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Caldecote
Journal
Caldecote Photo Competition Winner – Congratulations to Andrew McKeown of
Highfields Road
Christmas 2011
Caldecote Journal
Christmas 2011
Community Diary Dec 11 3rd PTA Christmas Fayre, 2.00pm
to 4.00pm at the School 16th Open Door Coffee Morning,
9:15am in the Village Hall Jan 12 8th Caldecote Journal deadline 27th Open Door Coffee Morning,
9:15am in the Village Hall Feb 12 21st Friends of Caldecote Church
Pancake Day Event 24th Open Door Coffee Morning,
9:15am in the Village Hall Mar 12 8th Caldecote Journal deadline 30th Open Door Coffee Morning,
9:15am in the Village Hall For Social Club events, Church Services, Frequent Group events and Village Hall dates, please see details elsewhere in this edition.
________________________ Caldecote Photo Competition Well done to Andrew McKeown - Highfields Rd who is the winner of our December competition on the subject of Autumn (front cover).
The next round will be on the subject of ANIMALS.
The deadline for entries is the 8 January 2012. Please email to [email protected] by no later than this date.
CALDECOTE PTA
XMAS FAYRE
SATURDAY 3rd
DECEMBER 1400-1600
CALDECOTE PRIMARY
SCHOOL
SANTA’S GROTTO,
GIFTS, TOMBOLAS,
SEASONAL
REFRESHMENTS,
CAKE STALL, LUCKY
DIP, TECHNICOLOUR
RAFFLE AND LOTS,
LOTS MORE
DON’T MISS OUT ON
THE FESTIVE FUN -
POP THE DATE IN
YOUR DIARY NOW!
St Michael and All Angels Church Caldecote with Childerley
Date Time Service Place December 2011
4th December
11.00am Baptism and Communion St Michael’s Church
11th December
11.00am Preparing to welcome Jesus – informal worship
for all ages
Caldecote Village Hall
18th December
4.00pm Carol Service St Michael’s Church
25th December
11.00am Christmas Day Family Communion
St Michael’s Church
January 2012 1st January 4.30pm Thoughts and prayers for
the New Year Childerley Chapel
8th January 11.00am Informal Worship and Christingle Service
Caldecote Village Hall
15th January
6.30pm Evensong St Andrew’s, Toft
22nd January
11.00am Holy Communion St Michael’s Church
29th January
11.00am Morning Worship St Michael’s Church
St. Michael and All Angels Church news As most of you will be aware, Annie Nason our previous Churchwarden is taking time out in Spain. We discovered it is not legal to keep a Church open without a Churchwarden - so we (Dona McCullagh and Sheila Stephenson) have stepped into her role and are busy learning the ropes! Despite all her years married to a Vicar, Sheila realises she is only now learning how complex it is to keep a Church running and maintained, and all the intricacies of the Sunday Services! One of the first things we realised is that we need more organists – Annie
used to play so we have to fill her gap! Two new people have come forward to lend a hand but no-one wishes to commit themselves to every service, which is more than understandable. Thus if anyone feels willing to lend a hand we will be forming a rota so that nothing is too much for any one person. The Church organ is a beautiful Chamber Organ, and has no pedals so it only needs people able to play the piano. We will help in every way possible and if you think you can play occasionally please ring Sheila on 01954 210638 or email on [email protected]. One amazing thing has happened however. We have been given a most generous donation by a kind local benefactor to cover the cost of installing water into the Church from
the mains. This is on condition we do it at speed! We have to get the groundworks done in the Churchyard first, together with a suitable sink etc installed into the Church Tower, before Cambridge Water will bring the mains supply across the road and connect the Church groundworks up with a meter. The paperwork has been done and the legalities will start happening at the end of November. Our aim is to have all the work completed by the end of March – weather permitting. We will then have to celebrate! Please look out for notices of what we are doing! Another enjoyable thing that happened was our Autumn Service and lunch in the Village Hall this October. We had a very exciting all age service where everyone split into groups working on the happy and sad things of autumn. One group got together and made a giant spider's web showing how everything interweaves together! The service was followed by a delicious shared lunch for which we owe thanks to everyone who came – and to the Charity coffee morning team under Jo Lydon and Lara McDonald who kindly helped sort us all out! Again this was all new to a lot of us! Lastly, Christmas is approaching! You will see in this magazine details of all the services and activities taking place. Please do come and enjoy them. Everything will be in St. Michael's this year and we will look forward to seeing you! It seems a bit early as we write this – but to everyone, a very Happy Christmas! Sheila Stephenson and Dona McCullagh (Churchwardens)
Visit the St Michael’s Church website at www.caldecotechurch.org.uk
Some thoughts from the Bible, on ending one year and beginning another We finish 2011 and look to the start of 2012 with more anxiety on the world stage, and less hope and excitement, than has been the case for a very long time. Having started the year in a depressed economic climate, we leave it no less immersed in crisis. The Bible has been around for a very long time, which can make it easy to assume it’s out of date. But there’s another way of looking at it. The very age of the Bible means that its words have spoken to people through crises and disasters of every kind through generations. Much of it was written
during warfare, invasion, famine, or in prison. The words of the Scriptures are not just religious platitudes. They were written by, and have been read and re-read by, people who know very well how tough life can be much of the time. So…..as we wave goodbye to 2011, and grit our teeth to face 2012, some words to read, to ponder and maybe to commit to memory: I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for hard, to give you a future with hope. (Jeremiah 29:11) For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways higher than my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9) Jesus spoke to them, saying: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) I will never leave you or forsake you. (Joshua 1:5, repeated in Hebrews 13:5) Certain hope in uncertain times! Mike Booker Rector
The Parish Council
• The Parish Council normally meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.
