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Letter from the Editor: Hi everyone. We have a packed magazine this month. Anthony enlightens us of the Star Project - an ambitious renovation programme of St Andrew’s Church in Great Staughton. Boiler Juice have the monthly oil price update for us.

Canine Corner inform the dog owners amongst us how to tackle territorial behaviour. Georgia Rose encourages us to complete that novel you were meaning to finish. Hazel’s flash fiction is entitled ‘I Can’t Find My Heart’ and Penny’s latest instalment of her family memoirs focuses on her three times great grandfather who was a ‘greatly respected man’. Sally Gower champions the romantic comedy genre and Inn Farm have suggestions as to how our young children’s imagination can be developed and how they can be encouraged to be more creative. There is lots more besides and don’t forget to check out our community pages.

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Enquires: Mobile: 07928 778457 julie@villagebystander.com This Month’s Contributors: Lee Munday, Paul Kinally, Penny Young, Tony Larkins, Joanne Cox, Georgia Rose, Anthony Withers, Hazel Wright, Eugene Smith, Sally Gower

February Contents Editor’s Letter P.4 Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellbeing p.8-9 Anthony Withers - English History And A Church Tour p.12 Inn Farm - Developing Imagination p.14 Penny Young - A Greatly Respected Man p.16-17 Crossword, Wordseach & Sudoku p.18 Gardening & Outdoor Section p.22-24 Lee’s Gardening Corner p.22 Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue p.30 Hazel Wright - I can’t find my heart p.32 Beacon Wealth Management - Use It Or Lose It: What To Do Before Tax Year End p.33 Springtime On The Farm p.34-35 Eugene Smith - LOVE Theatre p.36 Recipe: Leek, Onion and Potato Soup p.42 Georgia Rose p.44 Peter Lane and Partners - Not Lost in Translation p.48 Just For Kids! p.50 Sally Gower - The Rom-Com is…dead good?

Long live romance p.54 Bystander Community p.56-66 The Staughtons with Hail Weston Church Services p.62 Canine Corner - Territorial Behaviour p.70 Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue: Take Charge and Be Safe p.72 What’s On for Children? p.76 Nurseries, Primary & Secondary Schools p.76-77 Useful and Emergency Numbers p.77 Clubs, Groups & Organisations p.78-79 Mobile Library Times p.79 Business Listings p.80

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English History And A Church Tour St Andrew’s church in Great Staughton is just beginning a major renovation programme, probably the most ambitious undertaking since the Victorian refurbishment of the church in 1866. It’s called the StAR Project and its objective is to convert the area near the west tower into a community space open to everyone regardless of whether they are church goers, non-religious or of another religion. It is envisaged that the space could be used for theatre and musical events, for meetings and society gatherings and children’s activities.

The village church is at the heart of our national story and its history should be of interest to everyone. There are currently siren calls for our approach to history especially in the schools needs to be more diverse. It used to be a joke (was it ever true?) that history as taught in our schools dealt exclusively with just two topics: Henry VIII and his six wives and the Nazis. It’s right that we try to present a fair picture of how Britain developed from the Roman Britannia to the present day, but there’s no need to go overboard in focusing disproportionately on minority interests ahead of the broad canvas of British history, warts and all. One way to obtain a good perspective on our national story is to visit your local church and appreciate how our history has evolved over the last thousand years. Every church has its own story to tell, even if it does not involve exceptional figures like Shakespeare or Nelson. We are very fortunate in Great Staughton in having such a rich mine to draw upon but every church has its story and I’m puzzled as to why it is not told. Go into any church and its history (which probably goes back eight centuries or more) is left untold.

Here's the thing: it’s easy to get started on the story. Go the Huntingdon Records Office and request a copy of the Victorian County History for Huntingdonshire (there are volumes covering every county). The VCH gives details of every parish and village in the county with exhaustive detail on the people who played a role, locally and perhaps nationally in its and our history. It’s like a piece of a jigsaw. Collected together over the whole country the picture of English history.

Every parish church ought to have a brief history on display, in my view.

So our Project in Great Staughton will obviously require an enormous amount of fundraising and this started, in a modest fashion, on January 11 with a guided tour of the church. Those of you who have visited St Andrew’s will be well aware of the numerous monuments, tablets, memorial and brasses on display. But how many people know the stories behind these sometimes surprisingly brief and uninformative plaques? Of course if you have read my book on Great Staughton and its People you will have all this historical information at your fingertips.

The next guided tour of St Andrew’s will take place on February 15, starting at 11am. The cost is a mere £6 which includes tea/coffee and biscuits and all proceeds will go to the StAR Project.

Why not come and join us? It could cheer up and otherwise miserable February morning! Just email me below to reserve your place.

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A Greatly Respected Man Penny Young My three times Gt Grandfather, (Nicholas Kendall 1800-1878), decided not to fight his parliamentary seat in the 1868 general election after the local farmers in his constituency had turned against him for a decision he had taken relating to the salary of the governor of the local gaol. After Nicholas had been replaced, the farmers very quickly realised the error of their ways and a huge subscription was got up, subscribed to by the poorest and wealthiest people in the constituency, together with an engraved solid silver platter, which was presented to him at a dinner, shortly before he left the Country to take up his position as Police Magistrate in Gibraltar.

The dinner referred to below is when he had returned to Cornwall for a holiday following the absence of a year.

West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser Thursday 1st December 1870 Complimentary Dinner to Mr Nicholas Kendall at Lostwithiel Mr Nicholas Kendall, who for upwards of 20 years sat in the House of Commons as a Conservative Member for East Cornwall, was invited to a complimentary dinner at Lostwithiel on Thursday last.

It must have been exceedingly gratifying to the ex-member to find that gentlemen of all shades of politics attended the dinner to manifest their approval of his past conduct, and to do honour to the honest consistency with which he discharged his duties as a county magistrate and as a Member of Parliament during the 40 years which he had endeavoured to serve his County and his Country. The meeting, composed of all political shades, assumed a neutral complexion. Mr Kendall’s political supporters forbore to enlarge on what they might consider a grievance; whilst those who belonged to the opposite school forgot their politics in the remembrance of the private virtues of the man.

Mr Kendall has recently returned from Gibraltar, where he has been filling the duties of a magistrate, and where he has succeeded in securing popularity amongst all classes.

In a few weeks, he leaves England to renew his duties at Gibraltar, and it occurred to Mr Olver of Philleigh and some of the ex-members political supporters, that a complimentary dinner should be given to the man for whom they entertained so warm a regard.

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The dinner was held at the Talbot Hotel, over which Col Coryton presided, supported right and left by Mr Kendall, Lord Vivian, Sir Sawle, Bart, Sir Colman Rashleigh, Bart. Col Tremayne, Col Peard, Col Gilbert, the Hon H. H. Joliffe and Capt Fortescue.

There was a large assemblage of the clergy and about 150 gentlemen of the district attended. The toast of the evening was proposed by the Chairman and Mr Kendall, on rising, was received with repeated rounds of applause, that for some time showed no sign of abatement; thanked those present with evident emotion for the enthusiastic greeting he had received.

Mr Kendall adverted to the fact that in 1868, after 40 years of active employment, he found himself with nothing to do and he sought from Lord Derby some office through the patronage of the Government. His Lordship received him with great kindness and promised him the deputy mastership of the Mint if nothing better turned up.

