Stotfold News Magazine March 2020

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From the Editor Welcome to March!

This month marks our five year anniversary as Editor of the Stotfold News Magazine. It is so hard to believe that it also marks our 60th issue alongside hundreds of hours, too many late nights and possibly quite a few more grey hairs to add to the collection!

Already a fantastically well established magazine, we have enjoyed growing the publication and shadowing it with an informative local social media following. Hopefully we have achieved our initial aim which was to provide Stotfold with an extremely strong, local magazine - one which everyone can be very proud of. Thank you to everyone that continues to help us achieve this aim each and every month, our contributors, our delivery volunteers, our advertisers and of course, our readers.

We were thrilled this month to welcome the first ‘where do you read yours’ entry for 2020. For those unfamiliar with this feature we ask our readers to take us away with them wherever they travel each year just to see how far we can go. Last year we went to many places including New York City. We have got off to a wonderful start this year courtesy of Tim Boughan (one of our delivery volunteers) and his wife Karen as they travelled to the beautiful surroundings of Vergelegen Wine Estate near Cape Town. Thank you Tim & Karen for remembering to take us with you and for sending us this fabulous picture!

This month we are looking forward to the lighter evenings as the clocks will go forward an hour at 1am on Sunday 29th March. We literally cannot wait for the cold dark evenings to vanish!

To advertise in our April issue of the Stotfold News Magazine we will need to hear from you by 6th March. Be sure to get in touch with us nice and early to secure your space.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Until next month.

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Contents

School News:

Fairfield Lower School St Mary’s Academy Poppies Nursery Roecroft Lower School Pippin Pre-School Pix Brook Academy Etonbury Academy

Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20

Stotfold FootballClub New Ground The rising of the Navvy - Part 2

Page 11 Page 30

News from Stotfold Mill Bedfordshire Police Larksfield Surgery News Family Announcements Stotfold Football Club News Town Council News Stotfold Scout News

Page 9 Page 12 Page 22 Page 23 Pages 28/29 Page 31 Page 33

Features:

Regular items:

Editoral: Please email your letters or articles to stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk or write to us at: The Stotfold News Magazine, 78 Hitchin Road, Stotfold, Hertfordshire, SG5 4HT. You can also call us on 01462 731986 (Office Hours -Mon - Fri, 9.30am to 5pm) Announcements: We are happy to accept announcements by post, telephone, email or through our facebook page.

If you would like to make a donation in return for your announcement please visit: www.justgiving.com/gardenhousehospice We support this local charity and are so grateful for any donations recieved. Please mention that the donation has been made on behalf of The Stotfold/ Arlesey News Magazine.

Disclaimer: Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or ommission caused by error in printing of any advertisements.

CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS! To have your photograph featured as a future front cover of the Stotfold/Arlesey News Magazine please send it to: stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk Thank you to Paul Edwards for this beautiful springtime shot!

This magazine is dedicated to the memory of Roy West.

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All Welcome At Stotfold Mill Presentation On Saturday 14 March 2020, Baycroft Fairfield Care Home on Hitchin Road, Stotfold, will be hosting a presentation given by Stotfold Mill,10.30 to 12.30am.

The presentation is suitable for the whole family and it will cover the history of the Mill from its mention in the Domesday Book to 2009. It will also include references to its change of name, mill owners, introduction of the steam and diesel engines, the Randall family and the changes they made to the mill, the rebuilding of the mill after it had been burnt to the ground and a special visit by a member of the Royal family! The invitation is extended to the local community to join them for refreshments, competitions and a chance to look around their new home.

All monies raised throughout the morning will go to support the important work by the volunteers of Stotfold Mill to help keep the Watermill and Nature Reserve sustainable for future generations to enjoy.

Baycroft Fairfield offers outstanding care combined with high quality facilities.

If you would like to attend the event or obtain further information, contact Yvonne Rolfe 07881008191

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Stotfold Receives New Defibrilator A new defibrilator has been gifted to Stotfold courtesy of Baldock Rotary Club. Prue Dixon, President of ‘Baldock with Stotfold’ Rotary Club presented the defibrilator to Alan Cooper, Stotfold Mayor at the end of January.

“Rotary is all about giving back to the community, which is why we are very happy to donate this defibrillator to the community of Stotfold” Prue told Stotfold News Magazine.

Alan Cooper receiving the defibrilator on behalf of the town added, “It was my pleasure to recognise and Rotary President Prue Dixon pictured left alongside Theo Clark, one of the receive this very generous gift of another defibrillator Leadership Team at Kings Baptist Church and Stotfold Mayor Alan Cooper. for Stotfold. On behalf of both the Town Council and also Stotfold residents we thank the Rotary wholeheartedly for this potentially life-giving device, even though we hope it will be rarely if ever required. Our thanks also go to the Kings Baptist church who, as part of their philosophy of reaching out to the wider community, have allowed it to be attached to their building in such a prominent and strategic position to the northern end of our town. I hand it over to them as worthy custodians of the defibrillator.”

Theo Clark part of the Leadership Team at Kings Baptist Church told the Stotfold News Magazine, “I want to thank the Rotary Club for providing the defibrillator to the Stotfold Town Council, and the Stotfold Town Council in turn for asking Kings Baptist Church to have the defibrillator here, in our car park. We are pleased to be able to host the defibrillator here, for the benefit of the people of Stotfold.”

