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PAMPER YOURSELFat our Monthly Coffee morning on

7th April 2018 - 11.00am to 1.30pm

at the St Mary’s Parish Church hall

in the heart of St Neots

Would you like an Indian Head Massage? to relax and let the stress drift away

or try Crystal Therapy Crystals are natural. They are created from minerals deep inside the

earth. Each crystal has a unique healing property derived from the minerals from which it iscomposed. The action of crystals may be described as subtle; nevertheless, crystals are capable ofamplifying, focusing, directing, absorbing, diffusing and transmitting different levels of healingenergy.

Then there’s Bioptron Light therapy which activates cell growth, improves the body’s

defence system and stimulates the whole body’s healing processes. It can be used for a range of physicalconditions, such as wound healing (burns, ulcers etc), to stimulate the immune system, to reduce pain andswelling, to heal skin disorders, and to alleviate Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This therapy is offeredto clients who struggle with stress, anxiety and insomnia. Treatment is given when fully clothed and

seated. This member can also do some hands-on healing.

And lastly Reiki A treatment that feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and

around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating manybeneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing.

£5 for a 15-minute session, first three with a Spice Credit can get a session free.Money goes towards the administration costs of the Timebank

Usual refreshments will be available.There’s still a pitch available for anyone wishing to sell cremes and potions

The Benefits of Volunteering help you feel part of a community helping and

meeting other people, making new friends plus it gives you an opportunity to continue usingyour life-time skills. Maybe you would even like to learn a new skill, crotch, knitting, alanguage, budgeting or IT skills.Which brings me to learning to communicate with Sign Language:Our current course is drawing to an end, it has been very popular andgreatly enjoyed by all. By popular demand we will be holding the courseagain starting in September. Would you be interested? …. Places will belimited so book early to save being disappointed.

We have a young lady that is happy tocook a meal for someone occasionally ormaybe someone would like to learn howto cook. Sarah could help with this too.

MOVIE Time comes to TimeBanking:Timebank Volunteer explores the UniverseTimebank volunteer (on the right) Jason Williams' scientific and educational

charitable company, EAARO's purpose is to study the universe, track satellitesand use the great space science adventure to inspire people to pursuescience, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects and careers.”

The first major project for EAARO (East Anglian Astrophysical ResearchOrganisation) was to function as the primary UK ground-station for thecrowd-funded KickSat satellite mission, which launched in April2014 from Cape Canaveral on a Falcon 9 rocket, piggy-backing on a Space-Xresupply mission to the International Space Station.

Working in partnership with NASA, the University of Cornell's Spacecraft Design Laboratory, and the BritishInterplanetary Society, EAARO's job was to track the KickSat cube sat and the hundreds of chip sized Sprite micro-satellites that it deploys into Low Earth Orbit. The Sprites have been designed to help NASA study the behaviour ofspace debris.

EAARO's latest ventures include the design and construction of a novel radar system to track meteors as they enter theearth’s atmosphere above the UK, and a specially commissioned children's book aimed at introducing space topics toyoung primary school students.

Jason, a sound and communications professional has assembled a team including co-director Jeff Lashley, a radioastronomy author and technical officer at the UK’s National Space Centre in Leicester.

Jason added: “EAARO has the support of a number of key people in the space research sector includingProfessor Mike Garret of ASTRON in the Netherlands, cosmologist Professor Paul Davies at theUniversity of Arizona, and Dr Alex Kraus of the Max Planck Institute in Germany.”

“We also have strong links with the Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Hertfordshire and other Universitiesacross the UK”

The Organisation has its own radio astronomy observatory, consisting of a wide array ofradio and data processing equipment housed in a 20-foot shipping container and a pairof converted radio cabins and dish antenna pods from an ex-Royal Signals radar trackingstation.Jason has funded EAARO almost entirely from his own pocket and he is keen to attractdonations and sponsorship. He said: “I wanted to give something back after 28 years inthe sound and communications industry.” For more information, please contact Jason,on 07802 357542 or email jason@eaaro.org.uk.

CEROC DANCINGIs starting with TimeBank in September – classes forbeginners. Probably on a Tuesday evening.Ceroc dancing is a partner dance that is a fusion of Salsa,Ballroom, Hip Hop, Tango & Jive but without thecomplicated footwork. It is often referred to as the ModernJive. Ceroc dancing is perfect for beginners wanting tolearn how to dance and be involved within a fun, friendlyand social dance.

12th May 2018 -11.30am for 12 noon start till 3.45 at St Mary’s Church Hall.

Invitations for our Day of Memories can now be

obtained from the coordinator – 07590909057. Book yourplace now to save disappointment. This is open to anyonethat feels isolated or lonely and would enjoy a day ofentertainment, meeting other likewise people and makingnew friends plus of course refreshments with a slice of ourday of memories cake.Come along and share your memories with us – write them down and give them to ourcoordinator if you are happy to share them with our members. So often memories are lost asno one records them – help me to change this in St Neots. If you are unable to come butwould like to share a memory, then let the coordinator know, also if transport is stoppingyou coming the also give her a call. 07590909057.

By invitation only – so please make sure you have yours,contact the Coordinator…. 07590909057 or email time.volunteers@outlook.com

6 years of TimeBanking in St NeotsEven I find it hard to realise the success of St Neots TimeBank, from sitting on the Market Square tellingpeople about the idea to this month, celebrating 6 years with 206 members and still increasing. The successstories of helping people and even changing lives is so pleasing to know that we have made such a differencefor so many people.

