Honeycomb February 2011
Rector′s Remarks
This is the month when we celebrate St. Valentine‘s day. Some of us will receive cards and presents from the husband, wife or partner who loves us. Some of us will receive cards from unknown admirers. Some of us will remember previous Valentine days when we were the giver or receiver of such cards and gifts and for some of us it will be a day of sadness as we remember those we love whom we no longer see.
Whatever St. Valentine‘s Day holds in store for you, the day will epitomise what I would describe as “young love”. It is love based on mutual attraction, often initially physical, between two people. It is very intense. The two people want to be together all the time and when separated spend hours on social networking sites, the phone, emailing or texting each other. When together, there is a strong urge to be close physically. Often there is no need for words – the two people seem to know exactly what the other is thinking. Everything about the other attracts and there is enormous satisfaction in being or communicating with the other. It is a reciprocal relationship. Indeed, if one or other ceases to find the other intensely attractive the relationship either has to move to a different plane or the relationship will crumble. That type of love – reciprocal love – is the starting point and foundation for good marriages. It is conditional love. There is a giving and a receiving for both parties.
There is, however, another type of love. This type of love has sometimes has the intense emotions of conditional love but not always. The key factor in this type of love is that it is a one’way street. The lover loves the other, the beloved, but with no expectation of receiving love or anything else in return. It is unconditional love. The best example of such love is the love that a good parent gives a child in the best of parent’child relationships. The parent loves the child just because she or he is, not for anything that the child does or does not do. The parent hopes that the child will love in return but does not expect it.
This type of love, normally without the intense emotions, is also often seen in people who seek to help others. In our time, Mother Theresa was probably the most famous example of this but there are millions of people around the world doing this and I know of many people in our villages who give selflessly of their time to help others. It is unconditional love in action. They might not love those they help in the emotional sense of the word but none the less they do love those they help. They expect nothing in return ’ they do it simply to help the other.
There is a downside to love, particularly unconditional love, and that is that in loving we open ourselves to be hurt by the beloved. Every parent knows that. Children do hurt their parents. If the parent did not love the child then the child could not hurt the parent. Volunteers get hurt when the help they offer is rejected. Should this openness to being hurt stop us from loving ? Of course the answer is no. As human beings we would be far less human if we could not love. We know that love might lead to hurt but to love is part of being human.
As human beings we were made in God‘s image. That is why we love ’ God is love and in creating us made us to love. The truest example of unconditional love that we know is that of God‘s love for us. God loves us simply because we are. Like a perfect parent God has hopes and expectations of us but whether or not we fulfil those hopes God still continues to love us. Also like human parents God is hurt by us when we turn away from him but despite the many hurts we inflict on God he never stops loving us. So as you come to St. Valentine‘s Day remember God loves you.
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Report on the recent Church of England General Synod
Her Majesty The Queen inaugurated the Ninth General Synod of the Church of England in Church House, Westminster on Tuesday 23 November. This Synod reflected some significant changes amongst its membership: 35% of the elected members of the General Synod were starting their first ever five’year term; the proportion of elected clergy who are female has increased from 21% to 28%; and women now make up 46% of the elected laity membership (up from 40%). Both newly elected and returning Synod members had attended an induction seminar in Church House on the Monday.
In her address, Her Majesty described the opening of a new Synod as a moment both for giving thanks for the witness of those who had gone before, and for praying for wisdom in seeking to balance change and continuity in the decisions lying ahead. The Queen emphasised the importance of two forthcoming anniversaries: four hundred years since the publication of the Authorised Version of the Bible commissioned by King James, and two hundred years since the foundation of the National Society for Promoting Religious Education, both of which had had a lasting impact on the life of the Church and the nation.
In his first Presidential Address to the new Synod, the Archbishop of Canterbury reflected on issues coming to the Synod, including the Anglican Communion Covenant and the Big Society, and for the need for a process of listening, engagement and theological debate. The Big Society is a major theme of the new Government and is of considerable relevance to the role of religious bodies, including the Church of England. In June of last year, the Bishop of Leicester sponsored a debate in the House of Lords on the concept of the Big Society. The Mission and Public Affairs Division has been in discussion with Government ministers to consider ways the Church might work in partnership with the Government to promote greater social cohesion. The debate in Synod was intended to enable the Church to understand the issues concerned more deeply and prepare dioceses and parishes to feel better equipped to respond at local level.
Anglican Communion Covenant The idea of an Anglican Communion Covenant was first proposed in the Windsor report of 2004, following developments in relation to same’sex partnerships in North America. It was envisaged that the Anglican Covenant would “make explicit and forceful the loyalty and bonds of affection” which govern the relationships between the Churches of the Anglican Communion. A text of the Covenant was sent last December to all the Churches of the Anglican Communion for their approval. The House of Bishops agreed in May to commend the Covenant to the Synod for adoption. Synod formally considered the Covenant before referring it to dioceses for consideration by the diocesan synods. The draft Act of Synod will return to the Synod in due course for Final Approval, possibly in 2012.
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All in the Month of February
In her address, Her Majesty described the opening of a new Synod as a moment both for giving thanks for the witness of those who had gone before, and for praying for wisdom in seeking to balance change and continuity in the decisions lying ahead. The Queen emphasised the importance of two forthcoming anniversaries: four hundred years since the publication of the Authorised Version of the Bible commissioned by King James, and two hundred years since the foundation of the National Society for Promoting Religious Education, both of which had had a lasting impact on the life of the Church and the nation.
In his first Presidential Address to the new Synod, the Archbishop of Canterbury reflected on issues coming to the Synod, including the Anglican Communion Covenant and the Big Society, and for the need for a process of listening, engagement and theological debate. The Big Society is a major theme of the new Government and is of considerable relevance to the role of religious bodies, including the Church of England. In June of last year, the Bishop of Leicester sponsored a debate in the House of Lords on the concept of the Big Society. The Mission and Public Affairs Division has been in discussion with Government ministers to consider ways the Church might work in partnership with the Government to promote greater social cohesion. The debate in Synod was intended to enable the Church to understand the issues concerned more deeply and prepare dioceses and parishes to feel better equipped to respond at local level.
Anglican Communion Covenant The idea of an Anglican Communion Covenant was first proposed in the Windsor report of 2004, following developments in relation to same’sex partnerships in North America. It was envisaged that the Anglican Covenant would “make explicit and forceful the loyalty and bonds of affection” which govern the relationships between the Churches of the Anglican Communion. A text of the Covenant was sent last December to all the Churches of the Anglican Communion for their approval. The House of Bishops agreed in May to commend the Covenant to the Synod for adoption. Synod formally considered the Covenant before referring it to dioceses for consideration by the diocesan synods. The draft Act of Synod will return to the Synod in due course for Final Approval, possibly in 2012.
| 750 years ago: | on 1st Feb 1261 that Walter de Stapledon, Bishop of Exeter and founder of Exeter College, Oxford University, was born. |
| 1200 years ago: | on 6th Feb 1611 that Chongzhen, Emperor of China, last emperor of the Ming dynasty, was born. |
| 300 years ago: | on 24th Feb 1711 that the first performance of Handel‘s opera ‘Rinaldo‘ was staged in London – the first Italian opera written for the London stage. |
| 200 years ago: | on 9th Feb 1811 that Nevil Maskelyne, British Astronomer Royal, died. He was noted for having calculated longitude from the position of the moon. |
| 175 years ago: | on 23rd Feb 1836 that the siege of the Alamo, Texas, began. |
| 150 years ago: | on 27th Feb 1861 that Rudolf Steiner, the Austrian philosopher, spiritualist and lecturer, and founder of the Anthroposophy spiritualist movement, was born. |
| 100 years ago: | on 6th Feb 1911 that Ronald Reagan, 40th president of the US, was born. |
| 75 years ago: | on 27th Feb 1936 that Ivan Pavlov, the Russian physiologist who was known for developing the concept of the conditioned reflex, died. |
| 70 years ago: | on 19th Feb 1941 that Germany‘s Afrika Korps was formed in Libya as part of World War 2. It was commanded by General Erwin Rommel. |
| 65 years ago: | on 24th Feb 1946 that Juan Peron was elected President of Argentina. His story was dramatised in the musical Evita. |
| 50 years ago: | on 15th Feb 1961 that a plane crash in Brussels killed 73 people, including the entire US figure skating team. |
| 40 years ago: | on 2nd Feb 1971 that Idi Amin declared himself President of Uganda. |
| Also 40 years ago: | on 5th Feb 1971 that Apollo 14 landed on the moon. The following day, astronaut Alan Shepard became the first man to hit a golf ball on the moon. |
| 30 years ago: | on 24th Feb 1981 that Buckingham Palace announced the engagement of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. |
| 20 years ago: | on 7th Feb 1991 that the IRA launched a mortar attack on 10 Downing Street while the British Prime Minister John Major was chairing a cabinet meeting to discuss the Gulf War. |
| 15 years ago: | on 28th Feb 1996 that Diana, Princess of Wales, announced she had agreed to divorce Prince Charles. |
| 10 years ago: | on 19th Feb 2001 that the first case of foot’and’mouth disease in the 2001 UK outbreak was detected at an abattoir in Essex. |
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Newlyweds know each other better than older couples
How well do you know your partner? It seems that the shorter time you have been married, the better you know their likes and dislikes. In a recent study, psychologists found that couples who have been together for an average of 40 years knew less about each other‘s likes and dislikes than those who have been together for only a year or two.
They believe that this is because at the start of a relationship, people pay more attention to each other. Years on, they take their partner for granted, and ‘stop looking‘ at their partner in any detail. It was also found that couples who shared the same tastes made the best guesses about each other, regardless of age. Take this quiz, to see how well you know some things about your spouse:
What is their current favourite music?
What is their current favourite TV programme or film?
Name three kinds of food that they best like.
What is your spouse‘s current favourite garment?
What colour would they most like in the bedroom? In the living room?
Where would they most like to holiday this coming year?
What sort of furniture do they like? Dark? Light? Modern? Traditional?
If your spouse could do anything for a day, what would that be?
If your spouse is frightened of one thing, what is it?
What would be your spouse‘s ‘dream‘ for the future?
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The King James Version of the Bible: 400 years on
Which of these means more to you:
’Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires; God will satisfy them fully!‘
- or
’Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled‘?
Both are translations of Matthew 5:6, but the first is from the Good News Bible from the 1960s, while the second is the King James Version, or Authorised Version, of 1611 (KJV for short). For many people, the older version goes deeper, is more stirring and tells us more about God.
In 2011 we mark its 400th anniversary. As we‘ll be hearing often, the KJV has shaped the hearts and minds of English-speaking people throughout the world in these four centuries. It first coined many words and expressions that have become part of the language—so much so that most people wouldn‘t necessarily think of them as biblical, and usually think that they‘re from Shakespeare (especially as he was writing at about the same time). So we have: ’lovingkindness‘ (Psalm 17 and elsewhere), ’the signs of the times‘ (Matthew 16), ’the powers that be‘ (Romans 13), and many more.
But the old-fashioned words aren‘t just part of our heritage, like an ancient monument; their poetry can speak directly to our needs today. They can give a stronger and more immediate sense of God‘s tender love and glorious majesty, from ’I water my couch with my tears‘ (Psalm 6:6) to ’Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels …‘ (1 Corinthians 13:1).
It‘s easy to be put off by the dark type and odd words: ’thee‘ and ’thou‘, ’-eth‘ endings, ’abide‘ and ’sojourn‘. Some parts, especially the Epistles, can be dense and tortuous. We can‘t turn the clock back: the KJV can never be the only version for us now. But if we use both old and new translations together, we gain so much more.
n its heightened language, the KJV gives us a richer appreciation of wonder. So, just as we wouldn‘t want to knock down old churches, we shouldn‘t leave the KJV unread. It‘s not just a cultural landmark, but it‘s something that can shape our life right now, it is the poetry of faith.
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St Valentine‘s Day – 14th February
There are two confusing things about this day of romance and anonymous love’cards strewn with lace, cupids and ribbon: firstly, there seems to have been two different Valentines in the 4th century ’ one a priest martyred on the Flaminian Way, under the emperor Claudius, the other a bishop of Terni martyred at Rome. And neither seems to have had any clear connection with lovers or courting couples.
