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Issue 39 - June 2012

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Front Cover Photo: Drawn by Katherine Dewar

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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.........................................................................4 PM Backs Charity Run.........................................................................................9 Do You Live on a Flood Plain......................................................................... 10 Happy Birthday Hemingford Garden Room............................................ 21 Wimbledon Championships......................................................................... 22 State Pensions.................................................................................................... 27 Rise of the Rinsers............................................................................................. 28 A Day in the Life of the Queen...................................................................... 32 OMG Music Festival.......................................................................................... 35 30th St Neots Folk Festival............................................................................. 38 Out and About at Grafham Water............................................................... 43 Seasonal Delights.............................................................................................. 45 Puzzle Page.......................................................................................................... 48 Torch Light........................................................................................................... 56 What’s On............................................................................................................. 58 Be Part of London 2012................................................................................... 60

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THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE

JUNE 2012

The Diamond Jubilee takes place in June 2012, marking 60 years of The Queen’s reign. The Queen came to the throne on 6th February 1952 (her Coronation took place on 2nd June 1953).

The official emblem for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 is the winning design following a national competition for children aged between 6 and 14. It was drawn by 10-year-old Katherine Dewar, from Chester.

The Queen was born at 2.40am on 21 April 1926 at 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London. She was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.

At the time she stood third in line of succession to the throne after Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), and her father, The Duke of York. But it was not expected that her father would become King, or that she would become Queen.

The Princess was christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary in the private chapel at Buckingham Palace. She was named after her mother, while her two middle names are those of her paternal great-grandmother, Queen Alexandra, and paternal grandmother, Queen Mary.

The Princess’s early years were spent at 145 Piccadilly, the London house taken by her parents shortly after her birth, and at White Lodge in Richmond Park.

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She also spent time at the country homes of her paternal grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary, and her mother’s parents, the Earl and Countess of Strathmore.

In 1930, Princess Elizabeth gained a sister, with the birth of Princess Margaret Rose. The family of four was very close.

When she was six years old, her parents took over Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park as their own country home. In the grounds of Royal Lodge Princess Elizabeth had her own small house, Y Bwthyn Bach (the Little Cottage), which was given to her by the people of Wales in 1932.

Princess Elizabeth’s quiet family life came to an end in 1936, when her grandfather, King George V, died.

His eldest son came to the throne as King Edward VIII, but, before the end of the year, King Edward VIII had decided to give up the throne in order to marry the woman he loved, Mrs Wallis Simpson.

Upon his abdication, Princess Elizabeth’s father acceded to the throne as King George VI, and in 1937 the two Princesses attended their parents’ coronation in Westminster Abbey.

Princess Elizabeth was now first in line to the throne, and a figure of even more intense public interest.

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Sunday 15th July 2012 at Kimbolton Castle

New Show Ring Events • Food Court Largest Gathering of Classic Cars in Eastern England Attractions include:

Sealed Knot Re-enactment ‘Lord Robartes Regiment’ • Flyin’ Ryans Motorcycle Stunt Show Millers Ark Petting Zoo • Elaine Hill Sheep Dog Display • Flight Simulator • Lindy Hop Dancers Morris and Irish Dancers • Victorian Carousel • Galaxy Swing Band • Pace Setters Dog Show Inflatable Slide • Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Flypast • Over 50 Craft Stalls Tea and Beer Tents • 900 Classic Cars on Display • Dream Rides in Classic and Sports Cars and much more...

Fayre opens at 11.00am. Main Show Ring Events from 12.00pm Entrance: Adult £8, Family £18, Concession £5, Programme £1 All proceeds to charity. This year supporting HemiHelp, The Burns Camp, Cancer Research UK, The Samuel Pepys School and the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

Organisers: Kimbolton Castle Rotary Club and Sporting Bears Motor Club

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Former Prime Minister backs

Huntingdon 10k Charity Run 2012 Former Prime Minister and Huntingdon MP Sir John Major has given his support to the 2012 Huntingdon 10k Charity Race and community fair.

The race, organised by local fundraising group Hullabaloo, takes place at Alconbury Airfield Enterprise Zone on Sunday June 17.

Now in its third year, a 3km Fun Run and community fair have been added to the attractions making the event a real family day out.

Sir John said: “During this Olympic year, it is heartening that so many people - from all around the UK - are being encouraged to get fit and active, which will do much to improve their overall health and wellbeing.

“This race is open to everyone, young and old, either by running the fun run, the 10k race or simply supporting the many charities and other stalls at the fair.

“Over and above all this, while bringing the community together, the event will benefit many local charities.

“I do hope that the sun shines down on Huntingdon on 17th June and wish all those taking part - in whatever capacity - a thoroughly enjoyable and successful day.”

Race Director Bob Hulstrom said: “The race has directly raised more than £8,000 for local good causes since 2010 and we hope to double that in 2012.

“This is a local race, organised by local volunteers to benefit local good causes. As well as the donation of all the profits from the race to local children’s charities, runners can also raise personal sponsorship for the causes closest to their own hearts.”

There are 1,000 places in the multi-terrain 10k race which is open to everyone from novices to experienced club runners.

For more information visit www.huntingdon10kcharityrun.co.uk.

You can also follow the Race Director on Twitter @RaceBobHunts10k.

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There’s something very special about a beautiful car, whether you prefer to drive or be driven.

The luxurious comfort of a spacious and welldesigned interior, the growl of a V8 engine, allied to the taut, sharp performance from some of the world’s most powerful and intuitive automobile designs. But, dreaming aside, where and when does one have the chance to experience such realities? If, the last time you checked, the car on your drive really was the same family friend you’ve polished every Sunday for the past five years and your next birthday really isn’t expected to earn you that big a gift, when, in reality, will you have the chance to experience the drive of your dreams?

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With CPA Prestige, the answer could be, the answer is, tomorrow! Extending amazing discounts to Villager readers, local company CPA Prestige offer the very best in luxury cars.

Whether you plan to drive your dreams for just a day, a long weekend or several months, CPA have a package too tempting to refuse.

‘Many of our clients want to take a fabulous car away for a special weekend; they are attending a wedding or event and want to arrive in style; they are extending corporate incentives to their employees or searching for an unforgettable birthday gift. Our clients are discerning and are looking for the world’s best cars at affordable prices and for the length of time that suits them.’

