NOVEMBER Stotfold 2025 E-edition

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November 2025 Issue 246

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From the Editor Welcome to Novermber.

Thank you to everyone that took the time to pop along to see us at the Working Steam Weekend last month, we always enjoy seeing lots of familiar faces and meeting new friends. Thank you to Jane Evans for allowing us to share her wonderful shots with you inside this month’s issue - We’d also like to thank Jane for the stunning picture we chose to use as our cover for this month. We have held on to this picture for well over a year as we knew it would be a great choice for our next November issue. It has to be one of our favourites yet.

We are incredibly grateful to reader Stephen Mckenna MBE for allowing us to share his wonderful research into the war graves in Stotfold cemetery inside your November magazine. We thank him for taking so much time in putting this piece together. We are certain that you will all read it with as much fascination and interest as we did.

It’s that time again! - We are on the look out for those special people that make our community such a wonderful place to live - Thank you to Satchells for organising this competition once again this year. More details can be found on page 10 of your magazine this month.

Finally, we‘d like to take this opportunity to highlight the touching article you will read about on Page 5 of this month’s issue. Thank you to Lola and the staff at George’s Place for allowing us to share their story.

Until next month.

Joanne - Editor

With thanks to this month’s contributors:

Jane Evans (FRONT COVER) Stotfold Town Council, The staff at Georges Place. Stotfold Mill, Stotfold Football Club, SJFC, Our local schools & colleges, Stotfold Art Group, Our local Churches, The Need Project, Jo Loach, NHRR & all our usual regular contributors.

Contact: stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk or write to us at Stotfold News Magazine, 78 Hitchin Road, Stotfold, Hertfordshire, SG5 4HT Tel: 01462 731986 You can also contact us via our facebook page.

Deliveries: We have over 100 volunteers that deliver the Stotfold News Magazine. If for any reason you do not receive your copy of the magazine please contact us to let us know. Published by Stotfold News Ltd. Printed in memory of Roy West.

Chrismas is coming... Page 15

Last Chance to get your pictures in! Page 7

Grab yourself a piece of local history Page 5

SPECIAL - Stotfold War Graves Pages 12-13

CONTENTS

Stotfold Working Steam weekend Page 7

Help raise funds for Rachel.

Page 5

Local News Letters SPECIAL FEATURE - Stotfold War Graves Mental Health Matters News from Stotfold Town Council Update from Stotfold Mill Family Announcements Update from SFC/SJFC Local Sports News Update from The Need Project October Fun QUIZ Update from Stotfold Library Down Memory Lane Church Services & News

Page 5-9 Page 11 Page 12-13 Page 14 Page 15-17 Page 19 Page 20 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36-37

All this, alongside all our usual news and events from our local schools, groups & organisations..

NEXT ISSUE: OUR CHRISTMAS ISSUE!

Please note: our advertising deadline will be the 6th November Call us on 01462 731986 or email stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk

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STOTFOLD Diary Of Events..

NOVEMBER

Wednesday 5th - Full Town Council Meeting, Greenacre Centre SG5 4HG. see www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk Saturday 8th – Winter Fair St. Mary’s Church Hall 2-4pm Sunday 9th - Remembrance Sunday service & parade Wednesday 14th Stotfold Town Council Public Realm meeting see www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk Saturday 15th - Table Top Sale St Mary’s Church Hall 10-12 To book a table £5 Call Chris Webster 01462 834108 Wednesday 19th Stotfold Town Council Community Engagement Meeting see www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk Saturday 22nd Stotfold Community Christmas Fair To book a stall call Chris 01462 834108.

Wednesday 26th Stotfold Town Council Building Management meeting see www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk Saturday 29th - Stotfold Town Council Christmas Light Switch On event (see page 15 for details.)

DECEMBER

Saturday & Sunday 6th/7th – St Mary’s Church Annual Christmas Tree Festival

Wednesday 3rd Stotfold Town Council meeting see www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk Wednesday 10th Stotfold Town Council Public Realm meeting see www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk Wednesday 10th Big Christmas Carol Sing 2pm St Marys Church Wednesday 17th Stotfold Town Council Governance & Resources Meeting see www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk

To list your event here please call 01462 731986 or email stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk

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5TH NOVEMBER - 7.00PM CHANTAL CRAIG CRAFTING EVENING Crafting with a Christmas theme - Why not come along and see for yourself what fun we have!

Everyone is welcome!

Useful Telephone Numbers Member of Parliment - Alistair Strathern MP Tel: 02072196004 alistair.strathern.mp@parliment.uk General Helplines: Citizen’s Advice Bureau 01525 402742 Samaritans 01462 455333 Stotfold Good Neighbour Group 07599 925587 Churches Hope Chapel King’s Baptist Church Methodist Church Salvation Army Hall St Mary’s Church Fairfield Community Church

Local Council Stotfold Town Council Central Bedfordshire Council Doctor Larksfield Surgery Enquiries Out of Hours Service: Arlesey Medical Centre Hospitals Bedford Hospital Lister Hospital Transport Whitbread Wanderbus

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Email fairfieldbedswi@gmail.com for details!

Household Emergencies Electricity Emergencies Gas Emergencies Library Stotfold Library

Police Beds Police (Crime reporting) Crimestoppers

Hall Hire St Mary's Church Hall Roecroft Centre Stotfold Memorial Hall Comunity Room/Maple Room (at the Greenacre Centre) Schools Etonbury Academy Pix Brook Academy Fairfield Park Lower School Roecroft Lower School St Mary’s Academy Samuel Whitbread Academy Taxi Service Greenacre Transfers Airports & Chauffeur Services www.greenacretransfers.co.uk

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NEWS

Grab Your

Remembered. Piece of Local She Will Always Be

Staff at Georges Fish & Chip Shop on Stotfold High Street have been busy working together to find a way to remember their much loved colleague Rachel after she tragically passed away at work a few weeks ago.

Rachel had worked at the shop since it opened and was incredibly popular with both customers and Rachel, a much loved colleagues alike. Rachel was very member of staff and much a ‘people person’ and wonderful friend to many. enjoyed nothing more than making sure that everyone else was looked after and was happy.

Rachel’s colleague Lola told the Stotfold News Magazine “Rachel was a very much loved member of our team at Georges Place and a wonderful friend. She is hugely missed by everyone that knew and loved her.”

History.

‘A Place In The Country’ the story of the Three Counties Asylum (now known as Fairfield) looks back at the history of the institution, the lives of the many residents that passed through the doors and the staff that worked there. The book is full of personal stories as well as plenty of factual information and an abundance of photographs to help illustrate it.

Copies of the book are available priced £5 by scanning the QR code to the right.

All proceeds from the sale of the books will go towards local charity Respite at Home. To organise delivery of the book call or message Janet on 07954 699074

Lola, aged 17 was instrumental in administering first aid to Rachel whilst waiting for the emergency services to arrive and is keen for something positive to come out of what was an incredibly traumatic ordeal for everyone involved.

In memory of Rachel, Lola, together with her colleagues, has decided to launch a fundraising page asking for donations in order to install a defibrillator on the side of the High Street shop.

“We all hope that by installing a defibrillator on the premises where Rachel worked, people would be reminded of the positive impact Rachel had upon everyone she met” Lola told the Magazine. “The thought of a defibrillator helping to save somebody elses life in the future is also one of great comfort and something we know Rachel would have loved.“ ”It really is a fitting tribute to our wonderful, caring friend.”

The link to the JustGiving page is below (there is also a link on the Stotfold News social media pages & the Stotfold Town Council facebook page.) https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/raisefundsforrachel Stotfold Town Council will be holding their third FREE defibrillator training session on November 3rd at the Greenacre Centre. Register your interest by emailing stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk. The session is almost at capacity, however there are still a few places left at the time of going to press.