So why has Valentine become the patron saint of romantic love? By Chaucer‘s time the link was assumed to be because on these saints‘ day ’14 February ’ the birds are supposed to pair. Or perhaps the custom of seeking a partner on St Valentine‘s Day is a surviving scrap of the old Roman Lupercalia festival, which took place in the middle of February. One of the Roman gods honoured during this Festival was Pan, the god of nature. Another was Juno, the goddess of women and marriage.
During the Lupercalia it was a popular custom for young men to draw the name of a young unmarried woman from a name’box. The two would then be partners or ‘sweethearts‘ during the time of the celebrations. Even modern Valentine decorations bear an ancient symbol of love ’ Roman cupids with their bows and love’arrows.
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Are you grumpy yet?
An infant laughs nearly 300 times a day. Teenagers laugh on average just six times a day. By our twenties we are down to four times a day. Our thirties are a bit better – at five times a day. But by the time we hit 50, our sense of humour is deserting us, and we laugh just three times a day, while the average 60 year old manages a good laugh just 2.5 times a day.
It gets worse. According to the TV station Dave, who carried out the research, people over 50 are most like to complain and worry than younger people. They write more letters of complaint, argue with neighbours more, and spend time worrying about health and money.
One of the researchers suggests: “It‘s important to remember how good laugher is for you. It releases endorphins and a little laughter every day goes a long way to reducing stress.”
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Romance, love, marriage ’ the way children see it....
Q. How do you decide whom to marry?
A. You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the crisps and dip coming. ’ Alan, age 10
A. No person really decides before they grow up who they‘re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you‘re stuck with. ’ Kirsten, age 10
Q. What is the right age to get married?
A. 23 is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then. Camille, age 10
A. No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get married. Freddie, age 6
Q. How can a stranger tell if two people are married?
A. You have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. ’ Derrick, age 8
Q. What do you think your mum and dad have in common?
A. Both don‘t want any more kids. ’ Lori, age 8
Q. What do most people do on a date?
A. Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say, if you listen long enough. ’ Lynnette, age 8 (isn‘t she a treasure)
A. On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. ’ Martin, age 10
Q. When is it okay to kiss someone?
A. When they‘re rich. ’ Pam, age 7
A. The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them.’ Howard, age 8
Q. Is it better to be single or married?
A. I don‘t know which is better, but I‘ll tell you one thing. I‘m never going to have sex with my wife. I don‘t want to be all grossed out. ’ Theodore, age 8
A. It‘s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. ’ Anita, age 9
Q. How would you make a marriage work?
A. Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck. ’ Ricky, age 10
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A best seller for 400 years
When James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne as James I, his priority was to unite the country after decades of bloody religious strife. The King himself invited 54 leading scholars in Westminster, Oxford and Cambridge to build on the existing translations and create a new version that could be used in churches and homes throughout the land. Tyndale‘s vision of every ploughboy being able to read the Bible would become a reality. This was to be a huge, complicated and controversial task which took years to complete. 2011 will be the 400th anniversary of its publication.
One of the scholars was Francis Dillingham, whose family is recorded as living in Dean in about 1440. When restoring Francis House, built c1550 – 1600, we found evidence of an earlier dwelling on the site. The family prospered under the Tudors, the house was extended and several cottages built, including one opposite the old farmhouse, a cottage which is now the kitchen of Dean House. Francis owned the house and farm, but lived at Christ‘s College, Cambridge, where he was a hard’working Hebraist and Greek scholar.
As a member of the 1st Cambridge group, he was involved in the preparation of the books of Job, Psalms and Proverbs, amongst others. Oxford scholars worked on the Gospels, Acts and Isaiah.
The fortunes of the King James Bible rose with the extension of British power throughout the world and its global influence is beyond question. There will be much of interest to take part in next year, in the meantime you could make Derek Wilson‘s “The People‘s Bible” part of your Christmas reading. Then as now, you couldn‘t control your printer, who had as the 7th commandment “Thou shalt commit adultery”.
Joan May, Sue and David Butter
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Melchbourne and Yelden Parish Council
Chairman: Mrs Judy Stewart Tel: 01234 708 629
Clerk Mrs Garry Telling Tel: 01480 860 439
At the meeting held in Yelden Village Hall on Wednesday, 19th January, 2011, six Councillors and two Borough Councillors were present.
There was 1 members of the public in attendance.
Judy Stewart was in the chair. The following discussions took place and decisions were made:’
* Grants have been allocated to the Parish Council to mend the bus shelter in Yelden and clear out the pond.
* The Parish precept for 2011/12 will remain unchanged.
* Councillor Helen Bone [HB] reported on the road works which should take place.
* The request for a salt bin at the entrance to Trailly Close, Yelden, was again put to the Beds Borough Council [BBC] and Borough Councillor McMurdo said he would try to arrange for one to be placed where needed.
* There were still complaints about loud grinding noise all through the night. The clerk found that the Environment Agency would listen to complaints from individuals but not a representative of the parish council objecting on behalf of the residents.
* There will be Parish Council elections on the first Thursday in May. These will take place at the same time as other elections, such as the Borough Council elections.
The complete minutes, including planning information and financial matters, will be available on the Parish Council web site, and on the notice boards. Agenda for the next meeting will be posted likewise at least a week before the next meeting.
The next meeting will be on Wed, 16th March, 2011, in Yelden Village Hall. This is the Meeting for the Electors at which any resident may raise any matter relevant to the community.
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND.
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Kimbolton Flower Club
We look forward to welcoming members old and new to the February meeting
of the club at 7.30pm at the Mandeville Hall on Tuesday the 15th. There will be a demonstration by Mrs Anne Colley entitled ‘FEEL THE
PASSION‘. Visitors are most welcome; admission £5 pounds including light refreshments.
Many thanks
Sue Fawcett
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Dean
Correspondent- Annette Brooks
Chapel
We thank all those who support the Chapel at services like the Carol Service which was a joy. Services in February are 13th at 2.30 in the Chapel Schoolroom ditto 27th and 13th March.
Notes from Meeting of Dean & Shelton Parish Council
1. Minutes of Meeting 10 November 2010 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. 2. Parish Precept Form 2011’2012 was completed and signed in the amount of £4286. 3. A financial statement to 31 December 2010 was circulated to Councillors. At the present time, with no uncleared cheques, the balance in the Community Account is £2125.97. The Business Premium Account stands at £9315.47. 4. A Review of Effectiveness of Internal Audit was carried out and accepted by the Parish Council. 5. A Review of Risk Management Policy was carried out and accepted by the Parish Council. 6. The payment of the following accounts was approved: o AC Summerfield ’ second & final grass cuts invoice 2750 £1410.00(Highways Act 1980 s96) o Dean & Shelton Social Association hire of Dalton Hall 2009 invoice 099 £90.00 (LGA1972 s111) o Dean & Shelton Social Association hire of Dalton Hall 2010 invoice 100 £135.00 (LGA1972 s111) o East Northants Council – walk leaflet printing invoice 0387778 £176.25 (LGA1972 s144) (MoM 8/9/10 item 5a) o Clerk salary 3 months to 31 September 2010 £412.50 (LGA1972 S.112) o Office expenses – Printer cartridges £31.03 (LGA1972 S.111) o Office expenses – Purchase of memory stick £15.59 (LGA1972 S.111) (MoM 12/5/10 Item 6a 7. Response received from Bedford Borough Council regarding the minimum setback distance for wind turbines. 8. Application 10/00484/MAF – construction of wind turbines at Chelveston Airfield. Letters had been received from Bedford Borough & East Northants Planning Departments enclosing a new technical review and a new cumulative zone of theoretical visibility figure 5.81. It was resolved that the Clerk be asked to respond re’iterating the Parish Council‘s previously stated objections on the basis of visual impact. 9. Letter from Dean & Shelton Social Association requesting support and that Grant payments towards the upgrading of the kitchen be channelled through the Parish Council. It was resolved that the parish council supported this and were willing for Grant payments to come through the Parish council. Powers to complete the WREN form were delegated to the Chair and the Clerk. 10. A Communication Regarding the Census requesting assistance in publicising. The Clerk was asked to request posters and ask if leaflets could be placed at The Three Compasses. 11. A Request for Assistance from Stevington PC was considered. It was resolved that no comment should be made. 12. A Communication from Amey Regarding Speed Concerns was considered. The Clerk was asked to advise a speed limit was required on “Village Road” Shelton and a rumble strip at Lower Dean. 13. A Communication from Beds Highways Regarding Feedback on the Local Transport Plan Strategy was considered and it was resolved that no comment would be made. 14. A Parish Plan Monitoring Table was completed and the Clerk asked to respond. It was resolved that a standard agenda item “Parish Plan Updates” would be put in place. 15. Purchase of Additional Salt Bins Subject to suitable locations being identified, it was resolved to purchase salt bins. The Clerk & Cllr Alder were delegated to contact Andrew Prigmore to visit and discuss possible locations at the junction of Brook Lane & the High Street; junction of Shay Lane & High Street; junction of Church Lane & Brook Lane. 16. Date for next meeting 9 February 2011 (if required) at United Reformed Chapel.
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Yelden
Correspondent- Sue Taylor
The Chapel Carol Service
A happy hour with a goodly few was spent at the Chapel in Yelden on Sunday 19th December with many of the old favourite carols and readings led by the Rev Mike Lewis. Afterwards we enjoyed tea, a chat and seasonal refreshments.
Carols Under the Holly Tree
This was an innovation which Lesley and Mike instigated – and a great success it was too. Barbequed sausages, hot chestnuts and mulled wine helped to warm us up. Then under the coloured lanterns on the holly tree and with a backdrop of the newly floodlit church about 25 villagers sang carols with the help of the Stodden Bose machine
Carol Singing
On Tuesday before Christmas our annual carol singing around the village commenced with a warm welcome at the The Chequers and continued with lanterns and torches in and around the houses. Even though it was extremely cold, as everyone will remember, we had a good sized gathering and were helped on several doorsteps by welcome refreshments. Ending at Rosemary and Peter‘s with even more seasonal goodies and mulled wine we counted the collection which amounted to £247 which would be sent to the Bedford Samaritans.
Flower & Cleaning Plan
13th February Sue / Jane (9am)
27th February Lesley / Lorna (10.30am)
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Pertenhall
Correspondent- Chloe Reid
New residents
A warm welcome to David and Zelda, with their dog Saffron, is extended. They moved into The Green along Green End last October.
Mothers Union
A delicious meal of fish and chips (and also good company) was had in December with 10 people present. Lizzie was dearly missed. We continued our year with a meeting in January and now look forward to meeting in February on Wednesday 16th at 2.30pm in Pertenhall Village Hall. Rev M. Marshall will be coming to talk about the various ways over their lifetime that they have served the Lord.
Usually, the meetings begin with prayer, then notices and chat before refreshments are served by members. Villagers from Kimbolton, Melchbourne, Little Staughton, and Upper Dean as well as Pertenhall attend, so anyone is welcome to join us. Programmes can be obtained from Gillian Aylott by calling 01234 708174.
Pertenhall and Swineshead Quality Parish Council
Clerk: Mrs Garry Telling Chairman: Mr Michael Whitlock
www.pertenhallandswinesheadparishcouncil.org.uk
A meeting was held in Pertenhall Village Hall, on Wednesday, 12th January 2011, at 7.30. It was attended by five Parish Councillors, Ian Clifton the Borough Councillor and 3 members of the public.
Tim Kingham was in the chair.
The following points were considered to be important:
1. There was an application to fell an oak tree at the top of Wood End Lane, Pertenhall. The councillors were very concerned about this and Mr Scott Collins, to whom the application had been sent, was also in favour of saving the tree. However, it is affected by a fungal disease which will render it dangerous so the old tree will have to be felled. 2. There will be Parish Council elections in May 2011.These will be on the same date as the Borough elections and perhaps also a referendum. Salt bins are needed at several points in the village but the Borough Council is reluctant to provide them. Perhaps Borough Councillor Clifton will be able to help with this. 3. All the roads in and between the villages are in dire need of repair but there never seems to be money to do this. Councillors Bates and Whitlock will again walk round the villages with the Highways representative in the hope that he will recommend some improvements. Full minutes of this meeting are on the above web site and posted in the village notice boards. Agenda, and occasionally urgent items of special interest to local residents, are emailed to those who have let the clerk have their email addresses. Please inform her if you would like to be added to this list. (gtelling@gefh.ndo.co.uk) The next meeting will be in Pertenhall Village Hall at 7.30 on Wednesday, 9th March, 2011. This is the Meeting for the Electors at which any resident may raise any matter of relevance to the communities. This is an open meeting and everyone is welcome to attend.
