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Meldreth Matters, October 2016

Contents include … October Events in Meldreth Marley Eternit Consultation Preschool Primary School Melbourn Village College What’s On for Families The End of an Era Friends of Holy Trinity Local History Women’s Group Good Companions WI Photographic Club Meldreth Then and Now District Councillor’s Report County Councillor’s Report Volunteering Opportunities Parish Council Neighbourhood Watch A Snaky Story Gardening Church News Local Events Planning Matters Village Directory Index to Advertisers

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Welcome to the October issue of Meldreth Matters. This issue includes a short article (page 14) on Ingrid and Herbert Woitschik, who have delivered Meldreth Matters every month for over 20 years. They are not alone: of the current band of 26 deliverers, two have been putting the magazine through letterboxes for since its very first issue in November 1988. Our thanks go to Ingrid and Herbert - and indeed all of our deliverers - for their commitment to the magazine. This month’s issue includes the results of the Parish Council’s survey on the Marley Eternit planning application (pages 4-5), contributions from the youngest pupils at the Primary School (pages 8-9) and, for some light relief, a “snaky story” on pages 40-42. We hope you enjoy it. Kathryn

Cover: Meldreth Station. Photograph by Francesca Churchill The opinions expressed in the letters and articles in this magazine are those of the writers, who are responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within them.

The last date for copy is the 12th of each month. Copy should be submitted by email where possible, to meldrethmatters@hotmail.com or delivered to the Editor, Kathryn Betts at 36 North End, Meldreth, SG8 6NT Tel. (01763) 268428 The Editor reserves the right to withhold from publication or to shorten if necessary, any article or letter sent to her.

October Events in Meldreth Saturday 1st October, 10.30am to 12 noon Coffee Break Sheltered Housing Community Room, Elin Way Please come along and enjoy a refreshing cup of filter coffee or tea, together with biscuits, at very reasonable prices. A ‘Bring and Buy’ cake stall will also be held and we would appreciate donations of home-made cakes or biscuits for sale. Marion Long (01763) 261365 Friday 7th October Live “Acoustic Night” featuring various local musical acts Eternit Sports and Social Club, Whaddon Road, Meldreth All welcome, free entry, licensed bar, real ale, etc. Friday 21st October, 7.30pm An Illustrated Talk by Dr Gregor Davey: The Initial Stages of the British East India Company’s Involvement in India Holy Trinity Church For further details please see page 16 or the back cover

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Marley Eternit Consultation Thank you to the 562 residents, young, old and in between, who responded to the village-wide consultation asking for your views on the planning application for 150 new houses on the Atlas site on the Whaddon Road. Please see below the results of the consultation, which speak for themselves. The additional comments we also invited on the questionnaire have all been anonymised and added to a document which together with the data given below will be sent in its entirety to South Cambridgeshire District Council Planning Department. Meldreth Parish Council Consultation on the Development at Marley Eternit, Whaddon Road, Meldreth 150 New Houses: Yes or No? Do you support this application? Response Percent

Answer Options

Response Count

Yes

16.9%

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450

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562

The survey results were presented to an Extraordinary Planning Meeting of the Parish Council which took place on Friday 9th September. It was amply demonstrated to the PC that a very large majority of Meldreth residents are opposed to the Marley proposal. This result, and the discussion which ensued at the Extraordinary Planning Meeting, have helped to inform the PC's formal response as a statutory consultee which is to recommend refusal and to send a summary of its objections to the planning department. Legal advice has been sought from a local planning lawyer who is representing a large number of Cambridgeshire and Uttlesford villages facing these same sort of challenges from opportunistic large-scale planning applications. It is important that objection to the scheme is expressed within planning terms. Please see the District Councillorâ€™s report on pages 22-23 of this magazine for comment on this. Thus far, another of the statutory consultees, the Highways Department, has also recommended refusal. For further information, please consult the Meldreth Future website, www.meldrethfuture.org.uk, where there will be regular information and updates posted about the progress of this planning application and wider issues concerning Meldreth. A working party sharing the same name is currently being put together to assess this and future challenges on our community and to help to shape a better future for Meldreth. Marley Eternit Working Group and Meldreth Parish Council

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Meldreth Preschool Back from a relaxing summer holidays, the Preschool is now in session for the autumn term, with some new faces, some old and plenty of fun to be had. Cassie, Lucy and Louise have been helping the new children to settle in and welcoming back those who are returning after the summer break. The children have been making the most of the warm autumnal weather by playing in the garden and discovering everything from the mud kitchen to the weighing station, with plenty more in between. Our Wednesday morning group has already enjoyed one trip to the woods to spot the various plants, trees and wildlife that we are lucky enough to have right on our doorstep. As the new children join the Preschool, we would like to remind all parents that Meldreth Preschool’s committee is run by a team of volunteers who always like to have new members join them. The Preschool needs a team of parents in order to stay open, so we would love to hear from anyone who is interested in joining, especially anyone who would like to be involved in fundraising as that is one of our most important jobs. If you would like to know more about how to get involved and keep this vital village resource up and running, please get in touch with Jo Smith, the committee chair, on JoMeldrethPreschool@outlook.com. For those who have children who are ready to begin their early years education, there are some spaces available in many of the sessions, so anyone who wants to know more about booking their child in or visiting the setting to see us in action can get in touch on 07518 173653 or email manager@meldrethPreschool.com to book an appointment. Meldreth Preschool

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‘Playing at playtime on the slide.’ Zacky ‘Lego, dinosaurs and Maths.’ Fraser ‘Painting, drawing and playing with my friends.’ Amelie ‘Learning letters and numbers.’ Nola ‘Playtime!’ Samuel ‘Seeing my friends and going to the woods.’ Callum ‘Writing and playing outside.’ Maisie ‘Learning to write.’ Kara’ ‘Reading books and seeing friends.’ Megan ‘Learning maths and reading books on my own.’ Toby ‘Having lunch and making new friends.’ Haiden ‘Learning new things.’ Jack Role play and dressing up.’ Amy ‘Working on the computer.’ Alex ‘Painting.’ Florrie ‘Playing, computers and painting.’ Will ‘P.E outside.’ Javier ‘Making an elephant with the playdough.’ Leo ‘Doing the robot dance from the big board.’ Ashton ‘Meeting the teachers and going in the outside classroom.’ Joni ‘Seeing my friends and playing babies.’ Annabelle Kate Samways Teacher, Robin Class

