Issue 330 Nov 2012 Fireworks Time€¦ · SCAN 330 Nov 2012 6 Tell advertisers you found them in SCAN! Firework Safety Enjoy a magnificent display of fireworks on the village field

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Stilton was saddened by the recent passing of Chris Hart, a popularand respected member of the local farming community. Ourcondolences go to Beryl Hart and all their family and friends.

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Index to AdvertisersGREY BIN DAYS:Wed 14th, 28th Nov

GARDEN BIN DAYS:Wed 7th, 21st Nov, 5th Dec

RECYCLING DAYS:Tue 6th, 20th Nov, 4th Dec

For up-to-date collectionsinformation, visit

www.huntsdc.gov.uk

NOW RECYCLING BOTTLES!

Service PageR etail Food & D rink 31, 37

Watch & Clock 33Pharmacy 5Seasonal 30

H ealth & Beauty Therapy 32, 33 , 40F itness Yo ga 35

Fitness Tra ining 21Chiropodist 45Denta l 44

F inancia l Insurance 38Accountancy / Payroll 37, 39 , 43

Animals Vet, pet care 44, 47Personal Hair s tylis t 32, 36 , 38

Care services 2

T rades Building services 39, 40 , 41 , 45 ,46, 47

Conservatories 41Heat ing / P lumbing 38, 43 , 45 , 48Electrica l / TV 42, 47Cleaning Services 42Garden services 33, 34 , 45 , 47Recycling 34Remo vals 37Taxi services 36Floristry 34

Professional Architect / Civ ils 36Funeral services 42

C hildcare Childmind ing 35Pre-scho ol 33, 40

C ategory

SCAN is published by The Stilton Community Association. All articles, original artwork and the SCAN name& logo are copyright. All trade marks recognised. Views of contributors are not necessarily endorsed byThe Stilton Community Association. Reprints available from the Editor on request.

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LocalNewsThe Parish Pump

STILTON PARISH COUNCIL

Special Rubbish CollectionFRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY 16, 17, 18 November

FRIDAY 16 November - from 7amLARGE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

To BOOK a collection of electrical items only please phoneOlive Main (241206) or Mary Croll (241042) by Monday 12 November.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 17 & 18 NovemberGENERAL LARGE RUBBISH ITEMS

Special rubbish collection items must be placed outside your property by7am on Saturday. Please make sure you do not obstruct the pavement.

If the collection is not completed by 4pm Sundaythere will be a collection on Monday.

Stilton Memorial HallCharges from Sept 1st 2010

To book the Hall, please contact the Booking Secretary:Jade Smith 15 Woodward Close (01733) 243691

If leaving a message, please provide a LANDLINE PHONE NUMBERand you will be contacted promptly.

(It’s very expensive having to reply to lots of mobiles!)

Hourly charge £6 / hour(minimum 2 hours)Child's party £35

Adult party £60Commercial £12 / hour

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TREE PLANTINGTwo trees will be planted on North St. andone at the pump. Two are to commemoratethe Olympic and Paralympic Games and onethe Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Small plaqueswill also be provided.

WINTER SALT BINSFour bins are to be purchased by the ParishCouncil and placed where they will beaccessible for residents to take salt/grit fortheir own pavements and roads.

The bins can only be placed on public land.So that they will be replenished byCambridgeshire County Council, the binshave to be sited on the main roads throughthe village:

Bottom of Caldecote RoadMill Road/North StreetHigh Street/Church CloseManor Road/Church Street

BUDGET 2013/2014Next April the Parish Council is proposingto increase its budget to enable it to makepayments on a loan that will go towardsfunding the proposed new CommunityBuilding. This will eventually replace thefacilities in the Memorial Hall and enablecompetitive football matches to be playedon the field.

This will increase Council Tax for theaverage Band D property by approximately£2 per month. There is an open evening on7th November in the School Hall, whenresidents will have the chance to look at theplans for the proposed building, its intendeduses and details of the costs and fundingstreams. Please come along and make yourviews known.

Parish Council NewsFROM THE OCTOBER MEETING

Stilton Parish Council

Diamond Jubilee MugsMake ideal Christmas gifts for friendsor relatives with Stilton connections

A limited number of these collectable items are still available.To buy yours contact Olive Main (241206).

When they’re gone, they’re gone!

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Operation Christmas ChildCAN YOU FILL A SHOE BOX FOR A NEEDY CHILD?

Fill a shoe box with small gifts which willbe distributed to needy children around theworld. In Africa many children are trying tobring up younger siblings after losing bothparents. In Eastern Europe there are still vast,forbidding institutions where hundreds ofchildren lack individual care and love. It isin such situations that the gift of a shoeboxbox can bring real happiness and hope.

If you can fill a shoe box with suitable smallgifts, cover it with bright paper and bring itto Stilton Church by November 11 with adonation of £2.50 to cover shipping costs.Fill in a form that says whether it is mostsuitable for a boy or girl, and the age group- 2-4 years. 5-9 years. 10-14 years. You canalso take your shoe box to Stilton School byNovember 9.

SUGGESTED GIFTS (NEW)Small toysEducational suppliesPersonal hygiene articlesSweets (sell-by date at least March2013)Small items of clothing such asgloves, hats, scarves, sunglasses,bracelets etc.