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MELCHBOURNE
Correspondent- Philip Pahl
melchcomb@aol.com
Village web site – www.mmmatmelchbourne.yolasite.com
Village Hall Grant
Our Chairman, Helen Bone, has been successful in securing a grant from Bedford Borough Council of £9,000 for the improvement of village hall facilities. This sum is being used to change the small kitchen into a bar, with a crockery and glass washing area. We are hoping that work will start around 7th February and the hall will be closed for bookings for approximately one month. Well done Helen!
Shall we party?
A meeting is being held in the Village Hall on 2nd February at 8.00 p.m. to see if the village wants a street party to celebrate William and Kate‘s wedding on 29th April 2011. If you think this is a good idea and/or have any suggestions as to how this celebration should take place can you please come along to the meeting. If you are unable to come to this meeting, but would like a party, can you please email the MMM editor with your suggestions and he will redirect them to the meeting.
Church Cleaning and Flowers Rota
There is a regular church cleaning rota and volunteers are always welcome. Anyone wishing to be included on the rota should contact Audrey on 01234 708728.
February 6th Jill and Ruth/ flowers Ruth,
February 20th Audrey and Mary/flowers Mary
Village dates for your diary:
Sunday 10th July 2011 The 747th Melchbourne Feast Day
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Swineshead
Correspondent- Jenny Leishman
The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SWINESHEAD VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE will take place in the Village Hall on Wednesday 19 February at 7.30pm. All residents are eligible to stand for election to the new Committee, and to vote. Anybody wishing to stand for election should contact the Secretary Sian Slater tel. 708970. All villagers are warmly invited attend.
The Sixth Bell Bar will be open fro 8.00pm on Fridays 4 February & 4 March.
Teas will be served from 3.00pm on Thursdays 3 & 17 February and on Thursdays 3, 17 & 31 March.
New Year‘s Eve Dinner 2010
A wonderful village celebration again took place in the Village Hall on New Year‘s Eve to welcome in the New Year. The event was self’financing with every participant making a contribution toward the evening. The profit from the cash bar will be split between the Village Hall and the Church as usual. The dress theme of “The Era of Your Choice” produced a wide and interesting range of outfits……….we even had visits from Ziggy Stardust and Elvis. We hope that this brilliant event will continue to be a fixture on the Swineshead social calendar.
Welcome
A very warm welcome to the Castle family who have moved into Green Lane. Congratulations to Lorraine and Sam on the birth of your son Dylan on the 7th of November, 2010. He is now our youngest villager, and we understand he is doing well. We wish you all every happiness in your new home.
A Message from Lorraine and Sam
We would like to thank all our kind neighbours in Swineshead for all the lovely cards and gifts for Dylan. Our baby son was born unexpectedly premature at 33 weeks, and we have been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of our neighbours.
We were new to the village and yet these kind neighbours showed us what a wonderful village Swineshead is, and just how fortunate we are to now live here.
Lorraine and Sam Castle
2 Green Lane
Police Visits to Swineshead
If you would like to talk informally with a Police Officer, please note that an Officer will be visiting the village to patrol on foot for an hour, between 3pm and 4pm, on Sunday 6 February & Thursday 3 March.
Swineshead 100 CLUB January Draw Winners
Thursday 6th Teas
£20 Margaret Brown (27)
£10 Pat Patrick (68)
£ 5 Dave Gregory (Vicky) (87)
£ 5 Pauline McManus (36)
What is their current favourite TV programme or film?
Name three kinds of food that they best like.
What is your spouse‘s current favourite garment?
What colour would they most like in the bedroom? In the living room?
Where would they most like to holiday this coming year?
What sort of furniture do they like? Dark? Light? Modern? Traditional?
If your spouse could do anything for a day, what would that be?
If your spouse is frightened of one thing, what is it?
What would be your spouse‘s ‘dream‘ for the future?
- or
’Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled‘?
Both are translations of Matthew 5:6, but the first is from the Good News Bible from the 1960s, while the second is the King James Version, or Authorised Version, of 1611 (KJV for short). For many people, the older version goes deeper, is more stirring and tells us more about God.
In 2011 we mark its 400th anniversary. As we‘ll be hearing often, the KJV has shaped the hearts and minds of English-speaking people throughout the world in these four centuries. It first coined many words and expressions that have become part of the language—so much so that most people wouldn‘t necessarily think of them as biblical, and usually think that they‘re from Shakespeare (especially as he was writing at about the same time). So we have: ’lovingkindness‘ (Psalm 17 and elsewhere), ’the signs of the times‘ (Matthew 16), ’the powers that be‘ (Romans 13), and many more.
But the old-fashioned words aren‘t just part of our heritage, like an ancient monument; their poetry can speak directly to our needs today. They can give a stronger and more immediate sense of God‘s tender love and glorious majesty, from ’I water my couch with my tears‘ (Psalm 6:6) to ’Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels …‘ (1 Corinthians 13:1).
It‘s easy to be put off by the dark type and odd words: ’thee‘ and ’thou‘, ’-eth‘ endings, ’abide‘ and ’sojourn‘. Some parts, especially the Epistles, can be dense and tortuous. We can‘t turn the clock back: the KJV can never be the only version for us now. But if we use both old and new translations together, we gain so much more. n its heightened language, the KJV gives us a richer appreciation of wonder. So, just as we wouldn‘t want to knock down old churches, we shouldn‘t leave the KJV unread. It‘s not just a cultural landmark, but it‘s something that can shape our life right now, it is the poetry of faith.
So why has Valentine become the patron saint of romantic love? By Chaucer‘s time the link was assumed to be because on these saints‘ day ’14 February ’ the birds are supposed to pair. Or perhaps the custom of seeking a partner on St Valentine‘s Day is a surviving scrap of the old Roman Lupercalia festival, which took place in the middle of February. One of the Roman gods honoured during this Festival was Pan, the god of nature. Another was Juno, the goddess of women and marriage.
During the Lupercalia it was a popular custom for young men to draw the name of a young unmarried woman from a name’box. The two would then be partners or ‘sweethearts‘ during the time of the celebrations. Even modern Valentine decorations bear an ancient symbol of love ’ Roman cupids with their bows and love’arrows.
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Are you grumpy yet?
An infant laughs nearly 300 times a day. Teenagers laugh on average just six times a day. By our twenties we are down to four times a day. Our thirties are a bit better – at five times a day. But by the time we hit 50, our sense of humour is deserting us, and we laugh just three times a day, while the average 60 year old manages a good laugh just 2.5 times a day.
It gets worse. According to the TV station Dave, who carried out the research, people over 50 are most like to complain and worry than younger people. They write more letters of complaint, argue with neighbours more, and spend time worrying about health and money.
One of the researchers suggests: “It‘s important to remember how good laugher is for you. It releases endorphins and a little laughter every day goes a long way to reducing stress.”
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Romance, love, marriage ’ the way children see it....
Q. How do you decide whom to marry?
A. You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the crisps and dip coming. ’ Alan, age 10
A. No person really decides before they grow up who they‘re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you‘re stuck with. ’ Kirsten, age 10
Q. What is the right age to get married?
A. 23 is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then. Camille, age 10
A. No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get married. Freddie, age 6
Q. How can a stranger tell if two people are married?
A. You have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. ’ Derrick, age 8
Q. What do you think your mum and dad have in common?
A. Both don‘t want any more kids. ’ Lori, age 8
Q. What do most people do on a date?
A. Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say, if you listen long enough. ’ Lynnette, age 8 (isn‘t she a treasure)
A. On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. ’ Martin, age 10
Q. When is it okay to kiss someone?
A. When they‘re rich. ’ Pam, age 7
A. The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them.’ Howard, age 8
Q. Is it better to be single or married?
A. I don‘t know which is better, but I‘ll tell you one thing. I‘m never going to have sex with my wife. I don‘t want to be all grossed out. ’ Theodore, age 8
A. It‘s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. ’ Anita, age 9
Q. How would you make a marriage work?
A. Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck. ’ Ricky, age 10
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A best seller for 400 years
When James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne as James I, his priority was to unite the country after decades of bloody religious strife. The King himself invited 54 leading scholars in Westminster, Oxford and Cambridge to build on the existing translations and create a new version that could be used in churches and homes throughout the land. Tyndale‘s vision of every ploughboy being able to read the Bible would become a reality. This was to be a huge, complicated and controversial task which took years to complete. 2011 will be the 400th anniversary of its publication.
One of the scholars was Francis Dillingham, whose family is recorded as living in Dean in about 1440. When restoring Francis House, built c1550 – 1600, we found evidence of an earlier dwelling on the site. The family prospered under the Tudors, the house was extended and several cottages built, including one opposite the old farmhouse, a cottage which is now the kitchen of Dean House. Francis owned the house and farm, but lived at Christ‘s College, Cambridge, where he was a hard’working Hebraist and Greek scholar.
As a member of the 1st Cambridge group, he was involved in the preparation of the books of Job, Psalms and Proverbs, amongst others. Oxford scholars worked on the Gospels, Acts and Isaiah.
The fortunes of the King James Bible rose with the extension of British power throughout the world and its global influence is beyond question. There will be much of interest to take part in next year, in the meantime you could make Derek Wilson‘s “The People‘s Bible” part of your Christmas reading. Then as now, you couldn‘t control your printer, who had as the 7th commandment “Thou shalt commit adultery”.
Joan May, Sue and David Butter
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Melchbourne and Yelden Parish Council
Chairman: Mrs Judy Stewart Tel: 01234 708 629
Clerk Mrs Garry Telling Tel: 01480 860 439
At the meeting held in Yelden Village Hall on Wednesday, 19th January, 2011, six Councillors and two Borough Councillors were present.
There was 1 members of the public in attendance.
Judy Stewart was in the chair. The following discussions took place and decisions were made:’
* Grants have been allocated to the Parish Council to mend the bus shelter in Yelden and clear out the pond.
* The Parish precept for 2011/12 will remain unchanged.
* Councillor Helen Bone [HB] reported on the road works which should take place.
* The request for a salt bin at the entrance to Trailly Close, Yelden, was again put to the Beds Borough Council [BBC] and Borough Councillor McMurdo said he would try to arrange for one to be placed where needed.
* There were still complaints about loud grinding noise all through the night. The clerk found that the Environment Agency would listen to complaints from individuals but not a representative of the parish council objecting on behalf of the residents.
* There will be Parish Council elections on the first Thursday in May. These will take place at the same time as other elections, such as the Borough Council elections.
The complete minutes, including planning information and financial matters, will be available on the Parish Council web site, and on the notice boards. Agenda for the next meeting will be posted likewise at least a week before the next meeting.
The next meeting will be on Wed, 16th March, 2011, in Yelden Village Hall. This is the Meeting for the Electors at which any resident may raise any matter relevant to the community.
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND.
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Kimbolton Flower Club
We look forward to welcoming members old and new to the February meeting
of the club at 7.30pm at the Mandeville Hall on Tuesday the 15th. There will be a demonstration by Mrs Anne Colley entitled ‘FEEL THE
PASSION‘. Visitors are most welcome; admission £5 pounds including light refreshments.
Many thanks
Sue Fawcett
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Dean
Correspondent- Annette Brooks
Chapel
We thank all those who support the Chapel at services like the Carol Service which was a joy. Services in February are 13th at 2.30 in the Chapel Schoolroom ditto 27th and 13th March.
