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Caldecote Journal for December 2012 and January 2013TRANSCRIPT
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Congratulations to Andrew McKeown, Highfields Road Competition winner.
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Andrew McKeown, Highfields Road who is our December
Christmas 2012
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December Photo
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Christmas 2012
Community Diary December 12 1st PTA Christmas Fair 2
Caldecote School 6th Parish Council Meeting
Village Hall (8.00pm) 10th Sports & Recreation Working
Party - The Village Hall(8.00pm)
20th Parish Council Meeting Village Hall (if required) (8.00pm)
21st Open Door Coffee Morning, 9:15am in the Village Hall
January 13 8th Caldecote Journal Feb
Edition Deadline 10th Parish Council Meeting,
8.00pm, Pavilion 25th Open Door Coffee Morning,
9:15am in the Village Hall February 13 22nd Open Door Coffee Morning,
9:15am in the Village Hall April 13 4th Annual Parish Meeting,
in the Village Hall Further dates and information of community meetings and activities can be found at www.caldecote.gov.uk/diaryFor Social Club events, Church Services, Frequent Group events and Village Hall dates, please see details elsewhere in this edition.
Caldecote Journal
2012
2 – 4pm
Parish Council Meeting - The Working
Village Hall
Parish Council Meeting - The Village Hall (if required)
Open Door Coffee Morning, 9:15am in the Village Hall
Caldecote Journal Feb-Mar
Parish Council Meeting,
Open Door Coffee Morning, 9:15am in the Village Hall
Open Door Coffee Morning, 9:15am in the Village Hall
h Meeting, 8.00pm
Further dates and information of community meetings and activities
www.caldecote.gov.uk/diary For Social Club events, Church
events and Village Hall dates, please see details
Caldecote Photo Competition Well done to Andrew McKeown of Highfields Road who is the winner of our October competition on the subject of Autumn (front cover). The next round will be on the subject of CELEBRATIONS. The deadline for entries is the 8 January 2013. Please email to [email protected] than this date. _______________________
Friends of Caldecote Church
Christmas Quiz Presented by… the Friends of Caldecote Church Q: How can Furby help restore our church building? A: By buying him (or any other Christmas presents from Amazon) through our special link! One simple and FREE way for you to help us raise funds is to use our Amazon link whenever you shop at Amazon.co.uk Find the link at: www.caldecotefriends.org.uk
Caldecote Photo Competition
Andrew McKeown of who is the winner of
our October competition on the (front cover).
will be on
The deadline for entries is the 8 . Please email to
[email protected] by no later than this date.
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Friends of Caldecote Church
the Friends of
Q: How can Furby help restore our
A: By buying him (or any other Christmas presents from Amazon) through our special link! One simple and FREE way for you to help us raise funds is to use our
whenever you shop at
www.caldecotefriends.org.uk
The Friends of Caldecote Church has partnered with Amazon through their associates program. It’s totally free to you the shopper – we get commission when you use our link, so that 5% of the purchase price goes to the Friends, and what’s more, the percentage they donate increases when more people use the link. So please do tell your friends and family.What to do Simply click on the button on our website to get to Amazon’s site. The link contains a simple code which tells Amazon you visited via the Friends website, so they know who to give the commission to. Then just shop as normal. You won’t notice any difference, except that every now and then we’ll tell you on our website how much money you have all collectively raised! So far the scheme has raised £150 – and every penny goes towards repairing the oldest building in our village. Even better…. Click the button, then add theyou arrive at (Amazon’s homepage, with the crucial “frieofcaldchuthe web address) to your browser’s favourites menu or bookmarks bar. And use the favourites link every time to go to Amazon’s website.Frequently asked questions1. Does it work with Third Party Amazon? Yes! Amazon still donate a portion of your purchase when you buy through third party sellers. 2. I have an account on Amazon will it work with that? Yes – it won’t affect your account at all. Just sign in as usual when you get to Amazon’s website. 3. Does this mean the Friends see my details or what I buy? No – none of your personal details are passed on to us.
The Friends of Caldecote Church has partnered with Amazon through their associates program. It’s totally free to
we get commission when you use our link, so that 5% of the purchase price goes to the Friends, and what’s more, the percentage they donate increases when more people use the link. So please do tell your friends and family.
n the button on our website to get to Amazon’s site. The link contains a simple code which tells
via the Friends , so they know who to give the
commission to. Then just shop as normal. You won’t notice any
every now and then we’ll tell you on our website how much money you have all collectively raised! So far the scheme has raised
and every penny goes towards repairing the oldest building in our
Click the button, then add the page you arrive at (Amazon’s homepage, with the crucial “frieofcaldchu-21″ in the web address) to your browser’s favourites menu or bookmarks bar. And use the favourites link every time to go to Amazon’s website. Frequently asked questions
with Third Party
Yes! Amazon still donate a portion of your purchase when you buy through
2. I have an account on Amazon –
it won’t affect your account at all. Just sign in as usual when you get
3. Does this mean the Friends see
none of your personal details are
4. Does it matter what I buy work even with Amazon Gift Cards? Amazon will give the donation on pretty much anything you buy DVDs, downloadable mp3 songs, Gift Cards, books or bathroom scales!5. How much money will my shopping raise? Here’s a sample of typical amounts different purchases can raise:
• paperback book
• external hard drive
• mp3 track download
• laser printer –
• children’s Lego set – 40p
• Kitchen fruit juicer – £3.50
• Satellite Navigation equipment – £4.20
Thank you for supporting the Friends of Caldecote Church! Visit us at www.caldecotefriends.org.uk
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From the Rectortrail…. The build-up to Christmas is getting started all around Caldecote. The Great Around the Village Advent Calendar will be appearing window by window in homes and other buildings on each day of December, leading up to the final unveiling of the crib scene in St Michael’s Church on Christmas morning.
4. Does it matter what I buy – will it work even with Amazon Gift
Amazon will give the donation on ything you buy – be it
DVDs, downloadable mp3 songs, Gift Cards, books or bathroom scales! 5. How much money will my
Here’s a sample of typical amounts different purchases can raise:
paperback book – 50p
external hard drive – £2
ownload – 7p
– £7
£3.50
www.caldecotefriends.org.uk
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m the Rector - Follow the
up to Christmas is getting started all around Caldecote.
The Great Around the Village Advent Calendar will be appearing window by window in homes and other buildings on each day of December, leading up
inal unveiling of the crib scene in St Michael’s Church on Christmas
The locations are listed below, and there will be a map on the church notice board on the road outside Caldecote School too. We hope you enjoy exploring the village and finding the windows. A very big Thank You to everybody who has agreed to create a window this year. We had more offers than there are days, and I’m sorry we couldn’t fit everybody in. There is no prize for the best window. The prize it at the end of the trail – Christmas! The excitement of celebrating Christmas each year is just so special. Please come and join in celebrating with St Michael’s Church if you are not part of a church elsewhere, but – much more importantly – remember that the end of the journey leads not just to a celebration but to a person. Jesus, God with us, is alive, real, and waiting to welcome every single person, whatever their age, who want to welcome him afresh this Christmas time. Mike Booker
Date Where to find the Advent Calendar
Window opening that day
1 Dec 5 Stargoose Close Church Afterschool Club
2 123 Highfields Rd
3 87A West Drive
4 1 Porthmore Close
5 The Old Rectory, Main Street, Caldecote
Date Where to find the Advent Calendar
Window opening that day
6 Caldecote Primary School
7 7 Stargoose Close
8 3 Devonshire Mews
9 11 Mill Quern
10 Caldecut’s Hairdressers
11 Greyway Close Park
12 62 West Drive Rainbows
13 60 West Drive
14 19 West Drive
15 61 West Drive
16 71 Clare Drive
17 4 Bosserts Way
18 6 Furlong Way
19 11 Claire Drive Brownies
20 8 Furlong Way
21 6 Bosserts Way
22 Caldecote Village Hall
23 95 West Drive
24 Christmas Eve
4 The Willows
25 Christmas Day
St Michael and All Angels Church, Caldecote (Church service at 11.00am. Bring a gift you were given)
St Michael and All Angels Church, Caldecote with ChServices and Events, More details at: www.caldecotechurch.org.uk
Date Time Service
2nd December
11am Holy Communion
9th December
11am “A Window on the Nativity”Advent service for all ages
16th December
11am Holy Communion
23rd December
4pm Christmas Carol Service
25th December
11am Christmas Day Family Communion
30th December
11am Traditional Morning Prayer
6th January 4pm Carols and Meditations for Epiphany
13th January 11am “Faith for the New Year”Worship for all ages
20th January 11am Holy Communion
27th January 11am Christingle Family Service
3rd February 11am Holy Communion
10th February
11am Informal Worship for all ages
17th February
11am Holy Communion
24th February
11am Family service
Churchwarden’s CornerI saw a quotation recently that read something along the lines of “In daily life it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy”. If this is so, I must be one of the happiest people around! To say that I’m grateful for the past year at St Michael’s is an understatement. It’s been a wonderful time of learning, worship, sharing and growing together as a community.
