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Happy New Year! January 2016

The Parish Newsletter of St Mary’s, Weston Colville and St Andrew’s, West Wratting The views expressed herein are those of the contributors.

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The trouble with Easter – I know we have barely got over Christmas, don’t forget that I am writing this before Christmas, but bear with me – the trouble with Easter is it’s never on time. It’s always early this year, or late this year. Well, this year it is early; Lent will start on 10th February, so by the time you get the February issue of Challenge there won‘t be much time to prepare for Lent. So as a pre Lenten exercise, I am going to talk about our use of money.

A few years ago I heard Archbishop Rowan, as he then was, preach about money at the Tercentenary Celebration of Queen Anne’s Bounty, the forerunner of the Church Commissioners. Rowan pointed out how little time and attention Christians tend to give to the use of their money, the right use of their money that is. It rarely figures in lists for self-examination, for example.

I was reminded of this when reading an article, a very serious article – so serious that I had to read it twice – about how to do good with money. And when you consider how much Jesus warned against the dangers of money and possessions, the right use of money is of crucial importance to Christians. Only if we do good with our money can we possibly even begin to justify having it. And amid a host of criteria for judging which charity we will donate to, these two are worth pondering.

In terms of the good it does, money given to third world charities is always more effective than money given to charities in the west, even taking into account a degree of corruption, etc. £1 will go much further and therefore do much more good in a poor country than a rich one. This is not an argument against local or British charities, but it is important that we realise how fortunate/lucky/blessed (you choose the adjective) we are. I know charity begins at home, but

that saying started life as an ironic comment in a 16th century devotional work, and the writer certainly wasn't advocating that charity stayed at home. We don't want to be like Mrs Jellaby in Dickens’ ‘Bleak House’, who worked tirelessly for the natives in Borrioboola Gha, but neglected her own children. But for most of us that is not a problem. Most of us need our horizons broadening, not narrowing.

Don't be too hung up on admin costs and the CEO's salary. The labourer is worthy of his hire, and in any event when you buy a car or a computer or even a saucepan, you don't worry about salaries. You ask whether the thing you are buying is worth the price. Low admin isn't necessarily a sign of effectiveness. I could walk down Newmarket High Street giving £5 notes to people who looked in need. I would have very low admin costs, but nobody would argue this is an effective way of alleviating poverty. Some charities may seem to be run for the benefit of the staff, but costs as such should not be a defining issue.

And so I could go on. But do think, this Lent, about how you use your money, and how you do good with it.

As always, with all good wishes,

Weston Colville New Year’s Day Walk We’re meeting at the Reading Room at 11 am for a circular walk (approximately five miles), followed by lunch in the Reading Room. Wear walking boots (or wellies if it’s been a rainy week and the ground’s wet), BYO lunch, and maybe something to share. You can put your lunch in the fridge before we set off, if you’d like, and refreshments will be available.

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From the Vicarage Forty four unaccompanied children have arrived in South Cambridgeshire as refugees, and are already being absorbed into our communities. Home, by Warsan Shire

no one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a sharkyou only run for the border when you see the whole city running as well you have to understand, that no one puts their children in a boat unless the water is safer than the land

The churches and villages have sought practical ways to help by giving donations and Christmas gifts, a small reaching out to children who have already encountered hardship most of us can only imagine. It is a tribute to these communities that people did make time to choose and give and to think about these stranger-children who are now firmly in our consciousness. This has also raised our awareness of the need for more foster families in our villages.

For many of us, our top wish or prayer for the New Year is for greater peace in the world. We long for peace that is not just absence of war and conflict but where children feel safe and people can flourish.

Teresa Letimier, the new Parish Nurse, is thinking of ways to bring more wholeness into our communities, and she is meeting groups in the villages to put down foundations and make connections with the different local services, so that she will be well placed to help people. Please let Cazzy Walshe know if you would like Teresa to come to your meetings.

There will be a joint (fifth Sunday) service at Balsham Church at 10 am on 31st January, when Bishop David will preside and preach, and Teresa will be commissioned as our Parish Nurse.

