G A Z E T T E for the parishes of King’s Cliffe

Bulwick & Blatherwycke and Laxton

AUGUST 2019

Church Notices

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From the Parish Priest

Our Benefice Services

Last month I wrote about the structure and times of the monthly services

in Bulwick and Laxton and the monthly Benefice Service in King’s Cliffe.

This month I want to highlight other church services in our Benefice.

On the second Sunday of each month there is Holy Communion at King’s

Cliffe and Easton-on-the-Hill at 10.30am. There is also an informal service

of hymns, readings and prayers at Collyweston at 4.00pm.

The service at King’s Cliffe on a third Sunday is known as our “Third Sunday

Service”. It is at 10.30am and, with Worship Songs, PowerPoint

presentations and a different theme each month, offers a contemporary

worship opportunity. Also on that Sunday there is Holy Communion at

Collyweston at 9.00am, Easton-on-the-Hill at 10.30am and Bulwick at

11.00am.

On a fourth Sunday there is Holy Communion at Easton-on-the-Hill at

9.00am using the Book of Common Prayer and there are Communion

services at both King’s Cliffe and Collyweston at 10.30am. At Laxton there

is a service of Evening Prayer.

When there is a fifth Sunday there are services of Holy Communion at

Collyweston at 9.00am and King’s Cliffe at 10.30am.

We also have special services in each of our villages throughout the year

especially for Harvest, Remembrance, Christmas and Easter. Look out for

details of these in the Gazette, or on our website and Facebook page.

Philip Davies

From the Parish Registers We welcome into the family of the Church:

Archie Warner Pond

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The Benefice of

King’s Cliffe, Bulwick & Blatherwycke and Laxton

Incumbent Revd Canon Philip Davies 470314

Reader David Teall 450407

Co-ordinator Katy Evans (contact via Benefice Office)

Benefice Office office@kingscliffe.church 479249

The office is open for general enquiries including baptisms and weddings

on Tuesdays 10:00–12:30 and Wednesdays 10:30–12:00.

Churchwardens

King’s Cliffe Felicity Thistlethwaite 470275

Andrea Fern 07970 151926

Bulwick & Blatherwycke Alma O`Neill 450300

Laxton Michael Harrison 450362

Rupert Boyle 450260

For further information about all the services in our Benefice including Collyweston and Easton-on-the-Hill visit: www.kingscliffe.church

Church Services in August All Saints and St James - King’s Cliffe

Each Wednesday 10:00 Holy Communion

4 August 10:30 Benefice Communion

11 August 10:30 Family Communion

18 August 10:30 Third Sunday Service

25 August 10:30 Family Communion

St Nicholas - Bulwick

25 August (Show) 11:00 Holy Communion

All Saints - Laxton

11 August 09:00 Holy Communion

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Food Basket There is a Food Basket at the back of the church in King’s Cliffe. Donations of any non-perishable food can be added to the basket. If you are in need

of any extra food please help yourself.

The Church Office can now issue vouchers for the Stamford Foodbank. They are able to provide 3 days worth of emergency food for individuals

and families in financial crisis.

Community Café at King’s Cliffe Parish Church

8.45am to 11.00am every Friday Pop in to enjoy a coffee or tea, some delicious

home-baked goods and a friendly chat. Everyone welcome

Readings and Prayers for the Sundays in August

4 August NT Colossians 3:1–11 Seventh Sunday after Trinity Gospel Luke 12:13–21 We pray for all the residents of Collyweston.

11 August NT Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16 Eighth Sunday after Trinity Gospel Luke 12:32–40 We pray for all those who live in Millwood Way, Oak Lane, Orchard Lane, Park

Close and Park Street, King’s Cliffe.

18 August NT Hebrews 11:29—12:2 Ninth Sunday after Trinity Gospel Luke 12:49–56 We pray for all the residents of Easton-on-the-Hill.

25 August NT Hebrews 12:18–29 Tenth Sunday after Trinity Gospel Luke 13:10–17 We pray for all those who live in Pine Lane, Station Road, Sycamore Close,

Walker’s Field and West Street, King’s Cliffe.

News from King’s Cliffe

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King’s Cliffe Church Gift Day It was lovely to spend the afternoon of June 29th in the cool church while

temperatures soared to 30 degrees outside. Sue Trow-Smith gave two fascinating

talks about the history of the church, we listened to organ music and the choir

who performed a selection of church anthems and Pam Driscoll demonstrated

beautiful floral art. There was also an ample supply of delicious cakes, tea and

coffee to enjoy. Thanks to the Social Committee for organising the event and

providing refreshments which raised £117 towards church funds. Mandy Barber

Church Coffee Morning It was lovely to have a fine day for July’s Coffee Morning and to be able to enjoy

the beautiful summer flowers in the garden. Our grateful thanks to Maureen and

Michael Marshall for their welcome and warm hospitality. Thank you also to

those who generously donated delicious refreshments and raffle prizes. A total of

£145.50 was raised for church funds.

Please note, the next Coffee Morning will be held at 10.30am on Wednesday,

11th September at 37 Oak Lane, King’s Cliffe Do come along and enjoy good

company and refreshments. Christine Ball

King’s Cliffe Ecumenical Women’s Fellowship Group In July our annual outing was to Crowland Abbey where we were warmly

welcomed by the volunteer team who provided us with refreshments. As it was a

lovely sunny day we were able to tour the outside of the abbey with the guides,

before moving inside and hearing how the abbey had developed over the years.

