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Chesterford Broadsheet - Great Chesterford Village Website
CHESTERFORD BROADSHEET NO 186
Chesterford
Broadsheet
NO 186
FEBRUARY 2013
Enquiries about the Chesterford Broadsheet to:
Elizabeth Marshall, 3 Haggers Close, Great Chesterford (530265)
Alison Tills, Levant House, Little Chesterford (530837)
Advertising and Small Ads: eliz.marshall@tiscali.co.uk
Chesterfords website: www.chesterfords.info
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ALL SAINTS,
GREAT CHESTERFORD
Family Services
The next Family Service will be on
Sunday 24th February, and then on Sunday 10th March there will be a Family
Service for Mothering Sunday, and on
Palm Sunday 24th March the 11 am
service will be one of Family Holy
Communion.
Women’s World Day of Prayer
This year the service for our group of
villages will be held at Ickleton Parish
Church at 2.30 pm on Friday 1st March.
Team Service
On Sunday 3rd March at 4 pm a
special service for the Saffron Walden and
Villages Team Ministry will be held at All
Saints. This will be an interactive service
for all ages and will be followed by
refreshments.
Lent in the Chesterfords
Ash Wednesday Holy Communion 8 pm
Lent Course “Glimpses of God” - Hope
for Today’s World
8 pm on the five subsequent Wednesdays
20th February to 20th March inclusive in
the Church Room at All Saints.
Maunday Thursday Holy Communion 8 pm
At St Mary’s Little Chesterford
Every Wednesday activities for Pre-schoolers at All Saints
Free, fun activities for 0-5s every Wednesday (during term–time) in the Church Room
at All Saints Church. The sessions will run
from 2.15-3 pm:
Church Mice on the 1st, 3rd and 5th
Wednesdays in the month and CAMEO on
the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
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Meeting Point Coffee Morning
The February Meeting Point will be held at
Christine King’s home, Mill House,
Newmarket Road on Monday 25th
February from 10.30 am to 12 noon.
Dates for your diaries
Sunday 23rd June 11.00 am
Open Air Family Service in the Vicarage
Garden with Barbecue and Bouncy Castle.
Saturday 29th June 2.00 pm
Church Fete in the Vicarage Garden
More events will be finalised soon.
ST MARY’S
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
Ash Wednesday 13th February
8pm Holy Communion at All Saints
Lent Course
Wednesdays 20th February to 20th March
inclusive
Please see under ‘All Saints’ for details.
Women’s World day of Prayer
Friday 1st March (afternoon)
This year’s service will be at Ickleton
Church, details will be available shortly.
Mothering Sunday
10th March
9.30am Family Service
Palm Sunday
24th March
9.30am Holy Communion
Holy Week and Easter
Service details will be available separately.
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
The usual Services and activities at the
Chapel are as follows:Morning Worship 10.30 am every Sunday
with Holy Communion celebrated on the
first Sunday of the month.
Bible Study 7.30 pm every Tuesday
Prayer Meeting 7.30 pm every Friday
Lunch Club 1 pm on the first Friday of the
month.
Prayer Meeting 7.30 pm every Friday.
You will be made welcome at any of these
meetings. If you would like more
information or would like to hire the
premises please phone Johnny or Anne
Huggins on 531850.
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General Bookkeeping
VAT Returns
Self-Assessment Tax Returns
Free initial consultation
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LIFELINE ROMANIA
WITH CHESTERFORDS AID
We are now busy packing and preparing for
our Spring trip. No date yet, but before the
trip we will be packing the “Family Bags” bags for specific known families within the
churches we help in Romania - on Saturday
16th March.
In an effort to raise much needed funds, we
will be having a Coffee Morning at The
Garden Room in Saffron Walden on
Saturday 18th May and also, in the Spring,
we will be starting to go to regular car boot
sales on Saturdays at Oakington. We will be
going to Bunwell, Norfolk in March to
collect the goods so kindly donated and
collected by the ladies there. They have
always provided us with a very useful and
full van load of goods whenever we make
the journey there.
