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From the Editor Welcome to January!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our readers! We hope you are reading this with something festive in one hand (a mince pie or something stronger!) and the magazine in the other.

Our January issue is published slightly earlier this month due to our wonderful delivery volunteers having enough time to get their magazines out and still have plenty of time for their Christmas plans. We are so grateful to each and every one of them for making the time to deliver for us at such a busy time of year! We welcome Paul Hammond to our team of volunteers this month as long term delivery helpers Christine and Mike move house. We wish them all the very best in their new home and thank them for their much appreciated support.

As we reflect on 2018 we have had a hugely enjoyable twelve months, attending countless events and bringing you as much news and information as we can. We have been so grateful for the support of our advertisers this year, welcoming so many new and varied businesses as well as fully appreciating our regular contributors. Thank you and Happy New Year to you all.

We have made a few New Year Resolutions ourselves this year and look forward to some exciting plans for the year ahead. If you have any suggestions as to how we can improve our magazine or have any ideas on anything we can get involved in then please let us know, we are always keen to hear your views. Our contact details can be found to the right hand side of this column.

Did you nominate someone this year for our Christmas Hero award? We were thrilled to of had so many varied nominations this year and thank Satchells Estate Agents for their support in making this happen once again. You can find out who this year’s winner was on page 4 of this month’s issue.

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Please email your letters or articles to stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk or write to us at: Stotfold News Magazine, 78 Hitchin Road, Stotfold, Hertfordshire, SG5 4HT You can also call us on 01462 731986 (Mon - Fri, 9.30am to 5pm)

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We are happy to accept birthday announcements by post, telephone, email or through our facebook page.

If you would like to make a donation in return for your announcement or please visit:

www.justgiving.com/gardenhousehospice or send a cheque made payable to Garden House Hospice to: Garden House Hospice, Gillison Close, Letchworth Garden City, Herts SG6 1QU

Please mention that the donation has been made on behalf of the Stotfold News Magazine.

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All that is left to say is we hope you have an enjoyable festive break. Please make sure to look out for friends and neighbours who may be struggling over this time, sometimes a simple ‘check in’ on someone can really make all the difference.

We look forward to catching up with you all in 2019!

This month’s cover photograph was supplied by Joseph Ferri showing the railings in front of Fairfield Hall under the snow last winter.

To have your photograph featured as a future front cover of the Stotfold News Magazine please send them to: stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk.

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CONGRATULATIONS! Christmas Hero 2018

We are delighted to announce the winner of this year’s Christmas Hero - Sandra Bailey!

A familiar face around Stotfold, Sandra was nominated by friend June Roads for the many, many ways in which she offers her help to people around her. Sandra is extremely busy visiting elderly friends, running errands for them and making their lives that much easier. Our judges felt that this nomination just clinched the title for 2018.

Runners up this year were John Cooper, nominated by friend Carol Trudgill for the wonderful help and assisitance he provides to elderly friend Queenie Day. John actually recieved two nominations this year for all of his hard work.

Congratulations John. Congratulations also to our second runner up for 2018 Dawn Frankland.

Dawn will be known to some people as the Regional Commisioner for the Girl Guiding unit in Stotfold. Dawn was nominated by reader Celena Dell for the many, many hours she puts into her role within the Girl Guides and for the way in which she goes above and beyond her usual duties, ensuring that hundreds of young girls receive the very best experience of guiding they can possibly get.

Three very deserving winners for 2018 we hope you will agree. We were thrilled to have received more nominations this year than ever, proving that the community spirit in Stotfold is stronger than ever. Each person that received a nomination will be notified by post as we are sure they will enjoy reading about who nominated them and why they were put forward for this award.

Christmas Hero 2018 was sponsored by Satchells and we thank them for their kind support this year.

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Pamper & Prosecco Event Raises Huge Funds For Garden House Hospice If you recall back in November we featured Stotfold ladies Carly Tiplady and friend Jen Powell who were raising funds for the Garden House Hospice by organising a Pamper & Prosecco Evening. The event took place on Saturday 24th November and was a terrific success with a large variety of stalls and treatments taking place on the night, complimenting an outstanding raffle which contributed greatly to the final funds. We are thrilled to provide readers with an update on how much money the girls raised. Together with match funding and Gift Aid the girls managed to raise a tremendous ÂŁ9,260.

The event was held in memory of Carly’s mum Bev who spent some time in the Hospice during 2018. Carly told the Stotfold News Magazine ‘Our family would like to thank everyone that attended, participated and supported the evening, including close family and friends. We are totally overwhelmed at the support we have received and the amount of money we were able to raise. It is a great comfort for our family to be able to give something back to such a wonderful place’.

Fundraisers Jen Powell (pictured left) and Carly Tiplay

On behalf of the Garden House Hospice, Harry Folgate was delighted to receive the donation from the girls. ‘On behalf of everyone at Garden House Hospice Care, I would like to thank Carly and Jen for all their hard work and fundraising efforts. Event organisation is never easy, but Jen and Carly put on a truly fantastic evening. The incredible fundraising total that was raised from the event will go a long way to help the Hospice to continually provide a high standard of care for people with life-limiting illnesses in our area. Carly has also been kind enough to use the money raised from her event to support our ‘Big Give’ project to help provide funding that will allow the Hospice to set up therapeutic support groups for patients, friends and relatives for the first time ever. Thank you very much Carly and Jen, your support is greatly appreciated!

The Garden House Hospice is very close to the hearts of us here at the Stotfold News Magazine and as you may well know, they are our chosen charity each year for donations. You can get involved with the fundraising for the Hospice also this year by supporting the Great Christmas Tree-Cycle event.

