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Well, here we are arriving feet first into September as the summer draws to a close If you are a parent who has juggled the last six weeks, we’d like to wish you a restful month ahead and wish all of the children star ting new schools, (or maybe just new classes) the ver y best of luck for the star t of the Autumn term!
September is one of our favourite month’s as it signifies new star ts We have many, many bir thdays in our house in September, including a rather large one for me which I am choosing to both ignore and embrace in equal measure
Inside this month’s edition we have received so many letters and good news stories that we have had to add in some extra pages once again Thank you to ever yone that takes the time to get in touch
We have a special feature written for us this month by Janet Fielder from Respite at Home - You may have heard of this charity quite a lot this year, we thought it would be great if we all found out a little more about this year ’s Stotfold Mayor ’s chosen charity Thanks Janet for telling us all about your experience volunteering for this incredible local cause
Finally we wish to bid farewell to one of our deliver y couples Paul & Jeanette Edwards as they head off towards the coast for pastures new. As a farewell gift from us, we have chosen one of Paul’s many wonder ful photo’s as our front cover for September - thank you both for all of your help over the last few years and the ver y best of luck in your new home! Until next time!
Joanne Editor
With thanks to this month’s contributors:
Michelle Moss - Bandit’s Shop Stotfold Town Council, Stotfold Watermill, Stotfold Football Club, Our local schools, David Stedman, (Quiz) Stotfold Ar t Group, Stotfold Librar y, Our local Churches & local organisations, The Need Project, Jo Loach, NHRR, SJFC & SFC, Stotfold Twirlers, Janet Fielder@Respite At Home
Local life Page 10
Charity Foo tball Game For Ste ve Page 18
r for Gemma Page 7
NEW! A sk The Expert Page 33
Stotfold Wo me n Of the Year Page 9
Stotfold Twirle rs Update Page 29
g , Local Life Page 14
News from Stotfold Mill Page 15
Update from Stotfold Town Council Page 17
Mental Health Matters Page 18
Update from the Need Project Page 19
Family Announcements Page 20
Monthly Fun Quiz! Page 27
Local Spor ts News Page 29
News from Stotfold Juniors Page 30
News from Stotfold Football Club Page 31 Update from Stotfold Librar y Page 32 NEW - Ask The Exper t Page 33 Local Church News Page 34,35
All this, alongside all our usual news and events from our local schools, groups & organisations..
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Of Events 2024...
Thursday 12th Talk by Theresa Britt; H.O.Roe: His life and the histor y of what he did for Stotfold".St Mar y’s Church 3pm star t.
Saturday 14th 10am-12 Book Sale & Coffee Morning St Mar y’s Church Hall
OCTOBER
Sunday 6th Standalone 10k run
Saturday 9th Winter Fair, St Mar y’s Church Hall
Saturday 16th Table Top Sale 10am St Mar y’s Church Hall
Saturday 23rd Community Christmas Fair Memorial Hall 12pm-4pm
Saturday 7th Christmas Tree Festival 10 00 – 4 00 St Mar y’s Church
Sunday 8th Christmas Tree Festival 11 00 – 4 00 St Mar y’s Church
To include your event here call us on 01462 731986 or email stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk
Charity Football Game For Steve.
Stotfold resident Steve Lar ter will be hosting a charity football match together with his family to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK Steve was first diagnosed with prostate cancer 4 years ago - unfor tunately the disease has now returned with Steve requiring fur ther treatment
Steve’s family would love your suppor t in helping to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK and invite you to suppor t them at their Charity Football Match being held at the FA County ground in Letchwor th on the 21st September 2024 An ‘after par ty’ is being held at The Chequers after, where a charity raffle will take place Kick off is 3pm Steve will be playing in the match, alongside members of his family & friends.
To donate to the event and help suppor t the Lar ter family in raising funds for Prostate Cancer UK, you can use the link below (or find it on our facebook page ) www justgiving com/page/thejogs
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Reader Pauline Wade kindly took us along on her cruise to Nor way. Here is Pauline standing in front of the water falls at Olden. Following our request for you to take us on holiday we visited Iceland, Mersea, Crete & Spain! Thank you to ever yone that took par t! If you are still planning to go away, don’t forget to take us along with you!
Steve (centre) pictured together with his family
Reach T he Top Of Snowden!
Readers of last month’s magazine will recall the incredible stor y of Stotfold youngsters Lola (6) and Immie (3) and their challenge to climb Snowden to raise funds for the Garden House Hospice
We are thrilled to repor t that the climb was successful with Mum Harriet telling the Stotfold News Magazine; “We star ted the climb at around 8am, star ting strong, stopping ever y 1km, handing out snacks and Barbie plasters as briber y!” “Once we got to the half way point, we had a good sit down and a rest, however it got ver y scrambly with Immie who is under 1 meter tall, climbing up a lot of it on her hands and knees as her legs were just not big enough.”
“As the girls climbed the last step to the summit there was a round of applause and cheers from fellow climbers, it was really really lovely.” The girls raised a fantastic £650 for the charity - We think they are amazing!
Lola, Immie & family reach the top!
Stotf old Rum Is a Winner!
Stotfold based, beekeepers turned honey spirits enthusiasts Cardona & Son Spirit Co has been named among the top food and drink producers globally this year, picking up a highly prized one - star Great Taste award for its Spiced Rum 13,672 products were put through the competition’s rigorous blind judging process; and Cardona & Son Spirit Co’s Hitchin Honey Spiced Rum was dubbed a “A quirky drink with a unique flavour that the judges loved.”
Jane Cardona told the Stotfold News Magazine; "Almost five years ago, we star ted this small family business, and seeing where we are now feels like a dream come true. Getting a Great Taste 1- star means so much to independent producers like us; it really makes all the hard work and dedication wor th it!
Visit www cardonaandsonspiritco co uk for more details
Stotf old Ar t Gr oup Update.
Thanks to ever yone who visited our Summer exhibition at the Stotfold Mill - see you again in December at the Roecroft centre.
Arriba ! - the title of this vivid and colour ful acr ylic by Christine Grant. Our newest member joined the group in Januar y 2024, with no previous painting experience.
She appreciated the friendly help and advice and used a holiday in the Caribbean as inspiration for these por traits These ladies look as though they enjoy a glass or two!.
We always welcome new members to our group - it really doesn’t matter whether you are experienced or not.
To find out more about our Stotfold Art group please contact: 07821 502367.
Silver For Gemma At Hairdr essing Awards.
Local hairdressing talent Gemma Miles, owner of Hair by Phillip, has achieved national recognition after winning Silver at the prestigious Goldwell Global Creative Awards in the Creative Colour Competition
Gemma, a highly respected Goldwell educator and salon owner, faced fierce competition from top UK stylists for the coveted award. This isn't Gemma's first foray into competitive hairdressing; she boasts an impressive record, including a 7th place finish at the World Hairdressing Championships in Paris last year.
Gemma told the Stotfold News Magazine "I'm incredibly proud of what I achieved at the Global Creative Awards," "The competition was fierce, but it was an honour to represent Hair by Phillip and work alongside such talented stylists Bringing home a Silver medal is simply incredible "
While Gemma admits a tinge of disappointment at not taking home the Gold, she's thrilled with her achievement "Being the second best Creative Colourist is a huge accomplishment," "I can't wait to bring this knowledge and exper tise back to the salon and share it with my clients "
Gemma's competitive spirit remains strong She's already planning her next entr y for the 2024 World Hairdressing Championships
Experience Award-Winning Hair at Hair by Phillip Catch Gemma creating stunning colour masterpieces at Hair by Phillip Award Winning Hair on the High Street in Stotfold She works Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and one Saturday per month.