NOT approved:Food including chocolateMedicinesWar related itemsClothingBreakable itemsLiquids (including toiletries)

CAN'T FILL A WHOLE BOX?If you have suitable small gifts please putthem in the box in the Church Meeting Room.They will be used to make up or top up boxes.

PeterboroughAutumn Show

SuccessVictoria Warren and her westie/poodle Lilywon the local heat of the Child's Best Friendcompetition for Scruffts. Victoria and Lilywill go to London in November to competein the final heats at Earl's Court and, ifsuccessful, to Crufts itself.

Police and CrimeCommissioner

ElectionsOn 15 November elections will be held for41 PCC's in England and Wales; one for eachpolicing area; in our case Cambridgeshireand Peterborough. These commissioners willreplace Police Authorities; their mainfunctions are to set budgets, toappoint/dismiss Chief Constables and to holdthe police to account. The Chief Constableremains in control of police operations. Anew Police and Crime Panel will hold thePCC to account.

Polling Station - Stilton memorial Hall 7am- 10pm.

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Firework SafetyEnjoy a magnificent display of fireworks onthe village field and be free of worry ofletting off your own. However, if you dodecide to buy some please observe theFirework Code.

It is illegal to carry fireworks inpublic if you are under 18Never put fireworks in your pocketNever go back to a lit fireworkNever throw fireworksKEEP PETS INDOORSUse only BS 7114 fireworksTake special care with sparklersIt is illegal to set off fireworks in apublic place between 11pm and 7am.There is an extension to midnight onBonfire Night.

A Guy FawkesRecipe

Traditionally potatoes were baked in thebonfire, coming out black and hard. Theyare much nicer cooked in the oven (not themicrowave!). Don't wrap in foil; just scrubthe skins, prick 3 or 4 times and put into apreheated oven (200C, Mark 6) for aboutone hour. Now wrap in foil if you want toeat them in your hand with salt and butter,but there are many fillings to serve withpotatoes that need a plate- Grated or meltedcheese Cottage cheese with chives Bakedbeans Bacon, cooked till crisp then crumbledTapenade.

Remembrance Timein Stilton

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11thmonth in 1918 the guns ceased firing alongthe Western Front. This date became knownas Armistice Day and became a national dayof remembrance. After the second WorldWar Remembrance Sunday, the secondSunday in November, became the officialday observing the Two Minutes Silence andfor wearing a poppy. This year the twoanniversaries coincide. In Stilton you areinvited to a Church Parade Service at10.55am on 11 November when wreaths willbe laid and the two-minute silence observed.After the service the Parade will meet in theChurch Street Cemetery to lay wreaths onthe three war graves and there will be a briefservice. If you want to leave a personalremembrance you are invited to place a smallcross at the base of the Olive tree in theChurchyard.

Royal British LegionPoppy Appeal

Poppies will be on sale in the local pubs andshops and there will be a house-to-housecollection as well.

Collectors requiredIf you could help with the sale of poppiesplease ring Tom Cochrane (241784).

Improve Your Piano Skills and Enjoy Your Playing!Beginners welcome!

Margaret Parsons Tel: (01733) 243352 [email protected]

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Calling Santa's Little HelpersSanta needs a safe, dry and warm place to store his sleigh!

Do you have somewhere that could house the Stilton Playgroup'sSanta Float (approx 8ft x 4ft) throughout the year?

A local garage, barn or outbuilding where Santa would know it wassafely stored between his door to door visits each December?

If you would like to help Santa and the Playgroup, please contactPlaygroup on: 247682, or Rachel (Committee Secretary) on: 248734.

This year Santa will be visiting Stilton ,onFri 7th and Sat 8th December from 4:30pm

Ho, Ho, Ho!

Parish Meeting RoomThe Parish Room will be open from 10am to 11am immediately following ParishCouncil meetings, which are on the Wednesday following the second Tuesday in themonth. If you want to speak with the Clerk at any other time, please make anappointment. Planning applications can be viewed by appointment; telephone (01733)229130.

HIRING THE ROOMThe Meeting Room is available for hire between 9am and 10:30pm Monday to Saturday;Sunday hours by arrangement. A booking form and conditions of hire are availablefrom the Clerk to Stilton Parish Council.

The Room seats up to 20 people, ideal for small clubs or committee meetings. It hasbroadband, a kitchen area and toilet suitable for use by disabled people. Users shouldnote that smoking is not permitted in any part of the building or in the surroundingcemetery.

FEES:All Day (9am - 6pm) £50

Half Day (9am - 1pm or 2 - 6pm) £25

Evening (6:30 - 10:30pm) £25

A deposit of £50 is required when booking.

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School NewsAMAZING PEOPLE - AMAZING CHILDREN

The Autumn term is now well under way atStilton Primary School. At the end ofSeptember, we had our annual MacmillanCoffee Morning. This gave children theopportunity to invite their families intoschool for drinks and cakes. It was a fantasticmorning, with over £200 being raised.

The topic in Owl class this term is AmazingPeople, and the children were treated to avisit from some local police officers. Thechildren looked inside the police car,examined all the equipment and learnt aboutthe important role of police officers.