St Michael and All Angels Church, Caldecote with ChMore details at: www.caldecotechurch.org.uk
Service Place
Holy Communion St Michael’s Church
“A Window on the Nativity” Advent service for all ages
Caldecote Village Hall
Holy Communion St Michael’s Church
Christmas Carol Service St Michael’s Church
Christmas Day Family Communion
St Michael’s Church
Traditional Morning Prayer St Michael’s Church
Carols and Meditations for Epiphany
Childerley Chapel
“Faith for the New Year” Worship for all ages
Caldecote Village Hall
Holy Communion St Michael’s Church
Christingle Family Service St Michael’s Church
Holy Communion St Michael’s Church
Informal Worship for all ages Caldecote Village Hall
Holy Communion St Michael’s Church
Family service St Michael’s Chu
Churchwarden’s Corner I saw a quotation recently that read something along the lines of “In daily life it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes
If this is so, I must be one of the o say that
I’m grateful for the past year at St Michael’s is an understatement. It’s been a wonderful time of learning, worship, sharing and growing together
The list of people to thank is, I’ve decided, not possible to draw up changes and grows every week. But I’d like to put it on record that I’m grateful! It’s such a pleasure to be a part of a church where so many people contribute –playing the organ, arranging the flowers, counting the collection, lighting the candles or preparing our prayers. Or thinking up craft activities, crafting a
St Michael and All Angels Church, Caldecote with Childerley More details at: www.caldecotechurch.org.uk
Place
St Michael’s Church Caldecote Village Hall St Michael’s Church St Michael’s Church St Michael’s Church St Michael’s Church
Childerley Chapel
Caldecote Village Hall St Michael’s Church St Michael’s Church
St Michael’s Church Caldecote Village Hall St Michael’s Church St Michael’s Church
The list of people to thank is, I’ve decided, not possible to draw up – it
es and grows every week. But I’d like to put it on record that I’m grateful! It’s such a pleasure to be a part of a church where so many
– whether it’s playing the organ, arranging the flowers, counting the collection, lighting the
s or preparing our prayers. Or thinking up craft activities, crafting a
platform extension for the organ stool, putting the coffee on... As I say, the list changes and grows every week. As we come towards the end of 2012, the pictures speak for themselves
Parish Council News
platform extension for the organ stool, putting the coffee on... As I say, the list changes and grows every week. As we come towards the end of 2012, the pictures speak for themselves…
… and what they say is “thank you!”
With best wishes for Christmas, and
2013…
Dona McCullagh
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01223 263180
Website:
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After School Church Club
Tuesday Club dates coming up:
• 18th December
• 22nd January
• 19th February
• 19th March
Refreshments – Tea & coffee for parents who would like to stay
… and what they say is “thank you!”
With best wishes for Christmas, and
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18th December
February
games – activities Tea & coffee for parents who would
The Parish Council wishes everyone a very Happy Christmas and New Year!
• The Parish Council normally meets on the first Thursday of each month at 8.00pm. Next year, most meetings will take part in the Pavilion although where they are likely to be large meetings, these will be in the Village hall.
• On the third Thursday of the month an extra meeting is sometimes required to respond to planning applications within the consultation period given.
• Residents are invited to address the Council on any agenda item. If you would like something added to the agenda please notify the Parish Clerk at least 10 days before.
• Agendas and Minutes of the meetings can be found on the notice boards in the village and on the website: www.caldecote.gov.uk.
Parish Clerk contact details are: Alexis Wood (Miss) Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer Caldecote Parish Council 79a West Drive Highfields Caldecote Cambridge CB23 7RY Telephone 01954 2105341 Email: [email protected] For details of the meetings, please see our website: www.caldecote.gov.uk New Councillor We welcome Mr John Barker who joined the Parish Council at the October meeting. For contact details please see our website: www.caldecote.gov.uk
Parish Council Achievements since the last Edition. The Pavilion The Pavilion is now available for hire. All relevant certificates have been issued, building work and equipment finalised. Mike Phillips is the Bookings Secretary, tel: 01954 210438, [email protected]. For more details and to download the booking conditions and hire agreement, go to the community website at www.caldecote.gov.uk/sports-pavilion. Vegetation Trimming Those of you who have been experiencing difficulties recently when you approach the mini roundabouts due to the overgrown vegetation will be pleased to note that these have all be cut back to make it safer. In addition, the overgrown vegetation around the playground, tennis courts and MUGA areas have also been cut back. Village Daffodil Planting Councillor Jack Lang donated 125kg of daffodil bulbs again this year to brighten up the village. Unfortunately, due to the seriously horrid weather, the community planting event planned to take place on 4
th November had to
be cancelled. A revised date for the planting is, as this is article is submitted, being arranged. Please watch the website for details: www.caldecote.gov.uk. We are lucky this year in that we have managed to get help with the digging from the workers who have been neatening up the village vegetation. Website Updates There is now a “Residents Issues” page on our website. We are hoping
that the community will use this to raise concerns to the Parish Council, happenings, information and questions. To get an issue placed on this page, please contact one the Parish Clerk [email protected] or one of your councillors http://www.caldecote.gov.uk/contactdetails, who will be happy to discuss the issues with you. You will see with the contact details, the areas on which each Councillor leads. Also included on the website is information on the various groups and meetings that the village supports; community support and services information; business services and advice; information for carers; information for the older person; community police and of course details on the Pavilion! http://www.caldecote.gov.uk Potholes Following a drive through the village by the Parish Clerk, Councillor Fiona Whelan and the Highways Team Leader, all the potholes affecting the main roads in the village were identified and have now all been filled in which will, make travelling along them much smoother. Drainage Problems on the Playground, MUGA Area and Tennis Courts The grounds at the areas, above, which have problems with drainage of rain water during and after rain, have been tested to establish what is causing the problem. Now that the results have been identified, the Parish Council has created a Working Party to take this forward, requesting companies to provide quotes for the remedial work to be carried out;
drawing up a programme of works; etc. Light at the top of Furlong Way and the Recreation Car Park Thanks to the support from South Cambridgeshire District Council, we were able to erect a new light for the top of Furlong Way and the Recreation Car Park. As this was a health and safety issue, the area being so dark that it was impossible for see the ruts in the road and path, we were able to get a grant from South Cambridgeshire District Council to make things safer for the community. Local Development Plan and Transport Strategy Many of you will know that we held an “exhibition” in the Pavilion in September to find out what your views were on the issues being raised under the Local Development Plan Consultation, being run by the SCDC and the Transport Strategy Consultation being run by the County Council. Thanks go to everyone who took part in that and the results enabled the Parish Council to submit a response on behalf of the whole community. Events and Happenings in the Village or that affect the Community If you would like to be kept up to date by alerts, etc, please go to the website and subscribe. This will enable us to alert you to the important matters which are happening in the village and will affect the community. Your details will not be shared with anyone else. www.caldecote.gov.uk. Speed Reduction Stickers We have managed to obtain a number of Speed Reduction Stickers which can put put on the side of the
dustbins so that when they are out for collection, it is clear what the speed limit is for that road. Whilst these are available for anyone in the village who wishes to help with speed reduction, we thought that the two main roads, Highfields Road and West Drive, may be the most important areas to be covered. If you would like to take part in this scheme by placing a sticker on your bins, please contact the Parish Clerk at: [email protected] or tel: 01954 210341.
