Caxton Newsleer There’s a famous nineteenth century painting entitled “When did you last see your father?” depicting a scene from the English Civil War. My own answer to that question is “last November” as my father has been in Australia since then, avoiding the winter. Staying in communication has been difficult, since there’s an 11-hour time difference, and his host doesn’t have an Internet connection at home. But most of all, it’s difficult because I’m not very good at communication. In my very slight defence, nor is my father – perhaps it’s genetic. Even so, compared to every other species on earth, I’m an incredible communicator – it’s what sets humans apart from all other creatures. According to the Bible, we humans are made in the image of God, and our God is a communicator. God’s first recorded act in the Bible was to speak the universe into being, and Scripture is a record of the revelation of God’s nature in communication with prophets and a people. God came in the person of Jesus to speak with us face to face, using human language and partaking in human community. We have just celebrated Easter – the mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrection for the forgiveness of our sins. But though Jesus left the earth, he then sent the Holy Spirit to be our way of communication with God. Now even I have no excuse – no time zone problems, no Internet to worry about, no cost to talk. Communicating with my heavenly Father is far easier than with my earthly one. Maybe there’s someone on earth who needs you to communicate – a phone call, an email, a friendly face at the door, or even a good, old-fashioned leer. That’s certainly true for me. Why not make a start on it today? Even more, your heavenly Father is longing to communicate with you. When did you last speak to your Father? - Revd Stephen Day. March / April 2016
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Caxton Newsletter
There’s a famous nineteenth century painting entitled “When did you last see your father?” depicting a scene from the English Civil War. My own answer to that question is “last November” as my father has been in Australia since then, avoiding the winter.
Staying in communication has been difficult, since there’s an 11-hour time difference, and his host doesn’t have an Internet connection at home. But most of all, it’s difficult because I’m not very good at communication. In my very slight defence, nor is my father – perhaps it’s genetic.
Even so, compared to every other species on earth, I’m an incredible communicator – it’s what sets humans apart from all other creatures.
According to the Bible, we humans are made in the image of God, and our God is a communicator. God’s first recorded act in the Bible was to speak the universe into being, and Scripture is a record of the revelation of God’s nature in communication with prophets and a people.
God came in the person of Jesus to speak with us face to face, using human language and partaking in human community. We have just
celebrated Easter – the mystery of
Jesus’ death and resurrection for the forgiveness of our sins. But though Jesus left the earth, he then sent the Holy Spirit to be our way of communication with God.
Now even I have no excuse – no time zone problems, no Internet to worry about, no cost to talk. Communicating with my heavenly Father is far easier than with my earthly one.
Maybe there’s someone on earth who needs you to communicate – a phone call, an email, a friendly face at the door, or even a good, old-fashioned letter. That’s certainly true for me. Why not make a start on it today? Even more, your heavenly Father is longing to communicate with you.When did you last speak to your Father?
- Revd Stephen Day.
March / April 2016
Editor’s Letter
It looks like spring is finally springing in Caxton. It’s really nice to see the blooms arrive and the birds return and start to... Well, do what most of nature generally busies itself with at this time of year.
It’s a good time for change and renewal which makes me think it’s probably about time that I had a bit of both.
I have had a lot of fun editing the Caxton Newsletter but think it is probably time to step down and give somone else the chance to move it foward. The launch of the website has presented lots of new opportunities that I would really like to make the most of but I only have so much time.
With that in mind, if anyone fancies having a go at being the Caxton Newsletter Editor, then please contact me to find out what it involves. It’s a great way to get to know who’s who locally and it’s really nice to be able to do something to help out the community.
Happy Easter!- Brian
Caxton Pride
We had another successful collection in March filling three large sacks from just Ermine Street. . The next pick will be will be Saturday 7th May 10.00am opposite Milestone Cottage, 121 Ermine Street where ‘pickers’ and strong black sacks will be handed out. More volunteers would as always make the job much easier.
Thanks,Keith Howard
VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED
To join our team of volunteersfor the open afternoons at Bourn
Windmill
We urgently need help with teas, taking money and guiding visitors around the mill - training will be given to guides
Usually we ask volunteers to help on just three of the open afternoons from 2:00-4:30pm. Please help us to keep this lovely old windmill open to the general public on the open days
This year, 2016, the mill will be open on National Windmill Weekend, 15th May and June 26th, July 24th, August 14th and September 11th
For more information, go to the Cambridge Past, Present and Future website:
http://www.cambridgeppf.org/places/bourn-mill/
Reduced speed limit on
Gransden Road.The views of the Police had been sought and they had recommended that additional chevrons be sited at the church farm bend as in their view a reduced speed limit would not have any effect. It was agreed to contact highways to ask that this be implemented as soon as possible as there had been a further accident since the last meeting.
It was also resolved to try and get Police support for the introduction of a reduced speed buffer zone around the village.