The salon, established by Gemma's father, Phillip Parkin, in 1972, recently celebrated its 50th Anniversar y.
Book an appointment and experience the magic for yourself!
ANSWERS TO SEPTEMBER FUN QUIZ on Page 27
1 WASHINGTON; 2 Liverpool; 3 David NIXON; 4 Alaska; 5 John Gielgud; 6 TYLER; 7 Dennis TAYLOR (1985 world snooker champion); 8 Gatsby (“The Great Gatsby”); 9 Cycling; 10 Carol CLEVELAND; 11 JEFFERSON; 12 Hawkeye; 13 GARFIELD; 14 HOOVER; 15 “Not Going Out”; 16 Anglia; 17 WILSON; 18 CLINTON Cards; 19 Tomb of Tutankhamun; 20 BUSH Baby
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Gemma collecting her silver award
Stotf old Women Of T he Year Award Winner
Zoe was crowned Stotfold Woman of the Year at the 7pm session and says her weight loss journey has been amazing and easy with Slimming World Zoe has lost a fabulous 5 stones with the help and suppor t from staying to group most weeks and doing it alongside her Mum who has already reached her Target weight having lost nearly 4 stones has really helped Zoe has been over whelmed by the amazing comments outside of the group too which helps you to keep on track and stay motivated “I am a vegetarian and still find loads of variety and family meals for ever yone to enjoy Some of my favourites are meat free bolognaise made into cottage pie, chilli or lasagne, Crispy leek and mushroom pasta bake, savour y rice with tomatoes and egg, quorn fillet stir fr y to name just a few ”
If you want to lose weight, the suppor t from Dawn and the other members really helps, pop along on a Tuesday to Stotfold Memorial Hall, Hallwor th Drive at 4pm, 5 30pm or the quieter session at 7pm where you will not look back For more information give Dawn a call on 07515557803
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Zoe - pictured here at her four stone milestone as she was on holiday at the time of print
Stotf old Couple Celebrate 50 Year s!
Grahame & Carole Lord had their Golden Wedding celebrations made extra special after they ordered their celebration cake from Day’s Baker y on Brook Street The couple had originally purchased their three tier wedding cake from Day’s back in 1974, before transpor ting it ver y carefully (in the back of Grahame’s car) to their wedding reception in Wolverhampton
On hearing the couple’s stor y, Nick Dorrington, Owner of Day’s Baker y gifted the Stotfold couple a beautiful anniversar y cake which they shared with family and friends earlier in August. The couple enjoyed a garden par ty with their family and friends to celebrate their 50 year ’s of marriage
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Grahame & Carole, pictured with shop manageress Diane and their wonder ful celebration cake
Respite At Home - How You Can Help Make A Dif fer ence..
You most cer tainly would have heard of ‘Respite at Home’ quite a bit this year, especially if you attended STOTFEST Respite at Home are the official Mayor ’s charity for 2024 and so far, have benefitted from several local events and fundraisers We caught up with Stotfold volunteer Janet Fielder as she told us more about the charity and the reason she chose to become a volunteer
Ten years ago I saw an adver t in the Stotfold News Magazine for Respite at Home Volunteers Mid Beds & Ivel Valley, and I haven’t looked back since! Volunteers visit, befriend and give suppor t and advice to people in our community who are coping with terminal and life limiting illnesses such as Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone, Cancers, Parkinsons, debilitating strokes and COPD. - We give their carers a well earned break. I currently visit two families each week in this area. Sometimes I visit for a couple of hours, and other times longer. We sit in and chat, play games, or I read to them. Other times I hone my wheelchair skills, and we peruse the streets for fresh air, coffee and cake, or a visit to a local pub.
After diagnosis, treatment and care plans are put in place, patients and their families can often become isolated in their homes and from their communities Par t of what we do involves fundraising We are so thankful to Stotfold residents for their suppor t at One Stop, The Steam Fair, Walking Market, Stotfold Christian Choir and Stotfest Also, our Mayor for choosing our charity to benefit recently from Stotfest was a real boost and recognition of what we do
We are always looking for more volunteers in the Stotfold and Arlesey area If interested in joining us, email respiteathomevolunteers@aol co uk or call 07483 376077 and leave a message We would love to hear from you
Janet Fielder R AH Volunteer
Dear Editor,
Please can I encourage all Stotfold residents to respond to the ‘Local Plan’ consultation currently being run by Central Bedfordshire Council?
The Local Plan sets out a vision and framework for the future development of the area
We need enough homes and jobs for ever yone, and to plan carefully for these to make sure they are built in the right place, with the necessar y facilities and ser vices, while protecting the environment as much as possible
Without a Plan, the development will still happen, but we’ll have much less control over where it happens and how it happens. It is time for the plan to be updated and your input is required
More details and the chance to respond are online at https://www centralbedfordshire gov uk/newlocalplan, or paper copies will be available at the librar y on request.
This ten-week consultation is open until 26th September. Please respond with your thoughts and views so they can be incorporated into the new Local Plan for our future
Yours,
Cllr Kat Woodfine PhD
Ward Councillor – Stotfold
Dear Editor,
Just to say that this morning we visited Sheldon Electricals in Biggleswade and left with them a couple of videos to be transferred to dvds at a cost of £6 00 each
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Your LETTERS
Dear Editor,
After seeing their adver t in the June edition of Stotfold News I booked on Orange Henn’s day trip to the Isle of Wight on the 13th July I have to say that I’d recommend this company to anyone interested in their wide range of trips I travelled with my brother and we were picked up outside Ruth’s Coffee Shop in the High Street exactly on time. We met up with the rest of the group, including Richard Henn the organiser, at the Dutch Nurser y in Hatfield and made our way to the Isle of Wight for a lovely day out Richard and the driver, Mar tin, were ver y friendly and helpful and I’d encourage your readers to take advantage of the Stotfold pick ups, which I don’t think any other coach companies offer and which do away with worr ying about public transpor t or finding somewhere to park
Kind regards, Mick Barnett
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Dear Editor,
I wondered if you might like to include the Olympic postbox topper which was made by some of our talented W I members in Fair field
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Dear Editor,
I just wanted you to know that we have raised nearly £600 for the Need Project running the Craft & Gift Fair events at the Memorial Hall We are tr ying to hit over a £1000 by the end of the year. Fingers crossed they we can do it Many thanks once again for placing the adver ts for us free of charge. We always appreciate your help and suppor t Kindest regards Hayley - Hootsbag Gifts
The Trustees of Roe's Educational Charity will welcome applications from residents, who live in Stotfold or Fair field Park, for small grants towards the costs associated with fur ther education studies Application forms are available from the clerk to the trustees, Jean Billson, from billsonjean8@gmail com or from 17 Pix Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, Her ts SG5 4HY Completed forms must be returned to the clerk by 30th September
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Dear Editor,
I thought that you might like to see our rather tall sunflower (must be around the 10ft mark!)
We wondered if there were any taller in Stotfold this year?
Sandra Bailey Editor ’s Note: Get in touch with us if you have a large sunflower this year!!
LOCAL life..