We would like sincerely to thank St Mary’s,
Little Chesterford, for donating the proceeds
Park Vehicle
Services
from their Christmas Carol Service and also
to thank those who left stationery under the
Christmas trees in All Saints and St Marys.
Thanks also to everyone who continues to
offer goods for our cause. We will try and
come as quickly as possible to collect
goods, but there is never enough time in the
day so please bear with us if we can’t collect
as soon as you would wish.
Our recycling bank is still in the
Community Centre car park. You can
deposit old clothes, shoes, etc. which will
then be recycled and we will receive any
profits. We do stress, though, that good
clothes and shoes are still very much needed in Romania and this facility is really for
older, worn shoes and clothes that would not
be suitable for Romania, so if you have any
doubt please ring David Maskell (530098)
or Anne Kirkwood (530744) who will be
happy to discuss this with you.
Park Farm, Park Road, Gt Chesterford
Nr Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1RN
Tel: 01799 531325
Email: parkvehicleservices@hotmail.co.uk
Your local, family run garage, specialists in:
Servicing and repairs of all makes and models including
light commercials carried out by fully qualified technicians
Brakes
MOT Tests
Exhausts
Welding
Air Conditioning repairs and re-gases
Tyres
Full Vehicle Diagnosis
Clutches
All work fully guaranteed for 12 months
Courtesy Cars Available
FREE PICK UP AND RETURN SERVICE
DIRECT TO YOUR HOME OR PLACE OF WORK
Call Rob Rule to discuss your requirements
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THE CHESTERFORDS, ICKLETON &
HINXTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
The Chesterfords Ickleton & Hinxton
Womens Institute
The National Federation of Women’s
Institutes is the largest voluntary organisation for women in the UK with more than
210,000 members. The WI plays unique
role in providing women with educational
opportunities, the chance to build new skills
and forge new friendships.
WI Meetings are held at: The Chapel,
Carmel Street 3rd Wednesday of the month
at 7.45 pm unless otherwise indicated.
New Members and Visitors always
welcome!
To find out more please ring:
Evelyn Lilley 01799-530284
email: thecih.wi@hotmail.co.uk
www.chesterfords.info or
www.theWI.org.uk
Forthcoming Programme:
Wednesday 20th February
My Wife & I are One and I am He
A Woman’s Struggle for Equal Rights
Wednesday 20th March
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Plus
The Secret of My Success Taste and Share
Recipes
GARDENING SOCIETY
(Affiliated to
the Royal Horticultural Society)
The Society, which covers seven local
villages including Great Chesterford,
organises meetings, talks and events for
people interested in gardens and gardening.
New members (including novice gardeners)
and visitors always welcome. Discounts
arranged for members through national and
local suppliers. Meetings are normally held
at 8.00 pm on the first Wednesday of the
month in The Chapel, Carmel Street, Great
Chesterford.
For further information please contact
Chair, Mrs Pauline Gale 01799-525543
Forthcoming Programme:
Wednesday 6th February
Snowdrops & Winter Interest Plants
Speaker: Richard Ayres, MBE
Competition Early Spring Flower
Wednesday 6th March
Spring Party and Quiz
with Cheese and Wine
£2 entry (includes refreshments)
Wednesday 3rd April
AGM, Plant Sale
and Garden Photo Competition
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
VILLAGE HALL
An ideal venue for meetings,
parties or any social function.
Hire charge £20 for 3 hours
(minimum charge)
& £5.00 per hour thereafter.
Please contact Annie Roberts
on 01799 530260 to make bookings
GREAT CHESTERFORD & DISTRICT
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GREAT & LITTLE CHESTERFORD
CONSERVATIVE BRANCH
We are holding our annual Drinks
Reception at Wearns Folly, Carmen Street,
Great Chesterford on Sunday 3rd March
2013 from 12 noon to 2 pm.
All are most welcome to this always
enjoyable event. Tickets at £12.50 each will
be available shortly. In the meantime please
address any enquiries to Tim Piper
(telephone 01799 530345 email
thw.piper@tiscali.co.uk).
