Mary Alleyne-James' Popular Tour Of Westminster And - Stukeleys ...

march 2011
Mary Alleyne-James’ popular tour of Westminster and The Churchill War Rooms
is on Tuesday 7th June this year. Tickets are going fast. Book without delay.
See Page 5 for full details.

Parish Council Meeting February 2011
The Council meeting held on 7 th February was attended by 7 councillors, the District
Councillor, two County Councillors, The RAF Base Commander at Alconbury and the
Contracts Director for Urban & Civic at Alconbury as well as eleven members of the
public.
The RAF Commander gave information on the proposed new entrance to the north
of Little Stukeley for the base, also new developments on the base being new
schools and dental facility which were already funded and would eventually lead to
the involvement with RAF Upwood by the Americans being terminated, these
measures would mean traffic movements would be reduced in the short term, the
new entrance which would have entry and exit restrictions would assist in
significantly reducing traffic numbers through the villages. He said the second phase
of the proposals, which were not yet funded, included an upgraded, with roundabout,
entrance facility, new administration facility and the transfer of ‘campus’ facilities
from Molesworth, this he agreed would produce more traffic but he said that the
restrictions on entry and exit would still mean significantly less traffic through the
villages.
The Contract Director for Urban & Civic said that the new proposals for the base
would involve high tech, manufacturing and office jobs with the emphasis on skilled
employment, which over the next twenty five years could yield up to 6000 jobs. It was
also envisaged that some 4000 houses could be developed on the site as well. He
said that Grange Farm had recently been purchased but assured that this was not for
development ‘creep’ but to facilitate eventually better links with the rail network, into
which there were long term plans to introduce a new passenger station(Huntingdon
North) and forge better links with the A141 and Huntingdon therefore eliminating
further the traffic through the villages. He added that the land at Grange Farm also
created the possibility for the introduction of community woodland areas, public paths
and also perhaps, allotments. He also said anyone at anytime was welcome to make
an appointment and that they could be guided round the area and these proposals.
Anyone wishing to see full text of these two issues can view them on the Parish
Website or in the notice boards. In the remainder of the meeting the Council
discussed speeding issues and HGV transit through Little Stukeley and the County
Council and Police were asked to take appropriate action. Mrs. Parkin reported the
completion of the tree planting and thanked everyone that helped with this work.
There were no other significant issues to report. The next Council meeting will be on
Monday 7 th March 2011 at Little Stukeley village hall commencing at 7.30pm.
Michael. J. Newman, Clerk & RFO.
This Month
Page 5: Tour of Westminster & The Churchill War Rooms 2011
Page 7: Great Stukeley Village Hall AGM
Page 11: Thank you from Terry Pinner
Page 13: Disabled Children’s Access to Childcare (DCATCH)
Patch 16: What’s on in Little Stukeley Village Hall
Page 19: Allotments & Stukeley’s Heritage Group
Please Note: The cut off date for the April Magazine is 9am 18th March 2011.
Please get contributions in on time as I am going on holiday on 26th March.
Many thanks.
Martyn

Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2011
In 1977 against a background of steam engines,mechanical organs and fairground rides
a small Christmas Show took place with eight choral scholars from Kings College
,Cambridge singing a selection of John Rutter carols.This show has now grown into the
largest Christmas Show in Great Britain.
Prince William and Kate Middleton,on her very first official engagement,visited Thursford
attending a gala performance in mid December 2010 in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Prince William was invited to the event by Emilie van Cutsem,Chairman of teenage
Cancer Trust East Anglia’s Appeal. She is a close friend of the Royal family.
Our coach has been booked and my choice of dates has been mailed to Thursford during
the last days of December 2010.So I am now awaiting news as to whether or not I have
been lucky this year with my requested 50 seats:
Sunday 20 th November 2011 Preferred
Sunday 27 th November 2011 Second Choice
I am hoping to receive word by post AFTER EASTER 2011.Once this good news arrives I
will be able to work out my charges for this year.
If you have any questions regarding this truly wonderful annual show please feel free to
call me.
The Stukeleys’ Magazine March 2011 Mary Alleyne-James
Tel 01480 433 954

