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All
contributions please. Deadline for next Icene Bulletin
12th February 2005
Monday 31th January
– Black bin
Monday 7th February – Green bin and green box
Monday 14th February – Black bin
Monday 21st February – Green bin and green box
Monday 28th February – Black bin
Cemetery The Parish Council is starting a project to tidy up
the cemetery in Brookhampton Street. A start will be made shortly on trimming
the trees and ivy, and removing dead elms.
Plans to clear graves overgrown with brambles etc. are presently in
hand. May we reassure everyone that
work will be carried out with care and respect for those buried there. Our aim is to have a cemetery that is well
cared for and one that we can be proud of.
Grassy Lane Some time
ago the County Council gave the Parish Council some money to replant the hedge
beside Grassy Lane (that is the footpath beyond the level crossing at the end of
Mill Lane). Now that the Wellcome Trust
has finished the landscape works in this area, planting will go ahead.
Free Kitchen Bins Some time ago the District Council made available
small kitchen bins which can then be emptied into your green wheeled bin. Previously these were available for
collection from Sawston. Now we are
able to make these bins available in Ickleton to be collected between 10.00 am
and 12 noon on Saturday 5th February outside the village hall.
They are for collecting cooked food, meat and bones,
vegetables, fruit and peelings, coffee filters, tea bags and stale bread.
Beware Bogus Electrical Checks Recent government legislation concerning
electrical safety in homes has made it possible for people posing as electrical
engineers to try and gain access to your home whilst pretending to carry out
electrical checks. Please beware and
check carefully the identity of anyone knocking on your door offering this
service.
Dog Mess Once again
there is a problem on the recreation field. Please remember the health of
children and those who play football on the field and when walking your dog
make sure you are equipped with plastic bags: bins are provided. May we remind you that it is an offence not
to clean up after your dog - for which a heavy fine may be imposed.
Jackie Casement – Parish Clerk
A reminder of the
Murder Mystery Evening at the Village Hall on 26th February. Doors open and first course served
at 7.00 p.m. Curtain up 7.30 p.m. There
are a few tickets left at Costcutter Express. Gordon
Woolhouse
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Thursday 3rd |
12.30 p.m. Holy Communion (Order 1) |
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Sunday 6th |
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11.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist |
HINXTON |
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6.30 p.m. Sung
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ICKLETON
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Wednesday 9th |
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Ash Wednesday |
of Ashes |
DUXFORD |
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Thursday 10th |
12.30 p.m. Holy Communion (Order 1) |
HINXTON |
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Sunday 13th |
8.00 a.m.
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ICKLETON
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Lent 1 |
10.00 a.m. Joint Family Eucharist |
DUXFORD |
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6.30 p.m. Sung
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ICKLETON
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Thursday 17th |
12.30 p.m. Holy Communion (Order 1) |
HINXTON |
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Sunday 20th |
9.30 a.m.
Parish Eucharist |
DUXFORD |
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Lent 2 |
11.00 a.m. Joint Family Eucharist |
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6.30 p.m.
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Wednesday 23rd |
7.30 p.m. Licensing of the Revd. Andrew Schofield |
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Thursday 24th |
12.30 p.m. Holy Communion (Order 1) |
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Sunday 27th |
9.30
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DUXFORD |
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Lent 3 |
11.00
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6.30 p.m. Sung Evensong & Holy Communion BCP |
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I am hoping to attend a puppet making workshop in
Halstead on Saturday May 7th. There will be a short demonstration about using puppets
in ministry, but the main aim of the day is to make the puppet under
instruction. All materials are provided. However, you do need a small group, a
decent sewing machine and at least one person who is competent to use it! I
have plenty of enthusiasm and am keen to use the puppet in school assemblies
for example or in the family services, but I lack the sewing skills. If anyone
is interested in joining me please contact me as soon as possible for more
details.
Mandy
Jeffery
Many thanks to all those who did so much for
Christmas services recently, especially all those who came to church! We had a record attendance for the Carol
Service. The excellent news is that we
raised nearly £400 for the Oxfam Famine in the Sudan charity appeal at this
service.
Andrew Schofield, our Priest-in-Charge, will have his
induction service on Wednesday, February 23rd at 7.30 p.m. in
Duxford Church; everyone is welcome.
Andrew’s first services will be on Sunday 27th February, with
one in each of the three parishes. The
collection from these services will be combined and sent to the Asia Tsunami
Appeal.
