St Katharine's WheelIssue 70 June 2011

News, Views and a Warm Welcome

from your Church and Village of Ickleford

How To Stop Church Gossip

Mildred, the church gossip, and self-appointed monitor of the church's morals, kept sticking her nose into other people's business. Several members did not approve of her extra- curricular activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence.

She made a mistake, however, when she accused Frank, a new member, of being an alcoholic after she saw his old pickup parked in front of the town's only bar one afternoon. She emphatically told Frank (and several others) that every one seeing it there would know what he was doing! Frank, a man of few words, stared at her for a moment and just turned and walked away.

He didn't explain, defend, or deny. He said nothing.

Later that evening, Frank quietly parked his pickup in front of Mildred's house

...... walked home ......

and left it there all night.

(You’ve got to love Frank!)

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EgotistSomeone who is usually

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Open Gardens26th June

Reverend Margaret

From theClergy

It is with pleasure that I have to announcetwo new members to our village.

Firstly, in calendar order, we will be welcoming theReverend James Robertson

thon Tuesday 26 July in a Service of Institution by the Bishop of St Albans asRector of St Katharine's, Ickleford and St Peter's Holwell

and Vicar of St Mary's, Pirton,the three villages which make up our Benefice.

This service will necessarily take place in St Mary's Pirton because of the numbers due to attend, but we, in St Katharine's, are looking forward to a service on Sunday

st31 July when Rev'd James and his wife Barbara will be with us to have our own institution without the Bishop, but with the same intentions.

Everyone is obviously welcome to attend this servicestat 9.30am on Sunday 31 July.

Secondly, we are very happy to welcomeMrs Susan Dury

as the new Headteacher of Ickleford Voluntary Controlled Primary Schoolin the September term, the beginning of the new school year.

Putting the words ‘Voluntary Controlled’ is by way of explanation that Ickleford Primary school was built by the Church of England in 1848, and as we all know has gone from good beginnings to great strength - for the last 17 years under the exceptional leadership of Mrs Pat Salmon, who announced her retirement in September last year. Not only do we owe a great debt of gratitude to Mrs Salmon for years of hard work and for everything she has done to help give our school the title of 'Outstanding' in the last OFSTED inspection, but also for continuing to help by introducing Mrs Dury at every opportunity, in a very welcoming manner, to the finer points of our school.

We wish bothRev'd James and his wife Barbara

and Mrs Susan Duryvery many happy years with us here in Ickleford.

The last three months has seen varying progress with many of the current Parish Council projects, as for numerous reasons we are dependent on other organisations for responses to our prompting for action, and these often take time.

However, we do have some positive news regarding 'Little Park', as the Lottery have agreed in principle a grant to part help fund the work necessary to establish the allotments, and subject to their conditions being satisfied we should then receive the funding in the next few months. The balance required is being sought from North Herts District Council by further grants and hopefully if these can be obtained, then the legal formalities involving the transfer of the land to the Parish Council can move forward, and the clearance work can proceed in the coming months.

The Hyde Mill project continues to generate enthusiasm from the group involved and following clearance of the shrubbery from the site this has allowed further investigative work to take place to indentify the actual footprint of the former mill. The Drainage Board from Bedford are providing assistance in re-routing part of the river that has broken away from its main source over time to the rear of Laurel Way, and Countryside Management Services are also offering assistance with further work that needs to be undertaken.

Hertfordshire Highways have finally provided information indicating the results of the traffic calming which appear to demonstrate that the reduction in speeds throughout the village has been achieved, and this information can be found on the Parish Website.

On the Cadwell Bridge situation we are still awaiting Highways to come back with answers to the various questions raised as a result of their initially providing various options to possibly solving the problem.

The Police will be circulating the village during May with details of a new property marking system that they are encouraging all residents to take up as a means of protecting their possessions. With the summer months fast approaching the Police are again reminding residents to protect their property by locking doors and windows when going out.

The Parish Council is entering the 'Village of the Year' competition this year, given we have various new projects now complete for the judges to see. The Annual Parish Meeting will now take place on

thThursday 26 May, the April date being moved due to the forthcoming Parish Elections, and by the time this publication is circulated a new Parish Council will have been elected. Three of the former Councillors decided for various reasons not to stand for re-election and I should like to thank James Carlyle, Glenys Palmer and Tim Stephenson for all their hard work during the time they were members of the Council.

Philip J. CroweChairman of Ickleford Parish Council

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Many reconditioned machines of all makes for sale.

A reminder that the Hall car park is private and meant for patrons only.

Whilst we appreciate that parking can be difficult in the village - particularly at the beginning and end of school days - people using the Hall need

to be able to park there.Please be considerate of others and be aware that vehicles are uninsured if parked at the Hall

without permission!

Many thanks - The Management Committee.

Reporting a Highway Fault

If you are aware of any potholes, pavement problems, faulty streetlights or any other Highway fault, please email the Parish Clerk - Katrina Henshaw on mail@icklefordpc.com

You are still encouraged to report these faults direct to Hertfordshire Highways on

0300 123 4047(the number is charged at local call rate)

or via HCC's website www.hertsdirect.org/highwayfaults

If the fault is an immediate threat to life and limb please call the police.

