Advertisers’ Index

and green spaces. The campaign is highlighting a new online map: https://www.cambsopenspace.co.uk. This lists all the main green spaces across Cambridgeshire including village recreation grounds and small parks.

Health and Care Reforms: what’s happening:

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Health and Wellbeing Board, which Susan chairs, will now join up with the new Integrated Care Partnership, a local initiative within the framework of Govt’s health and social care reforms. The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough arrangement with the ICP is unique in its collaboration and will sit as a Committee in Common, to create a common agenda that needs to reach down to community level, and Council has now agreed constitutional changes to allow this to happen. The Melbourn Community Hub is now poised to begin delivering nonclinical services for the Meridian Primary Care Network of which the Royston practices and Orchard Surgery Melbourn are a part. NHS health checks are one example.

Combined Authority Bus Improvement Programme

The Combined Authority’s Bus Improvement Programme has been snubbed by Government, with no funding at all being awarded to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough at all for better bus provision. This is crucially important as bus ridership does not always provide sufficient revenue to make a service viable, and extra support funding needs to come from somewhere; certainly that is the case for the 17 service running between the Mordens, Litlington, Bassingbourn-cum -Kneesworth, Whaddon, Meldreth, Melbourn and Royston. The Meldreth and Melbourn link is still run on a subsidy.

Community Rail Partnership (CRP)

Thanks to all who came along to help with the gardening day at Meldreth Station last month. The CRP has been helping to lead on the A10 Underpass consultation. [Please see page 45 of Meldreth Matters.] Please note that the ‘new’ cycle parking at Meldreth Station is now protected by CCTV, as part of its Zero Carbon Communities Grant. Do feel free to contact us if you’d like to join our mailing list for future activities.

Please feel free to contact us any time by telephone or email, or come along to our Councillor Zoom Cuppa surgeries on Wednesday afternoons; please contact us and we’ll send you the link. We’re also happy to meet in person, of course .

District Councillor Sally Ann Hart, sallyannhart@riskingonpurpose.com, 07791 233303 District Councillor Jose Hales, Josehales@gmail.com, 07703 262649 County Councillor Susan van de Ven, susanvandeven5@gmail.com, 07905 325574

EVERYBODY IS SOMEBODY The Moor Melbourn SG8 6EF 07163 223400 office@melbournvc.org www.melbournvc.org

A highly-rated community secondary school committed to ensuring every student achieves his or her very best through a rich and varied curriculum. OFSTED (Sept 2017) confirmed: ‘An innovative curriculum that truly meets the needs of pupils’ ‘The first school in Cambridgeshire to introduce Mandarin at Key Stage 3’ ‘The school’s vision of Everybody is Somebody is evident in the support you provide for all pupils’ ‘Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school’

Senior Leaders will be delighted to show around prospective students and their parents. For more information or to book your tour, please contact

Karin Doyle – office@melbournvc.org

MM is Available in Colour Online

To view this or past issues online, follow us on: issuu.com/meldrethmatters

Planning Matters

Parish Council

The minutes of the Planning Meeting on 7th April were not available at the time of going to press. Meeting minutes, when available, may be viewed on the Parish Council’s website, www.meldreth-pc.org.uk.

SCDC Decisions

Some recent decisions are listed below.

Full details may be viewed on the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning website: https://applications.greatercambridgeplanning.org/online-applications. The Meldreth Matters Team

Ref. & Address Decision

26 North End 22/0235/TTCA No objection to: sycamore crown thin by15% and remove dead wood

26 North End 22/00613/HFUL

89 High Street 22/0186/TTCA

67 Whitecroft Rd 22/01096/HFUL Permission granted for erection of glass canopy (3m deep x 4.5 m wide) within recess at rear of house; canopy ; to overhang area of existing paving outside existing rear door. No objection to: T.1 - Beech - Crown reduce by 2M T.2 Laurel (bush) - Crown reduce by 4M and cut overhang from Meldreth Manor School T.3 Plum - Fell to ground level Permission granted for a single storey rear extension and renovations

10 Malton Lane 22/00837/HFUL Permission granted for demolition of the existing garage and erection of a single storey rear extension, new linked side extension consisting of carport and storage along with internal alterations to the existing dwelling

Little Hands Nursery School The Moor, Melbourn

A Private Nursery School specialising in quality care & preschool education for the under fives High staff to child ratio, individual child centred planning & learning, Flexible booking system for the 08.00am – 5.30pm nursery day. Optional holiday clubs available, dedicated baby room for children under two

We accept nursery funding giving 15 & 30 hours/week of free funded nursery for all 3 and 4 year olds & eligible 2 year olds For further information contact Sharon Tutty,nursery manager on 01763 260964 lh-melbourn@btconnect.com Little Hands is also at Bourn, Linton and Newton visit the website at www.littlehands.co.uk

Meldreth Coronavirus Community Support

We continue to try and support those adversely affected where possible, provide basic information, and bring friendship and social contact too. Please get in touch with Meldreth Coronavirus Community Support using the contact details below and we will do our best to assist.

