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VILLAGE
NEWSLETTER
The VILLAGE VOICE
BASSINGBOURN-CUM- KNEESWORTH
ISSN 2046-2999
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Parish Council Chairman's Letter
Spring is here, the daffodils are out, the
holes in our roads appear bigger and
deeper and the grass has started to grow
but at least the sun has decided to make
an appearance (unless an eclipse is
underway).
It’s been a very quiet month, with not a lot to report,
no decent bandwagons to jump on and no real
controversy in our village.
It will soon be time for the May celebrations though, a
time I look forward to and for the village to come
together and have some fun. There will be those that
complain about a bit of noise but as I will be making
some of it, all I can ask is that we embrace the
weekend and use it to join up rather than a time for
split.
We are still looking for some volunteers for
watercourse patrol, so if you fancy a walk, get in touch
and if you have a dog that likes pulling a branch or
two from the water, all the better.
I hear there is an election in May also.
We still wait to hear what will happen with the
barracks. It is a travesty that such a facility lies
dormant and hope for some good news very soon.
Peter Robinson
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BASSINGBOURN UNITED
REFORMED CHURCH
South End, Bassingbourn
TEA ROOM
The Tea Room will next be open on
Friday 24th April 2015
12:30pm to 4:00pm
Homemade soup at lunch; tea, coffee and cakes served all afternoon
All donations will be give to:
Magpas
Magpas has been dedicated to providing a specialist lifesaving service for
over 40 years and is solely reliant on donations
Thank you to everyone who came on the 27th February and helped to raise
£200.40 for Bassingbourn URC church funds
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BASSINGBOURN BOWLS CLUB 2015
THE FRIENDLIEST CLUB IN THE VILLAGE
WE ARE HAVING OUR OPEN DAY ON SATURDAY 25TH APRIL AT 2:00PM
WE ARE ALWAYS KEEN FOR NEW MEMBERS SO
WHY NOT COME ALONG AND HAVE A GO?
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN AND YOUNGSTERS OF ALL AGES ARE WELCOME
IT’S A GAME THAT IS EASY TO GET STRATED WITH, PROGRESS COMES WITH PRACTICE
HAVE A CHAT AND A CUP OF TEA AND TRY YOUR HAND
THE GREEN IS SITUATED BESIDE THE SPORTS CENTRE ON THE COLLEGE CAMPUS
WE CAN SUPPLY ALL EQUIPMENT AND FRIENDLY ADVICE,
ALL YOU NEED IS SOME FLAT-SOLED SHOES
CONTACT DAVID CLAY ON 01763 241218
OR EMAIL ANGELA@WALNUTTREE25.PLUS.COM
Cambridge Gliding Centre Open Day
Sunday 12th April, 10am - 4pm
Come and visit Gransden Lodge Airfield to find out about the sport of
gliding. All welcome.
Trial flights with our qualified instructors available on a first-come, first-fly basis.
Free admission. Refreshments.
The airfield entrance is on the B1046 between Little Gransden & Longstowe,
opposite Gransden Lodge Farm (enter SG19 3EB into your SatNav).
More information online: http://www.camgliding.uk/
Cambridge Gliding Club instructor Emilie
House about to take to the air with
Tim Levine.
Photo Credit: David Jokinen
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County Council and Local Updates
from County Councillor Adrian Dent
LOCAL ISSUES
Barracks: I am still pushing to get the clubs back on the site for
recreational functions. I believe and am backing the calls for an independent
open review.
Spring Lane Reparation will be monitored and checked by Highways.
Have asked for a kerb in Brook Road to be further dropped for a lady in mobility
scooter to have easier access. On Highways’ list.
Issues with inconsiderate parking in North End around the church have been
asked to be reviewed, I have contacted the Police and Highways to look into
this.
Potholes have again become an issue and I am working with Highways to
get them repaired ASAP.
COUNTY ISSUES – March 2015
Cambridgeshire Future Transport
Area D: Community led timetables are currently out to tender with a return date
of 12 February 2015, after which evaluation will take place.
Areas E, F and G: Community led timetables are currently out to tender for all
contracted services in these areas, except for contracts 2, 8, 9 and 15 where
community engagement is continuing. Tenders are due to be returned by 12
February 2015 after which evaluation will take place.
Areas H, I and J: Community led timetables for area I are currently out to tender
with a return date of 12 February 2015, after which evaluation will take place.
