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MAY 2007
Editors: David
and Monica Lilley (Monica.lilley2@btopenworld.com)
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Court
Hilary Rule
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please to 8 Brookhampton Street.
Deadline for next Icene Bulletin
12th May 2007
PARISH COUNCIL
Tuesday 8th May - Black bin collection (day later due
to Bank Holiday)
Monday 14th May - Green
bin and green box collection
Monday 21st May - Black
bin collection
Tuesday 29th May - Green bin and green box collection (day
later due to Bank Holiday)
Parish Council Meeting 18th
April The following items on the Agenda were discussed:
Football Clubs/terms for next season After discussion it was agreed to increase the match fees for
2007/08 - Crocus FC from £10.50 to £12.00 and Ickleton FC from £5.25 to
£6.00. There was nothing further to
report on the Tennis Courts and Allotments. The fly tipping of tyres continues to be a
problem. The situation regarding the
letterbox at the bottom of Butcher’s Hill is being monitored. Play Area – an order has now been placed for two Spring Mobiles (Faithful
Friend and Scramble Bike); they are due to be installed shortly. The draft year-end accounts were
presented; a few minor amendments will be made before they are audited.
S/0048/07/D – Dwelling – land r/o
9-17 Grange Road. John Williams
(District Councillor) reported that the application had been refused by SCDC.
Tree Works
subject to a tree preservation order or situated within a Conservation area:
C/11/40/054 – Mr T Bristowe – Cut
down 2 Sycamores – No Comment.
C/11/40/054
– Mr Owen – Weeping Willow – Crown, reduce re-growths; shorten long lateral
side branches – No Comment
C/11/40/054 - Ickleton Parish
Council – Fell 2 Horse Chestnuts in Recreation Ground – No Comment
C/11/40/054 – Ickleton Parish
Council – Various work on trees in Churchyard – No Comment
Ickleton Riverside Barns SCDC have visited the site and state
that a planning decision notice has not been issued yet, pending consideration
of possible enforcement action, with legal and enforcement officers of the
Council, about the precise terms of such action, if it is to be taken.
At the end of the meeting, James
Macdonald (who is retiring as Chairman) was thanked for all his hard work and
efforts over the years and presented with a picture and garden vouchers.
Parish
Council Election – Thursday 3rd May As
the number of validly nominated candidates is the same as the number of seats,
there will not be an election for the Parish Council. The following will be elected as Councillors: Sheila Birch, Robin Driver, Lewis Duke,
Elizabeth Goddard, Jane Hurst, Timothy Pavelin, Terry Sadler, Mark Stone-Wigg
and Peter Wombwell.
District
Council Election (Duxford Ward) – Thursday 3rd May A poll for the election of
a Councillor will take place. The names
of the Candidates are: Robin Driver,
Yvonne Nobis and John Williams. The
Polling Station will be in Ickleton Village Hall.
The Annual Parish Meeting – 23rd May at 7.30 p.m.
in the Village Hall Come and meet your newly elected
Parish Councillors and hear Mick Martin, from the Imperial War Museum, Duxford
give a short talk about the new Air Space exhibition in the new hanger.
Door-to-Door
Salesmen A number of villagers were concerned
about some door-to-door salesmen, who were walking round to the back of their
properties. The police were called ('01223 358966) and responded very quickly. Please be on your guard during the summer
months, when doors/windows are left open.
Sports Activities for people with
disabilities in Cambridge City & South Cambridgeshire This year the
Disability Sports Festival will be merging with the annual Sports Fest event to
create Sports Fest +, a fully inclusive festival for children and adults of all
abilities. It will be held on Sunday
1st July, with activities taking place on three sites – Manor,
Netherhall and Chesterton in Cambridge.
This will take the place of the separate Disability Sports Festival,
which was held at Sawston last year.
For further information, please contact Helen Johnston, Sports
Development Officer, Cambridge City Council on '01223 457535.