Our Year 6 children have recently enjoyedspending a day at Ely Cathedral, as part oftheir RE curriculum. The children learntabout different monastic roles, as well as thefeatures of the Cathedral.

We have also recently celebrated HarvestFestival, with a special service in the church.Children from each class contributed to theservice, including saying prayers they hadwritten themselves and displaying harvestthemed art work. The children collected alarge quantity of food, which the school thendonated to the Peterborough Foodbank.

St Mary Magdalene, Stilton

WednesdayWorship

at LunchtimeHoly Communion followedby a soup & bread lunch

Every 3rd Wednesday in the month

12:30 - 1:30pm

21st Nov

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Correspondence to: The Editor, SCAN, 8 Caldecote Rd, StiltonStilton Mailcoach

From Maureen OliverThrough the SCAN I wish to thank all thosewho offered help of shopping or lifts to thedoctors etc after my sudden mini-stroke inAugust. Village spirit is what we all need.

My special thanks to Gladys Wayland whoalerted Marjorie Spoor that something waswrong. Marjorie dialled 999 and if not Iwould probably be in the heavens above.

So sincere thanks you to all.

SCAN DistributionMrs Maureen Oliver is retiring fromdelivering SCAN in Church Close; we needsomeone to take over from her. If you canhelp please contact Olive Main (241206)or Hazel James (243719).

Thanks are due to Maureen who hasdelivered SCAN for several years. We wishher better health in the future.

People in Norman Drive will see a newdeliverer. Mrs Mayes has moved from thevillage. She took over the round at shortnotice many years ago and we thank herfor her loyal support. She will besucceeded by Sally Allen.

Chris Hart

1936 - 2012Beryl would like to thank everyone fortheir messages of sympathy, cards,attendance at the funeral and generousdonations to Pancreatic Cancer UK. Atotal of £1520 was given.

Chris was a respected figure in the villageand the farming community, and hadrefused to retire from the work he enjoyedso much.

He will be greatly missed by Beryl, Lindaand Phil, their families and by all his manyfriends and relatives.


Men’s PrayerBreakfast

Sat 10th Nov8am

Church Meeting Room

New worshippers welcome;please call Peter Newman to

let us know that you are coming:01733 241815

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The Committee is an advisory body,originally established by the Norman CrossRural District Council, with members drawnfrom local Parish Councils and someprofessional support from other interestedbodies.

CAN YOU HELP?At present, the Committee does not have fullrepresentation and invites participation from

any local parishioner (who does not need tobe a Parish Councillor) who wishes tocontribute to its activities in promoting roadsafety in the area.

Meetings are held bi-monthly, in the YaxleyCouncil Chambers. The next meeting willbe on Monday 12th November. Interestedreaders should first contact the Parish Clerk,Mary Croll, on 241042.

Crossing With CareNORMAN CROSS AREA ROAD SAFETY COMMITTEE

Could You Be a Cub Leader?SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND ENTHUSIASM

12th Nene Scout Group are looking for more Cub leaders and adult helpers.

So are you up to having some fun with the local young people,sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for a great time?

Please contact Shaun (245094) for more information.Full training and support is given - as well as the odd cup of tea!

(Any applicant must agree to an enhanced CRB check.)

Yaxley Flower Club22nd Nov Rosemarie Green ‘Christmas Cheer’ 17th Jan John Burrows ‘A Year at Burghley’

21st Feb Tim Kirkham ‘Pandora's Box’ 21st Mar AGM

Contact: Helen Burton (01733) 242198 or Lesley Young (01733) 240265Meetings are held at 7:30pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month (excl. Aug & Dec)

at the Yaxley British Legion, Broadway, Yaxley,

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Bear With Us!BOOKSTART BEAR CLUB FOR THE UNDER-4s

Library News

We have launched the Bookstart Bear Clubacross our libraries. Each member willreceive a passport on which to collectpawprints for borrowing books from thelibrary and participating in Storytime andRhymetime events. Every time you havefilled a page, you will receive a lovelycertificate. Call in to Yaxley library today toregister and start collecting your stamps!!

Rhymetime &Storytime

Our popular Rhymetime event (for childrenup to 18 months) continues every Fridayduring term time from 10:30-11am.

Storytime continues on Tuesdays 6th & 20thNovember and 4th December, 10:30-11am.

Knit & Natter GroupDo you enjoy knitting and nattering? We arenow hosting a regular knit & natter group.Meetings are open to all. November meetingdates are Thursdays at 2pm 1st, 15th and 29th.

Quiz NightThe Friends of Yaxley Library are hosting aTeam Quiz night and Fish & Chip Supperon Saturday 17th November at 7pm in theWilliam de Yaxley School. Tickets areavailable from Yaxley Library priced at £7per person

Junior CreativeWriting Group

The next junior Creative Writing Groupmeets on Monday 19th November at 5:45-6:45pm. Come along and join in!

Engage Social GroupThe next Engage social group event will beon Wednesday 21st November at 2pm. Thetalk by Caroline Clifford is ‘Hands onHistory’. Free tickets will be available inYaxley Library from 1st November

If you have a talent or interest you wouldlike to share with an audience please call into Yaxley Library to speak to a member ofstaff, we are always looking for guestspeakers for our popular Engage sessions.