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Explains, Paul, the man whose ingenuity is behind CPA Prestige. ‘The benefits of hiring a car, such as our latest arrival, the brand new Porshe 911, known as the 991, are numerous. Apart from the opportunity to experience and enjoy the fantastic, sleek drive of a truly powerful, performance vehicle, there are no worries about maintenance or depreciation, we ask no heavy, up-front membership fees, fully comprehensive insurance is included in our extremely competitive prices, and we offer free home delivery and collection within a fifteen mile radius of St. Neots. Our clients appreciate that by hiring a car from us they can avoid tying up their own capital and they do not have to source credit. Some of our clients hire a car every month, it’s so affordable! We are also known for our generous mileage allowances making a very memorable trip away – to the Cotswolds perhaps, perfectly feasible in even a short hire.’

CPA have a broad range of luxury performance cars to choose from. ‘We can offer the hand built, pocket rocket also known as the Fiat Arbath 695 Tributo which is based on the full blooded Racing Arbath and offers the ultimate small car experience. Or, at the opposite end of the scale, we can provide the chance for four adults to blast to the coast or set them cruising the countryside in the most beautiful four seater coupe – the Maserati Granturismo – its most amazing, resonant, V8 engine adds to this incredible experience!’

CPA Prestige not only have a fleet of fabulous cars but an unbeatable string of testimonials too. ‘I love to make people happy and part of the satisfaction of what we do at CPA Prestige is to supply our clients with a car that really makes an impression. There’s not a mark on our vehicles,

they are in absolutely pristine condition. We guarantee never to disappointment and I make it my personal priority to over-deliver every time.’

Why not treat yourself to an unforgettable day out or arrange the most memorable gift for your friend or loved one this year? With CPA Prestige – a company offering their services exclusively to our locality and such unbeatable discounts to Villager readers, you really can drive your dreams into reality.

CPA Prestige are offering Villager readers a discount of 50% on a 10 hour day hire of their vehicles or a 35% discount on long weekend/week hire.

Bookings must be made prior to the end of August 2012 for dates from 1st June 2012 up to 30th November 2012.

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Groovy Movie Picture House. DJ Wheelie-Bag. Real Ales & Ciders. A Wide Choice of Superior Food plus Farmhouse Ice Cream. General Store. Markets. Supervised Campsites. Luxury Loos. Hot Showers. Free Car Parking.

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Discover the new Allen Phillips St Neots’ leading family-owned independent shoe and accessories store has a host of new brands.

Brands like Base, Front, Havaianas, Birkenstock, Rocket Dog, Fitflop, Rapisardi, Bailarinas, Chatham, Scholl and Fish n’ Chips.

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Peony Hair Design

COLOUR SPECIALIST SALON First there was hair colour, then came INOA. At peony hair design come and be one of the first to experience this revolutionary hair colour. If you are looking to lighten or darken your natural hair colour or cover white hair but achieve long lasting natural looking results than this is the colour service for you. INOA will give you a soft multi tonal result whatever your dream hair colour.

INOA is L’Oreals first hair colour with an Oil Delivery System, technology which is rich in oil providing respect for the hair and scalp during the colour process without the need for ammonia. The colour is odourless, is comfortable on the scalp, nourishes and hydrates the hair and leaves it feeling softer than before. The shades are all intermixable so your stylist can achieve unlimited colour results while providing up to 100% white hair coverage and bespoke your colour just for you. So whether you want to be an iced chestnut, a luminous blonde or vibrant red head call Peony Hair Design to book an appointment today on 01480 471300. A skin test may be required 24 hours before any hair colour service.

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Do YOU Live on a Flood Plain?

by peter ibbett

‘The Council should do something about flooding on the Riverside Park’ remarked one town visitor to me, a few years ago, when her footpath was covered by a few inches of water.

I gently pointed out that the purpose of the green spaces that border the Great Ouse on its journey through the Shires of Bedford and Huntingdon was to act as absorbent sponges to minimise flooding of property and a day or two of soggy footpaths was preferable to pumping out buildings!

Older residents can remember the times when St. Neots had real floods as the restored marker on the corner of South Street and Brookside stands testimony. Heavy snowfalls in late February, 1947, were followed in March by a rapid thaw producing a flood that resulted in boats rowing up the High Street and around 800 houses flooded with £8000 paid out in damage claims.

The annals speak of a catastrophic flood in 1571 when boats floated over the Churchyard Wall.

In the Great Flood of November 1823 waters 10ft 8inches above normal flooded the whole town with two feet of water in the church.

The last thirty years of the 19th century saw a series of disruptive floods as Victorian ‘climate

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change’ disrupted local life and commerce.

Do not blame your hard-working Town Council for any disruption from modern puddles pretending to be a grown-up flood, for the Environment Agency is in charge of managing our flood plains and keeping us informed of any potential problems, as well as providing advice to cope with flooding. Visit www. environmentagency. gov.uk to get a flood map of this area to see if you are at risk when the next 100 year event occurs in 2047 (or 2013 if the experts have got it wrong). You can also download leaflets and information to minimise potential flood damage.

Meanwhile visit St. Neots Museum where a range of local books are on sale including C.F.Tebbutt’s ‘St.Neots’ from which the historical facts in this article are taken. Do let them know if you have any flood memories and come along to the U3A meeting at 2pm on Tuesday 19th June in the Priory Centre which will feature old cine film which will include some 1947 town centre flood footage.

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Dine by the lake

at The Waterfront Restaurant

For family gatherings, groups of friends, work colleagues or simply just the two of you, the AA Rosette Waterfront Restaurant at Wyboston Lakes is the perfect location for fine dining, celebrations, social events or simply taking some time out for yourself.

Following a recent refurbishment, the Waterfront Restaurant, set in 350 acres of countryside midway between Cambridge and Milton Keynes, is the ideal place to enjoy good food in relaxed, warm surroundings with attentive service.

Located at Wyboston Lakes Hotel, it offers something for everyone whatever the occasion.

Whether you would like afternoon tea, a social lunch with friends, an intimate dinner for two or need to impress business colleagues, you can be assured of comfort and superb food served in

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stylish surroundings overlooking the lake.

