South Cambs Magazine Spring 2014 by Sean Gentle

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Northstowe moves a step closer See page 12

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Welcome to the spring issue of South Cambs Magazine.

We have lots of news in this edition about how the area could be developed over the next 20 years to support an annual increase of around 1,000 new jobs. Following three extensive rounds of public consultation - where over 37,000 comments were received - councillors are being asked in March if our Local Plan is ready to be submitted to government. This plan sets out how we would use land to provide new jobs and homes up to 2031. To find out more about what is proposed, and the next steps in the process, take a look at page 11. And in more development news, the new town of Northstowe has moved a big step forward after an agreement was struck to secure £30 million for community facilities such as schools, sports pitches and a community centre. Delivering a high quality new town is really important and more information can be found on page 12. We’ve also lifted the limit on how much funding parish councils and community groups can bid for under our community chest grant scheme. Could grant funding help your community make a purchase? Page 6 has more information on how to bid. And finally, we take a look ahead to the summer when the biggest cycling event on earth visits the area. The Tour de France coming to the district will be a day like no other, but we are also asking you to start your planning early as such a huge sporting event will inevitably have an impact on transport and travel. Page 45 tells you more.

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Limit lifted on grants - get bidding

Funding to take on bigger projects is now available after the limit for our community chest grants was increased to £1,500.

Previously, community groups and parish councils could bid for up to £1,000 for one-off costs relating to a project or activity and we hope the increase will mean even more can be done to help further improve the quality of life in the district. So far this year we have helped fund numerous projects, from secure storage for Gamlingay Allotment Society, to equipment for Shelford and Stapleford Youth Initiative which support their school holiday youth club. Papworth Everard and Elsworth Women’s Institute Choir recently secured an £800 grant for a new electronic keyboard to accompany them and say it has given them a big boost. Joyce Burton from the Women’s Institute said: “Our choir aims to bring people together who like to sing and the grant for the keyboard has really helped get us off the ground. We are now 30 strong and newcomers are always welcome.” Community Chest funding is still available this financial year, so keep the applications flowing. To make an application visit www.scambs.gov.uk/community-chest-grants-201314 or contact us on 03450 450 500

Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB) is on hand In the last six months, CAB services in South Cambridgeshire have helped over 2,000 local people to access free impartial advice on issues such as debt, welfare rights, housing, employment and health. We’re pleased to be able to continue to support the local service with grant aid of £97,000 a year, which is needed more than ever in light of changes to the welfare system and the financial challenges residents face.  Cllr Ray Manning recently met CEO CAB recently helped one local resident who found himself with a £20,000 bill for of Cambridge CAB, Rachel Talbot, to overpayment from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). find out more about their work The resident retired on the grounds of ill health and it was alleged he’d been overpaid Incapacity Benefit because he was in receipt of an occupational pension. With help from CAB, he was able to establish that he had informed DWP before retiring and the overpayment was reduced to under a thousand pounds. CAB is keen to raise awareness of its disability advice service. Experienced advisers can help with the stress of living with long-term conditions and alleviate some of the anxiety arising from changes to the benefit system. Many people are unaware of the benefits they may be entitled to, which can be crucial in covering the costs involved in living with a disability. Financial issues or care needs can also be looked at, such as purchasing aids and appliances, getting a blue badge, or lowering fuel bills. For more information, or to find your nearest CAB, visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk or call 03450 450 500

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Flexible and demand responsive transport

A proposed demand responsive transport service for some villages in South Cambridgeshire has moved a step closer after inviting bids from transport providers interested in operating the service. The proposed service, developed by Cambridgeshire County Council in partnership with communities, will pick up residents from villages within a defined ‘Roam Zone’ - Eltisley, Croxton, Caxton, Longstowe, Abbotsley, Waresley, Gamlingay, Little Gransden, Great Gransden, Arrington, Croydon, Orwell, Wimpole, Great Eversdan, Little Eversden, East Hatley and Hatley St George - and take them to the destination of their choice. This could be direct to the nearby town of St Neots, Cambourne, any other village in the ‘Roam Zone’, or to destinations further afield by connecting with commercial services, such as the X5, 66 or Citi 4 to Bedford, Huntingdon or Cambridge. Following concerns raised by residents, the demand responsive service will be supplemented by fixed route journeys during morning and evening peak times as well as a weekly fixed journey to St Neots on Thursdays. Furthermore, Stagecoach has confirmed it will continue to operate its number 18 service on an hourly commercial basis, serving the villages of Comberton, Toft, Kingston, Bourn and Cambourne. Demand responsive transport is new to Cambridgeshire, but it does operate successfully in other parts of the country, including Lincolnshire and Suffolk. Once the successful transport provider is in place, and the finer detail is agreed, more information will be made available in South Cambs Magazine.

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Future transport services Communities across the district are helping to shape the bus services in their area as existing subsidised services come under review. This forms part of the County Council’s Cambridgeshire Future Transport project, which sees the county divided into clusters of villages, each looked at in turn. There are currently three areas under review in South Cambridgeshire: Area E: Barton, Bar Hill, Boxworth, Caldecote, Conington, Coton, Dry Drayton, Elsworth, Fen Drayton, Hardwick, Knapwell, Longstanton, Madingley, Over, Papworth Everard, Papworth St Agnes and Toft Area G: Arrington, Barrington, Barton, Croydon, Fowlmere, Great Chishill, Great Eversden, Little Eversden, Great Shelford, Little Shelford, Harlton, Harston, Haslingfield, Hauxton, Heydon, Newton, Orwell, Stapleford, Thriplow and Wimpole Area J: Balsham, Carlton Green, Carlton, Willingham Green, Weston Colville, West Wratting, Weston Green, West Wickham, Linton and Horseheath Surveys were recently conducted among the communities in Area E and Area G, looking at current and potential bus use. The County Council’s project team is now analysing the results to help shape proposals for future services. A survey of travel needs is currently taking place in Area J and residents have until 28 March to respond. For more information, and to participate in the Area J survey, visit www.scambs.gov.uk/community-transport To get more involved in the project, please contact your parish council.