Teenage ReadingGroup

Yaxley Library would like to re-launch thisgroup aimed at readers in Year 7 and above.If you enjoy reading and chatting call in toYaxley Library for more information.

Booksale EventYaxley Library will be holding a booksalefrom Saturday 27th October to Saturday 3rdNovember. Prices start from 30p; come alongand grab a bargain!

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Having DifficultyGetting to the Library?

If you love reading but struggle to get to your local library because of health or mobilityproblems, help is available: you can be matched with a friendly volunteer fromCambridgeshire Libraries Doorstep Service who will visit you once a month with asupply of the kind of books you enjoy.

To find out more about getting this amazing free service or becoming a volunteer forit, contact Anne Evans, the coordinator, by phoning (01480) 375023 or by [email protected].

Mobile LibraryWed 28th November

3:10 - 4:00pm

Outside The Talbot

Yaxley LibraryOPENING TIMES

Renewals & enquiries:(0345) 045 5225

www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/library

Mon 3:00 - 7:00Tue 9:30 - 5:00Wed CLOSEDThu 9:30 - 5:00Fri 9:30 - 1:30Sat 9:30 - 1:30

Missing Cat

Luther is a two-year old Abyssian x moggy.He has short brown hair with black ticking.He went missing in September from GalaClose. If you have seen Luther, please callor text Michelle on 07790 727438 or [email protected].

Alternatively, if you can capture him,please take him to a local vet or shelterwhere his microchip can be scanned andhe can be reunited with his family, whomiss him very much.

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Yaxley Office: 1 Queen Street Yaxley PE7 3JE

Call 101 and ask for the Yaxley officeStilton and Villages:PC Paul Sykes: 07889 499 066PCSO Barry Chamberlain: 07921 094 828

email:- [email protected]

Contacting our Local PoliceMAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU...

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Stilton GardeningClub

All meetings at 7:30pm,Stilton Church Meeting Room

£1 members - £2 non members

Tuesday November 20Richard Adams

'A Camera in the Garden'Come and be entertained and informedabout making the most of your camera inthe garden.

Tuesday December 18'Christmas Party'

Bring some party food and join in the fun.

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Yaxley Group Practice

ygp(01733) 240478

Whooping CoughVACCINATION IN

PREGNANT WOMENAs many of you may have heard in the media,there has been a nationwide increase in theincidence of whooping cough. TheDepartment of Health has introduced atemporary programme for pregnant women,in the 28-38 weeks stage of their pregnancy,to protect their unborn child against the riskof contracting Pertussis (whooping cough)prior to their routine vaccination at 2 monthsof age.

The Practice Nurse Team is liaising with thecommunity midwives to ensure women inthis group are contacted and invited forvaccination. Please address any concernsregarding the vaccination to your midwife.

Catherine Forward - Nurse Practitioner

Health VisitingTeam

The Health Visiting Team would like tothank Health Visitor Fleur Seekins for all ofher hard work and dedication over the last13 years and wish her well in her new job.We would also like to wish Jayne Jenkinsonwell in her new job as a student health visitor.

We welcome Miche Brettle the new healthvisitor and Jodie Lindley the new studenthealth visitor to the team.

AppointmentsSystem Update

DR FIRST AFTER 6 MONTHSWe made a radical change to our traditionalappointments system at the end of Marchand it is time to review what impact this hashad. We changed because of our sharedfrustrations with the 'old' way of doing things- remember how things were?

Never enough appointmentsDifficult to see the doctor of yourchoiceNo appointments left after 5 or on aSaturday morning for those whoworkTerrible problems getting through onthe telephone only to be told to callback the next day when there may besome appointments releasedHaving to justify whether a problemwas urgent or not in order to be seenthat day

We have now received the results of ourpatient satisfaction survey and are delightedwith the results. It was carried out by anindependent company and the full results areon display in the surgery. It was good to hearthat overall the changes have largelyachieved our aim to improve our service topatients. It has been a steep learning curvefor everyone - staff, doctors and patients -as we were all so familiar with the old system.It is clear there are still further improvementsto be made so our task is not finished yetand rest assured that we are committed tocontinuously looking for ways to makethings better for our patients. The best qualityof care is our aim but it cannot happenovernight.

Our surgery had the best response rate ofany surgery previously surveyed. The resultsfrom a sample of 213 patients can besummarised below:

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Most respondents (79%) like the ideaof being able to speak to a Doctorwithout needing to attend thesurgery61% found it easy to get through onthe phone82% can take calls when the surgeryis open64% thought the telephoneconsultation was useful before beingseen67% were seen quicker than theyexpected

We also had some extremely positivecomments:

▪ I think the plan you have now is a greatimprovement

▪ The service at Yaxley doctors is secondto none. First class treatment.

And of course some critical ones which canbe grouped into three types:

1. Issues that require better staff training -this is ongoing

2. Issues that no system will ever address,such as being open very late at night forshift workers

3. Issues that show that some patientswould benefit from a detailed discussionwith their doctor about their real orperceived difficulties with Dr First asall their problems had an easy solution.I find that once I can explain how wecan overcome the obstacles that somepatients assume are there, then theyrealise that this system is much betterthan they thought. If this is you thenplease get in touch.

Q: I don't want a phone call, I want to seethe doctor. Why can't I?

