South Cambs Magazine Autumn 2014

Family theatre ticketsSee page 34

Two for one BikeBus Explorer

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Green bin changes See page 27

All ages get activeSee page 45

Disability open daySee page 12

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WelcomeAutumn 2014

Autumn 2014

The next issue of South Cambs Magazine will be delivered between 28 November and 14 December.For all delivery enquiries please contact PDC on 01904 606300 or [email protected]

Welcome to the autumn issue of South Cambs Magazine

Following a summer of sport where residents lined the streets as the Tour de France raced through the district, we are looking to inspire more people to get out into the countryside on two wheels. The BikeBus Explorer could be the answer for some people as it allows you to take the bus for part of your journey and use a bike to rove further afield. See page 8 to find out more about the special bike trailer the bus pulls - and don’t miss our exclusive two-for-one special introductory offer. I’m delighted to say that our housing company has taken on its first properties, with tenants moving into 27 homes in Waterbeach. We’ve set up the company so we can invest in housing and generate a return to support the services people need. Page 20 tells you more. Along with investing wisely to generate money, we’re also trying to find even more savings as our budgets are squeezed by cuts in funding from government. To make sure we continue to deliver the best value for money possible we’ve teamed up with neighbouring councils in a shared service strategic partnership. 6 explains more. And finally, don’t forget to read page 27 where you will find out more about changes to green bin collections during the winter months. The changes commence in December.

Cllr Ray Manning LeaderSouth Cambridgeshire District Council

ContentsContact Us ............................ 4

Community ........................... 6

Planning ................................ 15

Housing ................................. 20

Waste & Recycling ............... 24

Young People ........................ 30

Conservation ........................ 33

Competition ......................... 34

About your Council ............... 36

Business ............................... 41

Environmental Health ........... 43

Sport ...................................... 45

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More community transport schemes - could they help you?Community transport continues to offer an answer to people’s transport problems, but did you know that by working with your local scheme you could help drive forward their services? The Good Companion group and other elderly residents in Meldreth recently met with Royston and District Community Transport and local councillors to discuss their travel needs. They agreed both a monthly service to Letchworth for shopping, and a weekly service connecting them with local facilities at Meldreth, Melbourn and Shepreth. David Wherrell, from Royston and District Community Transport, said: “It is great to be able to work with local people to provide them with the services they need. Community transport plugs the gaps between public transport and can be a lifeline. We don’t just offer short trips, transport can be hired by groups and we can also plan trips further afield.” Community transport differs across the district, but is mainly provided through mini buses or cars.

New schemesCare Network has supported

the launch of a new community transport scheme for Bar Hill - with

two more in the pipeline, one serving Bourn, Kingston, Longstowe & Arrington and another at Histon. The new schemes add to the network of 33 which are already operating in the district. Details of your local scheme can be found by visiting www.scambs.gov.uk/community-transport where a community transport leaflet can also be downloaded. We can send you a printed copy too.

Our support - and yours? We continue to support community transport through grants but they can only continue to operate with volunteer drivers coming

forward to offer their time for free. Volunteers who drive their own car are reimbursed for their mileage.

David Cutter, who is a volunteer driver with the Royston and District Transport Scheme, said: “I really enjoy being a car scheme driver as you

meet such nice people. It’s really just a case of wanting to help others and I get a lot of satisfaction from seeing people be able to get out and about.”

Volunteer drivers are the backbone of community transport schemes

Mini buses provide community transport in some areas of the district

For further information on community transport, or to volunteer, contact Clare Gibbons on [email protected] or 01954 713290



Enjoy the colours of autumn with the BikeBus ExplorerA new bus service which pulls a bike trailer behind so you can saddle up and rove further afield is now helping people have days out exploring the countryside. The service, which is a first in Cambridgeshire, began at the end of July in response to demand for people to be able to get out and about to explore beauty spots, attractions and village pubs. Once you’ve got your Day Explorer ticket you can hop on and off all day. To guide you on your journey, you can use the BikeBus Explorer route map and walking guides. The bus can carry over 30 passengers, with room for 20 bikes towed behind on its specially designed trailer. Bikes can be loaded up at three stops in Cambridge and in villages along the route. Four times a day on Sundays and bank holidays, the BikeBus Explorer connects Cambridge Rail Station with villages between Barton and Gamlingay on a circular route. It takes in a host of visitor attractions along its path, including the magnificent Wimpole Estate. The BikeBus project is led by us with additional funding from Cambridgeshire County Council and the National Trust. The initial pilot will run until the end of March.

Tickets Tickets can be purchased when boarding the bus, or in advance from the Tourist Information Centre at the Guildhall in Cambridge and the Stable Block at the Wimpole Estate. An Adult Day Explorer ticket costs £5, with a £2 charge for bike carriage. Child fares are half that price, with further discounts for family tickets. Single fares are also available and concessionary bus pass holders only pay for bike carriage.

Special offer - for a limited time only, we’re giving you an exclusive two-for-one voucher to try out the BikeBus Explorer, so

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Don’t forget - it’s not just for cyclists. You can use it as a regular bus service, or even catch the bus to explore on foot too

Clare Gibbons, Chairman Cllr David Bard and Deputy Leader Cllr Simon

Edwards with the BikeBus Explorer at Wimpole Hall

Two for one Day Explorer ticket special offerTerms: - Cut out and present this voucher when you board the bus - You must purchase one full priced Day Explorer ticket (with or without bike carriage) to receive a second free ticket to the same value - Both tickets must be used at the time of purchase - Photocopies of this voucher cannot be accepted - ThisofferclosesonSunday26October2014

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Where to go The BikeBus Explorer turns directly into the Wimpole Estate, dropping visitors close to the ticket office, for easy access to the Hall, gardens and Home Farm. There are many walks across the parkland or, for those who bring their bikes, cycle trails across the estate. Elsewhere along the BikeBus route there are a number of ancient woodlands, looked after by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire, perfect for an autumn walk. Check out the Explorer route map and BikeBus Explorer village walking guides, where you will find insider tips on great things to see and do. Be sure to call in on one of the many country pubs along the way - a perfect way to round off your trip.

Maps and more can be downloaded from our website for free, or they can be bought on board the bus.