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Is Plan for new jobs and homes ready for independent examination? At a meeting on Thursday 13 March, councillors will debate whether a Plan to provide 22,000 new jobs and 19,000 new homes over the next 20 years is ready to be submitted to Government.

Over the last two years we have assessed around 400 possible development sites and carried out three rounds of public consultation to consider all the issues and options. In total, over 37,000 comments were submitted to us. When we asked people, they preferred a Plan that focusses most homes in new towns and villages, rather than excessive development in the green belt around Cambridge or building lots of homes at existing villages.

What is in the draft Local Plan? The draft Plan proposes building a new town north of Waterbeach, a new village at Bourn Airfield and to extend Cambourne westwards. Around 900 homes would also be built at six of the larger villages in the district which have the best services and public transport links. The new homes would be in addition to around 14,000 homes that have either already been allocated as sites, recently been built, are under construction, or have planning permission in locations such as on the edge of Cambridge and at the new town of Northstowe. Small housing sites in The Abingtons and Graveley could also be added. These were requested by the local parish councils who have been gathering support from the villages on how they want to meet the needs of the local community. Cllr Pippa Corney, cabinet member for planning policy and localism, said: “We know it is unrealistic to expect to prepare a plan where there is complete consensus, but we have been listening to all views throughout. Housing is much needed so our children and future generations can live near to where they grew up. The homes will also allow us to continue our success story of creating new jobs which makes the area a great place to live and provides a good quality of life. I am really pleased so many people have taken the opportunity to give their views when we consulted on the draft Plan as these will be part of the information an inspector considers once it is submitted for independent examination.”

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If councillors support the draft Plan at the Council meeting on 13 March, it will be submitted to Government. Once it is submitted the Secretary of State will appoint an independent planning inspector to carry out an examination of the Plan. This would include holding a series of public hearings. If, however, councillors decide more work is needed to consider different options, further consultation will be carried out on other sites around the district, which will delay submission. For further information visit www.scambs.gov.uk/localplan or call 01954 713183

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Multi-million pound deal sealed for Northstowe

The planned new town of Northstowe has moved a big step closer after a deal to unlock £30 million of developer funding for community facilities was agreed. The funding agreed for facilities as part of the first 1,500 homes at the new town will include contributions toward primary and secondary schools. Along with Cambridgeshire County Council we negotiated the agreement to get the new town off the ground. Once signed and sealed by lawyers, the outline planning permission will be issued to the developers, Gallagher. Along with £11 million for a new primary school, and an £8 million contribution toward a new secondary school, the agreement also includes:

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 £1.5 million for a community centre  £1.5 million for sports pitches  £1.1 million for a sports pavilion  over £1 million for drainage, which will include improvements for nearby Longstanton  over £500,000 for parks and open spaces

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The first phase of new homes will also include a local centre Ploughman Hall, West Fen Road, Willingham with shops and employment opportunities as well as land for a An exhibition and question and answer session on the household recycling centre. drainage scheme for the first 1,500 homes With outline planning permission in place, a series of detailed planning applications will follow, which will include the design and 10 May: appearance of homes. These will be consulted on with residents. Longstanton Village Institute, High Street Subject to the detailed planning applications being agreed, 14 June: developers have said that work could begin on site later this year. Oakington & Westwick Pavilion, Queensway, To make sure the secondary school can be delivered as Oakington early as possible alongside the first development of homes at Northstowe, the Homes and Communities Agency, who own the majority of the government land that the future town will be built on, will make land available. The Agency is working together with Gallagher, the County Council and us to bring forward the new town which will have up to 10,000 homes. Cllr Tim Wotherspoon, cabinet member for Northstowe, said: “Delivering a new town of the highest quality has always been our priority and this agreement will secure the money needed to provide the facilities that are vital to its success. We know there is huge demand for new homes, especially at a price people can afford, and I am really pleased that after a long period of negotiation we have been able to secure the best deal possible. We have a thriving economy in South Cambridgeshire with around 1,000 new jobs being created each year, but to continue our success story and quality of life for local people, more housing is needed.” Further consultations by the Homes and Communities Agency on future homes and facilities at the town are expected to be carried out in March. Visit www.northstowe.com for more details.

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Full steam ahead for new railway station

Plans for a new railway station at Cambridge Science Park are on track after planners agreed the proposals in December. The new station will transform train travel to one of Cambridge’s main business areas and provide much easier access to rail services for residents in South Cambridgeshire – particularly those living north of the City. The new station will be on the main line between Cambridge and Ely and is expected to be served by direct trains running to London Kings Cross, Liverpool Street, Norwich and King’s Lynn. As well as connecting into the national rail network, trains may also be available to Stansted Airport and Birmingham. The station will be served by a direct link to and from the Guided Busway meaning villages along the route are only minutes away from rail services. The scheme will include: A10  a new station building and platforms to be used by Milton around 3,000 passengers a day A14  the extension of the Busway from Milton Road to the station, giving easy public transport access - Cycle bridge including for the planned new town of Northstowe A14 Cambridge  public space, pedestrian and cycle access Business routes Park Cambridge  parking for 1,000 bicycles Science Park  a taxi drop-off and pick-up area  a 450 space car park with disabled and short stay parking.

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Get involved in what’s happening as the district grows

To help people find out more about what's happening in their local areas, community forums have been set up for new development sites that border South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City.

The forums provide opportunities for all local people to come and hear more about what’s happening in their area, take part in question and answer sessions, and generally feel more involved in the developments as they progress. The forums range from presentations to sessions where you can just drop in at any time. Local people also help to decide topics covered at the forums by telling us what they want to hear more about.