Final options continue to be investigated before being checked with the working
groups for areas H and J.
Areas K, L and M: Community engagement reports are being finalised before
reporting back to working groups in January/February 2015.
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* Project Areas in the list below
Area A
Area B
Area C
Area D
Area E
Area F
Area G
Area H
Area I
Area J
Area K
Area L
Area M
Linton, Fulbourn, Balsham
Whittlesford, Hinxton
Villages south of the A428
A10 Corridor
A14 Corridor
A1 Corridor and A14
Harston, Great Shelford
St Ives, Ramsey, Whittlesey
St Neots, Brampton
Isleham, Fordham
Chatteris, March, Wisbech
Gorfield, Leverington
Melbourn, Bassingbourn
Further information for each area and contact details can be found on
Cambridgeshire County Council’s website at the following link:
http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/info/20051/transport_projects/465/
cambridgeshire_future_transport
Contact: Cambridgeshire Future Transport (CFT)
cft@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Cambridge Park & Ride Parking Charge
The Park & Ride team are working with the Cambridgeshire Public Services
Network team (CPSN) to bring improved broadband into the sites to increase the
speed of credit/debit card transactions on the ticket machines. These
improvements will also provide Wi-Fi for passengers in and around the waiting
areas.
Busway Park and Ride Parking Charge
The Economy and Environment Committee approved the introduction of parking
charges for the two Park & Ride sites associated with the Busway. Responses
have been received back from the Traffic Regulation Order advert. These will be
considered by the Highways & Community Infrastructure Committee in February
2015. Contractors are appointed and the project will be complete before the new
financial year.
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The communications work as part of the implementation continues with the design of leaflets and posters for the sites. These have started to be placed on the
sites from the end of February 2015.
Contact County Councillor Adrian Dent: by ‘phone or email with
concerns, requests for information and help:
Tel:01763 245669 Email: Adrian.Dent@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Self-Contained Accommodation
Required in Bassingbourn
We are looking for a one-bedroom or studio selfcontained home in Bassingbourn for my mother.
This can be a small house, apartment, annexe, or a
self-contained area of an existing home.
She is 76 years old, in good health, is very budget
conscious as she only receives a small pension.
Ideally the rent should be fully inclusive, but that’s
not a pre-requisite necessarily.
She will be the best tenant you could ask for (clean,
tidy, quiet) – references from previous landlords can
be provided.
Please let us know if you have anything coming
available in the next few months. Thank you.
Mobile: 0791 487 6637 Email: sabine.rigby@btinternet.com
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Looking for somewhere to catch up with friends
and have a chat over a cuppa?
HATTIES COFFEE SHOP
Baguettes
Sandwiches
Baps
Panini’s
Jacket Potatoes
Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate
Milkshakes
Homemade Cakes and Biscuits
Cream Teas
Homemade Soup
Takeaway service available, small parties catered for, student meal deals
47 High Street (next to the Spar)
07732 380 464
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Tales from my allotment by
“Farmer Brown’s daughter” — Rebecca Bond
(email me at beccibond@hotmail.com)
Oh dear, faced with the politically charged cartoon opposite, the
allotment and I seem to be poles (or is it polls?) apart. But we
must all take part by voting in order to have our say, and I don’t have to remind
you that it took a lot of time, effort, commitment and sheer GUTS to get women
the vote, and in turn as near equality as we have …. I still know that a man could
get paid more for doing my job!
BUT ALL IS EQUAL DOWN ON THE ALLOTMENT! It’s absolutely all about how
much effort one puts in as to how much one gets out. Now, that’s not to say that
we may encounter a few obstacles along the way: weather, weeds and pests to
name three, but gardening of any kind does require more than just interest—it
needs planning, learning, practical hard work, PATIENCE, and help too.
I look at the ‘youngsters’ we have at work in the office —all keen and eager, with
so much energy and excitement—but oh so short of experience, and that’s where
us old’ns can come in and help. My daily advice ranges from how to operate a
computer system, through how to phrase (let alone spell) an email with an
important message, right through to yelling “your shirt’s hanging out” as they
depart to visit the head of IT at some City bank who’s been around the block and
likes nothing better than some fresh, new, young blood to tease!
“Down on the allotment” … I’ve found everybody to be happy to both give and
receive advice, assistance, loaning of tools, physical help …. and we share
seeds, produce and companionship in return. Everybody helps everybody else
because they want everybody to succeed, and success is measured in produce.
