Stotfold News May 2025

Delivering From 2005 - 2025

Stotfold News Magazine appy 20th Bir thday to us!

lcome to our special niversar y issue where we ke a look back at where it l began! It seems only ight that this month’s Editors note should be shared with Claire, the original Editor and founder own (past) Editor ’s note on the opposite page!

It is safe to say that the last ten years have brought us a huge variety of interesting and exciting oppor tunities, as well as a fair few challenges along the way We have thoroughly enjoyed immersing ourselves into the local community and we hope that you will agree, we have delivered on our promise to develop an already extremely well put together local magazine Whilst it is hard for us to name all the many wonder ful highlights we have enjoyed, some things really d stand out for us which we wanted share with you as a look back at some of the reasons why we love being able to do what it is we do!

Firstly, featuring the infamous whit squirrel on our front cover will always hold special memories as we managed to earn Stotfold some national press attention along the way! Our squirrel loved the attentio

We were also incredibly for tunate to be able to help reunite some WWII war medals found along Arlesey Road a few s ago with the family of of our local war veterans We e so pleased to be a par t of s wonder ful find! stly, a ver y special time for us as being able to play our par t sisting the family of young than in setting up a undraising page and helping hem to make some nvaluable memories whilst he pent time at Keech Hospice e were so grateful to our aders for their suppor t

Alongside all of this, we have also thoroughly enjoyed taking par t in some fantastic local events, Mill Fairs and Christmas Switch On occasions - A special mention must o to last year ’s Annual Town Meeting where we eceived the Stotfold Town Mayor ’s Special Community Award, recognising the work we do over nd above producing the magazine - An award we will easure for years to come.

Another special memor y for us was helping to reunite lovely Ber t with his trusted garden chair, stolen from outside his front door. We found ourselves in hot water having to explain why we were actually retrieving something from the local fly- tipping site (something the local enforcement officer had never encountered before surprisingly!) All was well that ended well and Ber t was able to enjoy his chair once again thanks to some eagle eyes Stotfold News readers and an understanding enforcement officer!

Congratulations Stotfold News!

l that is left for us to say is THANK YOU. ur Stotfold News Magazine really is a huge m effor t, from our contributors, our er tisers, our deliver y helpers and finally , our readers My hear tfelt thanks to you for your amazing suppor t. Joanne

ongratulations to The Stotfold News!

member Claire approaching me when the magazine first star ted in 2005. I had only recently star ted my Pilates Business Claire and the Magazine assisted me enormously, creating adver ts and helping to promote my classes I felt we grew and evolved along side eachother and the success of the magazine definitely reduced the need to drop my leaflets through doors! Thank you to Joanne for continuing to do a fabulous job keeping the magazine interesting and informative It is great that both the magazine and my Pilates classes are still going in Stotfold more that 20 years on Thank you! Zanna Newton Pilates

We truly appreciate the ongoing suppor t of Stotfold News, over the years their dedication to highlighting our key events, achievements and successes has been outstanding. Joanne is amazing at helping us share our monthly updates to the wider community via the monthly publication, to include the opening of our Sixth Form and our exceptional GCSE exam results The Stotfold News Magazine has always been incredibly suppor tive of our open events at school, our productions and concer ts, and in promoting school news and celebrations through their social media channels too We look for ward to continuing the par tnership for many years to come Etonbur y Academy

Our 20th Birthday issue!

Our celebrity white squirrel!

Bert in his rescued chair!

From the (past)

Editor

Dear All,

Firstly, I would like to congratulate Joanne on the 20th Anniversar y of the Stotfold News Magazine When I star ted the magazine back in 2005 I had no idea it would endure for so long, or how much it would become par t of Stotfold life You have done such a good job over the last ten years and I couldn’t have passed the magazine into safer hands.

I can still remember how much hard work was involved each month, and it’s so good to know that the publication continues to go from strength to strength.

The magazine is such a useful resource for the residents of Stotfold, and over the years I have come across many other local magazines that just don’t compare! The suppor t of all the adver tisers and the generous time and effor t of the deliver y volunteers have been essential for the sur vival of the magazine, and have cer tainly never been taken for granted

Thinking back, my favourite par ts of producing the magazine for 9 years and 11 months were meeting so many lovely people, and enabling the personal messages, ar ticles and connections that made a positive difference to both individuals and local organisations

As Stotfold continues to grow, keep up the fantastic work ever yone, and here’s to the next 10 years!

Claire Former Sto tfold News Edito r

Dear Stotfold News Team,

A huge thank you and an even bigger happy bir thday to all of you as you celebrate this incredible milestone 20 years and 240 issues of bringing the community together through the pages of your magazine!

It’s truly inspiring to see how far you’ve come since those early days. Your dedication, creativity, and hard work have made Stotfold News a treasured par t of our community, and it’s no small feat to keep a publication going and growing for two decades

Thank you for all the stories, news, and suppor t you’ve shared over the years Your magazine has informed, uplifted, and connected so many, and we’re all the better for it Wishing you continued success and many more milestones ahead Here’s to the next 20 years! With hear tfelt gratitude and warmest wishes,

Cllr

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Local Life with Stotfold fe ncing’s Nathan Page 17

s ave d my life Pages 8&9

Local News

News from Stotfold Town Council

Local Life

News from Stotfold Librar y Letters

News from Stotfold Mill

Family Announcements

Mental Health Matters

Update from The Need Project

Local Spor ts News

News from Stotfold Junior Football Club

News from Stotfold Football Club

NEW LOOK Church Ser vices & News

NEW LOOK Monthly Fun Quiz!

NEW LOOK Down Memor y Lane

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

Steve Buck - Stotfold Town Mayor

Ame lie’s Army are at i t agai n! Page 13

Delivering From 2005 - 2025

The very first issue in 2005

The Stotfold News From papercopy to print

The ver y first issues of the Stotfold News Magazine were stapled together and hand delivered by a small team of friends and family to ever y house in Stotfold.

Fast for ward 20 years and you will see that todays Stotfold News Magazine has undergone a few changes With a dedicated army of

Congratulations Stotfold News!

My goodness, 20 years! I first star ted teaching in Stotold 18 years ago and wish I could recall some of the early Stotfold News editons From ever yone at Roecroft, we wish you a ver y Happy 20th Bir thday, CHEERS!

Hollie Cross, Head Teacher Roecroft Lower School.

over 70 deliver y volunteers, the magazine strives to offer residents an informative source of information, with a mixture of news, information and some wonder ful local photography thrown in to boot

We continually look to improve the publication, with 240 issues now under our be are always open to fresh in order to keep the maga relevant and interesting Now delivering to 4,800 homes, we continue to gr alongside our local community with the

was halted as a precautionar y measure An online issue was promptly compiled with phenomenal suppor t from our adver tisers, enabling us t p community connected during such an uncer tain time

Happy 20th Bir thday Stotfold News!

Over the past 20 years Satchells have found the Stotfold News to be an invaluable source of information and adver tising. In par tnership with the Stotfold News, Satchells are proud to have ser ved the local community., not only as Estate Agents but by also taking par t in many community events and initiatives. Congratulations! Kevin Duff - Satchells Estate Agents.

Congratulations Stotfold News!

Congratulations on your 20th Bir thday and many thanks for all that you have done to adver tise and suppor t all of our events over the years St Mar y’s Church Social & Fundraising Committee

Delivering From 2005 - 2025

What’s next for The Stotfold News?

There is always an idea in the making or a project in the pipeline - we are looking to increase our adver tiser por tfolio as we future -proof ourselves for the next phase of local development. Our magazine will continue to evolve, bringing with it some exciting new content and some oppor tunities for you, as our readers to become more involvedwatch this space!

Congratulations Stotfold News!

It’s incredible to think that we have been delivering the Stotfold News Magazine now for twenty years - from the ver y beginning when Claire first star ted to publish the magazine! It has cer tainly changed from those early days and we would like to congratulate you on keeping this ver y informative magazine in front of all the residents in Stotfold. Wendy & Ian

Happy 20th Bir thday Stotfold News!

Thank you for consistently including St. Guthlac’s in your publication each month. We truly appreciate your suppor t and contribution to the community. Here’s to many more successful years ahead! St Guthlac Church, Astwick

Congratulations on 20 years! I have delivered the magazines since 2006 and so I know lots of people look for ward to receiving their magazine! Congratulations Regards Julie Longhurst

With thanks to this month’s contributors: Reaper Drones (FRONT COVER) Stotfold Town Council, Stotfold Mill, Stotfold Football Club, Our local schools, David Stedman (Quiz,) Stotfold Ar t Group, Our local Churches, The Need Project, Jo Loach, NHRR, Stotfold Runners, JKSK Karate, Cllr Kat Woodfine, Nathan -Stotfold Fencing (Local Life)

Contact: stotfold news@yahoo co uk or write to us at Stotfold News Magazine, 78 Hitchin Road, Stotfold, Her tfordshire, SG5 4HT Tel: 01462 731986 You can also contact

Congratulations Stotfold News!

