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Dear All,

So the evenings have drawn in, term’s underway and Strictly’s

back! It can only be the autumn. This is often a busy time for

people, gone are the long summer days and al fresco eating – and

dare I say it, for many it’s the countdown to Christmas.

However, the church stops and pauses a few times during the

autumn months as we journey through a season of remembrance.

We celebrate the harvest, thanking God for all that he has given

us, and then enter a time of remembering those whom we have

loved but who have gone before, most notably at All Souls, and

then again as we remember those who have lost lives in war at

Remembrance.

I pray that during what might be a busy few months, may we

pause, and be thankful. Thankful for the beauty of the season; the

crisp leaves underfoot, the early frosts and the vibrant colours of

autumn as the leaves change to gold, copper and red. Thankful

too, for all that is good in our lives, and pausing to remember

those people who have influenced us for the better.

Much love,

Becca

Rev’d Rebecca Gilbert

Serving the parishes of Barton, Coton, Harlton and Haslingfield in the

Lordsbridge Team of Churches

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Church News

On Tuesday 6th

October we plan an extra Churchyard Tidy. There are several

pruning jobs, and graves to be tidied which we will not have time to address when

we meet in November to sweep up leaves. We would welcome any help from

10am to 12 noon. Please bring shears, loppers, shovels rakes etc etc!

Saturday 17th

October 10-11.45am. Coffee Morning in the Village hall for

church funds. The usual Bring and Buy and plus Christmas cards on sale for Save

the Children. Please do come along and have a drink and biscuit and chat with

friends and neighbours and buy your Christmas cards over a leisurely cuppa!

Admission with unlimited coffee and biscuits £1.50

Anne Coulson

Barton Baptist Church

Our Autumn programme is now in full swing. We continue our Bibles Studies in

John’s Gospel. Only one this month on the 21st at 7.30pm in the Church meeting

room. All are welcome to join us. The Tuesday afternoon Tea and Chat for all

people 50 or over will be on the 13th and 27

th of the month. The Foodbank

collection point will also be open during these times.

Brian West

Parish Jottings

Village website http://www.barton-cambs.org.uk/ is now fully operational again and

has lots of useful and up-to-date information. Please contact Bev Edwards or

Margaret Penston to make further suggestions.

Presentation of the British Empire Medal to John Boocock

The Lord Lieutenant, Sir Hugh Duberly KCVO, CBE, the representative of The

Queen in the County, is coming to the Village Hall at 2.15 pm on Friday 6th

November, just after the normal monthly lunch, for a brief ceremony to present

the medal to John.

You are most welcome to attend. If you require lunch, please make sure you

contact Anne Coulson beforehand on 262666.

Winter Green Bin Collection

Green bin collection changes this winter! Don’t forget, green bin collections

change to monthly during winter when far less garden waste is put out for

collection. Monthly collections will start at the end of November and will return

to fortnightly in March for the rest of the year. Collection dates can be found on

page 24 of the South Cambs Magazine or online at www.scambs.gov.uk/bins-by-

parish For more information visit www.scambs.gov.uk/content/changes-green-

bin-collections-over-winter

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Notice board

Official notices and full minutes of meetings can be seen on the notice board by

the pond.

Next Parish Council meeting: Tuesday 6th

October, 7.30pm, Village Hall

Patrick De Backer 07771-923710 bartonpcclerk@btinternet.com

Village News

Thanks

Having recently had a quadruple coronary bypass at Papworth Hospital, I am now

vertical and ticking again.

Many thanks for the encouragement and cards received.

John Edwards Village Day Committee

Thanks to all who made it such an enjoyable and successful day. The Committee

is happy to report that we were modestly in profit (£120) on the day.

Barton Lunch Club – Friday, 2nd October, 12.30 for 1pm, Village Hall

The Lunch Club on the first Friday of each month is for Barton residents,

currently costs £3 for a two course meal with tea or coffee, and is an ideal way of

meeting friends – old and new – over a tasty meal.

