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CUSTOM BIKE SHOW
NOAH’S ARK, HILLFOOT ROAD
SUNDAY, 24TH AUGUST 2014
ALL WELCOME
In Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
Issue 113 – August 2014 Deadline for October edition – 26th September 2014
Face
Painting
Tattoo Artist
Raffle
Starts 1.00pm
LIVE MUSIC
Refreshments
PARISH COUNCIL
VILLAGE GREEN – PARKING
Whilst building work has been taking place on the courtyard development at 59 High Road the parish
council, in the interests of highways safety, has taken no action to prevent the large number of
construction workers vehicles from parking on the village green. The Parish Council anticipated that
parking in this area during building work would be a problem but conceded some time ago that it would
be better to put up with the vehicles parking on the green than have them parked on the road near the
blind bend.
Now that building work is nearing completion, Rowan Homes (the developer) has agreed to restore the
village green to the condition it was prior to works being carried out and they will top soil and seed the
ruts and bare patches where construction workers vehicles have been parking. Freshly seeded areas will
hopefully be cordoned off during this time to prevent further parking and allow the grass to mature. The
parish council would once again respectfully ask that local vehicle owners refrain from parking on the
green and particularly at this time.
VERGE & FOOTWAY PARKING IN CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE
Inappropriate parking on footways and verges in our parish is a serious problem and can result in an
unsafe environment for both motorists and pedestrians. Central Beds Council has now sealed an area-
wide Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to control parking across Bedfordshire, which will enable them
and Parish Councils to take steps to prevent this by making a Verge & Footway Parking Order. The aim
of this initiative is to improve both environment and road safety in our parishes.
As a Parish Council we have been requested to identify priority sites that are suitable for a complete ban
or ‘half on/half off’ parking where the carriageway is narrow and footway wide enough. There are three
stages of the assessment to process, which we have been asked to review for our parish’s affected areas:
Stage 1 – is there support for the restriction in this location? Stage 2 – If there is support – do warning
letters resolve the issue? Stage 3 – If the problem persists, the order will become effective.
As this is a new scheme, there will be trial sites, which will be monitored for six months so that any
necessary refinements can be made before rolling out across the area in the new year. This item will be
on our September agenda for further discussion on problem areas.
WOODLAND TRUST ‘PLANT TREES’ PROJECT
4,000 free tree packs are being offered as give aways to schools, community and youth groups in the
autumn. These have been generously funded by lead partners IKEA FAMILY, Biffa Award and
Sainsbury’s, also funded by W H Smith, Wilko and players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Communities
are being encouraged to get involved in this special project to mark the 100th anniversary of the
outbreak of the First World War in August. This is a once-in-a-generation tribute to all those who gave
their lives by creating a growing legacy that will stand tall for centuries to come. Over the next four
years the Woodland Trust is offering three million free trees to help communities, schools and youth
groups remember their local heroes. If your group would like to be part of this project, please contact
the Clerk to Council.
For all Parish Council issues please contact:
Mrs. K. Cousins, Clerk to the Parish Council
20A Vicarage Close, Shillington, Hitchin, Herts, SG5 3LS. 01462 713567. email: [email protected] website: www.shillington.bedsparishes.gov.uk
ANNOUNCEMENTS / ITEMS / NEWS IN BRIEF
SHILLINGTON COMMUNITY CHOIR (Aka “Sing for Joy”)
ALWAYS HAPPY TO WELCOME NEW MEMBERS No Experience necessary!!
Every Thursday 8pm at Shillington Social Club **New Venue ** (New term starts 11th September)
For more info contact Joy Robertson [email protected] 01462 711398
“The only thing better than singing is more singing” Ella Fitzgerald
The Inspire Summer Youth Programme 2014 Will be popping into Shillington on the following date:
Monday 11th August - Shillington Park, Greenfields
Sports, Arts & Crafts for all ages
Contact info: Nicola King (Youth & Community Officer) Aragon Housing Association, Katherines House, Dunstable Street, Ampthill,
Beds. MK45 2JP
01525-844513 / 07717-313868
Tots and Teddies A service for the under 5’s
2:15pm -3:15pm
Starts 14th September
All Saints Church, Shillington
A short service followed by toy time, tea and chat.
OPEN GARDEN in MEMORY of ERNIE HARE
SUNDAY, 20TH JULY
Sandra would like to thank everyone who visited her garden, gave gifts or helped on the day to raise funds for the Primrose Unit at Bedford
Hospital. This unit provides cancer care and the £770 so far collected from her open
garden will go some way to help them continue with their wonderful work.