Jenny Pell and
Sebastian Payne Churchwardens
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Overheard in
a check-out queue in January: "What an awful start to a New Year. I've never known worse. Surely, things can only get
better." No doubt most of us would
agree. The plight of our neighbours
surrounding the Indian Ocean has given us a deeper appreciation of everything
that we have. The immediate compassionate and generous response to appeals for
help was overwhelming - everyone has been able to contribute, however much or
little they were able to give. The
multi-faith, international aid agencies are working hard to bring the basic
necessities of life, practical help and hope to those who have lost family,
home, possessions and livelihood. As
the weeks pass, we need to continue to give our support, of both money and
prayer, so that things may stand a chance of getting better for our brothers
and sisters in Asia. With February comes the joy of the snowdrop - a flower of
hope and promise, after the dark days of Winter. Often these flowers can be seen at their best, in wide drifts, in
churchyards. Take a trip to Newton
Church on a bright, sunny day (if we get one!) and the scene will lift your
spirits enormously.
Lent begins with the Ash Wednesday Eucharist, with the imposition of ashes, at 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday 9th February at St. Peter’s Church, Duxford. This year there will be no formal study course during Lent or midweek evening services. The Window of Prayer group will be focusing on the Lenten Gospel readings and you are invited to join the group on Tuesdays at 2.00 p.m. The Thursday Eucharist at 12.30 p.m. at Hinxton Church will continue as usual and there will be no Lent lunches on Thursdays at Duxford URC.
We are delighted that Judith Wright from Ickleton has
been selected to begin training for the Reader Ministry, sometime this
month. Judith is married to Martyn and
their children, James and Bethany attend Duxford School. We wishJudith every success and great joy in
her studies, practical experiences and the making of new friends in the Reader
family.
Our other ‘new beginning' takes place at St. Peter's
Church, Duxford on Wednesday 23rd February at 7.30 p.m., when the
Revd. Andrew Schofield will be licensed as Priest-in-Charge of the parishes of
Duxford, Hinxton and Ickleton. Everyone
is invited to come to the service and to share the refreshments afterwards at
Duxford URC, with the opportunity to say 'hello' to Andrew and Mary. We wish
them every happiness as they settle into their new home at Duxford Rectory. From February 24th all enquiries from
parishioners should be made to the Rectory, 13 St. John's Street, ' 01223 832137. May God bless us all on our Lenten
journey.
Julie Baillie, Reader
On behalf of all the members of the Club, may I say a
big thank you to Mrs. Cynthia Rule, Mrs. Eileen Fairweather and Mrs. Dorothy
Churchman for putting on such a lovely lunch for us on December 15th.
They worked very hard and everyone enjoyed it.
We had a lovely salad with baked potatoes and delicious meat. This was followed by home made Christmas pudding or apple tart with custard and cream followed by cheese and biscuits.
There were drinks which were given by some of the men
and orange drink for those who wished.
We also thank Mr. Jim Ball for his donation in memory
of his late wife, which we do appreciate.
While washing up we had a few games of bingo, after which we had a cup of tea with mince pies and a nice piece of Christmas cake kindly given by Hedley Igglesdon.
Mr. Colin Churchman managed to get back from hospital
in time for lunch; and as Mrs. Pickett was packing up she had her lunch taken
to her; also Mrs. Jarrold was not forgotten; and Mrs. Vera Reed, although in
hospital had some saved for her.
So we do thank everyone for everything. I was not
allowed to do anything except wash the teacloths.
A very Happy New Year to you all. We start again on
February 9th. Hoping for
better weather.
Mrs. R. Lilley
I want to say thank you to all my relatives and
friends who sent me gifts, cards and lots of telephone calls.
I wish everyone a Happy New Year. Doris Page
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The New Year was ‘seen in’ by a large crowd at the
Club’s annual New Year’s Eve party.
With music and karaoke kindly provided by Gerry Smith
and an excellent hot and cold buffet prepared by the Committee members, the
whole evening was both successful and very enjoyable.
A collection in the Club raised £130, for the Tsunami
Disaster Fund. Thanks to everyone who gave their support and help.
Several events are planned for 2005, details will be
noted in the ICENE and posters on the Club notice boards.
The Committee would like to wish everyone a Healthy,
Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Ickleton Social Club
Committee
P.S.
Membership subscriptions are now due at £5.00 p.a. adults, £2.50 p.a.
concessions.
