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- Celebrating 20 years of the Stotfold News Magazine
From the Editor
Welcome to Februar y!
As we write this, the colder weather seems to have taken hold, but on the positive side it does make for some beautiful local photographs! If you haven’t found the local facebook page ‘Stotfold In Pictures’ as yet, be sure to give it look This month’s front cover was kindly loaned to us by one of the page’s contributors Stephen McKenna, we think you’ll agree, its simply stunning!
This month you’ll find the usual mix of local news, events and features inside your magazine - A couple of weeks back, we were delighted to chat to Paul Williams of Williams Proper ty maintenance as par t of our Local Life feature (on page 11 of this month’s issue ) We hope you enjoy finding out a little bit more about the people behind the local businesses who suppor t us and who enable us to continue providing you all with your local Stotfold News Magazine.
Inside this month’s issue you will see that we have included a residents sur vey on behalf of Stotfold Town Council Please do help shape the future of our town by filling this in and returning it - your views really do help
Lastly, please do remember that the Stotfold News is your magazine - if you have any thing you would like us to feature, or include then please do get in touch!
Until next time
Joanne - Editor
With thanks to this month’s c Stephen McKenna (FRONT COVER) Paul from Williams Proper ty Maintenance, Stotfold Town Council, Stotfold Mill, Stotfold Football Club, Our local schools, David Stedman (Quiz,) Stotfold Ar t Group, Our local Churches & local organisations, The Need Project, Jo Loach, NHRR, Teasal, Stotfold Runners
Darts marathon Page 5 Are you a lo cal pe rson born in 1974/5? Page 9
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Update from Teasel Page 12
Local Life Update from Teasel Letters
Mental Health Matters News from Stotfold Mill A New Life in Cornwall? Update from The Need Project
Family Announcements
Update from Stotfold Town Council Update from Stotfold Librar y News from Stotfold Football Club
Local Church News Memor y Lane
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Meet Paul i n our Local
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Update from Sto tfo ld Town Counci l Page 19
Local Author Ro be rt Stre et Page 4
The Privilege O f Ser vice - Puts
Stotfold on The Map.
Bob Street spent the first 20 years of his life in Stotfold until, after marr ying Janet Adams in the Salvation Army hall in Church Road in 1967, they headed for the Salvation Army's college in London and a lifetime of ser vice as officers, an adventure that took them to around 50 countries in many different roles.
Now, having returned to their roots and their various family members, Bob has written a book of 365 daily readings based on his wide variety of life experiences. Many of them involve Stotfold, such as schooldays, school friends, his football days, those who influenced him and present day occurrences, with many Stotfold photos featuring throughout. The book has been released internationally and includes his meetings with Eric Morecambe, Bobby Ball, Wendy Craig, President Rober t Mugabe and other personalities and politicians It gives insights into his encounters with other cultures, including his opening of the Salvation Army's first premises in Mongolia and Greenland Amazon describes Bob as 'superb at producing beautifully easy reading' while combining it with profound thinking' (Bob was editor and editor-in-chief of the Army's newspapers in the 1980s) He also became principal of the college to which he and Janet went to be trained in 1967 The Privilege of Ser vice has 416 pages and is available in paperback, Kindle and Kobo
Fur ther information (and books) can be obtained from Bob on 01462 701902 or by emailing rober t.street33@outlook.com
STOTFOLD DEFIBRILLATOR LOCATIONS
Defibrillator Locations: Greenacre Centre • The Co-op • The Barn • Kings Baptist Church • Stotfold Conser vative Club • JSJ Stadium (Stotfold Football Club) • Stotfold Memorial Hall • Roecroft School • Hitchin Road Recreational Ground • Pippin PreSchool • Etonbur y Academy • St Mar y’s Academy • Pix Brook Academy • Stotfold Salvation Army Hall • NEWLY ADDED ****The Mossman Centre & now also on the High Street parade on the side wall of The Rooms! **** Please check individual accessibility as some of these facilities may have their own individual opening hours.
Author Rober t Street with his recent book Privilege of Ser vice
Stag Dar ts Team Raise Funds for
The dar ts team at The Stag are back in action, helping to raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Suppor t with their 12 hour Dar ts Marathon. The evening always makes for a great event, with a disco and live singer to add to the fun. The marathon star ts at 11am, with the players attempting to score 100,000 points or play twelve hours of continuous dar ts.
Each player will be collecting sponsors, there is also a raffle and donation pots available at the event
Pop along and help suppor t this fantastic cause on Saturday 1st Februar y from 11am onwards at The Stag, in Brook Street
We look for ward to updating ever ybody on how much the team raise in a future issue of the Stotfold News
Crime Figures Stotfold & Fair field November 2024
(The most recent crime figures available from the Police national website: )
Violence & sexual offences - 14
Antisocial behaviour - 8
Criminal damage & arson - 4
Other theft & crime 8
Other theft 3
Source: www police co uk
You can repor t crimes online REMEMBER - PLEASE REPORT NON URGENT TO OUR LOCAL POLICE USING THE 101 NUMBER
In a emergency always call 999.
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STOTFOLD Diary Of Events..
Saturday 15th – Jigsaw Sale, St Mar y’s Church Hall 10-12
Saturday 15th – Table Top Sale
St. Mar y’s Church Hall 10-12
Saturday 17th – Plant Sale
St. Mar y’s Church Hall – 10-12
Saturday 14th – Book Sale & Coffee
Morning –St. Mar y’s Church Hall – 10-12
Saturday 5th – Summer Fete –Vicarage Garden, Church Road 2–4pm
Saturday 6th Cream Tea Afternoon –St. Mar y’s Church Hall 2-5pm
Saturday 11th – Jigsaw Sale
St. Mar y’s Church Hall 10-12
Saturday 8th – Winter Fair
St. Mar y’s Church Hall 2.- 4pm
STOTFOLD GARDEN CLUB
Meetings and Trips
Wednesday 12th Februar yTalk by Nigel Star t – ‘Getting to grips with pruning’ Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month St Mar y’s Church Hall, Tea and Coffee ser ved For more information, contact Peter on: (01462) 834854 or 07758649721 Email: stotfoldgc@gmail.com
DECEMBER
Saturday & Sunday 6th/7th –Christmas Tree Festival –St Mar y’s Church
Simply drop us a line at stotfold news@yahoo co uk LIST YOUR 2025 EVENTS HERE!
