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The Three Villages Magazine: Issue 10 is here!

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The June 2024 issue of The Three Villages Magazine is here and available to purchase for £1 across the three villages. Be sure to pick up your copy!

You can find it at a number of locations including:
The Village Pharmacy, Stanstead Abbotts
St John the Baptist Church, Great Amwell
St Mary’s Church, St Margarets
St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbotts
The Bridge Shop, Stanstead Abbotts

In this issue, along with all our regular features, you will find the latest in our Local Historic Faces & Places series; a charity focus on Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and we are thrilled to welcome a new Quizmaster, Terry Collins.

Since the last issue, we have also been working hard to expand our reach and find new ways to support local businesses. We have teamed up with Paul King, Managing Director of French & Jupps, who has kindly agreed to write a regular feature exploring the amazing businesses that call The Maltings home. In this issue, you will find a special double-page feature taking a look inside The Maltings!

We are also continuing our PRIZE DRAW offering the chance to win a FREE full-page, full-colour advert in a prime slot within the next print issue!

If you are struggling to get a hold of a copy, please do get in touch. Thank you for your continued support,
The Three Villages Team

Be ‘tick aware’ when enjoying the outdoors

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The weather is improving, which is great news, but remember to be mindful of ticks as you head out into the garden, to the park or into Hertfordshire’s beautiful countryside. 

Tick bites can cause infections such as Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis. 

Stay safe by walking on clearly defined paths, using insect repellent, wearing long trousers in high-risk areas and performing regular tick checks. 

If you are bitten, remove ticks as quickly as possible with a pair of fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool. 

To remove a tick safely

  1. Use fine-tipped tweezers or a tick-removal tool. You can buy these from some pharmacies, vets and pet shops.
  2. Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible.
  3. Slowly pull upwards, taking care not to squeeze or crush the tick. Dispose of it when you have removed it.
  4. Clean the bite with antiseptic or soap and water.
  5. The chance of getting ill is low. You do not need to do anything else unless you notice a rash or become unwell.

If you begin to feel unwell with flu-like symptoms, persistent headache, confusion or you develop a spreading circular rash, contact your GP or NHS 111 promptly.

    Source: Health advice from Hertfordshire County Council

    Equine Table Top Sale and Dog Show on 26th May 2024

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    The next Equine Table Top Sale and Dog Show on 26the May 2024 will be held on Widford Playing Fields.

    Dog Show is sponsored by Jimmy Riddles Toilet Hire, who is also kindly supplying us with a portaloo for the weekend.

    We will have pony rides and bouncy castle for the kids, and the rural Police will be joining us too!

    Pitches per car £10
    Pitches with horse boxes/trailer £15
    PITCHES ON THE DAY £15
    To book a spot, please contact Gail on 07747300095.

    Entry £1
    Dog Show Entry £2 per show per dog
    CASH ONLY

    We look forward to seeing you!

    Have you heard about the Community Hub Drop-in?

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    The Community Hub Drop-in is held at St Mary’s Church, St Margarets, every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30am.

    It is a safe and welcoming space for anyone who needs it.

    We can also provide:

    * A private telephone for people to access various charities/organisations, including Citizen’s Advice Bureau, MIND, Age UK, National Domestic Abuse Hotline and Alcoholics Anonymous.

    * A Chromebook to enable people to search online for additional support in our quiet, private space.

    So, if a good cuppa and a chat sounds like it might be just what you need, then come along!

    Flooding hits Stanstead Abbotts

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    Many of you will be only too aware of the dreadful flooding last night in Stanstead Abbotts. There have been some alarming videos posted on the Stanstead Abbotts Community News page showing the extent of the flooding; with areas mentioned as particularly affected being Cappell Lane, Roydon Road, Marsh Lane and Netherfield Lane. The Fire Service attended and cleared the drains in an effort to assist with the run-off, and this morning the flooding had eased.