Many thanks to everyone who helped collect £186 for
the East Anglia Children's Hospices - the 20 or so singers who were in fine
voice, the enthusiastic children and youngsters who manned the collection tins
and knocked on doors, and everyone who donated so generously. Thanks too to Rosemary Hayes for some very
welcome mulled wine and mince pies at the half way point, and to Miranda and
Mark Stone-Wigg for mulled wine and superb refreshments at the finish.
The traditional Boxing Day walk was postponed to New
Year’s Day to avoid confusion since Boxing Day is, I believe, defined as the
first weekday after Christmas Day. This
year, 26th December was a
Sunday, so there could have been doubt in some minds, especially after a goodly
celebration! Also most of the potential
‘field masters’ were out of the village over Christmas. In the event, some 25 people and six dogs
met at the track to Rectory Farm and enjoyed a good walk up to the ridge line
overlooking Duxford and the Cam valley to the north and the ‘Essex highlands’
to the south. It was good to have seen
four hares and we were treated to the sight of a pair of buzzards floating over
the woods at Ickleton Grange. We are
grateful to Peter Wombwell and Joan Frankau for permitting us to walk their
land. The route took us to ‘Gipsy
Corner’ and back down Grange Road to Larkhill House where we were refreshed by
John Marshall’s mulled wine and Judy’s delicious soup and rolls.
Rachel Radford
We would like to thank everyone who gave to our
appeal this Christmas. Our chosen charity was ‘Breast Cancer’. We raised
£205. A very special thank you must go
to the teenage group that came to the door and sang a carol for my husband
Barry. When they had finished he said “I suppose I should pay you now?”. They
replied, “No, we have come to give you the money we have collected Carol
Singing for your appeal.” What a nice Christmas story, after all the bad press
teenagers have had recently, it restores one’s faith in the younger generation.
Thank you teenagers, thank you everyone.
A Happy New Year to all. Carol and Barry Turton
There is to be a Jazz Concert on Saturday 19th
February featuring Coren Miles, Alison Neale and the Graham Harvey Trio, in
Ickleton Village Hall. Doors open 7.30 p.m. There is to be a cash bar. Tickets £10 each on the door or in advance
on ' 01223 860128.
This Jazz Concert is presented by Soroptimist International
of Cambridge in aid of OWL Sawston and The Dyslexia and Dyspraxia
Association.
Dr. Margaret Steane
There will be no market in February, but the next one
will be held on Saturday 12th March 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. For
information contact Pat Fennell.
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Ickleton
Recreation Ground/Village Hall Saturday 9th July 2005
A happy New Year and health and happiness in 2005.
I know it’s early to begin thinking of July when
Christmas has just gone. Do you remember when we went gleaning - the days
seemed so long and the weather always fine? Well it’s not like that any more!
Time creeps up on us now and takes us by surprise (a bit like Mr Stubbings when
he thought we were poaching!).
In any event, it is only good manners to let the
village know in good time that we are coming again, so they may book their
holidays and avoid the invasion!
To spare you all from another missive from me on the
‘Old days’ I have asked the other ‘Come Homers’ for an article for the ICENE to
begin the run up to D Day on the 9th July.
A little story about their time in the village, the memories, the
people, and those they grew up with. Little porkies to protect the innocent
will be allowed! Eventually we should have a little ‘Book of Memories’ as a
keepsake, and the village will have a record of our part in the history of the
village and our contribution to the downfall of Hitler!
I have also been asked if we would let the ICENE have all our names, (I understand that this is for history records and has nothing to do with criminal records check) before we attend the next village fete - so if the ‘Come Homers’ have no objection I will pass them on.
2005 will see the celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary
of the end of WWll. You will remember all that fuss many years ago that we
couldn’t make head nor tail of, well apparently that was it. The Americans were
going home from Hinxton Hall and supplies of gum and goodies for Christmas were
about to dry up.
It has been suggested that we come home this year in
the dress of the period. Dress as Americans, members of the forces, spivs,
evacuees, dig for victory gardeners, ARP, Home Guard and Mrs. Mop. All would be
in order, but be careful, as mistaken identity might frighten some people if
they thought certain people were returning! Sheila, the daughter of the village
policeman, might like to dress like a policeman to remind us all what they
looked like. Spitfire ale and garden produce would be most welcome!
There is an open invitation to all to join us in the
marquee and in the fancy dress. The 60th Anniversary will not come again!
Again I must remind ‘Come Homers’ that the village
hall is on the recreation ground not at the rear of ‘Horrocks’s’ place. Last
year there were an unfortunate few who collapsed when they realised the
tractors they once worked on were now part of a museum and in desperation and
disbelief called out for Doctor Treweek and the Rev. Penney. If this happens
this year, please ask for the assistance of a younger member of the village, as
many of us dashed to South Lodge and the Vicarage only to find no one had any
knowledge of a vicar or doctor!
