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PETER LANE AND PARTNERS CHASING SHADOWS INN FARM NURSERY THE IMPORTANCE OF STORY TIME BEACON WEALTH MANAGEMENT WHY TAKE FINANCIAL ADVICE? LOCAL MEMORIES GOLDEN SKEINS A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ESTATE AGENT PAUL KINALLY AND MUCH MORE

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Welcome to the first summer edition of 2024 and we have a truly bumper magazine this month. Georgia Rose analyses how famous novels that are now regarded as classics had a mixed reception upon release and looks at how these books have been critically revisited. Coincidentally, Hazel’s flash fiction story also revolves around a change in perspective. Beacon Wealth Management answers the question “Why seek financial advice?” Paul Kinally from Peter Lane and Partners tells us about the day in the life of an Estate Agent and Inn Farm Nursery explains the importance of story time.

You’ll find a lot more inside including the community section where you will find several details of events taking place in the area.

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Editor: Julie Tose 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, Jeff Garland

June Contents Editor’s Letter Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellbeing Inn Farm - The Importance of Story Time Local Memories: Golden Skeins Anthony Withers - An adventure in music Gardening & Outdoor Section Lee’s Gardening Corner June – A Rich Tapestry of History A Different Perspective Beacon Wealth Management - Why Take Financial Advice?

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A Day in the Life of Estate Agent - Paul Kinally p.34-35 Eugene Smith - Who Did it Better? p.36 Georgia Rose p.44 Peter Lane and Partners - Chasing Shadows p.48 Bystander Community p.56-68 The Staughtons with Hail Weston Church Services p.59 What’s On for Children? p.72 Nurseries, Primary & Secondary Schools p.72-73 Useful and Emergency Numbers p.73 Clubs, Groups & Organisations p.74-75 Mobile Library Times p.75 Business Listings p.76

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LOCAL MEMORIES: By Penny Young Golden Skeins In October 2021 the first new series of ‘Who do you Think You Are’ aired on television. This has always been my favourite programme and some ‘fresh television’, after the interminable repeats we had endured during lockdown, was something to look forward to. The opening episode was Josh Widdicombe, the comedian. I vaguely knew who he was, but stand-up comedy not really being ‘my bag’, I didn’t have high hopes for my enjoyment of his ‘journey’. Wrong!

The episode started with Josh telling the researcher that family legend had it, that they were related to the Barings from Barings Bank. I think we are all familiar with the name, Nick Leeson, the man who ‘broke’ Barings Bank. Well sure enough, Josh was descended from one of three brothers who actually founded Barings Bank; although the other two brothers kicked his ancestor out of the bank, because he did not have good business acumen!

The researcher then moved onto another family line – Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland. I thought to myself – hang on - Henry Holland is in my family tree, so I pressed pause on the remote, got my family tree up on the iPad – oh my goodness, yes he is! Josh’s tree then went back another generation – yes – they are in my tree, another generation – them too – so basically Josh Widdicombe’s ancestry was my ancestry, and I was watching my own episode unfold – I was buzzing! Basically, (Josh and me) are descended, very likely, from Henry V111 ‘affair’ with Anne Boleyn’s sister, Mary, with whom Henry had a child, prior to divorcing Catherine of Aragon and marrying Anne Boleyn. Wow – at times like this, I wish Mum was still here, she had always said we (her side of the family) come from landed gentry, but I don’t think she ever knew quite how ‘landed’!

Now to the title subject of this story, the other Saturday, I decided to go to a Family History Show in nearby St Ives. I had ‘double booked’ myself and was meeting a friend later for lunch – doesn’t this always happen! So, whilst the show was from 10am – 4pm, I only had two hours and needed to make the most of it. I got there at 9.45am and the event had already started.

I wandered around the huge hall and there were all the local history societies with their own stalls – Huntingdonshire, Bedfordshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk etc etc. Then there were other stalls from the companies who run on-line courses on how to trace your family tree – Pharoes and IHGS (The School of Family History). Then another another stall – ‘Were your ancestors in India’?

Aha I thought – my mind always on ‘Charles and Lucy’ (subject of so many of my stories) – Charles went to India with 15th Royal Hussars – let’s see if the stall holder can help me. I was disappointed – the guy did not seem to have a grip of his subject and was just handing out business cards with an email address for a lady who could do ‘paid research’ for people – oh dear – not what I was looking for.

So, I went to the next door stall which was the IHGS and although I was not really interested in signing up for any courses – entry level around £150 – but advanced level (which I like to think I am at) – as much as £2k-£3k for courses which you can take at your own speed and can last 3-4 years. Not my bag either! But the stall holder had a sign up which said ‘Heraldry’ with a picture of a coat of arms. His stall wasn’t busy, and we got chatting. I told him that my family had a coat of arms – three dolphins over a chevron and he asked if they were passant – I wasn’t sure – but 16

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found the shield online and showed the guy – Chris. He was preparing a talk on zoom which would be going out in May and following along the lines of ‘Who do you think you are’ – but using ancestors ‘Heraldic Shields’, to trace the line back, but from a different angle. At this point I blurted out – did you see the Josh Widdecombe episode – because that is my family ancestry (apart from the Barings Banks side). Chris then blurted out that his talk was on the Josh Widdicombe episode – I was staggered – what are the chances.

Chris’ stall was still quiet, and we started chatting. He apologised for wearing a ‘beanie hat’ – but he had been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and had just come through chemotherapy and had lost all his hair. I then looked at him properly and realised that he did look very poorly. I told him that I had breast cancer in 2019-2020 and had chemotherapy and had lost all my hair also and that how unbelievably brutal were the effects of chemo. We exchanged email addresses and agreed to stay in touch and Chris said that I might even get a small mention in his talk!

I then went back to the India stall and there was a lady there with a massive family tree, which, unravelled, virtually covered the whole of the ‘India desk’. Her ancestors had been in India, and she was looking for help with when/how they came back to England. The stall holder wasn’t very helpful for this lady either, but she was giving him a DNA lesson – he didn’t seem to grasp it and had never had his DNA tested! I interrupted and said that I did not really understand DNA either and did she know anyone who would sit down with me and an iPad and notebook and explain it? She said – yes - she would!

The lady, Gill, was going off to one of the talks (Ancestors in the Workhouse) and would meet me afterwards. I said that I couldn’t as I had to leave early – so we exchanged email addresses.