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NEWS

Fireworks Season is almost upon us, so now is the time to prepare your pets for the days ahead!

Prepare Your Pet For

Stotfold FC Team Host

Fundraising Match

Fireworks Night In Memory Of Richard Try noise desensitisation tools: Use recordings designed to help them adjust to common loud noises, like fireworks or thunderstorms. Gradual exposure to these sounds can help them associate them with everyday life and feel more comfortable when the bangs begin.

Set up a cosy safe space/den: Ensure they have a designated retreat area. create a safe space, such as a cardboard box or crate. The den can be a place your pet already uses, adapted to be as comfortable, dark, and quiet as possible.

Consider calming products: Several products are available to help soothe anxious pets, including Adaptil, Feliway, and Pet Remedy. The plug-in diffusers are effective at releasing calming pheromones. If your pet has extreme noise phobia, booking a veterinary consultation is recommended.

Thank you to Henlow Vets for supplying us with this advice.

Stotfold

Defibrillator Locations

Defibrillator Locations: Greenacre Centre • The Co-op • The Barn • Kings Baptist Church • Stotfold Conservative Club • Stotfold Football Club • Stotfold Memorial Hall • Roecroft School • Hitchin Road Recreational Ground • Pippin Pre-School • Etonbury Academy • St Mary’s Academy • Pix Brook Academy • Stotfold Salvation Army Hall • The Mossman Centre •The Rooms• Stotfold Mill • MJ Ryalls (Baldock Road) Please check individual accessibility as some facilities may have their own individual opening hours.

On the 6th December the 23/24 Stotfold Junior Under 16 Lilac team will be sponsoring the Stotfold FC First team match against Welwyn Garden City in memory of friend to the side, Richard Bysouth who sadly lost his brave battle against cancer in February this year.

Richard was a massive fan of the Stotfold Juniors and also a huge source of encouragement, wit, and compassion, especially towards the Lilac squad. Never turning down the linesman flag and always happy to help out, Richard was hugely supportive of not only the players but also the coaches. Richard was truly second to none.

Richard is most sorely missed and by sponsoring this football match in his memory, the team are keen to show how much of an impact he had on them all. The team will be using the match day to raise funds for the Garden House Hospice who provided outstanding care and support to Richard and his family during a very difficult time. There will be collection buckets at the game. Please put a note in your diary to come along and help show your support.

Donations can be made directly to the Garden House Hospice https://www.ghhospicecare.org.uk/donate For further enquiries, please contact Chris at chris.stotfoldjfc@gmail.com

STOTFOLD GARDEN CLUB Meetings & Trips

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at St. Mary’s Church Hall.

Wednesday 12th November Outing to Van Hage Garden Centre - Christmas Shopping. Coach departs from the Hitchin Road bus stop 10:00am Contact Peter on:(01462) 834854 or 07758649721 E:stotfoldgc@gmail.com

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Richard Bysouth sadly missed by all that knew him.

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Working Steam Weekend

Defies The Wind

For Another Great Event!

With gusts of well over 50mph you’d be forgiven for thinking that the weather would have dampened the spirt at this year’s Working Steam Weekend. Thankfully, the weather calmed down in time and many people came from far and wide to enjoy this much loved event.

Thank you so much to Jane Evans Photography for capturing the weekend so magnificently in these shots You can view the whole album of pictures taken by Jane over at the Stotfold News social media pages.

Final Call For Entries

Stotfold Calendar 2026..

Entries close on the 31st October for next year’s Stotfold Calendar. The Stotfold News are once again delighted to be producing the calendar in conjunction with Stotfold Town Council. All profit from the sale of the calendars will go towards the Stotfold Christmas Lights fund. If you haven’t yet sent in your entries then make sure you get them to us in time to be considered. Entries need to be emailed to stotfoldcalendar@yahoo.com, preferably as landscape shots. We are looking for both originality and variety. Calendars will be available to purchase at the Christmas Light Switch on event on 29th November and afterwards at the Town Council offices.

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NEWS

Stotfold To Benefit From Housebuilder’s

Community Investment

Housebuilder Cala Homes has announced its support for the local community around its upcoming developments in Arlesey and Stotfold through its Community Pledge initiative.

Cala’s Community Pledge is a key initiative through which the housebuilder is committed to delivering positive, measurable social impact for the local communities in which it builds homes above and beyond any planning obligations.

Cala Homes announce their support for the local area with their Community Pledge.

Stotfold schools and community groups are encouraged to apply for funding to address local need through bursaries, grants, and sponsorships, as well as participation in educational activities.

Each Community Pledge includes the following initiatives: Land to Life, educating young people on the build stages of a development.

Stay Safe, Stay Away, educating young pupils on safety measures on building development sites.

The Urban Wildlife Strategy, to improve biodiversity and Showhome of Support, which sees the housebuilder work with independent creators to help accessorise showhomes.

Jason Colmer, Regional Director of

Sales and Marketing for Cala Homes told the magazine “At Cala, we’re always focused on providing not only homes, but communities. Our Community Pledge initiative means we can invest in the local causes and organisations that mean the most to the local population, signifying our dedication to committing to the areas in which we build in a more meaningful way.”

Samuel Gardens is due to launch in November this year, while Randall Fields in Stotfold is due to launch in early 2026.

For more information on the Community Pledge and how to apply, visit: https://www.cala.co.uk/sustainability/ people-and-communities/communitypledge/nhc-community-pledge/

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Art Group Wild West:

We are pleased to welcome some new members to the group and hope they enjoy their creative Thursday afternoons.

These paintings from Geoff Hoile and Bernard Williams look back to Stotfold scenes of the past. St Mary's Girls school stood on the corner of Rooktree Lane and Mill Lane; Geoff's watercolour shows it in the early 20th century.

Above, Geoff’s watercolour of St Mary’s Girls school

Bernard's Regent St scene below shows Baxter's house on the left with Beales butchers (now Liams) is doing a lively trade.

A Rootin’ Tootin’ Family Musical This autumn half-term, dust off your

cowboy boots as from October 30th to November 2nd, the stage at St. Francis College Theatre, Letchworth, will be transformed into a bustling Wild West town as Variety Express proudly presents Wild West – A Rootin’ Tootin’ Family Musical. An original script written and directed by Lee Perrott.

This much-loved community theatre group has harnessed the joy of performance to raise funds for local causes for the last 40 years, collecting an extraordinary £140,000 for charity. This year’s production will support PHAB Social Club, which champions inclusion for people of all abilities, and Leonard Cheshire No. 1 Lavender Fields, helping disabled adults live independently.

Tickets are priced at just £14 (£10 concessions) Evening performances start at 7:30pm, with 2pm matinees for those who prefer an afternoon adventure.

Tickets are available now at www.varietyexpress.org.uk.

Bernards incredible watercolour of Regent Street.

For more details contact stotfoldartgroup@outlook.com or call them on 07821 502367.

Crime Figures Stotfold & Fairfield AUGUST 2025 (The most recent crime figures available from the Police national website) Violence & sexual offences - 17 Antisocial behaviour - 9 Criminal damage & arson - 2 Other crime - 8

Source: www.police.co.uk You can report crimes online.

REMEMBER - PLEASE REPORT NON URGENT TO OUR

LOCAL POLICE USING THE 101 NUMBER In a emergency

always call 999.

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This year we are opening our search even wider in order to really get to the heart of our local community. In a slight change to our usual Christmas Hero award, this year we are looking to find the people who truly help make our community stronger and a better place to live.

Do you know somebody who always makes your day brighter? Do they always greet you with a welcoming smile, a reassuring hug or maybe they’re just one of life’s true gems who give so much - without expecting anything in return?