Rev Julie Norris

Saturday Morning Café, West Wratting The Saturday morning café will run as usual on Saturday 2nd January between 10.30 am and 12 noon in the village hall. Please come and join us for a catch up over tea / coffee and delicious cake!

You may have noticed our very smart new café signboard outside the village hall at the December café – huge thanks to John Horsfield for all his hard work on this.

Thank you also to all those involved in running the tables for the kids’ arts & crafts Christingle making, the Brownies stall, bargain book stall and jewellery / Christmas decorations stall in December. £20 was raised towards the Rosie Hospital charity at the December ‘Bargain Book Stall’.

Sherry (290070) and Catherine (291307)

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Unfortunately I couldn't attend December's Tea and Cakes, but I have had many positive reports from those who went along. Lots of people have commented on how nice it was to meet the parish nurse, Theresa.

Our next gathering will be on the second Friday in January (8th), so as not to clash with New Year's day celebrations. Same time, same place (3.30 - 5 pm, in the Reading Room). Save some room for more cake.

We look forward to seeing you. Melanie (291319)

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Happy New Year! January 2016Weston Colville Cinema Club

Bring your own wine to the Reading Room, or wine and refreshments will be available.

See a great film on the big screen, with an introduction! Admission by voluntary donation to cover costs (guide £1.50/£2).

Thank you to everyone who attended the special screening of ‘The Innocents’ in December; a big success, I think. We had a surprise guest, Frankie Shrapnel, the daughter of the film’s star Deborah Kerr, who talked to us afterwards about her late mother and something of her involvement in the film. A rather special night for a small village with an event usually seen at the BFI.

Some of you may know that sadly we are due to leave the village in March after 16 years, moving to the Norfolk/Suffolk border. I have programmed the next two films but thereafter the Reading Room Committee and volunteers have agreed to take over the running of the Film Club. I shall also arrange a suggested handover programme to take the Club into the summer months. So the Club will continue to run!

In February I am concluding and saying goodbye with a film I personally regard as being the greatest ever made (and I am not alone). Note that it is three hours long with an intermission and the start time will be earlier (7 pm). It will feature an introduction from the author of the first book ever written about the Italian Western and who created the description “the Opera of Violence”, often attributed to the Spaghetti Western genre.

‘Gone to Earth’ – Michael Powell Wednesday 6th January, 7.30 pm GONE TO EARTH is now recognised as one of Powell & Pressburger's most beautiful films, with stunning photography, superb performances, glorious Technicolour and a haunting music score by Brian Easdale. Some believe this to be the best film Michael Powell ever made. Jennifer Jones plays Hazel Woods, a young English Gypsy girl who loves animals and in particular her pet fox. She is desired by Jack Reddin (David Farrar), a fox hunting squire who vies for her affection and pursues her even after her marriage to the local pastor. A mixture of mysticism and romance, based on the Mary Webb

novel of the same name, controversial for many reasons at the time of its release (and afterwards), this

is one of the finest films ever made about the British countryside, with an ending that you will not easily forget.

‘Once Upon A Time in the West’ – Sergio Leone Wednesday 3rd February, 7.00 pm (earlier start)

ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST is an epic Italian Western about the old American West, with outstanding performances from Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Claudia Cardinale and Jason Robards. Possibly the greatest film of all time, certainly the greatest Western, it was directed by Sergio Leone (The Good the Bad and the Ugly) with a fantastic film score by Ennio Morricone. The film premiered in Paris in the 1960s, appearing for a scheduled two nights at an Art Cinema House, but ran for ten years, influencing Paris fashion and becoming established as a masterpiece.

Laurence Staig (291212, [email protected])

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Details of the supplier, price and delivery dates will be placed on the West Wratting website about three days after the order cutoff day.

Just a point: don’t treat the syndicate like a normal oil supplier as it takes at least a couple of weeks for the orders to be received, collated, brokered and delivered. However, if you take the minimum of 500 litres every time there’s a fillup, you’ll always buy at the best possible price and improve your cashflow to boot!

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Wine Tasting, Weston Colville This is a 'save the date' note for a wine tasting event to be held in the Reading Room on Wednesday 24th February; details to follow in February’s Challenge.

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Parish Councillor Vacancy, Weston Colville Following the resignation of Brian Cushion, there is a vacancy for a councillor at Weston Colville.