She then said – quick – I’ve got five minutes – show me your DNA tree. I showed her my dad’s side of the family and she said, pointing at names – well they are in my tree, they are in my tree etc. etc. I said – well this line of my dad’s ancestors came from Fen Drayton – she said – so do mine! In a few weeks I am driving to Gill’s – she lives near Rugby, and she is going to teach me ‘DNA’!

It was time for me to leave, but I remembered that I had a copy of my latest book in my bag. I went back to Chris’s stall and gave him a copy, which he accepted graciously. We have since been in email contact and the title of one of his emails was, ‘End of a Beautiful Friendship!’ He had discovered, from my book, that my football team are Arsenal and his is Chelsea – we were going to be playing each other the next evening – for the record – Arsenal beat Chelsea 5-0! Me and Chris are still friends – just!

I sent Gill a copy of my book, prior to my visiting her. There is a story in the book about my dad’s DNA test, which she had turned to straight away – she emailed and said – I think you actually know a lot more about DNA than you are letting on! She also said that before the A14 was built, she and her husband used to travel regularly from Rugby to Waterbeach (Cambs) to a sailing club, founded by her grandfather. They used to travel through Kimbolton, and her husband remembered, in particular, a very good iron mongers on the corner. I said – yes – that would be Gooderhams – the shop is now a house, but the shop owner’s son is my neighbour, and the shop sign is over his garage door!

Small world eh!

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An adventure in music The concert at the Cologne Opera House was scheduled for 11.30pm, after the opera performance that evening. A full house, 1400 people packing the auditorium. The auspices were not good. The piano, a rehearsal instrument, was in bad shape. The pianist, suffering severe back pain, wanted to pull out, but was persuaded to go ahead by Vera Brandes, the remarkable eighteen year old woman who was promoting the concert. Eventually, the pianist came on, paused, then launched into an hour of totally improvised music, mixing classical, gospel, folk, Latin and other influences. The resulting album sold four million copies and is still the best selling solo piano album of all time. The album was the Köln Concert. The pianist was Keith Jarrett.

He made his name, at the age of 21, with the Charles Lloyd quartet and Forest Flower, recorded at Monterey in 1966, still one of my favourite post war pieces of music. Jarrett’s two solos are a dizzying display of melody, rhythm and technical fireworks. After the Koln Concert, Jarrett gave a series of solo recitals in Japan (the Sun Bear Concerts).

I've called this an adventure in music; adventure means explore and discover so let's do that.

There are a few DVDs of Jarrett performances but we'll start with three audio recordings, all on YouTube. The first is Part IIc of the Koln Concert. Listen to this and be amazed that when he sits at the piano, he has no idea what music will come out. At one concert I attended, he asked the audience to suggest a chord. Then off he went. Next let's go for Forest Flower, funky Sixties psychedelic ýmixture of rock and jazz with two imaginative solos from Jarrett. The piece ends with him plucking the strings inside the piano. Contrast that with Tokyo Solo from the Sun Bear concerts, with its mesmerising, almost Schubertian lyricism.

In 1985 Jarrett formed the Standards Trio with Gary Peacock (bass) and Jack DeJohnette (drums).

The three musicians have an almost telepathic understanding which is well demonstrated on a couple of DVDs. First, try Standards II from 1993 (on YouTube). Many riches to be discovered here, for example the imposing almost symphonic solo that leads into Georgia on my mind. Pure magic. There's the melodic virtuosity of You and the night and the music which also features Jarrett's very athletic piano style, complete with startling facial expressions. And what a marvel is the lyrical Love letters. Three years later the trio were in Japan: wonderful interpretations of Autumn leaves and My Funny Valentine/Song.

The trio was invited to perform at the Blue Note in 1996, three nights, two sets per night. Jarrett explains what the trio was trying to do: ‘...investigate the music-making process ... as well as our commitment to the ‘something about jazz that makes it unique, vital and touching.’ The six CD set contains some of the trio’s best work including Autumn Leaves (all 26 marvellous minutes of it) and You don’t know what love is which Jarrett transforms into Muezzin, a marvellous Arabian fantasy. (On YouTube but audio only.)

In 2018 Jarrett suffered two strokes which paralysed his left side and he will not perform again.

His brain and right hand are still active as he showed in a lengthy interview with Rick Beato (YouTube). It’s a great tragedy that he is no longer able to perform but he leaves a legacy which will endure. He is, and will always be, one of the world’s great musicians.

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Gardening and Outdoor Section: p.22-24 Lee’s Gardening Corner June is the start of the season when the garden looks almost too full, everything flowering madly. Roses are probably centre stage now, with their beautiful flowers and wonderful scent. They come in all shades of pink through to red, yellow and apricot, with scent to rival a perfume shop. Also with a range of sizes from small shrubs to vast climbers there is a rose to suit any garden.

Hopefully the rainy season we’ve had so far doesn’t continue and any plants you haven't yet put outside should be fine now, they will soon grow quickly. They will need regular watering (probably every day especially if it is windy as this dries the soil out quickly), if you haven't put any feed in with the soil then give a liquid feed once a week to ensure summer containers look their best (something like a seaweed mix is good, dilute as appropriate). Cannas and lilies do well in pots, and look stunning (although keep a look out for the bright red lily beetle as it will lay it's black grubs on the leaves and they will decimate plants within days - if found squish!!).

The grass will need mowing regularly also, and if you have a new lawn (either seed or turf) this will need watering too. Now is the time to tidy up spring flowering perennials, they can be pruned hard back now or just trimmed if they fit into their space. Keep on top of weeds, but do not cut back foliage from earlier bulbs as they need it to bulk up the bulb for next years flowering. Any plants or trees that were planted earlier in the year do still need watering if the weather is very dry.

For the vegetable patch keep sowing lettuce, radishes and spring onions, peas and carrots to get a continuous crop over the next few months. If new potatoes were planted early enough then they will probably be ready to harvest now.

Take care to cover any crops outside with netting or fleece to keep away birds and pests, although be careful netting cannot trap birds.

For colour in June pick Roses, clematis, irises and geraniums.

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Bedfordshire Festival of Autumn Walks Following on from the roaring success of the first Bedfordshire Festival of Autumn Walks Bedfordshire Ramblers are delighted to announce that plans are well underway for the second Festival.

The dates for 2024 are 7th to 15th September. Please put the dates in your diaries. We are hoping to build on the number of walks being offered and ensure that there is a good spread of walk types to appeal to all abilities across times that should suit all.

We are reaching out to our neighbouring Ramblers groups, inviting them to step across the county border and come and explore our beautiful little county with us!

There are plans afoot to offer the “walk and sail” trip on the John Bunyan boat, along the Great River Ouse, but places are limited and will need to be booked in advance. We are also hoping to offer the opportunity to walk the Greensand Ridge over two days.