Finding out more about the people behind our local busineses
Each month we like to introduce you to another of our wonder ful Stotfold & Arlesey News Magazine adver tisers - this month we are talking to Michelle Moss from Bandit’s Pet Shop.
Michelle, many of our readers will have seen lots about Bandit's Shop on facebook as we know you are a regular on there promoting all things Bandit! For those that are unaware of what it is you do, can you give us a brief outline of what Bandit's shop is all about?
In the beginning …..When I stopped Secondar y teaching after 19 years and I star ted my dog walking business I also decided to star t a small shop sideline to suppor t the walking. I decided against home made treats and so decided to get various wholesalers lined up star t some Facebook selling and I expanded slowly. During Covid, my doorstep deliver y ser vice and weekly special offers meant my shop exploded with a massive bang - demand was suddenly huge. I now actually have a shop room - viewing is by appointment due to my dog walking - and I now am a natural dog treat specialist with doorstep deliver y available on a Friday
We can't have you take par t in this feature without us asking the question! Who actually is Bandit!?
Bandit is my 28th foster dog who I knew was always going to be my keeper! I wanted a collie and he was the first full collie I fostered - he is a Heathlands Animal Rescue from Ireland Bandit comes on 2 hours a day of my walks and has trained most of the puppies that I walk for recall He is also the chief taste tester for products in my shop, a role he takes ver y seriously!
We know that as well as the shop, there is another side to the business which is equally as impor tant to you - Can you tell us a bit more about this?
Fundraising and helping animal charities means a lot to me As my dog walking and shop got busier I was not in a position to foster as much as I wanted So I thought of a way I could combine my shop to help fundraise The solution came to me one day on a dog walk - I would make the 1000 club This was my shop doing a monthly raffle and raising £1000 for a charity and then my shop customers voting in the next charity to raise £1000 for Over time we have evolved the Charity choices to being registered and within 30 miles of Arlesey as I have a stronger desire to suppor t smaller local charities as they really do need the most help We are currently in the process of completing the £1000 for Luna Animal Rescue and the next Charity is in a nomination process. Each ticket is £2 and £1 goes direct to the charity and £1 covers the cost of products - I do not take any thing from the raffle proceeds at all and tr y and promote the fundraising as the more tickets sold the more raffle prizes which in turn means more funds raised for the charities.
You obviously have a love for Animals Michelle, are you surrounded by lots of animals at home?
Not as many as I would like!! I have grown up having dogs - Guinea pigs , rabbits and cats . So when my children were small we also star ted with fishthen guinea pigs and then hamsters and gerbils - we now have a bearded dragon and a leopard gecko
I just have one dog Bandit - but as I’m a licensed boarder I also board and have day care for the dogs that I walk So I get lots of cuddles Bandit is my second rescue dog my first one Jessie came from the Kimpton Blue Cross she died at17 years old - it took me a while to choose my next forever dogso I fostered first until Bandit ( my 28th foster dog ) came along
Bandit’s Shop can be found at www banditspetshop co uk - you can also follow them on Facebook where details of the 1000 club can also be found
THIS MONTH WE CHAT TO MICHELLE OF BANDIT’ S SHOP (NA TURA L PET TREAT S)
The infamous Bandit!
News from the Mill. Update from Stotfold Watermi ll
Great news – we’ve made it through the summer, the temperatures are a bit more civilised and the road to the Mill is open again! We’d just like to say how grateful we are to all our summer visitors who have braved the road closure and diversion to get to us We really do appreciate you coming!
For anyone who has visited the Mill early in Spring or later in the Autumn, you’ll know it’s on the chilly side I reckon the Victorian millers working there would have been pretty cold and miserable – if they had the time to sit down and think about it! But this year we’ve seen some toasty temperatures in the Mill, with our loft area reaching a baking 39 degrees. Phew! This has had some interesting effects on the Mill machiner y, with the milling team adjusting belts and wheels to keep ever y thing turning. Hopefully we can now enjoy some lovely Autumnal weather with sunshine, blue skies and cooler temperatures.
In fact, if you’re out and about this September, come and find us at the Bedfordshire Steam & Countr y Fayre (13th – 15th September) at Shuttlewor th. We’ll have a stall there and we’d love to chat with you about the Mill, sell you some flour and maybe sign you up as a volunteer! Speaking of Countr y Shows, it doesn’t feel all that long ago that we were writing about the Steam Fair in May, and now here we are just a few shor t weeks from the Working Steam Weekend – this year on the 5th and 6th October.
If you haven’t experienced the WSW before, you’re in for a treat! This ver y special and unique event, which has been going since 2004, gives you the chance to get up close and personal with some of the giants of the steam world, from the enormous steam-powered timber saw to the many-armed threshing machine You can also watch the heavy horses ploughing the far end of the showground alongside vintage tractors, enjoy the Sheep Show (will Sam the Suffolk woo the ladies again with his dancing??), visit the many static steam engines on display, check out the craft and trade stalls and pick up some early Christmas presents or relax with a pint in the beer tent and – of course – the Mill will be open with milling demonstrations and the Tea Room and Kingfisher Shop will be both be open Tickets are available online now, and if you book before 3rd October you can get a discount on the full price Take a look at our website for more details: https://www stotfoldmill com/working - steam-2024/ We hope to see you there!
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Stotfold Town Councillor Surger y Stotfold Town Councillors recently hosted a public surger y at Ruth's Coffee Shop on Saturday 27 July. This was a wellattended event, giving local residents the chance to meet with both their newly elected MP, Alistair Strathern, CBC Ward Councillors and their Town Councillors. Details on all of Stotfold's Town Councillors can be found on the Town Council website at www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk. Keep an eye out for future surger y dates on our social media and website.
Celebrating Love Parks Week
Stotfold Town Council was proud to par ticipate in the nationwide Love Parks Week initiative from 26 July to 4 August Our social media highlighted the many wonder ful green spaces that the council manages, and we hope residents took advantage of the lovely weather to get outside and enjoy them As par t of the celebration, two new table tennis tables were installed at Riverside
Litter Angels Program Launched
We're excited to announce the launch of our new "Litter Angels" community program This initiative is designed to engage residents, especially young people, in regular litter-picking activities to keep our streets, parks, and public areas clean and tidy Par ticipants receive a special Litter Angels kit and can earn stickers to place on their litter bags Anyone interested in joining can find more details on the town council website or by emailing our office enquiries@stotfoldtowncouncil gov uk
World’s Biggest Coffee – Friday 27 September 2024
Join the Mayor, Cllr Steve Buck, in raising funds for MacMillan Cancer Charity by eating cake and drinking coffee! What’s not to love? Each year, this event brings people from across the UK together to share delicious food and drink and raise money to suppor t people living with cancer If you’re able, please bring a cake or just pop along and raise some funds for this charity The event will be at the Greenacre Centre, Friday 27 September 2025, 0930-1200
Can you Help?
Did you attend and enjoy Stotfest? We’re always looking for volunteers who can help us with our events and we’re currently planning our Christmas Lights Switch On. If you’d like to be involved, please email sarah@stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk or give us a call 01462 730064.
Community Garden
Have you seen our amazing Community Garden at The Haven, in the High Street? This project has transformed the area which previously had some shrubs in which ever yone used as a bin. If you’re interested in being more involved, please email sue@stotfoldtowncouncil gov uk or call 01462 730064
Council Meetings
Full details of all meetings including agendas are available on our website: www stotfoldtowncouncil gov uk Meetings are held on Wednesday evenings at the Greenacre Centre and normally star t at 7pm Please check our website for timings 6th September 2024 Full Council
11th September 2024 Public Realm Committee
18th September 2024 Community Engagement Committee
25 September 2024 Building Management Committee
22 October 2024 Governance & Resources Committee
Dates for your Diar y.
