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From the Editor Welcome to May!
As I write this month’s column we have our garden doors open and the sun is pouring in -long may it last! We hope it lasts right up until after the Stotfold Mill weekend which is on the 11th and 12th of May! Please do pop down and say hello if you are planning a visit, our stall is usually just inside the gates of the entrance. We love being a part of this weekend and thoroughly enjoy talking to lots of our readers and members of the community.
Speaking of community, we are often asked whether we think the very concept of community still exists in a town which has grown so very much in the years we have lived here. Of course we always answer yes, however last week we witnessed something which for us, epitomised the very sense of the word. Almost four hundred people crammed in to St Mary’s Church to attend the funeral of one of Stotfold’s well known personalities. There was not a seat to be had, or a space that wasn’t filled. The throng of people forming a procession up to the cemetery really was a sight to be seen. It reenforced for us, the meaning of community. In this instance our community came together to remember Laura, a very well-known face in our town- familiar with many of our readers if you didn’t know her first hand. In fact, Laura was one of the very first people we met when we came to live back in Stotfold almost twenty years ago. Her laugh was infectious, her bravery unrivalled and we joined so many people in our community in supporting her family in giving her the send-off she so richly deserved. You’ll find a tribute to Laura from her family on our family announcement page this month. If you are ever asked the question does the community in Stotfold still exist, we hope you too will answer yes. It doesn’t matter how long you have lived in the town, the community of Stotfold remains one we should be immensely proud of. This month we welcome a new delivery volunteer Carrie who will be delivering along the High Street as long term volunteer Jackie hangs up her bag. We are thankful to Jackie for the many years she has given us and to Carrie for taking over this role.
All that is left for us to say is we hope you enjoy this month’s magazine. We welcome into our community the new owners of the Chequers pub - you will see their advert in this month’s issue. Please pop in and introduce yourselves, they are keen to get to know everybody and meet many of the Stotfold community we have told them so much about.
We look forward to seeing you all at the Mill!
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Stotfold’s London Marathon Runners 2019 Depending on when you receive your magazine this month, you may have already seen the runners taking part in the Virgin Money London Marathon. Several runners from Stotfold were taking part, here are just some of their stories... On the 28th April Andrew Porter will be running his first ever Marathon after ten years of trying to get a spot. Andrew has been a keen runner for 25 years and has always had a lifetime goal to run a marathon, especially in London. Andrew is a member of the North Herts Running Club (squirrels). Andrew has chosen to run the race for Children with Cancer UK. Every day 12 families in the UK receive the devastating news that their child has cancer. Through funding vital specialist research, Children with Cancer UK has done everything in its power to give these children the best chance to survive. Through Virgin Money Giving, Stotfold News Magazine readers can support Andrew by visiting https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AndrewPorter20. Emma & Oliver Collins will be running the 2019 London Marathon for Asthma UK. The Stotfold couple hope to raise a great amount of money for this fantastic cause. You can read more about their story: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/olicollinsvlm.
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Well done and congratulations to everyone running in this magnificent event. Over 40,000 will be taking part, these people will range from some of the worlds most elite athletes, to everyday normal people who will just be aiming to complete the marathon. The training alone is such a mammoth undertaking. We look forward to hearing how Andrew, Emma and Oliver get on!
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In early April the swans built their nest and are incubating some eggs – don’t get too close though or Mr Swan will chase you off! The willow osiers have been reaped – they grow several metres tall, and the fatter ends are used in the hedge laying, while the thinner ends are used to fill holes in the boundaries of the reserve. Here you can see some osier ends next to the beginnings of a bug hotel. Lengths of log are stacked up, and as they rot, become a home to all manner of insects. Solitary bees, some wasps and bumblebees do not live within a hive with a queen. There are males and females, and a fertilized female makes a nest in wood and bores into the wood in order to construct a nursery.
At the far end of the reserve, near the mound the ground is too rough for our ride-on mowers, so it has to be strimmed, and the ground raked off afterwards. The strimmers are bigger than what you might use at home, and our volunteers wear full protective gear. The maintenance of the reserve is a year-round activity, but tend to peak in the late spring, when nature is at its peak. To find out more about Teasel and the work we do please contact Teasel c/o Stotfold Watermill Mill Lane, Stotfold Herts SG5 4NU
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So much on and a visit from Oscar …..
To begin with we must give an apology. In last month’s report we said that Captain Neville’s Flying Circus will not be appearing at this year’s Steam Fair and Country Show on 11th/12th May. We are now able to report that due to a change in CAA policy we can now proceed with Captain Neville’s aerobatic display. Further, we are also pleased to announce the RAF will be providing a flypast by a Battle of Britain Spitfire on Saturday, flight commitments and weather conditions permitting. At the time of writing we are unsure at what time it will appear. This year is likely to be the last occasion that the flying team will appear in Stotfold, so make sure you do not miss their performance scheduled for around 1.00pm on each day.