If you would like to be considered for the position, which will be filled by co-option, please contact the Parish Clerk, Christine King ([email protected]; 01223 290963; Tudor Cottage, The Green, Weston Colville, CB21 5NT).

The next council meeting will be held on 4th January at 7.30 in the Reading Room.

Christine King, Parish Clerk

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West Wratting Book Club We met at The Chestnut Tree on 17th December for our Christmas meal, and prior to that reviewed ‘The Miniaturist’ by Jessie Burton via email.

The story is unusual, covering the historical period of the Dutch East India Company, and highlighting how the Netherlands played a key role as a major financial power at that time. A prominent merchant decides he needs to marry for a variety of reasons which gradually unfold in a sometimes quite blunt and shocking way. The innocence of Nella and the austerity of her new sister in law are unmasked, but perhaps the character of Nella herself could have been fleshed out more. The novelty of cane sugar and its significance was an interesting aspect. The book also covered the Calvinist mindset and how that played a part in determining the fate of Johannes.

To Burton's credit, she did not end the novel on a tidy, unrealistically happy, note but gave it a somewhat ambiguous ending, with the taking of one life and the beginning of a new one. However, overall we found the plot somewhat contrived and a difficult marriage of social realism and fantasy. At times her writing and descriptive powers were quite impressive, but at other times very uneven. Having said that, this is her

first novel and we think she does show promise. The book is a sort of ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’, and well worth a read; very thought provoking, on several levels. We gave it high scores, 7.5 to 9 (out of 10).

Thank you, Lee Haviland, for writing most of this review.

We will next meet on 19th January at 8 pm at The Chestnut Tree to review ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’, by Agatha Christie, and on 16th February to review ‘The Rosie Project’ by Graeme Samson.

Have a great New Year, reading new books, and suggesting new ones to us all.

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The Peter & Ruth Lloyd Trust Award

We are now inviting applications for pupils starting university in September 2016. A scholarship is awarded each year, of approximately £800.

Broadly speaking the degree course to be followed should be from one of: Architecture, Engineering, Geography, History, Law, Mathematics, Sciences, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine.

The applicant must be living in one of the following parishes: Great Thurlow, Little Thurlow, West Wickham, Carlton cum Willingham, West Wratting, Weston Colville, and Withersfield.

The award is intended to be of assistance in the purchase of books, materials, equipment etc.

A final decision and award will be made immediately after 'A' Level/Baccalaureate results and University offers are known.

For further information about the trust and award please contact Jonathan Drury (01223 290968). For an application form please apply via email to [email protected]. The application form and supporting documents must be received by 3lst March at the latest.

We are again pleased to report that a good number of high standard applications were received for the 2015 Peter & Ruth Lloyd Trust award.

After interviewing several candidates the trustees agreed to present the award to Lewis Manning from West Wratting. Lewis has gone on to study Biological Science at the University of East Anglia. Lewis was presented with a cheque from the Trust for £800 to help with course materials, in front of the RAF Memorial stone at Weston Woods Farm. Well done Lewis, we wish you every success in the future!

Background – Peter Lloyd, who was born in North Wales, served as a Wireless Operator with No 105 Squadron at RAF Wratting Common during 1944 and 1945. He flew 25 missions over Germany and was with the first crew that dropped food to the starving Dutch who were still controlled by the German military forces. Ruth Lloyd, who was born in Broughty Ferry near Dundee, joined the ATS and eventually ended up at RAF Wratting Common as a Radar Plotter for the anti aircraft guns as well as Bombing Trials at the end of World War II. Peter and Ruth met at RAF Wratting Common and were married in 1946. After being demobbed from the armed services they lived in Hull and London until retirement, upon which they moved to Peter's home town of Ruabon, near Wrexham. They both had fond memories of the Wratting area and returned many times over the years. During these return visits they made many friends among the locals and regarded the area as their second home. They were both involved with the reunions and twice yearly services which are held at the airfield memorial. Unfortunately, Ruth passed away in 2001 and Peter passed away in July 2008. Due to their love of the area, their surviving children decided to set up an Educational Trust in their name with the aim of helping deserving young people to start University life.

