VILLAGER The
Issue 17 - August 2013
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LOCAL NEWS • LOCAL PEOPLE • LOCAL SERVICES • LOCAL CHARITIES • LOCAL PRODUCTS
Covering: Alconbury • Grafham • Kimbolton • Riseley The Stukeleys and all surrounding areas
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The
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Issue 17 - August 2013
Life
LOCAL NEWS • LOCAL PEOPLE • LOCAL SERVICES • LOCAL CHARITIES • LOCAL PRODUCTS
4 Wildlife Wanderings By Christine Donnelly
Covering: Alconbury • Grafham • Kimbolton • Riseley The Stukeleys and all surrounding areas
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WILDLIFE WANDERINGS
WILDLIFE TRAVEL, BY CHRISTINE DONNELLY It will soon be late summer but there is still plenty of wildlife to see as the warm days and nights bring to life many of our local habitats, with butterflies, moths, dragonflies and numerous other insects on the wing and mammals looking after their young. Our local bats had their babies earlier in the summer and the ‘pups’ now look like miniature versions of the adults. Whilst the mothers are out feeding, the young sometimes wander out of the roost and, as they cannot yet fly, this is when you might find one on the ground or on a building. They are too young to fend for themselves so contact the Bat Conservation Trust for advice: www.bats.org.uk or phone 0845 1300 228. The Wildlife Trust monitors bats on many local nature reserves and also holds ‘batty’ events. On International Bat Night, Saturday 24th of August, you can join them at Cambourne, Grafham Water or Woodwalton Fen from 8.15 pm as part of their Big Wetlands Bat Walks, to try out a bat detector and hear the amazing sounds that fill the summer nights. More info on www.wildlifebcn.org/ wetland-bats and booking essential on 01954 713519 or email ecologygroups@wildlifebcn.org.
Soprano pipistrelle bat Now the weather has improved after a cold start, moth numbers are finally up and in our local area alone, as well as several day-flying moths, there are hundreds of species that can be seen flying at night. Relatively few are a nuisance to man (in vegetable plots and your wardrobe for instance) and many play a very beneficial role, some as pollinators of flowers, and of course as food for animals such as birds and bats. Hawkmoths are large and often distinctly marked so look out for these in particular, not only feeding on flowers but resting on walls and doors.
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Small elephant hawkmoth Whilst we are heading towards autumn, the temperate areas of the southern hemisphere are now looking forward to spring. In parts of South Africa, Chile and Australia, the spring flowers can be spectacular providing there has been enough winter rain. Late August sees the start of the flowering in South Africa, particularly in Namaqualand which forms part of the famous ‘Cape Flower Kingdom’. Many of our favourite garden flowers come from this area including ‘daisies’ such as gazanas, pelargoniums, red hot pokers and huge numbers of bulbs including gladioli. Western Australia starts to flower just a little later so September is an ideal month to visit. In Chile, due to the extreme length of the country, from almost the tropics to the Antarctic, spring can last months but October is a good month to visit the Atacama Desert in the north.
Gazania, South Africa For wildlife holidays, including wild flower holidays to these countries any many in Europe, contact Wildlife Travel at Cambourne who run trips supporting conservation worldwide. 01954 713575 or check www.wildlife-travel.co.uk or their blog on wildlifetravelling.blogspot.co.uk. For more information on local wildlife contact the Wildlife Trust www.wildlifebcn.org or 01954 713500. Christine Donnelly
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BEDFORDSHIRE
WALKING FESTIVAL The fifth Bedfordshire Walking Festival takes place from 7th to 15th September and promises to better than ever. The festival is going from strength to strength and attracts interest from near and far. Organised by Bedfordshire Ramblers and supported by The National Trust, RSPB, The Greensand Trust, Bedford Borough Parks and Countryside Teams, Central Bedfordshire Rights of Way Team Members, Bedford/Milton Keynes Waterways Trust, Bedford/ Bletchley Rail Users Association, Long Distance Walkers Association, Nordic walking, Bedford Creative Arts, Walks for Health and Sandy Town Council with its recently achieved “Walkers Are Welcome” status. The festival offers an ideal opportunity to explore and get to know Bedfordshire. From the rural “wolds” like countryside in the north to the wooded greensand ridge across the middle to the chalk hills in the south. Interesting villages, delightful views, and mostly easy walking on generally well maintained paths the nine day festival is an opportunity to get out into the countryside with a group and knowledgeable leaders or simply “Go on holiday in Bedfordshire”. Unless stated ALL WALKS ARE FREE just turn up. The full programme is available on the web-site www.bedswalkfest.co.uk. What’s New for 2013 ? More walks for walkers.... Half day walks up to 7 miles and all day walks up to 22 miles. More Interest Walks......... Varying in length from 2 hours to half a day. These informative walks are led by knowledgeable and interesting leaders
