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The Cambourne Crier is compiled byvolunteers. This month’s editors were:Donavan Bangs, Steve Capes, Tung Hau,Tim Nash and Sophie Taylor.Reporter: Lucy BoothFinance: Pam Hume

Advertising:Advertising in the Cambourne Crier can put yourbusiness in front of thousands of people:the Crier is delivered to 4,000 Cambournehomes and is available to view online ordownload as a PDF. The advertising revenuepays for the Cambourne Crier to be printed anddistributed, so by taking out an advertisementyou are not only promoting your business buthelping ensure the continued publication of theCambourne Crier. Thank you!To advertise please contact:Janet Dobson: [email protected] (01480) 831066For leaflet distribution contact:Tung Hau: [email protected]

Editorial submissions:Submissions for the Cambourne Crier must bereceived by 9pm on the 19th of the month.Please email articles and photographs [email protected] must be print quality and shouldbe sent as separate images, not embeddedwithin the text of your submission. By submittingphotographs you confirm you have thephotographer's permission for us to print them.For more details on advertising or submissions,please visit www.cambournecrier.org

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CRIER COMMUNITY FUNDThe Cambourne Crier operates a communityfund which enables us to make grants anddonations to local clubs, societies or causes.The fund has derived from advertising revenueand is normally given towards items for usethroughout the year.Do you need new equipment for your group?Or are you thinking of setting up a newgroup and need some funding to get going?Contact [email protected] or downloadthe application form at www.cambournecrier.org

Cambourne CommunityCar SchemeThe Community Car Scheme providesdoor to door transport for residents ofCambourne, Caxton and Papworth whoare unable to use public transport. The service is provided seven days aweek by local volunteers in their own cars. We are friendly and helpfuland our aim is to take the stress out of your journey. Preference is givenfor appointments at doctors, hospitals, dentists and opticians but wewelcome requests for visits to social clubs and outings. To requesttransport please either email [email protected] orcall (07858) 933230. If there is no response please leave your nameand number and we will call you back. Typical costs for single or returnjourneys from Cambourne are: Addenbrookes £9 and Cambridge / StNeots around £7. Local journeys within Cambourne are all £2.50 and forthose unable to walk we are particularly happy to provide transport tothe medical practice and dentist. Coordinators Paul Belo/Eric Cawkill

Taxi card schemeIf you have difficulty getting around, are unable to take a bus and haveno access to a car, the developer-funded Taxi Card scheme is a littleused benefit to Cambourne residents. It gives access to a taxi at 30 percent of the normal fare. Buying vouchers in advance, they are used inthe same way as cash. The taxi company get the full fare later. Not alltaxis are able to offer the service but you can get a list of participatingcompanies. Telephone the County Council on 0345 045 1151 or email:[email protected]

Police Contact PointThe Police Contact Point will be operating atMorrisons supermarket between 6-8pm on:

Friday 21 AugustFriday 4 September, Tuesday 15 SeptemberFriday 2 October, Wednesday 14 October

If you would like an officer to contact you, pleaseleave your name and details on the cards providedand put them into the Police letter box.

Waste and recyclingcollectionsBlack bin: Thursdays 13 August, 27 AugustBlue bin, paper caddy, green bin:Thursdays 6 August, 20 August, Friday 4 Sept Bins will be collected a day or two later (Fridays orSaturday) on weeks containing a bank holiday. Bulky household items by arrangement.There is a charge of £30 for the first three items and£5 per extra item.

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Cambourne Community FetePlans for the Cambourne CommunityFete are progressing well with 60 stallsand attractions including live music anddisplays, bouncy castles, a variety offood stalls, a bar and a host of traditionalfete games and sporting activities.Any donations of raffle and tombolaprizes and cakes will be gratefullyreceived, as will any offers of help on theday. Please look out for further detailsover the next few weeks and if youwould like to get in touch about anyaspect of the fete please [email protected] telephone the Parish Office on01954 714403.

John Lawson’s CircusJohn Lawson’s Circus will be making awelcome return visit to GreatCambourne Green in October withshows on Monday 5, Tuesday 6 andWednesday 7 October 2015. For moreinformation on John Lawson’s Circushave a look at the websitejohnlawsonscircus.co.uk

Parish PlanThe Parish Plan Steering Committee willundertake a consultation with theresidents of Cambourne through aparish-wide survey to produce a ParishPlan. This will assist us in understandingwhat our ever evolving communityrequires over the next 10 years. They are holding a catch up event on3 August with those people whovolunteered at the Parish CouncilLaunch event in January. They will share their plans and ideas todeliver the Parish Plan; set out what theyhave achieved so far; and what is left todo. Most importantly, they will see howthe volunteers’ skills, experience andsupport can be used to best effect andhelp them move forward with the project.Would you like details of the VolunteerCatch up Event? Would you like to help

in any way in this community ledproject? Want more information? If so,then email [email protected]

Calendar of Meetings4 August 2015, 7.00pm:Planning and Council18 August 2015, 7.00pm:Planning1 September 2015, 7.00pm:Planning and Council- Residents are welcome toaddress the meeting beforeit formally starts on any matterthat is on the agenda. If youhave something else you wouldlike to raise, please contactthe Parish Clerk at least 10days beforehand so that theitem can be added if necessary.

The Parish Office: The Hub, High Street, Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6GW.Open 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4pm on Fridays.Telephone 01954 714403. John Vickery, the Parish Clerk can be contacted on:[email protected] all other enquiries please email: [email protected]

Police are alerting residents to a significant rise in the theft ofcaravans across South Cambridgeshire villages. In the early hours of 24 June, a caravan was stolen from astorage site in Cambridge Road, Newton. At about 3am unknown people entered the farm via a rearfield, lifting one fence out of the ground and smashing a secondone. Thankfully the caravan had a tracker installed which wasactivated and alerted the tracker company. The caravan waslater recovered in Bournbridge. Between about midday on 26 June and 6.30pm on Sunday28 June another caravan was stolen from a storage site inHunts Road, Duxford. Intruders cut a hole in a high hedge surrounding the site,partially filled a ditch with soil and placed boards to bridge thegap to allow them to remove the caravan.