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This may come as a surprise to those of you not having visited Las Vegas , but there are

more Catholic churches than casinos. Not surprisingly, some worshippers at Sunday

services will give casino chips rather than cash when the basket is

passed. Since they get chips from many different casinos, the

churches have devised a method to collect the offerings. The

churches send all their collected chips to a nearby Franciscan monastery for sorting

and then the chips are taken to the casinos of origin and cashed in.

This is done by the chip monks.

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2011 should prove to be an exciting season for Ickleford.The club is really thriving and there is much to look forward to.Firstly there is the new second ground at Kimpton Hoo which is a

thwonderful location. The first game took place on May 7 which was adebut victory for the third team. Then there is the challenge for the firstteam playing in the Saracens Herts League Division 2, their highest level formany years. To this end Ickleford have taken on an overseas player for thefirst time. Harsh Melita has settled in very well and is also helping the coltswith his coaching.

As far as the colts are concerned the new under 10 side has made a promising start winning their first game and this is an important step forward for the club. Another new venture for Ickleford CC is our first season in the mid beds league and many new grounds to visit.

th thProof of the strength of the club came on the weekend of the 7 /8 May when four sides were fielded on Saturday and two sides on Sunday. It is many years since Ickleford fielded six sides in a weekend.

Off the field a successful auction night was held in April to help the club's finances while once again thJas Bowman's are sponsoring the cricket balls for the season – the 26 consecutive year of this

particular sponsorship – while vice president John Binks has also provided generous support for the cricket club with Hitchin Motorcare Ltd sponsoring the colts section.

Roy IzzardHonorary Secretary

Ickleford Cricket Club

Honorary Secretary: Roy Izzard, 2 Bedford Road, Ickleford, Herts. SG5 3XHTelephone: 01462 433171 (home); 01462 454545 (work); Mobile: 07803 202498E-mail: roy.izzard@bjca.co.uk

Ickleford WI

Wendy Crowe President Tel: 454310 Kay Baker Secretary Tel 624886

Villagers wondered what was happening on Thursday 21st April when they saw so many well dressed ladies complete with lovely hats all entering the Village Hall.

As our speaker for the evening happened to be a Registrar and the Royal Wedding was just a week away, it seemed appropriate to mark the occasion accordingly. Members enjoyed a "Wedding Tea Party" with a loyal toast to the happy couple and to the Queen as it was her birthday that day as well - a very enjoyable evening.

We have an outing arranged for August when members can visit both Clarence House and Buckingham Palace or just the former if they wish. There are all the usual events organised for the summer months - mainly involving eating, so things are as busy as ever.

We have been pleased to welcome three new members during this year.

For more information contact:

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We are the first mobile eco-spa in the United Kingdom and serve Ickleford and surrounding villages.Our products are toxin free, 100% natural, organic, biodegradable and responsibly farmed andtherefore contain NO parabens, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, silicones, phthalates, syntheticcolours, DEA, mineral oils, EDTA or synthetic perfumes. This policy ensures we provide our clientswith maximised treatment results that are great for them and good for their environment. We usemanicure and pedicure preparations, including nail polishes that were specially developed to be safeduring pregnancy.

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As a business with a strong sense of social responsibility, The List gives 10% of its yearly profit tocharity. This year this will be split between Ickleford Pre-School’s eco projects, BuzzWorks, Hitchinand Cancer Research UK.

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So You Think You Can Dance?

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Tap and Modern/Jazz classesfor ages 3-18

Principal:Leonie Shephard AISTD BA(Hons) Theatre Dance

Tel: 07793 966392Email: leonie@aspireschoolofdance.com

Classes held locally in Hitchin & St Ippolyts

Never Lie to a Woman ... !!!

A man called home to his wife and said,

" Dear, I have been asked to go fishing up in Scotland with my boss & several of his friends.

We'll be gone for a week. This is a good opportunity for me to get that

promotion I've been wanting, so could you please pack enough clothes for a week and

set out my rod and fishing box, we're leaving from the office & I will call by the house

to pick my things up" " Oh! and please pack my new blue silk pyjamas.”

His wife thinks this sounds a bit fishy but being the good wife she is, did exactly what her husband asked.

The following weekend he came home a little tired but otherwise looking

good. His wife welcomed him home and asked if he had caught many fish?

He said, "Yes! Lots of salmon, some grayling and a few trout.

But why didn't you pack my new blue silk pyjamas like I asked you to do?”

His wife replied, "I did. They're in your fishing box ...”

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ARE YOU A GOOD PICKER?

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ckleford's Litter Collection Day will this year be on Saturday 25 June - the day before Open Gardens . Bearing in mind that visitors may find themselves in almost any part of the village I would Iask you to look up and down your road some time that week to judge how large the total task of

clearance on the day might be.

If in doubt do come to the Village Hall from 9 am on the Saturday with a pair of stout gloves to register for the prize draw and collect a bag. The more people who join in the easier the job will be for all.

