February Stotfold 2026 e-edition

Stotfold NEWS

From the Edito

Welcome to our Februar y issue!

We couldn’t think of a more fitting month to bring you this extra special edition of your Stotfold News Magazine Februar y is the month of love and this edition cer tainly captures many of the things we love about Stotfold in so many different ways.

We’ve nicknamed our Februar y edition the ’people issue ’ We are for tunate to have spoken to some really lovely people this month. We’ve listened to so many inspiring stories, learned so much about people’s lives and been incredibly touched by many of the things we have learned - Thank you to ever yone that has helped us put our Februar y issue together, it has cer tainly been one of our absolute favourites to compile

Speaking of favourites, as each month passes we star t to think about which picture to choose as our front cover shot. It’s true to say we like a cer tain style and are ver y for tunate that we have so many talented photography enthusiasts living among us This month’s cover shot was such an easy choice. On opening the email from Matt Barber, we knew instantly which photo we were going to choose - isn’t it just a lovely picture? Thank you Matt for thinking of us. Matt has his own photography page -make sure you look him up, he is cer tainly one to follow!

We have some brand new adver tisers this month to the magazine so please do keep an eye out for them and mention where you saw their adver t should you give them a call - they are after all the wheels that help to keep our magazine moving along so nicely!

Until next month...

Joanne - Editor

With thanks to this month’s contributors: Matt Barber (FRONT COVER) Stotfold Singers, SJFC, Anna Chapman, Robin Smith, Ellie from the Need Project, Stotfold Mill, Stotfold Football Club, Our local schools, Stotfold Ar t Group, Our local Churches, NHRR & all our usual regular contributors.

NEW Competition Corner NEW Stotfold Business Bulletin Coffee Time - Ellie from the Need Project News from Stotfold Town Council Letters to the Editor NEW Volunteer Director y NEW Stotfold Daily Diar y Family Announcements Special Tribute Update from Stotfold Mill Update from SFC/SJFC Local Spor ts News Church Ser vices The last word... Down Memor y Lane with Robin

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NEXT ISSUE: MARCH 2026

Please note: our adver tising deadline will be the 6th Februar y Call us on 01462 731986 or email us at: stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk

Useful Telephone Numbers

General Helplines:

Citizen’s Advice Bureau

01525 402742

Samaritans 01462 455333

Stotfold Good Neighbour Group 07599 925587

Churches

Hope Chapel 01462 686803

King’s Baptist Church 01462 730521

Methodist Church 01462 731167

Salvation Army Hall 01462 731072

St Mar y’s Church 01462 730218

Fair field Community Church 07376 740410

Local Council

Stotfold Town Council 01462 730064

Central Bedfordshire Council 0300 300 8000

Doctor

Larksfield Surger y Enquiries 01462 732200

Out of Hours Ser vice: Call 111

Hospitals

Bedford Hospital 01234 355122

Lister Hospital 01438 314333

Transpor t

Whitbread Wanderbus 0300 123 3023

Household Emergencies

Electricity Emergencies

0800 783 8838

Gas Emergencies 0800 111999

Librar y

Stotfold Librar y 0300 300 8068

Police

Beds Police (Crime repor ting) 01234 841212

Crimestoppers 0800 555111

Hall Hire

St Mar y's Church Hall

07727 688877

Roecroft Centre 07727 688877

Stotfold Memorial Hall 01462 730064

Comunity Room/Maple Room (Greenacre) 01462 730064

Schools

Etonbur y Academy 01462 730391

Pix Brook Academy 01462 416243

Fair field Park Lower School 01462 830000

Roecroft Lower School

STOTFOLD Diary Of Events..

01462 730336

St Mar y’s Academy 01462 730343

Samuel Whitbread Academy 01462 629900

Taxi Ser vice

Greenacre Transfers www.greenacretransfers.co.uk

Airpor ts & Chauffeur Ser vices 07555 70 78 48

Saturday 24th Book Sale & Coffee Morning 10-12noon

St Mar y’s Church Hall

Wednesday 28th STC Full Council meeting Greenacre Centre, SG5 4HG see website for time

FEBRUARY

Wednesday 4th STC Public Realm meeting Greenacre Centre, SG5 4HG see website for time.

Wednesday 25th STC Over view & Scrutiny meeting Greenacre Centre, SG5 4HG see website for time

Wednesday 4th STC Full Council meeting Greenacre Centre, SG5 4HG see website for time

Saturday 21st Jigsaw Sale 10-12 St Mar y’s Church Hall

Saturday 21st Table Top Sale St Mar y’s Church Hall 10-12

To book a table £5 telephone Chris Webster 01462 834108

Raffle and refreshments Proceeds for St Mar y’s Church Reg Charity No1131275

Saturday 18th Book Sale & Coffee Morning – St Mar y’s Church Hall 10-12noon.

Saturday 16th Plant Sale & Coffee Morning St Mar y’s Church Hall 10-12noon

Saturday 13th Auction of Promises

TBA Saturday 27th - STOTFEST 2026

JANUARY Saturday 4th or 11th Summer Fete –Stotfold Vicarage Garden 2-4pm

NEWS

Loc al Fundraisers Need Our Help For Some Great Causes!

For most people, the New Year brings about a desire to do better and help make a difference. We wanted to share the stories of two of our Stotfold News readers who hope to do exactly this during 2026 - both for fantastic causes.

David Ward is a keen cyclist and after his mother sadly passed away in recent years, he chose to focus on finding a way to combine the spor t he loved with a challenge which would help raise funds for Alzheimers & Dementia - causes ver y close to his hear t. In May/June of this year, David will be embarking on a 6,000 bike ride across some of the largest land mass in the world throughout Canada David plans to star t at either British Columbia or Skagway in Alaska, both of which are incredibly remote areas of the world….and riddled with Grizzly Bears! The ride is expected to take David 3 5 months to complete David will be fundraising via sponsorship and providing regular updates along the way He told the Stotfold News Magazine, “I hope your readers might consider joining me in a fight to find a cure ” “Any contribution irrespective of amount will be greatly appreciated ”

To follow David’s journey look him up under: https://www.justgiving.com/page/acrosscanadaforalzheim ersresearch?utm medium=FR&utm source=WA

Secondly. 16 year old Ben Jar vis will be using 2026 to raise money to volunteer on a wildlife conser vation project in Peru later this year Ben has been given the oppor tunity to volunteer on a teen-focused rainforest conser vation project which he is incredibly excited about. Ben told the magazine ”To par ticipate in this project, I need to raise up to £2,500, which will cover the placement,

flights (six in total!), and essential equipment I am personally contributing £500 from my Christmas job, and I am actively seeking additional par t- time work ”

“I will also be selling books and other personal items, alongside organising fundraising events and seeking sponsorship ” We wish Ben all the ver y best of luck with his fundraising - to find out more you can visit: https://gofund me/c61dcdf30

Arlesey W.I

Why not come along and join us on Tuesday 10th Februar y at 7.30pm. Verse and Worse will be the theme and our speaker for our Februar y meeting is Novelist Sarah Harrison. This will be Sarah’s second visit to us, as a published novelist, giving us a selection of mostly humorous poems, songs and verse If you would like to attend please call Rita on 01462 638347. You do not need to be an Arlesey resident to come along!

New Year, New Hob

After our best Christmas concer t yet, suppor ted so well by our friends, families and even local businesses (thanks again to Georges Place, The Co-op, One -Stop & Papa John’s) we restar t rehearsals on Tues 3rd Feb at 7.30pm at The Roecroft Centre.

At Stotfold Singers we are working towards our May concer t "A Night at the Opera” with a variety of pieces on a theme We sing a wide range of music from traditional to modern. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, always aim to have fun We welcome adults of all abilities into our community choir for Stotfold and the surrounding areas We would love to see some new faces - whether you've sung before, or fancy giving it a go for the first time There are no auditions, and no need to be able to read music, just to be willing to join in and give it a go. The first rehearsal is free and if you would like to contact us beforehand at: stotfoldsingers@gmail com

Date for your diar y:

‘A Night at the Opera ‘ - 16th May at the Memorial Hall, Stotfold. Keep an eye on our facebook page for info!

Crime Figures Stotfold & Fair field NOVEMBER 2025

( The most recent crime figures available from the Police national website)

Violence & sexual offences - 17

Antisocial behaviour - 23

Criminal damage & arson - 2

Other theft - 12

Other crime - 17

Source: www.police.co.uk You can repor t crimes online. REMEMBER - PLEASE REPORT NON URGENT TO OUR LOCAL POLICE USING THE 101 NUMBER In a emergency always call 999.

