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Take me to the airport
With the cost of flights being so low, we now find that the cost of getting to the airport and/or parking the car can cost more than the flight, or at least be a significant part of the journey cost. In June 2007 we set up the 'Airport Club'. This is a 'self help' group in which a user gets a 'free' journey to the airport in return for taking someone else.
When you join the group you are allocated 6 points. Every time you take someone to the airport (Stansted or Luton) you get a point and everytime you are taken you lose a point. Phil Maynard is the point of contact - email him with your requirements and he finds someone available. All 'deals' are confidential.
To date, there have been 79 requests for transport and only once has it not been possible to supply. Obviously, the more people who are in the group the easier it is to satisfy all needs, so if you think that you would like to join, email Phil for more details.
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A Wind Farm at Heydon?
Read about it on the South Cambs website here and for more local information see
the Parish Council website
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Post-16 School Transport: getting to college in CambridgeReturning students will know how confusing it can be to apply for bus or rail passes, not to mention figuring out which option is best for you. The County Council has a duty to ‘facilitate’ access to your designated ‘post-16 education centre’ - for us that means Cambridge Regional College, or Netherhall, Long Road and Hills Road Sixth Form Colleges.
Students from the Melbourn Village College catchment area have the choice of bus or rail. Fares for bus and rail are discounted but many families are shocked by the costs when first encountered.
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Open Gardens a Huge Success !
On 23rd May, 11 gardens in the village were opened to the public to raise money for St.Swithins church. The sun came out and temperatures soared and more than 200 people arrived to wander round the lovely gardens. Teas were served at the windmill and Hall Farm and visitors had the opportunity to buy plants and crafts and more refreshment at many of the participating gardens. Cameras were also out in abundance, so if you have pictures that you would like to contribute to this site please email them to the webmaster. Jim Brearley took hundreds of pictures and has compiled a CD of 150 pictures which includes shots from all 11 gardens, which he is offering for sale for £5, proceeds to St Swithins. If you are interested, email him . Some of Jim's pictures, together with others sent in can be seen on the Photo Album pages.
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The Village Fete and Commemorative Cricket Match
The Village Fete, organised by the youth club took place on Sunday 4th July on the Great Chishill Playing Fields and Village Hall.  At the same time, there was a commemorative cricket match in memory of Stephen Saunders, who did so much for the village and loved cricket.
Stephen's wife Judy opened the events and unveiled a bench in his memory.
The afternoon was a great success, in glorious sunshine - there was even the appearance of a lone Spitfire over the event. Visit the 'Photo Album' pages for more pictures.
If you took pictures on the day, email them to me for inclusion on the site.
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Need a lift? You can call on us!
Royston and District Community Transport offers door-to-door transport for people living in Royston and surrounding villages. The scheme is aimed at groups or individuals who are unable to use conventional public transport for reasons of age, frailty, impaired mobility or the lack of public transport, and who do not have the use of a car.
Our volunteer drivers use their own cars to help transport people to hospitals, doctors and other medical and social appointments. Our minibus and MPV are suitable for wheelchair users who cannot transfer to a car. Pru Burton, our co-ordinator, will be happy to help you get to where you need to go.
Passengers pay 45p per mile direct to the volunteer car driver, with a minimum charge of £4-00 for journeys of up to nine miles. The scheme requires 48 hours’ notice for journeys, but will always try to help in an emergency.
RDCT would also be delighted to hear from any car drivers in and around Great Chishill who are able to give a few hours a week to help the community.
Royston & District Community Transport is a registered charity, based at Royston Hospital, and can be contacted on (01763) 245228 between 9am and 3pm, Monday-Friday.
