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Stilton Cheese-Rolling 2016Celebrating HM the Queen’s 90th Birthday

High Street, Stilton - Monday May 2nd

Entry forms and directions on www.stilton.org/cheese-rolling

● May King & Queen

● Entertainment

● Cheese-Rolling

● Stalls and Sideshows

● Plenty of food and drink

● Music & Dance

Free admission! Fun starts at 10:30am

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Index to AdvertisersGREY BIN DAYS:Monday 11th, 25th April,

9th May

StiltonGARDEN BIN ANDRECYCLING DAYS:

Monday 4th, 18th April,Tuesday 9th May

FolksworthRECYCLING BIN DAYS:Monday 4th, 18th April,

Tuesday 3rd MayGARDEN BIN DAYS:

Tuesday 5th, 19th April,Wednesday 4th May

www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/bins

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The Parish Pump Local News

Cheese-Rolling 2016CELEBRATING 90 YEARS 1926 - 2016

Stilton will celebrate our Queen's 90thbirthday at this year's Cheese Rollingfestival. Entertainers will feature music anddance from these decades. Rolling teamsare invited to dress up in costumes of theirchosen period.

All the usual entertainment, stalls, rides,Café Royal etc. will be open from 10:30amon Monday, May 2nd. The May King andQueen, driven by Peter Tibbs in his pinkChevrolet, will arrive to be crowned by lastyear's 'Royal' couple.

Booking forms for adult and junior teamentries are in this issue of SCAN, and can bedownloaded from www.stilton.org, whereyou will also find the booking form for stallsand side shows.

We need more teams, of all ages and gender.The prize of a whole Stilton Cheese and acase of beer plus individual silver cupsmakes it very worthwhile. The winners ofthe junior competition are generouslyrewarded by the Stilton & District TwinningAssociation.

Light ProjectPeterborough

WINTER NIGHT SHELTER

Over three months, December - February,every Sunday night Stilton Church was ableto offer a hot meal, a warm and dry bed andan English breakfast for up to eight peoplewho had nowhere else to go. Another sixchurches in the Peterborough area coveredthe rest of the week.

Over this time a total of 403 beds wereprovided for 39 guests (nine of themwomen), supported by over 250 volunteersfrom 27 different churches.

In Stilton, around 40 people volunteered to

help in one way or another. 32 of them wereon the rota drawn up to cover the period wewere operating in the church, the othershelped as cooks or in the administration ofthe scheme. Particular thanks go to RachelMaltman who organized the rota whilecoping with a family bereavement and ayoung family, but she still did her stint'sleeping' in the cold of Stilton Church.

Everyone involved found this a positive,even uplifting experience; the guests wereinteresting people, some in employment butunable to find accommodation. It washeartening to be told that, at the end of theproject, 30 participants had accommodationnot always permanent, but they were nolonger on the street.

Olive Main, Volunteer breakfast cook!


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Shop at CARESCO!7 Greenways, Sawtry 01487 208026 [email protected]

Looking for a bargain?● Lots of high-quality items

always in stock● New items arriving every day● Score a bargain and support this

popular and welcoming communitycare centre

Opening hoursMon - Fri 9 - 4.30pmSaturday 9 - 12.30pmSunday Closed

Having a clear-out?If you’re thinning out your wardrobe, orthose unwanted Christmas presents thatdeserve a good home, why not donate themto the CARESCO charity shop?

Storage space is limited, so if you’ve gotbulky items, or just lots of stuff to donate,call us first to make sure we’ve got room!Seasonal items particularly welcome.


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On March 9th 2016 Peterborough CityCouncil’s Planning Committee agreed to anoutline planning application to build over500 extra houses on land previouslyearmarked for employment (Roxhill). TheNorman Cross Action Group, whichcomprises representatives from the localParish Councils and District, City andCounty Councils, objected, not against thechange to housing, but on grounds thathighlighted the inappropriateness of thisapplication at this time and the breaking ofpromises over the use of the Old Great NorthRoad.

Our major objection was to the building ofa huge housing estate on a greenfield sitewith no facilities except a one-form entryprimary school; no shops, secondary school,doctors or other health services, pub, villagehall, public transport etc. With no plans tostart Great Haddon in the near future weforesee pressure on those services in thesurrounding area.

There were no plans presented to show thefinal road layout, inside the development,or points of entry/exit. It is obvious thatprevious promises to greatly restrict the useof the Old Great North Road will be brokenbut there is no money available to improvethe dangerous junction at the A15 by theEagle monument. Indeed, the plannersconfidently predicted that residents wouldgo south by first going north through theindustrial area to the parkway! Secondaryschool children would be directed to Ortonschools; they could walk or cycle, againthrough the industrial area with HGVs, anddivert to the footbridge over the parkway,a trip of nearly a mile.

We left the meeting feeling sorry for anyoneliving here, but worse was to come. Twodays later we were informed that theplanners were minded to breach their ownregulations by allowing the building of adistribution unit of 750,000 sq. metres and23/24 metres high. The present limit forthe proposed site is 15 metres. Also, thissite is the one nearest the proposedresidential area, separated only by a bund.Commercial sensitivities don’t allow thename of the firm nor the nature of itsactivities to be published.

Olive MainOn behalf of the Norman Cross ActionGroup March 2016

Cunning Plans…THE LATEST ON GREAT HADDON

Stilton ChurchCoffee Morning

April 16th 201610am - noon

(Third Saturday in every month)


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Local GovernmentBoundary Commission

A review of the electoral arrangements ofHuntingdonshire District Council iscurrently under way. The aim is to drawward boundaries so that each councillorrepresents approximately the same numberof voters, as well as reflecting the identitiesof local communities.

The period of consultation ends on April 14and comments can be left on the websitewww.lgbce.org.uk. The present DistrictCouncil size of 52 councillors is likely tostay the same. There is a similar review forthe County Council.

It is proposed that we will become part ofthe Sawtry and Stilton Division with onecouncillor, not two as at present. This wouldinclude Folksworth, but Norman Crosswould be part of Yaxley and Farcet. Thenext election will be May 2017. The numberof councillors will fall from the present 69to 61.

Yaxley Food BankDonations can be left in Stilton Churchporch, open at service times and every:

Tuesday 9:00 - 10:30am; 2:30 - 5:00pmWednesday 6:00 - 7:00pmFriday 9:00 - 10:30am; 2:00 - 4:00pm

If you have difficulty in donating pleasering 241114 to organise collection.

FOOD NEEDEDCerealsPorridgeJamTinned: meat, tuna, vegetables,soup, fruit, meat pies and puddingsSugarRicePowdered potatoPasta saucesCrackers and biscuitsOrange juice and squashTea bagsInstant coffeeLong-life milk

Friday 8 April 2016Talk by Andy Chapman

- In search of Northampton CastleSaturday, 16 April 2016

Quiz nightGlapthorn Village Hall

Friday 6 May 2016Annual General Meeting

followed by a talk by Bob Hatton- Recent archaeological work

in the Welland Valley

PROGRAMME FOR 2016Meetings take place in Oundle at 7:30pm

Contact for further details: Olive Main (01733 241206) Transport available


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Citizens Advice Peterborough isencouraging people over 50, with a definedcontribution pension in Cambridgeshire toget to grips with their pension.