At about 1pm on 29 June a third caravan was stolen from acaravan site in Church Street, Steeple Morden. The caravanwas unhooked from its power source and stolen using awhite flatbed truck. Between 6pm on 14 May and 7am on 15 May a caravanpark in Earith Road, Willingham, was broken into. The fencewas broken down and a fence post removed to gain entry,along with power cables being cut. A Sterling twin-wheel Eccles touring caravan and an AcerFirestart caravan with a blue and grey striped design werestolen from the tourist park. Crime Reduction Officer for South Cambridgeshire, RachelCarr, said: "This is an unusually high number of caravanthefts in a short space of time and we are asking members ofthe public to be vigilant. "There are a number of simple measures caravan ownerscan take to reduce the risk of theft such as installing atracking device and a caravan alarm. In addition, hitch locks,plus wheel and axle locking devices, can deter opportunistattacks.”

Warning after caravansstolen in South Cambs


Hayfever Top TipsHayfever is caused by an allergy topollen which can occur from earlySpring through to Autumn.Tips to reduce hayfever symptoms:• Try to avoid large grassy areas orcutting grass.• Keep indoors as much as possible withwindows and doors shut.• Sunglasses that wrap around may helpstop pollen getting to the eyes.• Keep car windows shut (pollen filterscan be added to car air vents).• Don't dry bed linen outside on days ofhigh pollen count.• Putting vaseline under your nose willtrap pollen.• Wash hair at night and shower ifyou've been in the countryside.• Next year, start your antihistaminesone month before the hayfever season.MedicationsIt is usually not necessary to see a GPfor hayfever as a pharmacist will be ableto suggest a combination ofmedications. These will be an equalstrength to most of those available fromthe GP and cheaper to buy at apharmacy than pay for a prescription.Antihistamine tablets, nasal spray andeye drops can all be used together andare likely to work better together ratherthan just one of these on its own.For more information see: allergyuk.orgCatherine Price RNCambourne Parish Nursing [email protected]

What lovely weather we have seen across Cambridgeshire – and long may itcontinue! Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service hopes you have all beenstaying fire safe with your latest outdoor activities, but just in case, here are ourfirefighters’ top tips: When out camping or using a tent, never use candles inside or nearby andalways discourage smoking nearby. Never cook inside a tent either. If cooking outdoors, keep barbeques on level ground, never pour accelerant onit and use it well away from fences, sheds and foliage. If you have a bonfire, build it well away from buildings, tents or other flammableobjects and make sure it is properly out when you leave. When out in the countryside, extinguish cigarettes properly and dispose ofthem responsibly – never throw a lit cigarette into a field or wooded area.* Don’t forget, if you’re a landlord of a property, then you can pick up free smokealarms at our distribution events ahead of proposed regulation changes. Fulldetails here: www.cambsfire.gov.uk/firesafety/alarms4life.phpFind us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Contact us on 01480 444500.

Stay fire safe and enjoy the summer

Solar PhotovoltaicPanels GroupDiscount SchemeBack in 2011 a group from Coton gottogether to form a solar PV panel bulkpurchase scheme. The resultingeCoton scheme allowed 75 residentsfrom South Cambs to install solarpanels at a reduced price. Now, in2015, a group of volunteers from theSustainable Parish EnergyPartnership1 are organising a secondscheme, ‘eCoton Solar Savers’, opento all property owners in South Cambs. Prices of PV panels have come downsignificantly since the first eCotonscheme. In fact, they are now aroundhalf the price that they were in 2011! The largest domestic system isaround £6,000, although eCoton SolarSavers (2015) hope to negotiate alower price. Financial returns are partlythrough savings on electricity bills andpartly through the Feed-in-Tariff (FIT),the government payment scheme tohomeowners. This has been reduced

since 2011 but the ‘payback period’ isstill about 7 years, and panels can beexpected to last for 20–25 years.If you would like to register interest inthis scheme, send an email [email protected] When prices are arranged, you willreceive details and then be invited toattend an information meeting onWednesday 23 September inHaslingfield, where you can meet theSPEP volunteers running the schemeand the solar panel installationcompany. Following this, the installers willarrange for an assessor to visit yourproperty to establish its suitability forsolar panels. Should your property be suitable forsolar panels, then it is only at thispoint that you would need to decide ifyou want to proceed. All contracts andpayments will be made between youand the installer – the role of SPEPvolunteers is to set a price with theinstaller and set up the scheme. eCoton Solar Savers is open toanyone with a property in the SouthCambridgeshire area, so if you areinterested in reducing your carbonfootprint and making a soundinvestment then register and savewith solar!Visit www.scambs.gov.uk/content/sustainable-parish-energy-partnershipfor more information.

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On 4 June, Heidi was successful in aPrivate Members ballot, which hasgiven her the opportunity to put forwardnew legislation, requesting transparencyof university fees. This is particularly aptfor Cambridgeshire as one of theleading academic centres of the world.In the autumn, Heidi’s "HigherEducation Information" Bill, will have itssecond reading and be debated. In addition Heidi was recently electedto serve on the House of Commons’Work and Pensions Select Committeewhich will enable her to scrutinise andinfluence areas such as welfare,employment and pensions. Heidi said: “Iwant to use my position to ensure oursocial safety net is there to supportthe people who need it and thatgovernment policy does notinadvertently allow the vulnerable to fallthrough the cracks. I'm acutely awarethat there are real people, notstatistics behind every policy decision.” On the Chancellor’s Summer Budget,Heidi said, “As a new back bencher, Iwas in the dark as to what would be inthe budget. So I was absolutelydelighted by the unexpected features[continued freeze on fuel duty,introduction of a new National LivingWage and increases in the PersonalTax Allowance thresholds] which in myopinion will continue helping people onlow incomes.”[email protected]: ( 01954) 21270

The Cubs summer outing saw usreturn to Grafham Water. We joined together with the Scoutsto spend an action packed day there. The boys were able to take part in arange of activities; Paddle Boarding,Raft Building and Crate Stacking. We have also spent time at camp.This time we went to Phasels Woodnear Hemel Hempstead. This is whatsome of the Cubs had to say about it:-Oliver - “I liked everything! It was greatwhen we went kayaking and I did theCresta Run. The cooking on the firewas epic, we made bananas withchocolate buttons in them, and appleswith raisins and muscavado sugar andthen cooked them on the campfiresthat we had made!”Eddie - “I enjoyed the kayakingbecause it was fun, most of the peoplegot wet. I liked sleeping in the tent andI liked the egg and bacon we had atbreakfast. I would like to go Cub campagain, I think we will get to make abigger fire, and go on camp everyweek.”Jack - “Last weekend we went to CubsCamp at Phasels Wood. We slept intents. First we did some rifle shootingand I got a 9 which is near the centre.Next we got to go into the woods. Weplayed a game where some cubs hadto build a den and guard it and myteam scored points if we could remove

a log from their den. In the evening,we had hot dogs and cookedmarshmallows in the fire, which werelovely. It was great fun doing theCresta Run. We sat in carts at the topof a hill and then rode really fast downit to the bottom. At the bottom therewere some tyres which we crashedinto. After that we walked into townand went to a river where we did somekayaking. At the end, we got ourkayaks into a long line and James andI had to walk across the canoes andswitch boats. I fell in (it was REALLYcold!). After lunch, our parents cameto collect us and take us home. I reallyenjoyed Cub Camp and hope we cango again soon!”