Shortly after the Ministry was dissolved, and as every man looked after himself, it was discovered that he was too old for the office and a secretary of Mr Disraeli’s, who was not too old got the place.

He then applied to Lord Stanley at the Foreign Office, but there was nothing to give, and then to the Secretary for the Colonies, who offered him the position in Gibraltar, which he accepted.

Mr Kendall felicitously described his passage out and the beauties of the fortress and declared that far from being banished, he was happy and comfortable where he was, and that if he could not live in Cornwall, he would rather be in Gibraltar than any other place in the world.

In a happy, genial style, the ex-member described his duties – how he had to take care that turbulent, restless adventurers from all nations did not plot perdition against other countries at Gibraltar. How he had charge of the lunatic asylum, the theatre and the opera, in addition to his magisterial duties. That no one could set his foot in Gibraltar without his permission, and, in fact, greater respect could not be paid him if he were the great Mogul.

During the delivery of his speech, Mr Kendall was frequently cheered; but we must ask our readers to be content with this meagre outline until Thursday, when we shall publish a full report of the proceedings.

I had always felt proud of my three times great grandfather, but reading this article has made me think, not only do they not make his like anymore – but how we need his like in parliament now.

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Gardening and Outdoor Section: p.22-24 Lee’s Gardening Corner

We are now on the shortest month, dark days should be getting noticeably longer and spring is just a month away. So much in the garden is on the move.

February is a peak month for snowdrops, they are an important early source of nectar for bees, and if you dare pick a few for indoors will look and smell lovely. Snowdrops thrive in a bit of shade and look wonderful coming up through cyclamen (either the leaves of autumn cyclamen or blending with the flowers of spring cyclamen).

This is also the month for winter crocuses: Crocus tommasinianus, C. flavus, C. siberi and C. chrysanthus. They all adapt well to life in turf and most of them self sow to provide a carpet of colour in the lawn, opening on sunny day. Crocuses come in shades of purple, cream and yellow, so you can choose to have all one colour or a mass of mixed.

Now is the start of the early daffodils, you can get so many different varieties nowadays that there will be some for each month from now to the end of spring, and even different shapes and sizes within the ranges. Either in the garden or brightening the patio in pots they will cheer up the dullest day.

Jobs to do if you are feeling in the need of fresh air include finishing pruning fruit trees; cut autumn flowering raspberries down to the ground; plant trees and shrubs if the weather is mild enough; melt ice on ponds with fish so they can breathe, keep water available for the birds.

Now is the time to start sowing vegetable and annual seeds, under glass, in a propagator or a window sill. If you have somewhere undercover you could start planting spring baskets and pots, but make sure they will be protected from the weather.

Other plants for colour at this time of the year include Hellebores, Mahonia and Bergenia.

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I can’t find my heart Anita walked down the High Street of the town where she lived. It was Valentine’s Day, and most of the shops were decorated. There were red roses and red hearts everywhere.

The sight of the red hearts brought back two memories Anita had shared with her niece Maisie.

The first memory was of Maisie at eight years old. Anita had always had a lovely relationship with her niece and Maisie would often ask to have a sleepover at her house. At this particular sleepover, Maisie had finished her bath and was all ready for bed, when she rushed to her aunt in panic, tears already starting. ‘Auntie, I can’t find my heart.’ she cried. Just for a moment, Anita couldn’t think what she meant, and then she realised exactly what the problem was. About two years ago, Maisie’s mum had given Maisie a red heart made out of felt. The heart was stuffed like a miniature cushion. Every time Maisie was apart from her mum for whatever reason, her mum told Maisie that she had filled up the heart with her love, so whenever Maisie wanted to, all she had to do was hold the heart and feel her love. That evening, Maisie had gone to get the heart to take it to bed with her, but couldn’t find it. Anita knew exactly where it had been left, and Maisie and the heart were soon reunited.

The second memory had been just two months ago in the lead up to Christmas. Anita had been enjoying a coffee in a café with her now 28-year-old niece. They had reminisced about that evening when Maisie was only eight, and which Maisie could remember very clearly. ‘I think it’s me who can’t find my heart now’, Anita said. Maisie asked her aunt what she meant, and for the first time Anita felt able to share her feelings.

The last few years had been very hard for Anita. She felt as if the universe had conspired against her, and she had battled against so much adversity. She had been caring for elderly parents.

She had fought her own illness. She had experienced heartbreaking loss. As a result of facing one thing after another, her mental wellbeing had deteriorated, and she felt as if her heart had closed down. When Anita and her niece parted on that day, Maisie had given her aunt a huge hug. That hug, combined with the chance to talk and offload, meant that Anita had gone home feeling just that tiny bit better, and knowing that she needed to start opening up her heart again.

She needed to begin to put nice things back into her life, to connect with other people again, and to find new things to do and enjoy.

Anita walked back home, leaving behind the red flowers and hearts of the High Street, remembering with deep affection both those occasions with her niece - occasions which had happened twenty years apart.

When Anita arrived home, she found a small parcel sitting on her doorstep. Inside, was a red stuffed heart made of felt. A note with it said: ‘I think you need this more than me now. I have filled it up with my love. Hold it close, and you will know that you are never alone. I hope this will help you to open your own heart. Don’t lose it! With much love, Maisie’.

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LOVE Theatre Due to the wonderful world of print deadlines, I’m writing this on New Year’s Day. The shops are full of Easter Eggs, so we must be close to St Valentine’s Day. How about a look at plays about love?

Since love is an emotion that almost everyone’s experienced at some point there are many, many plays about it. But not that many good ones.

The trouble is, love - in other people - is rather boring. Don’t believe me? Well try spending an evening with a loved-up couple, and see how endearing you find them after the initial “ahh, isn’t that sweet?” phase has passed. The aptly-named Valentine, from The Two Gentlemen of Verona, spends a fair amount of the play rhapsodising about how wonderful it is to be in love, and as such is a crashing bore, as well as being one of Shakespere’s stupidest characters.

Interesting diversion, I was recently on a tour of Broadway (yes, get me), when a passer-by interrupted the tour guide to claim that the luckiest Shakespeare play was Love’s Labour’s Lost. Which makes you wonder why it isn’t performed more often. The tour guide was an unemployed actor. Or “actor”, as they’re also known.

Even worse are the lovesick. Often sporting long Russian names, they will mooch about the stage, eulogising over the lady of the house and turning every conversation into a monologue concerning their inner torment, before shooting themselves several long hours later. Now what effect is this going to have on the audience? Those happily in love, and those happily single will find this person staggeringly dull, while those unhappy in love will feel not comradeship, but intensely-magnified self-pity. Like all arts, theatre attracts its fair share of the lovelorn, the objects of their affections married or otherwise attached, or most crushing of all simply not interested in me. I mean them.

Romeo and Juliet is often cited as a great romantic play, generally by those who haven’t seen it. Any mention of it is guaranteed to engender two tiresome observations from the local bore, firstly that it’s “Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou”, not ‘where are’. Secondly the bore, obviously an authority on this sort of thing, will inform you that Juliet is only 13 years old.

Remarkably the play hasn’t been cancelled. Yet. As I said at the start of this lecture, love is a feeling that most people, apart from the genuinely psychopathic (of whom there are a shocking number around) have experienced. But for some reason, it doesn’t translate well to plays. Mind you, everyone’s had a headache at some point, and nobody’s rushing to put that on stage.

