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Clifton Chronicles February 2011 Where to find some regular items
All contributions and information from clubs, societies and general
community interest items are welcome. Please send e-contributions to:
or take articles to—All Saints School Office
Next edition will be: March 2011
Copy date: February 10th Kathy Blackmore 646371
Clifton on the Web—www.clifton-beds.co.uk
All Saints School & PTA 8, 9
Care Scheme 10
Church Rotas 27
Drama 10
Forward Planner 26
Local churches and chapels 28
Providence Baptist Services 6
Parish Council 7, 19
Rector‘s Letter—Clergy Column 4
Registers 5
Residents Association 99
Toddlers 19-20
Who‘s Who in Clifton 2-3
WI 16
Woodlands Pre-school 15
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Churchwardens Felicity Kendall
Millow Bury Farm, Dunton Kathy Blackmore Hawarden Cottage, 47 Church Street
01767 312831 646371
Curate, NSM (unpaid, PT)
Caren Topley, 7 Fairfax Close, Clifton
615499
Organist & Choirmaster
Peter Maundrell 24 Heron Close, Biggleswade
01767 314621
PCC Treasurer Frank Rivett 1 Clifton Farm Barns, Church Street
851816
PCC Secretary Anne Sullivan Knolls Way, Clifton
817491
Church Hall Bookings
Dorothy Brown 1 Lychmead, Clifton
628982
All Saints Church Tower Captain
Stan Ashton, 15A Pedley Lane, CLIFTON
813340
Saturday Club Terry Sullivan Knolls Way, Clifton
817491
Head-teacher, All Saints’ School
Interim Head: Mrs Denise Gower 628444
School Governors Chair: Rev M-A Tisdale Vice-chair: Ruth Gray
850150 812820
School Bookings Justine McCarthy All Saints School
628444
Parish Council Chairman
Barry Livesey 75 Shefford Road, Clifton
811385
Community Centre Bookings
Judy Lanham, Clerk to the Parish Council 10 Alexander Close, Clifton
813520
MP Nadine Dorries
Constituency Office, St Michael’s Close, High Street, Shefford
811992
Councillors Langford & Henlow
Tony Rogers – District & County 3 Poppy Hill, Henlow Jon Clark
816305
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Chronicles Editor
Kathy Blackmore, Hawarden Cottage, 47 Church Street, Clifton
646371
Chronicles Advertising
Advertising year runs May to April 811303
Chronicles Distribution
Don Gray Hitchin Lane, Clifton
629690
Clifton Football Club
Jason Shacklock, 816881
Clifton Cricket Club
Colin Weaver 10 Clifton House Close
812412
Biggleswade Gardening Club
Mr A Gray www.biggleswade.gardenclub.care4free.net
01767 221428
Brownies Sandra Ransom, 1 Bilberry Road, Clifton 813724
Care Scheme 07817 614654
CIPS (Clifton Preservation)
Mr J Peacock, 61 Shefford Road [email protected]
812514
Dramatic Society Heidi Burniston, Secretary 649331
Guides Jane Attenborough, 32 Knolls Way, 629063
Parent and Toddlers
Beccy 819373
Police Contact PC S Busby Non-urgent no. 01234 842567
01234 841212
The Woodlands Pre-School, Breakfast & After School Clubs
www.thewoodlands.ik.org 811486
Providence Baptist Chapel
Nick Rogers 07910 353520
Rainbows Ruth Burns, 20 Brickle Place, Clifton 622125
Residents Association
Joyce Tiney, Secretary 43 Stockbridge Road, Clifton
814902
All Scouts Sarah Panton, 123 High Street, Henlow Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Explorers
813799
Under Fives Elaine 07788 670935
WI Katherine Edwards 816334
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Dear Readers I will take this opportunity to thank you all for the support the parish has given me and my family, over these past 5+ years.