Alasdair Swan, General Manager, says, “We are very proud to have been awarded the AA Rosette as only 10% of restaurants achieve this accolade and it is testament to the good food and service that we pride ourselves on. The team are determined to deliver high quality food cooked with care and served with pride. It’s the perfect location to sit and enjoy a relaxing meal with family and friends or an informal business lunch, with free WiFi available throughout the restaurant, and ample free parking.”

Working to AA Rosette standards, the focused team are dedicated to exceeding expectations.

With an award-winning chef and talented young professionals, they have created a range of menus, providing an eclectic mix of dishes using the finest, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, wherever possible. Choose from the main menu with starters such as crispy duck salad, or chicken and bacon terrine, followed by slow braised feather blade of beef or pan fried sea bass for a main course. Our dessert selection will not disappoint with a choice of single origin chocolate torte or rhubarb crumble with iced ginger parfait and rhubarb jelly, so you really are spoilt for choice! A cheese board and a selection of coffees are also available.

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Our lounge bar menu is also great value with some mouth-watering snacks and light dishes to suit all palates. Choose from hot sandwiches, deli sandwiches, salads, pizza and pasta dishes, or if you would like something a little more substantial, dishes such as Moroccan chicken with pomegranate molasses and almond cous cous and steak and merlot pie, are reasonably priced and quick to serve.

The restaurant is overseen by Restaurant Manager Rickie Kitt and you are advised to book in advance for the ever popular Sunday lunch

menu! Diners also have the opportunity to enjoy waitress service and private dining for up to 24 guests in the Kingfisher Suite. You can also enjoy the great outdoors and eat ‘al fresco’ by the lake in the summer months.

During June there is no better time to join us for a meal in the restaurant, when you order two courses from the main menu and get a glass of house wine free!* And for those royalists amongst us, or those just looking for a relaxing way to spend the Diamond Jubilee weekend, come and join us on Sunday, 3rd June when we will be serving a Royal British themed menu accompanied by a live jazz trio with two courses at £14.95 and three courses at £18.95.

To find out more or to book a table simply call 01480 223033, email restaurant@wybostonlakes.co.uk or visit our website www.wybostonlakes.co.uk *Terms and conditions apply

FREE Glass of Gran Hacienda wine* when ordering a 2 course meal from the Main Menu at The Waterfront Restaurant, Wyboston Lakes during June 2012

Please complete your contact details below and present this voucher when ordering your food.

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Monthly

Quarterly

Yearly

By completing this voucher, your details will be added to our Waterfront Restaurant mailing list.

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Any information you provide will only be used by Wyboston Lakes Limited and will not be shared with any third parties. * Terms and Conditions 1. To qualify for the FREE glass of Gran Hacienda wine (red, white or rosé), each diner must order two courses from the Main Menu in the Waterfront Restaurant. 2. Fruit juice can be provided as an alternative to the FREE glass of wine, but there is no cash alternative. 3. This offer is only available during June 2012. 4. This voucher can be used for a maximum of 6 diners. 5. This voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer.

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Happy First Birthday

Hemingford Garden Room!

The Coffee Shop with a Difference On 2 June 2012, Hemingford Garden Room will celebrate its first birthday, reflecting on a busy and successful first year and looking forward to future years with confidence.

The Coffee Shop is situated in Hemingford Grey, one of the picturesque villages along the Great Ouse Way. Walkers, boaters and holiday makers cross paths in our pretty village, and we are easily accessed from the A14. The café can be a little tricky to spot, tucked away behind the village post office on the High Street, but those who do find this hidden gem are well rewarded with a pleasant atmosphere and a great cup of coffee.

In the better weather, you may enjoy relaxing in the sunny walled garden, or on cooler days you can cosy up inside on the leather sofas. We offer free wi-fi connection, daily newspapers and magazines, as well a selection of second hand books and board games. Children are welcome to explore our toy box and peruse the selection of kids’ books.

The Hemingford Garden Room is the brain child of several members of the nearby St James Church, who sought to provide a pleasant, accessible and contemporary space for use by the local community and visitors from further afield.

Whilst the church provided the premises and backing for the project, it takes no income from it. The coffee shop operates as a “community interest company” and any profit made is given away to charities. It is a true community effort,

with volunteers from all walks of life helping out in a variety of roles. From serving behind the counter to tending the garden, from baking one of our outstanding cakes to washing the tea towels, no job is too small to help deliver a successful venture.

Come and celebrate with us on 2 June, from 10am to 4pm. There will be an exhibition of local artisans in the Parish Centre’s main hall and face painting in the garden. We will serve cream teas in the afternoon from 2 – 4pm with fresh local strawberries. As coffee shop staff and volunteers we are excited to mark this milestone with the community, and as a community we would love to welcome you to our village!

Hemingford Garden Room is at 33 High Street, Hemingford Grey, PE28 9BT. You can contact us at (01480) 467250 or coffee@churchbytheriver.org. uk. We offer equitably traded coffee, tea and hot chocolate as well as cold drinks, light lunches, and deliciously tempting cakes (including gluten free options). Take away and children’s sandwiches are also available.

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday*, Friday 10am to 4pm Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am to 4pm Saturday 10am to 2pm *12noon to 4pm during school term times Interested in joining our volunteer team? Please call the coffee shop and ask for our manager, Melanie.

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WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIPS

by Leon F. Jones

The Wimbledon Open Championships take place in June, commencing six weeks before the first Monday in August.

The first event was staged in 1877 by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to raise funds for a new grass roller. It attracted 22 participants and was won by 27-year-old W. Spenser Gore who received 12 guineas. In 1884, Ladies Singles and Men’s Doubles were introduced.

Britain dominated the first 30 years, with the Renshaw twins winning 13 titles from 1881-1889. In 1905, the American May Sutton won the Ladies title.

In 1907 Norman Brookes of Australia became the first overseas Men’s champion.

The 1920s were dominated by France with the outrageous Suzanne Lenglen (skirt just below the knee!) winning 5 successive titles from 1919, and the ‘Four Muskateers’ of Rene Lacoste, Jean Borotra, Henri Cochet and Jacques Brugnon winning 6 Singles and 5 Doubles.

Britain resurged in the 1930s with Fred Perry securing a hat-trick from 1934-36 and Dorothy Round winning

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in 1934 for a British double. The U.S. then held the Women’s Singles title from 1938-1958 with Althea Gibson becoming the first black champion in 1957.