As before the Festival offers an opportunity to encourage people to come and experience walking and the Ramblers, along with finding out a bit more about some of the hidden or not so hidden secrets of this little sung county.

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June – A Rich Tapestry Of History June is something of a rich month when it comes to historical events. There are few days when something of genuine note did not happen. Whether you focus on Watergate (the break-in being on the14th June 1972) or Waterloo (“A close run thing” on the 18th June 1815), the events that have happened over the course of the month of June have undoubtedly shaped the course of history.

Looking back on the twentieth century, it is hard to ignore one particular day: the 28th. The story starts in a city in Bosnia called Sarajevo in 1914. Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were visiting the city when they were both assassinated by Gavrilo Princip in 1914, sparking off a series of events that culminated in World War I. On the same day, five years later, in one of Europe’s most spectacular symbols of the ancien regime, the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919, ending that conflict yet undoubtedly contributing to the next global conflict in 1939-45; a conflict that was to shape Europe, and indeed the world, for most of the rest of the century.

Within that conflict, the 6th June this year marks the 80th anniversary of the largest amphibian invasion in military history. It involved 153,110 soldiers, 6,330 ships and 10,440 aircraft, leading to the liberation of France and the eventual invasion of Germany in the west.

Many see this as one of the most memorable events of WW2, although another equally memorable, yet far more sinister event of that war also happened in June. On Wednesday the 10th June in Lidice in what is now the Czech Republic, all 173 men over the age of 15 were executed in reprisal for the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich. The village was burnt to the ground and most of the women and girls over 16 were sent to concentration camps.

Approximately 80 other Lidice children are thought to have been gassed at Chelmo. This incident serves as a stark reminder what the horrors of war can bring to a civilian population.

Whilst Watergate, referenced earlier, had a profound affect on politics across the pond, closer to home on the 15th June 1215, King John put his Royal Seal on the Magna Carta, a document that some feel provided some of the foundations of our modern, democratic system, and one that certainly provided the framework for the English system of common law. Whilst John himself gleefully ignored he restrictions it put on the English Monarchy, as did many of his successors, it is impossible to ignore its influence not just domestically, but globally; it was referenced over 500 years later by American revolutionaries in 1776. A copy, one of four, exists in Lincoln Castle should you wish to see it.

Whilst this article has only scratched the surface of June’s rich tapestry of events, it seems fitting to end with one a little closer to home. On the 25th June 1503, Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon were formally betrothed, their wedding taking place on the 11th June 1509. Having given birth to six children, including the future Mary I, but unable to bear him a male heir, their marriage was annulled in 1533, with Catherine eventually living out her remaining days at Kimbolton Castle. She died in 1536 but is remembered each year by a service being held in the chapel at the Castle in January.

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A Different Perspective Marilyn hadn’t seen her daughter, Chloe, for quite a few weeks. Life had been busy for both of them, but Marilyn also knew that Chloe had got some problems in her marriage, but wasn’t ready to talk about them. So Marilyn was relieved when her daughter finally suggested they should have lunch together at their favourite café. Over a relaxed lunch, Marilyn was sure Chloe would open up to her, and although Marilyn may not be able to do anything practical to help, she knew that just letting her daughter talk would help in its own way.

The day they met was a beautiful sunny day, so they decided to take a table in the garden.

Marilyn always believed that sitting in a garden helped people to relax and to think more clearly.

After they had ordered their food and had a general catch up, Chloe took a deep breath and launched in. ‘Trevor has had an affair, mum.’ Trevor and Chloe had been married for 10 years, and although they had always seemed happy together, Marilyn had always felt Trevor had a bit of an eye for the ladies. ‘A loveable rogue’ as he was sometimes described.

‘Oh sweetheart.’ Marilyn hugged her daughter. ‘Come on, tell me all about it’. Chloe began her story and Marilyn listened intently, reaching out to give her daughter’s hand a gentle squeeze.

They were both so engrossed in the conversation, that they didn’t notice him sit on the spare chair at their table. He sat quietly and admired the beautiful garden. The garden was a riot of colour. Well established trees provided some nice shade, and a water feature gurgled in the corner, giving the whole garden a feeling of peace and tranquillity.

He looked at the two women and listened to their chatter. Trevor had had an affair with a woman from work. The affair hadn’t lasted long, and Trevor had promised it was now over, but Chloe was finding it really difficult to forgive him and to build her trust again. Marilyn felt very angry with Trevor, but was trying to support her daughter with finding a way forward, as Chloe had made it quite clear she wanted to stay with Trevor.

He was fascinated by the conversation but became distracted by a robin who perched on the arm of the chair alongside him. They exchanged glances, but the robin didn’t hang around to hear more of the saga.

There was a pause in the conversation. ‘I think we need cake’ said Marilyn, ‘and lots of it!’ They ordered tea and a section of cakes. When the plate of cakes was placed on the table, he couldn’t help but think how delicious it looked. There was just about every cake you could think of – chocolate cake, Victoria sandwich, coffee and walnut cake, lemon cake and beautiful scones.

Marilyn and her daughter started to eat, as he watched enviously. In the end, he could resist it no longer. He leaned in and helped himself to a piece of scone. Marilyn and Chloe laughed. ‘You cheeky thing!’ Marilyn said.

Still, he sat there for a while, watching and listening. ‘What complicated lives humans have,’ he thought and finally, thinking he might be pushing his luck to steal any more cake, he flew away.

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A Day in The Life of Estate Agent Paul Kinally Breakfast on a workday is usually porridge and honey, with this and morning ablutions to the accompaniment of Mellow Magic.

In the car to work it’s either 5 Live or radio 4 extra – you can’t beat a bit of Steptoe & Son, Dad’s Army or Hancock’s Half Hour in the morning, despite the BBC’s trigger warnings…

I like to be in the office early to get ready for the coming day and usually arrive before eight.

For those who remember it, I’ve always been fascinated

by Cat Steven’s song Matthew & Son. ‘Up at 8:00, you can't be late, for Matthew & Son, he won't wait……watch them run down to platform one and the 8:30 train to Matthew & Son’.

Why not just get up earlier!

I started my first job in estate agency with the exceptional Ekins, Dilley and Handley over forty years ago; we always began the day with an 8.30 morning meeting and we still do this today at Peter Lane & Partners.

Incidentally, we were also taught that being late for appointments is disrespectful, so I still have the watch I wear for work set 10 mins fast…..

