Editors: David and Monica Lilley Distribution: Tony Court
All
contributions please Deadline for next Icene Bulletin
12th December 2003
As another Christmas comes round, we would like to
thank our proof-readers, as well as Tony and his delivery team, for all their
hard work.
May we remind everyone that, as we hope to get the
January issue ‘put to bed’ and possibly printed before Christmas, 12th
December really is the absolute deadline.
A Happy Christmas to all our readers. David and Monica Lilley
We wish everyone in
Ickleton a very happy Christmas.
May we take this
opportunity to thank David and Monica Lilley for their continued hard work in
getting the Icene ready for publication each month. They provide the village with a very valuable service and I am
sure everyone will wish to join the Parish Council in expressing their
gratitude.
Refuse Collections during
December: PLEASE NOTE SATURDAY 20th
DECEMBER
Monday 1st December – Green wheeled
bin and green box collection
Monday 8th December – Black wheeled
bin
Monday 15th December – Green wheeled
bin and green box collection
Saturday 20th December – Black wheeled bin
Monday 29th December – Green wheeled
bin and green box collection
Grand Opening of Skate
Park Join us on Saturday 13th
December at 10.00 am on the Recreation
Field for the opening ceremony and, hopefully, a demonstration of the skate
boarding abilities of our young people. We are grateful to all those who contributed to fund raising and
helped achieve the building of this equipment for the young people of the
village. We have had a generous donation
from the Wellcome Trust and a substantial grant from South Cambridgeshire District
Council.
Wellcome Trust During December
the steel frame structure of the office block and ancillary building will be
completed. Cladding and roofing to
these buildings and to the wet labs, data centre and RSF will be in progress. Planting of trees and shrubs to all
perimeters will take place.
Broadband The Parish
Council is investigating the possibility of having Broadband access in the
village. We will let you know more as
soon as possible.
Claims following power
cut If you made a claim after the long power cut in October 02 and have not
yet received any compensation, there is now a telephone number you can ring –
0800 587 2788. Good luck!
Jackie Casement
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Thursday 4th December |
12.30
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HINXTON |
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Sunday 7th December |
9.30
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DUXFORD |
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(Advent 2) |
11.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist (Order 1) |
HINXTON |
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6.30
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ICKLETON
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Thursday 11th December |
12.30 p.m.
Holy Communion (Order 1) |
HINXTON |
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Sunday 14th December |
8.00
a.m. Holy Communion (BCP) |
ICKLETON |
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(Advent 3) |
10.00
a.m. Advent Toy Service |
DUXFORD |
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what age the gift is suitable for. Presents |
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local charity ‘Homestart’ |
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HINXTON |
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Thursday 18th December |
12.30
Holy Communion (Order 1) |
HINXTON |
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Sunday 21st December |
11.00 a.m. Joint Family
Eucharist |
ICKLETON
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(Advent 4) |
4.00
p.m. Nativity Service |
DUXFORD |
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6.30
p.m. Carol Service |
ICKLETON
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Wednesday 24th December |
3.00 p.m.
Christingle and Crib Service |
HINXTON |
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(Christmas
Eve) |
11.30 p.m. Midnight Eucharist |
DUXFORD |
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Thursday 25th December |
8.00
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ICKLETON
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(Christmas
Day) |
9.00
a.m. Family Eucharist |
HINXTON |
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10.30 a.m. Family Eucharist |
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Sunday 28th December |
10.00 a.m. Joint Family
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HINXTON |
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with Godly Play |
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Sunday 4th January 2004 |
11.00 a.m. Epiphany
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ICKLETON |
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Jane’s last service – please do come and join us |
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CHRISTIANITY:
BORING?: UNTRUE?: IRRELEVANT?
So starts the introduction to the Alpha Course, a 12 week
course aimed at exploring the basics of the Christian faith. If you think that
the above is a little harsh but aren’t sure if Christianity can really having
anything meaningful to say in our consumer-driven, it-must-fit-me and
I-want-it-now society, this may be for you.
A group of local parishioners are planning to run a
course in Ickleton, starting in late January 2004, on a Thursday evening. The
usual format is to start with a simple meal together at 7.30 pm, watch a video
presentation covering some aspect of Christianity and then to discuss issues
that arise in a small group. The evening would finish by 10.00 pm.