Jayden Johnson (aged 7 years) would like to say a big THANK YOU to those who sponsored him for his fund raising for Cancer Research – he raised
£105.00
ALL SAINTS NEWS
Parish Priest: Rev’d Richard Winslade ( 01462-713311) (Day off on Fridays)
Church Wardens
Liz Allan ( 01462–711084) Peter Farmer ( 01462–711306)
Church Services:
9.30am - Every Sunday. On the 5th Sunday the service is held jointly with the Congregational Church. First Sunday of the month: 9.30 am - Family service. 6.00 pm - Choral Evensong
Sunday Club:
Takes place at the Congregational Church room from 9.20am each Sunday except 1st and 5th Sundays of the month. There is no Sunday Club during August.
Forthcoming Events:
6th October Harvest Lunch – Village Hall – further details t.b.a. 8th November Trivia Quiz – Village Hall – further details t.b.a. 6th December Christmas Bazaar – Village Hall – further details t.b.a.
From the Registers
Baptisms 14th June Evan David Clifford Clarke 21st July Penelope Orlaith Louise Bishop 21st July Tobias Ian Jeffrey Bishop
Marriages 14th June Matthew Clifford Clarke and Gemma Michelle Hague 21st June Rhys Thomas Edwards and Ami Louise Gwynne 19th July Craig Matthew Gerald Rogers and Lisa Muldoon
Burials 14th June Laura Jean Sharman Aged 29 (burial of ashes) 19th June Peter Kenneth Plant Aged 66 (burial) 23rd June Annie McAndrew Harkins–Smith Dunbar Aged 87 (burial of ashes)
200 CLUB WINNERS
June 2014 July 2014 – details not yet available
1st £50 22 Doreen Horner 1st £50
2nd £25 107 John Cole 2nd £25
3rd £10 175 Liz Brewer 3rd £10
Letter from the Vicar
Richard Winslade The Vicarage
Shillington 01462-713311
Dear Parishioners The church family is entering into an exciting few years. We have worked through the Mission Action Planning programme and now have a vision of where we would like to be in the future. The Diocese of St. Albans encourages all parishes to have a five year plan that will lead to a goal or vision at the end. The plans can include both the practical and Spiritual. This links up with the vision for the Diocese which is entitled Living Gods love. All parishes are encouraged to Transform Communities, Go deeper into God and make new disciples.
As a church family we would like to be central to the life of the village, full, joyful, lively musical and offering a wide variety of services to meet the needs of different people. That is not to say that we aren’t some of these things already! I order to get to our goals the church family, The friends of All Saints and the wider community will need to work together. We will need a well maintained and fit for purpose building and firm financial foundations on which to build our new projects. There will be more information about all of this in the future.
Our first task is to transform our lady chapel into a child friendly zone that can be the venue for our first two new services. Firstly Tots and Teddies a service followed by refreshments and chat for the under 5’s and their carers and secondly the introduction of Messy Church for the slightly older age group. Tots and Teddies will begin on September 14th at 2:15pm and Messy church before the end of the year.
The church of course will continue to offer its Sunday Morning worship, once a month Sung Evensong and of courses Baptisms, Weddings and funerals.
I hope that we may all work together to make All Saints the church that IS ‘Living God’s love in the heart of the community.
Richard
SHILLINGTON MEN’S CLUB
We recently lost one of our members after a short illness. Eddie Bartlett was an active
member of the Men’s Club and always provided good if not controversial conversations at
our various evening dinners. We shall all miss his presence at our meetings.
In May we had a return visit to the Cross Keys at Pulloxhill to re-sample their
excellent Steak Pie with twelve members attending, and in July a return visit to
the Dog and Badger for Steak Pie and trimmings with twenty members
attending. Our next evening meals will be at the Five Bells in Henlow and for a
change an Indian meal at the Dalchini Spice in Shefford.
A couple of planned day visits in May and June were postponed due to
members being on holiday or otherwise occupied. Our next planned day
outings will be to the Computer Museum in Cambridge, a Cruise on the Ouze
(with members’ wives/partners invited) and to the Bletchley Park Museum.
The Club has 26 active members from all walks of life both employed and retired. There are
no age restrictions for membership.
If you would like to join Shillington Men’s Club you will be made most welcome.
For further information please contact:
Secretary: Derek Lewison (Tel: 01462 711504) - email [email protected]
or
Chairman: Graham Williams (Tel: 01462 713468) - email [email protected]
WIVES’ GROUP The Group returns from their Summer Break on Thursday, September 11th for a ‘Social
Evening & Buffet’ at the Congregational Church at 7.45 pm.
We will be pleased to welcome any new members who wish to join us for
our new session where we will have some really good speakers,
demonstrations, social evenings (some with food) & outings. We know
many of our loyal members will be joining us again and it will be a good
opportunity for everyone to get to know one another and catch up what everyone has been
doing during the break.