Maybe it’s a teacher, a club leader or a local group volunteer? Maybe it is somebody you see every single day who just makes you feel as if you matter...

We want your stories...This year we’re making it even easier to send in your entries! There are many different ways to nominate..You can text your nomination to us using the number below. If you prefer, you can message us through our social media pages, message the Stotfold News Magazine via their facebook, email your entry to stotfold@satchells.co.uk or drop your entry in to Satchells Estate Agents along Stotfold High Street. Entries need to be received by 1st December - The winner chosen by our judges will receive a special festive treat in time for Christmas.

Text your entries to: 07932 390462 including your name, the name of the nominee and

brief details of why you wish to put them forward for the Christmas Community Recognition Award for 2025. Alternatively, send an email or call in to see us with details of who you think deserves special recognition this year!

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Your LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor,

It is amazing how quickly September has come around and with it the annual MacMillan Coffee Morning to raise funds for the Cancer Support Charity. This year, for the first time, the Stotfold Good Neighbour Group held the event at The Roecroft Centre.

Dear Editor,

I just want to say a big Thank You to all the people who helped us when my husband became ill outside The Haven on Friday 26th September. Thank you especially to the man who phoned for an ambulance and the lady who stayed with us until it arrived, two hours later and also all the passers-by who offered help and support.

Thank you everyone.

Greta and Ian McLeod.

It was a brilliant day and a very nice venue which provided all the necessary space and access that was required by our elderly guests. Once again, all the cakes and savouries, together with drinks were made and served by the students of the Academy of Central Bedfordshire and were delicious as usual. All the students must be complemented for their efficiency and courtesy to all of those who attended. Many thanks to all the students and teachers who prepared everything.

Volunteers of the Good Neighbour Group did a grand job ferrying people to and fro from the Centre.and everyone said what a great place it was to hold an event such as this. The generosity of all those attending raised £442.00 for the charity which we know will be greatly appreciated. Thank you to all who helped to make this such a special occasion for such a worthy cause.

Christine Horsley Stotfold Good Neighbour Group Dear Editor,

I would like to thank everyone who attended our coffee morning on Saturday 13th September for the Macmillan Cancer Support. During the morning 33 friends, relations, neighbours and acquaintances drank tea and coffee, sampled a variety of homemade cakes and chatted in our garden.

Thanks to their generosity and donations from those who could not attend, plus money donated from the sale of a neighbour’s bike, we raised £500 for this very worthy cause.

Bev Harrold STOTFOLD NEWS Call us on 01462 731986 E: stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk Find us on facebook & Instagram Call us on: 01462 731986

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Commonwealth and War Graves - Stotfold Cemetery by Stephen McKenna MBE

Stotfold Cemetery is listed in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission as there are 2 Commonwealth War graves from the First World War and 3 from the Second World War. There were countless Stotfold residents who served in the wars, with many killed in action.

Most poignant is the amount who joined the Bedfordshire Regiment recorded as “Fate: Killed in Action” in the duty location of France and Flanders during the First World War. It is only five who are buried in Stotfold Cemetery, so with Remembrance Day approaching I decided to carry out a bit of research, varying levels of information available but it would be wonderful to know if anybody has anything to add.

507533 Flight Sergeant Thomas William Chellew – Royal Air Force Personal Inscription: And with the morn those angel faces smile, which we have loved and lost awhile Awards:1939–1945 Star/War Medal 1939 –1945 George Medal Forces War Records: Son of Mr and Mrs Tom Chellew; Husband of Lilian Chellew of Stotfold.

their enlistment. These individuals received a service number and were then returned to civilian life, awaiting a call-up or training opportunity for mobilization in the event of war.

Previously a motor mechanic he joined as an “Aircrafthand”.

Flight Sergeant Thomas William Chellew

Private Gordon Thomas Cooper

Records indicate that Flight Sergeant Chellew joined the RAF prior to the war. Born in 1909 his RAF Service Record indicates he joined at the age of 18, precisely recorded as 18 263/365 (day of year) in November 1927. However, he is also recorded as a Class F Reservist which was a pre-World War II Royal Air Force (RAF)

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Private Bertram Bygrave

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It would appear Flight Sergeant Chellew made a career of the RAF, at the age of 37 his date of death was 23 November 1946, post war, where he is listed as a serving Flight Sergeant with 595 Squadron. During his career he was awarded the George Medal for an extreme act of bravery at the rank of Corporal, as recorded in the Supplement to the London Gazette, 13 July 1943:

One morning in January 1943, an aircraft crashed on taking off and caught fire. Corporal Chellew, the NCO in charge of the fire tender, was quickly on the scene of the accident, but it was impossible to bring the tender to within 200 yards of the crash owing to the difficult terrain. With complete disregard for his own safety, Corporal Chellew entered the wreckage and extricated an injured airman. He succeeded in extricating 2 more bodies from the wreckage. Although the aircraft was burning fiercely and small arms ammunition was exploding, while two 250lb unexploded bombs remained on the aircraft Corporal Chellew continued to search for the fourth member of the crew. He finally located the body pinned beneath the propeller. With assistance he removed the engine and the propeller and then dragged the body clear. Corporal Chellew displayed high courage, with no thought for his own safety.

5951142 Private Gordon Thomas Cooper – Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment Personal Inscription: A son we loved so sadly missed a silent tear for one so dear. Awards: 1939 – War Medal 1939 – 1945 Forces War Records: Son of Frank and Florence E R Cooper of Stotfold.

Little detail is available of the exact incident that Private Cooper suffered but he was reported to the War Office Casualty Section on 11 December 1939 as “dangerously ill”.

What is pertinent is whilst he is also recorded as dangerously ill he is recorded as a casualty so likely to be through injuries received in battle. It would appear that he did not survive any injuries sustained as a month later on 12 January 1940 his passing was reported to the War Office Casualty Section with fate recorded as “died” at the age of 20.

His final unit is recorded as “Infantry Training Centre”. This is probably because all soldiers must be held on the strength of a unit when “Y listed” a term which generally relates to individuals posted home (the UK) due to sickness or wounds, reported sick at home or prisoners of war returning home and still does to this day.

9792 Private Bertram Bygrave – Bedfordshire Regiment Personal Inscription:None Awards: Memorial Death Plaque of WW1/British War Medal WW1/Victory Medal/1914 - 15 Star Forces Ware Records: Stotfold (no other detail) Unusually the grave is marked as B Bygrave, just an forename initial, but research confirms this is a Bertram Bygrave. It would appear that this soldier was wounded but managed to return home with his fate recorded as “Died of Wounds at Home” on 15 December 1915.

Amongst his awards is the Memorial Death Plaque of WW1 (picture is not that of Pte Bygrave’s plaque) which was often referred to in numerous ways such as Dead Man’s Penny or Widow’s Penny. In October 1916 the British Government setup a committee for the idea of a commemorative plaque that could be given to the next of kin for those men and women whose deaths were due to WW1.

Made from Bronze, 120mm in diameter, it depicts Britannia holding a trident standing with a lion. In her left hand Britannia holds an oak wreath above a rectangular tablet bearing the decease’s names cast in raised letters but it would not have stated rank as there was to be equality between sacrifices made by individuals. Two dolphins around Britannia represent Great Britain’s sea power and at the bottom is the emblem of Imperial Germany’s eagle being torn apart by a lion. Around the edge of the plaque it was engraved “He/She died for freedom and honour”. The first a next of kin would know of a death would be the arrival of a telegram from the War Office. This would have been followed by the Death Plaque and any medals the service man or woman would have earned serving their country.