Stotfold News readers will have received a copy of the event programme with last months magazine and hopefully many of you have taken the opportunity to purchase Young Miller for the day Oscar advanced tickets at the 20% discounted price. You still have until Friday 10th to do so by going online at www.stotfoldmill.com. Alternatively, you have the opportunity to win a two free entry tickets by entering our competition in this edition.
11th/12th May is National Mills Weekend organised by The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, when mills throughout the country will be opening their doors. We are anticipating a great number of visitors from far afield to Stotfold Mill, drawn by the fantastic events taking place in the arena, the Saunders Steam Collection, many trade and craft stalls and much, much more. Additionally, remember that children from the Stotfold and Arlesey Lower Schools will be performing in the arena as well as members of the Gifford’s Dance Academy, all deserving your support and encouragement. Unfortunately, the Stotfold Twirlers are unable to perform for us due to national training but instead we have another local majorette troupe, The Crystalites from Letchworth. The organising team are still keen to welcome drivers of classic cars on site too during the weekend. You still have the opportunity to purchase tickets for Live @The Mill, an evening of rock music, featuring bands Allergy and ChromeS, being held in the beer marquee at the showground on Friday 10th May from 7.00pm. Tickets, costing £7.50, can be obtained from our website. We continue to book other attractions and activities at the mill to reach out to our wider community. Debbie Gribben of Your Inner Peace is holding a Laughter Yoga Session on 22nd May and a Fermented Food Workshop on 1st June. Details of these events can be found on her website www.yourinnerpeace.uk.com/events. Joe Carter, http://carterfitness.co.uk , has been running early morning fitness sessions in the mill meadow. Our own forthcoming activities include a Silver Jewellery Workshop on 18th May as well as Acrylic Collage and Watercolour Workshops later in the summer which can all be booked at www.stotfoldmill.com. For children, ages 5-11, the Education team are also running Nature Detectives, exploring the wonders of the Nature Reserve on 31st May. Our Sunday afternoon openings have continued to attract large numbers of visitors. On our first weekend we were pleased to welcome a Young Miller, 9-year old Oscar from Watford, who spent the afternoon at the Mill learning about its machinery and how it works. He ran Samuel, our French Burr stone and made a sack of flour. Oscar approached us after we featured in the SPAB Mills Section magazine. Children visiting the mill on a Sunday can win an opportunity to become a miller by entering our Count the Rats and Mice competition.
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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Re: Memories of Stotfold.
Early wartime I recall shopping with my mother in Mrs Lin’s shop opposite the Recreation Ground, Hitchin Road. Cows were kept in the rec at the time with swings and a sandpit - we were not afraid of them! Coppice Mead residents had garden gates - one day being playful children we forgot to close these gates and many cows trampled across the gardens!
Shops: Trebles Butchers (Hitchin Road before moving to the High Street). Jimmy Hallworths - I loved this shop, the best ice-cream too! Edgars, A small old fashioned shop selling menswear, with suits being wrapped in brown paper. Burrs, Mr Burr being quite a gentleman in manner and all the children being well behaved in there! Bettys shoe shop at the crossroads, Cramps Garage, Stan Dears Cycles, Tuckers Grocery (now Vegas Fish shop), Charles Fish & Chips, Regent Stores, Days Veg & Grocery, Cobblers on the High Street, Hydes Newsagents, Hydes Saddlers, Smiths store with furniture upstairs, toys, curtains and DIY. Along by the Green you could find Samsons then Caresses Grocers, Vera Rainbows shop selling cigarettes and sweets (all the bus drivers went in there!) Borst Bros along Taylors Road sold wooden products, items made for aeroplanes in World War II and also donated the toilet block building at The Green in the late 1940’s. This was vandalised and sadly removed. Kings Bakery and Shop - later Hilditch Groceries. Flittons DIY shop could also be found along this road.
In Brook Street you could find Roses, a grocers and off licence - a lovey store with large wide steps outside. Close to where you will now find the Chemist stood Floods Newsagents and Post Office and along the High Street was Wakes Bakers. Woodhouses sold veg from the local farms and there was Maurice’s Hairdressers above the chemist. Where the India Lodge now stands were more cows, opposite the Dairy. On our way to school we would wait for Miss Smith and her cows to cross the road back from being milked. Miss Smith delivered the milk to Stotfold residents. We also had a horse and cart delivering milk in Stotfold, this was delivered in all weathers by a gentleman named Jack.
The coal in Stotfold was delivered by Ted from a business in Brook Street next to the thatched cottage on Hitchin Road. We had an awful winter in the 1940s, the brook flooded in Brook Street - too deep for us to walk to school! Ted the coalman arrived with his big heavy horses and long trailer scattered with coal dust and off we went to school! It was great fun.