Pumping station Anglian Water has carried out a full Service and MOT on the Hardwick West Pumping Station which is on the periphery of our Parish and therefore affects some of our parishioners and which feeds into our Main Street Pumping Station. They have replaced one of the pumps and are monitoring this to check whether this makes any significant difference to the performance. If it does, then they will replace the other pump too. They have carried out work to ensure that all the pipes feeding into and out of the pump are in good condition (no leaks) and that only foul water is received at the station as opposed to grey water (storm water, etc). They have also “tweaked” the alarm system so that it causes a response before it overflows rather than after in the hope that this will prevent any raw effluent on the road. They are now going to carry out the same processes for the Pumping Station on Main Street to help ensure the pumping station is working at capacity and is able to cope with the amount of foul waste it receives. Anglian Water have also ordered a new, larger pump for the Main Street Pumping Station, this is a major
investment which is expected to be installed early in the New Year. They will be checking the pipes leading to and from the Pumping Station to ensure there are no obstructions, leaks, or obvious problems. This is going to be a long job, as they have to try to find out where there may be any connections which should not be there, such as houses which have connected their grey water pipes to the sewer pipes (rainwater), despite having soakaways or harvester systems. Some of the problems causing the pumping station to fail are what we throw into the system. We are asked not to throw anything down our sinks or toilets which could block the drains, cause sewer flooding and nasty smells in your property. In particular: kitchen paper, recycled toilet paper; thick toilet paper; baby wipes; facial wipes; cotton buds; disposable nappies; etc. See their article in this journal for more information or see their website: www.anglianwater.co.uk/loveeverydrop. Public Open Spaces Could we please ask that the public open spaces are kept tidy and free of rubbish. The Playground equipment was fixed at the beginning of October. The badly vandalised fence was also repaired, once again, by our handyman. If you have any issues regarding the Playground or Public Open Space areas, please contact Councillor Mike Phillips 01954 210438, [email protected] who is the lead Councillor on these issues. Youth Bus The visits from the Connections Youth Bus presently continues 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. Those using these facilities are reminded to respect the local residents by not causing any disturbances particularly when leaving. 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, where a decision has still to be made. If you know of a Planning Application which is being considered by the Parish Council and you would like to add your viewpoint to be taken into consideration as part of the Parish Council response, please contact Councillor Alan Levett, who is the lead Councillor on Planning issues: [email protected] or tel: 01954 211494. 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. RECREATION GROUND PITCHES SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR DOG EXCERCISING. Dog faeces and urine are extremely harmful to children and, although the pitches are cleared by
those organising the games, it is impossible, without a thorough clean, to ensure that all traces are removed. And PLEASE clean up after your dog elsewhere, using the dog bins provided. 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. Crime Please could we ask residents to report all crimes and incidents to the police. The Parish Council does receive monthly reports from the officers at Cambourne which includes not only crimes, but incidents as well, and it would help us if they are all notified. There has been a recent spate of burglaries in the community recently and two young men were disturbed in a garden recently before anything happened. The community is asked to keep vigilant and report any incidents, whether it is a sighting or an actual incident to the police. If you have any issues regarding the safety of the village which you wish to raise please contact Councillor Doreen Francis: [email protected] or tel: 01954 210395. As well as being part of the Parish Council, Doreen is on the Police Panel and can raise the issues for discussion and consideration by both groups. Police Contact The non-emergency telephone number for Cambridgeshire Constabulary is 101. For residents with call packages this number will provide a free call as is it classed as a local call.
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 101. 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 parking and speeding issues as well as anti social behaviour and there are regular patrols through the village and at the recreation ground. Please continue to report any incidents. The Police Panel, which is open to the public, is held on a quarterly basis and is your opportunity to issues and priorities forward, helping to shape the emphasis of the police actions in your area. The last meeting of the Panel was on 21st November and the outcomes can be found on our website: www.caldecote.gov.uk. The next meeting of the panel is due to meet on 20th February 2013 at 7.00pm venue is South Cambridgeshire District Council Chamber – get your views across!! Other local campaigns include:
The Get Closer campaign which is a new and creative way in which the force communicates with the people of Cambridgeshire, in the most targeted, yet cost effective way. e-cops which is a free service that gives you direct and easy access to your neighbourhood policing team at a time convenient to you. For more information on the various campaigns, please go to: http://www.caldecote.gov.uk/LocalPolice The email address to contact any of the Cambourne team is as follows [email protected] Cambourne Police Station, Sackville Way, Great Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6EG Opening times for the enquiry office at Cambourne Station are as follows: Monday 4.00pm - 8.00pm Tuesday to Friday - 10.00am to 2.00pm Saturday - Sunday - CLOSED Neighbourhood Watch Scheme A meeting to establish the Caldecote Neighbourhood Watch Scheme took place on 23rd October. The turnout was very good despite the terrible weather and the scheme has been started for the village. For more detailed information please see the article in this journal or the website: http://www.caldecote.gov.uk/neighbourhoodwatch. Whilst much of the village is covered by the co-ordinators who have put themselves forward to help, there are still gaps which need to be covered. In particular: many of the small closes off Strympole Way and Clare Drive and parts of Highfields Road. If you are interested in supporting the scheme, whether it is a co-ordinator or a member to receive information and report
incidents if seen, please contact the Parish Clerk on [email protected] or tel: 01954 210341. Street Lights and Footway Lights If you notice a light that needs attention, because the light is off or the column door is open, please alert the Cambridgeshire Highways contact. Regardless of ownership, all street light faults can be made to one freephone number 0800 7838 247 or email: [email protected]. When reporting the fault, please describe the following:
• Fault description
• Street name, village
• Identification number (located on the column). This will consist of letters such as CCC, EC or SCDC followed by a number, or just one number. Emergency faults which are likely to cause an immediate risk to life of limb should be reported to the police, either by telephoning the nearest police station or, in extreme emergencies, by dialing 999. You can also let the Parish Clerk aware of the fault reported, with any reference details, so that any chasing or monitoring which needs to be done can be carried out. [email protected]. 210341.
Open Door Charity Coffee Morning
in Caldecote Village Hall
9:15 – 11:30am
Come along for coffee, homemade cakes,
conversation and company
Everyone Welcome to join us on:
Friday 21st December: JIMMY’S NIGHT SHELTER Jimmy's Night Shelter is a Cambridge-based charity that provides emergency accommodation for those who would otherwise be homeless
Friday 25th January: CALDECOTE SCHOOL Raising funds for their partner school in SRI LANKA Friday 22nd February: HEARING DOGS FOR THE DEAF Offering greater independence, confidence and companionship to deaf people by providing dogs trained to alert them to chosen everyday sounds.
Friends of Comberton Library November Report
The library was opened for an extra session on Monday afternoon of half term for a children’s workshop with mixed-media artist Marian Savill on Eric Carle’s work including The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The event was funded by the County Council's Family Learning department and was very well attended. Some of the art work is on display in the library. Do come in and look.
Please note in your diaries the Christmas opening hours: Comberton Library will be closed between Christmas and New Year. Mon 24th Dec: Open as usual Wed 26th Dec: Closed Fri 28th Dec: Closed Sat 29th Dec: Closed Mon 31st Dec: Closed Wed 2nd Jan: Open as usual Did you know...? We have a selection of DVDs and Blu-Rays for hire at the library, only £2.75 per week. If we don't have what you want there is no additional fee for requesting it to be sent here. Look out over the holidays for extended rental times!
Suzan Griffiths Chair FOCAL
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Caldecote Book Group We meet monthly at each other's homes (hosting strictly voluntary) to discuss our book of the month. We read a range of different genres from modern fiction to classics, biographies, travel etc. usually meeting on Thursdays at 7.30pm. We welcome fresh viewpoints and suggested reads.
Forthcoming meetings: December 13th: The Woman Who Saved Children / Clare Mulley January 24th: A Perfectly Good Man / Patrick Gale February 21st: Hard Times / Charles Dickens If you are interested in coming along to a meeting please contact Hilary on 210112 for further details.
_______________________ Caldecote Primary School P.T.A. Dates For Your Diary: DECEMBER 2012. Caldecote School PTA Christmas Fair Saturday 1st December 2 – 4pm Caldecote School. Lot of fun for all the family, bottle & chocolate tombola, tattoo’s, refreshments, homemade cakes, Santa’s Grotto, books & toys, bric-a-brac. Please come along and join in this fun day at our school, rounding off with the famous ‘Rainbow Raffle’. JANUARY 2013. Our next PTA meeting will be held in the school on Thursday 17th January 2013 at 4.00pm. FEBRUARY 2013 We are hoping to hold a half term disco for the children and will post more information in the new year. MARCH / APRIL 2013 The PTA is planning to hold either a family quiz night and / or another family Bingo evening. More details to follow in the New Year. MAY 2013 The PTA will be running its second Bag – 2 – school clothing collection, actual date to follow in the new year.
Caldecote Social Club
• Large Projector Screen with HD Sky Sports and HD ESPN Sports
• Free Fortnightly MemberPrize Draw
• Two Pool Teams & a Darts Team
• Smoke Free with Full Air Conditioning Throughout
• New Members always welcome
Anyone wishing to find out more about using the Social Club and how to become a member please come along and ask a member of staff who will be happy to answer any questions…..
Forthcoming Events
Friday 7th December 2012: MEMBER’S FREE CASH PRIZE DRAW This draw is held every other Friday between 7.30pm and 9.30pm and you just need to be in the Social Club with your current membership card, if your number is drawn out then it’s yours!!! At the time of this advert being prepared the Member’s Free Cash Prize Draw was won at a staggering £320. You have to be there to win just as one lucky member has just found out!