• On the third Thursday of the month an extra meeting is sometimes required to respond to planning applications within the 3 week consultation period.
• Residents are invited to address the Council on any agenda item. If you would like something added to the agenda please notify the clerk at least 10 days before hand if possible.
• A full diary of the year’s meetings is available on the website. The main Parish Council meetings for the next two months will be held on Thursday 1st December and Thursday 5th January 2012, both at 7.30pm in the Village Hall meeting room.
The Parish Council is delighted to welcome on board Saskia Dart as the new Parish Clerk. Parish Clerk contact details are : Saskia Dart Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to Caldecote Parish Council 89 Highfields Road Highfields Caldecote Cambridge CB23 7NX Telephone 01954 210526 Email [email protected] Youth Bus The visits from the Connections Youth Bus are on Wednesday evenings at the Furlong Way recreation ground from 7-15 pm until 9-15 pm. http://www.connectionsbusproject.org.uk/
Facilities include: 4 PCs with internet access, PS3, Xbox, DVDs, Karaoke, tuck-shop, variety of sports equipment, leaflet rack, quizzes and crafts At least 3 youth workers are on the bus each session and are happy to chat and point young people in the right direction when in need of help or advice. Upwards of 30 young people attend over the course of each evening and it is good to see so many of the village’s young people enjoying this facility. The Connections Bus Project has asked us to bring to your attention the following : “The Connections Bus Project is a charity working with young people in your community. Although we charge a fee, this does not cover the full cost of running these sessions and so other fundraising efforts are vital to the continuation of this important work. One of methods that everyone can get involved in is our online shopping portal www.spendandraise.com/connectionsbusproject. This site allows you to purchase items online from numerous well known shops but also raises money for the charity. There is no extra charge to you. Whether you need a printer cartridge, designer clothes, groceries, new kitchen, updated mobile, switch energy supplier, go on holiday, new TV and Sky, a pizza delivered and DVD to watch. Big brand names include: ASDA, B&Q, Bench, BHS, Blacks, Comet, Debenhams, Dell, easyJet, EDF Energy, Furniture Village, Halfords, hmv.com, John Lewis, kiddicare,
LegoLand, lovefilm.com, Majestic Wine, Marriott, Ryman, Sainsbury’s and much much more. So whatever you are buying check out the link above first. There are also links on our website. Why not add it to your favourites now? We would be very grateful of your support.” Planning applications Residents are reminded that planning applications are available for viewing on the South Cambs DC website. Please note, the South Cambs DC planning application search has moved to http://plan.scambs.gov.uk. There is also an opportunity to make comments on line. Taylor Wimpey Talks are still taking place over the transfer of the remaining public open spaces for both phases one and two. As information is changing all the time, please look for the latest on the Parish Council minutes (on the Caldecote Parish Council web site http://www.caldecote.gov.uk). Sports Pavilion The pavilion external build is now almost complete – the roofing is currently being completed. Take a stroll up to the recreation ground to see how it looks, or visit the Parish Council’s website. Pupils from the primary school helped prepare the time capsule for burial under the floor of the pavilion. Contributions were received from the school, the playgroup, the sports clubs and the Parish Council. Please note that there will continue to be increased traffic past the Furlong Way play areas to and from the
recreation ground as the build progresses. The pavilion build is being overseen by the Parish Council’s Pavilion Committee. All residents are welcome to be present and all minutes are published on the Parish Council’s website. Parish Council website The Parish Council website has been relaunched – please visit www.caldecote.gov.uk to see our new look! There are links to the District and County Councillor’s websites and village organisations and there will be regular updates and village news items. Any suggestions as to further content you would find useful should be made to the Parish Clerk. Recreation Ground Football has started for the 2011/12 season and pitches have been marked out on the right hand side of the field. The remainder of the field will be undergoing a winter maintenance programme. PITCHES SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR DOG EXCERCISING AND BICYCLES SHOULD NOT BE RIDDEN ACROSS THE PITCHES. Dog Owners PLEASE do NOT allow your dog to foul the sports areas or any play area, even if you intend to clear it up. And PLEASE clean up after your dog elsewhere. Winter gritting The yellow salt bins located at the junctions of West Drive, Clare Drive (x2), Furlong Way, Blythe Way and Strympole Way have been filled with salt in preparation for the winter weather. The salt is available for
spreading on the highway/footpaths by residents or District/City employees when conditions are icy (please note that the County Council accepts no liability for this activity). The bins will be refilled as stocks allow but we are asked to use it sparingly so as to conserve salt stocks. Bus services Cambridgeshire County Council have outlined their proposals on changes and reductions to bus services which are supported by financial contributions from Council funds in a letter to residents of Cambridgeshire that can be accessed via the County Council website (www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport/around/buses/busconsultation). Details of the current contracted bus services as at August 2011 and contracted bus services removed on 17 April 2011 are also available on the same website. A bus review questionnaire has been compiled to gather views together. This can be completed online – paper copies are available by contacting Cambridgeshire County Council by e:mail ([email protected]) by telephone 0345 045 0675 or by post : Cambridgeshire County Council CC1301, Castle Court, Shire Hall CB3 0AP. The closing date for responses to the questionnaire is 4.00pm on Friday 9th December 2011. Fly tipping Please note that it is an offence to dump grass cuttings or spoil or any waste. The Parish Council will not hesitate to report individuals, and offenders can expect heavy fines.