Jocelyn Flitton – Parish
Clerk
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CHURCH
SERVICES -
Services for May
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Thursday 3rd |
12.30 p.m. Holy Communion |
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Sunday
6th |
8.00 a.m. BCP Communion |
DUXFORD |
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Easter 5 |
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist |
ICKLETON |
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6.30 p.m. Evensong |
HINXTON |
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Thursday 10th |
12.30 p.m. Holy Communion |
HINXTON |
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Sunday 13th
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8.00 a.m. BCP Communion |
HINXTON |
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Easter 6 |
10.00 a.m. Parish Eucharist |
DUXFORD |
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4.00 p.m. Family Service |
DUXFORD |
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6.30 p.m. Evensong |
ICKLETON |
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Thursday 17th |
12.30 p.m. Holy Communion |
HINXTON |
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Sunday 20th |
8.00 a.m. BCP Communion |
ICKLETON |
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Sunday after Ascension |
10.00 a.m. Family Communion |
HINXTON |
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6.30 p.m. Evensong (Laying on of Hands) |
DUXFORD |
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Thursday 24th |
12.30 p.m. Holy Communion |
HINXTON |
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Sunday 27th |
8.00 a.m. BCP Communion |
HINXTON |
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Pentecost Sunday |
10.00 a.m. Parish Communion |
DUXFORD |
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6.30 p.m. Evensong and Holy Communion |
ICKLETON |
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Thursday 31st
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12.30 p.m. Holy Communion |
HINXTON |
Family Services
4.00 p.m. at Duxford
Church.
Evening Service
The basic format for the
Evening Service is Evening Prayer, but at Duxford on the third Sunday in the
month, it includes the laying on of hands and prayers for those in need. At
Ickleton, on the fourth Sunday in the month, the service is followed
by Holy Communion.
COFFEE MORNING
The next coffee morning
in Church will be on Tuesday 1st May.
BAPTISM
Christopher John Jeffery, son of Rob
and Mandy Jeffery, was baptised at Ickleton Church on Easter Sunday.
WEDDING
The marriage of Joanne Elaine
Statham and Daniel John Anderson took place at Ickleton Church on Saturday 14th
April.
DEATH
We are sorry to record the death of
Philip Mayne (Rev. Patricia Newland’s father) aged 107, who died on 9th
April. Mr. Mayne, who used to visit
Ickleton regularly, was believed to be the last surviving Officer of the First
World War and the oldest Cambridge Graduate.
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NOTES FROM HINKLEDUX RECTORY
A place in the country
I had to pinch myself when we arrived in the villages two years ago. It
had been a long time since I’d enjoyed walking across a village green to church
for Morning Prayer. I was reminded of that privilege on a recent visit to
Liverpool. I go to a meeting at a church in Tuebrook once a year, and on the
journey from railway station to destination, we pass through some quite run
down areas of the city. It was the striking contrast between life in town and
country that made me sit up and take notice. Don’t get me wrong – I realise
there is also rural poverty and deprivation, but the freedom to stand in the
open and see fields stretching to the horizon is one to be treasured. In the
old days in rural communities the church had a particular role in bringing
together the people of the village and reminding them of such privileges. One
such occasion was Rogation Sunday (the Sunday before Ascension Day), which now
seems to have disappeared from the Church’s calendar. At Rogationtide, there were prayers asking (Latin
rogare) God to bless the land, to provide rain and sun in appropriate measure
and a good harvest. Rogationtide is the ‘before’ if Harvest Festival is the ‘after’.
In the old Rogationtide processions, prayers were offered not only for a
blessing on the crops, but for the preservation of the rights and properties of
the parish and parishioners. The first processions were held when serfdom was
dying out. Most of the villagers were, in a sense, landed men, for nearly all
of them had some rights in the soil, either as freeholders or copy-holders. The
arrangements for the processions were usually made at the Vestry meeting and
the parishioners paid for the banners. The only necessary official was the
parish priest !
Linked
with Rogationtide was the ancient ceremony of Beating the Bounds. The clergy,
led by a cross and followed by the whole village, would walk round the
boundaries of the parish, literally beating them with willow sticks. In days
gone by, when maps were scarce, this was a way of reminding people about the
parish boundaries, which were of great practical significance. Local landmarks
like trees, rocks and pools were all significant boundary markers that were
pointed out.
This
may seem rather quaint and far removed from us in the twenty first century, but
Rogationtide might actually provide an important reminder. It emphasises our
reliance on our environment and highlights our responsibilities as part of an
ecological system that is much greater than ourselves. It makes us think about
where our food comes from, the endless worldwide cycle of sowing and harvesting
and the conditions in which this happens. It might reinforce the sense of
community in our villages and our reliance on one another as neighbours.