Why not join us on September 11th and then decide if you wish to become a member – you’ll
be under no obligation. We also welcome non-members at our meetings if any of our
speakers/activities are of interest. These will be advertised in this magazine’s Village
Calendar.
For more information about the group please contact
Janet Hills (01462 711402).
SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB The AGM in June went well with two thirds of members attending. Chair and committee
were re-elected en-bloc there being no other nominations. Amazing how quiet meetings
become when elections are imminent. We were pleased to welcome one new member, all but
one existing member having rejoined.
The presentation of trophies for the annual club competitions took place immediately after
the conclusion of the meeting followed by drinks and nibbles as usual - and why not!
Normal club nights continue to be well attended in spite of holiday commitments
and the heat. ‘In house’ league matches will commence in October; two weeks
before some twenty of us will be off to Potters at Hopton for the Annual
International Competition week. We will be joined this year by friends from
several other local clubs making in all around fifty representatives from
Bedfordshire.
Our annual involvement in the Beds & Herts Winter League at the Wilstead club is also
scheduled for two teams. We are pleased to have already received two invitations to Charity
matches with clubs from Milton Keynes in August and September from Bedfordshire.
Social arrangements for the new year are well under way: The first being our BBQ in August
at College Farm thanks to Jeff Redman. Then our Christmas Dinner at The Crown in early
December.
Further info from Jeff Rix (01462 711298)
CRAFT CLUB - CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
The long term project of embroidered verses with illustrations using applique
and patchwork has now been completed. The two panels were dedicated at the
morning service on Sunday, 6 July and hang on opposite walls in the church.
Visitors are always welcome to view the handy work of the group and/or to
attend our meetings, the next dates being:
5 & 19 August; 2 & 16 September; 7 & 21 October between 2.00 and 4.00pm
Knitting has continued over the months and small blankets, baby hats and cardigans
have been handed to Dr Kathy Burgoine, founder of the charity 'Born on the Edge'.
The charity is working is Uganda where mothers often have nothing in which to
clothe their babies, not even a nappy. Many babies are born pre-term, have a low
birth weight and are prone to infections. Dr Burgoine has set up a special care baby
unit at Mulago Hospital in Kampala, and plans to set up a further project in Mbale, a small
town in Uganda close to the Kenya border.
The charity also aims to train nursing and midwifery staff to improve newborn healthcare.
Further information about the charity can be found at: www.bornontheedge.org
For further details please contact Janet Worley. Tel: 01582 881824.
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Our 75th Anniversary Celebration at our June meeting was a great
success and with old friends invited to join us, we enjoyed a
splendid meal prepared by Angela Corbett. The tables were
decorated with lovely fresh flowers by Diana Rainey and all the
ladies had a corsage made by Sandra Hare. Later in the evening
we shared a beautiful cake festooned with pale blue butterflies, the emblem for
Bedfordshire WI, and made by Virginia Hands.
It was a lovely evening to socialise and enjoy the entertainment
provided by the talented Phoenix Singers. After they had given us
a great selection from their varied repertoire, they had us all
joining in and great amusement was shared by all!
In July we welcomed Sue Watkins who talked about starting up
her now successful Alpaca Farm near Milton Keynes. She and
one of her daughters shared many stories of their experience and
they brought some beautiful examples of woven scarves, shawls
and blankets for us to see and purchase.
Our book club continues through the summer and so does our
lunch club. The knitting group will resume in September. Our
Summer party will be a barbeque at one of the local farms which
we have been kindly allowed to use for the purpose.
When we meet back on September 4th we will have a talk by
Zena Herbert entitled “Week end with a Carrier Bag” – we are
looking forward to some ideas for “travelling light”! On
October 2nd Christine Fellini will be talking to us about “La
Pasta Fresca” – so we will have taste buds at the ready!
Plans are afoot for an exciting program for next year and as usual we welcome
newcomers.
We meet on the first Thursday of each month at 8.00p.m. in the Congregational
Church. If you would like further information please call 711205.
Lakeland 50th Anniversary Recipe Book
In January Lakeland asked for original recipes from their many customers. One of these was Angela Corbett. For quite some time Angela has been practicing many different recipes on John and friends and finally came up with 5. After submitting them they were all tested at the Lakeland headquarters in Cumbria
and in April Angela was told that she had been short listed for one of her recipes. She then had to wait until Wednesday, 30th April, when she was told that her "Stuffed Mushrooms with Garlic and Cheese" entry had been accepted
for the book.
Her recipe appears alongside other noteworthy chefs including The Hairy Bikers, Ainsley Harriott, Heston Blumenthal, Michel Roux junior, Paul Hollywood, Rick
Stein, James Martin, Brian Turner, Rosemary Shrager and Antony Worrall Thompson.