Many thanks Jo, We celebrated our 15th year in 2025 and I remember our first ever adver t with you all that time ago! Many thanks to you and all your readers for the suppor t over the years - David & Jules, First Step.

Congratulations Stotfold News!

A huge congratulations on celebrating 20 years! Thank you for all of your hard work creating the magazine as well as sharing our school updates with the community St Mar y’s Academy.

Congratulations from

12A Queen Street, Stotfold SG5 4NX 01 4 6 2 - 8 3 5 6 11

Congratulations to the Stotfold News Magazine on your 20th bir thday.

We have enjoyed being par t of this magazine for most of this time

You have helped us grow and suppor ted us in our many Community events

Cheers and here’s to many more years and THANK YOU

Julie and team @ the Barn

STOTFOLD Diary Of Events..

CHANGE OF DATE ***

St Mar y’s Church Summer Fete

Saturday 12th July

Vicarage Garden Church Road 2-4pm

Thursday 8th - Stotfold Town Council VE Day Beacon Lighting

Saturday 17th – Plant Sale

St Mar y’s Church Hall – 10-12

Saturday 24th Pippin Open Morning

Saturday 24th - Alzheimer ’s Charity Garage Sale 10-4pm 20 White Crofts, Stotfold, SG5 4EB Lots of items for sale -Coffee/Tea available - Tombola Contact Bridie 07871750181

Saturday 14th – Book Sale & Coffee

Morning St. Mar y’s Church Hall 10-12

Saturday 21st - Alzheimer ’s Charity

Line Dance Stotfold Memorial Hall

SG5 4HR Tickets £10 00 each 7-11 30pm Raffle, Tombola, Refreshments Contact Bridie 07871750181 Email:

bridget smith@uwclub net

Saturday 28th - STOTFEST

Saturday 12th – (NEW DATE)

Summer Fete – Vicarage Garden, Church Road 2–4pm

Saturday & Sunday 19th & 20th

Stotfold Ar t Group Exhibition and craft sale - Stotfold Mill

Monday 25th Stotfold Walking Market

Saturday 6th Cream Tea Afternoon –

St. Mar y’s Church Hall 2-5pm

Saturday 20th - Stotfold Town Council Outdoor Cinema event.

Saturday 11th – Jigsaw Sale

St. Mar y’s Church Hall 10-12

NOVEMBER

Saturday 8th – Winter Fair

St. Mar y’s Church Hall 2-4pm

Saturday 15th - Table Top Sale

St Mar y’s Church Hall 10-12

Saturday 22nd Stotfold Community Chrismas Fair (more details to follow)

Saturday 29th - Stotfold Town Council Christmas Light Switch On event

DECEMBER

Saturday & Sunday 6th/7th –St Mar y’s Church - Christmas Tree Festival

Useful Telephone Numbers

Citizen s Advice Bureau

01525 402742

Samaritans 01462 455333

Register 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

Fair field Community Church 07376 740410

Local Council

Stotfold Town Council

01462 730064

Central Bedfordshire Council 0300 300 8000

Doctor

Larksfield Surger y Enquiries

01462 732200

Out of Hours Ser vice: Call 111

Arlesey Medical Centre 01462 732144

Hospitals

Bedford Hospital

01234 355122

Lister Hospital 01438 314333

Transpor t

Whitbread Wanderbus

0300 123 3023

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Police

Beds Police (Crime repor ting) 01234 841212 Crimestoppers 0800 555111 Hall Hire

St Mar y's Church Hall 07727 688877

Roecroft Centre 01462 730264

Stotfold Memorial Hall 01462 730264

St Mar y’s Church Hall 01462 730264

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

Taxi Ser vice

Greenacre Transfers

Airpor ts & Chauffeur Ser vices

greenacretransfers co uk

07555 70 78 48

NEWS

Update From Cllr Kat Woodfine

Dear Stotfold,

It has been two years since I was elected to ser ve you at Central Bedfordshire Council at the local elections in May 2023. My term is until May 2027, so now is a good oppor tunity for mid- term reflections and to give you some insight to the life of a councillor at CBC.

The first year was a steep learning cur ve, familiarising myself with the many different depar tments within council and forming the relationships with the officers that do the key work As your ward councillor it is impossible to be an exper t on all aspects of council life The politicians at CBC set direction and policy, while the officers enact that policy I learnt quickly that however much I want to drive for ward the best interests of the people of Stotfold at pace I had to work with officers within the framework of policy and the law A key requirement is to understand the challenges of our residents and shape how council broadly meets those challenges

There is no single aspect where this is more relevant than setting the annual budget This is a complex process that dominates the early par t of the calendar year I have spoken often about the financial challenges encountered by all local councils Understanding all the implications when balancing council ser vices against these budget limitations and your council tax is the most challenging decision of the year

This year I voted against the council revenue budget and abstained from a call to raise council tax

On a more positive note, I have been honoured to learn from and work alongside some fantastic, knowledgeable colleagues, and to build relationships with your Town councillors When my original Independent Group split in Spring 2024 I was proud to align myself with the 12 other councillors in The Central Bedfordshire Community Network These were people in which I recognised my own values and could see were working hard to put local communities are the hear t of their decision making.

I have the privilege of attending some great events with the town. Highlights for me have been being asked to read at the Stotfold Mayor's Civic Ser vice, the opening of Etonbur y sixth form block and the commemoration at the annual Remembrance Day parade.

As I ser ve my next two years, I look for ward to meeting even more of you as I continue to represent you at Central Bed Council

Cllr Kathr yn Woodfine PhD Ward Councillor – Stotfold

Cllr Kat Woodfine - CBC Councillor

I Sur vived a Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Now I want to Help Save More Lives...

On the 6th of Februar y 17-year-old Stotfold student Evelyn Walker collapsed at school She had suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. It was completely out of the blueshe had never previously shown any symptoms of being ill, and there was no warning Evelyn was exceptionally lucky Her teachers and the School Medic at The Knights Templar School in Baldock per formed CPR immediately and deployed the school defibrillator The brave and swift response of Evelyn's school who per formed the 'chain of sur vival' until the emergency ser vices arrived, undoubtedly saved her life.

The East Anglian Air Ambulance attended – alongside several ambulances and the police - and together they

stabilised Evelyn and transpor ted her safely to hospital. Evelyn went on to spend nine days in Intensive Care and almost three weeks in hospital, under the amazing specialist care of Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Royal Papwor th Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. She has been fitted with an Implantable Defibrillator which will protect her should this ever happen again Most of us could never imagine this happening to us - and yet:

• 12 young people (under 35) die from a sudden cardiac arrest each week in the UK. Many, like Evelyn, have never previously shown any symptoms of being ill

• Less than 10% of people sur vive an out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest

• Two of the most impor tant factors which influence sur vival include the time between cardiac arrest and attempted CPR and early defibrillation

The enormity of what has happened to Evelyn is now star ting to sink in. She knows how lucky she is and now she wants to use her experience to save more lives Together with her school, family and friends, Evelyn wants to raise awareness that a cardiac arrest really can happen to anyone, and that we all need to know how to do CPR and use an AED (automated external defibrillator)

She has already shared her stor y with local Stotfold residents at AED training held on 15th April in the Greenacre Centre and is working with the Anglian Air Ambulance to organise training for her fellow Sixth Form students. As a direct result of Evelyn’s experience, Evelyn’s Mum realised that many of the hear t suppor t groups and resources focus upon older people Evelyn’s Mum is now working on a new online community 'Young Hear ts UK' to provide a space for young people with hear t problems/young cardiac arrest sur vivors to connect and chat If you know anyone who might be interested in joining this community, please direct them to: https: //www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574758809426

17 year old Evelyn Walker

Evelyn and her family also want to ‘give back’ to the charities which have helped them and to raise essential funds to help save lives. Evelyn’s Dad is planning to run another marathon and Evelyn and her Mum are planning a programme of fund-raising activities with the goal to raise at least £1500 to be split equally between East Anglian Air Ambulance, The Sick Children's Trust (who provide free -ofcharge 'home from home' accommodation for families) and The British Hear t Foundation (who are doing incredible research into sudden cardiac arrest).

All money raised will be presented to each charity by Evelyn

So, what can YOU do?