Make a note of these for thcoming events:
Sunday 22 October 2024 Mayor ’s Civic Ser vice, St Mar y’s Church Sunday 10 November 2024 Remembrance Sunday, War Memorial & St Mar y’s Church Saturday 30 November 2024 Christmas Lights Switch On, High Street.Stotfold.
Mental Health Matters - with Jo Loach
A new season
Anyone with children probably has their lives governed by the rhy thm of the academic year Ditto anyone like me who has spent years in working in schools or attending multiple years of university as a ‘mature’ student! And so September has a new- season feel to it As I type this in the scorching heat of early August, I have no idea where the seasons will be in terms of our weather come September And I do not know where anyone is in terms of personal seasons; ending, beginning or transition; we’re all somewhere amidst that But, ever y ending offers a new beginning, some of which are more welcome than others, depending on our personal seasons and preferences. Even the star t of school signals the end of the summer holidays. This may bring var ying responses from students, staff and parents alike!
What I do know about new seasons is that they shift the daily rhy thm of life, inviting us to immerse ourselves within a new flow. Any new season involves at least one thing stopping/reducing for another to begin/increase. It offers the oppor tunity for a new flow that may work better for us than the old one. It invites us to review what previously went well, alongside what didn’t. In taking the time to identify these, we can make active choices for change where this is possible. This may involve reducing some of our daily activities and commitments as well as increasing others. This can star t with an over view of how we are spending our time and energy along with what is immovable and what is not. Time is always precious. Time spent reviewing how we spend this can be time well spent indeed!
A new season offers the chance to begin again, differently
Jo is a BACP Accredited Psychodynamic Counsellor and an Integrative Super visor with an MA in Contemporar y Therapeutic Counselling You can read more from Jo in her blog at joloach com Email: Jo loach@gmail com
STOTFOLD GARDEN CLUB
Meetings and Trips
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at St Mar y’s Church Hall, Church Road Wednesday 11th September 2024
Outing to Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens
Coach depar ts from the Hitchin Road bus stop 9:30am Wednesday 9th October 2024
Talk by Michael Brown – ‘The Glor y of the Garden’ Tea and Coffee ser ved - Raffle
For more information, contact Peter on: (01462) 834854 / 07758649721 stotfoldgc@gmail.com
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Update from The Need Project
•769 parcels provided in 23 working days • 401 top- up-bags collected from our Pop- up sites • £53,995 estimated value of the food for the month • £6,602.50, the average monthly cost to run the charity • 1680 adults, 1526 children & 274 pensioners - the amount of people helped in July.
Time goes so fast in between these repor ts, and it never ceases to amaze me how much work we get through and how we manage in all aspects of our operation. We know that God has his hand on us because it is His project, and we follow his teaching in how we operate, in that we make no distinction with our food as long as you are in need and have been referred by a known agency to us, then we will do our best for you. These agencies know their clients and are professionals and know when food and suppor t is needed better than we do.
Some aspects are more challenging for example dietar y needs etc. Our clients and our demographics mean that variation in need has changed massively as we ser ve different people, but we manage praise God!
This month (July) we distributed 769 food parcels along with 401 bags of best before items, which would have gone into landfill if you had not helped by taking it I’ll never take for granted your ongoing suppor t either by funds, food, prayers, which are so so impor tant to us and even a hello and a smile makes such a difference
Now to our move, well I can say we are miles closer than last month, but for me not close enough, but by the next repor t maybe, just maybe we will be over the line, God willing
We have had our first Christmas planning meeting, just to get our heads around how we can manage with ever y thing else that is going on
Anyway, we are excited and ner vous, all at the same time, for the future and hopefully by the next repor t we may have a set of keys in our hands
In closing, thank you so much for your incredible suppor t as always and please if we are open, smile and maybe say hello
It’s good to talk.
Thanks Gordon
Praise God always
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HELEN BACKHOUSE
Fabulous at Fifty!
Happy 50th Bir thday!
Love from Steve, Ollie & Jacob
OLIVER BACKHOUSE
Happy 16th Bir thday! Lots of love from Mum, Dad & Ollie xx
CALLUM WOOD 21st September
Happy 24th bir thday
Love from us all X
ABBI PARSONS
Happy 50th bir thday old girl!!
Love from the Kings X xxxx
KRISHNA MASON Happy 70th Bir thday
May your bir thday be happy and per fect as can be
You’re so wonder fully special to us all and the best You’re so kind, caring and warm and ever y thing you o with love
We love you so much, from your dearest husband Ashok, your children and all your grandchildren xx
STEPHEN BROOKES Celebration of Life Reminder!
Friday 27th September 7pm Stotfold Conser vative Club
Thank you to those that have kindly donated to Steve’s Justgiving page We have raised so much money towards these wonder ful charities and your suppor t has been such a comfor t to us as a family at a ver y difficult time We look for ward to seeing you on 27th September 2024 where we can celebrate Steve’s life as was his wish Steve’s family xx https://www justgiving com/crowdfunding/julietbrookes?utm term=QKEYy4n4q
DAVID HENRY BR ADSHAW 13th September 1941 - 1st August 2024
It is with great sadness we announce David passed away on 1 8 24
Much loved Dad, Grandad, Brother & Uncle He will be sadly missed.
Thank you to ever yone for your kind messages of sympathy at this ver y sad time.
News from Pippin Pre -School
Before we know it, the new term will be upon us We re -open our doors for the new term on Wednesday 4th September We look for ward to seeing the children who will be returning to us after the summer break and hearing about their summer antics, together with welcoming lots of new children who will be star ting their Pippin journey, we look for ward to getting to know them and their families
Our Superstar children (child who is 3 when they star t Pippin) will be encouraged to take par t in daily adult-led activities, usually as par t of a small group of children These activities are carefully planned to provide the children with a fun and stimulating learning experience which will hopefully instil a 'life long' love of learning Our Superstars also par ticipate in a shor t 'circle time' which focuses on a letter sound, number, shape and colour of the week
Our younger children (those who remain under 3 years of age for the whole academic year), are known as our Littlestars These children use our large playroom on the ground floor together with our inviting outdoor area These areas provide a wide range of engaging resources and play oppor tunities to enhance your child's development through their play and they are suppor ted and nur tured by our kind and caring staff.
Our AGM is scheduled for October, we will confirm the date next month. Our AGM provides an oppor tunity for parents/carers to hear more about what has been happening at the pre - school over the past year and our plans for the year ahead. Our new Committee members are voted in to steer the Pre -School over the coming year. Anyone interested in joining our Committee should come along to hear more about what is involved from the members themselves We continually require items for our gluing table and welcome any old buttons, milk bottle tops, swatches of fabric and old bir thday cards Please drop any items off to the office during term time We wish to thank ever yone who has donated so far
Thank you for your interest in our Pre -School We look for ward to sharing more of our news with you again next month.
In the new term star ting on Wednesday 4th September, we look for ward to welcoming ever yone back, especially our new children and families who are star ting in Reception the following week.
In preparation for the new term we will be running a Uniform Pop-Up Shop from 11.00am to 2.00pm on Tuesday 3rd September.