In free 45-minute sessions, guidance staffat their Pension Wise centres help peopleto understand their pension options in clear,easy to understand language. The guidancealso covers any implications that choiceshave on people’s tax or benefits, as well aswarning signs of a scam and where they canget further support.

The appointments are tailored to theindividual, taking into account the value oftheir pension pot and their plans forretirement.

Keith Jones, Chief Executive Officer atCitizens Advice Peterborough said: ‘Theworld of pensions can be confusing. Peoplecan be put off by the numbers, theterminology, and the calculations involved.

‘Pension Wise is a free service which is hereto help people make sense of their options.We offer face to face appointments acrossthe county which are tailored to eachindividual, depending on their wants andneeds for retirement.’

HOW TO BOOKTo book a face to face Pension Wiseappointment call 01733 887922. Otherwise,you can visit your local Citizens Advice tobook a face to face appointment for a laterdate.

Wise UpFREE ADVICE ABOUT YOUR PENSION OPTIONS

Spring Itinerary10 Apr Manton 24 Apr Thornhaugh

8 May Waresley – Gransden 22 May Old Weston & Leighton Bromswold

Our regular walks are between 5 - 8 miles and meet at 10:00am at The PumpFor more information about Stumbling, just Google ‘Stilton Stumblers’

or call Shirley on (01733) 246209 - or just turn up on the day with your boots on!


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St Mary Magdalene, Stilton

For full details of church services,visit www.stiltonchurches.com

or see the Church Link

- delivered to your door every month!

On the 10th of June, Stilton cyclist MattWalsh, accompanied by 40 equallydedicated friends and colleagues, will setoff on a two-day, 160-mile sponsored ridefrom the ABAX Stadium in Peterboroughto the AJAX stadium in Amsterdam.

The group aims to raise donations in supportof the Peterborough-based Free KicksFoundation charity, whose aim is to providefootball-related activities for ill, bereavedand disadvantaged children, to give them aday to remember with their favouritefootball club.

Matt told SCAN: ‘As a newbie to the sportthis will be a challenge, but one I'm morethan happy to take on for such a good cause.

‘Every penny you donate goes directly tothe Free Kicks Foundation.’

DIG DEEP!You can sponsor this heroic effort on Matt’sJust Giving website:http://justgiving.com/matthew-walsh88

Dutch TreatVILLAGE CYCLIST’S CHARITY CHALLENGE

Stilton Culture


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School NewsLEARNING TO BE WINNERS

We are having a very busy half term so farat Stilton School!

First, after ten years at the school, we aresaying goodbye to our Head Teacher,Annette Alexander; we wish her all the verybest for the future. Mrs Charlotte MacLeodhas been at the school as the interim HeadTeacher and will now be appointed as ourpermanent Head Teacher from September.

The children have been learning aboutBritish Values; what it means to be Britishand what we have to be thankful for.Children have been learning about theQueen, the British monarchy and famouslandmarks, as well as decorating the schooland celebrating British food at lunchtimes.

Stilton School Gymnastic Club attended theHuntingdon gym competition. The team hadbeen coming into school early in themornings to practise, showing greatcommitment. Well done to the gymnasticteam!

Eco-Councillors visited Ramsey Tesco,which is an Eco store. They took part in theFarm to Fork tour and went behind thescenes to see how the store uses solar powerand recycled water. They then conducted aschool assembly and shared what they hadlearnt.

Stilton School Netball Team had a great winthis term when they played Eye PrimarySchool. Great team spirit and determinationsaw them to victory; well done team!

We would like to extend a thank you toWyevale Garden Centre and to Notcutts fordonating a lovely variety of seeds to theschool for the gardening groups to plant.We hope Stilton School will be bloomingvery soon.

The school are collecting Sainsbury's ActiveKids Vouchers, so if you have any youwould like to donate please send them intothe school office; we really appreciate yoursupport.

We are sad to report that we have had peoplecoming onto the site in the evenings andweekends damaging school property. Theschool has installed additional CCTV inorder to identify who is doing this. If youwitness anyone on site please report theincident to the school or to the non-urgentpolice telephone service on 101. We wouldreally appreciate your assistance.


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Stilton & District Twinning Association presents

A WEEKEND IN FRANCE

17 - 19 June 2016

Join us in the attractive market town of

Saint-Omer● Executive coach travel

● Two nights B+B in a pleasant three-star hotel

in the town centre

● Sunday lunch at a gourmet restaurant

Pick-up from Stilton or Folksworth

at 8:30 a.m. on Friday

Visit to the historic gin distillery at Houlle

Arrive Saint-Omer approx 6:30 pm

Friday evening and Saturday free in Saint-Omer

Return Stilton/Folksworth approx 10 pm on Sunday

£225 per person (twin/double room)

(£265 for single room)

Contact Audrey and Paul for details:

(01733) 241739 [email protected]


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Spuds-u-LikeENJOY THIS SEASON’S NEW POTATOES

We move away from the comfort food ofwinter to the early crops of new potatoes,rhubarb, asparagus, cauliflower, lamb andcrabs. These tend to be more expensiveingredients but are worth the extra for aspecial occasion as most don't last long.

ABOUT JERSEY ROYALNEW POTATOES

Like Stilton Cheese, these potatoes are nameprotected; they must be grown on the islandof Jersey. There are 20 farmers growingJersey Royals, some since the 1880s. Thetubers are kidney shaped with very thinskins and have a distinctive taste said tocome from the fertile Jersey soil.

For the first few days there is pleasure ineating the potatoes, scrubbed into boilingwater for 10-12 minutes and served withbutter and sea salt, but when the noveltywears off they can be made into fingersnacks. Boil the potatoes until just done,plunge into cold water, then cut a cross inthe top of each potato and put in a topping.Good choices are lumpfish roe, souredcream and cream cheese with herbs, mashedstilton cheese, or tuna and mayonnaise.

2nd May Sponsorship of Junior Cheese-Rolling21st May Race Night - see advert in this issue17th - 19th June Weekend visit to Saint-Omer - see advert in this issue1st October Quiz Night - watch for details!22nd - 26th October Group visit to St Christol - see advert in this issue

Twinning Diary Dates

If you are interested in any of these events or in becoming involved inthe Association please contact Chris Walford on 241376.Funds raised by the Association provide for travel grants for young people onexchange visits to St Christol and activities here when groups visit from St Christol.

Twinning

Jumelage


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Bug LifeKEEPING THE PESTS OUT OF YOUR LAWN

From The Cabbage Patch

Stilton Gardening and Natural HistoryClub's last meeting enjoyed an entertainingand interesting presentation on how to lookafter a lawn. Particularly apt was instructionon dealing with pests that could attack thegreensward, particularly chafer grubs andleather jackets.

CHAFER GRUBSThe larvae of chafer beetles have curvedwhite fleshy bodies with light brown headsand they eat grass roots. Signs to look outfor are yellow patches and lots of birdstearing up the turf to get to the grubs, sothat the lawn becomes a churned-up mess.Cure is not easy; there is no insecticideavailable for amateurs so you have toemploy a professional lawn specialist, oryou can use a biological method andpurchase nematodes in April or September.