I’m
probably just an old romantic, but I still pinch myself sometimes as I walk in
the villages and sit in our churches, and I wonder if we ought to reinstate
Rogation and the beating the bounds as an affirmation of community and
acknowledgement of our responsibilities for one another and for our world?
Andrew
Schofield
The Rectory, Duxford CB22 4RA
( 01223 832137 * Andrew.schofield@ely.anglican.org
ICKLETON
CHURCH FETE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
We have come up with the following
categories for this year’s photography competition for the Fete on 7th
July. The cost is £1 for each entry.
1. An Ickleton Street. 2. Village Life. 3. A Portrait. 4. Snow
Scene. 5. Still life. 6. A most unusual photograph. These should
all be in colour, either 6” x 4” or 7½” x 5”.
The results will be announced on the
day of the fete in the meeting room of the village hall in late afternoon.
If you would like to participate,
put your photo/photos in an envelope (with money), together with details of
categories they are in, and either put them through my door before the day of the fete or bring to the
fete on the day, after 1.45 p.m.
Last year we had 48 entries - the
best so far. We hope a village
personality will judge the competitions Monica Lilley
CHAPEL NOTICES - All Services start at 3.00 p.m.
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May 6t May 6th |
Revd. Keith Page |
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May 13th |
Mr. John Banks |
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May 20th |
Revd. Trevor Sands (Holy Communion) |
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May 27th |
Revd. Trevor Sands |
Revd. Trevor Sands
BIRTH
Alison (nee Igglesden), formerly of
Ickleton, and Russell Thompson from Sawston, would like to announce the birth
of their second son, Myles Alan, a brother for James.
EASTER
WEEKEND ART EXHIBITION
The Easter Weekend Art Exhibition at
Rectory Farm, Ickleton, raised the sum of £160 for The Arthur Rank Hospice. Grateful
thanks to those who supported this worthy cause.
Mary Wombwell, June Heafford, Esme Young
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ICKLETON UNITED CHARITIES
At
our March meeting, David Isaac, Honorary Treasurer of Ickleton United
Charities, retired after seven years in
the post and was warmly thanked for all his work in that time. The Trustees were pleased to appoint John Statham as the new
Honorary Treasurer.
As many residents know, Ickleton United Charities comprises two charities - the
Gertrude Homes established in the 1920s
by the Bowen family, and the Relief in Need, which is an amalgamation of several
old charities, the earliest about 1450.
The Gertrude Homes consist of three cottages in Frogge Street run to provide
convenient, cosy and affordable accommodation for older residents of the
parish. Regrettably, we have two empty homes since Connie Cutter moved to
Home Close, Fulbourn and Fred Toombs died in March. However, the Trustees hope to use this opportunity to
refurbish these two cottages.
Richard Herbert -
Chairman
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
The change in the
seasons also brings change in criminal activity. Please remember not to leave
open windows when the room is not attended and also lock away your gardening
tools. Even burglars are not so stupid as to carry the tools of their trade
with them, so don't provide them with your tools to break in - keep your shed
locked - be sheducated this spring.
For your information,
volunteers will be taking photographs of listed buildings throughout
Cambridgeshire for a project to end up on the internet at www.imagesofengland.org.uk. The
pictures will in the main be taken from public areas only, or the owner will be
consulted. Challenge anyone suspicious though or call the police.
As the nice weather also
tempts you out on your bicycles remember to leave them somewhere safe and lock
them away when not in use. Bicycles like many other things are easy prey if
left in a poorly locked shed or outbuilding.
Finally, the trend in
distraction burglaries continues, so be aware of, in particular, bogus police
officers and water board officials.
Stay safe. Tracy & Keith Head
FLEDGLINGS COFFEE MORNING
Fledglings, the locally-based
charity which supports disabled and sick children and their families, held a
coffee morning on 28th March to raise awareness of its work. A range of visitors aged from 6 months to -
well, rather older than that, came along.
Ruth Lingard, who founded Fledglings, displayed some of the products
which the charity supplies to help overcome the many problems which disabled
and sick children face. Although a
collection plate was a last-minute addition, visitors’ generosity raised £75,
for which we are grateful. Thanks to
all who helped, in particular Tina Gordon, who organised the event. If you are interested in learning more about
Fledglings, or if you or someone you know might be able to help, please contact
John Statham. In particular we would be
grateful for help from anyone with skills in finance and accounts, IT, editing,
and design and print. John
Statham
FREDERICK
WILLIAM CHARLES TOOMBS
Donations in Fred’s memory totalled
£354, which has been forwarded to Sawston Medical Centre.