If only life was that simple eh?
Mark and I have just come back from America: New York and Florida (family
commitment and a short vacation). I have NEVER seen so much food consumed
in a sitting, and over a sustained period of time, and so little of it is fresh fruit and/
or vegetables. Mind you, I’ve LOVED it all … I’m the first to devour a 2x2x2x2
from the diner in the morning. That’s 2 eggs, 2 sausages, 2 bacon and 2
pancakes … it used to be for 2 dollars as well, but those days are long gone.
And it’s not long before I’m tucking in to huge sandwiches, or worse—chicken
wings, for a light lunch, and then at around 5pm, it’s Italian or steak or lobster …
we are fit to burst, and pretty broke! It’s back to salads for us this week/month.
I did enjoy the Floridian weather though. 80+ degrees every day … sun shining,
blue sky, light breeze—and we’re talking March! My allotment would love a bit of
that to bring those brave over-Wintering beans, peas and onions along. But very
very soon, we’ll be planting and waiting for it all to pop up! ROLL ON SPRING.
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“MAYHEM!” - Sunday 24th May
Bassingbourn is commemorating 70
years since the end of World War II.
Mayhem Weekend will be a
celebration for all and a charitable
event, with proceeds going to support
Prostate Cancer charities.
We need you! CALLING FOR
MARSHALLS ….
We need marshals for Mayhem,
volunteer today!!
Dig for Victory!
Please open up your garden for
the day—Contact Elaine.
Want your own pitch on the day?
We are now taking bookings for a spot on The Field of Dreams.
£5 pre-booked or £6 on the day.
If you are interested please contact either Tom, Elaine or Maria
Bring out your bunting! and look the part too ….
The village will be transformed back to how it looked during World War II and
we would love it f you would wear your best 1940’s attire!
Contact
Elaine: elainebaigent@hotmail.com
Tom: tomandmary@mail.com
Maria: Hattie’s Coffee Shop,
47 High Street
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More opportunities to join in
Are you an owner of a vintage or
classic vehicle?
We would love for you to show it
off on the day!
Please contact either Maria or
Elaine
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THE WALKERS PARTNERSHIP
SOLICITORS
DO YOU NEED TO MAKE A WILL OR
REVISE YOUR EXISTING WILL?
If so, please take advantage of our
reduced rate wills offer.
Please note that reduced rate wills will be
available every week day from 8.00am until
6.00pm, and on Tuesday evenings until
8.00pm, by appointment only.
Also on the Saturday morning of
25th APRIL, again by appointment only:
Reduced rates are:Double Wills - £250.00 plus VAT
Single Will - £130.00 plus VAT
HOME VISITS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT
NO EXTRA CHARGE WITHIN A
20 MILE RADIUS OF ROYSTON.
For more information please contact:1-3 Lower King Street, Royston, Herts SG8 5AJ
Tel: 01763 241121
t.donnellan@walkerspartnership.co.uk
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“Letters to the Editor”
APRIL BULLETIN FROM CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND
RESCUE SERVICE
FREE fire safety seminars for businesses
DO you own or manage a business? Do you know what fire safety laws apply
and how to conform to legislation?
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is running free seminars for you to
swot up on your knowledge - why not organise one for the businesses in your
village?
We hold at least two seminars, lasting about two-and-a-half hours, every month
and whether your business runs out of small industrial unit, is a side-street
coffee shop or is a licensed premises, our free workshops will help you better
understand important fire safety legislation – and may even save you money in
the long-run.
Seminars start at 10am and run on the second Tuesday of each month in
Cambridge, and the third Tuesday of the month in Peterborough, but we can
organise them on an ad-hoc basis. If there are a number of businesses in one
location or trade that would like to attend a seminar, the fire service is keen to
accommodate.
To find out more or book a free place on a seminar, call (01733) 353206.
Make sure fire safety still stays at the forefront of your mind in April – and don’t
forget to test your smoke alarm.
Find out more on www.cambsfire.gov.uk and find us on Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram.
PARKING ON THE HIGH STREET
I wonder if it is time to think about some form of deterrent to parking on the
pavements opposite the shops? It seems that people are always going to park
there, even if there are spaces on the other side, and this winter saw cars and
vans parking on there, often facing the wrong way, with headlights on towards
on-coming traffic; some even doing a three point turn half on and half off the
pavement!