6 Seater Private Car Hire
24/7 Appointment Service
Please contact
Paul Swatton on
07768 705 225
www.pgsprivatehire.co.uk
paul@pgsprivatehire.co.uk
Repair, Service and Sales of all
Garden Machinery including
Strimmers and Chainsaws
Free Collection and Delivery
Service available
Copley Hill Bus Park, Babraham
01223 832 894 / 0776 955 8279
david@gogmagogmowers.co.uk
GREAT CHESTERFORD
BOWLS CLUB
The Club’s annual Trophy Presentation
Dinner at Saffron Walden Golf Club in
October was very well supported by
members, Vice Presidents and friends. An
excellent carvery meal was enjoyed by all.
At the AGM in November John Pashley
stood down as Chairman, a role he has
carried out with considerable enthusiasm
and an awful lot of hard work for more than
10 years. He will be a very tough act to
follow by the incoming Chairman, Martyn
Linwood. December saw the Club’s annual
Christmas dinner, as in recent years again at
the Crown & Thistle, a perfect venue with a
very good meal.
Many in the Chesterfords will be aware that
the Club have obtained planning permission
to replace the present clubhouse (originally
a site hut when the M11 was constructed)
with a new purpose built timber pavilion.
Grants totalling £15,500 have been secured
and originally it was hoped to commence
and complete the project before the start of
the new season in April. However, the
inclement weather and the need to raise
additional funds have led to the decision to
postpone work until this September when
the season draws to a close. Speaking of the
weather, the bowls green has suffered a lot
over the winter with a lot of moss. Our
greenkeeper Colin Brand and his dedicated
team of helpers will be working hard
between now and April to ensure that the
green is restored to its usual pristine
condition ready for action in the forthcoming season.
Our Club is very friendly and anyone who
would like to consider taking up bowls in
2013 is very welcome to contact Martyn
Linwood on 501419 for more information.
The Club will be holding a Quiz Night in
the Chesterfords Community Centre at
7.30 pm on Saturday 23rd March. Two
years ago this event proved extremely
popular and we hope that as many people as
possible will come along again. More details
will be provided nearer the time.
Details of our open day will appear in the
next issue.
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W.E.A.
Ickleton & Chesterfords Branch
The current course is of particular relevance to
this area with its rich evidence of Roman
occupation. Our tutor is looking
forward to drawing in local knowledge for his
course.
Boudica’s Revolt and Resistance to
Roman Rule in Britain
Tutor Richard Till (10 weeks)
Why did some Britons oppose Roman rule?
How successful was their opposition in the
period 42-70 AD? What’s the evidence?
How much of it can we trust?
Wednesday mornings from 9th January
at 10 am
Ickleton Village Hall
Richard attended our AGM and gave us a
lively talk with examples of questions to
address and evidence to assess in order to
understand ways of life in those times. We
can look forward to plenty of discussion,
through not always easy answers. There will
be plenty of puzzles to consider.
The first two sessions of both courses may
be sampled for £4.50 each, to be set against
the fee of £45 if continuing. Courses are free
to those on certain benefits. We are able to
offer lifts between villages.
More information from Margaret Beston
(01799 530454)
J. Ogilvie Ltd
Joinery and
Furniture Makers
Friendly and Reliable
Service
Barn 1b, Park Farm
Great Chesterford
01799 531339
jackogilvie.joinery@ yahoo.co.uk
Free Estimates
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CHESTERFORDS CRICKET CLUB
The Annual Dinner and Awards ceremony
was held at Saffron Walden Golf Club in
October. Club members, Vice Presidents and
their guests attended.
The Chairman, Hugh Lipscombe, and the
Saturday/Sunday Captain, Paul Phillips, each
spoke highlighting the events of the season.
A successful but rain affected season
resulted in the Saturday team winning promotion to the second division of the
Cambridgeshire League.
