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News from Stotfold Football Club
Stotfold Football Club
What a great October it was for the 1st team winning all five of their league games to sit 2nd in the table. In the cups they went out of the Premier Division Cup losing 1-0 away to St Panteleimon but knocking the same opponents out of the Gladwish Challenge Trophy winning 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 home draw. The Development team won two, drew one and lost one in the league also going out of the Beds Senior Trophy losing 4-1 away to SSMFL Division 2 side Totternhoe First. The Woman’s team kept up their unbeaten start to the season winning three league games and winning both cup matches one in the League Cup and the other in the Beds Women’s Cup. The latter in a good derby match in front of a large crowd against Stotfold Junior Ladies. The U18 Midweek print we have posted on the team won two and lost two of no league fixtures available for website and on social media. their the league matches. At Development Team, the but time thes of going e will be to James’s Carpentry & General Handyman Service
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December Fixtures:
1st Sat 3 3.00 Home Risborough Rangers Women Sun 4 2.00 Away St Margaretsbury Ladies First U18 Thurs 8 7.45 Home Bedford Town FC U18 1st Sat 10 3.00 Away Arlesey Town Women Sun 11 2.00 Home Everett Ladies First U18 Thurs 15 7.45 Home Letchworth GCE U18 1st Sat 17 3.00 Home Hoddesdon Town Women Sun 18 2.00 Away Evergreen Eagles Women 1st Tue 27 3.00 Away Shefford Town & Campton Our Clubhouse is open Friday - Sunday to members and non-members and we can offer a large garden area and a large function room and bar. Our Kitchen (The Corner Flag) offers great value food from a good choice menu. Please keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages for info. JSJ Stadium New Roker Park Arlesey Road Stotfold 01462 539297 www.stotfoldfc.co.uk
Stotfold Junior Football Club
Come and support Stotfold Juniors at The Clubhouse and watch the World Cup 2022. For fixture updates and opening times please look at the Stotfold Football Club social media pages: Facebook -Stotfold Football Club INSTAGRAM – Stotfold.fc
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The Greenacre Centre Valerian Way, Stotfold Hitchin, Herts, SG5 4HG The Greenacre Centre Valerian Way, Stotfold Hitchin, Herts, SG5 4HG Telephone Telephone number: 01462 730064 number: 01462 730064 Email address: enquiries@stotfolenquiries@stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk dtowncouncil.gov.uk Website: www.stotfwww.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.ukoldtowncouncil.gov.uk
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SCHEDULED MEETINGS
SCHEDULED MEETINGS Please see our website for details of upcoming council and committee meetings www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk Please see our website for details of upcoming council and committee meetings www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk CHRISTMAS WISHES The Mayor, Councillors and staff of Stotfold Town Council would like to wish all who live, work and visit Stotfold a very DIARY DATE - REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY happy and safe Christmas! We will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period 3th November, at Stotfold Cemetery, Mill Lane. The as follows: from midday Friday 23rd December 2022, ceremony starts at 2.45pm please convene at the Cemetery by 2.30pm. After laying of the wreaths, the parade will make its way re-opening 10am Tuesday 3rd January 2023. The answer machine will be in operation (but not monitored) along Queen Street, the High Street and into Church Road to St Mary's Church for a 3.30pm service. Should the weather be during that period and occasional checks will be made of our Facebook page. inclement the parade will be shortened. The Royal British Legion, organisations from the town and the Town Council will be taking part, and residents are also invited to join us. CITIZENS AWARDS 2023 The Town Council is looking for nominations for Citizens Awards. Nominees must be someone who has made a valuable CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON 26th November 2022 at the Greenacre Centre. Join us contribution to the life of the community of Stotfold. You can’t nominate yourself, and councillors may only be nominated by non-councillors for things they have done outside of council work. A decision will be made early in the New Year, and certificate for the successful recipient/s will be presented at the Annual Town Meeting in March. Please a from 1pm for a festive indoor Christmas market and refreshments and the ever popular Storytime with Santa. Outdoors in forward a letter to the Town Clerk at the above address, giving the name of the nominee (address if you our rear car park, the wonderful music organ from the Saunders Steam Collection wil know it) and full details of why you feel they should receive a Citizens Award. We cannot accept nominations ride and outdoor ice- from anonymous sources. Nominations must be received by the Town Clerk no later than Monday 9th Greenacre Centre around our Christmas tree. Tickets are January 2023. Ice skating: £13 per adult, £9 