Cambridge East community forum Between 1,200 and 1,300 homes are planned in the parish of Fen Ditton, on the eastern edge of Cambridge (known as ‘Wing’). The forums are being held between 7pm and 8.30pm at Fen Ditton Primary School on the following dates: 

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North West Fringe community forum This forum covers development in Cambridge City, Girton and Impington. The latest information and dates can be found at www.cambridge.gov.uk/north-west-community-forum

Southern Fringe community forum This forum covers development in Cambridge City and Haslingfield. The latest information and dates can be found at www.cambridge.gov.uk/southern-fringe-community-forum

Building regulations - did you know? Recent revisions to national legislation mean more building work can be carried out without the need to apply for further planning permission. However, it is important to remember that building regulations will continue to apply and before you start any work we always recommend that you seek advice on the need to make a building regulation application. Building regulations set minimum performance standards in the design and construction of buildings to ensure the health and safety of people in and around them. They also incorporate measures to conserve fuel and power, and to ensure that access and facilities for all are provided. You may not know that new windows, re-roofing, new boilers or heating systems and thermal improvements may also require an application unless carried out by an approved body. Carrying out controlled work without consent may affect your ability to sell the property. Solicitors will require evidence of permissions when selling. Our building control team is here to help you through this process and more information can be found by visiting www.scambs.gov.uk/building-regulation-guidance-notes-and-application-forms

 One of our officers helping a client to check work meets the required standard

For more information contact building control on building.control@scambs.gov.uk or call 01954 713203 For help and advice on whether planning permission is needed contact us on 0345 045 5215

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Young people

South Cambs Magazine

Still time to step forward to become a youth councillor If you’re aged 13 to 17 and live in South Cambridgeshire, we want to hear from you.

Nominations for our Youth Council are still open and by being part of it, you will have a say in the things you care about in your local area. The Youth Council has been involved in a range of projects over the last 12 months and is now taking on a role to help award our community chest grants of up to £1,500 for projects aimed at under 18s. These grants are available to parish councils and community groups for one off purchases or to support a project they are tackling. To find out more about being a youth councillor, contact us using the keep in touch details below. You can also fill in the slip underneath and post it back to us.

Youth Council nomination slip

Name: ............................................................................................................................................................................................... Address: ……………………………………….…………………….…......................................................................…………………... Telephone: ………………………….........................………… Email: .…….......................................…………....……………………. Please return to Tracy Mann at: Youth Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6EA Alternatively, you can go to our Facebook page and message us your contact details

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Work experience opportunities Last year we ran a very successful work experience programme for young people interested in pursuing a career in local government, and it's back by popular demand! The two-week structured programme will take place in July this year and  Last year’s students aims to give local students the opportunity to gain knowledge and practical skills in the fields of urban design, architecture, town planning, landscape design, transport planning, public engagement, ecology, sustainability and historic buildings. Successful applicants will take part in design workshops, site visits and seminars after which, they will have the opportunity to put their knowledge and skills into practice by working alongside professionals in a masterplanning project. Students will also be assisted in creating a portfolio showcasing their work to help maximise their chances of securing better access to higher education and employment. If you’re interested about design and town planning, aged between 15 and 18, and keen to develop skills, knowledge and experience in the work place, we’d like to hear from you. Email your contact details, together with a short paragraph explaining why you would like to take part in the programme, to Bonnie Kwok at bonnie.kwok@scambs.gov.uk

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Conservation

Creating a home for nature We’re making energy efficicency improvements to a number of our council homes - making them some of the most environmentally friendly in the country.

The improvements are aimed at helping residents reduce energy bills and play their part in tackling climate change by retrofitting energy efficient technologies such as exterior wall insulation. The loss of wall cracks and crevices, however, can create problems for wildlife, such as bats and birds, which rely heavily on buildings for survival, especially in built up areas. To combat this, we’re installing locally sourced bird and bat boxes. These offer an unobtrusive way to create safe, warm and sustainable new habitats within the structure of existing buildings, attracting wildlife and conserving biodiversity in our villages. Many urban birds, such as swifts, are on the decline and it’s hoped these boxes will encourage them to live alongside us. Birds add colour and song to our streets and play an important role controlling pests like mosquitos. We’ll be contacting all tenants whose properties are due to be insulated, to ask if they would like a box fitted. Council tenants particularly keen to receive a box are invited to contact us on 03450 450 500 to arrange a visit from our ecology officer. Cllr Mark Howell, housing portfolio holder, said: “We are extremely pleased to be creating new habitats and encouraging more wildlife to our villages. With major new developments planned for the district, we want to make sure we create the very best homes for both people and wildlife.”

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If you’re not a council tenant and would like to create a home for nature, local Bourn based designer and supplier of bird and bat boxes, Filcris, is offering South Cambs Magazine readers a five per cent discount until Wednesday 9 April. Visit www.filcris.co.uk/products/ wildlife-products/nest-boxes to view the boxes on offer, which are all named after South Cambridgeshire villages. When you make your online order, use voucher code CAMBSBOXES to redeem your five per cent discount. Alternatively, you can call 01954 718327 quoting the same voucher code. Being able to watch birds nest and raise a family in your garden gives children and adults a unique insight into nature and the bird world.

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Business

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Businesses must not miss out

Businesses in South Cambridgeshire are being urged not to miss out on a new scheme to help them afford faster broadband connections and make the most of digital technologies. Destination Digital has recently been launched by the Connecting Cambridgeshire programme with £4.5 million extra Government and European funding to help businesses get better connected, increase productivity and create jobs. Grants in the form of vouchers of up to £3000 are available to help small and medium enterprises in South Cambridgeshire pay for high speed broadband connections, plus free business support and a 40% discount on digital technology. This includes home-based businesses and sole traders. Destination Digital will run until March 2015 on a first-come, first-served basis, so businesses need to register now to benefit. Eligible businesses will get free workshops and one-to-one advice to identify how they can benefit from the latest digital technology. Cllr Nick Wright, cabinet member for economic development, said: “Faster broadband connections and digital technology will help our businesses to grow and compete in an increasingly digital world. We want to see as many businesses as possible benefiting from this scheme alongside the roll-out of superfast broadband in our area over the coming months.” Businesses can register at www.destinationdigital.info or call 01223 706123 for more information

