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SouthCambs
Magazine
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Winter 2014
Reducing
flood
risk
See page 40
Activities
for all
ages and
abilities
See page 45
Providing
a lifeline
See page 31
New year,
new you
A year's free gy
m
membership
See page 22
Give your home a
heat saving
makeover
Up to £6,000
Government funding
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wall insulation for a
limited time only*
0800 093 3303
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If you are worried about rising energy bills we can help. Action on Energy
Cambridgeshire is a council led scheme supporting local people to make
their homes more energy efficient, with up to £6,000 for solid wall insulation
available through the scheme for a limited time only.*
* Funding is for work on privately owned homes in Cambridgeshire including those currently rented out. Funding for measures other than
Solid Wall Insulation is also available for rented homes. An assessment of your property will be required which will incur a fee, refundable if
you install measures through the Action on Energy scheme.
Welcome
Winter 2014
Welcome to the winter issue of
South Cambs Magazine
Contents
Contact Us .............................. 4
For most people Christmas is a fantastic time of
celebration and joy, but in this edition we are also
reminding residents to look out for themselves and
one another this festive season.
Community .............................. 6
On pages 8 and 9 we have top tips and advice from
the Police and Fire services on how to try and make
sure seasonal crime and chimney fires do not ruin your
celebrations. And don’t forget, our teams will also be on
hand to help you throughout the Christmas break - even
when our offices are closed. Details can be found on page 19.
Competition ........................... 22
We also reflect on this summer when flash flooding saw homes in some of
our villages badly damaged. Pages 40 and 41 look back on what happened and
contain some really good advice to help you think about how you could protect
your own home in case flooding hits the area again.
Business .................................. 36
On page 19 we are also asking you to tell us what we should focus our time
and resources on in the future to meet the needs of you and your community.
Your views are really important to us so please make sure you have your say.
Sport ........................................ 45
And finally, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry
Christmas and happy New Year.
Cllr Ray Manning
Leader
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Our Vision:
South Cambridgeshire will continue to be the best place to live, work and study
in the country. Our district will demonstrate impressive and sustainable economic
growth. Our residents will have a superb quality of life in an exceptionally
beautiful, rural and green environment.
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Winter 2014
Planning .................................. 13
About your Council ................. 19
Waste & Recycling ................. 24
Housing ................................... 31
Sustainability ........................... 35
Young People .......................... 39
Environmental Health ............. 40
South Cambs
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Painting oils & acrylics
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Continuing Creative writing
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Exploring Shakespeare
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9
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9
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Theatre production
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9
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9
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Yoga - holistic
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1
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Bicycle maintenance - beginners
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* An additional £2 material fee applies to this course **An additional £5 material fee applies to this course.
† An additional fee applies to this course for the purchase of sheet music (no more than £15) †† Additional
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Community
South Cambs Magazine
Cut your costs this winter
With the rising cost of living hitting household budgets, and
Christmas just around the corner, Cambridge and District Citizens
Advice Bureau (CAB) is running projects to help local residents
reduce costs and manage their money more effectively this winter.
Energy
CAB advisers have first-hand knowledge of the most common types of debt in our area,
including fuel debt. Their team of specialist money advisers can help you check if you are on the
best energy deal, could switch tariff or supplier, or apply for help to insulate your home.
By taking action to check, switch and insulate, you could make significant savings:

£320 per year average saving from insulation and other energy saving measures

£100 average saving per year paying by direct debit rather than cash or cheque
 up to £200 saving for switching tariff or supplier if you have never switched before
Age UK can also help older people and has energy efficiency advisers in the district. They
are currently running a Spread the Warmth campaign, with tips and advice available at
www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/spread-the-warmth or by calling 0300 666 9860.
A Reaching Communities lottery grant has supported new
initiatives such as Smart Money to teach simple budgeting skills. The
project supports vulnerable people in South Cambridgeshire who are
disadvantaged because of mental health or language difficulties.
Bob Johnson, Head of Cambridge and District CAB Money Advice
Team, said: “We want to help people make the most of their money and
keep fuel bills down. Sometimes this can be as simple as switching to a
different energy company or a cheaper tariff.
"As well as advising on energy bills and helping people to prioritise
their outgoings, we also want to make sure that they have the right skills
to budget better in the future. It’s important that people come to see us
as soon as they think they’re getting into trouble so that we can help
them avoid any downward spiraling debt."
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CAB advisers may be able to help you make significant energy savings
To find out more about reducing fuel costs and better budgeting:
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visit www.cambridgecab.org.uk

call 03448 487 979
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visit an Advicehub self-help touchscreen kiosk - see www.advicehub.org for locations