Hugh Lipscombe awarded the 2012 trophies
as under:
Chairman’s Cup
David Lightning
President’s Cup
Robert Taylor
Saturday Bowling Plate Robert Taylor
Saturday Batting Plate Robert Taylor
Sunday Bowling
Callum Laird
Sunday Batting
Sam Thake
Fielding Cup
Sam Thake
Veteran’s Cup
John Burwood
Young Player/Most improved Player
Callum Laird
Duck Award
Tim Lewis
Players’ Player
Sam Thake
Additionally, Centurion Trophies were
awarded to James Lipscombe and Tom
Thake.
We are now looking forward to the challenge
of the 2013 season. Information about the
dates for winter nets and the AGM to be
announced.
DARREN CARTER
Painting & Decorating
Wallpapering & Wall Tiling
Coving & Artexing
Lofts Boarded Out/Insulated
Gutters Repaired/Cleaned
No Job Too Small
Over 25 years experience
Discounts for OAPs
01799 531937
07528 257956
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CHESTERTOTS
“Friendly Fun for Little Ones
Thursdays (Term Time) 9.30am - 11.30am
Play, stories, songs, themed activities, crafts
and special events.
Congregational Chapel, Carmel Street,
Great Chesterford
Cost: Maximum £2.50 per family
For more info:
Emily on 01799 532044
or Tiffany 07946 354883
CHESTERFORD PRE-SCHOOL
The Pre-school runs every morning in term
time at the Chesterfords Community Centre.
For more information, please contact the
manager, Debbie Allard, on 07840 341 551,
Monday to Friday between the house of 9 am
and 12 noon, or visit our website
www.chesterfordspreschool.org.uk
Lunch clubs are now held four days a week,
Monday to Thursday from 12.15 - 13.15.
Quiz/80s & 90s Disco will be held on
Saturday 2nd March 2013 between 8 pm
and midnight at the Chesterfords Community
Centre. Tables of 10. Tickets £10 each.
Tickets can be obtained from Louise Shave
rich_lou@sky.com or Nikki Sloan
nikki.sloan75@googlemail.com
CHESTERFORD
BABYSITTING CIRCLE
The Chesterford Babysitting Circle continues
operating during daytime and evening, working on a points system recorded in a book. We
currently have about ten members, all with
small children. If anyone is interested in joining or would like to know more, please contact
Emma Plowman on 530450.
CLANGERS
Tuesdays 9.30 - 10.15 am
A fun interactive music group for babies,
toddlers and pre-schoolers. We aim to
introduce a few basic music principles to the
children in a lively and stimulating way
using singing, instruments and props.
Come and join us on Tuesday mornings at
9.30 in the Chapel, Carmel Street, Great
Chesterford. The sessions run for 45
minutes and are held in term time only.
‘Clangers’ runs on a ‘pay per session’ basis:
£2 per child, maximum £4 per family. All
proceeds go to local and children’s
charities. For more information, please
contact Annabel Fernall 01799 531307.
See you there.
FRIENDS OF
GREAT CHESTERFORD SCHOOL
The 'Friends' is a charity (Reg No. 1051362)
that exists to support the work of our local
school through a range of fundraising and
social activities. If you would like to get
involved, please contact the chairman at
graham_stock@yahoo.com.
Pretlove’s
REMOVAL
&
STORAGE SERVICE
STATION ROAD
GREAT CHESTERFORD
Tel: 01799 530893
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In school we spend a lot of time thinking of others less fortunate than ourselves.
Our thoughts and prayers have been with many, including those affected by illness
and flooding and the homeless. We have supported several charities this year with
whole school fund raising events for Children in Need, UNICEF and Jimmy’s
Nightshelter. Last term we had a specific focus on Friendship when a proportion of
the week was spent considering anti-bullying issues and the qualities of good
friends. The children enjoyed working in their mixed age friendship groups completing craft activities and taking part in games organised by the school Playleaders.
Lots of fun was had during the board game sessions kindly supported by many of
our parents. Years 5 and 6 prepared and performed a thoughtful presentation on the
issues of bullying through drama and poetry. The week culminated with a special
sharing assembly when parents were able to see and hear about the work carried
out. Class 5 produced an excellent range of performance poems which they proudly
shared with the rest of the school and we hope you enjoy the examples below:
Bully Stop!