Cllr Simon Edwards, Deputy Leader, said: “What better time to hop on this unique service than the year the Tour de France has visited the area. People often say they want to get out and explore what the countryside has to offer, and we hope the BikeBus removes the barriers for them. There is so much to offer in the district, from popular tourist attractions such as theWimpole Estate to ancient woodlands and historic villages with their welcoming pubs. Why not give it a try?”

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Can you help shape public transport?Communities are being urged to continue to help shape publically funded bus services as part of the on-going review by Cambridgeshire County Council.

The initiative known as Cambridgeshire Future Transport (CFT) has seen the county divided into a number of areas and the bus services operating in each area reviewed in turn to boost ridership and reduce costs. For the villages south west of Cambridge currently served by the 31 and 75 (area G), and the villages north-west of Cambridge along the A14 (area E), suggested changes to services are now being developed. The review to service 46 in the south east of the district (area J) is now also underway. The new services introduced west of Cambridge (Area C) have now been in place since June, including a demand responsive transport (DRT) service operated by HACT - service 28. It picks up passengers at times and locations convenient for them on a first come, first served basis. In September, the final area (Area M) of villages north of Royston, including Guilden Morden, Steeple Morden, Abington Piggots, Litlington, Bassingbourn, Kneesworth, Melbourn, Whaddon and Meldreth, will come under review - covering services 15, 127 and 128. To get involved in this final area, contact your parish council or the CFT Team on [email protected]

You can view all bus timetable information, including DRT services, by visiting www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk and clicking on the bus timetable option

Expert advice on hand for residentsThere are now more ways to access the free advice available from the four Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) which serve our district. North Hertfordshire and District CAB is now offering sessions at the recently opened Melbourn Hub. Drop-in advice sessions are available the first Monday and third Tuesday of the month, between 9.30 and 11.30am. Elsewhere, touchscreen kiosks are being installed to help residents find the advice they need. And don’t forget, you can access this service from your own computer or smart phone by going to www.advicehub.org If you need support finding advice online, there are drop-ins hosted by volunteers in Great Shelford and Histon libraries. Volunteers are also being looked for in Bar Hill and Cambourne. Contact Lynne McAulay, using the details below, for more information. The Melbourn Hub, Gamlingay Ecohub and the C2 café in Cambourne Church Foyer are the latest to install a kiosk following the success of the first one in Sawston Medical Centre. Cambridge and District CAB is working in partnership with Care Network on a Big Lottery funded project to find sites where this network can be extended to help more people access advice without having to travel too far. Lynne McAulay, of Care Network, would like to hear from parishes interested in finding out more. Contact [email protected] We’ll also continue to fund face to face advice services, which can be accessed from the four CAB offices. They are in Cambridge, Royston, Haverhill and Saffron Walden.

For more information, visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk or call 03450 450 500



Superfast broadband roll-out hits 30,000 premises milestoneOver 30,000 homes and businesses across rural Cambridgeshire can now connect to high-speed fibre broadband as the roll-out gathers pace. The Connecting Cambridgeshire programme, which is led by Cambridgeshire County Council, has already reached a third of its target to bring faster broadband access to more than 90,000 properties across the county that would not otherwise be able to get it, by the end of 2015. More than 125 new green fibre cabinets have been installed in over 50 communities across the county, giving thousands of people access to faster fibre broadband. South Cambridgeshire areas that have already gone live with fibre include: Barrington, Grantchester, Graveley, Great Shelford, Little Shelford, Landbeach, Pampisford, Papworth Everard, Sawston, Stapleford, Waterbeach and Whittlesford, with many more to come. Visit the ‘my area’ pages at www.connectingcambridgeshire.co.uk to view a coverage map showing when your area can expect to get faster broadband. More than 500 small businesses - many in South Cambridgeshire – have successfully applied for broadband connection vouchers, grants and free advice to make the most of digital technology from the Destination Digital business support scheme. Now, extra Government funding is available to help women start or grow their own small businesses by getting online and taking advantage of faster broadband.

Disability open day to bring people togetherResidents are being encouraged to attend a disability open day which aims to bring together like-minded people to remove barriers to better services. A survey of Council tenants showed that over 40% of people said they either had, or were living with someone who had, a disability. Since then we have set up a disability forum for tenants and this event was put together by that group for the entire district. At the open day there will be information from groups such as Help for Heroes, Care Network, Age UK and Emmaus. Our officers will also be on hand to talk about Council services, including benefits, Lifeline and Lifeline Plus. The Lifeline services are aimed at helping people enjoy their independence with the safety net of support when they need it.

ItwillbeheldonFriday31OctoberinourSouthCambridgeshireHallofficesonCambourneBusinessPark.You can drop in any time between 10am to 4pm. The open day is free to attend and open to all.

For further details, contact Gill Anderton on [email protected] or 01954 713377, or the Chair of the Disability Forum, Jim Watson, on 07947 572008.

If you need transport to attend the event, contact us and we will try to assist you

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Callingallartyunder16sArtistic students are in with a chance to be part of a major exhibition - which could provide an opportunity to gain recognition in the professional art world. This year’s Open Art Exhibition, sponsored by local company Rheebridge, will be held at Swavesey Village College from 21 to 23 November. Adult entries will compete for accolades including the Top Twenty, Rheebridge Awards and a People’s Choice Award. There will be a free draw to vote for your favourite artwork - and a chance to do a bit of Christmas shopping with paintings, sculptures, prints and cards available. There’s no selection procedure for the main exhibition - just make sure you apply early to secure a space. At the exhibition, we’re endorsing a new Cambridgeshire Area Young Artist Competition (CAYAC), showcasing and recognising all the budding artists we have across our local secondary schools. Students under the age of 16 can enter the competition through their school's art department. Andrew Daly, Principal of Swavesey Village College, said: “Our students will be involved in all aspects of the event. It is a fantastic and unique opportunity for them to work alongside professionals and learn from them.” On the Saturday, Jeremy Newton, Chief Executive of The Prince’s Foundation for Children and the Arts will present the student prizes and the winning school will receive the CAYAC shield at a teatime reception.

