite complex. Getting to the bottom of what is causing the stereotypic behaviour is the goal, but this can be tricky in some cases. Potential causes of stereotypic or compulsive behaviours include:

• Medical problems, including pain

• Neurological problems

• Stress or anxiety

• Frustration

• Living in an inadequate environment with a lack of mental stimulation

• Lack of exercise

• Attention seeking

Some breeds of dog are certainly more prone to showing stereotypic behaviours, these include German Shepherds, Dobermanns, English Bull Terriers and Border Collies. However, dogs of any breed can be affected. Although dogs can be born with a genetic tendency to show stereotypic behaviour (another good reason to meet your puppy’s parents!), there are things you can do to reduce the chance of the behaviour developing. Ensure your dog is healthy and pain-free, keep stress to a minimum and ensure they have adequate exercise, attention and mental stimulation.

Stereotypic behaviours often show up during puppyhood and adolescence, so if you notice any abnormal behaviour in your young dog, speak to your vet as soon as you can. If your older dog starts behaving oddly, don’t ignore it- abnormal behaviour can be a sign of an underlying health issue, so the sooner this is treated, the better.

If your dog is already showing stereotypic behaviour, don’t allow them to engage in the behaviour for long periods. Never punish them as the increased stress could make the problem worse. Distract them if necessary, by engaging them in a different activity such as training, scent work or a game. Don’t encourage the behaviour and never use laser pens, mirror reflections or torches to play with your dog- what starts as an innocent game can quickly develop into a compulsive behaviour. Many dogs who show stereotypic or compulsive behaviour improve with behaviour therapy, sometimes combined with medication from their vet.

Laura Travis BSc (Hons) PG Dip CABC - Clinical Animal Behaviourist

Baby and Toddler Activities

Grafham Little Fishes, Stay and Play Session for 0 to 4year olds

All welcome on Wednesdays 10.00 to 11.20, term time only, in Grafham Village Hall. Just turn up for free play time, followed by a short bible story, action songs and simple craft. For more details, contact Jane Rowley 01480 890986 littlefishes@eastleightonstone.com

Family Fun Friday St Andrew's Church, Great Staughton, 9.00am - 10.30am term time only. Tea, coffee, playtime, story time, singing. Contact Sylvia - 01480 812022 for more details.

St Neots Toy Library - Mon to Thurs 8.45am - 4.30pm, Fridays 8.45am-1.00pm. At The Butterfly Children’s Centre, next to Winhills School and The Eatons Children’s Centre next to Bushmead School. Telephone Lyanne 01480 358350/Jaci 01480 358340.

Rhyme time - rhymes and stories for babies and toddlers aged 0 - 2 years. St Neots library. 2 sessions 10am & 11.15am

term time only on alternate Fridays

Baby Gym classes

Promoting tummy time, sensory stimulation and adult two baby bonding bonding., Classes operate term time only, Friday mornings : 10.30am - 11.15am, Open sessions, no booking required., £5 per session, pay as you go (Cash only)., Operates at Huntingdon Gymnastic Club, Mayfield Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1UL, Run by Beccy Chapman Bsc WAHpc, Like Us on Facebook to keep updated, search: ‘baby gym 8-weeks to walking’

Riseley All Saints Church Junior Jivers - music and movement session followed by stay and play every Thursday at 930am term time only - Contact: Samantha Toseland Tel: 07880 700894

Young People’s and Children’s Organisations

Tennis4Tots/Tennis4Kids, Sallie Aylott 0781 2559904, Aged 2½ + , Wednesday afternoons, Tilbrook Village

Hall

Linda Allen School of Dance – Ballet, tap and modern jazz from 3+ years - Spaldwick and Kimbolton

Ladies ballet and tap in Kimbolton, 01480 861332, lindaallendance@btinternet.com www.lindaallendance.com

Guides, Brownies and Rainbows - Kym Valley District, for information call - Esther Crook on 07713 165935

Kimbolton Guides, Kimbolton Brownies , Kimbolton Rainbows - Kimbolton.guides@outlook.com

Gt Staughton Guides, Gt Staughton Brownies, Gt Staughton Rainbows, Guides, Brownies & Rainbows—Bushmead District, Upper Dean Brownies & Rainbows, North Beds. Division, Karen Jones: email: div.nbeds@bedsguiding.org.uk