In return for a small donation, the team at the Garden House Hospice will arrange collection of your Christmas tree for recycling between the 5th and the 8th of January. Tree’s must be stripped of all decoration and left outside your home ready for collection on a date you arrange direct with them. To book your slot, please use the contact details below - all bookings must be made by 3rd January.

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Letters to the Editor Dear Joanne,

I just had to write in to the Stotfold Magazine to thank the wonderful staff and Manager of our local Co-op store after they came to my aid following my recent illness. I am an older lady living alone who unfortunately endured a serious case of gastroenteritis at the start of December. With nothing in the house I was at a complete loss as to how I was going to be able to get to the local shop to collect some simple groceries.

I called the local Co-op and explained my predicament to the local manager. Although the store do not offer a delivery service he was only to happy to arrange my shopping to be bought to my door where I paid the lovely girl that accompanied it the amount due.

Without doubt, the store really went above and beyond and truly helped me in my time of need.

I would like to say a big thank you to them all for aiding my recovery - I am now well on the way to feeling much better.

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A tremendous group of volunteers organised and manned this event for its 7th appearance on Saturday 17th November receiving support from many local businesses with both cash and gift donations. There were numerous craft stalls along with tombola’s where dozens of prizes were available for both adults and children plus a raffle where the main prize of a beautiful seasonal hamper (provided

by First Step Estate Agents, as well as their £100 cash donation) was won by Dave Waller of Ickleford.

Our thanks go to all those involved and especially to the huge number of visitors whose attendance allowed us to present the First Stotfold Scout Group with the grand sum of £1,070.05 (with a further £100 pledged and yet to be received).

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Cafe Connect Opens In Stotfold!

A couple of months back we told you about a brand new local cafe opening for people in need and those needing help overcoming social isolation and loneliness in Arlesey. We are delighted to inform our readers that this cafe is now coming to Stotfold! The aims of the cafe are to help people make connections with others, share experiences, provide support, connect with community groups, be active and enjoy refreshments all at the same time! The cafe opened in November at the Need project and will be open EVERY MONDAY thereafter - please see the advertisement below for times.

Arlesey resident David shares his experiences of Cafe Connect.

Here’s how the Arlesey cafe helped local resident David. ‘When I first came to the group I was suffering severe depression and spent a lot of time at home on my own. I was glad to hear about a group that I could get involved with.

Although my depression is still there, I am not feeling as low as I used to. There have been some days when I have wanted the world to end, but joining the group and getting myself out of the house and mixing with others, lifts me up and makes me feel otherwise. Every time I walk in to the group I know that I will be welcomed by a friendly face and someone ready to listen. Everyone is treated the same regardless of their backgrounds and I think that is important.

I have struggled with my weight for a while and was therefore pleased to see not just tea and cake on offer but also a variety of fruits! Little things like this are encouraging and make a difference. I want for these groups to grow from one to many because I know there are many people in this town that live on their own, are lonely and need something to help them get out and meet new people. I believe we are all here to help each other. Well done to everyone at Central Bedfordshire Council and NOAH for making this happen.

If you would like to meet new people and feel the cafe could help you then they would be delighted to see you.

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NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS Please make a note in your diary of the Stotfold Library opening hours over the Winter Break:Tuesday 1st January – CLOSED Wednesday 2nd January – OPEN 2pm-6pm Normal Opening Hours Resume.

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Every Tuesday (Term-time only) Starting date for the New Year = 8th January 2019 Storytime 10.30-11am (pre-school children) Rhymetime 11:15-11.45am (babies and toddlers) All events are free and under 8s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

EVENTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY Every Wednesday Starting date for the New Year = 2nd January 2019 Lego and Duplo Club 4pm-5.30pm (for ages 0-99!)

Wednesday 30th January ALL AFTERNOON Lego and Duplo Club 2pm-5.30pm Every Saturday Starting date for the New Year 5th January 2019 Coffee and Lego 9am-3pm EVENTS FOR ADULTS Every Friday Starting date for the New Year = 4th January 2019 Knit and Knatter 10.30-12noon Every Saturday Starting date for the New Year = 5th January 2019 Coffee and Lego 9am-3pm Wednesday 2nd January Good Afternoon Club 2.30pm.

This month there will be a chance to interact with one of our Reminiscence Collections. This time we will be looking at the subject of “Home, Families and Food” during and just after WW2. Come and meet new and old friends and enjoy some refreshments and a chat. £1 entry fee. Transport can be arranged by contacting the library on 0300 300 8068 Adult Craft Classes 10-12noon This month’s session has been cancelled for the holidays and will resume again next month on Thursday 7th February 2019. If you like making your own crafts but want to learn some new techniques, this is the place for you! Hosted by Donna Pearson, professional Card Maker. £4 each and all materials provided.

Wednesday 9th and 23rd January Roecrafters 2pm-4pm.

Whether you enjoy cross-stitch, rug making, paper craft, rock painting or any other type of craft, bring it with you to do whilst you socialise with other like minded people.

Come along and have fun!

Wednesday 16th January Stotfold Reading Group 2.15-3.15pm.

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News from

Stotfold Watermill

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!

Whether you are a member of our many volunteer teams or simply one of the hundreds of visitors who came to the mill during the past year, we hope you will continue to support and join us in enjoying a very successful and exciting 2019 at Stotfold Mill. We are working very hard during the winter months to not only ensure that that the Mill will once again prove a major visitor attraction when it re-opens next Spring, but also to establish its secure future as a Stotfold community asset.

