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L O O K L O O K JUNE 2020 JUNE 2020
L O O KL O O K
JUNE 2020JUNE 2020
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The good news from the LOOK team is that we should be able to
publish in print again from July. Our invaluable team of volunteer
distributors have said they are willing to make sure every household
gets their copy. So, grateful thanks to them. We have decided,
however, to con!nue with our online version as well for those of
you who prefer to access LOOK via phones/tablets etc.
HOSPITAL/HEALTH CENTRE RUN
If li, needed, ring Lindsay Bu.on on 837038
THE LOOK TEAM
Please email ar!cles or other contribu!ons for the magazine to Chris
by 12th of the month. Some edi�ng may occur subject to available
space. All inquiries about Adver!sing should be addressed to David.
At the �me of publishing the mobile library service was s�ll
suspended, as were Cambridge Hearing Help sessions: ba$eries can
be provided by post - tel: 01223 416141 or
email [email protected], with details of the
size of ba$eries you require - either size 13 orange, size 312 brown or size
675 blue.
Front cover pictures courtesy of many Whi$lesfordians!
Editorial/Produc�on Chris Livermore [email protected] Tel: 835737
Adver�sing/Treasurer David Wright [email protected] Tel: 833063
Distribu�on Lindsay Bu$on (and many helpers) Tel: 837038
Opinions expressed or implied, are not necessarily those of the Produc�on Team.
The accuracy and content of le�ers and ar�cles in the magazine are the
responsibility of the authors. We are also unable to verify warran�es or
representa�ons made by the adver�sers and therefore exclude liability arising
from any adver�sement in the magazine .
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VILLAGE NOTICE BOARD
REFUSE COLLECTION
INFORMATION IS CORRECT AT THE TIME OF PUBLISHING BUT PLEASE
CHECK COUNCIL WEBSITE FOR UPDATES AND FULL ADVICE ON USING
RECYCLING CENTRES
BLACK BINS: Monday 8th and 22nd June
BLUE BIN : Monday 1st and 29th June
BLUE BIN AND GREEN BIN: 15th June
The Council guarantees to empty your green bin every four weeks, but
advise you to put it out every fortnight in case they can empty it.
Thriplow recycling centre is now open (8.00am - 5.00pm, seven days a
week). Gates shut 10 minutes before closing !me. Access is currently
through Thriplow village only - no access via A505.
The Council gives the following advice: Residents should only visit a Household Recycling Centre if essen�al and if you
cannot minimise your waste, store it at home safely, or use alterna�ve kerbside
or bulky waste collec�ons.
You must not bring any waste which could be infected with COVID-19.
If you or anyone in your home have related symptoms or are suffering from
COVID-19 you must not visit any of the Household Recycling Centres under any
circumstances.
If you need to visit the site, please bring proof of your address (u�lity bill,
council tax bill, driving licence or similar) in case you are asked to provide it.
Please avoid peak �mes - our traffic management is unable to allow excessive
queuing, so you may be turned away and asked to return later if it is busy. To
try and avoid this, we ask residents to plan their journeys away from the
an�cipated peak �mes of 9am to 10am, noon un�l 1pm and the hour before
closing.
Social distancing measures will be in place: maximum of two adults unloading
the vehicle: staff will be unable to help people unload vehicles.
No tex�les/Shoes/TV/computer monitors and paint or items for reuse and sale
at present.
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VILLAGE NEWS
This month, as well as repea�ng our thanks to everyone who has
been working hard to keep us safe and well and to all the volunteers
in the village who have made such a difference, we would like to say
some specific thank yous.
To Reverend Olivia, who has been so proac�ve in helping the
community through these very difficult �mes.
To Lindsay Bu.on, who always does so much for the village and who
has been busy sewing scrubs for Addenbrookes.
Beau�fully modelled by Mike Smart!
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Thanks also to Frances Dumbleton, for all the �me and effort she has
taken to give us such a lovely display to enjoy at the corner of Duxford
Road and Church Lane
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Many thanks to the Brownie leaders:
Thanks to some crea�ve thinking and careful planning on the part of
our leaders, Brownies have been able to start mee�ng again during
the lockdown, using Zoom. One advantage of mee�ng via Zoom is
that if we don’t quite manage to finish ea�ng our tea beforehand, we
can keep going whilst talking to Snowy Owl, Cheetah and Turtle! We
have really enjoyed the chance to meet and catch up, tell each other
jokes and riddles, work on badges and talk about our feelings. We
even had a virtual sleepover, with instruc�ons posted through our
doors. Each brownie had to pack her bag and go and sleep
somewhere in her house that wasn’t the usual place: the siKng room,
under the kitchen table, or even in a den decorated with fairy lights.