Police Contact The non-emergency telephone number for Cambridgeshire Constabulary is 0345 456 456 4. For residents with call packages this number will provide a free call as 0345 numbers are classed as local calls. Remember - in an emergency, always dial 999. You should dial 999 if lives are in danger or if there is serious risk of injury, if a serious crime is happening or if a criminal is still at the scene. In all other cases, and for general enquiries, please call 0345 456 456 4. This number is staffed by specially trained operators, 24 hours a day, seven days a week including bank holidays.
RNID TypeTalk is a national telephone relay service which enables, deaf, deaf blind, hard of hearing and speech impaired people to communicate, to access the service dial: 0800 515152
Our PCSO is Karen Mahoney – email - [email protected]. The police priority at the moment is anti social behavior and there are regular patrols through the village and at the recreation ground. Please continue to report any incidents.
Street Lights If your street light is not working please let the clerk know and faults will be reported to those responsible. Street lights on adopted roads can be reported on line from the County Council website www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/db/CCCForms.nsf/streetlight_defect
1st Caldecote Scout Group. September 2010 saw the formation of the 1st Caldecote Cub Pack, with Mark Robson leading the pack as Akela. The Group started with 12 members and rapidly grew to 24 by the summer term. The Scouting movement required a committee to be set up for the group to run, great thanks to those who have volunteered under the Chairmanship of David Harrison to make up the committee: Lee Hewitt (treasurer), Jay Clarke (CRB records), Emma Morgan (secretary) and Jo Beecroft (subs). The pack would not be able to continue without their involvement and support. During the first year Mark and I learnt a great deal as we put programmes together so that the cubs could work toward badges. Faye Brickle helped us out with the Orienteering Badge, Vince Lee and colleagues of the Cambridgeshire Wildlife Trust took us around Hardwick Wood as part of the Nature Badge and as part of the general education program, Lois Robson organised for Mr Bradshaw to give us a demonstration of how to skin and prepare a rabbit for the pot. Lois also prepared a great stew for us all to try afterwards. We did a couple of hikes, a treasure hunt with hot dogs at the Jacklins’ house, we had some bonfires and a den building evening thanks to local land owner Mr Tom
Taylor. Along with some games, a beetle drive, taking part in a cub challenge event and the unforgettable Mark-led sing songs, the year went very quickly. Two of the regular parent helpers, Rob Monk and Andy Gower, saw the need to start a Scout troop as our eldest members became too old to be cubs. They started Scouts in September 2011 with 11 members, they have a great programme organised with enthusiastic support from Ian Jackson and other parents. The first evening had the Scouts setting out what they thought Scouts was about and what they wanted to do. The guys have their work cut out as one of the suggestions was ‘Camping in the Australian Outback’, which fitted with the ‘Adventure’ theme they all came up with. To help them with the adventures they are going to have, the first few weeks has concentrated on map reading, with Mark Lincoln taking an evening to help out. The Cub pack continues to work on its badges, which parents love sewing onto the cubs’ uniforms. A parents roster has been activated to ensure that the pack can operate as we, rightly, have to maintain appropriate child-to-adult ratios. We thank the parents for their great support . So far this year, Vicky Miles has helped us with the cycling badge and the Dunlops’ very kindly put on hot dogs after our hike from Caldecote to Kingston, which took slightly longer than expected. The Cub pack has great support and has 18 young members wanting to join. This could be reduced with
additional regular participation from adult helpers/leaders. If you feel you can spare a couple of hours on a Friday night and/or dedicate a few hours a month helping with the program, or if you want to set up a second cub group, Mark would like to hear from you. If you feel Scouts is more your thing then Rob or Andy would be very pleased to hear from you. As a ‘Scout family’ we miss a Beaver Colony, if you think you might be the right person to set up or help run Beavers then please contact David Harrison. Cub contact details for Mark Robson, tel: 01954 211907 e-mail: [email protected] Scout contact details for Rob Monk, email: [email protected] Scout Pack Chairman, David Harrison, tel: 01954 210 822 email: [email protected] Mark Leaman. ACSL. ______________________________
Caldecote Village Hall The village hall is a great place for village activities, fundraising events, public meetings and parties for adults and children. The hirer has use of a modern, fully equipped kitchen and under certain circumstances may be able to use the Village Hall’s alcohol license. The hall has disabled and baby changing facilities and it is situated within its own secure landscaped garden with ample parking. There is plenty of room for a marquee or bouncy castle. In December, you will be able to check Hall availability and information
on our new website www.caldecotevillagehall.co.uk If you would like any information or to book an event contact Jan Roberts on 01954 210779. Charity number:1114201 Registered in England & Wales, company number 5736926 The committee of Caldecote Village Institute Ltd would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas and New Year.