If you are reading this, you obviously haven‘t been too disgruntled or disturbed by my ruminations since October 2005…or you are extra keen to read The Clifton Chronicles cover-to-cover, lest you miss anything that is going on in our village. For that is what is so special about this medium, this vehicle. The Chronicles has been a faithful voice of the many and varied community groups and organisations within the Parish of Clifton for so many years - long may it continue to have its uses. Thankfully, The Clifton Chronicles is also electronically published on the very useful parish web-site – both of which have been contributing factors for Clifton garnering the Bedfordshire Village of the Year three times, in the past eight years. My family and I have been very proud to be a part of this vibrant and wonderful community, one that dates back at least to the Doomsday Book. I can honestly say that aside from one pub, one hairdresser, a window company and a fire security company, that we know of, we have tried to ‗buy local‘, to support our community, and have really enjoyed patronising your establishments. It is with sadness and slight trepidation that we depart Clifton, having made so many friends and acquaintances; but know that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers for many, many years to come. As your Rector, I have had the privilege to conduct your weddings, funerals, and baptisms, so very many school assemblies, to attend so very many meetings and functions, from which I have gained tremendous spiritual reward. You have all been very honest and forthcoming, which greatly contributes to a fulfilling life for everyone. Thank you! And now, if I may, I shall pray that the road always rises up to meet you, that the wind be always at your back, the sun always shines on your faces, and that the rain always falls softly upon your fields and gardens. Pax!
Yours in Faith, M-A+
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From the Registers
Funeral:
7th December 2010 Peter Harold John West
All Saints Church Services (for dates see sidespersons rota at back of magazine)
Sundays: 8.00 Communion last Sunday BCP
11.00 Parish Communion (Last Sunday Family Communion)
6.30 Evensong
Wednesdays: 10 am—Communion
Under 5’s - 2-3 pm on Thursdays (dates Forward Planner)
Under 5's
Thursday 10th Feb,
Thursdays 3rd, 17th & 31st March,
Thursday 28th April
2-3pm in the Church * All Welcome
Please note: 8.00 Holy Communion services will ONLY be held on
the last Sunday of the month during the vacancy.
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Providence Baptist Church – Clifton Sunday Services
10.30 am and 6.00 pm. A warm welcome is assured to all. Communion following the service 3rd Sunday in the month Mondays Mums and Tots – 10.00 am Monday Club {Lower School Age} – 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm The Zone on Monday {Middle School Age} – 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Wednesdays
Weekly bible study and prayer meetings – ring for details. Thursday’s
10.30 am – coffee pot at the church, feel free to drop in for a drink.
Fridays
10.00 am: Mums and Tots.
Pastor: Nick Angell 01234 381094, [email protected]
Secretary: Nick Rogers, 07910353520, [email protected]
CLIFTON CHRISTMAS CONCERT
It seems that both the bands and the audience
enjoyed the two evenings on 5th and 6th December
and we are pleased to announce that the concerts
raised £713.98p for Church Hall repairs and a
further £495 shared between the two bands. Thank
you to everyone who supported the concert,
especially those who helped out on each night.
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FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL Police Surgery The next mobile Police Surgery in the village will be on Thursday 10
th February in the car park of the ―One
Stop‖ between 2.30 – 3.30 pm when the Safer Neighbourhood Team would be happy to meet any members of the public who have issues they wish to discuss or those who just to pop in and say ―Hello‖. HELP PLEASE As you know the Parish Council and a great many residents in the village take great pride in the state of the village and quietly help pick up litter and dispose of it or do similar tasks. The Parish Council is very grateful to all those people who contribute to Clifton‘s good reputation in the area and hopes that it will continue in the future. At the meeting on January 13
th it was
decided that there should be a:
―Village Spring Clean and Litter Pick‖
26th and 27th March
Volunteers are sought to help with the litter pick and also if one is handy with a paint brush to help paint the 6 public seats and the pond wall. Any assistance would be most welcome.
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get in touch with Don Gray 629690
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Clifton Chronicles February 2011
Welcome back, we hope you all had a lovely Christmas
and we wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year.
All the staff and pupils wish Mark Aaron-Tisdale and
his family all the best for the future. We hope you all
settle into your new jobs, home and school. We would
like to take this opportunity to thank you for your involvement in All
Saints V.A. Lower School as Rector and the Chair of Governors. Good
Luck!