Those who came last year and tried to get into the
New Inn, Duke of Wellington, White Horse, and the Beehive should remember that
the only pub in the village now is the Ickleton Lion. Just because Mr. Tarry
served you Vimtos and Babysham in the small back room does not mean the present
licensee may do so.
I am sure that many of us would like to attend a
Church service on Sunday 10th and I shall send details to all in due
course.
All the usual
places of interest will be open. The Duke of Wellington river quay (where river
trips in a petrol tank may be available, weather permitting), the cemetery, church,
the secret passage leading from Butcher’s Hill to the Green, Tin Alley, Grassy
Lane, Stoney Arch, and the Chalk Pits. Those of you that know of other places
hitherto kept to yourself for various reasons are asked to declare them now so
we all know what we were missing! More
later. Mick Bristow
Congratulations to James Iles, who works in
Costcutter Express, on his performance on Channel Four ‘Countdown’ on 12th
January.
By the beginning of February the Hairdressers’ and
the Farm Shop should be open.
Catherine Kelly
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THE CHESTERFORDS,
ICKLETON AND HINXTON W.I.
The first meeting of the New Year got off to an
excellent start with two new members and three visitors. The hall was packed to capacity!
Our guest speaker Fran Saltmash, from the Cambridge
Federation, demonstrated on a tailor’s dummy, the costumes and headwear worn by
the six wives of Henry the eighth, and shock horror they were precisely the
same underneath as is attributed to the Scotsman who wears a kilt! Whilst
demonstrating the costumes, Fran gave a very interesting account of the six
wives and their relationship to Henry, ending with two very loving letters
written by Katherine Howard and his last wife Katherine Parr.
The next meeting will be on February 16th
when Mr. Peter Ashman will take us on a tour with his Canon (camera). Visitors
welcome. Cynthia
Rule
The Cambridgeshire Master Composter Programme is
looking for new recruits! The Programme is run by HDRA Consultants, in conjunction
with Cambridgeshire County Council, and all the District Councils. Now in its
fourth year, the Programme aims to promote home and community composting, by
training volunteers to work as Master Composters, who provide local, friendly
advice and support to people who already compost and those who want to start.
We currently have 150 volunteers, who have contributed over 3000 hours in
promoting composting across the county, and are looking for more. If you have
an interest in environmental issues, enjoy encouraging other people and have a
little time to spare, why not join our friendly network of volunteers in
promoting home composting? Becoming a Master Composter is a great way to meet
new people, learn valuable skills and benefit from being part of a team that
makes a difference. Anyone over the age of 18 can become a Master Composter;
you don't need to be an expert composter (or be composting at all) or have any
volunteer or community group experience. As a volunteer, you will receive
training in home composting and related environmental issues (provided by HDRA
- the organic organisation), a Master Composter resource pack and several
training trips; including visits to a composting site and one of HDRA's organic
gardens. All training expenses will be paid for; you only need to provide your
time. Once the training has been completed, you will be expected to spend 30
hours over the following year promoting home composting. These activities will
be tailored to your individual skills and could be anything from giving a
demonstration to your next-door neighbours, to giving a presentation to a class
of school children or helping promote further compost bin sales. Upon
completion of the training and 30 volunteer hours you will be awarded the title
Master Composter and be invited to receive your certificate at an award
ceremony. If you are interested in becoming a Master Composter please contact:
Penny Holmes - email: pholmes@hdra.org.uk, tel: 024
7630 8202, fax 024 7630 8225.
HDRA Consultants, Ryton Organic Gardens, Coventry,
CV8 3LG.
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February 2nd |
Chesterford
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Carmel
Street, Gt. Chesterford ‘Annual Bedding Plants’ |
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5th |
Free Kitchen
Bin Collection 10.00a.m.–12noon outside Village Hall |
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14th |
Mobile
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16th |
Parish
Council Meeting 7.30 p.m. Village Hall |
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16th |
W.I.
Meeting 7.45 p.m. Community Centre, Gt. Chesterford |
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19th |
Jazz
Concert 7.30 p.m. Village Hall |
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26th |
Murder
Mystery Evening 7.00 p.m. Village Hall |
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28th |
Mobile
Library |
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May 21st |
Parkinson’s
Bazaar |
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July 9th |
Church Fete
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