We played bingo in the evening via Zoom, drew pictures of the night
sky, drank hot drinks together, and then Zoomed again in the morning
to see how everyone had got on. Seeing friendly faces and familiar
uniforms has been reassuring, a refreshing break from homeschool
and a great way to keep in touch with our wider community. Thanks
to our leaders for taking on the challenge and being so kind.
Eleanor Norman
(And let’s not forget the Cubs and Scouts - see page 11)
And a big thank you from the editor to all the children (and adults)
who have decorated the windows in the village with lovely artwork.
I’m just sorry I don’t have room to include every single window display
in the magazine.
If you would like to men�on anyone specifically in LOOK magazine in
July, please let the editor have their name and a short piece describing
what they have done/are doing by 12th June. Please get their
permission to publish first.
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New YOGA classes in Duxford
Star*ng when restric*ons are
li+ed. Mean*me we are online
– why not come and join us?
Two yoga classes, suitable for all abili�es, at the new Duxford
Community Centre:
Sundays: 5:30 to 6:30 pm Tuesdays: 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Find out about our online classes on our website:
www.yoga2.co.uk
or email Chris and Shelagh yoga2@b*nternet.com
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Whi.lesford & Duxford
Beavers, Cubs and Scouts
Why not join the adventure?
We would not be able to run the groups without our amazing
volunteers who so generously donate their �me. If you would like to
get involved in Scou�ng as an assistant, commi$ee member, young
leader or even share a skill, do get in touch.
Our website: www.wanddscouts.org.uk.
General enquiries: [email protected]
Membership enquiries: [email protected].
Or call Carmel on: 07939 507805.
Our ac!vi!es this month
In April, some of our groups were engaged in online and virtual
ac�vi�es since the lockdown. Forest Beavers (Fri, 6-8 yrs) did some
Easter craLs and watched a video made by a member of the RAF on
their ac�vi�es. They made different types of paper planes at home
including the loop plane. Sirius and Javelins Cubs (Mon and Thurs 8-
10½ yrs) designed some awesome obstacle courses in their gardens.
The cubs used the obstacles to do jumping, ball games, trampolining
and even swimming! They also made some fabulous dens inside their
homes for an inside sleepover. Arrows Scouts (Tues, 10½-14 yrs) have
created some very inven�ve marble runs and celebrated St George’s
day by renewing their promise. Hitchhiker Explorers (14-18 yrs Fri,
7.30-9.30pm) did a scavenger hunt, which culminated with making
origami out of a single sheet of toilet paper!
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DISTRICT REPORT
Since my last update the work of
the District Council and District
Councillors has con�nued to
focus on the Covid situa�on.
However, normal commi$ee
business of the Council is star�ng
to resume. The first full mee�ng
of the full Council since February
was due to be held on 21st
May
and as well as ma$ers rela�ng to the Covid effort, we will discuss the
Council’s Zero Carbon Strategy and poten�al changes to the way
planning applica�ons can be ‘called in’ to be decided by elected
members rather than by the Council’s planning officers. Council
mee�ngs will be held remotely for the �me being and can be viewed
online by following a link from the calendar of mee�ngs:
h$ps://scambs.moderngov.co.uk/mgCalendarMonthView.aspx?
GL=1&bcr=1
Closer to home, the Council has been sharing informa�on with the
local volunteer network to help in suppor�ng residents. The
generosity of villagers in giving their �me to help others over the last
few months and in suppor�ng the Community Fund has been
amazing. We are lucky to have so many people willing to help and are
fortunate to have organisa�ons in the village like the Nicholas
Swallow Charity that are able to support villagers in �mes of need.
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Looking forward, the results from the first stage of the public
consulta�on on the next Local (development) Plan for South
Cambridge are expected to be released early in the summer and I will
keep everyone updated on the evolu�on of the plan and its poten�al
impact on our area. The plan will set the framework for housing and
other development in South Cambridgeshire as well as seKng
policies for tackling climate change. You can find informa�on about
the plan here:
h$ps://www.greatercambridgeplanning.org/greater-cambridge-local
-plan/
Finally, it was great to see so many houses cheerfully decorated in
the village for the VE day anniversary on 8th
May. It was another
reminder that even with the places in the village where many of us
meet friends and neighbours not accessible, we can s�ll find ways to
come together as a community.
With very best wishes,
Richard
07584037016
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ART PROJECTS
You may all remember when Welch’s Transport moved into their new
premises, the Parish Council were given some Sec�on 106 money to
spend on art related projects in the village. At the �me we were
embarking on our Neighbourhood Plan so put the art project on hold.
