Letters There is a popular misconception that the clubs are funded by the village precept. In fact all the clubs are self-funding and typically Following the recent local parish council elections, the results of cover their operating costs. This has been achieved in a number of which have just been announced, I would like to offer my thanks to ways in the past, though all clubs are in complete agreement that those of you who took the time and trouble to give me your support they will cover their own utility bills and have installed separate and sufficient votes to become a member of the new Parish Counsupply or requested installation of meters for this purpose. The cil. clubs, via the user group, are open to the idea of making a donaThis is my first time in office and I consider this to be not only an tion, subject to certain conditions, towards operating costs from the honour but also a privilege. As a newly elected Parish Councillor previous season where specific bills are not available. for Longstanton I pledge to be the voice of the people who live in the village and to do and support what I consider right for the vil- The clubs have also agreed to have their teas and after event food and drinks prepared by the Pavilion. Club fundraising events such lage and the people who live in it. as BBQs will not be possible from now as they will reduce the Please feel free to contact me regarding any issues you feel are of revenue opportunity for The Pavilion. This measure will have a significant importance to bring to the council’s attention. You can direct impact on each club’s funding which will result in increased email me at martinparry50@yahoo.co.uk subscription fees for the members. It is noted that this is all to supCllr Martin Parry port the on-going viability of the Pavilion as a village facility. RE: Election of Longstanton Parish Council
Above all the sports’ clubs are open to everyone in the village, run by local volunteers who give up hours of their time to ensure the youth of the village has sporting activities to keep them occupied and off the streets in a safe and welcoming environment. Sport is acknowledged as good for health and general well-being. Why Many thanks to those that braved the weather to purchase a cake. would anyone wish for these facilities to be withdrawn from the village? The Cricket, Bowls, Tennis and Football clubs belong to Caroline Elvidge the village and are all managed by volunteers. Every club writes a Note from Ed: regular report in Longstanton Life magazine and every club proWell done, ladies for setting out your stall in aid of Wood Green - vides contact details and welcomes new members. There is no exanother example of Longstanton youngsters being caring citizens. clusivity - everyone is welcome. from A statement from Longstanton Sports Users’ Group usergroup@longstantonsports.co.uk
On Saturday 28 April, three Longstanton girls: Lilah, Meadow and Lilly held a Bake Sale in aid of The Wood Green Animal Shelter. The wet weather really was atrocious, but the girls went ahead with their event and managed to raise £10.00.
Longstanton Sports Users’ Group currently represents the Colts and Senior Football Clubs, Tennis, Bowls and Cricket Clubs though any Longstanton sports’ clubs or user of the Pavilion is Dear Longstanton Life, welcome to join. We formed to ensure the future of sport and recRE: SPONSORED DOG WALK 29th APRIL 2012 reation in Longstanton for all ages and abilities. We’d like to say a big THANK YOU to all our sponsors for We are aware there is some misunderstanding regarding our links, the above event. Thanks to them, we raised £100 for the Uniboth historical and ongoing, with both the Pavilion and the Parish versity Of Cambridge Veterinary School Trust. Despite the Council. We would like to set the records straight… awful weather, we managed the 4 ½ mile walk, and hopefully (weather permitting) we’ll do the seven mile walk next year. The sports’ clubs, despite being the main users of the LSSC / Pavilion, were not engaged in any conversation with the PC when Caroline & Philip Hockley (with Skye) the change was made from Sports and Social Club to an open village facility and furthermore have had no input, at any stage, as to how the Pavilion will be run. Additionally, the sports’ clubs had no part or ownership in the lease of the LSSC/Pavilion from the PC. Therefore, they could not default on the lease. The PC formed a sub-committee to manage the Pavilion. The sports’ clubs were not invited to be part of this committee. The committee held one meeting with each club when they confirmed they would like assistance with funding but were unable to advise for what or for how much. No further meetings have been arranged and the subcommittee has since been disbanded. The sports’ clubs do not have leases to use the facilities but would welcome them simply to safeguard the future of sport in Longstanton.
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