6903 Private Ernest Hancock – C Company 2nd Battalion East Surrey Regiment Personal Inscription: Rest in Peace Awards: Memorial Death Plaque of WW1/British War Medal WW1/ Victory Medal/1914 - 15 Star Forces War Records: Husband of Beatrice Hancock of High Street, Stotfold.

Whilst serving in the theatre described as France & Flanders Private Hancock was listed as “wounded” on the Casualty List issued by the War Office from 11 October 1915.

In 1916 King George V approved the introduction of a World War 1 “Wound Stripe” which was a vertical, gold coloured strip of braid sewn onto the uniform of soldiers who had been wounded in combat. The stripe was worn on the lower left sleeve with each stripe representing an instance of being wounded. Although Private Hancock died as a result of his wounds on 28 November 1915, prior to the introduction of the stripe, he is listed posthumously as entitled to wear a Wound Stripe.

“This man was entitled to wear a "Wound Stripe" as authorised under Army Order 204 of 6th July 1916. The terms of this award being met by their naming in this list”.

5952274 Private Edward Leonard Scott – 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment Personal Inscription: Gone from our home but not from our thoughts. Always remembered Awards: 1939 – 1945 Star/War Medal 1939 – 1945 Forces War Records: Son of William and Beatrice Scott of Stotfold Born in 1919. Other than awards there does not appear to be much information on this soldier other than reported to the War Office Casualty Section on 19 January 1942 as fate “Died”.

As an Army veteran of 28 years’ service, it is paramount to me that those who gave their lives in both World Wars plus all wars and conflicts since, are forever remembered.

If ever you pass these graves, do take a moment to pay your respects for the sacrifices they made.

Private Edward Leonard Scott

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

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Mental Health What’s your fuel?

Once the clocks go backwards the dark hours increase which many find difficult. As a summer person myself, I’ve always preferred the seasons that allow me to play out late in daylight, without getting frozen.

I love everything up to and around Christmas but once January comes, I’m over the cold, dark days. This self-knowledge about the long, dark days of Winter, informs my game plan in managing it. I fuel up by adjusting my mental health maintenance program before I need to – prevention is still better than cure. I increase exercise that I love, not just to keep up with cake and crisp consumption but to help my mental (thought life) and emotional health (feelings). I reduce nighttime outings so I can stay cosy at home. I keep lists of TV I want to watch ready for when I am free. I plan and book fun nights with friends around food and/or dancing. I experiment with batch baking new slow cooker/soup recipes and I start cooking Sunday roasts (or going somewhere that does). I also increase worship

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through song and dance. Where possible, I decrease stress and increase pleasure (fuel).I implement these practices to support myself to keep noticing all the treats that Winter offers, while increasing comfort inducing activities for all the challenges, like less daylight. And I book breaks to be beside the seaside minus the crowds. I refuse to miss what there is to enjoy because of what I don’t enjoy.

I know what nourishes me psychologically, spiritually and physically and I increase portion sizes and frequency accordingly. Some call this their fuel.

As we enter the season where some put fuel on their home fires, all of us need to know and apply what will keep us fuelled over Winter.

Jo is a BACP Accredited Psychodynamic Counsellor and an Integrative Supervisor with an MA in Contemporary Therapeutic Counselling Email: jo.loach@gmail.com.You can read more from Jo on her blog: joloach.com

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News from

Stotfold Town Council

Screen on the Green A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Stotfold’s very first outdoor cinema event, Screen on the Green.

The event was proudly sponsored by First Step Estate Agents. We were fortunate with the weather, and it was wonderful to see so many residents of all ages coming together to enjoy the three films in the open air.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee Stotfold Town Council is inviting applications from residents to join a brand-new Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which will play an important role in reviewing and shaping the services provided for our community.

The committee will meet four times a year to look at a range of council activities, such as how we manage the Town Council’s budget and how we run our community facilities, including our allotments and cemetery.

This is an exciting opportunity for local people to get directly involved in making sure our services are efficient, effective, and deliver value for money. The committee will be made up of four town councillors and four members of the public, working together to ask questions, review information, and make recommendations for improvement.

Cemetery Toilet

We are looking for residents who: • Live in Stotfold and care about the town’s future • Can work collaboratively with councillors and fellow residents • Are able to look at issues objectively and fairly •Can commit to attending four evening meetings a year

Thank you to everyone who has already shared their thoughts on the Cemetery Toilet Block consultation.

If you haven’t had the chance yet, there is still time. The survey closes on Tuesday 11 November.

You can scan the QR code to complete the consultation online or fill in the paper version that was included with the October issue of Stotfold News and return it to one of listed drop off points.

Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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The deadline for applications is 12 December 2025.

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Remembrance Day The Stotfold & Arlesey branch of the Royal British Legion invites all residents of Stotfold to join them for the Remembrance Day service and parade on Sunday 9th November. This is a time for all of us to honour and remember those who have served to protect our freedoms and way of life.

Please gather at the War Memorial in Stotfold Cemetery at 14:30 ready for the service to commence at 14:45. This will be followed by the traditional laying of wreaths in remembrance of the fallen.

Following the wreath-laying, there will be a parade to St Mary’s Church, where the full Remembrance Service will begin at 15:30 For the safety of all participants and spectators, the roads along the parade route will be temporarily closed for the duration of the parade and will be reopened as soon as it is safe to do so.

Upcoming initiatives include:

Friends of Stotfold Cemetery Some of you will already be aware of the beautiful space that can be found in the Cemetery on Mill Lane. The Council have been running several events at the Chapel, to explain the history of how the Cemetery was initially established and to talk about some of the interesting people whose last resting place is there.

Several surveys held over the last couple of years have identified a wide range of wildlife, from bats to badgers, and from rabbits and squirrels to the hundreds of birds that residents can hear as they walk in the different sections.

We are keen to preserve our history and strike a balance between conservation, preservation and restoration of the site. We have been working with local residents to take care of older graves where families are no longer around, help tidy some of the young hedges that have been planted recently, and work to identify wildlife as well as planning future planting in the Cemetery.

To find out more about the Friends of Stotold Cemetery please contact sue@stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk

Community Clean -Up 15th November at 10.00 at the Chapel (subsequent meetings will be on the third Saturday of each month) Family History at the Cemetery 19th November 14.00-16.00 ( please call the Council to confirm attendance if interested) this will be at the Greenacres centre where you will be able to find family records in our registers and hopefully see photographs of a particular grave.

This will be a monthly event on the third Weds of each month Candlelit Christmas Remembrance Sunday 14th December, battery operated tealights will be provided to place on the graves of the fallen, with a short torch lit walk in the OLD section of the Cemetery.

More details will be on Noticeboards in Stotfold, on the Cemetery Gates and also on our social media pages.

BioBlitz Event to discover plants, animals and fungi in the cemetery, to be run in March The Greenacre Centre, Valerian Way, Stotfold Herts SG5 4HG Tel: 01462 730064 Email: enquiries@stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk

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News from Despite the best efforts of Storm Amy, Stotfold Mill’s 19th Working Steam & Agricultural Weekend went ahead as planned on the 4-5th of October. Whilst the Saturday was decidedly windy, the Sunday warmed up into a lovely, sunny autumnal afternoon, perfect for slowing down and experiencing the age of working steam and traditional ways of milling and working the land.

Our Working Steam’ event, which originated with ploughing matches to celebrate the end of The Working Steam event was a huge success. the harvest season has now grown into one of the most popular working steam events in the area. This year, once again, our fields were packed with vintage tractors, working steam and traction engines, Showman engines and demonstrations of heritage ways of life including ploughing, threshing, and tractor pulling. Our Mill team were busy milling flour and oats - 2025 attractions included donkey rides for children (subsidised by the Mill) as well as Alpaca walking which brought a smile to both the young and the young at heart! Together with the magnificent Shire horses demonstrating ploughing on our top fields and the ever-popular sheep show, we think it was our best event yet for animal lovers!