We are now in a posi�on to launch the Art Project; therefore, we are
asking organisa�ons, clubs and residents etc to give us your ideas
about what you would like to see. The only s�pula�on is that
whatever the art form is, it must be available for the village at all
�mes and must be a permanent fixture. Please let us have your ideas,
with a sketch if possible, and a rough cost. The closing date is 31st
July: please send your ideas to either parishclerk@whi$lesford.org or
arthurgreaves@b�nternet.com
We would rather have several small art projects to give everyone a
chance rather than use the money on one large project.
Arthur Greaves
Chairman of the Parish Council
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WHITTLESFORD GARDENING CLUB
Unfortunately, Whi$lesford Gardening Club had to cancel its Spring
plant and produce sale this year: however, it's hard to keep a good
gardener down. At the sugges�on of Alan and Judy Oswald we
arranged a plant sale on Saturday 16th
May and I am delighted to say
it was a great success. There were a great number of dona�ons with
everything from vegetable seedlings, perennials, shrubs, magazines
and books. It was good to see people exercising social distancing
while s�ll taking the opportunity to have a chat.
The sale made a total of £233, to be divided between the gardening
club and the John Hun�ngdon Charity Food Bank (Sawston).
Many thanks to everyone for the generous dona�on of plants, and
special thanks to Alan and Judy for organising the day.
Let's hope we can get back to normal for next year's event!
Tony Thomas
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THE WHITTLESFORD SOCIETY
VE Day celebra!ons
What a change the current, deserted
streets here, this year, from 8th
June
1995 - the 50th
Anniversary of VE Day
and a special celebra�on �me for Whit
Soc too - our 20th
anniversary and the
launch of our latest book, Whi�lesford
at War, documen�ng life in the village
in WW2. It was sold (making £800) in
aid of ‘Project 2000’ to rebuild and
renovate the Memorial Hall.
Whither Whi�lesford no. 76 captured
the atmosphere in a detailed account +
several pages of photographs of the
fantas�c day with the biggest ever
fancy dress parade and procession of
decorated floats and vintage vehicles, through the village and up to
the Lawn for loads more fun and ac�vity! Countless li$le Evacuees,
Land Army girls, Servicemen (wounded and combatant), ‘40’s icons
and fabulous fancy dressers crowded the specially memorable School
and Playgroup floats or danced along behind the float bearing the
Dixie Noodles Jazz Band, who provided musical accompaniment to the
fes�vi�es. The floats, bedecked with flags and bun�ng, were all loaned
by Ciba Agrichemicals and drawn by local farmers’ tractors.
At the Lawn, there were loads of brightly coloured stands and stalls, a
huge bouncy castle and all sorts of a$rac�ons, while the Memorial
Hall housed a packed exhibi�on of WW2 memorabilia – and cream
teas!
Once the Fly-Past of historic planes from Duxford was over, scores of
red, white and blue balloons, which people had queued all aLernoon
to have helium filled, were released to mark the launch of Project
2000.
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The yellow balloon-labels were eventually returned from as far afield as
Belgium, Holland and Germany - marvellous symbol of reconcilia�on, the
winner was some 60 miles from the German/Czech border.
Rounding off the aLernoon, a musical interlude was staged and everyone
joined in lusty singing of nostalgic numbers to recharge energies ready for
the evening’s excitement – bonfire, firework display, and BBQ cooked by
the scouts for more than 400 in the garden and ground behind The Bees.
VE Day 1945 ‘Bonfire and fireworks’ may sound quite reminiscent of the
more impromptu celebra�ons on the original VE Day - described in
hilarious and hair-raising - detail in Whi�lesford at War. “There was a
dance at the Memorial Hall... a lively event as most people had prepared
themselves at the various pubs beforehand. When the dance ended,
everyone linked arms and marched through the village singing well-known
songs from both world wars… and proceeded in various groups down
North Road to Eric Arnold’s field.” That had been the main training ground
for the Home Guard since 1940, with its ammuni�on shelter packed with
what was leL of the ‘flame fougasse’, Molotov cocktails and phosphorus
bombs that featured in an earlier anecdote. Suffice it to say, late on that
unforge$able 8 May the whole village was lit up by an enormous fireball
filling the skies!
The sequel to 8 May 1995 - and frui�on of
Project 2000 - came just 4 years later with
publica�on of Whit Soc’s next book –
focussed on the Memorial Hall - from a
dream in 1918 (of using the Guildhall) -
to its ini�al construc�on and opening on
21 September 1921 + highlights of its
history thereaLer, through war and
peace, un�l in early 1990 the need to
renovate became dire. With Millennium
Lo$ery Funding and immense hard work
by a small team, it was indeed
transformed, ceremonially opened and
ready to greet the new millennium!