January Events
Drama Students from Samuel Whitbread Community College came into
school and performed a short ‘Just So Story’ for the children on 14th
January.
We have been lucky enough to have Bedfordshire Music visit the school on
a regular basis. This year the music will be themed around a Pop Group.
The children really enjoy watching experts play their instruments and
interact with them. Unfortunately we may be loosing Bedfordshire Music
and their talents due to the Government cut backs.
On Monday 31st January we had our annual theatre visit. This year M & M
Productions performed Peter Pan. It is a great opportunity for the
children to experience a live performance.
February
Some of the children will be participating in a Gym competition on the 4th
February.
The last day of this half term is Friday 18th February and children are
back in school on Monday 28th February.
After School Clubs and Extended Care
The school offers various after school clubs throughout the year for
those children who have a particular interest in the activity offered,
these clubs are not to be used as childcare. Woodlands offer extended
care before and after school with a variety of activities. All clubs and
activities change half termly throughout the year.
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All Saints Lower School PTA news
Christmas Fayre update This was once again a very busy afternoon and thank you to everyone who came along to support us. Hopefully you and your children enjoyed the many activities. The Fayre is one of our major fund raising events of the year and we raised an amazing £2000 which is shared with the church. Thank you as always to PTA Committee Members, all the staff and of course church members who all made the day so successful. And of course we could not have raised so much without the generosity of the following companies who all contributed by giving us raffle prizes:
North Herts Leisure Centre Sainsbury‘s Morrisons Asda Cineworld Stevenage Monkey Bizness MK Dons The Crown Henlow I Cuts Clifton Will Davidson LV= (Hitchin) Headlines Shefford Paradise Wildlife Park EWG Services Carrie Molloy Pampered Chef Ironing Ladies Shefford Cliftonbury Farm Willows Farm Village Seat GL14 Shuttleworth Thurleigh Farm Centre The Golden Lion Phoenix Trading Little Rascals Play Centre Hitchin
Elvis Night update This was a hugely popular event which everyone enjoyed. We raised over £600. Watch this space for another Elvis night over the coming months.
Quiz night – 4th
February 2011 If you are a bit of a wiz on everything to do with the 80‘s then you do not want to miss this quiz. It will be held in the school hall with a maximum number of 8 per team. Tickets are £4 - bring your own drinks and nibbles. Tickets are available via PTA members or please enquire at the school office.
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CLIFTON CARE SCHEME CARE SCHEME AWARD
We are proud to announce that at the end of last year Clifton Parish Council kindly presented the Clifton Care Scheme with a certificate in recognition of the contribution that our volunteers have made to the life of our village.
MILEAGE RATES
As a result of the enormous increase in the cost of petrol and diesel and the rising cost of vehicle maintenance, we regretfully have to increase our rate for providing transport. Therefore, from 1st February we will be charging 45p per mile for this service.
The rates are carefully calculated to ensure that volunteers are properly reimbursed for costs incurred (i.e. fuel, wear and tear, additional maintenance and depreciation), they do not represent the full cost of running a car. Volunteers do not receive any payment for the service which they so willingly render.
DIGITAL SWITCHOVER
With effect from March the current analogue television service will be discontinued. To continue viewing television you must changeover to receive the digital transmission which has already been introduced. If you have any problem or need advice the Care Scheme has registered to provide initial support – just call us.
IF YOU NEED HELP
If you or someone you know needs a bit of assistance; e.g. transport, help at home, or maybe just getting some information - please phone . . .
07817 614654
. . . and we‘ll do whatever we can to help
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Gardens’ Competition 2011 You don’t even have to enter to take part!!
Prizes: We have a pledge of £50.00 from the Parish Council – are there any other sponsors‘ prepared to come forward?