visit a drop-in session:
Monday to Friday - CAB, 66 Devonshire Road, Cambridge CB1 2BL from 9.15am to 12.45pm
Wednesday - Girton Community Centre, St Vincent Close, Girton CB3 0PE from 1pm to 4pm
Friday - John Huntingdon’s Charity, Tannery Road, Sawston CB22 3UW from 9.30am to 12.30pm
Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ
- general advice - Monday from 1pm to 4pm
- money advice - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm
- benefits advice - Friday from 10am to 1pm
Other CAB offices serving the district:
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North Hertfordshire and District Citizens Advice Bureau - visit www.northhertscab.org.uk or call 03444 111 444
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Uttlesford Citizens Advice Bureau - visit www.uttlesfordcab.org.uk or call 01799 618 840
Suffolk West (Haverhill) Citizens Advice Bureau - visit www.burystedmundscab.org.uk or call 01440 762 194
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Budgeting
Community
South Cambs Magazine
Chimney fires warning
Following a 25% increase in chimney fires in two years, Cambridgeshire Fire and
Rescue Service is encouraging residents to get their chimney professionally swept.
Across Cambridgeshire there were 86 chimney fires last year and the trend
increases between December and February when there is normally a cold snap.
The Fire Service is reminding people of the following tips to make sure you
can 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 mantlepiece which may cause you to stand too close to the fire to reach or use them
 Only burn suitable fuels and avoid burning resinous woods as soot builds up quickly.
Above all, make sure you have a working smoke alarm fitted on each floor of
your home. To find out if you are eligible for a free home fire safety check, call
0800 917 99 94.
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Firefighters remove brick work in a loft cavity to access and tackle chimney fires
For more information on fire safety, visit www.cambsfire.gov.uk
You can also follow the fire service on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Nominate your community heroes
Nominations are now open for our annual Community Awards which celebrate the
outstanding achievements of local people and show how they make a big difference in
small communities.
This year’s awards are split in to five categories:
Village Hero
Recognising outstanding individuals who have made a significant
and voluntary contribution to their local community in the last year.
Parish Councillor of the Year
Parish Councillors who have made a significant contribution to their local community in the past year.
Community Pride: Youth Group or Initiative
Celebrating local youth groups and initiatives that provide positive activities for young people and encourage young people to play a part in their community.
Community Pride: Businesses Developing Talent
Celebrating local businesses that develop talent through apprenticeships and support for further education.
Community Pride: Local Services and Amenities
Celebrating community run shops, post offices, recreational facilities or libraries, for example.
To put forward a nomination for any of these awards visit www.scambs.gov.uk/community-awards
or contact Joseph Minutolo on 01954 713359. The deadline for nominations is Friday 16 January.
All nominees will be invited to attend an awards ceremony in early March. Details of the ceremony and award winners
will be in a future edition of South Cambs Magazine.
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Community
South Cambs Magazine
Avoid becoming
a victim of
seasonal
crime
Cambridgeshire Constabulary is
offering crime prevention advice as the winter months
approach, especially in relation to heating oil theft as
many householders will be using more oil and filling up
tanks in preperation for colder weather.
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There are specific policing operations in place to tackle autumn and winter burglary crime,
and the theft of heating oil. Police are appealing to residents to do their bit by implementing
simple security measures to deter criminals and reduce crime.
As Christmas approaches it is important to re-assess your home security, and take some simple steps to deter opportunist
intruders. Measures such as not leaving keys and valuables within view or reach of a window or door can help as vehicle keys
have been the target of a number of recent burglaries across the area.
Secure your windows and doors. If you are away from your property for any length of time, make it look occupied: Use light
timer switches, put a radio on, and don't draw all the curtains.
For detailed advice visit www.cambs-police.co.uk/GetCloser/Burglary.asp and click on the interactive house in the 'Get
Closer' menu. You can also register with eCops for community updates and information about policing in your area
www.ecops.org.uk
Spotlight on heating oil theft
We’re turning the spotlight on heating oil as it becomes an attractive target for thieves at this time of year. To deter thieves, and protect your fuel take some practical steps:
 Lock it up: use good quality padlocks and lockable fuel caps. Closed shackle padlocks make access with bolt cutters very difficult. For attack-tested products see www.soldsecure.com
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 Defensive planting: think about using prickly, thorny plants to hide the tank from view. Traces of blood or ripped clothing can help identify an offender.
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Don’t miss the bus
People living and working in villages to the north
of Royston are being urged to make sure their views
are heard to help shape the future of local bus
services.
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Recent consultation events have helped people have their say
Cambridgeshire County Council is reviewing the 15, 127 and 128 bus
services to Royston as part of an on-going review known as Cambridgeshire
Future Transport (CFT). The county has been divided into a number of areas,
with bus services in each area reviewed in turn to boost the number of people
using them and reduce costs.
The CFT team has already circulated a questionnaire and held community
drop-in events and will meet with local councillors and parish councils in early
2015 to discuss community feedback and how bus services might be developed.
To have your say in the review, contact your parish council or the CFT team
at [email protected] or 0345 045 0675. Alternatively, you can write to:
CFT Team, Passenger Transport Service, Cambridgeshire County Council, Box
no CC1301, Shire Hall, Cambridge, CB3 0AP.
The villages served by the 15, 127 and 128 bus services include Arrington,
Barrington, Bassingbourn, Guilden Morden, Haslingfield, Kneesworth, Litlington,
Melbourn, Meldreth, Orwell, Shepreth, Steeple Morden, Whaddon and Wimpole.
For more information visit www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/cft
Greater protection for
village pubs?
We may soon be asking your views on steps to try
to give village pubs some extra protection.
Pubs play a central role in many communities and we have already
helped several parishes list some as Assets of Community Value. This
gives groups a chance to bid for them should they come up for sale.
However, pub owners still have considerable scope to change the use
of the pub, or even in some cases to demolish it, without the need to seek
planning permission. This has meant that in some instances pubs have
been lost without the opportunity for community views to be taken into
account.
Councillors will consider a report on whether applying a planning
requirement, known as an Article 4 Direction, could help provide further
protection in those cases where there is felt to be a threat. Simply put,
the Article 4 Direction would require an owner to apply for planning
permission, which allows local people to be consulted, before taking
forward any plans.
If councillors approve the report, then a consultation to gauge public
support for the Article 4 Direction powers may take place in the New Year.