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Open For Business In January we launched a new bi-monthly e-newsletter, Open For Business, offering practical ideas, tailored advice, news and information to help start, grow, manage and run your business in South Cambridgeshire. The e-newsletter forms just a part of a bigger programme of support that we are rolling out to help local businesses thrive. In the first edition we introduced a new countywide scheme set to help businesses afford faster broadband connections - Destination Digital - see page 21 for more. We announced the launch of a new series of business workshops (see below) and encouraged local firms to join our business register at www.scambs.gov.uk/businessregister to access even more support and information, receive updates on financing, tendering and funding opportunities. The next edition will be out in March. Cllr Nick Wright, cabinet member for economic development, said: “The economic downturn has hit firms hard right across the country, and although this area has weathered the storm better than r at ewslette siness Tto -n most, we know our business community still needs extra e e th View n-for-bu support. v.uk/ope il ‘subscribe’ to o .g s b m a ema k “We have listened to and understood the challenges www.sc issues, e r bs.gov.u tu fu s@scam s facing local businesses, and are determined to do our request e in s u b openfor utmost to help. We’re incredibly proud of our businesses and want them to be successful, to grow and create more jobs."

Business workshops

The next programme of business workshops launches on 19 March and builds on the success of previous programmes which have seen an extremely strong take up. Delivered by Exemplas, on our behalf, the 12 half-day workshops have been specifically designed to meet the needs of small businesses or anyone thinking of starting a business in a South Cambridgeshire postcode area. The subsidised workshops cost £10 (+VAT) and are now available to book. How to manage money and make a profit How to plan for success - business planning Preparing and reviewing a business plan to help your business succeed Wed 30 April

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Identify new opportunities and improve your chances of winning contracts

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For more information on the workshop programme visit www.exemplas.com/southcambs To book your place, call 0844 346 0755 or email southcambsbusinesssupport@exemplas.com

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10 Mar

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Babraham, Balsham, Gt Abington, Gt Shelford, Harston, Hauxton Hildersham, Hinxton, Ickleton, Lt Abington, Lt Shelford, Pampisford, Stapleford

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7 Apr

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19 May

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25 Mar

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28 May Wed

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25 Mar

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* Cherry Hinton south of the railway as Teversham

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Cambourne, Comberton, Croxton, Eltisley, Graveley, Hardwick, Papworth Everard, Papworth St Agnes, Toft

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Abington Pigotts, Arrington, Bassingbourn, Bourn, Croydon, Gamlingay, Guilden Morden, Hatley, Litlington, Longstowe, Lt Gransden, Shingay-cum-Wendy, Steeple Morden, Tadlow

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Barton, Foxton, Grantchester, Gt Eversden, Harlton, Haslingfield, Kingston, Lt Eversden, Newton, Orwell, Shepreth, Thriplow & Heathfield, Whittlesford, Whaddon, Wimpole

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Waste & Recycling

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What goes where?  Bins must be out by 7am on your collection day

Blue bin

Excess blue bin material will be collected if placed alongside the blue bin in a returnable container

 Close lids firmly

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Plastic bottle tops & triggers

Plastic packaging (pots, trays & tubs)

Paper

Plastic bags

Plastic film & clean food wrapping

Cartons (e.g Tetrapack)

Food & drinks cans

Aerosols

Tinfoil & foil trays

Cardboard/ Wrapping paper

Polystyrene Pyrex, flat glass, non packaging plastic e.g toys, bowls

Put items loosely in the blue bin and not in carrier bags

Batteries Batteries inc. AA & AAA cells, button batteries, size C & D and any laptop & mobile battery

Rinse items to remove any food contamination

Place in a battery bag or clear plastic bag and attach to the lid of the blue bin

Green bin

Put the caddy inside or beside your blue bin

Plastic bottles

Glass jars & bottles

For a more detailed list visit www.scambs.gov.uk/bins

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Garden waste

Newspapers & magazines

Shredded paper*

Cooked/uncooked food waste (meat, fish & dairy)

Telephone directories

Envelopes (with or without windows)

Kitchen paper and tissues

Jiffy bags, wrapping paper, greeting cards, tissue, cardboard & kitchen paper

Any type of cat litter. Turf and soil - due to its weight. Any type of plastic inc bags/sacks

Catalogues

Biodegradable bags (cornstarch, potato starch) Corrugated cardboard - put in the blue bin Cardboard - put in the blue bin

* Put shredded paper in an old envelope before placing in the paper only caddy

Excess green bin material cannot be collected. Please compost it or take it to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres

Black bin Non-recyclable / non-compostable material    

Please use your black bin for material that cannot be put in green or blue bins Excess black bin material cannot be collected. Please take it to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres Nappies should be put in the black bin Empty and full paint tins cannot be collected. Please take them to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres

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Waste and recycling

South Cambs Magazine

The numbers behind your waste Did you know that 60% of the total waste we collect in black bins across the district could have been recycled? And some of those materials, especially paper, could have helped us generate an income to spend on providing services to you. To help us know where we are missing recycling opportunities, we assessed what waste and recycling made it back to the processing centre in the blue, green and black bins as well as the blue bin paper caddy.

Could you do more to help after reading these statistics? 

£200,000 - this is the amount of money we could have generated to spend on services for you if all your paper we collected at the kerbside had gone in the blue bin paper caddy. At the moment 9% of the contents of the main section of blue bins are filled with paper. And 4% of paper is going in the black bin too.

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12 Olympic sized swimming pools - this is the volume of plastic pots, tubs and trays that were recycled through the blue bin last year - but the same quantity is going in black bins.

 Paper from your blue bin caddy is kept separate so it can be recycled into higher quality products

Where you are excelling in your bid to help us top the recycling league tables: 

58% - this is the total amount of waste we are recycling - one of the best performing areas in the country

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9 out of 10 - our statistics show you are particularly good at recycling plastic bottles as most are going in the blue bin.

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Three quarters - this is the quantity of your tin cans you are recycling using your blue bin. A good result but maybe still room for improvement? If we can avoid metal going to landfill it really helps the environment and we can generate money too.

