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From the Editor
Welcome to June!
As we write this Editor’s note for June, it is the day after the Stotfold Mill Steam Fair and we are feeling rather worn out! For us however, it is just one weekend of hard work - for the committee members at the Stotfold Mill the work goes on.. After speaking to many members of the events team over the last two days we are astounded at the amount of hours that go in to producing an event of this scale Huge thanks to everybody involved in organising the weekend -it is a great event for Stotfold proven by the sheer volume of visitors we saw entering the gates over the last two days. If you could offer the Mill team a few hours of your time each month they would be delighted to hear from you. There is a job for everyone and the committee are in urgent need to extra pairs of hands. No experience necessary, just the willingness to get involved. If you would like to meet new people what better place to start? Please get in contact with the Mill for further details. It was lovely to chat to everyone that stopped by to say ‘hello’ to us on the Stotfold News Magazine stand - it is always nice to put faces to names and we thoroughly enjoy hearing how much people love receiving their copy of the magazine through the door each month. It takes a lot of hard work and many late nights, but listening to our readers makes it so very worthwhile. Thank you also for all of the amazing photographs we have received of the weekend - you will find a picture special on pages 10 & 11.
We have had a busy month with both our magazine and our social media - if you follow us on facebook you will have seen that some of our posts have reached over 70,000 people of late. We endeavour to offer a good balance of local news, events and advertising and are working hard to continually improve the service that we give. With this is mind, we are exploring the possibility of branching out into Arlesey and producing a magazine for residents as we do in Stotfold.
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Please email your letters or articles to stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk or write to us at: Stotfold News Magazine, 78 Hitchin Road, Stotfold, Hertfordshire, SG5 4HT You can also call us on 01462 731986 (Mon - Fri, 9.30am to 5pm) You can also contact us via our facebook page.
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All in all, we have some busy times ahead. Thank you as always to our dedicated delivery volunteers who continue to help keep the wheels of the whole operation moving! If you wish to contact us at any time, please use the contact panel to the right to find the easiest way for you to get in touch.
We look forward to updating you on our news in the July issue of the Stotfold News Magazine.
Until next month....
This month’s cover photograph features and was kindly sent in to us by Paul Edwards. Thank you Paul for this and the other magnificent photographs sent in to us after the Steam weekend. To have your photograph featured as a future front cover of the Stotfold News Magazine please send it to us at: stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk. This magazine is dedicated to the memory of Roy West.
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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Thank you for including my story regarding my entry into the London Marathon for "Children with Cancer"
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Winners Enjoy The Steam Weekend Competition winners Allen Cutts and Cara Adnett enjoyed complimentary entry into this year’s Steam Fair & Country Show after winning their entry tickets in recent competitions run in conjunction with Stotfold Mill. Allen was the closest person to guess how many different species of birds were listed at the Stotfold Nature Reserve on one particular date in April.The birds listed by volunteer and keen ornithologist Tim Boughen were as follows: Chaffinch, Dunnock, Reed Competition winner Allen Cutts pictured with Grandson Lenny and Mill volunteer Tim Boughen Bunting, Reed Warbler, Grey Partridge, Mallard, Moorhen, House Martin, Swallow, Siberian Chiffchaff, Little Grebe, Grey Heron, Mute Swan, Canada Goose, Gadwall, Red Kite, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Kestrel, Pheasant, Water Rail Coot, Woodcock, Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Collared Dove, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Grey Wagtail, Wren, Robin, Blackbird, Fieldfare, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Redwing, Cetti’s Warbler, Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, Chiffchaff, Long-tailed Tit, Coal Tit, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Magpie, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Rook, Raven, Jay, Starling, House Sparrow, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Yellowhammer, Coen Bunting, Little Egret, Tufted Duck, Blackcap, and Common Whitethroat. As the reserve has grown and developed, so the habitat becomes ever more welcoming to a growing diversity of birds and the hard work of all the volunteers at the reserve pays off. Children’s competition winner Cara Adnett designed the winning entry for this year’s ‘Design a Poster’ competition. Cara’s entry was chosen for its attention to detail. Runners up, also receiving a ticket to this weekend’s event were Dylan Williams, Emily Hopper and Taryn Ragless. Congratulations to all our winners - we hope you enjoyed using your tickets!
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News from
Stotfold Watermill
Has Stotfold Mill hit international fame?
It certainly felt as if we were in the middle of United Nations meeting on our second open Sunday of the year, when we were pleased to welcome visitors from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hungary, Spain, Italy and Portugal all in the course of one afternoon! Can it be that the recent effort of our Marketing Team to promote the Mill on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram has gained notice across the globe, or is it simply the reputation of Stotfold Mill Oats has gone worldwide? Whatever the reason, we continue to attract a steady stream of visitors, with numbers reaching over 450 on the first three weekends – almost double the number for the same period last year.