It really is a very interesting building and well worth a visit. We then strolled to

The Old Paper Shop Café where a delicious cream tea awaited us. Thanks to both

Revd. Philip and Sheila Jackson for transporting us there.

Please note our next meeting will be held on Thursday 5th September at 2.00pm

in the CHAOS room, King’s Cliffe Church when members will be invited to ‘Show

and Tell’ to the group. Christine Ball

KC Ladies Group Thanks to Jenny Dixon we had a very enjoyable meeting on 1st July when she

talked to us about the Brudenell Family at Deene Park. A guided tour of the

house could well be on our agenda in the future.

There will not be a meeting in August but, on Monday 2nd September, Katy

Weeks will join us to give a talk on her role at Underground. I hope you all have a

pleasant summer break and look forward to seeing you in September.

Pat Hawkins

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King’s Cliffe Parish Council

The Parish Council recently held a meeting with East Northants Council and the

County Council to discuss a number of issues and aspirations for our Village. Some

of the issues discussed were as follows:

Industrial Units: We continued our discussions with the District Council in

relation to building some more Industrial Units on the site that they own at Kings

Mead. If anyone is interested in a unit on this site we would ask them to contact

the Clerk as well as East Northants District Council so that we are aware of any

local need that supports our belief that there is a need for these in the village.

Apartments / Flats for Young People: The Parish also spoke to the District

Council about the development of the land that they own off Daleswood Rise

where we would like to see the building of some one / two bed units for young

people. We are assured that the District will be supporting us in this aspiration.

Endowed School, Park Street: We discussed with both Councils our concerns

relating to the Endowed School site which has now been empty for more than

two years. We understand that there is a party interested in buying the site, but

there is an impasse between the County Council and the King’s Cliffe Almshouse

Charity which is the primary owner of the site. The issue relates to the new

school which is due to be transferred to the Charity. We have written to both the

County Council and the Charity urging both parties to resolve their differences in

the interests of the village so that that former school site does not become a

derelict eyesore.

Allotments: We have some space available within our Allotments. If you are

interested in an Allotment, either a full one or, indeed, a part of one, then please

do not hesitate to contact the Parish Clerk.

Speed Control Measures: We have agreed a double gateway at Apethorpe Road

and a single gateway at Blatherwycke Road and we are just finalizing the position

of these gates. We are still awaiting the relocation of the old school signs.

Cemetery: The cemetery gates have now been refurbished. We politely request

that these gates be closed, particularly when exiting the cemetery. The Parish

Council have agreed for an additional tap to be installed in the cemetery

extension, replacing the existing tap and pipe work with a ‘push-down’ tap.

Tracey Green (Parish Clerk)

www.kingscliffeparishcouncil.co.uk 01780 470799 clerk@kingscliffeparishcouncil.co.uk

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Village Hall Teas

Our weekly season of Teas continues every Sunday through August and until

Sunday 15th September. We are open from 2.00pm with ‘last orders’ at 4.30pm.

For the summer, cream and jam with homemade scones join our selection of

homemade cakes and cheese scones and toasted tea-bread is still on the menu!

Enjoy a relaxing pot of tea or coffee; fruit squashes are also available. There’ll be

new-season homemade jams on sale and our Book Corner is a great place to

browse for a good read. On Sunday 11th August we will be serving tea and cake

downstairs in Underground at our usual times while the King’s Cliffe Produce

Show is in full swing upstairs in the hall. Come for refreshments when you visit

the Produce Show. Sue Trow-Smith

King’s Cliffe Heritage Centre

Over the August Bank Holiday weekend the Heritage Centre will be open to visit

on both Sunday 25th and Monday 26th from 2.00 till 5.00pm. Come and see our

growing collection of village artefacts and explore the village’s interesting past

through our displays and digital archive. Children are welcome and we have

paper-based activities to help them get the most out of their visit. The Heritage

Centre is at 27, Bridge Street; a hanging sign over the street will tell you we’re

open. Entry is free but please be aware we have no toilet facilities on site.

Sue Trow-Smith

King’s Cliffe Old Blokes Club

The next lunch time meeting will be held on Monday 5th August when the

speaker will be James Hopgood who will be relating his experiences in the Middle

East. At the June meeting Dave Scaysbrook fascinated us with the story of the

crash of an aircraft engaged in secret war work. A visit to the crash site and

associated places is planned for 19th August. The Get Fitter Gentlemen meet

every Wednesday at 10.00am, the ladies meet normally at 11.30am. There is also

a mixed group meeting at 10.00am on Fridays. Meetings take place at King’s Cliffe

Active. There are no membership fees but lunches cost £5 and Get Fitter groups

charge £2 per session. There is no formal membership so just turn up provided

you think you are an Old Bloke. Chris Jackson (033300 013776)

To enquire about booking the King’s Cliffe Memorial Hall please email vhallbookings@gmail.com or phone 01780 470125.

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King’s Cliffe Flower and Produce Show

The Show is open to everyone in the village so please, search your garden and

allotment for flowers, fruits, vegetables or herbs that you can enter in the show!