Maybe some wrought iron post, in keeping with the village?
Ian Peater
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DIABETES UK
A new peer support and education service called Type 2 Together will connect
people who have diabetes in their local area. Relaxed and informal group
sessions will be led by volunteers who are themselves living with diabetes and
who are trained to share their advice and experiences. The free service will
provide information leaflets to help people live well with Type 2 diabetes, and is
available to anyone living with Type 2 diabetes. Anyone interested in joining a
local group should call the Diabetes UK regional co-ordinator on 0345 123 2399
or email Type2Together@diabetes.org.uk
For more information visit the Diabetes UK website at:
http://www.diabetes.org.uk/How_we_help/Talk-to-someone/Type-2-Together/
MAYHEM SUNDAY 24th MAY
SOS
VINTAGE AND CLASSIC CARS
IF YOU OWN A VINTAGE OR CLASSIC VEHCLE, WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU
TO JOIN THE MAYHEM CAVALCADE THROUGH THE VILLAGE AND UP TO THE
FIELD OF DREAMS.
ENTRY TO JOIN THE CAVALCADE IS FREE, AND WE WILL BE
TAKING A COLLECTION BUCKET AROUND ON THE DAY.
THIS YEAR WE ARE FUNDRAISING FOR PROSTRATE CANCER.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN US, PLEASE SEND YOUR CONTACT DETAILS AND
VEHICLE DETAILS TO ELAINE DOUGLASS ON 07725592228, EMAIL, shimmy_shimmy2@hotmail.co.uk ,
OR DROP THEM IN TO MARIA AT HATTIES.
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Village Market at May Mayhem
A village market will be one of the many events taking place in
Bassingbourn as part of the May 'Mayhem' event on Sunday 24th May.
The event will be focused on the High Street, with the market located at
the old school playground at The Limes, where there is expected to be
around 12 stalls. If space runs out at The Limes, there may be an
extended 'street' market with additional stalls at The Old Taxi Works
yard or at The Old Gas Works, both on the High Street.
Generally the day's events will start at 10am and finish at 2pm with a
walking-parade from the Village Green to 'The Field of Dreams' at
On-Set.
The Hoops is hosting a lively steam day (see opposite) and the Book
Cafe will be opening at 10am for refreshments and a book stall. There
may also be dance displays on the Village Green and a vintage vehicle
parade.
Mayhem will have a 1940’s theme to celebrate the 70th anniversary
of the end of World War II in 1945.
Market stallholders should let Simon Saggers
(simon.saggers@googlemail.com) know if they are planning to attend
so he can relay approximate numbers to the 'Mayhem' committee. He
will not be allocating spaces and it is a “turn up and pitch” arrangement
as normal. Stallholders should bring their own tables as the Church
Rooms will not be handy and should set up before 10am. Recommended parking for stallholders will be behind The Limes, on Knutsford
Road or just off Spring Lane since the vintage vehicles will be
assembling along Spring Lane.
Market regular Eliane Baignet (elainebaigent@hotmail.com) is on
the organising committee for 'Mayhem', so please contact her direct if you have any questions about the event.
The ‘Mayhem’ market will replace the June market originally scheduled.
Other market dates in 2015 will be Saturday 26th September on the
War Memorial Green at the Cross and the Christmas Market on
12th December in the church.
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Here is the solution to
the Codeword puzzle
which can be
found on page 43.
Hey, don’t look until
you finished it!
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Bassingbourn Community Primary School
Vikings Raid Bassingbourn!
Years 3 and 4 at Bassingbourn Community Primary School had a
terrifying but informative visit for a large hairy Viking on Friday. As
part of their project ‘Settlers’ they have been exploring the life of
early settlers to Britain. They have been dipping into the lives of
Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings.
During their day they dressed as Vikings and Anglo Saxons and
spent the day with a historical character, Thowald. They looked
into the food and hunting, weaponry and warfare and religion and
burials.
The Viking visitor startled the pupils by demonstrating some excellent axe and sword skills by chopping off a Saxon ‘head’ (melon!)
A fantastic day for all!