During the holidays, Mums, Grans, Aunts and lots of children rode on farm trailers to the fields to do pea picking. We filled sacks, they were weighed and we were paid. We also took peas and potatoes home.
I recall being at St Mary’s School in 1945 or 1946 and all the children walking from the school to the Stotfold cinema along Arlesey Road. Very nervously but proudly we were dressed for the stage scenes and sang and performed. The girls in my class rocked and nursed dolls, we sang ‘We will rock you’ to the baby Jesus in our arms.
These are just a few memories I have of growing up in the town. I hope you have enjoyed reading them. A Stotfold Magazine reader.
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Green Wheel Walking Route Launch
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On Sunday 19th May 2019, the walking route of the Etonbury Green Wheel will officially be launched. The Etonbury Green Wheel links the communities of Stotfold, Arlesey and Fairfield using paths which pass through and beside areas of landscape, heritage and wildlife interest. Etonbury Wood lies at the ‘hub’ of the wheel and is connected to the ‘rim’ of the wheel using access ‘spokes’. Several events are planned on the afternoon of Sunday 19th May to celebrate the official launch of the walking route. A guided walk will leave Stotfold Mill at 1pm on Sunday 19th May to arrive at Etonbury Wood in time for the official launch at 3pm. Guided walks will also be available from Fairfield and Arlesey.
You are welcome to join us for a guided walk or simply come for the launch at 3pm at Etonbury Wood. After the launch there will be a guided tour of Etonbury Wood and an Xplorer event for the children. Refreshments will be available from the Fox & Duck Pub, Stotfold Road from 2pm – 5pm and local organisations will have stalls providing information on their activities. The Green wheel is a partnership between Central Bedfordshire Council, Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC), Stotfold Town Council, Arlesey Town Council and Fairfield Parish Council. Further information will be available from 7th May at http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/greenwheels/local.aspx and from the local town and parish councils.
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Letters to the Editor Dear Stotfold Dog owners,
Please keep your dog on a lead when out walking in public areas. I am sick of asking you all nicely. I don’t want your dog bounding up to me and mine. I don’t like other people’s dogs and having been the victim of a dog attack I don’t want to hear how yours is different, or it’s my problem, or my dog shouldn’t be out.
I certainly don’t expect abuse because you are being asked a perfectly reasonable request of keep your dog away from me.
It’s not my problem, its your dog and you should be in control of it. If your dog is not on a lead, you can’t see where it makes its mess and are not being a responsible dog owner.
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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor,
As a regular dog walker in Stotfold, I am made aware fairly regularly that not all owners are quite as diligent in clearing up after their dog’s as might be hoped. What takes some understanding though, is that those who do pick up but leave the resulting bag of faeces where picked up on the footpath, or even hanging in a tree!
But it would appear from the photo below, that one particular owner who walks a dog in St Mary’s church yard, has taken this lack of consideration to new heights, as despite there being three dog bins within 100 yards, the bush adjoining the footpath through to Chequers Close is the preferred disposal point for his/her purple bags! To leave one bag is thoughtless, but to leave the four or five seen there this morning, is shameless.
Dear Editor,
On Wednesday 27/3 I was driving along the High Street, having just come from the Co op , at around 1 o’clock . There was a small queue of traffic heading toward the traffic lights , thinking perhaps a learner driver was ahead I patiently followed slowly along . It became apparent that it was a funeral cortège. A car 2 cars ahead of me thought it was ok to overtake this procession! not only was the driver speeding they showed complete and utter disrespect!
I would like to apologise, on their behalf to the bereaved family and assure them that not all Stotfold residents behave this way.
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Letters to the Editor Dear Joanne
re. Stotfold News Feb 2019 Stotfold Boys School Photo c1950 I am reliably informed by my brother-in-law Alan Revels, who for some reason blurred by the fog of history does not feature in the line-up himself, that from the photographer's left-to-right, they are: (back row) John Hoy, Ivor Dear, Terry Sherdel, Clive Brooks; (middle row) unknown, unknown, Robert Patrick, Peter Porter, Peter Bircumshaw, Rene Hilditch, John English, unknown; (front row) unknown, unknown, ? Saunderson, Alan ('Curly') Washtel, Mr. Lavin, Roy Appleby, Brian ('Jesse') Pye, David ('Titchy') Tyler, Geoff Everitt. Best Regards, Edward Clutten
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Dear Editor I would like to thank the kind gentleman who came to my aid on Friday, 29th March, evening after the quiz. I had fallen over and was unable to get up. Also to the lady who came to help. Thank you once again your help was greatly appreciated. Diana Timoney Dear Editor,
Charity Spring Fayre, Saturday 23rd March. On behalf of the Alzheimers Society, helpers and stall holders, I would like to thank everybody who supported us in raising £205.00 including donations.