Saturday 15th December 2012MEMBER’S CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY Children’s Entertainer “Stripey Wipey” is back by popular demand new tricks and fabulous balloon creations! Loved by the children and their Parents… with presents hand delivered by Santa himself…
Thursday 20th December 2012:GRAND CASH PRIZE DRAW
Caldecote Social Club
Large Projector Screen with HD Sky Sports and HD ESPN
Free Fortnightly Member’s Cash
Two Pool Teams & a Darts
with Full Air Conditioning Throughout
New Members always welcome
Anyone wishing to find out more about using the Social Club and how to become a member please come along and ask a member of staff who will be happy to answer any
: MEMBER’S FREE CASH PRIZE
This draw is held every other Friday between 7.30pm and 9.30pm and you just need to be in the Social Club with your current membership card, if your number is drawn out then it’s yours!!!
the time of this advert being Member’s Free Cash
was won at a staggering £320. You have to be there to win just as one lucky member has just
2012:
ntertainer “Stripey Wipey” is back by popular demand – lots of new tricks and fabulous balloon creations! Loved by the children and their Parents… with presents hand delivered by Santa himself…..
December 2012: DRAW
Another popular date in the Social Club Diary. Two cash prizes up for grabs: 1st Prize £300 and 2£100. The same as the Member’s Draw you have to be at the club with your current membership card.
Saturday 22nd December 2012CHRISTMAS PRIZE DRAWThe anticipated yearly Prize Draw with a free Cheese Ploughman’s. Start buying your squares at £1 each and on the night there is a chance of winning many exciting prizes including 1st Prize a Google Tablet. Many many more prizes to be won too with up to £worth of prizes in total!….
CHRISTMAS EVE:We will be open as usual from 7pm. Come and enjoy a well deserved preChristmas drink with friends and family with “Cheesy Christmas Background Music”! on the big screen!!
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY:*****THIS IS A TICKET ONLY EVENT***** Tickets will be on sale from 1st December. £3 for members/£5 nonmembers. The evening will be hosted by DJ “Zennyoke” and will be a mixture of disco and karaoke (if you wish to join in). Ticket price includes a buffet. Please ask a member of staff about the children’s ticket prices. Please note there are limited tickets.
Opening Times Over the Festive Period: CHRISTMAS DAY: Open from 12 noon till 2.00pm BOXING DAY: Open 9pm NEW YEAR’S DAY: CLOSED***other trading days as per normal***
r popular date in the Social Club Diary. Two cash prizes up for
Prize £300 and 2nd Prize £100. The same as the Member’s Draw you have to be at the club with your current membership card.
December 2012: CHRISTMAS PRIZE DRAW
he anticipated yearly Prize Draw with a free Cheese Ploughman’s. Start buying your squares at £1 each and on the night there is a chance of winning many exciting prizes including
Prize a Google Tablet. Many many more prizes to be won too with up to £800 worth of prizes in total!….
CHRISTMAS EVE: We will be open as usual from 7pm. Come and enjoy a well deserved pre-Christmas drink with friends and family with “Cheesy Christmas Background Music”! on the big screen!!
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: IS A TICKET ONLY
Tickets will be on sale from 1st December. £3 for members/£5 non-members. The evening will be hosted
and will be a mixture of disco and karaoke (if you wish to join in). Ticket price includes
se ask a member of staff about the children’s ticket prices. Please note there are limited tickets.
Opening Times Over the Festive
CHRISTMAS DAY: Open from 12
BOXING DAY: Open from 3pm till
NEW YEAR’S DAY: CLOSED rading days as per normal***
2013 MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS: £10 for existing Members/£15 for New Members. You can pay for your 2013 Membership from 1st December 2012. For additional information on Club Events don’t forget to check out Club Internal Notices and External Notice Boards. www.caldecote.gov.uk/~socialclub/Open 7 days a week - Everyand Saturday & Sunday afternoons.Hire of the Club - Free to MembersWeddings, Christenings, Birthdays, Anniversary’s, Wakes etc. - Contact Maria Brookes at the Club or [email protected]
_______________________ FOG – How Will You Deal With Yours This Christmas?!In the water industry FOG = Fat, Oil and Grease!! So what do you do with yours? Everyone loves a Christmas dinner, whether it is the traditional turkey, Roast Beef, Goose, Lamb ... But what do we do with the fat when it is cooked? NEVER put fat, oil, grease or food scraps down the sink or the toilet. They should be recycled at home, taken to a household waste recycling centre or binned. Some fats (those without added salt) can you used to feed the birds. Collect the fat (once cool enough) into a plastic container, add some food suitable for birds (nuts, seeds, wheatabix, shredded wheat, dried fruits, etc) and leave it to set. Once it has set, put it out in the garden and watch for the birds to come and feed (you will probably find other wildlife are attracted to it too!).If you don’t fancy feeding the birds, Fat, Oil and Grease can be recycled, in small amounts, at home through
£10 for existing Members/£15 for New Members. You can pay for your 2013 Membership
For additional information on Club Events don’t forget to check out our
External
www.caldecote.gov.uk/~socialclub/ Every evening
fternoons. Free to Members
irthdays,
Contact Maria Brookes at the Club or [email protected]
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How Will You Deal With Yours This Christmas?!
y FOG = Fat, Oil and Grease!! So what do you do with
Everyone loves a Christmas dinner, whether it is the traditional turkey, Roast Beef, Goose, Lamb ... But what do we do with the fat when it is
NEVER put fat, oil, grease or food own the sink or the toilet.
They should be recycled at home, taken to a household waste recycling centre or binned. Some fats (those without added salt) can you used to feed the birds. Collect the fat (once cool enough) into a plastic container,
e food suitable for birds (nuts, seeds, wheatabix, shredded wheat, dried fruits, etc) and leave it to set. Once it has set, put it out in the garden and watch for the birds to come and feed (you will probably find other wildlife are attracted to it too!). If you don’t fancy feeding the birds, Fat, Oil and Grease can be recycled, in small amounts, at home through
the Council’s doorstep food waste collection service (green bin) or in your own composting. Larger amounts can be taken to a household waste recycling centre. Where a council’s waste collection policy allows, cooled oil and grease can be poured or scraped in to a sealable container and put in the bin.Use sink strainers as they will catch any tiny bits of food that have not already gone into thebin.
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Evangelical ChurchCo-Ministers Kate & Steve Gaze 01954 711184 Email: [email protected]: meets Sundays 10.3012noon in Hardwick School Hall with crèche,& children’s /young people’s groups. House Group: meets Mondays inCaldecote 8-10pm, for Bible discussion, worship & prayer. ‘Churches Working Togetherfor Young People’“Crossover” Comberton Village College lunchtimes: -years 7-9 Tuesdays in one ofthe Geography rooms-years 9-11 Wednesda“Thirst” Service 7-2nd Sunday, Cambourne Church.“Ignite” 6.30-8.30pm, 4th SundayCambourne Church.More information/other activities contact: www.wccym.co.uk Susie Thompson Tel: 07538 853609 or email: [email protected]
the Council’s doorstep food waste collection service (green bin) or in your own composting. Larger amounts can be taken to a household
cycling centre. Where a council’s waste collection policy allows, cooled oil and grease can be poured or scraped in to a sealable container and put in the bin. Use sink strainers as they will catch any tiny bits of food that have not already gone into the recycling box or
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Evangelical Church: Ministers Kate & Steve Gaze
[email protected] meets Sundays 10.30-
in Hardwick School Hall with crèche, & children’s /young people’s groups.
: meets Mondays in 10pm, for Bible
Churches Working Together for Young People’:
Comberton Village
9 Tuesdays in one of the Geography rooms
11 Wednesdays in Sc6. -8.30 pm
2nd Sunday, Cambourne Church. 8.30pm,
SundayCambourne Church. More information/other activities
Susie Thompson Tel:
Parish Councillors – Areas of Responsibility Councillor
Councillor Jack Lang Mitchellwood House Main Street Caldecote Cambridge CB23 7NU [email protected] Tel: 01954 212500 Mob: 07831 161534 Councillor Tom Footman 42 Highfields Road Highfields Caldecote Cambridge CB23 7NX Tel: 01954 210318 Mob: 07759 491711 Councillor John Barker The Old Rectory Main Street Caldecote Cambridge C23 7NU [email protected] Tel: 01223 264138 Councillor Saskia Barker 2 East Drive Highfields Caldecote Cambridge CB23 7NZ [email protected] Tel: 01954 211216 Mob: 07887 546747
Councillor Doreen Francis 100 West Drive Highfields Caldecote Cambridge CB23 7NY [email protected] Tel: 01954 210395
Areas of Responsibility
Area of Responsibility
Byelaw matters Web issues CAPALC Representative School Governor
Footpaths Ditches Pot holes Roadways.
Old village of Caldecote
Public Transport Sustainability Youth Issues Affordable Housing
Safer Caldecote Vandalism Police Issues Sports & Recreation WP
Councillor
Councillor Alan Levett 50 Highfields Road Highfields Caldecote Cambridge CB23 7NX [email protected] Tel: 01954 211494 Councillor John Newby 38 Strympole Way Highfields Caldecote Cambridge CB23 7ZH [email protected]: 01954 212547
Councillor Mike Phillips 75 Clare Drive Highfields Caldecote Cambridge CB23 7GB [email protected] Tel: 01954 210438
Vacancy For more information about the Councillors please go to _________________________________________________________________
Blue Smile Nearly New Sale Blue Smile would like to hold a “Nearly New” sale in February 2013. We would like to include in this sale good quality women’s clothijewellery, ski wear, scarves, hats, handbags, belts, baby and children’s clothing, children’s ski wear, men’s overcoats, anoraks, dinner suits and dress shirts.