But back to the ‘morning meeting’. This is a great way to ensure that everyone in the office is aware of what’s going on. We cover the previous day’s valuation and viewing appointments, feedback, offers etc. progress with ongoing sales, and of course the diary for the day ahead.

But what led me to estate agency in the first place as it wasn’t something I thought of when I was young and certainly wasn’t something suggested by the careers master at my grammar school.

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streets today with an obvious bag of money and no heavies for protection!

Next was the Saturday job. Parents would send you out to walk around the town and you’d go into every establishment until you actually found a job. I wonder if this is still the case or whether it constitutes child cruelty…… Anyway, I got a job working in one of the old British shoe corporation's shops - Truform.

However, when I left school, like a lot of people at that time I began an apprenticeship which, in my case, was in electrical engineering. But it became pretty obvious fairly early on that this wasn't for me and when I was offered a job at the shop where I'd worked previously (because I was the one who always sold the most polishes and shoe protector sprays) I jumped at the chance to enter their trainee management programme, much to my father's disappointment. Actually I would almost say disgust!

But, with apologies to any shop workers reading this, being inside and on your feet all day is not too much fun, and preparing for the Christmas Sales whilst everyone else is down the pub soon loses its appeal.

So, I managed to get through the interview process at Ekins and survived the cull which came 3 months later for those who’d failed the audition.

The next forty years plus has been an extremely enjoyable ride through some crazy markets and depressing recessions and I don’t think I would change too much, although agency went through a sea change when corporates like the Prudential came into the business in the 80’s as they saw it as a way to sell more financial services; they didn’t listen those of us at the sharp end and seemed to do their very best to ride roughshod over what had been successful practice and much of the public’s dim view of agency stems from this time. Remember white socks and shiny suits? And no, I didn’t.

Thankfully, to many people, this is still an attractive profession and, indeed, even my father said ‘I can’t believe you get paid for wandering around all day looking at other people’s houses’…but I can say there’s definitely more to it than that and I must admit that the hours can make recruitment a problem – especially these days where work/life balance and working from home seem almost prerequisites for today’s jobseeker.

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Who Did it Better?

The search is on for a new James Bond. Well, it’s been on since before lockdown, but as there doesn’t seem to be any other current news the media is full of it. As ever, some commentators are desperately brandishing their adolescent right-on credentials and demanding that the next Bond be anything other than – UGH - a white man. Two points, it’s no longer the early sixties, there are a few other spy franchises around now. And diversity of casting works in Doctor Who because, well, science fiction.

Not that Bond aims for kitchen-sink realism. The matter of his changing appearance has never been addressed, no recurring characters ask “how come you’ve got a different face ?”. Attempts to explain this away by claiming “Bond” is a code-name are scuppered by one line in The Spy Who Loved Me, see if you can spot which one.

The character of Bond is a terrible bore, like most Oxbridge alumni he rarely misses a chance to mention his education, and his wine tedium makes him that person you never want to be seated with at a dinner party. But we don’t want his friendship, we want him to save us. And while everyone normal agrees that Live and Let Die is the best film, who was the best Bond?

Timothy Dalton Easily top of the list, Dalton went back to Ian Fleming’s books and played Bond realistically, a borderline psychotic one drink away from a breakdown. He only did two films, but thanks to his performance they’re among the best in the series.

Roger Moore It’s misleading to contrast Moore with Dalton, although that doesn’t stop lazy commentators who claim the former was essentially Benny Hill in a tuxedo. Moore brings far more gravitas to the part than he’s given credit for, but also plays up the inherent absurdity (to paraphrase Roger) of the world’s greatest spy introducing himself to everyone he meets.

George Lazenby His sole outing is a good one, in no small part thanks to Lazenby’s take on Bond. Can you imagine any other actor doing his final scene as well? Unfortunately Lazenby decided he was bigger and better than Bond, and ended up in films with the Barbarian Brothers (look them up, they should be much better-known).

Daniel Craig Yes, he’s good, but Dalton did it first. There’s also a draining lack of humour in his first three films. And does anyone understand what’s happening in Quantum of Solace?

Sean Connery Heralded as the greatest by the same infantile-regressive sorts who think Tom Baker was the best Doctor, Connery is shaky in the role. Frequently bored and regularly bewigged, most of his films are of historical interest only.

Pierce Brosnan By all accounts Brosnan is a lovely man, but boy is he an awful actor. His ghastly, plastic, Bondby-committee performance complements the asinine scripts he was saddled with. If anyone says he’s the best, ditch them immediately.

James Bond will return. Played by someone you’ve never heard of.

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Budgens is all about food. Early morning deliveries, 6 days a week, ensure lots of fresh produce.

Everything is here to create delicious meals from scratch.

We also have a great variety of prepared meals.

A wide range of Wines, Beers, Ciders, and Spirits will complement your meal.

We have a Bakery plus Costa Coffee, Fresh Sandwiches & Frozen Foods.

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single book, no matter how well written, will not please every reader.

In the realm of literature, classic books often stand as bastions of cultural significance and literary brilliance. However, even the most revered works have faced their fair share of criticism.

These critiques, although sometimes harsh, provide valuable insights into the complexities of literary reception and the evolving tastes of readers over time.

One classic example of a book that endured scathing reviews upon its release is Moby-Dick

by Herman Melville. Published in 1851, Melville's epic tale of obsession and the pursuit of an enigmatic white whale initially received mixed reviews, with many critics bewildered by its unconventional narrative style and lengthy digressions on whaling practices. Some reviewers dismissed it as a tedious and overly philosophical work, failing to recognize its profound exploration of themes such as fate, morality, and the human condition.

Similarly, F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby faced lukewarm reception upon its publication in 1925. Critics of the time deemed it shallow and lacking in substance, failing to appreciate its poignant critique of the American Dream and its masterful portrayal of the Jazz Age. However, as time passed, The Great Gatsby garnered widespread acclaim and is now hailed as one of the greatest American novels ever written.

Even literary giants like William Shakespeare were not immune to criticism. Shakespeare's plays, now revered as timeless masterpieces, were often subject to harsh reviews during his lifetime. Hamlet, one of Shakespeare's most celebrated works, received mixed reviews from contemporary critics who found fault with its complex plot and ambiguous characters. Yet, Hamlet has since become one of the most performed and studied plays in the world, attesting to its enduring relevance and profound exploration of human psychology.

These examples underscore the subjective nature of literary criticism and the importance of revisiting works with fresh perspectives. What may be dismissed as a "bad" review in one era can evolve into a glowing appraisal in another. Moreover, critical reception should not overshadow a work's enduring significance or its ability to resonate with readers across generations.