St Mar y’s Church, Stotfold Table Top Sale
Saturday March 15th Church Hall 10am Tables £5. Telephone Chris Webster 01462 834108
Raffle and refreshments Proceeds for St Mar y’s Church Charity No 1131275
NEWS
It ’s Our 20th Bir thday
2025 marks the twentieth anniversar y of the Stotfol News Magazine, a milestone we are exremley proud
As many readers will know, the magaizine was origi created by previous Stotfold resident Claire, who wa responsible for the ver y first issue, right through to
Since 2015 we have been at the helm, carefully navigating the challenges of local publishing, alongside continuing to offer a ser vice to our community which we are extremely proud of Throughout the last ten years we have thoroughly enjoyed developing the magazine and have an array of ideas and plans for 2025 which we hope will help celebrate our twentieth year in style
If you would like to be involved or have any ideas as to what you would like to see inside your local magazine, then please do get in touch We love to hear from you as after all, this magazine is for YOU as Stotfold residents!
Call us on 01462 731986, email us at stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk or drop us a message though our social media
Do You Have A Love O f Singing?
Stotfold Singers was formed in March 2023 by musical directors David and Br yony Woods. We are a friendly, non- auditioned community choir, welcoming people from Stotfold and the surrounding areas to enjoy singing a variety of music and meeting new, like -minded people.
We rehearse on Tuesday evenings at the Roecroft Centre and our first rehearsal is on 18th Februar y If you would like to join our choir for our VE Day Concer t at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 10th May, please contact us at: stotfoldsingers@gmail com or just join us at our first rehearsal The first rehearsal is a free taster trial
Fair field W.I NEXT MEETING 5TH FEBRUARY
7 00pm– KAY GODDARD (QUILTS) ‘The Patterned Path to Freedom’ Kay will have us steeped in My th and Legend and how Quilts and Block Patterns helped and guided slaves to escape to Canada, risking life and limb in their quest for freedom Ever yone is welcome - for more information please contact: fair fieldbedswi@gmail.com
odel Railway Exhibition atton School, Biggleswade 18 8JB
urday 15th Februar y 10 am to 4.30 pm ganised by the East Beds Model Railway ciety, full details are available via website www.ebmrs.org
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Jiu Jitsu vs Cancer Fundraising Event!
Stotfold resident Connor Soper is holding a fundraising Jiu Jitsu event for MacMillan Cancer Suppor t on 16th Februar y With 4 mini one hour seminars from some of the highest level instructors and open mats for ever yone to enjoy, ever yone is welcome to go along and enjoy the day. The last fundraising event held by the group raised over £6,000 for cancer charities and this year they hope to raise even more! If you are interested in Jiu Jitsu and want to find out more, you can find fur ther details on their justgiving page: ttps://www.justgiving.com/page/bjjvscancer2024?utm medium=FR&utm source=CL
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Stotfold Ar t Group
The racehorse Vannillier is heading for victor y in this watercolour by one of our ar tists who likes painting animals. Jo Furr specialises in animal studies and this colour ful lion. entitled Rainbow Roar, is a contrast in style and mediumacr ylics
Do you enjoy ar t? Why not join us? We are a friendly group,why not call us on 07821 502367 to find out more!
Are You Turning 50 This Year?
A new group formed on Facebook back in Januar y has proven to be hugely successful, with many people joining up and reconnecting with school friends from many years ago! The group, named ‘The 1975 Reunion’ has over 50 members already and grows daily, with people sharing school memories and photographs of years gone by
Organisers Paula Walker and Samantha Bloomfield are looking for 1974/1975 babies who are turning 50 this academic year and who attended St Mar y’s in Stotfold, Roecroft Lower School and Gothic Mede Lower between 1980 and 1984 and then went on to Etonbur y or Fearnhill Schools
The ladies are planning some reunion events to go with the group, the first reunion is already planned for the 24th May in Letchwor th with another planned for 17th August Samantha told the Stotfold News Magazine “ We really cannot believe how quickly the group has grown!” “We don’t know how many will attend the events we have planned, but it’s just lovely even seeing people chatting away and catching up!”
If you are interested in joining the group and re -connecting with friends and old classmates, then you can find them on facebook by searching ‘The 1975 Reunion’
Turn to our Memor y Lane feature this month on page 32 to see just one of the pictures from the site, borrowed by permission of the groups organisers
Iconic 1970’s childhood memories unlocked! - Did you grow up locally?
FEBRUARY Fun Quiz!
1 According to the British television soap opera parody created by Victoria Wood, what is the name of the shop pictured right?
2 What is the name of the British synth-pop duo formed by Dave Hill and Marc Almond (pictured left?)
3 What is the most famous alter ego character created by Leigh Francis, pictured right?
4 Brazil is the most successful nation in the histor y of the association football World Cup How many times have Brazil won the World Cup?
What is the title of the strip r toon pictured right? Give the title of the novel, st published during the 1970s, which features characters such as Hazel (pictured right), Fiver, Bigwig and Captain Holly?
To download and read my novels, completely free of charge, why not visit my website at davidstedman.co.uk or Google david stedman author. GOOD LUCK! own
8 Name the American actor pictured below, well-known for playing James T. Kirk in “Star Trek” films and Steve Trevor in “Wonder Woman”
9 What salad dish is made from grapes, apples, walnuts, celer y, ser ved on a bed of lettuce, and is name after a New York hotel where it was first ser ved during the 1890s?
10 Pictured right is an American comedy actress and writer who created the character Liz Lemon in her highly successful sit com “30 Rock” What is her stage name?
5 What is the name of the Italian paste made from basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese and olive oil, typically ser ved with pasta?
Brain of Britain, David Stedman. Answers page 28
LOCAL life..
Paul, Williams Proper ty Maintenance has fast become a household name since you have star ted adver tising with us some 2 years ago..Can you tell us a little bit about how you came to star t the business in Stotfold Paul?
I moved to Stotfold in December 2022 after living and working in London all my life. I had been working for my brother Dennis for 27 years up until then, in the building trade, and moved to Stotfold to live with my then fiancé (now wife) Sue. I had been trained as a Master Tiler (like my father and grandfather before me) and worked for my brother ’s firm doing ever y aspect of building and interior decoration work, including plastering, woodwork & masonr y repairs, painting & decorating and garden maintenance, so decided to set up my own firm, Williams Proper ty Maintenance, to bring my exper tise to the people of Stotfold & Arlesey! I have some great customers who repeatedly ask me to do more work, as they appreciate quality work at a fair price, and I am delighted to say that the business is keeping me ver y busy and out of trouble!
Paul, we're eager to find out what you par ticularly like about living in Stotfold now that you have settled here with your wife Sue?