Area of Responsibility
Planning Issues Traffic Calming Sports & Recreation WP
Grounds Maintenance Conservation and Trees Recreation area Traffic Calming Drainage WP Pavilion Planning Issues Sports & Recreation WP Drainage WP Playground & POS
For more information about the Councillors please go to www.caldecote.gov.uk
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Blue Smile Nearly New Sale
Blue Smile would like to hold a “Nearly New” sale in February 2013. We would like to include in this sale good quality women’s clothing, jewellery, ski wear, scarves, hats, handbags, belts, baby and children’s clothing, children’s ski wear, men’s overcoats, anoraks, dinner suits and
All clothing etc should be clean and in near-perfect condition. No shoes or bric-a-brac please. The sale will take place in Horningsea in February 2013 (address to be notified later). Tea, coffee and cakes will be available. Drop-off points for items will be available in Thriplow, Royston, Barrington, Haslingfield, Newmarket and Swaffam Bulbeck. So please remember Blue Smile this autumn when sorting out your wardrobe.
w.caldecote.gov.uk
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All clothing etc should be clean and in perfect condition. No shoes or
The sale will take place in Horningsea in February 2013 (address to be notified later). Tea, coffee and cakes
off points for items will be available in Thriplow, Royston, Barrington, Haslingfield, Newmarket
ulbeck.
So please remember Blue Smile this autumn when sorting out your
Please telephone Janet Lloyd, 01223 872223 for further information. Blue Smile is a Cambridgeshire Charity that supports disadvantaged and vulnerable children through artbased therapeutic support in schools. Research shows that this early specialist intervention really helps children avoid long term mental health problems. It can quite simply be lifechanging.
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Wheelie Bin Stickers South Cambridgeshire District Council has re-launched its traffic calming campaign with the provision of wheelie bin stickers. You may have seen these stickers in nearby villages, such as Bourn, Dry Drayton, etc. The scheme, in summary:
• The sticker design has been
agreed and approved by the
District Council and Police.
• Stickers are A4 size.
• We have 30mph stickers for our
most used roads
• Stickers are intended to be
distributed to houses on both
sides of the roads who are most
affected by speeding traffic
(Highfields Road and West
Drive, although others may also
be affected).
The Parish Clerk has obtained a number of these stickers for use in the village to help with the traffic management issues we have. Indeed, when the thumps and roundabouts are removed, we will need to carry out a traffic monitoring
Please telephone Janet Lloyd, 01223 872223 for further information.
Blue Smile is a Cambridgeshire Charity that supports disadvantaged and vulnerable children through arts-based therapeutic support in schools. Research shows that this early specialist intervention really helps children avoid long term mental health problems. It can quite simply be life-
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idgeshire District Council
launched its traffic calming campaign with the provision of wheelie bin stickers. You may have seen these stickers in nearby villages, such as Bourn, Dry Drayton, etc. The
The sticker design has been
agreed and approved by the
District Council and Police.
We have 30mph stickers for our
Stickers are intended to be
distributed to houses on both
sides of the roads who are most
affected by speeding traffic
s Road and West
Drive, although others may also
The Parish Clerk has obtained a number of these stickers for use in the village to help with the traffic management issues we have. Indeed, when the thumps and roundabouts are removed, we will need to carry out a traffic monitoring
survey which will be used to assess whether other traffic calming measures are required to replace the thumps and roundabouts. These stickers may help with keeping the speed to within the limit and therefore negate some of the traffic calming measures otherwise envisaged.If you would like some stickers to display on your wheelie bins, please contact the Parish Clerk on [email protected] 210341.
Open Door Coffee
Morning
FRIDAY December 21
Everyone Welcome! Tea,
Coffee, homemade cakes &
biscuits.
Raising Funds for
Jimmy’s Night Shelter
A Cambridge based charity
providing emergency
accommodation for the
homeless
9.15am till 11.30am
survey which will be used to assess whether other traffic calming measures are required to replace the thumps and roundabouts. These stickers may help with keeping the speed to within the limit and therefore
ome of the traffic calming measures otherwise envisaged. If you would like some stickers to display on your wheelie bins, please contact the Parish Clerk on [email protected] or tel:
Open Door Coffee
Morning
December 21st
Everyone Welcome! Tea,
Coffee, homemade cakes &
biscuits.
sing Funds for
Jimmy’s Night Shelter
A Cambridge based charity
providing emergency
accommodation for the
homeless
9.15am till 11.30am
AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN FOR
CIVIL EMERGENCIES IN THE PARISH
In conjunction with South Cambs District Council and Cambs County Council Caldecote Parish Council is producing an Emergency Response Procedure to help organise and co-ordinate responses to any type of emergency situation that may occur within the Parish. District and County Councils have Emergency Planning Officers and to help them in their roles, Parish Councils are now being asked to help by putting local procedures in place.
This Plan would help locate people with certain skills (eg nurses, First Responder volunteers) and certain equipment (eg 4 wheel drive vehicles, lifting equipment, chainsaws, tractors, etc) and key holders to public buildings (eg village hall, church hall, etc) who may need to be contacted in the event of a major incident.
This could be anything from a road traffic accident to a flooding situation.
We would like to hear from any residents who feel they have a skill or equipment, which could be of help in such an incident.
A plan is being put together, which will be held by the Parish Council, so in the event of such an incident local people could make initial responses and information could also be passed on to the emergency services to help them respond faster and the parish provide as much assistance as possible.
The type of information that could be held would be:
Communications - should phone lines go down, two-way radios could be useful
Power – generators
Equipment – tractors, 4WD, chainsaws, lifting equipment, etc
Medical – First aiders, nurses, St John ambulance volunteers, doctors
Volunteers – people willing to help if required
If you think you could help with any of the above please contact
Caldecote Parish Council, Parish Clerk Tel: 01954 210341
or fill in and return the reply form (next page), which can also be downloaded from the Parish Council’s website at: www.caldecote.gov.uk
VOLUNTEER FORM
NAME………………………………………………………………………………
ADDRESS………………………………………………………………………………...
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PHONE Home………………………………..…
Office…………………………………
What skills or resources could you offer: ……………………………………………
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Suggestions:
Transport – Bike, car, 4 wheel drive, tractor, HGV, Bus, boat, Quad
Healthcare - Medical qualifications, First Aid certificate, member of BRC or SJA
Supplies – Food, water, generator, building materials.
Distribution of supplies:
Communication – Foot messenger, transport, telephone, radio
Other area of expertise – Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, building, mechanical.
General – Manning rest centres, being prepared to assist in any area, hold a Food Hygiene Certificate
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO: Alexis Wood, Parish Clerk, 79a West Drive,
Highfields Caldecote, Ca
Thank you
CALDECOTE PARISH EMERGENCY PLAN
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Home………………………………..… Mobile…………………………………….
Office………………………………… Email ..............................................
What skills or resources could you offer: ……………………………………………
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Bike, car, 4 wheel drive, tractor, HGV, Bus, boat, Quad
Medical qualifications, First Aid certificate, member of BRC or SJA
Food, water, generator, building materials.
Foot messenger, transport, telephone, radio
Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, building, mechanical.
Manning rest centres, being prepared to assist in any area, hold a Food
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO: Alexis Wood, Parish Clerk, 79a West Drive, Highfields Caldecote, Cambridge, CB23 7RY
NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………..
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What skills or resources could you offer: ……………………………………………
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Bike, car, 4 wheel drive, tractor, HGV, Bus, boat, Quad bike.
Medical qualifications, First Aid certificate, member of BRC or SJA
Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, building, mechanical.
Manning rest centres, being prepared to assist in any area, hold a Food
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO: Alexis Wood, Parish Clerk, 79a West Drive,
Caldecote, Dry Drayton and Hardwick Community Car Scheme As many of you will be aware the above scheme is running as usual, but as happens from time to time, the people doing the actual co-ordination of runs have changed, The people to ring now if you need a lift somewhere essential, are: Marian Gibbens Tel. 01954 211709 Hazel Swndells Tel 01954 212998Anne Maclachlan Tel. 01954 211452In some cases you may well meet an answerphone. If you do please do not worry. Just leave a message with your name and phone number and the date, place and time you need your lift for. The person you have rung will ring you back to sort it out just as soon as they can. We always ask for a minimum time of 48 hours notice. However if you do get into an emergency situation we will do our best to help out. You simply have to ring round the co-ordinators and see if anyone can help. However as the scheme is manned totally by volunteers we cannot promise to achieve it - though we will do our best.Payment follows Government guidelines. The passenger pays the driver on each journey and the route is always decided by the driver.Currently all Comberton and Bourn Surgery runs are £3.50 there and back. All other runs are paid for at 30p per mile from the driver's home to the destination and back. These runs include Hinchinbrooke and Addenbrooke's Opticians, Dentists etc. These days we do try and fit in other essential runs such as visiting sick relatives, hairdressers amd occasional shopping. If you have a
Caldecote, Dry Drayton and Hardwick Community Car
As many of you will be aware the above scheme is running as usual, but as happens from time to time, the
ordination people to
ring now if you need a lift somewhere essential, are: Marian Gibbens Tel.