Tour of Westminster and The Churchill War Rooms 2011
For nearly six years hundreds of men worked to get the ground ready to begin
construction on building the Houses of Parliament. They had to clear away the rubble of
the ruined buildings. It was not a good site for a large building as the ground was marshy
and there were times when the River Thames flooded the site.
I am planning a guided tour of Westminster and the Churchill War Rooms on Tuesday 7 th
June 2011.
Departure will be at 08.15 am from the Great Stukeley Village Hall which should get us to
Westminster in time for our tour which is booked for just after 11.30 am.
After lunch in the Commons’ Jubilee Café, which is NOT included in the price of your tour,
we will walk over to The Churchill War Rooms.
Your visit begins with the highpoint of Winston Churchill’s career-his appointment as
Prime Minister in 1940.The Museum then follows Churchill’s career as ‘Cold War’
statesman 1945-1965 and concludes with moving footage of his funeral in 1965.
Please make contact with me WITHOUT DELAY if you are interested in this trip so that
you can be assured of a seat on the coach.
The price of this fantastic trip will be £ 26.00 per person which includes the coach trip to
and from London, the two tours and a tip for the coach driver.
The Stukeleys’ Magazine February 2011 Mary Alleyne-James
Tel 01480 433 954.

A Grand Celebration to be held on Saturday 9 th April
at 7pm in St Thomas a Beckett church, Ramsey.
To mark their 20 th anniversary, Ramsey Choral Society, led by
Musical Director William Missin, himself a member of the renowned choir “The Sixteen”,
will perform Handel’s Messiah. The Choir will be joined by visiting singers and professional
soloists to provide a wall of sound of more than 50 voices, which together with an
accompanying baroque orchestra promises a great performance of this popular work.
Tickets available from:
School Plus (Ramsey) or 01487 710792 or on www.ramseychoral.org
Ramsey Choral Society Registered charity no: 1029931
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The Great Stukeley Village Hall AGM
The Great Stukeley Village Hall Committee will be holding their
Annual General Meeting
on
th
Monday 16 May 2011 at the Village Hall commencing at 7.30pm
We would be delighted if you would take the time to attend the meeting
showing support for your Village Hall.
Your busy Committee members volunteer their time to keep the hall in good
repair and maintain the everyday running of the hall.
Our Village Hall is hired by Stukeley residents, their families and friends and
by many local organisations, associations and clubs.
Committee Members
Ann Monk Chairman 456634
Grahame Bundy Vice Chairman 451580
Nicola Oldfield Secretary 437115
Terry Goodwin Treasurer 413918
Jan & Ian Sly 450197
Mary Alleyne-James 433954
Carol Buttercase 458089
The Stukeleys' Magazine March 2011 Mary Alleyne-James
Village Hall Committee
Tel 433954
Great Stukeley Village Hall
Capacity:
175 seated.
Facilities:
Car Park, Portable Wheelchair Access Ramp.
Kitchen, Bar area.
Male, Female & Disabled Toilets,
Stage, Committee Room, Badminton Court.
To hire the hall contact Mrs Hilma Young on 01480 454058
Forthcoming Great Stukeley Events
Safari Supper - 2nd July
Harvest Supper - date to be arranged