Bad reviews for classic books serve as a reminder of the ever-changing landscape of literary appreciation. They highlight the complexities of artistic interpretation and the enduring power of timeless works to transcend initial scepticism and find their rightful place in the literary canon.

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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KEEP YOUR CAR TESTED, SAFE & ROADWORTHY. 01480 860581 cars@robinsonkimbolton.co.uk robinsonkimbolton.co.uk Mon-Fri 0800-1700

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PURPLE HORIZONS Purple Horizons was launched in September 2019 and is a volunteer group which organises fund raising events to raise money for good causes in Cambridgeshire.

Initially, we were 5 local mums who sat around a kitchen table with a coffee chatting about how we could raise money and awareness of causes close to our heart. We wanted to create something that is fun yet interesting, informative and enjoyable - something that would broaden our horizons.

We organise a variety of informative, educational and enjoyable events which cover diverse topics from art to politics, sport to literature, history to health and wellness and wine tasting, lunches and walking tours.

5 years later we have our own website and have raised over £30,000 for charities such as Papworth Trust, Rise Africa UK and Addenbrookes Charitable Trust.

Our next events include: a talk on men’s health (9th October 2024), an Autumn Ball, a talk about politics, which will be particularly interesting with an election taking place later this year and a flower arranging/wreath event.

We are always looking for new and different events so if you would be interested in talking to us, it would be lovely to hear from you.

Purple Horizons is free to join and all details are on our website https://www.purplehorizons.co.uk/ or alternatively you can email purplehorizons2019@icloud.com

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Chasing Shadows Paul Kinally of Peter Lane & Partners enjoys some spring sunshine and considers whether this is an excellent time to buy and sell property.

There was a time when the spring months were the perfect time to put one’s property on the market. This was a result of some charmingly simple reasons. The trees are newly in leaf, and everything seems fresh, new and exciting; the days are warmer and longer, and buyers often like to move in by the summer holidays or before the start of a new school year. Life is full of hope. Whilst these traditional reasons for selling in spring still hold true, there are now many additional and sometimes less prosaic reasons to trigger a sale and purchase. So, why could an owner benefit by selling this spring rather than later in the year?

We live in an uncertain world. The Middle East, Ukraine, global warming, not to mention 49% of the world’s population voting this year in 64 national elections - possibly changing things globally for years to come. Nowadays, waiting for normalisation seems a bit like chasing shadows. Whichever way you cut it, uncertainty surrounds us, and the property market, like any other, hates uncertainty.

So, are the spring months in 2024 an excellent time to buy and sell? They are a brilliant time to buy and sell. First, there are all the traditional reasons. But now we have a falling cost of living and mortgage rates which will not only attract more people to the market but also make house ownership more affordable.

This affordability aspect should instil a sense of optimism in potential buyers and sellers.

In property, it is usually best to work with current conditions than kick the can down the road hoping for something better – or chasing shadows.

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Old Kimboltonians’ Freemasons Lodge Meeting at Kimbolton Castle 2024 Meeting dates Friday 15 March Friday 17 May Friday 27 September Friday 13 December Meetings start at 6.00p.m All Freemasons welcome as well as enquiries from Alumni plus current and former staff Contact Martin Wilson Lodge Secretary Email martinjwilson55@gmail.com

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Hunt & Coombs solicitors

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Whitchurch Wines

21 High St, Kimbolton.

WHO ARE WE? Your local wine shop. We are a small, family-run business. My father-in-law, David, opens up on a Wednesday, then it is yours truly from Wednesday after 4.30pm until we close the door for the week on Saturday. My wife Heather also helps out and you my even find one of our offspring stacking a shelf or two occasionally!

New In:

Lots of rosé!

THIS MONTH’s TASTING - South Africa!

This month we are joined by Sebastian from RAKQ to take us through some of the wines that he imports from a variety of regions in South Africa. Some bubbles, a Chenin Blanc or two, some reds and even a pink, I think! Should be a great tasting.

There are limited places available and tickets will be £30. To reserve yours, please email jeff@whitchurchwines.shop As the sun begins to shine, our shelves once again welcome more of the great pink drink, rosé. We are offering a special this

month on a new rosé in the shopͲ Ͳ Rosaline. Not only is it a pretty bottle, but the juice is great too!

We also have a large selection of other rosé wines, including the always popular Sellardoor, so popͲin and have a look.

WHAT’s on in JUNE? 6th South African Tasting (ticketed) 7pm.

WHEN ARE WE OPEN? Wednesday 12-6pm Except WBW!

8th - Saturday Summer Pop-up wine bar 5.30 -7pm.

Thursday 10:30-5pm

19th Wine Bar Wednesday.

Saturday 10.30-5pm

27th Cheese Tuesday (on a Wednesday!)

7.30pm (Spaces limited).

Friday 10.30-7pm

For more information pop-in and ask, or email jeff@whitchurchwines.co.uk

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HILL HEATING Oil & Gas & LPG Boiler Servicing Installation & Repair System Upgrades Power Flushing Landlords Certificates OFTEC & GAS SAFE REGISTERED Bathroom Design & Installation 11, Windmill Close Ellington Cambs PE28 0AJ Phone 01480890929 07702048115 07517599203 www.hillheating.co.uk

Andrew Blair Professional Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning Phone or Whatsapp 07867499792 Email: arblair64@yahoo.co.uk https://andrewblairprofessional carpetandupholsterycleaning.com

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LOCAL BRICKWORK COMPANY EST. 2013 NEW BUILDS AND EXTENSIONS - GARDEN AND BOUNDARY WALLS REPOINTING WORKS - BRICK REPAIRS - BRICK FEATURE WORK

SAINTS WORK ACROSS CAMBRIDGESHIRE, BEDFORDSHIRE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CONTACT US TO ARRANGE A HOME VISIT / QUOTATION 01480 479355 / 07533 993766 OR EMAIL INFO@SAINTSBRICKWORKLTD.CO.UK FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK 'SAINTS BRICKWORK LTD'

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Bystander Community HAIL WESTON WILDLIFE AND GARDENING GROUP

Friday 7th June Our very popular tour of 6 villagers gardens Tickets - £10.00 available from janevicky@yahoo.co.uk Starting from the village Garden of Rest at 6.30pm with PIMMS. There are 6 gardens to visit followed by a drinks at the Royal Oak pub.