Heidi Allen MPCub Camp and kayaking!


Do you enjoy walking? Then join us on the second Fridaymorning of each month. We walk between 4 and 5 miles. The next walk is on Friday 14 August when we will bewalking from Childerley to Lolworth.We meet at the rear entrance of the library at 10.15am.Just turn up on the day or, if you prefer, [email protected] or telephone Pam Hume on 01954201808 or Penny Flanagan on 01954 200126 to find outmore. If you can’t manage the August walk, then you might beable to manage one of the following:Friday 11 September: Paxton Pits (approx 4 miles)Friday 9 October: Wimpole (approx 5 miles)Friday 13 November: Fen Ditton – Baits Bite Lock (approx5 miles)Friday 11 December: Cambourne – Bourn (approx 4miles)

Last month saw seven intrepid walkers brave the weather.To be fair the forecast was for the rain to clear, but it didn’t.Nevertheless, everyone enjoyed the circular walk in Coton.We always welcome new members, so feel free to join uson our next walk which will be on Sunday 30 August.Just turn up at Monk's Wood car park, on School Lane, at10.00am.For more details e-mail Dave [email protected], or telephone him on 202792.P.S. Look out for details of the September walk, when wecombine walking with blackberrying!

Our August meeting, takingplace at the Hub at 7.30pmon 13 August, will see SeanBrady talking aboutHandcrafted PorcelainJewellery; there may evenbe some for sale.Visitors are, of course, always welcome, although we dohave to make a small charge of £4 each. For more on theWI - see the back cover of this issue.

We walk alternative Sunday mornings – between 5 – 6.5miles. New walkers are welcome to join us for up to twofree walks, and if you enjoy our walks we request that youbecome a member. Our Autumn 2015 walk programme starts on 6September 2015. For further details please contact Stella, the secretary:[email protected]

A friendly, fun and welcoming writers’ group which meets on thefirst Thursday of the month in Cambourne Library at1.30pm.Contact Pat Callaghan 01954 718836, or just turn up.

This group has stopped for the summer and will start again on23 September, at 10am in the Sports Pavilion. The group is notsuitable for complete beginners, but if you have a littleexperience and would like to join us, please get in touch. Thetutor is a local artist and experienced teacher, Prue van derHoorn. Please phone 01954 710858 or [email protected] if you would like to sign up for afuture beginners group at a cost of £60 for 10 sessions.

New members welcome. Levels of expertise vary from beginnerto advanced. Call Nicola Marriott 07811 154901www.flickr.com/groups/cambournephotographygroup

This is an informal, untutored group that meets on the lastTuesday of the month for a two hour life drawing session witheither a male or female model. The meeting takes place in theart department at Cambourne Village College. If you have anyquestions please email [email protected] or join ourFacebook group (Cambourne Life Drawing ).

This new group, covering a range of art and craft activities, hasstopped for the summer. Beginners are very welcome, as wellas those experienced in one or more areas. To register interestor find out more, contact Christine le Grand on 01223 872752.or by email at [email protected]

Join lively discussion evenings in the spirit of good conversationand good company. Stimulating topics could include:- Should/can we help other countries by invading them?- Is promotion at work worthwhile?- The internet. Is it for the good of all?- Do curfews on teenagers work?- How can we get on with each other?- Underlying issues facing the world.- Marriage or partnership. Which works best?- Should we know more about country life?Plus many more. Your input on topics welcome. A chance tohave your say, your opinion, and to meet others.Fortnightly in the cricket pavilion. £2. Refreshments available.Starts Wednesday 16 September 7.45-9.45pm.

Local groups


3-7 August 2015ViTal Expressive Arts: week-long workshopThe Hub, High Street, Cambourne,9am - 3pm Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm FridayCRB/DBS checked staff will lead students through creativeworkshops consisting of dance, theatre, music, singing,stagecraft (lighting/sound/props), make-up and costumedesign, and development of a storyline, which will culminate ina performance by the students for family members to watch onthe final day. Children must be aged 8-12 and responsibleenough to be able to handle making costumes and props in asafe way with guidance from the staff and be prepared to workhard.Students must be able to attend for the full week and perform inthe final performance at 4pm on the Friday. At least one familymember MUST be able to attend the performance to appreciatethe child’s week-long working effort and we will celebrate with asmall party afterwards at the Hub.Cost: £60 for the entire week. Children will not be able to attendfor part of the week. It is a week long workshop and each daythe children will be working on the final performance.Email [email protected] for more information or tobook a place. Non-refundable deposit of £10 to be made whenbooking. Cash or cheque only. Full payment to be made by 20July 2015.This is brought to you by Violet and Tallulah Events (ofCambourne’s Winter Wonderland, 70’s night, 80’s Prom night,Red Hot Salsa, Masquerade Ball).

Wednesday 12 August, 2.30-4.30pmSeaside fun! Family games and craft afternoonCambourne ChurchPresented by Cambourne Church and Cambourne Timebank.Aimed at primary school children. Cost £3.Places limited, please contact Laura Papanikolaou,[email protected], 07540 122624

Saturday 15 August 2015, 9am to 1pmCar Boot SaleThe Hub Car Park (sellers from 8am)Organised by Light Up Cambourne. Pitches £5 on the day.Sellers from 8am. Tea, coffee, cake and children's craftactivities in the Hub. In association with the Parish Council.