From 1956-1971, the Australians made Centre Court their own.

The first professional Championships were held in 1968 and this era has been dominated by 5 players - Bjorn Borg (5 successive singles), Pete Sampras (7 singles), Martina Navratilova (9 singles, 10 doubles), Steffi Graf (7 singles) and Roger Federer (6 singles).

The 2012 tournament promises to be as exciting as any. Perhaps Andy Murray can end the 70+ year wait for a British champion? Only time, and the special magic that is Wimbledon, will tell!

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State Pension

Increasing To Age 80 Most would agree that a new flat rate pension, currently estimated at £140 per week is a good idea because it is above the level for means testing and thus take millions of people off means tested benefits.

Whilst it is hard to find a dissenter against proposals that allow everyone to know exactly what they are to receive, the big question remains – when will the pension be paid from.

George Osborne announced in his budget that there are plans to link the pension age to longevity.

We all know that people are living longer and longer and that the government does not have sufficient funds to pay for 20-30 years of average state pensions, so let’s consider a few numbers.

A few years ago women took it for granted that the state pension would start at 60, but

Tony Larkins CFP APFS Managing Director/IFA Chartered and Certified Financial Planner

it quickly equalised with men at 65, before moving to 66 then 67. So what does this mean for those aged between 18 and 21 under the longevity rules – state retirement age will be 75, and for those being born today – well it’s 80.

The above ages means individuals will certainly have much longer to work and also to save.

The changes to child benefit will encourage these earning a little over £50k p.a. to use salary sacrifice to maintain benefits meaning a free pension top up.

If you wish to review your finances speak to your adviser now.

You should always seek qualified advice from an IFA, preferably a Certified (CFP) or Chartered Financial PlannerCM (APFS). If you have a financial question e-mail: tlarkins@ beaconwealth.co.uk

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The Rise of the Rinsers

legal implications Readers may have seen the Channel 4 documentary “Sex Lies and Rinsing Guys”. This was a documentary about women who take to the internet to find rich men who will shower them with gifts and expensive presents. These women rarely meet their admirers in person but offer a virtual friendship in return for gifts and designer products. Those gifts are then sold on eBay to provide an income. Some of the women also visit bars and nightclubs in their quest to find wealthy male friends who may shower them with cash and gifts. Although it is not suggested that the relationships are sexual it’s a cautious reminder of the consequences of any relationship or encounter leading to a child being born.

Where a couple are unmarried and have children, it is possible for the primary carer (usually the mother but not always so) to bring a claim for financial support against the other biological parent. These types of claims used to be brought infrequently but recent years have seen a steady growth. Most situations simply require one parent to pay the other parent maintenance for the child and typically this is agreed between the parents or the CSA can make an assessment. However, in cases where the non resident parent is wealthy (the so called ‘big money’ cases) the resident parent can also make a claim for a host of items such

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as nursery and baby equipment, childcare fees, funding for a car or other expenses related to the child. A claim can also be brought for ‘top up maintenance’ against non resident parents who earn in excess of £104,000 net per annum.

At its most extreme the non resident parent can also be ordered by the Court to make capital or property available to the resident parent to provide a home for the benefit of the child until the child reaches 18. Factors such as the resources available and standard of living will have a bearing on how the court disposes of this. The court will also take account of the child being brought up in circumstances which bear some relation to the father’s resources and standard of living. Whilst these type of cases are typically confined to wealthy parents, this is not always so. Advice from a specialist family lawyer, who is also a member of Resolution, should be taken in relation to any family law enquiry.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF...

THE QUEEN

The Queen has many different duties to perform every day. Some are public duties, such as ceremonies, receptions and visits within the United Kingdom or abroad. Other duties are carried out away from the cameras, but they are no less important. These include reading letters from the public, official papers and briefing notes; audiences with political ministers or ambassadors; and meetings with her Private Secretaries to discuss daily business and her future diary plans.

Even when she is away from London, in residence at Balmoral or Sandringham, she receives official papers nearly every day of every year and remains fully briefed on matters affecting her realms.

The Queen’s working day begins like many people’s - at her desk.

After scanning the daily British newspapers, The Queen reviews her correspondence. Every day, 200300 (and sometimes many more) letters from the public arrive. The Queen chooses a selection to read herself and tells members of her staff how she would like them to be answered.

This enables Her Majesty personally to see a typical cross-section of her daily correspondence. Virtually every letter is answered by staff in her Private Secretary’s office or by a lady-in-waiting.

The Queen will then see, separately, two of her Private Secretaries with the daily quota of official papers and documents. This process takes upwards of an hour.

Every day of every year, wherever she is, The Queen receives from government ministers, and from her representatives in the Commonwealth and foreign countries, information in the form of policy papers, Cabinet documents, telegrams, letters and

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other State papers. These are sent up to her by the Private Secretaries in the famous ‘red boxes’. All of these papers have to be read and, where necessary, approved and signed.

A series of official meetings or ‘audiences’ will often follow. The Queen will see a number of important people. These include overseas ambassadors and high commissioners, newly appointed British ambassadors, senior members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces on their appointment and retirement, and English bishops and judges on their appointment.

Each meeting usually lasts 10 to 20 minutes, and usually The Queen and her visitor meet alone.

The Queen may also meet a number of people who have won prizes or awards in a variety of fields such as literature or science, to present them individually with their prize.

If there is an Investiture - a ceremony for the presentation of honours and decorations - it begins at 11.00am and lasts just over an hour. The Queen usually meets around 100 people at each Investiture to present Orders, decorations and medals.

The Queen will often lunch privately. Every few months, she and The Duke of Edinburgh will invite a dozen guests from a wide variety of backgrounds to an informal lunch. Occasionally, the guest list may consist of far fewer people, such as a newly appointed or retiring Governor-General and their guest.

If The Queen is spending the morning on engagements away from her desk and other commitments, she will visit up to three venues before lunch, either alone or jointly with The Duke of Edinburgh.

On a regional visit, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh lunch with a wide variety of people in places ranging from town halls to hospitals.

In the afternoons, The Queen often goes out on public engagements.

Such visits require meticulous planning beforehand to meet the hosts’ requirements.