NEWS

Competition Corner!

Our BR AND NEW monthly Competition Corner

New for 2026

Januar y! Each month, we look for ward to bringing you a fantastic oppor tunity to WIN one (or maybe two) fantastic prizes, cour tesy of our wonder ful Stotfold business owners!

For Februar y, we are giving you the oppor tunity to keep up that New Year ’s resoloution with a fantastic prize from Stotfold Slimming World! To celebrate Dawn’s 25th Year of classes in Stotfold she is giving away a brand new Slimming World magazine, a Slimming World recipe book, a pack of hifi bars AND a free membership to one lucky reader!

Alongside this, we have another fantastic prize up for grabs, cour tesy of Luke from ‘Confident with tech’ - Are you clueless when it comes to I T? Are you feeling left behind in the world of emails, social media and computer software? Luke is offering one lucky reader a free ONE HOUR session (wor th £75) where he’ll giude you slowly through all things technical! - We think this is an absolute gem of a prize!

All you have to do to enter is to simply email us at stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk and tell us why you’d like to win either one of these fabulous prizes! The more originality, the better! If you prefer, you can always message us through our social media pages. IT REALLY IS THAT SIMPLE!

Huge thanks to Dawn at Slimming World Stotfold and Luke at ‘Confient with Tech’ for donating such incredible prizes this month!!

Stotfold Ar t Group

An explosion of colour to star t the New Year! Heather Keys has used acr ylics for her cheeky Emu. Sue Farmer takes the technique fur ther by using pouring acr ylics for this painting of two trees.

Our group members enjoy using all types of materials and methods to create their work

Are you interested in joining us this year? We always welcome new members to our group. For more details contact 07821 502367

Fair field W.I

4TH FEBRUARY 7PM

THIS MONTH’S SPEAKERSIMON PESTELL

RETIRED HEAD HOUSEKEEPER/ WOBURN ABBEY

Hear all about Simon’s life and times at the Abbey - Please email fair fieldbedswi@gmail com for more details! Ever yone is welcome! You do not need to live at Fair field to attend!

New Exciting Chapter For Plumbtek Ltd

There are exciting changes taking place at Plumbtek Plumbing & Heating Ltd as they welcome local plumber Harr y Hollidge on board as a par tner in the business. Harr y brings with him exceptional plumbing skills, attention to detail and a unique flair with high end bathrooms Harr y joins current business owner Rober t Rae in continuing to build on the local plumbing business’s excellent reputation for quality and ser vice.

And this is not the only change it seems...Plumbtek have also added two brand new signwritten vans to their team!

BAL & CO. MOTOR CARE

Quality used cars & vans supplied. Excellent after sales care, our warrantees cover both

Motor vehicle servicing and general repair work undertaken, any make or model

MJ Ryalls under new ownership

MJ Ryalls in Baldock Road welcomes new owners Shane Watts & Adam Wheeler from Watts Roofing Supplies as they take over the well known Stotfold business Originally opened by Michael & Josephine Ryall 51 years ago, son Chris has continued to build the business in Nor ton Road over the last 40 years and is now looking for ward to enjoying a well deser ved break

Both Chris & Vanessa would like to thank all of the fantastic staff, past & present who have helped grow the business and suppor ted them over the years They would also like to say a huge thank you to all of the customers they have met over the many years, many of who have become firm friends. Chris & Vanessa would like to wish Shane & Adam the ver y best of luck for many successful years to come

Ucan Indoor Golf is coming to Henlo Train like the pros with Trackman iO, Wellp Spor tsbox AI and exper t coaching, all in a edge 4K indoor facility Per fect for all age and abilities, including juniors! Follow @ucan indoorgolf on Instagram and Facebook for updates, offers & opening in

rom the Need Project Coffee Time

e take the opportunity to catch u p ect m anager at the Need proje ct.

1. Ellie, you have taken over from Gordon as Project leader at the Need Project as of this month - It's obviously a ver y exciting and challenging role (with big shoes to fill as I'm sure you are aware!) What is it you are most looking for ward to doing and why?

Stepping into this role is both a real privilege and a responsibility, especially following in Gordons footsteps and the incredible work he has done. I am ver y aware of the big shoes I am stepping into, but I’m genuinely excited about what God has in store for the next season of The Need Project and myself. Being par t of that season, and helping to shape and grow it, is something I’m really looking for ward to

2 The New Year is a great time to star t in a new role - it has also coincided per fectly with the recent move of the Need Project in to your new premises How has the move been and how do you see it changing the way the Need Project functions going for ward?

It really does feel like per fect timing – a new year, new role and a new building! The move had gone really well overall, and I’m thankful for ever yone who helped and made it happen There has been a lot of hard work behind the scenes, and it has been great to see it all come together The new premises gives us more space and better facilities, which makes a big difference to how we operate day to day Looking ahead I think the move and new premises will help us ser ve people even better As a team we embrace and are excited by change However, the core of the project is to feed those in need, and this will remain our priority

3. The Need Project is already working ver y hard to cope with the volume of people in our community that are vulnerable and need assistance - How do you see the year ahead looking and do you have any plans in place to help cope with the increases we are currently seeing for the ser vice you provide?

It’s ver y clear that the level of need in our community is still ver y high, and sadly that doesn’t look like it is going to change any time soon. I think the year ahead will continue being ver y busy and challenging. That said, we are not going into it without a plan or without hope Our focus this year is strengthening what we already do – making sure our systems, volunteers and resources are being used in the best ways possible so we can cope with the demand We are also looking at how we can build stronger par tnerships with local organisations, suppor ters and ser vices, because ultimately this kind of work is better done together

We are also being proactive about resourcing, thinking ahead about stock, funding and sustainability. We are trusting God to keep providing – as he always has – and to guide us in the work we do.

4.On a more personal level, the role you have taken on could be seen as extremely challenging at times. Outside of work hours, how do you choose to relax and unwind in order to keep ever y thing equally balanced?

You are right – this role can be challenging and its impor tant to be able to step back and recharge. I really value time with family and friends, and love walking with my dog Bruce! These things help me pause, breathe and return to a new working week with perspective and optimism

5 We look for ward to seeing more of you in and around Stotfold over the coming weeks and look for ward to learning more about you as time goes on Just for fun, if you could sum up yourself in three words what would they be and why?

Organised – because being proactive allows time for reactivity in times which we will encounter Keeping things running smoothly in my new role takes a bit of planning! Hopeful – I genuinely believe kindness and compassion make a big difference, and faith keeps me looking for ward Chatty – well I love connecting with people, hearing their stories and having a good laugh whenever I can

Thank you Ellie for taking the time to chat to us in what is a hugely busy time for the project. You can find the ‘final word’ from Gordon on Page 32 of this issue as he provides his fianl update for us from the Need Project.

Stotfold Town Council News from

Have Your Say in Stotfold’s 2026 Residents Sur vey Your views. Your town. Your future.

There is still time to take par t in Stotfold Town Council’s Residents Sur vey 2025/26 and we would encourage all residents to have their say

The sur vey asks for your views on living in Stotfold, local issues, Council ser vices and facilities, how well the Town Council communicates, and what you feel should be prioritised in the future Your feedback helps councillors make informed decisions and ensures the Council’s work reflects what matters most to residents

The sur vey takes around 5 minutes to complete and can be filled in online by scanning the QR code. Paper copies of the sur vey are included in this edition of the Stotfold News and there are drop off boxes at Greenacre Centre, Conser vative Club, Salvation Army and The Barns. We are keen to hear from as many people as possible and encourage ever yone in the household to complete the sur vey individually, as different ages and experiences can have ver y different perspectives

Residents who choose to leave an email address will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 voucher of their choice Email addresses will only be used for the prize draw (and for the e -bulletin if you choose to sign up)

The sur vey closes on 31 March 2026 Results will be shared at the Annual Town Meeting and published on the Town Council’s website and social media channels Thank you for taking the time to have your say, your views really do make a difference.

Keep Stotfold Safe During Power Cuts Register Yourself or Someone You

Care About Today

As some of us know from early Januar y, power cuts can happen at any time, and for some residents, they can be more than just an inconvenience If you or someone you care about would struggle during a power outage, the Priority Ser vices Register (PSR) is here to help

The PSR is a free ser vice offered by energy providers to ensure that vulnerable customers receive extra suppor t when the lights go out This includes people who are elderly, have health conditions, or rely on electricity for medical equipment By registering, you can access benefits such as advanced notifications of planned outages, priority updates during emergencies, and tailored assistance when needed

Impor tantly, you can also register on behalf of a family member, friend, or neighbour. This simple act could make a big difference to someone’s safety and comfor t during a power cut.