This recipe book is hardback and is being sold for CHILDREN in NEED. The price is just £6.99 a copy. As the nearest Lakeland Shop is in Milton Keynes or
Cambridge, to save Shillington people from having to pay postage Angela has a supply from which you can purchase your copy.
Over 60 have already been sold and make ideal Christmas Presents. Just ring Angela on 01462-850266 or when there is a lunch club or social at the Congregational Church, Angela will have some copies
with her. She will also autograph her recipe for you if required.
FLOWER ARRANGING
JUBILEE ROOM, SHILLINGTON VILLAGE HALL
It may seem too soon to think about, but if you would like a new hobby for the
autumn and the chance to have an interesting, fun, crestive couple of hours
then phone Sandra Hare on 01462-711589.
(Don’t delay – just a few places left!)
Sandra teaches flower arranging on Mondays and Tuesdays,
choose between 10am - 12 noon or 1.15 - 3.15pm.
Term begins on 29th and 30th September.
Whatever stage you are at, you can enjoy learning new ideas and designs for your home, gifts
and Christmas decorations. Flowers are provided each week to give you fresh, suitable
floral material. You will take a lovely complete design home each week.
4 classes of 14 students meet (they travel from around 27 towns and villages to be part of this
long established group).
You could be one of them – call Sandra for full details of cost and to enrol!
Shillington
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
40th ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL FLOWER
& VEGETABLE SHOW
At the
VILLAGE HALL On
Saturday, 20th SEPTEMBER 2013
Doors open at 2.30pm
Entry forms from the Hon.Sec.
Fred West 01462-711561
PLOUGHING ON………. A Farmer’s Perspective ! by Whizz – T.C. Shaw & Sons
Harvest started relatively early this year, on 14th July. In comparison, last year we started on 1st August so we’re a good fortnight ahead of that. We began on the oilseed rape, some of which is destined for our cold-pressed rapeseed oil. It had an average yield of just under 4 tonnes per hectare, which although a little disappointing seems about right when compared to national yields. It was perfectly ripe and the seed sample was black and uniform. When you harvest oilseed rape too early some of the seeds are still red and the processors don’t like this as it affects the oil content and quality.
Next stop was Ickleford and our crop of winter barley. This was a variety called Volume, which is brand new to the market and has been advertised as being unbeatable with regards to yield. It is a hybrid, 6 row variety which means that each ear is chunkier and has 6 rows of grains as opposed to the
normal flatter 2. The breeders were right and it proved to be our highest ever yielding winter barley, with around 9.5 tonnes per hectare. It was also dry as it was harvested on a very hot day, which means it went straight into the grainstore and didn’t have to be dried.
It was, however, beatable! We then moved onto the next block of barley at Barton Hill Farm, which was a variety called Glacier; a standard 2 row crop. Despite being on thinner, sloping soils it out-yielded the Volume to produce over 10 tonnes per hectare. We were delighted!
The forecast is good for the next few days so we are hoping to continue at the same rate, nibbling our way through the fields and ticking off blocks as we go. We’ve done 22.58 % of harvest so far according to my list…not that I’m counting…
It’s also that time of year when my mother goes into cake-baking-overdrive, to keep the combine and tractor drivers happy. It’s worth learning to drive a tractor just to get a slice of her infamous sponge cake, oozing with jam and cream. Luckily Millie and I often get to “sample” these cakes (although we already know exactly how they are going to taste) so we get the best of both worlds!
We have carefully chosen the cropping for harvest 2015 which involved technical decisions from all of us – my father, me, the two agronomists who work with us and the farm staff. The outcome depends on previous cropping, yields from the current harvest, the presence of any dominant weeds, seed availability and cost, soil type and the possible markets for the grain once it has been harvested. After we have decided on the crop we then have to specify which variety. Wheat and barley both have their feed varieties (ie quantity not quality) or milling or malting respectively (ie quality not quantity). For a break crop we can choose between oilseed rape, field beans or peas, all of which have their disadvantages and advantages. It’s a very complicated plan to make but crucial to how the farm runs.
To make life even more interesting and to keep us farmers on our toes, DEFRA have introduced a new set of cropping regulations under the term “greening”. This means that each individual farm will have to grow at least 3 different crops, with none of them being under 5% of the total. Farmers will also have to have Ecological Focus Areas, which are not to be cropped with arable plants but be in an environmental scheme. The exciting thing is that they haven’t actually set the rules officially yet, despite it being a regulation that is going to be in force for harvest 2015. We are therefore going to use our psychic powers and hope that we get it right in our cropping plan.