To book or cancel (or volunteer to cook) contact Anne Coulson. 262666.

Barton Parish Institute: Village Hall Lettings

The cost of hiring the village hall for Barton clubs and societies will go up from

£14 to £15 per session from 1st January 2016.

Community Car Scheme

Fiona Kirker has offered to help with the running of our Community Car Scheme.

Her contact number is 07837 813250. If it goes to answerphone, please leave a

contact number and she will call back. Please only call if Meta is unavailable.

Meta Greenfield Barton Playgroup

We have welcomed a number of new children into Playgroup after the

summer break and the older children are helping them to settle in well.

This first term, the children will be looking at the topic All About Me

which provides an opportunity to get to know each other better. Each

child will have a turn to take the All About Me box home to fill with their

favourite toys, books and family photos to show and talk about to the other children.

In this way, they can find out what makes them similar to and different from others,

and learn now to be part of a group.

We held our AGM in September, and reflected on another successful year with

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demand for places continuing to be high. The last week of the summer term included

an unexpected visit from Ofsted and we are proud to report that we managed to

achieve the award of ‘Outstanding’. Thank you to all the parents and the Committee

for their fabulous support.

Parents and Toddlers Group continues to be held on Monday afternoons from 1.30pm

until 3pm. This is for parents and carers with pre-school children of any age. Come

along, meet other children and enjoy a drink and biscuit! The cost is £2 per family +

50p for each additional child.

For more information about Barton Playgroup or if you would like to see the fun things

the children get up to, please have a look on our website www.bartonplaygroup.co.uk

Wendy Guest News from Barton CE Primary School

What a fantastic start to the year! There are 17 new and very confident reception

children and it feels like they have been with us for ages – having a school lunch,

attending worship with the whole school and going to the church!

Over the summer, Robin classroom was refurbished. Our youngest class now has

a shiny new floor, new learning zones and, many thanks to FOBS, our parent

association, some new large wooden bricks for construction activities.

A huge welcome to our new members of staff: Mrs Jane Morris (EYFS leader),

Miss Gayle Newman (EYFS TA), Mrs Deborah Kent (Y2/3 jobshare teacher). We

are also grateful for the wonderful work that our existing members of staff have

done and are doing to make Barton such a great school! The great sense of

community pervades our school and I just love it!

The children are excited by this term’s projects – Years 2, 3 and 4 are studying

the Ancient Greeks, which will include dressing up as warriors! Years 5 and 6 are

learning a brass or wind instrument and hope to put on a performance at

Christmas!

We hold our school worship on Wednesdays at St Peter’s, led by Rev Marguerite

Peters and Rev Becca Gilbert. We are glad to have parents joining us – villagers

are most welcome too! Our Harvest Service is on Thursday 1st October, when we

will be supporting Jimmy’s Night Shelter in Cambridge.

Thanks to our local parishioners for providing such wonderful apples in Church

Close – every child in every class has managed to pick enough apples to make an

apple crumble to take home, from scratch. We certainly feel very much part of the

community!

Claire Coulson, Headteacher Barton WI

The decorated hall looked wonderful for our Centenary Celebration. Ruth Bond

OBE was presented with a special card for her achievements in the WI. The 100th

birthday cake was cut and we enjoyed the delicious food brought by members.

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Hi 5 entertained us with a variety of songs and we joined in enthusiastically

singing rounds. A memorable and very special evening was enjoyed by us all.

October meeting: The Price of Fish and Chips.

Kathryn Wake Harvest Supper – Saturday, 10

th October

Come and join us in the Village Hall at 7.15 for 7.30 pm and enjoy a delicious

supper of lamb terrine, rice and vegetables followed by Winter Crumble Tart.

Wine, coffee and tea provided. Afterwards we shall be entertained by Eliza

McClelland an actress on the subject A Woman for All Seasons.

Tickets £13.50 from Helen Newstead C–262543.