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marketing, please enter our Photo Competition. The winner will receive 4 free tickets for either the Saturday or Sunday of next year’s May event. Please submit your entries to SocialMedia@stotfoldmill.com It is money raised through our major events and the efforts of all our volunteers that ensures we can keep the Mill and the Nature Reserve operating throughout the year: opening most Sundays in spring, summer and early autumn; offering educational visits for local schools and children's groups and mill visits and teas for community groups; supporting the work of Teasel in maintaining our Nature Reserve and continuing to be at the heart of Stotfold and its community.

By the time you read this article, this year’s last open Sunday at the Mill on Sunday 19th October will have passed. Some of our teams remain active throughout the winter though so if you are interested in joining us and helping to keep the wheels of our mill turning, please get in touch. Please get in touch at: enquiries@stotfoldmill.com Our next major event is the Stotfold Steam Fair and Country Show over the weekend of 9th -10th May 2026.

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Pippin Pre-School Our AGM took place on Tuesday 14th October, the activities and finances of the past year were reviewed, and the new Committee was voted in for the year ahead. We wish to thank staff, parents and carers who attended, and we would like to give a Big Thank You to our Committee for all their support, especially Mina who has been our devoted Chair for the last year.

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During the month of October children enjoyed learning about people in the community who help us. Our Superstars enjoyed a visit to the newly opened Stotfold library and an autumn walk looking for nature’s treasures.

We are hosting an Open Evening on Monday 10th November from 6.15pm to 7.30pm, this coincides with the Open Evening at Roecroft Lower School. If you are considering sending your child to Pippin next yea,r please pop along to view the premises and meet the team. We also offer wraparound care to children attending Roecroft so if you are looking for breakfast or afterschool next year please pop along and say hi!

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Our annual quiz night is on Saturday 15th November, doors open at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start, tickets £6. Contact the office for details. On 14th November we will be supporting Children in Need. Children (and staff!) are welcome to come to Pre-School dressed in spots in return for a donation to this worthy charity.

We are also supporting the Stotfold Community Fayre at the Memorial Hall on Saturday 22nd November and we are thrilled to be the chosen beneficiary for the event. Doors open from 12pm until 4pm, please pop along and try your luck with our chocolate tombola There will also Father Christmas in attendance too!

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Poppies Nursery Welcome to our November news:

Autumn is upon us with hints of winter around the corner!

Children have loved playing with beautifully coloured leaves, looking at their colours, size, texture, shape and smells.

Nature activities form a large part of our curriculum and Brad, our outdoor co-ordinator enjoys introducing our children to forest school activities. Children have opportunity to play outside each day, learning how to dress for the weather conditions and understanding that fun can be had throughout the year, both inside and outside!

During this term we explore Black History Month, Space week and create firework pictures and dances. We also introduce children to Diwali, and Christmas activities have also been started! Children have been exploring dance styles from around the world with our Dance Leader, Charlotte, with children loving both the music, different beats and movement.

The photographer is visiting both settings, providing families with beautiful pictures for Christmas. Children are also making Christmas cards for their families to order, and a group tea towel has been made where every nursery child drew a self-portrait!

Poppyfields is 2 years old to Year 2. For Poppies, St Mary’s Academy site, enquiries please contact billpoppies@gmail.com, and for Poppyfields at Fairfield Lower School, Dickens Boulevard site, please contact billpoppyfields@gmail.com.

Quote of the month: “There is something so special in the leaves drifting from trees- as if we are all to be allowed a chance to peel, to refresh, to start again.” By Ruth Ahmed.

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Our Dandelions, Sun Flowers, Fir Cones and Pebbles groups continue to flourish! These are structured sessions where children are grouped dependent on age, ability or need.

Staff tailor these sessions to meet the children’s needs, providing invaluable preparation for their future learning.

Poppies and Poppyfields both offer breakfast club, nursery sessions, afterschool club, and full day care, from Monday to Friday during the term and additionally offer holiday club.

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St Mary’s Academy November is another busy month at St Mary’s! The children return to school on Monday 3rd November with a packed half term ahead. The week starts with Diamond Class Assembly on Wednesday 5th November and then on Friday 7th and Friday 21st Emerald and Amethyst Classes respectively will also present their termly Assemblies. Parents of children in these classes are invited to come and watch from 9.00am.

The SMSA have arranged a Happy Bags Collection on Friday 14th. Look out for further event details on their Facebook page and on the school website. Also on Friday 14th we will once again support BBC Children in Need. As always, we will be inviting the children to wear their own clothes and doing something fun to support and raise money for this very worthy cause! We will also be supporting the Royal British Legion through Poppy sales in school.

Week commencing 17th November offers our Parent/Staff Consultations. We are happy to be holding these in person again this year. Many of our children will also enjoy a number of special events and trips starting with our Year 3’s who will visit Hazard Alley, at the Safety Centre in Milton Keynes on Tuesday 18th November. This is a purpose built interactive centre where children can experience hazardous scenarios in perfect safety!

The Year 4 nominated Sports Leaders are invited to attend an MK Lightning Ice Hockey Match on Saturday 22nd and our youngest children will partake in a ‘people that help us’ week from the 24th. All KS1 children will be enjoying a Film Festival trip to the Broadway Cinema in Letchworth to see ‘The Wild Robot.’ We also have a planned Fire Service visit with a fully equipped fire engine forthe children to explore!

Alongside their education, our children are enjoying the many clubs that we offer, including Dodgeball, Gymnastics, Tennis, Mini Athletics, BLAST, Art, Choir, Karaoke, Drama, Lego, Young Eco Scientists, Netball, Running, Spelling, Times Tables, Football and Spanish. Premier Sport continues to come into school to undertake sports training with the children. Please visit our website for all up to date events and news!

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Roecroft Lower School Welcome to the November edition of Roecroft news.

I have written this during a rather warm spell in October and wonder what the November weather has brought with it. I very much enjoy the winter months, so am hoping we are experiencing some crisp mornings with not too much rain. This month we have an update from our Key Stage 2 team, who have had a rather busy start to the school year: Year 3

The new school year began with a burst of enthusiasm as our Year 3 pupils returned eager to learn and explore. Their first English unit focused on non-chronological reports, where they wrote informative pieces about their class birds.

Later in the term, they turned their attention to poetry and descriptive writing, letting their imaginations take flight.

A highlight of the term was our Art topic on L.S. Lowry.

The children were fascinated by his portrayal of industrial life and his signature ‘matchstick’ figures. They explored his use of colour, perspective, and composition, and then created their own Lowry-inspired pieces using a range of

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media including pastels, charcoal, and paint. In Geography, we began by exploring the United Kingdom, using atlases to locate major rivers, cities, and surrounding seas.

Year 4 Our Year 4 pupils have made a fantastic start to their final year at Roecroft. They’ve embraced their roles as school leaders, applying for positions in committees such as the Art Council, Science Ambassadors, and Eco Warriors. Their enthusiasm and commitment to making a difference have already begun to shine through.

The children enjoying their roles on various committees

In History, the children have been exploring the Roman Empire, learning how it was built, expanded, and sustained.

They investigated Roman engineering, daily life, and the legacy left behind in Britain. This historical knowledge fed directly into their English lessons, where they wrote non-chronological reports aimed at younger readers.

Packed with strange and fun Roman facts, their writing was both informative and entertaining!

Science introduced the concept of electricity, and the children were thrilled to build their own circuits.