Tickets for forthcoming trips can be reserved/obtained by contacting janevicky@yahoo.co.uk July 2nd (Lavender Fields, Bluntisham £5.00) and August 6th (NGS Molesworth Garden at Brington £7:50 (includes refreshments)

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Great Staughton Horticultural Society Annual Show, Saturday 24th Aug at the village hall.

Classes include vegetables, flowers, cookery, handicrafts and photography.

For schedules, entry forms or queries email: Hort.soc@btinternet.com

Yelden Village Art Show 2024 Saturday 29th June 2-5pm

and as part of the Strawberry Fayre on

Sunday 30th June 2-5pm St. Mary’s Church Yelden Bedfordshire

Keysoe & Bolnhurst

Open Gardens Saturday

22nd June 2024 2-5pm Spend a lovely afternoon in Keysoe and Bolnhurst visiting a variety of beautiful gardens throughout the parish with teas, plant sales and various stalls located in both villages—tickets/maps available on the day For more information contact Penny on

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01234 378878 or penny.heming@btinternet.com

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Services across the Benefice for June.

For more information visit www.swhw.co.uk All 10.30am services can be accessed via Zoom: ID 418 4055 563 Passcode: 022067

ST. ANDREW’S, GREAT STAUGHTON

Sun 2nd

Morning & Evening Prayer are held on Zoom at 8.30am & 5.30pm respectively on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

8.00am BCP Holy Communion 10.30am All Age Worship

Sun 9th

10.30am Parish Communion

Sun 16th 10.30am Parish Communion Sun 23rd 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 school term

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Sun 9th

9.00am Parish Communion

Sun 2nd

Sun 16th

3.00pm Creative Communion

Sun 23rd

9.00am Parish Communion

Sun 2nd

Wed 5th 10.00am Morning Prayer

9.00am Parish Communion

Sun 16th 9.00am Pathfinder Service with Parish Communion

10.30am Morning Praise

Sun 30th 10.30am Benefice Communion

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CHURCH SUMMER CAMP 2024 Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th July 2024 If you are a child aged 6 and above join us at the Grafham Water Activity Centre in Perry.

From 9.30am to 4.30pm each day.

PLEASE NOTE. This camp is only open to families in the Staughtons, Perry, Hail Weston or who have a connection to one of our churches, St. Andrew’s,Gt Staughton, St Nicolas Hail Weston or All Saints Little Staughton.

website for on-line booking and payment

www.swhw.co.uk

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Kimbolton Medical Centre

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Bolnhurst Vintage & Country Fayre Sat 15th – Sun 16th June 2024 (gates open at 10am)

A FUN DAY OUT FOR ALL THE FAMILY *Vintage Cars *Motorbikes *Tractors *Commercials *Military *Steam Engines *Awning Displays *Stationery Engines *Market Stalls *Art & Crafts *Children’s Entertainer *Gun Dog Demonstration *Two Shires Working Leonbergers *Solent Stars Children’s Motor Cycle Stunt Team *Waldburg Shire Horse Display

and much more! *Live Music Friday and Saturday Night *Bars4Events will be hosting a ’Real Ale’ Bar Everyone welcome!

Adults £10, Over 65’s £8, 11-16 Years £6, Under 11 Free Family 2xAdult & 2x11-16: £26 Enquiries: 0777 557 4395

www.bolnhurstrally.co.uk The nearest postcode for the Rally Field in Bolnhurst is MK44 2ER

Profits go to local charities.

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Kimbolton Branch Royal British Legion invites you to a

D-Day Commemoration Concert featuring

The Royal Air Force Wyton Voluntary Band

Saturday 8th June 2024 7.30pm (Doors open at 6.45pm) at

The Lewis Hall, Kimbolton School, Kimbolton PE28 0EA Tickets cost £12 and are available from https://www.ticketsourse.co.uk/kimbolton-rbl

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HAIL WESTON FETE & FUN FAMILY DOG SHOW SATURDAY JULY 6th 1-5pm The much loved, biennial Hail Weston fete and fun family dog show returns this year to Hail Weston playing fields on 6th July. Running from 1-5pm, the fete will feature stalls, games for both adults and children, entertainment, bar, BBQ and refreshments.

Enrollment for the fun dog show, at only £2 per class, will commence at 12.30pm. Classes will include: Best Puppy (up to 18 months old) Best adult (up to 8 years old) Best senior (over 8 years old) Handsomest boy Prettiest girl Best pedigree Cutest mixed breed Waggiest tail Its sure to be an enjoyable afternoon. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there.

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Regency Funeral Directors

Your Local, Independent, Family Run Funeral Directors

Family run business providing a personal and caring service Chapel of rest Available 24 hours Grave stone and other memorial options Flowers and catering available Advice on funeral packages, bespoke services and pre-paid funerals Beautiful Jaguar hearse and limousine fleet plus all other motorised options Horse drawn services

Contact Us

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Holiday club for children A wonderful charity run setting based in the beautiful village of Spaldwick and led by the fantastic team at Playtimes in Spaldwick, our holiday club is available for all children from the ages 2–11 years old (children don’t have to attend school/pre-school in Spaldwick).

Children have access to all our indoor and outdoor facilities during the holiday club and can play outside wherever possible. We also run a morning and an afternoon creative activity. We adapt and tailor activities to the season as well as run parties at some of the holiday clubs.

Activities can include:

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Baking and decorating cakes, biscuits, shortbread, hot cross buns Arty crafts, e.g. making seasonal decorations, painting mugs, leaf art, pom pom animals, bird feeders, making cards Nature walks, trips to the park Planting flowers Bug hunts Slime!

Please note that activities are always child-led and children will not be forced to do an activity if they do not wish to take part. There may also be changes to the activities due to the weather and depending on the numbers and ages of attendees.

The dates for the remainder of the 2023/24 term are as follows:

£5 per hour (min 3 hours bookable) / £35 for the day (9am–5pm). This includes a morning and an afternoon snack.

A packed lunch and hot tea (served at 4.30pm) can be provided at £1.75 each.

We also ask for children to be provided with suitable clothing depending on the weather and season.

• 19–23 February • 2–15 April • 28–31 May • 19 July–2 August • 19 August–3 September

Please email playtimesoffice@gmail.com or call 01480 890077 to book a place.

(Excluding bank holidays)

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We are celebrating our first anniversary Please join us on Saturday 8th June.

We’d love to see you for tea & cake, or fizz if you’d prefer.

Extending our gratitude, for the overwhelming support, since we opened last year.

Made to measure curtains & blinds Curtain poles/tracks, lighting, wallpaper, rugs and accessories.

Extensive fabric library.