Digital Television Switchover – When, what, how?
On 30 th March, the BBC 2 analogue channel will be switched off in
Cambridgeshire, followed by the remaining analogue channels on 13 th April.
From then on, if you aren’t set up to receive digital, you won’t be able to watch
your television.
This can be a worrying prospect, and at Cambridgeshire County Council’s
Trading Standards Service we want to ensure that you know where to go for
advice.
How will it affect me?
If you have Sky TV, Freesat from Sky, Freesat or Virgin Media you don’t need to
do anything (but note, additional TVs in the house may be affected).
If you have Freeview, BT Vision or Top Up TV you will need to re-tune your
television 5 times in 2011. Guidance on re-tuning can be found on Digital UK’s
website (below). Alternatively you can pay a trader to re-tune it each time.
If you currently have five channels or fewer, you have three options:
Option 1: get a digital box. If you get a good analogue picture through your
aerial now, you could purchase a Freeview set top box. Other options are
satellite services ‘Freesat from Sky’ or ‘Freesat’. Once purchased, these do not
have a monthly fee. For even more channels, consider a monthly subscription
service from Sky, BT Vision or Top Up TV. Your existing TV should work fine
with any of these, provided it has an aerial or Scart socket.
Only Freeview requires an aerial, and in most cases, if your current analogue
picture is OK, your aerial should work fine with Freeview. If you do need a new
aerial, contact the Registered Digital Installers Licensing Body on 01353 644040
or visit www.rdi-lb.tv for a list of registered installers.
Option 2: buy a new Freeview recorder with twin tuners. This will receive digital
television, acting as a digital box, and is also a recorder, allowing you to watch
one channel while recording another. After the switchover, if you don’t have a
digital recorder, you will only be able to record the channel you are watching.
Option 3: buy a new television that has a built in digital tuner. Look for -
Where can I go for advice?
You can contact Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 for advice or visit their website
www.digitaluk.co.uk. If you have a hearing or speech impediment, contact the
textphone service on 0845 2340380.
What is the Help Scheme?
A Help Scheme is available if you are 75 or over, have lived in a care home for
over six months, get certain disability benefits or are registered blind or partially
sighted. If you are eligible you should have received a letter from the Scheme,
but if you are in any doubt, contact the scheme on 0800 4085900 or visit
www.helpscheme.co.uk.

Maintenance Maintenance – Repairs
Gas Gas Gas – Electrical
Electrical
Mechanical - Plumbing
John Lovell
A Great Stukeley "old boy"
has a book published
called
“Boyhood Memories of
Village life and its People
In Nineteen Forties
Great Stukeley”
A book signing has been arranged
at
Great Stukeley Village Hall
on
Sunday 13th March from 2.00 to 4.30pm

Further News of the Cat Poisoned in Great Stukeley Last Year
You may remember the article below that was printed in the November
issue of the Stukeleys Parish Magazine. We have had an update from
the cay’s owner:
“The cat I wrote to you about last year has been left with permanent kidney
damage, the vet is still trying to work out correct medicines and dosage for her.
Such a sad, sad life for a 2yr old cat!”
First printed in the November Stukeleys Parish Magazine.
Cat Poisoned in Great Stukeley
We have had a report of a cat being poisoned in Great Stukeley on 23rd September.
Due to the quick thinking of the owner and the best possible treatment from the vet,
the cat pulled through although it was critical for a period of time. If you notice any odd
behaviour about your cat, in particular very sudden onset of sickness, diahorrea and
breathing difficulties, please seek immediate veterinary advice.
The police and RSPCA have been notified.
The following was taken from the RSPCA:
"Please remember that cats are free to roam. They are protected by law and
it is an offence to harm or terrify a cat or to steal one. It is also an offence to put
down snares, poison or an unlicensed deterrent. In attempting to prevent cats
from entering a garden, it’s important to make sure that any deterrent methods
you use are non-harmful and don’t cause pain, suffering or distress.”
Nobody is saying that this cat was intentionally poisoned but please be careful what
you use to deter cats and other animals. The owner of this cat has had to pay around
£500 in vet’s fees and will have to take the cat back for periodic blood tests to see how
her liver is coping. This will mean yet more veterinary fees and distress to the cat!
Thank You
As Chairman of the Stukeleys Parish Council I would like to thank the group of
willing volunteers who planted the trees on land adjacent to Ermine Street, by
courtesy of Mr Field.
Firstly I would like to thank Sue Parkin and her husband Ken for all the
preparational work which helped to achieve the planting of this avenue of trees
under the guidance of Bridget Holford.
Secondly thanks to the brilliant team of volunteers from the two parishes who
we will always be grateful to for making the whole scheme come together.
Also, though repeating myself, may I thank again the Parishioners of the two
villages who came out in force to do the voluntary planting.
In the future we will have something of beauty to add to our villages.
Terry Pinner

ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH
LENTEN LUNCH
On Sunday 10 th April 2011
at 12.00 for 12.30 pm
Come and join us in the Village Hall, Great Stukeley
for a simple Lunch of good wholesome food.
Bring & Buy Stall will operate as usual
Tickets priced at
Adults £8.00 & Children £ 5.50 (under 16)
from Mrs Doris Turpin Tel No 456476, Mrs Nancie Raby
Tel No 453269, or any other member of the
St Bartholomew's Parochial Church Council.
(Latest date for tickets Wednesday 30 th March)
These lunches have a reputation as a convivial gathering
offering value for money so you really shouldn't miss this!
You will also be helping your Parish Church!!!

Disabled Children’s Access to Childcare (DCATCH)
The Cambridgeshire County Council Disabled Children’s Access to Childcare (DCATCH)
project is aimed at supporting parents/carers of disabled children in accessing suitable
childcare; enabling them the chance of returning to employment and/or training. It is
part of the Cambridgeshire Childcare Information Service (CIS).
The aim of DCATCH is to highlight that “a child with a disability and his/her family
should have access to the full range of childcare options that are open to other
families” Sure Start, 2005
“A lack of information about the childcare services that are available, and confusion
about the quality and potential benefits of using childcare, continue to create barriers
for some parents”. Department for children, schools and families, Dec 2009.
The aim of the project is to work closely with parents, childcare providers and
professionals, embedding the principles of DCATCH; ensuring inclusion into early years
and childcare settings for all. A referral service to parents shows where to go for
support and guidance with their childcare options via the Childcare Brokerage Service.
Once a family is identified we can then, through the CIS Childcare Brokerage Service,
enquire about suitable childcare. This will include information on provision of childcare
from providers, funding options, costs, specialist care and specialist facilities, if
required by the provider.
The DCATCH project provides a service to families, which is free of charge and
completely impartial.
If you would like further information on DCATCH then please ring 0845 04 54 014 and
ask for Denis Green or send an email to denis.green@opportunitylinks.co.uk
Alternatively check our website www.familiesandchildcare.org.uk and click on the
DCATCH link.
Disabled
Children’s
Access
To
CHildcare

THE STUKELEY’S W.I.
Meeting held on Wednesday 9th February 2011 The President, Jan Sly welcomed 19 members
and one visitor to the meeting. Apologises were received from Ann Monk, Mary Alleyne-James,
Marlene Garner, Pearl Jacobs, Hazel Rideout, Jill Cooke and Nicki Sly. Jerusalem was sung and
the meeting was opened.
Thanks were given for the lovely Curtis bowl flowers from Nicki Sly, the draw prize from Maureen
Sewell and to the hostesses for the evening Freda Butter and Jenny Thilo.
The Minutes were read and signed as correct. Members are invited to attend an open meeting at
Brampton W.I. on Tuesday 7th June – interested parties to give names to Jan by April meeting.
There is a talk by Open Aid Direct on 30th March at the Huntingdon H.Q. on Taking Aid to
Kosovo. On the 26th May there is a Health Day talk - the topic this year is ‘Hearing’.
The Group Meeting is hosted by Alconbury Weston at the hall in School Lane, Alconbury on 11th
April 7pm for 7.30 pm start. The programme is – Ray Spiller on Music Charts and also Derek
Harris speaking on ‘Up The Cut’ Barge Stories. The competitions: hand decorated/painted flower
pot and unusual musical instrument. Jan to have numbers interested by March meeting.
The Christmas Party was discussed and it was decided that Jan would contact Andy Collier and
book him for the entertainment.
A member, Kathy Simpson, gave a talk on beads and jewellery making. Kathy bought a lovely
selection of beaded jewellery which was passed around for a closer look while she told us the
different ways of joining the beads to make the necklaces and bracelets. She had made bridal
tiaras and beaded watch straps. She also bought the tools she uses to work with. Some of the
beads had been bought when on holiday, coming from Turkey, Kenya, and Egypt. There were a
lot of questions asked and then Doris Saddler gave the vote of thanks.
Jan gave us the information for the competitions for the East Of England Show and quite a bit of
interest was shown in the group competition for ‘Treats for Troops’.
Our guest, Elaine Daw judged the competition of ‘something beaded’ - 1st Joan Gray, 2nd
Nancy Oldfield, 3rd Sheila Stephenson.
A prize of chocolates donated by Sue Stevens, was won by Elaine Daw and the main draw was
won by Freda Butter.
We have been asked to organise a Walk by the Federation and Jan is to put it on the agenda for
the Committee meeting. Roll Call – a playground game you used to play. Jen sang an amusing
song to the tune of Elvis Presley’s, are You Lonesome Tonight. The meeting ended at 10.05 and
Jan wished everyone a safe journey home.
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday March 9th at 7.30 pm., when our speaker will be
Clair Bond speaking about Planning Policy (Huntingdon).
Refreshments – Joan Gray and Sarah Toyn, Draw – Ann Monk, - Curtis Bowl – Deanna Strange.
Competition: Write a piece on where you would like to see Huntingdon in 10 years time.
We are always pleased to welcome visitors and new members – please come along and meet us.