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EXTRACTS FROM MAY 2020 REPORT BY COUNTY
COUNCILLOR PETER MACDONALD
Well-being Campaign & ToolKit
Organisa�ons across the county have joined forces to launch a
wellbeing campaign and addi�onal mental health support for people
during the coronavirus outbreak.
‘Now We’re Talking’ encourages people to get talking to combat
loneliness whilst self-isola�ng, and to seek help if they are struggling
with their mental health.
The campaign, led by the local authority, NHS and third sector also
directs people to increased mental health support available including:
Lifeline Plus - a mental health and wellbeing helpline for people
aged 18 and over living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, is
available Monday-Friday between 9am and 2pm via freephone
0808 808 2121. The line will support people to manage their
wellbeing, provide self-help advice or signpost to other
organisa�ons for par�cular concerns.
Lifeline - 7 days a week, between 2pm and 11pm the same
number is Lifeline, managed by LifecraL who provide support for
those in mental health distress: 0808 808 2121.
Qwell - an online wellbeing support, including educa�onal and
self-help ar�cles and peer-to-peer support via forums. Adults are
also able to receive help from qualified counsellors via drop-in or
scheduled online chat sessions. www.qwell.io
Keep Your Head – this website brings together all the mental
health support available across the county - www.keep-your-
head.com/now
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The Parish Church of St Mary and St Andrew Whi$lesford
Raise the Roof Club Monthly Draw
Results of the Draw for April 2020 held on 2nd May
Our 33rd draw took place, as always, at 10.30am on the first Saturday of the month. The winning numbers for April draw entrants are:
First prize of £142.50 won by number 6
Second prize of £57.00 won by number 28
Third prize of £28.50 won by number 30
Total Prize money £228.00
Our thanks to all those taking part in the draw which is helping to raise funds for the much needed replacement of
the roof on our beautiful 11th Century parish church.
Would you like to help maintain our lovely church building by taking part in the monthly draw? For details and an entry form ring 835252.
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PAT CARTER’S
MEMORIES OF VE DAY 8 MAY 1945
Having moved from our na�ve Norfolk in
the Spring of 1939, World War II broke out
in the September. My parents and I were
living in Lincoln. From the Spring term of
1939 un�l the Autumn term of 1940 I was
at Primary School there and then ‘passed
the scholarship’ to Lincoln Christ Hospital
Girls’ High School. In April 1945 therefore,
I had just had my 15th
birthday and was in
the 5th
Form.
From the beginning of the month there had been rumours on the
‘wireless’ (remember no television!) that the Russian Allies were at
the Gates of Berlin and with Hitler’s suicide in March, it was thought
likely that the German Generals and Admirals would sue for peace –
they did. On Monday, May 7th
1945, Armis�ce was signed at Reims
and from wirelesses all over Britain, Winston Churchill’s familiar voice
boomed out at 3pm in the aLernoon announcing that from midnight
on Tuesday, 8th
May, the War in Europe was officially over.
Every Village and Town in the United Kingdom erupted with relief and
joy! People poured out onto the streets from offices, factories, shops
and houses singing and dancing, mixing with Soldiers, Sailors and Air-
men who happened to be on leave in the Town. King George VI,
Queen Elizabeth and the two Princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret
Rose, appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London along
with the Prime Minister and crowds gathered to hear the King’s
speech thanking almighty God for his Country’s deliverance, whilst
the two Princesses escaped to celebrate in the crowd.
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In Lincoln, as elsewhere, the bells rang out from the magnificent
Cathedral on the hill and from every steeple in the City. They had
been silent since the beginning of the War (only to be rung if the
enemy invaded). Crowds flocked to the Stonebow (with Guildhall
over) the Medieval Southern City gateway which straddles Lincoln
High Street. Many American Airmen were amongst the crowds from
the great number of airfields surrounding the City.
As dusk fell, searchlights played on both Cathedral and Usher art
gallery near our school on the hillside. Bonfires with fireworks were lit
on the two open Commons to the South and West of the City, and the
Mayor, in full regalia, visited. Street par�es were hurriedly arranged
for the children over the next few days (despite ra�oning) and there
was a huge Cathedral Thanksgiving Service which our School
a$ended.
St Faith’s, our own Parish Church, like others in the City, provided a
tea for its Primary School and Sunday School pupils. My mother, as a
member of the Mothers’ Union, helped. I remember cuKng egg
sandwiches – we kept six hens in the garden throughout the War!
