The recent hosing developments in the village : namely, Knight's Orchard and The Moriane off Station Road, and the new houses in Duxford, Royston & Station Road, have generated section 106 financial contribution to the Parish Council, primarily for the support of public open spaces.
The guidelines for the spending of these contributions are that about 70 percent may be used for maintenance of new and excisting facilities whilst the remaining 30 percent may be used for capital investment i.e new equipment.
The Parish Council wishes to invite suggestions from Whittlesford residents on ideas and schemes for spending this 'open space' money. Clearly, the Lawn will attract a large part of the S106 contribution and both the Moriane & Knight's Orchard have an element set aside in their original S106 contract agreements for the maintenance of their open space areas.
Your suggestions will be welcomed by the parish Council and your points of contact are :
posted 13 Feb 2012 09:58 by Whittlesford Web Master
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The Memorial Hall roof was fitted with solars panels in December just in time to qualify for the current feed-in tariff. Huge thanks to David Toop and Tim Stone for all their hard work for making the deadline.
posted 30 Jan 2012 04:10 by Whittlesford Web Master
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Every household in Newton Road have been given speed limit stickers for their wheelie bins, in the hope that it will slow down what appears to be a busy and very speedy road.
Wheelie bin stickers have been handed out to all households in Newton Road, previous stickers provided by SCDC proved not to be very weather proof, however courtesy of smart wheelie, we now have stickers that stay on our bins .... even when it rains !!
So a big Thank you to all residents of Newton Road (and Bar Lane Cottages) for putting the stickers on your bins.
The aim is to make drivers more aware and give them a gentle reminder of the speed limit, the bins may only be out there one day a week, but it is hoped that just one day will help to slow down the speeding cars.
Duxford and North Road also appear to be speedy area's, if you would like any speed limit stickers for your bins, there are some available at the Whittlesford Post Office (free of charge). However if you wish to purchase some they are available from www.smartwheelie.co.uk.
posted 25 Jan 2012 08:54 by Whittlesford Web Master
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Whittlesford Parish Council
Due to the planning application for the equipment shed on The Lawn,
The Parish Council has moved the date of the next meeting from Tuesday 14th February to Tuesday 21st February at 7.30pm at The Memorial Hall.
Unfortunatly the planning officer working on the planning application for the equipment shed is unable to attend the meeting on the 14th, and the Parish Council would like to resolve this issue as soon as possible, it was therefore agreed to move the date of the meeting and not carry it forward to the following meeting in March.
posted 15 Jan 2012 12:06 by Whittlesford Web Master
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The Millennium Group held a village meeting on Friday 27th January at the Memorial Hall to discuss it's plans for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in June.
If you missed the meeting you can keep up to date with what is going on for the Jubilee Celebration here on the website and via your LOOK magazine.
The Millennium Group is co-ordinating the village event which will be held on The Lawn on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd June.
The aim is for the Jubilee Celebration to appeal to as many villagers as possible. Current plans and arrangements include:
a Decorated Wheels parade - Spitfire flypast - Live music from two bands - Climbing Wall - Marching Majorettes - Bouncy Castle – BBQ - Cream Teas -Circus skills demonstrations and workshops - Beer Tent - Children’s sports - Molly Dancing - Maypole Dancing Children’s arts and crafts competitions - Fun Dog show – Classic car display - Beekeeping - Bell Ringing – Face painting and lots of sideshows.
For more information or offers to run events, sideshows or activities please ring Penny 835252, Judy 833759 or David 833063
posted 12 Dec 2011 16:00 by Whittlesford Web Master
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Despite Whittlesford having very good amenities, and following the refurbishment of The Red Lion Hotel for accomodation, we now have our very own B & B.
So if anyone is looking for a local B & B for friends or family that are coming to stay who would prefer a more personal touch and surroundings, please take a look at the website of Orchard Pond at www.orchardpond.co.uk (Royston Road, Whittlesford).
posted 12 Dec 2011 15:31 by Whittlesford Web Master
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ART - GIVE IT A GO is a fun and friendly village art group for those people who lack artistic confidence.
We meet twice a month in the Parish Church hall to have a go at a variety of arts.
The group started in November 2010 and has a small but dedicated group of ladies who enjoy the art, the company and the homemade cakes, tea and coffee.
We are very welcoming to all but it is best to book a place as I try to keep the group to no more than 12 people.
Cost per session £7, all materials supplied.
For futher details call Heather Evans on (01223) 839225 or email Heather at : heather.e1@googlemail.com
ART - GIVE IT A GO .... just met for their first class of the new year and this is what they created, it's not too late if you would like to give it a go yourself ..... still time to book your place ! Go on give it a go and call Heather Evans.
posted 12 Dec 2011 14:12 by Whittlesford Web Master
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WELL DONE BUTLER BROS !!
(Colin Butler pictured above with his son Tom and the DIY SOS team.)
BBC DIY SOS team arrived in the village Duxford to transform a two bedroom bungalow belonging to the Behan family.
The family have been living in very cramped conditions with their 2 children, Jessica aged 9 and Joshua 7.
Joshua who attends William Westley Primary School in Whittlesford has been battling with liver cancer, and after receiving a liver transplant in October this year, he still has to undergo intensive chemotherapy at Addenbrookes.
The DIY SOS team will provide an additional bedroom, a larger open plan living area and a bigger family kitchen.
The Behan family were delighted that their home had been chosen for DIY SOS after a friend entered them.
So many generous members of our local community came forward to offer their help.
Whittlesford's Butler Bros were amoung the first to offer their help with materials and labour, along with many other generous members of the local community who have all helped to make a difference to these peoples lives. Both parishes of Whittlesford and Duxford would like to wish the Behan family every best wish and hopes that Joshua remains well, and will soon return to playing football for Whittlesford Warriors.