1) Learn or refresh your CPR skills

2) Familiarise yourself with how to use a defibrillator This simple 15-minute training from British Hear t Foundation provides the basics: https://lnkd in/eZDvCrec

3) Find out where your nearest defibrillator is to your home

4) Consider making a donation to Evelyn’s fund: https://www justgiving com/crowdfunding/jennifer-walker2/admin?newPage=true

Please give what you can to suppor t Evelyn and these amazing life - saving charities - and ensure that you refresh your CPR/defib skills - and know where the nearest AED is to your home It may save the life of someone you love

STOTFOLD DEFIBRILLATOR LOCATIONS

Defibrillator Locations:

Greenacre Centre • The Co-op • The Barn • Kings Baptist Church • Stotfold Conser vative Club • Stotfold Football Club • Stotfold Memorial Hall • Roecroft School • Hitchin Road Recreational Ground • Pippin Pre -School • Etonbur y Academy • St Mar y’s Academy • Pix Brook Academy • Stotfold Salvation Army Hall • The Mossman Centre •The Rooms• Stotfold Mill

Please check individual accessibility as some of these facilities may have their own individual opening hours.

A HUGE thank you to:

• The staff and students at The Knights Templar School.

• East Anglian Air Ambulance for attending Evelyn's medical emergency, stabilising her and providing emotional suppor t at the scene/hospital

• The amazing specialist Intensive Care, cardiology teams and all staff at Addenbrookes Hospital and the Royal Papwor th Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

• The Sick Children's Trust which provides accommodation and suppor t to families of ver y sick children - enabling Evelyn’s Mum to stay with Evelyn in hospital for 3 weeks.

• British Hear t Foundation for information and ongoing research into sudden cardiac arrest

• Medtronic for Evelyn's incredible implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) technology

• Friends and family for your kindness.

The Walker family.

Editor ’s note - We would like to thank Evelyn and her family for sharing their experience with us. We hope your recover y continues to go well Evelyn

The invaluable Chain of Sur vival used to help Evelyn in Februar y

STOTFOLD GARDEN CLUB

Meetings and Trips

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at St Mar y’s Church Hall, Wednesday 14th May 2025

Outing to Beth Chatto - Coach depar ts from the bus stop on Hitchin Road at 9:30am

For more information, contact Peter on: (01462) 834854 or 07758649721 E:stotfoldgc@gmail.com

Crime Figures Stotfold & Fair field FEBRUARY 2025

( The most recent crime figures available from the Police national website)

Violence & sexual offences - 26

Antisocial behaviour - 19

Other theft - 5

Other crime - 10

Public order - 1

Source: www.police.co.uk You can repor t crimes online. REMEMBER - PLEASE REPORT NON URGENT TO OUR LOCAL POLICE USING THE 101 NUMBER

In a emergency always call 999.

Stotfold Ar t Group News Update.

Any visitors to the Stotfold Mill will have noticed the Ar t Group's display on the beams and walls of Randall's Tea Room. By long - standing arrangement, 25% of any sale is donated to mill funds, keeping the wheels of histor y turning in our lovely local landmark.

In keeping with the traditional look of the mill, our themes are local scenes, landscapes, animals and flowers etc Tara Shaw's menacing Raven, The Guardian of the Tower and Carolyn Monaghan's oil painting of Cor fe Castle would fit this bill stotfoldar tgroup@outlook.com facebook: Stotfold Ar t Group

Tara Shaw’s menacing Raven

Carolyn’s Cor fe Castle Oil work

Stotfold’s Shaun Kayaks For Cancer Research

Stotfold’s Shaun Perr y will be Kayaking an incredible 170 miles from Richmond to Southend, on May 12th to raise funds for a cause ver y close to his hear t

Both Shaun and his wife have suffered with cancer, with Shaun being diagnosed with stage 3 throat cancer back in 2022

Shaun told the Stotfold News Magazine “This cause is incredibly impor tant to me ” “After facing a throat cancer diagnosis in November 2022, I have felt a deep commitment to contribute towards research that can help others battling this disease ” “Ever y donation brings us one step closer to breakthroughs that can save lives and improve treatment options for those affected by cancer.”

Travelling through 45 different locks and 8 different counties, together with friend Paul Johnstone, Shaun hopes to raise as much money as possible We wish Shaun and Paul all the ver y best for their journey!

You can find out more and help by sponsoring them by visiting the link below:

https://www justgiving com/page/ shaunperr y?utm medium=FR&utm source=WA

Are you planning on taking on a challenge this year?

We want to hear from you if you are looking to raise money or embark on a par ticular challenge during 2025

Email us at stotfold.news@ yahoo co uk or call us on 01462 731986

Kitchens & Bedrooms

Windows Internal/External Doors

Skir tings -Architraves -Dados

Stairs -Handles -Balustrades

Handle & Lock Replacements

Loft Hatches

Flat Pack Furniture

BAL & CO. MOTOR CARE

Thursday 15th May 7 15 pm in the Greenacre Centre, Valerian Way SG5 4HG - Come along and find out more about the group and what we do to benefit Stotfold residents. If you have any questions or think that you may have time to volunteer to assist us, please ring 07599 925587 RAY THE CARPENTER

Building Maintenance

All aspects of carpentr y N o job too small

Quality used cars & vans supplied. Excellent after sales care, our warrantees cover both parts & labour

Motor vehicle servicing and general repair work undertaken, any make or model 2 Arlesey Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, Herts SG5 4HA Formerly Cramps Garage Sales (01462) 732400 Services and Bodywork (01462) 731500

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Shaun prepares for the 170 miles

Happy 50th Birhday 3rd Stotfold Brownies.

The 3rd Stotfold Brownies will be 50 years old on 1st May 2025. The group was first star ted on 7th May 1975 by Madge Fear and met in the Stotfold Methodist Church hall. Our current Brown Owl, Melanie Cheney, began volunteering in October 1981 and within 6 months or so became Brown Owl. Years later in 1999 Sue Turgoose, joined the group as a helper, becoming 'Tawny Owl'.

The 3rd Stotfold Brownies plan to celebrate their 50th Anniversar y with a par ty on Saturday 14th June 12-5pm at the Mossman Centre The par ty is open to all current and ex-Brownies of 3rd Stotfold and their families, all current and ex-leaders from Stotfold and Fair field, where some of our Brownies now come from, members of Stotfold Trefoil Guild Also, various other adults who have been involved in some way with our pack over the years There will be refreshments available, and lots of memorabilia on display!

Ever yone is welcome, please RSVP to Sue or Melanie

Both Melanie and Sue are planning to retire from the pack in July this year and we are tentatively looking for other leaders and helpers to assist with the group as of September Guiding in general within Stotfold needs more volunteers to help across all the Guiding sections and we are always open to talk to interested par ties

If you are interested in helping out in any capacity then the group would love to hear from you! You can email them at:Stotfolddistrict@girlguidingher tfordshire.org.uk

3rd Stotfold Brownies enjoy a great deal of fun and interesting activities!

Stotfold Mum Treks 100km For DKMS

Regular readers and followers of the Stotfold News Magazine facebook will be familiar with Stotfold youngster Amelie and her recent journey to receive her lifesaving bone barrow transplant.

Slimmers Donate For Cancer Research UK

Amelie was incredibly for tunate to find a suitable match to be her bone marrow donor, a 34-year old man in Germany found with the help of DKMS - a charity dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders. Amelie received her transplant in April 2024 and has since then fought a long and hard journey to get to recover y She spent nearly 5 months away from home, 4 months of which were spent isolated in hospital Although Amelie still has some way to go, she’s looking for ward to returning to school and doing normal 12 year old things ver y soon

Stotfold Slimming World Group have collected a whopping 173 bags of old clothes to be donated to Cancer Research UK Alongside a fellow group they counted 263 bags raising a fantastic £7,890! What a great effor t!

Sofia, Amelie’s Mum and biggest suppor ter will be trekking a challenging 100km through the southern Moroccan Sahara during November to help raise money for DKMS Sofia will be accompanied by local ladies Jen Powell and Lauren Br yder Sofia told the Stotfold News Magazine “If you don’t know Amelie let me tell you, she is the most inspiring, resilient and incredible kid you’ll ever meet ” - “I’m in total awe of her, she is and always will be my hero!”

“Having watched her suffer immense pain and trauma over the last 10 years I feel compelled to do something to push myself physically and give something back at the same time.” “There are so many people who are in need of a lifesaving transplant and I will spend the rest of my life raising awareness because not enough people know about it and educating others is ever y thing, for someone it’s life.”

How can you help? Anyone can help children like Amelie to have a second chance at life by signing up to the donor register and donating to our fundraising page (by scanning the QR code above. https://www.dkms.org.uk/register-now

We wish the ladies the ver y best of luck - to assist the fundraising the ladies also have some incredibly exciting events planned in Stotfold which we sincerely hope our community will get involved with! - Watch this space!