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Melbourn Village College Exam Results Summer at MVC saw our latest group of Year 11 students collect their exam results. And there was lots to celebrate! 69% of students achieved five or more GCSEs at Grade A*-C, an increase of over 15% on the previous year. Progress in English and maths was significantly above the national figures at 85% in both subjects. In Maths 58% exceeded this level, an increase on last yearâ€™s figures which placed the department in the top 5% nationally. A number of other individual subjects achieved excellent results, with 100% of those studying Art, Biology, Dance, Health & Social Care, and Resistant Materials achieving A*-C grades. This figure was over 80% in Catering, Construction, Statistics, Chemistry, Geography, Maths and Physics. To have such high performance in such a range of subjects is a testament to the hard work of the students and staff and a clear indication of the strength of teaching and learning at the college. This year also sees two significant developments at the college. Our new Year 7 students will all be studying Mandarin alongside Spanish, a move which has created a lot of excitement. Older students will also get the chance to study Mandarin through our new enrichment programme. Enrichment runs from 3.00pm to 4.00pm each day after school and consists of a wide range of high quality activities, form academic to sporting via Music and Craft. We are always pleased to hear news from our past students; to find out how they are doing and to use their stories to inspire our current cohort. In this light it was fantastic to see Daniel Goodfellow secure a bronze medal in the Olympic diving alongside Tom Daley. Dan left us in 2013 and his dedication to his sport, hard work and determination, particularly through times of adversity, are an inspiration to those who follow him through the college. Mandarin Lessons Students starting at Melbourn Village College this term are at the cutting edge of language learning. The Year 7 intake will be learning Mandarin at the only school in Cambridgeshire to offer it as part of the curriculum. â€œWe are now offering two world languages to our Year 7 students, bucking the national trend for languages within the 10

curriculum,” said Principal Simon Holmes. “We are increasingly part of a global society and by introducing Mandarin alongside Spanish, we aim to give MVC students every advantage we can.” Melbourn already has a number of existing links with China, its language and culture. One of the governors, Professor Hans van de Ven, is a Chinese historian at Cambridge University and another, Katharine Carruthers, is a nationally and internationally -renowned expert on the teaching of Mandarin Chinese in schools. She played a key role in helping the college recruit new Mandarin teacher Frank Fan (pictured above) who will also be offering older and younger students the opportunity to learn the language. There are plans to follow up Melbourn’s successful Year 5 Mandarin Day, which took place last term, by offering its partner primary schools Mr Fan’s services. And students in Years 8-10 can sign up to learn not only the language but also some Chinese culture as part of Melbourn’s brand new enrichment programme. The college’s timetable has been revamped with lessons now finishing at 3.00pm. Between 3.00 and 4.00pm students have the opportunity to sign up for a wide range of activities each day. As well as Chinese, there is everything from sports, to singing, film club to computers, drama to pottery and dressmaking. All the activities run by MVC staff are being offered free, with a small charge only where a specialist external provider is brought in. The college are also offering a minibus service home. Mr Holmes said: “We have shortened the lunch break and by running activities after school instead it means we can offer higher quality activities of a better length rather than it all being squashed into lunch. Our long term vision is that every student will be taking part in some form of enrichment every single day.” S Holmes, Principal 11

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What’s On for Children and Families in October Saturday 8th October, 10.00am – 4.30pm Burwash Manor Apple Day, New Road, Barton CB23 7EY Help raise money for the Sick Children’s Trust. Have your apples identified, sample appley foods, juice and cider, ride on a mini steam train or a tractor, try archery, watch falconry displays, willow weaving or a magician. £3 adults, children under 12 free. Saturday 15th October, 11.00am – 1.00pm ReSource: Glittering Gold Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge CB2 1RB Inspired by the Colour exhibition, make your own paints and use gold leaf to create an illuminated manuscript page, guided by an artist. For children aged 13 to 18. £5. To book call (01223) 332904 or email education@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk. Wednesday 19th October, 10.30 – 11.30am or 1.30 – 2.30pm Statues, Stories and Silliness at the Museum of Classical Archaeology, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge CB3 9DA Use peaceful movement-based activities inspired by the collection. Sound like a warrior! Swish like a mermaid! To book call (01223) 330402 or email education@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk. Free. For children aged 3 to 5 years. Saturday 22nd October, 10.30am – 12.00pm Dance Like a King, Dance Like a Peasant in the Faculty of History, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9EF An action-packed workshop on Renaissance dance for over 8s. Free. For information and to book, see festivalofideas.cam.ac.uk This event is part of the Cambridge Festival of Ideas – see the website above for other events for children (and adults). Tuesday 25th October, 10.30am – 11.30am The Lullaby Concerts, Memorial Hall, Newmarket CB8 8JP An introduction to orchestral music for children aged 2 to 7 years. The theme is ‘A Day at the Fair’ and children will participate and try some instruments. Children must be accompanied. Adults £5, children £2.50. Take a cushion. To book ring (01638) 667227 or online at WeGotTickets. Compiled by Hilary Crawforth 13

The End of an Era For in excess of 20 years, Ingrid and Herbert Woitschik (pictured right) have delivered Meldreth Matters in North End. To mark Herbertâ€™s 93rd birthday they have reluctantly decided to hang up their delivering boots. We thank Ingrid and Herbert and all of the other volunteers, without whose help Meldreth Matters would not drop through your letterbox each month.

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Friends of Holy Trinity www.foht.org.uk The 12th Annual Car Show The show was held on a dry but windy day. The exhibits filled the churchyard and included 47 cars dating from 1924 to 1989 i.e. Vintage pre and post war, classic with a strong sporting influence which can be seen with the Ferrari Dino, Lotus 11 and Austin Healey in the foreground. There were eleven motorbikes including a sprint/hill climb special combination with a minimal ‘sidecar’ for the passenger and finally two old pedal cycles. There was an opportunity to trying bell ringing with a CCTV image from the bell chamber with computerised sound; this was tried by a number of the younger visitors. In the south aisle there was a display of paintings by two local artists together with some super ink sketches of cars by a young graphic artist. To round off the afternoon tea and cakes were served in the Meeting Room while the Memphis Jazz Band played music of the period in the churchyard. Friday 21st October, 7.30pm “The initial stages of the British East India Company’s involvement in India” - an illustrated talk by Gregor Davey. Tickets cost £7.50 (Friends £7.00) and include wine and nibbles. They are available from: Robert Long - (01763) 261365 Mary Gregory - (01763) 260120 John Price - (01763) 260048 Peter Chilvers - (01763) 260742 16

Future Events: Friday 18th November Talk by Stephen Marshall, “The Galapagos Islands - Realising a Dream”. Saturday 14th January 2017 Annual Supper, to be confirmed Other talks are planned with dates in the New Year yet to be decided, including: “The Experiences of a Mini Racer and Performance Tuning” - talk by Peter Baldwin “Mountaineering - locations, techniques and experiences” - talk by Peter Finklaire John Price

Meldreth Local History Group www.meldrethhistory.org.uk Coffee Morning We will be holding another of our popular coffee mornings on Monday 7th November when George Joyce will speak about his recent metal detector finds in the village. Further details will be given in the November issue of Meldreth Matters. Richard III: The King Under the Carpark We have invited Mathew Morris BA MA ACIfA to give a talk in the Village Hall on Friday 2nd December. Mathew supervised the successful archaeological search for the lost grave of Richard III and this promises to be a fascinating talk. Further details will be given in future issues of Meldreth Matters. Kathryn Betts Secretary, MLHG

