SCAN August 2005
Front cover:
TOP OF THE CLASS !
STILTON SCHOOL’S OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS
With excellent SATs results and pupils’ competition successes, Stilton School continues to set the standard.
COME & PLAY
SPORTS FIELD OPEN FOR SUMMER BALL GAMES
LEON’S BACK!
CHARITY HOG ROAST FEATURES OUR LOCAL BAND - DON’T MISS IT!
COUNTY MATTERS
LOOKING BACK INTO THE ARCHIVES -
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE
SPORTS REPORTS
WINNERS ALL
The Parish Pump – Local News
A Whole New Ballpark
SPORTS FIELD OPEN FOR PLAY!
The fencing around Stilton’s new sports field is now nearly completed, so the field can be used for ball games. The field belongs to everyone in Stilton, but to make sure everyone can enjoy it properly there are some simple rules:
RULES
- Bicycles must not be taken onto the field. This is to protect the surface. It is suggested that cyclists invest in a cycle lock so that they can leave their bikes just inside the field gate with confidence.
- No motor vehicles, except for contractors' vehicles.
- No overnight stays
- No dogs
These rules come into effect immediately, even though the notice board is not yet in place. By Order of Stilton Parish Council
Mobile Library Route Changes
A review of Mobile Library services county-wide suggests that there will be a change to the stop in Stilton later in the year, namely:
The Talbot Inn, North Street on Thursdays 3:15 - 3:45pm
This changes the day and time, and cuts the visit by 10 minutes.
Stilton Parish Council has pointed out that the timing will be very inconvenient to people with children as it coincides with the end of the school day. Also there is disquiet at the reduction in service.
HAVE YOUR SAY
If you want to comment on the proposed changes please contact David Allanach by 31st August on 07850 101479 or at
Online Message Board Goes Live
To give the young people of the village a voice, an interactive message board has been set up on the Stilton.org web site. This will enable the youth of Stilton to post their own views, respond to others and keep one another informed. Anyone will be free to discuss anything they like (within the bounds of decency!), all that is asked is that language is moderated.
The message board can be found by going to the Guest Book page.
Fireworks are back this year !
1605 – 2005 400 YEARS OF CELEBRATING
Stilton Community Association are delighted to announce a Fireworks Spectacular by Kimbolton Fireworks on Sunday 6th November on the new Sports Field.
Family tickets will be available in October for only £10. On the Gate; £5 adults, £2 children. Don’t miss it!
The ICE Age Begins
HOW YOUR MOBILE COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE
Bob Brotchie, a clinical team leader for the East Anglian Ambulance NHS Trust, has launched a national campaign with Vodafone to encourage people to store emergency contact details in their mobile phones.
By entering the acronym ICE – for In Case of Emergency – into the mobile’s phone book, users can log the name and number of someone to contact in an emergency.
Research by Vodafone showed more than 75 per cent of people carry no details of who they would like telephoned following a serious accident.
Bob, a paramedic for 13 years, said: “Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE we’d know immediately who to contact and what number to ring. The person may even know of their medical history.”
The campaign was launched by Bob and Falklands war hero Simon Weston in association with Vodafone’s annual Life Savers Awards.
Bob hopes that all emergency services will promote ICE in their area as part of a national awareness campaign to highlight the importance of carrying next of kin details at all times.
He said the idea was for the benefit of loved ones as well as the patient. “Research suggests people recover quicker from the psychological effects of their loved one being hurt if they are involved at an earlier stage and can reach them quickly," he added.
The campaign is also asking people to think carefully about who will be their ICE partner - with helpful advice on who to choose - particularly if that person has to give consent for emergency medical treatment.
To find out more, visit the ICE website on
Stilton Culture
Young Shoots
JUNIOR GARDENERS WIN PRIZES
Stilton Gardening Club are pleased to announce the results of their Junior Gardeners of the Year competition. (Sponsored by Stilton Parish Council)
8 and over
1st Prize and the Stilton Parish Council Shield: Isobel Guy 2nd prize: Laura Ayres
Under 8
1st prize: Abigail Guest2nd prize: Emily Osborne
NOT TOO LATE!
Owing to a lack of entries it may not be possible to award the Gawler Trophy for the best garden this year. It’s not too late to enter your garden or that of a friend or neighbour. Just call Olive on 241206.
FOSCC News
200 CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
The Friends of Sawtry Community College provides that extra helping hand to the College by raising funds through social events and the "200 Club", writes David Ellerd-Cheers, Treasurer of FOSCC. Thanks to the continued support of the 200 Club we have made a very valuable contribution to FOSCC's fund raising activities, all of which help to buy those little extras for our College and community.
IMPRESSIVE
Last year saw the 200 Club membership grow to an impressive 2641, raising over £1600 for College projects. Of the money we take in subscriptions, half is returned as prizes and the other half will go towards College based projects. In previous years we have contributed to the Main Hall Sound System and the Lighting System.