Stotfold has ver y quickly become my home, we have lovely neighbours and have made some good friends here and love walking our rescue dog Lyra in the fields and open areas around the village Sue moved to Stotfold 18 years ago and has always been a keen suppor ter of local events and businesses, and together we regularly attend local community events like the Steam Fair, and Christmas lights etc Personally, I am a keen fisherman and par ticularly love going fishing with my sons to Henlow Lakes!
Seems as we are writing this in Januar y, we couldn't not ask you the obvious question.. - What New Year resolutions will you have made this year and how good are you at keeping them? My main resolution this year is a continuing one from last year – to give up smoking! So far so good! I also resolve to take care of my lovely wife, who is always there for me, and to suppor t her as she does me, always putting me first. I also wish to give something back to my fantastic customers by offering 10% off all quotes until the end of March 2025.
Sticking with the New Year theme Paul - You have one piece of music which you have to choose to play for the whole of 2025. What song or piece of music would you choose and why?
Being the romantic old fool that I am, and a huge Elvis Presley fan, I can only suggest the song played as our first dance at our wedding in May 2024 “I Can’t Help Falling In Love with You!”
Finally, I would like to thank all my customers, past, present and future, for helping to make my life in Stotfold as good as it is, and the Stotfold News for all of their suppor t
I would also like to wish ever yone a ver y happy & healthy year ahead and look for ward to a bright future in this lovely town
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If you have a local business and would like to par ticipate in a future LOCAL LIFE feature then get in touch!
Update from TEASEL.
Our Winter clear- up work continues, with our final work par ty of 2024 tackling some of the dead and tangled growth in JohnStan wood. This is the small copse in the corner of the first meadow of the Nature Reser ve, adjacent to the road. There is always more that could be done, but our hardy volunteers did an excellent job in the chilly conditions – and were rewarded with a mince pie and “something warming” to drink at the end of the session!
We were back again at the star t of the New Year – this time working over at Centenar y Wood, another small copse off Malthouse Lane, just beyond the hump back bridge Teas
Planted in honour of another royal anniversar y, Teasel helps to maintain this on behalf of Stotfold Town Council The main focus of our work par ty was to pollard the two willows near the riverside seat Regularly cutting all the branches right back to the main trunk ensures the tree doesn’t get too big, and they soon shoot out again We have stacked the cut branches, and hope to use them to fill some of the gaps in the boundar y hedge
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Our brave volunteers also did battle with a large patch of bramble next to the Willows, and the combined work has really opened up the grass area beside the river, with views over the water, and much more light coming in. Hopefully we can maintain and continue to improve the area to make an attractive spot for visitors to relax and reflect.
We hope you will have a chance to visit the wood, as it has a great profusion of spring flowers – snowdrops, aconites, and later bluebells (parking available at the Riverside Rec). The Winter Aconite has a yellow flower similar to a buttercup It is usually out from late Januar y to early March – but a few were spotted on our early Jan work par ty - Teasel
The final work par ty of 2024 hard at work in JohnStan wood
Teasel Volunteers hard at work
The Teasal volunteers tackle the bramble to open up the grass area
Your LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor,
We wanted to share with you some snapshots of the family of black squirrels that live in the trees along the High Street. They have been here about 7 years and have black offspring each year! The annual burial of storage nuts often happens in our lawn!
Regards, Steve Gibbs
Dear Editor,
I wanted to write in to thank one of your adver tisers, Jonny Garside, who came out to look at my front door lock as it seemed to be getting stuck when locking. A quick use of his magic spray and hey presto as good as new! What a great ser vice! Thanks Jonny!
Davina Mason
Dear Editor,
Re: Christmas Switch On 2024 What a great event!
A big thank you to our Mayor, Councillor Steve Buck and all involved in arranging ever y thing, the Christmas tree, lights around the lamp posts, photo frames and decorations, all brilliant!
From a Stotfold resident
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Mental Health Matters - with Jo Loach
Community
An impor tant par t of mental health is maintained through connection to community. We are social animals created to be in relationship with others. The need for social interaction varies largely from one human to another. It is influenced by how introver t/extrover t we are. Introver ts are not incapable of socialising, but usually need to recharge in solitude, where the extrover t typically recharin company.
Whatever our preference or capacity for company, we all need to belong to a community Mental health can be suppor ted by belonging to a community where we connect over shared interests/beliefs/challenges or gifts In this we are reminded of the world beyond our own, lest we become too lost in our own minds!
In fifteen years of listening to others, I’ve obser ved that the only thing worse than going through trials, is to feel alone in them When we are par t of a community, we enjoy another layer of protection from isolation and extreme loneliness I’ve read in several places that loneliness can be as harmful to health as smoking Shocking huh?
We need each other to continue living rather than merely existing We need to belong to a community that accepts us for who we are and notices and cares when we are not ok A regular weekly meeting can provide a structure and stability that suppor ts our mental health This could be a church or other place of worship, an exercise, interest, neighbourhood or reading group or any other kind of community that meets regularly with a shared focus
For any local men it could be the Walk and Talk men’s group operating locally as seen in the Januar y Stotfold News
Connecting to a community can enhance and suppor t mental health so if you’re not connected, go and explore the options!
Jo is a BACP Accredited Psychodynamic Counsellor and an Integrative Super visor with an MA in Contemporar y Therapeutic Counselling
You can read more from Jo in her blog at joloach.com. Email: o.loach@gmail.com.
News from the Mill. Update
from Stotfold Watermi ll
The first signs of Spring are beginning to show in the Nature Reser ve, and we are busy planning for the year ahead.
First, we'd like to welcome our new trustee, Derek Bur t, a Char tered Structural Engineer. Before he retired he was also a Char tered Civil Engineer, Char tered Sur veyor and a Char tered Energy Engineer who has spent most of his career working on power stations all over the world Derek now assumes responsibility for the maintenance and Health and Safety at the mill. It's an impor tant role at the Mill and we are delighted to have him with us.
Secondly, we're getting ready to open for the 2025 season! Our first open day of the season is 30th March (pop the date in your diar y, and come along to explore the Mill!) In advance of this date there's plenty to be done! New volunteers are invited to come along to our Recruitment Day to discover more about volunteering at the Mill; the machiner y needs to be checked and tested before it becomes operational again and the Tea Room and Kingfisher Shop need to be restocked
If you're interested in coming along to our Recruitment Day (date to be confirmed!) please keep an eye on our Social Media platforms (https://www facebook com/stotfoldmill and https://www instagram com/stotfold mill/) or contact us via our enquiries email address (enquiries@stotfoldmill com) We'd love to hear from you!