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and range from spotting wildlife to Two centuries of industrial history from Bricks to Robots. Visit a private Garden Railway. Take a ride on a Boat named John Bunyan or join us going Castle to Castle and if you dare participate in the Friday 13th walk. Special walks...... A dog walk... Yes dogs have to bring their owners. A Mum’s & Toddler walk where toddlers have to bring their Mum’s, Nani’s or Grandmum’s and or their male equivalents. You could try Nordic walking with taster sessions in Bedford and Ampthill followed by a short walk. Family Walks with Children in mind... Whether its looking and listening to Bats or spotting wildlife along the river, treasure hunting with a GPS, or a nature walk at Rushmere the festival has a number of walks specially for the family including self guided walks with street art or join a procession. More walks accessible by Public Transport.... Via London Midland, Marston Vale Line, First Capital Connect, Stagecoach and Grant Palmer. RU4 The Challenge.... May not be new but becoming increasingly popular is the 40 mile two day challenge of the Greensand Ridge Path taking place over the weekend of 14th &15th September. Booking is essential. As more and more people are doing the walk and raising money for charity could this be the challenge for you ? Programmes are available in hard copy from Tourist information Centres, Libraries and many other places. Programmes can be viewed and downloaded from the festival web site www. bedswalkfest.co.uk. or viewed on www.bedslocal.co.uk, For more information or to book RU4THE CHALLENGE Email: organiser@bedswalkfest.co.uk
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Tips for Controlling
the Costs of Divorce Based on many years of experience our lawyers have compiled the following Tips for Controlling the Costs of a Divorce Case. A more detailed explanation of all the costs involved in a divorce can be found in the article Understanding the costs of divorce at www.family-lawfirm.co.uk Agree a fixed fee At each stage of your case ask your lawyer for a fixed fee. Make sure you understand what is included in the fixed fee and don’t be afraid to ask.. Ask also about any additional costs, for example Court fees and disbursements (which generally means things like photocopying large documents, your lawyer’s travel costs, car parking and petrol, barristers’ fees etc.) Understand who is working on your case The charges levied by your lawyer will depend on their level of experience and expertise in family law. Lower hourly rates are often charged by junior or unqualified lawyers. At Woolley & Co Solicitors all our lawyers are fully qualified and have specialised in family law for many years. This knowledge and experience means they understand the Court process, can quickly grasp the relevant points of your case and advise accordingly. Give clear instructions Make sure your lawyer is clear in what it is you want to achieve. Avoid changing your mind or moving the goal posts when it gets to the point of making an agreement with the other side. Ambiguous statements can result in unnecessary work and time delays. Establish a policy for correspondence If you do not want your solicitor to acknowledge correspondence or respond without authorisation from you, specify this in writing. Understand how your Solicitor will Charge If your solicitor charges you for every letter they receive and every phone call they make
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and receive, be careful to put/give as many instructions as you can in one go, rather than in a series of phone calls or emails. It can add up very quickly. Do not allow emotional issues to cloud the facts Avoid using your solicitor as a source of emotional support. If you need someone to talk to, Woolley & Co Solicitors can recommend highly skilled and qualified divorce counsellors who are trained to help people through the emotional trauma of relationship breakdown. They too charge by the hour but normally at a much lower rate than a fully qualified lawyer. Some advice from a divorce counsellor can be found in the article The Role of the Divorce Coach on our website. At Woolley and Co Solicitors, we pride ourselves on being very clear on our costs and estimates from the start of your case, and throughout. We know that costs is one of the issues which can really add to the stress of what is already a challenging time and our role is to assist in helping our Clients’ plan accordingly. If you would like some clear advice about what to do next and how much it muight cost, please call Tamara Glanvill direct on 0845 6802136 or by email at tamara.glanvill@family-lawfirm.co.uk to arrange your free half hour appointment
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In July I made one of my biggest business commitments, but it is really a natural progression. We have moved from our office in Kimbolton High Street (where we started twelve years ago) to the Old Chapel in Kimbolton which we have renovated into purposely designed offices. Twelve years ago we started with just four of us. Today we are a team of twenty and have considerably outgrown our office space. Our progress has been designed from day one via a business plan that is constantly reviewed, amended and shared with all who participate in our growth. So why do I mention this just as we move into a building three times as big, and look to expand our team further? Well, because Beacon’s approach is the same as an individual’s approach to their finances. Last month I wrote about the ‘Number’ – the amount of capital and income we require. Working out where you are and where you want to be is important in order to work out the route. Other factors can lead to the number changing, but your goals and objectives remain. Sometimes we need to take a risk and when we do it needs to be as calculated as possible. When the drivers of the Mallard steam train set the speed record at 125.8 mph on a track designed for trains
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WOOD GREEN... Pet activity days Friday 2 & 9 August, 9.30am – 3.30pm Godmanchester Centre £40 per child including goody bag & certificate Join the Hands On team for a fun filled day and leave the grown ups at home! Suitable for 7 - 11 year olds, participants will spend the day getting hands on preparing feeds, visiting behind the scenes, meeting staff in different job roles and having a go at dog training. Booking essential.