In Design & Technology, pupils explored mechanisms and created persuasive posters with moving parts. Their chosen topics reflected their passions, from animal welfare and rainforest protection to promoting sports and healthy lifestyles. The creativity and conviction in their designs were truly inspiring. What wonderful learning, thank you for sharing it with us KS2.

With warmest wishes, Mrs Cross.

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Fairfield Park Lower School At Fairfield, we’ve had a wonderful time celebrating Arts Week!

The children immersed themselves in art, diversity, and the environment, all through our unique Golden Thread Curriculum. Our aim was to spark creativity, build confidence, and encourage teamwork—and the week truly did just that.

Through music, drama, dance, history, and visual art, pupils expressed themselves, celebrated their individuality, and shared their talents with pride. Each year group explored a different musical, creating their own props and costumes, and taking to the stage to perform and act with incredible enthusiasm.

Throughout October, we also marked Black History Month with assemblies themed around “Standing Firm in Power and Pride.” These sessions encouraged pupils to reflect on strength, identity, and the importance of equality.

We have also celebrated Religious Diversity Days, an important part of our Religious Education curriculum.

Most recently, pupils have been learning about Diwali and Hinduism, deepening their understanding of faith, tradition, and cultural celebration.

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Pix Brook Academy is full of positivity following a hugely successful start to the academic year, and we couldn't be prouder of our students and the strong community we continue to build.

Our recent Open Evening was a truly fantastic showcase of everything our school stands for. The energy, enthusiasm, and articulate nature of our pupils were simply astounding.

Our students were incredible ambassadors, giving tours and speaking passionately about their learning journey.

Quite simply, without their dedication, the event would never have been such a success—thank you!

For any families who were unable to attend, we look forward to welcoming you for a tour during the school day, and we eagerly await seeing the smiley faces of our future pupils during our transition events in the Summer Term.

Despite the autumnal weather now being in full swing, it certainly didn't dampen our spirits this past month!

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October was dedicated to creativity as we fully embraced "Inktober" to celebrate The 2025 Big Draw Festival.

Students across all key stages participated in a wide range of creative activities, from live demonstrations and dedicated workshops to free drawing sessions and collaborative display making. We have definitely unlocked some hidden creativity this month and proved that everyone can embrace their inner artist!

Our commitment to holistic personal development continues, with a packed calendar of exciting experiences lined up for the coming weeks. Students can look forward to a vibrant programme of trips and events, including a visit to the West End for Wicked!, a step back in time at the Victorian School, Year 7 faith tours, a sweet trip to Cadbury’s World, a festive Pantomime, our cherished Christmas Concert, and the launch of our very first KS2 Winter Disco!

It is set to be a busy, exhilarating half-term, and we simply cannot wait! We look forward to telling you how we got on in next month’s update!

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01462 730391 or via email eta-office@bestacademies.org.uk to book. We believe we are a small, compassionate and exceptional educational community. Our children are happy and achieve their full potential, come and see for yourself what makes Etonbury special.

Year 11 Etonbury Academy Pupils enjoy a day at Pembroke College, Cambridge.

It has been a busy and successful autumn term here at Etonbury Academy. Last month we held our Open Evening for prospective parents.

It was a hugely successful evening, attended by over1000 people. Our student ambassadors were responsible for guiding visitors through the Junior and Secondary school, as always, they were impressive representatives of Etonbury, articulate and expressive as they communicated with many different families. Megan and Angelo, our student principals, delivered speeches to all prospective families during Mrs. Young's presentations.

Recently we had an exciting opportunity to take a group of our top attaining year 11 students to visit Pembroke College at Cambridge University. The students were fantastic, modelling the ETA way particularly when engaging with researchers in subject taster sessions. They were encouraged not to immediately dismiss unfamiliar courses like anthropology, using UCAS and Unifrog websites to help them research careers and courses.

This month, we are excited to open our doors and welcome visitors to our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 6th November. Presentations from our head of Sixth Form Mrs Dowden at 5.30pm and 6.15pm, with booking via www.etonbury.org.uk/sixth-form/openevening-event or scan the QR code.

The evening is a fantastic opportunity to tour our purpose built facilities, meet our head of Sixth Form as well as discuss A Level and BTEC options with our specialist teachers and subject leads. Additionally, private tours are also on offer after this date, please call to make a booking with Mrs Schumann.

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Preparations for more trips are underway, with Juniors rehearsing for their Young Voices trip and the final arrangements are being put in place for a visit to the Hitchin Schools Museum. Our Sixth Form pupils have a visit to America, there is a business trip and also a hospitality and catering trip to Borough Market and much more to look forward to.

Next month, our festive celebrations will be in full swing. We'll be putting up trees and Christmas lights, while also planning our Christmas dinner and other school festivities. Our school production this year is ‘Rocking Around the World at Christmas’ and takes place on 17th and 18th December.

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News from Stotfold Football Club The First team managed two wins from their three league matches in September before losing 1-0 at Thame in the 110 minute. Sadly despite a marvellous comeback from 4-0 down to 4-4 at then league leaders Biggleswade FC they went out of the Beds Senior Cup 5-4 0n penalties. The Reserves won three and lost three in the league but are still suffering from having lost players to long term injury. The women’s team gave a creditable performance but ultimately lost their FA Women’s Cup tie 3-1 against higher opposition Toby Women First from Essex. In the league they won one and lost two of their matches.

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Everyone at Stotfold Juniors U3 Greys would like to thank our new sponsor, KBME.co.uk for their support with shirt sponsorship. We would also like to thank parents Vickie Sharp, Mark Du Plessis and James Tomlin for their generosity for kitting out the squad with new match and training kits, jumpers and rucksacks. The boys are looking sharp and ready for the season.

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The Standalone 10k on 5th Oct was hosted by North Herts Road Runners has become the most popular 10k road race in Hertfordshire. From small beginnings in 1988 with just 300 participants, the race now attracts over 1500 runners some of which travelling from as far away as Devon and Cornwall. This year saw 1325 finishers, together with 116 children successfully completing the fun run.

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We continue to get massive support from our followers and friends and for that I’m, as always, so so grateful and blessed. We have already had, would you believe, Christmas planning meetings and are in the process of putting together a wish list, so keep an eye out, as we need your help again.

Moving on to the Chapel project phase 1. We believe and pray, that we will be operational fully out of the Chapel by the end of October or early November, which is nothing short of a miracle, and we thank God for his grace and favour on our ministry.

Your financial support and prayer support has made all this possible and again thank you all, you know who you are, but more importantly God knows, and I pray blessing on all of you. phase 2 is moving on, with drawings being drawn and planning now being sought. As for me, my plan is to retire early next year from leading the project but still be involved with developing phase 2.

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process and have, after a lot of prayer and discussion, appointed my successor. Praise God! To be named soon!

In closing, I would like to, as always, really thank everyone of our wonderful volunteers, who have worked so hard during our harvest period Thank you to every school and Church who shared their harvest with us. I also get the chance to talk to children of most ages, and I love talking to them and explaining about sharing the harvest.

Yesterday, for example, I went to a nursery school and felt after a few minutes they were on it. Well suffice to say, a little boy in the middle of the talk, looked at me and said to me, ‘You have no hair’. That was it, we left soon after, still laughing! Tomorrow I am going to a nursing home for a harvest service and a talk. I wonder how that will turn out! Although last year it was brilliant, and elderly people can really sing.

In closing, thanks again for everything and remember, PRAISE GOD ALWAYS, Gordon.

OUR MONTH IN FIGURES: 634 parcels provided in 22 working days • 540 top-up-bags collected from our Pop-up sites • £46,610 estimated value of the food for the month • £6,602.50, the average monthly cost to run the charity 1677 adults, 1440 children & 317 pensioners helped (includes best before food )

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NOVEMBER Fun Quiz!