Bully I feel sorry for you,
Why do you do the things you do?
You pinch, punch and call me names
It’s a wonder I haven’t gone insane!
Hey! Ow! Why don’t you stop?
Since you started my spirits have
dropped,
How does this benefit you?
Tell me why you’re so bad and cruel,
You even do it in the swimming pool.
Are you having a bad day?
Just show it in a different way.
So I just want to say
STOP ruining my day!
By Connor Gardiner
Big Bad Bob
Some bullies are short,
Some bullies are tall,
Some bullies are huge,
Some bullies are small.
My bully’s called Bob,
He looks like a baboon.
When he makes me cry,
He goes over the moon!
Bullies are naughty,
Bullies make me sad.
Bullies pull your hair,
And make you go mad.
So PLEASE listen teacher,
Sorry I don’t know your name,
But a big bad bully called Bob,
Came and ruined our game AGAIN!
By Jodie Veitch
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Wishing you a very happy New Year from everyone at Chesterfords Community
Centre.
We are looking forward to an exciting new year with lots of improvements planned
at the centre, parts of the Centre have been already been refurbished and repainted
in the new year. We will also start our stage project to achieve fully functioning
stage with curtains!! We are extremely grateful to the sponsors that have helped us
on our way with this.
Diary Dates
February:
Saturday 2nd February 7.45pm
Curry and quiz night £10 per head
Half Term:
Monday 18th Februrary – Friday 22nd
Sports Xtra – Holiday Activity Days
Franco’s Football (TBC)
March:
Sat 2nd March
Pre School disco
Sat 23rd March
Bowls Club Quiz Night
Weekly Clubs and Groups – Open to all
Daytime
Tuesdays :–
Morning :Tuesday Crafts , bring along your chosen craft 9.15 – 1pm
Afternoon: Little Tots Football 1.45pm
Wednesdays
Morning : Pilates ( booking required)
Afternoon : Afternoon teas Homemade cakes
Afternoon : Art Class – all levels /all mediums
Evening
Zumba – Tuesday
Martial Arts -Wednesday
Youth Club – Fridays ( check for start date)
If you wish to book the centre for parties or events , or have an idea for a new
club , or require information about any of the events
Contact: Chris 530411 E-mail chesterfordscommunittycentre@btinternet.com
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www.chesterfords.info
Membership Change
Joanna Francis has stepped down from the Parish Council. As chairman, she has
been very active in all aspects of the Council’s work, spending many hours attending meetings on our behalf and generally getting ‘stuck in’ to any task she undertook. Her enthusiasm, tenacity and eye for detail will be greatly missed.
Parish Council Members:
Howard Rolfe
Julie Redfern
David Hall
Sharon Tricerri
Matt Rowan
Gareth Bevens
Neil Gregory
Clerk to the Council
Highways
Strategy
Finance
Open Spaces & Rec. Facilities
Planning
Planning
Grant Applications
& Recreation Ground Pitch Users
530742
530308
530247
530802
530337
531309
Alan Cattley
531265
530727
Members can be contacted direct, by email via the Clerk at clerk@chesterfords.info
or by letter via the blue post box at the village notice board in School Street.
Parish Plan
Efforts to establish a vision of how we would like Great Chesterford to be were the
subject of the January 15th PC meeting where a Parish Plan exercise was formally
kicked off. Please could anyone able to help or contribute, in however small a
way, make contact with us.
Footpaths
Efforts to build some form of safe cycle/footpath between Great Chesterford and
Saffron Walden continued with approaches to neighbouring Parish Councils and
various district and county level bodies. Again, if anyone is able to help in this
regard we would be most grateful for some support.
Village Meeting
The Annual Village Meeting this year will be held on Wednesday March 20th at
7:30 pm in the Community Centre. If you have any topics that you would like to be
considered for discussion at the meeting, please let us know via an email to
clerk@chesterfords.info or drop a note into the Blue Box under the noticeboard in
School Street.