Pictured left to rightLauren, Jen, Amelie & Mum Sofia

Group Leader Dawn counts the bags!

Stotfold Town Council News from

Skatepark Update

You may have noticed some sur vey activity in Greenacre Park at the star t of April. This work is par t of the early planning phase for the exciting redesign of the Wheeled Spor ts Facility, following the recent public consultation.

To suppor t the design process, two impor tant tests were carried out to measure how quickly water drains through the soil, and to assess the strength of the ground. The data collected will help ensure the new facility is safe, durable, and well- suited to the site conditions.

We’ll continue to keep you updated as the project progresses thank you for your ongoing suppor t and interest!

Steam fair

Our Councillors will be attending the Stotfold Mill Steam Fair and Countr y Show on 10–11 May. Stop by for a friendly chat and enjoy a fantastic family day out at this much-loved local event.

We look for ward to seeing you all there!

Diar y of Events:

VE Day

Thursday, 8th May marks the 80th anniversar y of VE Day – the historic moment when Germany surrendered, bringing an end to World War II in Europe Celebrations are taking place across the countr y, and Stotfold is joining in with three separate events

17:00 – Fish & Chip Supper with musical enter tainment from “Sweet and Low” at the Stotfold Con Club Tickets are £10 and can bought from the Con Club or the Greenacre Centre.

19:30 – Church Ser vice at St Mar y’s Church 21:00 – Beacon Lighting Ceremony at The Green Gathering from 21:00, the Salvation Army will be playing, a tribute will be read, the beacon will be lit, and members of the public will be asked to join in singing “I Vow to Thee my Countr y”

We would love to see you at all or some of these events

Stotfest Update

Preparations for Stotfest are well under way, taking place on Saturday 28 June While the complete stage schedule will be unveiled next month, we’re thrilled to announce just a few of the incredible acts already confirmed – Queenergy, BuBounce, Shadowplay, and The Souled Organisation It’s shaping up to be an unforgettable event!

We still have space for a few craft stalls in the marquee, send us an email if you would like to find out more and book your space.

LOCAL life..

1 Nathan, you have adver tised with us for many yearshow long have you lived in Stotfold now?

I have lived with my family in Stotfold for 26 years now, originally coming from Battersea at a ver y young age (6) with my parents to letchwor th in 1979 then to Stotfold in 1999

2. It looks as if the better weather is on it's way (fingers crossed) we are guessing that working outside must come with it's own perks at this time of year! We'd love to know what your choice of listening material when the sun is shining? This is a difficult one for me to answer, simply because I love most types of music and I am often caught having a boogie while working!

3. For those people that enjoy their garden and keeping it in tip-top condition have you picked up any handy tips for keeping our decking fresh and in it's best condition throughout the year? The Best thing to keep decking in good condition is to keep it clean so there is no build up of algae which can make it slipper y and dangerous also regularly check for damage and treat it regularly.

4 We like to find out about the people behind our local businesses and how they came to do what it is they do? Were you always interested in this as a career choice or did you (like most of us) come to do this by accident? Like most people I came to do this rather by accident! I used to do proper ty maintenance, then kind of fell into this I love doing what I do as I really do enjoy being outside and meeting new people all the time

5. We're guessing your job is made harder for you once the great British weather decides to turn bad!..If you could choose to spend the colder days in nicer climates where would you pick and why?

If I could go anywhere I would probably go to Spain or somewhere warmer than the uk (which often isn’t hard! it would only be for the winter months however as I would miss home. I do love the UK just not in winter! You can contact Nathan on 07490 715009 (or see the adver t below)

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News from Stotfold Librar y

Opening Hours: Monday Closed Tuesday 9:00am - 1:00pm Wednesday 2:00pm - 6:00p Thursday 9:00am - 1:00pm Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm 2:00pm6:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm SEE BELOW FOR REVISED OPEN HOURS THIS MONTH DUE TO THE MOVE!

STOTFOLD’S LIBR ARY HAS A MOVING DATE!

The current Librar y location (Simp Centre, Hitchin Road, SG5 5HP) will be closed from Tuesday 20th May 2025 The new Librar y locatio (Greenacre Centre, Valerian Way, SG5 4HG) will have the official Grand Opening on Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 2pm.

Your closest CBC libraries are:

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Shefford Librar y, 1 High St, Shefford SG17 5DD, 0300 300 8067

Biggleswade Librar y, 1 Chestnut Ave, Biggleswade SG18 0LL, 0300 300 8055

All regular events at the librar y will continue the week we open in the new location.

Join us for a special Coffee Morning on Saturday 14th June 9am-4pm to check out our new space!

If you have any librar y queries during this closure time, please visit or contact any of the Central Bedfordshire Libraries.

EVENT FOR ADULTS (*Please note the librar y will be closed from 20th May-10th June*)

Ever y Friday Knit and Knatter 10 30am-12pm

Ever yone is welcome no matter your skill level! Whether you’re already a master crafter or want to learn something new, come and join our friendly knitting and crochet group Have a cuppa, meet new friends who are always willing to lend a hand and help teach you how to hone your skills

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN (*Please note the librar y will be closed from 20th May-10th June*)

Ever y Tuesday 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

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+)

Pokémon GO Community Day! Excited about catching a shiny? Come into Stotfold Librar y on Saturday 10th May which is the community day weekend there will be Pokémon themed activity packs!

Ever y Saturday 10-3pm Lego Club! Come along to build with our Lego and Duplo! (recommended for all ages)

Your LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,

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We are writing to express our thanks to the William Field Eleemosynar y Fund for their grant to help us purchase a new piece of equipment to extend the capability of our green keeping machiner y This is a ver ticutter and it fits into our spiking machine to act as par t scarifier and aerator to remove thatch (old grass) from the green and to allow better aeration of the grass roots. This will allow fur ther improvement in the condition of our green and thus enhance the playing experience See picture attached Thank you

Keith Isted- Chairperson Stotfold Bowls Club

Dear Editor,

The Eleemosynar y Charity of William Field Applications are invited from individuals or local voluntar y organisations that will directly benefit a resident or residents in the ecclesiastical parish of Stotfold which include Fair field. The next submission date for applications is 30th June 2025

Please note that individuals wishing to apply for grants towards the cost of fur ther education should apply to Roe's Educational Charity and the next submission date for those applications is 30th September 2025 Application forms for both charities are available from billsonjean8@gmail.co or in person from 17 Pix Road, Stotfold SG5 4HY

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News from the Mill.

Well, the excitement levels at the Mill are ramping up as we prepare for this year ’s Steam Fair and Countr y Show (10th and 11th May).

Even as I write, plans are being made for the showground layout, and by the time you read this there will be the first tractions engines arriving at the event field For those of you who haven’t experienced a Steam Fair before: you’re in for a treat! We have an action-packed weekend awaiting you! First of all, our legendar y Live@TheMill is on Friday evening 9th May, with live music from rock and indie cover bands DeLorean (www deloreanband co uk) and Hot Mess Come and join us for an epic evening of great music and an even better atmosphere

Throughout the weekend the central arena is packed with exciting acts to enter tain you. We have the children’s motorcycle stunt team The Rockets (https://therockets co uk/) we also have the Stannage Stunt Team per forming highfalls, bike stunts, quad stunts, trick riding and explosions! We have Meirion Owen, from The Quack Pack, demonstrating sheep herding, the ever-popular Steam Engine Tug of War, Gifford Dance Academy (per forming Sunday only) and the Steam Parade, where you can get up close and personal with the amazing array of engines that are coming to the show Finally, we are really pleased to announce that the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be passing over the Mill on both days of the show this year We have a full weekend of live music in the beer tent, from folk to rock, and a FREE children’s disco on the Saturday night with DJ Hayley, and don’t forget the live music, dancing and magic show on the John Saunders Stage! Our FREE KidZone offers inflatable fun for children of all ages Finally, there’s plenty to eat and drink – although you’re also welcome to bring a picnic and there’s plenty of shopping to be done in the Craft Marquee and around the trade stands The Mill itself is open and running all weekend. Dogs on leads are welcome too!

Book your ticket before 7th May and get a discount on the price. Ticket info, prices and how to book are all available on our website: www.stotfoldmill.com

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Mental Health Matters

The sun may or may not shine in May

As we enter the warmer, sometimes sunnier seasons, the sensation of sun upon our warmth star ved selves can feel like absolute MAGIC! Yet, like most things in life, we cannot guarantee the presence of sun irrespective of season Or rather, the sun is always present but not always visible And when it is not, those with the most sensitive of systems may feel its absence more keenly

Will we whine when the sun does not shine, or will we cultivate the sunshine within? While this sounds super cheesy, it is nonetheless true that the more we commit to creating lives that we want to live fully, the more our internal light will keep us lifted

There is much we cannot control in life whether externally or the way our internal systems are programmed with their own par ticular sensitivities But what each of us can do is to nur ture that which nourishes us at the deeper levels. Whatever makes our system breathe a sigh of relief/release, lightens our spirit and shifts the energy in our body. That which makes us feel lighter helps us manage all that leaves us feeling heavy.