On a Saturday in November seven members of the Milling Team undertook a full day’s maintenance of the milling machinery – sustained by a steady supply of refreshment by the team leader’s wife! There is always plenty of work needed to be done to keep the mill wheels turning so new volunteers with an engineering interest are always welcome.

Further details about volunteering for this or any other of our teams can be found on the website www.stotfoldmill.com.

The Education Team have already drawn up a programme of children’s activities for next year’s school May half term and summer holidays. These will once again include Nature Detectives, Skull Island, Kitchen Science and a Printing Workshop. On Sundays, children visiting the mill will have the opportunity to: • Grind their own corn.

• Use Activity sheets– Count the Rats & Mice, Mystery Photos,Can You Find It? • Follow the Milly the Mouse Trail.

• And in the Ivel Room when there are no Exhibitions -dress up as a miller or Victorian maid, smart board games, role play using puppets, construction using cogs and wheels, colouring sheets, sorting game, plaiting to make friendship bracelets.

The team are also already taking bookings for visits by youth groups to both the Mill and the Nature Reserve and are very much hoping that schools around the area will realise the educational opportunities and learning experiences that are available. Leaders and Teachers interested in finding out more can visit the website or email enquiries@stotfoldmill.com.

As a new venture, to further open up the Mill to the community, we have welcomed local therapist, Debbie Gribben from Your Inner Peace, together with Pam Mullett and Jurek Dabrowski from Sound and Silence Resonant Healing who will be hosting a Sound Bath on Wednesday 6th March 2019 - 6.45pm until 8.15pm at The Stotfold Watermill.

All profits from this session will enable a person affected by cancer to have a free complimentary therapy treatment with Debbie or private Sound Bath with Pam. Please telephone to attend this Sound Bath session. If you have been affected by cancer or someone you know has and would enjoy a free treatment please get in touch. Telephone Debbie on 07815934731/01462730415 email: hello@yourinnerpeace.uk.com www.yourinnerpeace.uk.com.

It is hoped that if this evening is successful Debbie will hold further alternative therapy sessions at the Mill in the future.

We are aiming for the future of the mill to be run by volunteers from the community for the community. If you think you might have an idea to promote this wonderful building by holding an event to benefit the community please contact us. A starting point, of course, will be our Steam Fair and Country Show on 11th, 12th May. Book the date for Stotfold’s biggest event of the year. More details next month

LET’S TOGETHER MAKE 2019 A GREAT YEAR FOR STOTFOLD AND ITS MILL!

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Letters to the Editor Dear Joanne,

First let me thank you for your continued support throughout the year of so many events held around the town, including those below, and for promoting them in your magazine.

Over the first weekend of December residents and visitors were invited to visit the Greenacre Centre on Saturday for the indoor market, Santa’s story time and town ‘lights on’ proceedings with music provided

by Stotfold Salvation Army band and songs from St. Mary’s schoolchildren. The event was very well attended and all funds raised will go towards maintaining and growing the lighting display for the town. A big thank you goes to those involved in the organising, especially to the Town Council staff and other volunteers who helped put it together, along with local shops and businesses who provide support and sponsorship for our benefit.

On Sunday the long established Silverbirch Avenue illuminations were equally well attended where Santa and his sleigh arrived, pulled by two mischievous reindeer, to greet the children with sweets and a photo opportunity for their families. A huge Thank You goes to the Werrett family and all of their neighbours in the Avenue for their continued support of this event along with ‘Box of Cakes’ Emma for organising refreshments and musical back-up during the evening. Donations received amounted to £143.70 to be passed on to the Local Need Project.

The support of all those who attended was very much appreciated, we hope to see you all again next year and that more will be inspired to extend the illuminations on their own houses to brighten up the town and spread good cheer.

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Thank you for printing the picture in last month’s magazine of the Stotfold Boys School, it certainly bought back some fond memories.

I can name most of the boys in the photograph including myself, they were as follows: David Groome, Barry Cardell, Richard Bircumshaw, Chris Parker, Michael Kavanagh.

Robert Livock, Graham Bircumshaw, David Hibbert, Gary Taylor, Tery Bailey, Peter Cox, Derek Hailey, David Florence, Gordon Goodwin.

Tony Allston, ? Glynn Syms, Brian Saunders, MR GRIGGS, Norman West, Norman Teece, Bolastav Elwart, Adrian Rafael.

Robert Draycott, Robert West,Roy West,Tony Wolverton, Keith Woods. (Please excuse any names which may have been spelt incorrectly)

Richard Bircumshaw.

Thanks also to Roy West and David Hibbert for contacting us with some of the names that were missed and of course thank you to Gary Taylor for sending the picture to us originally.

Dear Joanne,

Thank you so much to everybody involved in this year’s Christmas Hero award - I was thrilled to be the winner for 2018!

What a wonderful surprise I really can’t believe it!!!!!

Thank you all so much, it’s a real pleasure to do what I do and to get this award is just amazing. The hamper I received was beautiful-it’s a great way to start Christmas off !!!!

Many thanks to my friend June for nominating me.

Merry Christmas to you all!

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor,

I was pleased to read Councillor Alan Cooper's letter in the December edition of Stotfold News. May I concur with all he said, especially his remark that the variety of shops and other services in Stotfold has greatly diminished.

Stotfold was where I was born and I am still residing here 85 years later. It saddens me to think of the shops which have closed down and others, such as the Co-op, whose range of products has greatly decreased. A long time ago, the Co-op used to sell clothes, shoes and a large selection of household items, as well as food.