Neighbourhood Watch

Crime levels in Barton seem to be on the rise at present, especially burglaries,

shed break-ins, vehicle crime and car theft. There is no cause for alarm, but we

need to keep all property secure as there are opportunist criminals operating in

Barton and nearby. A particular ongoing problem is theft of vehicles which have

keyless entry. Cheap devices used by thieves can unlock some of them, especially

Transit vans. Luxury cars, such as BMW and Range Rovers are also said to be at

risk. If you are concerned, it may be worth checking with your dealer to see if

your car could be a target. Search on ‘keyless theft’ on the Guardian or Telegraph

websites for more details.

Keep safe, Bev Edwards Barton WWWI

We took a break from meetings in August to enjoy our various holidays, although

few of us braved the summer weather to watch the outdoor Shakespeare’s Twelfth

Night at Burwash Manor.

We resumed out programme on 16th September, which happened to be 100 years

to the day of the inaugural meeting of the WI, so we celebrated in style with an

evening of exquisite millinery with Abigail Crampton. We took a celebratory

photo toasting our centenary with all members wearing hats and sipping

champagne from vintage teacups!

Next meeting is on 21st October at the White Horse; guests always welcome.

Contact me on 07791 668 134 or email wednesdaywomenwi@live.com for more

information or just turn up on the evening. We meet on the third Wednesday of

the month at 6.30pm in the White Horse Pub.

Sarah Massie

Barton Bowls Club

Jumble Sale, Saturday 3rd

October, 2pm, Village Hall

The original form of recycling so please look out for unwanted items of clean

clothing – men’s, women’s and children’s, and nearly new – kitchen items,

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ornaments and other bric-à-brac – books, soft furnishings, bedding and toys.

Items may be brought to the Village Hall from 12 noon.

Jumble can be collected or dropped off before the day to the following people:

Hugh Greenfield 114 High Street 262005

Ruth Ennis 7 King’s Grove 262547 Quiz Night, Saturday 17

th October, 6.45 for 7pm, Village Hall

Up to 8 contestants per table. £8 per person including full Ploughman’s Supper

and desserts. Bring your own drinks and glasses. For tickets and more

information, please contact Hugh and Meta Greenfield, 262005 or Ken Gifford,

263239 /07557049238.

Meta Greenfield BRIG Autumn Coffee Morning, Saturday 24

th October, 10am, Village Hall

Please come along and support our coffee morning! Jams, marmalades and

chutneys will be on sale as well as our ever popular Barton calendar and cards.

Entrance £1.50 including coffee and a biscuit.

Meta Greenfield Barton Gardeners

Monday, 12th

October at 7.30pm – AGM in Barton

Village Hall – Cheese and Wine refreshments. Open to all –

Free of charge. Followed by a light-hearted gardening-

themed Quiz.

We look forward to welcoming you, members and potential

members, to this year's AGM to hear about what we got up

to this past year and what is planned for the coming one. Some really exciting

speakers and a very special Summer Outing! We are looking to recruit a couple

more members to the Committee and should you wish to be discuss what that

entails, please contact me before 5th October – thank you.

Thank you, Sue Edwards 262479,bartongardeners@hotmail.co.uk

Barton Friendship Club

On 1st September we enjoyed a splendid lunch at the Teapot.

On 6th October Vince Lea from the Countryside Restoration Trust is coming to

speak to us.

Saturday 10th October we have a coffee Morning starting at 10.30am in aid of

Club funds. Prizes needed for the Raffle; unwanted articles needed for the Bring

and Buy.

All meetings in the Village Hall at 2.30pm unless otherwise notified.

Members £2; Non-members £2.50 for tea and biscuits and a raffle.

Richard Parker

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Singles Supper

The next Singles Supper will be in The Pavilion on Saturday 31st October at 7pm.

The cost will be £12 for food and wine. If you would like to join in please let

Barbara know on 262692 by Friday 23rd

October.

Save the Date – 12th

June 2016

Please save 12th June 2016 in your diaries for a village

celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday!

