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David and Monica Lilley
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Tony Court Hilary Rule |
All
contributions please. Deadline for next Icene Bulletin
12th February 2006
Refuse Collections during February
Monday 6th February - Green
bin and green box collection
Monday 13th February - Black
bin collection
Monday 20th February
- Green bin and green box
collection
Monday 27th February
- Black bin collection
Cemetery The Parish
Council is currently obtaining quotes for gravelling the pathway. Tenderers are also being invited to submit
their annual quotations for the general maintenance of the cemetery.
Neighbourhood Police Team Up-to-date information on how to
contact: PC 1118 Iain Perry – by his
mobile phone: 07740 734976 or PCSO 7081 Chris Pulley can be contacted on his
mobile phone: 07740 731991 or by e-mail: ecops.duxford@cambs.pnn.police.uk
Vehicle Disposal The recently
introduced EU Directive on ELV disposal requires vehicles to be de-polluted at
Licensed Authorised Treatment Facilities.
To dispose of your car responsibly and receive a Certificate of
Destruction issued to DVLA, contact: Charlton R/Autoparts, Thriplow,
Cambs. '01223 832656.
Countryside Events to June 2006 Cambridgeshire County Council publish a free leaflet on events –
this has been displayed on the notice board.
You are also
able to download and print the leaflet from their website
http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/environment/countryside/activities/events.htm
Jocelyn Flitton- Parish Clerk
From 30th January there are some changes
to the Mobile Library times. Route C107 will call at Church Street 1650 – 1700
and Brookhampton Street 1705 – 1740.
Every five years the Church Authorities require us to have the Church inspected by an approved Architect.
We had this inspection last year and the Church was
generally found to be in excellent condition.
It is a very old building and we are fortunate only a few problems were
found.
We are now putting into effect certain repairs that
were recommended, the most important of which is to repair the roof of the
Clergy Vestry which has been leaking.
This involves stripping off the lead roof over the Vestry and replacing
it with new lead.
Otherwise we have only minor repairs to interior
walls and repairs to the windows in the porch.
The whole operation will take about 5 weeks and the
use of the Church will not be affected.
John Marshall
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Apologies to readers of the ‘Bulletin’ who find the
goings-on of their local Anglican Churches less than inspiring. I’m sure I
ought to be using this column to bring theological insights to bear on local
and national issues, to show how faith is relevant and can still speak to ‘all
sorts and conditions’. It’s just that at a time of change the Bulletins provide
the most effective way to let everyone know what’s happening.
It’ll take time to settle down, and I’m wary of
making predictions, because I think people will want to experiment and consider
what suits them best. Nevertheless, it has been a good start for the new
timetable, with well attended services and (probably I’m imagining this – it’s
very un-Anglican!) some enthusiasm too. Our first afternoon Family Service
attracted 17 children (with parents attached), which was especially
encouraging.
The vicar is discovering other advantages to the new
structure. With one (rather than two) morning services, it is possible to
devote ‘quality time’ to each church. There are refreshments after the 10.00 am
service and instead of rushing off to the next church, I can stay and meet
people who otherwise I won’t see till the following Sunday (I know what you’re
going to say … I ought to be out there visiting!).
Duxford, Hinxton and Ickleton are very different
villages, and it’s important that the churches reflect that and look for ways
of strengthening the links between individual church and village communities.
That happens when church folk support and take part in community activities and
events (I did enjoy Ickleton’s Murder evening recently!), and when village
people support their church on special occasions through the year. In lively
village communities there’s a two-way traffic from which all benefit. One
significant church/village interface is the local wedding or christening, and
the vicar’s policy on this (which may be a change from the past) is to respect
parish boundaries, and to uphold the general understanding that couples should
be married (and their children christened) in the church of the village where
they live.
Organist or pianist for Duxford’s evening service
once a month. Each church has a service of Evensong once a month and Duxford
are having problems finding an organist for that service. The instrument is a
simple one and the duty is not arduous. The service starts at 6.30 pm and lasts
45 minutes with 4 traditional hymns (but we’re flexible: we could learn to sing
responses and the psalm if that would encourage a musician to come forward!).
Churches in other places have solved the problem by using hymn accompaniment on
CD but that’s not ideal and it seems a pity with so much talent in the three
villages. Please help!