By the way, a rather less wholesome sort of love can be seen in the production of Oedipus at Wyndham’s Theatre. Which I’d really, really recommend seeing. But by the time you read this, it will have finished. You snooze, you lose. Happy Valentine’s Day. https://eugenesmithwriting.com/ 36

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Recipe: Leek, Onion and Potato Soup Ingredients: 4 large leeks 1 medium onion, chopped small 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 50g butter 850ml vegetable stock 275 ml milk

salt and freshly milled black pepper To serve: 2 tablespoons cream or crème fraiche 1 1/2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives or chopped fresh parsley

Method: Trim the leeks, discarding the tough outer layer.

Split them in half lengthways and slice them quite finely, then wash them thoroughly in two or three changes of water. Drain well.

Gently melt the butter in a large, thick-based saucepan, then add the leeks, onions and potatoes, stirring them all round with a wooden spoon so they get a nice coating of butter.

Season with salt and pepper, then cover and let the vegetables sweat over a very low heat for about 15 minutes.

Add the stock and milk, bring to simmering point, cover and let the soup simmer very gently for a further 20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft – if you have the heat too high the milk in it may cause it to boil over.

Leave it to cool Put the whole lot into a blender and blend to a purée. If you have to blend the soup in batches, make sure you have a bowl to hand to put the first batch into.

Return the soup to the saucepan and reheat gently, tasting to check the seasoning.

Add a swirl of cream or crème fraîche before serving and sprinkle with freshly snipped chives or parsley.

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Did you make any New Year resolutions, or goals for 2025? Do you plan to do more exercise, or travel? Perhaps this is the year in which you are finally going to finish that memoir or novel? I saw this image on Facebook recently and I agree, it is amazing.

Hugh Howey, probably the first independent author to find massive success, mentioned once how many people have said to him, “Oh, I’ve got an idea. How about you write it and we can split the money?” It makes him laugh because ideas are nothing, while execution is everything.

All writers have a lot of ideas. Ideas are never the issue but writing it all out requires an effort that strains even the most prolific of writers.

It's no surprise writers become stuck at some point trying to reach the end. It’s happened to me.

I have half-finished books on my laptop that I’ve told gently I’ll get back to, sometime. And I will, because I’d hate to die and not have published all I can.

So what is stopping you from finishing yours? Time? Plot difficulties? Fear? I think I’ll try to cover each of these topics in the following articles because there are so many things that can get in the way of finally getting to type those words – The End. Meanwhile, I’ve published books. I have a new one coming out in a couple of months – see the banner for the addition to my catalogue. I know what it takes. I know what’s needed. Both with getting those words onto the page, and launching the book out into the world. If I can be of any help please do contact me (details below) and I’m happy to have a chat about your project.

Likewise, if there’s a reason you haven’t finished your book that I haven’t listed above, email me and let me know and I’ll try to cover it.

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 via www.georgiarosebooks.com.

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PURPLE HORIZONS A community initiative making a difference

Purple Horizons was launched in September 2019 by five local mums sitting around a table with a cup of coffee, with the aim of raising money and awareness of causes close to our hearts.

Our vision was to create something that is not only engaging and enjoyable but also enlightening, something to “broaden our horizons” and at the same time “make a difference”. Purple Horizons was set up to organise events that raise money for local charities and increase awareness of the important work these organisations do. Since our launch we are proud to have raise £44,000 for local charities including Papworth Trust, Addenbrookes Charitable Trust (specifically for the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital) and Rise Africa UK. Each of our events offer something unique and cater to a wide audience. From art to politics to sport, literature, history to health and wellness, our events cover a diverse range of topics. We also host themed gatherings such charity balls, lunches (including our annual Christmas lunch) and sporting events, as well as hands-on creative workshops like our wreath-making for the festive season. Whether its wine-tasting or learning something new, we truly offer something for everyone.

We have certainly had some fascinating talks, from learning that China genuinely seeks stronger ties with the West, to discovering the diplomatic delicacy of eating sheep’s brains without offending your diplomatic host and pondering why there isn’t a collective noun for English sparkling wine akin to cava, prosecco and crémant.

We are always eager to welcome guest speakers with an interesting story or insights to share and would welcome anyone interested in addressing to our members to get in touch.

Check out our website for details of how to become a member - its free!

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Not Lost in Translation Paul Kinally of Peter Lane & Partners in Kimbolton ignores the New Year crystal ball and looks instead at what is actually happening to the property market at the moment.

Hygge – pronounced hue-gah - is a Danish word. It isn’t easy to translate into English, but to Danes the word means a cosiness and comfortable conviviality that brings on a deep feeling of contentment. You can have hygge with family, with friends or just by being at home.

As there isn’t too much hygge in the wider world at present, people have increasingly come to prize the well-being their home gives them as much if not more than the monetary value of their property.

Why is this? Buyers and sellers tell us every day that in this uncertain world owning their property gives them an unmatched security blanket. Let’s face it, most of us often prefer to be in our small, secure and comfortable world for a while, rather than the more uncertain outside one.

The past few years have been a period of extreme, even historic economic, political and financial disruption. Yet the property market has prevailed because of a need that pays no heed to economics, politics or mortgage fix: the market remains strong despite all the turbulence because most people still want to live under their own roof.

We should like to wish all our friends, neighbours, buyers, sellers and future clients the happiest and healthiest New Year, and if 2025 is going to be the year you make a move we are here for you and with you all the way. Do call us - we can’t wait to spread the hygge.

If you are thinking of moving and would like to discuss any aspect of the process, Paul can be contacted at the Kimbolton Office on 01480 860400 or paul.kinally@peterlane.co.uk

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Childcare for 2–11 year olds A wonderful charity run setting based in the beautiful village of Spaldwick, and led by a fantastic team, we are pleased to offer:

• 2 to 4 years old: pre-school childcare during term time between 9am to 3pm (lunch available; pre / after school care and holiday time covered by the clubs below). Eligible Government funded places available.

Each session is planned and includes play activities that help progress the children’s learning and development in the areas covered by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

• 2 to 11 years old: breakfast and after school care (S-Club) for the morning (8am to 9am) and afternoon (3pm to 6pm) for those attending Playtimes Pre-school and Spaldwick Primary School.

We offer a relaxed and calm environment where children can enjoy breakfast; and a hot tea in the afternoon. We encourage stimulating but relaxed activities to prepare children for / help them unwind from their school day.

• 2 to 11 years old: holiday club for all (available for all children, they do not need to attend Playtimes

Pre-school or Spaldwick Primary School) between 9am to 5pm (lunch and hot tea available; breakfast and afternoon snack included).

We provide indoor and outdoor activities (children are encouraged to play outside wherever possible), including baking, arty crafts, nature walks, bug hunts, seasonal parties, and much more.

For more information, please contact: Email playtimesoffice@gmail.com or call 01480 890077 to book a place. Hours: Mon – Fri: 8am–6pm Playtimes, Ferriman Road, Spaldwick, Huntingdon, PE28 0TQ Charity No. 1032297

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The Rom-Com is…dead good? Long live romance Mention of Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks together will no doubt cast your memory back to Sleepless in Seattle (1993) and You’ve Got Mail (1998). Remembering these films with some nostalgia, I watched the former recently as it was on a well-known streaming service.