First round judging: 18th June 2011 – 24th June 2011 24 finalists from all round the village will go forward to:
Final judging: 25th June 2011 – 30th June 2011
Overall winner and 7 runners up (1 from each zone)
Presentation of Prizes and Certificates at the Church Fete -
Saturday 2nd July 2011
Large or small, simple or ornate, lawns or hard landscaping, bedding plants or pots all gardens/frontages will be judged as seen from the nearest point of public access. Judging will be based on general impressions based on:
Pots/baskets/planters/tubs/window boxes
Use of colour and planting
Design and focal points
Use of hard landscaping
You don‘t even have to enter to take part. The 24 finalists will be notified by letter by 27th June and the prize winners will be notified by 1st July. Keith Hichisson from Langford Garden Centre has agreed to judge our 24 finalists and present the prizes and Competition Certificates at the Church Fete at 3.00pm on Saturday July 2nd. Good luck – let‘s all give our gardens some special care and make our village look even lovelier. This event is endorsed by:
Parish Council Clifton Church PCC Care Scheme
Residents Association Improvement & Preservation Society
Businesses or Organisations that might be prepared to help sponsor
this event are asked to call Kathy on 01462 646371
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Calling all Heroes!
Can you help?
Rear Churchyard & Garden of
Remembrance Working Party
Saturday March 5th
10am – 1pm
Refreshments provided all morning
We are planning a working party to tidy and care for this
valued village resource, particularly focussing the morning’s
efforts on the yew walk from the Church to the Churchyard.
All welcome, particularly those with hedge trimmers!
If you are able to spare some time during the morning to
help, please let either of the church wardens know.
Felicity: 01767 312831 [email protected]
Kathy: 01462 646371 [email protected]
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All Saints’ Clifton Churchyard Regulations
Our village churchyard is a resource and respite for everyone; but it falls to the church council and the Rector to faithfully maintain it, according to the Diocese of St. Albans‘ published regulations.
Regular grass cutting in the summer is paid for by the PCC (from funds provided by the congregation) and by an annual grant from the Parish Council. Other work is carried out by volunteers with many bereaved families maintaining the grave space where their loved one is buried. It is an interesting fact that ‗ownership of all grave spaces remains vested in the parish priest‘ and they do not become the property of the bereaved family.
We are aware that many people will be unfamiliar with the regulations governing good practice in the churchyard and would encourage those who visit the churchyard to look at the Diocesan website or ask the Rector or Wardens for an abridged copy. The Diocesan website is: http://www.stalbans.anglican.org/
Regulations include:
No tombstone or other monument may be introduced, renewed,
removed or altered without first obtaining permission
Grave spaces must be level and grassed by about a year after the
interment
Flower vases may be incorporated into the headstone but separate
flower vases elsewhere in the grave space are not permitted.
Fresh flowers can be laid on the grave or placed within headstone
vases and bulbs may be planted in the grave space
Other articles are not permitted; these include but are not limited to:
artificial flowers, perennials, shrubs or photographs
Articles not permitted within the regulations or dead flowers will be
removed during regular maintenance of the churchyard
We hope to continue to make our churchyard in Clifton a peaceful and welcoming place where the bereaved can visit while also seeking to maintain the rich biodiversity of the area.
Wardens and PCC
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CLIFTON MOTHERS’ UNION Happy New Year to you all. We have a full programme fixed for 2011. January 18th will be our AGM. Followed by a social afternoon when we will knit blankets for premature babies. February 15th Don Gray will give an illustrated talk on a ―Trip through the Rockies‖. March 15
th Marian
Read will be our speaker ―Amusing Moments in a Volunteer‘s Afternoon‖ Every year the Women‘s World Day of Prayer is held in a different Church in our area, for all denominations. This year on 4th March it will be in All Saint‘s Church Clifton, at 2.p.m. This service is International and this year the women of Chile have set the service - the theme ―How Many Loaves Have You‖. We only hold this service in our Church once every 10 years, so we hope to be well represented by Clifton women. We meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Church Hall at 2.p.m., and a warm welcome will be given to anyone wishing to join us.
Spurgeon's Family Centre
I write to thank you and the villagers of Clifton for your very kind donation of toys to the Contact Centre. As you may be aware, Spurgeon's Family Centre works in partnership with Social Services, the NHS and other caring agencies on a very wide range of projects to help the most vulnerable and needy families in the local community. Our main area is preventative work, to try to prevent family breakdown and children being placed into care. We also offer private and comfortable rooms at the Centre where families can have contact with those children already in care, run outreach family support groups and befriending, a scheme to appoint voluntary adult befrienders for children in care, a scheme to appoint childminders for children with disabilities and a play-scheme at Bedford Prison. We are focused and committed to further our work in areas such as this where there is a real need. The work would not be possible without donations from people such as yourselves, and we are always heartened when our work is remembered in this way.