On our third Sunday we welcomed some 50 members of the Spalding Classic Car Club, who had driven down to visit it us and to enjoy tea and cakes in Randall’s Tea Room. On the same day members of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Steam Engine Preservation Societies, who had been holding a two-day apprentices training session in the field opposite, came for refreshments. Even more satisfying, our Milling Team welcomed back Archie Chenery from Kent, who in May 2015, at the age of 12, ran both our pairs of millstones at the same time. He was believed to be the youngest person in the world ever to have operated two sets of stones together. Any other young boys or girls who would like to win the chance to operate the mill can do so by entering our Count the Rats and Mice competition during a visit. Ask the guides for an entry form. Let us hope that many more visitors arrive during the summer to help us to fulfil the Trustees primary aims ‘to maintain … a working watermill …. for the benefit and education of the public’ and ‘Stotfold Nature Reserve ...for the appreciation and enjoyment of the flora and fauna’. By the time the Stotfold Magazine has been published in June, the Steam Fair and Country Show will sadly be behind us. We hope it has been a success and we enjoyed the fine weather that was promised at the time of writing. Our many thanks to all who turned out to support us, either as members of the volunteer team, participants and traders, or most importantly, as paying customers. We need in excess of £30,000 a year to maintain the mill and this event is our main source of income so it is critical to the mill’s future. Once again, we are desperately appealing for more volunteers to join us. For more information see our website, www.stotfoldmill.com/volunteer.
We now look forward to more forthcoming events. Our Summer Art Exhibition, featuring over 100 original paintings by artists from Herts and Beds, is on 28 -30th June. For those inspired to create their own works, we are holding an Acrylic Collage Workshop on 15th June and a Watercolour Workshop on 14th July. Nature Detectives, our holiday activity for 5-11year olds, is on 29th May to be followed by further events during July and August. Further details and booking forms for all these events can be found on our website. Finally, we are pleased to welcome local groups hiring the Ivel Room for their own events and activities. Unfortunately, Debbie Gribben of Your Inner Peace has had to cancel the Fermented Workshop planned for 1st June, but Joe Carter of Carter Fitness is currently holding yoga sessions on a Tuesday evening at 7.30pm, as well as early morning group fitness sessions from the mill car park at 6.00am on Tuesdays, see www.carterfitness.co.uk. Remember that Stotfold Mill is ‘run by the community for the community’, so if you have any ideas for holding events in the mill please contact us.
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Twirlers Success At National Championships Stotfold Twirlers have just spent the weekend in Crawley at the BBTSA National Championships and performed magnificently to achieve 15 top 10 places including National champion for 12 year old Grace Endersby!
Seven girls competed over three long days against the best in England and Scotland. They train extremely hard every week to be able to put out routines such as Solo Dance, Duo and 2 Baton. Baton twirling combines, dance bodywork, gymnastics and twirling in one routine which the athletes then perform.
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The club has 3 coaches who are very proud of these Athletes and the work they put in to achieve these results. Next stop is British Open before Victoria, Mila, Amber and Grace compete at the World International Cup in France this August.
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The full results the girls achieved are below, Victoria 7th 2 baton, 3rd Artistic pair, Mila 4th Solo, 4th 2 Baton, 2nd Dance twirl, 11th Poise, finalist in Fancy. Amber. 4th 2 Baton, 3rd Artistic pair, Lottie. 5th Fancy, 8th Solo, 3rd Duo, 2nd place Twirl challenge. El. 11th Solo, 3rd Duo, Rheanna just missed out in finals for Solo and Dance. Grace. 4th Solo, 5th 2 Baton, finalist in Poise, 2nd place Twirl challenge, finalist in Fancy and National Champion in Dance twirl. Amber, Mila and Victoria were 1st with group Unity, Grace was 3rd with Team Harmony. Congratulations to all of our girls on yet another successful competition!
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LEAF Open Farm Sunday at Wilbury Farm
On Sunday 9th June, hundreds of farms will be opening to the public so they can get closer to farming and see for themselves where their food comes from, how it is produced and learn more about farming and the fabulous job it does. So, make a date to visit Lower Wilbury Farm on 9th June. Now in its 14th year, LEAF Open Farm Sunday offers a unique chance to see what happens beyond the farm gate and show your support for British farming. This is your opportunity to speak with Dean and Katie Whybrow and learn more about farming, how your food is produced and what they do to care for the countryside. Discover answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask …as well as some you’ve never even thought of! Pop along to Lower Wilbury Farm for LEAF Open Farm Sunday and learn more about how the bread and cereal you enjoy for breakfast every morning is grown, learn why worms are so important for the soil on the farm, and why we need bees and other pollinators to help us grow our potatoes/ fruit. On the day you can also find out how they look after and care for their cows and pigs,as well as the wonderful wildlife that lives on Lower Wilbury farm too. Katie Whybrow said: ‘We are so excited to be opening up our farm for the 4th year running for Open Farm Sunday, we feel it is so important for the next generation to learn where food actually comes from and come and see what our children get to see and do on a daily basis!’ To find out more about Lower Wilbury Farm and LEAF Open Farm Sunday visit www.lowerwilburyfarm.com and www.farmsunday.org. LEAF Open Farm Sunday is managed by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), the leading organisation delivering more sustainable food and farming. For those people that may not have visited yet, the farm can be found just past Fairfield on the right hand side heading towards Letchworth.
The team at Lower Wibury Farm look forward to welcoming you! Dean & Katie Whybrow look forward to welcoming you.
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A Great Weekend Was Had By All...
Gothic Mede Lower School perform around the Maypole Not all visitors arived by foot!
Stotfold Mayor Alan Cooper tackles the Stotfold Magazine Quiz
The Barn Hair Studio bring festival vibes
One of the event comperes John Saunders
Dancers from Gifford Dance Academy
THE CHEQUERS The ladies from Box Of Cakes in the craft tent
Cheerleading from Crystalites Majorettes
The Spitfire captured by John Auburn
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Spitfire over Stotfold! amazingly captured by Paul Edwards
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The fun of the fair taken by Barbara Hancock
Stannage Stunt Team captued by Nikki Williams
Ferris wheel view captured by Harrison Cooper.