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 The Materials Recycling Facility at Waterbeach uses various technologies, including conveyor belts and magnets, to separate recycling material

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Waste and recycling

Blue bin full to the brim? Did you know we will collect all your additional blue bin recycling if you can’t fit it all in the bin itself? Place it next to the blue bin in a returnable container or a cardboard box which we will also take away for you. We cannot take additional waste that is left out in a sealed bag.

Education encouraging recycling and composting We’ve been visiting primary and secondary schools in South Cambridgeshire to help educate future generations about the need to recycle and compost as much as possible. Just before Christmas ‘Bill the bin man’ visited Orchard Park Primary School to get youngsters thinking about the need to recycle. Bill is played by one of our recycling officers, Julian Ayres, who uses fun games to get children involved in how their families can  Materials such as plastics are bailed together before being sent recycle more at home. on to be made into new products We’ve also recently visited Cottenham Village College and Oakington Primary School, where a recycling relay game shows young people how nearly all waste can be recycled. Cllr Mick Martin, South Cambridgeshire District Council’s cabinet member for environmental health, said: “Education is an important part of making sure that everyone does all they can to maximise the amount we recycle. "Putting on engaging and interesting shows at schools is a great way to educate young people and we tend to find they go away energised to help their families do more than ever before to go green. "Some materials, such as paper, are even more important to us. By recycling these in the correct way we can generate an income."

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Tough savings target after another cut in government funding

Our grant funding from government is being cut by another 24% which means we need to save a further £1.1 million.

At the time of going to print, councillors were just about to consider proposals which would see us absorb 90% of the savings needed through efficiencies - equivalent to around £18 per band D home. To make sure we can continue to provide services from housing and benefits, to planning and waste and recycling, a 1.99% increase in council tax is also proposed - equivalent to £2.40 per year for a band D home. This is the third successive year we have seen our grant reduced by around 25% which means £300,000 of savings will need to be delivered by us next financial year, with a further £790,000 in 2015/16. To meet the bulk of the £300,000 savings needed in 2014/15, councillors have agreed small route changes to the blue bin collection rounds, along with moving to monthly green bin collections for three months in the winter. Most residents are not cutting their grass in the winter months which means the number of people putting out their green bin falls and the amount of green waste we collect halves. Due to seasonal fluctuations, some councils do not collect  We are pledging to deliver 90% of the garden waste during the winter months but analysis of savings needed through efficiencies - what is collected in South Cambridgeshire has equivalent to £18 per band D home shown a monthly collection is a better fit. To protect services from the full extent of the cuts in national funding, we are also investing £7 million in a housing company, which will deliver an annual income to pump back into supporting our services. An initial project with around 40 homes will begin to be rolled out in 2014/15. Generating income from investments will also ease the reliance on grant funding from government which is expected to be totally withdrawn in the future. Cllr Simon Edwards, deputy leader and cabinet member for finance, said: “We’ve already delivered £5 million of efficiencies over the last four years to meet previous cuts to our funding so there are no more easy answers. All the low hanging fruit was picked some time ago but we believe the proposed changes in waste and recycling are very smart as they will help meet our savings target in a way that has as little impact on residents as possible. We are also looking at ways to generate income, such as our housing company, which will also protect residents from the full force of national cuts.” The proposed budget will be presented to all councillors at a Council meeting on Thursday 27 February.  A 1.99% increase in council tax would Most people will be unaffected by small changes to bin collection days. be equivalent to £2.40 per year for a No changes will take place for a number of months and residents will be band D home informed in advance.

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European and local elections Photo supplied by The Electoral Commission

Elections to a third of our wards will be held later than usual this year to tie in with the elections to the European Parliament.

Voters across the district will head out to the polls on Thursday 22 May, but in order to vote, you must make sure your name appears on the register of electors. You can get registration forms by visiting www.aboutmyvote.co.uk, but remember we must receive your form before Tuesday 6 May. Registered electors will receive poll cards closer to the time, telling them where they can go to vote. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be away on Thursday 22 May, you can find information about absent voting on our website. The District Council elections will be held in the following wards: Balsham Bar Hill Bassingbourn Bourn Caldecote

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Linton Melbourn Meldreth Milton Sawston

Swavesey The Shelfords and Stapleford Waterbeach Willingham & Over

There will also be elections to a number of South Cambridgeshire parish councils. Visit www.scambs.gov.uk/elections to find out more.

Big change ahead The registration of electors will soon change to a system based on registration by the individual. Look out for more information in the next issue of South Cambs Magazine.

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South Cambs Magazine readers’ survey

In the autumn edition of the South Cambs Magazine, we asked you to tell us what you thought of the publication - what you liked, didn't like, and some key questions to help shape future editions.

Portfolio holder for communications, Cllr David Whiteman-Downes, said: “We’ve made a number of changes to the magazine over recent years to keep costs down, and currently spend less than 10 pence to design, print and deliver each edition to your door. “As well as delivering value for money, we want to make the magazine as interesting and easy to read as possible, and a big part of this is responding to your feedback.”

You told us the top three most interesting and useful sections in the magazine were, in order:

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What you most want to see more of is news about local transport initiatives and voluntary opportunities that help communities to support themselves. You also want to see support for a better variety of sports and more event listings. We asked what you thought about the style and content of the magazine:

92% found the magazine clear and easy to read

91% said the magazine informs them what the Council is doing

81% said the magazine was well designed

69% enjoyed reading the magazine

We asked how you would prefer to read the magazine in the future:

 93% said a printed copy hand delivered

 4% said by email

 2% said online via our website

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We value all responses and would like to show you some examples where we’ve already used your feedback: You said: “Advice needed on dealing with doorstep traders” We teamed with Trading Standards and Cambridgeshire Police to produce a two-page spread in our winter edition, offering advice to safeguard you against doorstep traders, report activity in your area and find trusted traders. A sticker was included to help deter unwanted callers.

You said: “Bus routes are being cut, we need to know what provision is being made” Whilst public transport is the responsibility of the County Council, we have profiled community schemes and are increasingly raising awareness of changes affecting our residents. In this edition you’ll find information on new demand responsive transport options in our more rural areas and an update on the Cambridgeshire Future Transport programme.