Lesson plans are well under way to ensure the children return to exciting and creative educational activities. There will be lots of learning with a wide range of new topics. We will also have all of our usual Autumn term events lined up, including Har vest Festival, new Parent Information Evening, Children’s Photographs, Christmas Concer ts and class assemblies We will also hit the ground running with our many extra -curricular clubs so much to look for ward to!
SMSA events will star t with a Happy Bags Collection on Monday 23rd September for all those who have a sor t out through the summer holidays! Donations from the wider community all welcome!
Decarbonisation update
Over the summer, St Mar y’s has been a hive of activity from a decarbonisation perspective The work on the field is nearing completion having had some amazing machiner y on site We have a whole new environmentally friendly heating system as well as new windows and doors LED lighting and some ceiling and roof work has been under taken which will greatly reduce our carbon footprint
We still have a way to go but ever y thing is progressing well and we are grateful to be one of the only seven schools chosen for this initiative.
For any fur ther information on St Mar y’s life please visit our website!
ARLESEY
PHARMACY
News from Roecroft Lower School
A huge welcome back to our wonder ful Roecroft friends and family.
August is always a busy month in schools, as it gives us time to do all of the things that aren’t possible when the children are busy working; things such as carpet cleaning, decorating and this summer the installation of two new outdoor stage areas for all of the children to enjoy These would have come at great cost to the school, if it wasn’t for the ver y kind donations from not only our Parent Association ‘FORLS’ but also contributions from local grants and companies - I would like to say an enormous thank you on behalf of all of the staff and children, this new outdoor resource will be put to great use.
Ever y year I encourage not only our families but also our extended Roecroft family to explore our school website and to learn more about the school, you will find exciting information about our curriculum, our school ethos, culture and much more.
Paws & C la ws
Mobile Pet Grooming
Level 3 Qualified
Let us come to you!
Tel: 07913005268
Email: Pawsclaws66@aol com
We are incredibly proud of our school and what we offer the community; it is a truly special school that challenges children to achieve their full academic potential, whilst ensuring their wellbeing and mental health is nur tured. Each child is unique, they deser ve to be exposed to a wealth of oppor tunities and experience a curriculum that is for ward thinking and inclusive
I look for ward to sharing our school news with you over the coming academic year and hopefully will meet many of you at our open evening which is set for Wednesday 6th November Warm wishes, Mrs Cross www roecroftlower co uk
News from Pix Brook A c ademy
As I reflect on the last year at PBA I am once again reminded of the distance the school has travelled in such a shor t period of time Next year we will have six year groups in the school, over 100 members of staff and a building that is no longer half empty: 900 plus pupils with nearly 200 in the new year 5 will make the place feel pretty busy Of course, each new year brings it own set of challenges, and that will continue to be the case while we are still growing Looking back a few key moments warrant mention:
Without doubt the OFSTED experience was a key moment. It feels like we were waiting quite some time to finally have our visit and when it did arrive it all went by in a blur. For tunately, things went ver y well and the school looked and felt as it always does, calm, business like and happy. Pupils enjoyed talking to inspectors about their school, staff had the oppor tunity to talk about the journey the school has been on over the last few years and overall, in as far as is possible, ever yone had a good experience. The outcome from the inspection was ver y strong with some areas identified as outstanding. This was gratifying given all the work under taken in the last few years and ever yone deser ves credit for their effor ts
The per formance of our current year 6 pupils in their SATs examinations was also a highlight of the year Our pupils quite simply per formed magnificently and deser ve huge credit for their attitude and application throughout the examinations and in the build- up As a school we are determined that examinations of this nature are given their due status but are not over exaggerated I did not expect to surpass our achievements of the year before but to do so and once again exceed the national average in all areas was a great achievement
As has been the case for the last few years Spor ts day will once again live long in the memor y This year Mr Szwajbak and his team put on yet another masterclass in organisation and engagement All pupils in all years were involved and the races and events were held in such good spirits
Another truly magnificent event was the school’s inaugural per forming ar ts festival. Organised by our head of drama Mrs Jones this event pulled together ar t, drama, dance and music in an exciting smorgasbord of per formances. Moving back into the year there are other highlights but perhaps amongst all of the events and visits, the Ski trip stands out. To take our first trip abroad was impor tant, to do so with a group of pupils under taking their first trip to the mountains was simply brilliant. Pupils had an amazing time, staff, including our parent volunteer worked relentlessly and the net result was a fantastic experience all round. If it hadn’t been for some old fool breaking their leg it would have passed without mishap. ( The swelling has nearly gone!)
It has been another incredible year September provides another great oppor tunity for a host of new staff to join the school and look to make their mark
Stephen Adams - Principle
Etonbur y A cademy
We have so much to look for ward to this academic year, welcoming our new September intake to include our second cohor t into the Sixth Form!
Here at Etonbur y Academy we’re a school where ever y child can shine. Our children are confident, love learning and flourish. Our people are dedicated professionals who care and nur ture ever y individual child by unlocking their full potential to be the best that they can be. Our proven track record gives you ever y good reason to consider Etonbur y as the right school for your child. Did you know we have the best GCSE results in Bedfordshire?
Arriving in year five, our first-class learning environment provides a seamless education through to year 13, enabling our children to aim high. By encouraging a love of learning and building confidence, we ensure ever y child fulfils their individual potential according to their own abilities, skills and interests We believe in educating the whole child – inside the classroom and beyond, by giving them an engaging curriculum and a vibrant and adventurous programme of extra -curricular activities
Etonbur y’ s facilities, resources and specialist teaching are second- to-none So too is our commitment to pastoral care This is a place where ever y child is safe, secure and suppor ted
Ever y single member of our learning community – students, staff and parents – are par t of our success stor y Together we make Etonbur y Academy a school to be ver y proud of
We’d be delighted to welcome prospective families to our Opening Evening, Thursday 3 October, or if you would like a personal tour, please do get in touch with us on 01462 730391 or via email eta -office@bestacademies org uk to book We believe we offer a small, compassionate, and exceptional educational community, and we invite you to come and see for yourself what makes Etonbur y special
Please continue to share in our values, Ever yone is respectful, Together we care and Always aim higher
Mrs J Young – Principal Etonbur y Academy www.etonbur y.org.uk
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SEPTEMBER Fun Quiz
1 Born Ruth Lee Jones, Dinah (pictured above) was a popular 20th centur y US jazz and pop singer and self- styled “Queen of the Blues” What was her stage surname?
2 Alan Kennedy and Ray Kennedy were top professional footballers who played for England and, during the 1970s to 1980s, both played for which English club side?
3 Pictured below right is a 20th centur y British magician who became a ver y popular television personality What was his surname?
4 Once known as Mount McKinley, now known as Denali, this mountain is the highest in Nor th America and is located in which US state?
5 In the 1981 comedy film “Ar thur ” , starring Dudley Moore as the drunken Ar thur Bach, which distinguished British actor played his long - suffering butler Hobson?
6 US actress Liv has starred in such films as “Lord of the Rings” and “The Incredible Hulk” and her father Steve has been the front man of rock group Aerosmith since the 1970s. What is their professional surname?
7 Name the Nor thern Ireland spor ts star pictured right?
8 Myr tle and George Wilson, Nick Carraway, Daisy and Tom Buchanan are characters in a great 1920s US novel. What is the surname of the title character?
9 In which overall spor t is the Madison relay race an event?
10 Pictured right is a British comedy actress who was a member of “Monty Py thon’s Flying Circus” What is her stage surname?