Signing up is quick and easy. Visit your energy provider ’s website or call their customer ser vice team to add your details. If you’re unsure where to star t, Stotfold Town Council can provide guidance.

Let’s work together to make sure no one in our community is left in the dark If you know someone who could benefit, please encourage them to join the Priority Ser vices Register today For more information, visit: https://customer nationalgrid co uk/advice -andguidance/priority- ser vices/priority- ser vices -register/

Meetings

Wednesday 4 Februar y 2026 – Public Realm

Wednesday 25 Februar y 2026 – Over view and Scrutiny

Wednesday 4 March 2026 – Full Council

All meetings are open to the public They star t at 7pm unless other wise stated Meetings may be cancelled due to lack of business Full details including agendas are available on our website www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk

The Greenacre Centre, Valerian Way, Stotfold Her ts SG5 4HG Tel: 01462 730064 Email: enquiries@stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk

Dear Editor,

I would like to say a massive THANK YOU to all the dog owners who clear up after their dogs Wouldn’t it be amazing if all dog owners did that and you didn’t have to watch where you were walking?

How about a New Year ’s resoloution and make Stotfold beautiful and always clear up after your dog! Even if you have to stop scrolling on your phone, even if no-one is around and even if it is after dark! That would be amazing! From Mum of one

Dear Editor,

Referring to Mr Draycotts reminiscences, I think the Phil Randall mentioned was the lady that Miss Roser (Headmistress at St Mar y’s School) lived with in Queen Street.

I think the two photographs are Arlesey Road and The Chequers.

Keep up the wonder ful work with the Stotfold News Magazine!

Margaret Moore.

DOWN MEMORY LANE PHOTOGR APH

(Januar y issue) Well done to the many of you that got in touch to tell us that the first picture was indeed Hitchin Road It did stump us initially, mainly because the right hand side is fields (as it was back then ) The second picture was of course, The Chequers pub

Stotfold Defibrillator Locations

Take a photo of this on your phone for reference! Greenacre Centre • The Co-op • The Barn • Kings Baptist Church • Stotfold Conser vative Club • Stotfold Football Club • Stotfold Memorial Hall • Roecroft School • Hitchin Road Recreational Ground • Pippin Pre -School • Etonbur y Academy • St Mar y’s Academy • Pix Brook Academy • Stotfold Salvation Army Hall • The Mossman Centre • The Rooms• Stotfold Mill • MJ Ryalls (Baldock Road) • Stotfold Bowls Club (internal) NEW • Stotfold Football Club

Please check individual accessibility as some facilities may have their own opening hours

Stotfold Volunteer Director y

various volunteering roles we have in and around the town.Here is our first instalment, cour tesy of Stotfold Guiding, Stotfold Football Club, Luna Animal Rescue & Respite at Home

Stotfold Football Club:

Would you enjoy being par t of one of the largest local football clubs in the area? We are looking for help with the following roles: Merchandise Manager, matchday stewards, turnstile operators, Reser ve team hospitality (cost of food paid by the club) Treasurer and Vice -Chair

A Stotfold football Club we welcome help and suppor t from anyone in our community that is willing to get involved. We are a huge machine which needs a great deal of helpers in order for the wheels to turn! We’d love to hear from you if you are able to give us some of your time!

Please contact us through our website or via our social media for details

Are you passionate about helping our local animals? At Luna Animal Rescue we have so many areas desperate for more help From listing items for sale on social media, assisting at local events, down to foster caring for our animals (dogs, cats & rabbits to name a few ) We would love more help with all of these things!

To find out more please contact luna.ar@hotmail.co.uk

We are looking for befriending volunteers in Stotfold and the surrounding area. This is your chance to make a positive and immediate difference to the lives of people living with life limiting illnesses and their carers in your local community If you enjoy spending time chatting and listening, have a sense of humour and want to meet some genuinely interesting people this is for you! You’ll receive full training and suppor t You don’t need to have any prior experience, but you do need to have warmth, reliability, empathy, common sense and a ready smile If this is you, then we would love to hear from you. Contact 07483 376077 or email: respiteathomevolunteers@aol.co.uk

DOES YOUR GROUP NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS?

Pop us an email to stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk or call us on 01462 731986 to get your roles listed in our next issue.

Make 2026 the year you volunteer!

Why I volunteer at Fifth Stotfold Rainbows - written by Sarah Church I had always wanted to give to the community in some way and because my daughters were doing their Duke of Edinburgh awards, I thought of volunteering myself. I have made lifelong friends with an amazing group of people who have made a real difference in my life. What do we get up to?

We play games, teach the girls crafts and skills and work towards various badges. We take the girls on local visits and also attend district events run by Her tfordshire and Anglia Guiding We like to get involved with as many community events as possible, such as Stotfest, Remembrance Day and the Christmas Tree festival. We suppor t girls and young women to develop and to get their Duke Of Edinburgh awards. These aptitudes are good for their CV

What have I learnt:

I have learnt to work with children in a leadership role To plan a programme of activities, to manage a charity bank account, to complete risk assessments, girl guide training, eLearning courses, and first aid among other invaluable life skills. What would I love to happen next?

I would like to encourage more parents and community members to become regular volunteers There are a whole variety of roles that could be suppor ted, whether it would be posting about us on social media,

setting up a Stotfold Rangers Unit for girls over 14, helping to plan large events or auditing our bank accounts. There really is a role for ever yone It really is one of the most rewarding choices I have made in life Stotfold Girl Guiding: Currently we have lots of groups needing more help throughout the week. Are you looking for a volunteering role which gives huge reward!

The following groups are slightly different in that presently, they need adult ladies who are prepared to under take leadership training

These are, 2nd Stotfold Rainbowsunit leader, around 3 hours a week

( This will close in the summer )

3rd Stotfold Brownies - unit leader, around 3 hours a week

Get in touch at: stotfolddistrict@ girlguiding her tfordshire org.uk

Help us to feature more of the volunteering roles we have available in our community - get in touch today

Stotfol

Daily Diary

Tots & Toddlers - 9 15-10 45 Kings Baptist Church

The Green Stotfold FREE- Contact 01462 730521

Har tbeeps -10:00 Happy House;Toddlers to age 5

11:15am - Baby Beeps; Babies sitting/walking

12:30pm - Baby Bells Babies 8 weeks - sitting. Stotfold Conser vative Club Term time only

Contact 07735 572828 / 07494 662112

Shor t Mat Bowls: (indoor) at Stotfold Memorial Hall

2-4pm, all welcome. For details call 07905 855783

Stotfold Methodist Monday Club Scrabble, chat & tea

Stotfold Conser vative Club 2pm All welcome

If joining please call 07887 967996 to confirm venue.

Stotfold Spanish Club - Alder Green, Stotfold

Contact 07947897303 mar tacanella@yahoo co uk

Rainbows The Mossman Centre SG5 4PB 5-6pm email stotfolddistrict@girlguidingher tfordshire org uk

Brownies The Mossman Centre SG5 4PB 6 15pm - 7 30pm email stotfolddistrict@girlguidingher tfordshire.org.uk

Stotfold Runners - Stotfold Football Club 7pm

Contact Stotfoldrunners24@gmail com

TUESDAY

Stor y & Rhyme Time Stotfold Librar y SG5 4HG

10 30am-11am & 11 15am-11 45am Ages 0-5

Contact 0300 3004537

Music 4 Memor y A creative space for families affected by Dementia 2 15-3 45pm Salvation Army Hall, SG5 4LX Contact@tibbs dementia.co.uk / 01234 210993

Whist Club. St Mar y’s Church Hall on alternate Tuesdays at 2pm. Contact Elaine Drur y 07925 192007.

Slimming World 4pm 5 30pm & 7pm

Memorial Hall, Stotfold SG5 4HR Dawn 07515557803 slimwithdawn@hotmail co uk

Fifth Stotfold Brownies For girls aged 4 - 7 5 30-6 25pm The Mossman Centre, Baldock Road

Contact Sarah Church on 07527 707031

Stotfold Beavers 6.00 - 7.15 pm during term time. Stotfold Scout Hut SG5 4PB Email: gslstotfold@gmail com

JKSK Karate 6.15 - 7.10pm Fair field Park Community Hall SG5 4GY 07742 820956 or email info@jksk co uk

Rainbows The Mossman Centre SG5 4PB 5.30-6.25pm email stotfolddistrict@girlguidingher tfordshire org uk

Brownies The Mossman Centre SG5 4PB 6.30 - 7.45pm email stotfolddistrict@girlguidingher tfordshire org uk

Stotfold Singers Roecroft Centre 7.30pm - 9.30pm £5.50 per session First session free! stotfoldsingers@gmail com

NEW* Until 18th March

Kidpreneurs Club, 4pm-5pm develop skills for future entrepreneurs. Book:dzhaklinilieva@gmail.com

Stotfold Librar y SG5 4HG 0300 3004537

Bumps to Babies (Stotfold Childrens Centre) drop in session, 9.15-11am Free suppor t ser vice.