Caldecote Village Institute Ltd. Dates and time of classes and clubs in the Hall MONDAYS 3.45-4.30pm - KARATE 7-8pm - AEROBICS TUESDAYS 9.15-9.45am - COLOURSTRING 2.30-4.30pm - TUESDAY CLUB (2nd Tuesday of the month) 7.30-10pm - WOMENS INSTITUTE (3rd Tuesday of the month) WEDNESDAY 5-6pm - RAINBOWS 6.15–7.45pm - BROWNIES THURSDAYS 7.30–10pm - PARISH COUNCIL (1st Thursday of the month ) 7-9pm - DOG TRAINING (currently not running. Returns in Sept) FRIDAYS 9.15-9.45am - COLOURSTRINGS 6pm-7.30pm - CUBS
Evangelical Church: Coministers Kate & Steve Gaze 01954 711184 Email: [email protected] Church: meets Sundays 10.30-12noon in Hardwick School Hall with crèche, & children’s /young people’s groups. House Group: meets Mondays in Caldecote 8-10pm, for Bible discussion, worship & prayer. ‘Churches Working Together for Young People’: “Crossover” Comberton Village College lunchtimes: -years 7-9 Tuesdays in one of the Geography rooms -years 9-11 Wednesdays in Sc6. “Thirst” Service 7-8.30 pm 2nd Sunday, Cambourne Church. More information/other activities contact: www.wccym.co.uk Susie Thompson Tel: 07538 853609 or email: [email protected]
‘Christians in Caldecote’:
House Group: An ecumenical group meets alternate Wednesday evenings please telephone Graham & Julie South on01954 211628.
Large Projector Screen with HD Sky Sports and HD ESPN Sports
Free Fortnightly Member’s Cash Prize Draw
Two Pool Teams & a Darts Team
Smoke Free with Full Air Conditioning Throughout
Forthcoming Events
Friday 9th
December 2011: Member’s Free Cash Prize Draw and every 2 weeks
thereafter, increasing by £10 per week until it is won! As at 07.11.11 the cash prize stood
at £360!
Saturday 10th
December 2011: Christmas Grand Prize Draw from 8pm onwards,
including Free Ploughman’s Buffet. Members & non-members welcome. £1 per square
from October 2011.
Saturday 17th
December 2011: Member’s Children’s Xmas Party 2.00pm - 5.00pm with
the return of Stripey Wipey by popular request. Free food, drinks, entertainment & a
Xmas present from Santa Claus for all members’ children attending.
Thursday 22nd
December 2011: Member’s Free Xmas Cash Prize Draw. 1st Prize £300,
2nd
Prize £100. To win either prize simply attend the Club that night with a current
membership card. NB. This draw continues until each prize is won.
Saturday 24th
December 2011: Xmas Eve Karaoke. 8.30pm till Close. Join in for a
Christmas themed karaoke evening.
Saturday 31st December 2011: New Year’s Eve Disco & Buffet from 8.00pm to 1.00am
with the KC Disco. Ticket Prices £3 for members and £5 for non-members. For tickets -
contact the Club from 1st December 2011 onwards. NB. First come first served.
Drinks Prices until 2012: Pints
Carlsberg Lager £2.55, Fosters Lager £2.55, Stella Lager £2.85, Strongbow Cider £2.55,
IPA £2.35, Guinness £2.95.
Committee Members Wanted: Caldecote Social Club is seeking to appoint new
committee
members for 2012. If you have an interest in these appointments or would like to learn
more about them, without any obligation, please contact Colin Fotland, Club Treasurer,
either at the Club or on tele. no. 01954 - 210042 (Home).
www.caldecote.gov.uk/~socialclub/
Open 7 days a week - Every evening and Saturday & Sunday Afternoons.
New Members Always Welcome.
Hire of the Club - Free to Members
Weddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Anniversary’s, Wakes etc. -
Contact Colin Fotland at the Club or on 01954 - 210042 (Home).
From The County and District Councillors
As we approach Christmas, it strikes me how the year has gone by so quickly. I recall that this time last year, the MadingleyX team was busy canvassing for votes for the Race to Infinity superfast broadband competition. I’m glad to report that progress is good, as BT continues the upgrade work. Some of you might have seen the BTOpenreach vans in the area, with the engineers tinkering with the green cabinets. February 2012 is the date that we expect the superfast broadband service to be officially available. Check www.RaceToInfinity.org.uk for further updates. The weather is getting colder and energy prices keep rising, making it increasingly difficult for some to keep warm. There are government grants of 50% to 100% available to homeowners and tenants to install cavity wall and loft insulation. You can find out more and apply on www.Government-Grants.co.uk. Wrap your house warm this winter with help from the government. Please pass the message on to friends and neighbours, and if you know anyone struggling with their heating bills, please let me know. Check my blog also for other heat saving discussions. Your County Councillor Fiona Whelan and I are here to help you. Please contact us if we can be of help in any
way. We both wish all the residents of Caldecote a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Tumi Hawkins District Councillor
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Sensei Trevor Parmenter, 4th Dan
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Welcome you to
Caldecote Primary School
Under 16s Monday 7-8pm
16+ Monday 8-9pm & Thurs 7.30-
8.30pm
Tel 01480 391175
Email:
Friends of Caldecote Church Reviving our Heritage It’s been another great year raising funds for our ancient church building, and having fun while we do! Personal donations, sales of cards and cookbooks, ticket sales from a memorable concert, proceeds from plant stalls, the 2011 Caldecote Open Gardens and our Jam Jar project have in total raised well over £4000 since January.
We’d like to take this opportunity to express our particular thanks to supporters who have set up standing orders – regular donations are a significant part of our fundraising total and we are incredibly grateful for this quiet but important financial support.