The Black Horse in Dry Drayton was recently listed as an Asset of Community Value
More information will be available at www.scambs.gov.uk
You can also contact Clare Gibbons on [email protected] or 01954 713290
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Northstowe primary school given
top marks
Planning permission has been
granted for a new primary school as
part of the first phase of Northstowe.
For more details about Gallagher's and the HCA’s plans, visit
www.northstowe.com You can also contact James Stone
on [email protected] or 01954 712904
Councillors agreed the detailed plans for the 630
place primary school at the end of October. It will include
temporary community space for the first residents of the
new town, ahead of a new community centre being built
as the town grows.
Planning permission means work could begin next
year with the school being ready from spring 2016.
Outline planning permission for the first 1,500
homes, and a number of other detailed applications,
have already been agreed that will help get work
underway soon.
A consultation on the Homes and Communities
Agency (HCA) plans for up to a further 3,500 homes
and facilities on the former airfield site closed at the end
of October. Over 300 people came to a roadshow of
events to help people have their say.
Comments are now being assessed alongside the
plans to see what changes we want developers to
consider. A revised plan will then be presented to local
people giving you another chance to comment.
Improving the
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to Huntingdon
An application for a Development Consent Order to build
the A14 improvement scheme is due to be submitted to the
Planning Inspectorate by the Highways Agency.
The Planning Inspectorate will check the application and
then invite comments from interested groups and members
of the public early next year.
This is the last opportunity to have your say about the
A14 scheme before an Inspector examines the application.
The examination will take up to 6 months.
For more information on the Development Consent
Order, to make comments on the application, or to
request to attend the examination, visit:
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/
planning-inspectorate
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Come and find out more about what is
happening at the new
Northstowe Community Forum:
 Wednesday 28 January 2015
Longstanton Village Institute, High Street, 7 - 9pm
Local Plan
examination
underway
Public hearings got underway at
the start of November to examine
plans for how this area should be
developed up to 2031.
Following an initial meeting in September, Laura
Graham, the Inspector who is carrying out the
examinations, issued a programme of the first five
matters to be considered at the hearings as well as
a list of who would be taking part. These are all joint
hearings with Cambridge City Council and include
discussions on housing and jobs needs and whether
we have the right overall vision for the district.
The Inspector has indicated that further hearings
will take place in the New Year and we will keep our
website up to date with the latest programme:
www.scambs.gov.uk/local-plan-examination
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Regeneration around
proposed new railway station
An important consultation begins on Monday 8 December asking your views on how
the final major piece of brownfield land available in Cambridge could be regenerated.
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A range of options for how the near-kilometre square area
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Cambridge’s economic success story has recently been debated
by councillors. We are now asking for your views.
Redeveloping the area as another gateway to the city has been
considered by local councils for over ten years, but the proposed
new railway station is a game-changer and steps up the
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Options suggested for consultation would see an
employment-led redevelopment of the area situated south of
the A14, east of Milton Road, and west of the Cambridge to King’s
Lynn railway in the north of the city.
The site, known as Cambridge Northern Fringe East, could also
include a mixture of commercial space, housing, and community
facilities, as well as the proposed new railway station, public
transport interchange and extension to the Guided Busway which
are currently being built.
The first part of the consultation by us and Cambridge City
Chesterton
Council will consider issues to be tackled for this area as well as
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different suggested options. It will give you the chance to have
your say on all aspects of the project, including the focus of what
land should be used for, the name of the proposed new railway
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Cllr Robert Turner, cabinet member for planning, said: “Please
make sure you have your say during the consultation as it is
important we know how people think we should plan for the future.”
The consultation closes on Monday 2 February 2015 and the
comments received will help shape a draft Area Action Plan. This
will then be consulted on by both councils next autumn.
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Have
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Winter 2014
Visit www.scambs.gov.uk/cnfeaap to view the plans and have your say.
You can also come along to one of our events to find out more:
Wednesday 10 December: St John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge - 1pm - 7pm
Thursday 18 December: Buchan Street Community Centre, Cambridge - 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 14 January: Trinity Centre, Cambridge Science Park - 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 17 January: Brown’s Field Youth & Community Centre, Green End Road, Chesterton - 1.30pm - 6pm
Monday 19 January: Milton Community Centre, Coles Road, Milton - 2pm - 8pm
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Power to
the people
Local parish councils are making the
most of a new planning initiative which
gives more control than ever before
to communities when it comes to the
development and use of land.
The new community-led initiative is known as
Neighbourhood Planning. Once a ‘Neighbourhood Area’ has
been agreed, local people can realise their vision for that
area and have a real say in proposals for facilities, housing,
employment and transport.
Neighbourhood Plans are about shaping and designing
a local area to suit people who live and work there now and
in the future. However, it cannot be used to promote less
development than is already included in our district-wide
Local Plan.
Neighbourhood Plans have real legal clout as they must
be considered in deciding planning applications for the local
area.
This gives communities an opportunity to address
things that matter locally. Neighbourhood Plans can include
policies to address a wide range of issues, including:
 measures to improve water conservation
 protection of areas special to communities
 policies to ensure the affordability of new homes
 protection of shops and other community facilities
 design new developments within their area.
Our parishes
Parishes in South Cambridgeshire are embracing the new
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Impington parishes, already working on their Neighbourhood
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Neighbourhood Area - one of the first steps in the process - and
other villages are talking about starting a Neighbourhood Plan
too.
Our role and funding
As the local planning authority we have a key role to play
by law and any Neighbourhood Plan must be developed in line
with the agreed overall strategy for the district.
There is also a need for approval by an independent
examiner and by local people via a referendum. This means
there is a lot of work involved and a community must decide for
themselves whether this is what they want to do.
Central Government has also provided advice, guidance and
financial support to help develop a Neighbourhood Plan.
Take the initiative
If you would like to know what is happening in your
community, contact your local parish council to see if they are
considering preparing a Neighbourhood Plan.
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Winter 2014
Lots more information about neighbourhood planning can
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www.scambs.gov.uk/neighbourhood-planning. You can
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About your Council
Christmas opening hours
You can still get in touch with us when you need to this festive season. Don’t forget,
you can also report, pay and apply for things using our self service website at any