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Swaffham Bulbeck Summer Theatre
is proud to present
Gilbert & Sullivan's 'The Gondoliers'
in the wonderful 'Theatre in a Barn', Downing Farm,
Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridge CB25 0NW, on:
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Wednesday 10 June 2015 at 7.30pm - £9
Thursday 11 June 2015 at 7.30pm - £9
Friday 12 June 2015 at 7.30pm - £10
Saturday 13 June 2015 at 2.30pm (matinée) - £6 and
7.30pm - £10
Tickets and further information are available via our website,
www.sbsummertheatre.com or
by contacting Ruth Dennis on 01638 508171.
Please book the dates in your diaries.
Although the dates are different to last year, the prices are still the same!
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SingalongaSankey
Do you have happy memories of the lively hymns
and songs you sang at church in your youth?
Bassingbourn URC is holding a
Sankey Evening on Saturday 16th May
starting at 7.00pm.
We will be singing a selection of hymns and songs
from ‘Sacred Songs and Solos’
compiled by Ira D. Sankey.
Full organ accompaniment.
Refreshments will be served (wine or juice and
nibbles) to lubricate your voices for the second half.
There will be a retiring collection for church funds.
Do come along and sing your hearts out – that’s at
7pm on Saturday 16th May at the United Reformed
Church, South End, Bassingbourn, SG8 5NJ
NEW EDITOR FOR THE VILLAGE VOICE WANTED !!!
Unless a new editor is found by July/August 2015,
that will then have to be the last issue.
Please don’t let that happen.
PLEASE CONTACT MARK SAPPOL ON 01763 246 556
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Essence of Beauty
07779 791 252
We offer a full range of
beauty treatments:
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Brazilian Waxing
Shellac Nails
Eyebrow Shaping
Eyelash / Brow Tints
Stress Therapy Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Hopi Ear Candles
Manicures & Pedicures
Fake Bake Tans
13b High St. Bassingbourn
By appointment only
www.essence-of-beauty.co.uk
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Bassingbourn Parish Church News
The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Bassingbourn:
From the Vicar
At this time of year Anglican churches up and down the country hold their
Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM), the time when we elect our
Churchwardens and our Parochial Church Council members. Together
with the Vicar, these are the people who have particular responsibility for
the life and mission of the Church. The APCM is also when we review
and celebrate all that God has done in the Church over the previous 12
months. And there is a great deal to give thanks for including our newly refurbished
church room; new people joining our fellowship; opportunities to grow in our faith,
including through home groups and the Alpha course (which is currently running at the
Hoops); and seeing our plans to improve the facilities in the church building taking shape.
But this time of year is also very much about looking forward with hope for the future. And
for the Church that’s about seeing our Vision being realised. That’s why we worked
together over the past year to discern God’s Vision for our future, encapsulated in our
Vision Statement: ‘Lives transformed through knowing Jesus’.
And this time of year speaks to us of transformation. In my garden the slender branches
of the weeping willow are noticeably turning a yellow-green colour; and the daffodils are
already delighting us with a riot of colour which is, for me, a sign that spring has come
again.
For Christians spring has a special significance: it speaks to us of Easter. In the renewal
of nature after the death of winter we see a parable of God's dealing with the whole of
creation, transforming death into new life. Christians believe that the One who was
uniquely the Son of God gave up his life for the love of humanity. On Good Friday, Jesus
was crucified, died and was buried. But God raised him from the dead; and by his
resurrection he has defeated the power of death and brought the offer of forgiveness and
transformation to the world.
Why not come and share that joy this Easter? Join us at the Parish Church on Easter
Sunday at 11am for Family Communion - come and worship the Christ who died and
rose again to offer us the possibility of transformation and a better hope for the future.
Happy Easter!
Caroline
The Rev’d Dr Caroline Yandell — Vicar of Bassingbourn
Services for April
Maundy Thursday April 2
Good Friday April 3rd
nd
7.30pm
10.30am
2.00pm
Easter Sunday April 5th
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Holy Communion with the washing of
feet (joint service at St Mary’s,Whaddon)
Walk of Witness (starting at the War
Memorial)
The Last Hour (a quiet, reflective
service)
Family Communion for all ages
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Sunday April 12th
Sunday April 19th
11:00am
11:00am
Sunday April 26th
7.30pm
11:00am
Kids service (an informal service for all ages)
Holy Communion (with organ, traditional
hymns and contemporary music)
Confirmation Service (with Bishop Stephen)
Morning Praise (with contemporary music
and worship group)
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Bassingbourn Sports Centre
Bassingbourn Village College – Sports Centre – a community facility
The notice board in the Sports Centre is full of details of sporting activity
opportunities for all ages and is accessible from 17.00 – 22.00 Mon – Fri to anyone
who would like to find out more information.
