Editors: David and Monica Lilley
monica.lilley2@btopenworld.com
Distribution: Tony Court
Hilary Rule
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contributions please. Deadline for next Icene Bulletin
12th December 2004
As another Christmas comes round we would like
to thank our proof-readers and Tony Court, Hilary Rule and their delivery team,
for all their hard work and also Sheila Birch for the ‘Welcome to’ column.
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.
Happy Christmas
to all our readers. David
and Monica Lilley
During the last month, the East of England Regional
Assembly published their East of England Plan. This endorsed the earlier
recommendations by their Planning Panel, and it is worth summarising their main
proposals:
· There
will be provision for 478,000 new homes by 2021 throughout the east of England
· They
reject the proposal for an additional 18,000 homes requested by the government
· They
reject the second runway at Stansted
The point should be made that the 478,000 new homes
that they refer to sounds horrifying, but it is in fact the total which had
already been agreed upon; indeed some 60,000 of those homes have already been
built and more than half of the balance already have planning permission or are
allocated in existing development plans.
So on the face of it, the EERA proposals should be
welcomed. But EERA has also made a commitment to an early focused review of the
East of England Plan. As they say, ‘This will ensure that once government
reveals any additional infrastructure funding, consideration can be given to
whether a major new settlement is required…’ The outcome of this review could
perhaps be worrying.
EERA places great emphasis on the need for the
government to make a substantial investment in infrastructure to support this
economic growth and has made extensive proposals to the government, who are expected
to respond before Christmas.
The next stage is the consultative period which lasts
for 14 weeks from 8th December. The Parish Council, in consultation with other
local parishes, is deciding how best to participate in this process. Then in
September 2005 there will be public examination before final decisions are
taken by the Deputy Prime Minister in 2006.
The East of England Plan is the overriding issue
which we must consider. Meanwhile, however, the two other issues, the proposed development
of the Hinxton Triangle and the possible removal of Marshall’s airport to
Duxford, seem to pose greater threats to the village. Again, we are in touch
with neighbouring villages, but as yet there is nothing specific to report. It
is important to appreciate that these two issues are facets of the overall
development covered by the East of England Plan. To give one example of the interacting nature of the issues: if
Marshall’s does not in fact move from its present site, some 12,000 houses
which might have been built there would have to be located elsewhere in the
region.
So whilst it is essential, in our view, to oppose
those two specific proposals, we must not lose sight of the main issue, the
overall development of the region.
James
Macdonald, Chairman
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Monday 6th December
– Black wheeled bin
Monday 13th December – Green wheeled bin and green box
Monday 20th December – Black wheeled bin
Monday 27th December – No Collections
Tuesday 4th January
– Black wheeled bin
Bonfires We have
received the following guidelines for bonfires from South Cambridgeshire
Environmental Health Department.
‘If you decide to have a bonfire, kindly note these
recommendations.
Do not burn damp grass clippings or ‘green’ material
as this creates thick smoke.
Do not burn any oily rags, rubber, plastics, damp
garden waste or other materials which would inevitably create heavy smoke or
toxic fumes.
Do not light a bonfire when your neighbours have
washing drying or are out enjoying their gardens or have windows wide open.
Do not light bonfires one hour before dusk, or leave
them burning overnight. Choose the time
of day and weather conditions that will cause the least inconvenience to
neighbours.
Do not leave your fire to smoulder for long periods.
Do advise your nearest neighbours before you light a
bonfire so they can be prepared for any minor inconvenience that may arise.
Do burn material quickly in small quantities so the
minimum amount of smoke is created.
Do choose your bonfire site carefully, well away from
trees, fences and windows. Have a
hose-pipe and buckets of water handy just in case.’
Parish Clerk Is there anyone out there who would like to take on
the job of Parish Clerk? Please let
either James Macdonald or me know if you are interested and we can give you
more details. You will need to be
computer literate, able to take the minutes of the meetings, deal with
correspondence and keep simple accounts. The job is paid at clerical rates and
is ideal for someone who wants to work from home and is interested in our local
community.
Jackie Casement - Parish Clerk
NEW PRIEST-IN-CHARGE FOR DUXFORD, HINXTON & ICKLETON
The Bishop of Ely has recently announced the appointment of the Reverend Andrew Schofield as Priest-in-Charge of Duxford, Hinxton and Ickleton.