LEATHERJACKETSThe larvae of crane flies, aka daddylonglegs. They eat the stem and root of thegrass so the turf can be pulled up. Again,birds and wild life will flock in to feed onthese delicacies along the edge of the lawnswhere the grass dies off. Leatherjackets canalso burrow into potatoes. Nematodes areeffective controls, but the birds will be yourbest friends.

Full advice on the Royal HorticulturalSociety website rhs.org.uk

Stilton Gardening and Natural History Clubmeets in the Church Meeting Room at7:30pm on the third Tuesday of the month.Non-members pay £2, members £1. Wehave members from Folksworth, Yaxley,Stilton, and Denton.

Details from Olive main (241206)

Preparingfor Summer

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARYFriday July 1st 7:30pm

at the Norman Cross Gallery

Friends of Norman Cross and StiltonGardening Club are proud to invite youto a talk by Twigs Way on CapabilityBrown.

Twigs Way is a distinguished gardenwriter and broadcaster who lives locally.She is an expert on Lancelot ‘Capability'Brown; the 300th anniversary of hisbirth falls this year.

Want to know more?Visit: www.capabilitybrown.org/


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Stilton Memorial HallHiring Charges

How to Book the HallTo book the Hall, please contact the Booking Clerk, Sue Smith:

(01733) 240414 | [email protected] | 07 522 601 459or use the online booking form on www.stilton.org

If leaving a message, please provide a LANDLINE PHONE NUMBER and youwill be contacted promptly. (It’s very expensive having to reply to lots of mobiles!)

If using email, please be sure to give us your CORRECT email addressand check your spam box if you don’t receive a prompt reply.

Hourly charge £6.50 / hour(minimum 2 hours)Children's party £40

Adult party/event £65Commercial £15 / hour(minimum 2 hours)

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

HIRING THE ROOMThe Meeting Room is available for hire between 9am and 10:30pm Monday to Saturday;Sunday hours by arrangement. A booking form and conditions of hire are availablefrom the Clerk to Stilton Parish Council.The Room seats up to 20 people, ideal for small clubs or committee meetings. It hasbroadband, a kitchen area and toilet suitable for use by disabled people. Users shouldnote that smoking is not permitted in any part of the building or in the surroundingcemetery.

FEES:All Day (9am - 6pm) £50Half Day (9am - 1pm or 2 - 6pm) £25

Evening (6:30 - 10:30pm) £25A deposit of £50 is required when booking.


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Folklore News & Info for Folksworth,Morborne & Washingley Folk

It's now six months since Folklore wasincorporated into SCAN. We hope you areenjoying having a regular newsletter andwe would like to thank the production teamfor making this happen.

WE NEED YOUR STORIES!Now we have got into the swing of things,we'd like even more contributions, not onlyfrom Folksworth but also from Washingley,Morborne, Norman Cross, Caldecote andDenton. Please email Sarah Abbott [email protected] with your newsand stories, or call her on 247275.PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS

Printing costs are currently paid for out ofthe funds left over from Folklore. Goingforward, we need to ensure that there issufficient income from advertising to covercosts. Advertising in SCAN is a cost-effectiveway to reach a large number of readers. Ifyou're a local business interested inadvertising, just visit the Advertising inSCAN page on www.stilton.org. Lots ofuseful information and an online order form.

PUTTING IT ABOUTFinally, Joy would like to thank everyonewho has helped with distribution.

Julie & Sandra - Washingley;Marjorie - Norman Cross;Wendy - Denton;Nikki - Morborne;Annette - Townsend Way;Trudy - Manor Road;Chris - All other roads.

Ladies CircleAt February’s meeting our resident FirstResponder gave a very informative talk onhis work, which is all voluntary. We gaveour thanks and a donation to this good cause,which has been used recently by at leastone resident in Folksworth.

In March we hope to show our flower-arranging skills. April will be a talk fromAndy Heaps on his business of Pickles andJam making; he will be bringing tasters andplenty of jars for us to purchase.

We meet the 4th Tuesday of the month inFolksworth Village Hall at 7:30pm. All arewelcome to come along.

Did You Know?In 1981 the children at Folksworthschool produced a study of the village.Here is what the children had to sayabout gravestones:

‘On some gravestones and headstonesit might say the letters RIP, whichstand for the latin requiescat in pace,meaning may the dead person rest inpeace. Tombstones are for people likeabbots, lords and ladies. Sometimes aperson is buried underground andsometimes in the tomb. Tombstonescan be tall, wide, long, short ornarrow; it all depends on how theperson is.’


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On Tuesday 1st March 2016, Folksworthlost its oldest resident when Jan Wilkinsonslipped away, peacefully, in hospital fourdays after her 95th birthday, writes JeanThompson.

She had lived on Hawthorn Road for overthirty years and had established herself asone of the ‘characters’ of the locality. Bornin Cheshire, she had three siblings, all ofwhom predeceased her.

Having completed training as a nurse, Janserved at hospitals in the UK and Bermuda,where her husband John pursued his careerin teaching. They had two daughters andgradually the family circle grew. At the timeof her passing, Jan was the proudgrandmother of five grand-daughters andone grandson, and the adoring great-grandmother of six great-grandchildren. Hersubstance was not in extreme wealth orworldly possessions but in boundless lovegiven to and received from her family.

Well into her eighties, Jan was always tothe fore in village organisations, includingthe local branch of the WI (subsequentlyreplaced by The Ladies' Circle), TheEvergreens and The Art Club. She took partin each with great enthusiasm and was notafraid to speak her mind. Underneath asometimes stern exterior there lay a caringheart and a mischievous sense of humour.On the occasion of our Queen's GoldenJubilee Jan had the honour of presentingcommemorative beakers to the youngpeople of the village. It was a miserable day

and when asked if she would like a cup oftea she said she felt that a tot of whiskeywould be a better idea! Needless to say acup of tea was provided as it didn't seemappropriate to have the Guest of Honourbreathing alcohol fumes over the children!This lady of many talents loved gardeningand excelled at cooking and baking - herlemon drizzle cake and scones were to diefor! Rugby Union was another of herpassions; it was a brave person who phonedher when an international match was on tvas the reception was decidedly frosty andconversation short and to the point.

Our first meeting with Jan was at St. Helen'sChurch where she was a regular worshipper.Wilson and I were on holiday visiting ourfamily in Folksworth and went to church asalways. At the end of the service Janwelcomed us warmly and invited me to TheLadies' Circle meeting the following week.This was the beginning of a friendshipwhich made our transition from city life inIreland to village life in this community anenjoyable, rather than daunting, experience.

That was Jan; she made friendships whichlasted a lifetime. Wilson and I are privilegedto have shared life with her for almost 25years. On behalf of all her friends withinthis Parish, I extend deepest sympathy toSarah, Sheila, Robert, Steve and theextended family on their irreplaceable loss.When friends were leaving Jan, she wouldinevitably say ‘You won't forget me, willyou?’ Now that she has left us, we canhonestly say ‘No, never.’