The course has something for everyone, from regular
churchgoers wanting a refresher, potential adult confirmation candidates to
those with little or no church background at all. It’s a chance to explore,
expand your understanding, ask awkward questions and perhaps even find a few
answers.
For further details or to register your interest
please contact any of the following; Simon and Jackie Casement, Rob and Mandy
Jeffery, Lewis and Jenny Duke, Jane Charman or Julie Baillie.
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Some of you will already have heard that we are on the move again in the New Year. After eight very happy years here with you in the parishes of Duxford, Hinxton and Ickleton we are now off to Salisbury where I shall be taking up a new appointment at the beginning of February as Diocesan Director of Ministry. We are feeling very sad at leaving so many good friends behind but also excited by the challenge. Do come and see us in our new home – and please do pray for us as we prepare for the changes ahead.
What happens to a parish when the parish priest
leaves? That’s always the first question that is asked, often with a degree of
anxiety. Sometimes people fear that the life of a Christian community will
grind to a halt without ‘the Reverend’. We are very fortunate here to have a
strong ministerial team of several clergy, a Reader and Lay Leaders. We will
also be joined once again by Canon David Wall who assisted us once before while
I was on maternity leave. So I can confidently say that it will be ‘business as
usual’ in all three of our parish churches while we discuss together, and with
the Diocese, what kind of new appointment might in due course be made. More
details about arrangements for 2004 and contact numbers will appear in the
January issue.
In the meantime, Sunday 4th
January will be my last Sunday in the parishes. It would be lovely if as
many as possible could join us at the service that day (details above). 4th
January is also Epiphany, the day on which we think of the Magi following the
star to the cradle of the infant Jesus – and of our own journey of faith. A
suitable day for setting out in hope towards a new future.
With God’s blessing Jane Charman E: gentianblue@ntlworld.com
An enormous thank-you to everyone who supported this
event on Saturday 8th November - to everyone who gave (either goods or
promises) and to everyone who bid. I will try and thank most people personally
but, if I don’t manage to see you, please accept my thanks - and that of the
whole PCC - through the Bulletin. Your
support was hugely appreciated.
Particular thanks to all those who helped run the
auction on the night and to Jenny and Lewis Duke for letting us hold it at
Abbey Farm, and to Sebastian Payne for providing the drink.
And special thanks, of course, to our Auctioneer, Guy
Schooling, who managed to get the bidding going at a furious rate! Bids for some of the home-made food were
exceptionally high, with people falling over themselves to buy cakes, Christmas
puds and pavlovas!
It was a very happy evening and the result was
terrific. We made over £3,873 for the church, which was well above
expectations. Rosemary
Hayes
P.S. At the time of going to Press, a hanging basket, a rose bush and a
Christmas pudding
are
still at Abbey Farm.
These
have been paid for so, if you’ve not already done so, please can the owners
come
and claim their bids!
Many thanks to all those who contributed to the
Auction of Promises, both in the form of the amazingly original pledges and in
the generosity of the bidders. Not only
have we raised £3,873 for the church,
but everyone had a great evening. This
sum is truly fantastic and will help us to maintain our lovely church building
in good condition.
Especial thanks must go to Rosie Hayes, who
masterminded the whole event and kept us all motivated. Part of the success of the evening was due
to the fantastic venue at Abbey Farm – thank you for inviting us into your
home. Also thanks to Guy Schooling,
whose brilliant autioneering ensured we all kept
bidding.
Thank you also to the Wellcome Trust at Hinxton, who
funded the food. We are very grateful for their continuing support for our
church and community.
Jenny Pell and
Sebastian Payne - Churchwardens
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This will take place on Monday 22 December, at 6.00 pm starting at the junction of Abbey Street and Coploe Road. We will be collecting in aid of the Children’s Hospice in Milton. Please come and join us as we sing around the village; enthusiasm is more important than musical ability (though ability very useful!). Warm clothes and torches advisable. Refreshments afterwards at Sheila and Gerry Birch’s home, t. Jackie Casement
Forest Forge Theatre Company’s production of ‘Raising
the Roof’ at Ickleton Village Hall Wednesday 22nd October 2003.
All 150 seats were sold for the performance of ‘Raising the Roof’, Forest Forge Theatre group’s comedy, set in the village of Pluckett Green, where the village hall is in need of urgent repairs. Yes, the plot seemed very familiar to the Ickleton audience! However, we could sit back comfortably and enjoy a real celebration, professional theatre in our own new village hall.