time of the year.
Monday 22 December - offices and contact centre open 8am to 5.30pm
Tuesday 23 December-
offices and contact centre open 8am to 5.30pm
Christmas Eve - offices and contact centre open 8am to 4.30pm
Christmas Day - closed
Boxing Day - closed
Saturday 27 December - closed
Sunday 28 December - closed
Monday 29 December - offices and contact centre open 8am to 4.30pm
Tuesday 30 December - offices and contact centre open 8am to 4.30pm
New Year’s Eve - offices and contact centre open 8am to 4.30pm
New Year’s Day - closed
Friday 2 January - offices and contact centre open 8am to 5.30pm
If you have an emergency out of
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 Dangerous structure enquiries (Building Control): 01253 501 055
 Environmental health emergencies: 08456 095 437
 Homelessness emergency service: 0845 609 5438
Council tenants:
 Housing and heating repairs: 0800 085 1313
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Shaping our
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We’ve started reviewing our priorities for council services
over the next year, deciding what we spend time and
money on for the benefit of you and your community.
A draft corporate plan has now been agreed for public consultation. We’re
suggesting that we keep the same 12 objectives and update the action plan to
build on this year’s successes as well as reflect on where major ongoing projects,
such as Northstowe and the Greater Cambridge City Deal, have reached.
We know how important providing first class and value for money
services are to you, but, during the consultation, we really want to know
if the priorities we are considering are the right ones.
All comments will be considered by councillors in February
before the priorities are finalised and we begin work on making
them become a reality.
Between Monday 1 December and Friday 30 January, you can
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If you do not have internet access and want to have your
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About your Council
South Cambs Magazine
City Deal transport
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Decisions on which transport projects should
be funded using the first £100 million of Greater
Cambridge City Deal cash will begin to be made in
the New Year.
The Government, Council leaders, Greater Cambridge Greater
Peterborough Local Enterprise Partnership and the University of Cambridge
signed the £500 million deal in June which aims to improve connectivity and
help deliver economic growth, while retaining a high quality of life.
Areas being looked at for bus, cycle and pedestrian investment from 2015
to 2020 include the A428 and A1307 corridors, Histon Road, Milton Road,
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click on ‘Apply for it’ then select ‘Readers’ Competition’ to complete
the entry form.
Closing date for entries is midday on Wednesday 7 January.
The question you need to answer is:
How much are the weekly charges
for our new Lifeline+ service,
helping people stay independent
and in their own homes?
(See page 31 for a clue).
a)
From £4.34 to £6.70
b)
From £5.43 to £8.90
c)
From £6.27 to £9.80
If you don’t have internet access,
you can still enter. Send your
name, address and telephone
number, plus your answer to the
question, to:
Prime Time Fitness Competition
South Cambs Magazine
South Cambridgeshire District
Council
Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
Cambridgeshire
CB23 6EA
Terms and conditions are available at www.scambs.gov.uk/t-c
or can be requested by calling 03450 450 500.
Winners will be notified by Friday 16 January and announced
in the spring edition of South Cambs Magazine.
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Visit www.primetimefit.co.uk for more information
Winner’s
spotlight
Two lucky readers took their families on a deep
sea volcano adventure with The Octonauts thanks
to tickets generously donated by Cambridge Corn
Exchange.
In our autumn
competition we
asked readers
how much an
adult ticket for
the BikeBus
Explorer costs
and both
Rebecca Bennett
from Meldreth
and John Wright
from Whittlesford
correctly
answered £5.
Rebecca was
very excited to
win the tickets.
She said:
“We had a brilliant time at the Octonaughts show,
my daughter thoroughly enjoyed herself especially
dancing and clapping along to the songs. A special
thank you to South Cambs Magazine for providing us
with such a wonderful experience”
Winter 2014
Waste
Waste&&Recycling
Recycling
South Cambs Magazine
Collection dates
Monday A - Babraham, Balsham, Gt Abington,
Gt Shelford, Harston, Hauxton, Hildersham, Hinxton,
Ickleton, Lt Abington, Lt Shelford, Pampisford,
Stapleford
Monday B - Bartlow, Castle Camps,
Horseheath, Linton, Sawston, Shudy Camps
Tuesday A - Carlton, Coton, Gt Wilbraham,
Histon, Horningsea, Impington, Lt Wilbraham,
Madingley, Orchard Park, Six Mile Bottom,
Teversham/Cherry Hinton (North of the railway), West
Wickham, West Wratting, Weston Colville
Blue bin only
Later collection
December 2014
January 2015
1
5
8
15 22
December 2014
1
8
No collection
Black bin
15 22
12 19 26
12 19 26
December 2014
January 2015
2
6
9
16 23
13 20 27
Tuesday B - Fen Ditton, Fulbourn/Cherry
Hinton (South of the railway), Girton, Milton,
Oakington, Stow-cum-Quy, Westwick
December 2014
Wednesday A - Bar Hill, Childerley,
December 2014
January 2015
3
7
9
16 23
10 17 24
13 20 27
14 21 28
Wednesday B - Boxworth, Caxton,
Conington, Cottenham, Elsworth, Fen Drayton,
Lolworth, Over, Rampton, Willingham
December 2014
Thursday A - Cambourne, Comberton,
Croxton, Eltisley, Graveley, Hardwick, Papworth
Everard, Papworth St Agnes, Toft
December 2014
January 2015
4
8
10 17 24
11 18 23
Tue
Thursday B - Abington Pigotts, Arrington,
Bassingbourn, Bourn, Croydon, Gamlingay, Guilden
Morden, Hatley, Litlington, Longstowe, Lt Gransden,
Shingay-cum-Wendy, Steeple Morden, Tadlow
December 2014
4
11 18 27
14 21 28
15 22 29
8
15 22 29
9
16 23
March
2
February
2
9
16 23
3
10 17 24
2
10 17 24
3
11 18 25
3
11 18 25
4
12 19 26
4
12 19 26
10 17 24
11 18 25
11 18 25
March
5
February
5
10 17 24
March
February
5
16 23
March
February
4
9
March
February
4
16 23
March
February
3
9
March
February
January 2015
12 19 26
March
5
12 19 26
Sat
December 2014
January 2015
5
9
Friday B - Barrington, Caldecote, Duxford,
Fowlmere, Gt Chishill, Heydon, Lt Chishill,
Melbourn, Meldreth
December 2014
12 19 24
Wed
5
12 19 27
No collection
Friday A - Barton, Foxton, Grantchester,
Gt Eversden, Harlton, Haslingfield, Kingston, Lt
Eversden, Newton, Orwell, Shepreth, Thriplow &
Heathfield, Whittlesford, Whaddon, Wimpole
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2
January 2015
7
No collection
3
February
January 2015
6
No collection
Chittering, Dry Drayton, Knapwell, Landbeach,
Longstanton, Swavesey, Waterbeach
2
Collection brought forward
January 2015
5
No collection
Green & blue bins
We recommend bins are put out the night before, but they must be out by 6am at the latest on your collection day
16 23 30
February
6
January 2015
9
16 23 30
13 20 27
March
6
February
6
13 20 27
13 20 27
March
6
13 20 27
Sat
Winter 2014
Waste & Recycling
South Cambs Magazine
What goes
where?
Blue
bin
 We recommend bins are put out the night before, but they must be out by 6am at the latest on your collection day
 Close lids firmly
Extra blue bin
material will be
collected if left
alongside your blue
bin in a returnable
container
Paper
Caddy
Put the caddy inside or beside
your blue bin
Plastic bottles
Plastic bottle tops
& triggers
Plastic packaging
(pots, trays & tubs)
Paper
Plastic bags
Plastic film & clean
food wrapping
Cartons
(e.g Tetrapack)
Food & drinks cans
Aerosols
Tinfoil & foil trays
Cardboard/
Wrapping paper
Polystyrene
Pyrex, flat glass,
non packaging
plastic e.g toys,
bowls
Glass jars & bottles
Put items
loosely in your
blue bin and
not in carrier
bags
Batteries
Batteries inc. AA &
AAA cells,
button batteries, size
C & D and
any laptop & mobile
battery
Rinse items
to remove
any food
contamination
Put in a
battery bag
or clear
plastic bag
and attach
it to your
blue bin lid
Green
bin
Junk mail
Garden waste
Newspapers &
magazines
Catalogues
Cooked/uncooked
food waste
(meat, fish & dairy)
Telephone directories
Envelopes (with or
without windows)
Kitchen paper
and tissues
Jiffy bags,
wrapping paper,
greeting cards,
tissue, cardboard &
kitchen paper
Any type of cat litter.
Turf and soil - due to its
weight. Any type of plastic
including bags/sacks
Shredded paper*
Biodegradable bags
(cornstarch, potato starch)
Corrugated cardboard - put in
the blue bin
Cardboard - put in the blue bin
* Put shredded
paper in an
old envelope
before
putting in
the paper
only caddy
Extra green bin material cannot be collected.
Please compost it or take
it to Milton or Thriplow
Recycling Centres
Black bin Non-recyclable / non-compostable material