Every penny counts – Jam Jar update
We are so grateful to everyone who has been filling jam jars with coppers to help look after the church. Our team has been working hard to collect the jars and count the pennies – if your jar’s full and waiting collection, we’ll be around to pick it up as soon as we can! We haven’t forgotten you. The sum raised so far has just exceeded £400, and there are still a fair few jars to go, so we are very encouraged. Many thanks to everyone involved.
Mystery Box Tombola!
The Caldecote Friends are hosting a Mystery Box Tombola stall at this
year’s Christmas Fayre at Caldecote Primary School. Come along on Saturday 3rd December from 2-4pm and try your luck!
How does your garden grow?
Whether you are a relatively new resident of Caldecote or your garden is an old favourite at Caldecote Open Gardens, we’d love to include your garden in this annual event, in June 2012. Once again this weekend will be a big part of our fundraising calendar, and we are always on the lookout for new gardens to include. Family-friendly, cottage or formal, your garden will be welcomed! Contact Lisa or Roger (details below) to find out more about opening your garden in aid of restoring the oldest building in our village. Last year together we raised over £1000 – every garden makes a real difference and we are incredibly grateful to those who took part in 2011.
Pancake Day is 21st February
We are planning to hold a Pancake Event, just as a fun way of celebrating our successes so far, and to begin another year of activities. Please look for further details in the next edition of the Journal. If you’ve got any ideas for pancake-based fun, or if you’d just like to help, please contact us, or come to our next meeting on Thursday 12th January.
Remember, www.caldecotefriends.org.uk provides other ways you can help:
o Ask Amazon to donate – they’ll give whenever you buy through our Amazon link, so it’s a way of fund-raising that is totally painless!
o Sponsorship made easy: our website is there to help, and it adds gift-aid.
o Caldecote Photo Cards, or give one of our Cookbooks: We have lovely Greetings Cards featuring work by local photographers for sale in aid of Friends’ funds: contact Lisa (see below). Or you could give a special Caldecote Cookbook: contact Roger (see below).
Thank you to everyone for all your support and very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. For any further ideas or helping hands:
Contact either Roger Sylvester-Bradley on 01 954 210560 or
[email protected] or Lisa Hazel on 01 954 210021 or
Also, please look on our website: www.caldecotefriends.org.uk
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Caldecote Playgroup Autumn Term
We had a lovely autumn walk in
Hardwick woods and the photos are
on now on the website –
www.caldecoteplaygroup.co.uk . The
children have asked to go again as
they enjoyed searching for bugs,
building a den with branches and had
biscuits and milk/water as a snack.
The children enjoyed talking about
Halloween and all the customs that
come with it. They took part in a
pumpkin carving activity and made
pumpkin muffins for snack. We also
talked about bonfire night and the
children made a fantastic group
display showing the different colour
fireworks. They shared their ideas
with us and said the following: 'Little
fireworks make big fireworks',
‘Fireworks, fireworks go up high', 'I
like fireworks they make a banging
noise', 'They splash', etc.
Staff and Volunteers
We have been very fortunate this year
as we have lots of volunteers helping
out at playgroup and this enables staff
to spend more one-to-one time with
children tailoring activities to support
the child’s development.
Committee We would like to thank parents for
their on-going support and are
pleased to announce that a new
parent committee was elected during
the AGM (Annual General Meeting).
The committee members are as
follows: Dan Talmage (Chair), Nicky
Wallis ( Vice Chair), Caroline
Abraham (Secretary), Susan Hordern
( Admissions), Hilary Spargo
(Funding), Sarah Talmage
(Fundraising). We are looking forward
to another fantastic year and building
on a strong Parent partnership.
Playgroup Sessions We are pleased to be offering warm
school lunches from the school
kitchen to children attending
afternoon sessions or staying for
lunch at £2 a meal. Please book and
pay a day in advance. For more
information on menus and nutrition
visit:
www.myschoollunch.co.uk/cambridge
shire/.
Sessions for school-risers:
Monday:
Morning session (9:00am –
12:00pm)
Afternoon session (12:00pm –
3:00pm)
Tuesday:
Morning session (9:00am –
12:00pm)
Lunch hour (12:00pm - 1:00pm)
Mixed sessions (school-risers and
non-risers):
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday:
Morning session (9:00am –
12:00pm)
Afternoon session (12:00pm –
3:00pm)
Please contact Anesta Cooper for
more information.
Tel: 01954 210857 or e-mail:
Caldecote Baby and Toddler Play and Stay Group Come and play and meet new
friends
(0- 5 years)
Tuesday; 2:00 – 3:20 pm
We would like to invite parents/carers to bring their babies and toddlers along to meet other families on Tuesdays between 2:00 – 3:20 pm (term time only). We are a drop-in session for Little Footsteps Children’s Centre which enables us to run this as a free session. We will provide:
• Activities for toddlers
and young children
• A comfortable, stimulating
sensory area for babies
• Refreshments for families
• Occasionally we will have a
visitor providing small group
activities such as reading
stories and singing songs.