Once again, thank you, and best wishes, Spurgeons
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WOODLANDS NEWSLETTER
A warm welcome back to all the parents and children. An extra big welcome to our new children, Oscar, Nathan, Lucas and Annabel who are joining us for the very first time. We hope they enjoy their time with us at the Woodlands. We also wish our leavers, Amelia, Brenna and Dylan a fond farewell and wish them well as they start at their new schools.
Our theme this term is Transport. We are hoping to find some Parents or Grandparents who either have an unusual car, or do a job that involves driving different sorts of vehicles. Please contact the office if you can assist!! We will be looking at buses, cars, bikes and trains. We hope to be able to model a car and a train out of ‗junk‘, build a track out of Lego, and construct a road outside complete with signs and crossings for the children to ride the pre-school bikes and cars around. The highlight of this topic will be a visit from a Police Officer complete with car. All the children in session should get an opportunity to have a look in the vehicle and if we are very lucky a chance to hear the siren and see the flashing lights in operation!!
Later on in the term we will be finding out about the Chinese New Year, which this year celebrates the year of the rabbit.
Finally we have started a Bluebirds ‗taster‘ session for our funded 4‘s. All these children have been given a ‗bookbag‘, which contains a book and home task for the children and parents to read and complete at home if they so wish, on a weekly basis. We are delighted to see how well the children have completed these tasks and how proud they are to hand in their ‗homework‘. Long may this enthusiasm last!! Many thanks to the Mums & Dads for supporting the reading and activities at home.
A reminder for anyone shopping on the internet: please go via our easy fundraising link which is http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ It doesn’t cost a penny extra to shop and you can raise valuable funds for Woodlands at the same time! It only takes a couple of minutes to register by clicking on Register as a user. Please specify The Woodlands Pre-School Clifton so we receive the donations. As many retailers now give extra discounts when you buy on-line, you may even save money!
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CLIFTON W.I
Our last meeting for 2010 was a very successful Xmas party. We enjoyed the company of W.I members from Henlow, Arlesey, Stofold, Shefford and Langford. Our
committee had decorated the church hall making it look very Christmassy to enjoy our meal and entertainment. The first course was prepared and served by our Committee, and a delicious selection of desserts provided by our members. Finally tea and coffee was served to all. To complete our splendid evening we were entertained by singer Charmain. Songs that we all knew and readily joined in, ending a thoroughly, friendly and enjoyable night. President Katherine welcomed 33 members and 1 visitor to our first 2011 meeting. Sec Iris read out her monthly report, and Treasurer Chris gave current financial details. Katherine mentioned some interesting events from W.E.Y.E magazine, and also thank you notes from our W.I‘s who joined us for our Xmas party. Members were reminded that the Flower Club starts again in May. Katherine read the proposed Resolutions and the most voted one was – controlled use of Mobility Scooters. Tonight we entertained ourselves with a Beetle Drive, and Christine, Lisa and Teri served us all with tea and biscuits to end a very successful fun night. Next meeting: February 2nd - My stories and Your Stories. Mr Philip Lane. Competition: A storybook. Tea Ladies: Mary Newman, Muriel Webster, Audrey Steeds
We meet at CLIFTON CHURCH HALL 7.30 pm
Poppy Appeal 2010 Thanks to your amazing generosity this years Poppy Appeal in Clifton raised an all time record of £1472. 77pence. We should like to thank everyone who contributed by donating and collecting.