We're also preparing for our Steam Fair, which is on 10th and 11th May this year Watch out for lots of updates about our arena acts, steam exhibits and, of course, our epic live music night "Live@TheMill "
We're looking for ward to welcoming you all back the Mill for 2025.
2025 - Time For A New Way of Life?
Dreaming of Downshifting?
Is 2025 the year to live out your dream and to move to the Cornish coast to a beautiful home with an income? Have you spent years wondering if there’s more to life than the 9-5? Ever thought about downshifting for a lifestyle that means you can be your own boss, working in beautiful surroundings minutes from an iconic Cornish harbour? A move to beautiful Boscastle on the Nor th Cornwall Coast and to the award winning Bridge House Bed and Breakfast and Tea Room could just be for you!!
Currently owner operated by a husband and wife team, with one full time member of staff during high season, Bridge House provides a comfor table income, with great occupancy levels and the potential to up or down scale trade to suit, all based in a wonder ful community with majestic beaches and breathtaking scener y
Offering four nautically themed letting bedrooms, and a 12 cover tea room with an additional 30 outside cour tyard covers, this outstanding character guesthouse and tea room offers a fabulous oppor tunity for anyone looking for a lifestyle business by the sea..Bridge House repeatedly achieves the Trip Advisor Travellers Choice award, putting Bridge House in the top 10% of venues in the world, with an exceptional 9 6 out of ten from guests on booking com Easy to operate with no prior experience needed, this business could be just the per fect step into the hospitality industr y with ever y thing trading and ready to go as soon as you get the keys!
Interested to know more? Call Russell Weetch SBC Proper ty on 01872 245 819 or email Russell@sbcproper ty.com
Full brochure and video tour available www.sbcproper ty.com What are you waiting for? Cornwall is calling
The beautiful Bridge House Guest House based in the picturesque Boscastle harbour
Update from The Need Project
880 parcels provided in 14 working days • 300 top- up-bags collected from our Pop- up sites • £86,600 estimated value of the food for the month • £6,602 50, the average monthly cost to run the charity • Helping 1771 adults, 1691 children & 296 pensioners in December.
December repor t:
Well that was different for a December We had to change the whole operation of how and where we work from and how long we work for, just to get out the parcels which were required from us We managed, but without your incredible generosity we wouldn’t have been able to do any of it, so thank you all so so much
Ever y parcel that was referred to us and a few extra, we managed to deliver before Christmas Day Some 880 in total along with at least £20,000 wor th of brand new toys, making a massive difference to the children plus 300 top up bags that would normally go in landfill
The volunteers that we have worked tirelessly, as usual and all went the extra mile So again and I really mean it, thank you all so much, you are an amazing group of people
What’s the new year got in store for us I have no idea Food parcel refferals keep rising month on month higher than last year and that doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down Best before is always busy and doesn’t slow down either
On our move, which seems to be a bit like a saga to me, it is getting closer, but for me too slow, but we have to trust in Gods timing and not mine (easier to say than do), but we know he is in control.
As you read this repor t, we will have had our rest and will be back working, tr ying to keep up, so please continue to keep suppor ting us in all the ways you can please and most of all please pray for us as we tr y to do what God tells us to do about our neighbours.
Thank you and praise God always
Gordon
Family announcements
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SHEILA JOAN HYDE (Nee Allen) 16/10/39 - 20/12/24
Formerley of Car ters Way, Arlesey
Beloved wife of the late Peter, Mum to Mark & Michele and loving Grandma.
Sheila was born in Arlesey where she lived all of her life, until her final few years
Funeral to take place on Monday 27th Januar y 11am Family flowers only
GR AHAM GENTLE
Happy 80th bir thday to the best Dad and Grandad!
We love you lots! Enjoy your celebrations xxx
ADAM DALY-STEVENS! 26th Februar y Look who’s 40!! Happy 40th bir thday to a wonder ful Husband and the best Daddy! We can’t wait to celebrate! Lots of love Nikki, Emily & Max xxx
All enquireies to Neville Funerals 01462 813258. HALLIE!
CHARLOTTE
Happy Bir thday!
Lots of love, Davina & Richard xx
Happy 7th Bir thday!
Lots of love, Mummy, Daddy & Louie xxx
03.03.1944 - 22.11.2024
Jacky and family were so pleased to see all those who travelled far and near to join them at St. Peter ’s Church on 19th December 2024 to say farewell to Roger We will always miss him, be thinking of him and forever love him.
Jacky, Rober t, Lesley, Halle, Layla and Kieron. xxxxxx
In Memoriam
ROY WEST Februar y 1st
In loving memor y of the ver y best Husband, Dad, Grandad, Brother & friend Six years gone, always remembered, never forgotten xx
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STOTFEST
The new year is well under way, and we are looking for ward to lots of new initiatives and events in the coming months
The first thing we want to announce is - Stotfest will be back! This year it’s scheduled as a one -day event on 28th June 2025 - mark those calendars and follow us on Facebook for more information
We are looking for individuals and businesses who would like to be involved Do you:
• Run a food or drink business
• A charity or craft stall
• Have a stage act or enter tainment business
• Are you interested in sponsoring par t of the event or being a volunteer on the day? We want to hear from you!
Please register your interest by scanning the QR code and filling in the online interest form Alternatively, you can ring or email us (details at the top of the page) or pop in and see us at the Greenacre Centre
BLEED KIT
You may have seen a new red box attached to the side of The Rooms, next to the defibrillator. This is a bleed control kit which is designed to provide emergency first aid following a 999 call to be able to stem a severe bleed until the emergency ser vices arrive. This kit was provided by Bedfordshire VERU as par t of their campaign to get 130 of these kits installed across the county to help save lives. Stotfold has the first one outside of Luton.
The location of this kit has been uploaded onto emergency response databases for ease of access.
BIODIVERSITY
We are looking for some volunteers who are interested in local wildlife to help under take some sur veys of wildlife and the botanical planting in our cemeter y We’d like to identify what kind of species are present in the area already and how we can increase biodiversity Some of you may be aware that there are areas of Stotfold where bats can be seen regularly, and we’ve already had a sur vey of these at the cemeter y Owl and bird boxes are also visible along the pathways if you look carefully We’re hoping to do this over the next few months and hold an open event at the Cemeter y Chapel around Easter time, to tell local people about the site and what’s been found I’ve already spoken to some regular cemeter y visitors so know this might be of interest locally If this is something you might like to be involved in, then please contact Sue Ward at sue@stotfoldtowncouncil gov uk
STOTFOLD RESIDENT’S SURVEY
As you picked up this copy of Stotfold News you may have noticed a sur vey fall out We are conducting a resident sur vey to gather feedback on your experiences and hear your ideas for improvements that will make our community even better You can fill the sur vey in online by scanning the QR code on the top of the questionnaire but if you would prefer to complete the paper copy they can be dropped off at various locations around Stotfold The deadline completing the sur vey either online or on paper is 28 Februar y 2025. If you have any questions or need assistance with regards to the sur vey or any thing else, don’t hesitate to contact using the details at the top of the page.