A: You can. No request for an appointmentis refused. It may be with a different doctoron some occasions however, as we are atraining practice and have a number of

part-time doctors. Simply use the call withthe doctor to book a convenient time thatday.

Q: I can't discuss confidential things in myopen plan office

A: There is no need to if you tell the doctorit is personal and you simply want anappointment. The doctors will try toremember to ask if it is OK to talk when theyspeak to you.

Q: I can't wait in all day for a call back; Ihave things to do

A: We don't expect you to; our aim is tomake this system MORE convenient notLESS and most calls are returned within 30minutes in a morning and within 1 hour inan afternoon. Ask for the call back at aspecific time or within a time range if it helpsand we will honour this.

Q: I can't take a call back at all - what do Ido?

A: Ask reception to put you straight through.It may limit whom you can speak to butbetween 8 - 11:30 and 3 - 5:30 most doctorsare at their desks, although they may be busy.Alternatively leave a message with receptionthat you need to be seen today after 4 (forexample) and I will leave you an answerphone message with an appointment time.

Q: I rang and my chosen doctor was not in.I was told to call back the next day.

A: Check our website or the written detailsin reception that gives information about thedoctors and nurse practitioners rotas and thisshould advise you the best days to call.Reception has also been asked in thesecircumstances to book the call for the nextday but to advise the patient of the idealprocedure which is to call on the day ifpossible. The reason for this is that the longerahead people book their appointment themore likely they are to not be available whencalled.

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Q: I can only call after work

A: There is a doctor available to take callsuntil 6:30pm. Alternatively, get a relative tocall for you if appropriate and book a surgeryappointment after work for you. Call thedoctor on a Saturday morning if there is noother alternative.

Q: I am deaf/I don't have access to a phone.

A: Just walk in between 9 - 11:30 am and 3- 5:30 pm and you will be seen, althoughthere may be a wait.

Q: I don't see why I need to give confidentialinformation to a receptionist.

A: We have always asked if patients are ableto give us an idea of what the problem is.This has not changed. It is not compulsoryand if a patient does not want to share thenplease say it is personal/private and receptionwill respect this. We ask in order to helpthe doctors to prioritise the calls.

Hopefully these suggestions may help manyof you. We have seen a dramaticimprovement in call answering times andmore details about this will be in the nextSCAN. There is still work to be done however.

Dr Alison Graham

Reminder - NHSHealth Check?

We are carrying out NHS Health Checks inthe practice.

These are aimed at people between the agesof 40-74 years old who do not normallyattend the practice and do not have anyongoing illnesses, in order to try to find outif there are any health problems that mightbenefit from treatment. The appointmenttakes 20 minutes with one of our health careassistants. They will ask you some questions,take your blood pressure and do a blood testfor cholesterol and glucose.

If you would like this done please ring thepractice and ask for an appointment; they areavailable on Saturday mornings and lateafternoon to cater for everyone. Furtherinformation can be found at:

www.nhs.uk/Planners/NHSHealthCheck/Pages/NHSHealthCheck.aspx

Dr. Daphne Hammersley

Celebration of Great Britain 1912 - 2012Celebrating 100 years of Great Britain with slides, stories, music and a quiz

Saturday 1st December - 7pm Austin Hall Main Street, Yaxley

Tickets £6.00Please bring your own drinks - nibbles provided

Tickets from Linda in the Patients’ Library Proceeds to Yaxley Health Centre Patients’ Association

Scott reaches the South Pole 1912First World War begins 1914Coal miner's strike 1926Peterborough United Football Club formed 1934Frank Sinatra makes singing debut 1939Battle of Britain begins 1940Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953Coronation Street begins December 1960

Great Train Robbery 1963Sandie Shaw wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1967Decimalisation 1971Prince Charles marries Lady Diana Spencer 1981Sky TV introduced 1989Smoking Ban in England July 2007Summer Olympics held in London 2012 - Total of 120medals won by Team GB

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November ServicesGrowing together in Worship - Reaching out with Christian Love

Church News

MORE TO LIFETHAN ENJOYMENT

'O God, our help in ages past, our hope foryears to come…'Sometimes we feel that life isn't good unlesswe are happy. Adverts persuade us that thingslike chocolate, exotic holidays and newclothes will bring us constant happiness. ButI am no longer a good-looking single malein my twenties with an excellent figure andplenty of cash!

God has created us as humans with a wholerange of emotions: hope, anxiety, irritation,hate, despair, exhaustion, relief and so on,as well as joy, tenderness and love. Life ismore than happiness, like a mountain is morethan just its peak. Through these emotionswe respond to the inevitable troughs andpeaks in our imperfect lives. Our relationshipwith God enables us to cope each day -indeed, to more than cope - to grow: todevelop and deepen our character. We werecreated in the image of God; God has thesame emotions as us. God experiences even

those which are hurtful, but constantly showsus abundant love, carrying us even when westruggle. Let us pray that we can beChrist-like in our everyday lives and showthe love of God in everything we do,whatever our situation.

Your local church is open for spiritualsustenance. If you want to take in thestillness of the Church at any time when itis not open, phone Doug or Stuart.