Thank you to the Stotfold Co-op and the Hairbox for their raffle prize donations and to Beale Bros Butchers for their donation of a tray of hot sausage rolls. Many thanks once again Bridie. Dear Editor,
The Eleemosynary Charity of William Field.
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Please obtain your application forms from either Stotfold Library or Stotfold Town Council. The wording changed in 2018, so please obtain an updated form. The closing date for applications is 30th June and grants will be made in July. Jean Bilson.
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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor,
I have this morning enjoyed a wonderfully peaceful walk around the Stotfold Mill Meadows Nature Reserve, this is a very special place which has no formal right of way through it but a permissive path which winds around the meadow and ponds allowing people quiet enjoyment of our little bit of Bedfordshire.
Without the efforts from a dedicated group of volunteers this place would not be as attractive or accessible as it is. Work continues throughout the year to mow grass, clear fallen branches and install new features such as the bird hide, information boards and benches. All this to benefit the local community, it really grieves me then to see that some users of this special place have no regard for the hard work and passion put in to create such a pleasant place. Instead ignoring signs to keep their dogs on a lead and pick up after it, some leave litter and others, more recently, seem to think the bird hide was put up for their personal use for out of hours socialising.
In a World with so much trouble in it I understand we do have to be tolerant of this 'anti-social behaviour' to some extent, I turn a blind eye to people doing 30 in the 20 zone, a bonfire on a sunny summers day when your washing is on the line or a noisy party late at night because we do all have to get along and we are all human. BUT please could I use your letters page to raise awareness of those who use the nature reserve - your actions are noted. Please be considerate of all the other users of the reserve and most importantly the wildlife that lives there.
We are privileged to be able to have this resource on our doorstep so value it and respect as you would your own home.
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News from
Roecroft Lower School. We enjoyed our Easter holidays in April and it was wonderful to enjoy lighter mornings and some warmer weather. The new local park has been a huge hit with our families and has been a daily hive of activity. We celebrated Mother’s Day in school - we welcomed special women in our children’s lives to join us for some classroom activities and biscuits. The children loved the opportunity to share this special time in their classrooms and it was wonderful to see the school so busy and filled with love and happiness.
During the last week of spring term our year 1 pupils performed their Easter Production ‘Spring has Sprung!’ The children all worked incredibly hard to put on a fantastic show to their families as well as people from our local community whom we gladly welcomed to join us for this superb celebration! Year one children performing their Easter Show. We now look forward to a busy Summer Term with lots more exciting events in the calendar for our children and families to enjoy. An Update from the Early Years Team: Over the last half term in Reception we have been learning through our topic 'Let's Explore!' We have done some exciting science experiments, including making butter from cream, creating colourful patterns from skittles and making volcanoes from mentos and coke. We also grew our own beanstalks, found out about dinosaurs and investigated what happens in the different seasons. We have now started our new topic 'Read all About It!' During this half term we will be basing our learning around the stories 'Little Red Riding Hood', 'The Jolly Postman', Handa’s Surprise' 'The Three Little Pigs' and 'The Gruffalo'. We will also be retelling and writing our own stories as well as creating our own characters and writing our own letters for the postman to deliver. Our Values for May are Quality and Thoughtfulness. Mrs Cross
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St Mary’s Academy The Spring Term was rounded off with the popular SMSA Easter Egg Hunt and Competitions and special Easter Services at St Mary’s Church. Since then we have all had a lovely Easter holiday with plenty of chocolate and a little sunshine! Summer activities are well under way and our Year 4 trip to Rock UK will have taken place.
This month our Year 3’s have a busy month with a trip to Hazard Alley in Milton Keynes on Friday 3rd May. This is a purpose-built interactive centre where children can experience hazardous scenarios in perfect safety. Later in the month they will also be participating in a Roman Workshop which always proves to be a fun way to follow the curriculum! There is a planned KS2 trip to Tom Gates Live at Milton Keynes Theatre on Friday 10th May. Once again this year, a very good friend of the school, Mr Steve Darlow, is organising Cricket Club for us. Steve started running Cricket Club for us when his boys were at St Mary’s and even though they are now young men, Steve still volunteers his time each summer to run the Club. Thank you Steve, this is very much appreciated and as always, we look forward to one of the young cricketers playing for England one day. Also this month the SMSA has the annual Parents V School event booked for Friday 24th May – Trainers and water bottles at the ready,the children are determined to win! Stotfold Festival Week -Friday 14th to Sunday 23rd June.
As you may be aware, we are organising the Festival Fete again this year. This will be on Saturday, 22nd June between 1.00pm and 4.00pm at St Mary’s CE Academy, Rook Tree Lane. We have sent letters to past stall holders and participants but if you are interested in having a stall, please contact us. All donations will go jointly to local charities – The Need Project and The Good Neighbour Group and the St Mary’s Parents Association IT Fund. We have a number of attractions already booked and we are praying for a sunny day! If you would like further information or a booking form, please contact the office at St Mary’s Academy on 01462 730343. We would like to take this opportunity of thanking everyone in advance for their support.