Cooks, artists, photographers and other creative geniuses please check out the

different classes for your entries! The Show is open on Sunday 11th August from

2.30 to 4.30pm in the Village Hall with teas served all afternoon on Maltings

Green. Prize giving will take place here at 4.30pm and children in particular are

well rewarded for their efforts! Entry forms, with details of all the different adult

and children’s classes, are available at local outlets. Please note that entry forms

must be in by Thursday 8 August and set up of entries for the Show is 9.00 to

11.00am on the morning of the Show.

Jobs for August: Regularly deadhead flowering plants just above the top leaf on

the stem and water, especially containers and new plants, preferably using

recycled grey water or collected rainwater. If hot and dry, don’t cut grass too

short and the same applies if you’ve been away. Prune wisteria. Collect seeds to

propagate new plants. Cuttings of fuchsias and tender perennials can still be

taken and will root quickly at this time of year. These young plants will be sturdy

and survive the winter on a windowsill. Continue cutting out old fruited canes on

raspberries. Lift and pot up rooted strawberry runners. Plan what you will enter

in the Produce Show August 11, and nurture carefully!

For further information contact June Hakes (470452 or jb.hakes@btinternet.com)

Lindsay Kubicki

King’s Cliffe School Foundation–Allotment to Rent

An opportunity has arisen to rent a half sized allotment situated on the Stamford

Road next to Huskinson’s Lodge. If anyone is interested in applying to rent, please

register your interest in writing to the Clerk c/o Bridge House, Bridge Street, King’s

Cliffe, PE8 6XH or email reggie@lls.lls.com by 5th August please. Regina Pugh

Congratulations to King’s Cliffe Endowed School

SATs results for pupils in their last year at the school (KS2) have been announced.

95% of pupils have met the required standards (or above) in all subjects which is

significantly above the national average of between 73% and 79%. Based on

previous years, these results could yet again put the school in the top 1% of

schools across the country. Well done to all staff and pupils. Board of Governors

Underground Centre

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Underground Centre (Lower Floor Village Hall)

July 7th saw the 31st annual Duck Race take place. The sun shone for us and

Maltings Green was buzzing with lots of people, entertainment, beer and burgers!

We raised an incredible £4243.63! A very big thank you to our event sponsors,

Close Motors, PC Howard and Moore Stephens – we very much appreciate your

support.

Thank you to everyone who bought a duck, helped us with stalls, donated raffle

prizes and helped us in any way with the race including before and after! Thank

you to the Club for donating a barrel and to the Bakery for their kind donation of

burger rolls – we are very grateful. Thank you to all the community groups who

joined us on the day – Hedgehogs, Wildplaces, Heritage, Sewing Bee, Rainbows,

Guides and Hall Teas – it was lovely to have you with us! Thank you to the

Underground Committee who worked so hard to organise the event and finally, a

big thank you to everyone for coming along! Here’s to Duck Race 2020!

Katy Weeks (undergroundcentre@hotmail.co.uk)

Transition King’s Cliffe

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Transition King’s Cliffe for environment and community

It’s Haymaking time: The meadow area on the Village Field

has been outstanding this year with over 20 different

wildflowers, including oxeye daisies, knapweed and a host of

different vetches. The bees and butterflies and other insects

have really appreciated our efforts in providing a vital oasis of

nectar and pollen for them. To keep it in this condition it

needs to be cut each year and cleared. This helps control the grasses and

encourages the pollinator plants to come again next year.

We will be scything and raking the meadow during

August, and welcoming anyone who wants to have

a go on the weekend of 10th/11th August. We’ll

be there each day from 10.30am until we get tired,

usually around 3.00pm. It’s a wonderful way to

engage with the environment, and not as hard

work as you might imagine (Poldark was definitely

doing it wrong!). Do come along and help out.

There are spare scythes and free tuition, and there will be plenty of raking up to

do as well, so all ages and abilities will be welcome.

Wildplaces: The annual wildlife walk in July was well attended as usual, and we

found all kinds of butterflies, bees and other insects living in our greenspaces.

The Marbled Whites have done particularly well this year and have even been

seen south of the Willowbrook in good numbers. We also had a first record of an

interesting flower –the Broad-leaved Helleborine.

Community Orchard: Our work parties continue throughout the summer, so why

not come along and help nurture our young trees. If you can help, please contact

kirk@transitionkingscliffe.org.uk.

Minibus: Don’t forget the TKC Community Minibus has availability for group

outings, parties etc at non-profit rates!. Contact mikehenchy19@gmail.com.

Open Meeting: Our next regular meeting is on 13th August at 7.45pm, in the

Club. Do come along and see what we’re up to.

Contact: If you want more information about any of our activities or want to get

involved, please get in touch: info@transitionkingscliffe.org.uk

www.transitionkingscliffe.org.uk Transition Kings Cliffe Charles Tomalin

The Way We Were

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The Way We Were Recent commemorations on the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings led me to

think about some of the personal recollections we have in our village archives

about life in Cliffe during World War Two. Among them is a list put together by

Mrs Rosemary Woolf giving the names of the tradesmen, businesses and other

features in the village on D-Day as she recalled them. These are the specific

wartime features on her list:

• Land workers’ Hostel in barracks at the Blatherwycke Road/Wood Road corner.

• Women’s Land Army Hostel at King’s Cliffe House, West Street.

• Women’s Voluntary Service Forces’ canteen at what is now 57, West Street.

• Home Guard Headquarters in the Village Hall. Mr Ingrey in command. He was

also a supplier of radio accumulators – not everyone had electric supplies then.