Mon: Contact Doug or StuartTue, Wed: 9:30 - 10:30am (Parents andtoddlers term-time session has started again)Thur: 8:00am - 9:00amFri: 9:30am - 11:00am and afternoonSat: Contact Doug or StuartSun: October as above, 'Link ChurchNews' or the Church Notice Board.If you want to take in the stillness of theChurch at any other time, phone:

Doug 01733 242229or Stuart 01733 241114

Doug Maltman and Stuart Reed(Churchwardens)

Sun 4th Nov 11am Holy CommunionSun 11th Nov 8am Holy Communion

10:55am Remembrance Sunday and Parade Service followed bywreath-laying in Village CemeteryLinCup Café-style worship

Sun 18th Nov 11am Holy CommunionWed 21st Nov 11am Holy Communion and soup lunchSun 25th Nov 8am Holy Communion

11am Family Worship

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THE MICHAEL SINGERS

A CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMASEntertainment, music and words with seasonal refreshments

Yaxley Methodist Church, Main Street, Yaxley

Saturday, December 15 at 7:30pm

Tickets £4 from Mary Croll ( 241042)or Olive Main (241206)

23 Feb 2013 Quiz Night - Stilton Village Hall20 March 2013 ‘Time for Me’ evening at The Bell Inn. Watch for details!6 May 2013 Cheese Rolling28-30 June 2013 Weekend visit to Arras - see ad in this issue

Twinning Diary Dates

If you are interested in any of these events or in becoming involved in the Associationplease contact Chris Walford on 241376.

Autumn Itinerary

11th Nov Elton 25th Nov Stamford / BarnackOur regular walks are between 5 - 8 miles and meet at 10:00am at The Pump

For more information about Stumbling, visit http://stumblers.stilton.orgor call Jan on 07740 167377 (mobile) - or just turn up on the day with your boots on!

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Activities For Parents and ChildrenDrop in and try these:

Tuesday 9am: Children's Fun Dance

Wednesday 9am: Drop in for a drink and chat 1st Wednesday: Children's Songs

Friday 9am: Linking Hands

Sunday 11am: 2nd Sunday LinCup Café worship 4th Sunday Family Worship

Growing together in Worship - Reaching out with Christian Love

Music in Stilton ChurchWe need singers for Christmas!

Enthusiasm is all that's needed -you don't have to be able to read music

Any age, any ability and it really will be good fun!

If you would like more details please contactPat Maltman (242229) or Margaret Parsons (243352)

Following on from our really successfulJubilee Concert, the same team is planningan evening of light-hearted music andwords for Christmas on Saturday,

December 15th in Stilton Church. If youwould like to take part come along to theChurch Meeting Room on Saturday,November 10th at 2.30 pm.

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Stilton & District Twinning Association

INVITATIONThe St Christol Twinning Association has kindly invited a group to visit St Christol.

The group will be a mix of adults and young people, but young children must beaccompanied by a parent. This invitation is extended to families and friends in Stilton

and surrounding villages.

St Christol les Ales is 30 miles to the north west of the Roman City of Nimes,and is on the edge of the Cevennes region of France in the Languedoc.

Google Earth will give you some idea of the region.

DatesSaturday 27 October to Wednesday 31 October 2012

TravelRecommended flights are by Ryanair:

● Saturday 27 Oct. Depart Luton at 06:35. Flight 3256. Arrive Nimes 09:35

● Wednesday 31 Oct. Depart Nimes at 09;40. Flight 3257. Arrive Luton 10:35.

The fare for an adult (excluding baggage ) is currently £57.98 return.

You will need to book flights for yourself; it is too complicated to do a group booking.(You can of course make your own travel arrangements if you prefer.)

ProgrammeWe will be picked up from Nimes Airport. The journey to St Christol is about 1 hour.We will be hosted by local families and the welcome we have received in the past has

always been exceptional.(You can book into a local hotel at your own expense if you prefer.)

The St Christol Twinning Association is currently preparing the programme for the visit.It is likely to include time with families and visits to the region, which is picturesque

and hugely historic.

What next?The group will be limited to 30 and so places will be on a first come first served basis.

If you would like to be part of the group, contact Chris Walford to confirm your placesand then book your flights, or make your travel arrangements.

ContactYou can contact Chris on:

[email protected] Tel: 01733 241376. Mob: 07720 718078

Hurry! Don’t miss this opportunity for a great time in France!

Twinning

Jumelage

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What’s on in &around Stilton !

Stilton Community Association(by permission of Stilton Parish Council)

Firework Festival!Sunday Nov 4th

Stilton Playing Field

Gates open 5:30pm Fireworks start 6:00pmDisplay produced and operated by

Kimbolton FireworksFresh from their Olympics extravaganza

Burger Stall ! Glo-Sticks !