Four talented actors with their wigs and props and boundless energy made it seem that there was a cast of 30. With excellent comic acting and skilful timing, the play moved at a terrific pace. How we laughed as these villagers struggled to organise a fund-raising gala. Yet this play also included romance, heartbreak, prejudice, mystery and compassion – great stuff!
We were able to stage this professional play in the
village through the ‘Art in Cambs on Tour’ organisation. The costs of performances are subsidised by
Cambs County Council, South Cambs DC, and the Arts Council England East so that
rural communities can experience high quality performances at reasonable
prices. Many thanks to Gordon Woolhouse
who hastily set up the Ickleton Threatre Group, and to all those people in the
village who gave their time to help in any way.
………………..And coming next
An Evening of Jazz on February 4th 2004 with
Tina May & Nikki Iles
Think you don’t like jazz – you’ll change your mind once you’ve heard Tina May! More information and tickets available soon. Penny Woodhead
The efforts of the Ickleton Theatre Group in bringing
professional theatre to the village were rewarded with an energetic performance
by the Forest Forge Company of ‘Raising the Roof’, before an enthusiastic and
appreciative full house in the village hall.
A most enjoyable evening. Well done and thank you to all involved.
I look forward to the next production. Terry
Nelson
At the meeting of the Gt. Chesterford District
Gardening Society on November 5th the Chairman, James Macdonald,
presented the cups and awards to the winning members at the September Flower
and Vegetable Show.
Dobies’ seed catalogues were handed out, and orders
must be returned by the December meeting.
Our guest speaker, Mr. Tony Sanderson spoke about
growing vegetables for showing, plus a few tricks thrown in for good measure!
There will be plants for sale at the December meeting
when the talk will be about ‘Hardy Perennials’.
The meeting will be held in the Congregation Chapel
Gt. Chesterford at 8.00 p.m. on
December 3rd. Visitors
welcome.
Cynthia Rule
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After eighteen years of wonderful service to the
Ickleton coach holidays, Betty has finally retired. She will be missed by us all, but we hope she will join us in the
next phase.
How many of us could have seen the wonderful places
she has arranged to visit. The
beautiful Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Eden project, riding a cable car to the
top of Ben Nevis for lunch (and a game in the snow), the joys of the Scottish
islands, the ferry to the beautiful Island of Skye – before the bridge thank
goodness, to Mull and onwards to Iona
and the historic Abbey, Largs, Fort William, Oban, Blairgowrie and much much
more. Wales, too, held many charms, Tenby and the lovely walks along the
Pembrokeshire coast, Llandudno and the wonderful views from the top of the
Great Orme on a beautiful sunny day. Devon, Cornwall and many more places in
England including the one – the name escapes me:- I believe his partner had
short hairy legs!
The hotels have been excellent, the food, service and
rooms all to a high standard. We know
Betty that all this is due to your research and hard work, and we all give you
our warmest, heartfelt thanks for a job so very well done.
Happy retirement Betty, you deserve it. Barbara Rule
As the driver of the ‘Willmott Tours’ for many years,
I would like to say a few words about Betty Willmott on her retirement. I have been taking out the group for at least
the last 13 years and
realise that
a lot of organisation goes into these tours behind the scenes, choosing and
booking the hotels, sorting out the coach
and paying the bills and every year things went without a hitch except for one
year! And that was Morecambe, but then it was not Betty's fault! Betty has
taken the tours all around the country and several times we have visited places
more than once due to their popularity! After so many years she has decided
enough is enough and is taking a
well earned rest, and now when she comes on tour she will be banished
to the back seat and told to sit down and behave herself! I would like to say
on behalf of the people who over the years have enjoyed the tours a big
"Thank you" to Betty for all her hard work and hope she enjoys her
retirement.