Michael Willoughby

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St Katharine’s dates for your diary 2010

Brunch

We meet at 49 Arlesey Road on the second Thursday of each month, shortly after the 9.10am (half hour) Communion Service. Coffee / tea and croissants / biscuits accompany a new approach to easy discussion and the hour certainly seems to go very quickly.

These mornings are not just for women - so any men who would like to come along are most welcome.

Dates for your diaries: 09 June 201114 July 2011

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Soup lunch has moved

to the first Friday monthly Lunch dates for your diaries

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We look forward towelcoming new facesas well as greeting allour regulars as well.

Cards etc will be on sale in aid of theSt Katharine’s Building and Restoration Fund

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on 07855 502735 for more information

The Hitchin School of Russian Ballet

Classes for:

Children age 3 upwards

Amateur adults, who wish to retrain

Adult beginners

Venues:Ickleford Village HallPriory School dance studio

Please call Sally

Volunteers are needed

throughout the year to

make a pot of soup please

now on the

second Thursday

monthly

GONE

Saturday 26 MarchCake stall at the Lych-gateA big thank you to everyone

who helped in baking, buying or sellingfor our cake stall.

£129.71was raised which

was fantastic.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday14th, 15th, 16th April

Spring Cleaning of St Katharine’sAgain a big thank you to all who worked

so hard over the weekend.

COMING

Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 JuneExhibition of Ickleford’s

Photographic and Painting Talentin St Katharine’s

Sunday 26 JuneOpen Gardens

Saturday 1 OctoberHarvest Supper with Entertainment

Saturday 26 NovemberChristmas Fayre

DAVID J. BINKS Funeral Directors

Family owned and Independent

Private Chapels of Rest

Flower & Memorial Service

Telephone

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IcklefordWe have 25 years experience in the building industry.

With this comes great pride & knowledge that you can trust forReliability Quality & Competitive Pricing

to arrange visits / quotes callRob Williams 07854 756121 / 01462 624925

Luke Jackson 07828 466509

BarnConversions

HouseRefurbishment

LoftConversions

GarageConversions

Extensions

Brickwork

Roofing

Driveways

Plastering

Patios

Fitted Kitchens& Bathrooms

Marie Curie - Yosemite to San Francisco Cycle Challenge

London 2012 say the Olympics are an

opportunity for all of us to take on a fresh

challenge.

So as a journalist who reports on 2012 every

day, I have decided to set myself the goal of

raising cash for Marie Curie Cancer Care with

a 400km bike ride across Yosemite National

Park to San Francisco.

We are doing this as a small group over five

days in October 2011 and there's going to be

plenty of uphill stuff. So I've bought a new

bike and started training with a couple of

friends. I'm also taking crucial cycling advice

from an experienced "Ironman" competitor.

I'd be delighted if you could support me in this

pre-Olympic challenge with any donations.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast

and totally secure. Your details are safe with

JustGiving – they'll never sell them on or

send unwanted emails. Here's the link:

Once you donate, they'll send your money

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directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every

eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it's the most efficient way to

donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

With many thanks for your support, Adrian Warner.

Like other years I am appealing to the community for 2nd hand books. This is for our

book sale at V.R Jennings Funeral Service

that will be held on the

"Open Gardens Day,”

plus the week before,

starting on Monday 20th June,

all are welcome.

All the monies raised will go to

St Katharine's Church.

I am happy to make any local collections.

Many thanks Susannah.

V R Jennings Funeral Service.

32 Arlesey Road, Ickleford

Tel 01462 450647

Email jennings.hitchin@letsco-operate.com

V. R. JenningsFuneral Services

32 Arlesey Road, Ickleford

01462 450 647

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WHERE IN THE WORLD?

Where are these popular tourist destinations?

1 Terra Cotta Warriors place: .................... country: ....................2 Louvre Museum place: .................... country: ....................3 Charles Bridge place: .................... country: ....................4 Spanish Steps place: .................... country: ....................5 Kathmandu Valley place: Kathmandu country: ....................6 Grand Canyon place: .................... country: ....................7 Taj Mahal place: .................... country: ....................8 Machu Picchu place: .................... country: ....................9 Iguaza Falls place: .................... country: ....................10 Ayers Rock place: .................... country: ....................

Now mark the numbers 1 to 10 on the map below to show where each of the 10 countries are located in the world. (answers on the inside back cover)

INK CARTRIDGES

We are still collecting empty ink cartridges

and receiving money for them.

Please place any you have in the bin standing at the back of the Church.

Many thanks.

Sorry but we are no longer able to take laser toners.

Teacher: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?

Donald: H I J K L M N OTeacher: What are you talking about?Donald: Yesterday, you said it's H to O.

Teacher: Glenn, why do you always get so dirty?

Glenn: Well, I'm a lot closer to the ground than you are.

Teacher: Clyde, your composition on'My Dog' is exactly the same as your brother's. Did you copy his?

Clyde: No, sir, it's the same dog.

Activities and Opportunitiesoffered from St. Katharine's to the community.