A Donkey for Palm Sunday. 2001 (the year of the Foot and Mouth
Crisis) was the first time in 20 years that I didn’t have a donkey to lead the
traditional procession to church. Since then it seems to have become more
difficult to find a donkey for Palm Sunday. At Hinxton last year a pony led us
in procession to church at Ickleton. This year there’s to be a Family Service
at Duxford – so the donkey hunt is on! If you know of anyone who
might be willing to lend their donkey for a short walk on Sunday morning 9th
April (or if you’ve noticed a donkey grazing in a nearby field) please let me
know. Only donkeys, you see, have a cross on their back, and that’s what we
need for Palm Sunday!
If you’d like to comment on any of the issues raised
- from a personal or community point of view - do get in touch (even if it’s to
grumble!). Andrew Schofield
The Rectory, St John’s Street, Duxford CB2 4RA
Andrew Schofield @ely.anglican.org
This year’s service will be held at Hinxton Church at
2.30 p.m. on Friday 3rd March.
The theme will be ‘Signs of the Times’ and the speaker will be Mrs.
Faith Paulding.Refreshments will be served after the service and the church
will be warm, thanks to the new heating system. Do join us, if you can. Julie Baillie -
Reader
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Services for February
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Thursday 2nd |
12.30 p.m.
Holy Communion |
HINXTON |
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Sunday 5th |
8.00 a.m.
BCP Holy Communion |
DUXFORD |
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Epiphany 5 |
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist |
ICKLETON
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6.30 p.m.
Evensong |
HINXTON |
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Thursday 9th |
12.30 p.m. Holy Communion |
HINXTON |
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Sunday 12th |
8.00 a.m.
BCP Holy Communion |
HINXTON |
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3
before Lent |
10.00 a.m.
Parish Eucharist |
DUXFORD |
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6.30 p.m.
Evensong |
ICKLETON
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Thursday 16th |
12.30 p.m.
Holy Communion |
HINXTON |
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Sunday 19th |
8.00 a.m.
BCP Holy Communion |
ICKLETON
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2
before Lent |
10.00 a.m.
Parish Eucharist |
HINXTON |
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6.30
p.m. Evensong |
DUXFORD |
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Thursday 23rd |
12.30 p.m.
Holy Communion |
HINXTON |
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Sunday 26th |
8.00
a.m. BCP Holy Communion |
HINXTON |
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1
before Lent |
10.00 a.m.
Parish Eucharist |
DUXFORD |
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4.00
p.m. Family Service ‘Pancakes and Prayers’ |
DUXFORD |
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6.30
p.m. Evensong |
ICKLETON
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Wednesday 1st
March |
8.00
p.m. Ash Wednesday Holy Communion |
DUXFORD
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Monday Duxford, Tuesday
Ickleton, Wednesday Hinxton, Thursday Ickleton, Friday Duxford.
The Ash Wednesday service will include the
traditional ashing.
I have been asked by several villagers to mention
this year’s Church Fete, which is to be held on July 1st in the
village hall and recreation ground, hopefully with the usual format. This will be mentioned in future editions of
Icene.
The Church Fete has been running for a few years now
and is a social event for the village as well as a fundraiser for Ickleton
Church. The Churchwardens and PCC are very grateful for the support of the
village for this event.
Derek Bristow from the ‘Come Homers’ has been in
touch already and they hope to join us for the day - more details about this in
next month’s Icene.
Several mothers in the village have also been in
contact, and have suggested a circus theme for the fete this year. There will
be a competition for the best juggler for children and adults - so get
practising!
We believe there are some qualified ‘first aiders’ in
the village. We would very much like to have somebody on call at the fete if
possible. This would be greatly appreciated.
If you have any ideas or could help in any way, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me in the first instance. You will be made very welcome.
Monica
Lilley - Fete Organiser
Thank you all who participated in our Murder Mystery
Evening on 14th January and
helped to make it another most enjoyable village event. We have two events to look forward to in
March - please see the diary section of this Bulletin. More details will appear in next months’
Bulletin.
Gordon
Woolhouse
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CHAPEL
NOTICES – All
Services start at 3.00 p.m.
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February 5th |
Mr.
Grundy |
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February 12th |
Rev. Cheng and Holy Communion |
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February 19th |
To be
arranged |
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February 26th |
Mr.
Amell |
Each month of the year has its own special religious
celebration. February 2nd is the date
when we celebrate the presentation of Jesus in the Temple. It is a minor feast day, but none the less
reminds us that Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the Temple six weeks after his
birth, to give thanks to God. There,
the Holy Family met Simeon, an old man who worked in the Temple, and Anna, a
prophetess, who was also elderly.