Here are just a small selection of the wonderful photographs sent in to us at the Stotfold News Magazine following the huge success of the 17th Stotfold Mill Steam & Country Fair. Thousands of people enjoyed the huge array of arena events, selection of stalls and fantastic funfair. Friday night was’Live at the Mill’ whilst on Saturday evening, families enjoyed the fair late into the night with live music in the beer tent. Magnificent Steam by Helen Backhouse
The whole event is organised by the committee of the Stotfold Mill, all of whom are local volunteers working hard throughout the year to ensure it’s success. The Stotfold Mill are in need of more helpers to help secure the future of this fantastic event - can you help? Would you be able to offer a few hours of your time to join the team? The Steam Fair and Country show is the busiest weekend on the Stotfold calendar, not only does it secure essential funding for the Mill, it also helps bring businesses in to Stotfold with the additional trade that the fair brings. If you feel you could help please contact the Mill and speak to them about joinng their team.
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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor,
Just a quick note. Returned from a month-long tour of New Zealand to discover that someone had tried to steal our smart, brand-new, expensive, slot-in fence panels! Even though our cars were still parked outside! The prospective thieves were obviously watching the house as they took advantage of a short period on the afternoon of Sunday 10th March when my next door neighbour went out. What they did not know was that the man who installed the fence had heard of this happening before, and had actually fixed the panels in in a more secure way. They even drilled large holes in the panels to give themselves a better grip when their initial attempt at lifting the panels failed. I had no idea that this sort of theft even happened, and admit to not taking much notice when it was installed. The fence has now been made even more secure and extra security measures have also been put in place.This has been quite shocking to me. What is the world coming to? Could it even have been someone who knew me and knew that I was away? In contacting the Stotfold News Magazine I just wanted to make others aware that this type of crime even takes place.
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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor,
May I take a short trip down memory lane prompted by the letter from Edward Clutten in your May issue?
Now approaching eighty, Wolverhampton Wanderers have been my passion since I was seven years old. In his letter, Edward related the names of pupils from Stotfold Boys' School from a school photo circa 1950.
One of the boys, Brian Pye was - according to Edward - nicknamed "Jesse". This nickname can surely only be attributed to one of my childhood heroes Jesse Pye who was Wolves centre-forward in the late forties/early fifties. Jessie scored two goals in Wolves 3-1 F.A.Cup Final victory over Leicester City in 1949 and I find it remarkable that his "fame" would have extended to the schoolboys of what in those days must have been the very rural village/town of Stotfold.
Back to the present, I never thought I'd live to see the day Wolves would be back in the big time. What a season we've had knocking Liverpool and Man Utd out of the F.A.Cup and beating Arsenal, Spurs and - sweetest of all, taking four points off Chelsea (would have been all six but for Hazard's last minute equalizer at Stamford Bridge).....My grandsons Ciaran and Luke are both Chelsea supporters and I have walked in their soccer shadows all their lives but now I have the bragging rights..... Season ticket renewed, ready to go again.....We're Wolverhampton, we're on our way back !!! Thanks for the memory Edward, sorry if I've gone on a bit. Regards Tony Mahoney. Dear Editor,
I would be very pleased to hear from anyone local who may be occasionally travelling to the Hampshire/Surrey border returning the same day. I would be very grateful for a lift both ways paying half the fuel cost.
I have relations living in the Alton area who I would like to be able to visit. Due to a current medical problem I cannot travel by train as I used to. Getting on and off, waiting at the station and negotiating uneven ground could all be an impossible problem for me as a travelling oldie! I am in my mid 70’s and use a stick so am very slow.
If you think you may be able to help please contact me through the magazine. Thank you so much Mrs P Ray.
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News from
Fairfield Park Lower School Well here we are in the final half term of the year – where has the time gone?
Well done to all the children in KS1 & KS2 who took part in the Redborne Sporting events. They were all amazing!! Fathers’ Day Breakfast took place in June and was very much enjoyed by all who attended at both Dickens Boulevard and Ruskin Drive. After breakfast there was visit to the classroom where children and their visitors were able to take a look at some of their work. Class Assemblies from Squirrels, Barn Owls, Snowy Owls, Honeybees, Badger, Hedgehog, Turtles Robin, Swan, Seahorses, Fox and Otter classes have been enjoyed by parents throughout May and June. Kingfisher and Kestrel Class / Year 4 leaver assembly will take place in July. We are very much looking forward to ‘Fairfield Parks Got Talent’, the children have been practicing each week and they will be ready to take part in what will be a very exciting competition. The parents will be able to enjoy a performance from the winners in each heat on 16th July. Forthcoming events in July are: Transition Day, Sport’s Day. (More information to follow!)
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Proving Age Is Just A Number With The Stotfold Good Neighbour Group! The Stotfold News Magazine were invited a few weeks back to observe the Friday afternoon chair-based exercise class held at the Memorial Hall for members of the Stotfold Good Neighbour Group. We were invited to see for ourselves the wonderful impact this class has had on it’s thirty or so participants. The group, now a little over one year old is lead by four instructors Ann Talbot, Amanda Lambert and Alison & Rob Honeyman. All instructors at the group have completed the relevant training and first aid courses in order to deliver the class. With mobility scooters and walking aids parked up along the side of the room it was intriguing to find out what would go on at this exercise class with a difference!