SUNDAYS Three Services to choose from8.00am EUCHARIST (the word Eucharist means Thanksgiving)

9.30am FAMILY SUNG EUCHARIST, generally the second Sunday in the month.

9.30am SUNG EUCHARIST (with time for children to take part in a suitable learning activity in the sound proofed room) on the other Sundays.Coffee is served on the fourth Sunday of the month after the service.

6.00pm EVENSONG at St. Katharine's.

MONDAYS 2.00pm – 3.15pm MUMS AND TOTS. A time for young Mothers/Fathers, churchgoers or non churchgoers, to meet in St. Katharine's, bringing their small children for a sociable hour.

3.30pm - 4.30pm KATS KOOL KIDS. With its usual mix of fun and Christian learning for the ages 7 - 11.

4.30pm – 5.30pm CHOIR. Currently we have fifteen children in the choir aged 7 to 16. Choir practices tend to be fun with the occasional piece of hard work – and the results are quite amazing because children nowadays are so musically talented. The results of these talents can be heard on Sunday mornings.There is only one strict rule and that is that no child may be unkind to another child in any way.

8.00pm ST. KATHARINE'S SINGERS. A time for musically inclined friends to meet and rehearse anthems and carols and generally enjoy singing in a group. The 'Singers' please us on Festivals, which would not be the same without them, and at other times when they have rehearsed suitable anthems – and also of course at Christmas at the 'Carols by Candlelight' .

THURSDAYS 9.10am. On Thursday morning we have a said Eucharist which provides about 30 minutes of time for quiet prayer and reflection as well as a celebration of Holy Communion. All are very welcome to attend.

FRIDAYS SOCIABLE SOUP LUNCHES 12 noon – 1.30pm held in the Church on the first Friday of the month. This has proved to be a time when newcomers to our village have discovered the Church and have been made to feel welcome, as well as regular friends who enjoy a really good soup, roll, drink and a chat.

REGULAR COMMITMENTS BYCHURCHGOERS AND NON CHURCHGOERS

Every week the brass in the Church is polished, the Church is tidied and cleaned and beautiful arrangements of flowers appear. One could say, 'as if by magic'! However, how wrong one would be because we have extremely dedicated and generous friends who work to rotas on the upkeep of the interior. The churchyard is mown and the paths are swept and the gutters cleared of pine needles – again by people who are willing to give of their time and energies. If you feel you would like to join in, in any way, with the activities on offer, please feel free to do so. If you don't know who to approach, please ask me!

Reverend Margaret: Telephone 01462 432794**********

Did you know that there is a weekly Newsletter in St. Katharine's which you are welcome to take, giving information of Services and Events? Did you know that there are beautiful cards and sometimes crafts for sale after the Service on the 4th Sunday in the month all at very reasonable prices?Did you know that we are the only Church in Hertfordshire which has bells that are unable to be rung?

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SG5 1UN

M. R. TInterior & Exterior

Specialist Decorator&

Property Maintenance

No Job Too Small

Plumbing, Tiling, Coving, Guttering, Fascias,

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Insurance Work Undertaken

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Fencing, Door Fitting, Laminated Flooring,

Always had an interest in acting but never acted on it???

Come to the

Ickle Drama Club Ickleford Village Hall

Whatever your age – under 5’s to over 80’s - there is a drama class for you!

Call Valerie 01462 422691 to find out the times of your class!

FLYTIPPINGis a public nuisance

Do YOU know of any in the village?

If you see the offence and the offenders, record the details and dial

01462 474373(NHDC Licensing and Enforcement team)

This will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Let us all help to keep the village

clean and tidy

Possibly the most caring child?

Whenever I'm disappointed with my spot

in life, I stop and think about little Jamie

Scott.

Jamie was trying out for a part in the

school play. His mother told me that he'd

s e t h i s h e a r t o n b e i n g

in it, though she feared he would not be

chosen.

On the day the parts were awarded, I went

with her to collect him after school. Jamie

rushed up to her, eyes shining with pride

and excitement.. 'Guess what, Mum,' he

shouted, and then said those words that

will remain a lesson to me....

'I've been chosen to clap and cheer.’

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2 performances 2.00pm and 4.30pm

Tickets on sale at Ickleford Stores

www.windingroadtheatrecompany.co.uk

or on the door 2 April

Tickets Adults £8 Children £6

Winding Road Theatre Company

bring the magic of the theatre

exclusively

to children and young people

Join good friends, Water Rat, old Badger

and intrepid Mr Toad in Kenneth Grahame's

classic tale

Ickleford Village Hall

Saturday 2 April

Ickleford 2011

thOpen gardens 26 June

there will be 9 gardens open

and the Lavender Farm

(free entry with open gardens programme)

V R Jennings are holding a book stall

the shuttle mini bus is being provided by Mencap

programmes will be available from Ickleford stores

priced £3.50 before the day, £4.00 on the day.

lunches and cream teas will be available

the village hall will be open for lunches and various stalls

exhibition in the church

photography & painting

by local talent

25th and 26th June

State of the art community sports facility

with 3rd generation artificial pitch

and cafe & bar with Sky TV.