Andrew has been Rector of St John’s, March since 1994
and was ordained to the priesthood in 1982. He is married to Mary and they will
live at The Rectory in Duxford. They have three grown-up children – Hugh, Kate
and Jonathan.
Andrew’s last service at St John’s, March, will be at
the end of January and we very much look forward to welcoming him – and his
family – to these three parishes some time next Spring.
After many centuries of there being a vicar of
Ickleton, the next incumbent will be priest-in-charge.
This appointment has become the norm in the Ely
Diocese, as it is beneficial to the diocese and the parish, allowing greater
flexibility of labour and re-grouping if necessary. No one has an automatic job for life these days – not even the
clergy!
On 22nd August we said good-bye to our
Minister Rev. Jim Gill, who has now moved on to Harlow. It was a day filled with happiness and
sadness, as during the past five years Jim had not only been our Minister, but
with his wife Jean, true friends to us all, and we wish them every happiness in
their new Church. Jean is still staying
on to help us, as she is our Secretary and Steward, and we say a big thank you
to her for all her help.
In September we welcomed our new Minister the Rev.
Hilary Chang, her husband and family, and we shared a happy harvest festival
service together.
We extend a warm welcome to all to join us for our
Carol Service at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday 12th December which will be
followed as usual with tea and mince pies.
It will be taken by Mr. Nigel Courtmas, our Minister Hilary and family,
and Jean Gill. Do please join us, you
are assured of a warm welcome. Mr.
C. Vincent, Senior Steward
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Thursday
2nd |
12. 12.30 p.m. Holy Communion (Order 1) |
HINXTON |
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Sunday
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9.30 a.m.
Parish Eucharist |
DUXFORD |
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Advent 2 |
6.30 p.m.
Sung Evensong (BCP) |
ICKLETON
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Thursday 9th |
12.30 p.m.
Holy Communion (Order 1) |
HINXTON
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Sunday 12th |
8.00 a.m.
Holy Communion (BCP) |
ICKLETON
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Advent 3 |
10. 10.00 a.m. Toy Service Joint Family
Eucharist |
DUXFORD |
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6.30 p.m.
Sung Evensong |
ICKLETON
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Thursday 16th |
12.30 p.m.
Holy Communion (Order 1) |
HINXTON |
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Sunday 19th |
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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Friday
24th |
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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Saturday
25th |
9.00
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HINXTON |
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Christmas Day |
10.30 a.m.
Family Eucharist |
ICKLETON
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Sunday 26th |
11.00 a.m.
Joint Family Eucharist & Godly Play |
HINXTON |
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Christmas 1 |
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With Christmas fast approaching, the busyness of the season
threatens to overwhelm us. In order to retain our sanity and to keep things in
perspective, we need to find some space for silence and stillness. Not easy, I
know. There will be a Quiet Day at Whittlesford URC on Saturday 11th December
from 10.00a.m.- 4.00p.m. Lunch will be provided - please contact Sarah Gower to
book your place.
Our Toy Gift Service will be held at Duxford at
10.00am. on 12th December. Gift-wrapped items suitable for one to
ten year olds, with a label indicating the suitable age and sex of the
recipient, will be warmly received and then sent to Uttlesford Home Start,
which supports needy families. Later this month, carol singers will be out in
force in the villages. Do join them, if you are able. This will limber up your
vocal chords ready for the Christmas services! We look forward to greeting you
at church during the festive season.
The promise of the arrival of our new
priest-in-charge is a wonderful, early Christmas present for me. The
co-operation, support and encouragement which I have received from the ministry
team, church members and many others throughout this year has enabled me to
undertake my responsibilities with minimal wear and tear. However, I'll be due
an MOT and full service by Easter!
In all the excitement of giving and receiving, of
being with family and friends, especially those we see rarely, may we remember
those who will be separated from loved ones at this time. We also remember the
homeless, the lonely and the bereaved. May we allow the Christ-child into our
hearts this Christmas, giving thanks for the gift of life and love. May God
bless us all, now and always. With greetings from all the members of the
ministry team. Julie Baillie, Reader
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Carol singing around the village will take place on
Tuesday 21st December in aid of the Children's Hospice at
Milton. Please come and join us. Children are very welcome. Meet at 6pm in the lay-by at the bottom of Grange
Road. A torch and warm clothes are
recommended. Refreshments afterwards by
kind invitation of Miranda and Mark Stone-Wigg.