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Speakability
Huntingdonshire Did you know that there are 250,000 people in the UK suffering from aphasia (lack of speech) after a stroke, head injury or as a result of various neurological problems such as Parkinsons, Muscular Dystrophy, ME, MND or MS? In Huntingdonshire you may know a family member, neighbour, friend or just someone you encounter in a shop or at the pub. This social disability is not well understood and not well known to those not directly involved. This was why the late Diana Law set up the national charity known as Action for Dysphasic Adults in 1979, and since 2000 called Speakability. She had herself suffered a stroke and on discharge from hospital realised there was no further help after her brief speech therapy. A stroke in the left side of the brain will affect the speech centre as well as the right side of the body, so you can be left struggling with paralysis while you cannot express yourself as you used to. You cannot tell people what your problems are, you cannot ask for help, you may have lost the ability to write if you were right-handed. Many people recover so well that apart from a slight hesitation in the speech you would not detect a problem; but many are left with a significant difficulty which affects how you conduct your life and your relationships. As with all disabilities, it is difficult to come to terms with what has happened and the life-long after-effects, let alone to face up to living with these problems and the social awkwardness they bring with them. It is hard to assess the extent of the brain damage and whether comprehension is also compromised. In many people it is not but they know that others do not understand what they are trying to convey. This is frustrating and potentially embarrassing but other methods of communication can be used - drawing, writing if possible, use of special aids such as the Fast Talk or Medical Passport booklets that the national charity can supply. The listener needs to wait patiently, not interrupting and not putting words in mouths! 22
Speakability Huntingdonshire is a self-help social group, affiliated to the national charity, and able to provide a relaxed environment to which sufferers and carers can come to enjoy a few hours of good company with those who understand fully what the problems are. Our “home� is the Medway Centre in Huntingdon where we meet on the second Tuesday of the month 1.45pm-3.45pm. We may have a speaker or entertainment or we may just have a quiet afternoon of games, quizzes and conversation. Refreshments are always served. Every third month we go out for lunch together at a local venue, pub or restaurant. We cover all of Huntingdonshire, members presently coming from Ramsey, St Ives, Huntingdon, St Neots, Earith, Hail Weston, Sawtry and the Alconburys and even out of area from Riseley and Spalding. We are relaxed and informal and anyone may refer a new member to us - doctors, nurses, speech and language therapists, social workers, the Stroke Association, Carers Teams, friends, neighbours, families and individuals. We would also like to hear from potential volunteers to help arrange our afternoons and outings. No special training is required - just an interest in people! For further information about Speakability Huntingdonshire please telephone me on 01480 891977. Anna Bratby Secretary, Speakability Huntingdonshire
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what’S ON?