And The Queen prepares for each visit by briefing herself on whom she will be meeting and what she will be seeing and doing.

Royal engagements are carefully selected by The Queen from a large number of invitations sent to her each year, often by the Lord-Lieutenants (The Queen’s representatives in counties throughout the United Kingdom).

This helps to ensure the widest possible spread and to make effective use of The Queen’s time.

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If the engagement is outside London, her journeys are often by air using a helicopter or an RAF aircraft.

The Queen carries out around 430 engagements (including audiences) a year, to meet people, open events and buildings, unveil plaques and make speeches.

Such engagements can include visits to schools, hospitals, factories, military units, art galleries, sheltered accommodation for elderly people, hostels for the homeless, local community schemes in inner city areas, and other British and Commonwealth organisations.

The Queen regularly goes out for the whole day to a particular region or city. If the visit is a busy one, or if it lasts more than a day, then The Queen will travel overnight on the Royal Train.

The Duke of Edinburgh will often accompany The Queen on such visits; when this happens, they will carry out some engagements jointly and others separately to ensure that the maximum number of people and organisations can be visited.

The Queen may end the afternoon seeing a number of Government ministers in a meeting of the Privy Council.

The Queen’s working day does not stop at the end of the afternoon.

Early evening may see a meeting with the Prime Minister. The Queen has a weekly meeting alone with the Prime Minister, when they are both in London (in addition to other meetings throughout the year).

This usually takes place on Wednesdays at 6.30 pm.

No written record is made of such meetings; neither The Queen nor the Prime Minister talk about what is discussed between them, as communications between The Queen and the Prime Minister always remains confidential.

At about 7.30 pm a report of the day’s parliamentary proceedings, written by one of the Government’s Whips, arrives. The Queen always reads this the

same evening.

On some evenings, The Queen may attend a film première, a variety of concert performances in aid of a charitable cause, or a reception linked to organisations of which she is Patron.

The Queen also regularly hosts official receptions at Buckingham Palace (usually with other members of the Royal Family), such as those for the Diplomatic Corps and The Queen’s Award for Industry.

Her Majesty may also hold receptions ahead of overseas visits. In 2007, prior to attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Uganda, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh gave a reception at Buckingham Palace for Commonwealth Africans living and working in the United Kingdom.

Other receptions mark the work of particular groups in the community, such as those recently given for members of the British design and music worlds.

The Queen has numerous private interests, which can coincide with her public work, to complete her working day.

Her Majesty also attends the Derby and the Summer Race Meeting at Ascot, a Royal occasion. As a keen owner and breeder of racehorses, she often sees her horses run at other meetings.

As owner of private estates at Balmoral and Sandringham, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh oversee the management of the estates which are run on a commercial basis. She takes a close interest in all aspects of estate life, particularly in the tenant farmers and employees who live and work on the estates.

Through her public and private work, The Queen is well-briefed and well-known. She has met many more people from all walks of life both in this country and overseas than her predecessors.

This takes time and effort. Often, one of the last lights on in the Palace at night is The Queen finishing her ‘red box’ of official papers.

THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE MESSAGE

Today, as I mark 60 years as your Queen, I am writing to thank you for the wonderful support and encouragement that you have given to me and Prince Philip over these years and to tell you how deeply moved we have been to receive so many kind messages about the Diamond Jubilee.

In this special year, as I dedicate myself anew to your service, I hope we will all be reminded of the power of togetherness and the convening strength of family, friendship and good neighbourliness, examples of which I have been fortunate to see throughout my reign and which my family and I look forward to seeing in many forms as we travel throughout the United Kingdom and the wider Commonwealth.

I hope also that this Jubilee year will be a time to give thanks for the great advances that have been made since 1952 and to look forward to the future with clear head and warm heart as we join together in our celebrations.

I send my sincere good wishes to you all.

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OMG Music Festival

Saturday 16th June 2012 On Saturday 16th June 2012 the OMG Music Festival will once again be running on the Offord Millennium Green. The organisers are excited about this year’s band line-up which promises top quality bands from the East of England. This small laid back music festival has become an important feature in the Offords calendar and is proving to be a popular event for audience and musicians alike. Featuring two stages, the Darcy stage and the Cluny stage, the variety of musical offerings will ensure that there is something for everyone.

Cambridge based Swamptruck Goodtime Band are exactly what they say they are, a stomping southern country rock band made up of five excellent musicians. Be prepared to dance and enjoy their dazzling set; Soulweaver are a well known Cambridgeshire band. Think Cream, Led Zeppelin and add a twist of Foo Fighters and you will get a sense of what Soulweaver are about. The Beautiful Sleazy are another well known local band who are not to be missed.

The Willows are causing quite a stir on the music circuit with their contemporary take on roots music. Last year the five piece band gave a fantastic performance at the famous Cambridge Folk Festival and this summer they will be appearing at lots of festivals including the prestigious Secret Garden Party. Fred’s House will come to Offord fresh from their appearance on BBC Introducing with Kerry Devine which will go out on BBC Cambridgeshire the night before. They describe themselves as a folk-rock-pop band and the talented four piece band produce music which is original catchy lively and fun.

As well as OMG Festival this busy band are also appearing at The Cambridge Folk Festival, The Acoustic Festival of Britain and Bestival.

The Superheroes blend rockabilly with punk.

Yes, really, so this band shouldn’t be missed.

The Barefoot Doctors perfectly describe themselves as “dispensing a wholesome brand of rhythm and blues music to all that seek therapeutic healing”, and where better to listen to their music than the relaxing surroundings of Offord’s Millennium Green.

Two of their members Stella Hensley and Chris Newman will also appear separately. These musicians were a big hit at OMG last year and we can’t wait to welcome them again.

Clare Hayes will be appearing alongside Johnny Wright, a Cambridge based guitarist and Lucinda Fudge, a classically trained viola/ fiddle player and harmony singer. The trio produce a rich sound that sits somewhere between folk, acoustic and Americana. Clare is currently working on her debut album. Rob Thom is a creative and emotive folk singer song writer, based in London, and splits his time between London and Kansas. He has “a true gift for crafting songs” (Guitar-Cafe. co.uk), singing poignant stories crafted from his life. Warren Daniel a performer and song writer also provides his own brand of rootsy raw folk and Eddie Manson and the Disciples will provide blues with tone and soul.