We have a few places left on our trip to Blairgowrie
leaving on Sunday the 25th April returning on Sunday the 3rd
May. The cost is £330 per person. Unfortunately we do not have any single
rooms left, but we do have a choice of double or twin rooms. If you could get in touch with us a.s.a.p.
but no later than 22nd December 2003. Please contact Mr. Keith or Mrs. Christine English or at christine.english@ntlworld.com
or write. All bookings will be on a first come first served basis. We look forward
to hearing from you ! Keith English ' 01763 222278
At long last I’ve managed to get this written to say
how much we enjoyed the ‘archive’ photo afternoon on October 8th in
the village hall. After an excellent
lunch at the Ickleton Lion (they were most surprised to find someone who had
spent many hours there 50 years ago!) treated by my cousin Hedley, we went to
find some ‘missing names’, which I think was quite successful, but there were
quite a few even beyond the good memories of your ‘elder statesmen’ Henry
Burton and Cyril Webb (my former neighbour in Birds Close).
For those who have seen the 1947/8 school photo, I
hope the last few missing names have been suggested – Alan Satchell, Marion
Thompson, Keith Holgate and Pearl Quarte.
I don’t expect to get down any more this year, what
with 6 grandchildren and horses, the weeks don’t have enough days in them! I recently did a big carriage funeral and we
seem to have come to the end of the wedding season and were so lucky with the
good weather!
On November 5th the open carriage was used
on ‘Blue Peter’ at Warwick Castle, with the most reliable horses William and Soloman
as fireworks were involved. We usually
work the December weekends with the carriages at the Castle, and meet visitors
from most countries, who love to be at the Castle, with an extra bonus of a
ride in a Victorian carriage. Well,
let’s hope the winter is shortened by the continuing lovely days. David and I wish you all a good Xmas holiday
and we hope to see you in 2004. David and Molly Dagley (nee
Clements)
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Our Carol Service will be held on Sunday, 14th
December, at 3.00 p.m. It will be
conducted by our Minister, Rev. J. Gill. Tea and mince pies will follow the
Service.
A warm welcome is extended to all. Cecil Vincent
Our very own Mother and Baby/Toddler group takes place
every Monday (except bank holidays) from 10.00a.m. till 12.00 noon in the Village Hall.
All parents and carers with children from 0 to 4
years are welcome. Come and chat to
other adults in a friendly, informal atmosphere, while there’s lots and lots
for the children to do: baby corner and
toys, climb-on and ride-around toys, activity toys, books, craft activities,
sandpit, stories, sing-songs. Drink and
biscuit included for the children, tea/coffee for carers. This is a great group to bring your children
to, especially now the weather’s not so good to be doing things outside. And it’s only 50p for under ones and £1 for
over ones.
Christmas break:
22nd December we’ll be having mince pies.
No Froglets 29th December; Start again in the New Year on 5th January at the new time of
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
It will be especially nice to see any new Mums – even
if you only make it along for half an hour!
And we would like to congratulate Liz, Nick, Meg and
Jamie Ray on the arrival of our youngest Froglet, Rosie Hannah, born on 3rd
November.
Contact Catherine Kelly or Katherine Denman-Johnson
at froglets@prioryhouse.net.
South Cambs District Council endorses a study into the potential expansion of Stansted Airport that has concluded that development should be restricted to the immediate vicinity of the airport.
‘The Stansted/M11 Corridor Development Options Study’
was commissioned by the East of England Regional Assembly (EERA) to look at the
housing and associated development implications of additional runways at
Stansted Airport up to 2036. The study
by planning consultants Colin Buchanan and Partners recommends that if the
airport expands, housing and associated development should be provided close
by.
A new town south of Cambridge was one of the options
considered if the maximum three new runways are developed at Stansted but was
not included in the final report.
Councillor Dr. David Bard, planning portfolio holder,
said, “The report suggest that airport related development should be kept
within a 15-mile radius of Stansted.
This circle just clips the
Southern edge of South Cambridgeshire taking in Sawston, Duxford, Thriplow and
Whittlesford. The final recommendation
is for three new settlements, all within Essex, one between Stansted Airport
and Great Dunmow, one just North of Stansted and one west of Bishop’s
Stortford.
South Cambs District Council supports the main
conclusion of the report, that airport related development should be restricted
to the immediate vicinity of Stansted.
It has, throughout, strongly resisted any suggestion that Stansted
related expansion could be accommodated within the Cambridge sub-region.
This position remains unchanged. The district council will be writing to EERA
contesting whether a new town south of Cambridge should ever have been included
in the options.
For further information please contact Jo Fowler,
communications officer at South Cambridgeshire District Council ' 01223 443289, mobile 07887 633640 or email joanne.fowler@s.cambs.gov.uk.