Football Pitch Hire—11-a-side, 7-a-side, 5-a-side and more!

Our state of the art full size pitch can be divided into halves,

thirds, or even mini pitches to suit any requirements.

Football Coaching Clinics—Primary & Enhanced Clinics:

Players are separated by both age and ability: the Primary Clinic is

for those who are less experienced in football and the Enhanced for

those with a higher skill level. Wednesday evenings, 4-30-5.30pm, 4-12 year old boys & girls, free taster sessions!

Saturday Morning Primary Clinics:3—5 year olds:

9am—9.45am; 6—8 year olds: 10am—11am

Safe Hands: Wednesday evenings, 5.30-6.30pm, all ages.

Contact us for more information or check out our website!

Holiday Football Courses—We run all day football

courses during every school holiday for 1-4 days per week

Check out our website for details of upcoming courses and take

a look at the photos of some of our previous courses!

Parties & Functions—

Available for hire for children’s birthday parties,

corporate functions, celebrations, meetings and much, much more!

Events & Festivals—

Hire the whole facility for your event.

Maybe you’re having a company BBQ and football

tournament or a charity day with a football theme—

The Arena is the ideal venue, whatever the occasion.

Leagues & Tournaments—

Several leagues are based at The Arena

including our new Summer League—please see the website for more details.

The Arena, Norton Road, Baldock, SG7 5AUThe Arena, Norton Road, Baldock, SG7 5AU

t: 01462 720088t: 01462 720088

e: info@htcfc.co.uke: info@htcfc.co.uk

www.northhertsarena.co.ukwww.northhertsarena.co.uk

EASTER AND LENT COLLECTIONS 2011

The marvellous sum of over £1,020 has been collected so far for ourTearfund support in West Africa.

This sum includes Lent Boxes, Soup Lunches, sale of Easter cardsand collections over the Easter Period

and also includes £149 from Tax that has been paid on Gift Aid donations.

Thank you everyone for your care and generosity.

WATER AND SANITATION CRISIS

MAKE LIFE FLOW

Imagine carrying a 20 litre jerry-can filled with water—or alternatively a bag of books which weighs roughly 20 litres.

Imagine putting it on your head and climbing up and down stairs a few times, or round the garden several times.

This is a little taste of what it is like for 900 million people who do not have access to clean water. Instead of turning on a tap they must walk to a communal tap, well or spring, fill their cans and walk back.

A staggering 40 per cent of peoplealive today lack access to basicSanitation - they have no water towash their hands after using the toilet.

The result? Three children under 5 years old die every minute.

TEARFUND have been workingin this region for 20 years.

But, to respond to this growingcrisis and save lives,

they need more resources

They have therefore launched an appeal.

WEST AFRICA FOOD CRISIS

IN WEST AFRICA, MILLIONS ARE DESPERATE FOR FOOD

Bad harvests over a number of years mean staple foods like grain have shot up in price by as much as 43%. At the same time, the value of cattle has plummeted.

Families would normally tradetheir cattle for food - but nowthey are not worth enough.

This means they have no money,and many people are eatingjust one meal a day.

So, if any reader wishes to make a donationtowards helping

TEARFUNDin their work in West Africa

then pleasesend your contribution to

Michael HolfordIcknield HouseWestmill Lane

Ickleford, Sg5 3RN

and if you are able please tell Michael that you wish the Church to reclaim tax on your

donation to be sent on to Tearfund also.

Teacher: Glenn, how do you spell 'crocodile'?Glenn: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-LTeacher: No that's, wrong.Glenn: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me

how I spell it

Teacher: Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't have ten years ago.

Winnie: Me!

Teacher: Millie, give me a sentence starting with 'I'.Millie: I is…Teacher: No Millie ….. Always say, “I am”.Millie: All right ….”I am the ninth letter of the

alphabet”.

Teacher: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating?

Simon: No sir, I don't have to, my Mum is a good cook.

And - on a lighter note

Teacher: Millie, give me a sentence starting with 'I'.Millie: I is…Teacher: No Millie ….. Always say, “I am”.Millie: All right ….”I am the ninth letter of the

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Simon: No sir, I don't have to, my Mum is a good cook.

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Ickleford Preschool is set in the friendly village of Ickleford and consists of a Nursery and a

Playgroup offering opportunities to all. We welcome children from two years and six months

up to four years and nine months, and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

We would like to give everybody a very warm welcome to preschool and hope you all had an

enjoyable Easter. Our topics this term are relationships and emotions with ourselves and

others. We will also be looking at music, movement and dance, as well as being busy in the

garden, in preparation for open gardens in June.

We are still collecting Sainsbury and Tesco vouchers. We received some wonderful

equipment last year, and this year's collection is doing well. So please do keep collecting and

sending them into preschool.

thBags 2 school is booked for collection on Monday 9 of May at 9am. They accept clothing,

paired shoes, curtains, bedding, soft teddies and handbags. For every kilo that is collected a

monetary percentage is donated back to preschool. If you have any items you would like to

donate then please drop bags off in the preschool car park, by the steps. They will also accept

large sacks and bin bags.