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Archaeology underway at NorthstoweArchaeologists have begun to delve into the history of the Northstowe site. A 12-month programme looking to uncover, excavate and record artefacts and other historic features got underway in June. Following extensive research and surveys, the Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) identified nine separate areas worthy of further investigation. One of the first places CAU began working was the site for the new primary school. The archaeological work will help enable construction of the school to begin on time and represents a major step towards preparing the site for homes and facilities to be built. CAU plan to host an open day later this year to display archaeological findings from the site. Look out for more details. Outline planning permission for the first phase of the development on the former airfield between Longstanton and Oakington was issued in April. This gave permission for the first 1,500 homes and community facilities such as a new primary school, community centre and sports pavilion. Developer, Gallagher, is now in the process of submitting a series of planning applications to agree details from the construction of roads, sewers and broadband, to where the homes will be located and what they will look like. These need to be agreed before each part of the construction can get underway. In June, councillors on the Northstowe Joint Development Control Committee approved the construction of new junctions on the B1050 to provide access to Northstowe. The work is expected to begin in October.

Next phase The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) carried out an

informal consultation in March to gather early views on the next phase of the new town. This planning application will include up to 3,500 homes, the town centre, retail and commercial properties, the secondary school, sports hub, two primary schools and public open spaces. The application was submitted on 22 August and included the southern access road to connect Northstowe to the B1050 close to its junction with the A14. Once the application has been checked to make sure

all the information needed has been submitted, it will be posted on our website - www.scambs.gov.uk - and a public

consultation carried out. You can also find out more by visiting www.northstowe.com

Get involved People can find out more about the latest planning applications at the events shown in the green box. Our officers will be on hand to give you more details about the plans as well as answer your questions.

Have your saySaturday 20 September - 10am to 12 noon at Bar Hill Library, Gladeside

Saturday 27 September - 10.30am to 12.30pm at Longstanton Village Institute, High Street

Tuesday 30 September - 5pm to 7pm at Ploughman Hall, West Fen Road, Willingham

Saturday 4 October - 10.30am to 1.30pm at Oakington Pavillion, Queensway

Wednesday 15 October - 4pm to 6pm at Rampton Village Hall, Church End

Saturday 18 October - 10am to 12 noon at Ploughman Hall, West Fen Road, Willingham

Tuesday 21 October - 3pm to 4.30pm at Longstanton Village Institute, High Street

Tuesday 28 October - 5pm to 7pm at Oakington Pavillion, Queensway


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Inspector begins Local Plan examinationAn independent planning inspector has begun to review our Plan for how the district should be developed up until 2031. We submitted our draft Local Plan to Government in March this year, following two years of public consultation, in which hundreds of possible sites for new jobs and homes were considered. It proposes building a new town north of Waterbeach, a new village at Bourn Airfield, an extension westwards of Cambourne and around 900 homes at six of the larger villages. The homes are in addition to the 14,000 that have either already been allocated at sites, recently built, are under construction or have planning permission in locations such as the edge of Cambridge and the new town of Northstowe. Our independent planning inspector is Laura Graham who will also be running the examination for Cambridge City Council’s Local Plan. One of her first jobs has been to read the planning documents and evidence that the two councils sent to her, including the comments and views submitted during the consultation held from July to October last year. Before a series of hearings to assess the draft Local Plan, an initial meeting will be held to hear how the planning inspector will conduct the hearings. If you made comments during the Local Plan consultation last year you will have been notified about this meeting already. Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire’s Plans will each have their own examination process, but given the interdependence of the two, the inspector intends to hold some hearings jointly. Her job is to see if the Local Plans meet the development needs of each area or if changes are needed to make the plans sound. Ahead of the pre hearing meeting the inspector will publish ‘matters and issues for examination’. The Council and people who made comments during the last consultation will have the opportunity to respond to them. We still anticipate the hearings will not start before the end of October and those who made comments last summer can ask to speak at these. This is at the discretion of the inspector. Once the inspector provides us with the timetable for the examination hearings we will publish it on our website.The pre hearing meeting is being held on Thursday 11 September at 2pm. It is in the Guildhall, Market Square, Cambridge.

Visit www.scambs.gov.uk/local-plan-examination for more information, or contact [email protected] or 01954 713183

Five year housing land supply In his decisions on two recent planning appeals in Waterbeach, a planning inspector has concluded that the district cannot currently demonstrate a five year supply of land for building new houses. This is a requirement set by national planning policy to help boost housing supply. The appeals affect how we make decisions on planning applications for new homes until we do have such a supply, although all housing proposals will still have to show they are sustainable against the tests in national planning policy, including the green belt. The need to demonstrate a five year supply will be a factor in the examination of our new Local Plan.

New homes could be built around the new secondary school in Cambourne (circled above)


Forum eventsCommunity forums have been set up for developments that border South Cambridgeshire District and Cambridge City councils’ areas to help people find out more about what’s happening.

The events are a great chance to find out more about what’s happening and take part in question and answer sessions.

Cambridge East Community Forum The forum covers the Marshall development known as ‘Wing’ on the eastern edge of Cambridge. It also covers the new developments in the Cherry Hinton Ward of Cambridge. The next forum will be held on Tuesday 28 October at Fen Ditton Primary School from 7pm - 8.30pm.

North West Fringe Community Forum This forum covers the Cambridge University development between Huntingdon and Madingley roads, as well as Darwin Green between Huntingdon and Histon roads. The latest dates and information are available on Cambridge City Council’s website at www.cambridge.gov.uk/north-west-community-forum

Southern Fringe Community Forum This Forum covers the new developments at Trumpington Meadows, Clay Farm and Glebe Farm. The latest dates and information are available on Cambridge City Council’s website at www.cambridge.gov.uk/southern-fringe-community-forum

For further information about community forums, please contact [email protected] or 01954 713342

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Sawston family helped by Family Link Service

Cambridgeshire County Council’s Family Link Service is a short break service for families who have disabled children. The service links a family to carers who can help share the care of the child by welcoming them into their home.

Jake is 8 and lives in Sawston. He has been visiting his Link carers Barbara and Neil for 4 years. They collect him on Sunday mornings, leaving his parents, Sharon and Jonathan, much needed time to relax and spend quality time with their other children.