11 What one same name precedes Airplane during the 1960s and Starship during the 1970s to complete the name of a psychedelic US rock band?
12 In the US television comedy series “M*A*S*H”, what is the nickname of Captain Benjamin Franklin Pierce?
13 What is the name of the car toon cat pictured right?
14 Built during the 1930s across the Colorado River, it was originally named the Boulder Dam but, during the 1940s, was re -named after which US President?
15 In which long -running British comedy series does Sally Bretton play Lucy Adams, who eventually marries her wastrel flat mate played by Lee Mack?
16 The distinctive car model pictured right starred in the Harr y Potter films -What is the name of this model?
17 Pictured below right is the logo of what spor ting goods company?
18 What UK chain of greeting card shops was founded by Don Lewin in 1968?
19 In November 1922, what was by far the most famous and significant discover y made by British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Car ter?
20 The small African primate pictured right is known by a two-word common name that suggests a cer tain US President’s offspring. What is it?
For more fascinating facts and to read my novels, completely free of charge, visit davidstedman.co.uk
Local Spor ts News
Calling all dance clubs, gym clubs, judo clubs whatever your spor t - WE WANT YOUR SPORTS NEWS! stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk
Happy 30th Bir thday Stotfold Twirlers.
Wow! What an achievement! We star ted on 9th September 1994 with around 40 people turning up on that first night We have had hundreds of members over the years, taken par t in many displays and competitions around the UK and had members in the England Squad competing internationally
We still have two more competitions for this year and recently had our two Bellettes members Mila and Grace, competing out in Croatia, with Grace currently competing at Worlds in Sweden Grace returned from Croatia with a Silver medal in the Solo categor y with both of them putting out amazing routines and having a fantastic time
The rest of our club are working towards a Regional competition in Leicester and the Foundation Cup in Crawley We then star t next year under UNITED TWIRL ENGLAND and the first steps towards the Olympics
For anyone wanting to join our club, please either contact us on facebook or Sonia.crook@hotmail.com. Come and give Baton twirling and Acro a go.
Nor th Her ts Road Runners
The 1st Sat of the month 5k at Letchwor th Common will be on 7th September at 9am Entr y is free and open to all runners The Standalone 10k will be on 6th Oct and entries are now open We continue with our training sessions on Tues & Thurs at 7pm and welcome runners of all abilities all under qualified coaches. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR
OR CALL IAN 07506429928
WELLBEING WALKS
Are you looking to make new friends? Wellbeing Walks are a local walking group where ever yone is welcome. Walks star t at 10.45am 5th,12th,19th, 26th September meet at Arlesesy Train Station For more details contact Beth Over field 01462 815672
Featuring the NHRR, Wellbeing Walks, Stotfold Twirlers..
Grace (left) & Mila (right)both awarded achievement cer tificates in Croatia for competing internationally
Update from Stotfold JuniorFootball Club
Stotfold Juniors FC had their presentation weekend in June and our charman gave out over 900 campaign trophies to our fantastic players from over 80 teams. Star ting as young as 6 years old to U18’s and even a men’s team we have ever y age group possible.
The Chairman also gave out 40 ten-year awards, what a fantastic achievement of these players who have been with the club for 10 years.
If you are a business that would like more exposure to the local area we are always in the need for sponsors It’s a great way to get your business noticed locally?
We are also in need of volunteers so if you are a student studying PE and want to help at training sessions, a parent that can manage a team or just want to help occasionally please do get in touch
Please remember to come and suppor t us and use our facilities at the JSJ Stadium on Arlesey Road Stotfold enquiries@stotfoldjunior fc co uk www stotfoldjunior fc co uk
Stotfold Football Club
The First Team commence their league season on 10th August followed by an FA Cup match at home to Takeley on 17 August The Reser ve Team star ted their season in the Spar tan South Midlands Division 1 on 27 July with a 5-1 win at home to Rushden and Higham Utd followed by a narrow 3-2 defeat at pre - season favourites AFC Welwyn. The Women’s Team will commence their season on 1 September with a Women’s FA Cup tie. The draw for that competition has not yet been made and no league fixtures are available at the time of going to copy. These will be published on the website and social media.
AS A RESULT OF OUR CONTINUING SUCCESS WE NEED ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS TO HELP ON MATCHDAYS IF YOU HAVE A FEW HOURS A WEEK TO SPARE AND THIS COULD BE YOU
PLEASE GET IN TOUCH VIA OUR WEBSITE
Please suppor t the club by taking up our sponsorship and adver tising promotions Details are on the club website Come on you Eagles Up the Fold
JSJ Stadium New Roker Park Arlesey Road Stotfold, Bedfordshire, SG5
01462 539297 https://www stotfoldfc co uk
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Friends of St. Mar y's Church, Stotfold,
Invite anyone with an interest in the histor y of Stotfold to a talk by Theresa Britt entitled "H O Roe: his life and the histor y of what he did for Stotfold", on Thursday 12th September in Church at 3 p m
Entr y is free, but donations welcome Tea/coffee and biscuits ser ved
News from Stotfold Librar y
****Jigsaw Puzzle Sale****For the month of September we will be selling quite a lot of our old Jigsaw Puzzle stock for just 50p each! Come along and grab yourself a bargain!
EVENT FOR ADULTS
Ever y Friday Knit and Knatter 10 30am-12pm Ever yone is welcome no matter your skill level! ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN ***The Summer Reading Challenge 2024*** THERE’S ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT! Friday 19th July to Saturday 7th September
This years “Mar vellous Makers” theme celebrates children’s creativity All you need to have is a librar y membership Sign up to the challenge of reading at least 6 books during this year ’s summer holidays and you can win yourself the chance to take par t in the librar y treasure hunt, stickers, a cer tificate, and a medal!
Ever y Tuesday
FREE Stor y and Rhyme Time, 10.30am and 11:15am. Please note: Sessions are now limited to 10 children maximum, on a first come, first ser ve basis. (recommended for children aged 0-5)
Ever y Saturday, 10am-12pm
FREE Pokémon Club! Come along to trade your own cards and play the trading game we have at the librar y! Beginners are welcome. (Recommended for children aged 6+)
Ever y Saturday 10-3pm FREE Lego Club! Come along to build with our Lego and Duplo! (Recommended for all ages) EVENTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Ever y Monday~ *In par tnership with the Children’s Centre* Stotfold Family Drop-in, 9am-10 30am For parents, carers, babies, and children Free cuppa and play Suppor t, advice, and signposting for all aspects of parenting Self-weigh scales available (recommended for families with children aged 0-12 years
Ask The Exper t
In this feature we are calling on our local exper ts to offer our readers some helpful advice - this month we look at navigating divorce: Thank you to Kathy Scoot from HR J Foreman Laws for being this month’s exper t.
Kathy, what happens during the divorce process? Facing a divorce is an emotionally challenging time, especially when it comes to discussing the division of matrimonial assets and child arrangements So, what is the criteria for a divorce?
To legally divorce the criteria states that:• You have been married for over a year • Your marriage has irretrievably broken down• The cour ts of England and Wales have jurisdiction - Since April 6, 2022, the 'no-fault divorce' process sought to make the process less confrontational. This means that you no longer need to assign blame for the marriage breakdown. How are divorce proceedings initiated?