Grit Bins
In anticipation of another cold snap, we have purchased three more grit bins. These
are to be found
 At the junction of Carmen St and Newmarket Rd
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Behind the metal barrier in front of Plextek (on the Newmarket Road bend)
In Rookery Close by the top of the alleyway to the High Street
The grit is for use as and when needed on public roads and paths only. Please notify
the Parish Clerk if you notice that any need refilling.
Buffy Playbus
The Buffy Playbus can be found in Jacksons Lane every Monday morning between
the hours of 11am and 12.15pm. It provides pre-school children with an opportunity to play, socialise and have fun in comfortable and safe surroundings under the
guidance of qualified playleaders; Mums, Dads and carers are all welcome. For
further information visit their website at www.buffybus.com or telephone 01799
522130.
Mobile Library
The dates and times for February and March 2013 are as follows:
Week 1 – Thursday February 7th & 21st, March 7th & 21st
Jacksons Lane – 15.30 to 15.50
Church Street – 15.55 to 16.20
Week 2 – Wednesday February 13th & 27th, March 13th & 27th
Community Centre car park – 9.30 to 10.00
Dates and Times of Forthcoming Parish Council Meetings
The Parish Council meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month and accordingly the
next two meetings will be held on:
Wednesday February 13th 2013 at 7.30pm
Wednesday March 13th 2013 at 7.30pm
All meetings are held in the Sports Lounge at Great Chesterford Community
Centre. The agendas and minutes of meetings can be found on the village website
www.chesterfords.info .
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www.chesterfords.info
Don’t forget you can link to village planning applications, find out the latest news,
view the latest Broadsheet and Parish Council minutes, check the date & time of
most village events, and generally keep an eye on what is going on simply by
visiting the village website.
If you wish to promote a village club/event or have a related poster, this can
be placed onto the village website at no cost. Either attach to an email and
send to webmaster@chesterfords.info , or deliver to the blue post box beneath
the Parish Council notice board in School Street.
Save money on the cost of your heating oil by joining our new
community-based countrywide OIL BUYING SCHEME and see
how easy it is.
For details on how to join please visit www.essexrcc.org.uk
Or the village website www.chesterfords.info
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Great Chesterford CB10 1NY
Your Local Hotel
Ideal venue for weddings, family parties and business meetings
or enjoy a B-B-Q or hog-roast in our beautiful gardens
Home cooked Sunday lunches main course £8.95
(children half price)
Friday and Saturday Night Specials
New 3 course menu available £15.95 per head
Booking advisable
Valentine’s Menu
Available
Thursday 14th February 7.00 - 9.30 pm
Saturday 16th February 7.00 - 9.30 pm
Accommodation available from £60 for a
Double Room including breakfast
For delicious food and a warm welcome
Phone 01799 530515
Website www.crownhousehotel.com
email reservations@crownhousehotel.com
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ALL SAINTS
GREAT CHESTERFORD
Carol Singing
Many thanks to all those who came out to
sing round the village the week before
Christmas. £355 was raised for All Saints’
Organ Fund (this in spite of a rather curtailed final evening due to the teeming rain.
We are not often deterred by the weather but
Wednesday 19th December was extreme!)
Many thanks to those who gave so generously. We are especially grateful as we have
just heard that the organ requires a major
overhaul and expensive releathering of the
bellows which together will cost about twice
as much as we have in the organ kitty.
Services at Christmas
It was wonderful to have the church so full
for our Christmas services.
The Carol Service on 16th December,
Christingle on 23rd, Midnight Communion
on Christmas Eve and the Family
Communion Service on Christmas Day were
all extremely well attended.
We also had a very special occasion on the
morning of 16th December when the Bishop
of Colchester came to celebrate Family
Communion and dedicate the Church Room,
the new Memorial Wall, the area of the
churchyard set aside for the interment of
ashes and the noticeboard that had been
given in memory of David and Sally
Burnett-Stuart.