per child, adult & toddler £15, Storytime with Santa £2. Contact us for times and to book: enquiries@stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk or 01462 730064 WHO DOES WHAT? HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY STOTFOLD & ASTWICK NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN In our local area, we have two levels of local authority – Stotfold authority. Both are responsible for different things. These are e Town Council and Central Bedfordshire Council xamples of just some of the responsibilities for –e unitar ach y As part of the Neighbourhood Plan process, we want to look at the housing provision Stotfold and Astwick currently has, and what it council: might need in the future. To do this, we will be conducting a Housing Needs Survey, to help us to determine the types and tenures of properties that we may need more of in the future. We all know that our population is growing and that we need to house all These lists aren’t exhaustive, there are many other responsibilities for each – to find out more, visit www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk and www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk
RESIDENTS SURVEY 2022
Whilst as a town council we feel that we continue to work in the best interests of our residents, we feel that we should be asking our residents for feedback on the services that the town council provides, allowing us to reivew what we see as our priorities and reaffirm our commitment to the town’s residents. Through regular councillor surgeries and attendance at events such as the Mill weekends, we have been talking to many residents, and receiving feedback on topics which are a priority to them. The QR code to the side will take you to a short questionnaire, to give us feedback on the services we provide and the priorities you feel we need to know about. The consultation will remain open until 18th December, after which we will collate the responses received and provide feedback ahead of the Annual Town Meeting in March. This consultation will set a benchmark for the services we provide and how we deliver them moving forward. If you would prefer to complete a paper copy of the survey, they are available to collect from the foyer of the Greenacre Centre.
In coming months, we will be asking you to think about what you currently have and what your future housing might be. So, for example, if you are heading towards older age, would you need to downsize and look for a bungalow, sheltered or accessible accommodation? If your household currently has teenagers, would they be looking for their first home in Stotfold in the next 10 to
RESIDENTS SURVEY 2022 Whilst as a town council we feel that we continue to work in the best interests of our residents, we feel that we should be asking our residents for feedback on the services that the town council provides, allowing us to reivew what we see as our priorities and eries and attendance at events such as the Mill weekends, we have been talking to many residents, and receiving feedback on topics which are a priority to them.
The QR code to the side will take you to a short questionnaire, to give us feedback on the services we provide and the priorities you feel we need to know about. The consultation will remain open until 18th December, after which we will collate the responses received and provide feedback ahead of the Annual Town Meeting in March. This consultation will set a benchmark for the services we provide and how we deliver them moving forward.
MEET YOUR TOWN COUNCILLOR
We are introducing a new section – a chance to learn more about the people who represent you in your town, your Town Councillors. The Town Council’s newest member to join us is Councillor Helen Wightwick:
Hello, my name is Helen Wightwick and I joined the Town Council in March having lived in Stotfold for 16 years. I took early retirement from the Department for Education in 2013 and since then have set up a private Christian Counselling practice offering counselling to individuals and couples. I have two adult daughters and a baby grandson. I have been volunteering for Stotfold Good Neighbours for about 10 years, plus I’m the Secretary of Churches Together in Stotfold. I’m keen for the churches and Good Neighbours to work together with the Town Council and the Need Project as we did during the pandemic when we set up a shopping service for vulnerable residents. As you can see from the advert about warm spaces in this edition of Stotfold News, I have worked with the Mayor to set up a Warm Spaces Action Group which includes all the churches, the Need Project, Stotfold Good Neighbour Group and Stotfold Library. We have all committed to providing free warm spaces on a weekly basis from 1st December for vulnerable residents this winter. I love Stotfold because of its village feel and joined the Town Council partly to work with them to protect this from excessive housing development which puts our doctor’s surgery and schools under pressure. I have 2 dogs and I love the green spaces around Stotfold so I’m keen to protect these as part of the Neighbourhood Plan currently under development. The best way to contact me is via my email address cllrhelenwightwick@stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk.