Finally, if you are interested in a place for your child at Ickleford Preschool and would like an

application form or to come for a visit, please contact Stephanie Woodhead via the telephone

number or email address at the top of this page.

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We Live In Troubled Times

A vicar had been on a long flight between church conferences, when a warning was given to “Fasten your seat belts” because a little turbulence was expected. Then the storm broke and ominous cracks of thunder could be heard above the engine noise and the plane was tossed about on terrific currents of air.

The vicar confessed that he shared the acute fear with the other passengers, some of whom were praying, all wondering if they would make it through the storm. Suddenly the vicar noticed a little girl sitting quietly reading, sometimes dozing, but with no fear or worry and he was amazed by her calmness.

The plane landed safely and the vicar asked the little girl why she had not been afraid. She answered “Because my daddy is the pilot and he is taking me home”.

There are many kinds of storm that buffet us;physical, mental, financial, domestic

and many other storms can easily and quickly darken our skiesand throw our plane out of control.

We have all known such times.It is easier to be at rest when our feet are on the ground

than when we are being tossed about by a dark sky.

Let us remember – Our Father is the pilot.

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We had a full house again, with 11 teams taking part. All seemed to have a good time. Thanks to Laurie, Vivien and

Christine who set the questions and to the rest of the committee for organising the rest of the evening. Also

thanks to those who supported the event.The event raised just over £500 for Church funds.

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The real Green Deal... please stand up

Is grant support for home insulation soon to be replaced by loans? The government's latest proposals

certainly imply this.

The Green Deal proposes to spread the cost of new home insulation across future energy bills associated

with a property. It is hoped that this will remove any obvious barrier to getting the work done. A guiding

principle is that insulation installed must save the householder more money than the extra charge on their

bills.

However, we don't yet know how much loan interest repayments will add to the cost. Currently cavity wall

and loft insulation cost under £100 each in some areas thanks to Council grants. The Energy Saving Trust

estimates households can save £115 each year with cavity wall insulation. This is a remarkable return on

investment.

Get insulation installed in 2011 and you'll benefit from a grant. Beyond March 2012, when energy supplier

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SAINT KATHARINE'S CHURCH BUILDING APPEALI should like to make a donation of £…………….. to Saint Katharine's Church Building Appeal and enclose cash / my cheque made payable to Ickleford Parochial Church Council for this sum;

ORI should like to pay £……… per month / annum (please delete as appropriate) for…..…years and have completed the Bankers Order form below.

Full Name …………………………………………………………………………………….

Address………………………………………………………………………………………..

....................................................................................................................Post Code

GIFT AIDI want the Church to reclaim tax on my donation(s) to the Saint Katharine's Church Building Appeal. I note that I must have paid an amount of tax that at least equals the tax deducted from this (these) donation(s).

Signature……………………………………………………Date……………………………..

BANKER'S ORDER

To the Manager…………………………………………………………….(name of bank)

Address…………………………………………………………………………………………

Please pay to the account of Ickleford Parochial Church Council at Barclays Bank, Hitchin Branch, The North Herts Group

5/6 High Street, Hitchin Herts SG5 1BJSort Code: 20-41-12 Account Number: 20518778

the sum of £………….. (……………………………………………………..words)commencing on the………….day of ………………..20…. and a like sum every month/year for ……..years or until further notice (please delete as appropriate)and debit my account with each payment made.

Signed……………………………………………………………Date……………………….

Address…………………………………………………………………………………………

Account Name………………………………………Account Number……………………..___________________________________________________________________

Please return this form when completed to Michael Holford,Icknield House, Westmill Lane, Ickleford, Hitchin, Herts SG5 3RN

PLEASE BE AWARE!

We have been advised that some children are walking round the village with some of our collecting boxes and postcards – knocking on doors and

attempting to collect money in the name of the church.

St Katharine’s Church never goes from door to door asking for donations for the upkeep or restoration of the Church.

In particular, no children are ever allowed to use collecting boxes in the Church’s name – for such a purpose or for any other charitable cause.

Book of Remembrance

A few years ago a Book of Remembrance was given so that the names of departed ones may be inscribed.

The book is encased and stands in the Church.

The pages are turned and the departed are remembered in the prayers of the services at the time of their anniversary.

If you would like the name of your loved one(s) to be included, please add the details requested against therelevant date on the form at theback of the Church.

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The price of gas in France

A thief in Paris planned to steal some paintings from the Louvre.

After careful planning, he got past security, stole the paintings, and made it safely to his van. However, he was captured only two blocks away when his van ran out of gas.

When asked how he could mastermind such a crime and then make such an obvious error, he replied,

“Monsieur, that is the reason I stole the paintings.’

I had no Monet

To buy Degas

To make the Van Gogh.”

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Do you have De Gaulle to tell this story to your friends?

I've only put it in the Wheel because I figured I had nothing Toulouse!

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GENERAL PLAN OF THE CHURCH

Entering the Church by the Porch, the visitor is advised to stand for a moment in the centre of the Nave and look around.