Hazel Swndells Tel 01954 212998 Anne Maclachlan Tel. 01954 211452 In some cases you may well meet an
phone. If you do please do not message with your
name and phone number and the date, place and time you need your lift for. The person you have rung will ring you back to sort it out just as soon as they can. We always ask for
time of 48 hours notice. o an
emergency situation we will do our best to help out. You simply have to
ordinators and see if anyone can help. However as the scheme is manned totally by volunteers we cannot promise to
though we will do our best. t follows Government
guidelines. The passenger pays the driver on each journey and the route is always decided by the driver. Currently all Comberton and Bourn Surgery runs are £3.50 there and
All other runs are paid for at 30p per ver's home to the
destination and back. These runs
Addenbrooke's Opticians, Dentists
These days we do try and fit in other essential runs such as visiting sick relatives, hairdressers amd occasional shopping. If you have a
query do please ring a coand ask. Finally the scheme can only run at the kindness of our wonderful volunteer drivers. We always need more. you can help in any way please telephone Sheila Stephenson on 01954 210638. Because the scheme is so valthe County Council reimburse drivers an extra 15p per mile so that in the end the driver receives the Nationally allowed amount of 45p per mile. Please do ring Sheila if you possibly can help. Runs are done totally at the driver's convenience when ttime, There is absolutely no pressure.So please do help if you possibly can. Your help would be so much appreciated by a lot of people.Sheila Stephenson"
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Season’s Greetings Wishing all of our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to the Journal over the last year. Best wishes to you all Editor
ery do please ring a co-ordinator
Finally the scheme can only run at the kindness of our wonderful volunteer
We always need more. If you can help in any way please telephone Sheila Stephenson on
Because the scheme is so valuable the County Council reimburse drivers an extra 15p per mile so that in the end the driver receives the Nationally allowed amount of 45p per mile.
Please do ring Sheila if you possibly can help. Runs are done totally at the driver's convenience when they have time, There is absolutely no pressure. So please do help if you possibly can. Your help would be so much appreciated by a lot of people.
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Season’s Greetings
Wishing all of our readers a Merry and a Happy New Year.
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to the Journal over the
Caldecote Parish Council - Meeting Timetable – 2013
10th January – Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
24th January - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
28th January – Sports & Recreation
Working Party – 8.00pm – Pavilion
7th February - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
21st February - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
7th March - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
11th March – Sports & Recreation
Working Party – 8.00pm – Pavilion
21st March - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
4th April – Annual Parish Meeting - 8.00pm – Village Hall (APM)
18th April - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
22nd
April – Sports & Recreation Working Party – 8.00pm – Pavilion
2nd
May - Parish Council Meeting - 8.00pm – Pavilion
16th May – Annual Meeting of the Parish Council - 8.00pm – VH (AGM)
6th June - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
10th June – Sports & Recreation Working
Party – 8.00pm – Pavilion
20th June - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
4th July - - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
18th July - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
22nd
July – Sports & Recreation Working Party – 8.00pm – Pavilion
1st August - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
15th August - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
5th September - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
9th September – Sports & Recreation
Working Party – 8.00pm - Pavilion
19th September - Parish Council Meeting
- 8.00pm – Pavilion
3rd
October - Parish Council Meeting - 8.00pm – Pavilion
17th October - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
28th October – Sports & Recreation
Working Party – 8.00pm – Pavilion
7th November - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
21st November - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
5th December - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
9th December – Sports & Recreation
Working Party – 8.00pm – Pavilion
19th December - Parish Council Meeting -
8.00pm – Pavilion
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Seasons greetings from "Tokushima Shotokan Karate Club We are a small friendly club that caters for all abilities and ages from 5 upwards. We train at Caldecote Primary School on Mondays 7pm to 8pm under 16s, 8pm to 9pm over 16s. Thursdays 7:30pm to 8:30 pm all students. If you are looking to get fit in the new year or boost your self confidence come and try Shotokan Karate. For further information Contact Sensei Trevor Parmenter (Yondan Doshi).
[email protected] 391175 07711960591.
Caldecote Neighbourhood Watch Scheme Good News - At the meeting held on 23rd October, the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme for our village was set up! Our Local PCSO, Karen Mahoney kicked off the meeting. Polly Wilderspin, the Regional Cofor NHW explained what the NHW Scheme was all about and what, in practice, a village scheme would mean for our community; for the village co-ordinator; for Street coordinators and for all members.Polly has a wealth of experience behind her and was able to share this to explain the benefits and how they affect the whole community. She ialso the village co-ordinator for Swavesey, who have managed to get 85% of the villagers to sign up to be members. This has directly affected the crime rate which is the lowest in Cambridgeshire! The Police have analysed why this might be and have come to the conclusion that it is the fact that their NHW Scheme is so strong. This is clearly a benefit to every member of the community.What does it involve? Street Co-ordinators – we need to have Street Co-ordinators to “recruit” members from within their vicinity (that is their neighbours), to hold the contact information of those members and disseminate information by email. Whilst we were lucky enough to get a number of people sign up on the night, we are still short of Street Coordinators for many areas. If you are interested in doing this, please contact the Parish Clerk on
[email protected] 01480 391175 07711960591.
Caldecote Neighbourhood
At the meeting held on October, the Neighbourhood
Watch Scheme for our village was set
Our Local PCSO, Karen Mahoney kicked off the meeting. Polly Wilderspin, the Regional Co-ordinator for NHW explained what the NHW Scheme was all about and what, in
scheme would mean for our community; for the
ordinator; for Street co-ordinators and for all members. Polly has a wealth of experience behind her and was able to share this to explain the benefits and how they affect the whole community. She is
ordinator for Swavesey, who have managed to get 85% of the villagers to sign up to be members. This has directly affected the crime rate which is the lowest in Cambridgeshire! The Police have analysed why this might be and have
to the conclusion that it is the fact that their NHW Scheme is so strong. This is clearly a benefit to every member of the community.
we need to ordinators to “recruit”
vicinity (that is their neighbours), to hold the contact information of those members and disseminate information by email. Whilst we were lucky enough to get a number of people sign up on the night, we are still short of Street Co-
eas. If you are interested in doing this, please contact the Parish Clerk on
[email protected] 210341 (she just happens to be the Village Co-ordinator too!!)Members – the more ocommunity who sign up to the scheme the better off the whole village will be. Members will receive regular updates from their Street Coordinator which will enable them to know what to look out for and be expected to be vigilant and report any unusual behaviour either to the Police if it is an actual incident, on 101, or to the relevant Street Co-ordinator so that information can be collated and analysed for reporting if necessary.Aims – to help members know what to do with information they may havefeel confident that they know how to deal with their observations or suspicions; to take away the hesitation people may currently feel in reporting information; developing a mindset so that we all get to know what to look for; to establish a twoway communications system with the Police so that they feel supported in the role we are expecting them to play. So, What is next? We have the following Street Coordinators: Andrew Faulkner – Bosserts Way and Grafton Drive –210341; [email protected] Andrew McKeown – Highfields Road – 210530; [email protected] Cousins – Even numbers Clare Drive + Orchid Fayre [email protected] Tarrio – Grafton Drive [email protected]
[email protected], or tel 01954 210341 (she just happens to
ordinator too!!) the more of the
community who sign up to the scheme the better off the whole village will be. Members will receive regular updates from their Street Co-ordinator which will enable them to
incident, on 101, or to the relevant ordinator so that
information can be collated and analysed for reporting if necessary.