Barbara Tomes Comberton Village College Head of School – Peter Law

Constant change is here to stay...

It seems to me that the longer I have been alive, the faster each year goes by. Just

a few moments ago I was closing the final assembly of the summer term and

wishing the pupils an excellent summer holiday, and now I find myself

welcoming them and the new pupils back to the start of a new academic year.

And so, the new school year begins with all its attendant joys, trials and rewards.

The world of education is something of a political football. It is one thing that

parents universally care deeply about, and therefore an area where politicians (and

others) wish to make changes for the better. Those of us of a certain age will

remember the three key priorities presented by the new Labour government when

they were elected in 1997 – ‘Education, education and education’. This inevitably

leads to changes, which can often be a good thing, and can also present some

decent challenges to those of us involved in working with young people.

The current government is no exception to this practice, and over recent years the

pace of change has been somewhat breath-taking. The last government introduced

new performance measures to determine whether schools were considered

successful or not, some of which were applied to pupils who had already left..

There have been significant changes to curriculum structures and content, with

some changes being implemented whilst pupils were already undertaking the

course (nationally some students sat a GCSE English assessment, which was then

withdrawn from the course). Our current Year 10 students will be the first to have

some GCSEs graded A* – G whilst others are graded 9 – 1, and our new Year 7

students operate in a framework where a nationally agreed set of levels to

describe their performance no longer exists. Others tasked with setting standards

in education also have views about what should be done; last week Sir Michael

Wilshaw, Head of Ofsted said that comprehensive schools should have a

‘Grammar school ethos’.

It is right that those tasked with leading nationally should have high aspirations

for every child in the country and expect schools to give every opportunity for

success and to insist on the highest possible standards in every aspect of school

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life. How do schools achieve this against a backdrop of constant change? I think

the answer is simple (in principle, if not in practice…!). Schools need to be

absolutely crystal clear about what they believe is important, and then need to

work determinedly and doggedly to insist that this is the reality. At Comberton

Village College we have 5 core principles that underpin everything that we do.

Our second of these is the ‘Comprehensive Principle’ – we are proudly committed

to being a comprehensive school whereby every single pupil is a member of our

community and will be given outstanding opportunities to learn at the highest

possible level. The first is the ‘Excellence Principle’ – we will require the highest

standards of teaching and learning possible, to lead to high levels of student

aspiration and achievement. If that is what it means to have a ‘Grammar school

ethos’ then maybe I do agree with Michael Wilshaw, if not with his choice of

words…

Wishing you an excellent year,

Peter Law, Head of School, Comberton Village College Comberton Library

Monday:10am-1pm, Wednesday:10am-1pm,2pm-5pm Friday:2pm-5pm Saturday:10am-1pm

Cambridgeshire Libraries is part of a consortium with Suffolk called ‘SPINE’,

which enables the authorities to share staff and resources, hence widening the

choices for customers. If you request a book from within our county there is still

no charge levied, but if we don’t have a copy then our website will offer you the

option to widen your search to include the Suffolk Libraries Catalogue. If you

request a copy from them you will be charged only £1, payable on collection of

the book. It will arrive on the requests shelf as usual but will need to be issued by

a member of staff. You can do this from home using our website or ask a member

of staff for help next time you’re visiting us. Many customers have already

benefitted from using this wonderful new service to borrow previously

unobtainable books and DVDs.

Upcoming Rhymetime sessions: 21st September, 5

th and 19

th October, 2

nd 16

th and

30th November, 14

th December (10.30-11am).

Please note that although these sessions are aimed at very young children we

welcome older siblings and pre-schoolers who enjoy singing too! We are still

hoping to start a Storytime session, look out for details in the library.

Comberton Reading Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the

library, between 10.30 and 11.30am. If you are interested in joining a fun and

lively chat about a wide variety of titles, ask at the library for details.

For discussion on 7th October: The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard

Flanagan.