    Image capture of Roydon Road by Jenny Boon
    Image capture of Cappell Lane by Rebecca Hibberd
    Image capture of Cappell Lane by Rebecca Hibberd

    This isn’t the first time that Stanstead Abbotts have experienced flooding like this; indeed Stanstead Abbotts has a history of flooding. As you can read on the Environment Agency’s Stanstead Abbotts Drain Information Page (VIEW HERE), this is a known issue.

    Cllr Julia Whitting posted on the Stanstead Abbotts Community News the following message:
    ‘Just reaching out to say that I hope everyone who was flooded last night and is cleaning up this morning is as ok as you can be under the circumstances. If you want to send me any videos or photos so I can continue to lobby the Environment Agency and County Council for action, with other parish councillors, please message me or email jwitting@stansteadabbottsparishcouncil.gov.uk.

    The annual Parish meeting is on Tuesday at 7.30pm at the Parish Hall on Roydon Road. Do come along and air your views.’

    Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by this flooding and we are keeping everything crossed that the rain will stay away enough for things to dry out.

    Incident Response
    The Environment Agency operates 24/7 incident response to monitor and attend the area for flood risk management when required. This includes remote monitoring of the Stanstead Abbotts Drain trash screen via CCTV.

    In the event of a blockage in the watercourse or immediate flood risk please notify the Environment agency using the Environment Agency incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60.

    Health Walks Summer Timetables Now Online

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    Health Walks’ New Summer Timetables are now available and feature more than 100 different walking opportunities, including 27 on the weekends, 20 gentle walks for beginners and several evening walks. Check out the East Herts Timetable HERE.

    The First Steps taster walk (Fridays 10am) in Ware is continuing and new walkers are always welcome!

    First time? Don’t forget to register online HERE before you go.

    Midsummer Music at Stanstead Bury Farm: 29th June 2024

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    On Saturday 29th June, St Albans Cathedral Music Trust is delighted to invite you to join one or more of the following sessions as we celebrate music in one of Hertfordshire’s hidden gems!

    • 3.30–4.30pm: Organ Recital by Richard Pinel and performances by the Abbey Singers in St James’ Church, followed by refreshments.
    • 4.45–6pm: A visit to the old manor house of Stanstead Bury and its Walled Garden.
    • 6.30–8.15pm: A concert of Jazz and more performed by students from The Purcell School in the listed 17th century rustic hay barn, with drinks and canapes.

    Tickets

    3.30pm Organ recital                £25*

    4.45pm House Tour                  Free – limited tickets, please book tickets in advance.

    6.30pm Jazz concert                 £35*

    Carers/Companions free 

    If you require specific access requirements please email development@stalbanscathedral.org 

    *SPECIAL OFFER* – £10 off when you buy both an Organ Recital ticket and Jazz Concert ticket (the offer will automatically apply to the basket).

    Book tickets at https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/midsummer-music-at-stanstead-bury-farm

    Get Paid to Eat!

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    Good Sense Research are looking for some new members to join their community of taste testers! If getting paid to eat sounds good to you, then check out their invitation!

    Sign up today for a chance to win in this prize draw!

    Follow this link https://tinyurl.com/tryfood or scan the QR code on the poster to sign up now.

    To find more about Good Sense Community, visit their page (https://goodsensecommunity.co.uk/)

    Good Sense Research
    10 Brunel Business Court, ​Eastern Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AJ

    The Next Equine Table Top Sale & Dog Show!

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    The Next Equine Table Top Sale & Dog Show will be held on Sunday 28th April, 11am to 1.30pm at Albury Village Hall, Ware.

    Entry £1

    What to expect…
    – The Dog Show (entry £2 per class with rosettes for 1st to 5th place)
    – Refreshments, including homemade sausage rolls and cakes
    – A raffle with some great prizes
    – And lots more!

    All monies raised will be going to Love UnderDogs.

    Find out more about Love UnderDogs by visiting their website HERE.

    If you would like a table, it is £10 (with table provided). Get in touch with Gail on 07747300095.

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