You said: “So many sports, let’s see support for a wider variety” Poor Fair Excellent

We’re pleased to have extended our support for sports to include golf, rounders and, to mark this year’s Tour de France, cycling. We’re always happy to help residents set up new groups where there’s interest.

We welcome comments on the magazine at any time Email South.CambsMagazine@scambs.gov.uk or call 01954 713025

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Competition

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Win a £400 bike!

With the world’s greatest bike race, Le Tour de France, coming to the district this summer, there’s never been a better time to get pedalling. To celebrate, we have an incredible giveaway for readers The prize has been generously donated by Billy’s of Burleigh Street, Cambridge and marks the opening of its new and improved two storey shop. Billy’s continues to be the area’s leading outlet for BMX, skates, skateboards and scooters and now boasts a wider range of cycles, accessories and clothing. New additions include major brands Surly & Saracen as well as the Light Blue commuter cycles, which have been so popular at Billy’s sister shop Townsends Light Blue Cycle Centre in Chesterton Road. Billy’s is offering readers the opportunity to win a £400 mens or ladies Chesterton commuter bike. This is a lightweight alloy framed urban bike with a sporty 7 speed Shimano gear system. Its timeless upright style and comfortable riding position do not compromise the underlying spritely modern performance it delivers. Whether nipping to the office or the shops, or out of town for some gentle fitness, the Chesterton may well be all the bike you'll ever need. To be in with a chance of winning, visit www.scambs.gov.uk and click the ‘Apply for it’ button. Select ‘Readers’ Competition’ and complete the entry form. Closing date for entries is midday on 17 April. The question you need to answer is: On which Saturday does Park Life - our free family fun day - take place? (see page 45 for a big clue!)

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If you don’t have internet access, you can still enter. Send your name, address and telephone number, plus your answer to the question, to: South Cambs Magazine South Cambridgeshire District Council Cambourne Business Park Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6EA Terms and conditions are available at www.scambs.gov.uk/t-c or can be requested by calling

Winner’s spotlight Five lucky readers are getting the year off to a roaring start at Shepreth Wildlife Park after scooping family tickets in our winter competition.

We asked readers what bin their food waste should go in. Residents from Cottenham, Teversham, Milton, Bassingbourn and Papworth Everard, who correctly answered the green bin, were drawn at random to win the tickets. Karen Jones of Lambs Lane, Cottenham, said: “It was a lovely surprise to receive the call saying I had won and I look forward to my day out at the Park very soon. I’m interested to find out more about the Park’s conservation work and will be taking a friend and her two young children.”

03450 450 500. Winners will be notified by 30 April and announced in the summer edition of the South Cambs Magazine.

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Memberships Chesterton Sports Centre offers a wide variety of flexible, value for money memberships in a friendly and welcoming facility. All can be paid either Monthly, by Direct Debit or Annually. The Fitness Suite has recently been refurbished with new state-of-the-art equipment including a Kinesis machine, TRX, free weights and Kettlebells. Assessments and programmes both available. Small Group Training coming soon. Book your induction today!

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Environmental health

Importance of making a Will

We all have the freedom to live our lives the way we choose and, whilst it can be difficult to face the fact that we’re not going to live forever, it’s just as important that we stop to consider the inevitable and think about our end of life choices too. Thinking about these today can improve our quality of life in the future and ease the burden on our family. Preparing a Will offers the best assurance that our last wishes will be known and honoured, and family and friends taken care of. Without a valid Will we are said to die ‘intestate’. This means that our estate will not automatically be passed on to our loved ones, which may leave them in a difficult position. If we have not made a Will and have no relatives, the residue of our estate will be paid to the State. If you’re aged 55 or older, look out for Free The best way to make sure that the people and causes we love are Wills Month, when you could have your Will looked after is to make a Will. written for free with participating solicitors. Information and advice on making a Will is available from the Citizens Visit www.freewillsmonth.org.uk Advice Bureau, Age UK and GOV.uk

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Changes to mobile home site licensing

Last year the Government passed a new law designed to give greater protection to occupiers of residential mobile park homes. Whilst most of the new measures have already been introduced, some important changes dealing with site licences issued to park owners by local authorities take effect on 1 April. These changes ensure that, as the local authority, we are properly funded and have sufficient powers to take effective enforcement action where sites are neglected, and to refuse to grant or transfer a licence where appropriate. In most cases, a change of licence holder doesn’t give rise for concern, but the current system has been abused with some licenses changing hands rapidly, or being transferred to unsuitable applicants. Under the new rules, we’ll have regard to the proposed management structures by the new licence holder as well as any outstanding licensing issues with the existing one, and may refuse to grant or transfer a licence until we are satisfied that any outstanding issues have been resolved. To recover the costs of administering the scheme, we’re introducing fees for considering an application for the grant or transfer of a licence and an annual fee for existing licences. To find out how the changes might affect you, visit www.gov.uk/park-homes-guidance

Cracking down on crime A crime-busting campaign by Cambridgeshire Police recently saw officers visit 30 South Cambridgeshire villages to offer crime prevention advice aimed at helping to reduce house, shed and garage burglaries.

As a rural district crime doesn't fit an identifiable pattern seen in urban environments, so part of the campaign involved interviewing convicted burglars to gain a greater understanding of how they operate here. It should be reassuring to know that burglars will almost never deliberately target a house where someone is home. They will always check for signs of life by knocking on the door, listening for a TV or radio and looking for lights. If it’s apparent someone is home, they will move on. Traditional deterrents, such as timer lights are the most effective. A visible burglar alarm remains the number one deterrent. The most effective measures to protect garages and sheds include high quality padlocks, simple alarms and good hinges and bolts to strengthen doors. It is advisable to mark your property with permanent markers or UV pens and to keep tools locked up - they can make excellent implements to break into homes.