A Lady of SubstanceREMEMBERING JAN WILKINSON


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Folksworth Parish CouncilTACKLING LOCAL ISSUES

OVERFLOW

The Balancing Pond in Elm Roadoverflowed during the recent rains. Thanksto all who phoned to report this. CambsCounty Council sent out Skanska to have alook at the flow and Anglian WaterAuthority have checked the flow unit. Allappears to be working well but obviouslyit could not cope with the volume on thatparticular day.

SLOW DOWNCllr Gordon Fenwick continues to workwith County Councillor Mac McGuire inan effort to get the speed limit at Washingleyreduced from 60 to 40 mph. This is not aneasy process and we do need evidence tosupport our claim that the current speedlimit is dangerous. If anyone has anyinformation or has been involved inincidents on this road, particularly at theBullock Road crossroads, please let meknow. Thanks to all who have respondedso far.

NO GATES

Our bid to Cambs CC, for the narrowedentrances into the village to try to alleviatethe problem we have with HGVs, wasunsuccessful. Councillors are now workingwith County Cllr McGuire to implement aweight restriction throughout the village.

PARISH MEETINGThe Annual Parish Meeting will be held atthe Village Hall on Tuesday, May 10th at7:30pm. This is an opportunity forparishioners on the Electoral Roll forFolksworth & Washingley to raise anymatters of concern to them that relate totheir local community. It would be helpfulto have written notice of any matters to beraised, but it is not essential; Matters canbe raised at the meeting without prior notice.For any queries please contact me.JOIN THE PARISH COUNCIL

Please get in touch with me if you requireany information at all about the ParishCouncil. I am happy to help in any way Ican. Parish Council meetings are held onthe third Tuesday of each month andAgendas and Minutes are placed on thenotice boards and on the website. Wecurrently have two vacancies on the Council.For more information on this please get intouch.

Jackie StanbridgeClerk to the Council/RFO

Contributors!We want your material

for Folklore!Email to Sarah Abbott at

[email protected]


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We are looking forward to our newIncumbent, Rev. Richard Gibbs, joining usin May. Richard's Licensing service will beat 7:30pm on Tuesday 10th May in EltonChurch.

Richard began his ministry in Southport asVicar in 2012. He is married to Sue andthey have three girls: Emily, Anna andIsabel. Prior to ordination, Richard workedfor a magazine printer. His last role was tostart a new church in Banks called TheChurch at the Centre, which was built onthe vision of building relationships withnon-church families connected with achurch school.

Richard's hobbies include playing variousmusical instruments and golf.

On Saturday 14th May, Richard will beleading a pilgrimage walk across theparishes, starting at Elton and finishing at

Stilton for tea. There will also be a gardenparty hosted by Richard and Sue for theFolksworth congregation on Saturday 21stMay. If anyone would like to help inorganising this then please contact DavidEllis on 07880 784 859.

Church NoticesSECRETARY REQUIRED

Folksworth St Helens is looking for a PCCSecretary; please speak to John Blackman,David Ellis or Tony Haddock if you wouldlike more details.ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSt Helen's AGM will be held after ourService on 24th April. Anyone wishing tojoin Folksworth's electoral roll pleasecontact Dru Draper on 01733 242790 by7th April.

NEW SERVICE TIMESPlease note that our Church services willcommence at 9:30am from May onwards,but Family Folkus in the school hall on thefirst Sunday of each month will remain at10am.

St Helen’s Church NewsWELCOMING OUR NEW MINISTER

Church ServicesApril

All services start at 10amSun 3rd Family Folkus in the School HallSun 10th Holy CommunionSun 17th Family ServiceSun 24th Morning Prayer


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Mark Randall (Chairman)4 Castel WayFolksworth PE7 3TX01733 248202

Lisa Blackman(Vice Chairman)Sheep Lair FarmFolksworth RoadNorman Cross PE7 3SP07919 366465

Alison Brown37 Manor RoadFolksworth PE7 3SU01733 240501

Patrick Clarke16 Townsend WayPE7 3TU01733 241860

Gordon Fenwick3 Bullock RoadWashingley PE7 3SH

Judith Ford10 Chervil CloseFolksworth PE7 3SZ01733 240440

Richard Soper83 Elm RoadFolksworth PE7 3SX01733 719638

District Councillor

Rita Matthews52 Townsend WayFolksworth PE7 3TU01733 244169

Movers & ShakersFOLKSWORTH PARISH COUNCILLORS

Folksworth & Washingley Parish Council PO Box 1285 Peterborough PE2 2NN 07724 [email protected] www.folksworthandandwashingley-pc.org.uk

Cut outand keep!

Readers who fancy a change from foodshopping at Tesco or Nisa may welcomea new shuttle bus service operated for theCo-op at Oundle.Decker Bus will stop in Stilton everyThursday morning as follows:

09:45 Church Close bus stop09:47 Colbrook Garage09:50 Opposite Stilton Cheese09:52 Mill Road bus stop

Apparently it will even stop if you hail it,so don’t run to the bus stop!

The bus arrives in Oundle for 10:45 anddeparts at 12:15pm. Plenty of time forsome shopping at the Co-op or a browsearound the Thursday Farmers’ Market!

Even better, the service is FREE! If youhave any queries, call (01733) 351694.

Free Shopping BusTRY A FOOD SHOP IN OUNDLE FOR A CHANGE


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HUNTINGDONSHIREASSOCIATION FORCOMMUNITY TRANSPORTThe Ring & Ride service for the Huntingdonshire area

01480 411114 www.hact-cambs.co.uk www.facebook.com/hact.transport

Monday – PeterboroughTuesday – PeterboroughWednesday – HuntingdonThursday – PeterboroughFriday – StamfordMonthly – Corby, Bar Hill, St Neots, Morrisons at Cambourne

Door-to-door transport. FREE with bus pass!

Unlimited use. Membership only £10 per year.

You can bring shopping trolleys and wheelchairs.

They also offer day trips (coastal and shopping)and pub lunches!

Stilton Parish CouncilClerk: Mrs. Mary Croll 10 Caldecote Road, Stilton Peterborough, PE7 3RH Tel: 01733 241042 Email: [email protected]

PLAYING FIELD CLOSEDUnder the Health and Safety act 1974 the playing field will be

CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE to enable essential maintenance workto be undertaken to improve the playing field surface.

By Order of the Parish CouncilMary Croll, Clerk to Stilton Parish Council

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

Margaret Parsons Tel: (01733) 243352


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Pond DippingDISCOVER THE PERFECT POND

Library News

On Thursday 7th April we are joined byauthor Rebecca Neal for stories and craftsfrom her book The Perfect Pond. Thesession runs from 10:30-1:30am and costsjust 50p per child; accompanying adultsfree. Tickets are available now from YaxleyLibrary.EngAge IN THE AFTERNOON

The April EngAge event is an Arts & CraftsReminiscence session, on Wednesday 20thApril at 2pm. Free entry; tickets availablefrom Yaxley Library (limited availability).