If you need the Ickleton Medical Car Service
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THE
CHESTERFORDS, ICKLETON & HINXTON W.I.
The Chesterfords, Ickleton and Hinxton W. I. enjoyed
a talk by Mike Petty at their November meeting when he spoke about Cambridge
and its environs at the time of Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
some 100 years ago. The excellent
slides reminded many members of how the city looked before 1930.
The next meeting on December 10th at an
early time of 7.30 p.m. which is our Christmas Meeting. Peggy Richardson
I would like to express my best wishes through the
Icene Bulletin, to my Mum and Dad, Poppy and John Carder, formerly of 12 Birds
Close Ickleton, now residing at 11 Hayfield Avenue, Sawston. Wishing them a
very happy 50th Wedding Anniversary on 19th December 2003.
With lots of Love, Sue and Ray, Adelaide, South
Australia. email: emerald@chariot.net.au.
For the Spring 2004 term, the course will be ’A brief
Guide to the Universe’ (Tutor Keith Tritton).
This will take place every Thursday evening from 15th
January 2004 7.45 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.(including coffee) in the Congregational
Chapel, Carmel Street, Great Chesterford for
10 weekly sessions. This course offers a very gentle
introduction to astronomy. It explores
the nature of planets, stars, nebulae and galaxies. It examines the history and the future of the universe.
For more information or to reserve a place, please
contact Ann Wade.
Course fees are £28 (£26 concessions) and free to
those on certain means tested benefits.
The first two sessions may be sampled at £3.00 per session, deductible
from the course fee if continuing. Malcolm Cook
Our parish church of St Mary Magdalene dates from the
11th century and is one of the finest churches in East Anglia. It is visited by
people from all over the world and we are sure that everyone in the village is
proud of this beautiful building which is such an integral part of our
heritage.
However, regular churchgoers are bearing a huge
financial burden. Each parish in England now has to be entirely
self-sufficient; we get no outside financial help. Every year, we have to pay a
‘quota’ to the Diocese, which is our share of diocesan costs. Our quota for
2004 will be over £16,000 and will continue to rise. Add to this figure the
cost of heating, insurance and repairs and you can understand why the
congregation has to seek help from the wider community.
As you know, we hold frequent fund-raising events
(like the summer fête and the recent Auction of Promises) but our outgoings
still exceed our income, so we now need a regular annual income in order to
ensure that the church of St Mary Magdalene continues to be well maintained for
future generations and that the ministerial team can continue to offer
spiritual and practical help to everyone who seeks it.
To this end, Ickleton Parochial Church Council has
asked us to establish a ‘Friends’ Trust Fund. The Trust will have no denominational
restriction but wishes to unite all those who have concern for this historic
building and, indeed, for the welfare of the local community.
The Trust will build upon the covenant system which
is already in place and we do appeal to everyone in the village to consider
becoming a ‘Friend’. Details of the scheme will soon be circulated to every
household. Meanwhile, please do not hesitate to contact one of the
Churchwardens or Deputy Wardens (see below) if you would like additional
information. Thank you, in advance, for your support.
Sebastian Payne Jenny Pell Richard Herbert Jenny
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We are pleased to announce that Claire Wilson has
offered to take over Icene Bulletin delivery for Abbey Street from Gordon and
Mary Woolhouse.
Jane Pattie has offered to be first reserve. Editors
Ickleton is due to be featured on Anglia Television in
one of the ‘King and Country’ series on a Sunday at 5.00 p.m.
December 3rd Gt.
Chesterford and District Gardening Society Meeting 8.00 p.m.
Chapel, Carmel Street, Great Chesterford
6th Duxford Playgroup Family Christmas Disco
2.00 p.m. Village Hall
8th Mobile Library
8th Chesterford &
District Local History & Archaeology Society
AGM 8.00 p.m. Chapel, Carmel Street, Great
Chesterford
10th The
Chesterfords, Ickleton & Hinxton W.I. Christmas Meeting 7.30 p.m.
The Community Centre, Great
Chesterford
13th Grand Opening of
Skate Park 10.00 a.m. Recreation Ground
14th Methodist Chapel Carol Service 3.00 p.m.
17th Parish Council Meeting 7.30 p.m. Village Hall
22nd Carol
Singing meet 6.00 p.m. Junction of Abbey Street/Coploe Road
22nd Mobile Library
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