• Italian Prisoner-of-War Camp on the Blatherwycke Road (just before Mill House)

Italian POWs were allowed to work on farms and King’s Cliffe KIP products as

their country was now our ally!

• Wartime Airfield – initially used by the RAF and other Allied airmen; then from

early 1943 it became USAAF Station 367, the base for the 20th Fighter Group

Squadrons 55th, 77th and 79th, flying P38 Lightnings.

• The railway station had regular services to and from Rugby to Peterborough East

via King’s Cliffe. The goods yard was busy with coke, coal, animal feedstuffs,

supplies for King’s Cliffe Insulating Products who made kiln-lining bricks at their

Rockbourne Works on the corner of Park Street, Station Road and Wood Road,

sugar-beet to and from Peterborough sugar beet factory, supplies to King’s Cliffe

war-time airfield and also RAF Collyweston airfield (later known as RAF Wittering).

A handwritten notice headed ‘Air Raid Protection Organisation’ was given to us by

Terence Smith, whose father was in the ARP. From this, we know that the ARP

Warden’s Post was at Mr Elliott’s house on the corner of Bridge Street and Park

Street: Mr Elliott was Head Warden. The First Aid Post was at Dr Harman Brown’s

house, 19 West Street; Mrs Harman Brown was in charge. A separate group of

Stretcher Bearers was led by Reg Beedham and stretchers for their use were kept

at the First Aid Post. There were three Fire Fighting squads, and stirrup pumps

were kept at the ARP Post, the First Aid Post and at Mr Davis’ on School Hill (this

was at Library House, 25 Bridge Street).

There was, of course, no street lighting during the war years and the general

requirement to black out all windows must have made the village streets much

darker at night. The photo I referred to in June showing cyclists outside the Youth

Hostel at ‘Rockbourne’ at Christmas 1939, also shows white painted markings on

the kerb stones. I imagine these were to help people find their way safely on dark

nights. Sue Trow-Smith for King’s Cliffe Heritage

News from Bulwick and Blatherwycke

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St Nicholas Church, Bulwick Dress a Girl Workshop: The group attended the Teas and Crafts on Sunday 23rd

June in St Nicholas church and raised £82.50 for The Children’s Society & Eve

Northamptonshire Family Refuge. There will be two other Craft sales, the first of

which will be on the two afternoons of the Horticultural show. The quality and

originality of items for sale is excellent and the prices are very affordable. The

ladies who produce the items are dedicated to help those in need, so come along

and take a look at what has been produced. We are back at 2.00pm on Monday

15th September at our usual venue, Bulwick Village Centre.

Annual Horticultural Show: The Horticultural Show Committee work very hard to

ensure that the event is an enjoyable and good community event so please do

your best to support their efforts be abiding with the entries deadline and rules;

regrettably no late entries will be accepted. If you have misplaced your schedule I

have left a few spares on the table at the back of the church, or contact me direct.

Please see the schedule for all the programme of events. The will be two

registration sessions both held on Monday19th August in St Nicholas Church:

10:30am–12 noon and 6.00pm–8.00pm. Photographic exhibits must accompany

your entry form as the team need to classify and code the exhibits ready for

judging. If you are away for the entries registration date but would still like to

exhibit you can leave your completed entry form plus any photographic exhibits

with me or any other committee member. There will be teas and stalls in the

Village Centre on both afternoons and a raffle held in the church. The Show has

been organised for 37 years; let us hope we can keep it going as it is a

competitive, but good natured community event open to six villages. The judges

comment on the talent amongst the parishes plus the standard and effort the

exhibitors have made to showcase their work, and the work of the committee to

ensure all is set out to a good standard. Good Luck to all for a successful Show.

Ride & Stride–Saturday 14th September: This event is a good way to help

support Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust and the Parish Church of your

choice by gaining sponsorship to cycle, walk or be a recorder in the church. The

event timing is officially from 10:00am to 6.00pm but you do not have to be active

for all of that time! A one or two hour slot recording the walkers or cyclists in the

church, or walking/cycling during that time to the churches listed to record your

visit is all that is required. Please support this event, I have the sponsorship forms

and details ready for those willing to take the challenge; a walk from Bulwick

church to Blatherwycke church, or maybe cycle to Laxton or King’s Cliffe.

Alma O’Neill, Churchwarden (450300)

News from Laxton

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Laxton Village Hall July was a quiet month at the Village Hall but, fortunately, the weather improved

and the heating was not required! We are still awaiting the funding confirmation

for Film Night but remain hopeful that the nights will restart in the Autumn and

continue over Winter as per previous years.

The summer tends to be a quieter season for Laxton Village Hall so please do

remember that it is available to hire for your own events, and suggestions for

events that you would like to see are always welcome, as are offers to help

organise them! For information on the hire process and costs or to offer help or

ideas please contact info@laxtonvillagehall.org or via our social media channels:

Village Hall Laxton on Facebook or @halllaxton on Twitter.

Book Club–13th August 7.30pm: The book to be discussed at the August meeting

is Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. A Guardian review in 2017 said: “A work of

remarkable cinematic scope, Manhattan Beach portrays the lives of an Irish family

in Brooklyn, set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and then the

Second World War. A young woman becomes a diver to help the war effort and

uncovers the powerful forces that led to her beloved father’s disappearance; a

father is forced to leave his family behind to save his own life; and a successful

mobster gets swept up in cultural tides that threaten everything he’s built.”