These lighter, longer days of May can remind and refresh our ability to notice what lifts or lowers our moods, for the simplest of treats can transform our experience. For me, being under the expanse of sky, watching the wildlife and listening to birdsong helps me to stop and be The sight of new shoots of life appearing in the garden or flowers opening inside the house, evokes great excitement in me! And the bird app Merlin provides a whole new world of wonder; it listens then identifies the local winged singers by name and image What lights you up?

Jo is a BACP Accredited Psychodynamic Counsellor and an Integrative Super visor with an MA in Contemporar y Therapeutic Counselling.E: jo.loach@gmail.com.

News from Pippin Pre -School

We would like to congratulate the winners of our top 3 prizes in the Easter Raffle, Lillie, Rebecca and Priya and thank all our lovely parents who entered raising a grand total of £830 Thank you also to our sponsors for your generous donations to make this possible Stotfold Junior Football Club, Talent Shore, Aqua Sensation, Stotfold Junior Development Centre, Hair by Phillip, Jordans Cereals, and Morrisons these were ver y much appreciated

On Saturday 24th May we are hosting an Open Morning from 10am to 12pnm for children who are looking to star t with us next term, this is a fantastic oppor tunity to view our pre - school and meet the staff before star ting their Pippin journey In the meantime, we have a vir tual tour available on the homepage of our website for parents to view https://pippinpreschool co uk/

Our next Holiday club will be the Summer Half term break from Tuesday 27th May to Thursday 29th May inclusive Bookings can be made via members.pippinpreschool.co.uk/login.

We now have two session times available 8-6pm at a cost of £40 and 9-3pm at a cost of £25 We will then follow with our Summer Holiday Club from Monday 21st July to Thursday 14th August inclusive

As mentioned previously you can now suppor t us from the comfor t of your own home while shopping online! We've par tnered with easyfundraising, allowing you to raise free donations with 8000+ retailers Please sign up now, your ongoing suppor t is gratefully received www easyfundraising org uk/cause/pippin-pre - school/ We have raised over £340 to date, which is a fantastic amount, a BIG thank you to ever yone who has suppor ted us so far

We continue to collect bottle tops, old buttons, yoghur t pots, cardboard egg boxes and old children friendly magazines for our gluing station, please donate them via our office Thank you for your interest in our Pre -School. We look for ward to sharing more of our news with you again next month.

Spring is with us!

Our quote of the month helps us teach children about the balance of nature and to use their senses to understand the world around them. Children have been watching blossom appear, birds nesting and bulbs springing into life

We have been planting seeds and talking about what they need to grow We have also encouraged our children

News from Poppies Pre -School

to look at growth and change, including butter flies, chicks, frogs, sheep, and lambs. Following on from this, children looked at their own growth, comparing baby photos and measuring themselves on a giant beanstalk! Children have gained a good insight into healthy eating to suppor t their growth, and we will be growing salad crops for them to eat in the summer

Our new families have settled beautifully into Poppies life this term, with their children exploring our gardens, our forest school activities and our Spring activities Our breakfast and after school children have been equally busy, with spor ts activities, den building and fun with Spring

inspired paints and crafts!

Value of the Month: Empathy

Quotes of the month: “Spring is the time of year when it is summer in the sun and winter in the shade”

Charles Dickens

Poppies and Poppyfields both offer breakfast club, nurser y sessions, afterschool club, and full day care, from Monday to Friday during the term and additionally offer holiday club Poppies age range is 2 to Reception, Poppyfields is 2 to Year 2

For Poppies, St Mar y’s Academy site contact billpoppies@gmail.com, and for Poppyfields at Fair field Lower School, please contact billpoppyfields@gmail.com.

News from St Mar y’s A c ademy

Welcome to our May news!

Despite the two week Easter break, April was a relatively energetic month for our oldest children with their action packed 3-day residential trip to Rock UK Frontier Centre and bikeability training. These are such useful, fun and rewarding experiences for them.

The St Mar y’s School Association will be busy in May with the ever popular Sponsored Bounce event and a Happy Bag Collection planned for Monday 12th and Monday 19th May respectively.

We are ver y grateful to all the volunteers, our families and our community for donating their time and money to help enrich the children’s lives in school

Clubs have been ver y popular over the last two terms with a range of school run and external activities on offer We will have Tennis, Drama, Gymnastics, Football, Spanish and Multi-Spor ts Clubs back in the Summer Term along with a school run Athletics Club

years will also take par t in a

skipping workshop on Monday 19th May

To round off the month before we break up for the May Half Term holiday, annual class photos will be taken and we will be organising Creative Ar ts week The children really enjoy this event each year under taking a range of activities including ar ts and crafts, dancing, spor ting activities and cooking, to name but a few!

We look for ward to updating you on more of our news next month!

All

fun

Our older children enjoyed many activities at Rock UK earlier in April

News from Roecroft Lower School

Welcome to our update for May.

Almost halfway into 2025 and the time continues to fly by Summer term has been incredibly busy, as it always is There has been a constant steam of trips, events in school, residentials and special themed days – all of this alongside a packed curriculum This month our Key Stage 2 cohor t are updating us on all of their exciting Spring term learning

In Year 3, we have been learning about keeping fit and healthy We have been finding out how exercise affects our bodies and how to make healthy food choices We enjoyed checking our own fitness levels in PSHE and in DT we planned and made our own pizzas, using healthy toppings We loved getting messy with flour!

We finished the Spring term with a trip to the STEM Discover y Centre in Stevenage This provided a fantastic oppor tunity to explore areas of Science and Technology and the children had a great time working with interactive exhibits covering the themes of Space, Energy, Materials, Forces and Magnetism

We also got viewing access to the Mars Yards test area, where we got to view the prototype rovers that Airbus engineers are testing as par t of the ExoMars project They also got to create their own rockets and launch them, which was really exciting!

In Histor y, the children have been learning about the Vikings and AngloSaxons. The children loved learning about Viking warriors and the longboats they travelled in We read several Viking stories and legends, and the children wrote their own versions of ‘Thor ’s Hammer ’ We also per formed a song about the AngloSaxons and Vikings which was great fun!

In Year 4, we have had an exciting star t to the Summer term and the children's last term at Roecroft In Histor y, we are now exploring the Ancient Egyptian society and beliefs We are looking for ward to our immersive topic day where we will dress for the occasion and even get to reenact a Pharoah's burial! In English, the children have star ted reading ‘Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx’ and using their new-found knowledge of pyramids, Egyptian gods and society to create their own mysterious Egyptian my ths.

through the woods, archer y tag, low ropes agility courses and even fire lighting. The children relish the chance to stay away from home for the first time with all their school friends

The children continue to have lots to look for ward to in the coming months; as well as celebrating the end of their time at Roecroft, we have our annual dance morning and the chance to complete a Bikeability training course, helping get the children ready for their journeys to their middle schools in the new academic year

Thanks for reading, with warmest wishes, Mrs Cross

At the star t of May, we have our three -day residential trip to Cuffley Camp! It is a brilliant experience staying in woodland pods and taking par t in activities such as zip-lining

Children enjoying the STEM Discover y Centre

Cuffley Camp a firm favourite on the calendar

News from Fair field Park Lower School

Grounds week was a great success and we now have new bug hotels, animal homes and planters around the school We are looking for ward to the wildflower garden growing with help from the seed bombs made in Year 3

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Over the Easter holidays the children have been busy preparing poems of their choice to per form in the poetr y recital We are really impressed with the confidence and expression the children used and discovered some new favourite poems and poets along the way

This half term reception are focusing on ‘Where can we go?’ learning about space

and different climates around the world There will also be a time machine week Year 1 are learning all about what grows and lives in our school grounds

Year 2 are thinking about ‘How can we fly?’ including a trip to Shuttlewor th to look at the histor y of flight Year 3 are learning ‘Why are bees impor tant?’ looking at the conser vation of bees Year 4 are learning ‘How can we measure weather phenomena?’ choosing how we can measure weather and making predictions

Value of the Half Term: Patience

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We look for ward to updating you on our news in the June issue when we will be in our final term of the academic year!