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“I don’t want to move into a care home. Thanks to Lifeline, I won’t have to.” Lifeline fit a small unit close to the telephone that allows me to speak to someone if I need help – simply by pressing a button. They also provide a lightweight pendant for me to wear, which has an emergency button that connects to immediate help. From as little as £4.20 a week or £150 for the first year, Lifeline means help is just the touch of a button away – giving you a feeling of security in your own home. Call 01733 396 439 or visit www.crosskeyshomes.co.uk/lifeline for more information.

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Clever homes deliver 90% energy saving The first social houses designed to trap as much heat as possible during the winter, and do the opposite in the summer, have begun to be built in the district.

The homes are known as Passivhaus standard, and can deliver a staggering energy saving of 90%. They have high insulation levels, high performance doors and windows, very low air leakage and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery. Preventing heat escaping is so important to achieving the energy saving that even tapes are used around windows for air tightness. To help Hastoe Housing Association develop the site in Audley Way, Horseheath, we provided them land on a long lease. It will consist of three homes for rent, two of which will be built to Passivhaus standard. Hastoe has already completed two Passivhaus schemes elsewhere - at Wimbish in Essex and Ditchingham, Norfolk where residents have seen a staggering reduction in annual fuel bills.

Foundations laid for biggest building programme as first homes completed Four new tenants have moved into new council houses the first homes to be built as part of our biggest building programme since the 1950s.

The one-bedroom semi-detached homes in Chalklands, Linton, replaced a block of ten under-utilised garages with the keys being handed over just before Christmas. One of the new tenants, Katy Lester, 25, has settled into her new home and is delighted with the standard. She said: "I'm over the moon. After five years in temporary accommodation it's great to have a place to call home. Everything in the house is brand new, finished to a high standard, and there is ample space for me to live in and enjoy. I feel very lucky and look forward to building a new life for myself here.” The properties were built to meet Lifetime Homes standards which mean they are accessible and adaptable for residents with different needs. They also comply with Homes and Communities Agency standards and have been designed to be energy efficient with air source heat pumps and solar panels. Councillor Mark Howell, cabinet member for housing, said: “It is always a great day when we hand the keys over to new tenants and the completion of the first new homes as part of our building programme marks a new era. This is just the start of more to come.” Over the next 30 years up to 1,000 new council and social rented homes will be built and we are currently working with more parish councils to deliver the next batch of homes for local people. We’ll give you more details in future editions.

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We could help if you’re struggling to meet any shortfall in your rent If you receive housing benefit you may be able to get extra financial help with your housing costs. Discretionary housing payments are short term financial assistance available to claimants who we consider need additional help to pay their rent. There is still money available before the end of March for families who are in hardship and need some additional temporary assistance. We will also be providing a new round of funding for next financial year. We can consider assisting you with any rent shortfall which is not already being met through the housing benefit scheme and we can also help with deposits and removal costs. To claim, you must already be in receipt of some housing benefit. Discretionary housing payments may help if:  You have been affected by the recent welfare reform changes and subsequently you have had your housing benefit reduced due to under-occupancy. 

You have been affected by the welfare reform changes and subsequently wish to downsize to a smaller property but cannot afford the deposit or other associated moving costs.

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You are single and under 35 and are affected by the restricted shared local housing allowance rate.

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This list is not exhaustive and each case would be considered on its own merit. Money from the fund cannot be used to cover things such as service charges, rent arrears and shortfalls caused by housing benefit overpayments. If you are in doubt as to whether or not this fund may be able to help you, please do not hesitate to contact us and we can discuss your circumstances further. Discretionary Housing Payments are awarded on a short-term basis and cannot be guaranteed. Extra advice We also work in partnership with the Citizens Advice Bureau to offer a money advice service. This support can be in addition to receiving a discretionary housing payment if required. The advice is free, unbiased and confidential and can be very beneficial when it comes to budgeting when living on a low income. For more information or to apply for a discretionary housing payment please visit www.scambs.gov.uk/dhp You can also call us on 03450 450 061 to speak to someone about the fund or to set up an appointment with the Citizens Advice Bureau

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A letting agent that gives all of its profits to charity - now there’s a new view! Our business is based on firm ethical principles and our staff are professional and friendly. We recognise that landlords need to make a reasonable return on their investment and tenants are looking for comfortable, clean, safe accommodation. We treat all of our clients as human beings deserving of respect and consideration. We provide a wide range of letting and management services to Landlords and Tenants in the Cambridge area.

This includes rental property evaluations (free & without obligation), inventories, tenant referencing, deposit protection, tenancy agreements and lettings-related insurances. We are fully regulated by ARLA and the Property Ombudsman. This requires us to meet exacting standards, including Client Money Protection, Professional Indemnity Insurance and ongoing staff training. We specialise in offering a high quality service which is both ethical and professional. Our Landlord Charter gives full details of our commitment. All of our tenants undergo Fully Comprehensive Referencing which is why we are happy to provide 6 months Rent Guarantee and Legal Insurance as a standard feature of our Full Management Service.

New View Residential was set up with a strong emphasis on ethical business practices and to raise funds for a diverse range of charities. We donate all of our profits to charity (with no upper limit),. The more profit we make the more we can give away! Our Landlords even help charities nominated by our employees and the other half to charities nominated by our Landlords. For a free property rental evaluation or to discuss our services please contact us:

mail@newviewresidential.co.uk

(01223) 868 570

Why settle for an average letting agent? Take a new view!