If you make a New Year's resolution to take more
exercise or are trying to get rid of a hangover from the celebrations or just
want some fresh air, then this is the event for you. Come and join our New Year's Day walk. Everyone is welcome, including dogs, though they must be on the
lead. Meet at the bottom of Rectory
Farm Drive on Grange Road at 11.30am where there will also be parking (routes
and parking by kind permission of Peter Wombwell, Joan Frankau and Liz
Raybone). There will be shorter or
longer options to suit your energy levels.
Afterwards Judy and John Marshall are kindly providing hot refreshments.
A year or two ago we were kindly offered the gift of
a piano - regrettably I do not remember by whom. At the time we did not have
space in the storeroom to accommodate one. We have now changed the use of the
small room next to the kitchen to accommodate various archives and additional
equipment and there would be sufficient space for an upright piano. If anyone
has a piano, which could be tuned for choral accompaniment work, that they
would wish to dispose of, please contact me.
Gordon Woolhouse
Classes are held every Friday evening in the hall
commencing at 6.30 p.m. for juniors aged 6 years upwards and at 8.00 p.m. for
seniors. This is an excellent discipline for children and helps them to develop
confidence and fitness under expert tuition. If you would like your children to
benefit please come along to the hall before 6.30 p.m. any Friday evening and
have a chat with instructor Richard Drage.
In the absence of Chairperson Pam Fearn, I write to
thank all who attended our show 'Hey Gringo from Peru' on 22nd
October. We received very mixed feedback ranging from those who thought Peter
Searle was brilliant, to those of us who thought it was rather 'over the top'.
Our next show will be on Saturday 26th February, when the Sawston Players will
present a three-act mystery play. Please put this date in your diaries. More details will appear in the January
Bulletin. Gordon Woolhouse
It was good to see the units of local businesses up
and running at the Ickleton Barns and Garden Centre for their launch day on 6th
November. We wish Stuart & Tina, Elizabeth,
Paula, Ian & Gill and Kevin & Stuart well for their new start in the
Barns and hope that they receive lots of local support, as well as custom from
further afield as word spreads. Stuart
& Tina have already started work on further units and hope to encourage
more local businesses to set up there, so if you are interested, do contact
them.
What about a nice walk to the Centre in our
refreshing winter air, rewarded with a sit down and a hot drink in the
cafe?
Catherine
Kelly
I know it’s early for Christmas, but I would like to
wish you all a very happy one and a properous New Year with peace for all.
We thank Mr. Fred Toombs for a lovely sponge on the 3rd November for his birthday which was enjoyed
by all.
We shall be sorry to say. ‘Good-bye’ to Mrs. Rose Pickett as she is leaving Ickleton to be
near her daughter. She has been a great supporter of the Club as was her late
husband Bert and we will miss her very much. She seldom missed a meeting unless
on holiday, so we wish her all the best for the future.
Mrs. R. Lilley
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Just a quick note to
say that on the evening of Tuesday 2nd November our path was
blocked, whilst driving along Abbey Street at 10.30 in the evening, by two
charming dogs who seemed to be alone.
We knocked on a few doors before the rightful owner was found, much to
his relief, and would like to thank the man at No. 48 for the use of a lead and
apologise for some ‘late door knocking’ in search of the owner. Several
households appeared to be up but did not answer the door, we understand that we
may have caused some concerns, but our intentions were good.
Many thanks. Ken and Lyn Miller
Many thanks for all the support and good wishes
during my recent time in hospital.
Mary Woolhouse
Found in Ickleton Recreation Ground, a fine chain
gold necklace with small medallion. Please phone.
December’s market is on Saturday 11th
December from 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon. Held at Chesterford Community Centre,
stalls include fresh veg, a variety of fresh farm meats and fish, bread, cakes
and biscuits, a selection of greeting card stalls, pictures, hand made soap,
hand made chocolates, cut flowers, chutneys and preserves, bottled apple
juices, soups, sweet and savoury tarts and pies etc. Perfect for Christmas
presents and supplies. First market
2005 is on 29th January.
Well worth a visit.
Catherine Kelly
Mr. Ken Akers was our guest speaker for the November
meeting.