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Dear Joanne,

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We plan to see how our advert goes for six issues and then we would be looking to think about upgrading the advert to a larger colour one.

Hope you and the family have a great Christmas.

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I'd like to say a massive "Thank you" to everyone that supported this year’s Silverbirch Avenue Christmas Light Switch on event on Sunday December 2nd.

Thank you also for the generous donations received for The Need Project and also for the huge amount of mince pies donated by the kind residents of Silver Birch Avenue. In total £143.80 was raised and will go towards making a great difference to families in need this Christmas.

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It was lovely to see so many people continuing to support this event (including our visitor in his red suit). Thank you also to Mayor Alan Cooper for performing the countdown and for supporting us once again this year. Huge thanks also to the residents of Siverbirch Avenue for all of their help sorting out the electricity and ensuring this event continues in its tradition.

We hope everyone enjoyed themselves!

Emma Azzopardi, Silverbirch Avenue Resident.

Dear Editor,

GOOD NEWS! – The Coffee Mornings held at St. Mary’s Church in conjunction with the Academy of Central Bedfordshire will be increasing to two each month next year. These will take place at 10.30am on the first and third Wednesday of each month beginning on 16th January 2019. Do come along for pleasant company and delicious cakes! You will find a warm welcome.

THANK YOU – St. Mary’s Church Social & Fundraising Committee would like to thank everyone who has supported our events this year. It has been wonderful to share these occasions such as the flower arranging demonstration, Jigsaw Festival, our Celebration of Weddings event and our quizzes with so many of our community. We look forward to seeing you at our events during 2019.

Lyn Hayes (for St. Mary’s Social & Fundraising Committee)

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Crowds Enjoy This Year’s Switch-On Events!

Crowds gathered at both Stotfold Light Switch On events during the first weekend of December. Saturday 1st saw hundreds of people enjoying the shopping, singing and festive cheer inside the Greenacre Centre followed by the big ‘switch on’ around the tree at 6.30pm. Crowds were entertained by the Stotfold Salvation Army band whilst children enjoyed the ever popular ‘Storytime with Santa’. St Mary’s Academy School Choir sang beautifully before the light switch on ceremony was performed by Stotfold Mayor Alan Cooper together with the man himself Santa Claus.

Sunday 2nd December brought many people out once again to enjoy the Silverbirch Avenue Christmas Light Switch On event. This event is run each year by the residents of the road who invite the Stotfold public to enjoy carols, mince pies and festive cheer whilst they switch on the Christmas Lights in their homes. The proceeds from this event were donated to The Need Project. Children were once again enthralled with special guests Santa and his Reindeers!

Pictured top, hundreds enjoy the Stotfold Town Council Switch On Event Below, Santa pictured with Stotfold Mayor Alan Cooper

Both events were supported by the Stotfold Magazine however huge thanks must go to everyone involved in ensuring these events run without a hitch. So many people work tirelessly behind the scenes ensuring that Stotfold has a great start to the festive season. For more photographs of both events and to view these Switch On’s ‘as they occurred’ see the Stotfold Magazine facebook page!

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News from

Stotfold & District Children’s Centre Coming in 2019...

NEW: Mondays from 1.30pm to 3.00pm – Breastfeeding Café - Wherever you are on your breastfeeding journey, join us for tea/coffee, cake and a chat. As always breastfeeding support available.

Thursdays from 1.15pm to 2.45pm – Antenatal Group Get together for a cuppa and a chat with other expectant mums. Children’s centre staff will be available if you have any questions. Older children are welcome.

AS NORMAL: Thursdays from 10.00am to 11.30am – Kickers & Dribblers - Do you have a bump or baby under 12 months, then pop in for play, new friends and a cuppa! Includes: messy play, songs, rhymes, stories and sensory play.

Fridays from 9.30am to 12.00midday - Under one Roof/Pop-ins - Come and see us for a coffee and a chat, breastfeeding support, baby weighing and advice. The 0-19 health team will also be available for advice on the 1st Friday of the month.

If you need support from a health visitor at any other time Please call 01525 631245 .

For more information please call 01462 730623 Stotfold & District Childrens Centre, Rook Tree Lane, Stotfold, SG5 4DL

sd.cc@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk www.stotfoldanddistrictchildrenscentre.co.uk

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Happy New Year Barn Hair Studio also open Mondays 9am-4pm call 01462 835611 visit 12a Queen Street Stotfold, SG5 4NX join us Face Book log on www.barnhairstudio.co.uk

Window and door repairs and installations * Misted/broken units * Handles * Mechanisms * Door barrels

Supply and fit windows and doors Soffits and fascias

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News from

Roecroft Lower School.

A very Happy New Year from the staff and children at Roecroft Lower School. We hope you enjoyed a restful festive period and were able to spend precious time with friends and loved ones.

As always, the end of Autumn term was incredibly busy, when I wrote this I had just watched two wonderful performances by the Reception team. They really shone and had worked so very hard on their lines and singing. Now I am super excited to be watching the Year 2 and Year 3 classes over the coming weeks. They will be amazing!

We welcome a new member of staff to our Roecroft family this term. Mrs Kirsty Taylor will be taking on the role of Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, and she is very much looking forward to working with some of you and getting fully immersed into life at Roecroft.

We are also happy to report that our annual collection for the Royal British Legion raised an impressive £386. We also raised an incredible £833 on our Children in Need ‘Do Your Thing’ day.

An Update from the Key Stage 2 Team: After an exciting and eventful Christmas with the Year 3 ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ show and Year 4 Christmas Carol Assembly, we have all enjoyed a well-deserved rest.