Greenacre Centre, SG5 4HG Term time only Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group’ 9 30-11 00am & 1 00-2 30pm Salvation Army Hall SG5 4LX

Home from Home drop in for tea, coffee & social activities Kings Baptist Church 1-3pm The Green, Stotfold. NEW Kidpreneurs Club 4-5pm Ignite creativity, build confidence - change the world! open to all budding entrepreneurs, Stotfold Librar y SG5 4LX from 14th Januar y Little Ruggers Lion class (5-8 years) – 4:00pm-4:45pm. Puma/Jaguar class (2-5 years) – 5:00-5:45pm.

Contact 07956 238709

Stotfold Beavers 6.00-7.15 pm during term time.

Stotfold Scout Hut SG5 4PB gslstotfold@gmail com

Silent Book Club NEW 1st Wednesday of the monthit's introver t happy hour! Bring your own book or find one on the shelf 5pm-5 30pm Arrival and Optional Socialising, 5.30pm-6.30pm Silent Reading Hour, 5.30pm-6pm For adults Stotfold Librar y SG5 4HG Contact 0300 3004537 Stotfold Scouts 7.30-9pm during term time. Stotfold Scout Hut SG5 4PB gslstotfold@gmail com

JKSK Karate 6.30 – 7.30pm Pendleton Spor ts Centre SG15 6XS 07742 820956 or email info@jksk co uk

Stotfold Runners - Stotfold Football Club 7pm Contact Stotfoldrunners24@gmail com

Stotfold Spanish Club - Alder Green, Stotfold Contact 07947897303 mar tacanella@yahoo co uk

Dance Dimension Dance classes for children and adults (Ballet, Tap, Street Dance) St Mar y’s Church Hall 07931 910655 dancedimension info@gmail com

Rainbows The Mossman Centre SG5 4PB 5 30-6 30pm stotfolddistrict@girlguidingher tfordshire.org.uk

Guides The Mossman Centre SG5 4PB 7-9pm email stotfolddistrict@girlguidingher tfordshire org uk

Just Out Youth Club 6pm - 8.30pm age 11-18

Roecroft Centre SG5 4NE Games, chill out area, drinks

MY FAIR LADIES

(Red Hat Society) Social group for ladies over 50 Email:myfairladies2@ gmail.com

KS SWIM SCHOOL

Swimming lessons for all & childrens ar tistic swimming

Email:ksswimschool @gmail.com

THURSDAY

PLEASE NOTE THE LIBR ARY WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY 25th DECEMBER AND THURSDAY 1st JANUARY

SENsor y Morning 9 30am-12pm Stotfold Librar y SG5 4HG Recommended for children of all ages. Contact 0300 3004537

Toast of the Town 2nd Thursday of the month, drop in social morning, Tea & toast 10 30-12noon All welcome

Stotfold Salvation Army Hall SG5 4LX

Stotfold Citizens Advice Stotfold Town Council 10am-1pm 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month

Connect (Youth club for adults!) 4th Thursday of the month 10 30-12 30 Salvation Army Hall, SG5 4LX

Stotfold Ar t Group Self-guided ar t group 1.30-3.30pm Roecroft Centre SG5 4NE Contact 07821502367

Email: stotfoldar tgroup@outlook.com

Stotfold Cub Group 6 45-8pm during term time

Stotfold Scout Hut SG5 4PB gslstotfold@gmail com

Stotfold Runners - Stotfold Football Club 7pm

Contact Stotfoldrunners24@gmail com

Stotfold Spanish Club - Alder Green, Stotfold Contact 07947897303 mar tacanella@yahoo.co.uk

Brownies The Mossman Centre SG5 4PB 6 15pm - 7 30pm email stotfolddistrict@girlguidingher tfordshire.org.uk

Just Out Youth Club age 11-18 Roecroft entre SG5 4NE 6pm - 8 30pm Games, Tech, chill out area, refreshments

FRIDAY

Knit and Knatter.10.30am-12pm for adults. Stotfold Librar y Come and join our friendly knitting/crochet group and meet new friends. Stotfold Librar y SG5 4HG

Stotfold Good Neighbour Group Friends on Friday 1 30-4 15 Drop in social afternoon

Stotfold Memorial Hall SG5 4HR Contact 07599 925587

Stotfold Good Neighbour Group chair based excercise, Stotfold Memorial Hall SG5 4HR Contact 07599 925587 to join the waiting list

Stotfold Spanish Club - Alder Green, Stotfold Contact 07947897303 mar tacanella@yahoo co uk

Cosy Colouring Ever y 1st Friday of the Month - 12pm-3pm

Recommended for adults at Stotfold Librar y SG5 4HG

Board Game Club 3 30pm - 5pm Recommended for families of all ages at Stotfold LIbrar y SG5 4HG

Jo Jingles Music & Movement classes for Babies & Preschoolers Fair field Community Hall SG5 4GY

Contact 07971 578660

Stotfold Twirlers Baton Twirling & Acro 6-8pm Fair field Community Hall SG5 4GY

Contact Sonia crook@hotmail com

SATURDAY

Lego and Duplo Club 10am-3pm Recommended for families of all ages.Stotfold Librar y SG5 4HG

Contact 0300 3004537

Pokemon Club. 10am-12pm for ages 6+.Come along to trade your own cards and play the trading game we have at the librar y! Stotfold Librar y SG5 4HG

Contact 0300 3004537

Stotfold Spanish Club - Alder Green, Stotfold Contact 07947897303 mar tacanella@yahoo.co.uk

Warhammer Club! NEW 1pm-3pm~Bring along your models to play this tabletop wargame with others. (Dedicated painting sessions will be held during school holidays only) Stotfold Librar y SG5 4HG 0300 3004537

SUNDAY

Lion class (5-8 years) – 9:00am-9:45am

Puma class (2-3 5 years) – 10:00am-10:45am

Lion class (3.5-5 years) – 11:00am-11:45am.

Hope Chapel Sunday School Sundays 9:15-10:00

Hope Chapel SG5 4NX Ages 5-15

Contact debmac2405@gmail com

Sewcial Sundays 2nd Sunday of the month, bring your sewing machine & projects 10am-4pm, £15

Fair field Community Hall Email: sew social 22@gmail com

JKSK Karate 5 – 6pm Stotfold Memorial Hall

SG5 4HP 07742 820956 info@jksk co uk

STOTFOLD LIBR ARY UPDATES & EXTR A EVENTS.

MEET YOUR LOCAL MP - MP Surger y - Alistair Strathern Friday 27th Februar y 4pm-5.30pm.

School Holiday Activities Feb 16th-21st

Tues 17th - Stor y and Rhyme time 10 30am & 11 15am

Wed 18th - Crafts 2pm-5pm (aged 3+)

Kidpreneurs Club 4pm-5pm [Bookable event] Email dzhaklinilieva@gmail com (aged 6-12)

Thurs 19th - SENsor y Morning 9 30am-12pm

Thurs 19th - Bracelet Making 10am-12pm, [Chargeable event £1 per bracelet] (ages 5+ and adults)

Fri 20th - Crafts 9am-1pm (aged 3+)

Board Games Club 2pm-5pm (aged 3+)

Sat 21st - Pokémon Club 10am-12pm (ages 6+)

Lego and Duplo Club 10am-3pm

Warhammer Club 1pm-3pm (ages 8+)

Librar y Open hours Monday CLOSED Tuesday 9am-1pm Wednesday 2-6pm Thursday 9am-1pm Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-4pm

IT’S FREE TO LIST YOUR COMMUNITY GROUP OR MEETING HERE!

Email stotfold.news@yahoo.co.uk with details of your club, group or class....

Family announcements

G O G

Passed away peacefully at the Garden House Hospice on 31st December 2025

Trina was much loved by her husband Nick Mother to Kevin & Hayley and Nanny to Daisy, Jessica and Harr y

Trina will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.