The first step is to decide if you want to make a joint application with your spouse or a sole application. If you applied jointly you need to wait 20 weeks from the date your divorce application was acknowledged, then you can apply for a Conditional Order. If you applied as a sole applicant, the cour t would send your spouse the divorce application and the Acknowledgement of Ser vice Form. They should respond to it within 14 days and state if they agree or dispute the divorce. If they agree, you will then wait 20 weeks from the date of your divorce application. After this time you can apply for a Conditional Order.
How will the finances be divided? There is no set formula. Each case is assessed on its own individual merits to reach a settlement that is fair to both par ties
How long does the divorce process take? The timeline varies based on individual circumstances Generally, the process takes a minimum of 20 weeks from the application for a Conditional Order, followed by an additional 6 weeks and 1 day to obtain the Final Order This period may extend if complexities arise To make an appointment
Kathy Scoot of HR J Foreman Laws
News from Our Local Churches.
St Mar y’s The Parish Church of Stotfold & Fair field.
Special events in September
Let’s talk about your faith questions over a meal
We are star ting a new initiative for people who are at the beginning of their faith journey or who are uncer tain about faith. Do you have questions you’d like to ask about who Jesus is and what his followers believe? Star ting on Tuesday evenings in September, St Mar y’s Church will be holding a series of informal meals at the Roecroft Centre for people who are curious about faith where they can have conversations about this. The first of six sessions begins on Tuesday 3 September and runs from 7.30pm to 9.00pm. For more information or to register your interest contact Revd Bill on 730218 or revd.bill.britt@gmail.com
Help protect our Chalk River by joining the 8 September walk
Join us for our annual chalk river pilgrimage star ting at Ivel Springs in Baldock, along the River Ivel, and ending with refreshments and a shor t ser vice at All Saints Church in Radwell The walk begins at 2 00pm from the carpark of the Arena, the Nor th Her ts football facility on Nor ton Road The 1 5 mile walk is organised by All Saints Church, Radwell and the RevIvel Association, which was formed in 2019 to protect the River Ivel, one of only 250 chalk streams in the world
Families and dogs welcome
• Tea Time Praise 4 00pm 1 September • Tea Time Praise for young families: join us in Church for songs, stor y, crafts and food • Community Coffee Morning Wednesday 10 30am 4 September
Church open ever y day
Your Parish Church is open ever y day from 9 00am-4 30pm for anyone who wants a time of quiet personal prayer, reflection or to light a candle
Regular worship Ser vices
First Sunday of the Month: 8 00-8 45am Holy Communion; 9 00-9 20am Sunday Morning Prayer; 10 00-11 00am Parish Communion; 4 00-4 45pm Tea Time Praise for young families
Second, Four th & Fifth Sundays: 9 00-9 20am Sunday Morning Prayer; 10 00-11 00am Parish Communion
Third Sunday 9 00-9 45am Holy Communion; 10:00-11 00am Morning
Praise (a ser vice without Holy Communion) 5 30-7 00pm Youth Gathering at the Vicarage
Sunday School is held during the 10.00am ser vice on the second and Sundays of the month
Wednesday Ser vice: 9.45-10.30am Holy Communion.
Monday – Saturday: 9.00-9.20am Morning Prayer.
Christenings held on the 4th Sunday of each month. Please contact Sara Clark on 01462 625270 . Weddings: Contact Revd. Bill Britt on 01462 730218.
Funerals. The church is available for any local person’s funeral. For information speak to your funeral director or telephone Revd. Bill
The Church of England Parish Church for Stotfold & Fair field Church Road SG5 4NE www stotfoldchurch org uk
Salvation Army Fellowship - 16th September 7pm
Bedfordshire Communit y Policing with PCSO Ann Jeeves - Enquiries 01462 731072
News from Our Local Churches.
St Guthlac’s Church, Astwick.
Our life is dependant on that which feeds us. Those things can be obviously food to begin with. But other things play a par t too. We are dependant on cer tain people for cer tain reasons eg. Love, security, friendship and all life suppor t systems. Jesus tells us that many of the things we depend on are temporar y. They come and go. They change over time and may leave us lonely or feeling neglected. But He gives us “The food that endures for eternal life”. Jesus said “I Am the bread of life” We know that bread is the staple food Our shopping list always contain it in some form or other It is a catastrophe when we run out of it at home or in the shops
So when Jesus says He is that staple food, we can feel safe in the knowledge that He will always be available
Jesus said ”I Am the bread of life Whoever comes to me will never be hungr y and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty” All that we need is found in Him
In the simplest of terms, He knows your suffering and struggles He can’t take them away, but he does promise if you call on Him, he will carr y you through it Test him, he says Oh and by the way It didn’t rain at our August outdoor ser vice! Blessings
Revd Jane Wheatley.
Sunday Ser vices
1 September: Summer Sunday All Age Ser vice 10.30am.
8 September: Communion Ser vice at 10.30am.
King’s Kids and Youth will run and creche will be super vised.
15 September: Ser vice at 10.30am. King’s Kids and Youth will run and creche will be available with parental responsibility.
22 September: Communion Ser vice at 10.30am. King’s Kids and Youth will run and creche will be available with parental responsibility.
29 September: Ser vice at 10.30am. King’s Kids and Youth will run and creche will be available with parental responsibility
Works of Hear t: Monday 2 September at 8 00pm ‘Have a go’ at crafts, make new friends and share craft ideas
Tots & Toddlers term time only Mondays: 9 15am – 11 00am
Accelerate for Children 10-13 term time only Tuesdays: 6 -7 00pm
Home from Home: Free, all welcome: join us for soup, tea, coffee, cake, biscuits, games, puzzles, ar ts & crafts Wednesdays: 1- 4 00pm
Prayer Meetings Sundays: 6 00pm – 7 30pm Wednesdays: 10-12 00 noon
Kings Baptist Church www kingsbaptistchurch co uk
Our recent outdoor ser vice (in the pleasant weather!)
Down Memory Lane
In the final picture kindly loaned to us by Eileen Gibbs we can see members of the W.I bir thday par ty (circa 1964)
Do you recognise anyone here? - Back Row: ?, Mrs Crouch, ? Mrs Day, ?? Mrs Albone, ?? Mrs Fit zpatrick, Mrs Darge, Mrs Bar tram, Mrs Skeels, Florence Dear (President) Mrs File, ?, Mar y Dear. Do you have any pictures you would like to show us? Contact 01462 731986 or stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk
Useful Telephone Numbers
General Helplines:
Citizen’s Advice Bureau
01525 402742
Trading Standards Advice Line 0300 300 8136
Samaritans 01462 455333
Bir ths, Deaths & Marriages 0300 300 8089
Stotfold Good Neighbour Group 07599 925587
Churches
Hope Chapel 01462 686803
King’s Baptist Church 01462 730521
Methodist Church 01462 731167
Salvation Army Hall 01462 731072
St Mar y’s Church 01462 730218
St Mar y's Church Hall 07727 688877
Friends of St Mar y’s 01462 834108
Fair field Community Church 07376 740410
Local Council
Stotfold Town Council 01462 730064
Email:enquiries@stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk
Central Bedfordshire Council 0300 300 8000
Email: customers@centralbedfordshire gov uk
www centralbedfordshire gov uk
Doctor
Larksfield Surger y Appointments 01462 732244
Enquiries 01462 732200
Out of Hours Ser vice: Call 111
Arlesey Medical Centre 01462 732144
Household Emergencies
Electricity Emergencies 0800 783 8838
Gas Emergencies 0800 111999
Housing
First Garden City Homes 01462 683307
Grand Union Housing - all enquiries 0300 123 5544
Cafe
Box of Cakes Cafe & Cake Shop 07812 055587
Health/Social Helplines
Alcoholics Anonymous 01438 747475
Childline 0800 1111
National Menengitis Trust 0845 6000800
Samaritans 08457 909090
NSPCC 0800 800 5000
Hospitals
Bedford Hospital 01234 355122
Lister Hospital 01438 314333
NHS Direct 0845 46 47
Librar y
Stotfold Librar y 0300 300 8068
Arlesey Resource Centre & Librar y 01462 731469.