We made Fruit Fool from precious bo$led fruit and baked Fresh
Scones and a Jam Sponge (quite a change from dried egg and spam!)
The children decorated the tables with flags and bun�ng and had a
great �me. The City buses, painted each side with Allied Flags were
resplendent in red, white and blue. Light poured out of uncurtained
windows at night as well as the reinstated street lights – NO black-
out! Our evening paper, ‘The Lincolnshire Echo’ published a special
edi�on with photographs of it all!
Pat Carter
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WHITTLESFORD CELEBRATES THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF VE DAY
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LOCAL TAKEAWAY FOOD (ALL MENUS ONLINE)
Thanks to Judy Oswald for compiling this list of sugges�ons
Chinese:
The Jade Fountain, High St, Sawston. Tel: 836100
Phone to order, you will be given a �me to collect.
Payment contactless or cash
Daily 12.00 noon - 2.00pm. 5.30pm - 11.00pm
The Forum, Woollards Lane, Gt Shelford. Tel: 843089
Order by phone. Pay over phone or contactless on collec�on.
5.30pm - 9.30pm
Thai:
The Navigator, Li$le Shelford. Tel: 843901
Order by phone. Pay over phone. Collec�on point in car park.
Wednesday -Saturday. 5.00pm - 9.00pm
Pizza:
Domino, 76 High St, Sawston. Tel: 833330
Order online or by phone. Delivery only.
Daily 11.00am - 11.00pm
Sawston Pizza: High St, Sawston. Tel: 833843
Order by phone. Cash only. Daily 4.00pm - 11.00pm
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Greek:
The Three Horseshoes, Church St, Stapleford. Tel: 503402
Order by phone, you will be given a �me to collect. Payment
contactless.
Wednesday to Saturday 5.30pm - 8.00pm.
Fish:
Fish ‘n’ Chick’n, High St, Sawston. Tel:832230
Online only via website -
h$ps://fishnchickn.co.uk/ourshops/sawston/ or App.
Pay online.
Tuesday-Thursday 4pm - 9pm; Friday-Saturday 12.00pm -
10.00pm
Indian:
Zara, 1 Hinton Way,, Great Shelford. Tel: 846668
Order by phone or online. you will be given a �me slot. Pay
online or contactless.
5.30pm - 9.30pm daily. Friday & Saturday un�l 10.00pm. They
will bring out to your car if requested.
Pub:
The Chequers, Pampisford. Tel: 833220
Phone to order, payment by card.
Wed - Saturday 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Sunday Noon - 5.00pm.
This informa�on is correct to the best of our knowledge but is not
exhaus�ve.
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SPORT FOCUS
Further to last month’s report, the Cambridgeshire Football League for
the uncompleted season 2019-20 is to be concluded by means of a
‘points per game ra�o’ following a vote by the clubs. WUFC 1st
XI remain
(7 games un-played) 13th
of 14 in Senior A and the Reserves improved
their posi�on to 9th
of 14 in Division 2A (12 games un-played). The FA
have not cons�tuted the league structure for season 2020-21 given the
uncertain�es that exist.
There has been no further update from the ECB (England and Wales
Cricket Board) regarding recrea�onal cricke�ng ac�vi�es; not surprising
as the professional game is suspended at least un�l 1st
July. It is sad not
to see cricket being played with the Lawn looking in great condi�on
during this fine weather. It is however a small considera�on when we
look at the difficul�es experienced by many people in the country.
Despite the lack of ac�vity, it is interes�ng to look down the WCC 2020
fixtures with the 1st
XI relegated to Division 2 South and the 2nd
XI again
in Division 4 South. One opponent, Barley 1st
XI , jumps out as we have
had several close matches with our Her`ordshire ‘friends’ in years gone
by, with tempers frayed on occasions! Post-match hospitality in
Whi$lesford has been enjoyed periodically at all the hostelries (Bees,
Red Lion, Tickell, and Social Club) and I recall the Fox and Hounds at
Barley being unrivalled back in the day for hot food etc aLer matches.
The idea of introducing measured jogging routes on The Lawn/village has
come up perhaps because of the increased number of runners being at
home in lockdown. Possible routes from 0.75 to 5km have been drawn
up for further considera�on.
Best wishes.
FERTILIOR SEGES EST ALIENIS SEMPER IN AGRIS (OVID) CROPS ARE
ALWAYS RICHER IN A NEIGHBOUR’S FIELD.