This year we would like to increase membership even further. With greater numbers comes not only more prize money but also more support for our community and College. If you, or friends or colleagues, would like to participate then please contact us. You can even subscribe by standing order!
CONTACT
This year we are starting the "200 Club" in August. The 12 draws will take place from August to July, so if you want to take part call the College Office on (01487) 830701 or email at
DIARY DATES
14th September FOSCC AGM
8th OctoberRace Night
23rd NovemberCommittee Meeting
Sporting Life – The Winners’ Podium!
Yaxley Runners News
LOCAL EVENTS
On 22nd June, Mike Burke led a 12-strong Team Yaxley home in the first of the Peterborough 5k Grand Prix series at Ferry Meadows. New member John Heckles was very pleased with his time of 23.26, his first competitive run for almost 20 years!
HOME RUN FOR WERRINGTON
The 2nd annual Hampton Community Fun Run took place on 25th June. Werrington Joggers provided both male and female winners, with 10 other members in the top 20! Winner Richard Curtis clocked 9.21, 15 seconds slower than last year due to a lack of serious competition. (Yaxley Runner Richard Pawlak who had won the photo finish in 2004 was competing elsewhere.)
Another Werrington junior having a very good day was Myles Phillips, who celebrated his 8th birthday by finishing 17th in his first ever competitive outing. Winning female Charlotte Hinch was over 30 sec quicker than last year's time of 10.17. First Yaxley Runner home was Daniel Bowyer, in 9th. First Hampton residents were Steve Stainsby (Senior) and Kieran Gregory (Junior).
The 3½-fold increase in competitors should raise almost £200 for Hampton Hargate Primary School.
WINNERS ALL
A record 47 members and their families enjoyed glorious weather at Rutland Water on 3rd July for the Club's annual bike ride, BBQ and Presentation. And what a roll-call of prizewinners:
- Handicap race winners:Anne Meadows & Colin Berridge
- Club Handicap series:1st Carry Murphy
2nd Anne Meadows
3rd Colin Berridge
- Club Standards:Mike Barker (Silver)
Stuart Reed (Silver)
Mike Burke (Bronze)
Colin Berridge (Bronze)
Dave Sanderson (Marble)
- New Standards:Allan Shutt (Diamond)
Tony Schiorlin (Silver)
Anne Meadows (Silver)
Claire Piercy (Silver)
Chantelle Swart (Silver)
Carry Murphy (Silver)
Karen Freeman (Silver)
Andrew Burgess (Bronze)
Jane Combrink (Bronze)
Gary Thurgood (Bronze)
Michael O'Callaghan (Bronze)
Francis Sykes (Bronze)
Des Owens (Bronze)
Andrew Pawlak (Bronze)
Liz Lavies (Marble)
- Flying The Flag:1st Mike Barker
2nd Gary Thurgood
3rd Stuart Reed
- 10-year award: Gary Thurgood
- Runner of the Year: Colin Berridge
- Exceptional service:Steve Nightingale, our 1st Honorary member
Victory !
STILTON RIDERS ACHIEVE FIRST WINS OF SEASON
YORKSHIRE RELISH
Six riders contested the National Elite Road Race - the British Championship - at Helmsley in North Yorkshire. Considering that this area had been hammered the previous Sunday by flash floods, the support of the local authority and police was outstanding. With good weather, 104 starters and the grandeur of the start & finish in Duncombe Park, a spectacle was promised. And that's just what we got!
SMARTLY DOES IT
Though the team did their best, with Alex Higham and Tom Gardner prominent, we only finished 2 riders with Higham 36th and Andy Lyons 67th. But we made our mark, particularly young Gardner, who was a very early puncture victim, got a smart wheel change and then went straight to the front with 15 other riders. At one point this lead went out to over a minute and though all the major teams were represented none of the favourites were. This lead went up and down like a "fiddlers elbow" until constant attack from the fast moving bunch brought the leaders back after 70 miles of fast racing. Gardner went out the back somewhat dehydrated but rode a very good race.
FIERCE RACING
We then lost Ben Price to a rear wheel problem, followed by Adrian Bird and Roger Morgan climbing off after some 90 miles of racing absolutely spent. Andy Lyons gamely kept on to finish cheered on by his family and a large crowd. Alex Higham missed the crucial winning move with some 20 miles to go but finished in exalted company just 46 seconds off the pace after 120 miles of fierce racing.
GETTING NEARER
Elsewhere Anthony Spencer finished 4th in the Acorn race at Harby to get nearer to his 1st Category licence. Paul Dring scored an excellent 3rd (his best this year) at Mallory Park, with brother Steve 7th.
DOUBLE CREAM
Just as I begin to wonder where our next win is coming from, the lads deliver two wins in succession. Firstly team captain Andy Lyons wins the North Weald Airfield Criterium and then Tom Gardner hits the jackpot in the Southborough Summer Race against a field including three ex-professionals.
DOMINATED
The 130km Southborough race was completely dominated by the Stilton team. Andy Lyons and Alex Higham's group built up a steady lead. When Tom Gardner broke clear from the chasing bunch and joined the leaders the three Stilton riders really took charge. Gardner broke clear to win, while his team-mates thwarted any attempts to catch him.