The book to be read over August is free choice, enabling local bibliophiles to read

whatever takes their fancy over August, then bring it for discussion in September.

New members are warmly welcomed to our lively discussion group. To join, or for

further information, please contact John McCrone on 01780450782.

Coffee Morning–10th August 10.30am–12.00 noon: This month’s Coffee

Morning will be held on Saturday 10th August. As always a delicious selection of

cakes will be available alongside tea and coffee, all at very reasonable prices. Do

pop along for a drink, a cake and chat. The Mortlocks

Nature Notes

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Nature Notes for July and August There has recently been considerable publicity about the reintroduction of a

butterfly that has been absent from England for many years; the Chequered

Skipper. A small group of adults of Belgian origin was released somewhere in

Rockingham Forest last year and are beginning to establish themselves. So far I

have not been fortunate enough to find any but the improved weather has

brought out a great variety of other species along the flowering margins of the old

railway line and the widened rides in Old Sulehay.

Amongst these are a few Painted Lady butterflies that migrate here annually from

North Africa. For an insect weighing around 1 gram this is an incredible

achievement and, in some years, we have an invasion of several million, although

this is not such a year.

The last time it happened I found myself at 3000 metres on the Spanish side of

the Pyrenees. The sky was clear and a breeze blew gently up the mountain slope

as we hunted for black woodpeckers. I became aware of small parties of Painted

Ladies with as few as 5 individuals up to groups of 20 -30. These groups were

widely dispersed across the mountain slopes, flying at 50 to 100 cm above the

ground towards the top of the mountain.

This was migration in progress, but not like we see on television with vast clouds

of Monarch butterflies in North America. Even so, the numbers involved were

massive as the spectacle continued for as many hours as we were there and

probably beyond.

Once back in England I had never seen so many of these beautiful butterflies in

the garden before. For many years what happens next has only been the subject

of conjecture. Thanks to modern technology we now know that the new

generation migrate back to Africa at such an altitude that we cannot see them.

Fledgling

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Communicare

The last general Patients’ Meeting was held in June when a good attendance

heard a talk and watched Sarah-Jane Turner giving a demonstration of both CPR

and a defibrillator. It was felt that this would interest patients particularly as so

many local villages have installed this emergency equipment.

On recommendation by the officials, the meeting agreed that funds should be

provided to purchase a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure machine for use by

the practice at a cost of £1,110. A request for a paediatric probe with handheld

oximeter for use at the King’s Cliffe surgery was left in abeyance until further

funds became available.

Dr Takhar gave an update on the proposed National Primary Care Network due to

be formally introduced in this area last month. Details had already been outlined

and the final arrangements will be available and reported at the next meeting. He

also reported on the work of the surgery’s research team: following a request, six

patients have volunteered to join a research panel working in conjunction with

Cambridge University on the use of anti-depressants.

Congratulations were extended to Dr Takhar on his recent invitation with his wife

to a garden party at Buckingham Palace. He was nominated for services and work

within the NHS. Congratulations were also passed to the practice and pharmacy

for winning the GP Partnership of the Year category sponsored by NAPP which

acknowledges development and sharing information and ideas between practice

and pharmacy teams.

It was suggested that a topic for a future meeting might be ‘Self-Care’ to cover the

emphasis now placed on patients to purchase certain over-the-counter drugs

rather than expecting provision by the NHS. This could save some £6M per year.

It was noted that Mrs Wagstaffe will be tendering her resignation as Chairperson

at the forthcoming AGM next month, Tuesday 10th September 2019 at Wansford

Surgery at 6.30pm, although she will remain as an official continuing the

organization of social group activities. Dr Nally will be giving a talk on the very

topical subject of mental health.

The next Social Group Coffee Morning will be at 10.0am on Friday 13th September

at King’s Cliffe Active Hall. There is still limited availability on the late summer

4-night coach holiday to St. Leonards-on-Sea leaving on Tuesday 17th September.

Further details from Clare on 01780 470437 or email: superfoguk@aol.com.

Wendy Spencer

Looking Ahead

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Support Northamptonshire’s Beautiful Churches

RIDE + STRIDE Northamptonshire Historic Churches Trust

Saturday 14th September 2019 Between 10.00am and 6.00pm

A day in the open air ... plan your own route 350 + stunning churches and chapels

Open ... warm welcome ... refreshments at many

All sponsorship money received will be divided equally between the NHCT and the church or chapel chosen by you

Sponsorship forms and a list of open churches and chapels are available at the back of King’s Cliffe church beneath the notices

Sheila Jackson 03330113776 or 07535417687

Growing a Love for Learning

We are having an open day for prospective families of

children who are due to start Primary School in

September 2020.

If you have a child who turns 4 years old between 1st

September 2019 and 31st August 2020 come along to see

the school in action.

If you have any further queries please contact the School

Office on 01780 470259 or visit our website at

www.kingscliffeschool.co.uk

King’s Cliffe Endowed Primary School,

Kings Forest, King’s Cliffe, PE8 6XS.

Primary School Open Day For September 2020 New Intake

Wednesday 2nd October 9:30am-11:30am and 1:30pm-3:00pm

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All Saints & Saint James Church, King’s Cliffe

Sunday 18th August at 10:30am

Informal ● All-age ● Modern Worship Songs

Come and join us for our

Third Sunday Service which will be a

Wo rs h ip So ngs of Pr a is e The service will last around 45 minutes with

refreshments served afterwards.