Trevor & Danny Grigg Tel 01223 834500, trevorgrigg35@b�nternet.com
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HERMITAGE FENCING &
GARDEN SERVICES
ALL TYPES OF FENCING,
GATES & REPAIRS
Landscaping, pa�os,
sheds and bases,
turfing, rotova�ng, walling,
tree work, garden clearance,
high pressure pa�o
and drive cleaning
NO JOB TOO SMALL
FREE ESTIMATES
Call Steve
01799 516249 evenings
07710 233860 any!me
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Business for over 100 years
Personal 24 Hour Service Private Chapels of Rest
Golden Charter Pre-payment Plans Estimates and Advice Given Memorials Supplied & Set
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01223 891226 43 High Street Linton Cambridge CB21 4HS
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Interior - exterior
PainterPainterPainterPainter and
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Friendly advice
Local references available
Tel: 01223 833365
Mob: 07855 093435
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Ample parking Full theatre licence Reasonable rates Wi-fi Public entertainment licence Facilities for disabled people Professional standard kitchen
Ideal for:
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Join our regular user groups:
Whitsers Playgroup - www.whitsers.org.uk email: [email protected]
Whittlesford Carpet Bowls Club - 837038 Whittlesford Gardening Club - 956157
Cambridge Flower Club - 873237 Pilates - 841968
Pilates - 01763 208856 FitSteps dance class - 07799 644053
Tiny Talk Baby Signing - 07711 264286 Karate - 07917 208916
Dance Dedication - 07796 646569 Chestnut Singers - 845227
Tots of Fun - 07855 437067 or 07927 030422 Parish Council - 07815 550308; www.whittleweb.org.uk
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Contact:
Booking Clerk: Penny Toop – 835252
Caretaker: Beverley Arnold – 835555
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J D Searle Motor Engineers Ltd
SERVICE REPAIRS MOT Cars and light commercials
Cam belts ~ Clutches ~ Tyres
Brakes ~ Tracking ~ Ba$eries
FREE COLLECT AND RETURN
Call or e-mail for a free quote
or help and advice
Tel: 07824 905829
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Barn 2, Park Farm, Park Road,
Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden,
Essex, CB10 1RN
www.jdsearlemotorengineersltd.co.uk
Registered office. 65 Ringstone, Duxford, Cambridge, CB22 4GY
Company No. 9644222. England
D.K. TILL &
Son-in-Law
APPROVED COAL AND SOLID
FUEL MERCHANTS
Family run business for 40 years
Home delivery of
COAL LOGS
GAS CHARCOAL
COMPOST
David Till Tel: 01223 232947
Kevin Crisp Tel: 07523 044521
Email: [email protected]
STEVE’S GENERAL BUILDING
AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Plastering, Bricklaying,
Carpentry, Fencing,
Groundwork, Pa�os,
Pain�ng and decora�ng,
General maintenance
and altera�ons
All work guaranteed
No job too small
Free es�mates
Tel: 01799 516249
Mobile: 07710 233860
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Archdeacon Motors 32 Cheddars Lane
Cambridge CB5 8LD
Tel: 01223 315670
Fax: 01223 354713
www.archdeaconmotors.co.uk
Servicing & repairs
on all makes & models
Loan car available
Fixed price repairs
MOT STATION -
free re-tests
Established 32 years
Quality work always
at compe!!ve prices
Free collec!on and
delivery
Proprietors are residents of
Whi.lesford
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USEFUL VILLAGE CONTACTS
Parish Clerk: Marie Swann Tel: 07815 550308 [email protected] Chairman of Parish Council: Tel: 835186 Arthur Greaves [email protected] District Councillor: Richard Williams [email protected] Tel: 07584037016 County Councillor: Peter MacDonald [email protected] Tel: 07912 669092 Village Website: www.whittleweb.org.uk Administrator - Marie Swann [email protected] Allotments: Marie Swann [email protected] Archaeology Group: Ashley Arbon Tel: 833054 Bowls (Duxford) Tel: 842765 Beavers, Cubs & Scout Club www.wanddscouts.org.uk Brownies Tel: 836306 Carpet Bowls Tel: 837038 Chestnut Singers Tel: 845277 Churches: Parish Church: Jill Taylor Tel: 830461 United Reformed Ch: Ann Barton Tel: 07898 732307 Dorothy Brown Tel: 07906 331840 Dance Dedication Tel: 07796 646569 Flower Club: Mrs Freda Orgee Tel: 891464 First World War Group: Meg Holland Tel: 833386 FitSteps Dance Class Tel: 07799 644053 Gardening Club: Terry Hopkins Tel: 840596 Granta Medical Practices Tel: 0300 234 5555 Hospital Car Service: Lindsay Button Tel: 837038 Imperial War Museum: Director’s office Tel: 835000 after hours Tel: 497202 Karate Tel: 07917 208916 Lawn Trust and Play area [email protected] LOOK Village Magazine: See page 2 of every issue Memorial Hall: Penny Toop Tel: 835252 Millennium Group: Martin Livermore Tel: 835737 Nicholas Swallow & other charities: Tel: 835252 (David Toop) Pilates: Mon am/Tues and Thurs eve Tel: 841968 Pilates: Thursday a.m. Tel: 01763 208856 Police (to talk to an officer) Tel: 101 Tiny Talk Baby Signing Tel: 07711 264286 Tots of Fun Tel: 07855 437067/07927 030422 Village Vet Tel: 833651 Whitsers Playgroup Tel: www.whitsers.org.uk Email: [email protected] Whittlesford Cricket Club [email protected] Whittlesford Social Club Tel: 832231 Whittlesford Society: www.whittlesfordsociety.info
Rob Foden Tel: 07789 090 005 Whittlesford Tennis Club: Neil Barber Tel: 837259 Whittlesford United Football Club (Mens) www.wufc.org.uk Whittlesford Warriors FC, Club Secretary Tel: 0780392 Whittlewomen: Lindsay Button Tel: 837038
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR VICAR OLIVIA COLES
I hope you are all keeping as well and as safe as possible as we con�nue to
live through these unprecedented �mes of Covid-19.