BIG VILLAGE PICNIC
Big
Village Picnic Saturday afternoon 1st September on the Recreation
Ground
Following
the success of the 'Sizzler' two years ago, we thought we should hold another
one. Our aim is to have a relaxing, fun afternoon and to encourage as
many villagers of all ages to attend.
As last time, we will have old fashioned races for the children, barbecue, tea and
cakes, competitions and much more. Please put the date in your diaries now! We
are hoping to get funding for the event so that we can provide all of this for
free!
Summer Sizzler Committee
(Katherine Denman-Johnson, Miranda Stone-Wigg, Helen
McGuire, Lisa Parish, Liz Goddard, Anne Marie Hoare, Rachel Rugg-Gunn, Simon
and Michelle Cheney and many more. Contact us if you would like to be involved.)
WELCOME TO,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Brian and
Rita Sullivan.
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THE ICKLETON SOCIETY
The AGM will take place on Wednesday
9th May at 8.00 p.m. in the Village Hall. After a short business
meeting there will be an opportunity for discussion and to drink a glass of
wine. This will be followed by a talk ‘Treats and Excursions’, the story of the
Littlebury History Group’s project to research their village in order to
produce the very detailed book ‘Littlebury, a Parish History’. The speaker is Lizzie Sanders, one of the
editors, and she will have copies of the book available for anyone who wishes
to purchase one.
Sheila Birch
DUXFORD
CHURCH OF ENGLAND COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Parents and grandparents went back
to school at Duxford to learn the up-to-date calculating techniques in maths.
Teachers and the Headteacher, Mrs Ann Gardner, explained the Numeracy lesson
strategy and the 4 rules of calculation with the help of the
interactive whiteboard and children’s work. Parents practised calculations on
mini-whiteboards and had a chance to discuss and compare the progressive
techniques with their own methods. Parents commented that now they’ll have a
better idea what their children are doing in school maths, making it more
possible for them to support them at home. Rachel
Rugg-Gunn
DUXFORD TO LAUNCH BATTLE
OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT’S 50th ANNIVERSARY SEASON IN STYLE
The official public launch of the
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s (BBMF) 50th anniversary season
is to take place exclusively at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford on Saturday 5th
May.
In association with Breitling and
supported by Classic FM, this unique event looks set to provide an action – packed
day for all the family. Taking place at
historic Duxford, Europe’s premier aviation complex and a former Battle of
Britain fighter station, the BBMF Day will be the first opportunity to see all
the aircraft of the Flight on the ground at close quarters as well as in the
air. The legendary Lancaster and two of the iconic Spitfires will be
resplendent in their new livery schemes chosen to commemorate RAF squadrons Nos
100 and 550 as well as famous flying aces, including Gerald ‘Stapme’ Stapleton,
one of the most successful RAF Battle of Britain pilots. Stapme himself will be a guest of honour on
the day.
Visitors will be able to meet the
people of the Flight – the pilots who fly the aircraft, the aircrew who support
them and the ground crew who keep the aircraft maintained and serviced. They will also be able to learn more about
the illustrious history of the Flight and the role it plays in today’s RAF, as
well as be enthralled by nearly two hours of magnificent flying.
The four original fighters of the
BBMF will be reunited in a stunning display prior to the oldest airworthy
Spitfire displaying with the latest aircraft in the RAF stable, a Tyhoon, in a
salute to the past and a celebration of the modern RAF. In addition, the RAF Falcons Parachute Display
Team will take to the air to perform a spectacular jump from the BBMF Dakota
and the Central Band of the RAF will provide rousing musical accompaniment
throughout the day.
In a thrilling finale, the Lancaster
will take to the air with all seven fighters flying in formation to give
visitors a sight not seen for many, many years and will end with a lone
Spitfire performing an emotive display as part of the closing ceremony.