We’ve grown from justme as coordinator tome and an advisoryteam of 10 members,who help me byrunning the events. Wemeet monthly to plan each month as it comes.We’re all voluntary workers and continue to be soas the joy we bring others is irreplaceable.We are now also recognised by so many careorganisations reaching those people that are

lonely or unable to cope. Once again, we’re filling in the gaps that the Welfare doesn’t cover.We are more than just a TimeBank as we organise events & courses and have genuine concern for others.Each month our Coffee mornings have a different theme – March was our anniversary of 6 years.Unfortunately, the snow stopped us celebrating. Not to be defeated we re-arranged the day on the 17th

March and yes it snowed yet again, but not so heavily this time and a few of our members managed to getthere and enjoyed our company and the cake made by the members of Switch Now. Georgina/Coordinator

Anglian Waterways need

VolunteersThe Environment Agency is currently lookingfor volunteers at Houghton/St. Ives locks.Representing the Anglian Waterways Team,volunteers will be an important source ofinformation for boaters using the waterwaysand will help with many aspects ofEnvironment Agency work. The tasks will bevaried, rewarding and will offer opportunitiesto learn new skills and meet people. Boatingexperience is not necessary, but volunteersmust be confident to be around water and willbe given appropriate training.

People who are interested in applying tovolunteer can find more information by searching online for Anglian Waterways Volunteer Scheme, calling 01353865037 or emailing rachael.brown@cambsacre.org.uk.The Environment Agency volunteering scheme is run in partnership with Cambridgeshire ACRE, a Cambridgeshire charity

and the rural community council for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Follow the Water Care Partnership blogPlease note: Unfortunately, they are unable to accept any volunteers who are currently or have in the past been involved

in a legal dispute with the Environment Agency.

Have you seen the Constabulary’s new website?Cambridgeshire Constabulary have launched a brand-new website with a range ofinnovative tools to help you communicate your issues. The website now has addedfunctionality to report non-emergencies via specially designed forms.Amongst the updated features is a web-chat service, which allows visitors to chat directlywith 101 operators alongside specialist reporting tools, for example: Road traffic collision reporting Dangerous driving reporting (anti-social) Non-emergency crime reporting Concern reporting (intelligence)The website also features up-to-date accessibility features such as ReciteMe; an accessibility tool that allowsthe website to be adapted for users with visual impairments or language preferences.Reporting non-emergencies online Non-emergency situations can now be reported to the police online ifpeople would rather do so than call 101.The live webchat option enables people to communicate directly with a member of staff in the control room,just as would be the case when calling 101. Online forms are processed in the same way as a call and theperson reporting can expect a response within 24 hours.Due to the high level of demand there are often queues when calling 101. Reporting online is quick, easy andfree of charge.Superintendent James Sutherland said: “The system went through a thorough testing process and has beenused successfully thousands of times since being introduced. Feedback from a recent survey suggested thatsome people wanted to communicate directly with a person rather than submitting an online form. Thewebchat function allows people to do exactly that.” “Reports submitted online are treated in the same way aswhen people call 101 and will receive the same outcome.” To view the online reporting section of theconstabulary’s website visit www.cambs. police.uk/report/. The live webchat function is available by clickingon the green icon on the bottom right of the site.Getting in touch:It’s important that the Commissioner and his team represent your views, so if you want to get in touch pleasedo. The Commissioner is here to represent you and to make sure your voice is heard. You can write to theOPCC: Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough PO Box 688 Huntingdon PE299LA Email: cambs-pcc@cambs.pnn.police.uk or phone: 0300 333 3456

NEW FRIENDS GROUPFriday 20th April 2018

future dates are 18th May and 15th June

11am till 1.30pm

in the Cloisters at the Priory Centre.Enjoy a cuppa and chat with new and old friends. Maybe you just want to know more about us,

then you too are very welcome.

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Small wallet/key cases. Pen cases and key cases hand stitched fromleather, more designs coming, including belts and purses. These willbe on sale at our coffee mornings or ordered by email. They will alsobe at very competitive prices.

HELP US TO RAISE FUNDSDo you have any mini Jam Jars? – we are collecting themto fill with 5p pieces. We often find 5p pieces hiding inthe bottom of our pockets and purses. A mini jam jarholds about £2.00. Phone us if you have one we’ll collect.

Women Against State Pension Inequality CampaignMake fair transitional state pension arrangements for 1950’s

women. Find out how you can help and keep up to date with

what’s happening to Waspi’s. Drop into the Tescos Community

Room on the 3rd Monday of each Month. 7pm till 9pm Meet the people that are campaigning for

better conditions, maybe you can help too. Huntingdonshirewaspi@gmail.com

Tell Healthwatch about your bad and good experiences with the NHS –

hospitals and General Practices - or tell us, we’ll pass your comments on.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group(CCG) are expecting a financial deficit of up to £48 million for 2017/18. This is more than three times the£15.5 million deficit previously agreed with NHS England.The CCG are one of the largest in the UK and are responsible for planning and paying for most health careservices locally. Although this £48 million sounds a lot, and it is, it represents just 4% of the overallbudget for local health services.The CCG know that they need to tackle their financial problems and are talking to NHS England abouthow they can do this. The 2018/19 financial plan will be approved in the next few weeks. Want to knowmore … http://www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk/news/local-health

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www.stneotstimebank.org.ukPhone 07590909057 or email : time.volunteers@outlook.com

If you wish to exchange hours for Spice Credits, then phone the coordinatorSee our website for other organisations that have helped us over the years

We’d like to acknowledge the grant wehave received from the WeedonCommunity Fund, a charitable fund

managed by:

Eynesbury Village Association