The new bleed kit situated on The Parade
News from Pippin Pre -School
For the month of Februar y, we have lots of exciting activities planned to celebrate the Chinese New Year including food tasting, dragon crown making and learning Chinese dancing Children will also learn about the significance of gifting red envelopes amongst family and friends during the celebrations and will have the oppor tunity to make their own to share good luck with their families for the year ahead
Holiday club will once again be open for Februar y Half Term (17th to 21st inclusive). We are open from 8am- 6pm and charge £40 per day (including breakfast, mid-morning and afternoon snack) alternatively, you may book a shor ter day of 9am to 3pm at a cost of £25 (includes mid-morning snack) . All requests are on a first come, first ser ve basis. Our Easter holiday club will be open from Monday 7th April to Friday 11th April inclusive and available to book on our booking system from 24th Februar y. Please visit www.members.pippinpreschool.co.uk to secure your place.
As mentioned previously you can now suppor t us from the comfor t of your own home while shopping online! We've par tnered with easyfundraising, allowing you to raise free donations with 8000+ retailers. Are you ready to make a difference to our fundraising target for next year? Please sign up now, your ongoing suppor t is gratefully received. www.easyfundraising.org.uk/cause/pippin-pre - school/ .
We have recently registered with Recycle4Charity and are accepting old ink car tridges for recycling For each ink car tridge recycled via the programme we will receive up to £2 donation We have a collection box in the office ready for your donations Please spread the word among friends and family, unfor tunately we are unable to accept laser/toner car tridges We continue to collect donations of plastic bottle tops, unwanted fabric, small yogur t pots, buttons for our gluing station All donations welcome, please drop off at the office
Thank you for your interest in our Pre -School We look for ward to sharing more of our news with you again next month
News from Fair field Park Lower School
This term Reception have dived into stories and thought about which ones are our favourites and why Year 1s have explored the local area and thought about what we might find in our local park Year 2 have been thinking about what is at the ends of the ear th and learnt about the explorer Rober t Scott Year 3 have been studying France and looking at similarities and differences with the UK and Year 4 have been learning about the Romans impact on Britain We celebrated a religious diversity day learning about Buddism. The children experienced yoga, meditation and mindfulness.
The choir took par t in the Young Voices Concer t at the 02 with 9000 other children. It was a fabulous day, the per formance was absolutely spectacular! The children sang all the songs they have been learning but also shone showing all their values for the day. There are lots of other highlights to look for ward to this term: Parents Consultations will be taking place Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th Februar y KS2 Redborne Events, such as Hockey & Girls Football
· Tempest Class Photo’s Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th March
· PTA Mother ’s Day Gift Room
· Mother ’s Day Afternoon Tea
· Parent Book Drop in 3 20pm, Thursday 20th March
Value of the Half Term: Trust
Fair field Park Lower School, Dickens Boulevard & Ruskin Drive office@fair fieldparklower.uk 01462 830000
News from St Mar y’s COE A cademy
Januar y was an eventful star t to the New Year with the first of our monthly Collective Worships in the form of an Epiphany themed Ser vice in which our children and staff were all involved The ser vice included a blessing of the school by Reverend Graham from St Mar y’s Church
Our Parent’s Association, the SMSA were also busy organising the Happy Bags and ever popular ‘Break the Rules’ events They have many plans for all years to enjoy, so keep up to date with their Facebook and Website pages! All donations raised will go towards the IT fund to purchase more IPADs and laptops for use in school
Our school clubs are all well under way with some new activities available as the children settle back into the new term
In Februar y our Year 4 children will be par ticipating in the 2024 Young Voices Concer t This is taking place on Monday 3rd and involves thousands of children from schools across the countr y within the O2, London This year we will also be joining in with the Young Voices Worldwide Singalong Celebrating Bob Marley’s 80th Bir thday on Thursday 6th!
There will be a number of Class Assemblies held during Februar y as well so we look for ward to these As always parents and close relatives are invited to attend and enjoy! Please look out for more information and dates in our weekly school newsletter or on our website.
Towards the end of the month our Year 3 children will also star t their swimming lessons.
Our last day of this half term is Friday 14th Februar y, with school resuming on Monday 24th for six busy weeks to take us up to Easter.
Don’t forget World Cancer Day on Tuesday 4th, Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 11th, Valentine’s Day on Friday 14th, National Love your Pet Day on Thursday 20th and National World Thinking Day on Saturday 22nd!
News fro Roecroft Lower School
The year has star ted with a bang and school has been a hub of learning and growing. We say this ever y year, but Spring term is one of the best teaching terms, the children are well settled in their new classes now and the rest over Christmas means ever yone is refreshed and ready to learn. This month we have an update from our KS2 team, this is our children that are in Year 3 and Year 4:
Year 3 returned to school in Januar y after the Christmas break full of enthusiasm and looking for ward to the Spring term We star ted the term by reading some classic my ths and legends and focused on a traditional tale called ‘The Tiger Child’ The children enjoyed writing their own versions of the stor y
We have continued developing our knowledge of French and in Ar t, our topic has been based on the work of ar tist Georgia O’Keeffe We studied how she used shape, tone and shading in her drawings and the children star ted using these skills in their own sketches
In Geography we have star ted studying land use We had fun exploring Ordnance Sur vey maps of both urban and rural areas of the UK and learned some of the symbols and how to use a key when working with maps
Year 4 have star ted the new year off with lots of enthusiasm and have been enjoying exploring the impact of the Romans coming to Britain in their Histor y lessons. They have discovered how they helped to develop a road network which some of our modern roads still follow, and brought building methods, food and hygiene developments to us too.