Although our church building is sadly not able to be open for private prayer
or public worship for the moment, (in line with the Government and Church
of England guidelines), we are s�ll very much being church together; united
in spirit, despite being physically separated.
Our church services are now happening online. For details please see our
church website:
St Mary’s & St Andrew’s Whi$lesford Parish Church or h$ps://
www.achurchnearyou.com/church/13851/
I am con�nuing to send out a weekly email with details of the services,
blogs, reflec�ons and resources for all ages. If you would like to be added to
this email list please do email me at [email protected]. (You can
unsubscribe at any �me).
The Church of England have also set up a free phone line where you can
phone in 24/7 to hear a reflec�on, hymns and prayers. Phone 0800 804
8044
Finally – if you are finding the lockdown difficult in any way and would
appreciate a listening ear or someone to talk to, please do be in touch on
01223 833128.
God Bless and thank you for all your support and care for one another in our
community.
Olivia
Revd Olivia Coles. [email protected] Tel: 01223 833128
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PAUSE FOR THOUGHT
Today I hear the noise of traffic above the sounds of nature again. A
sign that - at the �me of wri�ng at least - human ac�vity outside the
home is increasing aLer a degree of easing in the lockdown.
This is aLer a Spring which seemed to me more vivid, more
irrepressible, more beau�ful than ever before. Maybe I experienced it
in this way because I stopped and no�ced. I listened, and I saw.
How nature flourished when we let it alone, just to be!
This month, there was to have been an Eco Fest at Whi$lesford Parish
Church. We would have come together to pay a$en�on to our
rela�onship with the natural world; to no�ce how connected we are,
to consider how we can look aLer one another and our environment
be$er, to encourage and cherish life in our village in all sorts of ways,
and to celebrate it together.
We have had to look at these things anyway. We have reassessed
what really ma$ers in life. We have realised that the virus originated
in human ac�vity. We have no�ced a connec�on between our very
existence, our quality of life, and the wellbeing of all living creatures.
We have had to stop. We have had to face anxiety, trauma, lament,
grief and the shocking realisa�on that we are not self sufficient, in
control or impervious. We have no�ced that we are all affected ... we
are in it together. And somehow in our isola�on we have drawn closer
as a community, as prac�cal loving kindness has found new
expression.
What do we want now?
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We are at a threshold. Some of us may want things to go back to the
way they were. On the other hand if we are to learn anything from our
experience and grow into a be$er society, growth means change. And
the past is not the future.
There is a wonderful word, ‘metanoia’ which is translated as
‘repentance’ in our English Bibles, but in fact it means ‘a complete
change of heart’. That opens up the possibility for something new, ra-
ther than just a sense of remorse for our failings.
What do our hearts tell us now?
Jesus said ‘Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.’ (Luke
12: 40)
If we have no�ced anything about what is really valuable in life, and
what is truly life giving, let’s not lose our treasure. Let’s do all that we
can to remind each other. We have the opportunity to grow in love for
one another and for our world. And Love is a verb.
We meet as virtual church every Sunday at 10am.
(See our Church Website – Google ‘Whi�lesford Church’ or ‘A Church
near you’ Whi�lesford. Contact Olivia at [email protected]!)
Sue Ginsberg
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NEWS FROM ST MARY’S & ST ANDREW’S
Thank you to David Toop for his report in last Month’s Look, on all the
work to our church roof which is looking fabulous. Do take a look as
you enjoy a walk through our church yard.