Bank Holiday Monday 31 August, 2-4pmCome and Meet the NeighboursUpper Cambourne Green (opposite the Vine)Just moved in? Or lived here for years? Working locally?Retired? Young family? Whoever you are... Come and meet theneighbours over a free cuppa. Stay informed atbit.ly/MeetTheNeighbours

6 & 10 September 2015Barton Drama Group Open AuditionsWe are holding open auditions for Dancing at Lughnasaby Brian Friel on Sunday 6 September from 2-4pm andThursday 10 September from 8-10pm. Both at the VillageHall, Barton. The play is a joyous evocation of the lives of five sistersliving in rural Ireland in the 1930s. Wonderful parts for fivewomen (ages 20s, 30s, 40s) and three men (20s, 30s, 50s).The production runs from 24-28 November 2015 andrehearsals start on 21 September, on Mondays andThursdays. See bartondramagroup.co.uk for full details and a form, tolet us know which audition session you would like to attend.We are a friendly group, putting on two productions a year,playing to full houses. We always welcome new members,both on stage and for all aspects of back stage work.

Saturday 24 October, 12-4pmThe Big DrawKindly sponsored by Cambourne CrierThis year, the theme of the Big Draw event nationally is‘Every picture tells a story’ and here in Cambourne we willbe loosely basing an exciting variety of drawing and paintingactivities around this idea. Our Big Draw event will be in the Hub on Saturday 24October from 12-4pm. If you would like to be part of the teamplanning and manning the bases, please get in touch [email protected] or phone 01954 710858

27 September to 8 November 2015The Uncanny ValleyWysing Arts CentreA group exhibition exploring the phenomenon of “theuncanny valley” through computer generated imagery,computer game design, video, photography and kineticsculpture. The Uncanny Valley is a phrase that was coined byrobotics professor Masahiro Mori as a way to describe anemotional response that can be measured whenencountering objects that are hyper-real; where there is amoment of intellectual uncertainty about what is beingviewed that gives way to a feeling of discomfort ordisorientation. More recently the term has been applied tocomputer game design and CGI in the film industry. This group exhibition aims to explore the phenomenon,alongside contributing to the discourse around screen basedand digital works, by exploring the aesthetics of the uncannythrough computer generated imagery, computer gamedesign, video, photography and kinetic sculpture. The majority of the artists selected for the exhibition havean already existing relationship to Wysing through havingparticipated in residencies, retreats, exhibitions and theannual festival of experimental music.

What's on


CAMBOURNE LIBRARYOpening Times:Mon: 9am – 5pmTues: 9am – 1pm, 1pm – 5pm Self ServiceWed. Closed all day Thurs: 4pm – 7pmFri: 9am – 5pm Sat. 9pm – 1pmReception area open from 9am – 5.30pm weekdays.

Record BreakersAre you ready for the summer? This year’s Summer ReadingChallenge theme is Record Breakers. Come along to thelibrary during the summer holidays, read 1 book per week andyou can collect stickers for your special passport. If youcomplete the challenge you will receive a certificate and aspecial medal at our Ceremony. Pop into the library for detailsand to join the fun. Our sessions will be Monday 2-4pm,Tuesday 10am-12pm and Friday 10am-12pm.

Engage in the AfternoonWednesday 12 August 2-3.30pmMeet the Author: Talk by Patricia Friedberg Author of theTrilogy “21 Aldgate”, “Letters from Wankie” and “Journey fromthe Jacarandas”. Free event just come along to the library.Refreshments served.Wednesday 2 September 2-3.30pmTom Philips from Oxford Archaeology. New Insights Into theArchaeology of South Cambridge: Excavations at Clay Farm,Fawcett School, Addenbrooke's and Bell School.

Family HistoryMonday 17 August: Just drop into the library for free help andadvice on tracing your family history from 1.30-4.30pm.

Highways Drop in SurgeryMonday 24 August 9.30 – 10.30am

Centra Support Drop in6 August 10am – 12.00pm

Job Centre PlusNo session in August.

We also have adult and junior book sale books for thosesummer holidays. Lots of the best sellers in our “Quick Pick” section to borrowas well. Don’t forget we also have lots of DVS for only £2 for oneweek’s rental, free WiFi, free internet access anddownloadable magazines.

NHS health checksIf you are aged between 40 and 74 you are eligible for an NHSHealth Check with one of our Practice Nurses - if you areinterested, please call the surgery to arrange an appointment

New website!Our new website is up and running! You will notice lots of newinteractive features, which we hope will improve your onlineexperience: www.monkfieldpractice.co.uk

Registering for online servicesWe have made changes to the registration process for accessto online services (such as ordering repeat prescription and

booking appointments) in order to keep your details assecure as possible. It is imperative that we have a robustprocess in place as you may now also request online accessto your medical records (currently you will only be able toview your 'Summary Care Record' showing repeatmedications, allergies and adverse reactions, but in future,access to your full record may be possible). To register you will need to come in person to the surgeryto fill out an 'online services' registration form - you will needto provide 2 forms of ID, (one photo ID and one showingaddress). The registration form will be passed to a GP for approvaland a unique username and password will be created - youcan then collect these in person from reception (with ID) orwe can post them to you if you prefer. Please note that thisprocess may take up to 2 weeks. Parents/carers may request access to their children'srecords up until the age of 14 - access by the parent willautomatically cease on the child's 14th birthday. From 14years old, the child will need to request access themselves.


GET IN TOUCHIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions aboutthe green spaces in Cambourne please get in touch. Email:[email protected] Call: 01954 713516 or callthe main office number 713500 if urgent. Find us onwww.facebook.com/wildifebcn and Twitter @wildlifebcn. Tofind out more about your local Wildlife Trust, what we offerin Cambourne and how you can support us, please visitwww.wildlifebcn.org

Pub QuizOn Friday 4 September Michelle and Barry from the MonkfieldArms are hosting a fabulous fundraising evening to supportthe Wildlife Trust.The evening will run as follows:- 6.30pm Three course meal - set menu (allergies catered for)- 7.45pm Quiz (Max 6 per team) (£2 per person for Quiz only)- 9.30pm 70s/80s DiscoTickets £10 per person (including all the above) available atthe Monkfield Arms, Cambourne. All welcome.