IN AUGUST
29 June-31 August Exhibition - Once Upon A Time... St Neots Museum, The Old Court, 8 New Street, St Neots Discover the stories that inspired Walt Disney, from Winnie-the-Pooh to Beauty and the Beast. An exhibition about children’s books since the Victorian period, featuring books from our collection, classic books and comics to browse through, a giant junk castle in a forest of trees and a series of fun activities for children, families and anyone who remembers reading as a child. Family activities every Thursday and Friday in August. Let us know your favourite children’s books and lend us some for the exhibition – contact Liz. Tel: 01480 388921 Email: curators@stneotsmuseum.org.uk Web: www.stneotsmuseum.org.uk 1 & 2 August Daydreams and Nightmares in Clay 11am-3pm St Neots Museum, The Old Court, 8 New Street, St Neots Activities £2 per child Bring to life the characters from your favourite stories with our air dry clay, happy endings or tragic disasters, create your own characters to take home and paint. Children must be accompanied. Email: curators@stneotsmuseum.org.uk Web: www.stneotsmuseum.org.uk 2 August Les Diaboliques Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm start Corn Exchange, St Ives Tickets £5 Screen St Ives 1954. Clouzet’s gripping thriller is said to have inspired Hitchcock, come and decide for yourself! Christina (played by Simone Signoret, for many the queen of French cinema) plots revenge on her obnoxious lover - with a little help from his wife Nicole. When the body mysteriously disappears, the women are plunged into a terrifying world of tension, guilt and fear. 50 tickets available – first come, first served. Web: www.screenstives.org.uk 3 August Craft Fair 9.30am-4pm St Ives Free Church Local people selling hand-made crafts at very reasonable prices. Held on the first Saturday of each month. Charity tombola and free entry. For more details visit http://www. saintscrafters.blogspot.com 5 August St Neots Astronomy Association 7.30pm The Visitors Centre, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton The Story of Star Name by Mark Hurn. This will be a fun informative meeting with visual displays. Everyone welcome. We are a very friendly small club and new members are very welcome. We look forward to meeting you whether you’re a complete beginner or a veteran; we have something to offer you. Tel: David Roberts 01480 212960 Email: david@snaa.co.uk Tel: Nick Maudlin 01767 315678 Email: nick@snaa.co.uk Web: www.snaa.co.uk
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Entries into our What’s On sections are free. If you have an event you would like us to publicise please email the details to whatson@villagermag.com 6, 13, 20 & 27 August Bridge Club 7.30-9.30pm Roxton Village Hall Cost £3 Every Tuesday. Beginners welcome. Tel: 01767 448526 Web: www.greatbarfordbowlsclub.org.uk 8 & 9 August Beastly Mask or Beautiful Disguise 11am-3pm St Neots Museum, The Old Court, 8 New Street, St Neots Activities £2 per child Take your inspiration from our summer exhibition and make a felt and fabric mask of a character you love or loathe. Children must be accompanied. Email: curators@stneotsmuseum.org.uk Web: www.stneotsmuseum.org.uk 10 August St Neots & District Gardening Club Annual Flower Show Little Paxton Village Hall 10 August Roxton Flower Show 3pm Roxton Parish Hall Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers, Flower Arranging, Cakes, Preserves and Craft. Photography and children’s classes. Schedules from Roxton Garden Centre and Roxton Post Office. 11 August There and Back Again 1.30-3pm Wimpole Estate A 3 mile walk passing through woodland and parkland. All walks are free; just turn up on the day and meet outside the stable block. Please wear walking shoes or boots. Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole-estate/ 15 & 16 August Mutant Ninja Turtle Animation 11am-3pm St Neots Museum, The Old Court, 8 New Street, St Neots Activities £2 per child Make your own plasticine characters and bring them to life with our computer animation software. Children must be accompanied. Email: curators@stneotsmuseum.org.uk Web: www.stneotsmuseum.org.uk 17 August The Orwell Village Festival Gates open 12.00pm002C 12 ‘til 12 entertainment Orwell Recreation Ground Adults £2, Family £5 Activity packed family fun day. Bar serving lager, wine, CamValley Cider & local beers. BBQ and hot pork rolls. Pannier market stalls, Wimpole horses, Dog agility, Children’s Cartoon Character or Super Hero fancy dress competition. Free bouncy castle, Punch & Judy, Magic Show. Great live music throughout the day including Hex / Rose Redd, Life & Soul, Identify Theft and Groove Shack.