Simeon made much of Jesus being a 'light to reveal God's will to the
Gentiles'.
Jesus came to show us how to find God. He came for everyone, not just his own
people. In the church, we sometimes
light a candle to remind us of God's presence and that he is always with us, on
the dark days as well as the bright ones.
A lighted candle also reminds us that Jesus' love for us is never
extinguished.
When February arrives, I become conscious that the
days are getting longer and the evenings are drawing out. Nature tells us that
the promise of Spring will become a reality. When life is cold and wintry, I
remind myself of an old chorus
'Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done'.
Mary and Joseph counted their blessings when they
gave thanks to God for their new baby, Jesus.
There is much for which we can give thanks too. God is always ready to
hear from us.
Every blessing.
Rev.
Hilary Cheng
We would like to thank everyone who came to see our
lights and who gave so generously to our charity, the Breast Cancer Unit at Addenbrooke’s
Hospital.
We are sending off £181.50p. Thank you.
Happy New Year. Carol
and Barry Turton
The building work for the new Sawston Medical Centre is
going extremely well, our developers have used as many eco-friendly systems as
possible. For instance, there are solar
heating panels on the roof and heating is being supported by a geo-thermal
system. Many internal structures are in
place and plastering is now starting in various sections. Colour schemes have been decided upon and we
very much hope that we will be able to relocate at the beginning of June
2006.
The facilities available in the new centre will be a
great improvement for both our patients and our staff who are looking forward
to having more space to work in. For instance, there will be disabled access to
all areas and lift access to the first floor.
Of particular note, all the doctors and practice nurses will have
individual consulting rooms on the ground floor. Our minor surgery suite will be a far cry from the days at Tudor
House when Dr Prince performed operations on the kitchen table, patients were
seen in a building the size of a garden shed and medicine was dispensed in
waxed paper!
Other services, which are located on the first floor,
will include: physiotherapy (with its own gymnasium), speech therapy,
chiropody, baby clinics and audiology.
Our district nursing team and child and family team will also be located
on the first floor.
A new addition will be a paramedic based at the
centre who will initially respond to emergency calls and this should mean that
a paramedic vehicle will reach our patients in a much shorter time than
previously.
We appreciate that over the next few months the building works may cause some inconvenience to the village but we hope this will be kept to a minimum.
Jenny Parker - Assistant Practice Manager
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Around fifty adults and children turned out and
participated during the evening on a somewhat milder evening than might have
been expected, to sing carols around the village on Tuesday 20th December. Rain
held off until well after the finish. John Williams was our choirmaster and
kept all but the least musical of us more or less on key. At the halfway stage
at Durhams we were sustained by mulled wine and mince pies kindly provided by
Rosie and Colin Hayes. By 8.15 pm with the circuit completed, we were ready for
yet more food and mulled wine which had been prepared for us by Miranda and
Mark Stone-Wigg which was very much appreciated. The collection this year
raised £150 for equipment for Green Hedges special needs school. Thank you all
for your support.
Thirteen hardy souls and three dogs assembled at the
Village Green on a somewhat dull and damp morning. The weather was no doubt
something of a disincentive and many of the regular participants were still
away on holiday. However the route took us through the new wetlands that have been
established at the Hinxton Hall Genome Campus. Most people went on to Hinxton
Mill and back via Hinxton ford, with its new footbridge, along the footpath
through the fields to Ickleton to Tin Alley. A small group retired to the pub
for a well earned drink. Sheila
Birch
We had our Christmas Party on December 21st.
Thanks to Ickleton United Charities for the donation we received from them
which helped us on.
We have to thank Mrs. Cynthia Rule for doing all the
planning and hard work. Her daughter Hilary kindly came along to help wash up.
Hedley Igglesden helped get everything ready, and Mrs. Vera Reed very kindly
did the table decorations - everyone enjoyed it all.
After lunch we had a game of bingo followed by mince
pies given and made by Vera, and a Christmas cake given by Hedley.
We also thank Mr. Jim Ball for his usual gift in
memory of his wife.
Thanks to everyone. We wish you all a very Happy New
Year. Mrs. R. Lilley
We would like to thank everyone who has shown their
appreciation for the service we have given to the best of our ability over a
number of years. We do miss it, but we
hasten to add “not this weather’’. We
also thank everyone for their good wishes on our ‘retirement’.