At home we are about to make a large batch of raspberry gin. It went down rather well last winter on chilly days and my stocks are seriously low. I’ve also been raiding the hedgerows for the small cherry plums that are so prevalent this year and might do some experimenting with them thrown into a bottle of something strong. Our pantry might end up looking like an illustration from George’s Marvellous Medicine
at this rate, but you can’t go wrong in the winter with a glass of something fiery to warm you up.
Winter does seem a long way off at the moment though with this heat. I’ve discovered in the last few days that Millie loves running under the sprinkler and spraying anything and everything with the hose. Unfortunately one of the things that she likes watering is Wellie, who is not so keen, but even she must admit that with her thick black coat it’s quite nice to be doused in cold water once in a while!
NOT FOR PROFIT By Revd. Angus McCormick 01462- 712096
Minister of Shillington Congregationalist Church
Recently I took a wheelchair for repair. After spending some time on the repair the shopkeeper told me what the problem was and fixed it. I asked if he sold pumps. He went and got a pump and told me how much it was. I put wheelchair in the car and returned to ask for the bill. I was told there was nothing to pay but he was pleased to be of service. I went to buy some timber for a job that needed doing. After measuring up in both metric and imperial I set off to buy the timber. Of course as happens in this cashless society where cards are usually used I found I had insufficient money. The shopkeeper took what I had in my hand and said that would do. He was pleased to be of service. My neighbour saw I had a problem with weeds and offered to spread his nontoxic weed killer on my path. He was pleased to help. My knees are grateful as well.
There are many areas where there is a service offered and no profit in mind, although no doubt there is benefit to the economy as a consequence, since it can cut down a later call on expensive care.
Such a service I found at the clinic where it is common to take your own blood pressure. Even a free hearing test is offered as part of this service. The birds are always providing a free service of kinds, some more acceptable than others. I’ve just found a healthy gooseberry bush among the roses that a generous bird has planted for me. The Bible says ‘Consider the lilies of the field, they toil not neither do they spin but our heavenly Father looks after them’. The Bible is full of prophecy and teaching about service without material profit. Frequently we use the words ‘not counting the cost’ and then go on to look at our investments and bank balances. Maybe if we are always really counting the cost we know the true value of nothing. It might be worth investing in service. Enjoy the holidays and reflect on how we can all be of service to each other.
Every blessing - it costs nothing,
Angus
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NEWS 47 Church Street, Shillington
www.shillingtoncong-church.org.uk
Sunday Services: The Church is open each Sunday for worship at 10.30am. During the next 2
months we have some special services. On Sunday 17th August we are
having a visit from our past president of the Federation, Mrs. Margaret
Morris. Mrs. Morris should have been with us in February but due to an
operation had to postpone her visit until August. After this service a lunch
will be served.
On Sunday 7th September our morning service will be a thanksgiving service for all
those who use our Church to join with us. After this service refreshments will be
served. In the afternoon at 3pm is the annual Songs of Praise. This year Shillington is
hosting 5 other Congregational Churches from this area who will be joining for this
service. Why don't you pop in also?
On Sunday 14th September is our Harvest Thanksgiving Service after
which a Harvest Lunch is served. Anyone from the village will be made
most welcome at any of these special services. A full list of our services is
in the village diary.
Socials: Our monthly socials commencing at 7pm continue with the August social on Saturday,
9th. This will be “Songs from the 70's". On Saturday, 20th September is "Dinner with
Friends”. On Saturday, 18th October is a Quiz with John Mann. There is never a fixed
charge for our socials we just ask for a donation.
Lunch Club: The lunch club continues every other Thursday from 12.30pm. The
dates for the next three months are: 7th & 21st August; 4th & 18th
September; 2nd, 16th & 30th October. As with the socials there is never a
fixed charge for your lunch, just a donation please.
If you would like to know the menu for either the socials or lunch clubs you can
ring 01462-850266.
On the notice board outside the Church is a list of services and events happening
each month.
At
Pirton Recreation Ground
Walnut Tree Road, Pirton, Hitchin SG5 3PX directions from www.leasports.com
Date: Thursday August 7th 2014 Time: From 4pm onwards
Licensed Bar and Refreshments
Attractions include:
A Display of Veteran Cycles
Music, Tombola & RNLI Souvenirs
Offley Morris Dancers (subject to confirmation)
Free Entry with donations please to:
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution
All Veteran, Vintage & Classic cars, motor cycles, small vans & other
interesting machines welcome.
Please come along & support the work of the RNLI
Picnics welcome!