The new defibrilator is one of several located in Stotfold.

The full list is as follows: The Greenacre Centre The Co Op, Kings Baptist Church, St Mary’s Academy The Barn Hairdressers.

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EVENTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY for ages 0-99 Every Wednesday Lego and Duplo Club 4pm-5.30pm Every Saturday Coffee and Lego 9am-3pm

EVENTS FOR ADULTS Every Friday Knit and Knatter 10.30-12noon Wednesday 4th March Good Afternoon Club 2.30pm.

This month a representative of the National Garden Scheme will be visiting to tell us all about the history of the scheme and how it runs now. They will also give out some information about beautiful gardens that open both locally and nationally. Come and meet new and old friends and enjoy some refreshments and a chat. £1 entry fee. Transport can be arranged by calling the library on 0300 300 8068.

Thursday 5th March Adult Craft Classes 10-12noon.

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. £4.50 each and all materials provided.

Wednesday 11th & 25th March Roecrafters 2pm-4pm.

Whether you enjoy cross-stitch, rug making, paper craft, rock painting, or any other type of crafting, bring it with you to do whilst you socialise with other likeminded people. Come along and have fun!

Wednesday 18th March Stotfold Reading Group 2.15pm-3.15pm

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Join Letchworth Chorale The Letchworth Chorale is friendly group of singers performing a wide variety of music.

They have been performing in and around Letchworth since 1982 and are always delighted to welcome new members. They meet at Central Methodist Church, Norton Way South, Letchworth Mondays 7:30 to 9:30pm and everyone is welcome to join.

For further details please visit: www.letchworth-chorale.org.uk or find us on Facebook

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor,

The recent spate of vandalism at the Common Road Allotments over the Christmas period has left us all upset and not a little frustrated.

Unfortunately, there have been other incidents of vandalism on this site over the past twelve months.

As an allotment holder and Stotfold resident I am concerned at this worrying trend.

Surely we are a caring and responsible community and should therefore do all we can to root out this unsavoury behaviour.

Name witheld.

Dear Editor,

My mother showed me the class photo you have in your February magazine. I'm in it on the back row (Lisa Collier).

The photograph was of Mrs Farmen's class, St Mary's Lower School, I think the year was 1983. I was about 6 years old. I can name pretty much everyone in the photo and I'm still in touch with some of them.

Lisa Brewin.

Dear Editor, We would to thank the Academy of Central Bedfordshire for inviting 40 clients from Stotfold Good Neighbour Group to join them for lunch in St. Mary’s Church Hall on the 22nd of January. Proceeds from the lunch went to the Academy’s chosen charity, Retina UK. Volunteer drivers from the SGNG collected residents who had mobility difficulties from their homes and returned them after. It was a good opportunity for them to meet and chat with friends from the group in the warm friendly environment of St Mary’s Church Hall.

Additionally, our thanks go to the Rev. Bill Brit of St Mary’s Church for the use of the hall and to Jo Martin from the Academy for making all this possible. A substantial sum was raised for Retina UK. Thank you to all who helped.

Christine Bunting Stotfold Good Neighbour Group.

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All Link-A-Ride buses are fully accessible, and can accommodate up to two wheelchairs at a time. All drivers are all fully trained, DBS cleared and have a wealth of experience ensuring you are always in safe and capable hands.

Link-A-Ride can assist with journeys to appointments, including doctors, dentists, & physio. They have clients who attend regular therapy sessions at Headway (for those with a brain injury, and The MS Centre), trips to the supermarket hairdressing appointments, visits to family and friends in care homes, and so much more.

Link-A-Ride provide regular trips to places of interest, garden centres and pub lunches. A great way to meet new friends and enjoy an afternoon out.

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News from

Stotfold Watermill

Shiny and new ……

As March arrives there is so much new and exciting to see. A quiet stroll around the nature reserve will see the trees and hedgerows breaking into leaf, spring flowers coming into bloom and much activity amongst the wildlife. Hopefully the water birds, including the swans, will have started to build their nests. It usually takes up to 3 weeks for construction and then a further couple of weeks to lay the full clutch of eggs. If the swans are undisturbed whilst sitting on the eggs, they will generally hatch in around 40 days so we can hope to see cygnets in May. Two pike were recently noticed in the mill reach which are known to devour young ducklings and waterfowl chicks – we hope not!

Meanwhile, in the mill we are also springing into life. Our first Sunday opening is on 22nd March, which is of course Mothering Sunday, so what a treat it would be to bring mother out to Randall’s Tea Room CLAIRE’S for a delicious cream tea. If the whole family come along and children are included, we CAT SITTING have two new installations for them to experiment with.

Stotfold based cat sitting service On the Hursting (ground) floor they can work a small Now in our 8th year! grain elevator which shows how it was once used to Your cats looked after in your carry grain to the top of the mill. On the Dressing own home while you are away, (second) floor a new donations box shows the four types giving you complete peace of of water wheels to be found in mills and the addition of a mind.I am fully insured & can feed your cats once or twice a coin can set the wheels spinning in the appropriate day. Other small animals can directions. Both of these items were skilfully created also be catered for. over the winter months by our miller, Ray Kilby.