Again, many thanks. Len
and Joy Howe
Thanks to the efforts of the PTA Duxford School now
has a very high quality professional PA and lighting system. This will be widely used throughout the
school to enhance music, singing and drama lessons, as well for all school
productions including the forthcoming Key Stage 2 Production.
Our Foundation Class will be having an Open Morning
on Wednesday 22nd February from 9.30 a.m.
This will be an opportunity for children joining us next September,
along with their parents or carers, to have a look around the Foundation
classroom, take part in some activities and have a chat with the Foundation
Staff while enjoying some refreshments.
If you have a child or children joining in September, please do come
along. Contact the school office '01223 712108 for more information. Rachel
Rugg-Gunn
Art Classes for beginners will be held at Ickleton
Methodist Church. The Spring term will be on Wednesdays 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
The dates are January 18th and 25th, February 1st
8th 15th and 22nd, March 1st 8th
15th 22nd and 29th and April 5th.
The sessions will include a 30 minute demonstration, refreshments and 1½ hours’ practical
work in water colour painting.
A charge of £2.00 per week will be made to cover
expenses and refreshments.
Hoping to see you!
Kenneth Mark - Tutor
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Cambridgeshire County Council and bus operators have
created a ticket called ‘Multibus’ which enables bus users to change services
without having to buy another ticket.
The new Multibus ticket means passengers can travel
on most services in Cambridgeshire, including our 32 to Saffron Walden (but not
National Express) without having to pay separate fares every time they change
bus. Day tickets cost £6 and 7 day tickets £25, available from the driver.
We are sorry to record the death of Richard Griggs on
23rd December.
Richard was born at 8 Butcher’s Hill and attended
Ickleton School and Sawston Village College. His father Fred had been a
Churchwarden and his mother Edie a member of the church choir.
Richard joined the choir, and later became a
bellringer, ringing at Ickleton church for nearly 50 years and finally becoming
tower captain at Ickleton. Unusually, Richard nearly always rang the same
bell - the sixth became known as
‘Richard’s bell’.
When he left school Richard went to work at Priory
Farm, later transferring to the adjoining butcher’s shop. He was well know for his courtesy and
efficiency as he delivered meat in Ickleton and surrounding villages. He later worked at Hinxton Hall until
retirement.
Although the family moved to Hinxton in the 1950s
Richard and his mother Edie remained part of the Ickleton scene. He would bring his mother to Church twice
every Sunday as well as the Women’s Institute, Over Sixties and other
activities during the week. Richard was devoted to his mother and became her
full time carer until she died, aged 98, five years ago.
A three hour peal was rung on Ickleton bells on 30th
December in his memory.
David Lilley
THE
CHESTERFORDS, ICKLETON AND HINXTON W.I.
There was a good attendance for the Christmas meeting
when members enjoyed wine and festive food. The entertainment was provided by
Dr. Hilary Sage who read poems and monologues and gave a very good
impersonation of Joyce Grenfell. She
brought her own pianist with her and we all joined in the seasonal songs and
carols.
The hall was packed to capacity for the January
meeting when members came to hear Mr. John Bonfield speak about his life as an
ambulance driver.
A request for cakes for Radwinter Hospital was made,
to be brought to the February meeting.
Also a reminder that subs are due now £22 per member.
Next meeting will be February 15th,
subject – ‘The Life of Beatrix Potter’.
Visitors welcome (£2.30). Cynthia Rule
WELCOME
TO………David and Geraldine
Bushell and Cameron who is nearly 2.
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February 1st |
Chesterford and District Gardening Society Meeting
8.00 p.m. Chapel, Carmel Street, Great Chesterford - subject ‘Snowdrops’ |
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13th |
Mobile Library |
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15th |
Parish Council Meeting 7.30 p.m. Village Hall |
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15th |
W.I. Meeting 7.45 p.m. Gt. Chesterford Community
Centre |
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22nd |
Duxford School Foundation Classes Open Morning 9.30
a.m. |
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27th |
Mobile Library |
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March 11th |
Ickleton Theatre Group, ‘Morning Noon and Marilyn
Monroe’ 8.00 p.m. |
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25th |
Ickleton Theatre Group, ‘The King’s got Donkeys
Ears’ (children aged 4 upwards) 3.00pm |
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June 10th |
Hinxton Fete |
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July
1st |
Church Fete, Village Hall and Recreation Ground |
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November 25th |
Silent Auction, Hinxton Village Hall |