This January we look forward to launching our Spring Term topics. The Year 3’s are looking forward to enjoying a Viking Day, where they will be able to come into school dressed up as Viking! The Year 4 children will begin their study of the local area in Geography, which will include researching key geographical features in Stotfold and the surrounding areas.

Later on in January we will be taking part in a Drama Workshop, which is linked to our school values, and Year 4 will begin their swimming lessons.

Our Values for January are: Cooperation and Responsibility.

We are very much looking forward to lots of learning and fun in 2019!

Mrs Cross

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News from

Fairfield Lower School A Happy New Year from all at Fairfield Park.

Thank you to our parents and school community who came to watch all the different Christmas concerts before the Christmas break. We were exceptionally proud of all our children and teachers, Christmas was a very special time throughout Dickens Boulevard and Ruskin Drive sites.

This January we welcomed all our children back to school on 3rd January after the festive break. We also have some new starters to our squirrels classes in Nursery, all of whom are settling nicely into their new surroundings and routines. We have also celebrated Chinese new year with a special lunch at both school sites.

This month KS1 children will be attending a Multi Skills event at Samuel Whitbread Academy and KS2 children an Gymnastics event at the beginning of next month. We will also be holding our spring term parent consultations in February. We look forward to welcoming our parents into the school to discuss their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress.

Value of the month: Tolerance Please contact the school office on: 01462 830000 Email office@fairfieldparklower.uk www.fairfield.beds.sch.uk

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NEWS FROM OUR PRE-SCHOOL

Pippin Pre-School, Buttercup Road, Stotfold, Herts, SG5 4PF

www.pippin-pre-school.org * info@pippinpreschool.co.uk 01462 834897 Registered Charity 1028855 We had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas over the last few weeks of term. The children enjoyed many events including Christmas Concerts, Santa’s Grotto and a Christmas Party, we hope our families enjoyed receiving all the special pieces of artwork that the children have produced for them too. We were proud to sponsor two charity events during December, Alzheimers Elf Day and Save the Children Jumper day. We wish to thank all our parents and staff for their continued support with outfits and monetary donations.

ARLESEY PHARMACY

FREE Prescription delivery service to ALL Arlesey and Stotfold residents FREE Repeat prescription "drop-off" and collection service from Arlesey Medical Centre and Larksfield (Stotfold) Surgery.

FREE NHS FLU VACCINATION AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE PATIENTS

Mon to Fri 8.45am - 1pm & 2.00pm - 6.15pm Saturday & Sunday - Closed

Tel. 01462 731200

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31 High Street, Arlesey, Beds SG15 6RA

At the end of November we received a huge payment from the Coop as our time as a local good cause came to an end. We are really grateful to them (especially all the staff at our Stotfold store) and all our families for all their support last year. We will look forward to purchasing some new equipment for our outdoor space.

We continue to collect donations of plastic bottle tops, unwanted fabric, small yogurt pots and buttons for our gluing station. All donations welcome, please drop off at the office.

The Committee are always looking for new members so if you have a child attending Pippin and can spare a little time each month to attend our meeting and help out with fundraising activities we would love to hear from you, please email pippincommittee@gmail.com for further information.

The Pre-School reopens on Thursday 3rd January 2019 after the Christmas break, we look forward to welcoming the children back and hearing about all their Christmas celebrations and activities they encountered during the holidays.

When we return next month our Holiday Club sessions for February half term will be available for booking.

Thank you for your interest in our Pre-School.

We look forward to sharing more of our news with you again next month. Pippin now has its own Facebook page so if you haven’t already ‘liked’ us please do so to keep up to date with what is happening here at Pippin.

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News from

St Mary’s Academy.

We finished 2018 with our great Christmas Concerts entitled ‘Christmas Crackers’. The children did us proud as always and through donations from family and friends, we raised much needed funds for our chosen Charity ‘Young Epilepsy’.

We also held our School Association Winter Wonderland which proved as popular as ever and a lot of fun. This willing group of parents contribute so much to the life and work of St Mary’s; we are very appreciative of all they do. A big thank you to all involved.

We have also thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas lunch, class parties and pantomime. Our school choir sang beautifully on a number of occasions at St Mary’s Church, in school and also to local groups.

2018 was a busy and interesting year for St Mary’s. All staff have worked extremely hard and we are looking forward to a positive and even more successful 2019.

Pupils enjoy raising funds for Children In Need 2018

CHIMNEY SWEEP

We will continue to support the many charities that we do each year.

We are part of a very generous and caring community and had a fantastic response to our collections last year which included Sports Relief, MacMillan Cancer Support, Royal British Legion, British Heart Foundation, Save the Children, Addenbrookes - The Sick Children’s Trust and Young Epilepsy.

We also managed to raise over £360.00 towards BBC Children In Need. Thank you as always.

Please look out for our monthly Newsletter here in the Stotfold News or visit our website: www.stmarysacademystotfold.co.uk for up-coming information and events!

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Family Announcements NATALIE PASSEY

Happy belated 11th birthday to our always smiling, kind, strong, beautiful daughter!

We love you so much and are sorry we forgot your mention last month!

Love Mum, Dad, and Christian xx

JAMIE FRY

1st January Happy 14th Birthday Love from All the family x

DARREN GRAHAM

7th January Happy 44th birthday!

Brilliant husband and Daddy, we love you lots Wife and Jack xxx

GARY AZZOPARDI 15th January Happy Birthday!

Love Emma Hannah Jake & Kira x

KIRSTY WOOD 5th January

Happy 24th Birthday!