Contact Anesta Cooper for more
information on: 01954 210857
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Live Bus Information With parking prices rising in Cambridge, more people are deciding to travel by bus. However, waiting at the bus stop, wondering if and when the bus will appear can be a cold and sometimes frustrating experience. Readers may be interested to know that a local company is now providing free live bus information direct to your smart-phone. It shows exactly when buses will arrive and covers every bus stop within 20 miles of Cambridge. Visiting the website www.wonow.co.uk from a smart-phone will find your nearest bus stops along with their route numbers and destinations. It is quick and easy to use and buses can be checked before leaving home and at the stop. Live bus information is part of a new city guide for the Cambridge area and can be found under its Travel section. The free guide also includes listings and reviews for cinemas, theatres, music events, and restaurants. Michelle Gibson Atlas Live Ltd
Comberton Library The Comberton Library re-opens on Monday 14th November after a week's closure for the installation of self-service machines. There will be a social event on the Monday night at 7.15 for 7.30 when Rose Melikan, a Cambridge author and academic, has been invited to speak on her historical novels "The Blackstone Key", "The Counterfeit Guest" and "The Mistaken Wife". All welcome. Please try out the new system and encourage others to revisit the library. Membership increased over the summer as a result of campaigning, especially the WI birthday campaign; there were 15 new members in August and 16 in September. Perhaps budding journalists could write pieces for local press and parish magazines on why the library is important to them. On Friday 2nd December at 8pm Comberton Cantabile's Christmas entertainment in Comberton Village Hall is in aid of the Support Comberton Library fund, tickets are £7 and there will be a raffle organised by members of FOCAL. At the volunteer recruitment fair held at Cambridge Central Library I picked up job descriptions for the following posts Library visitor for the doorstep service Engage in the afternoon helper Craft volunteer Computer buddy with family history option Rhymetime assistant Reading challenge assistant Craft Assistant
Homework helper I am happy to pass on details but hope that Lynda Martin who spoke to FOCAL can advise at a future meeting about these and other opportunities to support Library Staff. Suzan Griffiths Chair FOCAL 18 Barrons Way Comberton http://friendsofcombertonlibrary.wordpress.com/ ______________________________
Playgroup Toy Sale "Caldecote Playgroup will be holding a Toy Sale in February to raise funds. If you're having a clearout, we'll be collecting after Christmas. " Thanks, Dan Talmage
Trading Standards Why pay when you don’t have to Each month at Trading Standards we receive enquiries about things people have paid for that they could have got for free. In this article, we give advice on where you may be able to save unnecessary expense. Warranties and Guarantees When you buy goods, whether on their own (like a washing machine) or as part of a larger piece of work (such as a new bathroom installation), by law those goods must be of “satisfactory quality” and be “fit for their purpose”. They must be of a standard that a person would expect, bearing in mind the price paid, and be free from minor defects, be as described, and last a reasonable length of time for a product of that type. So if, for instance, the normal life of a washing machine is 5 years and yours stops working after two years due to a defect, you may be able to claim for a repair or replacement from the business you bought it from. This is the case regardless of whether you bought a warranty or guarantee. So consider carefully whether a warranty gives you anything extra. Claiming from your debit card or credit card If you are in dispute with a trader, instead of taking them to court, find out whether your bank may be able to help you. If you paid for something on a debit card and there turns out to be problems with the purchase, many banks offer a ‘chargeback’ scheme where they refund you. Furthermore,
Open Door Charity Coffee Morning
in Caldecote Village Hall
9:15 – 11:30am
Come along for coffee, conversation and company
Everyone Welcome to join us on:
Friday December 16th: IN AID OF JIMMY'S SHELTER - Support a local homeless charity at Christmas, Donations of men’s toiletries please. Come along and enjoy some homemade mince pies
Friday January 27th: LITTLE BUNDLES CHILDREN’S CHARITY - Little Bundles is a volunteer led project which aims to provide families in need with essential baby equipment and baby clothes.
Friday February 24th: GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND. Raising money to support the training of the wonderful guide dogs who help so many people.
Friday March 30th: EAST ANGLIAN CHILDREN’S HOSPICE. EACH supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. We provide care and support wherever the family wishes – in families’ own homes, in hospital or at one of our hospices in Ipswich, Milton and Quidenham.
if you pay for something worth over £100 and pay for at least some of it on your credit card, the credit card company is equally as responsible as the business that breaks its contract with you. So, if your holiday isn’t as it was described, if your new dining table arrives damaged, or if your new TV breaks down soon after purchase, you can insist that your credit card provider helps you if the shop won’t. This is even the case if you have paid off the amount you put on your credit card. Personal Protection Insurance We have received a number of reports about companies offering to claim compensation for the mis-selling of personal protection insurance on residents’ behalf, whether in relation to a loan, mortgage or credit card. This is actually something you can do yourself. The Financial Ombudsman has produced a leaflet which is available on www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk on how to make the complaint yourself. If you don’t have access to the internet, you can contact the Financial Ombudsman for advice over the telephone on 0800 0234567. European Health Insurance cards Even though some companies sell them, you can actually obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) free of charge which entitles you to medical treatment that becomes necessary, at a reduced cost or sometimes free, when visiting a country in the European Union, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. This is limited to treatment provided under the state scheme and you will need to produce
your EHIC card. Visit www.ehic.org.uk to find out more and apply. Legal advice There are many sources of free legal advice available to residents. Trading Standards, in partnership with Consumer Direct, offers advice to residents on issues with businesses. Visit www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/consumer to see how we can help you or call us on 0845 4040506. The Citizens Advice Bureaux offer advice on a wide range of issues including debt, benefits, employment, housing and family issues. Visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk or call 08444 111 444. Also, many people can get free legal advice under their home insurance policies; check yours to see if you can get assistance.