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Please use your black bin for material that cannot be put in green or blue bins
Extra black bin material cannot be collected. Please take it to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres
Nappies should be put in the black bin
Empty and full paint tins cannot be collected. Please take them to Milton or Thriplow Recycling Centres
For more information visit www.scambs.gov.uk/bins or call 03450 450 063
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South Cambs Magazine
Festive recycling tale
You’ve eaten your weight in turkey, exchanged presents and listened to the Queen’s
speech. What happens now to the remnants of Christmas - the potato peelings,
wrapping paper and cards? We recycle them - and more - and here’s how it happens.
For a full list of everything you can recycle in your blue and green bins please see page 25
Blue bin
paper caddy
 Christmas catalogues
Envelopes
TV listing magazines
1
Around 400 tonnes, which is over
two blue whales worth, of paper
is collected after Christmas and
taken to Aylesford Newsprint’s
paper mill in Kent.
Green bin
2
The paper is pulped to separate
the fibres by mixing it with water
and chemicals. Debris like
staples, paper clips and sticky
tape are removed.
Real Christmas trees
(chopped up)
Cooked food scraps
Uncooked food including peelings
1
Food waste, plus chopped-up real
Christmas trees are emptied from
green bins and taken to Amey
Cespa’s Waterbeach plant.
Blue bin
2
Everything from the green bin
is shredded, so it breaks down
more quickly, then loaded into
buildings called compost clamps.
Christmas cards
Wrapping paper (not plastic or foil)
Glass jars and bottles
Chocolate boxes/tubs
Plastic drinks bottles
Food and drinks cans
Tinfoil
28  www.scambs.gov.uk
1
More recycling is collected in
January than at any other time of
the year. It is taken from your door
to a Materials Recycling Facility in
Waterbeach.
2
The materials are loaded onto
conveyor belts and non-recyclables
removed by hand. They then go
through a series of processes to
separate them into material types.
Winter 2014
Waste and Recycling
South Cambs Magazine
Reminder of collection changes
Christmas bin collections
We're making some changes to bin collections this festive season. Please check page 24 to see when your bins will be
picked up. Some collections have moved forward and some back and there will be a break in collections between 28 December
and 4 January.
Green bin collections
From 1 December green bins will be collected once a month throughout winter. This is when we see far less waste put out
for collection. Monthly collections will take place in December, January and February only. Blue and black bin collections remain
bi-weekly.
3
4
The fibres go through flotation
cells where they are whitened
by being cleaned, de-inked and
having agents added to them.
3
Waste is composted in the clamps
for two weeks. Temperatures of at
least 60 degrees are reached to kill
off any harmful organisms.
3
Mechanical processes such as
magnets, paddles, suction and infra-red
sensors, together with hand sorting,
cleverly separate glass, plastics, paper,
card and aluminium and steel cans.
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Rolls are divided into smaller
reels, packed and sent to
printers to make our daily
newspapers.
The pulp is rolled into sheets, then
dried and pressed to produce new
smooth white paper which is wound
into rolls of up to 40 tonnes.
4
The material is moved outside to
compost naturally for six to eight
weeks, then screened to remove
anything in it that’s non-compostable.
4
Materials are then transported for
further processing and transformed
back into new products. Materials such
as cardboard, cans and plastic bottles
are bailed for easy transportation.
5
The fine soil improver is used by local
farmers, allotment holders, schools
and residents to condition their garden
soil and grow more food.
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Materials like steel can be recycled
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Housing
South Cambs Magazine
Providing a lifeline
We’re helping local people to stay in their own homes and
keep their independence through our Lifeline and new
Lifeline+ schemes.
Lifeline provides help 24 hours a day over the phone at the touch of a
pendant alarm button. Our new Lifeline+ service offers a range of options
from regular phone calls to scheduled home visits, arranging community
transport or even picking up emergency shopping.
Lifeline+ charges range from as little as £4.34 to £6.70 a week.
Anyone of any age that needs a little extra help to stay independent can
join the Lifeline or Lifeline+ service.
Stapleford resident Jill has been a Lifeline user for seven years, she
says: “Lifeline is the best thing I’ve ever bought. I feel safe having it; the
people on the other end of the lifeline are always so nice, even if I have
knocked it by mistake.”
Jill also uses our new Lifeline+ service and
has twice-weekly visits from Ali Hall,
our Community Lifeline+ officer. Jill
says: “I tell Ali all my troubles, I can
ask her things that I don’t know the
answer to and Ali will do her best to
find out the answer.”
Lifeline and Lifeline+ is not only
good for Jill; both she and her family feel
safer knowing that someone will be there to help if she has a fall, feels
unwell or needs reassurance – like the time she fell in her living room
this summer and broke her wrist.
Jill says: “Lifeline+ is like having regular visits from a neighbour who is
always happy to help you.”
Following Jill’s fall this summer, Ali also helped Jill to arrange for the
Police Bobby scheme to fit a key safe. This now means that a neighbour
or paramedic can get in to help her in case of an emergency if she can’t
get to her door.
For more information about Lifeline or Lifeline+ visit
www.scambs.gov.uk/community-lifeline-service or contact
[email protected] or 03450 450 500
Our Visiting Support Service runs
alongside Lifeline and Lifeline+, offering
residents tailored support depending on
their circumstances.
The free-of-charge Visiting Support Service provides short-term
emotional, financial and practical help to any resident aged 65 and
over. A personalised assessment helps us to see what support
each person needs, from helping with benefit claims or debt
management schemes, to finding local clubs to join or referring
them to local charities and services like our Lifeline schemes.
To find out more about the Visiting Support Service contact
[email protected] or 03450 450 500
Winter 2014
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Housing
South Cambs Magazine
Ermine
Street
HOUSING
The road to home
A new name in property management has opened its doors with a batch of high quality
homes available to rent.
Ermine Street Housing is now calling on anyone wanting to rent a home, or people with a home they want to rent out, to get
in touch as it promises competitive prices and no hidden costs.
Ermine Street Housing is totally independent of the Council and competes with the private sector, but is wholly owned by
us. The company was set up as an innovative way to generate income as it buys homes on the open market and then rents or
resells them.
The great news for local taxpayers is that all the income generated by Ermine Street Housing will be reinvested into
protecting valuable Council services as further cuts are expected from central government.
So far councillors have agreed a £7million investment in a pilot project to buy up to 30 homes and decided recently to
agree a revised financial model to ensure that the company can repay the debt and still make a profit, passing surpluses to the
Council.
What’s in a name?
Ermine Street Housing was chosen as it is an old Roman road that runs right through the district from north to south. Ermine
is the Saxon name for the Roman road, and it has historical connections that suggest movement and going places.
A brand new website is now live and information packs are available so you can find out more about what Ermine Street
Housing stands for. And, better than that, you can see homes that are available to rent and purchase.
Next steps
The company results will be analysed over the next few months so a report can be presented to councillors in around a
year's time. This will show how the company is progressing and could lead to a larger scale investment being made. Again,
income generated will be pumped straight back into Council services that residents want and need.
Need to rent, or
have a property you
want to rent out?
Get in touch! Ermine Street Housing will provide
quality homes at competitive rents, delivering a
complete service from the outset to ensure tenants
can enjoy their homes and plan for the future.
The firm is already managing some homes on
the Ministry of Defence estate in Waterbeach and
lots more families will be moving into rented homes
through us well before Christmas.
For more information visit www.erminestreethousing.co.uk or contact Emma George on
[email protected] or 01954 713099
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Winter 2014
Ermine
Street
HOUSING
Properties
to let
2 bed semi detached house, Woolthwaite Lane, Cambourne
Off road parking, unfurnished
Rent £900 pcm, £1350 deposit
Available December 2014
4 bed terraced house, Jeavons Lane, Cambourne
Garage, unfurnished
Rent £1150 pcm, £1725 deposit
Available December 2014
3 bed terraced house, Woodfield Lane, Cambourne
Garage, unfurnished
Rent £1000 pcm, £1500 deposit
Available December 2014
2 bed coach house, Albermarle Way, Cambourne
Garage, unfurnished
Rent £850 pcm, £1275 deposit
Available December 2014
2 bed newly refurbished bungalow, Uffen Way, Sawston
Unfurnished
Rent £750 pcm, £1250 deposit
Available to over 55’s only
www.erminestreethousing.co.uk
[email protected] - 01954 713099
Winter 2014
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South Cambs Magazine
Sustainability
Sustainable South Cambs
It’s five years since we started working with parish councils to encourage and support
low carbon and sustainable living, helping residents and villages to reduce their energy
use and bills.
The Sustainable Parish Energy Partnership (SPEP) is free
for parish councils to sign up to and offers support to organise
community initiatives, often based around efficient energy use,
including:

Thermal imaging shows uninsulated patches
 using a thermal imaging camera to ‘see’ where heat is escaping from homes, showing where insulation could help save energy
lending out energy monitors to help residents see how much electricity they’re using and identify which appliances, lightbulbs or habits - like leaving lights on - affect their energy use and are costing them money
helping residents switch to energy saving lightbulbs - which have come a long way since early ones which took a while to warm up. To help people find the right bulb for their light fittings, SPEP parishes can borrow our Energy Saving Lightbulbs library, complete with demonstration unit.
Thirty four parish councils have signed up to SPEP; you can see
if yours is one of them at www.spep.net
Whether or not your parish council is involved, to find out more
and take part, contact project officer Siobhan Mellon on
[email protected] or 01954 713395.
Green Gamlingay
An excellent example of a community coming
together to promote sustainable living is
Gamlingay, with not one, but two, nationally significant eco projects.

The SPEP energy saving
light bulbs demonstration unit
The remodelled village hall, the Eco Hub, is one of the most sustainable community buildings in the country. Powered
and heated entirely by renewable energy technologies, it has roof-mounted solar panels and a ground source heat pump
providing all of the Hub’s electricity and heating.
Just behind the Eco Hub, a 330KW wind

Villagers at the opening of the turbine generates enough electricity to power
Gamlingay community wind about 10% of the village's housing. Owned and
turbine
managed by local residents, the community
turbine provides 10% of its income, after running
costs, to village projects. Those that help the
environment to make Gamlingay ever more
sustainable are given priority.
Through SPEP workshops and visits, parish
councils and community groups have learned
about Gamlingay’s initiatives. Volunteers in
the village have also made the most of SPEP
opportunities, organising thermal imaging surveys,
lending out electricity monitors and, for the third
year running, holding a vibrant ‘ Green Day’ event
with sustainability stalls, talks and workshops.
Winter 2014
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Business
South Cambs Magazine
Going superfast
High speed broadband is reaching thousands more homes
and businesses across South Cambridgeshire as the
Connecting Cambridgeshire roll-out programme gathers pace.
More than 15,000 premises in 45 areas across the district, which
until now have not benefitted from fibre optic-based broadband, will
be able to upgrade to faster speeds by the end of December 2014.
Faster internet access means more people will be able to work from
home, as well as shop, socialise and find essential services, without
having to travel.
Small businesses in South Cambridgeshire are being urged to
apply for connection vouchers worth up to £3,000. These help pay
for installation of superfast broadband to their offices, but funding
runs out in March 2015, so click to it.
The scheme to help small businesses use digital technology
is being run by Connecting Cambridgeshire’s Destination Digital
project in partnership with ourselves.
Through a new Destination Digital Opportunities for Women
scheme, which runs until April 2015, businesswomen are also being
given support to improve their digital skills or set up businesses.