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The Committee will once again be representing Pippin at the Steam and Country Fayre at Stotfold Mill on Saturday 11th May. We will be raising funds with our ever popular confectionary tombola! Any sweet or chocolate donations are welcome, please hand into the office.
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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. We are currently collecting bottle tops, old buttons, 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. Thank you for your interest in our Pre-School. We look forward to sharing more of our news with you again next month.
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News from
Pix Brook Academy. As expected, April is a very busy month here at Pix Brook Academy.
The exciting news that the Secretary of State for Education has agreed a funding agreement with BEST in relation to Pix Brook 2020 was received. Delighted that Principal Steve Adams, is officially in post from 23rd April. Steve has met with members of the community, engaging with Parent Groups, gaining valuable feedback and insight and presented updates at the Fairfield Park Parish Council Meeting. Steve has already begun the recruitment process for Leadership & Teaching roles, as he looks to build his team for the new school.
PLANNING
With National Offer Day come the first confirmed cohorts for Pix Brook; we have been preparing for the very important Parents Information Evening on 24th April. This is achance for parents to see and hear from the Principal, first look at the new uniform, receive further updates on both the 2019 and 2020 builds from contractors, along with asking any questions they have about Pix Brook.The build at the 2019 site at Etonbury is making fantastic progress, with concrete flooring laid and structure really taking shape.
Providing architectural design and planning services for residential building, extension and conversion projects,
They also released some great pictures of the proposed 2020 build which can be found on our website.
CHIMNEY SWEEP
We hope you received your invite from Central Beds Council to their public consultation on the 2020 build & to have your say on the build plans.
For more updates please visit our website www.pixbrookacademy.co.uk and follow us on Facebook @PixBrookAcademy & Twitter @PixBrookA
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RAF Association We’re the charity that supports the RAF family.
Your local branch of the association is the LETCHWORTH, HITCHIN & DISTRICT BRANCH.
Monthly social meetings are held at the Letchworth Rugby Club, Baldock Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2EN (at the rear of the Letchworth Leisure Centre) on the third Monday of each month at 19.45 hrs, plus Coffee Mornings (known as the naafi break) on the first Tuesday of each month at the Par 3 Golf Centre, Willian Way Letchworth Garden City SG6 2HJ 10.00 hrs 'til 12.00 hrs. All serving and ex R.A.F personnel and guests are welcome to our functions. For further information contact the Branch Secretary on 01462 671534 or by email: secretary@rafa-letchworth.org.uk Please mention the Stotfold News Magazine when responding to adverts
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Great Results For Stotfold Judo Club
What a busy time for Stotfold Judo club!
First a HUGE well done to Tane Calver a bronze medal at the Micklefield open at High Wycombe, Fantastic result! Stotfold Judo also attended their first International Competition in Belgium, golds for Thomas Graham and Robbie Young, Silver for Jay Crowley and bronze for Hari Crowley. Finally the Leicester open gold for ‘two golds’ Thomas Graham as he won in the over 35kg, great achievement, also gold for Jay and Hari Crowley and a bronze for Robbie Young, great tournament boys.
Tane Calver wins bronze
Judo is a fantastic way to keep fit and learn a martial art. We are a friendly club and welcome new members. Judo Club train on Wednesdays at the Pendleton Centre. We have a junior section for 5 to 15 year olds between 5.30 and 7.00pm followed by a senior session for 16 years plus from 7.00pm to Stotfold Judo medal winners 8.30. First session is free, currently a waiting list for juniors but plenty of room for seniors. For more information contact Lorna Seymour on 07734 563970 or stotfoldjjc@gmail.com or find us on our facebook page.
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Etonbury Academy. March has been a great month with so many student successes.
Early in the month some of our students attended a ‘WE Day’ in London hosted by The Duke of Sussex, with many other celebrities and inspirational speakers. The event was for young people who have made a significant contribution to the school or local community, so we had a very difficult task of selecting just a small number of our students to attend. Year 5s are getting back in to learning following their actioned packed time at their adventurous residential week at Condover Hall. Etonbury Juniors held an awards evening to celebrate student achievements through the year so far, with so many being rewarded for their successes by Form Tutors and subject leaders. We have also seen some fantastic characters come in to school for World Book Day, followed by “Out of this World” topic for WOW Week. A local music group, The Peregrine Recorder Orchestra, kindly performed to our KS2 students inspiring many to enjoy the recorder. Year 6 have been working hard as always which will no doubt prepare them for their SATS in May. In the upper years, there were so many successes in sports, drama, dance and maths to mention. It’s amazing how many different activities our students get involved with in and out of school, including rock climbing, rhythmic gymnastics, roller hockey, as well as being involved in community groups.