All Enquiries
Mike Frisby: Tel: 01462 433716 Email: [email protected]
A Meeting of Vintage &
Classic Vehicles
HOME AND OUTBUILDING SECURITY
Ron Bradstreet ( 01462-711486) E-mail: [email protected]
Those of you who are on the police Ringmaster system will have noticed the increase in reported local crime recently, much of it in Shillington. There have been Bedfordshire Police reports concerning burglary from households, theft of electrical equipment from outbuildings and reports concerning car, farm and school crime. A good deal of this was the theft from households of valuable property, including jewellery, which may be of sentimental value and therefore irreplaceable. In many cases basic precautions would have avoided or limited the loss of personal property. It is timely, therefore, to remind householders and others of the police advice on how to protect your property from the clutches of those who would seek to deprive you of it illegally. It pays to secure your home. External Doors and Windows: Mortise locks add extra security to your doors. Choose one with at least five levers. Mortise bolts are not suitable on doors frequently used. Patio doors can be protected by fitting purpose made locks or a security bar. With French windows the lock securing one door to the other is only as strong as the door. Fit mortise bolts to each, top and bottom, to go into the frame. Window locks should pull the window into the frame and have a key. With double glazing make sure the handles have a key to lock the window. Security Lighting: Security lighting provides a real deterrent to intruders and is not expensive these days. Given sufficient time a determined and resourceful intruder can defeat any physical security measures or alarm/detection system. Effective security lighting can substantially reduce the time available to a potential intruder by making him vulnerable to discovery whilst he attempts to gain access to your premises, especially when there are other houses overlooking. Well thought out lighting offers protection by: Deterring the intruder by creating a feeling of uncertainty
Providing light to help detect or identify intruders
Displacing intruders to areas which are less well illuminated House Keys: Spare house keys should not be left about in your home. They are always best left with a neighbour friend or relative. If a burglar enters your home using your lost or stolen keys you may find you are not insured. Car Keys: Many cars are difficult to steal without the keys. Criminals now break in to houses to obtain them. They can do this by: Fishing through the letter box to get keys from the hall table or rack
Reaching through a cat flap
Smashing a window or door to grab keys on view These are just some of the general precautions that can be taken to protect your home and property. Other security appliances (CCTV, alarms) need to be explained in greater detail so that is best left to another article.
Shillington Under Fives & High Fives Before / After School Clubs Registered Charity 1030391
Our team of professional, highly qualified and trained staff provide childcare
from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday in term time for children from 2 years to
9 years old. We take funded 2, 3 and 4 year olds and have very flexible session
times.
Holiday Clubs run throughout the year for children up to 12 years old.
Prices are £3 per hour with sibling discounts
Located in the grounds of Shillington Lower School.
Visit our website www.shillingtonunderfives.ik.org or
call us on 07769 866286 for more information.
SHILLINGTON UNDER FIVES AND HIGH FIVES PRESENTS……
An 80s FANCY DRESS THEMED DISCO
Saturday, 20th SEPTEMBER in
SHILLINGTON VILLAGE HALL
7.30pm – Midnight
Ticket £10 each Please bring your own drink – nibbles will be provided
For Tickets contact ELIZABETH on 07769 866286 or
ALL WELCOME!
WELCOME TO THE VODAFONE RURAL OPEN SURE SIGNAL PROGRAMME
The Vodafone Rural Open Sure Programme will give up to 100 rural communities across the UK, with little or no mobile coverage, the opportunity to apply to have Vodafone 3G mobile coverage in their area.
Vodafone’s initial Rural Open Sure Signal trial, which started in 2012, has seen the connection of 12 rural communities across the UK, from Walls in the Shetland Islands to Newton St Cyres in Devon. The communities connected so far have been enjoying our mobile coverage to stay in touch with friends and families, whilst businesses - from GPs to a mussel farmer - now have mobile coverage to help make their businesses work better. Due to the success of the trial, for both consumers and small enterprises, we’ve decided to extend the programme to 100 further rural communities across the UK.
What is the Rural Open Sure Signal programme? In rural and remote locations across the UK, the economic case for traditional networks can be challenging. This may be due to the geography of the area or difficulties with siting masts in places such as national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Vodafone Rural Open Sure Signal programme uses ‘femtocell’ technology to provide a Vodafone 3G signal in areas where traditional mobile coverage has been unable to reach.
About the size of a domestic broadband box and in a range of colours (white/grey/brown), the units use existing broadband services to deliver the mobile signal needed to provide 3G coverage, where before there was little or none. The units can be installed on any number of buildings including village halls, pubs, shops and homes across the community to ensure widespread mobile coverage.
What do the communities need to do? We are encouraging communities to nominate a Village Champion to lead the application process and ensure that the community has a number of things in place before submitting their application form. These include ensuring the community has at least a 4MB broadband connection, which is essential as Rural Open Sure Signal units work from a broadband connection, to identifying 5-10 properties across the community, often on buildings on a hill or in a ‘community hub’, on which to site our boxes.