Melbourn & Meldreth Women’s Group In August we met at The British Queen in Meldreth for a meal and were very ably looked after by the staff. The food and the friendship were good and an enjoyable night was had by all. Our October meeting will be on the 25th at All Saints Community Hall and will begin at our usual time of 7.45pm. We will be making our decorations for The Christmas Tree Festival at Meldreth so bring your craft goodies with you as well as your inspiration. We are a small friendly group and we meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 7.45pm and we vary our venues between Melbourn and Meldreth. We have no membership fee but a charge of £1 on the night to cover expenses and there is an option to donate to the charity pot – this year we are supporting The Laughter Specialists. We shall be running a jewellery stall at All Saints Bazaar in November and if you have any items you would like to donate please contact me or one of the committee members. If you would like to know more about the group please contact one of the committee members: Pat Smith on (01763) 262575), Sue Toule on (01763) 260955, Anne Harrison on (01763) 261775 or Angela Leach on (01763) 262793. Pat Smith

Good Companions The September day trip to St. Ives on Monday 5th September got off to a good start despite the rain. We were lucky enough to have the new minibus from Royston Community Transport as our charabanc and very comfortable it is too. A pleasant day was had by all, perusing the many shops and exploring the numerous market stalls and visiting the river, plus copious cups of tea! The weather was kind and so was our very nice driver. Our next meeting is on Thursday 6th October when we will be holding our usual Harvest Festival and raffle from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Elin Way Community Centre. All welcome. Laraine Pocknell, Secretary (01763) 261432 18

Meldreth WI Our president Mrs Maureen Moody welcomed members to our September meeting and discussed forthcoming attractions. This month, three of our members plus one husband are going to visit Eltham Palace and The Red House which houses a collection of William Morris’ works of art. Also this month will be our group meeting at Shepreth: members from Shepreth, Barrington, Orwell, Foxton, Wimpole and Meldreth meet and there is always an interesting speaker. This month it is the mother of the author of the TV series 'Call The Midwife'. Our speaker this month was Jon Crisp the Education Officer from the Amey Recycling Plant. His subject, naturally, was “Rubbish” but how interesting he made it, showing an animated film about household collections. If you would like to see it visit www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/recap/waste. There are three sites at Waterbeach: Black, Green and Blue and many of our ladies visited the sites last year and, apart from the smell, found it most interesting. You can't expect a recycling plant to smell of roses! Jon brought several boxes of rubbish and we had to divide them into whichever coloured bin was appropriate: he gave us top marks. Jon mentioned that South Cambridgeshire is always one of the top counties for recycling. As it was National Sports Week we ladies of Meldreth were not to be outdone so we had a sports related quiz!!! It was very difficult compiling a sports quiz for ladies, however it was a good laugh and Mrs Ann Handscombe and her team won. Next month is an open meeting: “On and Off The Footplate”. Members are invited to bring husbands, sons, partners, daughters or other guests. Everyone is welcome to come and see we are not all 'Jam and Jerusalem'. Kathleen Thompson

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Meldreth Then and Now Each month we are showing â€?then and nowâ€? images of Meldreth. The photographs below are of the former Dumb Flea public house in Chiswick End in the 1920s (top) and 2007 (by Tim Gane, below). Dating from the 18th century, it became a beer house in the 1800s, with Benjamin Payne being the first recorded publican. It closed in 1956 and is now a private house.

District Councillorâ€™s Report The summer was dominated by the Marley Eternit planning application which was submitted, somewhat cynically by the applicant, just as schools broke up. The application for outline planning permission for 150 houses on the old Atlas factory site on the Whaddon Road, could, if given the go ahead, bring about a 19% increase in the numbers of households in Meldreth. The Marley Eternit Working Group organised a village wide consultation in late August/early September with an 80:20 vote against the development going forward. Detailed results are reported on pages 4-5 of this issue of Meldreth Matters. At the Extraordinary Planning Meeting of the Parish Council held on 9th September there was a general feeling that despite this emphatic rejection it seems to be the case nationwide that the views of the local communities are going unheeded. The planning process is not opaque, is over-professionalised, and developers have much greater resources than do cash-strapped councils. A planning application can only be objected against on "material" planning grounds and it is difficult to fit our local knowledge of roads, traffic, drainage etc into these categories. A scheme on a brownfield site, even one as isolated from the centre of the village as the Atlas site, as close to the working part of the factory and as contaminated as local people know it to be, nevertheless can be seriously considered for development under current planning legislation and in the vacuum caused by the suspension of our local plan. I could go on, but suffice to say it is very far from ideal .... However, I do believe we as a community can do our best to challenge this scheme. If you would like to get involved there are several Working Parties helping to shape the future for Meldreth; please contact either me or the Parish Clerk. Devolution The district wide consultation on the Cambridgeshire/Peterborough proposal has closed. Two surveys were undertaken, one an ipsos Mori poll cold-calling a cross section of residents, the other an online survey run by the Cambridgeshire councils. Both surveys shared the same 55% approval rate for the principle of devolution but thereafter results were fairly divergent: the ipsos Mori survey differed from the online result in 22

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County Councillor’s Report Public Services Infrastructure and 150 Homes Application, Whaddon Road Work by County Council officers to ensure developer contributions to essential public services in the event of a successful planning application on the Marley Eternit site, is well underway. It is intensely frustrating that speculative applications during a period of planning policy vacuum can pop up anywhere, without alignment to a strategic infrastructure plan. Modern Chinese at Melbourn Village College MVC is now the first village college in South Cambridgeshire to teach Modern Chinese language. All incoming students are studying the language, which will also be offered at GCSE level. Together with Spanish, the college is set to equip its students with two of the world’s key modern languages. Many congratulations to MVC students and teachers for outstanding GCSE results. You can contact the college any time to arrange a visit: telephone (01763) 223400. [See pages 10-11.] Citizens Advice Bureau at Melbourn Hub The CAB drop-in service at the Melbourn Hub is now well-established, running every first and third Thursday of the month from 9.30am to midday. This service is paid for by South Cambridgeshire District Council. Like other services at the Hub – Mind in Cambridgeshire, Relate counselling, the Library service, Mums and Toddlers, and Dinner Club – the CAB service is available to anyone in the area, not just Melbourn. The Hub is located at 30 High Street, just opposite the Melbourn village car park and a short walk across the field from Meldreth Station. Oil Club As the nights draw in, it’s that time of year to spread the word about our bulk-buying household heating oil club. There is no membership charge and no obligation to make repeat orders and you can place an order whenever you like. Our bulk-buyer is Jeremy Cole from Agricole Oil – please ring him directly to place an order: (01954) 719452 or 07860 904 045. At the end of the year, we receive a rebate to give to a local charity – most recently this went to Camsight to help fund their Christmas tea, which takes place on 7th December at 2.00pm at the Vicarage Close Sheltered Housing rooms, Vicarage Close, Melbourn. 24