to help members know what to do with information they may have; to feel confident that they know how to deal with their observations or suspicions; to take away the hesitation people may currently feel in reporting information; developing a mindset so that we all get to know what to look for; to establish a two-
ommunications system with the Police so that they feel supported in the role we are expecting them to
We have the following Street Co-
Bosserts Way and 210341;
Social Club to 76
210530; [email protected]
Even numbers Clare Drive + Orchid Fayre – 210038; [email protected]
Grafton Drive – [email protected]
Bob Oatham – North end of Highfields Road – 210330; [email protected] Colin Fotland - North West Drive 210042; [email protected] Doreen Francis - South West Drive to Bosserts Way –210395 Fiona Whelan – Parsonage Close; 212725; [email protected] Myson – Goosecross –[email protected] Tolhurst – South Highfields Road to school – 212522; [email protected] Helen Osgood – Deputy Village Coordinator/ Copel Close - [email protected] Hickson – Clare Drive – 212263; [email protected] John Barker – Main Street – 01223 264138; [email protected] John Newby - Strympole Way [email protected] Max Cartwright – Grove Close [email protected] Neville Hawkins – Middle of West Drive 07715 422373; [email protected] Nick Kent – Stargoose Close –[email protected] Paul Coogan – Strympole Way [email protected] Pauline Field – Furlong Way –585149; [email protected] Watt – Blythe Way – 211314; [email protected] Sally Ann Harrod – Middle part West Drive – [email protected] Barker – East Drive – [email protected]
We are looking for more co-and of course members. If you wish to become a member, please contact your nearest Street Co-ordinator. If you would like to be a Street Coordinator for your road or area, please contact the Parish Clerk [email protected] 210341. As you will see from the list, we need more Street Co
North end of Highfields
North West Drive –
South West Drive to
Parsonage Close; - [email protected]
– 211179; [email protected]
South Highfields Road
Deputy Village Co-
[email protected] 212263;
01223
Strympole Way –212547;
Grove Close –
Middle of West Drive –
–
Strympole Way -
– 07984 @hotmail.co.uk
211314;
Middle part West [email protected]
211216; [email protected]
-ordinators and of course members. If you wish to become a member, please contact
ordinator. If a Street Co-
ordinator for your road or area, please
[email protected], or tel 01954 210341. As you will see from the list, we need more Street Co-
ordinators for the arRoad; the closes off Strympole Way and Clare Drive. Remember, it won't cost you anything, indeed, if you become part of a formal NHW Scheme registered with the Police, you may be able to obtain a discount (of about 10%) off your property and contents / effects insurers.
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Do your bit to bring better broadband for all Have you registered for the Connecting Cambridgeshire campaign to bring better broadband access for everyone across the county? Time is running out and we need as many people as possible to register before December 2012, when a supplier will be selected and planning for the big broadband rollout begins. It only takes a minute to go online at www.connectingcambridgeshire.co.ukor fill in a Freepost reply form in the leaflet at your local library or council offices. All we need is your postcode and a landline phone number, and whether you are a home or business user and we will only use tfor the campaign. The more registrations we get, the more likely we are to get the
ordinators for the areas of Highfields Road; the closes off Strympole Way
Remember, it won't cost you anything, indeed, if you become part of a formal NHW Scheme registered with the Police, you may be able to obtain a discount (of about 10%) off your
and contents / effects
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Do your bit to bring better broadband for all
Have you registered for the Connecting Cambridgeshire campaign to bring better broadband access for everyone across the
out and we need as many people as possible to register before December 2012, when a supplier will be selected and planning for the big broadband rollout begins.
It only takes a minute to go online at www.connectingcambridgeshire.co.uk or fill in a Freepost reply form in the leaflet at your local library or council
All we need is your postcode and a landline phone number, and whether you are a home or business user – and we will only use this information
The more registrations we get, the more likely we are to get the
investment needed to install better broadband connections for all (2 Mbps minimum) with superfast speeds (25mbps minimum) for at least 90% of premises by 20 Latest figures show that over 18,000 homes and businesses across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have already registered their demand for better broadband making our campaign one of the fastest growing in the country. Much of the support is being generated through the fantastic efforts of more than 80 Broadband Champions, who are busy promoting the campaign locally through leaflets, posters, events, and community websites. Many parish councils and local councillors are also backing the campaign because good broadband connections are vital for our businesses and communities to thrive, particularly in rural areas, with benefits for health and education too. So, why not do your bit so that more people can benefit from better broadband? To find out more, visit www.connectingcambridgeshire.co.uk, email [email protected] or call 0345 045 5200
investment needed to install better broadband connections for all (2 Mbps minimum) with superfast speeds (25mbps minimum) for at least 90% of premises by 2015.
Latest figures show that over 18,000 homes and businesses across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have already registered their demand for better broadband making our campaign one of the fastest growing
Much of the support is being erated through the fantastic efforts
of more than 80 Broadband Champions, who are busy promoting the campaign locally through leaflets, posters, events, and community
Many parish councils and local councillors are also backing the
se good broadband connections are vital for our businesses and communities to thrive, particularly in rural areas, with benefits for health and education too.
So, why not do your bit so that more people can benefit from better
www.connectingcambridgeshire.co.uk
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The promotion of Caldecote Village History Caldecote Local History Group has received a grant of nearly £10,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund for an exciting project that will promote the history of Caldecote village. The project will use sources, such as old photographs and oral testimonies, to create an archive that will tell the story of how this small village developed through history. The Caldecote Local History Group will work with the Caldecote Primary School to get children involved in the project. Additionally, there are plenty of opportunities for the local community to get involved, withvolunteer tasks covering the preparation and writing of the learning pack, recording oral memories, preparing old cine films and documents for DVD copying, collating the new archive and giving talks to local groups. Explaining the importance of the HLF support, Robyn Llewellyn, Head of the HLF East of England said: “We are pleased to support this project. With the influx of new residents over the last decade, there are potentially many people living in Caldecote with little knowledge of the local village heritage on their doorstep. Lottery money will help the History Group to change that.” You will be able to keep up with progress of the project on the website and blog. Caldecotelhg.co.uk Today Caldecote is sinuously imprinted on the landscape reflectin‘the long slender thread’ it has woven
The promotion of Caldecote
Caldecote Local History Group has nearly £10,000
from the Heritage Lottery Fund for an exciting project that will promote the history of Caldecote village. The project will use sources, such as old photographs and oral testimonies, to create an archive that will tell the
small village
The Caldecote Local History Group will work with the Caldecote Primary School to get children involved in the project. Additionally, there are plenty of opportunities for the local community to get involved, with volunteer tasks covering the preparation and writing of the learning pack, recording oral memories, preparing old cine films and documents for DVD copying, collating the new archive and giving talks to
Explaining the importance of the HLF pport, Robyn Llewellyn, Head of the
HLF East of England said: “We are pleased to support this project. With the influx of new residents over the last decade, there are potentially many people living in Caldecote with little knowledge of the local village
eritage on their doorstep. Lottery money will help the History Group to
You will be able to keep up with progress of the project on the website and blog. Caldecotelhg.co.uk
Today Caldecote is sinuously imprinted on the landscape reflecting ‘the long slender thread’ it has woven
through British history for thousands of years. Caldecote’s survival is rooted in its land and the determination of its people to thrive.
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Eat, drink and be merry this Christmas! A Message from Trading Standards As the party season approaches and we stock our cupboards for the festivities, many of us are also watching the pennies. Everybody likes a bargain, especially when there are presents to be bought, journeys to be made and all sorts of other expenses chipping away at the bank balance. With this in mind, Trading Standards would like to warn readers about the pitfalls of buying alcohol from unconventional sources such as car boot sales, strangers at the pub, workplace or selling from ta vehicle or any other unusual sources. In recent times there has been an increase in the amount of counterfeit and fake alcohol found in the county. Counterfeit alcohol, just like any other counterfeit product, mimics a genuine branded article and tries to pass itself off as the genuine product. Usually the counterfeit product is very convincing and most consumers wouldn’t notice any difference in the packaging. As well as counterfeit alcohol there are drinks designed to look like new and appealing brands. Often these products do not meet the required legal standards of composition
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Caldecote’s survival is rooted in its land and the determination of its
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Eat, drink and be merry this
from Trading Standards
As the party season approaches and we stock our cupboards for the festivities, many of us are also watching the pennies. Everybody likes a bargain, especially when there are presents to be bought, journeys to be
of other expenses chipping away at the bank balance.
With this in mind, Trading Standards would like to warn readers about the pitfalls of buying alcohol from unconventional sources such as car boot sales, strangers at the pub, workplace or selling from the back of a vehicle or any other unusual
In recent times there has been an increase in the amount of counterfeit and fake alcohol found in the county. Counterfeit alcohol, just like any other counterfeit product, mimics a genuine
and tries to pass itself off as the genuine product. Usually the counterfeit product is very convincing and most consumers wouldn’t notice any difference in the
As well as counterfeit alcohol there are drinks designed to look like new
aling brands. Often these products do not meet the required legal standards of composition –
either having too little or too much of certain required ingredients or featuring ingredients that shouldn’t be present at all. Often these ingredients can be harmful to health. Indeed, both counterfeit and other fake drinks should be avoided at all costs. They may contain either much more or much less alcohol than stated on the label and than is required by law but worse than this, however, is the fact that many counterfeit and fake drinks contain chemicals that are normally used in products such as cleaning products, antifreeze and screen wash. For example methanol, isopropyl, propan-2-ol, acetone and chloroform are commonly found in illicit alcohol. Needless to say, these products can be dangerous if consumed and pose a risk to health. For example, people have been known to be sick or suffer dizziness, breathing difficulties, kidney damage, blindness and even death after consuming fake alcohol. Nobody can tell what’s in a bottle of fake drink and so the risks are unpredictable. The simple message is to not buy or consume any drink of questionable source. So if you choose to eat, drink and be merry this Christmas, please do so in a way that is safe and doesn’t risk your health or that of your guests. If you see any alcohol that you suspect to be counterfeit or fake, please contact our partner, Citizens Advice Consumer Service, on 08454 040506. For business advice and support contact 0345 0455206.