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17, 18 & 21 August Hamlets, Hahas & Bowling Greens 11.30am-12.30pm Wimpole Estate A 1.2 mile walk learning about Wimpole’s history. All walks are free; just turn up on the day and meet outside the stable block. Please wear walking shoes or boots. Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole-estate/ 18 August Guided Tour of the gardens of Clare College, Cambridge 1pm St Neots & District Gardening Club trip leaving St. Neots at approx. 1pm. Tel: David Usher 01480 476671 18 August Model Railway Open 2-5pm 14 Boardman Close, Little Paxton Free admission, donations welcome St James Church, Little Paxton present A chance to see a Gauge 1 model railway in action. All proceeds to St James’ Church building project (CHUFT). 22 & 23 August Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table 11am-3pm St Neots Museum, The Old Court, 8 New Street, St Neots Activities £2 per child Discover the original story behind the television series, and make your own crown, helmet, magic wand, and cloak to take home. Children must be accompanied. Email: curators@stneotsmuseum.org.uk Web: www.stneotsmuseum.org.uk 25 August Walking the Boundaries 10.30am-1.30pm Wimpole Estate A 5-6 mile walk visiting the far corners of the estate. All walks are free; just turn up on the day and meet outside the stable block. Please wear walking shoes or boots. Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole-estate/ 25 August Croydon cum Clopton Monthly Village Market 10.30am-1pm High Street, Croydon Free entry Refreshments. Local businesses displaying and selling their produce and products. In support of Croydon Village Hall & All Saints Church. Web: www.stallsinthevillagehall.co.uk 29 & 30 August Conquering Puppet King and Queen 11am-3pm St Neots Museum, The Old Court, 8 New Street, St Neots Activities £2 per child Make a creepy castle or charming cottage scene and some finger puppet characters to tell your own fantastic tale. Children must be accompanied. Email: curators@stneotsmuseum.org.uk Web: www.stneotsmuseum.org.uk
30 August The Mikado Gates open 6.30pm, performance 7.30pm Fowlmere Village Hall Adults £15, Child (5-16) £5 Outdoor Theatre performance of by Illyria Theatre Company of Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic opera The Mikado. Please bring a picnic and something to sit on. Tickets available from Illyria website (booking fee applies) or telephone. Tel: 01763 208516. Web: www.illyria.uk.com 30-31 August & 1 September Teddy Bear Festival St Andrew’s Church, Kimbolton Adults £2.50, Children under 16 free Bears, Bears, Bears… Do come along and see bears of all shapes and sizes taking part in this fun weekend which includes: Flower Festival (Bears Galore), competitions for adults and children, Teddy Bears Picnic, Raffle, The Bear Shop, Refreshments and much more. There will be a competition on Saturday afternoon for the oldest bear so do bring yours along and join in. All bears welcome. Rushden Town Band will be playing on Saturday afternoon and Hearts Ease dancers will be giving a display on Sunday afternoon. In aid of St Andrew’s Church Charity. 31 August Shepreth Village Hall Market 10am-12.30pm Shepreth Village Hall Free entrance and ample parking at the rear of the hall There will be all the usual fresh produce stalls including Cornish made Pasties baked in Shepreth, “The Village Toy Shop” stall, Vintage jewellery, organic essential oils and many lovely craft stalls. Come along and grab yourself a bargain. Refreshments by Shepreth W.I. Web: www.stallsinthevillagehall.co.uk 1 September Cream Tea 3-5.30pm £5 Haslingfield Dovecote, CB23 1JW A traditional cream tea with freshly baked scones, jam and cream will be served in the informal woodland garden and orchard at the 17th Century circular Dovecote in Haslingfield. In aid of Parkinson’s UK. Tel: 01223 871788 for further details 6-8 September Toft Social Club’s Ninth Annual Beer and Cider Festival Fri 6am-11pm, Sat 12 noon-11pm, Sun 12 noon-10.30pm Free entry Prices held at £2.00 pint! Thirteen real ales; mostly from brewers in a 25 mile radius, and three ‘real’ local ciders. Snacks on sale throughout the event. Meals available early evening on Saturday and at Sunday lunchtime. Live music Saturday and Sunday evenings. Web: www.toftsocialclub.org.uk for up-to-date information and details of our other events
8 September Bourn Windmill Open Day 2-4.30pm Caxton Road Bourn CB23 2SU Adults £5, Children £2.50, Under 5s free In aid of Riding for Disabled Iceni Group. Home-made teas, rafflecall & games. Last windmill To advertise in The Villager and Townlife please 01767 261 122 tour 4pm. 27
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