Vaccinations

Mobile vaccination centres are still in operation. See the schedule at https://www.thevaccinators.co.uk.

Pharmacy Deliveries

If you are choosing to self-isolate and unable to travel to a pharmacy, medication can be delivered directly to you by a number of methods. Please ask your local pharmacist - WELL Melbourn on (01763) 260221 or Bassingbourn Pharmacy on (01763) 250660 - about the services offered. Our coordinator for pharmacy assistance is Nick Garner on 07968 568599.

Local Shops Taking Telephone Orders and Making Deliveries

Home delivery is available from Fieldgate (01763) 260737 and Bury Lane (01763) 260418. For Leech & Sons butchers ring (01763) 260255 to collect outside in the car park at the rear of the shop.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

We are supported by the very useful resources available to all at CPSL Mind including common-sense helpful reminders and also telephone numbers and links if you’re worried or anxious and need to talk to someone who can help. See https://www.cpslmind.org.uk/top-tips-selfhelp-resources or for general queries please call 0300 303 4363 between 9.30am and 5.30pm.

Our Neighbourhood Zone Leaders

Please remember that our team is always on hand for a friendly chat by phone – our zone leaders’ telephone numbers are below.

Kneesworth Road, West Way, Burtons & Fenny Lane:

Bev Cottrell, 07773 592838

Elin Way and Howard Road:

David Hollamby, 07732 106828

Whitecroft Road, Chiswick End, Oakrits, Melrose:

John Crawforth, 07595 627684

High Street, Flambards, The Grange, Woolpack Way, Station Yard & Road: Helen Munday, 07712 555598

Bell Close and Gables Close:

Cathy Walston, 07757 086380

North End, Brewery Lane, Malton Lane, Cam Farm:

Bev Cottrell, 07773 592838 & Ian Mitchell, 07726 936635 If you have any questions, please let us know. County and District Councillors Susan van de Ven, Jose Hales, Sally Ann Hart and all at the MCCS team

Melbourn Mobile Warden Scheme Supporting people in Melbourn, Meldreth & Shepreth Can we help you? Your relative? Your neighbour?

What is the service?

We offer twice weekly visits and daily phone calls to support elderly or mobility impaired residents in their own homes by building a friendship and helping prevent social isolation. We can carry out errands such as local shopping, collecting prescriptions, paying bills or going to the Post Office so people can remain supported and independent at home. We can also help couples or those living with their family. We are also trained to support people living with dementia.

Who provides the services?

Mobile wardens, who have all been carefully selected for their caring nature and are DBS checked.

What will it cost?

We do make a small charge for the services, which is from as little as £7.50 per week.

How can I join?

For more information please contact Jeannie on 07808 735066 or Jane on 07592 821976. Melbourn Mobile Warden Scheme is a registered charity

Litter Picker Mick Taylor—(01763) 261118 Neighbourhood Watch Graham Borgonon—(01763) 260358 One Stop (01763) 262158, open 7am-10pm, 7 days Village Hall Bookings Julia Moore—meldrethvillagehall@gmail.com or 07403 462198 Village Hall Chairman David Coton—07749 850026 Cycling Group John Rogger—(01763) 260809 Local History Group (01763) 260129; www.meldrethhistory.org.uk Lunch Club Nikki & Julie—07599 292327 Melwood Cons. Group (01763) 232855; www.melwood.org.uk Photographic Group www.melbourn-photographic-club.co.uk Revelation Miriam Skuce—(01763) 262440 U3A Chris Davison—(01763) 264189 Bowls Club Christine Piper Hatch—(01223) 263266 Croquet Club Janet Pope—(01763) 248239 Meldreth United FC 07930 650036 Table Tennis Christine Knight—(01763) 261676 Tennis Club (01763) 243376; http://cspark.at/Meldr2 Rev. Lizzie Shipp (01763) 220626; https://allsaintsmelbournholytrinitymeldreth.co.uk Rev. Mary Price (01763) 261569 Bells Sandra Webb—(01763) 261451 John Price (Friends) (01763) 260048; www.foht.org.uk Baby & Toddler Group Bridget Rinaldi—bridgetjrinaldi@gmail.com or Julia Moore—07403 462198 Brownies (1st Meldreth) Email: 1stmeldrethbrownies@gmail.com Hartbeeps Kelly@hartbeeps.com Meldreth Rainbows 1stmeldrethrainbows@gmail.com Children Church Sport Clubs & Societies Facilities Pre– and Primary School (01763) 260432; www.meldreth.cambs.sch.uk Parish Council Please see details at end of Parish Council report District Councillors Jose Hales—07703 262649 Sally Ann Hart—07791 233303 District Council Offices 03450 450500; www.scambs.gov.uk/ County Councillor Susan van de Ven—07905 325574 www.susanvandeven.com/ County Council Offices 0345 045 5200; www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ Councils & Govt.