We have been running GCSE taster sessions for those selecting their options, and of course we have to mention that we are now entering the most important time for the school, and our GCSE students. They have worked so hard, and shown so much maturity in preparation for their exams. Over 120 students from all year groups finished this month performing in two nights of ‘Cabaret’ for our parents, carers and staff. A spectacular evening showcasing talented students, particular thanks must go to Mrs Hardy and the staff for their hard work.
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Courage is our value of the month. So many of the activities and events we have experienced with our students these past few weeks have seen them show such bravery and strength, our community have every reason to be proud of them.
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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 (babies and toddlers)
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Tuesday 28th May – “We’re Going On a Bear Hunt” Storytime and Craft. Join us for Bear stories and a craft either at 10am, 11am or 12noon. Wednesday 29th May – *Extended* Lego and Duplo Club. 2pm-5.30pm. Thursday 30th May – Hama Beads. Drop-in anytime between 9am-12noon. Friday 31st May – Under The Sea Craft. Drop-in anytime between 2pm-5pm. Saturday 1st June – Coffee and Lego. 9am-3pm. All events are free and under 8s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. EVENTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY
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 1st May Good Afternoon Club 2.30pm. “Gardening Club” Peter Hollingsworth will be visiting to talk (and show) a bit about the joys of gardening, including what is involved in being a part of the Gardening Club in Stotfold and Letchworth Garden City. £1 entry fee. Transport can be arranged by contacting the library on 0300 300 8068 Thursday 2nd May 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 8th & 22nd May 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 15th May Stotfold Reading Group 2.15pm-3.15pm
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Scouts Receive Jumble Sale Boost! The Stotfold Scouts have a Jumble Sale taking place on Saturday 27th April at 2pm. They have been collecting jumble for the last 6 months and have accumulated quite a stock pile and the event promises to be our most successful to date. All money raised will go to the Scout Group to fund future activites and to help pay for new equipment.
Once again, the Stotfold Scouts have got their jumble sale fund-raising off to a flying start with a ÂŁ100 donation from Satchells Estate Agent in Stotfold. In Kevin Duff presents a cheque for ÂŁ100 to the Stotfold Scouts. the photo to the right, Kevin Duff, manager of the Stotfold branch, is presenting a ÂŁ100 cheque to three members of the Tsitsianis-Canella family who are all involved with the Scout Group.
Pictured above are Nick Tsitsianis (Parent volunteer), Marta Canella (Beaver Leader AKA Red Robin) and their son James (12 year old Scout). If you are reading this and the sale is yet to take place, you can drop your jumble off at the Scout hut on the morning of Saturday 27th April. All donations gratefully received. We look forward to updating the Stotfold News Magazine readers on how much we raise in the June issue!
THE FRIDAY TODDLER GROUP Methodist Church Hall 9.30-11.30am
Craft every week playdough, colouring lots of toys, Infant corner for babies with Tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit and juice for the children. Under 6 months 50p, over 6 months ÂŁ1.50, Additional children 50p For more information contact:
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Stotfold Art Group
Meets every Thursday throughout the year at the Roecroft Centre on Church Rd, from 1.30 – 3.45. We aim for a friendly informal atmosphere, where everyone can work at his or her own pace, on whatever art medium they chose. Fees are reasonable at £20.00 a quarter and there is the opportunity to exhibit work at our Summer or Winter shows. If you are interested in joining, just come along or phone Richard Whitelock on 01462 735457. Please bring your own art materials as these are not supplied, though a warm welcome and friendly help and encouragement is.
NORTH HERTS ROAD RUNNERS
The Greenway Challenge entries are now open. This is being held around the Letchworth Greenway on 12th May. Distance of 13.2ml Run round the garden 5k & 1ml plus Childrens Race 16 June. Held in Letchworth. The Standalone 10k will be on 6th Oct.
Details of these events and all the club information can be found on nhrr.org.uk or contact Ian 01462 639215
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 and Trips Meetings are held at The Methodist Church Hall Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month. Wednesday 8th May Geoff Hales – Gardener’s Joy.Tea and Coffee 10:15am Raffle and please bring any plants for sale Wednesday 15th May Coach trip to Marks Hall RHS Coggeshall, Coach leaves Hitchin Road, Stotfold at 9:30am. Wednesday 12th June Russell Bowes – Miss Jekyll’s Boots For more information, contact Peter on: (01462) 834854 or 07758649721 stotfoldgc@gmail.com
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News from Stotfold Football Club By the time you read this the First team will know which division of the Spartan South Midlands League they will be playing in next season. Let’s hope they have retained their Premier Division place. Congratulations to the Development team for reaching the final of their League Challenge Trophy the match due to be played on 17 April.