GET TECH SAVVYDo you need help with Computer Basics orresearching Family History?

Are you new to computers? Would youbenefit from one-to-one assistance withcomputer basics? Our Computer Buddy canoffer FREE basic help to beginners and ourFamily History Volunteer can help you getstarted with tracing your ancestors. Pleaseask a member of library staff for moreinformation.

ARTS ALIVE IN LIBRARIESThe next Arts Alive event is a screening ofA Walk in the Woods on Saturday 16th Aprilat 7:30pm. Tickets are now on sale inYaxley Library for £5, which includes lightrefreshments.

RHYMETIMEAND STORYTIME

Rhymetime ( for babies aged 0-18 months)runs every Friday 10:30-11am during termtime. Storytime (for children aged 18months - 5 years) will be held Tuesdays12th and 26th April from 10:30am-11am.

BOOK & BISCUITSTORYCLUB

The next Book & Biscuit story club (forchildren aged 4-7 years) has a theme ofSpringtime Surprises and will be held onTuesday 12th April from 3:30-4:15pm.Come along and join in our session of storiesand activities.


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Yaxley LibraryOPENING TIMES

Renewals & enquiries:(0345) 045 5225

www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/library

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

Would you like to help your communitystay safe and learn more about fire safety?

Cambs Fire & Rescue Service are lookingfor volunteers in this area to join theirsuccessful Community Champion scheme.

Community Champions encourage localresidents to carry out fire safety checks intheir homes, visit community groups andeducate about fire safety and escape plans.

CFRS will train you, give you a uniformand provide you with a wide range ofactivities to choose from, all of which willhelp to keep our communities safe from therisk of fire.

Local charity Groundwork coordinates theCommunity Champion Scheme on behalfof CFRS. Anyone interested in becoming aCommunity Champion should call KatieDean on 01480 587140 / 07736 132870 oremail [email protected].

And don’t forget to test your smoke alarm– and that of elderly relatives – by pressingthe ‘test’ button on the device. To find outif you are eligible for a free home fire safetycheck, call 0800 917 99 94.

CONTACTFollow CFRS on social media, visitwww.cambsfire.gov.uk or call 01480444500.

Volunteer - Save a Life !VOLUNTEERING FOR CAMBS FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Mobile Library

Wed 27 AprilFolksworth

10:45 - 11amElm Road

Stilton3:10 - 4pm

Outside The Talbot

Route M24


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Thanks as ever to the team at SCAN forallowing me to report on some of the mattersI have been dealing with on behalf of localresidents.

LITTER AND FLY-TIPPINGThe District Council responded to myrequests to clear the litter on some of theroads just outside the village; it wasparticularly bad along both sides ofCaldecote Hill. They have also followedup on my reports of fly-tipping on the sideof the road near turnings into Caldecote andDenton, and out towards Washingley.

DOG FOULINGThe District Council were also quick to acton my reports of dog fouling in the villageearlier this year. Unfortunately within daysof the council clear-up there were newdoggy deposits which I and other residentscleared up ourselves.

I have recently contacted the DistrictCouncil again to ask for the cleansing teamto make a return visit to Stilton to tackle thedog fouling on the High Street near theSports Field and the footpath betweenManor Road and North Street.Unfortunately dog fouling seems to be acontinual problem but I will continue towork with residents and the Parish Councilto try and tackle it.

SPEEDINGI recently spent some time with theCommunity SpeedWatch team in Holme,including observing the training offered tonew recruits and seeing SpeedWatch inoperation. I was impressed by what I sawand will continue to work with the ParishCouncil to set up a trial scheme in Stilton.

PARKINGParking continues to be an issue in ourvillage, most of which was built when noone could imagined the amount of trafficwe have now.

Recently I've been contacted about vehiclesfully or partially blocking pavements so thatanyone with a buggy or wheelchair can't getpast. I've also been approached about vansand larger vehicles being parked in a waywhich potentially makes access difficult foremergency vehicles.

I have made the Police aware of residents'concerns.

STREET LAMP ON THEFOOTPATH BETWEEN

MANOR ROAD AND GALACLOSE

I am pleased that the work that CountyCouncillor Mac McGuire and I have putinto getting this sorted has finally paid off.

Beyond The BoundsWorking for Residents

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The new street lamp has been installed andI have chased up the County Council'scontractors to get the old one removed.

FOOTPATH AND ROADSURFACES

One of the things I enjoy about being ourvillage's District Councillor is seeing aproblem and getting it sorted. Some of thethings I have managed to get sorted sincemy last report are listed below:

● Following up a resident's report ofdamage to an area of the footpathalongside the Apreece Way green,reporting to the County Council andseeing it repaired the same day.

● I also reported the damage caused byroots to the footpath which runs betweenChurch Street and Cooper ThornhillRoad near the school, and the incompleterepairs to pavement damage in GlebeRoad (near the junction with ChurchClose.) Work on both of these has takenplace.

● After my reports to the County Council,I was able to have a site meeting withtheir local Highways Officer and one ofthe Parish Councillors to look at otherissues in the village. The damaged doubleyellow lines and the white lines near theshops have been marked up to berenewed. Repairs have been made tosome of the damaged road surface inChurch Street, including the layby nearthe school, the entrance to the cemeteryand the area of sunken road, includingthe drain grate, near the junction ofChurch Street and Manor Road. I haverecently reported the pothole which hasappeared in the High Street near The Bell.

CCTVI was also pleased to arrange a visit to theDistrict Council's CCTV control room formembers of Stilton Parish Council.

CONTACTTo raise any local issue please either emailme via [email protected] call me on 07913 101145. You can alsofollow me on Twitter @tim4stiltonward orfacebook.com/TimAlbanForStiltonWard.

Dog FoulingTHE LATEST

Stilton Parish Council agreed with DistrictCouncillor Tim Alban that some new,perhaps more eye-catching notices, wouldbe helpful. However, we have been told thatto place notices on the new lamp posts needspermission from Balfour Beatty who willcharge £6.16 per notice to inspect eachproposed site and then £28.99 per noticewhen putting up each unit and £28.99 pernotice when one is taken down.

We will investigate the legality of signs onprivate land e.g. the ash tree in my garden.

Olive MainChair, Stilton Parish Council


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Yaxley SingersIf you enjoy singing - anything from classical to jazz, religious, secular, songs fromthe shows etc - then come along at 7:30 - 9pm on Wednesdays to Yaxley MethodistChurch, Main Street, Yaxley. You don't have to read music.

We give informal concerts around the area to church groups, ladies groups, charityevents and care homes. We are now preparing for our annual Christmas concert inYaxley Methodist Church, which will include old favourites and new songs, withaudience participation!

If you want to know more, ring Mary Croll (241042) or Olive Main (241206). Transportfrom Stilton is usually available.

Accessing Adult Social Care

Social care is provided to people who have been assessed as having substantial or criticalsupport needs with personal care, getting meals, managing medication and staying safe.

www.yourlifeyourchoice.org.uk

Social care is personal and practical support tohelp people live their lives by supporting themto maintain their independence and dignity andensuring they have choice and control over thesupport they receive. Many people don't thinkabout social care until they or someone theyknow need support, and then find they are unsureabout where to find information or how to accessthe services they need.