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Weston Colville Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Many years ago I heartily enjoyed a 1963 film, one of the great Ealing comedies, called ‘The Wrong Arm of the Law’ which starred Peter Sellers, Bernard Cribbins, Lionel Jeffries, John Le Mesurier, and Bill Ker, and featured ‘the IPO mob’. It was hugely funny and enjoyable. Laurence, please note!**

Now we have another IPO mob on the go and there is nothing amusing about them. Incidents involve fraudsters either calling by phone, or in person attending the home address of elderly members of the public, claiming to be police officers. They are fake police who claim that they are investigating a fraud where they believe the elderly person is a victim. The fake officer(s) will then request the bank cards and personal identification numbers (PINs) of the victim and claim these are needed for investigation purposes. If the first contact was made by a phone call, the fake officer(s) will tell the victim that someone will be over to collect the evidence. In one case the victim was instructed to attend their local bank and withdraw all of the money from their account. The suspect was left alone in the victim’s house whilst the victim carried out the instructions.

Is this likely to happen here? I rather doubt it. Conmen are apparently active all over the country, and they appear as gas men, local authority personnel, water board men, and recently the police.

If they contact you, put the phone down and leave it down. Do not let them into your home. Call the police immediately. Do not provide any personal details and do not worry about over reacting – the police will not grumble and will often be very glad that you called them. If you have an elderly person as a neighbour, do look out for them. Remember that an active local community where people know and help each other is a strong community where help is readily available.

We have had no problems at all this month. Long may that be so. Have a great New Year and don’t make too many New Year resolutions.

** Laurence selects and introduces the films at our monthly film evenings.

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The Meadow School December really was a month that seemed to fly by. It seemed no sooner had our amazing and very generously donated Christmas tree gone up, then it was time to take it down again. December though did give us some very special memories, which I am sure parents and grandparents will treasure for many years to come.

The Infant team once again put on a marvellous production – no ordinary Nativity play, this one featured the traditional story told through rhyme and a variety of songs, including the traditional ‘Away in a Manger’ and the more modern ‘No Room at the Inn’. The singing was superb, with even our youngest children knowing every single word. The children clearly enjoyed every single moment of it and put their hearts and souls into making it such a special and memorable occasion. It certainly made everyone feel very Christmassy!

The Carol Concert really was one to remember, with a variety of traditional carols and modern Christmas songs. After joking for several weeks that I wanted livestock in the Nativity we were performing alongside the songs, I actually managed to make it happen, and a donkey walked down the aisle alongside Mary and Joseph – a real ‘awe and wonder’ moment. It made everyone feel full of the Christmas spirit, and also listening to a reading of the true story of Christmas ensured that everyone spared a thought for those not as fortunate as ourselves, and for the real meaning of Christmas.

We did manage to fit in some sport too. On 24th November we took a team of eleven to the South Cambs Tag Rugby team. This was a brand new event and team for us, having only trained several times together. The children were truly amazing and came runners up to the team that has won the event for the past five years! We have booked our place in the county finals being held in March.

On 3rd December the school running club went to Wimpole Hall to participate in the South Cambs schools cross country event. There was certainly livestock a plenty, and the children’s first reaction was, “Do we really have to run through the field with

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With all of the sporting events we are entering we are desperate for a new kit. We look very much the underdogs when we turn up at the moment with mismatched items and holes in some parts. If you know of a company that would like to sponsor a new team kit, please do let the school office know.

We still haven’t had our Ofsted visit, but remain prepared. The autumn term ended with a visit from the Local Authority to monitor standards, discuss data and outcomes and look ahead to the current year. Our adviser spent a whole morning in and out of lessons, looking at books, challenging the Senior Leadership Team, and talking to children, and her final verdict was that the school has continued to grow and flourish, and is a very different place to the one she visited five years ago. She was full of praise for what she saw and gave us a glowing report. What a lovely way to end the year!

Happy 2016 to all, Nichola Connor, Headteacher

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This New Year holds particular significance for me as I start as Principal at Linton Village College and Executive Principal of the Chilford Hundred Education Trust. I have the privilege of leading a very special and successful school and a team of excellent staff and exceptional students across both LVC and The Meadow Primary School in Balsham.