THE CHESTERFORDS, ICKLETON &
HINXTON WI
WI DECEMBER MEETING
Members held a Festive Supper in
December. A enjoyable social occasion,
with carols, games and gifts. Thank you to
Evelyn for her organisation.
GREAT CHESTERFORD & DISTRICT
GARDENING SOCIETY
At December's meeting the speaker, Rodney
Tibbs, gave a talk entitled 'Cambridge
College Gardens'. An accomplished author
and journalist, he inspired his audience to
explore the hidden gems set within five
minutes' walk of the Market Square.
Following the seasons, his slides and
anecdotes were sprinkled with architectural
detail and historical fact, and he opened
everyone's eyes to the delightful open spaces tucked away in the city centre.
A seasonal raffle and mince pies followed.
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NURSERY
AND GARDEN CENTRE
Little Chesterford
Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1UE
Telephone 01799 530959
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Advice from Local Expertise
Station Road • Great Chesterford
Saffron Walden • Essex • CB10 1NY
Telephone: 01799 530097
Facsimile: 01799 530980
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CHESTERFORD BROADSHEET NO 186
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THOMAS HYLL and other Charities
Availability of funds for Lifeline aid-call systems
for the elderly and disabled
The Trustees have now committed all funds that can presently be made
available towards the cost of installation and rental of Lifeline aid-call
systems, and will not, for the time being, be able to pay rental costs of
any additional subscribers. A waiting-list of those interested in obtaining
Lifeline in the future with the assistance of the Charities has been
established by the Trustees, and they will always give sympathetic
consideration to every new application to determine whether, exceptionally, a case of particular “need, hardship or distress” is established
Any queries about the Lifeline scheme, or any other issue arising from
“need, hardship or distress” about which the Charities might be able to
assist, should, as always, be referred to the Chairman of the Trustees,
Val Cook (telephone 530517) or to the Secretary, Anne Wood
(telephone 530888)
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CHESTERFORD BROADSHEET NO 186
THANKS
Val Hunt writes:
I would like to thank everyone involved since
my fall in October:
the very kind ladies who provided cushions
and support while waiting for the ambulance;
the many cards, letters, phone calls, visits to
the hospital and at home;
the neighbours and friends for their ongoing
help and support without which I would not
be where I am now;
lastly the love and support of my family Stephen, Alice and Maggie, Christine, Tim
and Hayley.
Thank you all - Happy New Year
A J PEST CONTROL
FAST AND EFFECTIVE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Bees, Wasps & Flies
Mice and Rats
Fleas, Bed Bugs and Ants
 Bird Control
 Squirrels and Moles
 Cockroaches
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Contact: 01223 530988
www.ajpestcontrol.co.uk
National Pest
Technicians Association
COLLECTION OF STAMPS
Jean King writes:
My thanks to everyone who has delivered
used stamps to me during the last six months.
I have been unable to find an address for the
Phoenix School for which the stamps were
originally collected. I will now be collecting
them for Great Ormond Street Hospital
which helps children in need of specialist
expertise. Stamps already received will be
sent to this hospital.
I hope I can count on your continued support.
Thank you.
CHESTERFORD
ENGINEERING
Car Repairers
Servicing, MOTs
Welding
Landrovers and
4x4s
Stockists of Car Parts
and Consumables
The Garage
The Mill
Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden
Essex CB10 1NS
Tel: Saffron Walden (01799) 530478
Local Architectural Design
Extensions. Loft & Barn Conversions
New Houses. Interior Design
Planning and Building Regulation
Applications
Commercial New Build & Refurbishment
For a FREE INITIAL VISIT call us on Tel: 01799 540600
Alun Design Consultancy, The Barn, London Road, Wendens Ambo
See samples of our work at www.alundesign.com
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NOTE: Please let us know if you would
like to announce your new arrivals. It is
not possible to obtain this information any
more - so it’s up to you!