(Note: the only one I have, and it comes with shopping advantages, otherwise I’d cancel it.

I still like DVDs, and believe it or not, I’m a millennial.) I wondered if it was as good as I’d remembered it being. Watching it and surrendering to the romantic notion intended was proving a bit of a struggle. My Meg Ryan and Nora Ephron romance allegiance remains firmly with When Harry Met Sally. (Sorry, Hanks, but WHMS is just too quotable.)

I’m still a sucker for a cute rom-com and will always enjoy them. I can safely say that any recently acquired reservations about these global hits are as a result of insistence on internet safety and various horror stories about internet dating-turned gory murder. (Cue the fella from Baby Reindeer yelling at Tom Hanks to not meet Meg Ryan at the top of the Empire State Building on Valentine’s Day.) The same reservations would probably slightly hinder my enjoyment of rewatching You’ve Got Mail now too. Not to mention facing my own glaring hypocrisy when feeling enraged at the big business tycoon putting a little family-owned bookshop out of business.

Perhaps a degree of my cynicism around rom-coms stems from the withdrawal of their presence in Hollywood. Cinemas just don’t seem to show as many. The 80s and 90s were full of them and yet now they don’t draw as many viewers. The last rom-com I saw at the cinema was No Hard Feelings, which did more or less tank at the Box Office. But there’s also more of a focus on other genres such as action, drama, science fiction and horror. Or a mixture of comedy and horror. (See: Renfield.)

Although the film industry’s recent attempts at rom-coms haven’t drawn me in as much as previously, I am admittedly hooked on the ‘feel-good’ murder/crime-solving series such as CSI, Bones and Rizzoli and Isles. Characters (and romances) that are gradually revealed over more than 90 minutes of viewing time – a slow burner if you will. Also explains why When Harry Met Sally is a favourite – the storyline covers over a decade of the leads’ lives and the writing is *chef’s kiss* wonderful. Ephron’s writing remains timeless. Aaron Sorkin too deserves a mention for sublime writing, incorporating rom-com with some political satire and drama and real-world events. Especially the masterpiece that is The Newsroom.

Likewise, the seeds for the characters are sewn in the first episode and are neatly wrapped up by the end of the third and final series, but not without a hell of a rollercoaster in between.

It's a fine skill to be able to hark back to another’s work without completely ripping it off.

Sorkin’s The Newsroom does this superbly with Don Quixote, as does Nora Ephron’s When Harry Met Sally with Casablanca. “I’ll have what she’s having…” But with a sprinkle of originality.

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Bystander Community HAIL WESTON WILDLIFE AND GARDENING GROUP

Tuesday 4th February Mike Johnson will talk on how he built a garden for ‘Hampton Court Garden Show.’

7:30pm Hail Weston Village Hall Light refreshments will be available Coffee/Tea/Wine for a donation and there will be a Raffle (4-6 prizes) including a garden centre voucher (£20) Non-members are very welcome, entrance fee is £3.00 - members £1.00 further information contact: tel_maggs2@225771mgl.co.uk

Mandeville Hall T u e s d a y 7 th J a n u a r y 2 0 2 5 T u e s d a y 4 th F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 5 T u e s d a y 4 th M a r c h 2 0 2 5

7.30pm for 8.00pm Start • Generous cash prizes • Raffle • Refreshments Available Bring a friend and come along and join in the fun All proceeds to the Mandeville Hall Charity Registered Charity No 302646

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KEYSOE VILLAGE HALL BIG BREAKFAST FEBRUARY 15TH MARCH 15TH 9am - 11am Full English - £7.50 Small English - £4.50 Tea & coffee included No need to Book JUST TURN UP

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St Andrew’s Renovation Project

SECRETS OF THE CHURCH THE PEOPLE WHO MADE STAUGHTON GREAT A journey across eight centuries of England’s history as we explore the architecture of the historic church of St Andrew and tell the stories behind the monuments, memorials, brasses and tablets of this wonderful building.

The tour will be guided by Anthony Withers, author of

Great Staughton and its People Venue: St Andrew’s church Great Staughton PE19 5BB Dates for 2025: January 11, February 15 and March 15 all at 11.00am The price of the tour is £6 which includes refreshments Book and pay on line here indicating the date(s) you prefer. or scan the QR code

Or just Email Anthony Withers at aw.staughton@gmail.com with your preferred date and pay at the door.

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What’s on in Kimbolton in February Saturday 1st

6-8pm Pop Up Wine Bar. Whitchurch Wines 3pm Kim Jam. New Sun Inn

Sunday 2nd Monday 3rd

10-12.30pm Bytes Cafe. Youth & Community Hall 10-12pm Fitness Class. Mandeville Hall

2.30pm WI. Mandeville Hall

6-7.30pm Cubs. Scout Hut

Tuesday 4th

9-11am Baby & Toddler Group.

Youth & Community Hall

4.15 - 5.15pm Rainbows. Scout Hut 5.30 - 6.45pm Brownies. Scout Hut

7.30pm Bingo. Mandeville Hall

Wednesday 5th

10-12pm Bridge Club. Mandeville Hall

2-7.30pm Dance Class. Mandeville Hall

7.30-9.30pm Unleash Yoga Flow. Mandeville Hall

12pm Senior Lunch Club 2-7.30pm Dance Class. Mandeville Hall 4.30-5.45pm Beavers. Scout Hut

8pm Quiz Night. New Sun Inn

Thursday 6th

Friday 7th

10-12.30pm Bytes Cafe. Youth & Community Hall

Monday 10th

10-12.30pm Bytes Cafe. Youth & Community Hall 10-12pm Fitness Class. Mandeville Hall

Tuesday 11th

9-11am Baby & Toddler Group.

Youth & Community Hall

4.15 - 5.15pm Rainbows. Scout Hut 5.30 - 6.45pm Brownies. Scout Hut

Wednesday 12th

10-12pm Bridge Club. Mandeville Hall

2-7.30pm Dance Class. Mandeville Hall

10-12.30pm Bytes Cafe. Youth & Community Hall

Valentines Day Dining. New Sun Inn 4pm Country Afternoon with Mark Jackson.

New Sun Inn

Saturday 15th Monday 17th

10-12.30pm Bytes Cafe. Youth & Community Hall 10-12pm Fitness Class. Mandeville Hall

Tuesday 18th

9-11am Baby & Toddler Group.

Youth & Community Hall

Wednesday 19th

10-12pm Bridge Club. Mandeville Hall

Thursday 20th

10-12.30pm Bytes Cafe. Youth & Community Hall

Monday 24th

10-12.30pm Bytes Cafe. Youth & Community Hall 10-12pm Fitness Class. Mandeville Hall

Tuesday 25th

9-11am Baby & Toddler Group.