Remember that next month we are running three different art and craft workshops – Paste Work,18th April, Linoprint Grain elevator made by Ray Kilby and Fused Glass on 25th April – go to our website www.stotfoldmill.com to find out more and to book your place before bookings close.

The beginning of a new season means we are looking once again to add to our teams of volunteers who help make Stotfold Watermill such a remarkable visitor attraction. If you are looking for an opportunity to develop a new interest and can contribute a few hours from time to time see the message below from our Collection box made by Ray Kilby Volunteer Support Team.

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For example, helping in the ever popular tea room, serving our visitors in the Kingfisher shop or helping with one of the many tasks at our Steam and Country Fayre. Or join as a member of one of our administration or interest teams – Archives, Education, Marketing, Milling. Perhaps you have just the skills that we need.

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A New Home For Stotfold Football Club The development of the new stadium and facilities for Stotfold Football Club has now been completed.

Richard Fuller, MP for North East Bedfordshire joined Alan Cooper, Mayor of Stotfold, Brian Saunders, Chairman of Central Beds Council, Phil Pateman, Chairman of Stotfold Football club and Martin Nurse, settle Chair to mark the transfer of the new facilities from settle to Stotfold Town Council at an event held at the new ground on Thursday 30th January. The full exchange of the facilities to Stotfold Football Club was completed on the 3rd February, with Stotfold Football Club planning activities to mark the official opening with members and the Stotfold community.

The ribbon cutting ceremony with MP Richard Fuller

The new football club and grounds on Arlesey Road provide FA-standard playing facilities with floodlit pitch and practice areas, linked to a club house capable of hosting up to 180 guests.

The site sits in 23 acres of recreational land. Stotfold Town Council’s vision is that these will provide public play areas and other community facilities.

The development of the new football site at Arlesey Road has progressed through a partnership between Stotfold Town Council, housing association settle and Stotfold Football Club, with support from Central Bedfordshire Council.

The new stadium and facilities were all built by settle, and on completion allowed Stotfold Town Council to release the old Roker Park football site where settle will soon start development of 62 affordable homes, including many for shared ownership.

Aerial shot of the new Arlesey Road ground.

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Bedfordshire Police 'Good' at keeping people safe

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Kathryn Holloway, and Chief Constable Garry Forsyth are marking a turnaround in the assessment of the force by policing watchdog Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS).

In giving Bedfordshire Police an overall grade of ‘Good’ for police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy, the watchdog has acknowledged the pace of improvement and quality of delivery in a force which it had previously graded as ‘Inadequate’ in 2016 (the only force in England and Wales to receive this grade at that time) and as ‘Requires Improvement’ in 2017, although Commissioner Holloway and her former Chief Constable, Jon Boutcher, challenged the inadequate grade when it was published in 2017.

HMICFRS Inspectors carried out its latest ‘PEEL' assessment in July last year – which covers all of Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy in a new integrated inspection (rather than the previous single subject inspections) and which grades all 43 forces in England and Wales. The inspectors looked at departments across the force, focusing on how effectively Bedfordshire Police reduces crime and keeps people safe, how efficiently the force operates and how sustainable its services are and how legitimately it treats the public and its workforce, giving Bedfordshire Police the overall grading of ‘Good'.

Chief Constable Garry Forsyth said: “This is fabulous news and is testament to all of the hard work of our officers and staff. The report describes Bedfordshire Police as ‘an ambitious force with a positive culture’ and I’m delighted that it particularly praised our work around identifying and helping vulnerable people – recognising our dedication to protecting people and keeping them safe. While we disagreed with previous gradings, we have worked tirelessly, with the support of HMICFRS, to address their areas of concern and ensure we were as efficient and effective as possible.

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor,

Recently whilst clearing out at home I came across two books which I was about to discard of until I read the following inscriptions on both of them. They were as follows:

The Children’s Wonder Book.

Ronald Saunders - With love and best wishes for your further happiness, Christmas December 25th 1933 From his loving Grandmother - S.M. Saunders.

The Water Babies Maureen Sayer, with love from Auntie Dorothy - August 1939. A Henlow address is printed with this. The second book seems to be borrowed from a library in 1957 and not returned.

I would very much like to return these books to the families of these children and would love to hear from any relatives living nearby so that I can arrange for these to given to them to keep.

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News from

Fairfield Park Lower School

Welcome to our latest news..

We held our annual Mothers’ Day Afternoon Tea event this month for Years 2 & 4. All were treated to tea and juice and a selection of cakes. The event was a great success and enjoyed by everyone! The PTA had a recent quiz night and raised a fabulous £580 - thank you to everyone who attended and to the PTA for their hard work and efforts this is very much appreciated.

This half term we have introduced a new value which is ‘Positivity’. Year 2 to 4 were set homework to show their understanding of our new value and we were blown away with their responses. It is clear from this homework and from the responses around school that the children are living this value already! To the right is justone example of the lovely work we received.

It has been a busy time for sporting events, a selection of KS2 children took part in a Football Competition at Flitwick Football Centre. In addition. a selection of our Year 1 and 2 children attended a Multi Skills event at Etonbury Academy where all children performed to a very high standard and were excellent ambassadors to the school. Great sporting achievements!