“Duxford is delighted and honoured
to host this special day as part of its own tribute to the Battle of Britain
Memorial Flight,” said Tracey Woods, Duxford’s Marketing and PR Manager, “This
will be, without a doubt, an amazing day for people of all ages – a unique
opportunity to see the aircraft up close, to meet the people of the Flight,
past and present, and to be thrilled by the sight and sound of these
magnificent aircraft displaying, it really is an exceptional and special day
which is not to be missed.”
Visitors will be able to see the
aircraft, including the mighty Lancaster, up close on the ground as part of a
flight line walk, chat to the pilots and veterans, get their signatures and
witness some magical and awe-inspiring flying.
As well as trade stands, the whole of the Museum will be open on the day
for visitors to enjoy, with plenty to see including Duxford’s dramatic new £25
million AirSpace exhibition. In
AirSpace, visitors can experience the fun, interactive displays on the
mezzanine gallery to find out about aircraft, how they fly and how they are
made, as well as marvel at the rare and treasured aircraft on display,
including Duxford’s own Lancaster, and discover the personal stories and
experiences of the people who designed, built and flew aircraft.
Gates open at 10.00 a.m. Ample free
parking is available. Admission for
this event is FREE for Children under 16, £19.95 for Adults, £16.50 for
Concessions. Discounted tickets and
group rates are available in advance.
Advance tickets are now on sale for this exclusive Battle of Britain
Memorial Flight day. For more information
on BBMF Day and details of other events taking place at Duxford, log onto www.flyduxford.org or '01223 499353 to book tickets.
Tracey
Woods, Marketing & Public Relations Manager
' 01223 499320 email Twoods@iwm.org.uk
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THURSFORD
The date this year for the Christmas
Spectacular is Wednesday 28th November and is for the afternoon
performance. Please let me know if you are interested. Betty
Willmott
CHESTERFORD
AND DISTRICT GARDENING SOCIETY
The A.G.M. was held on April 4th.
There was a good attendance including a new member from Great Chesterford.
A card containing best wishes has
been sent to our much treasured treasurer Eleanor Daniels, at present in
Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Chairman Pauline Gale will carry on
for another year in that capacity.
Sadly, long serving member Ian Dietkker is retiring from the committee,
having been a member for 30 years, 25 of which he served on the committee,
including 10 years as Chairman. Our
programme planners Catherine and Margaret have provided us with another
interesting programme for the coming year, which will include the Flower Show
on September 8th. More details of that to come later.
Next meeting on May 2nd will
be a talk by Geoff Hodge ‘Gardening on Chalk’.
Cynthia Rule
DUXFORD
LAWN TENNIS CLUB
Opening
Tennis Tournament Sunday, 20th May
Meet at 1.30 p.m. to draw your partner at the tennis
courts, Duxford Recreation Ground.
This
is a friendly, members only, all ability, mixed adult (from 16yrs), doubles
tennis tournament, and new members are welcome to join. Winners are presented
with a trophy and prizes given to the runners up.
Tea
and refreshments provided. £2 per
entry.
The
club has two all weather courts, with a non-slip quick drying surface and new
surround netting and wind break. We meet Wednesday 10.00 a.m.-12 noon (Ladies
morning)
Sunday
9.00-11.00 p.m. (Men’s morning) Wednesday 4.00-8.00 p.m. (Summer coaching)
Booking
of the courts not required.
League matches are played through the
summer, and if interested contact Margaret Donohoe ' 01223 836796.
Coaching for children and adults
runs throughout the summer. Contact Kim Quaree.
ICKLETON
DIARY
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May 1st |
Church Coffee Morning 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon |
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2nd |
Chesterford & District Gardening Society
Meeting 8.00 p.m. Chapel, |
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Carmel Street, Gt. Chesterford |
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5th |
Visiting Bellringers 9.40 -10.30 a.m. |
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7th |
Mobile Library |
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9th |
Ickleton Society AGM 8.00 p.m. Village Hall |
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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. Gt. Chesterford Community
Centre |
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20th |
Opening Tennis Tournament 1.30 p.m. Duxford Lawn
Tennis Club |
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21st |
Mobile Library |
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23rd |
Annual Parish Meeting 7.30 p.m. Village Hall |
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28th |
Visiting Bellringers 10.00 a.m. – 1.15 p.m. approx |
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June 9th |
Hinxton Fete 2.00 p.m. |
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July 7th |
Church Fete |
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Sept 1st |
Village Picnic |
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