Adult social care customer services are theinitial point of contact for all social careenquiries. The trained staff know about theservices available and can offer advice on whoelse may be able to help. Call them on 0345045 5202. You can also find out more aboutadult social care in Cambridgeshire on thewebsite below.

If you think you may need help with mentalhealth issues you should contact your GP in thefirst instance.


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What’s on in & aroundStilton & Folksworth !

Stilton & District Twinning Association

Race NightSaturday 21st May 2016

Stilton School Hall

Doors open 7:00pm / First race 7:30pm

Tickets £7.50(Includes Ploughman's Supper & Homemade Dessert)

Bring Your Own Drink

Contact: Ian & Hazel Parmenter 243056 Chris Walford 241376 Paul & Audrey Springford 241739

A greatnight out !

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MTWT F S S WHAT WHEN WHERE WHOO < Toddler's Dance 9:15am Church Meeting Room Michelle Pratt 07906 114942

O O O O AM < Playgroup (Stilton) 9 - 11:45 & 1 - 3pm Playgroup Leslie Kirk 247682O < Playgroup (Folksworth) 10 - 11:30am Folksworth Village Hall Amy Pickstone 07979 777731

O < Beavers 6 - 7:15pm Folksworth Village Hall Niki Wilson 07971 558927O < 1st Stilton Brownies 6:15 - 8pm Memorial Hall Jen Walton 01487 832114O < Stilton Rainbows 5:15 - 6:15pm Memorial Hall Sandra Waldrin-Walker 661255

O < Folksworth Brownies 6:30 - 7:45pm Folksworth Village Hall Annette Gedney 244442O < 1st Folksworth Rainbows 5:30 - 6:30pm Folksworth Village Hall Julie Quy 243026O < Guides 6 - 7:30pm Memorial Hall Carol Warren (07508) 502534

O < Stilton United Colts KO 10am Stilton Playing Field

O < Parish Council 2nd Tuesday 7:30pm Parish Room Mrs Croll 229130O < Sewing Group 2:30 - 5pm Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229

O < Over 60's Club 2:00pm Church Meeting Room Sylvia Ward 242457

O < Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun 11:00am St Mary Magdalene Irene Goldsmith 244229O < Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sun 8:00am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114O < LinCup (Café style worship) 2nd Sun 11am St Mary Magdalene Irene Goldsmith 244229O < Elevenses with God 4th Sunday 11:00am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114

O < Linking Hands (mums) 9am Church Meeting Room Irene Goldsmith 244229O < Crossover (Y6) 6 - 7pm in term time Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229

O < Men's Prayer Breakfast 8am 2nd Saturday in month Church Meeting Room Nigel Rosbrook 246396O < Holy Communion (soup lunch) 1st Wednesday 12:30-1:30 St Mary Magdalene Doug Maltman 242229

O < Church Choir 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30pm Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229O < Prayer Focus 8am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114

O < Stilton Gardening Club 3rd Tues 7:30pm Church Meeting Room Olive Main 241206O < Pilates 9:30-10:30; 10:30-11:30am Memorial Hall Vicky Leschallas 01487 831644O O O < Stilton Indoor Bowls 2pm Mon, 7pm Thu, 7:30pm Fri Memorial Hall Scott Sherrington 242409

O < Band 8 - 9:35pm Memorial Hall Brian Bowen 241310O < Judo 6 - 8pm Memorial Hall Simon Trowbridge 07894 552198

O < Yoga 6 - 7pm Memorial Hall Brian Appleyard 244642O < Stilton United FC 3:00pm kick-off Glen Woolner 07771 784643

O < Taoist Tai Chi 7:30pm Austin Hall, Main Street, Yaxley Alex Weyman 01480 413353O < Folksworth Art Club 12:30-4:30pm Folksworth Village Hall Cherry Hadley 244258

O < Folksworth Ladies' Circle 4th Tuesday, 7:30pm Folksworth Village HallO < Yaxley Flower Club 3rd Thursday, 7:30pm Yaxley British Legion Yvonne Wagstaff 243370

O < Stilton Stumblers (walking group) Alternate Sundays 10:00am Meet at the Pump Shirley Gregory 246209

O < Mobile Library 3:10 - 4pm (4th Wed in month) Outside The TalbotO < Age Well Club 10 - 11:45am Yaxley Health Centre Linda Smith 240478

O < Carers' Group 1st Weds, 2 - 4 pm Yaxley Health Centre Linda Smith 240478O O < Sawtry Day Centre 10am - 2:30pm CARESCO Vicki 01487 832105

O O < Sawtry Friendship Club 10:30am - 1:30pm CARESCO Pat 01487 832105

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

MTWT F S S WHAT WHEN WHERE WHOO < Toddler's Dance 9:15am Church Meeting Room Michelle Pratt 07906 114942

O O O O AM < Playgroup (Stilton) 9 - 11:45 & 1 - 3pm Playgroup Leslie Kirk 247682O < Playgroup (Folksworth) 10 - 11:30am Folksworth Village Hall Amy Pickstone 07979 777731

O < Beavers 6 - 7:15pm Folksworth Village Hall Niki Wilson 07971 558927O < 1st Stilton Brownies 6:15 - 8pm Memorial Hall Jen Walton 01487 832114O < Stilton Rainbows 5:15 - 6:15pm Memorial Hall Sandra Waldrin-Walker 661255

O < Folksworth Brownies 6:30 - 7:45pm Folksworth Village Hall Annette Gedney 244442O < 1st Folksworth Rainbows 5:30 - 6:30pm Folksworth Village Hall Julie Quy 243026O < Guides 6 - 7:30pm Memorial Hall Carol Warren (07508) 502534

O < Stilton United Colts KO 10am Stilton Playing Field

O < Parish Council 2nd Tuesday 7:30pm Parish Room Mrs Croll 229130O < Sewing Group 2:30 - 5pm Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229

O < Over 60's Club 2:00pm Church Meeting Room Sylvia Ward 242457

O < Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun 11:00am St Mary Magdalene Irene Goldsmith 244229O < Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sun 8:00am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114O < LinCup (Café style worship) 2nd Sun 11am St Mary Magdalene Irene Goldsmith 244229O < Elevenses with God 4th Sunday 11:00am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114

O < Linking Hands (mums) 9am Church Meeting Room Irene Goldsmith 244229O < Crossover (Y6) 6 - 7pm in term time Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229

O < Men's Prayer Breakfast 8am 2nd Saturday in month Church Meeting Room Nigel Rosbrook 246396O < Holy Communion (soup lunch) 1st Wednesday 12:30-1:30 St Mary Magdalene Doug Maltman 242229

O < Church Choir 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30pm Church Meeting Room Pat Maltman 242229O < Prayer Focus 8am St Mary Magdalene Stuart Reed 241114

O < Stilton Gardening Club 3rd Tues 7:30pm Church Meeting Room Olive Main 241206O < Pilates 9:30-10:30; 10:30-11:30am Memorial Hall Vicky Leschallas 01487 831644O O O < Stilton Indoor Bowls 2pm Mon, 7pm Thu, 7:30pm Fri Memorial Hall Scott Sherrington 242409