Sharon said, “I always sleep in bed with Jake because he has seizures through the night, so I often feel very tired. Jake is very strong willed and active, when he’s at home we have to keep all the doors and windows locked to keep him safe. To have just a few hours when I can switch off and spend time with our other kids or have chance to do the small things other people take for granted, like have a shower uninterrupted, makes a huge difference.”

Neil and Barbara live round the corner. They have a well-established routine of activities which Jake enjoys each week. Neil explained, “we just do simple things like go for a walk to buy the paper then play football, teach Jake card games and make fresh orange juice. We also take Jake out for trips to nearby places like the Botanic Gardens in Cambridge where he loves having hot chocolate.”

Sharon added, “Jake’s Link carers are a big part of his life, one week we were away so he wasn’t able to spend time with them and he reminded me that Sunday should be a Barbara and Neil day!”

Neil and Barbara have been involved in the Family Link Service for many years and have built up a number of long-term, close relationships with disabled children and their families. They said “the role can have challenges which you have to consider before applying, especially if you are a Link carer while your own children are growing up. But friends who hear about our work and the difference it makes are often tempted to become Link carers themselves and we always encourage anyone who is interested to come forward and find out more.”

Cambridgeshire County Council are currently looking for more people to become Link carers and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with experience working with children with disabilities. Carers are paid an allowance, take part in a comprehensive training programme and receive ongoing support.

Left to right: Link carers Barbara and Neil with Sharon, Jonathan and Jake

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New shops to open in Orchard ParkShops will soon be opening their doors in Orchard Park on the edge of Cambridge as work is being completed on seven new retail units. The new units at the top of Circus Drive will face onto an area which could hold markets and the main store will be a small supermarket. The remaining six retail units will include two food outlets and four shops, with some premises still available.Above the shops are 28 affordable one and two bedroom flats - which will help people on our housing waiting list as well as key workers. The building boasts many sustainable features, including air source heat pumps servicing the shops and solar tiles laid on the roof. The energy saving measures in the development will mean residents of the flats will have reduced service charges due to the on-site energy creation. Including affordable homes as part of the retail development has been a big success of the project and was made possible thanks to our joint work with Gallagher, Orchard Park Community Council and Bedfordshire Pilgrims Housing Association.

If you are interested in renting one of the retail units, please contact James Lankfer at Bidwells on 01223 559558

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Housing South Cambs Magazine

Autumn 2014

Housing company takesonfirsthomesWaterbeach residents have moved into the first 27 homes being managed by our new property company.

South Cambs Ltd was set up so we can buy, build and sell homes to help meet some of the housing need in the district while also generating an income which will be reinvested in supporting the delivery of the services residents and businesses want and need. The property company is just one of the measures we are taking as we look for innovative ways to generate income from other sources to protect local people from the full force of cuts to our funding from central government. Councillors have agreed a £7 million investment in a pilot project which could see us buy up to 40 homes. These would be rented on the open market to repay the initial investment and create a revenue stream. The pilot will enable us to test the concept and could lead to us committing to a larger scale investment in the future. The Waterbeach homes are part of the housing initiative as South Cambs Ltd is now managing the former Ministry of Defence homes for a period of five years. The five year deal will see our property company rent them to local residents who are registered on our housing waiting list. The first families to move in were handed over keys a few months ago after an overwhelming demand for the homes. The homes had stood empty before being taken on by us and by bringing them back into use it has also helped boost the local Waterbeach economy and build on an initiative in the village to encourage people to shop locally. Homes were first offered to Waterbeach residents, and people with a connection to the village, who were on the waiting list for a property. All the

homes were allocated within a matter of days. Emma Tedstone, 25, who grew up in Waterbeach, was one of the first tenants to be given the keys to her new home. She said: “When I was offered one of the properties I jumped at the chance as it meant we could make a new start back near family and friends. The home is perfect for me and my son, and will also mean I am near my mum who can help with childcare.” A report is due to be presented to councillors in September to give further details on the proposed purchase of the 40 homes. By establishing South Cambs Ltd as a separate trading company we can work within the regulations to generate an income to re-invest in services.

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Building on success for affordable homesWe’re looking to unlock the door to more affordable homes following a recent myth busting tour of rural exception sites in the area. The tour was laid on for parish councillors to gain local support by dispelling misconceptions and showing them the important role affordable homes play in rural communities.Some common misconceptions are: Local people won’t be housed in them ...They will Affordable housing of any sort is a blight on a village ... It can make it vibrant The new homes will look awful and stand out ...They will not, we take design very seriously. Over the last five years, over 200 affordable homes have been built on rural exception sites in South Cambridgeshire, putting the district amongst the top performing areas in the country for delivering new homes in rural locations where planning permission would not be granted for market housing; and we aim to add another 100 new homes in villages over the next 12 months. Mark Deas, Rural Housing Enabler at Cambridgeshire ACRE, said: “Many young people and families want their own home and building affordable homes means they can stay in their village close to friends, family and their community.”

Seek support early to avoid homelessnessWe’re calling on people who are concerned about mounting bills to contact us as early as possible so we can give them advice and support to prevent them facing the prospect of homelessness.

The number of people stepping forward for support has risen over recent years, but we are pleased to say that over the last year more than 150 households have been helped to remain in their own home or to find alternative accommodation. This is an increase of around 15% on the previous year. Cllr Mark Howell, cabinet member for housing, said: “My message to anyone struggling is to come and speak to us as early as possible. Coming to see us before your debt gets out of hand means we have more options on how we can help you and make sure you do not become homeless.”Options we have to support people include: Referring people for specialist money advice Liaison with landlords and mortgage lenders to negotiate arrears repayments Assistance - including financial support if appropriate - to access accommodation in the private rented sector

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Waste & Recycling South Cambs Magazine

Autumn 2014

Waste & Recycling South Cambs Magazine

Green & blue bins Black bin Blue bin only Later collection Collection brought forward

Collection dates We recommend bins are put out the night before, but they mustbeoutby6amonthedesignateddayofyourcollection at the latest

September October November December 2014 Jan 2015

15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 5 12 19

Monday A - Babraham, Balsham, Gt Abington, Gt Shelford, Harston, Hauxton, Hildersham, Hinxton, Ickleton, Lt Abington, Lt Shelford, Pampisford, Stapleford