It is with a variety of thoughts that I write this piece from Pix Brook Academy Over the last (almost) seven years I have shared my thoughts and aspirations regarding PBA with the Stotfold and Arlesey community via the Stotfold News

As a local resident of Stotfold and inaugural Principal of the first Free school in Central Bedfordshire I have been uniquely placed to consider the impact of a new school in a town such as Stotfold. From next term the situation will be different, a new Principal will be in place to take the school for ward over the next few years. While I will remain in post until the end of the summer my role will change significantly and I know that these next few months are all about preparation for the next academic year

While it is extremely odd to imagine not arriving at the school ever y morning, I am pleased to say that a great deal of work has been under taken this term to ensure that as much as possible is in place for September

Parents will find out their school allocation over the Easter period and we have been busy making the necessar y adjustments in terms of staffing Next year we will have a school with pupils in all seven year groups, over 1000 pupils and a commensurate number of staff, both teaching and suppor t. Pupils in our oldest year group will be well under way with their GCSE preparations, including mock examinations and development of coursework requirements. Our primar y colleagues are also continuing with the usual SATs preparations and pupils have been working extremely hard. In terms of other activities, it was great to see so many of our year 9 & 10 pupils under take the practice for

News from Pixbrook A c ademy

the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award The award includes a variety of elements including community work and it is fantastic that so many of our pupils want to be involved

We have also star ted our programme of trips and visits for GCSE pupils including the Geography trip to Walton on the Naze and the trip to the Tate Modern for our GCSE Ar t pupils. There are fur ther activities planned for Histor y, Drama and English. Next year we have been able to expand our GCSE offer and will include GCSE Music and Philosophy and Ethics to our current offer.

The per formance of “She kills monsters”, was per formed during the last week of the spring term and huge congratulations must go to the pupils and staff involved As with all things extra -curricular the benefits to our pupils are obvious and the confidence and simple enjoyment of under taking these experiences is why so many staff are prepared to give up their time The same applies to our spor ting programme that continues to grow with training and matches occurring regularly Our focus on maximum engagement so that those pupils who train get to represent the school is something I am pleased has been embraced by our PE depar tment

It’s been a really busy time at school, not just over the last month but over the last few years, but this is as it should be. The responsibility of educating the future generations is not something that can be done in a half-hear ted way and I am so immensely proud of the work under taken by all staff and pupils at PBA.

Next term will be different in so many ways, but what I know will be the

same, is the commitment and effor ts of this community: staff, pupils, Trust and parents to continue to do ever y thing possible to educate the socially responsible citizens of the future

Steve Adams PBA Principal

News from Etonbur y A c ademy

Summer term is one of our busiest terms with the final push towards Year 6 SATS, GCSE’s and A Levels Inter ventions and suppor t are running ever y night after school, across multiple subjects and year groups as the staff suppor t learners in the last few weeks before the examination series begins

We wish them ever y success and look for ward to celebrating their achievements with them

Our students are now enjoying the school field at break and lunchtimes and we have also released the summer term extracurricular clubs schedule, as always, it's full of activities for the children to enjoy during lunchtimes and after school.

With the recent introduction of our new cloud-based system Bromcom, all club details should now be published in one place which allows our students to also sign up for the clubs via the app too

We are delighted to share that applications for enrolment at Etonbur y

Sixth Form for September 2025 are still open on our website If you have any questions, please do contact our Head of Sixth Form via email cdowden@bestacademies org uk

The children joining us in Year 5 this September have now received confirmation of their place here at Etonbur y Academy and we are looking for ward to welcoming them to our school and community If you are still considering your child’s school please do get in contact with us

Did you know we have the best GCSE results in Central Bedfordshire for two consecutive years? If you are looking for a Year 9 place for your child in

September 2025 we do still have limited places available, please call the School Office to book a tour

We are always happy to show prospective parents, carers, and pupils around our academy We also welcome in year admission enquiries for all school years Please call our main reception for fur ther details and to speak to our admissions team

If you would like to book a school tour, please get in touch with us at 01462 730391 or via email at etaoffice@bestacademies.org.uk.

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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Update From The Need Project

saying it but that really was a busy month We were able to distribute some 818 food parcels and 400 top up bags of food, that other wise would get binned The estimated total of food is valued at over £55,000 which is massive None of it would be possible, without the amazing help we get from our suppor ters and as I’ve said before the brilliant volunteers, who work tirelessly for the project throughout Central Bedfordshire, at our hubs and best before points We really couldn’t manage without them.

We are continually tr ying to to source food and have made some great contacts but are always seeking more. Our followers on Facebook are always quick to answer our call and never let us down, thank you all.

Now, moving onto our move. All I can say is we are ver y close to exchanging and then we will be able to star t work on, God willing, our permanent home. Our priority has and always will be first and foremost, our food provision and in the future, when we have the money, we will develop our community space and cafe area upstairs (which we are ver y excited about, and the drawings look incredible!)

Because people are aware of our future plans in Stotfold, it has been amazing the suppor t we are getting, with people asking and small organisations and individuals raising money for the future development of the new building

That suppor t and genuine kindness makes us ver y grateful and ver y optimistic about the future

We are shor t of the total funds we need to completely finish the building work, but have more than enough to move our food operation

transition between the old space and the new, as we cannot stop our daily food operation We feel so blessed that we can complete this phase of our plan and the future development will come later In closing, I know I say it a lot, but we are so so grateful for ever yone who buys into what we are doing and if you want to know more please ask us, it will be good to talk to you

Blessings and praise God always - Gordon

820 parcels provided in 20 working days • 400 top- upbags collected from our Pop- up sites • £57,200 estimated value of the food for the month • £6,602 50, the average monthly cost to run the charity 1789 adults,1532 children & 297 pensioners helped .( This includes our best before food that we give away )

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Karate Success!

Massive congratulations to these karate ka in achieving their Dan grade status last night They showed unbelievable hard work, resilience and perseverance Harr y Yates, Tony De Monfor t and Richard Hawes achieved their Black Belt 1st Dan and Arabella Hawes achieved her Black Belt 2nd Dan. For a free trial session contact JKSK 07742 820956 info@jksk co uk

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The annual OPEN DAY takes place this month!See the adver t on the right for more details!

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Stotfold Runners Bingo Madness!

Stotfold Runners hosted their second charity event, Bingo Madness, (see picture above left) and raised £1,336 for the Need Project

If you’re keen to get out for a run with a great group, join us on social media under “Stotfold Runners”. Ever yone is welcome to attend our events - keep an eye out on our social media!

We meet ever y Monday/Wednesday and Thursday at 7pm & Sundays 10:30am Check our Facebook page for meeting points, run distances and seeing the planned route on the day! Visit facebook com/groups/stotfoldrunners

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welcome. Walks star t at 10.45am May 1st/ 8th The Crown PH, The Green, Stotfold 15th, 22nd, 29th - Arlesey Station. Contact Beth Over field on 01462 815672

Nor th Her ts Road Runners

Entries are now open for the Greenway Challenge on 11th May. The star t will be at Standalone Farm and details are on our website www nhrr org uk Greenway Challenge.

The 1st Sat of the month 5k at Letchwor th Common will be 3rd May and this is open to runners of all abilities Entr y is free so just turn up on the day We continue our training sessions on Tues and Thurs with qualified coaches and meet in Letchwor th at 7pm. We welcome runners of all abilities so come along for a taster session Our details are on nhrr.org.uk or contact Ian 07506429928

Nor th Her ts Road Runners would like to wish all marathon runners good luck for their chosen marathons this year!

The event was hugely enjoyed by all!

News from Stotfold Junior Football Club

Stotfold Juniors now have a pan disability team They had their first session at the end of March and was absolutely fantastic! These sessions will be the last Saturday of ever y month going for ward Thanks to parents and volunteers for their suppor t Stotfold Juniors are the first club in Bedfordshire to hold these sessions and if anyone would like to attend to contact Ceri on Secretar y@stotfoldjunior fc co uk or Paul Duggan 07415037139

This season (after 8 trophyless seasons) our U14 Whites have won Division 1 of the Royston Crow League Having finished runners up in division 2 last year . Adrian Wenn and his team have been playing this season with real determination. We are so proud of them, a great bunch of lads (and parents!) Well done team…

Previous Juniors player, Jack Jarrett and his friend Marcus Wilson ran from London to Paris for the charity Tough to Talk - a charity that suppor ts men’s mental health. https://www.toughtotalk.com/ https://gofund me/b965527d Please suppor t the guys if you can

Stotfold Junior U14 Whites Division 1 winners!

News from Stotfold Football Club

Welcome to our club update.

March was busy with mixed results for the First Team who won three, drew one and lost three of their league fixtures. The Reser ve Team won three, lost two and drew one of their three league fixtures and they triumphed in the Bed Senior Trophy Final winning 1-0 against old adversaries Caldecote in front of a 500 crowd at Bedford Town. Congratulations to them and we believe that we are one of the few clubs where the First team and Reser ve team have won the same trophy.