Sue and Nora
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CLIFTON IMPROVEMENT AND PRESERVATIONS SOCIETY
Notice of the Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 16th March 2011 in the Church Hall, Stanford Lane, Clifton
Registration from 7.30pm for 8.00pm Meeting
New Members are Welcome
For further information please telephone Mr Jim Peacock (Secretary) 01462 812514 or
Mr John Whitbread (Treasurer) on 01462 811826
Bedfordshire Police
Bedfordshire Police would like to wish the residents of Clifton a Happy and Safe New Year. Speeding is an ongoing issue in Clifton and on 6/01/2011 a mobile speed check was completed by the Safer Neighbourhood Team in Stockbridge Road. Further checks will take place over the coming months. Calls in relation to anti social behaviour have decreased over the last 3 months but unfortunately crime has seen a steady increase. Residential burglaries have occurred in the area – remember to lock all doors and windows and leave anything of value out of view. Take car keys/mobiles/lap tops and handbags upstairs at night. Remove the opportunity from any unwanted visitors.
A mobile surgery will take place on: Thursday 10 February, 2011,
One Stop Shop car park, 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm
The Safer Neighbourhood Team can be contacted 01234 842567 or SNT.SheffordStotfold&[email protected] or if you require prompt police action dial 01234 841212 or 999 in the event of an emergency.
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Biggleswade Sandy Lions Club
A member of Lions International, the largest voluntary service organisation in the world.
MANY, MANY THANKS
Biggleswade Sandy Lions would like to say a very big ‗thank you‘ to all who helped and supported our tin shakes, sleigh runs and our hugely successful Christmas dance – we‘ve already booked the same band for this year. The weather put a stop to one tin shake and the second Biggleswade sleigh run, but we still distributed a record 250 parcels to the lonely and needy. We are grateful to Langford Garden Centre for Santa‘s Grotto and to Asda and Sainsburys for the tin shakes. Many thanks too to G&M Growers who also with Aldi, Jordans, Bedfordshire Growers and the Guides provided the food, not forgetting Rainbow Rentals for the use of a van.
A special vote of thanks and congratulations to Clifton where you gave us a magnificent £670 – a new record.
Our next event is our:
Annual Jumble Sale Clifton Community Centre
19th February, doors open at 1.30 pm This is the only Jumble Sale we do each year, so we make sure it is a big one with plenty of clothes, bric a brac, books and jigsaws. So, make a note in your diary now, please. For more information about Biggleswade Sandy Lions telephone Roger Wolburn on 01462 814967.
LIONS - PROUD TO SERVE
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CLIFTON PARISH COUNCIL. Speeding Offence Figures for Clifton
Noting and acting on the concerns expressed by the Parish Council, camera enforcement vehicles (CEVs) have been sited throughout the village over the past months. Between February and the 11th November 2010 there were 209 drivers subject to prosecution. The CEVs are manned by civilian staff (not police officers) of the Bedfordshire and Luton Casualty Reduction Partnership. Unfortunately the partnership has been the subject of the recent financial cut backs, causing a reduction in the availability of the enforcing staff. Currently there are a minimum of 214 community concern sites, plus collision cluster sites that the three enforcement staff visit; but they will still endeavour to maintain the checks in Clifton.
Hi Everyone,
Happy and prosperous New Year to you, your family, and friends from all the committee members in Clifton Residents Association.
Our aim for the coming year is to help, and assist you with any community problems in our village. At our next meeting we will be setting up an agenda for the new year, things to do etc., so anything that you think we should know about, please get in touch with either our secretary by ‗phone, myself by e-mail or talk to any committee member.
Just a gentle reminder, because we are a community group, we are not able to take on personal problems. ‗If in doubt, give us a shout‘!
Stay lucky, Den Fensome
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All Saints’ Church Clifton
Christian Aid Quiz – Tuesday 17th May 2011
The Church Hall, Stanford Lane, Clifton
7.00pm for a 7.30pm start
Reserve a place for your team now, entry tickets are £5.00 each and must be paid for in advance. Children & Students in full time education £3.00.
Due to fire and seating regulations the event will be restricted to a total of 10 teams of 8 players on each team. Smaller groups will be welcomed and encouraged to join up with others to make the required team number. It will help to know whether you are already in a team when you buy your tickets, which are available from Jim Peacock. Please call 01462 812514.
There will be a ―shared supper” during the intermission, please join in and bring a modest sized plate of ‗finger buffet‘ style food to share on the night. You will also need to bring your choice of drinks, glasses and nibbles for your personal enjoyment during the evening.