Monday B - Bartlow, Castle Camps, Horseheath, Linton, Sawston, Shudy Camps


15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 5 12 19


16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 6 13 20

Tuesday A - Carlton, Coton, Gt Wilbraham, Histon, Horningsea, Impington, Lt Wilbraham, Madingley, Orchard Park, Six Mile Bottom, Teversham/Cherry Hinton (North of the railway), West Wickham, West Wratting, Weston Colville

Tuesday B - Fen Ditton, Fulbourn/Cherry Hinton (South of the railway), Girton, Milton, Oakington, Stow-cum-Quy, Westwick


16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 6 13 20

Wednesday B - Boxworth, Caxton, Conington, Cottenham, Elsworth, Fen Drayton, Lolworth, Over, Rampton, Willingham

October November December 2014 Jan 2015

17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 7 14 21

September

Wednesday A - Bar Hill, Childerley, Chittering, Dry Drayton, Knapwell, Landbeach, Longstanton, Swavesey, Waterbeach


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September

Thursday B - Abington Pigotts, Arrington, Bassingbourn, Bourn, Croydon, Gamlingay, Guilden Morden, Hatley, Litlington, Longstowe, Lt Gransden, Shingay-cum-Wendy, Steeple Morden, Tadlow


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Thursday A - Cambourne, Comberton, Croxton, Eltisley, Graveley, Hardwick, Papworth Everard, Papworth St Agnes, Toft


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Friday A - Barton, Foxton, Grantchester, Gt Eversden, Harlton, Haslingfield, Kingston, Lt Eversden, Newton, Orwell, Shepreth, Thriplow & Heathfield, Whittlesford, Whaddon, Wimpole


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Autumn 2014

Blue bin

Green bin

PaperCaddy

Jiffy bags, wrapping paper, greeting cards,

tissue, cardboard & kitchen paper

Any type of cat litter.Turf and soil - due to its

weight. Any type of plastic inc bags/sacks

Biodegradable bags (cornstarch, potato starch)

Corrugated cardboard - put in the blue bin

Cardboard - put in the blue bin

Paper

Newspapers & magazines

Envelopes (with or without windows)

Junk mailPlastic bottlesPlastic packaging (pots, trays & tubs)

Plastic bagsPlastic film & clean

food wrapping

AerosolsFood & drinks cans Tinfoil & foil trays

Cardboard/Wrapping paperGlass jars & bottles

Garden waste

Cooked/uncooked food waste

(meat, fish & dairy)Cartons

(e.g Tetrapack)

Plastic bottle tops & triggers

Kitchen paperand tissuesTelephone directories

Catalogues

Batteries

Batteries inc. AA & AAA cells,

button batteries, size C & D and

any laptop & mobile battery

Excess green bin material cannot be collected. Please compost it or take it to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres

Put the caddy inside or beside your blue bin

Put items loosely in the blue bin and not in carrier bags

Rinse items to remove any food contamination

Place in a battery bag or clear plastic bag and attach to the lid of the blue bin

Put shredded paper in an old envelope before placing in the paper only caddy

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PolystyrenePyrex, flat glass, non packaging plastic e.g toys,

bowls

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Green bin collection changes We are changing to monthly green bin collections during the winter when far less garden waste is put out by residents.

The change is being made for December, January and February collections only, with fortnightly collections remaining in place for the rest of the year. Black and blue collections are unaffected. Like all local authorities, we need to make significant savings over the next few years as our funding continues to be cut. Some of these savings have been achieved by adjusting our collection routes. These changes have either just taken place, or will happen soon in your area. We have worked hard to minimise the effects of these changes on residents, and although some residents may find their bins collected either earlier or later in the day, only nine out of over 60,000 households served will need to change their collection days as a result. Not all of the savings can be achieved through route changes alone, so we have been looking at different ways in which we can deliver further savings. Garden waste tonnages follow the seasons and our research shows that during December, January, and February, we collect around half the amount of garden waste each month than during the summer. Far fewer households put out their green bin for collection too. By making small route changes and aligning the frequency of our collections to the amount of waste in green bins we can deliver savings of £400,000 per year. It has the added benefit of reducing the number of vehicles on the road too. What you can put in the green bin won’t change, so you can continue to compost as you would throughout the year. Last year 57% of your waste was recycled so thank you for your continued efforts to recycle and compost.

Did you know: wrapping food waste in newspaper or using paper liners can help to keep your bin cleaner. Lower temperatures in the winter will further help by having a refrigerating effect on the contents

home composting is always the best way to deal with organic household and garden waste, and you can even include in it faeces/bedding from vegetarian pets. Composting at home provides you with a free rich organic material to improve your garden soil

South Cambridgeshire and other local authorities in the area have teamed up with www.getcomposting.com to bring you offers on home composting bins and other composting products

you can take additional garden waste to any of your Household Recycling Centres at any time of year

Please refer to the collection calendar on page 24 to check when the last fortnightly green bin collection will be made in your area. The next edition of the magazine will tell you when green bin collections return to their usual fortnightly collection.

Further information on the green bin change can be found by visiting www.scambs.gov.uk/changes-waste-collections-south-cambridgeshire

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Early Christmas reminderWe’re asking residents to make an early note of Christmas bin collection dates as changes this year will affect all residents - with some collections moving forwards as well as back. Please see the bin collection calendar on page 24 for the schedule in your village. The calendar highlights where changes have been necessary, including a break in collections from 28 December to 4 January.

Don’t forget, additional blue bin waste can be put in a cardboard box or returnable container and placed next to your bin for collection.


Your clothes would love a new lifeDid you know over £140 million worth of clothing gets dumped in landfill sites each year. Even if it’s on its last legs it can still be recycled. Worn out clothes, stained fabrics, misshaped tops, old underwear and odd shoes can be recycled and turned into new clothes, furniture or even speakers! It’s not just clothes - towels, blankets, curtains and other textiles can be recycled, just take them to your local clothing bank or household recycling centre.

Sell or swap it Fallen out of love with your clothes? Good quality items can be used again so why not sell them or swap with family and friends? Donating your clothes to local charities also helps them raise money.

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Young people South Cambs Magazine


Introducing the Youth CouncilFour new youth councillors have joined our team to represent the views of young people across the district.

They join eight councillors who remained on the Youth Council from last time.