Little Staughton Guides, Little Staughton Brownies

1st Kimbolton Scout Group, Contact: Jenny Hassell - 07541 196834

1st Brington Scout Group, Contact: Tim Collins - 07881 821649

Stageworks Studios, St Neots. Dance, drama and singing classes for ages 3+. 01480 223331

Motion Dance Academy, Hinchinginbrooke Shcool, Huntingdon - 07887 932294, Miss Mollie www.motiondanceacademy.co.uk missmollie@motiondanceacademy.co.uk

Nurseries, Playgroups, Pre-Schools & Kids Clubs

Crosshall Nursery School 01480 475980

Crosshall Kids Club 01480 219518

Inn Farm Priv. Day Nursery 07802 826798 www.innfarmdaynursery.co.uk

Keysoe Playgroup – Keysoe Village Hall, MK44 2JE, Thursdays 9.30-11.30, £2 per family, healthy snacks, hot drinks, biscuits and craft activity included. Lovely friendly group with lots of toys for your little ones. Come and join us. Term time only.

Kymbrook Pre-School, Kimbolton Road, Keysoe 01234 376100 www.kymbrookpreschool.co.uk

Piglets Pre-School, Gt Staughton 07759382575 www. pigletspreschool.org.uk

Playtimes Pre-School & Out of School Club, Spaldwick 01480 890077 www.playtimesplaygroup.co.uk

Bystander please call Julie on 07928 778457

Clubs, Groups and Organisations

Great Staughton Village Hub

Kimbolton Senior Citizens lunch club

(Thurs, 12noon) Mandeville Hall,

St Neots and District U3A

Catworth Women’s Group

Catworth Quilters Group

Ellington Neighbourhood Watch

Gt Staughton Horticultural Society

Grafham & Ellington Art Group

Whist Drives, Ellington

Gt Staughton Playing Field & Pavilion

Neighbourhood Watch Gt Staughton

Kimbolton Flower Club

Kimbolton Local History Society

Save the Children Fund

Melodramatics (amateur dramatics)

Kimbolton Parish Council

Bell Ringing (Kimbolton Church)

Kimbolton Fire Station - recruitment

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Little Staughton Parish Clerk

Pertenhall & Swineshead Parish Clark

Parish Clerk, Colmworth, Podington, Roxton & Wilden

Stow Longa Village Community - social events

Churchwarden, All Saints’ Church

Tilbrook Village Newsletter

Tilbrook Amenites Committee

Tilbrook Parish Council Clerk

Kimbolton WI

Ellington WI

Gt Staughton WI

Pertenhall WI

Details on the Great Staughton and Perry Facebook page

Buckley/Hellett 01480 861540/860735

Sheila Crook 01480 399816

Barbara Cawdell 01832 710404

Pam Wardle 01832 710324

Rick Wilcox 01480 890902

Mike Keeble 01480 860855

Jackie Woods, 01480 890279

Steve Sherratt , 01480 891418

Bob Jewell 01480 861259

Frank Backhouse, 01480 861167

Carol Grundy 01832 710339

Nora Butler 01480 861007

Nora Butler 01480 861007

Huw Nadin 07411 134696

Lionel Thatcher 01480 861877

Mary Foster 01480 861594

01480 444500

Mary Jordan 01234 376383 email lspcclerk1@gmail.com.

Diane Robins, Tel: 01234 376676

Diane Robins, Tel: 01234 376676

Christine Hayes 01480 860519

Christine.Hayes@StowLonga.org.uk

Pauline Swinden 01480 509043

www.tilbrookvillage.life

Chairman, Stephen Birch, chairman tilbrookvillagelife@gmail.com

Lionel Thatcher, 01480860055

Anne Beszant 01480 860672

Jan Sherratt 01480 891418

Ruth Easom, rutheasom@gmail.com

Alison Gladstone 01933 563064

Perry WI perrywigroup@gmail.com

Kimbolton & district Royal British Legion

Kimbolton Castle Rotary Club

Ellington Village Club

St Neots Model Railway Club

Cancer Research UK, Relay for Life

The Villages Gardening Club

Probus Club

Civil Service Retirement Fellowship

David Henrick 01480 896556

Chris Davies 01234 376542

Sue Rice (Chairperson) 01480 896139

John Kneeshaw 01480 454927

Mina Raass 07707 605728

Jan Roche 01832 710561 janetroche0@gmail.comKimbolton

Joan Stainer 01480 860683

Gordon Handley, MBE, 01480 811598

Hunts Phil Orchestra & Chorus info@huntsphil.org.uk, choir@huntsphil.org.uk orchestra@huntsphil.org.uk