Mowing
LAWN CARE IN EARLY SPRING
If conditions allow get out the mower and lightly cut the lawn. Make sure mower has
been serviced and blade replaced or sharpened.
Moss
Moss has been a real threat to lawns this year, and may be affecting your lawn. Apply a
specific moss treatment now, or get ProLawnCare to spray with their special Moss
Control Treatment. Moss dies in front of your eyes. It is best to do it now before the
spring starts.
Fertiliser
This is the time to feed and weed (preferably in that order).
The fertiliser is predominately Nitrogen in a slow release form, but it may also need
Phosphate and Potassium as well as vital trace elements.
Weed Control
Once the weeds and grass are actively growing a selective herbicide to kill broad leaved
weeds such as dandelions, daisies and clover within the grass can be applied.
Actions required in Early Spring
• Mow lawn lightly when dry enough.
• Treat Moss
• Apply Spring Feed
• Spray weeds in lawn with Selective Herbicide
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Little Stukeley Village Hall
HORSE RACING SUPPER
Saturday 26 th March at 7.30pm
Tickets £6.50 each (Includes 2
course supper)
From: Mrs Kerr Tel: 453213
Licensed Bar
Horse Racing Supper Night – Saturday 26 th March 2011
The meal will be at least 2 courses. Ticket prices will be £6.50. The
first race will be held before dinner is served, with one race between
courses; the remaining 4 races will be run after dinner
The horse racing game is simple to play, there are 6 horses in each
race and, if you want to be an owner, you can buy a horse for £1;
if your horse wins then you get the £6 prize money for that race.
If you merely wish to place a bet, these are 50p a time and all the
money bet on the race is split between all the tickets sold for the
winning horse.
So come along and have a laugh and enjoy a nice meal.
Keith Winter (Tel: 450656 email: keithwinter2@sky.com)
Little Stukeley Village Hall Functions 2011
29 th April Royal Wedding Party (BBQ plus)
(Start time TBD)
18 th June Themed Dinner with after dinner light
entertainment
3 rd September Flower Show
10 th or 17 th December Christmas Dinner (Final date TBD)
Do make a note in your diaries; we need your support if these events are
to be a success.
Keith Winter (Tel: 450656 email: keithwinter2@sky.com)