Notes from Meeting of Dean & Shelton Parish Council
1. Minutes of Meeting 10 November 2010 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. 2. Parish Precept Form 2011’2012 was completed and signed in the amount of £4286. 3. A financial statement to 31 December 2010 was circulated to Councillors. At the present time, with no uncleared cheques, the balance in the Community Account is £2125.97. The Business Premium Account stands at £9315.47. 4. A Review of Effectiveness of Internal Audit was carried out and accepted by the Parish Council. 5. A Review of Risk Management Policy was carried out and accepted by the Parish Council. 6. The payment of the following accounts was approved: o AC Summerfield ’ second & final grass cuts invoice 2750 £1410.00(Highways Act 1980 s96) o Dean & Shelton Social Association hire of Dalton Hall 2009 invoice 099 £90.00 (LGA1972 s111) o Dean & Shelton Social Association hire of Dalton Hall 2010 invoice 100 £135.00 (LGA1972 s111) o East Northants Council – walk leaflet printing invoice 0387778 £176.25 (LGA1972 s144) (MoM 8/9/10 item 5a) o Clerk salary 3 months to 31 September 2010 £412.50 (LGA1972 S.112) o Office expenses – Printer cartridges £31.03 (LGA1972 S.111) o Office expenses – Purchase of memory stick £15.59 (LGA1972 S.111) (MoM 12/5/10 Item 6a 7. Response received from Bedford Borough Council regarding the minimum setback distance for wind turbines. 8. Application 10/00484/MAF – construction of wind turbines at Chelveston Airfield. Letters had been received from Bedford Borough & East Northants Planning Departments enclosing a new technical review and a new cumulative zone of theoretical visibility figure 5.81. It was resolved that the Clerk be asked to respond re’iterating the Parish Council‘s previously stated objections on the basis of visual impact. 9. Letter from Dean & Shelton Social Association requesting support and that Grant payments towards the upgrading of the kitchen be channelled through the Parish Council. It was resolved that the parish council supported this and were willing for Grant payments to come through the Parish council. Powers to complete the WREN form were delegated to the Chair and the Clerk. 10. A Communication Regarding the Census requesting assistance in publicising. The Clerk was asked to request posters and ask if leaflets could be placed at The Three Compasses. 11. A Request for Assistance from Stevington PC was considered. It was resolved that no comment should be made. 12. A Communication from Amey Regarding Speed Concerns was considered. The Clerk was asked to advise a speed limit was required on “Village Road” Shelton and a rumble strip at Lower Dean. 13. A Communication from Beds Highways Regarding Feedback on the Local Transport Plan Strategy was considered and it was resolved that no comment would be made. 14. A Parish Plan Monitoring Table was completed and the Clerk asked to respond. It was resolved that a standard agenda item “Parish Plan Updates” would be put in place. 15. Purchase of Additional Salt Bins Subject to suitable locations being identified, it was resolved to purchase salt bins. The Clerk & Cllr Alder were delegated to contact Andrew Prigmore to visit and discuss possible locations at the junction of Brook Lane & the High Street; junction of Shay Lane & High Street; junction of Church Lane & Brook Lane. 16. Date for next meeting 9 February 2011 (if required) at United Reformed Chapel.
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Yelden
Correspondent- Sue Taylor
The Chapel Carol Service
A happy hour with a goodly few was spent at the Chapel in Yelden on Sunday 19th December with many of the old favourite carols and readings led by the Rev Mike Lewis. Afterwards we enjoyed tea, a chat and seasonal refreshments.
Carols Under the Holly Tree
This was an innovation which Lesley and Mike instigated – and a great success it was too. Barbequed sausages, hot chestnuts and mulled wine helped to warm us up. Then under the coloured lanterns on the holly tree and with a backdrop of the newly floodlit church about 25 villagers sang carols with the help of the Stodden Bose machine
Carol Singing
On Tuesday before Christmas our annual carol singing around the village commenced with a warm welcome at the The Chequers and continued with lanterns and torches in and around the houses. Even though it was extremely cold, as everyone will remember, we had a good sized gathering and were helped on several doorsteps by welcome refreshments. Ending at Rosemary and Peter‘s with even more seasonal goodies and mulled wine we counted the collection which amounted to £247 which would be sent to the Bedford Samaritans.
Flower & Cleaning Plan
13th February Sue / Jane (9am)
27th February Lesley / Lorna (10.30am)
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Pertenhall
Correspondent- Chloe Reid
New residents
A warm welcome to David and Zelda, with their dog Saffron, is extended. They moved into The Green along Green End last October.
Mothers Union
A delicious meal of fish and chips (and also good company) was had in December with 10 people present. Lizzie was dearly missed. We continued our year with a meeting in January and now look forward to meeting in February on Wednesday 16th at 2.30pm in Pertenhall Village Hall. Rev M. Marshall will be coming to talk about the various ways over their lifetime that they have served the Lord.
Usually, the meetings begin with prayer, then notices and chat before refreshments are served by members. Villagers from Kimbolton, Melchbourne, Little Staughton, and Upper Dean as well as Pertenhall attend, so anyone is welcome to join us. Programmes can be obtained from Gillian Aylott by calling 01234 708174.
Pertenhall and Swineshead Quality Parish Council
Clerk: Mrs Garry Telling Chairman: Mr Michael Whitlock
www.pertenhallandswinesheadparishcouncil.org.uk
A meeting was held in Pertenhall Village Hall, on Wednesday, 12th January 2011, at 7.30. It was attended by five Parish Councillors, Ian Clifton the Borough Councillor and 3 members of the public.
Tim Kingham was in the chair.
The following points were considered to be important:
1. There was an application to fell an oak tree at the top of Wood End Lane, Pertenhall. The councillors were very concerned about this and Mr Scott Collins, to whom the application had been sent, was also in favour of saving the tree. However, it is affected by a fungal disease which will render it dangerous so the old tree will have to be felled. 2. There will be Parish Council elections in May 2011.These will be on the same date as the Borough elections and perhaps also a referendum. Salt bins are needed at several points in the village but the Borough Council is reluctant to provide them. Perhaps Borough Councillor Clifton will be able to help with this. 3. All the roads in and between the villages are in dire need of repair but there never seems to be money to do this. Councillors Bates and Whitlock will again walk round the villages with the Highways representative in the hope that he will recommend some improvements. Full minutes of this meeting are on the above web site and posted in the village notice boards. Agenda, and occasionally urgent items of special interest to local residents, are emailed to those who have let the clerk have their email addresses. Please inform her if you would like to be added to this list. (gtelling@gefh.ndo.co.uk) The next meeting will be in Pertenhall Village Hall at 7.30 on Wednesday, 9th March, 2011. This is the Meeting for the Electors at which any resident may raise any matter of relevance to the communities. This is an open meeting and everyone is welcome to attend.
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MELCHBOURNE
Correspondent- Philip Pahl
melchcomb@aol.com
Village web site – www.mmmatmelchbourne.yolasite.com
Village Hall Grant
Our Chairman, Helen Bone, has been successful in securing a grant from Bedford Borough Council of £9,000 for the improvement of village hall facilities. This sum is being used to change the small kitchen into a bar, with a crockery and glass washing area. We are hoping that work will start around 7th February and the hall will be closed for bookings for approximately one month. Well done Helen!
Shall we party?
A meeting is being held in the Village Hall on 2nd February at 8.00 p.m. to see if the village wants a street party to celebrate William and Kate‘s wedding on 29th April 2011. If you think this is a good idea and/or have any suggestions as to how this celebration should take place can you please come along to the meeting. If you are unable to come to this meeting, but would like a party, can you please email the MMM editor with your suggestions and he will redirect them to the meeting.
Church Cleaning and Flowers Rota
There is a regular church cleaning rota and volunteers are always welcome. Anyone wishing to be included on the rota should contact Audrey on 01234 708728.
February 6th Jill and Ruth/ flowers Ruth,
February 20th Audrey and Mary/flowers Mary
Village dates for your diary:
Sunday 10th July 2011 The 747th Melchbourne Feast Day
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Swineshead
Correspondent- Jenny Leishman
The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SWINESHEAD VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE will take place in the Village Hall on Wednesday 19 February at 7.30pm. All residents are eligible to stand for election to the new Committee, and to vote. Anybody wishing to stand for election should contact the Secretary Sian Slater tel. 708970. All villagers are warmly invited attend.
The Sixth Bell Bar will be open fro 8.00pm on Fridays 4 February & 4 March.
Teas will be served from 3.00pm on Thursdays 3 & 17 February and on Thursdays 3, 17 & 31 March.
New Year‘s Eve Dinner 2010
A wonderful village celebration again took place in the Village Hall on New Year‘s Eve to welcome in the New Year. The event was self’financing with every participant making a contribution toward the evening. The profit from the cash bar will be split between the Village Hall and the Church as usual. The dress theme of “The Era of Your Choice” produced a wide and interesting range of outfits……….we even had visits from Ziggy Stardust and Elvis. We hope that this brilliant event will continue to be a fixture on the Swineshead social calendar.
Welcome
A very warm welcome to the Castle family who have moved into Green Lane. Congratulations to Lorraine and Sam on the birth of your son Dylan on the 7th of November, 2010. He is now our youngest villager, and we understand he is doing well. We wish you all every happiness in your new home.
A Message from Lorraine and Sam
We would like to thank all our kind neighbours in Swineshead for all the lovely cards and gifts for Dylan. Our baby son was born unexpectedly premature at 33 weeks, and we have been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of our neighbours.
We were new to the village and yet these kind neighbours showed us what a wonderful village Swineshead is, and just how fortunate we are to now live here.
Lorraine and Sam Castle
2 Green Lane
Police Visits to Swineshead
If you would like to talk informally with a Police Officer, please note that an Officer will be visiting the village to patrol on foot for an hour, between 3pm and 4pm, on Sunday 6 February & Thursday 3 March.
Swineshead 100 CLUB January Draw Winners
Thursday 6th Teas
£20 Margaret Brown (27)
£10 Pat Patrick (68)
£ 5 Dave Gregory (Vicky) (87)
£ 5 Pauline McManus (36)
A. You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the crisps and dip coming. ’ Alan, age 10
A. No person really decides before they grow up who they‘re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you‘re stuck with. ’ Kirsten, age 10
Q. What is the right age to get married?
A. 23 is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then. Camille, age 10
A. No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get married. Freddie, age 6
Q. How can a stranger tell if two people are married?
A. You have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. ’ Derrick, age 8
Q. What do you think your mum and dad have in common?
A. Both don‘t want any more kids. ’ Lori, age 8
Q. What do most people do on a date?
A. Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say, if you listen long enough. ’ Lynnette, age 8 (isn‘t she a treasure)
A. On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. ’ Martin, age 10
Q. When is it okay to kiss someone?
A. When they‘re rich. ’ Pam, age 7
A. The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them.’ Howard, age 8
Q. Is it better to be single or married?
A. I don‘t know which is better, but I‘ll tell you one thing. I‘m never going to have sex with my wife. I don‘t want to be all grossed out. ’ Theodore, age 8
A. It‘s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. ’ Anita, age 9
Q. How would you make a marriage work?
A. Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck. ’ Ricky, age 10
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A best seller for 400 years
When James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne as James I, his priority was to unite the country after decades of bloody religious strife. The King himself invited 54 leading scholars in Westminster, Oxford and Cambridge to build on the existing translations and create a new version that could be used in churches and homes throughout the land. Tyndale‘s vision of every ploughboy being able to read the Bible would become a reality. This was to be a huge, complicated and controversial task which took years to complete. 2011 will be the 400th anniversary of its publication.
One of the scholars was Francis Dillingham, whose family is recorded as living in Dean in about 1440. When restoring Francis House, built c1550 – 1600, we found evidence of an earlier dwelling on the site. The family prospered under the Tudors, the house was extended and several cottages built, including one opposite the old farmhouse, a cottage which is now the kitchen of Dean House. Francis owned the house and farm, but lived at Christ‘s College, Cambridge, where he was a hard’working Hebraist and Greek scholar.
As a member of the 1st Cambridge group, he was involved in the preparation of the books of Job, Psalms and Proverbs, amongst others. Oxford scholars worked on the Gospels, Acts and Isaiah.
The fortunes of the King James Bible rose with the extension of British power throughout the world and its global influence is beyond question. There will be much of interest to take part in next year, in the meantime you could make Derek Wilson‘s “The People‘s Bible” part of your Christmas reading. Then as now, you couldn‘t control your printer, who had as the 7th commandment “Thou shalt commit adultery”.
Joan May, Sue and David Butter
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Melchbourne and Yelden Parish Council
Chairman: Mrs Judy Stewart Tel: 01234 708 629
Clerk Mrs Garry Telling Tel: 01480 860 439
At the meeting held in Yelden Village Hall on Wednesday, 19th January, 2011, six Councillors and two Borough Councillors were present.