Love from us all Xxxxxxxxx

ELLA

SOPHIE PROCTOR 7th January 2019

Happy 21st Birthday!

Lots of Love from Mum, Dad, Adam, Harriet, James, Holly and Nana xx

DEAN WOOD

Happy 10th Birthday Love Mummy, Daddy and Harry xxx

13th January Looks who's 30 !

Have a great birthday Love from us all Xxxxxx

Happy big 30th birthday to a wonderful wife and mum.

Enjoy your day. love Pete Luke Nevaeh Riley Ollie and Aina x

Happy 13th Birthday

JOSH COBB

ALISON COBB

RACHEL TAYLOR

Happy 13th Brthday!

Lots of Love Mum xx

HARRY

Love Mummy, Daddy and Ella xxx

HOLLIE WOOD 26th December

Happy 9th birthday Love from us all Xxxxxxxxx

LEO & CONNIE 5th January

Happy 7th Birthday Lots of love

Dad, Mum, Rory and Milo x x x

Happy Birthday!

With love from all your friends xx

HANNAH AZZOPARDI

10th January Happy 15th Birthday!

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News from

Stotfold Football Club Unfortunately, the first team are still awaiting that first elusive league win. Performances in November were very disappointing with us surrendering the lead on a couple of occasions with only one draw to show for our efforts. The Development team recorded another win, but their results remain disappointing. Our January fixtures are shown below and do look on the website for any further information as we do not yet have fixtures for the Development team. You are assured a warm welcome at Roker Park. As we look forward to a move to our new stadium for season 2019/20, we hope to increase sponsorship and advertising opportunities and if you think there could be an opportunity for your business, please contact our Commercial Manager Rob Parkin (robinparkin@btinternet.com).

We are urgently looking for people to help us on match days to assist with match day stewarding, serving teas etc. and food. If you can spare a couple of hours per week, please contact Club Secretary Julie Longhurst (julie.longhurst46@virginmedia.com).

Free Hall Hire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; our club is available for private (not commercial) functions at no charge but a ÂŁ50 deposit will be required at the point of hiring which will be refunded if the booking is fulfilled. For full details contact Mo Clarkson on 01462 730765 or email us at the address below.

COME AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL TEAM

Our Chosen Charity look out for events during the year.

Roker Park The Green, Stotfold, Bedfordshire, SG5 4AN 01462 730765 www.stotfoldfc.co.uk Twitter @stotfoldfc Email enquiries info@stotfoldfc.co.uk

News from

Stotfold Junior Football Club Happy New Year from all at Stotfold Juniors.

Our Under 10 whites have got through to quarter final of President cup with a convincing win over FC LAFA there are too many scorers to name! Well done whites.

Our U11 Ambers were cruelly knocked out of the cup by a strong Bishops Stortford Team.

The Under 10 Girls (sponsored by New Edge Social) won only their 2nd game of the season on Saturday. Returning to Development League action, they travelled to Bedford to play Wootton Rangers Youth on a very cold and blustery morning. The game was very competitive and was played in a very good spirit by both sides. During the match Stotfold played some very nice passing football and when out of possession, really pressed our opponents to regain the ball. This was great to see, as the team have done a lot of work at training on this in recent weeks.

The under 11 Red's got through to the semi-finals of the Chiltern Junior 7's autumn trophy, losing by just one goal in the final minutes of the game. On the back of a fantastic autumn league they have been promoted a division for the winter league.

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News from Larksfield Surgery (on behalf of the Larksfield PPG- Patient Participation Group)

OPENING HOURS Monday: 8.00-13.00 14.00-18.00 Tuesday/:Friday: 8.00-18.00 Saturday/Sunday: Closed EXTENDED OPENING HOURS Extended Hours Surgeries take place from: 07.00 - 08.00 on Wednesday or Thursday (not every week). Extended hours appointments must be prebooked.

If you need to contact a Doctor in an emergency, when the practice is closed at evenings,weekends and public or bank holidays please ring NHS 111.

THE LARKSFIELD PPG YEAR AS we approach the end of 2018, it is a good time to look back and review what the PPG has been doing over recent months. Through this column and our Larksfield News newsletter inside the surgery, we have tried to keep patients informed with our news and the themed events being held in our area.

Earlier in the year we advised patients about the Bedfordshire Minor Eye Condition Service. Then, in April, it was announced that dedicated Hearing Clinics are now held at Larksfield Surgery, there was also advice about booking appointments online. We helped to get patients earlier access to the Larksfield building when waiting to book appointments in the early morning.

Sessions including the COPD seminar, ‘Festival for Older People’ and the ‘Just Ask’ session run by Healthwatch have kept us very busy this year.

Our most ambitious project was probably conducting the Larksfield Patient Survey in September and October. If you were one of the many people interviewed for the survey, the PPG would like to thank you for responding so readily. Membership of the PPG is currently healthy, with 12 active members.

We have recently welcomed three new members, two of whom have valuable NHS experience. If you would like to help the please contact our clerk, Sue, at ppg.larksfield@nhs.net.

BROKEN FRONT DOORS As some of you may be aware the main front doors at Larksfield Surgery broke a few weeks back. We were hoping this would be a short term thing with a quick solution, but unfortunately the doors will need to be completely replaced and this could take between 6-8 weeks. We thank everyone for their patience and understanding in this frustrating time.

If you need to access the Surgery, please use the door to the left of the building (near the playing field). Please note this door will not be open before 8am unless we have an extended hour’s clinic from 7am.