Masterplanners of the future?Students got a taste for what it’s like to work in local government this summer when they took part in a two week work experience programme with our new communities and planning team. The eight year 10 and 11 students took part in talks, workshops and site visits giving them the chance to develop professional skills and gain practical experience in architecture, urban design, town planning, landscape design, sustainability and historic buildings. They were given the opportunity to put their new found knowledge into practice and developed a masterplan for the proposed Bourn Airfield development. Philippa Le Grand from Bedford Girls’ School said: “The Bourn Airfield project reminded me of why I want to work in design or architecture. I learned a great deal about how master planning works. The hands-on nature was very useful and I consider myself very fortunate to have found a placement where I could be totally immersed in what an organisation does.” Rebecca Law from Swavesey Village College said: “I’ve come away with a well rounded view of the Council and architecture. I would like to thank the officers as all my questions were answered honestly and openly, giving me a balanced opinion of urban design and architecture and the qualifications required for my personal development.”

Louis Pascuzzi (Chairman - Shelford and Stapleford) Robert Watson (Vice-Chairman & Policy/Finance - new yCllr from Balsham) Bella Forster-Lewis (Education - Thriplow) Helen Grant (Culture & Sport - new yCllr from Linton)

Dale Hargrove (Scrutiny and Northstowe - Willingham) Ellie Harris (Education - new yCllr from Milton) Callum Hatch (Housing & Planning - Longstanton) Thomas Mayer (Communications - Swavesey)

Samantha Menezes (Youth Affairs - Cambourne) Nathan Samuel (Youth Affairs - Landbeach) Gemma Steele (Youth Affairs - Waterbeach) Princess Lauryn Tamou (Transport - new yCllr from Cambourne)

One of the first duties of our new Youth Council was hosting the entertainment area at Parklife – our annual free family fun day at Milton Country Park. If you, or someone you know, is interested in joining our Youth Council, or you would like our Youth Council to help you with young people related projects, then get in touch.

[email protected] or visit our Youth Council Facebook Page: South Cambridgeshire Youth Council

The Youth councillors ran the entertainment stage at Parklife

Young peopleSouth Cambs Magazine

Beware of the risks of nitro-cocktailsBeware of the risks of nitro-cocktailsBeware of the risks of nitro-cocktailsA new trend of nitro-cocktails has raised concerns about the lasting effect on people’s health.

Liquid nitrogen instantly freezes food and drinks and can create an impressive cloud of vapour when exposed to air - but if it is not used correctly it can cause irreversible harm. Liquid nitrogen is extremely cold causing burns or frostbite as the human body cannot tolerate cold internal temperatures. If a drop of liquid nitrogen fell on your finger it would immediately boil and not cause much harm, but if you put your finger into a container of liquid nitrogen it will freeze and fall off. Recently, young people have been reported to have drunk nitro-cocktails before the fog has lifted subjecting their oesophagus and stomach to irreversible harm. Yet these cocktails are on sale in bars up and down the country. Cllr Mick Martin, cabinet member for environmental health, said: “The sale of unsafe food and drinks is prohibited by law and if the preparation and sale of these drinks is not thought through properly there could be risks. Please help us by reporting any concerns you may have.”

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Blooming marvellous displaysNew wildflower meadows have sprung up after an initiative to improve unused pieces of grassland across South Cambridgeshire villages.

The project was inspired by the flower meadows at the Olympic Park, and by working with communities we’ve created a very different kind of colourful London 2012 legacy.

The first areas sown were in Cottenham, Stapleford, Gamlingay, Shepreth and Fowlmere.

Over the last 50 years, Britain has lost around 98% of its wildflower meadows but, with the help of residents, we are creating new

spaces that enhance villages, engage people, and help the wildlife that rely on this threatened habitat for survival.

The first areas we transformed were underused Council-owned green spaces which had been mown and maintained as grassland in the past, despite some being too small to offer any recreational value. Maintenance of the mini flower meadows is relatively simple and requires far less attention than grass. Typically, they will need one cut a year. Cllr Lynda Harford, local member for Cottenham, said: “Local residents have really enjoyed seeing the flowers bloom and their response has been nothing but positive. Such is its success that residents have now asked for a bench to be installed and I'm

delighted to say that this has been arranged.” Cllr Bridget Smith, local member for Gamlingay, said: “This has been a really

successful initiative as local volunteers and the community have been part of it from day one. The wildflowers make a real statement and give a burst of colour. I would encourage

more parish councils and residents to nominate other areas which could benefit from the same transformation.”

Win theatre tickets!We’re giving you the opportunity to win one of two family tickets to see Octonauts And The Deep Sea Volcano Adventure courtesy of Cambridge Corn Exchange. In this brand new action packed live show, you will embark on an exciting underwater mission with the entire Octonauts crew, led by intrepid explorer Captain Barnacles, Lieutenant Kwazii and Medic Peso. Based on the popular Cbeebies’ TV show, this exciting interactive production features new music from BAFTA award winning composer Mani Svavarsson and is produced by Fiery Light - the team behind the three successful Peppa Pig tours. WehavetwofamilyticketstogiveawayforSunday16November,onefor the 1pm performance and one for 4pm.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is visit www.scambs.gov.uk and click on the ‘Apply for it’ button then select the ‘Readers Competition’ link to complete the entry form. Closing date for entries is midday on Friday 3 October.

The question you need to answer is:

How much is an adult ticket for the all new BikeBus Explorer - the new bus service that pulls a trailer behind to help residents explore the district by bike? (See page 8 for a clue)

a) £5 b) £7 c) £10

If you don’t have internet access, you can still enter. Send your name, address and telephone number, plus your answer to the question, to:

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Winner’s spotlightOne lucky reader’s fitnessregimejust stepped up a gear after winning acustomfittedTrek road bike in our summer competition. The prize was generously donated by Cambridge Cycle Co of Great Shelford to celebrate the opening of its second showroom at Sawston Trade Park in Pampisford. We asked readers when the Tour de France was due to visit the district this year and Matthew Simons, 36 from Fulbourn, correctly answered Monday 7 July.Matthew couldn’t believe he had won the new road bike. He said: “I got into cycling about 6 months ago and recently completed the London to Cambridge bike ride. When I got the call from the Council to say I’d won, I couldn’t believe it as I had been looking to invest in a road bike for a while. I didn't think I would have any chance of winning.”