The Nave is the earliest part of the Church and was built about 1150. To the east is the Chancel and thSanctuary built early in the 13 century, as was also the Belfry at the west end of the Church. To the south

this the Porch which was constructed about the middle of the 15 century, and also the South Aisle and Chapel which were added in 1859 when extensive alterations were made under the direction of the well known architect of that time, Sir Gilbert Scott, as a memorial to the Ryder family.

To the north in the Chancel is the Vestry which was another part of the 1859 enlargement and improvements.

From this brief survey it is clear that the original medieval building must have been a comparatively simple structure consisting of a long aisleless Nave and a short Chancel.

thIt is doubtful whether the existing Chancel can be regarded as the 12 century one, however, because it is neither quite central with, nor exactly in line with the Nave. Indeed from other indications, particularly the

th13 century window remaining in the north wall, there is reason to suppose that the present square ended

thChancel is a 13 century re-building of an earlier one just as so many of the existing old Chancels are.

In that same century, perhaps about the same time, the Tower came to be added at the other end of the Nave. thThis must have involved the removal of the 12 century west wall, which till then may have carried its own

bell turret. The tower arch, which is two centred, and the narrow lancet pointed-headed window in the thsouth face certainly afford in their design the evidence of 13 century date.

thThe chief piece of 14 century work remaining in the Church is the three-light window in the north wall of the Nave. Doubtless it came about early in that century in response to a call for more light and more translucent colour. It may be pertinent to note that this window is on the men's side of the Nave where the Lord of the Manor would have had his place in the Church.

thThe Chancel Arch spanning the full width of the Chancel is almost certainly of the 15 century. It must of course have superseded an earlier one whose span may be taken to have been about one-third of the external width of the Nave, thus giving abutments of solid walling on either side, equal in depth to the span of the arch whose thrust they had to resist. On the foundation of these pieces of solid walling, Scott may

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have set the bases of his arch – the third Chancel Arch – that the Church must have possessed in its time.

With the Chancel Arch goes the Rood Gallery, the staircase of which remains but the exit has now been blocked.

A Piscina of the Decorated Period can be seen in the north wall near to this staircase.

In the Middle Ages a small Nave Altar would have stood beneath the rood loft, corresponding no doubt to another on the south side.

thThe Nave Roof is also of the 15 century and replaces an earlier one which was of steeper pitch and was portably pushing out the walls, since it can be observed that the north wall has a considerable outward lean.

thIndeed this 15 century roof with its tie-beams may have helped along with the contemporary buttresses to save the walls from collapse. The wall posts of the roof tresses rest upon stone Corbels which form many interesting heads and figures.

In 1859 Sir Gilbert Scott replaced the south wall by three Arches of Victorian Norman design which were introduced to support the new South Aisle and the Chapel of All Souls. The pillars are of stone and are short, massive and circular, with simple decorated capitals. At the same time he added the large pointed Arch between the Nave and the Chancel which is richly carved with numerous symbols of the Christian Faith.

thThe 13 century large single window at the east end was supplanted or improved by the present window with its three narrow lancets and filled with stained glass representing Our Lord's Passion. The small lancet window which was found bricked up on the north side of the Altar was re-opened and filled with stained glass depicting the Last Supper.

to be continued

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Ivan: What are you reading?Andrea: It’s a book about electricity.Ivan: Oh, current events?Andrea: No, light reading.

How did Benjamin Franklin discover electricity?It came to him in a flash.

What’s wrong with this fish?Long time, no sea.

Where do geologists go for entertainment? To rock concerts.

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Bike 'n Hike 2011 will be on Saturday

10 September from 10am—6pm

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“Parenting”

Martin has just received his brand new driver's licence. The family troops out and climbs into the car as he is going to take them for a ride for the first time. Dad immediately heads for the back seat behind the newly minted driver.

“I bet you're back there to watch the scenery, for a change” says the beaming boy to his father. “Nope” comes Dad's reply. “I'm going to sit here and kick the back of your seat as you've been doing all these years.”

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“I'm glad you named me John” said the small boy. “Why?” asked Mum.“Because that's what all the children at school call me.”

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Last year Ickleford lost one of its popular residents; Jon Lawson.

This year several of Jon's friends from Ickleford and further afield are organising and/or completing a number of fund raising events in his memory to support both The Lymphoma Association and Garden House Hospice. The Lymphoma Association provides information and support to anyone with lymphatic cancer and their families, carers and friends; and as a local charity we all know of Garden House Hospice and the great work that team of volunteers undertake in Letchworth.

thThe team will drive up to Fort William in Scotland on Fri 10 June for an 8:00am start on Saturday morning to climb Ben Nevis. Less than five hours later they will set off to drive down to the Lake District to begin the climb up Scafell Pike, and less than four hours after that they will set off to drive through the night to Pen-y-Pas in Wales to climb Mount Snowdon, returning to the car park less than four hours later.

Several of the people taking part have never climbed one mountain before never mind three in 24 hours, so this is a major undertaking for them but they are all really enthusiastic about thechallenge. You can read more and support theirfundraising efforts online atwww.justgiving.com/JonLawson

In September two members of this team will be takingpart in The Great North Run as a further fund raisingevent and we are also hoping to run at least one socialfund raising event but details of these are still to befinalised.