Application forms and full information on the programme can be found on our dedicated webpages at www.vodafone.co.uk/rural.
What’s next? Once the Village Champions have completed the applications we ask them to send them to us as soon as they can before the application closure date of 14 October 2014 so that we can announce the successful communities in the autumn.
For more information on the Rural Open Sure Signal programme visit www.vodafone.co.uk/rural.
Concerned about issues in your area?
Want to do something about it ?
Well here is your chance
Join one of these schemes and help your community
Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch is one of the most effective crime reduction initiatives ever. A scheme run by communities for communities, it works in partnership with the Police to improve quality of life, it helps to prevent crime and reduce antisocial behaviour.
Street Watch Street Watch Street Watch is about local residents promoting good citizenship and supporting a better neighbourhood by patrolling their own streets. They provide visible reassurance and appropriately engage, in local issues that matter most to your community. The presence of Street Watch members will have a significant and positive impact on quality of life issues in your community
Speed Watch Speed Watch. Community Speed Watch (CSW) is a locally driven initiative whereby community minded residents join together to promote traffic calming by, after appropriate Police training, monitoring vehicle speeds using speed indicator devices. Vehicles exceeding the speed limit are referred to the Police for appropriate action.
We are keen to generate new groups in this area, so if you would like to find out more about how you can get involved then please contact the
Neighbourhood Watch Central Office: 01234 275165 / 842043
You can make a difference …
Having difficulty collecting prescriptions from the GP?
Getting to the hospital or surgery a problem for you ?
Need help with shopping ? Form filling a difficult task ?
If you answer YES to any of the above questions
Call Shillington Care on 07939-448360
Normally we will answer your call directly. If we can’t there will be a message saying
you have reached us at Shillington Care. Leave a message with your name and phone
number and we will then call you back within two hours and ask how we can help.
If you have an emergency or if there is a difficulty with the new number, or if you
would like to find out how to join our volunteers,
just call Ida (711814) or John (711084)
USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS
Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ. (www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk) General enquiries .....................................................................0300 300 8000 ([email protected])
Highways Helpline ………………………………………….…0300-300-8049 (pavements, potholes, road maintenance, gritting, street lights)
Waste collections/recycling/fly tipping/abandoned vehicles/dog warden services ………….….…………………………………..……..0300-300-8631/0300-300-8632
Planning ............................................................... 0300-300-8692/0300-300-8670
Police (Emergency) ………………………………………………999 Bedfordshire Police ……………………………………….……..101
(non emergency calls, but to report incidents) Police SNT Ampthill & Flitwick .…………………………….…. 01234-842613
Trading Standards (Bogus Caller Hotline) ………….…….......08454 040506 Electricity ………………………………………………………….0800-783-8838 .Anglian Water ………………………………………………….…08457-145145
(water and sewage queries and problems)
Bus Information ………………….………..……0870-608-2608 or 01234-228337
Parish Councillors – contact details: Sue Chalmers via Clerk to Council
John Clark 01462 711446
Alison Graham 01462 713543
Tony Howells 01582 881611
David Middleton via Clerk to Council
David Mott 01462 711222
David Simkins 01462 711209
Helen Smith 01462 711714
Sally Stapleton 07711 504489
Derek Turner 01462 712462
SHILLINGTON BABY AND TODDLER GROUP REGISTERED CHARITY 1054966
Hello! Please feel welcome to join us on Fridays in term-time at the
Village Hall, High Road, Shillington
from 9.30am to 11.30am
We provide toys, books and activities that we rotate weekly, for
children from 0 to 4 years as well as a relaxed, friendly atmosphere for parents
& carers to meet others and enjoy a tea or coffee while their children socialise!
As parents, we know how daunting it can be to walk into a group of unfamiliar faces,
so if you would like to meet a friendly member of the committee beforehand,
please give Steph a call on the number below.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
£1 per adult and £1 per child aged over 6 months
Cost, includes refreshments – drink, healthy snacks & biscuit!
Contact Steph on 07779 823883/01462 713737
Please note, we have toddler sized tables, chairs, ride on bikes, plastic
slides, rockers, and soft blocks – should you wish to hire them for
birthday parties and other occasions.
REGISTERED CHARITY 1054966
We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a National Lottery Grant
to improve the current equipment that we have!
Please do come along and feel free to bring your friends !
SHILLINGTON BABY AND
TODDLER GROUP
VILLAGE FACILITIES
SHILLINGTON
FOOTBALL & SOCIAL CLUB Greenfields, Shillington
07834-556020 / 07785-584474. FREE WiFi to Club Members
Usual Opening Hours:
Mon – 7.30 pm : Fri – 8.00 pm : Sat – arranged evenings Sun – 12 til 4 pm
find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shillingtonsocialclub
Licensed bar with a variety of beers at social club prices – a £1 a pint less than most public houses.