Job Vacancy - Early Years Pre-School Assistant Caldecote pre-school is a happy, friendly and thriving committee-run pre-school situated within Caldecote Primary School. Our children range from 3 years to school age. We have an immediate vacancy for a pre-school assistant to join our team. We are currently able to offer 6 hours a week. Subject to confirmed numbers this could increase by 6 hrs over the forthcoming terms. You will be expected to take on the responsibility of being a key-person and will therefore work closely with a small group of children and liaise with parents/carers. If you are willing to undertake an Early Years qualification or already have one, we would like to hear from you. Background checks and enhanced criminal records bureau check will be required. For more information or to apply, please contact: Jayne Grey / Sarah Talmage / Anesta Cooper 01954 210857 or [email protected] Closing Date: Friday 7th December 2012 Interviews will be held on Friday 14th December from 1pm. Minimum 6 hours per week. Rates of pay will depend on qualifications.
Caldecote Playgroup Autumn Term Playgroup children enjoyed exploring the school playground on a misty morning with wellies on. They were amazed at all the spider webs they found hiding on the wooden equipment and in the grass. The children found different types of wild mushrooms and we talked about safety, not to pick or eat these mushrooms. The children loved the muddy puddle they found and they all had a good splash, listeningsound their wellies made in the water. School-Riser Children: Children starting primary school in September 2013 Important dates – From the 19 November 2012 parents are able to apply for a reception place for their child in a primary school by visiting www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions Application deadline 15 January 2013 Playgroup Parent CommitteeWe held our AGM just before the October half-term and we are pleased to have elected such a supportive group of parents as our committee again. The new committee is as follows: Chair – Sarah Talmage Vice Chair – Jayne Grey Secretary – Terri Kent Treasurer – Alena Pechandova Admission Officer – Kerrie Coniam Funding Officer – Hilary SpargoFundraising – Emma AndrewCommittee member – Dan Talmage Playgroup Sessions We are pleased to be offering warm school lunches from the school
Playgroup children enjoyed exploring the school playground on a misty morning with wellies on. They were amazed at all the spider webs they
d hiding on the wooden equipment and in the grass. The children found different types of wild mushrooms and we talked about safety, not to pick or eat these mushrooms. The children loved the muddy puddle they found and they all had a good splash, listening to the sound their wellies made in the water.
Riser Children: Children starting primary school in
From the 19 November 2012 parents are able to apply for a reception place for their child in a primary school by
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admis
Application deadline 15 January
Playgroup Parent Committee We held our AGM just before the
term and we are pleased such a supportive
group of parents as our committee again. The new committee is as
Alena Pechandova Kerrie Coniam
pargo Emma Andrew
Dan Talmage
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 advance. For more information on menus and nutrition visit: www.myschoollunch.co.uk/cambridgeshire/. Sessions for schoolMonday: Morning session (9:00am Afternoon session (12:00pm 3:00pm) Tuesday: Morning session (9:00am Lunch hour (12:00pm Mixed sessions (schoolnon-risers): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday:Morning session (9:00am Afternoon session (12:00pm 3:00pm) Please contact Anesta Cooper for more information. Tel: 01954 210857 or [email protected] Caldecote Baby and Toddler Play and Stay Group Come and play and meet new friends (0- 5 years) Tuesday; 2:00 – 3:20 pmWe would like to invite parents/carers to bring their babies and toddlers along to meet other families on Tuesdays between 2:00 (term time only). We are a dropsession 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
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
Sessions for school-risers:
Morning session (9:00am – 12:00pm) session (12:00pm –
Morning session (9:00am – 12:00pm) Lunch hour (12:00pm - 1:00pm)
Mixed sessions (school-risers and
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: Morning session (9:00am – 12:00pm) Afternoon session (12:00pm –
ease contact Anesta Cooper for
Tel: 01954 210857 or e-mail: [email protected]
Caldecote Baby and Toddler Play
Come and play and meet new
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
re which enables us to run this as
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 estdrive.wanadoo.co.uk
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) Caldecote Book Group Monthly meetings, New members welcome Hilary Spargo (210112) 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] Caldecote Sports Association New Members Welcome. Vice Chair: John Newby (212547) Secretary: Sue Tasker (212787) Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Saskia Dart Youth Group Co-ordinator Sharon Newton
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 2013. 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 Football Club U6/7 Coach - Vacant please contact John Miller for details
U8 - Peter Beecroft (212035)
U9 – Will Chung-How (210518) U10 – Warren Segrave (212134) U11 - Mike Perkins (212321) U12 - John Miller (210545) www.caldecotefc.org.uk
Club Secretary – John Miller (210545) Club Chairman - Mike Perkins (212321) Club Welfare Officer – Susie Willis (710116)
County Councillor Fiona Whelan (212725) 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] www.caldecotefriends.org.uk 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) Neighbourhood Watch Street Co-ordinators:
Andrew Faulkner – Bosserts Way and Grafton Drive –210341; [email protected] Andrew McKeown – Social Club to 76 Highfields Road – 210530; [email protected] Anne Cousins – Even numbers Clare Drive + Orchid Fayre – 210038; [email protected] Blanca Tarrio – Grafton Drive – [email protected] Bob Oatham – North end of Highfields Road – 210330; [email protected]
Colin Fotland - North West Drive – 210042; [email protected] Doreen Francis - South West Drive to Bosserts Way –210395 Fiona Whelan – Parsonage Close; - 212725; [email protected] Glenis Myson – Goosecross – 211179; [email protected] Gwen Tolhurst – South Highfields Road to school – 212522; [email protected] Helen Osgood – Deputy Village Co-ordinator/ Copel Close - [email protected] Jill Hickson – Clare Drive – 212263; [email protected] John Barker – Main Street – 01223 264138; [email protected] John Newby - Strympole Way –212547; [email protected] Max Cartwright – Grove Close – [email protected] Neville Hawkins – Middle of West Drive – 07715 422373; [email protected] Nick Kent – Stargoose Close – [email protected] Paul Coogan – Strympole Way - [email protected] Pauline Field – Furlong Way – 07984 585149; [email protected] Rod Watt – Blythe Way – 211314; [email protected] Sally Ann Harrod – Middle part West Drive – [email protected] Saskia Barker – East Drive – 211216; [email protected] Parish Council Meets first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Village hall. Chairman: Cllr Jack Lang (212500) Vice Chair: Cllr Tom Footman (210318) Cllr Mike Phillips (210438) Cllr John Barker (01223 264138) Cllr Doreen Francis (210395) Cllr Alan Levett (211494) Cllr John Newby (212547) Cllr Saskia Barker (211216)
Parish Clerk: Alexis Wood (Miss) (210341) 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. Playgroup Manager: Anesta Cooper Chair: Sarah Talmage Vice Chair: Jayne Grey Secretary: Terri Kent Treasurer: Alena Pechandova Admission Officer: Kerrie Coniam Funding Officer: Hilary Spargo Fundraising: Emma Andrew Committee member: Dan Talmage Contact: Tel: 01954 210 857 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.caldecoteplaygroup.co.uk Petcare Circle Care for small pets while owners away. New members welcome Sarah Bell (210892) Police Cambourne Police Station, Sackville Way, Great Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6EG. Call 101. email [email protected]
For more information please go to: http://www.caldecote.gov.uk/LocalPolice
In case of emergency, phone 999 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 : Hester Higton (211526) Head : Karen Stanton (210263) Clerk : Eric Smith Mary-Ann Claridge (210080) Jack Lang (212500) Sue Breeze (210282) Jonathan Barnard (211484) Lesley Whitehead (210263) Alexis Wood (210341) Pippa Smith (01223 262435) Mark Hurst (210008) Carole Lewis (210263) Rene van der Merwe (212757) Social Club - New Members Welcome Chairman: Stewart Whitt ([email protected]) Secretary: Tim Bates (212 627) Treasurer: Maria Brookes (210 791) Club: (210791) [email protected] 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: Dona McCullagh (01223 263180) 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] For Community Diary Entries contact Alexis Wood: [email protected] For more details about the groups, please see the webpages on the Community Website www.caldecote.gov.uk. To update the webpages and the website, please contact the Parish Clerk on [email protected] WI Meets every third Tuesday of the month - New members welcome. President: Hazel Steel: (01763 269955) Secretary: Lynda Gilchrist (211448) Are you missing or not represented in this Directory? If so please contact the editor on 211085, or at [email protected]