Spring/Summer 2024 collections now available.

www.fionaswancurtainsandblinds.co.uk fiona.swan@aol.co.uk

07779 713073

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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 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: Jenny Hassell - 07541 196834 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, lindaallendance@btinternet.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

Great Staughton Village Hub Details on the Great Staughton and Perry Facebook page Kimbolton Senior Citizens lunch club 01480 861540/860735 (Thurs, 12noon) Mandeville Hall Catworth Women’s Group Barbara Cawdell 01832 710404 Catworth Quilters Group Pam Wardle 01832 710324 Ellington Neighbourhood Watch Rick Wilcox 01480 890902 Gt Staughton Horticultural Society Mike Keeble 01480 860855 Grafham & Ellington Art Group Jackie Woods, 01480 890279 Whist Drives, Ellington Steve Sherratt , 01480 891418 Gt Staughton Playing Field & Pavilion Bob Jewell 01480 861259 Neighbourhood Watch Gt Staughton Frank Backhouse, 01480 861167 Kimbolton Flower Club Carol Grundy 01832 710339 Kimbolton Local History Society Nora Butler 01480 861007 Save the Children Fund Nora Butler 01480 861007 Hargrave Investment Club Rick 07905 211919 or Sue 07818 050034 Kimbolton Parish Council Lionel Thatcher 01480 861877 Bell Ringing (Kimbolton Church) Mary Foster 01480 861594 Kimbolton Fire Station - recruitment Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service 01480 444500 Little Staughton Parish Clerk Mary Jordan 01234 376383 email lspcclerk1@gmail.com.

Pertenhall & Swineshead Parish Clark Diane Robins, 07786 656088

clerk@pertenhallandswineshead-pc.gov.uk Bolnhurst & Keysoe Parish Council Clerk Samantha Langley 07977 828153 Stow Longa Village Community - social events Christine Hayes 01480 860519

Christine.Hayes@StowLonga.org.uk Tilbrook Village Newsletter www.tilbrookvillage.life Tilbrook Amenites Committee Chairman, Stephen Birch, chairman

tilbrookvillagelife@gmail.com Tilbrook Parish Council Clerk Lionel Thatcher, 01480860055 Kimbolton WI Anne Beszant 01480 860672 Ellington WI Jan Sherratt 01480 891418 Gt Staughton WI Ruth Easom, rutheasom@gmail.com Pertenhall WI Glennis Bird, Tel: 01933 314275, glennis.bird@hotmail.co.uk Perry WI perrywigroup@gmail.com Kimbolton & district Royal British Legion David Henrick 01480 896556 Kimbolton Castle Rotary Club Chris Davies 01234 376542 Ellington Village Club Sue Rice (Chairperson) 01480 896139 The Villages Gardening Club Jan Roche 01832 710561 janetroche0@gmail.comKimbolton North Beds Ramblers Margaret Sawyer

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

ing/ramblers-groups/north-bedfordshire-group The Stables Christian Centre Sean Watkiss, 01234 376237 work-based training to small groups of vulnerable adults.

Village Halls Mandeville Hall, Kimbolton, bookings Stan Rhodes, 07367 783886 Village Hall, Catworth, bookings www.catworthvillagehall.co.uk 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

Paul Sheard paulsheard@aol.com 01480 861457 Erica Jago, 07903 987445, bookings.tilbrookvillage@gmail.com www.tilbrookvillage.life 07539 662544, yeldenvillagehall@gmail.com

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 Huntingdon Grafham Water Lions Club Lion Bernard Dable 01480 810704, 07969 207227 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 Angela Fox, 01480 861264 Carpet Bowls, Gt. Staughton Anthony Withers, 01480 861224.

Carpet Bowls, Spaldwick Andrew Vickers, 01480 891201 Carpet Bowls, Ellington Beryl North, 01480 471146 Table Tennis Club - Melchbourne Peter Wilkinson peteathillands@gmail.com, 07792 056 157 Tennis Club, Kimbolton Roy Butler, 01480 861007 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) - 12th June 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 June 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 June 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 Auctioneers/Valuers W H Peacock, 01480 474 550, p.5 Architects/Planning/Drawings PJP Architects, 07801 054648, p.13 Art, Framing, Artists, Crafts, Ceramics, Gallery, Hobbies Croft Tools, 01480 810734, p.68 Grafham Coins, 01480 811227, p.49 La Cote D'or Antiques, 01480 861587, p.28 The Framery Ltd, 01480 860086, p.66 Boutiques Blue Blancmange, 07970 666258, p.42 Building Services/Home Maintenance/Garage Doors Castle View Construction, 07563 608344, p.6-7 GAP Home Improvements, 07935 002610, p.47 Garolla Roller Shutter Doors, 01480 630081, p.43 Harper and Day, 07854 765020. p.53 Lilystone, 01933 461374 p.39 R&D Maskey, 01234 825015, p.39 Saints Brickwork Ltd, 01480 479355, p.54 Still & Sons, 01480 869042, p.20-21 Taylor Stilton, 01480 860047, p.71 The Home Handyman, 01480 861898, p.53

Gardening/Landscaping/Tree Care/Logs/Flowers Browns British Flowers, 07890 298110, p.23 Eden Tree Specialists, 01234 960796, p.23 Handy Herberts, 01933 715936, p.24 JD Trees, 07745 378268, p.24 Manor Farm, 07849 528684, p.23 General Stores/Farm Shops/Shopping Events Budgens, 01480 860582, p.40-41 Top End Stores, 01234 376426, p.77 Whitchurch Wines, jeff@whitchurchwines.co.uk p.52 Health/Treatments/Beauty/Wellbeing/Counselling/ Fitness Abbie Drury Counselling, 07501 723041, p.11 Becs Bradley Coaching, 07979 286472, p.11 Henry Davies personal Trainer, 07747 466459, p.9 Herriman Coaching, 07522 057036, p.9 J Aesthetics & Beauty, 07717 410261, p.11 Jill Dighton, 07925 852985, p.9 Kimbolton Swimming Pool, 01480 862276, p.9 Love yourself Beautiful, 07565 459602, p.10 Rosie’s Salon, 07733 482359, p.9 The Ashgrove Clinic, 01933 469043 p.8 The Nest at 53, 07778 024564, p.10

Business Networking Three Shires Networking, 07788 558964, p.38

Interiors, Curtains, Blinds Fiona Swan Curtains & Blinds, 07779 713073, p.71

Computer/IT Services/Marketing/Proofreading Arlo Creative, 07747 185291, p.13 iEdit, 01480 860519 p.13 Newport Bookkeeping Services, 07519 352933, p.37 Oxygen IT, 01480 390395, p.50 Silver Websites, 07340 234555, p.70 Social Beans, 07808 020554, p.28