There was 1 members of the public in attendance.
Judy Stewart was in the chair. The following discussions took place and decisions were made:’
* Grants have been allocated to the Parish Council to mend the bus shelter in Yelden and clear out the pond.
* The Parish precept for 2011/12 will remain unchanged.
* Councillor Helen Bone [HB] reported on the road works which should take place.
* The request for a salt bin at the entrance to Trailly Close, Yelden, was again put to the Beds Borough Council [BBC] and Borough Councillor McMurdo said he would try to arrange for one to be placed where needed.
* There were still complaints about loud grinding noise all through the night. The clerk found that the Environment Agency would listen to complaints from individuals but not a representative of the parish council objecting on behalf of the residents.
* There will be Parish Council elections on the first Thursday in May. These will take place at the same time as other elections, such as the Borough Council elections.
The complete minutes, including planning information and financial matters, will be available on the Parish Council web site, and on the notice boards. Agenda for the next meeting will be posted likewise at least a week before the next meeting.
The next meeting will be on Wed, 16th March, 2011, in Yelden Village Hall. This is the Meeting for the Electors at which any resident may raise any matter relevant to the community.
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND.
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Kimbolton Flower Club
We look forward to welcoming members old and new to the February meeting
of the club at 7.30pm at the Mandeville Hall on Tuesday the 15th. There will be a demonstration by Mrs Anne Colley entitled ‘FEEL THE
PASSION‘. Visitors are most welcome; admission £5 pounds including light refreshments.
Many thanks
Sue Fawcett
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Dean
Correspondent- Annette Brooks
Chapel
We thank all those who support the Chapel at services like the Carol Service which was a joy. Services in February are 13th at 2.30 in the Chapel Schoolroom ditto 27th and 13th March.
Notes from Meeting of Dean & Shelton Parish Council
1. Minutes of Meeting 10 November 2010 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. 2. Parish Precept Form 2011’2012 was completed and signed in the amount of £4286. 3. A financial statement to 31 December 2010 was circulated to Councillors. At the present time, with no uncleared cheques, the balance in the Community Account is £2125.97. The Business Premium Account stands at £9315.47. 4. A Review of Effectiveness of Internal Audit was carried out and accepted by the Parish Council. 5. A Review of Risk Management Policy was carried out and accepted by the Parish Council. 6. The payment of the following accounts was approved: o AC Summerfield ’ second & final grass cuts invoice 2750 £1410.00(Highways Act 1980 s96) o Dean & Shelton Social Association hire of Dalton Hall 2009 invoice 099 £90.00 (LGA1972 s111) o Dean & Shelton Social Association hire of Dalton Hall 2010 invoice 100 £135.00 (LGA1972 s111) o East Northants Council – walk leaflet printing invoice 0387778 £176.25 (LGA1972 s144) (MoM 8/9/10 item 5a) o Clerk salary 3 months to 31 September 2010 £412.50 (LGA1972 S.112) o Office expenses – Printer cartridges £31.03 (LGA1972 S.111) o Office expenses – Purchase of memory stick £15.59 (LGA1972 S.111) (MoM 12/5/10 Item 6a 7. Response received from Bedford Borough Council regarding the minimum setback distance for wind turbines. 8. Application 10/00484/MAF – construction of wind turbines at Chelveston Airfield. Letters had been received from Bedford Borough & East Northants Planning Departments enclosing a new technical review and a new cumulative zone of theoretical visibility figure 5.81. It was resolved that the Clerk be asked to respond re’iterating the Parish Council‘s previously stated objections on the basis of visual impact. 9. Letter from Dean & Shelton Social Association requesting support and that Grant payments towards the upgrading of the kitchen be channelled through the Parish Council. It was resolved that the parish council supported this and were willing for Grant payments to come through the Parish council. Powers to complete the WREN form were delegated to the Chair and the Clerk. 10. A Communication Regarding the Census requesting assistance in publicising. The Clerk was asked to request posters and ask if leaflets could be placed at The Three Compasses. 11. A Request for Assistance from Stevington PC was considered. It was resolved that no comment should be made. 12. A Communication from Amey Regarding Speed Concerns was considered. The Clerk was asked to advise a speed limit was required on “Village Road” Shelton and a rumble strip at Lower Dean. 13. A Communication from Beds Highways Regarding Feedback on the Local Transport Plan Strategy was considered and it was resolved that no comment would be made. 14. A Parish Plan Monitoring Table was completed and the Clerk asked to respond. It was resolved that a standard agenda item “Parish Plan Updates” would be put in place. 15. Purchase of Additional Salt Bins Subject to suitable locations being identified, it was resolved to purchase salt bins. The Clerk & Cllr Alder were delegated to contact Andrew Prigmore to visit and discuss possible locations at the junction of Brook Lane & the High Street; junction of Shay Lane & High Street; junction of Church Lane & Brook Lane. 16. Date for next meeting 9 February 2011 (if required) at United Reformed Chapel.
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Yelden
Correspondent- Sue Taylor
The Chapel Carol Service
A happy hour with a goodly few was spent at the Chapel in Yelden on Sunday 19th December with many of the old favourite carols and readings led by the Rev Mike Lewis. Afterwards we enjoyed tea, a chat and seasonal refreshments.
Carols Under the Holly Tree
This was an innovation which Lesley and Mike instigated – and a great success it was too. Barbequed sausages, hot chestnuts and mulled wine helped to warm us up. Then under the coloured lanterns on the holly tree and with a backdrop of the newly floodlit church about 25 villagers sang carols with the help of the Stodden Bose machine
Carol Singing
On Tuesday before Christmas our annual carol singing around the village commenced with a warm welcome at the The Chequers and continued with lanterns and torches in and around the houses. Even though it was extremely cold, as everyone will remember, we had a good sized gathering and were helped on several doorsteps by welcome refreshments. Ending at Rosemary and Peter‘s with even more seasonal goodies and mulled wine we counted the collection which amounted to £247 which would be sent to the Bedford Samaritans.
Flower & Cleaning Plan
13th February Sue / Jane (9am)
27th February Lesley / Lorna (10.30am)
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Pertenhall
Correspondent- Chloe Reid
New residents
A warm welcome to David and Zelda, with their dog Saffron, is extended. They moved into The Green along Green End last October.
Mothers Union
A delicious meal of fish and chips (and also good company) was had in December with 10 people present. Lizzie was dearly missed. We continued our year with a meeting in January and now look forward to meeting in February on Wednesday 16th at 2.30pm in Pertenhall Village Hall. Rev M. Marshall will be coming to talk about the various ways over their lifetime that they have served the Lord.
Usually, the meetings begin with prayer, then notices and chat before refreshments are served by members. Villagers from Kimbolton, Melchbourne, Little Staughton, and Upper Dean as well as Pertenhall attend, so anyone is welcome to join us. Programmes can be obtained from Gillian Aylott by calling 01234 708174.
Pertenhall and Swineshead Quality Parish Council
Clerk: Mrs Garry Telling Chairman: Mr Michael Whitlock
www.pertenhallandswinesheadparishcouncil.org.uk
A meeting was held in Pertenhall Village Hall, on Wednesday, 12th January 2011, at 7.30. It was attended by five Parish Councillors, Ian Clifton the Borough Councillor and 3 members of the public.
Tim Kingham was in the chair.
The following points were considered to be important:
1. There was an application to fell an oak tree at the top of Wood End Lane, Pertenhall. The councillors were very concerned about this and Mr Scott Collins, to whom the application had been sent, was also in favour of saving the tree. However, it is affected by a fungal disease which will render it dangerous so the old tree will have to be felled. 2. There will be Parish Council elections in May 2011.These will be on the same date as the Borough elections and perhaps also a referendum. Salt bins are needed at several points in the village but the Borough Council is reluctant to provide them. Perhaps Borough Councillor Clifton will be able to help with this. 3. All the roads in and between the villages are in dire need of repair but there never seems to be money to do this. Councillors Bates and Whitlock will again walk round the villages with the Highways representative in the hope that he will recommend some improvements. Full minutes of this meeting are on the above web site and posted in the village notice boards. Agenda, and occasionally urgent items of special interest to local residents, are emailed to those who have let the clerk have their email addresses. Please inform her if you would like to be added to this list. (gtelling@gefh.ndo.co.uk) The next meeting will be in Pertenhall Village Hall at 7.30 on Wednesday, 9th March, 2011. This is the Meeting for the Electors at which any resident may raise any matter of relevance to the communities. This is an open meeting and everyone is welcome to attend.
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MELCHBOURNE
Correspondent- Philip Pahl
melchcomb@aol.com
Village web site – www.mmmatmelchbourne.yolasite.com
Village Hall Grant
Our Chairman, Helen Bone, has been successful in securing a grant from Bedford Borough Council of £9,000 for the improvement of village hall facilities. This sum is being used to change the small kitchen into a bar, with a crockery and glass washing area. We are hoping that work will start around 7th February and the hall will be closed for bookings for approximately one month. Well done Helen!
Shall we party?
A meeting is being held in the Village Hall on 2nd February at 8.00 p.m. to see if the village wants a street party to celebrate William and Kate‘s wedding on 29th April 2011. If you think this is a good idea and/or have any suggestions as to how this celebration should take place can you please come along to the meeting. If you are unable to come to this meeting, but would like a party, can you please email the MMM editor with your suggestions and he will redirect them to the meeting.
Church Cleaning and Flowers Rota
There is a regular church cleaning rota and volunteers are always welcome. Anyone wishing to be included on the rota should contact Audrey on 01234 708728.
February 6th Jill and Ruth/ flowers Ruth,
February 20th Audrey and Mary/flowers Mary
Village dates for your diary:
Sunday 10th July 2011 The 747th Melchbourne Feast Day
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Swineshead
Correspondent- Jenny Leishman
The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SWINESHEAD VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE will take place in the Village Hall on Wednesday 19 February at 7.30pm. All residents are eligible to stand for election to the new Committee, and to vote. Anybody wishing to stand for election should contact the Secretary Sian Slater tel. 708970. All villagers are warmly invited attend.
The Sixth Bell Bar will be open fro 8.00pm on Fridays 4 February & 4 March.
Teas will be served from 3.00pm on Thursdays 3 & 17 February and on Thursdays 3, 17 & 31 March.
New Year‘s Eve Dinner 2010
A wonderful village celebration again took place in the Village Hall on New Year‘s Eve to welcome in the New Year. The event was self’financing with every participant making a contribution toward the evening. The profit from the cash bar will be split between the Village Hall and the Church as usual. The dress theme of “The Era of Your Choice” produced a wide and interesting range of outfits……….we even had visits from Ziggy Stardust and Elvis. We hope that this brilliant event will continue to be a fixture on the Swineshead social calendar.
Welcome
A very warm welcome to the Castle family who have moved into Green Lane. Congratulations to Lorraine and Sam on the birth of your son Dylan on the 7th of November, 2010. He is now our youngest villager, and we understand he is doing well. We wish you all every happiness in your new home.
A Message from Lorraine and Sam
We would like to thank all our kind neighbours in Swineshead for all the lovely cards and gifts for Dylan. Our baby son was born unexpectedly premature at 33 weeks, and we have been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of our neighbours.
We were new to the village and yet these kind neighbours showed us what a wonderful village Swineshead is, and just how fortunate we are to now live here.
Lorraine and Sam Castle
2 Green Lane
Police Visits to Swineshead
If you would like to talk informally with a Police Officer, please note that an Officer will be visiting the village to patrol on foot for an hour, between 3pm and 4pm, on Sunday 6 February & Thursday 3 March.