A note through the letterbox at
3 Haggers Close, Great Chesterford,
phone 530265, or email:
eliz.marshall@tiscali.co.uk
GREAT ORMOND STREET
HOSPITAL
Jean King is collecting used stamps for this
hospital which helps children in need of
specialist expertise. Please leave any stamps
you have at 2 Wakefield Close, Great
Chesterford. Your help will be appreciated.
MISSION TO SEAMEN
Please save your used stamps for the
Mission to Seamen. Joyce Pomfret is
collecting them; pop them in her door at
2 Flint Cottage, Little Chesterford.
CAMBRIDGE GRADUATE, Chartered
Accountant and qualified teacher offers
private tuition in Mathematics, Accountancy
and English Language. For further details
contact CHRIS MCMAHON
Phone 01799 528095 or 01799 530055
e-mail: mcmchris@gmail.com
HOLIDAY COTTAGES TO LET
NORTH NORFOLK
2 Adjoining cottages in the village of Burnham Market
one sleeping 6 and the other 4. To let separately or together.
2 miles from Holkham, 11/2 miles from coast, enclosed
south-facing garden, off-street parking.
Lovely beaches, golf courses, bird watching etc!
Please ring Christine Rhodes on 07831 627678
rhodes@jockwood.co.uk
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Sunday 3rd February
Second Sunday before Lent
11.00 am Holy Communion
Sunday 3rd February
Second Sunday before Lent
9.30 am Holy Communion
Sunday 10th February
Sunday 10th February
The Sunday next before Lent
9.30 am Holy Communion
The Sunday next before Lent
11.00 am Holy Communion
Wednesday 13th February
ASH WEDNESDAY
8.00 pm Holy Communion
EVERY
WEDNESDAY
in termtime
Sunday 17th February
First Sunday of Lent
8.00 am Holy Communion
11.00 am Morning Prayer
Activities for
pre-schoolers
at All Saints
Sunday 24th February
Second Sunday of Lent
11.00 am Family Service
(followed by coffee)
Sunday 3rd March
Third Sunday of Lent
11.00 am Holy Communion
4.00 pm Special Service for the
Saffron Walden and Villages Team
Ministry (followed by refreshments)
Sunday 10th March
Fourth Sunday of Lent
MOTHERING SUNDAY
11.00 am Family Service
(followed by coffee)
Sunday 17th March
Fifth Sunday of Lent
8.00 am Holy Communion
11.00 am Morning Prayer
Sunday 24th March
PALM SUNDAY
11.00 am Family Holy Communion
(followed by coffee)
Thursday 28th March
MAUNDY THURSDAY
8.00 pm Holy Communion
at St Mary’s Little Chesterford
Friday 29th March
GOOD FRIDAY
11.00 am Family Service
2.00 pm Devotional Hour
Sunday 31st March
EASTER DAY
8.00 am Holy Communion
11.00 am Family Holy Communion
CAMEO
(0-5 years)
2nd & 4th
Wednesdays in the month
in termtime
2.15 pm in the
Church Room at
All Saints
Church Mice
(0-5 years)
1st, 3rd & 5th
Wednesdays in the month
in termtime
2.15 pm in the
Church Room at
All Saints
Wednesday 13th February
ASH WEDNESDAY
8.00 pm Holy Communion
at All Saints Great Chesterford
Sunday 17th February
First Sunday of Lent
9.30 am Morning Prayer
Sunday 24th February
Second Sunday of Advent
9.30 am Family Service
(followed by coffee in the Village
Hall)
Sunday 3rd March
Third Sunday of Lent
9.30 am Holy Communion
Sunday 10th March
Fourth Sunday of Lent
MOTHERING SUNDAY
9.30 am Family Service
Sunday 17th March
Fifth Sunday of Lent
9.30 am Morning Prayer
Sunday 24th March
PALM SUNDAY
9.30 am Holy Communion
Thursday 28th March
MAUNDY THURSDAY
8.00 pm Holy Communion
Friday 29th March
GOOD FRIDAY
9.30 am Morning Prayer
Sunday 31st March
EASTER DAY
9.30 am Holy Communion