The funeral will be at 2pm on Wednesday 28th Januar y at Nor th Her tfordshire Crematorium Holwell.

stgiving com/gardenhousehospice cements: We are happy to accept family announcements by post, telephone, through our facebook page If you would like to make a donation in return for nouncement then please visit the website above Please mention that the n has been made on behalf of the Stotfold & Arlesey News Magazine

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N DAVIES

Passed,peacefully on December 26th 2025 with his wife Sue, Chris, Nicky and family around him

John’s family wish to thank ever yone for thir kind messages of sympathy & suppor t

RORY

Happy 3rd bir thday to our darling little prince.

Love from Mummy, Daddy and big sister Rosie XXX

CHRIS WEBSTER

Many Happy Returns! Wishing you a ver y bir thday! All your family & friends x

NATHAN SPEAR

Happy 40th Bir thday!

Love from Miranda & Chloe xx

In loving memor y of Mark Chapman 1973-2025

Mark was the four th child of John and Esther Chapman, born on 1st June 1973. At that time, ultrasound screening for congenital conditions was not routine, so our parents had no indication before his bir th that he had Down Syndrome Shor tly after he arrived, he was taken into another room without explanation When the midwife returned, she informed our parents of his diagnosis and asked “Are you sure you want him?” Of course they did! He was their baby, and they loved him unconditionally

Special tribute

written by Anna Chapman

Mark was a beautiful baby, and Mum and Dad devoted themselves entirely to caring for him They were wonder fully patient and understanding utterly committed to giving him the fullest and happiest life possible Mark was ver y affectionate from a young age Whether he was visiting Hitchin market on a Saturday or on the beach at Winter ton or Greatstone, he would slow us all down in his determined mission to hug as many ladies as he possibly could Mark joyfully greeting strangers with open arms and a beaming smile As he grew, Mark thrived He began attending Sunnyside Special Needs School in Biggleswade at the age of four and remained there until he was eighteen He then went on to the Adult Training Centre (also in Biggleswade), which became a major par t of his life, later becoming involved in the Bistro and the Stitch Shop in Stotfold.

Mark lived along Arlesey Road in Stotfold until 1991, and moved with our parents to The Green. Dad was a long - standing Stotfold figure as a farmer at Manor Farm. Mark loved to visit Dad in the fields and when Dad later changed direction and ran a printing business from the farm, Mark continued to enjoy being around him and watching ever y thing happen. In his younger years, when he had ideas about learning to drive, he once backed Dad’s car into the wall at Arlesey Road and kept revving it even as Dad rushed out Mark also had no sense of urgency – his bus would arrive each morning and wait patiently while he slowly wandered down the long driveway, without the slightest concern for the timetable

Mark could often been seen walking around Stotfold to One -Stop for his newspaper On one occasion he discovered the shop had sold out and when the shopkeeper innocently told him which customer had bought the last one, Mark marched straight round to their house to retrieve it A rather confused homeowner consequently called the police!

Mark found losing both Dad in 2016 and Mum in 2021 incredibly difficult; he was deeply devoted to them and remained so throughout his whole life He would visit their grave at the Cemeter y and kept cherished photos on his phone. It is so fitting he is now buried beside them. Mark lived with his sister Anna until suitable suppor ted living accommodation became available. He moved into his

new home in Biggleswade in May 2022 Mark began working at Stotfold Co-op in 2006 and was incredibly proud of his job. We remain so grateful for the love and understanding extended to him at the Co-op.

Music was one of the biggest joys of Mark’s life. He taught himself to play the organ because he loved listening to Dad play. At the Adult Centre’s Christmas par ty, just days before he passed away, he played Silent Night in his Christmas jumper. We have a shor t video of this, which is now a deeply treasured memor y.

Faith was central to Mark’s life Ever y week he attended the worship ser vices at Hope Baptist Chapel, Stotfold, and made many dear friends Mark also loved travelling abroad Only a few weeks before he died, we asked if he fancied a little break, expecting him to say “Eastbourne ” He replied, “New York would be nice!” Little did we know he would soon leave us for a far better place than even that

Sadly, Mark passed away unexpectedly on 10th December 2025 As a family, we are still coming to terms with his loss yet we take great comfor t knowing he is safe in heaven We would like to thank the many local friends, neighbours, colleagues, church members and carers who suppor ted Mark throughout his life and who have reached out to us with such kindness since he passed away We are also deeply thankful to ever yone who attended his funeral and to all who helped us honour his memor y

Mark will be missed more than words can say. He was created how God intended and we were privileged to be his siblings Sleep well, our darling brother.

News from the Mill.

The Mill’s Preparations for Spring!

Save the Dates!

First Open Mill of 2026: 29th March

Steam Fair and Countr y Show: 9-10th May

Live at the Mill: Friday 8th May

Working Steam Weekend: 10-11th October

Historically, the star t of a new year and the months of Januar y and Februar y were especially impor tant for milling, as winter rainfall and early spring snowmelt helped replenish the river, ensuring sufficient water flow to turn the wheel consistently In the past, agreements over milling rights, rents, and grain processing were often renewed at the year ’s beginning, making it a crucial time for planning and stability

Now, as in the past, our Head Miller, Ray Kilby, uses this period to assess water levels, repair mill machiner y, clear channels, and prepare for getting Stotfold Mill wheel turning again in the Spring. Similarly, our teams of volunteers kick off the year with planning for our Open Mill Days, tours, visits and major events. We are interested to hear from traders and owners of vintage steam engines, and other vehicles - and are keen to bring new and different attractions to our programme each year. The power of steam has been synonymous with Stotfold Mill for decades. In 1887, Stotfold-born John Randall, after first renting the mill from the Vaughan family, bought the Mill outright and embarked on significant improvements to the milling operation. Under his ownership, a steam engine was installed to supplement water power and machiner y was modernised, reflecting industrial advances of the time Since then, the terrible fire of 1992 destroyed most of this machiner y and much of it had to be rebuilt by our team of volunteers – many of whom still actively contribute to keeping the wheels turning year after year

We really hope that 2026 brings with it plenty of oppor tunities to enjoy the outdoors and immerse yourself in our shared local histor y We look for ward to welcoming you into the Mill again next month and encourage you to bring your friends and family to a Mill Open Day, a walk around our Nature Reser ve or to one of our legendar y major event weekends

We look for ward to seeing you soon!

News from Poppies Nurser y

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Our new children who star ted this term are settling well into nurser y life This term we have been exploring ‘Our World’, sharing cultures, types of home and environments, climates and different animals and communities

We also looked at ‘Space’, with rockets built! We also join the Great Bird Watch to see how many appear in our wooded areas and we are also promoting children’s understanding of how to suppor t our climate action plan

As par t of understanding themselves, we have been fostering the development of friendships, with our older children involving younger peers in their free play. Being able to understand the value of friendship and learning how to build positive relationships is a key area of learning which we enhance in our settings

Ever y child is valued and recognised for their individuality

We also explore family dynamics, and different types of families to suppor t children’s understanding that we are all special

As par t of valuing diversity, Chinese New Year is always celebrated with music, dance and dragon dancing, noodle painting, making masks, and using chopsticks! Our After school clubs have also enjoyed construction, craft activities, including clay, collage, modelling and ar t They equally love outdoor games and spor ts as the evenings are drawing out!

Poppies and Poppyheads both offer breakfast club, nurser y sessions, aftershock club, and full day care, from Monday to Friday during the term and additionally offer holiday club. Poppies age range is 2 years old to Reception, while Poppyheads is 2 years old to Year 2. For Poppies, St Mar y’s Academy site, please contact: billposters@glial.com, and for Poppyheads at Fair field Lower School, Dickens Boulevard site, please contact: bibliographies@glial com

Quote of the month: “Friends are the people who make your life better by just being in it ”

By Anon.

News from Pippin Pre -School

For the month of Februar y, we have lots of exciting activities planned to celebrate the Chinese New Year including food tasting, dragon crown making and learning Chinese dancing. Children will also learn about the significance of gifting red envelopes amongst family and friends during the celebrations and will have the oppor tunity to make their own to share good luck with their families for the year ahead.

Holiday club will once again be open for Februar y Half Term (16th to 19th inclusive) We are open from 8am- 6pm and charge £40 per day (including breakfast, mid-morning and afternoon snack) alternatively, you may book a shor ter day of 9am to 3pm at a cost of £25 (includes mid-morning snack) All requests are on a first come, first ser ve basis

Our Easter holiday club will be open from Monday 30th March to Thursday 2nd April inclusive and available to book on our booking system from 23rd Februar y Please visit www members pippinpreschool co uk to secure your place

Our next Happy School Bag collection is scheduled for Monday 9th March, we will be open Sunday 8th March from 10am to 11am for donations (adult/children’s clothes, shoes, handbags) and again from 8am till 9am on Monday morning The more we collect the more we raise, happy sor ting!