It has come to light that patients have struggled to get around to the dispensary to drop in prescriptions since the doors have been broken. We would like to remind patients that there is a second post box on the front gates, that patients are able to drop any prescriptions in at any time.

NHS APP AS explained previously we have been selected for the national testing of the new NHS app. We will be sending all patients an invite SMS in due course. If you would like to be part of the testing please follow the SMS link to register.

MISSED APPOINTMENTS In october 60 doctors appointments were missed which is 10 hours lost also 81 nurses appointments were missed which is over 14 hours lost. If you make an appointment and then don’t need it, please remember to cancel it.

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PLANNING FOR YOUR FAMILY’S FUTURE? Wills • Trusts • Probate • Inheritance Tax

Contact us: t: 01462 458711 e: info@hrjforemanlaws.co.uk Or visit us at: 25 Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1JW to make an appointment.

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It is important that you get the right advice when planning your family’s future. Here at HRJ Foreman Laws we have an experienced team who can advise you on the best options for you and your family.

Call us to help you: • prepare a Will that ensures your estate passes to your loved ones • protect assets from care home fees • arrange your affairs to reduce inheritance tax • set up Will Trusts or Lifetime Trusts to protect vulnerable beneficiaries You can also talk to us about Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyships, Court of Protection issues and all aspects of probate and estate administration.

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COMPANY & COMMERCIAL • COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CONVEYANCING • FAMILY • LITIGATION • WILLS, TRUSTS & PROBATE

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News from

Arlesey Resource Centre January Activities Under 5’s: Tues 2.15-3pm - Rhyme time £1.80/£2.40 siblings (Term time only) Wed 9.30-10.15am - Rhyme time £1.80/£2.40 siblings.(Term time) Family Events: Fri 9.30am - Story & Craft, £1.50 to incl. refreshments.

Sat 10.30am – Catch-up Story & Craft if you missed it yesterday.

Adult Only: Thurs 2pm – Pins & Needles – Bring you needlework or knitting etc & meet up with others who share your hobby.

Last Thursday of the month - 2.15-3pm - Read & Recommend. Pop along to our relaxed book group, for a chat & a cuppa.

We have a free IT club (adults) organised through Noah Enterprises. Call them on 01582-726152 to book your place & improve your computing skills. Feel free to bring your laptop or tablet if you prefer.

There is a drop in coffee & cake afternoon Mondays 1.30-3.30pm.

Are you interested in creative craft activities? Call us to book your free place on our Creative Confidence course running for 5 consecutive weeks Councillor Surgery Saturday 5th January 10.30-11.30am Tues 1-5.30pm Wed 9-1pm Thurs 1-5.30pm Fri 9-1pm Sat 10-1pm

High Street, Arlesey, SG15 6SN Tel: 01462-731469 enquiries@arleseyresourcecentre.org.uk follow us on Facebook Open: Tues 1-5.30pm Wed 9-1pm Thurs 1-5.30pm Fri 9-1pm Sat 10-1pm

CLAIRE’S CAT SITTING Now in our 6th year!

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Your cats looked after in your own home while you are away, giving you complete peace of mind.

I am fully insured & can feed your cats once or twice a day.

Other small animals can also be catered for.

Please call Claire on 07984 344997

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Sat 9am -12noon

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Excellent after sales care, our warrantees cover both parts & labour

MECHANICAL -

Motor vehicle servicing and general repair work undertaken, any make or model

BODYWORK -

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Calling All Carers

If you are a carer for someone who might enjoy joining us for our next social afternoon, please come along and bring the one you care for to the

Methodist Church Hall on Thursday 17th January 2019 2pm - 3.30pm

We look forward to seeing you..

Happy New Year to all carers!

Call (01462) 730948 for details.

NORTH HERTS ROAD RUNNERS We hope everyone has had a good Christmas and are looking forward to keeping fit for 2019.

We welcome runners of all abilities from the novice to the experienced runner, with qualified coaches helping them to improve their running. We host a number of events during the year including the Standalone 10k, Greenway Challenge, Run Round The Garden in Letchworth and the first Sat. of the month 5k on Letchworth Common.

We meet at the Spirella Building in Letchworth on Tues. & Thurs. at 7.15pm.

Contact us on www.nhrr.org.uk or call Ian 01462 639215

BRIAN MCINALLY

DOMESTIC GAS AND HEATING ENGINEER

Installation of Central Heating Systems, Boilers, Fires and Cookers. Servicing, Maintenance, Landlord Inspections and Safety Checks carried out.

Local Engineer with over 25 years experience.

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James’s Carpentry & General Handyman Service

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You name it and we’ll do it!

* Decorating * Furniture Building * Painting * Carpentry and much, much more

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Stotfold Judo Club Whilst writing we are looking forward to our presentation evening and end of year party on 7th December at the Stotfold Conservative Club. A good number of the juniors and seniors successfully graded this month.

The Friday Toddler Group

The Methodist Church Hall 9.30-11.30am Crafts, playdough, colouring lots of toys for boys and girls.

Infant corner for babies - refreshments.

Under 6 months 50p, Over 6 Months ÂŁ1.50, Additional children 50p per child More info: Kirsty 07841 486781 Or Michelle 07941 816492

Our last session of the year is 19th December and we return on 8th January 2019, if you wish to join us the first session is free. New members are always welcome, no previous experience is necessary.

Session times: 5 to 15 years 5:30-7:00pm Seniors 7:00-8:30pm Contact: Lorna Seymour on 07734 563970 or stotfoldjjc@gmail.com for more information Check our our facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/stotfoldjuniorjudoclub/

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‘What’s On’..