Wildlife Poetry competitionSummer is the time to get lyrical, to be inspired by nature onbalmy warm evenings – and bright early mornings. Last year'sCambridgeshire Wildlife Poetry Competition was a resoundingsuccess with an impressive amount of talented entries. Thisyear the doors are opened wide with invitations for entriesfrom those living in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire orNorthamptonshire (so tell your friends!). There are three agecategories and the deadline is Friday 11 September. Entriescan be submitted by email to [email protected] or by

post to: Nature Poetry,The Wildlife Trust BCN,The Manor House,Broad Street,Great Cambourne,Cambridgeshire, CB236DH. Please include name,address and age category.Winners will be announcedon Thursday 8 October,National Poetry Day. For further details visitwildlifebcn.org/poetry-competition

International Bat NightOn Saturday 29 August we willonce again be running our bats surveys on a selection of bigwetland nature reserves, so why not join us and listen to thebats and other night life we encounter? See how our WildlifeTrust Ecology Group volunteers gather ecological informationabout our nature reserves, using a variety of bat detectionequipment,and test drive abat detectoryourself. Thisyear we arerunning guidedwalks on 6 naturereserves on Saturday 29 August 2015,including Cambourne. Booking is essential. For more detailssee wildlifebcn.org/wetland-bats We also have guided bat punts with Scudamores runningthroughout August on Friday and Saturday evenings, for moreinformation visit wildlifebcn.org/events/bat-punting-safaris

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For Support with mental health, relationship or emotional issues, counselling or psychotherapy can help you.

Working with adolescents, adults & couples in private practice, in CB23Providing a safe, confidential, professional space to reflect on the

challenges of life and make the changes you need.Self referrals & GP referrals welcome

Member: British Association of Counselling and psychotherapy and UKCP and Clinical supervisor for other therapists

Could Counselling or Psychotherapy Help You? Is it difficult to get the help you need?

Phone or email for private [email protected]

Telephone 07941 760463

Female Reflexologistfor women clients only

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Please call 01954 712577 (Cambourne)

FitSteps at The Vine School, Cambourne Mondays 7.30pm

Zumba at The Hub Thursdays 8pm

Fitness Pilates at The Hub Tuesday 9.15am (Next block commences September 8th – 7 weeks for £35) utilises all of the principals and includes many of the mat work exercises in

traditional Pilates, but offers modifications, diversifications and updated exercise prescription to provide a controlled body conditioning program appropriate for the general

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This month we celebrate the feast of the Assumption of theBlessed Virgin Mary. The Assumption of Mary, Mother of theLord, into heaven is a consoling sign of our hope. In looking toher, carried up amid the rejoicing of angels, human life isopened to the perspective of eternal happiness. Our owndeath is not the end but rather the entrance into life that knowsno death. Mary’s faith enabled her to recognize the work ofGod in her people’s history and in her own life. Her opennessto God allowed God to work through her so that salvationmight come to all. As Pope Benedict XVI said: "Bycontemplating Mary in heavenly glory, we understand that theearth is not the definitive homeland for us either… We will oneday share in this same glory. We may be sure of it: from onhigh, Mary follows our footsteps with gentle concern, dispelsthe gloom in moments of darkness and distress, reassures uswith her motherly hand. Supported by awareness of this, letus continue confidently in our path of Christian commitmentwherever Providence may lead us. Let us forge ahead in ourlives under Mary’s guidance." May we be like Mary, open andcooperative in God’s plan of salvation and continue servingGod through our community.

29 July, 10:30am-2:30pm: Day at OLEM with Fr HenryAnother tour, bring and share lunch and activities. Book aplace with Mel by Sat 25.5 August, From 11am: A Day at Milton MazeMeet up with us in the picnic area at 12pm.Registrations for catechism for First Holy Communion will beaccepted by no later than 5 September, 2015. ContactLoretta Peck on [email protected] soon: Four week course on the Sacraments of theChurch. Contact Mel Ward [email protected] Loretta Peck.We really need help in setting up for Mass on Saturdays at4pm. Just turn up or contact Ian Peck.

Dear Friends,Our church anniversary picnic went wellwith many folks gathered and we wereable to reflect on God's blessings overthe past year. New people, newopportunities to minister and a new yearin which to grow. But growth must bedone in the right way to be effective. We have studied about truth recently inGalatians and Hebrews and itsimportance in life. We do not find truth inwhat comes out of Hollywood or in videogames. It is dubious if we find real truth inwhat comes from many politicians. We cannot seek real truth from thewritings or surmisings of men for all thesons of Adam have that sin nature within,

regardless of their job title or position.Certainly in Christianity if you want truthyou need to go to the Bible. Not anyextra books or feelings or visions orimages you see on a piece of toast.For Christianity you ask is it in theBook? If not then if it is to do withdoctrine it is suspect. I tell my people if someone comes toyou and says Christians need to changethe teaching to this new thing orviewpoint. Ask that person to show youfrom the Bible where that new thing islocated. If it is not there then the newthing needs to be rejected. Paul said inGalatians 1:9 As we said before, so sayI now again, If any man preach anyother gospel unto you than that ye havereceived, let him be accursed.

We are not to try to alter God and hismessage to accommodate man-madephilosophy or social opinion or evenidolatrous tradition, but rather allowGod and his message to change us forthe better. We will be gearing up for some moreliterature distribution as there are lot ofhomes that simply did not exist lasttime we went through and some folkshave moved in as we live in a verytransitional area. Though thissometimes makes for sad farewells ascareers and circumstances movepeople away it also gives place formore folks to be ministered who comeupon our happy dwelling ofCambourne.Pastor Donavan Bangs

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Cambourne Catholic Church,meeting at Cambourne ChurchSaturday Evenings – 17:00 Hr Mass (inc children’s liturgy)First Saturday of the month -16:20 RosaryFirst Sunday of the Month -19:30 Praise and worship(Churches together)See our Facebook page and visit cambournec.com forregular updates and notices plus details of Adoration,confessions, sacramental preparations and social andyouth events. We are ALL volunteers in this communityand need you to help us to help each other.

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SUNDAY MORNINGS - 10 AM Children’s Sunday School & Adult Bible Studies (Hub) SUNDAY MORNINGS - 11 AM Children’s Church & Morning Worship (Hub) WEDNESDAY EVENINGS - 7 PM Bible Study & Prayer Service (Pastor’s home) Pastor Donavan Bangs 01954 710510 [email protected] www.peacehavenbc.org.uk