A10 Corridor Cycle Campaign The next meeting of the A10 Corridor Cycling Campaign will take place on either 12th or 20th October at Tesco’s – waiting for confirmation at the time of writing! Details will be posted at a10corridorcycle.com. Melbourn Area Youth Club The Club meets on Tuesday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm at the Melbourn Pavilion on the Recreation Ground, just behind Little Hands nursery in The Moor, and is open to all 11-18 year-olds in the area. There is no entry charge. The club is provided by the community development charity Groundwork and supported financially by Melbourn, Meldreth, Foxton, Shepreth and Fowlmere Parish Councils. No need to book – just come along. Please contact Lisa Steeples, Lead Youth Worker, with any questions on 07702 941440. Kneesworth Road Footway By the time you read this issue of Meldreth Matters, work should have started to put things right in Kneesworth Road. Meldreth’s Terrible Road Surfaces I’m sorry not to be able to offer some magic bullet to getting our road surfaces brought to a better state. The Council is operating on a true shoe-string budget now. However, there is something that everyone with access to the internet can do to help, and that is to help build up pressure by logging faults on the County website – the same as with reporting on clogged drains, as mentioned last month. Please google ‘Cambridgeshire Report a Fault’ and you will be taken directly to the site. Click on ‘Report a Fault’ and follow the instructions to zoom in on the map until you can click on a spot to indicate where you think something needs to be repaired. You’ll be asked to fill in some details and given the opportunity to upload a photograph. You may notice that someone has already reported the fault because a repair dot appears on the map. Do please contact me if you have any questions or want to complain! Drop-in Advice Surgery I hold a surgery every first Monday of the month, 2.30-3.30pm at Melbourn Hub. Susan van de Ven County Councillor susanvandeven5@gmail.com 07905 325574 25

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Volunteering Opportunites: Meldreth Needs You! Got some spare time? Want to help make a difference in your village? Community Highways Volunteering Scheme Meldreth Parish Council would like to know if residents would be interested in joining this scheme. Cambridge County Council Highways Volunteering Scheme allows communities to step in and work on the highways in your area, helping the County Council to maintain Cambridgeshire's highways to a high standard. The scheme gives volunteers in the community the opportunity to enhance their environment whilst at the same time reducing pressure on county council budgets. With this scheme the County Council are creating the conditions whereby parishes, towns and community groups can undertake certain routine maintenance activities. The scheme essentially gives parishes in Cambridgeshire the opportunity to carry out works that would otherwise be a low priority for the County Council. The type of work the County Council are looking at are: Siding out This is the term used to remove grass that has grown over the footway from the adjacent verge. By removing the grass the footway can be widened. Cutting BackVegetation Cutting back overhanging vegetation which is obstructing footways can help to ensure that pedestrians can navigate the route. It can also ensure visibility of road signs or a potential hazard. Sign Cleaning Cleaning of road signs with soap and water. Litter picking Meldreth Parish Council does maintain the village with the help of their very diligent litter picker but there may be some areas that at times could do with a major litter pick, as was done recently with the help of Councillor Hart. If you would be interested in volunteering or coordinating a team of volunteers can you please contact the Parish Clerk by emailing parishclerk@meldreth-pc.org.uk or telephoning (01763) 269928. Meldreth Parish Council 27

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Meldreth Parish Council www.meldreth-pc.org.uk Extracts from the unapproved minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Thursday 8th September 2016 at 7.30pm in the Green Room of Meldreth Village Hall. Present Mr C A Land - Chairman, Mr N P Pellatt - Vice Chairman, Mrs CJ Fallon, Mr R Goddin, Mr D Lee, Mr D Stewart, Mr R A Searles, Mr A Young In attendance Mrs J Damant (Clerk), Councillor P Hart (SCDC) and Councillor S van de Ven (CCC) Apologies for absence were received from Mr A Keena. Public Participation There were eight members of the public in attendance. Ms Sarah Marsh was invited to address the meeting with regard to ‘Connecting Cambridgeshire’ and the BT coverage of Superfast Broadband. Report from District Councillor The full report is published on pages 22-23. Report from County Councillor The full report is published on pages 24-25. Community Highways Volunteering Scheme Mr Searles reported that this is an initiative to get parishes to take up some of the items no longer being carried out by the local authority such as cutting back of vegetation, cleaning road signs etc. You need to register what items are going to be carried out by the Parish Council. Mr Young enquired if this could be lead by a resident, which it could, however it needs to be started by the Parish Council. An article to be placed in Meldreth Matters asking for volunteers and an explanation on what this scheme is about. See page 27 of this issue. Network Rail – Closure of the Level Crossing near Fieldgate (not Flambards) Proposed closing of crossing C04 is now on its second consultation. A public meeting is to be held on 8th September in Cambridge. Mr Land and Mr Young to attend. 31

Speedwatch A contract has now been signed between the parishes of Meldreth, Whaddon, Littlington and Steeple Morden for the maintenance and purchase of new Speedwatch equipment which will be shared between the four village Speedwatch teams. There is now a major need for more volunteers to make this scheme a success. Associated item: On 27th July there was a meeting attended by Mr Young, Mrs Fallon, Mr Borgonon (Speedwatch) and Mr Paul Jenkins (Police) to discuss speeding issues in the village. Grass cutting on SCDC land A meeting has taken place with the Clerk, Mr Dennis Vacher (CCC) and Mr D Pettit (grass cutter). CCC will carry out one further rough cut, which will take them to the end of the grass cutting year (October). The new season begins again in March. Clerk has given copies of the map showing the areas along North End, Howard Road and Elin Way which were previously cut by SCDC and have now been assigned to CCC. As Meldreth has taken over the grass cutting from CCC these additional areas now have to be included onto Meldreth's grass cutting specification, which is on a three year contract. Solar Money Working Group: Applications have been received from/for: RDCT, Church (roof), Tennis Club, Station Ramp (this should be the Rail User Group), Melwood Conservation Group, bike racks, kick/basket ball equipment. The Church, Tennis Club and RDCT applications are to be discussed at next month's meeting. Clerk will make enquiries about costings for bike racks and this will also be on next months agenda. Home Help was received but not in time for this agenda so will also be included next month. Rail User Group: it was proposed by Mr Young that the Rail Users Group should receive £700, this was discussed and it was agreed that the funds should come from the precept and NOT from the solar fund. Melwood Conservation Group: it was proposed by Mr Young to offer £1100.00 (A&B – Equipment) from the solar fund, this was seconded by Mr Searles and agreed. Items (C&D – maintenance and event support) £450.00, should come from the precept and be put into reserves for Melwood. Proposed by Mr Young, seconded by Mr Searles and agreed. To be finalised at next month's meeting. The Parish Council would like to extend its appreciation and thanks to the members of the solar working group for all their hard work. It is 32