In DT, we've star ted looking at mechanisms and are going to be creating moving cars and in English, we have been looking at poetr y and have had the oppor tunity to read, discuss and per form a range of poems We especially loved ‘Chocolate Cake’ by Michael Rosen and ‘Walking my Iguana’ by Brian Moses
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Januar y and Februar y can be difficult months for many of us and with this in mind we have a wealth of resources on our website that suppor t wellbeing and how to look after our own mental health They can be found here, with links on how to contact these ser vices: https://www roecroftlower co uk/docs/Documents/Mental Health and Wellbeing Suppor t Website pdf
With warmest wishes, Mrs Cross
Par t of the exhibit at Welwyn Roman Baths
Wondeful ar twork by Georgia O’Keeffe
The spring half term at Etonbur y is well under way, students, staff and families are embracing the oppor tunities for learning, development and growth! As we settle back into the new year and term, it's the per fect time to embrace new oppor tunities and challenges The days are getting longer, and the air is filled with the anticipation of growth and renewal This term, let's focus on making the most of our academic pursuits while also taking the time to engage in extracurricular activities and build on our friendships Whether you're preparing for exams, par ticipating in spor ts, or exploring creative projects, remember that each day is a chance to learn something new and exciting Let's make this half term a memorable and successful one!
We have an exciting and busy schedule to look for ward to this term! With a variety of trips and activities, there’s something for ever yone to look for ward to The ar t trip and theatre workshops offer fantastic oppor tunities to explore creativity and expression, while Science Live and the Holocaust visit can provide deep insights into histor y and scientific discover y Ski lessons are a great way to stay active and learn a new skill, and Young Voices could be an inspiring experience for those who love music The Parliament trip promises to be an enlightening experience about government and civic engagement Meanwhile, the Year 5 Viking day will surely ignite the imaginations of younger students as they delve into histor y In addition to these enriching experiences, the GCSE taster sessions and mock exams will be crucial in preparing students for their upcoming GCSEs, especially for those in Year 11 Balancing these educational excursions with academic obligations is key, but the diverse range of activities ensures that students are not only learning but also having fun along the way! We are continuing to show prospective parents, carers and pupils around Etonbur y Academy. Please do get in touch with us on 01462 730391 or via email etaoffice@bestacademies.org.uk to book. School tours for prospective parents provide a real sense of what we offer here at Etonbur y. To learn more about admissions and becoming par t of the ETA school community, simply scan our QR code.
Sixth Form applications are now open for September 2025 – please apply via https://www.etonbur y.org.uk/sixth-form/applications
We believe we are a small, compassionate and exceptional educational community Our children are happy and achieve their full potential, come and see for yourself what makes Etonbur y special
Kind regards
Mrs J Young - Principal
Etonbur y Academy www etonbur y org uk
•Ever yone is respectful
•Together we care
•Always aim higher
News from Pix Brook A cademy
Februar y already I can see that this year is going to be no different from the previous in that we are once again managing a significant growth in pupils and staff Obviously, the biggest change in the school is the appointment of a new Principal Charlotte Linehan will be joining the school at Easter and this will have a significant effect on the leadership of the school As the outgoing Principal it will be both interesting and challenging to leave the school in the hands of another, although I know the school is in a fantastic place to consider its next phase of development
During the last few months, we have successfully recruited new staff to extend our upper school provision This continued growth means that fur ther appointments are being made all the time Already we have appointed additional English, Science and a new Vice Principal As a school that was always designed to be a secondar y school, albeit with an extension to include year 5 and 6, we have been for tunate to be able to plan for the key stage four curriculum we want to deliver and fur ther appointments both in terms of teachers and suppor t staff will be made over the next few months.
While this long - term work continues, we are also determined to develop our pupil experience. Young voices will have per formed at the 02 and we have launched our Duke of Edinburgh for this year and the ski trip for next year. Of course, our pupils continue to per form magnificently in terms of their engagement with clubs and our spor ts teams have competed across the county and beyond with great success. Seeing the school develop so quickly has been exciting and a little challenging at times but the commitment of staff and suppor t from pupils and parents has been outstanding
Beyond these events lessons continue to be delivered in a consistent and thoughtful way We look to develop our curriculum in a way that can take its inspiration from the best available We are not constrained by school histor y or resources and instead can work with colleagues excited by the prospect of developing their subject area to enthuse our pupils to achieve School is about extending and improving life chances and by having a large body of staff who have joined the school to take advantage of the oppor tunity to make a difference we are in an excellent place to do just that As always, we look to the next half term with optimism, there is much to look for ward to and much more to be done, but this is always the case in schools!
Mr Adams PBA Principal.
News from Stotfold Librar y
Opening Hours:
Monday Closed Tuesday 9:00am - 1:00pm Wednesday 2:00pm - 6:00pm Thursday 9:00am - 1:00pm Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm 2:00pm - 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Stotfold’s librar y will be moving to a welcoming new location in the Greenacre Centre in Spring 2025. The Greenacre Centre will provide an upgraded, spacious, and welcoming environment, enabling the librar y’s resources to expand and better ser ve the growing community. The current location of the librar y in the Simpson Centre, which has ser ved the community since 1966, has aged, and the librar y’s new home will provide a more accessible, modern space. Construction has already begun, with completion anticipated this Spring 2025.
EVENT FOR ADULTS
Ever y Friday Knit and Knatter 10.30am-12pm Ever yone is welcome
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
School Holidays: Tuesday 18th - Stor y and Rhyme Time, 10.30am and 11:15am. Please note: Sessions are now limited to 10 children maximum, on a first come, first ser ve basis.
Wednesday 19th - STEM and Coding Session with an Education Volunteer from the Institute of Engineering and Technology!
Thursday 20th - 9am-12pm – Crafts (recommended for children aged 3+)
Friday 21st - 2pm-5pm – Crafts (recommended for children aged 3+)
Ever y Tuesday - Stor y and Rhyme Time, 10.30am and 11:15am. Please note: Sessions limited to 10 children maximum, on a first come, first ser ve basis
Ever y Saturday, 10am-12pm Pokémon Club! Come along to trade your own cards! Beginners are welcome
Pokémon GO Community Day! Saturday 8th Februar y visit us for Pokémon themed activity packs!
Ever y Saturday 10-3pm Lego Club! All welcome EVENTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Ever y 2nd Monday of the month *In par tnership with the Children’s Centre* Monday 10th Februar y 1pm-3pm - Stotfold Family Drop-in For parents, carers, babies, and children
Suppor t, advice, and a cuppa - Self-weigh scales available
ANSWERS TO FEBRUARY FUN QUIZ on page 10
1 ACORN Antiques; 2 Soft Cell; 3 Keith LEMON; 4 FIVE/5; 5 Pesto; 6 “PEANUTS”; 7 “Watership Down”; 8 Chris PINE; 9 Waldorf salad; ; 10 Tina Fey
Stotfold Football Club
Not a good December for the First Team winning one and losing four of their league fixtures and going out of the Beds Senior Cup at AFC Dunstable. A good month for the Reser ve Team who won their three league fixtures and also progressed in the Bed Senior Trophy. The Women’s Team won their only league fixture and progressed in the League Cup against the same opposition.