Anyone who hasn’t grown Shrub Roses before will feel
very inspired to do so having watched the wide variety shown on slides by Mr. Akers.
The next meeting on December 1st will be a
talk on ‘Gardening in the Shade’.
Visitors Welcome Cynthia
Rule
There is nothing serious to report since last month
except:
(a) Coping stones from the front wall of No. 12 Church Street were removed and thrown to the ground by vandals late at night, causing great concern to the resident. This was on 5th
November.
(b) The
abandoned car in Church Street, which has been there unmoved for six weeks.
The local police have been
informed; though it has not been reported stolen and the Road Fund Tax disc is in order.
The matter is in hand and I am assured will shortly be resolved.
Stanley Peck
THE
CHESTERFORDS, ICKLETON & HINXTON W.I.
Encaustic Craft – Wax on Card was the subject
demonstrated at the November meeting.
It was all done with coloured bees wax and a warm iron. The results were
quite spectacular! Members, who were brave enough to have a go themselves,
produced some amazing pictures to take home.
On December 2nd an evening visit to
Scotsdales has been arranged, when a discount of 10% will be given on all
purchases.
The December meeting will be a week early on December
8th, starting at 7.30 p.m. Christmas Parcels to the value of £3 can
be taken by those wishing to.
The New Year Dinner will be held in Saffron Walden on
January 28th. For more
details please contact Carol Dean.
Best wishes to Joan Sutcliffe who will be going into hospital on November
21st.
Cynthia Rule
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It was good to see the cycle path from Hinxton to
Sawston opened on 1st
November.
I gave myself and my equally ancient bicycle a
pleasant spin along it – suddenly it is now safe to cycle (or walk) to Sawston
again – a journey my father and many more like him made every day 50 plus years
ago, but which over the years had become increasingly risky.
When is our next cycle path to be opened? David Lilley
Going Dutch
The Spring Course in 2005 will be a daytime course
held on Wednesday mornings from 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the Congregational
Chapel, Carmel Street, Great
Chesterford, commencing on Wednesday 12th January. This 10 week course will provide a social
documentary of Dutch life in the 17th century through landscape, portrait, still life and genre
painting. We will examine works by
Vermeer de Hooch, Rembrandt and Hals. The tutor will be Mary Conochie who will be remembered for her
highly successful course held at Ickleton in
spring 2003 on Painting Paris. The fee will be £30 for the ten sessions
and all comers will be welcomed. For further
information contact the Branch Secretary, Jeffrey Lowe.
The Imperial War Museum, Duxford has rolled out the latest aircraft to be restored at the world-renowned museum. A rare Spitfire F.24, the ultimate high performance version of the legendary fighter, was unveiled following an intensive programme of conservation and restoration. The roll out took place in the presence of pilots who flew the aircraft when it was in service with the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force. The Spitfire has been restored to take its place in Duxford's new £24 million pound AirSpace exhibition, set to open in 2006. AirSpace will tell the story of Britain's aviation industry from its earliest days to the present and, as probably the most famous combat aircraft of all time, the Spitfire will be the central exhibit. "AirSpace is the most ambitious development undertaken by the Imperial War Museum at Duxford to date," said Richard Ashton, Director of IWM Duxford. "The remarkable project will guarantee the long-term preservation of aircraft that helped shaped the world in which we live, either by defending liberty and freedom or by enabling people to travel around the world in a matter of hours. In short, AirSpace will ensure that our heritage and our past will have a future.”
Frank Crosby ' 01223 499319, Tracey Woods ' 01223 499320
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December 1st |
Gt. Chesterford & District Gardening Society |
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Meeting 8.00 p.m. Chapel, Carmel Street, Gt.
Chesterford |
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Mobile Library |
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8th |
W.I. Meeting 7.45 p.m. Community Centre, Gt.
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11th
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Chesterford Farmers’ Market 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon |
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Gt. Chesterford Community Centre |
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12th |
Chapel Carol Service 3.00 p.m. Methodist Chapel |
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Parish Council Meeting 7.30 p.m. Village Hall |
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20th |
Mobile Library |
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21st |
Carol Singing meet 6.00 p.m. Grange Road |
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January 1st |
New Year’s Day Walk meet 11.30 a.m. Rectory Farm
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February 26th |
Theatre Group Show |
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