Youth & Community Hall

Wednesday 26th

10-12pm Bridge Club. Mandeville Hall

6-8pm Pop Up Wine Bar. Whitchurch Wines 6-7.30pm Cubs. Scout Hut

4.15 - 5.15pm Rainbows. Scout Hut 5.30 - 6.45pm Brownies. Scout Hut 7.30-9.30pm Unleash Yoga Flow. Mandeville Hall 12pm Senior Lunch Club 2-7.30pm Dance Class. Mandeville Hall 4.30-5.45pm Beavers. Scout Hut

Friday 21st

7pm Parish Council Meeting. Youth & Community Hall 8pm Quiz Night. New Sun Inn

6-7.30pm Cubs. Scout Hut

4.15 - 5.15pm Rainbows. Scout Hut 5.30 - 6.45pm Brownies. Scout Hut

Girlguides. Scout Hut. Check website for times: www.girlguiding.org.uk 7.30pm Cheese & Wine Evening. Whitchurch Wines (Ticket required) 7.30-9.30pm Unleash Yoga Flow. Mandeville Hall

12pm Senior Lunch Club 2-7.30pm Dance Class. Mandeville Hall 4.30-5.45pm Beavers. Scout Hut

Thursday 27th

Friday 28th

7.30-9.30pm Unleash Yoga Flow. Mandeville Hall

12pm Senior Lunch Club 2-7.30pm Dance Class. Mandeville Hall 4.30-5.45pm Beavers. Scout Hut

Thursday 13th

Friday 14th

6-7.30pm Cubs. Scout Hut

10-12.30pm Bytes Cafe. Youth & Community Hall

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Services across the Benefice for February.

For more information visit www.swhw.co.uk All 10.30am services can be accessed via Zoom: ID 418 4055 563 Passcode: 022067 Morning & Evening Prayer are held on Zoom at 8.30am & 5.30pm respectively on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Monday 5.30pm only.

ST. ANDREW’S, GREAT STAUGHTON

Sun 2nd:

8.00am BCP Holy Communion 10.30am All Age Worship

Sun 9th:

10.30am Parish Communion

Sun 16th: 10.30am Parish Communion

Join us at St. Andrew’s church on Friday for an informal bit of fun with your toddlers and pre-schoolers, along with refreshments and chat for the adults. 9.00am - 10.30am during the school term

Sun 23rd: 10.30am Parish Communion 4.00pm Benefice Evensong

ALL SAINTS, LITTLE STAUGHTON

ST. NICOLAS, HAIL WESTON

Sun 2nd:

9.00am Parish Communion

Sun 2nd:

10.30am Morning Praise

Sun 16th: 9.00am Parish Communion

Sun 9th:

9.00am Parish Communion

Sun 23rd: 4.00pm Benefice Evensong

Sun 16th:

3.00pm Creative Communion

Sun 23rd: 9.00am Parish Communion

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John Barker - St Andrews Church Great Staughton You don’t tend to hear many James Bond themes in church, but on a brisk November evening that’s what happened at St Andrew’s in Great Staughton.

Playing For Your Eyes Only was trumpeter John Barker, a Derbyshire-based musician who performs all over the country.

John played a pleasingly mixed programme of popular tunes, film themes and light classical pieces, the sort of music that Radio 2 used to play when it had a purpose, as opposed to whatever it is these days. Speaking of which, John told the story of how he made his radio breakthrough. The producer of Good Morning Sunday heard a busking John playing Schubert’s Ave Maria. The producer stopped for a chat, bought some albums (see website link below) and ended up playing John’s tracks on air.

John interspersed his repertoire with stories about the music and himself, providing a fully entertaining evening which some musicians find so hard to do (and yes Van Morrison, I’m looking at you). As well as his trumpet, he played some numbers on the cornet, which is a smaller, stubbier type of trumpet. Sadly he hadn’t brought his flugelhorn, which is an elongated mellower instrument, the brass equivalent of the viola in so many ways. His backing instrumentals were also performed by him via pre-recorded keyboards.

Speaking of keyboards, the first half ended with two pieces performed by local pianist Kier Fowke. Kier had recently achieved distinction at Grade Eight, for those not in the know this translates as “very, very good”. That he played from memory was almost as impressive as his virtuosic performance.

I’d strongly recommend you look out for similar local concerts. Professional entertainment, and close to home. Well worth trumpeting about! https://www.johnbarkertrumpet.com/

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Canine Corner - Territorial Behaviour Territorial behaviour is considered normal in dogs, although the degree of territorial behaviour is highly variable across the species. It is thought that one of the reasons humans first allowed dogs to cohabit with them was that dogs alerted them to the sound of anyone or anything approaching the camp. Over thousands of years we have actively selected for territorial traits in our dogs, from Tibetan Terriers alerting monks to strangers approaching the monastery to bullmastiffs guarding farms and estates from poachers. Even dogs that were not specifically bred for territorial traits- such as gundog breeds- will show some degree of territorial behaviour. Some dogs will bark at strangers approaching the property but are friendly when they enter. Other dogs will bark at strangers approaching the property and will continue barking at them once they are inside. Dogs like this may choose to run and hide when the stranger comes into the house, however some dogs will try to bite the stranger when they enter the property. There are a small number of dogs who are silently territorial- they do not bark or give any signal that they are not happy until the stranger is inside the property. This is more typical of some of the mastiffs, Akitas and livestock guarding breeds and it is really important that owners of these breeds have a very good understanding of their dogs.

Just because a behaviour is natural does not mean we should allow it to go unchecked. We all know a local dog who lies by the garden gate all day, or on the back of the sofa staring out of the window, lying in wait for people to walk past so that he can use the full force of his ferocious bark. Every time the dog barks at someone outside the house, that person walks away (they were leaving anyway but the dog doesn’t know that) and the dog feels that he has succeeded in preventing that person entering his territory. This behaviour is highly rewarding and due to the rush of dopamine the dog gets when his strategy works, highly addictive. Dogs who are allowed to ‘guard’ the house or garden for long periods can become chronically stressed due to elevated levels of adrenalin and other stress hormones. This can have knock-on effects in other areasfor example they can become more reactive to other dogs or people out on walks. It can also prevent them from resting properly as they lose the ability to switch off and relax.

So if your dog is showing problematic territorial behaviour, what should you do?

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Don’t allow your dog to bark for long periods. A couple of barks in the garden is normal, but call your dog inside if they continue to bark.

Don’t allow your dog to watch the road or path outside your house. Ensure ‘spyholes’ in gates are blocked up, prevent access to front windows or use privacy film on the lower half.

Never allow your dog to meet visitors at the front door. Shut him in another room before you open the door to guests.

Make sure your gates are locked so that delivery people cannot enter your garden when your dog is outside. Use outside letter boxes and parcel boxes.

If you are in any doubt as to your dog’s ability to cope with visitors to your house, safety is always the priority and you should keep him behind a secure door or in his crate. Dogs who are highly territorial are often quite insecure and the behaviour is usually the result of anxiety. Contact an ABTC Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist for advice.

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Regency Funeral Directors Family-run business located in Kimbolton Available 24 hours Funeral packages and bespoke services Chapel of rest Jaguar fleet plus all other motorised options In-house horse-drawn services Pre-paid funeral options Headstones and other memorials

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Take Charge and Be Safe Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has seen an increase in fires involving lithium-ion batteries over the last few years.

Many devices contain lithium-ion batteries. Mobile phones, laptops and games console controllers have these batteries, but so do cordless tools, garden machinery plus e-bikes and e-scooters. These batteries can heat up and cause a fire if not used correctly.