1st of November is All Saints’ Day so in our fun quiz, compiled and presented by Stotfold’s very own Brain of Britain, David Stedman, the theme is SAINTS. (Answers on page 27)

1 With such UK number one hits as “Never Ever” and “Pure Shores”, what is the name of the British girl group pictured below?

2 Registered as a trademark in 1928, the St. Michael brand name was, until 2000, applied to almost all goods sold at which famous British retail chain?

3 Which 12th century Archbishop of Canterbury, famous for his fatal feud with the king, is the patron saint of London?

4 Pictured top right are two great international football stars who teamed up as television commentators during the 1980s and 1990s to give their entertaining views on the current football scene. What were their nicknames?

5 A breakfast dish consisting of eggs, bacon, English muffin and hollandaise sauce shares its name with three Popes whom were made saints. What name?

6 St. Michael’s Mount (pictured below ) is a historic island situated off the coast of which English county?

7 The smallest city in the UK is named after the patron saint of the country in which it is

situated. Which city?

8 The first modern Summer Olympic Games ever to be held in the USA took place in 1904 in which Missouri city?

9 Name the British actor who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Thomas More in the 1960s film “A Man For All Seasons”?

10 Name the British stage and film actor who played King Henry II in the 1960s films “Beckett” and (pictured above) “The Lion In Winter”?

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News from Stotfold Library

Opening hours -Monday - CLOSED Tuesday - 9am to 1pm. Wednesday - 2pm to 6pm. Thursday - 9am to 1pm. Friday 9am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm. Saturday - 9am to 4pm. Sunday - CLOSED

Stotfold Library, The Oak Hall, The Greenacre Centre, Valerian Way, Stotfold, Hitchin SG5 4HG

EVENT FOR ADULTS ***NEW*** Every First Wednesday of the Month Silent Book Club 5pm-7pm On Wednesday 5th November it's introvert happy hour! Bring your own book or find one on the shelf, find a good spot and just... read!

5pm-5.30pm Arrival and Optional Socialising, 5.30pm-6.30pm Silent Reading Hour, 5.30pm-6pm Optional Socialising and goodbyes.

Every Friday Knit and Knatter 10.30am-12pm Everyone is welcome.

Have a cuppa, & meet new friends. ***NEW***Every First Friday of the Month Adult Cosy Colouring Club, 12pm-3pm Have you ever wanted to take part in the growing trend of colouring bold and easy designs?

Come along on Friday 7th November for a cosy colouring afternoon for adults.

We will provide free sheets from known colouring book authors and alcohol markers.

Every adult will have the same picture to colour, alternatively, feel free to bring your own books and pens too!

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Every Tuesday Story and Rhyme Time, 10.30am and 11:15am. (recommended for children aged 0-5)

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Every Thursday SENsory Morning, 9.30am-12pm. The lights will be dimmed, calming music played, and a black tent with glow toys will be available for some calming sensory play (recommended for all ages) Every Friday Board Game Club 3.30pm-5pm. After school club to play some of the library’s selection of board games. (recommended for ages 5+) Every Saturday, 10am-12pm Pokémon Club! Come along to trade your own cards and play the trading game we have at the library! Beginners are welcome. (recommended for children aged 6+) Every Saturday 10-3pm Lego Club! Come along to build with our Lego and Duplo! ( for all ages)

Down

Memory Lane

Thank you to Nev Alston for sharing this photograph recently on the History of Stotfold facebook page - it shows the Stotfold Festival Queen and her court from back in 1951. The Queen’s name we think was Betty Do you know anyone else pictured here?

It is a lovely photo and we thank Nev for bringing it to light once again and sharing it. If you enjoy all things Stotfold history related and are online then the History of Stotfold Group is worth a look!

Stotfold Festival Queen and her court - 1951. Can you share any of the names with us?

Do you have an interest in local history? We would love to hear your memories, see your photographs and find out more about the history of our town - Call us on 01462 731986 or email stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk Thank you to Chris Webster for loaning us this wonderful book ‘Three Counties Hospital’ Centenary 1860-1960.

If you are fortunate to own a copy or have managed to read a copy, then you will know that it provides an incredible insight in to the hospital written by Rev Arthur Monk, the then resident Chaplain.

The book portrays life at the Asylum since it first opened in 1860. Most surprising for us was the huge amount of patients that passed through the hospital doors - well over 1,000 patients per year.

Often, the effect of disease was felt throughout the asylum, with smallpox, scarlett fever, influenza, pneumonia and dysentery among other illnesses, causing the deaths of many patients and staff alike. Records show large numbers of those admitted to the

hospital also dying from what was recorded as simple ‘senile decay.’

The book catalogues many events throughout the first 100 years, the staff that worked there, those people who were instrumental steering rh hospital into the future and the patients - many of who lived at Fairfield for most, if not all of their adult lives.

The book concludes with the centenary celebrations in 1960 which included a staff ball and Grand Fete opened by the Duchess of Bedford.

Thank you to Chris for sharing this book with us.

There is no doubt that the hospital site has many stories to tell.

Do you have any Stotfold memorabilia you can share with us?

Get in touch with us today!

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October Church

Services

STOTFOLD SALVATION ARMY

ST MARY’S CHURCH

STOTFOLD METHODISTS

November Services:

November Services:

November Services:

10 Church Road, Stotfold. SG5 4LX Prayer Meeting Every Sunday 10:00am Family Friendly Worship 10.30am Every Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November.

Tuesday Home League Meetings 2-3pm 4th Led by Pam Smith 11th Led by Wendy Rowlands 18th Led by Catherine Lacey 25th Led by Capt. Gemma Allen Captains Adrian & Gemma Allen, 01462 731072 (Office) www.stotfoldsalvationarmy.org.uk

ALL SAINTS CHURCH, RADWELL

November Services

Sunday 9th 9.00am Parish Communion Sunday 23rd 9.00am Parish Communion Revd. Bill Britt on 01462 730218 www.radwellchurch.org.uk

STOTFOLD METHODIST CHURCH

Welcome you to come along and enjoy

their Scrabble Club. Why not pop along every Monday from 2pm for a cup of tea and a chat. Everyone is welcome to our friendly group. Please ring 01462 731167 for venue details.

61 Church Road, Stotfold SG5 4NE Morning Prayer Monday-Saturday every week: 9am Sunday 2nd 8am Parish Communion 10am Parish Communion 3pm Annual Service for the bereaved.

4pm Tea Time Praise family service.

Wednesday 5th 9.45am Parish Communion Sunday 9th 10am Parish Communion with Sunday School 3.30pm Remembrance Service Wednesday 12th 9.45am Parish Communion 2pm Hymns for fun.

Sunday 16th 9am Parish Communion 10am Parish praise service 5.30pm Youth Gathering Wednesday 19th 9.45am Parish Communion Sunday 23rd 9am Morning prayer 10am Parish Communion with Sunday School Wednesday 26th 9.45am Parish Communion Sunday 30th 10am Parish Communion Revd. Bill Britt on 01462 730218. www.stotfoldchurch.org.uk

LIGHT NIGHT

No tricks, just treats FREE hotdogs, hot drinks, snacks & crafts FREE goody bags for children Outside Kings Baptist Church The Green, Stotfold,

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5 Hitchin Road, Stotfold. SG5 4HP

Registered charity 1136519

Sunday 2nd 10am Jennifer Rogers Sunday 9th 10am Rev John Whittle Sunday 16th 10am Rev Val Reid (Church Anniversary) Sunday 30th 10am Rev Zdzisiu Hendzel Minister Rev Emmanuel Onabanjo 07464 881751

KINGS BAPTIST CHURCH

The Green, Stotfold. SG5 4AN

November Services:

Sunday 2nd All age service Sunday 9th Remembrance service with communion Sunday 16th 10.30am Sunday service Sunday 23rd Sunday Sunday service with Communion Sunday 30th 1st Sunday of Advent Sunday service.