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Allotments?
The Parish Council is looking into the practicality of providing allotments for the
use of village residents. At this stage we need to find if there is enough interest
and look for a suitable area of ground. If Alconbury's experience is any guide, it
seems there could be quite a lot of demand. They established their scheme in
March last year on about 3 acres of leased land, and now have over 40 plots
(including some half-plots) and a waiting list. If you might be interested in taking
a plot in a Stukeleys scheme, please let us know - send your contact details to
me. Also, we would be very grateful for suggestions of land that might be
suitable and any help to investigate and establish a scheme.
Paul Ryan
Parish Councillor tel 450434, 74 Owl End Gt. Stukeley paul@ryanresearch.co.uk
Stukeleys’ Heritage Group
At our meeting on 16 th February, Margaret Faulkner came to talk to us about her
early life here in The Stukeleys. Her family came here in 1940 when she was
just 5 years old and her twin sisters just one year old. The family moved into a
house in Owl End, Great Stukeley which was rented from the Fenwick family
who lived in Great Stukeley Hall.
Margaret has written two books based on these years of the 1940s and 1950s
and is currently working on the third about her life starting work in Huntingdon.
We had over 30 people attend and there was much laughter and exchange of
memories. Many thanks to Margaret and to Penny and David Glover for
recording it. We hope to have it captured on cd and aim to put audio clips on our
website which, thanks to Nicola Oldfield, should soon be up and running.
As an outsider in origin and brought up in the London suburbs, what I found
interesting was the strong sense of community in those years which was
focussed on the school and WI hut.
A number of new people joined the Group at the meeting and John Oldfield, our
treasurer, tells me that our finances although modest are healthy.
The next meeting will be 7.30pm on Wednesday 20 th April at Great Stukeley
Village Hall. This will be another opportunity to bring along documents and
photos for our technical wizards John and Nicola to scan. To keep us fully
occupied, Ken Parkin is setting another Stukeleys Quiz, so sharpen memory
and observation in readiness!
I have also had a number of suggestions for future events. These include
tracing the changes to the villages through historic maps (Paul Ryan) and
following the history of some of the village families or houses (Jean Chalker).
Margaret Faulkner has also agreed to come back, maybe with a theme of
shopping, tradesmen and rationing.
I will put more of these thoughts into an item in next month’s magazine.
Our group is open to ALL in the villages. Please come along and enjoy.
Michael Monk
Convener, Stukeleys’ Heritage Group

GRACE FELLOWSHIP
Love God: Love People: Serve the World
An International English Speaking Baptist Church for Everybody
‘I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”’ Psalm 122 v. 1
Why not come and join us? A warm welcome always awaits you. All of our meetings are open to you.
Every Sunday 9.45 am All age Sunday School including Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Bible
Study and Discipleship Explored
11.00 am Worship Service
7.00 pm Small Group Study at the Church
Every Monday 7.00 pm Prayer Meeting
Every Tuesday 9.00 am Prayer Meeting
10.00 am Coffee Morning and Knitters
and Natters Craft Group
7.00 pm Men’s Bible Study at the Manse
7.30 pm Ladies Bible Study at the Church
Every Thursday 6.30 am Skype Prayer Group
and Friday
Saturday March 12 th 9.00 am Men’s Breakfast Fellowship
Friday March 25 th 6.30 pm Games Evening at the church. Come and join the fun. All sorts of table
games etc. and refreshments.
Pastor Paul and Jepye Hendrix will be unavailable for 6 weeks from the beginning of March. If there is anyway in
which we can help or any questions you need to ask please call Pete and Penny Bourne on 01480 432207 or
07887707940 / 07908093224 or email us at bourneagain58@yahoo.co.uk or penny.bourne@sky.com and we will
do our very best to help. If you need help with transport to any of the meetings just call Pete or Penny as above If
you would like more information about Grace Fellowship visit our website, www.grace-fellowship.org.uk.
LAWS of LIFE Part One:
If you have been looking at the news lately; our young men and women are still dying in
Afghanistan; students are rioting over fees and cuts in benefits; Politicians are still trying to
convince us they have it under control and they like us, do not have a clue; fuel price going up;
inflation at 3.5%; there is no end of bad news that bombards us several times a day, if we watch.
I thought I would try and cheer you up. So here goes;
LAW OF MECHANICAL REPAIR:
After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee.
LAW OF GRAVITY:
Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
LAW OF PROBABILITY:
The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
LAW OF RANDOM NUMBERS:
If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers.
LAW OF THE ALIBI:
If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire -the very next morning you will have a
flat tire.
I hope this has cheered you some. Life is not meant to be all doom and gloom. Join us at Grace
Fellowship on the fourth Friday of the month. We meet, chat, play board games or cards, and oh yes, we
eat!! Come and we will teach you how to laugh and live.
Pastor Paul and Jepye Hendrix will be unavailable for 6 weeks from the beginning of March. If there is any
way in which we can help or any questions you need to ask please call Pete and Penny Bourne on 01480
432207 or 07887707940 / 07908093224 and we will do our very best to help.