hoped that members would be interested in helping to set up a new working group 'Meldreth Futures Group'. This group will not only look at incoming solar applications, but also items for S106 as well as looking at large capital projects. Clerk to write to members. It is also hoped that other residents would like to be part of this working group. Railway Station Access Group meeting date is scheduled for 20th September. Marley Eternit: Proposed Development of 150 Dwellings The working group have been meeting regularly during the summer and have now issued a questionnaire which is hoped all residents will complete. There have been two previous questionnaires, which residents have taken the time to complete, these were issued at the public meetings held by Marley/Eternit. The planning application has now been received by the Parish Council and will be discussed on 9th September in the Village Hall. Questionnaires have been delivered to all households. The results will be available for the planning meeting on 9th September (see pages 4-5). The Parish Council should now be looking at S106 contributions, this will be vital for negotiations. The new working group 'Meldreth Futures Working Group' will be vital in this procedure. Mettle Hill Mr Goddin gave a report on what has been happening with the Mettle Hill Working Group which has now been set up, but more volunteers are needed. However, the planning application with Marley/Eternit is taking precedence at the moment. The working group is looking at what residents requested via the questionnaires. They have met with a park homes provider to find out what is involved and how it would be set up. The Parish Council will be the freeholder of the land but it may not be possible to get the land back, if required, as it involves peopleâ€™s homes and they would be protected. The question of management was raised and the park home company would manage the site for a time period, but they could then hand it back to the Parish Council because as the landowner, they are ultimately responsible. This is not an easy process and needs to be properly understood in order to know what the impact will be. There is to be another meeting later in September. Playground Monthly Report. All the equipment appears to be in good working order. 33

The rubber grip is missing on the zip wire and children can get their fingers caught in the chain link. We did ask the firm to fix this. The new gate does not shut properly it needs the nuts tightening. Dog signs: we also need to put a sign 'no dogs allowed' on the new gate and 'please shut gate'. We also needs the dogs signs, 'keep dogs on leads' at the small gate from Howard Road and on the lamp post on Polly Acre. Proposal to have the remainder of the hedge removed from the play area now that the new fencing has been installed. The Clerk still awaiting the swing seats from Wickstead. Recreation Ground Ditch: the ditch at the back of the recreation ground has been cleared though there have been some complaints on the standard of work. The stumps were not removed as it was felt that the bank may become unstable. Clerk is presently setting up a site visit with SCDC to look into clearing the ditch which leads from the recreation ground ditch along to Bell Close, this ditch is the property of SCDC and is presently overgrown and blocked and thus the water is not able to flow. Tree Branch: a branch from a greengage tree situated on the ditch has fallen onto a residents shed. Clerk has arranged to have this removed and for the neighbouring trees, which are mostly elders to also be inspected. Mr Land to look at this with the contractors Pavilion Mr Pellatt and Mrs Fallon declared an interest as members of the Football Club committee and took no part in the discussion. Quotes from three companies have been received from Roban Builders Ltd, KTL Building Services and Taylor and Turner Builders Ltd. The Parish Council discussed the quotes. Mr Stewart stated that the work will need to be done in stages. It was proposed by Mr Stewart to accept the offer from KTL, this was seconded by Mr Young, all agreed. Mr Young thanked Mr Stewart and all those who have been involved with this project for their hard work and time in getting this finalised. Mr Stewart also reported that the railings and dip outside the building will need to be factored in at a later date. Correspondence and Clerk's Report Other items may be included for information. 34

Training: there is to be councillor training on the following dates. The sessions are being held at Meldreth Community Rooms and run by CAPALC on 7th September , 12th October and 9th November . Land ownership: a question of ownership of land at Gables Close was investigated by the Clerk, who forwarded the matter to SCDC who now state that SCDC own the land in question. This is not what had been conveyed to the residents which was that the land in question belonged to the Parish Council. They are now in contact with the resident. Bell Close: fallen branch has been reported to SCDC. Litter bins at Tavern Yard: the large communal bins are not properly signed. This has been reported to SCDC Environmental Team. One Stop: there has concern regarding the delivery vans at One Stop and blocking residents sight lines. This was reported to the Manager at One Stop by a resident and they are looking into the matter. Guides: a thank you letter has been received from 1st Melbourn Guides. Damage to a Shed: due to the high winds a branch has fallen from a tree on the recreation ground onto a resident’s shed on Howard Road, Clerk arranged for Herts & Cambs to remove the branch at a cost of £420.00, this was agreed by the Chairman. As this was an emergency further quotes were not requested. Other tree work in this area will also be carried out to avoid any further branches falling. Devolution Seminar: at Melbourn Hub on Tuesday 20th September 6.00-8.00pm. Local Highway Improvement (LHI) initiative: application deadline is the 30th November 2016. Mr Searles reported that improvements to the kerbing near the church and along North End have already been agreed. Councillor van de Ven has the costings. MAYD: (Melbourn Youth Club): due to Melbourn Parish Council not being in session, the donation of £300 for MAYD has not yet been released. Mr Stewart reported that the clerk at Melbourn is still paying Groundwork, who oversee the youth club so he suggested that the donation now be released. Traffic Survey: Following the meeting the question of placing '20 is Plenty' signs was also discussed. Mr Jenkins encouraged the use of '20's Plenty' but as they are not legally enforceable he stressed 35

communication between the police and Speedwatch as a key factor. He also stressed that the existing flashing speed signs need to work and might benefit from relocation. A site meeting with Highways is currently being arranged. Councillors' Reports Mrs Fallon gave an update on a new member for the Triggs Charity. Mrs Linda Carter has been nominated. Mrs Fallon also reported that the Football Club has received a grant of ÂŁ1000 though they need to match-fund this. Pensions The Parish Council legally have to put into place a pension scheme for its employees. Clerk is trying to put a report together, at the moment is looking at Ensure, LGPS and Nest. The next meeting will be on Thursday 6th October 2016. Meldreth Parish Council