King’s Cliffe Parish Church presents

Messy Church in the Park

• Make produce show entries •

• Creative games • Fun videos • Crafts •

• Win prizes • Free ice pops •

Saturday August 10th – make show entries at Underground 2.30–4.00pm

Sunday August 11th – Messy Church Camp behind the Village Hall 2.30–4.30pm.

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Sunday 11th August

King’s Cliffe

Flower & Produce Show

Memorial Hall & Maltings Green

Open from 2.30pm

Prize giving & Raffle Draw from 4.30pm

Children’s classes, flowers, fruit & vegetables, cookery,

art work, photography, raffle & refreshments

A fun event for the whole family!

Schedules and entry forms are available in local outlets

Sponsored by

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BULWICK ANNUAL HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Staged in St Nicholas Church, Bulwick

Public viewing on: Saturday 24th August from 2.00 – 5.00 pm Sunday 25th August from 1.00 – 4.30 pm

Teas & Stalls in the Village Centre on Saturday and Sunday afternoon

All proceeds for St Nicholas Church Funds

Communicare

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Peterborough Urgent Treatment Centre

The Peterborough Minor Illness and Injury Unit (MIIU) at the City Care Centre,

Thorpe Road has been renamed as the Peterborough Urgent Treatment Centre

(UTC). This is in line with national NHS guidance to standardise urgent care

services to help ease the pressure on hospitals whilst simplifying the choice of

services for patients.

The Peterborough UTC will continue to provide the same service as before,

remaining open from 8.00am to 8.00pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. With no

appointment needed, the Peterborough UTC treats patients with illnesses and

injuries that need attention urgently but are not critical or life threatening such as:

• sprains, strains, cuts and grazes

• arm, foot and leg injuries

• bites, minor burns and scalds

• suspected fractures or broken bones (X-ray available)

• minor head injuries

• eye problems such as scratches and foreign bodies in the eye.

Patients (adults and children aged two or over) are seen by highly skilled nurse

practitioners and GPs with X-Ray services available.

Dr Andrew Anderson, local GP and Urgent Care clinical lead said: “If you have an

urgent injury or illness that is not serious or life threatening then head to the

Peterborough UTC. Available seven days a week and no appointment needed,

you will be seen by highly skilled nurses or a GP who will assess, advise and

provide treatment if required. By choosing the right service for your illness or

injury you not only ensure you receive the right care at the right time, but that

our vital emergency services are prioritised for those who need them most.”

Urgent Treatment Centres offer a standardised level of care. All UTCs are GP-led,

open at least 12 hours a day, every day, and are equipped to diagnose and deal

with many of the urgent, but not life threatening, common ailments people

attend A&E for. If you have an urgent medical concern, or are unsure which

service is right for you, call NHS 111. Open 24/7, trained medical advisors will

access your symptoms and direct you to the appropriate service. Depending on

the situation, the team can connect you to a nurse, dentist or a GP.

Peterborough Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)

City Care Centre, Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6DB, 01733 847000.

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King’s Cliffe Club

August Entertainment

Watch Social Media and the Club Blackboard for

Information on ‘What’s On at the Club’.

Saturday 24th – ‘Dan’

Do come and see this act which is new to the Club.

New Opening Times

Monday to Thursday lunchtimes as normal

and 5.00 pm till close.

Open all day on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays.

We still have Fizz Fridays and a very well

stocked Gin and Whisky Bars.

Great Live Sports!

Music/Bands from 9.00pm.

Bingo every Sunday evening from 8.00pm.

New members welcome! C.I.U Affiliated.

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Free, independent and confidential

Come and see us at All Saints and St James Church, King’s Cliffe

on the last Friday of every month from 9.00 to 10.00am

in respect of Welfare Benefits (Social Security Law) and Debts.

Referrals can be made to our Housing and Immigration Teams.

For further details or to arrange an appointment please contact our

Rushden Office 01933 313020

Registered Charity 1128718 Member of Advice UK

Debbie’s Petsitting Services Flexible arrangements to suit your needs

Overnight stay plus evening walk £25 per night Just Walks £7.50hr

Tel: 07367461656 Email: debbiestreather@gmail.com

www.instagram.com/debbies_petsitting/

• Pets stay in their own homes. • Livestock, small animals, poultry, fish, horses etc. • Household jobs done if required. • 30 years’ experience with a broad range of animals.

Happy Holidays!

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KING’S CLIFFE BAKERY

68 WEST STREET KING’S CLIFFE

Tel: 01780 470205

DOOR TO DOOR DELIVERIES

SHOP HOURS 7AM TO 12 NOON

MONDAY TO SATURDAY

WHOLESALE AVAILABLE

PHONE FOR PRICE LIST

Village Pizzas Open Tue – Sat for

Collection 4.30pm – 10pm

or Delivery 6pm till 10pm

01780 784587

View our Menu at www.villagepizzas.co.uk

All pets and livestock catered for

Free delivery over £50 and within a 5 mile radius.

Opening times: Mon: 9:00–5pm

Wed: 9:00–5pm

Fri: 9:00–5pm

Sat: 10:00–3pm Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday Closed

The Granary, Southwick Rd, Bulwick, NN17 3DY.