Many people have asked me about my leadership vision and what changes I want to bring about when in post. My answer has been a fairly simple one: to maintain what is great about the school and to create opportunities for the school and Trust to continue to grow and improve.

When starting as a new head teacher it is customary to instigate lots of changes; to quickly make your mark through bold, symbolic and often cosmetic gestures such as a new school logo, uniform, structure or rules.

When taking over an underachieving school, changes such as these can help to rebrand and rejuvenate. However, I would rather prioritise colleagues’ energies and expertise on the most fundamental aspect of school life: delivering outstanding teaching, learning, achievement, and care for all.

Having high expectations of all students and providing an inclusive, enriching and challenging curriculum and a supportive environment in which everyone can flourish and thrive is fundamental to my educational vision. I am keen to build on Caroline Derbyshire’s legacy and on the school’s success and achievements to date, with the core value of comprehensive, whole education at the heart of any changes that I initiate.

As with any New Year’s resolutions, in order to make ambitions achievable and realised they need to be well-considered and have buy-in from those involved.

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Over the coming months there will be formal opportunities for students, staff, parents and other members of the school community to voice their opinions about the school through consultation activities. The first public forum event for parents will take place at Linton Village College at 6 pm on Thursday 21st January.

In addition to this I will be inviting members of the school community to meet with me personally; I will be holding weekly surgeries on Friday afternoons from 2 to 5 pm. Please make an appointment with Elaine Clayton if you would like to speak with me ([email protected]). A parental survey will also be issued this month.

I would welcome any further correspondence from school stakeholders; please do get in touch with your experiences and views. Sometimes it is the smallest changes and tweaks to routines, not necessarily the big radical gestures, that can make the biggest impact. It is also imperative to sustain what is working well and to look for opportunities to stop doing what is unnecessary or unhelpful.

I look forward to keeping in touch with the wider school community. Happy New Year!

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Balsham Gardening Club There was a good turnout for the Christmas party on 1st December, when we were entertained by Andrew Sankey, who regaled us with quotes relating to gardens and gardening ranging from the 1700s to the present day. For instance, “Never plant a garden bigger than your husband can take care of” rang a bell with some, whilst a critic of Capability Brown wrote that he would like to die before him, as he would like to see heaven before he had improved it.

During the evening, members were asked to vote on their preferred summer garden visit, which will be a

joint outing with the West Wickham Garden Club. The options are the RHS garden at Wisley, or Peter Beales Roses followed by East Ruston Old Vicarage garden. The final decision will have to be made in conjunction with the West Wickham gardeners, and details will be included in the March report.

There will be no meeting in January, so the next meeting will be on Tuesday 2nd February, when Sue Robinson will present a talk on ‘The Gardens of Jekyll and Lutyens’.

Other speakers arranged for 2016 include:

1st March - Greenhouse Gardening and Gardening Indoors – a practical talk with no slides (Geoff Hodge)

5th April – Begonias (Dave Staines)

4th October -–The Gardens of Beth Chatto (Wendy Foster).

There are also up to three garden visits planned, so come along and join us if you can. Annual fees remain at £9 per year, but if only one of the subjects appeals, come along as a visitor for £3 per meeting.

Jennie Tipler

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This gathering will take place every term time Wednesday, from 9 am onwards; £2 per family.

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Just for fun, and in case you need anything to keep you occupied after Christmas, here is an anagrams quiz, on the theme of British television sitcoms. Details of how to submit your attempts (entry is free) are on the form. Best of luck!

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Pantomime – this year’s production by the Ellesmere Devils is Robin Hood, packed full of comedy and adventure, with heroes and villains aplenty! Can Robin Hood outsmart the Sheriff and save the day in time to win the hand of Lady Marian? Or will the Sheriff’s evil plans ruin everything for the good people of Sherwood Forest forever?

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Cambridge Organists’ AssociationPresent

A Young Person’s Guide to

The OrganStudying the piano at the moment?

Or interested in musical instruments?

Ever thought about playing an organ?

This is your chance!