As our church building is sadly not able to be open during this
pandemic, we are making the most of our porch to welcome you as
you walk past. We are invi�ng you to add a ribbon to our rainbow
hanging prayer cross or there is a board to write or draw a prayer and
pause for a moment of quiet reflec�on. We are grateful to our flower
team who are helping brighten up our porch with flowers during this
�me.
WHITTLESFORD COMMUNITY FUND AND THE COMMUNITY
SUPPORT GROUP FOR COVID-19 PANDEMIC
As most of you will be aware, we have had an amazing response of
offers of help from so many of you in the community. I have been so
touched by the kindness and care being shown by our community
during these difficult, uncertain �mes. Thank you to everyone who is
helping with shopping, prescrip�on collec�ons, cooking a meal or
delivering a newspaper etc. for anyone needing to shield or self-
isolate.
We recently established a temporary Whi6lesford Community Fund
in response to the Covid-19 pandemic which is to help anyone
needing financial support at this �me; either because they are not
able to access funds due to shielding or self-isola�ng or because of
the effects of Covid-19 on their financial circumstances. Please do
contact me (email: [email protected]) or Councillor Richard
Williams, (email: [email protected] for further details.
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WHITTLESFORD COMMUNITY FUND
Informa!on for villagers
In conjunc�on with Whi$lesford Parish Council, we have set up a
‘Go fund me’ account h$ps://www.gofundme.com/f/
whi$lesford-community-fund), to raise funds to help any
villagers during this Covid-19 emergency. This le$er is to explain
the purpose of the fund and how the fund will operate.
Who is the fund for?
The fund is there to help support vulnerable people in the
village. By ‘vulnerable’ we mean people who are self-isola�ng,
shielding or in the vulnerable categories set out by the
Government (e.g. those over 70 years or with health condi�ons)
and who are in financial need. The pandemic has caused the
financial circumstances of many to dras�cally change and the
fund has also been set up to support those residents in
Whi$lesford for whom this is the case.
How will the fund operate?
The fund can be used to pay for shopping and other essen�als.
You will need to contact your street or road link person to
request any shopping through the fund. Those who are signed
up on the Village Support Group volunteer list will be able to do
the shopping on your behalf and claim back from the fund. [If
you did not get a leaflet with details of the link person for your
road, then please do contact us for informa�on]. For any
amounts over £50 or which are not for essen�al groceries or
shopping, then requests will need to be made through ourselves
in order to monitor appropriate use of this fund.
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We would like the fund to be available to all those who may
need it because they are either not able to access funds at this
�me (due to self-isola�on or shielding) or because their financial
situa�on has changed and need financial support at this �me.
The fund is being run through the Parish Council. The details of
par�cular claims will of course be kept strictly confiden�al, and
only the amounts claimed will be noted in the accounts (not
details of who claimed and who the recipients were).
We understand that asking for or accep�ng help from anybody is
difficult but are aware that in these difficult and extraordinary
�mes of living through this Covid 19 pandemic, things have
changed radically for so many people – so if you could make use
of this fund to help out in the short or longer term, please do be
in contact with the link person in your street/road, or contact us
directly. Don’t forget, there is also the Community Food Box
outside the URC church for anyone wan�ng to donate spare
food items or for you to make use of if needed.
With best wishes
Richard Williams & Olivia Coles
Councillor Richard Williams. Email:
[email protected] Tel: 07584 037016
Councillor for Whi$lesford, Thriplow, Heathfield and Newton,
Revd Olivia Coles Email: [email protected] Tel.
01223 833128
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(Local Ecumenical Partnership)
Whi.lesford United Reformed Church
Sadly the church is closed un�l further no�ce, but services
are being streamed from Downing Place URC online -
h$ps://downingplaceurc.org for further details.
If anyone needs help or just someone to talk to, please feel
free to ring Ann Barton on 07898 732307 or the Church
Secretary, Dorothy Brown on 07906 331840.
The Parish Church of St Mary & St Andrew
The Church of England has now suspended public acts of
worship, church services and any public mee�ngs un�l
further no�ce.
The church will also, regre`ully, be closed for personal and
private prayer and reflec�on. Please see our website for
further updates.
Revd Olivia Coles
Email: [email protected] Tel: 01223 833128
Parish Working Days: Sun, Mon and Thurs Day Off: Friday
Church website: Whi$lesford Parish Church on ‘A church near you.com’
Churchwarden: Lionel Ginsberg 834702
For enquiries during the day contact our deputy warden Jill Taylor 830461
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