For the Women’s Team it was a hugely disappointing month losing on penalties to Ware in the League Cup semi-final and losing 2-1 to Luton Town Ladies in the Beds Junior Cup Final. In the league they drew one and lost one

The cur tain will fall on another league season at the end of April Thanks for all of your great suppor t

COME AND JOIN US! CAN YOU HELP WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP OUR GROWING CLUB?

Please suppor t the club by taking up our sponsorship and adver tising promotions. Details are on the club website.

Come on you Eagles. Up the Fold.

JSJ Stadium

New Roker Park Arlesey Road Stotfold, SG5 4HE T: 01462 539297

www stotfoldfc co uk witter com/stotfoldfc facebook com/stotfoldfc

www instagram com/ stotfoldfc

May Church Ser vices

ST GUTHLAC’S ASTWICK

Astwick Road, SG5 4BH

May Ser vice:

Sunday 4th St Guthlac’s holds a ser vice ever y first Sunday of the month The Communion Ser vice is at 11:15am, followed by refreshments and amazing cake! We look for ward to welcoming you

Rev'd Jenna Dearden 07708 666612 revjennadearden@gmail.com

Rev’d Jane Wheatley

E:jane.wheatley5@btinternet.com

KINGS BAPTIST CHURCH

The Green, Stotfold SG5 4AN

May Ser vices:

Sunday 4th 2025

10 30am All-age family ser vice

Sunday 11th 2025

10 30am Ser vice with communion

Sunday 18th 2025

10 30am Sunday ser vice

Sunday 25th 2025

10.30am Ser vice with communion

Prayer meetings:

Wednesday mornings at 10am

Sunday evenings at 6pm 01462 730521

www.kingsbaptistchurch.co.uk

STOTFOLD METHODISTS

5 Hitchin Road, Stotfold SG5 4HP

May Ser vices:

Sunday 11th 10 00am Cath Edmonds

Sunday 25th 10 00am Christine Warren

Minister Rev Emmanuel Onabanjo

07464 881751

STOTFOLD SALVATION ARMY

10 Church Road, Stotfold SG5 4LX

May Ser vices:

Prayer Meeting Ever y Sunday –10:00–10:15am

Family Friendly Worship 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 10:30am

Home League Women’s Meeting 2-3pm

Tue 6th led by Irene Howard

Tue 13th led by Hazel Thompson

Tue 20th led by Capt. Adrian Allen Tue 27th led by Wendy Rowlands

Captains Adrian & Gemma Allen, 01462 731072 (Office) www.stotfoldsalvationarmy.org.uk

HOPE STRICT BAPTIST CHAPEL

Mill Lane, Stotfold SG5 4NU

Sat 3rd Young People’s Meeting 7pm

Sunday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Sunday School 9.15am

Morning Worship 10 30am

Afternoon Worship 2.15pm

Wednesday 7th, 21st

Prayer Meeting 7 15pm

Wednesday 14th, 28th

Evening Worship 7 15pm

Sunday 11th, Bible Class 7pm

Minister Mr G E Hadley

01462 686803

www.hopechapelstotfold.org

SALVATION ARMY FELLOWSHIP

19th May - Cllr Kat Woodfine. A year in the life of a County Councillor. Our meetings are open to all - All meetings held at The Salvation Army Church Road, Stotfold Telephone: 01462 731072

ST MARY’S CHURCH

61 Church Road, Stotfold SG5 4NE

May Ser vices:

Morning Prayer Monday-Saturday ever y week: 9am

Sunday 4th 8am Parish Communion

9am Morning Prayer

10am Parish Communion

4pm Tea Time Praise Family Ser vice

Wednesday 7th

9.45am Parish Communion

Thursday 8th

7.30pm Commemoration of the 80th Anniversar y of VE Day with music provided by the Salvation Army Band

Sunday 11th 9am Morning Prayer 10am Parish Communion with Sunday School - 6pm Evensong

Wednesday 14th

9.45am Parish Communion 2pm Hymns for Fun

Sunday 18th

9am Parish Communion

10am Parish Praise Ser vice

Wednesday 21st

9 45am Parish Communion

Sunday 25th 9am Morning Prayer 10am Parish Communion with Prayers for Healing and Sunday School

Wednesday 28th 9 45am Parish Communion

Revd. Bill Britt on 01462 730218. www.stotfoldchurch.org.uk

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH

Community Hall, SG5 4JJ

May Ser vices:

Sunday 11th Connect Sunday Ser vice 10:45am Shefford Baptist Church 4 Bedford Road, Shefford SG17 5DJ

Sunday 18th Morning Ser vice 10:30am

Sunday 25th Morning Ser vice 10:30am

Contact 07351 514457/ Email info@fair fieldcc org uk www.fair fieldcc.org.uk

Church News & For thcoming Events

KINGS BAPTIST CHURCH

On Wednesday afternoons we host Home from Home, in par tnership with The NEED Project, from 1pm to 3pm. Drop in for tea, coffee, cake, and biscuits Bring your knitting, or sit and chat, play games, do a jigsaw, or maybe take par t in a fun quiz! All ages welcome

Tots & Toddlers runs on Mondays from 9:15am–11:00am, during term time Please note that we won’t be running on the two bank holidays in May Works of Hear t, our informal and fun ar ts and crafts sessions, will next meet on Monday 12 May at 8pm

If you are not able to come to our Sunday morning ser vice, please know that the ser vice is streamed online You will need to use the Zoom software on your smar t-phone or computer to watch it The meeting ID is 8269783610 and the passcode is 730521

STOTFOLD SALVATION ARMY

With warmer weather returning, there are plenty of ways to connect at Stotfold Salvation Army! On May 1st, Hobby Hub (10:30–12:30) kicks off the month offering a comfor table space to craft, sip tea, and unwind. Need a relaxed chat? Drop in for Toast of the Town (May 8th, 10:30–12:00) for tea, toast, and friendly faces. For a bit of fun, Connect: Youth Club for Grown-Ups (May 22nd, 10:30–12:30) returns. Come laugh, play, and reconnect with your youth! Looking for a Bible discussion group?

Ever y Tuesday (2:15–3:45pm), Music 4 Memor y, ( Tibbs Dementia) brings the power of music to those with dementia and their Carers, while Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group ( Wednesdays, 09:30–11am, term time) fills the morning with laughter. Lyfe Groups meet throughout the week contact us to find one that suits you. We can’t wait to see you!

St Mary’s Church

The Big Brekkie

STOTFOLD METHODIST CHURCH

Stotfold Methodist Church welcome you to come aong and enjoy their Scrabble Club. Why not pop along ever y Monday from 2pm for a cup of tea and a chat.

ST MARY’S CHURCH

Plant Sale and Coffee Morning in our Church Hall on Saturday 17th 10am – 12 noon.

Are you at the beginning of perhaps your faith journey or do you have questions about faith? We are welcoming all who have questions to join us for a meal for the first of six weekly sessions at the Roecroft Centre star ting on Tuesday 10th June from 7.30 – 9.00pm and for more information or to register your interest contact one of our clergy team.

Fellowship Events in May:

Wednesday 7th: Coffee Morning 10 30am -12 noon

Tuesday 13th: 2pm Whist Drive in our Church Hall

Wednesday 21st: Women’s Fellowship 2 30pm in our Church Hall Richard Cuthber t works for Her tfordshire County Council and will be talking about “Rights of Way”

Tuesday 27th: Our monthly Friendship Lunch is held at The Stag Contact Carolyn on 07759 914891

Tuesday 27th; 2pm Whist Drive in our Church Hall

Saturday 31st: Our Men’s Breakfast is held at the Stag

To join us contact Roger on – 07802 734046

Christenings: Sara Clark 01462 625270

Marriages: Revd Bill on 01462 730218

Funerals: Please speak to your funeral director or telephone Revd Bill on 01462 730218 for any suppor t regarding a local person’s funeral

Please check our website www.stotfoldchurch.org.uk

Roecroft Centre

Saturday 10 May

8.30am – 11am

Choice of Full English or Continental Breakfast Donations to Christian Aid

Please sign the sheet at the back of church so we can get an idea on numbers - or contact Emma on either 07836749283 or rev emma wilkinson@outlook com

Feel free to just turn up on the day, as there will be plenty of food to go around

MAY Fun Quiz!

May 4th is World Laughter Day so in this month’s fun quiz we celebrate with a theme of GREAT BRITISH COMICS! (Presented by Stotfold’s ver y own Brain of Britain, David Stedman Answers on page 32)

1 Pictured above right is the great June Whitfield together with her co- star in which British television comedy series, a spin-off from “Happy Ever After ”?

more famous title of the 19th novel which was originally titled “The Sea Cook: A Stor y for Boys”?