Swineshead 100 CLUB January Draw Winners
Thursday 6th Teas
£20 Margaret Brown (27)
£10 Pat Patrick (68)
£ 5 Dave Gregory (Vicky) (87)
£ 5 Pauline McManus (36)
A. You have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. ’ Derrick, age 8
Q. What do you think your mum and dad have in common?
A. Both don‘t want any more kids. ’ Lori, age 8
Q. What do most people do on a date?
A. Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say, if you listen long enough. ’ Lynnette, age 8 (isn‘t she a treasure)
A. On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. ’ Martin, age 10
Q. When is it okay to kiss someone?
A. When they‘re rich. ’ Pam, age 7
A. The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them.’ Howard, age 8
Q. Is it better to be single or married?
A. I don‘t know which is better, but I‘ll tell you one thing. I‘m never going to have sex with my wife. I don‘t want to be all grossed out. ’ Theodore, age 8
A. It‘s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. ’ Anita, age 9
Q. How would you make a marriage work?
A. Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck. ’ Ricky, age 10
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A best seller for 400 years
When James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne as James I, his priority was to unite the country after decades of bloody religious strife. The King himself invited 54 leading scholars in Westminster, Oxford and Cambridge to build on the existing translations and create a new version that could be used in churches and homes throughout the land. Tyndale‘s vision of every ploughboy being able to read the Bible would become a reality. This was to be a huge, complicated and controversial task which took years to complete. 2011 will be the 400th anniversary of its publication.
One of the scholars was Francis Dillingham, whose family is recorded as living in Dean in about 1440. When restoring Francis House, built c1550 – 1600, we found evidence of an earlier dwelling on the site. The family prospered under the Tudors, the house was extended and several cottages built, including one opposite the old farmhouse, a cottage which is now the kitchen of Dean House. Francis owned the house and farm, but lived at Christ‘s College, Cambridge, where he was a hard’working Hebraist and Greek scholar.
As a member of the 1st Cambridge group, he was involved in the preparation of the books of Job, Psalms and Proverbs, amongst others. Oxford scholars worked on the Gospels, Acts and Isaiah.
The fortunes of the King James Bible rose with the extension of British power throughout the world and its global influence is beyond question. There will be much of interest to take part in next year, in the meantime you could make Derek Wilson‘s “The People‘s Bible” part of your Christmas reading. Then as now, you couldn‘t control your printer, who had as the 7th commandment “Thou shalt commit adultery”.
Joan May, Sue and David Butter
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Melchbourne and Yelden Parish Council
Chairman: Mrs Judy Stewart Tel: 01234 708 629
Clerk Mrs Garry Telling Tel: 01480 860 439
At the meeting held in Yelden Village Hall on Wednesday, 19th January, 2011, six Councillors and two Borough Councillors were present.
There was 1 members of the public in attendance.
Judy Stewart was in the chair. The following discussions took place and decisions were made:’
* Grants have been allocated to the Parish Council to mend the bus shelter in Yelden and clear out the pond.
* The Parish precept for 2011/12 will remain unchanged.
* Councillor Helen Bone [HB] reported on the road works which should take place.
* The request for a salt bin at the entrance to Trailly Close, Yelden, was again put to the Beds Borough Council [BBC] and Borough Councillor McMurdo said he would try to arrange for one to be placed where needed.
* There were still complaints about loud grinding noise all through the night. The clerk found that the Environment Agency would listen to complaints from individuals but not a representative of the parish council objecting on behalf of the residents.
* There will be Parish Council elections on the first Thursday in May. These will take place at the same time as other elections, such as the Borough Council elections.
The complete minutes, including planning information and financial matters, will be available on the Parish Council web site, and on the notice boards. Agenda for the next meeting will be posted likewise at least a week before the next meeting.
The next meeting will be on Wed, 16th March, 2011, in Yelden Village Hall. This is the Meeting for the Electors at which any resident may raise any matter relevant to the community.
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND.
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Kimbolton Flower Club
We look forward to welcoming members old and new to the February meeting
of the club at 7.30pm at the Mandeville Hall on Tuesday the 15th. There will be a demonstration by Mrs Anne Colley entitled ‘FEEL THE
PASSION‘. Visitors are most welcome; admission £5 pounds including light refreshments.
Many thanks
Sue Fawcett
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Dean
Correspondent- Annette Brooks
Chapel
We thank all those who support the Chapel at services like the Carol Service which was a joy. Services in February are 13th at 2.30 in the Chapel Schoolroom ditto 27th and 13th March.
Notes from Meeting of Dean & Shelton Parish Council
1. Minutes of Meeting 10 November 2010 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. 2. Parish Precept Form 2011’2012 was completed and signed in the amount of £4286. 3. A financial statement to 31 December 2010 was circulated to Councillors. At the present time, with no uncleared cheques, the balance in the Community Account is £2125.97. The Business Premium Account stands at £9315.47. 4. A Review of Effectiveness of Internal Audit was carried out and accepted by the Parish Council. 5. A Review of Risk Management Policy was carried out and accepted by the Parish Council. 6. The payment of the following accounts was approved: o AC Summerfield ’ second & final grass cuts invoice 2750 £1410.00(Highways Act 1980 s96) o Dean & Shelton Social Association hire of Dalton Hall 2009 invoice 099 £90.00 (LGA1972 s111) o Dean & Shelton Social Association hire of Dalton Hall 2010 invoice 100 £135.00 (LGA1972 s111) o East Northants Council – walk leaflet printing invoice 0387778 £176.25 (LGA1972 s144) (MoM 8/9/10 item 5a) o Clerk salary 3 months to 31 September 2010 £412.50 (LGA1972 S.112) o Office expenses – Printer cartridges £31.03 (LGA1972 S.111) o Office expenses – Purchase of memory stick £15.59 (LGA1972 S.111) (MoM 12/5/10 Item 6a 7. Response received from Bedford Borough Council regarding the minimum setback distance for wind turbines. 8. Application 10/00484/MAF – construction of wind turbines at Chelveston Airfield. Letters had been received from Bedford Borough & East Northants Planning Departments enclosing a new technical review and a new cumulative zone of theoretical visibility figure 5.81. It was resolved that the Clerk be asked to respond re’iterating the Parish Council‘s previously stated objections on the basis of visual impact. 9. Letter from Dean & Shelton Social Association requesting support and that Grant payments towards the upgrading of the kitchen be channelled through the Parish Council. It was resolved that the parish council supported this and were willing for Grant payments to come through the Parish council. Powers to complete the WREN form were delegated to the Chair and the Clerk. 10. A Communication Regarding the Census requesting assistance in publicising. The Clerk was asked to request posters and ask if leaflets could be placed at The Three Compasses. 11. A Request for Assistance from Stevington PC was considered. It was resolved that no comment should be made. 12. A Communication from Amey Regarding Speed Concerns was considered. The Clerk was asked to advise a speed limit was required on “Village Road” Shelton and a rumble strip at Lower Dean. 13. A Communication from Beds Highways Regarding Feedback on the Local Transport Plan Strategy was considered and it was resolved that no comment would be made. 14. A Parish Plan Monitoring Table was completed and the Clerk asked to respond. It was resolved that a standard agenda item “Parish Plan Updates” would be put in place. 15. Purchase of Additional Salt Bins Subject to suitable locations being identified, it was resolved to purchase salt bins. The Clerk & Cllr Alder were delegated to contact Andrew Prigmore to visit and discuss possible locations at the junction of Brook Lane & the High Street; junction of Shay Lane & High Street; junction of Church Lane & Brook Lane. 16. Date for next meeting 9 February 2011 (if required) at United Reformed Chapel.
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Yelden
Correspondent- Sue Taylor
The Chapel Carol Service
A happy hour with a goodly few was spent at the Chapel in Yelden on Sunday 19th December with many of the old favourite carols and readings led by the Rev Mike Lewis. Afterwards we enjoyed tea, a chat and seasonal refreshments.
Carols Under the Holly Tree
This was an innovation which Lesley and Mike instigated – and a great success it was too. Barbequed sausages, hot chestnuts and mulled wine helped to warm us up. Then under the coloured lanterns on the holly tree and with a backdrop of the newly floodlit church about 25 villagers sang carols with the help of the Stodden Bose machine
Carol Singing
On Tuesday before Christmas our annual carol singing around the village commenced with a warm welcome at the The Chequers and continued with lanterns and torches in and around the houses. Even though it was extremely cold, as everyone will remember, we had a good sized gathering and were helped on several doorsteps by welcome refreshments. Ending at Rosemary and Peter‘s with even more seasonal goodies and mulled wine we counted the collection which amounted to £247 which would be sent to the Bedford Samaritans.
Flower & Cleaning Plan
13th February Sue / Jane (9am)
27th February Lesley / Lorna (10.30am)
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Pertenhall
Correspondent- Chloe Reid
New residents
A warm welcome to David and Zelda, with their dog Saffron, is extended. They moved into The Green along Green End last October.
Mothers Union
A delicious meal of fish and chips (and also good company) was had in December with 10 people present. Lizzie was dearly missed. We continued our year with a meeting in January and now look forward to meeting in February on Wednesday 16th at 2.30pm in Pertenhall Village Hall. Rev M. Marshall will be coming to talk about the various ways over their lifetime that they have served the Lord.
Usually, the meetings begin with prayer, then notices and chat before refreshments are served by members. Villagers from Kimbolton, Melchbourne, Little Staughton, and Upper Dean as well as Pertenhall attend, so anyone is welcome to join us. Programmes can be obtained from Gillian Aylott by calling 01234 708174.
Pertenhall and Swineshead Quality Parish Council
Clerk: Mrs Garry Telling Chairman: Mr Michael Whitlock
www.pertenhallandswinesheadparishcouncil.org.uk
A meeting was held in Pertenhall Village Hall, on Wednesday, 12th January 2011, at 7.30. It was attended by five Parish Councillors, Ian Clifton the Borough Councillor and 3 members of the public.
Tim Kingham was in the chair.
The following points were considered to be important:
1. There was an application to fell an oak tree at the top of Wood End Lane, Pertenhall. The councillors were very concerned about this and Mr Scott Collins, to whom the application had been sent, was also in favour of saving the tree. However, it is affected by a fungal disease which will render it dangerous so the old tree will have to be felled. 2. There will be Parish Council elections in May 2011.These will be on the same date as the Borough elections and perhaps also a referendum. Salt bins are needed at several points in the village but the Borough Council is reluctant to provide them. Perhaps Borough Councillor Clifton will be able to help with this. 3. All the roads in and between the villages are in dire need of repair but there never seems to be money to do this. Councillors Bates and Whitlock will again walk round the villages with the Highways representative in the hope that he will recommend some improvements. Full minutes of this meeting are on the above web site and posted in the village notice boards. Agenda, and occasionally urgent items of special interest to local residents, are emailed to those who have let the clerk have their email addresses. Please inform her if you would like to be added to this list. (gtelling@gefh.ndo.co.uk) The next meeting will be in Pertenhall Village Hall at 7.30 on Wednesday, 9th March, 2011. This is the Meeting for the Electors at which any resident may raise any matter of relevance to the communities. This is an open meeting and everyone is welcome to attend.
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MELCHBOURNE
Correspondent- Philip Pahl
melchcomb@aol.com
Village web site – www.mmmatmelchbourne.yolasite.com
Village Hall Grant
Our Chairman, Helen Bone, has been successful in securing a grant from Bedford Borough Council of £9,000 for the improvement of village hall facilities. This sum is being used to change the small kitchen into a bar, with a crockery and glass washing area. We are hoping that work will start around 7th February and the hall will be closed for bookings for approximately one month. Well done Helen!
Shall we party?
A meeting is being held in the Village Hall on 2nd February at 8.00 p.m. to see if the village wants a street party to celebrate William and Kate‘s wedding on 29th April 2011. If you think this is a good idea and/or have any suggestions as to how this celebration should take place can you please come along to the meeting. If you are unable to come to this meeting, but would like a party, can you please email the MMM editor with your suggestions and he will redirect them to the meeting.
Church Cleaning and Flowers Rota
There is a regular church cleaning rota and volunteers are always welcome. Anyone wishing to be included on the rota should contact Audrey on 01234 708728.
February 6th Jill and Ruth/ flowers Ruth,
February 20th Audrey and Mary/flowers Mary
Village dates for your diary:
Sunday 10th July 2011 The 747th Melchbourne Feast Day
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Swineshead
Correspondent- Jenny Leishman
The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SWINESHEAD VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE will take place in the Village Hall on Wednesday 19 February at 7.30pm. All residents are eligible to stand for election to the new Committee, and to vote. Anybody wishing to stand for election should contact the Secretary Sian Slater tel. 708970. All villagers are warmly invited attend.
The Sixth Bell Bar will be open fro 8.00pm on Fridays 4 February & 4 March.
Teas will be served from 3.00pm on Thursdays 3 & 17 February and on Thursdays 3, 17 & 31 March.