You can Take Charge and Be Safe by following a few simple tips: • • • • •

Charge batteries when you are awake and alert Only use the battery, charger and cables supplied by the manufacturer Before you go to bed, check anything still charging is switched off Do not overload sockets Do not charge e-bikes and e-scooters in escape routes.

Batteries can be a fire hazard if they are not disposed of properly. They should never be put in household rubbish or recycling bins.

During the processing of waste or recycling, a battery can be compacted and damaged, which can lead to ignition of the highly reactive lithium, leading to a fire starting.

Any kind of battery can cause a fire if not disposed of correctly and safely. This includes vapes or other e-cigarettes as well as standard batteries.

Fires involving batteries cause damage to refuse vehicles and roads, as well as significant delays to bin collections and road closures.

How to dispose of batteries There are many places to safely dispose of batteries. As well as local recycling centres, many shops around the county have collection bins in-store.

To find your nearest battery collection bin, visit either https://www.recyclenow.com or https:// www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk to check where your closest location is.

Help keep your home and family fire safe – complete our online home safety check You can carry out your own home fire safety check online by visiting the Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service website.

The online home safety check helps you carry out your own fire risk assessment and is a simple way to help reduce risks and keep your home safe from fire. It takes you through some simple questions about you and your home, then provides an action plan that you can download and print. You can fill it in for yourself or a member of your family that might need help.

Visit https://bit.ly/Home_Safety_Check to find out more and start your online home safety check.

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Tilbrook Village Hall for Hire!

Looking for the perfect venue for your next event? Look no further than Tilbrook Village Hall!

Recently refurbished, our spacious hall is ideal for parties, regular classes, meetings, and more.

Features: • Generous-sized hall • Fully equipped kitchen • Modern toilet facilities • Ample car park at the rear • AV facilities for presentations and entertainment Location: Situated on Church Lane in the quaint village of Tilbrook, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE28 0JT Our rates are very reasonable and will be provided upon enquiry.

Contact us today to book your event!

Erica Jago - bookings.tilbrookvillage@gmail.com Make your next event a memorable one at Tilbrook Village Hall!

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Children's 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. 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 Guides, Brownies and Rainbows Kimbolton Guides, Brownies & Rainbows Esther Crook on 07713 165935 esthercrook1@gmail.com Gt Staughton Guides Lindy Bornman, email fgsguides@gmail.com Upper Dean Brownies & Rainbows, Karen Jones: email: div.nbeds@bedsguiding.org.uk Little Staughton Guides, Little Staughton Brownies Scouts, Cubs, Beavers 1st Kimbolton Scout Group, Contact: Emma Mumford 07881 621260 1st Brington Scout Group, Contact: Tim Collins - 07881 821649 Dance/Performing Arts Linda Allen School of Dance – Ballet, tap and modern jazz from 3+ years - Spaldwick and Kimbolton Ladies ballet and tap in Kimbolton, 01480 861332, info@LindaAllenDance.com, www.lindaallendance.com 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 Playtimes Pre-School & Out of School Club, Spaldwick 01480 890077 www.playtimesplaygroup.co.uk Puddeducks Nursery & Pre-school, Colmworth 01234 378880 www.puddleducksnurserypre

school.co.uk Puddleducks Pre-School, Kimbolton 01480 860743

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Riseley Rascals, Riseley Village Hall (Term Time Only) St. Leonards Day Care, Brington

07986 313037 9:30- 11am Tuesday morning 01832 710020

Primary & Secondary Schools Brington C of E Primary School

01832 710383 Crosshall Infant School Academy Trust, St Neots 01480 475980 www.crosshallinfant.co.uk Crosshall Junior School Academy Trust, St Neots 01480 475972 www.crosshalljunior.co.uk Eileen Wade Primary School, Upper Dean 01234 708260 www.ewmeschools.org.uk/

eileen-wade/ Great Staughton Primary Academy 01480 860324 www.greatstaughton.cambs.

sch.uk Kimbolton Primary Academy, Newtown, Kimbolton 01480 860743 www.kimboltonprimary

academy.cambs.sch.uk Kymbrook Primary School, Kimbolton Road, Keysoe.

01234 376266 www.kymbrookprimary.uk Riseley Primary School 01234 708218 www.riseleyschool.co.uk Spaldwick Primary School 01480 890371 www.spaldwickschool.org.uk Ernulf Academy, Barford Road, St Neots, Cambs.

01480 374748 www.astreaernulf.org Hinchingbrooke School, Huntingdon, PE29 3BN, 01480 375700 www.hinchingbrookeschool.net Kimbolton School, Kimbolton 01480 860505 www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk Longsands Academy, St Neots, Cambs. PE19 1LQ 01480 353535 www.astrea-longsands.org

USEFUL & EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Doctors at Kimbolton 01480 860205 Doctors at Gt. Staughton 01480 860770 Doctors at Sharnbrook 01234 781392 NHS Direct 111 NHS Cambridgeshire 01223 884 008 Patient Advice & Liason Service 01733 673 405 (PALS) Cambs & Peterborough Patient Advice & Liason Service 01234 795814 (PALS) Bedfordshire Hospitals Addenbrookes, Cambridge Bedford Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon

01223 245151 01234 355122 01480 416416

Cambridgshire Fire and Rescue 01480 444500 Non Emergency Police Line 101 Councillors Cllr Ian Gardener - CCC Alconbury & Kimbolton Division ian.gardener@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Cllr Jonathan Gray - HDC Kimbolton ward jonathan.gray@huntingdonshiredc.org.uk

Cllr Stephen Cawley - HDC Ellington Ward stephen.cawley@huntingdonshiredc.org.uk AA Emergency Breakdown Alcoholics Anonymous Carers Direct Childline Citizens Advice Electricity Emergency Floodline Gas Emergency National Debt Line National Rail Enquiries NSPCC Parentline RAC Emergency Breakdown RSPCA Samaritans UK Missing Persons Unit Victim Support

0800 887766 0800 9177650 0808 802 0202 0800 1111 03444 111 444 105 0345 988 1188 0800 111 999 0808 808 4000 0333 202 2222 0800 800 500 0800 800 2222 0800 828282 0300 1234 999 116 123 0800 234 6034 0808 168 9111

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Clubs, Groups and Organisations

Bolnhurst & Keysoe Parish Council Clerk Samantha Langley 07977 828153 Buckworth Cricket Club Social Club http://buckworthcricketclub.co.uk/ Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service 01480 444500 Catworth Women’s Group Barbara Cawdell 01832 710404 Catworth Quilters Group Pam Wardle 01832 710324 Ellington Neighbourhood Watch Rick Wilcox 01480 890902 Ellington Village Club Sue Rice (Chairperson) 01480 896139 Grafham & Ellington Art Group Jackie Woods, 01480 890279 Great Staughton Village Hub Details on the Great Staughton and Perry Facebook page Gt Staughton Horticultural Society Emma Mumford 07881 621260 Gt Staughton Playing Field & Pavilion Bob Jewell 01480 861259 Hargrave Investment Club Rick 07905 211919 or Sue 07818 050034 Kimbolton Senior Citizens lunch club 01480 861540/860735 (Thurs, 12noon) Mandeville Hall Kimbolton Local History Society Nora Butler 01480 861007 Kimbolton Parish Council Lionel Thatcher 01480 861877 Kimbolton Church - Bell Ringing Mary Foster 01480 861594 Kimbolton & district Royal British Legion David Henrick 01480 896556 Kimbolton Castle Rotary Club Chris Davies 01234 376542 Little Staughton Parish Clerk Mary Jordan 01234 376383 email lspcclerk1@gmail.com.