The idea for the group began when volunteer Ann, who having worked alongside the physiotherapy services at Lister Hospital for over twenty years recognised the need for the older generations to remain agile in later years. The group concentrates on strength, flexibility and balance exercises which in turn helps contribute towards many general lifestyle activities and wellbeing. ‘Many of our members have seen a huge improvement in the time they have been coming to class’ Ann told us. ‘Some were unable to lift themselves up out of their chair unaided and can now easily do this and much, much more. Exercises are carried out at differing levels and adapted to the needs of each individual.’
The group is made up of two sessions with ages ranging from a little over 60 to the oldest participant of 92! The men and women all encouraging each other to do one more leg lift and a few more stretches. Beginners are encouraged to ease themselves gently into the class, with the more established members working up a sweat and working their way up through the scale of excercises. After the class, the group sit round and enjoy refreshments and chat, the social aspect of the group carrying equal significance to some members who have limited interaction on other days of the week. One lady having recently lost her husband and living in Fairfield, told us how the group enabled her to meet new people and keep fit and healthy at the same time.
Many members of the exercise class use other services the Stotfold Good Neighbour Group offer, Wendy Craig volunteer at the group told us more about the important part the group plays in the life of many Stotfold residents. ‘Last year we provided transport for over 500 hospital appointments, one of the more essential services we offer. We are run solely by volunteers and rely heavily on donations and grants in order to offer our services. Currently the group are fortunate to be chosen as one of their Local Causes by the Co-op Community fund - we are urging Stotfold residents to sign up and help us by donating 1% of their weekly spend to the Stotfold Good Neighbour Group. it is really simple to do and the store will assist you in finding out more.’ The group are desperately looking for more volunteers could you help? You can find out more about the group and the service they offer by calling. 07599 925587.
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News from
Roecroft Lower School. Welcome to our news for June!
Half way through the year, June has flown round and I hope we are now finally enjoying some consistently warm weather. At Roecroft we are incredibly lucky to have an exceptional committee that help to organise events to raise money for the school. FORLS (Friends of Roecroft Lower School) have organised a successful school disco, a sponsored bounce and also a quiz night this term. I would like to say a huge thank you on behalf of the staff and children for all of your efforts and hard work. I hope that over the next few weeks we can welcome some of you into school to watch our contribution to Festival Week. Our dance morning, this year on Friday 14th June, is always very well received and a huge success. This year the songs will be ‘Teachers Top Tunes’. I am sure there will be a very eclectic mix!
An update from our Key stage 1 team: We are having a fun packed summer term in Key Stage 1, exploring our topic of ‘Boats and Beaches’. In History we have been investigating the seaside ‘then and now’, looking at the key differences, and have studied key events from the past such as the sinking of the Titanic and the adventures of Christopher Columbus.
Year 4’s learning First Aid this month.
In Geography, we have been learning all about our world, with Year 1 looking at the four countries that make up the United Kingdom and their capital cities, and Year 2 exploring the continents and oceans of the world! We have been enjoying using the ‘outdoor classroom’ lots this term which fits in well with our science work on plants and animal habitats. Our Values for June are Caring and Simplicity.
Thank you for sharing in our news this month, we look forward to updating you again in the July issue of the Stotfold News Magazine. Mrs Cross
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News from
Pix Brook Academy. A lot of activity this month to update you on here at Pix Brook Academy. We hosted a successful Parents Information Evening on 24th April. This gave the chance for parents & children who will be the first cohorts of the new school, to see and hear from the Principal. Those who attended were given a site visit by Modplan, to walk through the structure and get a feel for how the school will be in September. They also got a first look at the new uniform, which was revealed to be purple & grey and looks fantastic.
You may have seen that the 2019 build at Etonbury is really taking shape, with steel structure and flooring now in place, look for panelling being installed in coming weeks! Willmott Dixon has been announced by Central Beds Council as the 2020 Build contractor, the proposed plans and images for Pix Brook Academy 2020 can be found on our website: www.pixbrookacademy.co.uk
Teacher recruitment is well underway and we are excited that Pix Brook will be opening in just a few months. For more updates please visit our website & follow us on Facebook @PixBrookAcademy & Twitter @PixBrookA
First look at the new Pix Brook Academy uniform
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News from
Etonbury Academy. The Easter break dominated April, giving our students and staff valuable time to catch up with friends and family. With the support from our dedicated staff we were able to hold some revision and coursework sessions for our Year 11s. It is also an opportunity to paint, clean and do the maintenance jobs that cannot be done during the term time.
This term year 5 are studying ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ for their ‘Out of this world’ topic, exploring what life would be like if they were trapped on a desert island. Year 6 have been working really hard in lessons which will support their SATs in May. Particular congratulations to the year 6 football team who came second in the league cup final. Our Bronze Duke of Edinburgh students have been practicing for their first expedition, and endured a mix of weather during their walk and camping overnight in Ivinghoe. Our talented students continue to shine, with over ten students taking piano exams this month and moving on to their next grade. Also, over twenty of our younger mathematicians are eagerly awaiting their results of the Junior Maths Challenge, so we will hopefully have more news on this for you next month. As a school with small year groups compared to the larger schools, so many of our staff get to know all our students very well. Next month we will see the our first ever GCSE students leave, and we will be wishing them a fond farewell which will no doubt bring many tears. Our value of the month is determination, and with this in mind over the next few weeks, both our year 11s and year 6s will enter their examinations and tests knowing they have done their best.
We are working on our communications through social media, so please follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If any of you have recently moved in to the area, this is a great way of finding out about our staff vacancies and school developments. We look forward to updating you on our news in the next issue of the Stotfold News Magazine.