For more details on our service times please contact us on the details below.

Tel: 01462 730521 www.kingsbaptistchurch.co.uk The Sunday service is streamed using Zoom The meeting ID is 826 978 3610 and the passcode is 730521.

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH Community Hall, SG5 4JJ

November Services:

Sunday 2nd Morning Service 10:30am Sunday 9th No Morning Service Remembrance Service 3pm Fairfield Urban Park SG5 4FN Sunday 16th Morning Service 10:30am Sunday 23rd Morning Service 10:30am Sunday 30th Morning Service 10:30am Alpha Course 9th Sept - 25th Nov Fairfield Bowls Club 7.30pm - 9pm Contact 07351 514457 Email:info@fairfieldcc.org.uk

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Church

News & Forthcoming Events

ST MARY’S CHURCH

Annual Memorial Service for the bereaved Sunday 2nd November 3pm -an opportunity to remember family members and friends who have died. The vicar will read out the names of loved ones who have died in previous years.

There will be a list in church to record the name of the deceased person you would like remembered. Or telephone 730264/email maureen.winters5@gmail.com. Community Coffee Morning 10.30-12 noon on Wednesday 5 November.

Fresh baked cakes and savouries. Everyone is welcome.

Advent Bible Studies will be held starting 19 November for five Wednesday at 10.30am and 7.30pm. Women’s Fellowship Group will meet at 2.30PM on Wednesday 19 November in the Church Hall. Friendship Lunch will be held at noon on Wednesday 26 November at The Stag. To book contact carolyn.bleach@sky.com Men’s Big Breakfast 9.00am Saturday 29 November The Stag. Whist Club. we meet in the Church Hall on alternate Tuesdays at 2pm.

Contact Elaine Drury 07925 192007. Thinking about getting married? If you are interested in getting married in your parish church do contact Revd. Bill on 01462 730218.

Christenings held on the 4th Sunday of each month. Please contact Sara Clark on 01462 625270 .Funerals. The church is available for any local person’s funeral. For information speak to your funeral director or telephone Revd. Bill Britt on 01462 730218. www.stotfoldchurch.org.uk,

ST GUTHLAC’S CHURCH, ASTWICK

Our farmer has now drilled the fields and planted new seed for next year’s harvest. The work is done, and now it’s in the hands of creation to grow and flourish. I was listening to the local radio back in early October, where a farmer shared how toxic waste had been dumped in the middle of his field.

Because it was on his land, he was responsible for the cleanup—costing up to £30,000. The entire crop, and even the soil itself, was ruined.

Our lives can sometimes feel like that too. We work hard— building careers, families, relationships, and caring for loved ones—but then something or someone enters our lives and threatens to undo our efforts. It can leave us disheartened, bitter, and weary. Jesus understands that. That’s why He says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”He offers a spiritual rest that renews the soul—a peace and comfort found only in a relationship with Him, in contrast to the heavy burdens of life. It’s simple, really: hand over every worry to Him, and watch Him work.

Areminder that our annual Christmas Candlelight Carol Service is on Monday 22nd December at 7:30pm: Carols led by the Stotfold Christian Choir. We look forward to welcoming you.

Bernadette - Church Warden

ALL SAINTS CHURCH, RADWELL.

Quiz Night Saturday 1 November 7.30pm start in Radwell Village Hall Teams of 4 to 6, £6 per head with includes a light supper. There will be a licensed bar. Contact Linda Obys 07731 626948 or Phyllis Sherdel, 07800 945887.

Sunday 30 November. Mud, mud, glorious mud! Flanders & Swann ride again in concert for Radwell Church Come and hear all your old favourite comic songs including The Gnu, Transport of Delight, The Gasman and of course The Hippopotamus. They evening is presented by Peter Chapman and Mike O’Neill. Tickets £13.50 in ADVANCE from Ticketsource or or £15 AT THE DOOR (£5 Under 18s) include tea and cake. Or email cwilmers@hotmail.co.uk The concert is 3.00pm Sunday 30 November at the Radwell Village Hall, SG7 5EP.

STOTFOLD SALVATION ARMY

We’d love to welcome you at Stotfold Salvation Army.

Monthly Monday Fellowship group – 17th November (7pm) A talk by Tony Ruffell about; ‘Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol’ Every Tuesday (2:15-3:45pm) Music 4 Memory (Tibbs Dementia) brings the power of music to those with dementia and their carers.Wednesdays: Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group: Morning 9.30am-11am, Afternoon 1.00pm – 2.30pm The Stotfold Book Club - Wednesday 29th October 7.15pm, and everyone is invited. Thursdays brings different monthly activities: 6th Nov – Hobby Hub (10:30am-12:30pm) a comfortable place to craft, enjoy a drink, and meet new people. 13th Nov – Toast of the Town (10:30am-12:00 noon) with drinks, toast, teacakes and friendly faces. 27th Nov is a chance to ‘Connect’ (10:30am12:30pm), a ‘Youth club for adults’, a relaxing place to chat, refreshments, and many different games to enjoy.

We also have several Bible Discussion (Lyfe) groups that meet throughout the week at different locations. Please contact us for further information.

KINGS BAPTIST CHURCH

Children & youth aged 5 – 12 are welcome to join King’s Kids. Youth aged 13 and above are invited to join our youth group, typically held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month. Communion We celebrate Communion on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. Prayer Meetings We gather in the church building to pray on Wednesday mornings at 10:00am Works of Heart Monday 3rd November our informal and fun arts and crafts which starts at 8pm.

This months topic is “Frosted Candle Jar”. Materials are provided. Every Wednesday Home from Home In partnership with the Need Project - drop in at anytime from 1pm to 3pm for tea, coffee, cake, and biscuits. All welcome.

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Business Directory

AD Garden Rooms AJB Fencing AJ Day Builders Alfie’s Barbers All Wrapped Up - Balloons and Florist Andy Leonard Painter & Decorator Arlesey Walking Group Arlesey Social Club Ask Phil (Garden Rooms, Driveways, Windows) Aquarius Garden Design Barn Hair Studio Bal & Co Motor Care Bandits Pet Shop Bews Electrical Big Minibus Hire BK Electrical / Brian Kelly Broadband Communications BSH Glazing (Windows & Doors) Bugs ‘n’ Things Pest Control Builders - SJ Brock Carpet Cleaning - ACCS Ltd Carpet Cleaning - The Cleaning Hub Carpets & Flooring - Paul Faulkner Catsitter - Claire Clean Kept Yard Computer Repairs The Cooker Buddy Oven Cleaning Chris Webster, Stotfold (Correspondent for The Comet ) Crown Sweeps Darren Peters Property Maintenance Dennison’s - House & Garden Clearance Drain Doctor Electrician - Terry C Seymour Fairfield Bowls Club Fencing (AJB) First Step Estate Agents Foot Health Professional - Vicki Eagles Foot Pro Podiatry FullFlow Pressure Washing Gifford Dance Academy Graham Smith Brickwork & Paving Green Door Lettings Management Greenacre Transfers Airports & Chauffeur Services www.greenacretransfers.co.uk

Guides - Stotfold Guide Association Henlow Vets HB Bakes Hypnotherapy - Pathway Hypnotherapy Rooms James’s Carpentry & Handyman Service Jarvis Footcare JPT Utilities Kumari Chiropractic Liams Butchers Locksmith Services Lower Wilbury Farm Maintenance Services - SHMS Mice & Tidy

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