Neighbourhood Watch Gt Staughton Frank Backhouse, 01480 861167 North Beds Ramblers Margaret Sawyer

northbedswalks@gmail.com, www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walk

ing/ramblers-groups/north-bedfordshire-group Pertenhall & Swineshead Parish Clark Diane Robins, 07786 656088 clerk@pertenhallandswineshead-pc.gov.uk Save the Children Fund Nora Butler 01480 861007 Stow Longa Village Community - social events Christine Hayes 01480 860519

Christine.Hayes@StowLonga.org.uk The Villages Gardening Club Jan Roche 01832 710561 janetroche0@gmail.com The Stables Christian Centre Sean Watkiss, 01234 376237 work-based training to small groups of vulnerable adults.

Tilbrook Village Newsletter www.tilbrookvillage.life Tilbrook Amenites Committee Chairman, Stephen Birch, chairman

tilbrookvillagelife@gmail.com Tilbrook Parish Council Clerk Lionel Thatcher, 01480860055 Whist Drives, Ellington

Steve Sherratt , 01480 891418

WI Groups Kimbolton WI Ellington WI Gt Staughton WI Pertenhall WI Perry WI

Anne Beszant 01480 860672 Jan Sherratt 01480 891418 Ruth Easom, rutheasom@gmail.com Glennis Bird, Tel: 01933 314275, glennis.bird@hotmail.co.uk perrywigroup@gmail.com

Village Halls Mandeville Hall, Kimbolton bookings: Stan Rhodes, 07367 783886 Village Hall, Catworth, bookings www.catworthvillagehall.co.uk Village Hall, Dean and Shelton (Dalton Hall, U. Dean) www.daltonhalldean.org Village Hall, Ellington Anita Dowdall 01480 891821 Village Hall, Gt Staughton, bookings Vicki Goldsmith 01480 860005 Village Hall, Hail Weston Liz Bacon / bookingshwvh@gmail.com.

Village Hall, Keysoe Janet Browning 01234 376577 bookings@keysoevillagehall.co.uk Village Hall, Keyston, bookings Chrissy Faulkner, 07714 080837 Village Hall, Little Staughton Kevin and Maria Foskett, 01234 376260 Village Hall, Melchbourne Bookings Julia Koball, juliakoball@hotmail.co.uk

07941 245 639 Village Hall, Molesworth 07922 738818 Email:enquiries@molesworthvillagehall.co.uk www.molesworthvillagehall.co.uk

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Village Hall, Pertenhall, bookings Village Hall, Tilbrook

Village Hall, Yelden Spaldwick Community Room

Paul Sheard paulsheard@aol.com 01480 861457 Erica Jago, 07903 987445, bookings.tilbrookvillage@gmail.com www.tilbrookvillage.life 07539 662544, yeldenvillagehall@gmail.com Sarah Cardwell - clerk@spaldwickparishcouncil.org.uk

Grafham Nature Reserve & Watch Group The Wildlife Trust 01480 811075 North Beds Young Farmers’ northbedsyfcmembership@gmail.com FB: North Beds Young Farmers

Instagram: @northbedsyfc Twitter: @northbedsyfc Grafham Water Sailing Club 01480 810478 Wildlife Trust Brampton Wood George Cottam Volunteer Warden, 01480 450809; Wildlife Trust Huntingdonshire Local Group Pat Doody Chair, 01480 392706. Eve talks Brampton Memorial Centre

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

Grafham Wildlife & Conservation Group Sam Malt 01480810844 day/01480811654 eve Village Sports Badminton Club (Kimbolton) Shirley Osborne 860198/Jill Strand 861508 Catworth Playing Field Mary Matthews, 07717 246107 Cricket Club, Kimbolton Mark Field, 07769 159496 Cricket Club, Little Staughton Adrian Thrasher 07834 602086 Carpet Bowls, Catworth Marge Baker, 01832 710145 Carpet Bowls, Kimbolton Mary Foster, 01480 861594 Carpet Bowls, Gt. Staughton Anthony Withers, 01480 861224.

Carpet Bowls, Spaldwick Andrew Vickers, 01480 891201 Carpet Bowls, Ellington Janet Stewart 01480 533482 janetstewart725@gmail.com Table Tennis Club - Melchbourne Peter Wilkinson peteathillands@gmail.com, 07792 056 157 Tennis Club, Kimbolton Alison Owen, 07767 202958 Tennis Club, Gt Staughton Nicole Yates, 01480 860616 Grafham Tang Sou Dao Club Steven Treadaway 01480 812433, info@cambstangsoudao.co.uk Great Staughton Golf Society Derek Fitzgibbon, 01480 861234 Little Staughton keep fit Chris Clarke, 07739184942 MVH Pilates - Melchbourne Penny Hales penny@tightassets.co.uk MVH Tai Chi - Melchbourne Rob Poyton simplyflow@outlook.com PE28 Kickboxing, Grafham Village Hall Mark James, 01480 819478 Pilates - Riseley

Caroline Eames - 07535 296836

strengththroughmovement01@gmail.com 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) - 11th February Diddington : Manor Farm 9.30am to 9.50am Southoe : The Church 10.05am to 10.25am Spaldwick : High Street 10.45am to 11.05am Stow Longa : The Green 11.15am to 11.45am Catworth : Station Road Midday to 12.30pm Covington : Cross Street 1.45pm to 2.15pm Kimbolton : Stow Road (Newtown) 2.30pm to 3.45pm Kimbolton : Castle Gardens 3.50pm to 4.30pm

4th Tuesday of the Month (R. H23) - 25th February Bythorn : School Lane 10.00am to 10.20am Molesworth : Phone Box 10.25am to 11.00am Brington : Church Lane 11.10am to 11.35am Old Weston : Village Hall 11.45am to 12.20pm Leighton Bromswold : The Avenue 12.30pm to 1.00pm

4th Wednesday of the Month (R. H24) - 26th February Ellington : Mermaid Pub 9.30 to 10.00am Grafham : Breach Road 10.10am to 10.35am Perry : Chichester Way 10.45am to 11.40am Hail Weston : Orchard Close 12.00pm to 12.20pm Great Staughton : The Causeway 1.30pm to 2.00pm Kimbolton : Stow Road (Newtown) 2.15pm to 3.45pm Kimbolton : Castle Gardens 3.50pm to 4.30pm

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Listings of Businesses in Our Area Accountancy Land Family Business, 01480 445490, p.55

Financial Advisers & Financial Services Beacon Wealth Management, 01480 869466, p.33

Auctioneers/Valuers W H Peacock, 01480 474 550, p.37

Funeral Directors Crowsons, 01832 272269, p.29 Regency Funeral Directors, 01480 759408, p.71