New Year‘s Eve Dinner 2010
A wonderful village celebration again took place in the Village Hall on New Year‘s Eve to welcome in the New Year. The event was self’financing with every participant making a contribution toward the evening. The profit from the cash bar will be split between the Village Hall and the Church as usual. The dress theme of “The Era of Your Choice” produced a wide and interesting range of outfits……….we even had visits from Ziggy Stardust and Elvis. We hope that this brilliant event will continue to be a fixture on the Swineshead social calendar.
Welcome
A very warm welcome to the Castle family who have moved into Green Lane. Congratulations to Lorraine and Sam on the birth of your son Dylan on the 7th of November, 2010. He is now our youngest villager, and we understand he is doing well. We wish you all every happiness in your new home.
A Message from Lorraine and Sam
We would like to thank all our kind neighbours in Swineshead for all the lovely cards and gifts for Dylan. Our baby son was born unexpectedly premature at 33 weeks, and we have been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of our neighbours.
We were new to the village and yet these kind neighbours showed us what a wonderful village Swineshead is, and just how fortunate we are to now live here.
Lorraine and Sam Castle
2 Green Lane
Police Visits to Swineshead
If you would like to talk informally with a Police Officer, please note that an Officer will be visiting the village to patrol on foot for an hour, between 3pm and 4pm, on Sunday 6 February & Thursday 3 March.
Swineshead 100 CLUB January Draw Winners
Thursday 6th Teas
£20 Margaret Brown (27)
£10 Pat Patrick (68)
£ 5 Dave Gregory (Vicky) (87)
£ 5 Pauline McManus (36)
A. Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say, if you listen long enough. ’ Lynnette, age 8 (isn‘t she a treasure)
A. On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. ’ Martin, age 10
Q. When is it okay to kiss someone?
A. When they‘re rich. ’ Pam, age 7
A. The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them.’ Howard, age 8
Q. Is it better to be single or married?
A. I don‘t know which is better, but I‘ll tell you one thing. I‘m never going to have sex with my wife. I don‘t want to be all grossed out. ’ Theodore, age 8
A. It‘s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. ’ Anita, age 9
Q. How would you make a marriage work?
A. Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck. ’ Ricky, age 10
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A best seller for 400 years
When James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne as James I, his priority was to unite the country after decades of bloody religious strife. The King himself invited 54 leading scholars in Westminster, Oxford and Cambridge to build on the existing translations and create a new version that could be used in churches and homes throughout the land. Tyndale‘s vision of every ploughboy being able to read the Bible would become a reality. This was to be a huge, complicated and controversial task which took years to complete. 2011 will be the 400th anniversary of its publication.
One of the scholars was Francis Dillingham, whose family is recorded as living in Dean in about 1440. When restoring Francis House, built c1550 – 1600, we found evidence of an earlier dwelling on the site. The family prospered under the Tudors, the house was extended and several cottages built, including one opposite the old farmhouse, a cottage which is now the kitchen of Dean House. Francis owned the house and farm, but lived at Christ‘s College, Cambridge, where he was a hard’working Hebraist and Greek scholar.
As a member of the 1st Cambridge group, he was involved in the preparation of the books of Job, Psalms and Proverbs, amongst others. Oxford scholars worked on the Gospels, Acts and Isaiah.
The fortunes of the King James Bible rose with the extension of British power throughout the world and its global influence is beyond question. There will be much of interest to take part in next year, in the meantime you could make Derek Wilson‘s “The People‘s Bible” part of your Christmas reading. Then as now, you couldn‘t control your printer, who had as the 7th commandment “Thou shalt commit adultery”.
Joan May, Sue and David Butter
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Melchbourne and Yelden Parish Council
Chairman: Mrs Judy Stewart Tel: 01234 708 629
Clerk Mrs Garry Telling Tel: 01480 860 439
At the meeting held in Yelden Village Hall on Wednesday, 19th January, 2011, six Councillors and two Borough Councillors were present.
There was 1 members of the public in attendance.
Judy Stewart was in the chair. The following discussions took place and decisions were made:’
* Grants have been allocated to the Parish Council to mend the bus shelter in Yelden and clear out the pond.
* The Parish precept for 2011/12 will remain unchanged.
* Councillor Helen Bone [HB] reported on the road works which should take place.
* The request for a salt bin at the entrance to Trailly Close, Yelden, was again put to the Beds Borough Council [BBC] and Borough Councillor McMurdo said he would try to arrange for one to be placed where needed.
* There were still complaints about loud grinding noise all through the night. The clerk found that the Environment Agency would listen to complaints from individuals but not a representative of the parish council objecting on behalf of the residents.
* There will be Parish Council elections on the first Thursday in May. These will take place at the same time as other elections, such as the Borough Council elections.
The complete minutes, including planning information and financial matters, will be available on the Parish Council web site, and on the notice boards. Agenda for the next meeting will be posted likewise at least a week before the next meeting.
The next meeting will be on Wed, 16th March, 2011, in Yelden Village Hall. This is the Meeting for the Electors at which any resident may raise any matter relevant to the community.
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND.
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Kimbolton Flower Club
We look forward to welcoming members old and new to the February meeting
of the club at 7.30pm at the Mandeville Hall on Tuesday the 15th. There will be a demonstration by Mrs Anne Colley entitled ‘FEEL THE
PASSION‘. Visitors are most welcome; admission £5 pounds including light refreshments.
Many thanks
Sue Fawcett
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Dean
Correspondent- Annette Brooks
Chapel
We thank all those who support the Chapel at services like the Carol Service which was a joy. Services in February are 13th at 2.30 in the Chapel Schoolroom ditto 27th and 13th March.
Notes from Meeting of Dean & Shelton Parish Council
1. Minutes of Meeting 10 November 2010 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. 2. Parish Precept Form 2011’2012 was completed and signed in the amount of £4286. 3. A financial statement to 31 December 2010 was circulated to Councillors. At the present time, with no uncleared cheques, the balance in the Community Account is £2125.97. The Business Premium Account stands at £9315.47. 4. A Review of Effectiveness of Internal Audit was carried out and accepted by the Parish Council. 5. A Review of Risk Management Policy was carried out and accepted by the Parish Council. 6. The payment of the following accounts was approved: o AC Summerfield ’ second & final grass cuts invoice 2750 £1410.00(Highways Act 1980 s96) o Dean & Shelton Social Association hire of Dalton Hall 2009 invoice 099 £90.00 (LGA1972 s111) o Dean & Shelton Social Association hire of Dalton Hall 2010 invoice 100 £135.00 (LGA1972 s111) o East Northants Council – walk leaflet printing invoice 0387778 £176.25 (LGA1972 s144) (MoM 8/9/10 item 5a) o Clerk salary 3 months to 31 September 2010 £412.50 (LGA1972 S.112) o Office expenses – Printer cartridges £31.03 (LGA1972 S.111) o Office expenses – Purchase of memory stick £15.59 (LGA1972 S.111) (MoM 12/5/10 Item 6a 7. Response received from Bedford Borough Council regarding the minimum setback distance for wind turbines. 8. Application 10/00484/MAF – construction of wind turbines at Chelveston Airfield. Letters had been received from Bedford Borough & East Northants Planning Departments enclosing a new technical review and a new cumulative zone of theoretical visibility figure 5.81. It was resolved that the Clerk be asked to respond re’iterating the Parish Council‘s previously stated objections on the basis of visual impact. 9. Letter from Dean & Shelton Social Association requesting support and that Grant payments towards the upgrading of the kitchen be channelled through the Parish Council. It was resolved that the parish council supported this and were willing for Grant payments to come through the Parish council. Powers to complete the WREN form were delegated to the Chair and the Clerk. 10. A Communication Regarding the Census requesting assistance in publicising. The Clerk was asked to request posters and ask if leaflets could be placed at The Three Compasses. 11. A Request for Assistance from Stevington PC was considered. It was resolved that no comment should be made. 12. A Communication from Amey Regarding Speed Concerns was considered. The Clerk was asked to advise a speed limit was required on “Village Road” Shelton and a rumble strip at Lower Dean. 13. A Communication from Beds Highways Regarding Feedback on the Local Transport Plan Strategy was considered and it was resolved that no comment would be made. 14. A Parish Plan Monitoring Table was completed and the Clerk asked to respond. It was resolved that a standard agenda item “Parish Plan Updates” would be put in place. 15. Purchase of Additional Salt Bins Subject to suitable locations being identified, it was resolved to purchase salt bins. The Clerk & Cllr Alder were delegated to contact Andrew Prigmore to visit and discuss possible locations at the junction of Brook Lane & the High Street; junction of Shay Lane & High Street; junction of Church Lane & Brook Lane. 16. Date for next meeting 9 February 2011 (if required) at United Reformed Chapel.
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Yelden
Correspondent- Sue Taylor
The Chapel Carol Service
A happy hour with a goodly few was spent at the Chapel in Yelden on Sunday 19th December with many of the old favourite carols and readings led by the Rev Mike Lewis. Afterwards we enjoyed tea, a chat and seasonal refreshments.
Carols Under the Holly Tree
This was an innovation which Lesley and Mike instigated – and a great success it was too. Barbequed sausages, hot chestnuts and mulled wine helped to warm us up. Then under the coloured lanterns on the holly tree and with a backdrop of the newly floodlit church about 25 villagers sang carols with the help of the Stodden Bose machine
Carol Singing
On Tuesday before Christmas our annual carol singing around the village commenced with a warm welcome at the The Chequers and continued with lanterns and torches in and around the houses. Even though it was extremely cold, as everyone will remember, we had a good sized gathering and were helped on several doorsteps by welcome refreshments. Ending at Rosemary and Peter‘s with even more seasonal goodies and mulled wine we counted the collection which amounted to £247 which would be sent to the Bedford Samaritans.
Flower & Cleaning Plan
13th February Sue / Jane (9am)
27th February Lesley / Lorna (10.30am)
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Pertenhall
Correspondent- Chloe Reid
New residents
A warm welcome to David and Zelda, with their dog Saffron, is extended. They moved into The Green along Green End last October.
Mothers Union
A delicious meal of fish and chips (and also good company) was had in December with 10 people present. Lizzie was dearly missed. We continued our year with a meeting in January and now look forward to meeting in February on Wednesday 16th at 2.30pm in Pertenhall Village Hall. Rev M. Marshall will be coming to talk about the various ways over their lifetime that they have served the Lord.
Usually, the meetings begin with prayer, then notices and chat before refreshments are served by members. Villagers from Kimbolton, Melchbourne, Little Staughton, and Upper Dean as well as Pertenhall attend, so anyone is welcome to join us. Programmes can be obtained from Gillian Aylott by calling 01234 708174.
Pertenhall and Swineshead Quality Parish Council
Clerk: Mrs Garry Telling Chairman: Mr Michael Whitlock
www.pertenhallandswinesheadparishcouncil.org.uk
A meeting was held in Pertenhall Village Hall, on Wednesday, 12th January 2011, at 7.30. It was attended by five Parish Councillors, Ian Clifton the Borough Councillor and 3 members of the public.
Tim Kingham was in the chair.
The following points were considered to be important:
1. There was an application to fell an oak tree at the top of Wood End Lane, Pertenhall. The councillors were very concerned about this and Mr Scott Collins, to whom the application had been sent, was also in favour of saving the tree. However, it is affected by a fungal disease which will render it dangerous so the old tree will have to be felled. 2. There will be Parish Council elections in May 2011.These will be on the same date as the Borough elections and perhaps also a referendum. Salt bins are needed at several points in the village but the Borough Council is reluctant to provide them. Perhaps Borough Councillor Clifton will be able to help with this. 3. All the roads in and between the villages are in dire need of repair but there never seems to be money to do this. Councillors Bates and Whitlock will again walk round the villages with the Highways representative in the hope that he will recommend some improvements. Full minutes of this meeting are on the above web site and posted in the village notice boards. Agenda, and occasionally urgent items of special interest to local residents, are emailed to those who have let the clerk have their email addresses. Please inform her if you would like to be added to this list. (gtelling@gefh.ndo.co.uk) The next meeting will be in Pertenhall Village Hall at 7.30 on Wednesday, 9th March, 2011. This is the Meeting for the Electors at which any resident may raise any matter of relevance to the communities. This is an open meeting and everyone is welcome to attend.