WELL DONE TO ALL WHO TOOK PART! Our Year 4 children are excited to be embarking on our annual trip to PGL later this month. We look forward to hearing all about it on their return!

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News from

St Mary’s CE Academy We are delighted to share the outcome of our recent Ofsted Inspection, which confirms that St Mary’s continues to be a Good school. The Inspection, under a new Framework which focuses more on curriculum and subject leader involvement, has recognised the many strengths of our school. The report states that 'St Mary’s remains a happy, caring community with pupils that are keen to learn and behave well.'

This month looks to be very busy indeed starting with World Book Day. We will be holding a book swap and other book related activities, including a competition on Thursday 5th March. This is something we really look forward to and each child will receive a free £1.00 World Book Day Voucher.

We have the first of our class assemblies by Crystal Class on Wednesday 4th and Opal Class on Friday 6th followed by Coral Class Assembly on Wednesday 11th, Moonstone Class on Wednesday 18th and finally Diamond Class on Friday 20th. Parents and carers of children in these classes are as always invited to watch and enjoy the performances.

Parent/Teacher Consultations are planned for week commencing Monday 2nd March and class photographs are arranged for Tuesday 17th. We will once again be supporting Sport Relief on Friday 13th March and are inviting children to come in non-uniform or sporty clothes. We are sure we will find something fun to do on the day to raise money for this very worthwhile cause.

Our next SMSA Happy Bags Collection is planned for Friday 6th March and the annual SMSA sponsored Bounce event will take place in school on Thursday 19th - not only does this event provide lots of fun, but the money raised enhances the education and experience of all the children in our school.

On Tuesday 24th March our Year 3 children will take part in a Faith Tour to Bedford. Here the community works together to enable the children to visit a Church, Gudwara and Mosque. This helps them build on their learning and they can see firsthand the architecture, amazing buildings and gain an understanding of how different communities/religions work together. They always come back in awe of their day.

On Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th March our Year 4 children will be attending our residential ‘Rock UK’ trip, an adventure packed event and we hope a very exciting and educational one for all involved. Historically our Year 4’s have thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

The holidays will then be upon us as we break up on Friday 3rd April for the Easter break. We will return for the Summer Term on Monday 20th April.

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News from

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As the evenings are finally drawing out we turn our thoughts to Spring!! Much as we love the nature activities of winter, where our children have looked at the weather and the needs of our garden birds we will be starting our planting and preparing our forest school areas for birds to nest.

We are also enjoying a new literacy project this term and will be welcoming authors into our settings, exploring the works of favourites such as Linley Dodd with Hairy Maclary and friends!!

We have also enjoyed a visit from Heartbeeps which had us all leaping around like March hares!

We would like to send a belated Thankyou to First Steps estate and letting agents who provided an amazing hamper as first prize for our recent raffle! It was a very generous gesture and we are incredibly grateful to have their support!

Visitors are always welcome to our groups (please ring to pre-book to ensure we are not out and about searching for Spring!) We look forward to updating you on more of our news next month!

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News from

Roecroft Lower School.

A very warm welcome to the March edition of Stotfold News.

February was the month of Love and Friendship in school.

Children celebrated the joy and importance of friendships and showing kindness and love towards others through our values and citizenships lessons. Our Roecroft family is very special indeed, and the children and staff make me very proud each day.

We have held lots of events in school, one of my favourites being our CHUMS charity day. We wore bright clothes and held two coffee mornings, which was all to raise money for CHUMS, a charity which helps support children with emotional and mental health needs. Alongside our academic achievements we also pride ourselves in offering an enormous amount of support for children to support their self-esteem, confidence and wellbeing.

Reception children in their space helmets during their ‘Mission to Mars’ Day.

FORLS, our Parent Teacher Association, held a very successful bake-off that was judged by Emma, the owner of Box of Cakes. A huge thank you to her for supporting the school and for donating the top prizes. We always feel very lucky to be so well supported by our local community. The cakes and biscuits were incredible, so thank you to our families who took part, and also to those that bought them.

During the first half of the Spring Term, the Reception children's learning was based around Space, in our 'To Infinity and Beyond!' topic. The children were thoroughly engaged with this topic and loved finding out about different astronauts.

They were fascinated by the International Space Station and really enjoyed listening to stories told by astronauts from space, as well as finding out how they sleep and go to the toilet without gravity! Felix Baumgartner's free fall from the edge of the atmosphere was also of huge interest to the children, they enjoyed finding out about how fast he fell and watching him free fall. We found out about Tim Peake and Neil Armstrong, had our own space mission to Mars with Baby Bear from the 'Whatever Next?' story, found out lots of facts about different planets, designed our own aliens and made flying saucers when reading 'Aliens Love Underpants'.

Also a huge thank you to our families who worked at home with the children to make some truly wonderful helmets.

During the second half of the Spring Term, Reception's learning is based around the topic 'Let's Explore'. We will be planting beanstalks and keeping a diary about their growth, linking it to the story of 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. Children will also be thinking about the fun they would have if the dinosaurs came back, as well as celebrating Pancake Day and Easter.

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The children will be participating in some fun events this month when we support World Book Day and Sport Relief. For World Book Day (5th March) children are invited to come to Pre-School dressed as a character from their favourite book, we look forward to seeing the children in their chosen outfits! On Friday 13th March we will be supporting Sport Relief, the children will be encouraged to come to Pre-School wearing something sporty and participate in different sporting activities throughout the day.