MP Anthony Browne; www.anthonybrowne.org/ 58

Station Ticket Office Hours: Mon - Fri 7-11.15am, Sat 8.45am - 1.15pm

Rail User Group 07905 325574; www.meldrethsheprethfoxtonrail.org.uk

Govia/Great Northern www.thameslinkrailway.com The Trainline www.thetrainline.com Stagecoach www.stagecoachbus.com/Cambridge Potholes, Highways problems, etc. http://www2.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/HighwaysReports/ Highways/ReportProblem1.aspx or in an emergency tel 0345 045 5212 Streetlights (faulty) Report on SCDC website. For urgent faults use (01954) 713000 - Mon-Fri, 8am-5.30pm. Out of office hours: (01354) 65432. Give location, fault & SC or CCC no. Melbourn Surgery (01763) 260220 Addenbrooke’s (01223) 245151 NHS 111 (24 hour non-emergency number) Childline 0800 1111 (24 hours) Citizens Advice Bureau Cambridge: 0344 848 7979 Royston: 03444 111 444 www.citizensadvice.org.uk Community Transport (01763) 245228; www.roytrans.co.uk Home-Start (01763) 262262; www.hsrsc.org.uk Melbourn Time Bank (01763) 263303; https://tol2.timebanking.org/melbourn Mind (mental health) 0300 123 3393 (9am-6pm M-F); www.mind.org.uk Samaritans 116 123 (24 hours); www.samaritans.org General Emergency 999 or 112 Gas 0800 111 999 Electricity 0800 783 8838 Anglian Water 03457 145145; www.anglianwater.co.uk Cambridge Water (01223) 706050; www.cambridge-water.co.ukEmergencies Support Services Health Transport Non Crimestoppers 0800 555 111; crimestoppers-uk.org Police 101; www.cambs.police.uk Report issues: www.contactcambspolice.uk S Cambs Fire & Rescue (01480) 444500; www.cambsfire.gov.uk Emerg. Melbourn Hub (01763) 263303; www.melbournhub.com Taxi (Butler Meltax) (01763) 244444; 212223 Misc.

For details of village groups & facilities see the Meldreth Today section www.meldrethhistory.org.uk.

Meldreth Matters Team: Chairman: Lesley Farbridge 261578; Editor & Layout: Kathryn Betts 268428; Proof-reading: Ken McLean 261243; Treasurer, Secretary & Trade Advertising: Beverley Cottrell 262176; Advertising Layout: Richard Burns 263121; Editorial Assistant: Robin Farbridge; Distribution: Lesley Pemberton 07798586875 and Maggie Smith 260378; Founder: Ann Barnes Meldreth Matters is available online at issuu.com (search for Meldreth)

Advertising Rates

Size per issue 6 months 12 months Half page £27.25 £134.00 £216.00 Quarter page £16.50 £74.00 £118.00 Eighth page/banner £8.75 £43.00 £65.00 Business listing per line £11.00 £16.00

Occasional full page advertising features are also available on request. For all advertising enquiries, please email meldrethmatters@hotmail.com or telephone Beverley Cottrell on (01763) 262176.

Index to Advertisers

Meldreth Matters depends entirely on advertising revenue to cover its production costs. Please mention Meldreth Matters when contacting our advertisers.

A10 Timber .....................................34 AngliEAR Hearing ...........................37 Art of Clean .....................................23 Art of Clean Wood ..........................25 Aurora Meldreth Manor (Job) ..........18 Baby Sitter .......................................15 Bury Lane Farm Shop .....................28 CHS Day Centre ...............................2 CHS Group ......................................43 The Country Store ...........................54 County Broadband ..........................22 Ely Design Group ............................10 Eternit Sports and Social Club .........43 Eve Construction .......................Cover Huw Shortle Window Cleaning .......25 iPlaster ...........................................2 Jackson Cox Opticians ....................15 Lawn Partners ..................................10 The Letting Centre ...........................40 Little Hands Nursery School ............54 Melbourn Auto Services ...................28 Melbourn Flooring ..........................34 Melbourn Village College ................53 Meldreth Landscapes .......................21 Meldreth Motor Company ..............55 Meldreth Plant Hire ...................Cover Moncraft Computers .......................21 N J Chapman, gardening .................21 Newlings of Royston Funeral Service 2 Nigel Wigg Home Improvement ......33 P D Property Services ........................2 Penn Farm Physiotherapy ................33 Queen Bee .................................Cover Richard Burns Electrician ..................2 Rod’s PC Support ............................18 Sage Blinds and Interiors ..................35 Slimming World ........................Cover Sparky’s ...........................................21 Specialist Dental Partners .................55 Trademark Kitchens ........................10 Travel Counsellors ...........................33 Village Garden Services ...................23