March
CHURCH SERVICES
ST BARTH OLOMEW'S ST MARTIN'S
GREAT STUKELEY LITTLE STUKELEY
6th 9.30 am Holy Communion CW 11.00 am Family Service
Sunday next Celebrant To be advised Ian Sherratt
before Lent
13th 8.00 am Holy Communion CW No Church Service
First Sunday Celebrant To be advised
of Lent 9.30 am Family Service
Alan McGoff
20th 9.30 am Holy Communion CW 11.00 am Holy Communion CW
Second Sunday Celebrant To be advised Celebrant To be advised
of Lent
27th 9.30 am Morning Prayer 8.00 am Holy Communion
Third Sunday Leader Richard Turpin To be advised
of Lent
April
3rd 9.30 am Holy Communion CW 11.00 am Family Service
Fourth Sunday Celebrant To be advised Ian Sherratt
of Lent
Mothering Sunday
WHO's WHO IN THE CHURCHES
Churchwardens Richard Turpin Anne Owen
Montagu House 15 Church Way
1 Church Walk Great Stukeley Little Stukeley
Harry Raby Sally Smith
Brookfield Farm 16 Low Road
Great Stukeley Little Stukeley
Secretary Alan McGoff Peter Soinne
of the Parochial 4 Seathwaite "Pearcroft" Sanders Close
Church Council Stukeley Meadows Huntingdon Little Stukeley
Vice Chairman Richard Turpin Jocelyn Kerr
of the Parochial Montagu House 2 Mill Close
Church Council Church Walk Great Stukeley Little Stukeley
Tel: (01480) 456476 Tel: (01480) 453213
Fax: 07092 365508
Rector Revd Andrew Milton
Tel: (01480) 412674

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2010/2011
Date What's On Time Where
Monday 7th March Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm LSVH
Wednesdasy 9th March WI Meeting 7.30pm GSVH
Saturday 12th March Mens Breakfast 9.00am Grace Fellowship
Sunday 13th March John Lovell Book Signing 2.00-4.00pm GSVH
Saturday 26th March Horse Racing Supper 7.30pm LSVH
Wednesday 30th March
BBC2 Analogue Swicted Off - The rest on Wednesday 13th April
Sunday 10th April Lenten Lunch 12 for 12.30pm GSVH
Friday 29th April Royal Wedding Party (BBQ Plus) TBA LSVH
Monday 16th May Great Stukeley Village Hall AGM 7.30pm GSVH
Men’s Fellowship at Grace Fellowship
Having seen the monthly invitations to come to a men’s breakfast at Grace Fellowship,
I decided to go and taste what was on offer.
And what a pleasant surprise awaited me. To walk into a warm building, and be
greeted by friendly faces and the gorgeous smell of breakfast being cooked. It was a
real treat to have someone else cook a good full breakfast and, it didn’t cost me a
penny!
After filling ourselves on all that good food, we had a great time of fellowship and
discussion and in the process we learnt something about God’s creation and how he
created various kinds of plants and animals.
It was an enjoyable experience and I would encourage other men to come and taste
what is good.
I am going back next month (Saturday 12th March 9.00am). Can I look forward to
seeing you there?
David Stokes
April Magazine Cut-off Date
The cut-off date for contributions for the April Stukeleys Parish Magazine
is 9am Friday 18th March 2011
Magazine printed by EASIPRINT, 23 Levellers Lane Ind Est, St Neots PE19 2JL - 01480 471300