O < Band 8 - 9:35pm Memorial Hall Brian Bowen 241310O < Judo 6 - 8pm Memorial Hall Simon Trowbridge 07894 552198

O < Yoga 6 - 7pm Memorial Hall Brian Appleyard 244642O < Stilton United FC 3:00pm kick-off Glen Woolner 07771 784643

O < Taoist Tai Chi 7:30pm Austin Hall, Main Street, Yaxley Alex Weyman 01480 413353O < Folksworth Art Club 12:30-4:30pm Folksworth Village Hall Cherry Hadley 244258

O < Folksworth Ladies' Circle 4th Tuesday, 7:30pm Folksworth Village HallO < Yaxley Flower Club 3rd Thursday, 7:30pm Yaxley British Legion Yvonne Wagstaff 243370

O < Stilton Stumblers (walking group) Alternate Sundays 10:00am Meet at the Pump Shirley Gregory 246209

O < Mobile Library 3:10 - 4pm (4th Wed in month) Outside The TalbotO < Age Well Club 10 - 11:45am Yaxley Health Centre Linda Smith 240478

O < Carers' Group 1st Weds, 2 - 4 pm Yaxley Health Centre Linda Smith 240478O O < Sawtry Day Centre 10am - 2:30pm CARESCO Vicki 01487 832105

O O < Sawtry Friendship Club 10:30am - 1:30pm CARESCO Pat 01487 832105

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Stilton and District Twinning AssociationSt Christol les Ales Twinning Association

Group Visit to St Christol22 - 26 October 2016

Invitation

The St Christol Twinning Association has kindly invited a group of up to 25 fromStilton and District to visit St Christol. The group will be a mix of adults and youngpeople.

Whilst there we will enjoy a great programme. You will be wonderfully hosted,including, of course, excellent wine and food.

The flight will be from Luton to Nîmes with Ryanair to be booked personally onceyour being part of the group is confirmed. Participants can make their owm travelarrangements by train or car if they wish.

Those taking part will be hosted by St Christol families. The only cost will be thereturn journey. Flights from Luton to Nîmes on these dates are currently £110. Atravel grant, of up to 50% of flight costs, is available to young people in full-timeeducation. There are local hotels, if you prefer, at your personal cost.

If you are interested contact Chris on 241376 or email: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

St Christol les Alès is in the department of Gard on the edge of the beautiful hillsof the Cevennes. It is situated 30 km NE of the Roman town of Nîmes and 4kmfrom Alès, the capital of the Cevennes region. You can see more details on theTwinning link on the Stilton village web site www.stilton.org.

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PATIENT SURVEYThank you to all who took part in our recentsurvey regarding online services. We werepleased to receive lots of positive commentsregarding the online appointment bookingand repeat medication requesting systemswhich we offer. Both these services havebeen available to patients for a number ofyears now but we were surprised that somepatients were still unaware of them.

If you are not currently signed up to usethese services but would like to do so pleasespeak to a member of our Reception Teamwho will be pleased to assist you.

CHOOSE WELLCambridgeshire and Peterborough ClinicalCommissioning Group offer a range ofservices throughout the local area. You canaccess lots of information to help you decidewhen it is appropriate to seek help on theNHS Choices website - www.nhs.uk. Tomake sure you get the right treatment andhelp us to manage NHS resources pleasemake sure that you Choose Well:

Self-Care - Many minor conditions (cold,cough, headache, sore throat, cuts andgrazes, bumps and bruises, indigestion,diarrhoea) you can treat at home with yourmedicine cupboard and plenty of rest.

NHS 111 - Call 111 (available 24/7) if youneed medical help or advice urgently butit's not a life-threatening situation.

Local Pharmacy - Your local pharmacy canprovide confidential, expert advice andtreatment for a range of common illnessesand complaints.

GP Surgery - We provide you with a widerange of family health services includingdiagnosis, treatment and management andprevention of health conditions. We alsoprovide a minor injury service duringpractice opening hours suitable for cuts,burns, falls, sprains and strains, foreignbodies, etc.

GP Out of Hours Service - If you requireurgent GP care when the surgery is closedplease call the practice as per usual, or callNHS 111, to be directed accordingly.

A&E Department / 999 - You should onlygo to A&E or call 999 when it is a criticalor life-threatening emergency.

PLEA TO PATIENTSPlease do let us know if you have bookedan appointment but subsequently find, forwhatever reason, that you are unable toattend. During February, 51 GPappointments and 80 nurse appointmentswere booked but not attended. These areappointments that could have been offeredto other patients if they had been cancelled.

Best Regards,Mrs Claire Wright, Practice Manager

Keeping WellNews from the Wellside Clinic

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STILTON CHEESE ROLLING 2016

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPSRULES:

1. Competitors must be between 8 and 13 years of age2. The age difference between team members

must not exceed 3 years3. Teams will be made up of 4 young people

and may be all boys, all girls, or mixed.4. All competitors MUST cover arms and legs;

suitable protective gloves must also be worn.5. The rules of Cheese Rolling apply6. The referee's decision is always final7. The competition will be limited to 8 teams,

on a “first come, first served” basis.8. There will be a prize for the best-dressed team

and a prize for the winning team.9. Parental permission for EACH team member

must accompany this entry form. (Use form overleaf)

ENTRY FORM

Team Name ......................................................................................Team Members: 1 .......................................................................... 2 .......................................................................... 3........................................................................... 4 ..........................................................................Contact Name: ...............................................................................Address: ............................................................................... ...............................................................................Tel No: ...............................................................................

Parentalpermission

All participants in Cheese Rolling do so at their own risk and Stilton CommunityAssociation accepts no liability for any accidental injury arising


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STILTON CHEESE ROLLING 2016Junior Participant Parental Consent Form

To be completed and returned for EVERY participant under the age of 16 years

I hereby give permission for ..........................................................................to take part in the Cheese-Rolling Championship on May 2nd 2016

This form must be returned with the relevant Team Entry Form to:Olive Main, 8 Caldecote Rd, Stilton.

Teams will NOT be allowed to compete unless a consent form has beenreceived for EVERY member under the age of 16yrs (Senior OR Junior teams.)

Name: ....................................................Address: .................................................... .................................................... …………………………………

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STILTON CHEESE ROLLING 2016SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

RULES:1. Teams will consist of 4 members including the captain2. Teams will be all male or all female3. No one under the age of 14 yrs may be included in a team; participants under

the age of 16 yrs MUST provide a completed Parental Consent form4. Cheeses must be rolled by hand; no kicking, throwing or picking up

of the cheese is allowed and teams MUST keep to their allotted lanes.5. Each team member MUST roll the cheese at least once during the race.6. The first cheese to strike the end boards of the course wins.7. The referee’s decision is always final.8. Teams must report to the control tent by 11:00am

ENTRY FORM

Team Name: ......................................................................................Team Members: 1 ................................................................................... 2 ................................................................................... 3.................................................................................... 4 ...................................................................................Contact Name: .............................................................Address: ............................................................. .............................................................Tel No: .............................................................