Work on our new stadium is making good progress and we hope to increase sponsorship and advertising opportunities for season 2019/20. If you would like to join us in this exciting new venture and think there could be an opportunity for your business, please contact our Commercial Manager Rob Parkin (info@stotfoldfc.co.uk). We are looking for people to join our various committees to take this new project forward. If you are interested, please contact Club Secretary Julie Longhurst (info@stotfoldfc.co.uk).
To mark the forthcoming closure of Roker Park our home since 1965, there will be a Stotfold Vets v Stotfold Jogs match on Saturday 4 May 2019 kick off 3.00pm free entry with all proceeds to See the advert on page 15 for further details. 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 Hello All, we are approaching the business end of the season and hence some fantastic results for our boys…. Craig Tuffin’s Under 12 Ambers have just won the Chiltern 7s league cup on penalty’s, well done U12 Ambers. The U15 Ambers won the Challenge Cup on penalty’s, well done to Jon Little and his team.
Matthew Finch (pictured far right) from U8 Ambers won a competition in April to be the mascot for Newcastle’s game against Arsenal.
Jack Thompson (pictured right) from Barry West’s U11 Ambers was a West Ham mascot v Chelsea in April where he met Mark Noble, great pic Jack! We hope you enjoyed the experience boys!
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Family Announcements MAISIE
8th May Happy 8th Birthday!
MATT WOOD 9th May Looks who 21!!
Have a really good We are very proud of the birthday! lovely kind little lady that Love you lots. you are. Mum, Dad, Dean, Kirsty, Lots of love Dan, Callum, Adam, Mummy, Daddy Cam, Gemma & Hollie and Albie x xxxxx
ERIC JAMES LEGATE ‘Charlie’ 2nd April 1935 17th March 2019
Jennifer, Caron and Alison thank all family, many friends, neighbours and all the bowlers for their caring thoughts and words, cards, letters and generous donations following the sad loss of Eric. To Holwell Crematorium, Crouch’s Funeral Directors and all the Stotfold Bowls Club, all our heartfelt thanks. Eric will be sadly missed by all of us. ELLA WOOD 1st May 2019 Happy 1st Birthday to our darling Granddaughter
Love you lots Nannie, Grandad and all your Uncle and Aunties Xxxxxxxx
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Happy 12th Birthday lovely girl! All our love Mummy, Daddy & Eve x x x
19th May Happy 13th Birthday Jennifer!
31st May Congratulations on your 80thBirthday. Still looking good!
19th May
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JENNIFER SAUNDERS
Love from Angela and gang xx
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NICK TSITSIANIS
Happy Birthday! Lots of love from your family! Marta & James
Family Announcements LAURA MACKIE 4.8.71 - 13.3.19
GEORGE EDWARD WARWICK 27th July 1925 30th March 2019
Sadly passed away at Lister Hospital, aged 93 years. A loving and devoted husband to Margaret, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a proud veteran of the Royal Marines. Many thanks to all the kind people in Stotfold and locally who befriended, helped and supported him, including the Stotfold Good Neighbour Group, The Royal British Legion and Chase House Care Home to name but a few. George’s funeral was held on Thursday 18th April at at the Hertfordshire Memorial Park & Crematorium Holwell.
LAURYN WEST 15th May
Happy 14th Birthday Lots of Love Mum, Dad & Ben xxx
HANNAH BARROW
9th May Happy 18th Birthday !
Congratulations Mum & Dad on your 50th Wedding Anniversary 3rd May.
ADAM WOOD Happy belated 16th Birthday!
Hope you had a good day Love you loads from all your family Xxxxxxxxxx
We have been overwhelmed by the contributions made to both funds that have been put in place, including St Mary’s Church - thank you. Also, special thanks to the lovely people that helped us for Laura’s send-off. Becca & Alison for putting out the food, Jim & Diane for the clearing up, it would not have run so smoothly without you. More special thanks to the Reverend Bill Britt and to Fiona and Jo at E.H Crouch who did the most amazing job at guiding us through what was a most difficult time. Last but not least, the balloon girls Kayleigh & Tracey and the cupcake girls, Lisa & Becky. To everyone that knew Laura, we hope that when you think of Laura you will smile as she would have wanted. Much love from all of us.
With Lots of Love from Mum and Dad XXXX
MICK AND DEB DILLEY
With love Jackie, Simon, Lesley, Chris, Teresa and all the grand children!
The Mackie/Taylor families would like to thank everyone that has shown us their love and support after the loss of our Laura.
ROLAND LEGATE
Happy 80th Birthday on 4th May!! With love from all the family xx
ELLA
Happy 8th Birthday Have a fab day!
Lots of love Mum, Dad & Freddie x
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News from Larksfield Surgery (on behalf of the Larksfield PPG- Patient Participation Group)
We start this update with a notice for all patients. It is with regret we announce that Dr Ali Al-Badry left Larksfield Surgery on 31st March.We are pleased to confirm that, while no longer a partner, Dr Al-Badry will still be working here as a locum GP from time to time. We would like to reassure all our patients that we are actively recruiting as part of the ongoing development of the Practice. We hope to introduce you to our new Doctors in the coming months.