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On Monday 7 July, we’ll experience a day like no other as the spectacle of Le Tour de France takes to our streets. Beginning at Gonville Place, Cambridge (by Parker’s Piece) the peloton will ride through the historic city via Regent Street and Sidney Street, past the world famous colleges of St John’s, Trinity and King’s before leaving via Trumpington Road. The peloton will then arrive in South Cambridgeshire via the A1301, taking in the beautiful villages of Great Shelford, Little Shelford, Stapleford, Sawston, Whittlesford, Pampisford, Duxford, Hinxton and Ickleton. The Tour will then travel on through Essex towards London to finish on The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace. For exact details of the route visit www.letour.2014stage3.com

Bring the spirit of cycling to life

With less than six months until the third stage of the Tour de France, a cultural and sporting festival has been announced to mark the occasion. The Velo Festival will be a series of countywide activities run by local community groups between May and September to showcase how cycling has become part of Cambridgeshire's past, present and future. Are you putting on a celebration or looking to line the streets along the route? To get involved in The Velo Festival contact thevelofestival@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or call 0345 045 5200. Small grants of up to £500 are available to support activities or events linked to or inspired by the race to create a lasting legacy that marks this historic occasion. Visit www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport/around/cycling/cycle_legacy.htm

Park Life

One week before the arrival of the Tour, we’ll be hosting our main celebration event, Park Life. Taking place on Saturday 28 June, at Milton Country Park, this free family fun day will feature a range of sports for visitors to try, an entertainment stage showcasing local talent, a host of stalls, exhibitions and displays from local groups. And exclusive to this year’s event, we have the special addition of a cycling village. Look out for more on the forthcoming Tour de France and Park Life celebration event in the summer edition of South Cambs Magazine. To volunteer, have a stand or share ideas, contact Kirsty Human on kirsty.human@scambs.gov.uk or 03450 450500.

Getting around

We’ll inevitably feel the impact of facilitating such a large sporting event and have teamed up with the County and City councils and a host of partners to develop plans to ensure everyone has the best experience possible and disruption is kept to a minimum. These include experts who were involved in the delivery of the traffic and crowd management plans for London 2012. We understand you’ll need to consider making special plans for the day to ensure you can still get your children to school and yourselves to work. Information regarding the impact of the race will be made available at www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/letourstage3 and www.cambridge.gov.uk/le-tour-cambridge as well as through leaflets, roadshows and events.

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Information can also be found via Facebook: www.facebook.com/LeTourCambridge or on Twitter by following @LeTourCambridge

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Easter holiday camps

Our ever popular children’s activity camps for 7 to 15 year olds will be running over Easter. This year we have added an extra day to trial a new rounders session. Netball

Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 April - £18 per day Impington Sports Centre, 10am to 3.30pm

Athletics

Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 April - £18 per day Wilberforce Road Athletics track, 10am to 3.30pm

Rounders

Friday 11 April - £10 per person Impington Sports Centre, 10am to 3.30pm Come and develop your skills in a fun and friendly environment, with lots of opportunity to put them into practice. We will work on your techniques, to help you get the most out of the age specific competitions. Taught by qualified coaches, we guarantee you will have fun and bring out your competitive streak.

Golf for young people with disabilities Monday 14 April - £6 per person Bourn Golf Club, 10am to 12noon.

Come and have a swing on the driving range with expert instruction from the Club’s on site professional. Then it’s on to the 9 hole course to show off your skills and putt some balls.

Wet your appetite for water sports

Book Now! For more information about any of our sports activities, contact Helen Stepney on helen.stepney@scambs.gov.uk or 03450 450 500

Discounts available when booking multiple activities

We’re really pleased to be extending our annual programme of stand-up paddleboarding this summer.

This year we will be offering not only taster sessions, but extended sessions for those who have tried paddleboarding before and want to enhance their skills. Sessions are being planned from May to September. Please contact us to register your interest and look out for more information in the summer edition of South Cambs Magazine.

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Swing into action this spring

With spring almost upon us it’s a great time to put a swing in your step and give golf a shot.

With its winning combination of exercise, skill and social interaction, golf is the perfect tonic for good health and happiness. And there’s never been a better time to try it thanks to the Cambridgeshire Golf Partnership, which has organised free taster sessions for residents at clubs across the county. Helen Thornton, a working mum in her 40s, was one of those inspired to give it a go and says she has discovered a game for life: “Golf is a sport I can continue to play, improve on and enjoy for years to come. “The taster session at Girton Golf Club appealed to

me because it was local and free. I had tried to play before, without lessons, and struggled. The instructor I met through this scheme was excellent and very encouraging. After just four lessons, I had a much better idea of what to do and my confidence has continued to grow.” Since taking advantage of the free taster sessions, Helen has gone on to participate in low-cost group courses with the Club’s PGA professional. Helen said: “I love to be outdoors. The Vitamin D boost from sunlight coupled with the exercise is a joy. I joined an outdoor keep fit group a few years ago to lose weight and get fit, and golf is a natural continuation of this sporty regime.” If you’re inspired by Helen’s experience, why not give golf a go? Girton Golf Club is one of five centres offering the scheme in Cambridgeshire, together with Nene Park Golf in Peterborough, Cambridge Golf Driving Range, Ely On Par Golf and Ramsey Golf Club. Each centre offers beginner coaching, starting with four group lessons for just £20, and a player pathway - taking new golfers from novice to full club member. The Cambridgeshire Golf Partnership launched the scheme to encourage people to give the sport a go and forms part of a national Get into Golf campaign aimed at inspiring both newcomers and former golfers to play.

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Research shows golf is a healthier alternative to a fast and furious gym session Playing 18 holes burns up to 900 calories and works your heart and lungs Playing in the fresh air of the countryside can help reduce stress levels

For information about the scheme and the activities on offer visit www.getintogolf.org

An all rounder for fitness We are very excited to be adding rounders to our successful 'Adult Try' sports programme.

Rounders is a striking and fielding team game, where points are scored by a player hitting a ball and then completing a circuit of the track. Whether you can reach 1st post or 4th post, rounders is a great recreational activity to help keep you fit and healthy. For many, rounders may bring back distant memories of sunny afternoons in the park or the school field, but it’s not just for the young. Over 16,000 adults regularly play in England. The weekly sessions will be held on Wednesdays, from 7.30pm to 9pm, at Impington Sports Centre’s outdoor field, starting on 7 May for 10 weeks (excluding half term). Sessions will be led by qualified coaches and will teach participants the basic skills of running, batting, bowling and fielding with ample opportunity for game play. We’re also offering the opportunity to train people up as rounders activators and support them in establishing further local sessions in other villages with a view to setting up teams across the district for future tournaments. For more information and to book see the orange bubble above

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