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News from
St Mary’s CE Academy Summer activities are now well underway, our very popular Cricket Club has been running for a number of weeks now and our Athletics Club is due to start imminently. May proved to be a busy month for us with the Year 3 visit to Hazard Alley, the KS2 production of The Jungle Book and trip to see Tom Gates Live at Milton Keynes Theatre as well as a Year 3 ‘Romans’ workshop.. all very well received and enjoyable educational events! We are taking part in a number of other activities during June including a Year 4 Football Festival, the Year 2 visit to Hendon RAF Museum and African Drumming lessons in KS2 to name but a few. Our School Summer Concerts also take place during Festival Week. Our meetings for parents of children due to start school with us in September are also being held in June. This is where parents find out more information about their child starting school and how they can help them in their first weeks etc. The children are then invited to visit the school in the first weeks of July.
KS2 perform the Jungle Book
Stotfold Festival Week Friday 14th June – Sunday 23rd June
Before we know it, Festival Week will be upon us. We are taking part in a lot of the community activities and we will also be hosting a SMASH Club Open Afternoon. Please look out for further information in the Festival Events Flyer which should be delivered by the first week of June within the Stotfold News Magazine. As you are hopefully aware, we are organising the Festival Fete on Saturday, 22nd June. We have decided this year to forward proceeds from both our concerts and the Fete to The Need Project and The Good Neighbour Group via the Town Council and also the SMSA IT Fund, all very worthwhile causes and we would like to take this opportunity of thanking everyone in advance for their continued support.
If you would like more information on the Festival Fete, or to book a stall, please contact the school office on 01462 730343.
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Good Progress For New football Stadium Readers of the Stotfold News Magazine will have recall in the March edition that work has now begun on bringing the new FA-standard pitch and facilities to Stotfold. The latest update from housing association settle, who are developing the new facilities with Stotfold Football Club and Stotfold Town Council, shows that the development is progressing well. Stotfold residents will see that the new stadium is taking shape - in particular, the pitch floodlights are in place and the foundations have gone in for the new clubhouse.
The image above shows an artist's impression of the new development, with the project on track to be completed in October this year.
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We look forward to updating readers of the Stotfold News Magazine at key stages of the development.
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Pippin Pre-School, Buttercup Road, Stotfold, Herts, SG5 4PF
www.pippinpreschool.co.uk * info@pippinpreschool.co.uk 01462 834897 Registered Charity 1028855 On Saturday 28th April we held our 2nd successful Race Night at the Memorial Hall. Yet again it was a fantastic fundraising event (despite silent cheering) and we raised in excess of ÂŁ1800!! We wish to thank all those that came to support us in addition to all the local businesses who sponsored races and donated raffle prizes including: First Step, Herts IT, Hair By Phillip, RJG Haulage, Hayes Accounting, Aqua Sensations, Greenacre Transfer, Standalone Farm, The Stag, Woburn Safari Park, Shepreth Wildlife Park, The Coop Stotfold and finally the Stotfold News Magazine!. Monies raised will go towards purchasing some new imaginary play equipment for the children. On 11th May our Committee supported the Stotfold Mill Steam and Country Fayre with their confectionary tombola stand. We wish to thank our parents for their donations to enable us have a successful stall at this event and we would also like to thank everyone who stopped by on the day to purchase tickets.
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On 19th,20th and 21st June we will be supporting the Barnardo Big Toddle. This annual event involves a sponsored walk in our local area. The children will go for a small walk around Greenaces in groups observing the world around them; looking at all the different colour cars, doors and wildlife that are on offer. All sponsorship monies raised goes directly to this worthy charity. For further information please visit www.barnardos.org.uk/bigtoddle. Our next Holiday Club will be for half term, from Tuesday 28th May until Friday 31st May inclusive. If you would like to book a place for your child please contact the office via email at info@pippinpreschool.co.uk to check availability. Full days are 7.45 to 18.00, priced at ÂŁ32 per day, spaces are limited and are on a strictly first come first served basis.
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We are currently collecting bottle tops, old buttons, material swatches, lace, yogurt pots and old children friendly magazines for our gluing station, if you have any that you wish to recycle please hand them into the office. The Pippin Committee are always looking for new members so if you have a child attending Pippin and can spare a little time each month to attend our meeting and help out with fundraising activities we would love to hear from you.
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Central Bedfordshire Academy. Mr Emmins and all of the animals at the ACB Farm would like to thank our local neighbours for their continued support. In particular, Steve King who kindly donated a new pond liner so we could replace the old one and make improvements to our pond area and Alan Holloway who has provided us with several plants that will be used in that area too. Secondly we are pleased to announce that we have had another new arrival on the farm. Our female goat Lola successfully delivered a new kid whose name will be decided at the Stotfold Mill Fair.
Members of the public will have an opportunity to name the new goat and suitable names will be drawn from a hat to determine the winner. So far it has been a successful year for our small farm and it couldn't have been done without the ongoing support we receive from our local community.
Year 10 are about to begin their work experience placements in the community and we are grateful to all employers who are supporting our students on their first steps into the world of work. Our Year 11 students are working hard towards their GCSE which are currently taking place and we wish them the very best in their efforts.
We look forward to updating you all on more news from the Academy in next month’s July issue of the Stotfold News Magazine.(and revealing the name of our baby goat!)