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Shared services increase with strategic partnershipWe have entered into a strategic partnership with Huntingdonshire District Council which will see us sharing some services to cut costs. Councillors backed the plans at a cabinet meeting in July when they also approved phase one of the shared service programme which alone could save over half a million pounds. Building control, legal and ICT services will be the first services to be shared under the agreed plans – which we believe will improve resilience, provide specialist skills and deliver efficiency savings to contribute toward tough savings targets following continued cuts to our grant from government. Cambridge City Council will also join us and Huntingdonshire in sharing legal and ICT services.

Linking up ICT will support moves for further shared services in the future. The three councils currentlyspend£6.1milliononthisserviceanda10%costreductionwoulddeliveranadditional£600,000ofsavingsforthecouncils.

Councillors in Huntingdonshire and South Cambridgeshire will also consider a further building control report in the autumn to see how the two councils could work with others in the region to improve the service on offer and generate more income. This could include forming a new company for Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire councils to carry out inspections. Over the last four years we have delivered efficiencies in the region of £5 million to meet the demands of three consecutive years of 25% cuts to national grant funding. Detailed business cases will be considered by councillors in the autumn to make sure best value for money is achieved by entering into the shared services. Council Leader, Cllr Ray Manning, said: “The huge squeeze on our funding presents us with really tough challenges, but we firmly believe this partnership will put us in a very good position to tackle them as we try to minimise the impact on our residents. We’ve already delivered millions of pounds of savings over recent years but all the low hanging fruit has been picked and a new approach is needed to ensure we can continue to serve our communities with high quality services.” Cllr Jason Ablewhite, Executive Leader of Huntingdonshire District Council, said: “The main objective of this exciting new partnership is to ensure we can rise to the significant financial challenge ahead of us as funding continues to be cut by government. However, as both South Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire are among the fastest growing areas in the country I firmly believe we will also have a stronger and united voice on common and vital issues such as the A14 and A428. This is just the start and the hard work now continues to ensure we make the partnership a huge success.”

Council Leader, Cllr Ray Manning with Cllr Jason Ablewhite, Executive Leader of Huntingdonshire District Council

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Individual Electoral Registration what you need to knowThe way residents register to vote is changing. By now everyone who is registered to vote should have received a letter from us about this. Most residents will have been automatically moved to the new register and won’t need to do anything. However, some will have been asked to provide further information. If you have, you should respond in order to make sure you are not removed from the register. The quickest and easiest way to do this is online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. If you do not have access to the internet you can complete the paper form or call our contact centre who will happily take your details over the phone. If no one is currently registered at your property you will have received a letter asking for the details of those living there. Please follow the instructions on the letter to respond, even if no eligible electors are living there. Please ensure you respond promptly to your letter. If you don’t, you may receive further reminders and a visit from a canvasser, and run the risk of falling off the register. You are also at risk of losing your postal vote if this is how you currently vote.

Youcanfindmoreinformationaboutthechangestovoterregistrationonlineatwww.gov.uk/yourvotematters

How is your council tax spent?We’re trying to make it as easy as possible for residents and businesses to see exactly how we’re spending your money on providing services.We spend around £37million a year and at the end of June we completed our draft annual accounts and handed them to auditors for checking. These are a very detailed series of documents, but to make them more accessible we have also produced some Plain English Accounts. These are a simple guide to our finances, showing how we’re funded and how our budgets are spent.

Did you know that: 133 people look after our 5,400 council houses at a total cost, including repairs and maintenance, of £9.6 million We receive around £2 million each year in planning application fee income 141 people look after waste collection and other environmental services, at a total net cost of around £4.3 million Our customer contact team handled 146,974 calls from you in 2013-14, which cost £579,000 to run We only keep 8% of the £88 million we collect in council tax each year. This means £81 million (or 92%) is collected on behalf of the County and parish councils, police and fire services

Tofindoutmore,andtoviewourPlainEnglishAccounts,alongwiththefullaccounts,visit www.scambs.gov.uk/content/statement-accounts-and-annual-governance-statement

What is the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (dRHI)?The domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (dRHI) is a government financial incentive, designed to encourage people to make the switch to renewable heating systems in their homes.

For example, homeowners and landlords could be eligible to receive an income of about £2,000-£6,000 when fitting an air-to-water heat pump, depending on the size of their property and the type of heating system installed.

The domestic RHI offers quarterly payments over seven years, based on a set of tariffs and according to the type of system installed, which help to offset the cost of installing renewable heating systems.

RHI tariffsThe tariff levels are 7.3 p/kWh for air-to-water heat pumps and 19.2 p/kWh for solar thermal. The tariffs have been set at a level that reflects the expected cost of renewable heat generation over the system’s lifetime. Tariffs will be subject to review every quarter.

Estimating RHI paymentsPayments are usually based on the heating system’s estimated annual heat output and made on the portion of renewable energy generated.

For heat pumps, this figure

is taken from your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), although its design efficiency (seasonal performance factor) is also used to calculate payments.

For solar thermal, the figure is taken from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certificate, which is based on a calculation by your MCS installer.

For some households, metering may be required and the payments will be based on regular meter readings.

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Financial management ‘stands us in good stead’We’re pleased to say that we’ve delivered services for £650,000 less than we budgeted during the 2013/14 financial year.

Although this is a really good end of year result, it would be wrong to call it money saved as our grant from government continues to be cut and we need to find millions of pounds of savings so we can continue to balance the books. As well as finding ways to manage costs down wherever possible, we have also increased revenue with improved performance in services such as trade waste collections which we offer in competition with the private sector. However, driving down costs has not seen performance fall as we continue to try to do more for less.Some notable performances include: Rent and council tax collection among the highest in the country 147 households have been helped to avoid homelessness A 50% increase in affordable homes being delivered compared to the previous year New register, e-newsletter and support workshops for businesses

Cllr Simon Edwards, Deputy Leader and cabinet member for finance, said: “This result stands us in good stead for the future, but as there is no sign the cuts to our funding will end it is clear further difficult decisions are ahead.”

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Are you registered? We are currently reviewing properties in the district to make sure everyone who should be paying business rates is doing so.