Village Halls

Mandeville Hall, Kimbolton, bookings

Stan Rhodes, 07367 783886

Village Hall, Catworth, bookings www.catworthvillagehall.co.uk

Village Hall, Ellington

Village Hall, Gt Staughton, bookings

Village Hall, Hail Weston

Village Hall, Keysoe

Village Hall, Keyston, bookings

Village Hall, Little Staughton

Anita Dowdall 01480 891821

Vicki Goldsmith 01480 860005

Dawn Isaac 01480 477003

Ro Heming, 01234 378878

Chrissy Faulkner, 07714 080837

Kevin and Maria Foskett, 01234 376260

Village Hall, Old Weston oldwestonvillagehall@gmail.com

Village Hall, Pertenhall, bookings

Village Hall, Stanwick

Paul Sheard paulsheard@aol.com 01480 861457

Rebecca Moody 07879 979493

Village Hall, Tilbrook

Village Hall, Yelden

Grafham Nature Reserve & Watch Group

North Beds Young Farmers’

Grafham Water Sailing Club

Huntingdon Grafham Water Lions Club

Wildlife Trust Brampton Wood

Wildlife Trust Huntingdonshire Local Group

Grafham Wildlife & Conservation Group

Village Sports

Tennis Club, Kimbolton

Tennis Club, Gt Staughton

Badminton Club (Kimbolton)

Cricket Club, Kimbolton

Cricket Club, Little Staughton

Carpet Bowls, Catworth

Carpet Bowls, Kimbolton

Carpet Bowls, Gt. Staughton

Carpet Bowls, Spaldwick

Carpet Bowls, Ellington

Carpet Bowls, Colmworth

Catworth Playing Field

PE28 Kickboxing, Grafham Village Hall

Little Staughton keep fit

Great Staughton Golf Society

Grafham Tang Sou Dao Club

Pilates - Riseley

Shotokan Karate club

Sharnbrook and Colworth RUFC

Erica Jago, 07903 987445, bookings.tilbrookvillage@gmail.com

www.tilbrookvillage.life

07539 662544, yeldenvillagehall@gmail.com

The Wildlife Trust 01480 811075

northbedsyfcmembership@gmail.com FB: North Beds Young Farmers

Instagram: @northbedsyfc Twitter: @northbedsyfc

01480 810478

Lion Bernard Dable 01480 810704, 07969 207227

George Cottam Volunteer Warden, 01480 450809;

Pat Doody Chair, 01480 392706. Eve talks Brampton Memorial Centre

7.30pm, 2nd Wednesday Sept - March. Guided walks in the summer.

Sam Malt 01480810844 day/01480811654 eve

Roy Butler, 01480 861007

Nicole Yates, 01480 860616

Shirley Osborne 860198/Jill Strand 861508

Mark Field, 07769 159496

Adrian Thrasher 07834 602086

Marge Baker, 01832 710145

Angela Fox, 01480 861264

Anthony Withers, 01480 861224.

Andrew Vickers, 01480 891201

Beryl North, 01480 471146

Brenda Bol, 01234 376685

Mary Matthews, 07717 246107

Mark James, 01480 819478

Chris Clarke, 07739184942

Derek Fitzgibbon, 01480 861234

Steven Treadaway 01480 812433, info@cambstangsoudao.co.uk

Caroline Eames - 07535 296836 strengththroughmovement01@gmail.com

Brampton Memorial Hall

Head Coach – Jim Wigfield – 07771 575450, 2014/15

Captain – David Day – 07860335228

Yoga Classes, Little Staughton, Hail Weston, Linda Tongue 01480 350345, Brampton, Catworth & Godmanchester 07733343702, lindatongue@yahoo.co.uk

Mobile Library Service 0345 045 5225 for enquiries / renewals

2nd Wednesday of the Month (R. H10) - 9th August

Wednesday of the Month (R. H24) - 23rd August

Diddington : Manor Farm

9.30am to 9.50am Southoe : The Church

Spaldwick : High Street

Stow Longa : The Green

Catworth : Station Road

Covington : Cross Street

Kimbolton : Stow Road (Newtown)

Kimbolton : Castle Gardens

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Bythorn : School Lane

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Listings of Businesses in Our Area