It has come to our attention that we do not always have the most up to date contact numbers for our patients,which means when it comes to cancelling appointments at short notice the messages do not always reach you. If you change your telephone number please remember to inform reception of this change. Unfortunately due to extensive staff shortages and to ensure continued patient safety the Practice has made the very difficult decision to suspend dispensing medication to patients until further notice. Before your next request for medication please tick on the repeat form or specify online for an alternative chemist to get your medication dispensed. Dispensary will remain open to deal with medication requests and queries.
Patients will notice that once a month Larksfield Surgery shuts for the afternoon for training purposes. This is called a PLZ afternoon. PLZ stands for Protected Learning Zone and is commissioned by Bedfordshire CCG. It is mandatory that every surgery in the Ivel Valley area is required to take part. This ensures that all staff members are up to date on training. This includes all Doctors and nurses. When Larksfield Surgery is shut for training, NHS 111 take over from 2pm. STOTFOLD METHODISTS
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COFFEE MORNING & Bring & Buy Sale SATURDAY 4th May 10.00 to 11.30 Come along for a cuppa Cake Stall - Find a Bargain! Meet old friends & make new ones. ALL WELCOME www.stotfoldmethodists.org.uk
If you have an idea or suggestion that you think could improve our service to patients, please write it down and ‘ post’ it in the Suggestion Box, which you will find on the PPG table in reception. Thank you.
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
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Stotfold Christian Choir
We are looking for new members for all voice parts. Ability to read music is desirable but not essential. Enthusiasm for singing Christian songs is the main requirement. We rehearse on Monday evenings at King’s Baptist Church from 7.30 to 9.00 pm and have engagements throughout the year raising money for charity. We are also looking for a pianist. If you can help we would be most grateful. For further information, please contact Clare Kilby on 01462 731142 E-mail:clare@kilby.com or Hazel Thompson 01462 735580
Stotfold Bowls Club Brook Street.
The club will be open to welcome new members at the beginning of May so whether experienced bowler or novice, come in and see our club facilities and give bowling a try.
Only flat shoes needed, bowls suplied. Club members on hand to help and advise. Qualified coach available, Contact Molly Jennings on 01462 628204 Everyone welcome! molly.jennings1@ntlworld.com
Walk4Health Walks for March :
Would you like to join a friendly local walking group?
Stotfold Good Neighbour Group !
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The Stotfold Good Neighbour Group gives practical help to the elderly, sick, disabled, housebound - anyone finding it hard to cope.
Could you volunteer?! In 2018 we helped residents of Stotfold, Fairfield, and Astwick on over 2,200 occasions.
•! Could you drive clients to appointments? •! Are you interested in befriending? •! Could you help taking phone calls?
Interested in volunteering for any of the above? Call us to find out more on :-
07599 925 587 34 !
All volunteers have full insurance cover
May
Join us: May 9th, 16th & 23rd,
Corner of Hospital Rd, Arlesey. 30th Scout Hut, Baldock Rd,Stotfold.
Contact Beth & Peter Overfield
on 01462 815672 for further information.
Calling All Carers
If you are a Carer and would like to join us for our next social afternoon bring the one you care for to STOTFOLD METHODIST CHURCH HALL THURSDAY 16TH MAY, 2.0pm – 3.30pm
Sally from Carers in Beds will join us – tea and cake and friendly chat guaranteed.
TABLE TENNIS IN STOTFOLD for RETIRED PEOPLE
We would like to invite retired table tennis players to join our groups on Monday and Thursday afternoons. We are not a league club, we have three tables, our standard varies from moderate to very good! Good for the body, mind, and spirit, fun too.. Would you like to play table tennis again? Give us a try! Contact: forrest54fox@gmail.com
Email: info@stotfoldnews.co.uk
We thought our readers may like to see this photograph kindly loaned to us by Edward Hyde. Do you recognise anyone in this photograph? Edward does! If you know any of the names we would be very pleased to hear from you...
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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
8th May Fish and Chip Supper and Resolutions Raffle
12th June Mayor of Stotfold - Cllr. Alan Cooper Raffle
10th July Rita Mohammad - Handcrafted Beaded Jewellery Raffle We have a varied programme of interesting speakers and other activities for the coming year.
Contact: President, Jill Shepherd 01462 730751
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Salvation Army Ladies Fellowship May 20th
MAD HATTERS TEAPARTY (Entry by Hat)
Phone: 01462 730739 or 01462 731 072 10 Church Road, Stotfold, SG5 4LX
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Trading Standards Advice Line
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Council
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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
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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
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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
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After School Clubs Toddler Groups
Nurseries
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