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A Snaky Story Before my recent incarnation as a village veterinary nurse, I had a career specialising in exotic pets. For fifteen years I took care of people's parrots, falcons, coatimundis, marmosets and reptiles. One Sunday morning my personal telephone rang and it was one of our (affectionately nicknamed) “snaky” clients. This gentleman had approximately fifteen snakes, most of them very large constrictor types. He was an excellent keeper and had completely refurbished his home to house them. Instead of a third and fourth bedroom he had a large walk-in vivarium with underfloor heating. He had sheds outside which had been reassigned as snake habitats and each snake got time out of his or her cage daily for exercise, either around the garden or around the flat. The fact that he had called me so early on a Sunday was a bit of a concern and he was in a panic: a full on almost hysterical panic. “Bella is in the cavity wall! She got though an opening and she's managed to get in between the two layers of wall. I can’t get her out, I've been trying all night! What am I going to do?!” Bella was a VERY large boa constrictor, a beautiful animal and his favourite pet. She was also - how can I put this sensitively? - a bit angry most days. I knew Bella very well indeed! I told him I was on my way and got in the car, not quite sure what I could do to help. On the way to his house I was imagining all kinds of scenarios but nothing quite prepared me for the scene when I got into his kitchen. All of the kitchen units had been ripped out. The wall had been half taken down with a massive hammer and our client was frantically shining a torch into the corner of the wall, where two layers of brickwork had been completely exposed, end on. There, lounging about and very pleased with herself, hooked over the metal rods that go horizontally between the brickwork was Bella. She looked at me. I looked at her. She looked at me again and slowly poked her tongue in and out. I tried to reach her. She struck out and tried to bite me. I put some gloves on and tried to reach her again. I could only just touch her with my fingertips. This snake was not moving for anyone! “I can’t take any more of the wall out because whenever I do she just goes further into the wall!” I sat the hysterical owner down on his sofa and started thinking ... 40

How on earth were we going to get this snake out without him having to literally tear the rest of the house down? It was very important that we did. It was winter and if Bella had been exposed to the kind of low temperatures we had been having recently for any longer than she already had we knew she would be in trouble. The problem was that Bella was very much aware of the fact that we were trying to get hold of her. She was hanging onto that metal rod for dear life. Somehow we had to get her to let go for long enough for us to pull her out. The best way to do this was with sedation but how do you sedate an aggressive 12 foot snake that is too far into a wall for you to inject?! A few more minutes of naval gazing and it came to me: I had a plan! I raced back to the practice, called the vet and explained the situation and after a few puzzled questions he agreed with my idea ... all we had to do was get the sedation injection into her and she would be floppy enough to pull out. I could then bring her back to the surgery to be checked over. He gave me a dose to use and I loaded up a syringe and headed back to the flat via Tescoâ€™s to buy snake wrangling supplies: gaffer tape, two brooms and a torch! By the time I got back most of the neighbours and all of the gentleman's friends had become aware of what was going on and so when I got back to his flat I had quite the audience ... brilliant! I sent them all home to grab hairdryers. I took the gentleman to a quiet corner and told him what we were going to do. I was going to need his torch skills! I strapped the syringe onto a broom handle using gaffer tape and took the cap off the needle. I had another broomstick at the ready and Bella's owner was all set with the torch. We both squished into the small corner and the client shone the light onto Bella, who responded by trying to bite it! He couldn't see what he was doing because the space was so tight but I could see her. I picked a suitable spot to try to inject her. With one swift poke the needle was in and the other broom handle was used to quickly depress the plunger with my other hand. Bella was NOT impressed but I pulled the broomstick out and inspected my syringe. All of the sedation had gone in. Thank goodness after we had upset her even more she didn't go any further into the wall but tightened her grip on the metal rod. Being unable to regulate their own temperature a snake's metabolism depends somewhat on the temperature of the surrounding area, and it was cold in that wall, so I knew we had to try to get some heat into there for the drugs to work properly. Bella's life was depending on it. 41

All of the neighbours were instructed grab those hairdryers and we all squeezed in and blasted them down that cavity wall for twenty minutes. I kept an eye on Bella, whose temperament was improving by the minute, and eventually the sedation had taken effect and she was feeling a little bit sleepy. I had to use both broomsticks to hook her out, but with a big cheer we got her out, some eighteen hours after she had managed to get herself in there. She showed no ill effects whatsoever from her ordeal. Her owner, however, was already on his second gin and tonic and it was only 10.00am on a Sunday morning! He was eternally grateful bless him. He took me out for lunch as a thank you and I have got a fantastic anecdote to tell at dinner parties! I often wonder if he still has Bella and if she is any less grumpy! I hope to never be in that scenario again! Joanna Brown RVN

Addenbrooke’s Breast Cancer Appeal: Friday 21st October 2016 Can you host an afternoon tea party to help raise money for the Addenbrooke’s Breast Cancer Appeal? Invite friends, family and colleagues on Friday 21st October or a date convenient to you for tea and fun ‘boobie’ cakes. How about Bakewell tarts, Chelsea buns or macaroons? It’s as easy as A, B, C! Your support will help raise £50,000 to screen one more patient at Addenbrooke’s every day. To find out more please call Emily at Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust on (01223) 349885, email fundraising@act4addenbrookes.org.uk or go to www.act4addenbrookes.org.uk/ABCappeal Jo Elliott Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust Royston Rotary Community Swimathon Sunday 16th October, 6.00pm-10.00pm, Royston Leisure Centre Download an entry form from www.roystonrotary.com or contact Howard Peacock on (01763) 209089 42

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Notes From a Small Garden As this article goes to press the Veg Club Plus had just met at Tim and Helen Underwood’s home. We had the pleasure of looking at all Tim's hard work and what a lot he has achieved in two years, as the previous owners had not been gardeners. Tim's main problem has been heavy clay. And he’s not alone in this village. He has built two raised beds for vegetables, and has dug in mountains of compost. Jim suggested that he might try adding gypsum, available from most garden centres and not to turn over the soil but just lay it on top and the clay will slowly break up. Tim is also going to try growing some green manure. Limnathes douglasii, the poached egg plant works very well and has the added advantage of having a very pretty yellow and white plant, hence the name! The soil will probably be still warm enough, given some of the good weather we had in September. Other suggestions by Veg Club Plus gardeners include: Fig trees need water, but don't water them with cold water. The fruit is then liable to fall off. This happened to Jim some years ago. Fill a watering can and leave it to stand until midday by which time the water should have reached the outside temperature. Some people have noticed that the flower Salvia "hot lips" changes with the temperature outside. Until lately the flowers were white after a particularly long hot spell, but now they are turning red and white. My plants started out red when they first flowered in July. Clearly it was colder then. Now is the time to cut back and tidy the borders, but leave plants with good seed heads for the birds. Leaves which are not diseased can be left on the ground. Don’t forget about autumn crocuses and cyclamen which may be hidden and choked by weeds as they are under Rosa Rubrifolia in my garden! Clear the vegetable beds and start spreading muck and compost. On the subject of figs and gardening, here is a quote from Epictitus, the Greek speaking Stoic philosopher: Nothing great is produced suddenly, since not even the grape or the fig is. If you say to me now that you want a fig, I will answer to you that it requires time: let it flower first, then put forth fruit, and then ripen. Julie and Peter visited a lovely garden near Ashwell, called Pembroke Farm recently. It is now 20 years old and very interesting to see in September where we saw lots of colour and structure. The colour was 44