Willingham Auctions can take bids worldwide after
installing superfast broadband using a voucher. Staff
are pictured with Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey
Find out if you can get faster broadband at www.connectingcambridgeshire.co.uk
and apply for business support at www.destinationdigital.info
Business
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Big click for
business support
We're urging firms to sign up to our free business register
so they don't miss out on the extra support it offers.
By registering with us you will be sent an electronic newsletter every other month
- Open for Business - which includes news about funding opportunities, advice and
guidance, business support information, practical ideas and local events.
Destination Digital was promoted in Open for Business recently and it helped
growing Cambridgeshire communications agency Cuttsy+Cuttsy successfully apply
for connection vouchers worth up to £3,000 to get superfast broadband for their
office in Ickleton.
Cllr Nick Wright, cabinet member for economic development, said: “The
register is aimed at providing the best support to businesses in the area. We
simply don’t want them to miss out on opportunities. Once signed up please also
give us your feedback by completing our two minute survey. It will help make sure
we keep moving in the right direction.”
To join the business register, email [email protected] - we’ll
then start sending you the newsletter direct to your inbox.
To complete the survey to help shape future content visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/VKWNKRN
Previous editions of Open for Business can be downloaded from www.scambs.gov.uk/open-for-business
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Christmas timetable
Wednesday 24 December
Normal service
Thur 25 – Fri 26 December
Closed
Saturday 27 December
Saturday service*
Sunday 28 December
Sunday service –
every 10 minutes
Monday 29 –
Wednesday 31 December
Saturday service*
Thursday 1 January
Closed
Friday 2 January
Saturday service*
Saturday 3 January
Normal service resumes
Save time,
pay online
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Day return
Tickets cost £2.70 per fare paying passenger. Three under 16’s travel free with each fare paying passenger.
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Young people
South Cambs Magazine
Youth Council update
The views of young people from South Cambridgeshire are
about to go national, with your Youth Council set to join the
British Youth Council (BYC).
The BYC helps young people to get involved in communities and
democracy on a local, national and international level, helping them
develop their skills as volunteers, campaigners and leaders.
Louis Pascuzzi, Youth Council Chairman, said: “Joining the
BYC is going to help our Council gain more experience to work
better locally, as well as give a South Cambs view on national youth
issues. It’s going to be great.”
Dyslexia in schools
Your Youth Council has also been hearing about the importance
of early diagnosis for dyslexia in children at primary school and is
looking at how best we can support local initiatives to give all young
people the best start to their school life.
Keep in touch
For more information about the Youth Council, contact us at:
www.facebook.com/SCYouthCouncil
[email protected]
Sawston Village College’s Adult Learning and Leisure courses for
Spring commences 12 January 2015.
New for 2015! Generative Art – Intro, Flower Arranging, Cooking on a Budget, Counselling – An
Intro, Fitness Yoga, Garden Design, International Cookery, Mindfulness and many more. Popular
existing courses such as East Asian painting, Guitar, Indian Cookery Made Simple and Tai Chi, have
spaces still available and continue or start again in 2015.
Diary Date: 7 March – 2 day paediatric first aid (7 & 14), Alexander Technique, Bricklaying, De-stress
and sleep well, Indian Cookery, Indian Head Massage, Using Email and many more.
Please visit our website for further information www.sawstonadulted.org
01223 712424 or email [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter @http://twitter.com/sawstonAdultEd
Book early to avoid disappointment
Environmental health
South Cambs Magazine
Flooding: are you prepared?
Well over 100 homes, scores of businesses and miles of roads were hit with surface
flash flooding this summer.
An average of just under 50mm of rain normally falls in Cambridgeshire during the month of August, but within just 30
minutes on the evening of Friday 8 August an amazing 102 mm of rain fell (that’s four inches in old money)!
The areas worst hit were around Swavesey, Bourn, Fen Drayton, Bar Hill, Oakington, Longstanton and Caldecote, with
village roads and major routes such as the A14 and A428 either closed or gridlocked.
Did you know?

The A428 was closed due to flooding

Last winter was the wettest in the UK for nearly 250 years and around 6,000 properties flooded

Flooding caused millions of pounds worth of damage - but some people are still not insured

One in six properties in England is at risk of flooding

Many people think that flooding will never
happen to them, but it could.
What are we doing to reduce
the risk?
We work closely with the Environment Agency, other local
authorities and the emergency services to reduce the risk of
flooding to properties, businesses and critical infrastructure
such as roads. Some of this is by making sure the authority
responsible keeps drains and ditches clear, as well as
continues to learn lessons and build on current flood patterns
which are mapped.
We are also actively working to reduce the risks of
flooding - particularly for new homes - which can range from
approving applications only in flood free areas, or where this
is not possible, ensuring that the flood risk is identified and
addressed.
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Villages came to a standstill
Please be prepared
Some flooding, such as a river bursting its banks, normally
comes with advanced warning, but flash flooding as we saw
this summer does not. When flooding hits, we provide an
emergency sandbag service and prioritise those at imminent
risk. During the August floods we delivered over 700
sandbags to those most in need - saving water from entering
some homes. Huge demand for sandbags always means our
resources are stretched, but flooded and gridlocked roads
also seriously slowed our progress.
Flood planning

We offered extra help following the floods to take away damaged carpets, flooring and white goods
The risk of flooding from rivers is with us all the time.
While you cannot always stop flooding, with the right
preparations in advance, and by responding swiftly to warnings when they are issued, there is a great deal you can do to reduce
the impact of a flood.
If you live in a flood risk area you should do what you can now to minimise the risk to both yourself and your property. It is
vital that you do not simply wait until flooding occurs, as you may not have time to do anything.
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Top tips:
 You can check the Environment Agency website to see if you live in
a flood risk area. Simply click on
the links under the ‘Find out if
you’re at risk’ section at
www.gov.uk/prepare-for-a-flood/
find-out-if-youre-at-risk
 You can also check the
Environment Agency's flood
warnings webpage for current
flood or severe weather warnings
for your area at
http://apps.environment-agency.
gov.uk/flood/31618.aspx
 Listen to local radio for updates during periods of severe weather or heavy rain
 Make sure that you have adequate buildings and contents insurance cover

Buy sandbags from your local building merchant - and have them ready. Flood protection such as floodgates to protect doors and garages, and airbrick covers where they are close to the
ground, may also be necessary.

The Environment Agency website shows you where there is risk of flooding
Key contacts:
Environment Agency (Rivers)
Responsible for building, maintaining and operating flood
defences and for issuing flood warnings to the public, other flood
responding organisations and the media.
The Environment Agency also provides the Floodline Information
service. You can listen or subscribe to recorded flood warning
information for your area and speak to an operator for advice 24
hours a day.

Incident hotline on 0800 807060
 Floodline service 0845 988 1188
South Cambridgeshire District
Council
Clearing local watercourses and flood planning, assisting in
any evacuation/relocation of residents to rest centres during an
emergency and in the clean up after the flood waters have subsided.
 03450 450 500
or out of hours in an emergency 0845 609 5437
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Cambridgeshire County Council
(Public Highway drainage)

0345 045 5212
or out of hours in an emergency 0345 456 4564
Anglian Water
Are responsible for all surface water and foul water
sewers related to properties and business premises.