Hilary Spargo, Comberton Library

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Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust – Breast Cancer Appeal

Can you host an afternoon tea party to help raise money for Addenbrooke’s Breast Cancer

Appeal? Invite friends, family and colleagues on Friday 23rd

October (or a date convenient

to you) for tea and fun ‘boobie’ bakes. How about bakewell tarts, chelsea buns or

macaroons? It’s as easy as A,B,C! Your support will help fund clinical research into

personalising treatments for patients with breast cancer. To find out more, please call

Emily at Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) on 01223 349297, email

communityfundraising@addenbrookes.nhs.uk or go to

www.act4addenbrookes.or.uk/ABCappeal

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

Winter is coming and after seeing a rise in chimney fires last year,

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue service is encouraging all residents to get their

chimney professionally swept before the cold sets in. Top tips to enjoy an open

fire safely:

● Sweep your chimney at least once a year and get brickwork inspected,

especially the chimney breast and roof space.

● Do not bank fires too high or overload the grate, and remember to let

them burn down well and check the hearth before going to bed.

● Use a fire or spark guard to prevent accidental fires.

● Do not place objects on or over the mantle-piece which may cause you to

stand too close to the fire to reach or use them.

● Burn only suitable fuels and avoid burning resinous woods as soot builds

up quickly.

Above all, ensure you have a working smoke alarm fitted on each floor of your

home. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, visit www.cambsfire.gov.uk

or call 01480 444500.

Comberton Sports and Arts – Events in October/early November

Dates Events Tickets and further info

Friday 9

October

Custard Comedy – with Brian

Higgins, Kevin Precious, Alan

Seaman.

MC Ben Van der Velde

£5.50 early bird / £6.50 in advance or £10

on the door

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/32

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Weds 14 Oct to

Sat 18 Oct

Manhattan – a new musical by

Adam Pennington

www.combertonvc.org for details and

tickets.

Mon 26 to Half Term Drama Workshops http://www.nasuenzurutheatre.com/kids/

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Weds 28 Oct with Nasu Enzuru – Joseph and

the Technicolour Dreamcoat

£70 for all three days.

Weds 28 Oct Blood Donors http://www.blood.co.uk/

Sun 1 Nov Festival of Remembrance http://www.wegottickets.com/event/333

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Mon 2 Nov WI presents Michael Portillo http://www.cfwi.co.uk/whatsnew.php

For more information about any of our shows please contact Richard Brown, Arts Development

Manager, Comberton Village College - 01223 264444 / rbrown@comberton.cambs.sch.uk

Cambridgeshire Energy Switch scheme has launched for the fifth time and

registration is now open! Previously, the scheme has enabled over 700 households

within the county to make average savings of more than £200 per year.

Registration is completely free with no obligations.

The scheme is backed by Cambridgeshire County as well as the County’s five

district and city councils.

The Cambridgeshire Energy Switch scheme uses the collective bargaining power

of residents to bid for better gas and electricity prices. The scheme is open to all

residents, including those on either credit or pre-payment meters.

Register before midnight on Monday 12 October 2015 to find out whether you

could save money on your energy bills.

To register online, or find out more, visit: www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/switch

Alternatively, contact us for further information or assistance.

Energy.Switch@cambridgeshire.gov.uk, C–703874

Cambridgeshire ACRE – Community Oil Buying Scheme

If you rely on oil to heat your home, community building, church or business

premises, you might like to consider joining Cambridgeshire ACRE’s community

oil buying scheme.

Through our partnership with AF Affinity Limited, a subsidiary of Anglia

Farmers Limited, our scheme makes the most of collective purchasing power. The

larger the order we place, the more likely the heating oil suppliers will offer a

reduced price for our members.

The annual membership fee for domestic users is £20 and that covers as many oil

orders as you need during the course of a year. We find that members need to

order around 1000 – 1500 litres a year to achieve sufficient savings to justify the

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membership fee.