The festival will open with two up and coming acts – Roses of Humanity and Autumn MacDonald. The festival is proud to present these two talents all of whom are in their teens but already produce mature and exciting music.

The festival is on Saturday 16th June commencing with a Junior Musician Talent competition at 11am, bands start playing at mid day. Food and drink will be available on site but everyone is welcome to bring a picnic.

For more information go to www.omgfestival.net, OMG Festival on Facebook or follow @OMGFEST on Twitter.

Tickets will be available in advance from Offord Village shop or on the gate.

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The 30th St Neots Folk Festival

8th, 9th and 10th June 2012 The line-up for this year’s Folk Festival promises to be very exciting with something for all to enjoy. The event is based at The Priory Centre, St Neots with dance displays on St Neots Market Square during both morning and afternoon of Saturday 9th June.

Friday evening features a Ceilidh dance with All Blacked Up and caller Baz Parkes. At the top of the English Ceilidh scene for the last 20 years All Blacked Up are a highly influential ceilidh band who play traditional music and original compositions in their own distinctive style.

Led by melodeon and saxophone with guitar, bass and drums, and spicing it with harmonica and songs, All Blacked Up provides a varied sound that is great for dancing to, or listening to. There will be an interval spot with Gog Magog Molly. Running at the same time will be a free music and song session in The Pig N Falcon pub. All are welcome to join in or simply listen.

Saturday morning dance displays will begin just after 10.30am with: Fenstanton Morris, Gog Magog Molly, Hoxon Hundred, Rockingham Rapper and St Neots Sweeps and Milkmaids. The displays run until noon and begin again at 1.15pm until 2.30pm.

Activity at The Priory Centre begins with the Club Session and Concert in the Foyer from 2.00 – 7.00pm featuring QuickSilver, Pamela Ward & Paul Cherrington, Floyd & Hartwell, Ron Squire, and others. During the afternoon workshops run from 2.30-5.15pm. Tickets may be purchased at £2.00 for each workshop and also for access to the Foyer and the Club Session and Concert.

Workshop titles: Better Folk Guitar with Grant Baynham; Percussion/ spoons with Jo May Singing with Hilary Spencer; Singing, Songwriting & Guitar accompaniment with Pamela Ward & Paul Cherrington.

The Saturday evening Concert with Oysterband and QuickSilver begins at 8.00pm.

Recently honoured with awards at the 2012 Radio 2 Folk Awards Oysterband are still doing it after all these years! They have had this line up since 2008.

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We are particularly pleased to have the Band with us this year having known many of them since the early days! A wonderful fusion of sounds bringing traditional tunes and songs into the 21st century!

QuickSilver are Grant Baynham and Hilary Spencer: After four years on BBC1’s “That’s Life!”

Grant Baynham became a household name. He is a formidable songwriter and has an energy and enthusiasm which create a high-powered performance of material from virtually every genre you can imagine. He’s also one of the funniest people you will ever meet. Is it possible to be formidable and hilarious at the same time? With Grant anything is possible!

Hilary Spencer has one of the most staggering voices in British acoustic music. Most folk fans will know it well from her work with top trio Artisan.

If you haven’t yet heard her live, then the CDs will be, firstly, a quite-possibly-life-changing treat and, secondly, a demonstration of her breath-taking range of tone and mood.

The Sunday afternoon Concert will be held in the Guest Hall from 2.15 - 5.30pm with Bella Hardy ~ QuickSilver ~ Floyd & Hartwell ~ Pamela Ward & Paul Cherrington and Ron Squire.

Bella Hardy is a Radio 2 Folk Award winner 2012 Bella is certainly making a name for herself! Having just released a new cd and featured singing on the programme about the Titanic on BBC, Bella will give a most varied and skilled performance.

Throughout the Festival there will be food available to purchase and real ale.

Tickets are available from St Neots Folk Club on any Tuesday (Priory Centre from 8.15pm) or leaflets and ticket application form can be downloaded from the Club website: www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk .

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OUT AND ABOUT

Grafham Water Park Situated in the heart of the Cambridgeshire countryside just moments from the A1 and A14, Grafham Water Park is an idyllic place to enjoy a wide variety of activities whatever your age or ability. The Park is open all the year round. Even in the winter, it is a great place to come for a waterside walk and of course, a well deserved hot chocolate and bite to eat in one of our welcoming cafés.

Originally constructed around 45 years ago, to supply 1.5 million people in Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire with drinking water, Grafham Water Park was designed from the outset with visitor access and recreation in mind. Today we are proud to be able to offer activities for the whole family to enjoy. Whether it is cycling on our 10 mile network of tracks, a peaceful afternoon fishing, the excitement of sailing, water sports, climbing, or archery, or just strolling along the waters edge, Grafham Water Park offers it all.

For those interested in bird watching or wildlife we have a nature reserve that provides vital habitat for many species. Much of the reservoir and its shores have been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest thanks to the conservation and habitat improvement programmes, managed in partnership with the Wildlife Trust and its devoted volunteers.

Visitors with disabilities are catered for with reserved parking, wheelchair access to most buildings, a specially adapted fishing boat and sailability courses.

Each year Grafham Water Park hosts national and international Sailing and Angling competitions and charitable events that often raise thousands of pounds for local charities. Cambridgeshire County Council manage residential activities and water sports in the Water Sports Centre. We

also boast a Sailing Club, Cycling Centre, Fishing Lodge and the Harbour View Restaurant. From the Visitor Centre, that incorporates a large Café and Gift shop, we frequently hold seasonal family events with children in mind such as the up coming Family Easter Trails.

For the year ahead our eyes are drawn to the planning of many exciting site improvement schemes, several new barbeque areas, together with a range of exciting events. Our fingers and toes are all crossed for another fantastic spring and summer, so why not come and join us by giving something new a go, or simply enjoy a picnic by the water.