Under-16permission?

All participants in Cheese Rolling do so at their own risk and Stilton CommunityAssociation accepts no liability for any accidental injury arising

Entry form and fee of £5 per team (payable to STILTON COMMUNITYASSOCIATION) to Race Controller: Mrs O Main, 8 Caldecote Rd, Stilton,Peterborough PE7 3RH Fees will be refunded to teams in fancy dress.


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Stilton Community AssociationWorld Stilton Cheese Rolling Championships

Monday 2nd May 2016

Stall Booking FormEach pitch is 10 feet long. Charity stalls are £10 per 10 feet.Professional/private stalls are £20 per 10 feet.Hot food stalls are £50(only six will be allowed and must have food hygiene certificate/insurance).Please send fee (which is non-refundable) with booking form to Carol Warren, StiltonCommunity Association, 3 Stanch Hill Road, Sawtry, Huntingdon PE28 5XG. Chequesmade payable to Stilton Community Association.If you need a vehicle next to your stall (e.g. for a generator) or a safety space arounda fairground stall, please write this on your booking form. You will not be chargedfor this space; I just need to know so that everything fits in safely.Please note: no live prizes are allowed e.g. fishThe first batch of pitches will be allocated at the end of March. The street plans willbe sent out at the end of April.Any questions please phone 07508 502534 or e-mail [email protected]

Name/Organisation…….................................................................................................................................Address...........................................................................................................................................……...............................................................................................................................Tel: ………………………………………..E-Mail: ……………………………………..…

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Yaxley Group Practice

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ONLINE

This is a quick and easy way to obtainreliable advice or to consult a doctor.

How does it work?1. Visit our www.yaxleygp.nhs.uk and

click the ‘Consult Online’ button,which is located on the home page

2. Find your health condition and fillout a simple online questionnaire

3. You will either be given reliableadvice or a GP will get back to youwith feedback and treatmentoptions.

The eConsult system is operational on ourwebsite 24x7, but please note that thesurgery is not open every day, therefore wewill only be able to respond to you duringthe working week.

New PartnerFrom the beginning of May we will have anew Partner, Dr. Stephanie Betts-Masters,who will join the team. The practice isdelighted to welcome her back as she didsome of her GP training with us when shewas Dr. Stephanie Wills.

Blood PressureHOW BLOOD PRESSURE

WORKSAs your heart beats, it pumps blood aroundyour body so that your muscles can get allthe energy and oxygen that they need. Todo this, your heart pushes your bloodthrough a network of blood vessels andarteries. As the blood travels through thearteries it pushes against the sides of theseblood vessels and the strength of thispushing is called your blood pressure.

HIGH, LOW, NORMAL BPGenerally, the lower your blood pressurereading the healthier you are as long as youare not getting symptoms like faintness.Blood pressure usually ranges between90-250 for the top or maximum number(systolic) and 60-140 for the bottom orminimum number (diastolic). Because therisk of heart attack and stroke goes up as aperson's blood pressure rises it is importantto control high blood pressure, even thoughit usually doesn't cause any symptoms whenit is raised.

HOW CAN I HELP MYBLOOD PRESSURE?

There are a few ways you can improve orhelp maintain a healthy blood pressure:

Reduce alcohol unitsStop smokingReduce salt intake(ideally 6gm of salt per day)Cut out fatty/processed foodsLose weightDo more exerciseBe activeEat more fruit/vegReduce sugar intake


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It is a good idea to keep a regular check onyour blood pressure. If your blood pressureis normal and you have no other conditionswhich may affect your blood pressure thenonce every six months is fine. Here atYaxley we have an automatic blood pressuremachine in Waiting Room D which isavailable for patients to use. It is a goodidea to rest for 5-10 minutes before usingthe machine so your blood pressure is at abetter rate. It is also advisable to take threereadings so we can take the best one andrecord it on your medical records. Pleasetake the readings and hand into receptiononce you have taken your blood pressure.

If you do not want to use the machine orare unsure how to use it you can alwaysbook in with a healthcare assistant whowould be happy to help you with this.

So to conclude: stay active, be healthy andthis will promote a good blood pressure.

Hayley Chiarizia - Healthcare Assistant

Contact DetailsDo we have your up-to-date email addressand mobile telephone number? If not, oryou have changed either recently, please letus know and we need your permission tobe able to contact you by email or by text.This can be done over the phone, in personor via the Update Your Records form onour website www.yaxleygp.nhs.uk. This isa very quick and easy way to confirm yourappointments, inform you of test results andinvite you to the forthcoming clinics orhealth checks.

Thank you, Dr. Suzanne Moldon

Dr. Moldon will be away on maternity leavefrom April until October 2016. We wish herall the best.

Diary DatesCARER SUPPORT GROUP

MEETING

The next meeting of the Carer SupportGroup will be on Wednesday 6th Aprilbetween 2pm-4pm in the Health EducationRoom. If you care for a family member ora friend then you would be welcome to joinour small but friendly group for coffee,biscuits and a chat. All carers will be madevery welcome.

HALF-DAY CLOSINGFOR TRAINING

The Practice will be closed on Wednesday20th April 2016 from 1:00 - 4:00pm. Wewill be available for emergencies duringthat time. Emergency phone 01733 240478

PATIENTS' ASSOCIATIONANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThe Patients' Association AGM will be at7pm on Monday 25th April 2016.Refreshments will be served from 6:30pm,in the Health Education Room. If you wouldlike to find out more about the Patients’Association or would like to becomeinvolved then please come along to theAGM. All are welcome.

CongratulationsWe send our warmest congratulations toReceptionist Sam Branton and her partnerRicky Harrison on the birth of theirdaughter, Chloe Rose. Chloe was born onthe 20th February and weighed 9lb 9oz.Mum, Baby and Dad are all doing well.


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FundraisingRace Night

We would like to say a huge thank you toeveryone who came along and supported usat our Race Night held at The Royal BritishLegion on Saturday 20th February. Inparticular we would like to thank once againall our sponsors for their generosity: TrevorStephen, Yaxley Convenience Store, GSDBuilders, Sophisti-Cut Hairdressers, DavidSanders, Pet Specialists, The Partners ofYaxley Group Practice and the Keep inTouch Club from YGP, and Eric Hitchcock.

I think everybody who was there enjoyedthemselves and I am delighted to say thatwith your support we raised a superb£945.00 for the Patients’ Association.

For those who may not be aware, thePatients’ Association endeavours to raisefunds to purchase medical and otherequipment for use by the doctors, nursesand patients Thank you all for your supportand generosity it is greatly appreciated

Linda Smith, Patients’ AssociationLibrarian

Cambridge andPeterboroughCommunity

Equipment ServiceIf you have been supplied with equipmentfrom the NHS, such as commodes, toiletseats, shower stools or bed rails, and nolonger require them, then please contact0845 121 3456 (press Option 1) who willarrange collection for you.

With regard to crutches, can we please askthat you return these to the hospital/clinicwhich issued them to you, as we are unableto accommodate storage/disposal at thePractice. Thank you for your cooperation.


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