FREE MUSIC – book your parties – birthdays – christenings - anniversaries - reunions, etc.
Regular Artistes and Fund Raising Events and a great Pool Table
Fresh filter coffee while you are passing, or for a warm up after watching a football match.
The Club is an amenity for the village, why not pop in for a drink or even better ……….become a CLUB MEMBER.
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All enquiries please contact the BOOKING CLERK on
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Stage - Small Committee Room –Kitchen and Bar Facilities
Disabled access & toilet.
Children’s Parties Discos/Dances Meetings Table Top Sales Exhibitions Keep Fit
Occasional Separate Use of Car Park by Prior Arrangement only.
Looking for an evening venue for your organisation ?
SHILLINGTON SCHOOL
has a large hall available for hire on weekday evenings.
For further information and an opportunity to view the facility, telephone the School on 01462-711637
VILLAGE CALENDAR
AUGUST
3 Congregational Church Service – Revd. Angus McCormick – 10.30am
5 Craft Club – Congregational Church – 2-4pm
7 Congregational Church - Lunch Club – 12.30pm
7 Vintage & Classic Cars – Pirton Recreation Ground – in aid of Lifeboats – from 4pm
9 Congregational Church Social – Songs from the 70s – 7pm
10 Congregational Church Service – Revd. Angus McCormick – 10.30am
11 Classic & Sports Car Meeting – The Crown, High Road from 7pm
17 Congregational Church Service – Mrs. Margaret Morris – 10.30am
18 Playing Field Management Committee Meeting - Club House – 8pm
19 Craft Club – Congregational Church – 2-4pm
20 All Saints’ – Grand Auction in aid of Church funds. Viewing from 9.30am. Sale at 2pm.
21 Congregational Church – Lunch Club – 12.30pm
24 Congregational Church Service – Mrs. Sandra Hare – 10.30am
24 Noah’s Ark – Custom Bike Show – in aid of Macmillan - from 1pm
30 All Saints’ Church – Grand Auction – 2pm. Viewing from 9.30am
31 Congregational Church Service – Revd. Angus McCormick – 10.30am
SEPTEMBER 2 Craft Club – Congregational Church – 2-4pm
2 Parish Council Meeting – Congregational Church – 7.45pm
4 Congregational Church – Lunch Club – 12.30pm
4 WI – “Weekend Away with a Carrier Bag” – by Zena Herbert – Congreg. Church – 8pm
7 Congregational Church Thanksgiving Service – Revd. Angus McCormick – 10.30am
7 Congregational Church – Songs of Praise – 3pm
11 Wives Group - Social evening & buffet to welcome old & new members – 7.45pm
14 Congregational Church – Harvest Service – Revd. Angus McCormick – 10.30am
14 Shillington Kite Festival – All Saints Church – 2-5pm – bring or make and fly your own kite !
16 Craft Club – Congregational Church – 2-4pm
17 Village Hall Management Committee Meeting – Jubilee Room – 8pm
18 Congregational Church – Lunch Club – 12.30pm
20 Horticultural Society – 40th anniversary Annual Show – Village Hall – doors open 2.30pm
20 Congregational Church Social – Dinner with Friends – 7pm
20 Under 5s – 80s Fancy Dress Disco – Village Hall – 7.30pm
21 Congregational Church Service – Mrs. Sally Metiana – 10.30am
25 Wives Group - ‘Send A Cow’ speaker Audrey Burr – Congregational Church – 7.45pm
28 Congregational Church Service – Mr. Bill Kemp – 10.30am
OCTOBER 2 Congregational Church – Lunch Club – 12.30pm
2 WI – “La Pesta Fresca” – by Christine Fellini – Congregational Church – 8pm.
5 Congregational Church Service – Revd. Angus McCormick – 10.30am
6 All Saints Church – Harvest Lunch – Village Hall
7 Craft Club – Congregational Church – 2-4pm
7 Parish Council Meeting – Congregational Church – 7.45pm
9 Wives Group - Talk & Display of ‘Wooden Plaques’ – Congregational Church – 7.45pm
11 Folk Concert at All Saints – SUNTRAP International Folk Band – 7.30pm with wine & snacks.
13 Playing Fields Management Committee Meeting – Club House – 8pm
16 Congregational Church – Lunch Club – 12.30pm
18 Congregational Church Social – Quiz with John Mann – 7pm.
21 Craft Club – Congregational Church – 2-4pm
23 Wives Group - Caroline’s & Pauline’s Food Evening – Congregational Church – 7.45pm