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Museum &
Denny Abbey Saturday 10
December 2011,
12- 5pm
Carols 4pm-
4.30pm
Join us at Denny Abbey and The
Farmland Museum for a family
Christmas event full of Dickensian
festivities
Children's activities include making a
Christmas snowglobe (bring your own
glass jar and lid), designing your own
Dickensian Christmas plate and
colouring in activities, plus a chance to
take part in the Christmas stocking trail
around the site.
Along with these activities have a bag of
hot roasted chestnuts, enjoy a mince pie
or two in the museum café, browse the
selection of Children’s books on sale and
meet our Dickensian characters and
street strollers. Don’t forget a visit to
our 1940s cottage decorated ready for
Christmas day and then join the Friends
of the Museum for carols by candlelight
supported by St John’s Church choir of
Waterbeach in the atmospheric setting
of Denny Abbey.
Carols by candlelight in the Abbey from
4pm. Be sure to wrap up warm and
bring a torch!
The well stocked gift shop will be open
for stocking fillers, cards and gifts and
the Tea-Room will be open for mince
pies and hot refreshments 12pm- 5pm.
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Happy Christmas One and All As another year closes, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed articles and information for the Caldecote Journal, to those who deliver it to your doors, to James who manages the photo competition and to all of our readers. I would like also to thank the Parish Council who fund the Journal which means that we can concentrate on community news and information and avoid pages of advertisements (this is what makes the Journal unique). I would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. The Editor.
Comberton Village College - Events There is still time to enjoy events at Comberton Village College this festive season. Tickets are on sale now for both our Christmas Concert, featuring seasonal music and readings, on Tuesday December 6th and our Winter Dance Showcase on Saturday December 10th. This is a fantastic opportunity to see the outstanding work that our pupils have been doing
in dance this term. You will be amazed! For over-18s, don’t forget to check out our regular Custard Comedy evenings. Not only will have a laugh, but you’ll get the chance to see some of the best established and up-and-coming comics on your doorstep. For more information on these and any of the events at Comberton Village College, please visit our website www.combertonvc.org or call into either the school reception or the reception at Comberton Leisure.
Thursday 1st- Saturday 3rd December
Grease All-action musical with pupils from all years.
7.30 (plus 2.30 matinee on Saturday)
£6 & £7 (adults); £4 & £5 (concessions)
Saturday 3rd December
Christmas Bazaar In the main school
11.00-3.00pm Free admission
Tuesday 6th December
Christmas Concert 7.30pm £5/£3 (concessions)
Saturday 10th December
Winter Dance Showcase A chance to see the outstanding work that our pupils have been doing in dance this term
7.30 £5/£3
Friday 16th December
Custard Comedy Doors Open 8.00
£8 adv / £10 Door
Saturday 14th January 2012
Splitz Dance Show TBC TBC
Friday 20th January
Custard Comedy Doors Open 8.00
£8 adv / £10 Door
Saturday & Sunday January 28th &29th
Empowerment Live Self-Help Conference http://www.empowerment-live.co.uk/
Saturday 4th February
Energise dance Showcase Featuring dances from secondary schools and dance classes around South Cambs
TBC TBA
Friday 17th February
Custard Comedy Doors Open 8.00
£8 adv / £10 Door
VILLAGE DIRECTORY
Please help to keep this directory up to date. If you are aware that any information is incorrect or if your group is not represented, please inform the Editor.
1st Caldecote Cubs Meet at Caldecote Village Hall on Friday nights 6.00 – 7.30pm Mark Robson (211907) e-mail: [email protected] 1st Caldecote Scouts Meet at Caldecote Village Hall on Friday nights 7.45 – 9.15pm Rob Monk email: [email protected] Chairman, David Harrison (210822) email: [email protected] Brownies Meets Wednesdays 6.30pm to 7.40pm Rosanna (212543) Michela (212591) Cambridge Evening News Keep them informed of what’s going on. News Desk (01223 434434)
Caldecote Book Group Monthly meetings, New members welcome Chris Patel (212341) Caldecote Community Primary School Head Teacher: Rod Warsap (210263) School Secretary: Lesley Whitehead (210263) Email: [email protected] Caldecote Journal All contributions welcome. Stewart Onyon (211085). Email: [email protected]
The Caldecote Journal The main purpose of the Caldecote Journal is to keep the community informed of local issues, events and the activities of our village organisations and to publish useful information. The Journal will also publish reports, short stories, poems and other material produced by members of the community, subject to available space. All contributions are welcome.
If you are active in a village organisation please use the Journal to report your activities and inform the community of any meetings, events and functions that you are arranging. Contributions by Email are preferred, but small articles hand written or typed are also welcome. The deadline for the next Journal is the 8th of January 12. Please have all material to the Editor by this date.