Come along to

Wesley ChurchChrist's Pieces, Cambridge

2 pm Saturday 30th January 2016

Please let us know if you wish to come byregistering by the website:

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Happy New Year! January 2016St Mary’s Church, Weston ColvilleHoly Communion each Sunday at 9.15 am (except on fifth Sunday of the month). Contact Roger Whitehead (290524)

St Andrew’s Church, West WrattingHoly Communion at 10.45 am each Sunday (except on fifth Sunday of the month). Contact Sebastian Bain (882960) There will be a celebration of Holy Communion in Balsham Church at 10.30 am on the first Wednesday of each month, and at 9.15 am on subsequent Mondays.

Methodist Chapel, Weston Colville Minister: Rev Nigel Bishop (01440 702422)

Roman Catholic Mass Every Saturday at 5.30 pm, Sundays at 10 am and noon, at St Philip Howard Church, Cherry Hinton. Every Saturday at 6.30 pm, Sundays at 10 am, Haverhill (St Felix Roman Catholic Church)

January 2016 Fri 1 Weston Colville Circular Walk Sat 2 Saturday Morning Café, West Wratting Mon 4 Weston Colville Parish Council meeting Wed 6 Weston Colville Cinema Club – ‘Gone to Earth’ Thur 7 Cutoff for West Wratting oil syndicate orders Fri 8 Tea and Cakes, Weston Colville Reading Room Mon 11 West Wratting Parish Council meeting Sat 16 Closing date for Cricket Club anagrams quiz Tue 19 West Wratting Book Club Thur 21 West Wratting Lunch Club Parents’ meeting, Linton Village College Sat 23 Jumble Sale, Meadow School, Balsham Wed 27 - Sat 30 ‘Robin Hood’, Ellesmere Centre Sat 30 Young Person’s Guide to the Organ, Cambridge Sun 31 Fifth Sunday service, 10 am Balsham Church

February 2016 Tue 2 Balsham Gardening Club Wed 3 Weston Colville Cinema Club, Reading Room Fri 5 First Friday bridge, West Wratting Tue 16 West Wratting Book Club Thur 18 West Wratting Lunch Club Wed 24 Wine Tasting, Weston Colville Reading Room

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Editor: Anne Bragg (290550) or email: [email protected]

Thank you for all your articles, news, etc. If these are sent by email, they are always acknowledged; if you

don’t get a reply, your items haven’t been received. Contributions can also be left at Weston Colville Post

Office. Some may have to be edited, to fit the space available, and are published at the discretion of the editor.

February issue’s copy date: Wednesday 20th January.

St Mary’s: Flowers Cleaning January Maureen Rosemary February Jane Ruth

Revd Dr Julie Norris, Priest-in-Charge tel: 891350; Balsham Church: 890895 (day off: Tues) email: [email protected] Revd Canon John Fellows, Assistant Parish Priest tel: 291265 email: [email protected] Revd Kathy Bishop, Associate Priest tel: 892288 email: [email protected] Very Revd Keith Johnson, Honorary Associate Priest tel: 890835 email: [email protected] Mr Steven Wheeler, Licensed Lay Minister tel: 290643 email: [email protected] Mrs Rosemary Mead, Authorised Lay Minister tel: 891718 email: [email protected] Mr Keith Day, Authorised Lay Minister tel: 891527 email: [email protected]

Parish Council Clerks: Weston Colville – Christine King, [email protected], 01223 290963 West Wratting – Jenny Richards, [email protected], 01223 665260 Seven Churches Administrator: Caroline (Cazzy) Walshe, [email protected], 01223 891350

Black bins: Tuesday 12th & 26th January, Tuesday 9th & 23rd February Blue bins & paper caddy: Wed 6th & Tuesday 19th Jan Tuesday 2nd & 16th February Green bins: Wednesday 6th January, Tuesday 2nd February

Mobile library: fourth Wednesdays (27th Jan, 24th Feb) High Street, West Wratting 12.10 - 12.55 Post Office, Weston Green 2.05 - 2.25 Mill Hill, Weston Colville 2.30 - 3.05

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St Andrew’s: Flowers Cleaning 3rd Jan Louise Pauline 10th Jan Fanny Sue & Maggie 17th Jan Fanny Fanny 24th Jan Linda Jenny 31st Jan Linda Maggie

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