Police
Beds Police (Crime repor ting) 01234 841212
Crimestoppers 0800 555111
Pubs
Coach & Horses
01462 734135
Fox & Duck 01462 732434
The Crown 01462 731061
The Stag Tavern 01462 731098
Transpor t
Trains (National Enquiries)
08457 484950
Whitbread Wanderbus 0300 123 3023
Schools
Etonbur y Academy 01462 730391
Pix Brook Academy 01462 416243
Fair field Park Lower School 01462 830000
Roecroft Lower School 01462 730336
St Mar y’s Academy 01462 730343
Samuel Whitbread Academy 01462 629900
Nurseries
Pippin Pre -School
01462 834897
Poppies Nurser y 07833 927906
Poppyfields Nurser y 01462 830008
Busy Bees 01462 734306
Taxi Ser vice Greenacre Transfers
Airpor ts & Chauffeur Ser vices 07555 70 78 48 www.greenacretransfers.co.uk
Window and door repairs and installations
* Misted/broken units * Handles
* Mechanisms
* Door barrels
Supply and fit windows and doors Soffits and fascias
Jonny Garside 79 Regent Street, Stotfold 01462 732248 or 07951 473505
Local Adver tiser Director y
AD Garden Rooms
A JB Fencing
01438 313765
07837 791365
A J Day Builders 01767 314445
Alfie’s Barbers
01462 658449
All Wrapped Up - Balloons and Florist 07886 569134
Andy Leonard Painter & Decorator
Arlesey Walking Group
07889 903283
01462 638286
Arlesey Pharmacy 01462 731200
Arlesey Social Club 01462 731361
Ask Phil (Garden Rooms, Driveways, Windows) 01462 545729
Aquarius Garden Design
Barn Hair Studio
Bal & Co Motor Care
01462 731292
01462 835611
01462 731500
Bandits Pet Shop 07787 502906
Bews Electrical 01462 834488
Big Minibus Hire
BK Electrical / Brian Kelly
Box Of Cakes Cafe & Cake Shop
Broadband Communications
BSH Glazing ( Windows & Doors)
Bugs ‘n’ Things Pest Control
Builders - SJ Brock
Carpet Cleaning - ACCS Ltd
Carpet Cleaning - ECO CLEAN
Carpets & Flooring - Paul Faulkner
Cascade Water Ser vices
Catsitter - Claire
Computer Repairs - Nick Saunders
The Cooker Buddy Oven Cleaning
07817 766997
07817545314
07812 055587
01462 732628
01462 730884
01462 735999
01462 231257
01462 629302
07748 857012
01462 731674
07887 531034
07984 344997
07521 279960
01462 810065
Chris Webster, Stotfold 01462 834108 (Correspondent for The Comet )
Darren Peters Proper ty Maintenance
Denmanair
Dennison’s - House & Garden Clearance
Drain Doctor
Electrician - Terr y C Seymour
Fair field Bowls Club
Fencing (A JB)
Finesse Interiors
First Step Estate Agents
Foot Health Professional - Vicki Eagles
Foot Pro Podiatr y
FullFlow Pressure Washing
Gifford Dance Academy
Graham Smith Brickwork & Paving
Green Door Lettings Management
Greenacre Transfers Airpor ts & Chauffeur Ser vices
www greenacretransfers co uk
Guides - Stotfold Guide Association
Henlow Vets
House of Fitness Pole fitness
Hypnotherapy - Pathway Hypnotherapy Rooms
James’s Carpentr y & Handyman Ser vice
Jar vis Footcare
Kumari Chiropractic
Lawnrite Lawncare
Liams Butchers
Locksmith Ser vices
01462 733322
01582 883355
07522 354141
01462 730769
01462 236559
07811 738599
07837 791365
01462 896046
01462 659730
07812 399659
07377 536685
07306 085207
07585 221513
07703 171857
01462 510765
07555 707848
01462 235273
01462 416416
07840 268099
07497157531
01462 234292
07816 329363
07479 945995
01462 512512
07584 979361
01462 290226
Lower Wilbur y Farm
07988 771107
Maintenance Ser vices - SHMS 01462 887366
Mice & Tidy 07835 983807
Mow & Weedit Garden Ser vices 07765 495200
New Kitchens 01462 812826
Nicky’s Nails 07747 042239
Nor th Her ts Road Runners 01462 639215
Orange Hen Travel 01707 903761
Oven Clean & Repair Ser vices 07878 444559
Painter/Decorator - Paul A Robinson 07761 751634
01462 232642
Paul Eley Tiling 07818 000508
Paul Williams Home Repairs & Maintenance 07881 289161
Piano Lessons - Christine Walker 01462 731357
Piano Lessons - Elmitt Piano Academy 07449 461465
Pilates - Zanna Newton 07719 862371
Pet Grooming - Paws & Claws 07913 005268
Plumbing - ALM Plumbing 07950 311963
Plumbing - C Plumb 01462 700862
Plumbing & Heating - GSP Heating & Plumbing 01462 615922
Plumbing - J D Heating & Plumbing Ser vices LTD 07474 444288
Plum-tek 01462 618058
Ray The Carpenter 07885 020895
RH Gardens 01462 612033
Roecroft Centre - Maureen Winters 07727 688877
Regency Flowers 01462 732616
Stotfold & Arlesey Royal British Legion 01462 734133
Satchells Estate Agents 01462 733730
Saunders Garage 01462 730222
Sheldon Electricals 01767 448188
Shel's Shabby Chic, Vintage painted furniture & workshops 01462 234228
Slimming World 07515 557803
Solicitors - HR J Foreman Laws 01462 458711
St Mar y's Church Hall 07727 688877
Stotfold Ar t Group 07821 502367
Stotfold Bowls Club 07739 760719
Stotfold Conser vative Club 01462 730534
Stotfold Football Club 01462 539297
Stotfold Gardening Club 01462 834854
Stotfold Good Neighbour Group 07599 925587
Stotfold Junior Football Club 07706 951263
Stotfold Judo Club 07872 594499
Stotfold Twirlers 07732 505614
Stotfold Mill 01462 734541
Stotfold News Magazine 01462 731986
Stotfold Pharmacy 01462 730249
Stotfold Shor t Mat Bowls Club 01462 629575
Tailoring Ser vice 07575 417217
The Cleaning Hub 07990 297297
The Rooms Hair and Beauty 01462 835538
The Rooms Holistic and Beauty Academy 07946 521266
Warrens Windows 01462 261401
Waste Removal (Josas Waste) 07739 488472
Windows - Repairs & Installations (J Garside) 07951 473505
Window Cleaning - ACCS Ltd
Window Cleaning (Jacks)
01462 629302
07950 510589
Yoga - Freda Dodswor th 01767 627611