2 Pictured below is a British comedian, actor, & writer whose surname is the same as the IS unit of electrical inductance What is it?

3 What surname is shared by Bud, a British stage and music hall comedian well-known for his association with the Crazy Gang; and Micky, a ver y successful British comedian well known for his “out out” catchphrase and sell-out tours?

4 What is the name of the London thoroughfare with a name synonymous with the government of Britain and which includes the Cenotaph and the Banqueting House along with many government offices?

5 Pictured right is a British glam rock group from the 1970s fronted by singer Brian Connolly What is the name of this group?

6 In which English west coast seaside resor t can you view the statue pictured right?

7 What is the much

8 Pictured right is a comedy character whose surname is supposedly Lauren Cooper and was created by which British comedy actor and writer?

9 Michael, the British actor, singer and comedy star, adopted his stage surname after seeing the name of a popular brand of biscuits on the side of a lorr y What name?

10 Pictured right is the badge of which car company, founded in Britain in 1919?

For more fascinating facts and to download our quizmaster David’s novels completely free of charge visit davidstedman.co.uk

Readers memories;

Down Memory Lane

STOTFOLD HISTORY - Do you have an interest in local histor y? We would love to hear your memories, see your photographs and find out more about the histor y of our town. get in touch with us by calling 01462 731986 or email us at stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk

This month we have taken an extract from an ar ticle from the 1971 issue of the ‘Bedfordshire Magazine’ written by resident Madge Keeper who shares her childhood memories (Kindly loaned to us by Chris Webster )

“The first building in Brook Street where I lived was the shoe mender ’s house In his hut was an iron stove and from the overhead beams hung leather tools and shoelaces ” “For halfpenny the Cobbler would fill up a half-pint bottle with water and a flavoured pellet, turning the water into a sparkling ruby or topaz.” “These magic drinks went under the name of Monsters.”

“Down from our house lay a few more cottages, between us and the Pig & Whistle - The brook (which gave the street it’s name) lapped around the gardens which overlooked the meadows known locally as The Mixes.” “Through the village were the meadows where the brewer y stoodon brewing days a pungent smoke would issue from it’s tall chimney and the smell of boiling malt and hops would per vade that par t of the village ”

“The annual fair was held on The Green, known locally as the Stotfold Feast ” “The great steam engines hissed, gondolas, cakewalks and flying horses were aplenty and even when the last hard penny was spent there was plenty to watch and to see.”

Found in an ar ticle taken from the Citizen newspaper in 1965 - the tale of a five year old child princess bride named Anne Mowbray (note the Stotfold link) who was made to marr y Richard, Duke of York - one of the legendr y 'princes in the tower.'

It is thought that the children were married at such an incredibly young age to secure land ownership. The wedding took place at St Stephen's Chapel, Westminster with the celebrations lasting for four days. Anne was the daughter of ‘John de Moubray’ the last of the Dukes of Nor folk - (owners of Stotfold's Brayes Manor and four mills - a large estate wor th a substantial amount of money ) Richard Duke of York was the son of Edward IV and together with his brother V were said to have been killed in the tower at the request of Richard III Anne - a Stotfold child, sadly died at the age of nine, she is said to be buried in Westminster Abbey

Stotfold Population Figures in 1086. During the Doomsday Sur vey, the population of Stotfold was recorded as 200 In 1671 it has risen to 357, in 1801 it was 495 and by 1851 it was recorded as 1,395 The population increase was said to have been due to the building facilities in Stotfold in comparison to neighbouring villages. By 1950 the population had increased to 3,979.

Do you have an interest in local history? Do you have any items you can contribute to this feature? Please do get in touch with us at stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk or call us on 01462 731986

VE DAY CELEBR ATIONS

VE Day celebrations were held in Stotfold with a large crowd gathering outisde the Regent’s Cinema (Arlesey Road) in 1945

Past Shops Of Stotfold

We would love to feature an ar ticle on the past shops of Stotfold as we know that our more recent residents will be amazed at just how many shops used to trade along Regent Street, High Street and The Green to name but a few

Can you help? We are looking to compile a list- email us at stotfold news@yahoo co uk if you can help contribute!

Did You Know Stotfold Has A Direct Link To The Princes In The Tower?

Visitors to the Stotfold Feast circa 1920

Business Directory

AD Garden Rooms

Adams Osteopathy

A JB Fencing

A J Day Builders

Alfie’s Barbers

All Wrapped Up - Balloons and Florist

Amber ’s Alterations

Andy Leonard Painter & Decorator

Arlesey Walking Group

Arlesey Social Club

Ask Phil (Garden Rooms, Driveways, Windows)

Aquarius Garden Design

Barn Hair Studio

Bal & Co Motor Care

Bandits Pet Shop

01438 313765

07498 670345

07837 791365

01767 314445

01462 658449

07886 569134

07941 010447

07889 903283

01462 638286

01462 731361

01462 545729

01462 731292

01462 835611

01462 731500

07787 502906

Bews Electrical 01462 834488

Big Minibus Hire

BK Electrical / Brian Kelly

07817 766997

07817 545314

Box Of Cakes celebration cakes to order 07812 055587

Broadband Communications

BSH Glazing ( Windows & Doors)

Bugs ‘n’ Things Pest Control

Builders - SJ Brock

Carpet Cleaning - ACCS Ltd

Carpet Cleaning - The Cleaning Hub

Carpets & Flooring - Paul Faulkner

Catsitter - Claire

Computer Repairs

The Cooker Buddy Oven Cleaning

01462 732628

01462 730884

01462 735999

01462 231257

01462 629302

07990 297297

01462 731674

07984 344997

0777 7113107

01462 810065

Chris Webster, Stotfold 01462 834108 (Correspondent for The Comet )

Crown Sweeps

Darren Peters Proper ty Maintenance

Dennison’s - House & Garden Clearance

Drain Doctor

Electrician - Terr y C Seymour

Fair field Bowls Club

Fencing (A JB)

Finesse Interiors

First Step Estate Agents

Foot Health Professional - Vicki Eagles

Mice & Tidy 07835 983807

Mow & Weedit Garden Ser vices 07765 495200

New Kitchens 01462 812826

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

Pippin Pre -School 01462 834897

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

Poppies Nurser y 07833 927906

Poppyfields Nurser y 01462 830008

Ray The Carpenter 07885 020895

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

Sha Care Ser vices 03330 062644

Sheldon Electricals 01767 448188

Shel's Shabby Chic,

07838 916915

01462 733322

07522 354141

01462 730769

01462 236559

07811 738599

07837 791365

01462 896046

01462 659730

07812 399659

Foot Pro Podiatr y 07377 536685

FullFlow Pressure Washing

Gifford Dance Academy

07306 085207

07585 221513

Graham Smith Brickwork & Paving 07703 171857

Green Door Lettings Management

Greenacre Transfers Airpor ts & Chauffeur Ser vices

www greenacretransfers co uk

Guides - Stotfold Guide Association

Henlow Vets

01462 510765

07555 707848

01462 235273

01462 416416

Hypnotherapy - Pathway Hypnotherapy Rooms 07497157531

James’s Carpentr y & Handyman Ser vice

Jar vis Footcare

Kumari Chiropractic

Liams Butchers

Locksmith Ser vices

Lower Wilbur y Farm

Maintenance Ser vices - SHMS

01462 234292

07816 329363

07479 945995

07584 979361

01462 290226

07988 771107

01462 887366

Vintage painted furniture & workshops 01462 234228

Sigma Computer Ser vices 01462 742783

Slimming World 07515 557803

Solicitors - HR J Foreman Laws 01462 458711

St Mar y's Church Hall 07727 688877

Stotfold Ar t Group 07821 502367

Stotfold Bowls Club 07739 760719

Stotfold Conser vative Club 01462 730534

Stotfold Football Club 01462 539297

Stotfold Gardening Club 01462 834854

Stotfold Good Neighbour Group 07599 925587

Stotfold Junior Football Club 07706 951263

Stotfold Judo Club 07872 594499

Stotfold Twirlers 07732 505614

Stotfold Mill 01462 734541

Stotfold News Magazine 01462 731986

Stotfold Pharmacy 01462 730249

Stotfold Shor t Mat Bowls Club 01462 629575

Tailoring Ser vice 07575 417217

The Rooms Hair and Beauty 01462 835538

The Rooms Holistic and Beauty Academy 07946 521266

Warrens Windows 01462 261401

Waste Removal (Josas Waste) 07739 488472

Wellco Heating Ser vices

07783 190780

Windows - Repairs & Installations (J Garside) 07951 473505

Window Cleaning - ACCS Ltd

01462 629302

Window Cleaning (Jacks) 07950 510589

Chimney