Higham finished 4th with Lyons 10th despite severe cramp. Andy also won the King of the Mountains. Once again the squad finished top team - a very successful weekend.
Sticking At It
SAWTRY LADIES CLIMB THE HOCKEY LEAGUE
FANTASTIC
2004/2005 turned out to be a fantastic season for Sawtry Ladies Hockey Club - we finished third in Division 1 of the Cambs League. So to build on our success of last year, we are again inviting for new members to join our winning club.
NEW BLOOD
Every year we lose a few players so we need to recruit new blood into our squad. And of course the more we recruit the better for the Club. We are looking for players of all abilities and ages, from those of you who have just started playing at school, to those wishing to change clubs or those of you who wish to return to the game after a break. This year we have secured the services of a coach, so even if you haven't played much hockey, or haven't played in a long time, don't worry, our coach will be there to help.
YOUNG BLOODS
Last season we even entered an Under-18 side in a 7-a-side tournament. Of course, as these players are getting older we will need new young players to join us.
LOCAL TRAINING
Training takes place on Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:00 pm at Bushfield Sports Centre, Orton Goldhay and starts on Thursday 4th August. Home matches are usually played on a Saturday at 11:00 am at Bushfield. Away matches can be at any time on a Saturday, normally between 10:00am and 3:30pm, depending on the venue. We play matches from the beginning of September through to Easter.
SOCIAL CIRCLE
We are a very friendly club. Our Social Secretary arranges regular social outings, so it won't take long for you to get to know us. We recently went camping at Sacrewell Farm!
Why not come and join us on 4th August? or call our Captain, Emma, on 07745 864131 for more information. We look forward to seeing loads of new members this year!
GOOD WITH A WHISTLE?
ps: If you fancy turning your hand to umpiring - give us a call!
Beyond the Bounds
The Parish Chest
AN EXCITING INITIATIVE BY THE COUNTY RECORDS OFFICE
- Where to find the historical records of your parish church
- How to see them
- What you can learn from them.
Huntingdonshire’s parish churches have been creating and preserving documents for the last 500 years. The archive at the County Record Office holds historical records of over 100 parishes within the Archdeaconry of Huntingdon. These irreplaceable records are now freely accessible to researchers.
THE PARISH REGISTERS
Since 1538, parish clergy have kept registers of all their baptism, marriage and burial services. These provide a core resource for researching family trees, and are heavily used by social and community historians too. Most of Hunts’ historic registers have now been transcribed by the Huntingdonshire Family History Society, so searching through them is much easier.
GOVERNING THE PARISH
During the 16th & 17th centuries the manor gradually gave way to the parish as the main unit of local government. So parish churches created a much wider variety of records than just church affairs. Church archives often include tithe and enclosure maps, apprenticeship indentures, removal orders and settlement certificates for paupers, surveyors accounts, militia records etc, so a great deal can be learned about how people lived in the past. You can discover information about:
- The fabric of the church, associated buildings and churchyards
- Families who lived within the parish
- Land and property
- Local schools and charities
- Village festivals
ARCHIVES ONLINE
The catalogues of all our parish records are now held on the Access to Archives website, at Just use the “Search A2A” option on the home page. You can narrow the search to one particular archive office if you wish. (Not a bad idea - the A2A database includes millions of entries, from more than 400 archive offices!)
FINDING OUT MORE
Why not visit the County Record Office to learn more about your parish records? Access is free; just telephone or email us to reserve a seat, and bring some form of ID which shows both your name and home address, such as a gas bill or a drivers licence.
The Office is on Grammar School Walk, near Huntingdon’s Market Square. There is free parking at the Riverside car park, about ten minutes walk away.
Opening times are:
Tuesday-Thursday:09:00 - 17:15
Friday: 09:00 - 16:15
Closed at lunchtimes: 12:45 - 13:45
Closed all day Mondays.
Open the second Saturday in each month, from 9:00 - 12:00 noon, by appointment only.
Phone and fax: (01480) 375842
email:
Website:
Huntingdonshire’s Future
A BIG STEP FORWARD
A vision for how Huntingdonshire could change for the better over the next 15 years is being launched by the District Council.
IMAGINATIVE
Central to this vision are imaginative proposals for improving recreation opportunities and the natural environment in a number of key areas, including the Ouse Valley, Grafham Water and Yaxley. The document also proposes tougher environmental standards for new development, with energy-saving features and improved design high on the list.
The Huntingdon and St Neots areas are seen as the most suitable for most new housing and business development. These are the largest centres in the district and play a key role in the success of the local economy.
GIVE YOUR VIEWS
A summary of the proposals, “Planning for the Future” is being circulated to everyone in Huntingdonshire with the summer issue of “District Wide”, the Council's quarterly magazine. This includes a key diagram showing where most changes are expected to happen and a questionnaire which you are encouraged to complete and return.