Any support you can give in the form of sponsorship will be greatly appreciated, and if you would like to help us run these, or additional, fund raising events then we would also like to hear from you on 01462 438730 or by email to rememberjon1@gmail.com

Thank youFriends of Jon

NO CATCHING THE LITTLE TRAIN

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thThe first big event takes place on the 11 th

and 12 June when a group of 15 walkers and up to eight drivers will attempt the national Three Mountains Challenge. This involves climbing the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales in less than 24 hours, including the time it takes to drive between them.

SAMARITAN'S PURSE SHOE BOX APPEAL 2011How time flies !Yes, the next Samaritan's Purse Shoe Box Appeal will soon be here!So now is the time to be thinking, when you are buying your next pairof shoes, about keeping the box for that very special reason.If you, your family and friends have any spare boxes after buying yournew shoes, and don't have any other uses for them, please leavethem for me in the church porch or give me a ring Tel: 01462 624925and I'll collect them from you. Many thanks

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Thank you, Helen for leading ourannual pilgrimage walk of 20 miles

to St Albans,and all the accompanying adults

for just being there to make this a very happy and harmonious day for all.

Our young people usually want to walksome of, if not all of the 20 miles.

As we know, the weather was gloriousand, I understand, the walk was made by all

from beginning to end.Congratulations everyone!

And thank you to our ‘car driver’who patiently kept pace with the walk

to be on hand whenever necessary.

Overall a very tiringbut very worthwhile and enjoyable day

was had by all.

EASTER MONDAY PILGRIMAGE TO ST ALBANS25th April

During the service in the Abbey

Exhaustion outside the Abbey!

Ickleford Parish Council Websitewww.icklefordpc.com

Parish clerkMrs Katrina Henshaw 624885 katrina.henshaw@icklefordpc.com

Parish CouncilCllr Miles Maxwell (Chairman) 434538 miles.maxwell@icklefordpc.com

Cllr 620489 mick.barber@icklefordpc.comCllr David Chapallaz 452475 david.chapallaz@icklefordpc.comCllr Kathy Goldie 434779 kathy.goldie@icklefordpc.comCllr 636593 stuart.gray@icklefordpc.comCllr Sam Taylor sam.taylor@icklefordpc.comCllr Colin Thurstance 451059 colin.thurstance@icklefordpc.com

Cllr Philip Crowe (Vice Chairman) 454310 philip.crowe@icklefordpc.comMick Barber

Stuart Gray

North Herts District CouncillorCllr Tricia Cowley 454529 patriciagibbs249@btinternet.comCounty CouncillorCllr Nigel Brook 450223 nigel.brook@hertscc.gov.uk

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Priest in Charge Vacancy

Clergy Revd. Margaret Holford Tel 432794Icknield House, Ickleford SG5 3RN

For initial enquiries regarding the arranging of baptisms, weddings etc. please contact ReverendMargaret Holford in the first instance as she holds the main Parish Diary for St Katharine's

Church Wardens John Thompson Tel 625017Anna Carter Tel 629889

P.C.C. Secretary Mrs Nicky Carlyle Tel 712454

Service TimesSundays please note:

8.00 am Eucharist (said) our Family Service Sundays are now

9.30 am Sung Eucharist held on the second Sunday of the month

6.00 pm Evening Prayer

Thursdays9.10 am Eucharist (said) followed by Home Communions

Church Organisations Other Contacts

DISCLAIMER: Neither the Editor nor the Church PCC has the resources to verify the quality or bonafides of any services referred to in the Wheel, which are brought to the notice of readers in good faith but without responsibility.

The Parish Church

of St Katharine's

Information

Village School Mrs P Salmon Tel 459150Village Hall Letting Secretary Mrs Sue Firm Tel 456635Parish Council Clerk Mrs K Henshaw Tel 624885Ickle Drama Club Miss V Smith Tel 422691PoliceNon-emergency 24 hr number 0845 33 00 222Safer Neighbourhoods Team Tel 01438 757604 PC Katie Hull Tel 01707 354192 PCSO Pam Hope Tel 07796 527891 PCSO Heather Burrows Tel 07847 364955Highway Faults Tel 0300 1234047

Mums & Tots Mondays 2.00-3.15pmContact: Revd. M Holford Tel 432794

Kats Kool Kids Mondays 3.30 - 4.30pm Contact: Revd. M Holford Tel 432794

Choir Practice Mondays 4.30 - 5.30pmContact: Revd. M Holford Tel 432794

F.O.G. (4's to 8's) During Church ServiceContact: Mrs M Hopper Tel 453974

St Katharine's Singers Practice Monday 8pm Contact: Mr C Rowe Tel 433102

St Katharine's Wheel Contact: Mr B Concannon Tel 0161 7026501Open Gardens 2011 Contact: Mrs A Carter Tel 629889The Comet – 'Town & Around’ Contact: Mrs J Coles Tel 625047