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Stotfold Library Hitchin Road, Stotfold SG5 4HP Tel. 0300 300 8068 Opening times: MondayCLOSED Tuesday 9am to 1pm Wednesday 2pm to 6pm Thursday 9am to 1pm Friday 9am to 1pm 2pm to 6pm Saturday 9am to 4pm Sunday CLOSED
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Every Tuesday (Term-time only) Storytime 10.30-11am (recommended for pre-school children) Rhymetime 11:15-11.45am (for babies and toddlers) All events are free, no need to book, under 8's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the library. EVENTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY Stotfold Festival Week Activities. 14th-23rd June Friday 14th June – Bug Crafts. Drop-in between 2pm-5pm. Saturday 15th June – #StotfoldRocks rock painting. (All materials provided, 20p per rock) between 9am-3pm. Tuesday 18th June –Storytime at 10.30am. Rhymetime at 11.15am. Wednesday 19th June – Lego Club. Drop-in 4pm-5.30pm. Thursday 20th June – Rainbow Craft. Drop-in 9am-12pm. Friday 21st June – Hama Beads. Drop-in 2pm-5pm. Saturday 22nd June – Coffee and Lego. Drop-in 9am-3pm. EVERY WEDNESDAY Lego and Duplo Club 4pm-5.30pm (for ages 0-99)
EVERY SATURDAY Coffee and Lego 9am-3pm (recommended for ages 0-99) EVENTS FOR ADULTS Every Friday Knit and Knatter 10.30-12noon Wednesday 5th June Good Afternoon Club 2.30pm.
*AUTHOR VISIT* #1 bestselling psychological thriller writer, Amanda Brittany. Her novels include "Her Last Lie" and "Tell the Truth", she is also presently writing her third novel. Amanda has also written a local history book, and over 200 stories for women’s magazines. Come and meet new and old friends and enjoy some refreshments and a chat. £1 entry fee. Transport can be arranged by contacting the library on 0300 300 8068
THURSDAY 6TH JUNE Adult Craft Classes 10-12noon. If you like making your own crafts but want to learn some new techniques, this is the place for you! Hosted by Donna Pearson, professional Card Maker. £4.50 each and all materials provided.
WEDNESDAY 12TH & 26TH JUNE Roecrafters 2pm-4pm. Whether you enjoy cross-stitch, rug making, paper craft, rock painting, or any other type of crafting, bring it with you to do whilst you socialise with other likeminded people. Come along and have fun! WEDNESDAY 19TH JUNE Sotfold Reading Group 2.15pm-3.15pm
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Busy Month Ahead At The Children’s Centre. June at the Stotfold Children’s Centre is proving to be a busy month with the following events taking place:
13th June- Sppech and Language Therapy Drop-In at Arlesey Village Hall 9.30am -11am Wednesday 19th June 10-2pm Saturday 22nd June 1-4pm Festival Week Stay & play open events at the centre. Pop in and meet the team and join in with some fun - activities and messy play for the children or enjoy a cup of coffee with a piece of cake and chat! Refreshments will be available as well as lots of advice and information on family life in the early years!
7th June - Moving on to solids at the Childrens’ Centre from 1.30pm - 3pm This will be as well as our usual Birth, Bump and Baby Stuff Antenatal, Baby Days: First Steps, Baby massage, Baby Sign, Baby Yoga, and Save a baby’s life First Aid Training and of course our Stay and Play groups for Bumps - 12 months each week.
For information on any of the above please contact the team on 01462 730623 sd.cc@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk www.stotfoldanddistrictchildrenscentre.co.uk
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Charity Line Dance -Dancing to RED STROKES on Saturday 15th June, Stotfold Memorial Hall. Hallworth Drive, Stotfold SG5 4HP. 7.30pm
- 11.30pm Doors Open 7pm, Raffle and other stalls to browse. Tickets £8 (no buffet) BYO drinks. Enjoy a great evening of music, jive and dance in aid of Alzheimers UK and CardiomyopathyUK Contact Bridie 01462 629279 Email: bridie.smith@uwclub.net
Walk4Health Walks for June : June 6th, Scout Hut- Baldock Road Stotfold. June 13th & 27th The Crown Stotfold June 20th Arlesey Station All welcome.
Contact Beth & Peter Overfield 01462 815672
NORTH HERTS ROAD RUNNERS
Our next event is the run around Letchworth Town Centre (rrtg) on 12 June. There is a 5k race plus a 1ml race and also a childrens race. This is all part of the Letchworth Festival. The Standalone 10k race is on 6 Oct. and includes the Herts County Senior Race. All details of these events plus details of our club are on nhrr.org.uk or call Ian on 01462639215
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH
meets every Sunday in Fairfield Community Hall 10.30am We are a group of Christians seeking to be loving, welcoming and inclusive. Our congregation comes from all age groups and has the love of God in common. All children are especially welcome. More information from: Pauline on 01462 735704/07946067434 www.fairfieldcc.org.uk Please note we will NOT be having a Sunday service on 26th May (Bank Holiday weekend)
Stotfold Garden Club
Meetings are held at The Methodist Church Hall, Hitchin Road on the second Wednesday of the month. Wednesday 12th June Russell Bowes – Miss Jekyll’s Boots. Tea and Coffee 10:15am Raffle and please bring any plants for sale Wednesday 19th June Coach trip to Hyde Hall, RHS Essex, Coach leaves Hitchin Road, Stotfold at 9:30am. Wednesday 10th July Coach trip to Waterperry Gardens. For more information, contact Peter on: (01462) 834854 or 07758649721 stotfoldgc@gmail.com
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News from Stotfold Football Club Sadly, the First team finished second from bottom of the league on goal difference so expect to be playing in Spartan South Midlands League Division 1 next season. With the move to the new stadium anticipated to be in the first few months of next season, let’s hope the club can start the re-build to try and get back into the Premier Division. The Development team finished the season mid-table and were runners up in their League Challenge Trophy.