Contact Us Grafham Water Visitor Centre and Café Tel: 01480 812154 Email: aTarry@anglianwater.co.uk Grafham Cycling (Cycle Sales & Hire) Tel: 01480 812500 Grafham Water Sailing Club Tel: 01480 810478 Grafham Water Centre Tel: 01480 810521 The Wildlife Trust Grafham Water Tel: 01480 811075 Email: grafham@wildlifebcnp.org Grafham Water Fishing Lodge Tel: 01480 810531 Harbour View Restaurant Tel: 01480 812315 (Photography by Greg Belcher)

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SEASONAL DELIGHTS

Pan-fried mackerel with spring veg Serves 2 Prep time 15 minutes Cooking time 15 minutes

Ingredients 25g butter 1 banana shallot, peeled and sliced 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 400g mixed fresh vegetables like broad beans, carrots, peas, spring greens, broccoli 100ml stock

Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 150g creme fraiche 3-4 sprigs dill, roughly chopped 1/2 tbsp olive oil 2 large mackerel fillets

Method

1. Heat the butter in a sautĂŠ pan or deep frying pan. Gently cook the shallot for about 5 minutes until it starts to soften and becomes translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another couple of minutes.

2. Add the vegetable mix, cutting anything large like carrots, to match the size of the other vegetables.

Stir for a minute or so, pour in the stock and lemon juice and add the zest. Season, then cover and cook for 5 minutes.

3. Spoon in the creme fraiche and dill and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

4 Heat another frying pan with the olive oil. Slice the mackerel fillet in half lengthways, taking out any bones you may find. Season the fish then pan-fry for 2 minutes on each side.

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Torch Light

The history of the Olympic torch The Olympic Games are almost upon us. The Olympic torch arrived in Britain on May 18th and is now travelling all around the country. The route is planned to take in 1000 towns and villages along the way, and is designed so that 95% of the population will be within 10 miles travelling distance of at least one stopping point.

But what is the story behind the Olympic flame?

During the ancient Games in Olympia, Greece, a flame ignited by the sun burned continually on the altar of the goddess Hera.

The modern flame first made an appearance in the 1928 Olympics, held in Amsterdam, Holland, where it burned throughout the period of the Games.

The tradition of the relay began in 1936 in Berlin and persists until this day. The torch is lit a few months before the start of the games, in Olympia, at the Temple of Hera. An actress, dressed in ceremonial robes uses a parabolic mirror to focus the rays of light from the sun, igniting a flame.

This flame is then carried in a fire pot to the ancient Olympic stadium. It is taken to an altar and used to light the first runner’s torch.

The design of the torch changes for each Olympics. The London torch is triangular in shape - the three sides represent the three times Britain has hosted the Olympics: 1908, 1948 and 2012. It is decorated with 8000 tiny cut-out circles, one for each of the runners who will carry the torch, and is constructed of a lightweight-but-strong

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metal alloy.

The route the flame then takes varies according to which city is hosting the Olympics. In the past it has been to the top of Mount Everest (Beijing 2008), and even into space (1996 and 2000)! It is carried on foot wherever possible, but also has to travel by other modes of transport, including boat and plane. On planes the fire has to be housed in a special lamp as open flames would not be allowed.

As the torch is carried by relay, each runner carries it for only one part of its total journey. They then light the torch of the next runner. On average110 runners will take part each day, and each runner will run approximately 300m.

Until the 1950s only men could carry the torch, and it took until 1968 in Mexico City before a woman was allowed to be the final runner. The first woman to do this was called Enriqueta Basileo. Carrying the torch is considered a great honour. Perhaps surprisingly, most of the runners are not athletes. They are chosen for many reasons, often because they have overcome personal difficulties, or because they are charity workers.

The final runner is generally kept a secret until as close to the time of the Games as possible.

Previous Olympians mooted as a possible final runner for 2012 include Steve Redgrave, Steve Ovett and Daley Thompson.

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IN JUNE

2 June Jubilee Fete 2pm The Manor, Great Staughton St Andrew’s Church Jubilee Fete. Fun for all the family with a wide variety of stalls and activities including the chance to win a car. New for 2012 ‘Golf Challenge’.

2 June Little Paxton Parish Council Jubilee Tea Party 4-10pm Little Paxton Playing Field Adults £2, Children £1 1950s theme. Various activities including disco/party games, children’s races, Knock Out Jubilee Penalty Competition and dance to live music by Fun Time Frankies.

Bring along your picnic tables & chairs.

Tickets available for Tea Party Food from Little Paxton Post Office, Little Paxton Primary & Folbigg Farm Shop.

2 June Pennyless 7.30pm St Mary’s Church, Buckden Adults £10, Concessions £8 St Mary’s Church Music Festival 2012.

Folk music with three lively musicians. Tickets from Top Banana or Ron Ingamells 01480 811608.

6 June Visit to Dunton Community Garden 7pm Ticket only Little Paxton Gardening Club will visit Dunton Community Garden. Annual membership is only £5 per person plus £1 per meeting.

8 June Ridley Hall Gospel Choir 7.30pm St Mary’s Church, Buckden Adults £10, Concessions £8 St Mary’s Church Music Festival 2012.

Tickets from Top Banana or Ron Ingamells 01480 811608 or rjingamells@btinternet.com.

8 June The Artist (2011) 7.30pm, 8pm show The Corn Exchange, St Ives Tickets £5 This year’s Academy Award winning The Artist directed by Michel Hazanavicius. Tickets from The Corn Exchange or www.screenstives.org.uk.

9 June Vicarage Open Garden 2-4pm St James Church, Little Paxton Admission free Enjoy this lovely garden with a cup of tea and homemade scone. Plants and books etc. for sale. All proceeds to St James’ Church building project (CHUFT)

13-15 June Jubilee - Celebrating 60 years of Musical Theatre Brampton Little Theatre Adults £6, Concessions £5 Brampton Choral Society presents Music from the Shows 1950s - 2000s. Box Office: 01480 435716 (if no reply please leave a message and we will get back to you) 16 June Concert followed by Strawberry Tea 3.30pm St Mary’s Church, Houghton Performance by The Aragon Singers.

Tickets £6.00 in Aid of Church Funds Tel: 01480 461398 or 01480 469293 16 June The Eagle Choir 7.30pm St Mary’s Church, Buckden Adults £10, Concessions £8 St Mary’s Church Music Festival 2012.

‘From Bach to Broadway’. A return visit after their highly acclaimed production of ‘The Armed Man’ by Karl Jenkins.

Tickets from Top Banana or Ron Ingamells 01480 811608.