Tel: 07713 578737 or 01780 450220 : @EastlandsHorsePetSupplies

EASTLANDS HORSE AND

PET SUPPLIES

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Yoink Engineering

Hand-crafted wrought ironwork

• Bespoke Iron Beds, Chairs and Tables

• Made to Measure Gates & Railings

• Leaded Lights Repair, Re-crafting • Window Bars, Ornamental/

Security • Security Gates, Industrial or

Domestic

• Sand Blasting

Call Rich to discuss your project.

Mobile: 07950 797890 Office: 01780 322223 richrhodeslewis@gmail.com

Are your carpets and upholstery in need of a freshen up? Look no further!

Fully trained and insured to clean carpets and upholstery for both domestic and commercial clients.

Colin Smith is local to the area and can give you a competitive quote today.

Don’t hesitate, give him a ring on 01780 471015 or 07919857311

Email: mysmartcarpet@yahoo.co.uk

K.C. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE KING’S CLIFFE

• Extensions, Renovations, Conversions etc.

• Repointing, Patios, Paving.

• Stonework, Brickwork, Garden Walls.

• Groundworks & Footings.

• Digger Hire & Driver.

• Plastering.

• Interior & Exterior Decorating.

FOR FREE QUOTATIONS PLEASE CALL

KEVIN CUNNINGTON 07946 139754

MATT CZEREMSZNSKY 07984 956947

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R E Newton Ltd (Nassington) SPECIALIST CARPENTRY JOINERY & BUILDING WORK

The Complete Refurbishment Specialist

Internal alterations to Extensions

Listed & Period Building Specialist

Hand Made Kitchens to your design and colour

Built in Wardrobes to cupboards/bookcases

Purpose made joinery – windows and doors

Est. Since 1989

www.renewton.com Email: Edward@renewton.wanadoo.co.uk

Tel: Daytime 07831 256087 Evening 01780 782704

FOR ALL YOUR CARPENTRY AND BUILDING NEEDS

Martin James

The Village Sweep

Your local chimney sweeping service.

Stove repairs: rope seals, firebricks etc.

Certificates issued. Fully insured.

07749 438567

01780 470275

mhj1@btinternet.com

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Bespoke picture framing

Oils, watercolour, textiles, etc. Large or small.

Contact:

FELICITY THISTLETHWAITE m: 07943 127979

t: 01780 470275

e: fthistlethwaite@ rocketmail.com

First Class Sewing Tel: 07762 771290

• Beautiful bespoke curtains, pelmets, roman blinds, cushion covers, upholstery, lampshades and soft furnishings to enhance your home.

• Free design consultancy for fabrics, curtain poles, lining types, fittings and interiors.

• Sourcing and supply of fabrics and samples.

• Clothing and curtain alterations.

• Garment making.

We offer a free collection and delivery service.

www.firstclasssewing.co.uk

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PETER RIDDINGTON LANDSCAPING

We install Patios, Driveways, Ponds, Stone Walls,

Decking and Fencing.

We plant Trees and shrubs and offer a complete

Garden Maintenance.

We supply and lay turf or grass seed with lawn management.

Garden design service provided.

Contact Peter Riddington today for a free quotation

Telephone: 01780 783004 Mobile 07860 962068

Email: peter@peterriddington.co.uk

Eyebrook Wild Bird Feeds

Quality garden birdseed at farm gate prices, mixed on

our nature friendly farm near the Eyebrook Reservoir

Open Friday and Saturday 9am–5pm Sunday 9am–12 noon

You are welcome to collect at any other time, but please telephone first to ensure we are here to serve you

Rectory Farm, Great Easton, LE16 8SN

01536 770771

www.eyebrookwildbirdfeeds.co.uk

Does Your

Garden Grow?

Gardening Services available in King’s Cliffe and surrounding

villages:

• Grass Cutting • Hedge Trimming • Pruning • Weeding • Deadheading • General garden tidy up

~ Reasonable rates ~

Contact Tash on 07480 375528

houdoesyourgardengrow@gmail.com

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Ranger Gas

Servicing/Breakdown

Installation of all Gas Appliances

Oil/Gas/LPG

Heat pumps/Solar

Tel: 07824 443062 Email: Jamieheating@gmail.com

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Andy Kemp Computer Support

Web Site Design

User Training

Specialising in Home

Users, Home Workers and

Small Businesses.

01832 720522

07738 274383

andy.kemp@mail.com

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JOHN & JANE PAIGE specialise in

wildlife, plants, landscapes and portraits

The Manor House King’s Cliffe

Tel: 01780 470247 Fax: 01780 470334

E.M.DORMAN FUNERAL DIRECTOR Dip.F.D.

A family concern giving a 24 hour

personal service to all areas

PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST

Golden Charter Pre-Paid Plans Available

Tel: Uppingham 01572 823976

CROWSONS D.W. Gunn DipFD

A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS SERVING THE COMMUNITY

FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS

BARNWELL, OUNDLE, PETERBOROUGH, PE8 5PS

01832 272269

01832 272269

• Caring personal attention • Chapels of rest • 24 hour service to all areas • Flowers and catering available • Memorials • Advice on Golden Charter pre-payment Schemes

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King’s Cliffe Village Hall

Tuesdays 2.30 – 3.30

Over 60s Keep Fit

For better strength, stamina, balance & coordination.