Tickets on the gate, or from:Hi Lite - Playgroup - Stilton School Office

Stilton Country Club - The Talbot£5 adults - £3 children 3 - 16 yrs£10 family ticket -

Family tickets admit up to five people, of whom at least one must be an adult.NOT AVAILABLE ON THE GATE

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M T W T F S S W HA T W HEN W H ER E W H OO < Toddler's Dance 9am Church M eeting Room M ichelle Pr att 07906 114942

O O O O A M < Playgr oup 9 - 11:45 & 1 - 3pm Playgroup Jane W ilk inson 247682

O < Cubs 6 - 7:30pm Stilton School John Neale 242216O < Be avers 6 - 7:15pm Folksw orth Village H all Shaun B aker 245094O < 1st Stilton Brow nies 6:15 - 8pm M em orial H all Jen W alton 244288O < Stilton Rainbows 5:15 - 6:15pm M em orial H all Sandra W aldrin-W alke r 243146

O < Folksworth B rownies 6:30 - 7:45pm Folksw orth Village H all Anne tte G edney 244442O < Folksworth Rainbows 5:15 - 6:15pm Folksw orth School Sar a B ailey 243150

O < G uides 6 - 7:30pm M em orial H all Carol W arr en (07508) 502534O < Junction 7:00 - 9:00pm The Junc tion Ke rry

O < Stilton Unite d Colts K O 10am Stilton Playing F ield

O < Par ish Council 2nd w eek 7:30pm Parish Room M rs Croll 229130O < Sewing Gr oup 2:30 - 5pm Church M eeting Room Pat M altman 242229

O < O ver 60's C lub 2:00pm Church M eeting Room Sy lvia W ard 242457

O < H oly C ommunion 1st & 3rd Sun 11:00am St M ary M agdaleneO < H oly C ommunion 2nd & 4th Sun 8:00am St M ary M agdaleneO < Fam ily Service 4th Sun 11:00am St M ary M agdaleneO < LinCup (Café style w orsh ip) 2nd Sun 11am St M ary M agdalene

O < H oly C ommunion & L unch 3rd W ed 12:30-1:30pm St M ary M agdaleneO < Linking H ands (m um s) 9am Church M eeting Room Irene G oldsmith 244229

O < Crossover (Y6) 6 - 7pm in term tim e Church M eeting Room Pat M altman 242229O < Year 7 Drop-in 7 - 8pm in term tim e Church M eeting Room Pat M altman 242229

O < Take a Bre ak (ch ildren & care rs) 9am in term time Church M eeting Room M ichelle Pr att 07906 114942O < M en's Pr ayer Bre akfas t 8am 2nd Saturday in month Church M eeting Room Peter Newm an 241815

O < W ednesday W orship 12:30pm 3rd W ednesday St M ary M agdalene Doug M altman 242229O < Pr ayer Focus 8am St M ary M agdalene Stuart Ree d 241114

O < Stilton G ardening Club 3rd Tues 7:30pm Church M eeting Room Olive M ain 241206O < Ir is School of Dance 8-10pm M em orial H all Iris Smith 07599 846341

O < Zumba 8-10pm Jess ic a Loc khar t 07977 131498O O O < Stilton Indoor Bowls 2pm M on, 7pm Thu, 7:30pm Fri M em orial H all Peter Leaton 245851

O < Band 8 - 9:35pm M em orial H all Brian B owen 241310O < Judo 6 - 8pm M em orial H all Sim on Trow bridge 07894 552198

O < Yoga 6 - 7pm M em orial H all Brian A ppleyard 244642O < Stilton Unite d FC 3:00pm k ic k-off Clive H aywar d 243011

O < Stum bler s (w alk ing gr oup) Alternate Sundays 10:00am M eet at the Pum p Jan W oodward 243278

O < M obile L ibr ary 3:10 - 4:00pm M O NT HL Y O utside The TalbotO < Age W ell C lub 10 - 11:45am Yaxley H ealth Centr e Linda Smith 240478

O < Care rs' Gr oup 1st W eds, 2 - 4 pm Yaxley H ealth Centr e Linda Smith 240478O O < Sawtry Lunch C lub 10:30am - 1:30pm CARE SCO Lyn 01487 832105

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What to do, where to do it & who to do it with!

M T W T F S S W HA T W HEN W H ER E W H OO < Toddler's Dance 9am Church M eeting Room M ichelle Pr att 07906 114942

O O O O A M < Playgr oup 9 - 11:45 & 1 - 3pm Playgroup Jane W ilk inson 247682

O < Cubs 6 - 7:30pm Stilton School John Neale 242216O < Be avers 6 - 7:15pm Folksw orth Village H all Shaun B aker 245094O < 1st Stilton Brow nies 6:15 - 8pm M em orial H all Jen W alton 244288O < Stilton Rainbows 5:15 - 6:15pm M em orial H all Sandra W aldrin-W alke r 243146

O < Folksworth B rownies 6:30 - 7:45pm Folksw orth Village H all Anne tte G edney 244442O < Folksworth Rainbows 5:15 - 6:15pm Folksw orth School Sar a B ailey 243150

O < G uides 6 - 7:30pm M em orial H all Carol W arr en (07508) 502534O < Junction 7:00 - 9:00pm The Junc tion Ke rry

O < Stilton Unite d Colts K O 10am Stilton Playing F ield

O < Par ish Council 2nd w eek 7:30pm Parish Room M rs Croll 229130O < Sewing Gr oup 2:30 - 5pm Church M eeting Room Pat M altman 242229

O < O ver 60's C lub 2:00pm Church M eeting Room Sy lvia W ard 242457

O < H oly C ommunion 1st & 3rd Sun 11:00am St M ary M agdaleneO < H oly C ommunion 2nd & 4th Sun 8:00am St M ary M agdaleneO < Fam ily Service 4th Sun 11:00am St M ary M agdaleneO < LinCup (Café style w orsh ip) 2nd Sun 11am St M ary M agdalene