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Cambridgeshire South Election Results
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| Name | Party | Votes | % | +/- |
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Andrew Lansley | Conservative | 27,995 | 47.4 | +0.9 |
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Sebastian Kindersley | Liberal Democrat | 20,157 | 34.1 | +5.8 |
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Tariq Sadiq | Labour | 6,024 | 10.2 | -9.5 |
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Robin Page | Independent | 1,968 | 3.3 | +3.3 |
| Helene Davies-Green | UK Independence Party | 1,873 | 3.2 | +0.4 |
| Simon Saggers | Green | 1,039 | 1.8 | -1.0 |
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District Council
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| Candidate | Political Party | Votes cast | Elected? |
| Jose Hales | Liberal Democrat | 1476 | Yes |
| Colin Jaffray | The Conservative Party | 1343 | No |
| Samual James Morris | The Green Party | 66 | No |
| Angela Mary Patrick | The Labour Party | 231 | No |
| Graham Peter Wilkinson | UK Independence Party | 158 | No |
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Cambridgeshire Police double their detection rate!
Read the latest 'e-Cops' report from our local police here
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History
Read an extract from 'A tale of two villages' by the late Lorna Prior together with the Doomsday Book entry
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Don't skip it - give it away
How often do you throw things away that you are sure 'someone could make use of'?
I discovered recently that it is very easy to find a home for things that I don't want or need anymore. By signing up to the local branch of 'Freecycle' you can find a home for almost anything. I recently gave away my old kitchen units, kitchen worktop, and even a dishwasher which had broken down! (The recipient knew that it didn't work). Isn't that better than hiring a skip or taking things to the dump?  You simply create a message saying what you have to give away (and it must be GIVEN away) and sit back and wait for emails from people who might be interested. To find out more visit the local website. There are branches at Letchworth and Stevenage too.
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Do you travel by train using Meldreth, Shepreth or Foxton Stations?
If so, you may be interested to hear that a user group has been set up to lobby to protect and enhance rail service at these three stations. Named the 'Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Rail User Group' it was formally set up 23rd February this year. Further information about its activities and constitution can be found on the Melbourn Village website.
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 Message from the organisers of Cereals 2010
Dear Residents of Great and Little Chishill and Heydon
We would like to thank the local residents very much for your support at the Cereals event. We were overwhelmed by the local support we received.
The event was a success despite the inclement weather. The venue and surrounding area were continuously complimented by visitors and exhibitors alike.
We acknowledge there were some teething problems with the traffic plan and would like to also thank you for your patience whilst matters were resolved.
The Cereals event will take place in Lincolnshire in 2011 and we will be reviewing returning to Cambridgeshire the following year. In order to continuously improve the event, the traffic plan and communicating to the local community, we would welcome any feedback you may have to cereals.operations@haymarket.com
We wish you all the very best for the future.
Signed, Liz Haynes, Operations Manager
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New Trees on the Plaistow and the Playing Field
The Trees and Landscape Division of South Cambs District Council have supplied some new trees.
On The Plaistow these are a
'Handkerchief of Dove Tree', a Korean Fir and a Hornbeam
and on the Playing Field, 2 English Oaks, a Flowering Ash and a Common Ash
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The Pheasant 
Notes from one of the focal points of the village
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SPORT RELIEF returned to Great Chishill
Over 200 people ran, jogged or walked the 1, 3 or 6 mile route (taking in the playing fields and Bull Meadow) in aid of Sport Relief. BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s Andie Harper got proceedings started (with the aid of a tame racing driver and Judy Saunders). The WI, Bell Ringers, and Youth Group were among the teams that entered, along with people and children of all ages. It is envisaged that way over £1000 was raised, but until all sponsorship money is in we will not get the final figure from Sport Relief. We will keep you posted. Many thanks to Keith Hurley and Sharon Redrupp who fed us with hot dogs and doughnuts, and to everyone who made cakes for the day. Thank you to Catherine Whyte and her team, who made the day such a success. Roll on 2012.
There were also lots of cameras about, so email your photos to Webmaster and we can add them to our Sport Relief photo page.
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Gardening Page May/June
Congratulations to Jill for being awarded a Silver Gilt medal at the Hampton Court Show
Jill Foxley took time out from her preparation for Hampton Court to give us some timely advice for our peonies, hanging basket preparations and planting out those vegetable seedlings.
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 Wurzel's Page
Our friendly countryman shares his thoughts, sightings and comments on Spring in the Chishills.
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Gardening Hints and Tips
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