Everyone is beginning to look forward tothe challenges that September brings,but as we approach the end of term it isa perfect opportunity to reflect on all ourmemories and achievements of theyear. Winning the Cambridge NewsPrimary School of the Year was ahighlight which we celebrated togetherwith the school community. As we entered into our final half termat Monkfield Park as Year 6, we knewthat exciting adventures lay ahead. Throughout our week at PGL weaccomplished many exciting activitiessuch as climbing, scaling the dizzyheights of the high ropes, and thechallenge of building a buoyant raft(some being more buoyant than others). The week was full of acts of courage,team work and determination and wasrounded off by singing songs around thecampfire and, of course, enjoyingtoasted marshmallows. Once we returned, rehearsals for ourSummer production began in full swing.We look forward to treating ouraudiences to a musical adventurethrough a wonderland, where Aliceencounters a range of unusual

characters and scenarios ranging fromthe cast of The Wizard of Oz toexploring the Bake Off tent! With the temperatures rising and thesummer evidently with us, the schooltook the opportunities the outdoorsoffered. The whole school enjoyedexploring maths outdoors from algebraicequations using flowers, leaves andtwigs, to calculating the age of our trees. Sports day was another opportunity toshow teamwork when competing in ourschool houses to complete individualand team races. Competition was closeduring both KS1 and KS2 Sports Days

but the champions this year wereEnterprise on both days! Many of us have ventured furtherafield to explore what other places haveto offer. Reception children enjoyedclose encounters with wildlife whenvisiting Shepreth Wildlife Park to endtheir topic about minibeasts in style.Meanwhile, Year 5 took a time travellingjourney to the Tudor era at Kentwell Halland donned Tudor outfits and took partin typical daily activities. Although sad toleave 1588 they were relieved to find a21st century coach to take them home. During Culture and Diversity week, theschool was buzzing with activities thathelped the children to learn andunderstand that diversity makes ourschool and our world so interesting.Children enjoyed visitors and activitiesfrom different cultures such as Indiandance, African and Aboriginal art,exploring Rangoli patterns, and a streetdance routine. It was wonderful toexperience vivid colours and vibrantmusic throughout the week. We wish all the readers of theCambourne Crier a relaxing and funfilled Summer holiday.

End of term at Monkfield Park Primary School


As we come to the end of the schoolyear, we’re thinking about moving on.For most of us it’s all about moving upto the next year group and we havebeen busy meeting our new teachersand teaching assistants as well asexploring our new classrooms. In Year 6, we have visited our newsecondary schools and are now busyperforming our end of year pantomime,Cinderella and Rockerfella, as well asreflecting on a great year of learning. We began the year back in Septembermaking time capsules and recordingvlogs which we’ll be sharing at the endof term. We also read a range of novelsby our year group author, MichaelMorpurgo, and wrote letters in rolelinked to his novel War Horse as part ofour WW1 learning. Many of us had seenthe poppy installation at The Tower of

London, so wewere inspired tomake our ownceramic poppieswhich were firedfor us atCambourne Village College. Next, we learned about people whohave migrated to Britain. We used theNational Archives website to learn aboutpeople who arrived in Britain after WWIIon the SS Windrush and created ourown diaries based on their experiences. Then it was time for our residential tripto Hilltop Activity Centre where we facedour fears and scaled the climbing wall,sailed down the zip wire and swungthrough the tree top trail. In the New Year, we became amazingauthors and wrote extended storiesbased on Michelle Paver’s novel, Wolf

Brother. We learned how to draw andpaint landscapes with perspective, buildcomplicated electrical circuits, programin Scratch, create incredible 3-D modelsusing wire armatures and modroc andproduced our own Millionaire-stylescience quiz to test our IT and micro-organism knowledge, visited WickenFen, took part in African danceworkshops, made healthy snacks… thelist goes on. Now we’re getting ready to celebrateour 10th anniversary of The Vine Inter-Church Primary School before saying asad farewell. It’s been a great journey.

Friday 11 September, 10am - 2pm.Come and join us at Cambourne Pre-School inthe current Blue School Building. All members of the community are welcometo come along to our open day to see andcelebrate our new premises with us. Meet thestaff and find out about the sessions on offerand how these are run. With a large outdoor space and two largeindoor rooms dedicated to different age groupsas well as a shared indoor learning space,

Cambourne Pre-school are very pleased to beable to share their new building with you.

To find us, or for any further information:Cambourne Pre-School,At The Blue School,Eastgate,Great Cambourne,CB23 6DZTel: 07875 083163Email: [email protected]

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Farewell to The Vineas Year Six move on


It has been a busy but fun end tothe summer term at the Care &Learning Centre. We are saying goodbye andgood luck to all the children whoare leaving us to go off to schoolin September. We would like towish everyone a safe and happysummer and look forward tohearing about what the childrenhave been doing when they returnin September. Our annual ‘Big Toddle’ in aid ofBarnardo’s is took place on 1 July.The children raised a grand totalof £520. Well done and thank youto everyone who took part. Our Summer Sports/Fun andPicnic also took place in July. Thechildren enjoyed a range ofactivities within their base roomsand were not deterred by the wetweather at the start of the week.Our Bear Hunt proved verypopular and one of our Hunterswent home and built himself aBear Cave. The last day of the summer termwas Wednesday 22 July and wereopen for the autumn term onThursday 3 September. Our Holiday Club is runningagain throughout the summerholiday. If you would like any furtherinformation about any of thesessions available at the Careand Learning Centre, please askat the office or [email protected]

It has been a busy end of term forCambourne Village College, with Year 7and 8 spending the last full week of theyear doing Activities Week, developingall sorts of different skills to enhancetheir ‘outstanding’ curricular learning. There was a great deal of excitementfor Year 7, the majority of whom spentthe week on the Beaumanor residentialin Leicestershire. The students took partin a wide range of activities, withparticular highlights being the canoeingand – quite literally – the high ropescourse. Many students (and someteachers!) have talked proudly aboutconquering their fears doing the highropes, abseiling and ‘Leap of Faith.’ The food also proved a hit, as did thenightly hot chocolate, and students werereluctant to return home after squeezingin two final activities on Friday. With the year group being soexhausted, the bus was far quieter onthe return journey! Year 8 had a choice of differentactivities and trips, some based here atthe College and other groups venturingfurther afield: from Cambridge and thelocal area, all the way to Belgium andNaples. On-site, some students let theirartistic skills loose, producing prints,batik paintings and clay sculptures;

others developed technical skills,making stop-motion animations andaugmenting reality; still others ‘gotcrafty’ knitting blankets for prematurebabies in Addenbrookes and raisingmoney for the neo-natal ward by bakingand icing delicious cakes. Students were encouraged to developtheir independence, with the Dramagroup developing their ownperformance of Alice in Wonderland –scripts, make-up, props and all – whichwas much enjoyed by students andparents alike on the final afternoon,alongside an impressive show by theDance group. Out of school, students were using upenergy on climbing walls and ski slopes,in swimming pools and walking throughfields. For one group, ‘being active’meant a day discovering hiddentreasures in Cambridge – do you knowwhich is the odd ball out on ClareBridge, or where to find Roundheadgraffiti in Kings College Chapel? – andan afternoon punting, with varying levelsof success, on a very busy river! All in all, it was a successful, ifsomewhat tiring, week, and we beginthe summer holidays with newfriendships formed, skills developed,fears faced and memories to treasure.