Current price list is:
 Astro turf £27.00 per hour
 Sports Hall £28.00 per hour for 4 badminton courts/whole area or
 £7.00 per hour for one badminton court.
 Dance Studio £20.00 per hour
 Hire a classroom in the College for £10.00 per hour
Availability is by pre-booking with Barbara Isherwood on 01763 242344 Ext.225
and payment in advance by cheque or cash. Booking is between the hours of
7.30am and 3pm each week day. Please note that for school holiday hire of courts,
you will need to pre-book before the holidays begin to ensure a space is available.
Please find below a list of groups who meet at the Sports Centre along with their
contact details:
CLUB NAME
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT DETAILS
Bassingbourn
Judo Club
Children 6½ upwards and
Adults - Wed from 6:15pm
Geoff 01763247592
Bassingbourn Youth
Football Club
Youth Football from 5-16
including girls teams
01763 853148
www.byfc.org.uk
Bassingbourn
Karate Club
Shotokan Karate for Adults and
Children 6 years + Free Intro
www.kstsk.co.uk
07866374674
Helens Fitness
Classes
Classes designed to get fit and
Helen Reader 07779857745
have fun, all levels welcome
DanceMatters
Dance lessons for all! Ballet,
Tap, Jazz and Line Dancing
Naomi 07957 103093
Indoor Radio
Controlled Racing
for all ages
Mondays 19:00 to 22:00
www.southcambsrc.co.uk
U6 , U7 , U8 , U9 AND U10
Low impact aerobic exercise
class with music
from 60's to present
www.mordenmagpies.co.uk
Morden Magpies
Fitness for Fun
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Breezing to an Active Lifestyle
Fancy feeling fit and healthy without having to slog away at the gym?
Breeze bike rides might just be the answer for you.
British cycling’s Breeze network provides women-only rides for all
ages and abilities are organised by trained Breeze Champions.
Royston Breeze is currently running regular, free, women–only
rides starting from Royston and Bassingbourn.
We organise a variety of rides from 5 miles to 15 and all rides go at a
speed that suits everyone.
Please contact us to find out how to register on a ride, for further information
or to be added to our mailing list:Email: RoystonBreezeRides@gmail.com
Facebook: Royston Breeze
Tel: Sallie on 07789 724252 or Melanie on 07584572729
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BASSINGBOURN MUMA
Mother Union Mothers Active
A group for mums and their children — we
meet to support one another through the
ultimate challenge of motherhood every Friday
during term time — at the United Reform
Church, South End, Bassingbourn from
9-11:00am, then the last Friday of the month
we meet for lunch in the Church Hall, North
End, Bassingbourn at 12 to 1:30.
Also, once a month there is an evening MUMA
from 7:30 to 9pm
Please contact Jacqui Parker (242714) or
Carol Thompson (246126) for more details
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The VILLAGE DIARY
Tuesday
7 April
19:15
Parish Council Cemetery, Planning and Finance
& General Purposes Committee meetings at The
Limes, High Street
Wednesday
15 April
19:30
Parish Council Recreation Ground Committee
meeting at The Chapel Room, South End
Tuesday
21 April
Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday
26 April
15:0017:00
Afternoon Tea Party at Bassingbourn Book Café
Tuesday
5 May
19:15
Parish Council Cemetery, Planning and Finance
& General Purposes Committee meetings at The
Limes, High Street
Tuesday
19 May
19:30
Parish Council Planning Committee and Annual
General Meeting at The Limes, High Street
About The Village Voice
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is created, edited, distributed and delivered to approximately 1,350 households
entirely by local volunteers. All local content is considered for inclusion.
Fund-raising, not-for-profit notices and adverts are printed free-of-charge.
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The content included and the views expressed does not necessarily reflect the
opinion of the volunteer Editor (Mark Sappol) or the Parish Council.
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THE HERON BOOK
GROUP
Ever wanted to join a book
club but thought it might be
too high brow? Then the Heron
Book Club is for you.
We read a wide range of
selected books, from historical
to modern day, sci-fi to
autobiographies.
Widen your horizons
and join us.
We meet monthly and
there are no fees.
Call Hazel Lord on 242418 for
details of the next meeting.
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