We offer an easy, online ordering system and send out email reminders each

month so you’ll never forget to order oil again. To find out more about the

Scheme, please visit http://www.cambsacre.org.uk/community- oil-buying-

scheme.php or call Alison Brown on 01353 865029. Walking with Comberton

Ramblers

Walking is an excellent form of exercise as well as making new friends We are

very fortunate in that Cambridgeshire is an ideal area for walking – it has

relatively few hills.

Regular walking can strengthen your heart, your bones and your muscles.

Walking can reduce the risk of:

Coronary heart disease Bowel cancer

Strokes Alzheimer's disease

Diabetes Osteoporosis

High blood pressure Arthritis

Anxiety Stress

Walking can improve your:

Mood and helps combat depression Weight control

Confidence Life expectancy

Stamina Energy

We walk alternative Sunday mornings – between 5 – 6.5 miles.

New walkers are welcome to join us with up to 2 free walks, and if you enjoy our

walks we request that you become a member.

Our Autumn 2015 walk programme starts on the 6th September 2015.

For further details please contact Stella the Secretary.

stella.ramblers@hotmail.com

Cambridge Past, Present and Future (CambridgePPF) – October Events

Wonderful Wandlebury History and Fun Day: Saturday 3rd October – 12pm-4.30pm

Entry is free but there will be a small charge for selected activities.

Hinxton Watermill Open Day: Sunday 4th October - 2.30pm-5.30pm

No need to book. Free to PPF members, non members £3 adult, £1 child.

Fungal Foray at Wandlebury Country Park – Saturday 17th October: 11.30am-1.00pm

NB: For adults only. £4 (£3 for members). Advance booking essential.

Late Autumn Walk and Views, Coton Countryside Reserve: Saturday 24th October - 10am start

Free event but advance booking essential.

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October Children’s Half-Term Activities at Wandlebury Country Park

Awesome Autumn – Tuesday 27th October: 10am-12pm

Advance booking essential. £6.50 per child (members £5), adults free. Ages 5+

Spiders! – Wednesday 28th October: 10am-12pm

Advance booking essential. £6.50 per child (members £5), adults free. Ages 5+

Warm Woods! – Friday 30th October: 10am-4pm

Advance booking essential. £30 per child (members £25). Ages 8+

Halloween Fun – Saturday 31st October: 3.30pm-6.30pm

Advance booking essential. £8 per pumpkin (£6 members).

For more information: email bookings@cambridgeppf.org, call 01223 243830 extension 207 or visit www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on

Shuttles Club – the friendliest of Badminton Clubs

New members very welcome A broad range of standards and ages

Mostly mixed and unisex doubles Every Wednesday night – 8pm until 10pm

At Comberton Village College Plus club social events

Enquiries to Gill Pugh C–262151

shuttles_club@yahoo.co.uk/www.pghardy.net/shuttles

Or just come along for a FREE try-out!

Huntingdonshire Concert Band Concert – Saturday 21st

November 2015

A concert given by over 80 musicians, as the massed bands of HCB

and Under-Director of Music, Major Bruce Miller, BMus (Hons)

LLCM (TD) LRSM, ARCM, PSM

The Band of the Irish Guards will be playing by kind permission of

Major General EA Smyth-Osbourne CBE, the Major-General

commanding the Household Division

Performing Arts Centre, Hinchingbrooke, Tickets: £15 www.hcb.ticketsource.co.uk

The Huntingdonshire Concert Band www.hcband.co.uk

The Band of the Irish Guards http://www.army.mod.uk/music/23947.aspx

In aid of Aid of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen & Families Association www.ssafa.org.uk

HomeStart – Quiz Night with Supper

Saturday 10th

October – 7 for 7.30pm a t Meldreth Village Hall.

This will be a fun quiz – teams of 6 are required but if you can’t get a full team, please do still join us and we can include you in another team. Tickets will be £10 each to include your supper (fish, chicken, sausage or veggie burger and chips) there will be a licensed bar and a raffle will be held at this event.

Booking and Enquiries to Tracy Aggett 01763 262262 http://www.hsrsc.org.uk