mainly due to phloxes, asters, roses, dahlias and the old favourite, Batchelor's buttons, a small flowered double white aster. The owner and her son are gradually replacing the cypressus leylandii with yew. The problem with leylandii hedges is that they are as not long lasting and don't take kindly to training. The old farm is a lovely place to take friends and family. It's open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May to October and there is soup for lunch and good cream teas. There are also activities for children and they will love running round playing hide and seek. For more information please see their website, www.pembrokefarmgarden.co.uk. Jim sadly has definitely retired from writing this column. I and many others have really enjoyed and benefitted greatly from hearing about his gardening experience in gardens all over East Anglia. And we have laughed a lot at the sayings of old East Anglian men! A big thank you to him, but we shall still be leaning on him for good advice about growing vegetables. Any new members please come and join us at the next Veg Club Plus on 23rd November at Beatrice Fisher's home, Meldreth House in the High Street at 6.00pm. All are welcome but please contact me first so that we know numbers and can let Beatrice know what we will be contributing. Until then good gardening from all the Veg Club Plus. Julie Draper juliedraper@dumbflea.co.uk (01763) 260323

Higher Hollyhock? This hollyhock just inside our front gate at 67 High Street, opposite The British Queen, is 12 feet tall. I would be interested to know if anyone can beat it. Ann Handscombe

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Service of Wholeness and Healing We will be holding a Service of Wholeness and Healing at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday 9th October at 6.30pm. The last service of this kind was held in Melbourn Church about six months ago and these services have become a regular offering to both of our communities. What is a service of Wholeness and Healing? In its theological introduction to this kind of service, the Anglican Church defines healing as “reconciliation and restoration as an integral part to the good news of Jesus Christ. For this reason, prayer for individuals, focused through the laying on of hands or anointing with oil has a proper place within the public prayer of the Church. Healing can be seen both as part of the proclaiming of the good news and as an outworking of the presence of the Spirit in the life of the church.” Our ministry team have been offering this kind of service for some time now, choosing each church on an alternate basis. Some of you may be worrying about such a service. What is it all about – what is going to happen – some of you may be sceptical and suspicious. All I can say it that the service itself is one of prayer, bible readings, meditative music and, if you wish, an opportunity to unburden any concerns (in strict confidence) you may have, through the laying on of hands by the ministry team. I see it as an opportunity to come together to be with God and to renew our relationship with Him in a peaceful and confidential setting. We look forward to seeing you. Marion Long

Joint Parish Prayer Group The Prayer Group will be meeting on Tuesday 18th October at 8.00pm at 23 Armingford Crescent, Melbourn. Please join us if you feel the need for meditation and prayer. Prayer requests are also welcomed and treated in strict confidence. Marion Long (01763) 261365 47

All Saints Bazaar: Holy Trinity’s Contribution As in previous years, Holy Trinity Church will be making a contribution to the All Saints Bazaar which is to be held on Saturday 19th November. This year, because of the great success of the stall last year, we will be holding once again a ‘Chocolate Tombola’ table at the event. Contributions of any ‘chocolate’ items, i.e. biscuits, sweets or drinks, etc. will be gratefully received. Please note that ‘out of date’ items will not be accepted. There will be covered boxes placed in both churches to receive your contributions. If you would prefer to deliver the items personally, then please contact Sally Simmonds on (01763) 222639, Marilyn MacLeod on (01763) 263108 or Marion Long on (01763) 261365. We will need to complete our collection of your ‘goodies’ by Tuesday 15th November in order to arrange our items. We thank you in advance for your help and look out for the collection boxes! Marion Long (01763) 261365

Church Services Sunday 2nd October 9.45am Family Communion and New Seekers Sunday School Sunday 9th October 8.00am Holy Communion 6.30pm Service of Wholeness and Healing (see page 47) Sunday 16th October 9.45am Family Communion and New Seekers Sunday School Sunday 23rd October 8.00am Holy Communion Sunday 30th October 8.00am Holy Communion Marion Long 48

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Local Events in October Here is a selection of events happening nearby this month. To have your event listed, please email meldrethmatters@hotmail.com. Saturday 1st October, 10.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 2nd October, 2.00pm to 5.00pm Ashwell Book Weekend, St Mary’s Church, Ashwell SG7 5LY Thousands of books for sale at bargain prices – come, browse and buy! Entrance £1, children free. Refreshments available. Tuesday 4th and Tuesday 18th October, 2.00pm to 4.00pm Royston Arts Society, Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston Twice monthly painting session in friendly, sociable setting. Also professional art demos and exhibitions. New members welcome. Tel: Peter Morgan on (01763) 261808 or secretary@roystonarts.org.uk. Thursday 6th October, 10.30am to 11.30am (and weekly) Chair Yoga, Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston Gentle exercise to improve mobility and well-being. All ages/abilities and anyone recovering from injury or illness. Led by qualified specialist. Contact Lucy 07774 686833 or yogaholic@hotmail.co.uk. Friday 7th October, 7.30pm Community Hall, All Saints Church, Melbourn SG8 6DZ Angela Collins will talk about her involvement with puppets and demonstrate some of her collection. Tickets £10 (£9 for Supporters of All Saints), to include glass of wine/soft drink and ploughman’s supper. Available from (01763) 260686, 261480 or 260072. Sunday 9th October, 8.00am to 2.00pm The Hoohaah Half Marathon and 10 Mile Run Wimpole Hall, Arrington, Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW Come along and support this event in aid of the MindEd Trust created in memory of Edward Mallen. NB Runners (over 16s only) need to register by 3rd October. Contact John Harris on (01223) 206306 or email john.harris2@nationaltrust.org.uk. Sunday 9th October, 3.00pm Guitar Recital, All Saints Church Community Hall, Melbourn Tickets £7, inclusive of tea and cake. Contact Karen on (01763) 261885or Bernice on 07507 863232. Proceeds in aid of Link Murang’a. 50