We are very grateful to Dr Stephen & Mrs Marjorie Cakebread for agreeing to act as question masters for us again this year.
Poverty—People made it. People can end it.
Christian Aid is a Christian organisation that insists the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.
We work globally for profound change that eradicates the causes of poverty, striving to achieve equality, dignity and freedom for all, regardless of faith or nationality. We are part of a wider movement for social justice.
We provide urgent, practical and effective assistance where need is great, tackling the effects of poverty as well as its root causes.
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February
2 WI, Church Hall, 7.30 pm, ‗My stories and Your Stories‘
4 PTA Quiz
6 Church Open, 2-5 pm
10 Under 5‘s, 2-3 pm, Church, all welcome
Police Surgery, One Stop car park, 2.30 – 3.30
15 MU, Church Hall, 2 pm, ―A Trip through the Rockies‖
19 Lions Annual Jumble Sale, Clifton Community Centre, doors open at 1.30 pm
26 Saturday Club, Church Hall, 2.00 – 4.00
March
3 Under 5‘s, 2-3 pm, Church, all welcome
4 Women‘s World Day of Prayer, Church 2 pm
5 Churchyard Working Party, 10 am – 1.00 pm
6 Church Open, 2-5 pm
15 MU, Church Hall, 2 pm, ―Amusing Moments in a Volunteer‘s Afternoon‖
16 Preservation Society (CIPS) AGM, Church Hall, 7.30 for 8.00
17 Under 5‘s, 2-3 pm, Church, all welcome
26/27 Village Spring Clean and Litter Pick
31 Under 5‘s, 2-3 pm, Church, all welcome
April
28 Under 5‘s, 2-3 pm, Church, all welcome
May
17 Christian Aid Quiz, Church Hall, 7.00 for 7.30 prompt start
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Sidespersons and Readers February 2011
A copy of this rota is on the Vestry notice board. If you are unable to read or be a sidesperson on the date given, please try to swap with someone else and inform a Churchwarden or amend the Vestry copy. This rota is also available at: www.clifton-beds.co.uk .
Date
Time
Sidesperson
Reader
6
th
11.00 Mrs S Collins Mrs J Cooper
Mrs P Outen 1 Corinthians 2.1 - 12
6.30 Mrs F Kendall Mrs M Cakebread Ephesians 4.17 - end
13
th
11.00
Mrs S Dawson Mrs J Peacock
Mrs D Brown 1 Corinthians 3.1-9
6.30
Mr K Pledger Mr B Padgett Ephesians 5.1 - 17
20
th
11.00
Mrs J Wyer Mrs S Clarke
Mrs M Coles 1 Corinthians 3.10-11,16-end
6.30
Mrs N Gifford Mrs H Moncrieff Ephesians 6.1-20
27
th
8.00 Mrs K Whitcher
11.00
The Gray Family Mr J Welsford Romans 8.18-25
6.30 Mrs F Kendall Mrs F Kendall Revelation 4
6
th
March
11.00
Mr B Livesey Mrs J Dann
Mrs A Sullivan 2 Peter 1.16-end
6.30 Mr K Gray Mrs C Killick Matthew 17.9-23
Please note: 8.00 Holy Communion services will ONLY be held on the last
Sunday of the month during the vacancy.
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ABOUT OUR FRIENDS
St Francis of Assisi, Roman Catholic Church, Shefford
Father Canon Bennie Noonan 813436
Deacon Rev Peter Hyde 711702
Parish Secretary Rose Boulton 811547
Sr Margaret 814079
Sunday Services
St Francis 9.00 am 5.15 pm
Saturday Service
St Andrew's RAF Henlow 6.00 pm
Shefford Methodist Church Minister Dave Haseldine 813284
Steward Elspeth 817199 Bookings Chris & Peter 815069 Sunday Service
9.30 am Worship for all, plus Junior Church, crèche facilities & refreshments afterwards Other activities see the notice-board & www.sheffordmethodist.org.uk
Salvation Army, Stotfold
Major Joy Davidson 01462-731072
Sunday Services: 10.30 am, 6 pm
Sunday School 11.15