Our Easter Holiday club will be open from Monday 6th April to Thursday 9th April, please contact the office via email at info@pippinppreschool.co.uk regarding availability. Our day begins at 7.45am and finishes at 6pm, costing £38 per child, per day. The closing date for securing your place is 27th March 2020, all requests are on a first come, first serve basis.

Following on from the success of our Race Night in previous years, we will be hosting another one on 25th April at the Memorial Hall.

Doors open at 7pm for 7.15pm start. Tickets are priced at £10 each and include a Fish n Chip supper! We are looking for local businesses to sponsor races (£25 per race) or donate raffle prices, for further details please contact the office on 01462 834897.

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We gladly welcome donations of plastic bottle tops, unwanted fabric, small yogurt pots, buttons and cereal boxes for our gluing station, please drop off at the office.

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 at Pippin.

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News from

Pix Brook Academy.

It is extraordinary that we are approaching the last week of the half term that will represent the halfway point of the year. I am often told I am obsessed with time, I guess it is because so much of my career has been truncated by the ringing of bells! It’s an occupational hazard.

For me each half term represents a “chunk” of time that we need to have a plan for and use effectively. We have done the getting to know the pupils part of the year in the first half term, moved on to finding out what they are good and less good at and now begin to address those learning needs.

The new build is taking shape.

We seem to have filled the half term with a host of activities, perhaps the most exciting was the science day where the science SLE (Subject Leader in Education) from Samuel Whitbread brought a team of teachers and sixthform students to work with our pupils. It was a genuinely exciting day with practical lessons and experiments delivered to our classes. PBA pupils enthusiastically engaged with all elements of the lessons and for colleagues more used to working with Y10 and Y11 pupils this was a really busy day. My thanks must go to BEST and Samuel Whitbread for organising and releasing staff to do this work.

Many will have noticed the rapid development of the new PBA School. The contractors Willmott Dixon have been working extremely hard to make the most of the weather and the progress is fantastic. There will be an opportunity for the community to visit the site very soon and I look forward to seeing the amazing facilities.

Two final points to note: Firstly we have decided on names for the classes. Pupils were given a range of choices and we have settled on authors. Voting was undertaken to determine the three classes with Blyton; Zephaniah and Morpurgo winning the vote. These authors form part of our curriculum and some of their books are studied in Y5. Other events include our visit from the NSPCC to do an assembly and subsequent workshops. This is important work and we are supporting the NSPCC in some fundraising on Friday 7th February.

Next term includes a visit from an author to facilitate a writing day and the visit to Duxford Museum, it really is all go!

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News from

Etonbury Academy.

Welcome to our latest news...

Just a few weeks into the new year and Etonbury Academy has been celebrating with our students who are growing in to respectful, caring and ambitious children and young adults. Ian Evason, Principal, welcomed some of our most supportive students who regularly help out at our events and activities, to a morning reward and ‘thank you’ meeting with hot chocolate and biscuits.

Students have been out and about already this year, spending their weekend at the Basketball League finals and many heading to Harry Potter World. Year 11s have welcomed the opportunity to be interviewed by professionals, gaining experience for their future apprenticeship scheme, or attending sixth forms and colleges. They have also had valuable careers talks and learnt about potential roles they may not have previously considered. We have had a visit from a company who brought Romeo and Juliet to life in the hall, engaging our students with some even joining in, such a creative way to learn.

Year 5s have been going Out of this World in their Earth and Space project whilst entering the wardrobe of Narnia.

Wingardium Leviosa! echoes down the corridor as Year 6 dig deep into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and his amazing antics. After months of rehearsal and preparation around thirty of our pupils travelled all the way to Wembley, to perform alongside thousands of other pupils during the Young Voices experience. We are very proud of their achievements and look forward to next term where we explore all aspects of being environmentalists and meet the Terrible Tudors!

As we head into Spring, we can enjoy the lighter mornings and evenings which always makes things seem so much brighter. More to look forward to, particularly the weekly anticipation of which of our children will receive that Friday praise text. For those that are not aware, all our staff nominate students each week who have contributed, worked hard or made a difference to Etonbury, and a text gets sent home to their parent or carer. It’s humbling that so many of our students really do contribute to Etonbury Academy being the BEST that we can be.

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

RECENT MERGER WITH THE STANMORE MEDICAL GROUP- YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

As you are aware, Stanmore Medical Group joined Larksfield Partnership in December. This means we have an increase in doctors that will be seeing patients at Larksfield. We are pleased to welcome the following doctors to our existing Larksfield team: Dr Keith Aubin Dr Konrad S Kaminski, Dr Moushumi C Coreira, Dr Sally K Lindsey, Dr Ashwin Dixit, Dr Pragasen P Moodley, Dr Meeraj Hoda, Dr Shamil Mubarak, Dr Priyanka Joshi, Dr Naomi D Selvadurai and Dr Rajeev Kaja.

We have received a number of questions on the Larksfield PPG Facebook page and have put these to the Larksfield management team below.

Can you please explain how Stanmore will improve the service?