17 June Huntingdon Multi-Terrain Charity 10k Race and Fun Run 9.00am Alconbury Airfield, Alconbury 10k and 3k Fun Run in aid of 6 local charities including Riverside Theatre Company, Disability Huntingdonshire, Huntingdon Youth Theatre, the Fusion Programme, Crossroads Young Carers Project in Huntingdon and Dreamdrops. Web: www.huntingdon10kcharityrun.co.uk/ 17 June Houghton Meadows Walk 10.30am Suggested donation Members £2, Non-Members £2.50 The Huntingdonshire Local Group of the Wildlife Trust invites you to join them on a visit to Houghton Meadows.

This joint venture will be led by Pat Doody of the Wildlife Trust and Ken Rolfe of the Cambridge Geology Club. The walk will leave from the car park at the St. Ivo Centre along Thicket Lane and look at the plants and birds along the way. Please meet in the St. Ivo Car Park, St. Ives, GR TL307718. Tel: Pat 01480 392706.

Web: www.wildlifetrust-huntsareagroup.org.uk/ 22-24 June Flower Festival Friday 12-4pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm St Mary’s Church, Godmanchester Admission charge for the Church Roof Fund This is the first flower festival for many years. Refreshments in the Church Hall on Saturday.

23 June Diddington During the War Years 11am for 11.30am Diddington Park, Diddington Unveiling of memorial dedicated to the 2nd & 49th station American Hospital in Diddington Park followed by a display of historic photographs of Diddington, the Hall, the American Hospital and the Polish Resettlement Camp combined with a 40’s day complete with field hospital and thewhen re-enactors, old vehicles Fete with craft stalls, Please mention The Villager and Town Life responding toetc.. adverts

10 June Strawberry Cream Tea 3pm Diddington Church £5 Aragon Singers of Buckden will be performing a concert followed by a delicious strawberry cream tea. All proceeds to the Church.

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afternoon tea, etc. will be at Diddington Village Hall and Playing Field. Entrance to the Historic Display is free but donations will be gratefully received for Village Hall Funds.

Please come along and join us on this special day and dress up in your 1940s gear.

23 & 24 June Godmanchester in Bloom Open Gardens Weekend 1.30-5.30pm Map £4 Over 20 gardens will be on view, plus the Community Nursery, some Roman Road and a few other special things.

To round the afternoon off enjoy afternoon tea in a variety of locations around the town. Map showing all gardens including those where refreshments are on sale, available outside the Town Hall, any of the gardens or in advance from Ethnic Origins.

24 June Open Church Day with Cream Teas Open from 10.15am service-5pm. St Mary’s Church, Keysoe 26 June Hemingford Grey Flower Club 10am Admission £3, including coffee Reading Room, Hemingford Grey A flower arranging demonstration by Jo Poulter.

30 June Rhythm in Blue - RAF Band Concert 7.30 pm St Mary’s Church, Godmanchester Tickets £12 The RAF Voluntary Band is welcomed for an evening of music from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s - Miller to McCartney.

Tel: 01480 493901 or 01480 382144 30 June & 1 July Living History Weekend 10.30am-5pm Godmanchester Recreation Ground Centuries ago we were invaded by Romans and Danes. The Romans built a Fort and the Mill Lade (river at the Causeway) was excavated by the Danes, using Godmanchester as a major base with much of Godmanchester’s road system dating from before the Norman Conquest. Many interesting exhibitions and demonstrations.

30 June & 1 July Antique and Collectors Historic Market 10am-5pm Two day market with 40 stalls selling Antiques, Historic Artefacts & Memorabilia. Stalls in Mill Yard car park and along the path to the recreation ground to the refreshment/picnic area by the play equipment. Interested potential stallholders contact Gordon Allgood on 07877 658410, allgoodgmc@hotmail.co.uk or info@ godmanchestercommunityassociation.org

come and share the celebration which will end with a service of ‘Songs of Praise’ at 6pm on Sunday. Light refreshments will be served during both days. If you would like to contribute towards the cost of a display, in memory of someone or for a personal celebration please send donations to The Vicarage, The Causeway, Great Staughton, or 11 Lye Close, Great Staughton or 8 Welby Close, Perry, by the end of May. 1 July St Neots Concert Band Summer Concert 7.30pm Trinity Methodist Church, Biggleswade Adults £8, Concessions £5 Anne Templer and Claire Rawson who founded the band in 2005 are delighted to be conducting the performance which will include pieces by Gilbert and Sullivan, Gershwin, Gordon Jacob along with musical interludes played by a Saxophone Quartet. Proceeds go to St Neots Concert Band and Trinity Community Fund. Tel: 01480 811705 5 July Visit to Childerly Hall, Dry Drayton 7pm Ticket only. Little Paxton Gardening Club will visit Childerly Hall, Dry Drayton-. Annual membership is only £5 per person plus £1 per meeting.

7 & 8 July Hemingford Grey Art Exhibition 10am-4pm Reading Room, Hemingford Grey Free admission All donations going to Magpas. Framed and unframed originals. Also Cards for sale.

8 July With a Song in My Heart 7.30pm St Peter’s Church, Offord Darcy Tickets £13 including pre-concert glass of bubbly on the lawn at The Manor House, Offord Darcy from 6.45 pm and a light buffet in the interval With international artists from the opera, musical and concert stage. Dress: Smart (black tie optional) Tickets: Jenny Griffiths 01480 811126 or email ticketoffice. stpeters@gmail.com 14 July Little Paxton Gardening Club Annual Show A wide range of classes to suit everyone. Choose from vegetables, flowers, wine making and floral art as well as craft and cookery and photography. You do not need to be an expert. For a full schedule please contact the Show Secretary: Sian Fox 01480 395084.

18 May-14 September Bat Punting Safaris Times vary River Cam, Cambridge Adult £15, Concession £13.50, under 12 £7.50 Every Friday after dusk join the Wildlife Trust experts and Scudamore’s punt staff on a 90 minute journey along the the River Cam with its a vibrant bat population.

Web: www.wildlifebcn.org Web: www.scudamores.com for booking

30 June & 1 July Flower Festival Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-6pm, Family Worship Sunday 10.30am St Andrew’s Church, Great Staughton Flower Festival to commemorate the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympics. is warmly to and Townlife please call 01767 261 122 ToEveryone advertise in Theinvited Villager

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