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Women go gliding - Sunday 16th AugustAn opportunity for women to meetfemale pilots, share experiences andget into the sky and fly! Cambridge Gliding Centre, home torecent women's world champion SarahKelman, is excited to be holding its first"Women Glide" event on Sunday 16thAugust from 10am to 5pm.It's an event aimed atencouraging women of allages to get into the sky,have a go at catching athermal and experiencingthe thrill of soaring into theskies for themselves. The "Women Glide"event is an opportunity forwomen new to the sport tofly with a female instructorin one of the club's dualcontrol K21 gliders at adiscounted rate, as well asmeet other female pilotsand chat with women also

interested in flying. Members will beon hand to talk about their flyingexperiences and to discuss what isinvolved in the sport, so future pilotscan get a taste for flying without evenleaving the ground. There is no needto book - prospective pilots are

welcome to just come along to theCambridge Gliding Centre on the day.Tea, cake and other refreshments willbe available throughout the day. To keep up to date with the eventand to let us know if you are planningto come along please visit the event

page on Facebook:www.facebook.com/events/109050009435099 To find out more aboutWomen Glide UK (WGUK)please visit the website;www.womenglide.co.uk For directions toCambridge Gliding Centre,see: www.camgliding.uk/cambridge-gliding-centre/gransden_lodge.aspx

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Cambridge Gliding Club instructor Emilie House about totake to the air with Tim Levine. Photo: David Jokinen


After a fantastic season, all our playersand coaches are enjoying their welldeserved summer break. Our academy team are lookingforward to entering the CambourneEagles Reds into the U7 league fromSeptember, with Paul & Michal as themanagers and the Cambourne EaglesBlues into the league from Christmas,with Paddy and Marcus as managers. They’ve managed to get in sometournament football, winning thecompetitions they’ve entered at the U6age group and ultimately winning anumber of games at the age group up.The boys are really gelling as a group,right across the two teams and arebeginning to receive compliments fromthe local professional clubs’ scouts.Training will resume in September andthe two teams will continue to train

together full of enthusiasm for the newseason.The U10s are looking forward to the2015-16 season, and will be welcomingseveral outstanding new players! Theyhave some "unofficial" practices overthe summer holidays as well, so thatthey can start the new season offstrong. We wish all the Eagles teams a lovelysummer - enjoy the break! For more information about our cluband opportunities to join us for nextseason, please visit ourwebsite www.cambourneeaglesfc.co.ukor email [email protected]

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Bowls Clubnights continueon Mondaysand Thursdaysfrom 6pm. Allwelcome. If you haven’t tried bowls before,this is good opportunity to try it outas all equipment is provided. We realise that these sessions arenot convenient for everyone so ifyou want to play at other times,think about joining our membershipscheme whereby you can playanytime during the week andweekends. Please contact Robin Bailey,Bowls Secretary, for details aboutthis. Call 01954 719223 or [email protected]

The much celebrated annual DragonBoat Festival returns to Fen Ditton inCambridge on Saturday 12 September2015 and organisers, Gable Events, areinviting local companies, clubs andgroups of friends to get a team togetherand be part of it! Now in its 11th year,the Festival has become one of thebiggest corporate team events in theregional calendar and up to 48 teams areexpected to battle it out on the Cam inaid of new Festival charity,Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust. Over 30 companies have alreadysigned up and the teams represent a mixof new and returning companies of allsizes from all corners of the region. Thebeauty of dragon boat racing is thateveryone has an equal chance ofwinning! As well as the Standard entries,eight Gold and Silver entry packages areavailable which include marketingbenefits as well as a donation toAddenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT).

To join the other teams on the startline this September, all you need to do israise a team of up to 11 people (squadscan be larger). All the dragon boats,qualified helms and racing equipment areprovided, each team gets a minimum ofthree races and no previous experienceis necessary, just plenty of team spiritand enthusiasm! The top fundraisingcrew for ACT will also receive a delicious

prize meal courtesy of The Red LionWhittlesford Bridge. The Festival offers a full day of fun onland as well as water with plenty ofactivities on the bankside.For further information visit:dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/cambridge orcall 01780 470 718. For informationabout ACT call 01223 217757 or visitact4addenbrookes.org.uk

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Cambourne u10s Tournament -Sunday 6 SeptemberFollowing the success of last year's inaugural tournament, weare hosting another u10s tournament this year - at LowerCambourne on Sunday 6 September. The tournament will last all day - starting at 10am, andending with presentations at 4pm. Cambourne's u10s team won the competition last year,and will be defending the title against other youth teams fromthe area. It promises to be a great day of junior cricket - with activitiesand refreshments. Admission is free for spectators - so come on down to lendyour support to Cambourne's young cricketers.

We would also love to hear from any local businesses thatwould like to get behind the event. Email Callum Healy, ClubSecretary: [email protected]

Players of the Month:Danny White - Wily slow bowler and pitch guru, Danny rolledback the years, and knocked back the opposition, with a fine 6for 7 for Cambourne 2s against Dullingham. The Longson family - Dad Mike Snr and sons Mike Jnr andZinny, all played starring roles in a record-breaking day forCambourne 3s as the team scored a highest ever 292 runs intheir victory over Elmdon. Mike Snr scored 51 not out, Juniorscored 68 runs and Zinny (aged 13) scored 13. As the familycontributed 132 runs to their home club's total. One of manyindicators that Cambourne is truly a local family club!

EventsWe are hoping to run a fun doublestournament on Sunday 9 August andhave a BBQ. Please see our website fordetails if you are interested to play orwatch or have a burger.cambournetennis.clubbuzz.co.uk

JuniorsWe have a second Summer Camp inCambourne from 10-14 August. Book inadvance to secure your place and get adiscount: directly online or [email protected] or 0844 7761763. Suggested age groups and

session times for the summer camps onthe overandin website:www.overandin.com/clubs/cambourne-summer-camps-2014

AdultsIn the Summer Leagues, our Ladies 2team did great to win their division andLadies 1 and Mens 2 both finished thirdand just miss promotion. The mixedmatches are nearly finished. To see thelatest results check our website.At the start of September we will havetrials for the winter teams. [email protected] or see our

website or for details nearer the time.For social players, Club Sessions runtwice a week, Wednesdays from 6:30pmand Sundays from 2:00pm.