Stanmore Medical Group is a large multi- disciplined training practice. They will bring stability and sustainability to Larksfield Surgery. We are looking to build on the excellent foundations of Larksfield by improving access to clinicians and additional services and clinics.

Will this put more pressure on the surgery if the number of patients increases?

The number of patients registered at Larksfield may increase due to the housing developments taking place. We will of course monitor this with a view to increasing clinician numbers if necessary.

Biggleswade & Sandy have merged and offer Saturday & Sunday appointments. Will this be the case now with Larksfield? Surely we should be merging with a ‘Beds’ surgery?

Larksfield is part of the Ivel Valley Primary Care Network (PCN). PCN’s are delivering Extended Access appointments until 8pm Monday to Friday and Saturday and Sunday Appointments.

Will Larksfield still take in all the new patients of new homes being built Are you having having in Stotfold? computer Larksfield will continue to welcome registrations in our catchment area. problems? pr oblems?

Does this mean we can access services within ‘Herts’; for example Herts have a better children’s mental health service?

No. Larksfield will be continue to work under Bedfordshire CCG. Is there any plan to extend the size of the building?

There are no plans at present to extend.

Why wasn’t the proposal put out for patients’ views? We want our views listened to.

You may have seen in the press the number of GP Practices closing or merging due to the lack of workforce and volume of work. Stanmore Medical Group was approached with regard to getting involved with Larksfield to provide a sustainable proposition for the future. This was the only option for Larksfield, therefore we needed to go ahead with this merger .

We have talked to the PPG at Larksfield to share our thoughts.

T Trevor revor F Freer reer Contact details: Larksfield Surgery, Arlesey Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, 07769 860015 Hertfordshire, SG5 4HB trevor.freer@hotmail.com trevor.freer@ho Phone for Appointments: 01462 732244 (Option 1)

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Family Announcements DONNA WHITE

CHERRY GIBB

Happy 50th Birthdays to us!

To my lovely Donna Blanco, here's to our month of celebrations!

Love Cherry (& family) x

JORDAN ROBINSON

Happy Big Birthday!

Love your family & friends! x

HANNAH WARD

16th March, Happy 21st Birthday Love Mum, Dad, Lauren and family xx

Happy 21st birthday 2nd March Love Dad, Julie, Connor, Amber, Nanna & all the family x

EMILY McCANN

Happy Birthday!

Have an extra special day, Love Amber xx

TOM CALEY

4th March Happy Birthday!

Love all the family x

EMMA CHAPMAN 13th March

Happy 8th Birthday!

Love from all the family xx

WENDY LITTLE

March 26th Happy 65th Birthday and a very Happy Retirement!

With love from all the family xx

SAMUEL LOWTHER 4th March Happy 16th Birthday!

Lots of love Mum, Dad, Katie, Nan and Grandad xx

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GRAHAM BARROW 3rd March Happy 50th Birthday!

With Lots of Love from Julie and Hannah XXXXXX

EVE CALEY 27th March Happy 13th Birthday

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Come along and try it with our bunch of friendly players.

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NICOLA BROOKS 4th March

Happy Sweet 16!

Love Mum & Dad xx

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Stotfold Bowls Club Needs You! Attention all bowlers and ‘would be’ bowlers!

It’s that time again when you have to dust the cobwebs off your bowls bags, look out your wet suits and sweaters as our April and outdoor season ia only a few weeks away. For those of you who play indoors the warmth of the indoor arena will be replaced by cold and wet or even sunburn! It is so lovely to be outdoors however and is what we have all been looking forward to during those long grey days of winter.

Although the 2019 season is over, Stotfold had something still to celebrate in that the mens ‘D’team who won their league and attended the Annual EBL Dinner to pick up a well deserved trophy. Well done to all!

The club are looking for new members and will be having a ‘come and try’ weekeend at the start of the season (end of Aprilbeginningof May) depending on weather, where they will be members to help and advise. The first year membership for new members is just £10.00. More information can be found inside future issues of the Stotfold Magazine and on social media.

Contact Mollie Jennings 01462 628204 molly.jennings1@ntlworld.com

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‘D’ team collect their award.

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March Recipe Country Vegetable Soup.

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ready in: 30-60 Minutes Suitable for vegetarians Ingredients Low-calorie cooking spray 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 celery sticks, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1 litre hot vegetable stock 200g carrots, peeled and sliced 200g potatoes, peeled and diced 200g canned haricot beans, drained and rinsed 1 ready made bouquet garni Chopped fresh chives, to serve

Method Spray a non-stick saucepan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the onion, celery and garlic and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add the stock, carrots, potatoes, beans and bouquet garni, bring to the boil and season lightly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 10-12 minutes.

Remove the bouquet garni and sprinkle with chives to serve.

CARERS

We are a friendly group of carers who meet together on the 3rd Thursday of every month for a social afternoon with tea and cake. This month we meet on Thursday 19th March

If you are a carer and would like to join us, bring the one you care for to Stotfold Methodist Hall 2pm - 3.30pm You will be very welcome.

FAIRFIELD BOWLS CLUB 2020 SEASON

Important Dates Saturday March 28th Signing-on day - from 1.00pm Reduced membership fees for the first year Fairfield is a friendly, fun and competitive bowls club looking for new and experienced ladies and men for the 2020 season which runsfrom April until September

Saturday April 4th Open Day 2.00pm Just turn up and give lawn bowls a try Ladies and gents of all ages welcome. Equipment provided and friendly coaches on hand to help. Just wear flat shoes or trainers.