Architects/Planning/Drawings PJP Architects, 07801 054648, p.10 Art, Framing, Artists, Crafts, Ceramics, Gallery, Hobbies David Osborne Motorbike Spares, 07979 500900, p.25 Engraved by Elle, www.engravedbyelle.co.uk, p.52 Grafham Coins, 01480 811227, p.24 La Cote D'or Antiques, 01480 861587, p.28 The Boatshed Pottery, studio@koceramics.co.uk, p.65 The Framery Ltd, 01480 860086, p.11 Building Services/Home Maintenance/Garage Doors Donna the Tiler, 07712 431337, p.24 GAP Home Improvements, 07935 002610, p.53 Garolla Garage Doors, 01480 630081, p.55 Handyman, 07770 373800, p.74 R&D Maskey, 01234 825015, p.51 Still & Sons, 01480 869042, p.69 Taylor Stilton, 01480 860047, p.51 The Home Handyman, 01480 861898, p.9 Business Networking Three Shires Networking, 07788 558964, p.38 Computer/IT Services/Marketing/Proofreading/HR Eisop, 07480 166533 p.37 iEdit, 01480 860519 p.47 LR Marketing, 07539 756963, p.68 Newport Bookkeeping Services, 07519 352933, p.10 Oxygen IT, 01480 390395, p.31 Silver Websites, 07340 234555, p.39 Social Beans, 07808 020554, p.28 Domestic Services Andrew Blair, Carpet Cleaning, 07867 499792, p.27 C Major Change, 07584 279228, p.75 Holistic H.Y.P, 07713 260411, p.37 Home ‘n’ Dry, Carpet Cleaning, 01487 840310, p.39 Saints Chimney Sweeps, 01832 293809 p.27 Sweeping Tom Ltd, 07990 561874, p.29 Education/Tuition Inn Farm Private Day Nursery, 07802 826798, p.15 Little Stars Nursery, 01480 860324 p.25 One to One Tuition, 07803 504631, p.73 Playtimes Spaldwick, 01480 890077 p.52 Riseley Primary C of E School, 01234 708218, p.67 Electrical Services/Solar Aircon Tom, 07402 745802, p.6 DAC Services, 01234 709347, p.2 Domelec, 07912 092985 p.67 LCS Energy, 01480 470064, p.49 Selec Solar, 01480 400607, p.19 Estate Agents/Letting Agents/Property Carr Estate Agents, 01480 597799, p.31 Peter Lane & Partners, 01480 860400, p.84 Top Hat Projects, 07814 709320, p.11

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Gardening/Landscaping/Tree Care/Logs/Flowers Eden Tree Specialists, 01234 960796, p.23 JD Tree Surgery, 07745 378268, p.24 Manor Farm, 07849 528684, p.24 General Stores/Farm Shops/Wine Shops Budgens, 01480 860582, p.40-41 Grafham Village Store, 01480 810119, p.20 Handpicked Wine Box, www.handpickedwinebox.com Top End Stores, 01234 376426, p.81 Whitchurch Wines, jeff@whitchurchwines.co.uk p.7 Hall for Hire Tilbrook Hall, bookings.tilbrookvillage@gmail.com, p.74 Health/Treatments/Beauty/Wellbeing/Counselling/ Fitness Close Health and Beauty, 07729 381085, p.9 Courtyard Beauty, 07922 678843 p.8 Grafham Water Sailing Club, 01480 810478 Jill Dighton, 07925 852985, p.9 Rosie’s Salon, 07733 482359, p.8 The Nest at 53, 07778 024564, p.10 Kitchens Kitchen Culture, 01480 861822, p.27 Music, Theatre, Singing, Entertainment Carol John, 01234 708029, p.39 Pets/Petcare Services /Equine/Training Top End Stores (Animal Feed), 01234 376426, p.81 Plumbers/Heating Engineer/Oil/Tanks Anglia Oil Tanks, 01638 662955, p.43 Boiler Juice, www.boilerjuice.com, p.21 DAC Services, 01234 709347, p.2 Hill Heating, 01480 890929, p.29 Hydroflow, 07917 176375, p.47 LCA Maintenance Services Ltd, 01234 266220, p.3 Pubs/Restaurants/Cafes/Catering Phaf Kimbolton, 07300 296926, p.68 The Flying Foodie natasha@flyingfoodie.co.uk, p.13 The Pheasant Keyston, 01832 710303 p.5 The Wheatsheaf Perry, 01480 810253, p.82-83 Solicitors/Legal/Probate Services Hunt & Coombs Solicitors, 01480 702207, p.11 Storage Jonathan, 07753 638948, p.47 Travel Fun with Santa, 01480 812598, p.10 Once In A Lifetime Holidays, 07961 884183, p.75 Vehicle Services/Vehicle Care/Vehicle Sales/Transport Robinsons Garage, 01480 860581, p.45

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CUBIC METRE HARDWOOD LOGS Calor Gas Coal

Little Staughton, Beds Tel 01234 376426 Email topendfarm@btconnect.com www.topendfarm.co.uk “The Biggest and Best Stocked Local Village Store in the Area”

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY ON LOGS, COAL AND CALOR GAS LOTS OF NEW LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCTS SUPPORT LOCAL

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Royal mail 24hr and 48hr tracked HORSE & PET FOOD SUPERSTORE TOP END VILLAGE STORES Top End Farm, Lt Staughton, Beds, MK44 2BY Tel/Fax: 01234 376426 TOP QUALITY EQUESTRIAN & ANIMAL SUPERSTORE BULK BAGS OF WILD BIRD FEED HAY IN STOCK OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK PHONE FOR DETAILS, ANY PRODUCT FAST FREE DELIVERY Check out prices on our new website

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FISH FRY DAY

Choice of 3 weekly changing homemade pies served with mash or chips, seasonal veg & gravy + pint of Fosters, medium glass of house wine or soft drink £16.95

Fish & chips Traditional chip shop platter Market boat fresh fish specials Traditional fish & chips take-away £10.00

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Let’s do Lunch!

2 courses £14.95 3 courses £17.95 Mon - Friday 12 pm - 5 pm

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Steak, fries, sides, sauce, salad + pint of Fosters, medium glass of house wine or soft drink Ribeye £17.95 Fillet £18.95

The Wheatsheaf – West Perry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0BX Email: hello@wheatsheaf-perry.co.uk - Phone: 01480 810253 To advertise in Village Bystander please call Julie on 07928 778457

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JANUARY OFFERS AT THE WHEATSHEAF, WEST PERRY

WINE LOVERS, REJOICE! Enjoy our exclusive wine offer - bottles of White, Red, or Rosé for just £9.99, and Prosecco for only £12.99!

Perfect for unwinding with friends or adding a special touch to your meal.

SAVE ON YOUR NEXT VISIT! Sign up for our email newsletter and receive 25% off your food bill in January! Stay updated on our latest promotions and treats while saving big! To sign up, look for the posters in the pub or scan the QR code below to visit our website.

Join us and make every visit memorable.

Cheers!

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The Wheatsheaf West Perry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0BX hello@wheatsheaf-perry.co.uk, 01480 810253

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Offering over 2,300 Square Feet of Accommodation for the Discerning Buyer.

Three Reception Rooms offering Exceptional Space for Entertaining and Homeworking.

Impressive 21 FT. Kitchen with Breakfast Nook.

Excellent Garden Room Overlooking Generous South Facing Garden.

Four Comfortable Bedrooms, all with Wardrobes.

Tel 01480 860400 Principal Bedroom with Walk-in Wardrobe and En Suite.

Guest Cloakroom and Practicalkimbolton@peterlane.co.uk Laundry Room/Utility.

Double Garage and Additional Parking.

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