Date

Event

January 5th8th

Christmas Tree Recyling in aid of the Garden House Hospice Tree’s collected for a donation of £5. Tree’s to be left outside your home stripped of decorations.

Please call to book - full details on page 5of this month’s issue.

Saturday 26th January

Table Top Sale 10am - 12.30pm St Mary’s Church Hall £5 per table To book call 01462 834108 (Proceeds to church restoration fund)

Saturday February 2nd

12 hour Darts Marathon in aid of Prostate Cancer UK with disco from the 1980’s and 1990’s.

Please come along and support this event - the team will be attempting 180 legs - can you help with chalking? Contact the Stag for details.

Saturday 16th February

Cords Contemporary Choir Concert - 7.30pm St Mary’s Church, Stotfold. Tickets £7.50 inc glass of wine. See page 24 for further details.

To have your event listed in this guide please email the details to us at stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk or call us on 01462 731986.

You can also contact us through our facebok page.

Happy New Year to all our readers!

Initial consultation: £45, follow up treatment: £32 Tuesdays 2pm-7pm Wednesday 9am-1pm Thursday 3pm-7pm Saturdays

07479 945995 Tel: 01462 835611

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We are always interested to see your old photographs of Stotfold and are running quite low!

Do you have any old photographs that you would would be willing to share with our readers?

We can scan your photos and return them to you on the same day.

Please call us on 01462 731986 if you have any pictures you would like to share...

Can you name anyone in this photo taken at Etonbury School?

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Have you recently moved to the area, or just find you have some time that you would like to fill?

We are a friendly group of ladies, meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 7.30pm

9th January

Chris. Ward -101 Things you never knew about Garden Birds plus Raffle

13th February

Sue and Aiden Dear - Talk and Slides on Egypt plus Raffle

Salvation Army Ladies Fellowship

January 21st

BRING & TELL

13th March

A.G.M. and Beetle Drive plus Raffle We have a varied programme of interesting speakers and other activities for the coming year.

Contact: Linda Petts - President 01462 647836.

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Phone: 01462 731 072 10 Church Road, Stotfold, SG5 4LX

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Useful Telephone Numbers Citizen’s Advice Bureau

Trading Standards Advice Line

01525 402742 01525 841217 0300 300 8136

Hope Chapel King’s Baptist Church Methodist Church Salvation Army Hall Ladies Fellowship St Mary’s Church Friends of St Mary’s Fairfield Community Church

01462 01462 01462 01462 01462 01462 01462 01462

Churches

Council

686803 730521 646562 731072 730739 730218 834108 735704

Stotfold Town Council 01462 730064 Email: enquiries@stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ 0300 300 8000 Email customer.services@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Web www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Waste Collection / Recycling / Dog Warden / Flytipping / Grass Cutting / Street Cleaning / Abandoned Vehicles 0300 300 8631 or 0300 300 8632 More Central Bedfordshire Council telephone numbers can be found listed at www.stotfoldnews.co.uk

Doctor

Larksfield Surgery Appointments Enquiries Out of Hours Service: MDoc Physiotherapy & Spinal Injury Clinic Arlesey Medical Centre www.arleseymedicalcentre.nhs.uk

01462 732244 01462 732200 Call 111 01462 735700 01462 732144

Ashwell Dental Stotfold Dental Surgery

01462 742353 01462 731938

Dentist

Emergencies

Electricity Emergencies Gas Emergencies

0800 7 838 838 0800 111999

Childline National Menengitis Trust Samaritans NSPCC

0800 1111 0845 6000800 08457 909090 0800 800 5000

Howard Cottage Housing Association, Pioneer House, Norton Way South, Letchworth Garden City, Herts, SG6 1NY Aragon Housing Association Ampthill Office, Katherine’s House, Dunstable Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire MK45 2JP 0300 123 5544

01462 683307

Beds Police (Crime reporting) Community issues (Not crime reporting or emergency) Crimestoppers

01234 841212 01234 842515

Helplines

Housing

Police

0800 555111

Hospitals

Bedford Hospital Lister Hospital NHS Direct

01234 355122 01438 314333 08 45 46 47

Stotfold Library Arlesey Resource Centre & Library

0300 300 8068 01462 731469.

Beds Police (Crime reporting) Community issues (Not crime reporting or emergency) Crimestoppers

01234 841212 01234 842515

Coach & Horses Fox & Duck The Chequers Pub The Crown The Stag Tavern

01462 01462 01462 01462 01462

734135 732434 735465 731061 731098

Etonbury Academy Fairfield Park Lower School Roecroft Lower School St Mary’s Academy Samuel Whitbread Academy

01462 01462 01462 01462 01462

730391 830000 730336 730343 629900

Pippin Pre-School SMASH, St Mary’s School

01462 834897 07971 354093

Tiddleywinks King’s Baptist Church Methodist Church (Friday AM)

01462 731072 01462 730521 01462 733985

Library Police

Pubs

Schools

After School Clubs Toddler Groups

The Ark Baby & Toddler Group

Nurseries

0800 555111

01462 733409

Pippin Pre-School Poppies Nursery Poppyfields Nursery Treetops Day Nursery Stotfold and District Children's Centre

01462 834897 07833 927906 01462 830008 01462 734306 01462 730623

Trains (National Enquiries)

08457 484950

Transport

Whitbread Wanderbus 0300 123 3023 Greenacre Transfers - Private hire and airport taxi service 07555 707848 or check us out on: www.greenacretransfers.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Beds Rural Communities Charity Letchworth MS Unit Births, Deaths & Marriages Stotfold Good Neighbour Group

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