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MELCHBOURNE
Correspondent- Philip Pahl
melchcomb@aol.com
Village web site – www.mmmatmelchbourne.yolasite.com
Village Hall Grant
Our Chairman, Helen Bone, has been successful in securing a grant from Bedford Borough Council of £9,000 for the improvement of village hall facilities. This sum is being used to change the small kitchen into a bar, with a crockery and glass washing area. We are hoping that work will start around 7th February and the hall will be closed for bookings for approximately one month. Well done Helen!
Shall we party?
A meeting is being held in the Village Hall on 2nd February at 8.00 p.m. to see if the village wants a street party to celebrate William and Kate‘s wedding on 29th April 2011. If you think this is a good idea and/or have any suggestions as to how this celebration should take place can you please come along to the meeting. If you are unable to come to this meeting, but would like a party, can you please email the MMM editor with your suggestions and he will redirect them to the meeting.
Church Cleaning and Flowers Rota
There is a regular church cleaning rota and volunteers are always welcome. Anyone wishing to be included on the rota should contact Audrey on 01234 708728.
February 6th Jill and Ruth/ flowers Ruth,
February 20th Audrey and Mary/flowers Mary
Village dates for your diary:
Sunday 10th July 2011 The 747th Melchbourne Feast Day
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Swineshead
Correspondent- Jenny Leishman
The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SWINESHEAD VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE will take place in the Village Hall on Wednesday 19 February at 7.30pm. All residents are eligible to stand for election to the new Committee, and to vote. Anybody wishing to stand for election should contact the Secretary Sian Slater tel. 708970. All villagers are warmly invited attend.
The Sixth Bell Bar will be open fro 8.00pm on Fridays 4 February & 4 March.
Teas will be served from 3.00pm on Thursdays 3 & 17 February and on Thursdays 3, 17 & 31 March.
New Year‘s Eve Dinner 2010
A wonderful village celebration again took place in the Village Hall on New Year‘s Eve to welcome in the New Year. The event was self’financing with every participant making a contribution toward the evening. The profit from the cash bar will be split between the Village Hall and the Church as usual. The dress theme of “The Era of Your Choice” produced a wide and interesting range of outfits……….we even had visits from Ziggy Stardust and Elvis. We hope that this brilliant event will continue to be a fixture on the Swineshead social calendar.
Welcome
A very warm welcome to the Castle family who have moved into Green Lane. Congratulations to Lorraine and Sam on the birth of your son Dylan on the 7th of November, 2010. He is now our youngest villager, and we understand he is doing well. We wish you all every happiness in your new home.
A Message from Lorraine and Sam
We would like to thank all our kind neighbours in Swineshead for all the lovely cards and gifts for Dylan. Our baby son was born unexpectedly premature at 33 weeks, and we have been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of our neighbours.
We were new to the village and yet these kind neighbours showed us what a wonderful village Swineshead is, and just how fortunate we are to now live here.
Lorraine and Sam Castle
2 Green Lane
Police Visits to Swineshead
If you would like to talk informally with a Police Officer, please note that an Officer will be visiting the village to patrol on foot for an hour, between 3pm and 4pm, on Sunday 6 February & Thursday 3 March.
Swineshead 100 CLUB January Draw Winners
Thursday 6th Teas
£20 Margaret Brown (27)
£10 Pat Patrick (68)
£ 5 Dave Gregory (Vicky) (87)
£ 5 Pauline McManus (36)
A. I don‘t know which is better, but I‘ll tell you one thing. I‘m never going to have sex with my wife. I don‘t want to be all grossed out. ’ Theodore, age 8
A. It‘s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. ’ Anita, age 9
Q. How would you make a marriage work?
A. Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck. ’ Ricky, age 10
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A best seller for 400 years
When James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne as James I, his priority was to unite the country after decades of bloody religious strife. The King himself invited 54 leading scholars in Westminster, Oxford and Cambridge to build on the existing translations and create a new version that could be used in churches and homes throughout the land. Tyndale‘s vision of every ploughboy being able to read the Bible would become a reality. This was to be a huge, complicated and controversial task which took years to complete. 2011 will be the 400th anniversary of its publication.
One of the scholars was Francis Dillingham, whose family is recorded as living in Dean in about 1440. When restoring Francis House, built c1550 – 1600, we found evidence of an earlier dwelling on the site. The family prospered under the Tudors, the house was extended and several cottages built, including one opposite the old farmhouse, a cottage which is now the kitchen of Dean House. Francis owned the house and farm, but lived at Christ‘s College, Cambridge, where he was a hard’working Hebraist and Greek scholar.
As a member of the 1st Cambridge group, he was involved in the preparation of the books of Job, Psalms and Proverbs, amongst others. Oxford scholars worked on the Gospels, Acts and Isaiah.
The fortunes of the King James Bible rose with the extension of British power throughout the world and its global influence is beyond question. There will be much of interest to take part in next year, in the meantime you could make Derek Wilson‘s “The People‘s Bible” part of your Christmas reading. Then as now, you couldn‘t control your printer, who had as the 7th commandment “Thou shalt commit adultery”.
Joan May, Sue and David Butter
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Melchbourne and Yelden Parish Council
Chairman: Mrs Judy Stewart Tel: 01234 708 629
Clerk Mrs Garry Telling Tel: 01480 860 439
At the meeting held in Yelden Village Hall on Wednesday, 19th January, 2011, six Councillors and two Borough Councillors were present.
There was 1 members of the public in attendance.
Judy Stewart was in the chair. The following discussions took place and decisions were made:’
* Grants have been allocated to the Parish Council to mend the bus shelter in Yelden and clear out the pond.
* The Parish precept for 2011/12 will remain unchanged.
* Councillor Helen Bone [HB] reported on the road works which should take place.
* The request for a salt bin at the entrance to Trailly Close, Yelden, was again put to the Beds Borough Council [BBC] and Borough Councillor McMurdo said he would try to arrange for one to be placed where needed.
* There were still complaints about loud grinding noise all through the night. The clerk found that the Environment Agency would listen to complaints from individuals but not a representative of the parish council objecting on behalf of the residents.
* There will be Parish Council elections on the first Thursday in May. These will take place at the same time as other elections, such as the Borough Council elections.
The complete minutes, including planning information and financial matters, will be available on the Parish Council web site, and on the notice boards. Agenda for the next meeting will be posted likewise at least a week before the next meeting.
The next meeting will be on Wed, 16th March, 2011, in Yelden Village Hall. This is the Meeting for the Electors at which any resident may raise any matter relevant to the community.
THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND.
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Kimbolton Flower Club
We look forward to welcoming members old and new to the February meeting
of the club at 7.30pm at the Mandeville Hall on Tuesday the 15th. There will be a demonstration by Mrs Anne Colley entitled ‘FEEL THE
PASSION‘. Visitors are most welcome; admission £5 pounds including light refreshments.
Many thanks
Sue Fawcett
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Dean
Correspondent- Annette Brooks
Chapel
We thank all those who support the Chapel at services like the Carol Service which was a joy. Services in February are 13th at 2.30 in the Chapel Schoolroom ditto 27th and 13th March.
Notes from Meeting of Dean & Shelton Parish Council
A happy hour with a goodly few was spent at the Chapel in Yelden on Sunday 19th December with many of the old favourite carols and readings led by the Rev Mike Lewis. Afterwards we enjoyed tea, a chat and seasonal refreshments.
Carols Under the Holly Tree
This was an innovation which Lesley and Mike instigated – and a great success it was too. Barbequed sausages, hot chestnuts and mulled wine helped to warm us up. Then under the coloured lanterns on the holly tree and with a backdrop of the newly floodlit church about 25 villagers sang carols with the help of the Stodden Bose machine
Carol Singing
On Tuesday before Christmas our annual carol singing around the village commenced with a warm welcome at the The Chequers and continued with lanterns and torches in and around the houses. Even though it was extremely cold, as everyone will remember, we had a good sized gathering and were helped on several doorsteps by welcome refreshments. Ending at Rosemary and Peter‘s with even more seasonal goodies and mulled wine we counted the collection which amounted to £247 which would be sent to the Bedford Samaritans.
13th February Sue / Jane (9am)
27th February Lesley / Lorna (10.30am)
A warm welcome to David and Zelda, with their dog Saffron, is extended. They moved into The Green along Green End last October.
Usually, the meetings begin with prayer, then notices and chat before refreshments are served by members. Villagers from Kimbolton, Melchbourne, Little Staughton, and Upper Dean as well as Pertenhall attend, so anyone is welcome to join us. Programmes can be obtained from Gillian Aylott by calling 01234 708174.
Clerk: Mrs Garry Telling Chairman: Mr Michael Whitlock www.pertenhallandswinesheadparishcouncil.org.uk
A meeting was held in Pertenhall Village Hall, on Wednesday, 12th January 2011, at 7.30. It was attended by five Parish Councillors, Ian Clifton the Borough Councillor and 3 members of the public. Tim Kingham was in the chair. The following points were considered to be important:
Village web site – www.mmmatmelchbourne.yolasite.com
Village Hall Grant
Our Chairman, Helen Bone, has been successful in securing a grant from Bedford Borough Council of £9,000 for the improvement of village hall facilities. This sum is being used to change the small kitchen into a bar, with a crockery and glass washing area. We are hoping that work will start around 7th February and the hall will be closed for bookings for approximately one month. Well done Helen!
Shall we party?
A meeting is being held in the Village Hall on 2nd February at 8.00 p.m. to see if the village wants a street party to celebrate William and Kate‘s wedding on 29th April 2011. If you think this is a good idea and/or have any suggestions as to how this celebration should take place can you please come along to the meeting. If you are unable to come to this meeting, but would like a party, can you please email the MMM editor with your suggestions and he will redirect them to the meeting. Church Cleaning and Flowers Rota
There is a regular church cleaning rota and volunteers are always welcome. Anyone wishing to be included on the rota should contact Audrey on 01234 708728. February 6th Jill and Ruth/ flowers Ruth,
February 20th Audrey and Mary/flowers Mary
Village dates for your diary:
Sunday 10th July 2011 The 747th Melchbourne Feast Day
The Sixth Bell Bar will be open fro 8.00pm on Fridays 4 February & 4 March.
Teas will be served from 3.00pm on Thursdays 3 & 17 February and on Thursdays 3, 17 & 31 March.
New Year‘s Eve Dinner 2010
A wonderful village celebration again took place in the Village Hall on New Year‘s Eve to welcome in the New Year. The event was self’financing with every participant making a contribution toward the evening. The profit from the cash bar will be split between the Village Hall and the Church as usual. The dress theme of “The Era of Your Choice” produced a wide and interesting range of outfits……….we even had visits from Ziggy Stardust and Elvis. We hope that this brilliant event will continue to be a fixture on the Swineshead social calendar.
Welcome
A very warm welcome to the Castle family who have moved into Green Lane. Congratulations to Lorraine and Sam on the birth of your son Dylan on the 7th of November, 2010. He is now our youngest villager, and we understand he is doing well. We wish you all every happiness in your new home.
A Message from Lorraine and Sam
We would like to thank all our kind neighbours in Swineshead for all the lovely cards and gifts for Dylan. Our baby son was born unexpectedly premature at 33 weeks, and we have been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of our neighbours.
We were new to the village and yet these kind neighbours showed us what a wonderful village Swineshead is, and just how fortunate we are to now live here. Lorraine and Sam Castle
2 Green Lane
Police Visits to Swineshead
If you would like to talk informally with a Police Officer, please note that an Officer will be visiting the village to patrol on foot for an hour, between 3pm and 4pm, on Sunday 6 February & Thursday 3 March.
Swineshead 100 CLUB January Draw Winners
Thursday 6th Teas
£20 Margaret Brown (27)
£10 Pat Patrick (68)
£ 5 Dave Gregory (Vicky) (87)
£ 5 Pauline McManus (36)
Contents this edition
Rector's Remarks
General Synod
In the Month of February
Newlyweds know each other better
Kimbolton Flower Club
400 years on
St Valentine‘s Day
Grumpy Yet?
Newlyweds know each other better
The way children see it..
Still a best seller..
Around the Villages
The Deans
Shelton
Melchbourne
Pertenhall
Swineshead
Yelden