The money paid for business rates by owners and occupiers within the district is a valuable contribution towards the cost of local services so we need to make sure those who should be rated are on the list. The process we are going through will see us using information from other departments such as planning and licensing. Some properties are exempt from paying business rates, such as agricultural land and ancillary buildings, places of religious worship or public parks. More information on exempt properties and other information can be found at www.gov.uk/introduction-to-business-rates/overview. The assessment of non-domestic properties is undertaken by the Valuation Office Agency and further information is available at www.voa.gov.uk Once registered for business rates, you can join our business register - a free service designed to provide practical advice and information on a range of topics from financing and funding opportunities, to updates on key infrastructure or new developments. Attendance at our range of business skills and networking seminars is subsidised, and some events are free. For more information, and details of how to join, please visit www.scambs.gov.uk/businessregister

Retailers - would you like £1,000?A new scheme has been introduced to support retail ratepayers by giving a discount of up to £1,000 on their annual business rates bill. Retail Relief, as it is known, is available for two years from April 2014. Ratepayers just need to submit a brief application form and, provided their business meets the guidelines set by the government, the discount will be applied directly to their accounts. Shops, pubs, restaurants, cafés and certain other service providers can apply for this, as long as their Rateable Value is £50,000 or less. More information on the scheme, and all the information you need to apply for the discount, is available by visiting www.scambs.gov.uk/content/business-rates Over 200 businesses in the district are already benefiting from this initiative. Simon Oughton, Landlord of The Pheasant in Great Chisill, said: “The process of applying was made really simple by the Council and their helpful officer Trudie. All I had to do was visit their website, complete the form and return it. I was successful in reducing my rates bill by £1,000 so don’t miss out.”

The Pheasant in Great Chishill successfully applied for £1,000 rate relief, could you?

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Control condensation and prevent mouldNoticed mould in your home? Chances are it is because of condensation. Usually found on windows, colder parts of walls, around external doors and where ceilings and floors meet with outer walls. It also occurs where there is little air movement. Every home gets condensation at some point, usually when lots of moisture and steam are being produced. The good news is there are things you can do to minimise it. Here are our top tips: Put lids on saucepans whilst cooking If you need to dry clothes indoors, open the window and close the door of the room they are in Make sure your tumble drier is properly vented Wipe away condensation when it appears While cooking, bathing or washing, use an extractor fan or open the window Leave trickle vents open Put free-standing wardrobes and other furniture against internal walls if you can

For more information, visit www.scambs.gov.uk/content/preventing-condensation

You will get less condensation if you keep your home warm most of the time. Insulation and draught proofing can do this and help cut fuel bills. Our ‘Action on Energy’ scheme offers practical advice on energy saving improvements, including grant funding and finance options. Grants of up to £6,000 are currently available for solid wall insulation.

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Get active this autumnDon’t miss your chance to take part in our increasingly popular half term activities this autumn. They provide a fun way to learn new skills, make friends and compete against each other. Following a recent holiday camp, Michaela McAdam, whose child regularly attends, wrote to us to say: “Thanks for another great netball camp. Paige and her friend really enjoyed it."

Adult friendly netball leagueAre you playing netball in a local social group? If so, our adult friendly league could be just the thing for you. It allows you to play against similar teams in a relaxed and friendly environment from October through to March. The games take place regularly on Thursday evenings. Alison Osborne from Coton Ladies took part for the first time last year. She said: “The winter social league is a fantastic place to play friendly, relaxed netball with like minded teams. Coton Ladies were set up in April of last year with tremendous support from Helen Stepney from the Council, and our new regular England Netball qualified coach, Jane Lampshire. Some players were returning to netball having taken a long break through work or family commitments, whilst others were completely new to the sport. “Matches are played in a fun and friendly environment and the umpires are supportive, offering advice during matches and explaining why they have had to blow their whistle. There is no pressure to be fully kitted out in skirts and PE pants! We wore our existing gym kit and were made to feel very welcome. It’s a great way to play netball, get fit, have fun and meet new people.”

Disability Golf 31 OctoberBourn Golf Club, Toft Road, 10am -12 noon

Cost: - £7 per child

Netball - 29 OctoberImpington Sports Centre, New Road, Impington - 10am-3.30pm

Athletics - 30 OctoberWilberforce Road Athletics Track, Cambridge - 10am-3.30pm

Cost: - £18 per child per day (£30 for two siblings for one day) - £30 for two days

The results from last year’s league were:

The 2014/15 league starts with a tournament on Thursday 25 September and the league will begin on Thursday 2 October. To enter a new team, or discuss joining an existing one, contact Helen Stepney on

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If you’ve considered taking up running before but need a boost of confidence we’ve got just the thing for you. Why not go along to one of the many Run4Fun groups in the district to help give you that little boost of confidence. They are all friendly groups with qualified instructors who are there to guide you on your way to running success. This year we have also helped to start a junior park run at Milton Country Park. This is aimed at four to 14 year-olds and offers a regular 2k supervised running route every Sunday.

Get involved:For junior park run, visit www.parkrun.org.uk

For your nearest Run4Fun group, visit www.scambs.gov.uk/run-fun

Get in gear on two wheelsFollowing the popularity of Le Tour de France, we have been encouraging residents to take to two wheels and explore our beautiful rural district by bike.

Seventeen local cycling enthusiasts recently took part in cycle leader training and are now all set to help people gain the confidence to ride more, as well as develop a network of local cycle groups that residents can join. One of our new leaders, Sean Missin from Little Eversden, told us about his experience of training. He said: “We were given lots of examples of leading people with different needs, the importance of good communication and thorough preparation. I now feel able to help people returning to the saddle after some time and even people completely new to cycling.” We now want to hear from individuals or groups who would like support from our volunteer leaders to help establish cycling groups in their villages, so get in touch. In another initiative, ladies in the Cambourne area have been making the most of our Breeze women only cycling project. They have been cycling every Wednesday over the summer to improve their cycling confidence, learn new local routes and enjoy the company of other female cyclists. You can still join these rides by contacting us.

Contact Helen Stepney on [email protected] or 03450 450 500

If you would like help in setting up a group in your area then please let us know. For more information, contact Helen Stepney on [email protected] or 03450 450 500

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