ARLESEY ROAD – MUGA, PLAY & OUTDOOR GYM
By the time you read this, the project to provide a new MUGA, play equipment and outdoor gym should be well underway.
This project is being funded by Section 106 developer contributions and Town Council Earmarked Reserves, and we have been working closely with Central Bedfordshire Council’s Play Officers and Surveyors to provide a brand-new community facility for the town. Contractors Jupiter will be providing a new MUGA (supplied & installed by PlayInnovation) and Sutu Ball Wall, and Kompan will be installing new play equipment and outdoor gym equipment. Installation is due to be completed by Christmas –perfect timing to burn off those festive calories in the start of the New Year!
RIVERSIDE PLAYING FIELD MUGA
And another MUGA project is also underway! This time, the refurbishment of the old MUGA at Riverside Playing Field. This will see a newly laid hard court surface and reinstatement of fencing dividing the two court spaces. Future work will include getting the floodlights back up and running and tidying up of the ‘patio’ viewing space next to the hard court. We have been working with Premier Sports Surfaces on this project, and it is being funded by S106 developer contributions, Central Bedfordshire Council’s Community Assets Grant and Town Council Earmarked Reserves.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
We are pleased to advise that we raised a fantastic £429.83 at this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On Quiz! The grey cells were well and truly exercised by Quiz Masters Lyn and Steve Hayes, and fun was had by all.
STOTFOLD CALENDARS 2023
Get yours now! On sale at The Greenacre Centre for just £6! Pop in to buy yours, or you can telephone through and pay over the phone, and if you’re in Stotfold, we will deliver to you! They make a great Christmas present, and feature fantastic photos taken by people how live and work in Stotfold.
2023 Stotfold Calendar!
Orders are now being taken for the 2023 Stotfold calendar produced by the Stotfold News Magazine in association with Stotfold Town Council.
The calendar features some stunning local photographs taken in and around Stotfold by Stotfold Magazine readers. Hundreds of photographs were received with the judges having an extremely difficult task of choosing just 13.
The calendar is available from the Stotfold Town Council front office and is priced at just £6 - all proceeds from the calendar will go towards the Stotfold Christmas Lights fund. To place an order and to reserve your copy call in to the Stotfold Council office, you can also purchase them at the Light Switch On event. If you are ordering two or more then call Stotfold Town Council on 01462 730064 to purchase over the phone.
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Vivace Choir Need You!
Vivace choir was founded by Kate Elmitt and the late Bob Wilkins. After a series of start-up workshops in the autumn of 2001, the choir began weekly rehearsals in January 2002 and moved to Arlesey later the same year.
We are a medium choir of about 15-25 members who are drawn from all walks of life. We are, we hope, a welcoming group of people who like to make music together. We rehearse every Wednesday evening at Edgeworth House, 121 High Street, Arlesey, SG15 6SX, each term culminating in a Concert held at various venues locally.
Our Music Director Richard Tyler and Accompanist Ben Ward, have many years’ experience and bring out the best in our voices! Vivace members sing in four-part harmony – Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass. Our range of music varies, with the Autumn and Winter terms mainly dedicated to some of the great and lesser-known choral works. - something for everyone!
Why not come along for a couple of ‘taster’ session rehearsals - Our next term starts on the 4th January 2023. We have a forthcoming concert - see the advert on the right of this article for further details.
For more information you can contact secretary@vivacechoir.org.uk
Vivace Choir rehearsing for their forthcoming concert and looking to welcome new members.