No obligation to join New members only ÂŁ15 for the first season. Social members ÂŁ10. Licensed bar

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News from Stotfold Football Club With a number of fixtures across all teams falling foul of the weather including the much advertised final match at Roker Park, the first team remained unbeaten in the league in January winning all three matches. They also progressed in the Division 1 Cup beating Amersham 3-2 and progressed to the final of the Beds Senior Trophy beating Biggleswade FC Reserves 4-0 in the semi-final. The Development team won one and lost one of their only two league fixtures and the U18’s lost their only league fixture in January.

The club would welcome your support for all three teams as they progress to the end of the season.

Come on you Eagles!

As you will see from other parts of the magazine, we are finally occupying the new stadium with our first match being played on 8th February. As there will be greater demands on us in the new stadium, anyone who is willing to offer their time to help us on match days manning the turnstiles, stewarding or serving teas, please contact us on the email address below.

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News from Stotfold Junior Football Club The long-awaited opening of the new Stotfold Football club has happened and with this the juniors are becoming more aligned with the first and reserve teams. The new ground is now our home so all Juniors, parents, carers and friends please use the facilities. The clubhouse is available for hire and we are pleased to confirm the forthcoming Presentation Day and Summer Tournament will be at the new ground. For opening times please consult the website www.stotfoldfc.co.uk Other news.

Stotfold Junior Town Adult Reserves progressed to the Div. 2 League Cup Semi Final. Well done all.

Stotfold Ladies captain Hollie Sibbett has just had an ACL operation.

Manager Matt Konopka, all the coaching staff, players and everyone at SJFC would like to wish her a strong and speedy recovery. The Ladies team are always on the lookout for new players, if you are over 16 and interested in playing football you are welcome to go along to training, Wednesdays 8-9pm at Etonbury.

Stotfold Junior Under 10 Ambers

U10 Ambers have played in their first ever competitive cup this season. Whilst the league is still non-competitive, we have had some great fixtures contested in a competitive environment. The squad have played really well and have made it through to the Semi Finals of the Presidents Cup. The dates and opponent at this stage for the semi-finals are unknown but it’s a great achievement for the squad with their first taste of competitive football.

Well done boys - keep up the great work!

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Salvage of the Navvy - Part 2 Written exclusively for the Stotfold News Magazine by Steve Maddox

Last month we told you about the early days of the ‘crane’ from the Blue Lagoon. This month we can bring you the story of how Ray Hooley from Lincolnshire had the idea and made a plan to recover the machine for restoration.

After months of detailed discussions a date was set on a very cold January morning for an initial survey dive. This revealed the machine was in very good condition considering its 40 or so years submerged in the mineral rich water. A schedule of work was drawn up with meticulous planning for 25 weekends. 20 divers were enlisted for the mammoth task with Kevin McLaughlin and his right hand man Jim Champley as Project Organiser. Safety Officer, Alistair Mackay was selected for this unenviable post.

Ray Hooley wanted the machine, if possible, to be recovered and restored to working order for future display in the Museum of Lincolnshire Life.

(From the article by D.V. Speller ‘PLUCKING A MAMMOTH OUT OF A PIT’

The ‘306’ working in the pit to excavate chalk

"Now we could ferry equipment down for the first working dive, which entailed general cleaning and clearing debris such as corrugated sheeting and various small items, thus giving us a clear view of the task ahead. Next we adapted and made tools to fit the varying nuts and bolts which had previously been measured under water. Completely exhausted, the first two divers on this job were replaced by two fresh divers who were able to complete the job just at the end of their air endurance. We had previously unbolted the boiler, which alone weighed six tons, and set chain round the circumference ready for pulling clear of the main carriage. Once the Diamond T had been shackled to the towing chain it was a comparatively easy task – but spectacular to see the turbulence on the surface when the boiler hit the bottom.

Now the pins securing the jib to the main Navvy must be removed. This was a very difficult task and proved to be so. Following this failure, we moved on to more technical machinery – in the form of a 14lb sledgehammer and drift. We found that with four divers holding the 16-stone hammer-man in an upright position, he was able to knock the pins out. All the larger parts were now free from the Navvy and ready for lifting, and we took advantage of the generous offer from John Wise, who not only had offered and given the lifting bags, but also came along in person to participate in the lifting operations.

At last we were ready for the complete lift of the main body of the Navvy, which we estimated to weigh 28 tons.

The first team of divers attached lifting strops around each axle (four in number) then the five-ton bags were attached to the lifting strops and inflated.

The Navvy rose with great dignity and with very little manpower was pulled slowly to the bank.

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Steam Navvy rescue

Credit for Image Steam Navvy Rescue -– Ray Hooley With thanks To Steve Maddox.

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Stotfold Mill Needs You! Stotfold Mill are looking for volunteers for their new opening season at the end of March. If you are looking to fill some spare time, looking for a new interest, looking to make new friends or meet people or just want to get involved with the community then this is for you!

Why not go along to the Volunteer Recruitment Evening and see what the Stotfold Mill has to offer...