Architects/Planning/Drawings

PJP Architects, 07801 054648, p.13

Art, Framing, Artists, Crafts, Ceramics, Gallery, Hobbies

Engraved By Elle, www.engravedbyelle.co.uk, p.13

The Daisy Chain, p.42

The Framery Ltd, 01480 860086, p.35

Building Services/Home Maintenance/Garage Doors

GAP Home Improvements, 07935 002610, p.57

Garolla Roller Shutter Doors, 01480 630081, p.25

Lilystone, 01933 461374, p.53

R&D Maskey, 01234 825015, p.51

Taylor Stilton, 01480 860047, p.57

The Home Handyman, 01480 861898, p.47

Business Networking

Three Shires Networking, 07788 558964, p.46

Computer/IT Services/Marketing

Oxygen IT, 01480 390395, p.25

Silver Websites, 07340 234555, p.45

Social Beans, 07808 020554 p.12

Domestic Services

Home ‘n’ Dry, Carpet Cleaning, 01487 840310, p.13

Education/Tuition

Inn Farm Private Day Nursery, 07802 826798, p.15

One to One Tuition, 07803 504631, p.59

Electrical Services

Aircon Tom, 07402 745802, p.24

DAC Services, 01234 709347, p.2

Spaldwick Electrical, 07446 965998, p.47

Estate Agents/Letting Agents/Property

Carr Estate Agents, 01832 778800, p.21

Peter Lane & Partners, 01480 860400, p.60

Top Hat Projects, 07814 709320, p.47

Financial Advisers & Financial Services

AFT Assist, 01480 570457, p.35

Beacon Wealth Management, 01480 869466, p.33

Funeral Directors

Crowsons, 01832 272269, p.51

Regency Funeral Directors, 01480 759408, p.19

Gardening/Landscaping/Design/Tree Care/Logs/Repairs

Eden Tree Specialists, 01234 960796, p.23

Handy Herberts, 01933 563365, p.23

Manor Farm, 07849 528684, p.23

Roots & Newts, 01234 871896, p.3

The Gardening Year, 07743 657134, p.22

Urban and Rural, 01480 476808

General Stores/Farm Shops/Shopping Events

Budgens, 01480 860582, p.30-31

Top End Stores, 01234 376426, p.43

Health/Treatments/Beauty/Wellbeing/Counselling/ Fitness

Abby Lane Councillor, 07882 064417, p.7

Body Sculp, 07543 196511 p.12

Elite Simming Academy, 01480 598778, p.8

Henry Davies personal Trainer, 07747 466459, p.11

Jill Dighton, 07925 852985, p.7

Kimbolton Swimming Pool, 01480 862276, p.7

Mistletoe Counselling, 07848 825706

Rosie’s Salon, 07733 482359, p.7

Slimming World, 07908 192776, p.7

The Ashgrove Clinic, 01933 469043 p.10

The Nest at 53, 07778 024564, p.11

Interiors, Curtains, Blinds

IC7 Design, 07930 952250, p.28-p.29

Fiona Swan Curtains & Blinds, 07779 713073

Kitchens

Kitchen Culture, 01480 861822, p.35

Music, Theatre, Singing, Entertainment

Carol John, 01234 708029, p.51

Pets/Petcare Services /Equine/Training

Keysoe Cuddle Therapy Centre, 01234 230220, p.30

Top End Stores (Animal Feed), 01234 376426, p.43

Plumbers & Heating Engineer

Anglia Oil Tanks, 01638 662955, p.27

DAC Services, 01234 709347, p.2

Hill Heating, 01480 890929, p.11

Hydroflow, 07917 176375, p.47

Pubs/Restaurants/Cafes/Catering

Keysoe Cafe/Catering, 01234 230220

Solicitors/Legal/Probate Services

Hunt & Coombs Solicitors, 01480 702207, p.58

Storage

Jonathan, 07753 638948, p.57

Vehicle Services/Vehicle Care/Vehicle Sales/Transport

Robinsons Garage, 01480 860581, p.26

Wedding Services

Styled by Lulabelles, tasha@styledbylulabelles.co.uk, p.5

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• Stunning, Individual Detached Home in Sought-After Hamlet.

• Extensively Updated, Remodelled and Improved.

• Delightful Plot of around Quarter of an Acre with Mature, Landscaped Gardens.

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• Versatile/Adaptable Accommodation in excess of 2,000 Square Feet.

• Sitting Room and Family Room with Patio Doors opening into Conservatory.

• Outstanding 24 Ft. Kitchen/Breakfast/Dining Room with Quality Cabinets and Appliances.

• Master Bedroom with En Suite and Door to Garden.

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