As mentioned previously you can now suppor t us from the comfor t of your own home while shopping online! We've par tnered with easyfundraising, allowing you to raise free donations with 8000+ retailers. Are you ready to make a difference to our fundraising target for next year? Please sign up now, your ongoing suppor t is gratefully received.

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We continue to collect donations of plastic bottle tops, unwanted fabric, small yogur t pots, buttons for our gluing station. All donations welcome, please drop off at the office. Thank you for your interest in our Pre -School. We look for ward to sharing more of our news with you again next month.

News from Roecroft Lower School

It has cer tainly been an incredibly wintr y star t to 2026 The children all returned to school well rested and ready for a full term of learning and fun

This month we have an update from our KS2 team:

Year 3 have made a fantastic star t to the Spring term, returning to school in Januar y We launched the term by diving into the world of my ths and legends, exploring a range of traditional tales before focusing on The Tiger Child In French, pupils have continued to build their confidence by learning to count up to twelve and practising simple conversational phrases Our Ar t lessons have been inspired by the striking work of Georgia O’Keeffe The children explored how she used shape, tone and shading in her drawings before practising these techniques in their own sketch work. In Geography, we began our learning about land use. The children loved working with Ordnance Sur vey maps, comparing urban and rural areas of the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, in Computing, pupils have been strengthening their coding abilities using programs such as Scratch.

Year 4 have also kicked off the year with great enthusiasm, par ticularly in Histor y, where they have been exploring the impact of the Romans on Britain. The children have been fascinated to learn about Roman roads, many of which still influence our modern transpor t network, as well as their advances in building techniques, food and hygiene. Our learning will soon focus on the discover y of Dicket Mead, now known as the Welwyn Roman Baths, and we are ver y much looking for ward to visiting the site to experience this histor y first hand

In Design and Technology, pupils are investigating mechanisms and putting their knowledge into practice by designing and building moving cars They will be incorporating circuits from Science, developing their wood cutting skills and learning how to strengthen joints, all leading to an exciting race at the end of the project

Finally, in English, Year 4 have been immersed in poetr y They have enjoyed reading, discussing and per forming a wide variety of poems, with par ticular favourites including Chocolate Cake by Michael Rosen and Walking My Iguana by Brian Moses Their growing confidence and expressive skills have shone through in ever y per formance

Wising you all a healthy and cosy Februar y, Mrs Cross

There has been a distinct buzz in the hallways this past month: The days are getting (slightly) longer, the energy is high, and it has been an absolute joy to welcome our students back for the star t of the Spring Term.

I had the privilege of leading our Welcome Back Assemblies. The star t of a new year is naturally a time for reflection a chance to look back at the Autumn Term and think about the small tweaks and changes we can make to be even better versions of ourselves I spoke to the students about the concept of a "Leap of Faith" and shared how true learning often happens when we step out of our comfor t zones We want Pix Brook to be a nur turing space where students

News from Pixbrook A c ademy

feel safe enough to take risks and brave enough to make mistakes After all, making a mistake isn’t a failure; it’s a vital stepping stone to growth.

We have cer tainly hit the ground running this term with another packed calendar designed to enrich our students' lives beyond the classroom.

Our choir headed to the O2 for Young Voices, which is a highlight for many! We could not be prouder of their energy and enthusiasm! Dr Bike has visited to ensure our cyclists are riding safely to and from school

Our Year 10s went on an inspiring Ar t Trip, broadening their creative horizons and our Year 11s have been working

incredibly hard ahead of their final mock exams

Excitement is reaching fever pitch for the Februar y Half-Term Ski Trip. It promises to be an unforgettable adventure (and a literal leap of faith on the slopes!). We wish all those venturing abroad a safe and memorable visit. I cannot wait to see the photos and hear stories of their adventures.

Thank you to our wider community for your continued suppor t

We look for ward to updating you on all of our news once again next month!

News from St Mar y’s A c ademy

Januar y was an eventful star t to the New Year with the first of our monthly Collective Worships in the form of an Epiphany themed Ser vice in which our children and staff were all involved. The ser vice included a blessing of the school by Reverend Bill and Reverend Graham from St Mar y’s Church

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Our Parent’s Association, the SMSA were also busy organising the Happy Bags and ever popular ‘Break the Rules’ events They have many upcoming plans for all years to enjoy, including a fun movie night in Februar y, so keep up to date with their Facebook and our Website

All donations raised will go towards the IT fund to purchase more technology

for use in school.

Our school clubs are all well under way with some new activities available as the children settle back into the new term. In Februar y our Year 4 children will be par ticipating in the 2026 Young Voices Concer t. This is taking place on Monday 23rd and involves thousands of children from schools across the countr y within the O2, London

There will be a number of Class Assemblies held during Februar y star ting with Opal on 11th and followed by Coral and Cr ystal on 13th and 27th respectively We all look for ward to these As always parents and close relatives of children in these classes are invited to attend and enjoy!

Please look out for more information and dates in our weekly school newsletter or on our website Also, in Februar y our Year 3 children will star t their swimming lessons

Our last day of this half term is Friday 13th Februar y, with school resuming on Monday 23rd as we then look for ward to easter.

News from Fair field Park Lower School

This term Reception have dived into stories and thought about which ones are our favourites and why Year 1s have explored the local area and thought about what we might find in our local park.

Year 2 have been thinking about our local area and then comparing it to Mexico. Year 3 have been studying France and looking at similarities and differences with the UK and Year 4 have been learning about the Romans impact on Britain.

We celebrated a religious diversity day learning about Buddism The children experienced yoga, meditation and mindfulness

The choir took par t in the Young Voices Concer t at the 02 with 9000 other children It was a fabulous day,

STOTFOLD GARDEN CLUB

Meetings & Trips

Meetings are normally held on the second Wednesday of the Month at St Mar y’s Church Hall, Church Road, Stotfold at 10.15am

the per formance was absolutely spectacular! The sang all the songs they have been learning but also shone showing all their values for the day. There are lots of other highlights to look for ward to this term including;

• Parents Consultations, taking place Tuesday 10th & Thursday 12th Februar y

• KS2 Redborne Football Event

• Tempest Class Photo’s Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th March

• PTA Mother ’s Day Gift Room

• Mother ’s Day Afternoon Tea

• Parent Book Drop in 3 20pm Thursday 12th March

Value of the Half Term: Positivity

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News from Etonbur y A c ademy

This half term at Etonbur y is in full swing! Students, staff, and families are adapting to the new academic term and seizing the oppor tunities for learning, growth, and development It is an especially impor tant time of year for our GCSE & year 13 Sixth Form students, who are in their last few months of education before their main examinations We have a fantastic group of pupils who are eager to learn, and with continued suppor t, we know they can achieve their full potential

Our Year 9 pupils are also beginning the process of selecting their GCSE options this term and Year 11’s are making their internal applications to attend our ETA Sixth Form

We have an exciting and busy schedule to look for ward to this term! Our Junior students have recently par ticipated in the Young Voices Choir and this month will be visiting the Duxford Air Museum. Additionally, some of our Secondar y students will be working with the University of Oxford, taking par t in a mock cour t trial and watching a theatrical

per formance of 'A Christmas Carol' We have Duke of Edinburgh students working towards their bronze and silver awards and lots more The ar t trip and theatre workshops offer fantastic oppor tunities to explore creativity and expression, while Science Live and the Holocaust visit can provide deep insights into histor y and scientific discover y The Parliament trip promises to be an enlightening experience about government and civic engagement Meanwhile, the year 5 Viking day will surely ignite the imaginations of younger students as they delve into histor y in a fun, interactive and inspiring way

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At the beginning of Februar y KS2 and KS3 parents were invited into school to visit and review their child(ren)'s books, as well as engage in a face - to-face meeting with their child's mentor Additionally, there will be a year 9 options evening at the end of the month, Thursday 26 Februar y, where you can explore the GCSE options. We are continuing to show prospective parents, carers and pupils around Etonbur y Academy. Please do get in touch with us on 01462 730391 or via email etaoffice@bestacademies.org.uk

We are also pleased to announce that applications for a place at Etonbur y Sixth Form for September 2026 are now open via our website. If you would like a tour, or have any questions, please contact our Head of Sixth Form via email cdowden@bestacademies org uk To apply: https://www etonbur y org uk/sixth-form/applications