Caxton Oil ClubAs a result of introducing the club last year the Parish Council will this year receive £150 from Agricole Oil Ltd. This money is a welcome contribution to our funds and thanks are due to Agricole and all those villagers that joined the club.
It was agreed in principle to use this to establish an Internet Hub at the village hall - this will help the police with maintaining contact
whilst on patrol and also provide an added facility for users of the village hall.
Further information with regard to equipment and ongoing costs will be provided to the next meeting.
Firs Farm DevelopmentMr Martin Page from Barfords (the land owner’s agent) attended the meeting and confirmed that a preliminary meeting with SCDC had taken place earlier that week and a number of modifications had been made. The main one being the entrance to the site would be moved to the existing farm entrance – an issue that was raised at our Public Meeting. The proposal for 8 self-build market value plots – the infrastructure to be provided by the developer, had not changed as SCDC were not able to confirm yet if some plots should be for social housing.
It was agreed to write to the developer indicating that the Parish Council was in favour of this proposal as it would vastly improve this dilapidated site and would be preferable to the existing planning permissions for
Parish Council Meeting March 10th 2016
offices and storage facilities which, if implemented, could create some 150 traffic movements in St Peters Street. We also asked that serious consideration be given to releasing some of the plots for social housing self –builds.
Village HallWe were pleased to agree to a grant of £1,000 to the Village Hall Committee towards a new floor in the small committee room. They are currently trying to raise £45,000 for refurbishment and would welcome any donations, however small, towards this major project. Every pound given is worth ten in Grant Aid.
CCC City Deal Western Orbital consultation
It was agreed to give our support to the proposal that included the provision of a Park and Ride at the Barton/M11 interchange as there are good cycle routes into the city centre from here. More information can be found on the web site: www.gccitydeal.co.uk/the_western_orbital
Social HousingWe were appalled to hear that SCDC intend to sell on the open market one of their houses in Caxton as it was going to cost too much to repair as in their words – there is little demand for 3 bedroom houses and there are no facilities in Caxton and poor bus routes. These are precisely the reasons given by us when we were overruled by SCDC when they approved the development for 10 houses in Ermine Street (8 social housing and 2 market value) !
Keith HowardCPC Chairman.
Parish Council Meeting November 12th 2015
Cruse Bereavement Care.
When someone you love dies, it can feel as though a piece of you has died too. But you don’t have to go through it alone.Cruse Bereavement Care is here to support you through one of the most difficult experiences you will ever have to face.Cambridge Cruse Bereavement Care is your local branch of the voluntary national bereavement care organisation. Established in 1965 with the active support of the Mayor and City Council of Cambridge, Cambridge Cruse Bereavement Care now has over a hundred specially trained volunteers working in Cambridge, Fenland, South Cambs, East Cambs, Uttlesford, Ely, Newmarket, Saffron Walden and Haverhill.Cambridge Cruse operates in your Parish.Bereavement is a very personal and unique experience for each individual. Yet the intense feelings and emotions we experience at the time of substantial loss are normal.Cruse provides well trained, understanding Bereavement Support volunteers to whom you can talk in complete confidence. Our volunteers are able to give support over a period of time appropriate to individual needs. There is no charge.Donations towards the £70,000 cost of running Cruse services in 2016 are very welcome. We depend on local support almost entirely.Get in touch: Cambridge Cruse Helpline: 01223 633536. Cambridge Cruse Office (admin only) 01223 302662.
CAXTON VILLAGE HALL
Booking RatesHourly RateUp to 5pm - £10.00 per hour After 5pm - £15.00 per hour
Party Rates9am till 6pm - £40.00 6pm till 11pm - £90.00
Special rates may apply to Caxton residents, please message for further
information or call Ann MacDonald on: 07907 841 451
Papworth Team MinistryTeam Evening Service
There is no Team Evening Service in December starting again in January.
Sunday 17th April 6.00 pm at Caxton
Praise, Prayer, Teaching
St Andrew’s ChurchCaxton
Sunday Services
Sunday 10th April 10.30amSunday 17th April 10.30amSunday 1st May 08.30amSunday 8th May 10.30amSunday 22nd May 10.30am
Everyone very welcomeFor more information:
www.papworthteamchurches.org
A short, prayerful service of
Holy Communion is celebrated
Wednesday at middayin Bourn Church
Parent and Toddler GroupCaxton Village Hall
10.00 - 11.30 Every Thursday (term time only)£1.50 (50p for every extra child)
Caxton Historical Society
May 9th 201620.00
Speaker - Charlotte Webb MBE‘Bletchley Park to the Pentagon’
Entrance £3, refreshments available. All are very welcome to attend!
Home VisitingAs the weather worsens it may become difficult for you to attend worship but if you would still like to be able to share in the life of your Christian community the Ministry Team would be delighted to visit you in your home. If you would like a cup of tea and chat then we would pleased to meet with you in your home and we are always happy to offer home communion to anyone who would like it. Please let the Ministry Team know if we can help.