The Journal is financed by the Caldecote Parish Council and is issued every other month to all parish households free of charge. The current Journal can be viewed on the village website: www.caldecote.gov.uk. The Editor is: Stewart Onyon, 23 West Drive. (211085) Email: [email protected]
Caldecote Sports Association New Members Welcome. Chair: Vacant Vice Chair: John Newby (212547) Secretary: Sue Tasker (212787) Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Saskia Dart Youth Group Co-ordinator Sharon Newton Caldecote Football Club U8 – Neil Winsor (211848) U9 – Warren Segrave (212134) U10 Coach: Mike Perkins (212321) U11 Coach: John Miller (210545) www.caldecotefc.org.uk Academy Coach: Peter Beecroft (212035) Club Secretary – John Miller (210545) Club Welfare Officer – Susie Willis (710116) County Councillor Fiona Whelan Crimestoppers Call in confidence, you do not have to give your name. 0800 555 111 District Councillor Tumi Hawkins (210840) Doctors Bourn Surgery Emergencies 719313 Appointments 719469 Repeat Prescriptions Fax 01954 718012
Comberton Surgery Appointments/Emergencies 01223 262500 Repeat Prescriptions 01223 262399
A prescription service is available from the Village Shop. Doctors Run Provides transport to and from the doctors surgeries at Bourn and Comberton as well as Addenbrooke's, Papworth and Hinchingbrook hospitals. Plus other medical/dental appointments and hospital visiting. 24 Hours notice of appointment needed. Sheila Stephenson (210638) Glenda Jones (211700) Hazel Swindells (212998) Volunteer drivers always welcome. please call Sheila on 210638. Costs for each return surgery run £3.50. Other journeys costed by the driver at 25p per mile. All money payable to the driver at the time of journey. Callers should try to give at least 24 hours notice of any request and to avoid ringing at weekends Evangelical Church Contact: Julie Southon (211628)
Friends Of Caldecote Church
Contact: Roger Sylvester-Bradley (210560) [email protected] Hardwick and Caldecote Cricket Club Sue Tasker (212787) Chris Fuller (211226)
Local History Group Sheila Stephenson (210638) Email: [email protected]
MP Andrew Lansley, Constituency Office, Hardwick. (212707) Parish Council Meets first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Village hall. Chairman: Cllr Jack Lang (212500) Vice Chairman: Cllr Fiona Whelan (212725) Cllr Steve Breeze (210282) Cllr Mike Phillips (210438) Cllr Tom Footman (210318) Cllr Alan Levett (211494) Cllr Neale Whyatt (01223 263007) Cllr John Newby (212547) Cllr Doreen Francis (210395) Parish Clerk: Saskia Dart (210526) Email [email protected] Playgroup Meets Monday to Friday, from 9.00-12.00 (morning session), 12.00-3.00 (afternoon session), with lunch from 12.00-1.00. Chair: Dan Talmage Vice-Chair: Nicky Wallis Secretary: Ginni Carroll Admissions: Jo Lydon Funding: Hilary Spargo Fundraising: Sarah Talmage Risk Assessment: Dan Talmage Treasurer: Kelly Rook Contact: Tel: 01954 210 857 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.caldecoteplaygroup.co.uk
Police Parkside Police Station, Cambridge (0345 4564564): In case of emergency, phone 999 Non-Emergency call 101
PTA The PTA meets every 2nd Tuesday of each new term at 8pm - all parents are welcome to come along Chair: Lara McDonald (210765) Vice Chair: Louise Lawson (07887 737288) Treasurer: Quinton Carroll (212993) Secretary: Jo Lydon (210497) Email: [email protected] Rainbows For Girls aged 5 - 7 years of
age. Meets Wednesday Evenings 5.00 – 6.00pm at the Village Hall term time only. Contact: Lara McDonald (210765) Contact Lara to join the waiting list.
School Governors Chair : Sue Francis (210282) Head : Rod Warsap (210263) Clerk : Eric Smith Mary-Ann Claridge (210080) Sandra Hamilton-Fox (210599) Jack Lang (212500) Zoë McKeown (210302) Jonathan Barnard (211484) Lesley Whitehead (210263) Saskia Dart Hester Higton (211526) Mark Hurst (210008) Carole Lewis (210263) Rene van der Merwe
Social Club New members welcome Chairman: Ron Graham [email protected] Secretary: Tim Bates (212627) Treasurer: Colin Fotland (210042) Club: (210791)
St Michael and All Angels Church, Caldecote with Childerley, one of the Lordsbridge team parishes www.caldecotechurch.org.uk Rector: Rev Mike Booker 01223 260095 email [email protected] Churchwarden: Sheila Steohenson (210638) Email: [email protected] Tuesday Club For the retired, 50 + group. Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, 2.30 - 4.30 pm. President: George Hyslop (01763 246684) Treasurer: Jean Stevens (210542) Minute Sec: Chris Levett (211494) Membership Secretary: Vacant In-House Entertainment: Diane Wakeling (211049)
Vets Ashcroft, Hardwick (210250) Village Hall Chairman: Tom Footman (210318) Company Secretary: John Butler Treasurer: Saskia Dart (210526) Bookings: Jan Roberts (210779) Village Feast Committee John Miller (Chairman) (210545) Mike Perkins (Vice Chairman) (212321) Colin Fotland (Treasurer) (210042) Neville Hawkins - Lucy Freeman (212131) Mark Symonds (211569) Sue Tasker (212767) Village Website www.caldecote.gov.uk Contact: [email protected]
WI Meets every third Tuesday of the month - New members welcome. President: Hazel Steel: (01763 269955) Secretary: Lynda Gilchrist (211448) Youth Club Sharon Newton (211031) Suzy Reed (01223 264004) Are you missing or not represented in this Directory. If so please contact the editor on 211085, or at [email protected]