We believe we are a small, compassionate and exceptional educational community Our children are happy and achieve their full potential, come and see for yourself what makes Etonbur y special Mrs J Young - Principal Etonbur y Academy www etonbur y org uk

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News from Stotfold Football Club

December was a ver y poor month for the First team drawing one and losing three of their league fixtures and finishing the year mid- table. The Reser ves won two and drew one of their league matches and progressed in the Beds Senior Trophy winning 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at AFC Oakley. They are currently in 7th place in the league table. The Women’s team won their only league match in December and sit 6th in the league table

Let’s get behind all of our teams and give them the best suppor t Please suppor t the club by taking up our sponsorship and adver tising promotions - Details are on the club website

Come on you Eagles. Up the fold. JSJ Stadium New Roker Park, Arlesey Road Stotfold, Her ts SG5 4HE T: 01462 539297

News from Stotfold Junior Football Club

This month we feature an update from our Under 9 Greys managed by Gar y Evans and Jake Kisby:

After a great star t to our first season managing the Stotfold U9 Grey’s we had a ver y competitive match against Stevenage’s Fairlands U9 Greens who were a well established side. We are pleased to say we overcame them to win 2-0. A clean sheet and two great goals from Keighnan F and Barney S and a ver y good per formance from the whole team.

Our parents voted for Theo E for their player of the match and coaches player went too Maverick E We are looking for ward to the rest of the season with these great lads

To stay in touch with our club news, please find us on facebook and keep a close eye on our website

Date for your diar y: Stotfold Junior 5 & 6 a side Youth Tournament - 6 & 7th JunePlease see our social media for more information.

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Do you have a ver y young person at home keen to get involved in football? Did you know the Stotfold Junior Development Centre star ts at the age of just three?

The Stotfold Junior Development Centre offers weekly sessions for girls and boys between the ages of 3-7 of all abilities to develop their football skills. Gaining a love of playing spor t at a young age helps to set your child up to enjoy an active and healthy life

Regular weekly sessions:

SATURDAY

Pendleton Centre, Stotfold.

MiNi class (3yrs) – 9am-9.45am

MiDi class (4yrs) – 10am-10.45am

MaXi class (5yrs) – 11am-12pm

MaXi+ class (6-7yrs) - 9.30am10 30am

For more details contact info@stotfoldjuniorsdc co uk

Are you looking for a new hobby in 2026? Are you looking to meet new people, keep active and get out and about? We might just have the per fect solution!

We run a friendly Indoor Bowls group, each Monday between 2-4pm at the Stotfold Memorial Hall, (SG5 4HR) Whether you are an absolute beginner or have played before, ever yone is welcome We need new members!!

To find out more call Sandra on 07905 855783

The Februar y 2026 Wellbeing Walks for the Arlesey and Stotfold Group are as follows: -

Meeting dates: Feb 5th, 12th, 19th 26th

Location: Arlesey Station

Time:10 45am

For any enquiries please contact Beth and Peter Over field (01462 815672) NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

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The 1st Sat of the month 5k is the 7th Februar y on Letchwor th Common at 9am and is free to enter Entries are now open for the popular Greenway Challenge on the 10th May Tthis is a 13ml loop around Letchwor th Greenway and open to runners of all abilities Entr y details are on our website.

We continue our training sessions on Tues and Thurs with qualified coaches and meet in Letchwor th at 7pm We welcome runners of all abilities so come along for a taster session. All our details are on nhrr.org.uk or contact Ian 07506429928

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Februar y Church Ser vices

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY CHURCH

Community Hall, SG5 4JJ

Februar y Ser vices:

Sunday 1st Morning Ser vice 10.30am

Sunday 8th Morning Ser vice 10 30am

Sunday 15th Morning Ser vice 10.30am

Sunday 22nd Morning Ser vice

10.30am

Contact 07351 514457

Email:info@fair fieldcc org uk

Februar y Ser vices

Sunday 8th

9.00am Parish Communion

Sunday 22nd

9 00am Parish Communion

Revd. Bill Britt on 01462 730218

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STOTFOLD METHODIST

Scrabble Club Ever y Monday from 2pm for a cup of tea and a chat Ever yone is welcome to our friendly group

Please ring 01462 731167 for details

STOTFOLD METHODISTS

5 Hitchin Road, Stotfold. SG5 4HP

Februar y Ser vices:

Sunday 1st 10am Cath Edmonds

Sunday 8th 10am Christine Warren

Sunday 22nd 10am Rev John Whittle

Minister Rev Emmanuel Onabanjo 07464 881751

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Mill Lane, Stotfold. SG5 4NU

Februar y Ser vices:

Sunday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

Sunday School 9.15am

Morning Worship 10 30am

Afternoon Worship 2.15pm

Wednesday 4th, 11th

Prayer meetings 7.15pm

Wednesday 11th, 25th

Evening worship 7 15pm

Saturday 7th

Young people’s meeting 7pm

Minister: Mr G E Hadley

01462 686803

www.hopechapelstotfold.org

See chapel Notice Board for full details

KINGS BAPTIST CHURCH

The Green, Stotfold SG5 4AN

Februar y Ser vices:

Sunday 1st All age family sevice

Sunday 8th Sunday ser vice with communion

Sunday 15th Sunday ser vice

Sunday 22nd Sunday ser vice with communion

The Sunday ser vice is streamed using Zoom software on your smar tphone or computer to join in. The meeting ID is 826 978 3610 and the passcode is 730521

For more details please contact us on Tel: 01462 730521

www kingsbaptistchurch co uk

ST MARY’S CHURCH

61 Church Road, Stotfold SG5 4NE

Februar y Ser vices:

Morning Prayer

Monday-Saturday ever y week: 9am

Sunday 1st

8 00am Parish Communion

10 00am Parish Communion

4pm Tea Time Praise family ser vice

Wednesday 4th

9.45am Parish Communion

Sunday 8th

10.00am Parish Communion with Sunday School

Wednesday 11th

9.45am Parish Communion 2pm Hymns for fun.

Sunday 15th

9am Parish Communion

10am Parish Praise ser vice

5 30pm Youth gathernig

Wednesday 18th Ash Wednesday

9 45am Ash Wednesday ser vice

7.30pm As Wednesday ser vice

Sunday 22nd

9am Morning prayer

10am Parish Communion with Sunday School

Wednesday 25th

9 45am Parish Communion

10.30am Lent bible discussions at church

7.30pm Lent bible discussions at the Vicaridge

Revd Bill Britt on 01462 730218

www stotfoldchurch org uk

STOTFOLD SALVATION ARMY

10 Church Road, Stotfold SG5 4LX

Februar y Ser vices:

Prayer Meeting

Ever y Sunday 10:00am

Family Friendly Worship 10 30am

Ever y Sunday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd Februar y Tuesday Home League Meetings 2-3pm Midweek worship for ladies including refreshments 3rd,10th, 17th, 24th

Captains Adrian & Gemma Allen, 01462 731072

Church News & For thcoming Events

ST MARY’S CHURCH

Lent Discussion Groups begin on 25 Februar y 10 30am and 7 30pm at the Vicarage We will be discussing Paula Gooders’ Book “Women of Holy Week: An Easter Journey in nine stories ” Ever yone is welcome to join Sunday Evening Discussion Group on Faith Star ting 1 Februar y our popular discussion group for people seeking to find out more about faith will meet from 7 30pm to 9 00pm at the Roecroft Centre. Community Coffee Morning 10.30-12 noon on Wednesday 4 Februar y. Fresh baked cakes and savouries. Ever yone is welcome. Women’s Fellowship Group will meet at 2.30PM on Wednesday 18 Februar y in the Church Hall. Little Angels Baby & Toddler Group meets on Thursdays at 10.15am in the Church Hall during term time. Jigsaw Sale 10.00am-12 Saturday 21 Februar y in the Church Hall.