Call Mandy Glen 01780 470221 / 07949 736505

(Also for the less able of any age)

Yoga For You For Core Strength and Calm

Mon: 9.30 Yoga, Laxton Village Hall, NN17 3AT.

7.30pm Yoga, King’s Cliffe Memorial Hall.

Tue: 5.45 & 7pm Yoga, Wansford Christie Hall.

Wed: YOGACALM, a gentle class.

7pm King’s Cliffe Memorial Hall, PE8 6XD.

Thur: 10am Yoga, Wansford Christie Hall, PE8 6JS.

4.30 Gentle/Chair Yoga and 6.30 Yoga at

Easton-on-the-Hill Village Hall, PE9 3NN.

£5 Welcome session, passes and Drop In

options. Beginners, Yoga Therapy, 1-1

and small groups.

Penny Taylor – Full Dip & Advanced Tutor

pennyyoga@yahoo.co.uk 07960267986

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Melanie’s Qualified Hairdresser

92 West Street, King’s Cliffe Tel: 01780 470371

Shampoo & Sets

Blow Drying

Permanent Tinting

Semi Colouring

Perming

High & Low Lights

Wet Cuts

Dry Cuts

earn to drive with Karen

King’s Cliffe and the surrounding area.

Peterborough and the surrounding area.

Karen Newton Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)

karennewton144@gmail.com

07850 487929

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Simba’s Den Day Nursery Main Street, Bulwick, NN17 3DY

Outstanding homely childcare in an idyllic countryside location

Open all year Monday to Friday 8am–6pm

Fully funded 2 and 3 year old places available.

Pre-school led by an early year’s professional.

Close links to all schools.

Weekly Ballet lessons from 2 years.

Weekly forest school sessions at Fineshade wood.

Lovely large outside area.

Telephone: 01780 450937

Email/Web: info@simbasden.co.uk www.simbasden.co.uk

Early years education for children aged 2 – 4

Growing a Love for Learning King’s Cliffe Endowed Pre-school offers the highest

standards of care and play opportunities for children

aged 2 to 4 years.

Our ethos is to nurture and establish our children’s love

for learning and exploration by providing the best

possible experiences and opportunities.

We now have an amazing Early Years Outdoor Area.

Fully funded places available.

For more information please contact the School Office

on 01780 470259 or email

katy.evans@kingscliffeschool.co.uk

We offer sessions that

run from 9.00am until 3.00pm.

Please visit our website at www.kingscliffeschool.co.uk for

more information about our wonderful Pre-School

King’s Cliffe Endowed Pre-School,

Kings Forest, King’s Cliffe, PE8 6XS.

Diary

The Gazette is published by All Saints and St James Church, King’s Cliffe

as a service to the community. It is written, edited and distributed by

volunteers from all three parishes. An electronic version is available here:

www.kingscliffe.church/gazette

Gazette Contacts You are requested to make contact by Email whenever possible.

Editor (Articles, News and Events): David Teall, gazette@kingscliffe.church

Commercial Advertising: Andrea Fern, andrea.fern@avus-consulting.co.uk

Hand-written contributions can be left in the box at the back of King’s Cliffe church.

The Closing Date for all copy is the 15th of the previous month.

August 3 Aug TKC BikeFix 10:00–12:00 Forest Approach, KC 3 Aug TKC Orchard Workparty 13:00–15:00 The Pytchell, KC 4 Aug KC Village Hall Teas 14:00–16:30 Village Hall, KC 5 Aug Old Blokes’ Club Talk 11:00 KC Active, KC 7 Aug Evergreen Club Meeting 14:00 The Club, KC 10 Aug Laxton Coffee Morning 10:30–12:00 Village Hall, Laxton 10 Aug TKC Haymaking 10:30–15:00 Village Field, KC 10 Aug Messy Church Pop Up 14:30–16:00 Underground, KC 11 Aug TKC Haymaking 10:30–15:00 Village Field, KC 11 Aug KC Village Hall Tea & Cake 14:00–16:30 Underground, KC 11 Aug KC Flower & Produce Show 14:30–16:30 Village Hall, KC 13 Aug Laxton Book Club 19:30–21:00 Village Hall, Laxton 13 Aug TKC Open Meeting 19:45–21:00 The Club, KC 18 Aug KC Village Hall Teas 14:00–16:30 Village Hall, KC 19 Aug Bulwick Show Entries 10:30–12:00 Parish Church, Bulwick 19 Aug Bulwick Show Entries 18:00–20:00 Parish Church, Bulwick 24 Aug Bulwick Horticultural Show 14:00–17:00 Church & Village Centre 25 Aug Bulwick Horticultural Show 13:00–16:30 Church & Village Centre 25 Aug KC Village Hall Teas 14:00–16:30 Village Hall, KC 25 Aug KC Heritage Centre Open 14:00–17:00 27 Bridge Street KC 26 Aug KC Heritage Centre Open 14:00–17:00 27 Bridge Street KC

September 2 Sep KC Ladies Group Meeting 12:00–14:30 The Club, KC 5 Sep Women’s Fellowship Meeting 14:00 Parish Church, KC 11 Sep KC Church Coffee Morning 10:30–12:00 37 Oak Lane, KC 13 Sep Communicare Coffee Morning 10:00 KC Active, KC 14 Sep Ride and Stride 10:00–18:00 Benefice Churches 15 Sep Dress A Girl Session 14:00–16:00 Village Centre, Bulwick