Music, Theatre, Singing, Entertainment Carol John, 01234 708029, p.43

Domestic Services Andrew Blair, Carpet Cleaning, 07867 499792, p.53 Home ‘n’ Dry, Carpet Cleaning, 01487 840310, p.19 Saints Chimney Sweeps, 07494 745723, p.19 Sweeping Tom Ltd, 07990 561874, p.29 Education/Tuition Inn Farm Private Day Nursery, 07802 826798, p.15 One to One Tuition, 07803 504631, p.3 Playtimes Spaldwick, 01480 890077 p.70 Electrical Services Aircon Tom, 07402 745802, p.25 DAC Services, 01234 709347, p.2 Selec Solar, 01480 400607, p.31 Spaldwick Electrical, 07446 965998, p.19

Kitchens Kitchen Culture, 01480 861822, p.5

Pets/Petcare Services /Equine/Training Houghton Horse Transport, 07825 269531, p.37 Kimbolton Vets, www.kimboltonvets.co.uk, p.49 Penhazy Parlour, 07774 519694, p.43 Top End Stores (Animal Feed), 01234 376426, p.77 Plumbers & Heating Engineer Anglia Oil Tanks, 01638 662955, p.12 DAC Services, 01234 709347, p.2 Hill Heating, 01480 890929, p.53 Hydroflow, 07917 176375, p.53 Pubs/Restaurants/Cafes/Catering Phaf Kimbolton, 07300 296926, p.29 The Pheasant Keyston, 01832 710303 p.55 The Wheatsheaf Perry, 01480 810253, p.78-79 Solicitors/Legal/Probate Services Hunt & Coombs Solicitors, 01480 702207, p.51

Estate Agents/Letting Agents/Property Bletsoes, 01832 732188 Carr Estate Agents, 01480 597799, p.27 Peter Lane & Partners, 01480 860400, p.80 Top Hat Projects, 07814 709320, p.37

Storage Jonathan, 07753 638948, p.43

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

Wedding Services Styled by Lulabelles,tasha@styledbylulabelles.co.uk, p.71

Vehicle Services/Vehicle Care/Vehicle Sales/Transport Robinsons Garage, 01480 860581, p.45

Funeral Directors Crowsons, 01832 272269, p.49 Regency Funeral Directors, 01480 759408, p.69

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Potting compost, topsoil, seed compost and bark

TOP END VILLAGE STORES TOP END FARM

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”

PERENNIALS AND SHRUBS COMPOST, TOPSOIL, FARMYARD MANURE, SEED COMPOST BBQ MEATS CHARCOAL AND GAS

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National Lottery Electric/Gas Top Ups

OFF LICENSE CIGARETTES CUT FLOWERS PLANTS & SHRUBS POTTING COMPOST RAILWAY SLEEPERS HORSE & ANIMAL FEED & BEDDING GARDEN FURNITURE WOODEN PALLETS

VEG BOXES IN STORE PLENTY OF FRESH FRUIT AND VEG DELIVERED IN STORE DAILY

Collect Plus Fed Ex DELIVERIES AVAILABLE T&Cs APPLY DHL CLICK AND COLLECT AVAILABLE CUBIC METRE DPD Phone in advance, pay by card HARDWOOD LOGS open 7 days a week Calor Gas Amazon pick up Including Bank Holidays Coal and returns hub call for details HORSE & PET FOOD SUPERSTORE TOP END VILLAGE STORES Top End Farm, Lt Staughton, Beds Tel/Fax: 01234 376426 TOP QUALITY EQUESTRIAN & ANIMAL SUPERSTORE BULK BAGS OF WILD BIRD FEED HAY IN STOCK OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK INCLUDING BANK HOLIDAYS PHONE FOR DETAILS, ANY PRODUCT FAST FREE DELIVERY Check out prices on our new website

HAY, STRAW, HAYLAGE ALL MAJOR BRAND HORSE FEED SHAVING + BEDMAX SUPPLEMENTS HORSE CARROTS STABLE MATTING FIELD MATS POST + RAIL ELECTRIC FENCING RODENT BAIT GRASS SEED + FERTILISER

POULTRY FOOD DOG FOOD CAT SMALL ANIMAL FEED & BEDDING WILD BIRD FOOD SUNFLOWER HEARTS, BLACK SUNFLOWERS ROBINS MIX PEANUTS LAYER’S PELLETS & SMALLHOLDER FEED DOG CHEWS & TREATS SHEEP FOOD + LAMBS MILK

FANTASTIC RANGE OF PRODUCTS AT GREAT PRICES “ANY PRODUCT ORDERED IN FOR YOU”

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W EEK LY DEA LS PIE TU ESDAY

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

W H AT’S ON AT THE W HEATSHEA F

N EW MEN U LAU NCH Friday 1st March

Pop in to try our brand new dishes, freshly prepared on-site from fresh, ethically sourced, British ingredients!

New kitchen hours Food served - 12 pm - 9.30 pm - 7 days a week Breakfast now served from 9 am - 12 pm on Saturday & Sunday

Mother’s Day Sunday 10th March 2 course menu £23.50 – 3 course menu £28.50 Free gift for all Mums with pre-booked tables!

Saturday 30th March

Saturday 27th April

Join us for our spectacular tribute nights!

Fantastic 3-course dinner included Dinner from 7 pm – Music starts at 8.30 pm – £35 per person BOOK YOU R TA BLE HER E!

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AT A GLANCE: • Handsome, generously proportioned village residence with private gated entrance.

• Wonderful plot of around 0.4 of an acre with delightful countryside views.

• Recently remodelled, upgraded and improved.

• Over 2,800 square feet of wonderfully versatile living, entertaining and homeworking space.

• Welcoming reception hall with guest cloakroom and French doors opening onto the garden.

• Comfortable, dual aspect sitting room and separate formal dining room.

• Stunning 37ft. kitchen/breakfast/family room with extensive glazing and sliding doors onto the garden terrace.

• Adjacent utility/boot room, additional cloakroom/WC and study/home office.

01480 860400 • Principal bedroom with en suite and JulietTel balcony overlooking the garden and fields beyond. kimbolton@peterlane.co.uk • Three further double bedrooms and family bathroom.

• Double garaging, EV charging point and extensive parking/turning space.

• Peaceful village location yet convenient for major road and rail links and within Call Now to Arrange a Viewing or your Free sought- after school catchments.

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