Thursday 13th October, 7.00pm to 9.00pm (every 2nd Thursday) Royston Deutscher Stammtisch Boar’s Head, 35 Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JU German speaking practice in friendly, local setting. Free but please buy own food and drink. Details: Carol on 07968 006018. Saturday 15th October, 8.30am to 10.00am Men’s Breakfast meeting, Village Hall, Foxton CB22 6RN Ziba Tabrizi will talk about Iranian Dance and the Asian performing arts scene in London, entitled “View of Gender Inequality”. Contact Tony Garrick (01223) 510201 garrick.tony@gmail.com or Mark Howard (01223) 503377 mark-howard@uwclub.net to reserve your place. Ladies & guests welcome. Saturday 15th October, 11.00am to 1.00pm ‘Fungal Foray’, Wandlebury Country Park, Babraham CB22 3AE Take a guided stroll around Wandlebury Park and hear from an expert about the fascinating array of fungi that appear at this time of the year. £4 (members £3). Adults only. Booking essential: cambridgeppf.org or telephone (01223) 243830. Monday 17th to Sunday 30th October (booking opens 26th Sept) Cambridge Festival of Ideas – various locations, Cambridge The Festival returns for its 9th year with leading academics, authors and thinkers tackling some of the major global issues we face. Hundreds of events including talks, debates, performances, films and exhibitions. For full programme: www.festivalofideas.cam.ac.uk. Saturday 22nd October, 10.00am to 4.00pm Cambs Local History Society Family and Local History Fair Glebe Primary School, Girton, Cambridge CB3 0PN More than 50 stalls including family and local societies and traders with genealogical supplies. Research advice given. Free admission and car parking. Home cooked food available. Various talks from 10.30am at £2 per person, under 16s free. Further details: www.cfhs.org.uk. Tuesday 25th October, 10.30-11.30am Drawing Workshop Royston Museum, 5 Lower King Street, Royston SG8 5AL Improve your drawing skills with expert tips and guidance. Draw wonderful objects from the museum’s collections. Led by local artist Susan Sanders. £5 per person. Advance booking essential. Compiled by John Crawforth 51

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Planning Matters Parish Council Reference and Address 27 High Street, S/1621/16/LB & S/1620/16/FL

Detail

Parish Council Recommend

Proposed alterations and conversion of storage barn into habitable accommodation and alterations to listed building

Meldreth Parish Council recommend 'Support' with comments: 'If SCDC are minded to approve this application then there should be a condition restricting the barn being turned into separate habitable accommodation’

61a High Street, S/1759/16/FL

Provide a first floor Support with no comments bathroom, internal alterations, raise central roof area new single garage

11 North End, S/1679/16/FL & S/1680/16/LB

Timber conservatory to rear of garage conversion

Support with the following comments: 'If South Cambridgeshire District Council are minded to approve this application we Councillors ask that a condition is imposed so that the annexe cannot be used as a separate dwelling'.

SCDC Decisions Reference and Decision Address 10 Whitecroft Road Permission granted for proposed first floor extension S/1091/16/FL above existing garage 104 High Street S/2519/14/FL

Permission granted for erection of six residential flats, bin store, cycle store and new link with additional commercial (B1 office) space for existing commercial unit

The full minutes of Meldreth Parish Council planning meetings are available on the Parish Council’s website, www.meldreth-pc.org.uk. Meldreth Parish Council Editor’s Note: Full details of all planning applications may be viewed at this website: http://plan.scambs.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/wphappcriteria.display 53

(01763) 262199 Mick Taylor—(01763) 261118 Graham Borgonon—(01763) 260358 (01763) 262158, open 7am-10pm, 7 days Sherida Richards—(01763) 262512 Paul Ray—(01763) 260304

Good Companions Local History Group Lunch Club Melwood Cons. Group

L. Pocknell—(01763) 261432 (01763) 260129; www.meldrethhistory.org.uk Nikki & Julie 07599 292327 (01763) 232855; www.melwood.btck.co.uk

Photographic Group

www.melbourn-photographic-club.co.uk

Revelation U3A WI

Miriam Skuce—(01763) 262440 Chris Davison—(01763) 264189 Maureen Moody—(01763) 260938

Sport

Bowls Club Croquet Club Meldreth United FC Table Tennis Tennis Club

Shirley Lambert (01223) 207888 Janet Pope (01763) 248342 07930 650036 Christine Knight—(01763) 261676 (01763) 243376; http://cspark.at/Meldr2

Church

Rev. Lizzie Shipp Rev. Mary Price Bells John Price (Friends)

(01763) 220626; www.meldrethchurch.org.uk (01763) 261569 Peter Hinton—(01763) 262045 (01763) 260048; www.foht.org.uk

Baby & Toddler Group Pre-School Primary School

Rosalind Wing - 07432 150721 07518 173653; www.meldrethPreschool.com (01763) 260432; www.meldreth.cambs.sch.uk

Parish Council District Councillor District Council Offices

Please see details at end of Parish Council report Philippa Hart—(01763) 261255 03450 450500; www.scambs.gov.uk/ Susan van de Ven—07905325574 susanvandeven.mycouncillor.org.uk/ 0345 045 5200; www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ Heidi Allen—(01954) 212707 www.heidisouthcambs.co.uk/

Councils & Govt.

Clubs & Societies

Facilities

Community Access Point Litter Picker Neighbourhood Watch One Stop Village Hall Bookings Village Hall Chairman

Childn.

Village Directory

County Councillor County Council Offices MP

Transport Health Support Services Emergencies NonEmerg. Misc.

Station Ticket Office

Opening hours: Mon - Fri 7-11.15am, Sat 8.45am - 1.25pm

Rail User Group

(01763) 261833; www.melbourn.org.uk/railusergroup

Govia/Great Northern

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The Trainline Stagecoach Potholes, Highways problems, etc. Streetlights (faulty)

www.thetrainline.com www.stagecoachbus.com/Cambridge 0345 045 5212; http://www2.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ HighwaysReports/Highways/ReportProblem1.aspx 08007838 247 - give location, fault & SC or CCC no.

Melbourn Surgery Addenbrookeâ€™s NHS

(01763) 260220; Dispensaryâ€”(01763) 261246 (01223) 245151 111 (24 hour non-emergency number)

Childline

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0800 1111 (24 hours) Cambridge: 0344 848 7979 Royston: 03444 111 444 www.citizensadvice.org.uk (01763) 245228; www.roytrans.co.uk (01763) 262262; www.hsrsc.org.uk 0300 123 3393 (9am-6pm M-F); www.mind.org.uk 116 123 (24 hours); www.samaritans.org

General Emergency Gas Electricity Anglian Water Cambridge Water

999 or 112 0800 111 999 0800 783 8838 03457 145145; www.anglianwater.co.uk (01223) 706050; www.cambridge-water.co.uk

Crimestoppers

S Cambs Fire & Rescue

0800 555 111; crimestoppers-uk.org 101; www.cambs.police.uk Report issues: www.contactcambspolice.uk (01480) 444500; www.cambsfire.gov.uk

Melbourn Hub

(01763) 263303; www.melbournhub.com

Royston Museum

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Citizens Advice Bureau

Police

Details of village groups and facilities can be found on the PC website,

www.meldreth-pc.org.uk or the Meldreth Today section at www.meldrethhistory.org.uk. Meldreth Matters Team: Chairman: Lesley Farbridge 261578; Editor & Layout: Kathryn Betts 268428; Distribution & Proof-reading: Ken McLean 261243; Treasurer, Secretary & Trade Advertising: Beverley Cottrell 262176; Cover & Advertising Layout: Richard Burns 263121; Founder Member: Ann Barnes Meldreth Matters is available online at free.yudu.com (search for Meldreth)

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