The Eastern Junior Alliance teams all did well in what is a very good standard league. Congratulations to the U16 team on winning the League and County cup and being runners-up in the League Challenge Cup, to the U15 team on winning the League Challenge Cup and Mid-week Cup and the U14 team on being runners-up in the County Cup.
The Re-Union match on 4 May to mark the forthcoming closure of Roker Park was very well attended and is expected to raise a good total for our chosen charity Keech Hospice Care. As you may have noticed, work on our new stadium continues at a good pace. Why not join us in this exciting new venture be that an opportunity for your business, or to join our hard-working committee to help us take this new project forward. For more information contact (info@stotfoldfc.co.uk). Roker Park The Green, Stotfold, Bedfordshire, SG5 4AN 01462 730765 www.stotfoldfc.co.uk Twitter @stotfoldfc Email enquiries info@stotfoldfc.co.uk
News from Stotfold Junior Football Club Keith Betts’ U14 Ambers have won their league with a fantastic record of P22 W18 L1 D3 – Well done Keith and the Ambers “Champions”
Matt Bennett and Ian Corner’s U14 Whites were runners up in the County cup final, well done all. We are in need of managers, coaches and helpers in our club. If you are interested in helping in any way email chairman@stotfoldjuniorfc.co.uk The club will pay for the DBS security check and FA level 1 courses.
Just a reminder the SJFC tournament is on at Roker Park on the weekend of 5th, 6th and 7th July, please come and support the club.
At Easter we took part in our annual meet with the Dutch club EBOH. The Juniors took a Under 14, Under 16 and a Ladies team to Dordrecht to celebrate the 45th year of great friendship between the two clubs. On the Saturday the Dutch did not disappoint, they arranged foot golf and ice skating for our teams and for the Ladies a tour of the Dordrecht followed by shopping. On Easter Sunday the U14’s started the day of matches. An excellent performance in blistering heat saw them come away with a 0-5 win and the U14 Waylett Shield. This win also handed the U16’s a good lead for the Stuart Alway Trophy. Next up was the Adult game. No trophy for this game just bragging rights, which saw the Junior Adults win on penalties after a 4-4 draw. The Stotold Junior Ladies played next and in a thrilling game saw them storm to a 1-5 win to retain the Friendship Trophy and shield. The last game of the day was the U16 match. The competitive close match ended with EBOH leading 2-1 meaning the U16 Waylett Shield went to the Dutch, but the Stuart Alway Trophy remained with Stotfold Juniors for the fourth year running. (The trophy is awarded by the total from the full-time scores of the U14 and U16 games).
An amazing day of football from all that took part. An excellent weekend where old friends were reunited and new friendships made. We look forward to 2020 where we hope to host the annual event in our new home at Arlesey Road. To contact the Stotfold News Magazine please call 01462 731986
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First Anniversary For Box Of Cakes Cake & Coffee Shop.
Box of Cakes Cafe and Coffee Shop are celebrating their first succesful year of serving cake and coffee in Hallworth Drive, Stotfold. The cafe has received amazing feedback and support since opening their doors, “It’s just what Stotfold needs” is a regular statement and over the last year, they have listened to customers and further introduced a child’s room, outdoor seating, some vegan and gluten free items, a monthly late night cafe, baby and toddler snacks and breakfast items. The cafe even held children’s cupcake decorating classes in the school holidays, with more to follow.
The cafe has become a real community hub in the town, with regular dog walkers, mums getting together, walker groups and small businesses and clubs meeting there. The cafe were delighted to sponsor the Roecroft Bake Off last year and held a late night Halloween evening for the children to enjoy. Emma, Emily & Eleanor would like to thank all of their customers for visiting them, sharing and recommending them on Facebook, and to other local businesses, organisations and individuals for their continued support. You can find them at the Simpson Centre, right between the Memorial Hall and the Library, just down from the traffic lights in Hallworth Drive, so do pop in, say “Hi” and treat yourself to something delicious.
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Family Announcements EVA
Happy 5th Birthday to our beautiful daughter Lots of Love Mummy, Daddy & Kayleigh xxx
MARTIN JARVIS
CHARLOTTE JARVIS
Happy 7th birthday Love you the biggest number! Love Mummy, Daddy and Ben xxx
SHARON GODDON
Happy birthday Daddy We love you to the moon and back, & more! Love Ben & Charlotte x
1st June Happy birthday lots of love Robert, James, Isabel & George
BEN WEST
DAN WOOD
22nd June Happy 11th Birthday Lots of love Mum, Dad and Lauryn xxx
CHRISTIAN PASSEY
Happy 14th Birthday Lots of love from Mum, Dad, and Natalie x
Happy Fathers Day Love from Ella xx
Happy Birthday Daddy
MONICA WEST
9th June Happy BirthdayNanny! We love you Lots, Amber, Lennon, Harrison & Jack xx
LUKE NAISBITT
9th June Happy 10th Birthday. Double figures now! Lots of love Mum & Dad xxx
DAN WOOD
4th June Happy Birthday Love from us all x
Love from Ella
SOPHIA FONE
18th June Happy Birthday to our princess. All our love from your Fone family x
Toddler Group
The Methodist Church Hall Fridays 9.30-11.30am Crafts, playdough, colouring lots of toys for boys and girls.