Local Spor ts News
CAN YOU HELP WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP OUR GROWING CLUB?
Please suppor t the club by taking up our sponsorship and adver tising promotions. Details are on the club website Come on you Eagles Up the Fold
JSJ Stadium New Roker Park Arlesey Road Stotfold, Bedfordshire, SG5 4HE 01462 539297
Stotfold Runners News.
Calling all dance clubs, gym clubs, judo clubs...Whatever your spor tWE WANT YOUR SPORTS NEWS! stotfold news@yahoo co uk
Ever thought about joining a running club? Look no fur ther, Stotfold Runners meets four times a week, welcomes all abilities, and is a great place to make long lasting friendships in the community! We meet ever y Monday/ Wednesday/ Thursday at 7pm & Sundays 10:30am. Check our Facebook page for meeting points, run distances, and seeing the planned route on the day!
Scan the QR code or visit facebook.com/groups/stotfoldrunners
Nor th Her ts Road Runners
The first sat of the month 5k at Letchwor th Common will be 1st Feb at 9am this is open to runners of all abilities and the entr y is free so just turn up on the day We continue our training sessions on Tues and Thurs with qualified coaches and meet in Letchwor th at 7pm
We welcome runners of all abilities so come along for a taster session our details are on www nhrr org uk or call Ian 07506429928
WELLBEING WALKS
local walking group where ever yone is welcome.
Walks star t at 10 45am
Februar y 6th & 13th
The Crown PH, The Green, Stotfold.
Februar y 20th & 27th
Arlesey Train Station
For more details contact Beth Over field on 01462 815672
News from St Guthlac’s, Astwick
Februar y sees the days getting longer and there are signs of new life beginning to emerge and we are reminded that light and life are never far away
At the beginning of Februar y, the church celebrates Candlemas or the Presentation of Christ in the Temple remembering when Jesus was 40 days old, and his parents took him to the Temple in Jerusalem, where an older man, Simeon, and an older lady, Anna, recognised him as the saviour promised by God – Jesus, the Light of the World
This is Jesus, the light, and the hope of the world. And just as Mar y and Joseph nur tured their growing child, so we can nur ture light and hope for ourselves, for those we care about and our community Why not light a candle during Februar y and give thanks for light in your life and the that hope Jesus brings.
All are welcome at St Guthlac’s church for the ser vice ever y first Sunday of the month at 11:15am and stay for refreshments after wards!
Ever y Blessing to you all Rev’d Jane Wheatley and Rev’d Jenna Dearden
Have you got questions about the Christian faith?
In March Fair field Community Church will be star ting a three -week course called HOPE EXPLORED 7 30-8 30pm on Tuesday 11th, 18th & 25th March 2025 Fair field Bowls Club, Kingsley Avenue, Fair field Park, SG5 4GY
Over these three weeks we will look at the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and will show that Christianity is about real hope: a joyful expectation for the future, based on true events in the past, which changes ever y thing about our present
Please contact office@fair fieldcc.org.uk or call 07376 740410 for details.
News from Our Local Churches.
News from St Mar y’s Church
Special events in Februar y Our Februar y Community Coffee Morning returns to its usual slot of the first Wednesday of the month. We look for ward to seeing many of you Wednesday the 5th at 10.30 am.
Saturday 15th Februar y 10-12noon. Jigsaw Sale in St Mar y’s Church Hall.
Lent 2025
Lent this year begins on Wednesday 5th March when we will be holding our Ash Wednesday ser vices Please check next month’s Stotfold News or our website for details of our Lent & Holy Week ser vices and fellowship meetings
Worship ser vices
2nd Februar y: 8am Communion; 9am Morning Prayer; 10am Parish Communion; 4pm Teatime Praise for young families
9th and 23rd Februar y: 9am Morning Prayer; 10am Parish Communion with Sunday School
16th Februar y: 9am Communion; 10am Parish Praise (ser vice without Holy Communion); 5 30-7pm Youth Gathering
Ever y Wednesday 9 45 Holy Communion Hymns for Fun 2pm Wednesday 12th Monday-Saturday 9am Morning Prayer
Christenings held in the afternoons on the 4th Sunday of each month Please contact Sara Clark on 01462 625270
Funerals: The church is available for local funerals For information, please speak to your funeral director or phone Revd Bill Britt on 01462 730218.
Weddings:
To be married in your parish church contact Revd Bill. www stotfoldchurch org uk
STOTFOLD METHODISTS
THE CHURCH ON THE CROSSROADS
SUNDAY SERVICES
Time Date Preacher
10 00 2 2 25 Rev Nick Young
10 00 9 2 25 Rev Emmanuel Onabanjo (Holy Communion) 16 2 25 No Ser vice
10.00 23.2.25 Jennifer Rogers
WHAT’S ON Monday Club – 2.00 to 3.30pm each Monday CONTACTS
Minister Rev Emmanuel Onabanjo 07464 881751
Senior Steward Maggie Turner 01462-731030
Secretar y Julie Longhurst 01462-731167
www stotfoldmethodists org uk
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Down Memory Lane
Useful Telephone Numbers
General Helplines:
Citizen’s Advice Bureau
01525 402742
Trading Standards Advice Line 0300 300 8136
Samaritans 01462 455333
Bir ths, Deaths & Marriages 0300 300 8089
Stotfold Good Neighbour Group 07599 925587
Churches
Hope Chapel 01462 686803
King’s Baptist Church 01462 730521
Methodist Church 01462 731167
Salvation Army Hall 01462 731072
St Mar y’s Church 01462 730218
St Mar y's Church Hall 07727 688877
Friends of St Mar y’s 01462 834108
Fair field Community Church 07376 740410
Local Council
Stotfold Town Council 01462 730064
Email:enquiries@stotfoldtowncouncil gov uk
Central Bedfordshire Council 0300 300 8000
Email: customers@centralbedfordshire gov uk
www centralbedfordshire gov uk
Doctor
Larksfield Surger y Appointments
01462 732200
Enquiries 01462 732200
Out of Hours Ser vice: Call 111
Arlesey Medical Centre 01462 732144
Household Emergencies
Electricity Emergencies 0800 783 8838
Gas Emergencies 0800 111999
Housing
First Garden City Homes 01462 683307
Grand Union Housing - all enquiries 0300 123 5544
Cafe
Box of Cakes Cafe & Cake Shop 07812 055587
Health/Social Helplines
Alcoholics Anonymous 01438 747475
Childline 0800 1111
National Menengitis Trust 0845 6000800
Samaritans 08457 909090
NSPCC 0800 800 5000
Hospitals
Bedford Hospital
01234 355122
Lister Hospital 01438 314333
NHS Direct 0845 46 47
Librar y
Stotfold Librar y
0300 300 8068
Arlesey Resource Centre & Librar y 01462 731469.
