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392 poppies have been placed at the War Memorial. Each poppy represents a Histon or Impington resident who served during World War One.
With thanks to Histon & Impington Village Society History Group, a copy of the Roll of Honour naming the 392 servicemen and women can be viewed by clicking here
On the 11th November 1918 the Armistice was signed with Germany, bringing to an end World War One – a conflict in which an estimated eight million civilians and 25 million servicemen died.
Three hundred and ninety two people from our village served in World War One and Eleanor Whitehead of the Village Society has identified the 35 roads in Histon and Impington where these individuals lived. During the week before Remembrance Sunday, Remembrance Flags will be flown in these streets.
The Art Department at Impington Village College has designed and manufactured the flags, led by Alison Elmslie, Lead Practitioner for Visual Arts and Emily Pierce, Art Technician at the college. During the design activity, the students and teachers thought about the ‘Ode of Remembrance’ which is an extract from Laurence Binyon’s 1914 poem ‘For the Fallen’ which was written in response to the heavy losses of the British Expeditionary Forces at the Battle of Mons and the Battle of the Marne The lines that relate to the setting sun – At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them – inspired Alison and her team. Alison said “This made me think of the poppy motif and from that point on the words and images came together – the flag essentially designed itself”.
The students and other teachers then screen-printed the flags. Others involved in this project were Eleanor Whitehead, Cedric Foster, Dan Mace and the people who have agreed to fly the flags.
So keep an eye out for the flags around the village during Remembrance Week. Can you spot all 35?
A Histon & Impington Village Society Production
Video storytelling of the remarkable experiences of local people involved in World War One, based on actual recordings and letter readings
Don’t miss the unique screenings on: Friday 9th and Saturday 10th November 2018, 7.30pm at St Andrew’s Centre, Histon
Tickets £4 from St Andrew’s Church Office, Histon Library, Station Stores or Joyce Horkley 01223 232744
Proceeds in aid of St Andrew’s Centre
We have received the following details from St Andrew’s Histon:
On Sunday 11 November, we will be having a service at St Andrew’s Church, Histon at 9am, when we will be marking the completion of the new Roll of Honour recording those who fought in the First World War and would we would be very pleased if you can join us for this service.
The Remembrance Parade will begin at 10.30am from the Histon and Impington Royal British Legion Club. May I also take this opportunity to invite you to join the Act of Remembrance hosted by the Royal British Legion at the War Memorial, this year starting at 10.45am, after which we will move into the Baptist Church for the civic service.
We have received the following news from HICOM:
Over the last three months HICOM has been recruiting for two part roles including one new position namely Histon & Impington Dementia Support worker.
HICOM is pleased to advise that Margaret Reed Roberts has been appointed, Margaret is an Impington resident and a social worker by profession. Margaret looks forward to starting on 5th November and adds “I am thrilled to be joining HICOM and to have the opportunity to support people living with memory loss and dementia, and their families, through outreach and new initiatives. I look forward to helping Histon and Impington to become a Dementia Friendly Community”.
The new role has been funded by donations from the Feast, Red Lion Beer Festival and Histon & Impington Town Charity.
Paul Seekings is to become the new Village Older Peoples worker and will replace Jean Newman who is retiring at the end of November. Paul explains “I have been working with HICOM as Transport Coordinator for the last two and a half years. I am very much looking forward to expanding my role to provide further support for the older people of the villages and helping them access useful services”.
Both Margaret and Paul will work with Jean in November and their full contact details will be provided in December.
The HICOM village wellbeing team will now consist of the existing Sefanit Inquai the Village Mental Mental Wellbeing worker together with Margaret and Paul.
September Full Council
Full Council was held on Monday 17 September, with just one member of the public present to listen to the debate. For draft minutes look here. Items of note:
Neighbourhood Plan
The Council agreed to support the Neighbourhood Plan Group in taking the plan forward and embarking on the “regulation 14 consultation” starting on the 1st October, for 6 weeks
For more information on the plan, visit www.hiplan.net
Council Maintenance Vehicle
After several months without a vehicle due to electrical issues, the Council has purchased a second, petrol, version for use by its staff out and about in the villages. Substantial savings can be made where the Parish Council is able to carry out its own maintenance and repair jobs and these 3 wheel vehicles are ideal for accessing all the Council’s various pockets of land and areas such as overgrown passageways.
The next scheduled meeting of Full Council will be held on Monday 15th October at the Recreation Community Room, New Road, Impington. Refreshments are available from 7 p.m.
We are hoping to be joined by the Mental Wellbeing worker who will update us on her work in the villages
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Please be aware of possible dangers walking beside wooded areas when its windy. There maybe a risk of falling dead wood and in extreme cases trees either fracturing or becoming uprooted after the severe winds yesterday. There are a number of trees near cyclepaths and highways so please also be extra cautious when driving or cycling around the villages.
We have just received the following from Histon & Impington Community (HICOM):
This part time role first established in 2011 is to continue the work of the development of services, support and activities for older people in Histon and Impington and to improve the quality of their lives.
The present person role holder, Jean Newman is retiring in late Autumn and has been in post for seven years serving the community wonderfully well.
Over the recent years there has been:
Histon & Impington Community aka HICOM has reviewed the current coordinator role in the light of changing circumstances and the need for additional support so the concept of a HICOM Older Peoples Team has been established. This will consist of:
The Coordinator will work closely with existing service providers in the community.
The specific objectives of the Village Older Peoples Services Coordinator role are to:
Full information about the role plus job application form is available at www.hicom.org.uk. Closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 24th September.
With the increasing prevalence of those living with dementia and memory loss in our village community, it has been decided to establish a new part time role of a Village Dementia Support Worker. The worker will work specifically to improve the quality of the lives of those living with dementia and memory loss in Histon and Impington as well as those of their carers and families
The key objectives of the Village Dementia Support worker role are to:
The worker will be employed by Histon & Impington Community also known as HICOM which is a village welfare charity formed in 1998 which has three main areas of activity;
As the person appointed to the role will have a chance to develop the future shape and direction of this support worker role it provides a wonderful opportunity to support the local community and influence local services.
Further information about the role can be found on the HICOM website www.hicom.org.uk or contact Neil Davies C 232514 or email neilsdavies12@gmail.com
Come along and enjoy a session designing your own jelly, swapping jelly recipes and having a good time!
Workshops will be lead by artist Charlotte Howarth, all ages and abilities are welcome to come an take part.
Join us at the shop at 10 School Hill (formerly Les Ward) on Wednesday 1st August 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm and Saturday 4th August 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm
Book your place for free at Eventbrite/Theories of Home or email charlotte@making-marks.com for tickets