08457 145145
Fire and Rescue Service
Primarily responsible for rescue and saving life, the
service may also pump out floodwater from affected areas
in an emergency.
 Emergency services on 999
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South Cambs Magazine
Free advice for
event planners
Feasts, fairs and fetes are the highlight of village social
calendars. If you’re planning a community event, we
offer a free service to help you make sure you’ve got
licensing and safety considerations covered.
 We’re here to help you
Our Safety Advisory Group brings together environmental health and licensing
make your event memorable
experts with the County Council’s highways team and all three emergency services.
for the right reasons
The Group meets every two months to offer advice and guidance on risk reduction from
food safety standards to alcohol licensing, road closures and crowd control.
Event organisers are legally responsible for the health, safety and welfare of people
attending their event, as well as that of employees, contractors and sub-contractors working
there. By talking through plans with the Safety Advisory Group, potential issues can be
discussed and solutions put in place.
Ideally you should seek advice about six months in advance of your event to allow time
to apply for licences and any other permits.
To contact the group, email [email protected] or visit
www.scambs.gov.uk/event-safety-advisory-group for more information
Good news for allergy
sufferers
New laws to make food shopping and eating
out easier for people with common food
allergies, intolerances or coeliac disease come
into force from mid-December.
The 14 major
allergens are:
Catch-all “Contains milk/nuts/other” statements will be replaced
by clear labelling on packaging to flag up 14 major allergens. If any
of the allergens are present in non-packaged food and made-to-order
dishes, information will need to be clearly displayed in cafés and
restaurants, or mentioned to customers by staff.
Both old and new labels will appear on packaging for a while as
older stocks are sold.
If you are allergic to a food or ingredient not on the major allergens
list, it may not be clearly flagged - particularly when you eat out or buy
non-packaged foods - so it pays to remain cautious.

Food allergies affect 1-2% of adults and
5-8% of children in the UK
 At least 1 in 100 people has coeliac disease
For more information - and to sign-up to alerts when food
is withdrawn from sale because of allergy risks - visit the Food
Standards Agency website at www.food.gov.uk
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Sport
South Cambs Magazine
Funding the future
Almost £17,000 is on offer to help local
sports stars of the future reach their full
potential.
Since 2009, our Elite Athlete Grant Scheme has awarded
more than £56,000 to over 80 young people to support their
sporting dreams, and another £16,700 is now available.
Grants of up to £2,000 are waiting for young athletes
whether they’re competing regionally, nationally or representing
GB at world-class Olympic or Paralympic level.
Rhodri Furlong, a Histon-based hockey player, was
awarded £500 last year, and went on to captain Wales Under
18s at the European Championships. He says: “The grant gave
me the opportunity to fully commit to the Welsh programme
where I gained access to a wide range of support. Without the
Council’s support this might not have been possible.”
Cllr Mick Martin, lead councillor for sport, said: “We
are looking forward to helping more exceptional young
sportspeople with South Cambridgeshire connections. The
talent and dedication shown by our Elite Athletes like Rhodri is
phenomenal. I’m very proud that we are supporting so many
young people to excel.”
For more information and to apply for a grant, visit www.scambs.gov.uk/elite-athlete-award-scheme or contact
Joseph Minutolo on [email protected] or 01954 713359
Wheely great
An innovative community bike project has had
people ‘sqwheeling’ with delight this year, helping
people of all ages and physical abilities to enjoy
cycling.
You Can Bike Too holds cycling sessions at Milton Country Park with a
fleet of specially adapted bikes, including some for wheelchair users.
Children In Need funding means Family Sunday sessions for
youngsters with disabilities and their siblings are now held weekly.
Fortnightly Tuesday Taster sessions for adults are also popular, and
a new team building session has been successfully trialled for local
businesses.
The bikes that benefited from £10,000 raised by over 100 fantastic
volunteers at the Cambridge Beer Festival were a big draw at our summer
Parklife event.They also visited Parkers Piece for the Tour De France
Ruth Brannan from You Can Bike Too, said: “Our volunteers have
done us proud this year. A particular highlight was Angela Sanford, a
young woman with learning difficulties, being awarded a Point of Light
Award by the Prime Minister to celebrate the inspiring work she does for
us. If you haven't seen our bikes, you're really missing something!”
Visit www.youcanbiketoo.org or call 07521 905448 for more information on sessions and events
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Sport
From strength
to strength
Exercise classes are helping to improve mobility and
social engagement for older residents.
Run by qualified instructors, the gentle classes range from chair-based
to standing and floor exercises, designed to improve strength, balance and
maintain - or increase - stability.
One Great Shelford class sees residents exercising to music using
resistance bands and light hand weights for strength work. There’s also time for
a chat, and the group enjoys the regular get-together:
Shirley: “I look forward to every Wednesday afternoon. I like
exercising as part of a group, it’s very sociable and friendly.”
Gwen: “We feel as if we have used all of our muscles, moving
in a way we would not do on our own. It has helped me a lot
with my balance.”
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Monday
Chair Based + (level 2)
 Great Abington: 10.15am to 11.15am
Call Vikki Green on 07762 902976
Impington: 10am to 11am
Call Jean Newman on 07772 437789
Strength & Balance (chair based,
level 2/3)
Comberton: 11.45am to 12.45pm
Call Community Education
on 01223 264721
Strength & Balance (level 3)
Milton: 11am to 12pm
Call Rosanna Dillon on 01223 811489
Sawston: 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Call Marlene Sharpe-Westwood on 01223 571431
Stroke Survivors Group
Impington: 11.30am to 1.30pm
Call Jean Newman on 07772 437789
Tuesday
Strength & Balance (level 2)
Orwell: 1.45pm to 3pm
Call Phil Seymour on 07813 452740
Chair Based + (level 2)
Sawston: 10am to 11am
Call Vikki Green on 07762 902976
Wednesday
Chair Based + (level 2)
Great Shelford: 2pm to 3pm
Call Vikki Green on 07762 902976
Strength and Balance (level 3)
Willingham: 2pm to 3pm
Call Davina Mee on 07779 244250
Friday
Strength & Balance (level 3)
Duxford: 11.15am to 12.15pm
Call Chris Mogg on 07453 270871
Janice: “It gets me out of the house. I’m a wheelchair user
and rely on my husband a lot; this class also gives him a break. I
like to see other people and socialise as well as being active.”
Shelia: “I can now stand up better and feel more confident
moving around my flat.”
If you’d like a class in your village, we can help get one started.
Contact Helen Stepney on
[email protected] or 07732 222 905
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Sawston: 10am to 11am
Call Marlene Sharpe-Westwood on 01223 571431
Level 1 Chair Based - exercises are seated.
Level 2 Chair Based + - mainly seated. Some optional standing exercises.
Level 3 Strength and Balance - a mix of standing, seated and optional floor exercises.
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