Police
Beds Police (Crime repor ting) 01234 841212
Crimestoppers 0800 555111
Pubs
Coach & Horses
01462 734135
Fox & Duck 01462 732434
The Crown 01462 731061
The Stag Tavern 01462 731098
Transpor t
Trains (National Enquiries) 08457 484950
Whitbread Wanderbus 0300 123 3023
Schools
Etonbur y Academy 01462 730391
Pix Brook Academy 01462 416243
Fair field Park Lower School 01462 830000
Roecroft Lower School 01462 730336
St Mar y’s Academy 01462 730343
Samuel Whitbread Academy 01462 629900
Nurseries
Pippin Pre -School 01462 834897
Poppies Nurser y 07833 927906
Poppyfields Nurser y 01462 830008
Busy Bees 01462 734306
Taxi Ser vice Greenacre Transfers
Airpor ts & Chauffeur Ser vices 07555 70 78 48 www.greenacretransfers.co.uk
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AD Garden Rooms
A JB Fencing
A J Day Builders
Alfie’s Barbers
All Wrapped Up - Balloons and Florist
Amber ’s Alterations
Andy Leonard Painter & Decorator
Arlesey Walking Group
Arlesey Pharmacy
01438 313765
07837 791365
01767 314445
01462 658449
07886 569134
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Arlesey Social Club 01462 731361
Ask Phil (Garden Rooms, Driveways, Windows) 01462 545729
Aquarius Garden Design
Barn Hair Studio
Bal & Co Motor Care
Bandits Pet Shop
Bews Electrical
Big Minibus Hire
BK Electrical / Brian Kelly
Box Of Cakes Cafe & Cake Shop
Broadband Communications
BSH Glazing ( Windows & Doors)
Bugs ‘n’ Things Pest Control
Builders - SJ Brock
Carpet Cleaning - ACCS Ltd
Carpet Cleaning - The Cleaning Hub
Carpets & Flooring - Paul Faulkner
Catsitter - Claire
Computer Repairs - Nick Saunders
The Cooker Buddy Oven Cleaning
Chris Webster, Stotfold
01462 731292
01462 835611
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07787 502906
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07984 344997
07521 279960
01462 810065
01462 834108 (Correspondent for The Comet )
Darren Peters Proper ty Maintenance
Dennison’s - House & Garden Clearance
Drain Doctor
Electrician - Terr y C Seymour
Fair field Bowls Club
Fencing (A JB)
Finesse Interiors
First Step Estate Agents
Foot Health Professional - Vicki Eagles
Foot Pro Podiatr y
FullFlow Pressure Washing
Gifford Dance Academy
Graham Smith Brickwork & Paving
Green Door Lettings Management
Greenacre Transfers Airpor ts & Chauffeur Ser vices
www greenacretransfers co uk
Guides - Stotfold Guide Association
Henlow Vets
House of Fitness Pole fitness
Hypnotherapy - Pathway Hypnotherapy Rooms
James’s Carpentr y & Handyman Ser vice
Jar vis Footcare
Kumari Chiropractic
Liams Butchers
Locksmith Ser vices
Lower Wilbur y Farm
01462 733322
07522 354141
01462 730769
01462 236559
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07840 268099
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07584 979361
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07988 771107
Maintenance Ser vices - SHMS 01462 887366
Mice & Tidy 07835 983807
Mow & Weedit Garden Ser vices 07765 495200
New Kitchens 01462 812826
Nicky’s Nails 07747 042239
Nor th Her ts Road Runners 01462 639215
Orange Hen Travel 01707 903761
Oven Clean & Repair Ser vices 07878 444559
Painter/Decorator - Paul A Robinson 07761 751634
01462 232642
Paul Eley Tiling 07818 000508
Paul Williams Home Repairs & Maintenance 07881 289161
Piano Lessons - Christine Walker 01462 731357
Piano Lessons - Elmitt Piano Academy 07449 461465
Pilates - Zanna Newton 07719 862371
Pet Grooming - Paws & Claws 07913 005268
Plumbing - ALM Plumbing 07950 311963
Plumbing - C Plumb 01462 700862
Plumbing & Heating - GSP Heating & Plumbing 01462 615922
Plumbing - J D Heating & Plumbing Ser vices LTD 07474 444288
Plum-tek 01462 618058
Ray The Carpenter 07885 020895
RH Gardens 01462 612033
Roecroft Centre - Maureen Winters 07727 688877
Regency Flowers 01462 732616
Stotfold & Arlesey Royal British Legion 01462 734133
Satchells Estate Agents 01462 733730
Saunders Garage 01462 730222
Sheldon Electricals 01767 448188
Shel's Shabby Chic, Vintage painted furniture & workshops 01462 234228
Sigma Computer Ser vices 01462 742783
Slimming World 07515 557803
Solicitors - HR J Foreman Laws 01462 458711
St Mar y's Church Hall 07727 688877
Stotfold Ar t Group 07821 502367
Stotfold Bowls Club 07739 760719
Stotfold Conser vative Club 01462 730534
Stotfold Football Club 01462 539297
Stotfold Gardening Club 01462 834854
Stotfold Good Neighbour Group 07599 925587
Stotfold Junior Football Club 07706 951263
Stotfold Judo Club 07872 594499
Stotfold Twirlers 07732 505614
Stotfold Mill 01462 734541
Stotfold News Magazine 01462 731986
Stotfold Pharmacy 01462 730249
Stotfold Shor t Mat Bowls Club 01462 629575
Tailoring Ser vice 07575 417217
The Rooms Hair and Beauty 01462 835538
The Rooms Holistic and Beauty Academy 07946 521266
Warrens Windows
01462 261401
Waste Removal (Josas Waste) 07739 488472
Windows - Repairs & Installations (J Garside) 07951 473505
Window Cleaning - ACCS Ltd
Window Cleaning (Jacks)
01462 629302
07950 510589
Yoga - Freda Dodswor th 01767 627611