There are many different areas you can help, from working in the ever popular tea room, serving visitors in the Kingfisher Shop, helping the milling team produce their stoneground flour or welcoming visitors to the mill.

Hardwork and plenty of fun to be had as a There is also of course the volunteer at the Annual Steam Fair! opportunity to help out at the Annual Steam and Country Fair. To find out more join them on the 12th March. 7:30pm at the Mill for their Volunteer Recruitment Evening.

You can be assured of a very warm welcome.

Alternatively if you are unable to make this date, contact them via email at VolunteerSupport@stotfoldmill.com Help to make 2020 a fantastic year at the Stotfold Mill...

Right: volunteers at the Stotfold Mill tea rooms.

The next first Sat of the month 5k will be on 7th March at Letchworth Common with free entry. Start time 9am

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Entries are now open for the Greenway Challenge on 3rd May. This is a 1/2 marathon event around The Letchworth Greenway and is open to all runners.

We welcome runners of all abilities and our qualified coaches will help you improve your running.

We meet at the Spirella Building in Letchworth on Tues & Thurs at 7.15pm Further details www.nhrr.org.uk or Ian 01462 639215 To contact the Stotfold News Magazine please call 01462 731986

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Diary Dates....

Walk4Health

Walks for March

Do you enjoy walking, would you like to join a social, walking group and enjoy the fresh air.

March 5th, 12th & 19th Meet at Arlesey Station March 26th Meet at Etonbury Woods (close to the woods entrance near the school) All welcome.

For further details contact Beth & Peter Overfield

FAIRFIELD PLAYERS

“Breath of Spring” by Peter Coke Friday 13th and Saturday 14th March,

When Dame Beatrice is given a mink coat by her maid, the resident lodger – a precision-minded brigadier, a vivid vocal coach, and a dithery china restorer – band together with Dame "Bee" and her friend, elegant Lady Alice, to return the filched fur.

The mission gives the group food for thought and things get interesting!

During the interval, light refreshments will be served.

The performance will take place at the Memorial Hall, Hallworth Drive, Stotfold, SG5 4HR and starts at 7.45pm.

Bring your own alcohol. Tickets cost £10 - entry by ticket only.

Box office 01462 624369 / Email: pennyann.mitchell@ntlworld.com.

STOTFOLD GARDEN CLUB Meetings and Trips

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month.

St. Mary’s Church Hall Wednesday 11th March Adam Pascoe - ’Grow the best glorious plants’ Tea and coffee served at 10:15am.

Raffle and please bring along any plants you have for sale.

Wednesday 8th April Talk by Geoff Hodge on Clematis For more information, contact Peter (01462) 834854 or 07758649721 stotfoldgc@gmail.com “LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC” Concert by Cords Contemporary Choir at St. Mary’s Church, Stotfold. 21st March 7.30pm.

Tickets £8 (to include a glass of wine) 01462 834165/730264.

TABLE TOP SALE St Mary’s Church Hall

Saturday February 29th 10am - 12.30pm Raffle & Refreshments

For availability of tables contact

Chris on 01462 834108

Proceeds to St Mary’s Church Restoration fund.

Charity Spring Fayre

for Alzheimer's (Fight Against Dementia) Saturday March 21st, 10am to 12.30pm St Mary's Church Hall, Church Road, Stotfold

Jewellery - Greeting Cards - Home Made Choc's and Sweets Home Made Cakes Preserves Various Gift Stalls Fluffy Toy Tombola Beale Bros Easter Meat Hamper Raffle General Raffle Entrance Free Contact Bridget/Bridie 01462 639279

STOTFOLD METHODISTS COFFEE MORNING & Bring & Buy Sale Saturday 7th March 10am - 11.30am Come along for a cuppa Cake Stall - Find a Bargain!

Meet old friends & make new ones ALL WELCOME

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This photograph was taken at Etonbury School and dates back to 1969.

If you have any old photographs you could lend us for this monthly feature we would love to hear from you!

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Salvation Army Ladies Fellowship

March 16th COUNTER TERRORIST COMMAND New Scotland Yard Anne Lawrence

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- Stotfold Memorial Hall, 7.30pm 11th March Annual Meeting, Quiz & Raffle

8th April Michelle Rowley "Hello Flowers" & Raffle

6th May Fish and Chip Supper - Resolutions & Raffle

We have a varied programme of interesting speakers and other activities for the coming year.

Contact: President, Jill Shepherd 01462 730751

For more information Phone: 01462 730739 or 01462 731 072 10 Church Road, Stotfold, SG5 4LX

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Useful Telephone Numbers Hospitals 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

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 Grand Union Housing - all enquiries

01462 683307

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

01234 841212 01234 842515

Dentist

Emergencies Helplines

Housing

Police

0300 123 5544

0800 555111

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

Box of Cakes Cafe & Cake Shop

07812 055587

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

01462 01462 01462 01462 01462 01462

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

Cafe

Schools

After School Clubs Toddler Groups

Nurseries

0800 555111

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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

Greenacre Transfers Airports & Chauffeur Services www.greenacretransfers.co.uk

07555 70 78 48

Transport

Whitbread Wanderbus

Miscellaneous

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

To contact the Stotfold News Magazine please call 01462 731986

0300 123 3023

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