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COMMUNITY GROUPSCambourne Arts:Fran Panrucker: (01954) 710858fran@panrucker.eclipse.co.ukwww.cambournearts.btck.co.ukCambourne Garden Club:Fran Panrucker: (01954) [email protected] Children’s Centre:(01954) [email protected] Love JusticeGroup:Len Thornton: (01954) 710370Network Business Breakfast:Jo Christy [email protected] 07852 227917Photography Group 07811154901. Contact: Nicola Marriott.Reading Groups:[email protected]: 0300 111 3555 ordirect 01223 713555 LauraPapanikolaouWomen’s Institute:Pam Hume: (01954) 201808Joan Roe: (01954) 200908

CHURCHESCambourne ChurchMinister: Rev Matthew TrickTel: [email protected] Minister: Rev Dr [email protected] Office 710644Open Mon-Thurs 10.00-12.30Administrator and ChurchBookings: Jeanine Kennedy: Tel:[email protected] and Family Champion: JaneBrooksTel. 07551 [email protected] the coffee house: JacquiHuckle and Gerald ClutterbuckTel: 07513 [email protected] www.cambournechurch.org.ukPeacehaven Baptist ChurchRev. Donovan M. Bangs:[email protected] (01954)710510www.peacehavenbc.org.uk

HEALTH CARECommunity First Responders:Seán Hawkins - 07798 [email protected]

Cambourne Dental Practice:(01954) 718585www.cambournedental.comChemist: Lloyds Pharmacy -(01954)718296Monkfield Medical Practice:(01954) 282153www.monkfieldpractice.co.ukNCT: (National Childbirth Trust)Candice Lattimore - [email protected]

LEISURE & RECREATIONCambourne Fitness & SportsCentre:(01954) 714070Cambourne Fishing Club:www.cambournefishingclub.comCambourne Sports & SocialClub:mail@cambournesportsandsocialclub.co.ukwww.cambournesportsandsocialclub.co.ukCrafty Ladies:Enid - (01954) 715292 or Edna -(01954) 717360

LOCAL AUTHORITIESParish Council Office:Parish Clerk - (01954) 714403clerk@cambourneparishcouncil.gov.ukwww.cambourneparishcouncil.gov.ukAll Parish Council Venues andPitch Bookings:(01954) [email protected] Councillors forCambourne:Alison Elcox:[email protected] Loynes:[email protected] [email protected] Councillor for Cambourne:Cllr Mervyn [email protected]

PLAYGROUPS &PRE- SCHOOLSBaby And Me:Natalie 07999 [email protected] 123’s:Jane 07530 [email protected] Pre-school:Donna O’Shea: 07875 [email protected] And Tots:Pippa 07803 504220

[email protected] Park Care & LearningCentreOffice: (01954) [email protected] Nursery: (01954)719440

SCHOOLS & COLLEGESCambourne Village College:www.cambournevc.orgComberton Village College:School Office - 01223 262503The Blue School (HardwickCommunity Primary):Co-heads: Andy Matthews & RuthFrenchSchool Office - (01954) [email protected] Wood Primary School:Headteacher - Cath HainsworthSchool Office - (01954) [email protected] Park Primary School:Headteacher - Sarah PorterSchool Office - (01954) [email protected] Inter-Church PrimarySchool:Headteacher - Debbie HighamSchool Office - (01954) [email protected]

SERVICESCommunity Car Scheme:07858 [email protected] Community FireStation:(01954) 714030www.cambsfire.gov.ukLibrary:Tel: 0345 045 5225www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/leisure/librariesPolice non-emergency:PCSO David Jackson or PCSOAlex GiltinaneTel: 101Streetlight Faults:www.cambourne.info/[email protected] Tel:714403Vets: Cromwell VeterinaryGroup: (01954) 715161Waste & Recycling (SouthCambs):03450 450 063Wildlife Trust:Jenny Mackay (01954)713516www.wildlifebcn.org

SPORTS CLUBSCambourne Bowls Club:Robin Bailey – (01954) 719223www.cambourne.info/bowls.htmCambourne Cricket Club:Callum Healy - 07714 007 [email protected] Eagles F.C:Secretary - Danny [email protected] & 07516630552.www.cambourneeaglesfc.co.uk.Cambourne F.C:www.cambournefc.orgCambourne Netball Club:Emma Smith - (01954) [email protected] Exiles (Rugby):Neil Ingham - 07956 [email protected] Runners.Garry - 07807 [email protected] Women [email protected] Tennis Club:Andy Holcombe - (07921) [email protected]

YOUTH GROUPSCambourne Air Cadets:Pilot Officer Rogers: [email protected] Army Cadet force:[email protected] Youth Partnership:All Clubs at Cambourne Soul,Back Lane07511 [email protected] evenings for ages 11-18 or Thursday afternoons forages 5-11Cubs, Beavers & Scouts:[email protected], Brownies andRainbows:Waiting list:www.girlguiding.org.ukTel: 0800 1 69 59 [email protected] Youth Worker: JonathanBuwertTel. 07503 [email protected]

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Last month, the Cambourne WI enjoyeda summer outing to Hitchin Lavender. Around a dozen members enjoyed apleasant few hours admiring thelavender and picking some to takehome. The weather was kind, and thescenery stunning. Many thanks to those whovolunteered to be our drivers. In June a social evening, whichincluded a beetle drive, proved popularand quite competitive! We also enjoyeda finger buffet, thanks to the memberswho all brought something to share. Jane, our secretary, made a cakedecorated with the WI tree logo, tocelebrate the WI centenary. Talking of the centenary, you can bepart of this British milestone and comealong to the celebrate 100 years of theWI's achievements. The WI CentennialFair takes place at HarrogateInternational Centre on 3-6 September.This is the WI's inaugural event and isopen to members and non-members

alike. The fair offers four fantastic daysof craft, food, travel and lifestyle.Tickets can be booked atthewishow.com Our August meeting, taking place atthe Hub at 7.30pm on 13 August, willsee Sean Brady talking aboutHandcrafted Porcelain Jewellery; theremay even be some for sale.

Visitors are, of course, always welcome,although we do have to make a smallcharge of £4 each. Please, be aware that WI rules statethat after three visits you will have todecide whether or not to join. If you’d like to know more about theWI as a national organisation, then goto: thewi.org.uk/about-the-wi

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