Friendship Lunch will be held at noon on Wednesday 25 Februar y at The Stag. To book contact carolyn bleach@sky com Men’s Big Breakfast 9 30am Saturday 28 Februar y The Stag Whist Club Church Hall,alternate Tuesdays at 2pm Contact Elaine Drur y 07925 192007

Thinking about getting married? If you are interested in getting married in your parish church do contact Revd Bill on 01462 730218

Christenings held on the 4th Sunday of each month Please contact Sara Clark on 01462 625270

Funerals The church is available for any local person’s funeral For information speak to your funeral director or telephone Revd Bill Britt on 01462 730218

Please check our website, www.stotfoldchurch.org.uk,

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and marks the star t of a for ty-day period leading up to to Easter. Many people associate Lent with giving something up, but it can also be a time for taking something on – slowing down and for reflection As a church, Lent offers us a chance to pause amid busy lives, to reflect individually and together, and to look ahead to Easter ’s message of hope and new beginnings What do you want this year to look like? “I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and ear th”. (Psalm 121:1-2) The phrase “Maker of heaven and ear th” highlights God’s sovereignty and power, assuring us that He is capable of providing help in all situations Bernadette, Churchwarden

Revd Jenna Dearden

Email: revjennadearden@gmail.com

Mobile: 07708 666612 & Church Landline: 01462 731227

STOTFOLD SALVATION ARMY

Monthly Monday Fellowship group – 16th Februar y(7pm)

Children aged 5 – 12 are welcome to join King’s Kids Youth aged 13 and above are invited to join our youth group, held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month

At the moment we are not able to provide a super vised crèche We celebrate Communion on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. We use non-alcoholic grape juice, and gluten-free wafers are available. Prayers twice a weekA time of reflection, worship and prayer We meet on Wednesday mornings at 10:00am and on Sunday evenings at 6pm. Monday 2nd Februar y Works of Hear t our informal and fun ar ts and crafts which star ts at 8pm. Ever y Wednesday Home from Home in par tnership with the Need Project 1pm to 3pm - tea, coffee, cake, and biscuits. Bring your knitting, or sit and chat, play games, do a jigsaw, or maybe take par t in a fun quiz! All ages welcome. Ever y Monday Tots & Toddlers term times from 09:15 to 10:45 Keep an eye on Social Media for any updates of activities www kingsbaptistchurch co uk

Ever y Tuesday (2:15-3:45pm) Music 4 Memor y ( Tibbs Dementia) - those with dementia and their carers Wednesdays: Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group: 9 30am11am or 1 00pm – 2 30pm no session on 18th Feb Stotfold Book Club - Februar y 7 15pm; all welcome Thursday 5th Feb – Hobby Hub (10:30am-12:30pm) a place to craft, enjoy a drink, and meet new people 12th Feb –Toast of the Town (10:30am-12:00 noon) with drinks, toast, teacakes and friendly faces 26th Feb ‘Connect’ (10:30am12:30pm), a ‘Youth club for adults’, a relaxing place to chat, refreshments, and many different games to enjoy We also have several Bible Discussion (Lyfe) groups that meet throughout the week at different locations Please contact us for fur ther information.

The Need Project Update

This month we say farewell to Gordon who retires from the Need Project. We’d like to thank him of behalf of all of the Stotfold News readers for keeping us all so well informed over these last few years. We wish you a great retirement..

The las t word.. Well, what a month!

December is always so busy and along with moving to the chapel and Ellie star ting, it has been manic Without our amazing family of volunteers, none of this would be possible, as always, thank you all, you are priceless

As I write this, we are ready to star t the next chapter of our journey We are in the chapel and are ready to star t to operate from there from Januar y 5th It is ver y exciting, but also a bit sad, as we have had a great time using the shop on the high street for so long Now, it is stripped out, but we move on with Gods guidance and pray we keep close to his leading in all we do

A L F I E ’ S

I retire, from heading up the project at the end of Januar y and for me it is an emotional time, but I know it is time, and I am more than confident the project is in safe hands I have been leading the project for 23/24 years and have loved ever y bit of it. I have worked with some incredible people, who from the star t were so committed in their passion for those in need, (Mick, Joan, Doug, Ceri), along with so many more. You have blessed me and encouraged me ever y step of the way.

I remember, we were doing maybe 2 or 3 food parcels a week, working out of a cleaning cupboard in the Baptist church and now here we are today. It doesn’t seem possible, but our God had a plan and chose us. Just to put it in perspective, in the seventeen working days this month, we have given out about 820 Christmas food parcels, all referred through agencies we work with We also gave out about 400 bags of use -by food, which, if it hadn’t been taken, would have gone in landfill We have also given out over £25,000 wor th of toys, to children who were not getting presents, all by referral

We also suppor t several other charities, locally, on a weekly basis, with what ever we can regarding food We estimate a financial value for all that to be in total about £95,000 I am not about bigging the project up, I really wish we could have the stats we had say 10 years ago, averaging maybe 100 a month, which is still too many to the 691 we averaged in 2025 This is a sad reflection on the society we live in

Why is this happening, I’m sure we all have opinions, and I’m sure there are many, but for us, we will tr y not to judge, and we will follow Jesus’ teaching. For us, it is not about numbers and value, it’s about the fact we can and are doing something about it and your suppor t makes all this possible, so thank you! In closing, I thank you personally for the suppor t and pray Gods blessing on all of you.

I’ll finish with these words:

We can’t do ever y thing, but we can do something, let’s not let the things that we can’t do, stand in the way of the things we can. Praise God always, Gordon

Down Memory Lane

Following on from Rev Rober ts memories in our Januar y issue, we were delighted to hear from Robin, now living in Shefford but an avid reader of our magazine through his friend Rose. Robin lived in Stotfold since his bir th in 1935. He shares his memories of living in Stotfold and proudly tells us about his five brothers and the fascinating lives they all had.

My name is Robin Smith (I am the last sur viving of six children) We moved to 11 St Mar y’s Avenue Stotfold in 1935, the year I was born My mum loved children, she brought up six boys, alongside an evacuee from London and she also fostered two girls My dad ser ved both in the army and the R AF so she was alone for many of these years i have lovely memories of playing in the big garden in our home We often climbed the fence at the bottom of the garden when we were late for church or choir practice. We played cricket in the Avenue (not many cars in those days!) and played at the riverside. We went to the regent cinema (opposite Bal’s Garage on Arlesey road). We paid 1/3d to see the wurlit zer organ raise up and a film of course. all of us spent many summers at various times helping at the Stotfold flour mill.

As young children, apar t from Jack, all of us went to Stotfold Boys School - now the Roecroft Centre. I passed my 11-plus exam and received a scholarship to Bedford Modern School and met my wife Gill at the bus station in Bedford as she went to the nearby Girls School When I left school, I joined the Army and ser ved in the Suffolk Regiment for 3 5 years Towards the end of my ser vice, I was sent to Cyprus for 8 months during the Suez Crisis On my return I worked at K & L foundries in Letchwor th and went on to run by own business supplying potatoes to fish and chip shops and Wimpy bars in London

My brothers:

Ar thur Jack Smith (known as Jack) Born 17/8/1923 joined the R AF at age 18 and trained in Rhodesia. He ser ved with 70 Squadron flying wellington bombers. As a Pilot Sergeant he ser ved in Nor th Africa and Italy. Sadly he died on 9/12/1944 - aged 21. He was flying from Foggia, Italy on a night raid to attack the marshalling yards in the east of Bologna. on his return flight both engines cut out on the approach to the air field. Two sur vived the crash with serious injuries but jack died. He is buried in the Italian Sansco River war cemeter y.

Richard Norman Smith (known as Dick) Born 28/8/1926 and became head boy at Bedford Modern School, then graduating in 1948 from the Royal Vetinar y College, London Richard married Majorie Webster from Stotfold Michael Jesse Smith Born 16/9/1930 joined R AF Halton straight from school for two years and was keen to train as a Pilot, but as a diabetic he wasn’t allowed He was an engineer and worked at Schieldrops Engineering in Stotfold (now Manor Farm) and married Anne Shieldrop in1953

William John Smith born 12/7/1933 Joined the army at 18 and ser ved for 35 yrs He trained as a chef and became personal chef to the Nato Commander – General Murray He attained rank of Major and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel William married Hilda who he met in Germany

Lawrence Smith born 8/3/1939 he also passed his 11plus exam and also attended Bedford school He left school and spent a year at Fisons, Ipswich before studying agriculture at Wye College in Kent He moved to Oxford to study Agricultural Economics and with his wife Mavis, then moved to Glasgow to be a lecturer at the university. They spent 3 years at the university of Nairobi. He became a Professor and was a United Nations Advisor. He retired to Suffolk and was made a Canon by the Bishop of Suffolk for his ser vices to the diocese.

As you can imagine, my mother was ver y proud of her boysnot bad for 6 Stotfold lads aye!!!!!

Kindest Regards, Robin

Next month we look for ward to bringing you the second instalment form Rev Rober t Draycott as he recalls moving in to their home in Trinity Road Do you have memories that you would like to share? Please do get in touch if you do

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