O < H oly C ommunion & L unch 3rd W ed 12:30-1:30pm St M ary M agdaleneO < Linking H ands (m um s) 9am Church M eeting Room Irene G oldsmith 244229

O < Crossover (Y6) 6 - 7pm in term tim e Church M eeting Room Pat M altman 242229O < Year 7 Drop-in 7 - 8pm in term tim e Church M eeting Room Pat M altman 242229

O < Take a Bre ak (ch ildren & care rs) 9am in term time Church M eeting Room M ichelle Pr att 07906 114942O < M en's Pr ayer Bre akfas t 8am 2nd Saturday in month Church M eeting Room Peter Newm an 241815

O < W ednesday W orship 12:30pm 3rd W ednesday St M ary M agdalene Doug M altman 242229O < Pr ayer Focus 8am St M ary M agdalene Stuart Ree d 241114

O < Stilton G ardening Club 3rd Tues 7:30pm Church M eeting Room Olive M ain 241206O < Ir is School of Dance 8-10pm M em orial H all Iris Smith 07599 846341

O < Zumba 8-10pm Jess ic a Loc khar t 07977 131498O O O < Stilton Indoor Bowls 2pm M on, 7pm Thu, 7:30pm Fri M em orial H all Peter Leaton 245851

O < Band 8 - 9:35pm M em orial H all Brian B owen 241310O < Judo 6 - 8pm M em orial H all Sim on Trow bridge 07894 552198

O < Yoga 6 - 7pm M em orial H all Brian A ppleyard 244642O < Stilton Unite d FC 3:00pm k ic k-off Clive H aywar d 243011

O < Stum bler s (w alk ing gr oup) Alternate Sundays 10:00am M eet at the Pum p Jan W oodward 243278

O < M obile L ibr ary 3:10 - 4:00pm M O NT HL Y O utside The TalbotO < Age W ell C lub 10 - 11:45am Yaxley H ealth Centr e Linda Smith 240478

O < Care rs' Gr oup 1st W eds, 2 - 4 pm Yaxley H ealth Centr e Linda Smith 240478O O < Sawtry Lunch C lub 10:30am - 1:30pm CARE SCO Lyn 01487 832105

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STILTON & DISTRICT TWINNING ASSOCIATION

A WEEKEND IN FRANCE28 - 30 June 2013

Join us in the bustling historic city of Arras● Executive coach via the Channel Tunnel

● Two nights B&B

● Quality hotel in the city centre

● Sunday lunch at a gourmet restaurant

Pick-up from Stilton or Folksworth at 9:30 am on FridayVisit Vimy Ridge - Arrive Arras approx 6 p.m

Return Stilton/Folksworth approx 9 pm on Sunday

Only £185 per personContact Audrey and Paul for details:241739 [email protected]

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Cambridgeshire Ferret Welfare & Rescue Society

OPEN WINTER SHOWSunday 25th November 2012

Morley Village Hall Golf Links Road,Morley Nr Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9SU

EVERYBODY & ALL FERRETS WELCOME

Doors Open at 9am | Booking in at 10am | Show Starts at 11am Prompt

● Ferret Racing● Working ferret demonstration

(weather permitting)● Prizes for the winners● Tombola & raffle● Ferret items for sale● Plenty of free parking

Usual show classes plus

●ANGORA CLASS

●SILVER CLASS

●JUVENILE CLASS

£1 entry per ferret (show entry fee)

Check out our events page - www.cfwrs.co.uk

Contact the Show Secretary - Tina for more [email protected] or 07747 690935

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CHRISTMAS SHOPPINGEVENING

Thursday 15th November 7:00 - 8:30pmStilton Primary School Hall

A select group of local stall holders selling fabulous products for your convenience

Gifts, treats and stocking-fillers:● Bespoke Handmade chic items● Cosmetics, Cakes & Confectionery● Hand-made Christmas Decorations● Books, Toys and games● Fragrances, Bags● Candleware, Homeware● Handmade gifts

…. and much more to decorate your tree, transform your home and fill those stockings!

Tickets: £2.50 (or £3 on the night)Price includes a glass of wine

Tickets available fromStilton Playgroup (tel 247682)Angel Spice Restaurant (tel 244373)Stilton Playgroup is a Registered Charity, Number 1000319

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"We're going to need considerably bigger buns!"Folksworth Players are proud and delighted to present this funny, heart-warmingand compelling play, as part of a nationwide attempt to establish a GuinnessWorld Record for the most productions of one play in a twelve-month period.A percentage of all performance fees will be going to Leukaemia & LymphomaResearch.

Folksworth Players present

21st - 24th November 2012Folksworth School

Ticket PricesWednesday 21st 8:00pm

Adults £10 Cons (u-16s o-60s) £8Thursday 22nd 8:00pm

Adults £10 Cons (u-16s o-60s) £8Friday 23rd 8:00pm

All seats £10Saturday 24th 7:30pm

All seats £10This is a very popular show and all seats are numbered so please book early

Calendar Girls Box OfficeEmily 01733 243255 or 07546 475677

[email protected]

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