Infant corner for babies - refreshments. Under 6 months 50p, Ove 6 Months £1.50, Additional children 50p
Call Kirsty 07841 486781 or Michelle 07941 816492
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Fairfield Players Perform Radio Play On Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd June, Fairfield Players will be performing a radio play, where the actors remain static as the story unfolds, in the style of a BBC radio recording, and the sound effects are visual. The main action is a play by Martin Ward, entitled “Corner’s Last Case”, a ripping yarn in which Inspector Corner has to contend with a murder, his boss and the Russian Mafia! This will be preceded by “Eviction”, written by Penny Mitchell, which introduces us to the sort of unsavoury characters InspectorcCorner deals with on a daily basis. During the interval, a fish and chip supper and other refreshments will be served.
The performance will take place at the Memorial Hall, Hallworth Drive, Stotfold, SG5 4HR and starts at 7.45pm. Bring your own alcohol. Entry is by ticket only.
Tickets cost £10 and can be obtained by contacting the box office on 01462 624369 Or email: pennyann.mitchell@ntlworld.com.
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STOTFOLD METHODISTS The Church on The Crossroads
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We thought our readers may like to see this photograph kindly loaned to us by Derek Larkin and taken in the Village Hall (Tin Box) back in 1945/8 Do you recognise anyone in this photograph? If you know any of the names we would be very pleased to hear from you... If you have any old photographs we would be delightedto hear from you! We can be contacted at stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk
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Have you recently moved to the area, or just find you have some time that you would like to fill? We are a friendly group of ladies, meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 7.30pm
12th June
Mayor of Stotfold - Cllr. Alan Cooper Raffle 10th July Rita Mohammed - Handcrafted Beaded jewellery plus Raffle 14th August Outing - Stockwood Park
We have a varied programme of interesting speakers and other activities for the coming year. Contact: President, Jill Shepherd 01462 730751
Salvation Army Ladies Fellowship NO MEETING (Stotfold Festival Week).
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SAVE THE DATE:
SUMMER FETE Saturday 6th July 2.00 – 4pm St. Mary’s Vicarage, Stotfold Lots of traditional stalls, games and entertainment from local school children Charity No: 1131275
CAR BOOT SALE Saturday July 13th 12noon - 4pm £4 per pitch booking not required. Proceeds to Friends of St Mary’s Church Restoration Fund Enquiries; 01462 834108
Supported By Stotfold Town Council & Satchells Estate Agents.
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Useful Telephone Numbers Citizen’s Advice Bureau
Trading Standards Advice Line
01525 402742 01525 841217 0300 300 8136
Hope Chapel King’s Baptist Church Methodist Church Salvation Army Hall Ladies Fellowship St Mary’s Church Friends of St Mary’s Fairfield Community Church
01462 01462 01462 01462 01462 01462 01462 01462
Churches
Council
686803 730521 646562 731072 730739 730218 834108 735704
Stotfold Town Council 01462 730064 Email: enquiries@stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ 0300 300 8000 Email customer.services@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Web www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Waste Collection / Recycling / Dog Warden / Flytipping / Grass Cutting / Street Cleaning / Abandoned Vehicles 0300 300 8631 or 0300 300 8632 More Central Bedfordshire Council telephone numbers can be found listed at www.stotfoldnews.co.uk
Doctor
Larksfield Surgery Appointments Enquiries Out of Hours Service: MDoc Physiotherapy & Spinal Injury Clinic Arlesey Medical Centre www.arleseymedicalcentre.nhs.uk
01462 732244 01462 732200 Call 111 01462 735700 01462 732144
Ashwell Dental Stotfold Dental Surgery
01462 742353 01462 731938
Electricity Emergencies Gas Emergencies
0800 7 838 838 0800 111999
Childline National Menengitis Trust Samaritans NSPCC
0800 1111 0845 6000800 08457 909090 0800 800 5000
Howard Cottage Housing Association, Pioneer House, Norton Way South, Letchworth Garden City, Herts, SG6 1NY Grand Union Housing - all enquiries
01462 683307
Beds Police (Crime reporting) Community issues (Not crime reporting or emergency) Crimestoppers
01234 841212 01234 842515
Dentist
Emergencies Helplines
Housing
Police
0300 123 5544
0800 555111
Hospitals
Bedford Hospital Lister Hospital NHS Direct
01234 355122 01438 314333 08 45 46 47
Stotfold Library Arlesey Resource Centre & Library
0300 300 8068 01462 731469.
Beds Police (Crime reporting) Community issues (Not crime reporting or emergency) Crimestoppers
01234 841212 01234 842515
Coach & Horses Fox & Duck The Chequers Pub The Crown The Stag Tavern
01462 01462 01462 01462 01462
Box of Cakes Cafe & Cake Shop
07812 055587
Etonbury Academy Fairfield Park Lower School Roecroft Lower School St Mary’s Academy Samuel Whitbread Academy
01462 01462 01462 01462 01462
Pippin Pre-School SMASH, St Mary’s School
01462 834897 07971 354093
Tiddleywinks King’s Baptist Church Methodist Church (Friday AM)
01462 731072 01462 730521 01462 733985
Library Police
Pubs
Cafe
Schools
After School Clubs Toddler Groups
Nurseries
0800 555111
734135 732434 732333 731061 731098
730391 830000 730336 730343 629900
Pippin Pre-School Poppies Nursery Poppyfields Nursery Treetops Day Nursery Stotfold and District Children's Centre
01462 834897 07833 927906 01462 830008 01462 734306 01462 730623
Trains (National Enquiries)
08457 484950
Transport
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