Home   Sport   Article Captain Callum Guest led by example as Sawston & Babraham (181-5) maintained their winning start to new Thurlow Nunn East Anglian Premier League season with a five-wicket triumph over Bury St Edmunds on Saturday (176-9) who took over as skipper from Dan Heath ahead of the 2025 campaign getting underway has often produced the goods with the bat down the years it was his performance with the ball that caught the eye on this occasion at the Spicers Sports Ground with six maidens thrown into the bargain for good measure The visitors’ top order had no answer to Guest’s bowling He removed Bury’s opening four batsmen of Wayne Routledge (8) Will Jarman (0) and Harry Gallian (1) for a combined team score of just 13 Guest also accounted for the wicket of Bury all-rounder Tom Rash (2) to leave the away side toiling on 18-6 after just 12.4 overs the away team from Suffolk did remarkably well to reach their final total and at least give the hosting champions something to chase down That was in no small part down to the display of Alex Cruickshank who soaked up 85 deliveries on his way to a score of 45 before he was run out by Ethan Rice Oliver Riddick also ensured that the Bury tail wagged with an unbeaten score of 43 runs off 49 balls while Ben Whittaker and the experienced Justin Bishop contributed 25 and 22 respectively to help push their side closer towards the 200-run mark the remainder of the wickets to fall were shared around by the rest of Sawston & Babraham bowling attack with one apiece for James Vandepeer (1-28) Guest was unable to replicate his bowling exploits with the bat Opening up the reply alongside Yousuf Choudhary Guest’s wicket was snared by Rash for nine while his partner also headed back to the pavilion early having made only five Rice – batting at number three – then fell for 28 to leave Sawston & Babraham on 51-3 to give Bury the slightest of hopes of an unlikely victory But all-rounder Ben Claydon duly dashed those small glimmers of optimism with a half century to steady the innings His wicket was eventually taken by Whittaker for 53 but by that point Sawston & Babraham were less than 50 runs from their target with five wickets still in hand he moved his individual total for the season on to 220 in three outings leaving him third on the division’s early run-scoring chart behind the Sudbury combination of Adam Jones (238) and Darren Batch (223) It was left to winter addition Henry Wilson (28 not out) and Ben Clilverd (17 not out) to complete the job for the Rams who will put their 100 per cent winning record on the line again on Saturday (10 May) when they play host to Copdock & Old Ipswichian Wisbech Town got their Cambs & Hunts Premier League season off to the worst possible start on Saturday when they suffered a ten-wicket home defeat to Sawston and Babraham in Division One Wisbech recorded 202-9 from their 50 overs the evergreen Gary Freear hitting 14 fours and three sixes as he opened the innings with a wonderful 108 from 138 balls who scored 39 from 55 deliveries before being run out was the only other Wisbech player to reach double figures Yousuf Choudhary scored 125 from 118 balls and opening partner Julius Jackson 58 from 97 balls as the visitors reached their target from 35.4 overs Other divisions start their fixtures over the next two weekends Enter your postcode to access information that is relevant to your area such as your bin collection schedule planning applications and local Councillor(s) Remember my postcode to enable 'in my area' the next time you visit our website. 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Maddie Wild, a representative of the developer Abstract Securities said the proposals would create an “exemplar facility” She said: “The scheme will grow the South Cambridge Science Centre into a first rate research and development campus and contribute to the Cambridge science cluster.” The new building will use 74 per cent less water than the existing concrete batching plant Ms Wild said the development will take a “sustainable transport approach” with 133 more cycle parking spaces planned in addition to the 285 spaces proposed in the first phase as well as money to fund improvement work to the pavement along Babraham Road Milton and Waterbeach) said the new science campus was “already developing well” and that the proposed new building would be an “improvement” on the concrete batching site Shelford) recognised the impact on the landscape was “quite significant” but said the building being considered would be an “improvement” and found “overwhelming” reasons to support the development Caldecote) raised concerns about the surface water drainage from the site during and after construction as she said there had been problems at other developments Officers said a condition was proposed requiring the developer to submit its plans for dealing with this Cllr Hawkins added that it was important that what was built followed the design which specialises in highly porous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) has taken occupation of a new letting at Accelerator Park Accelerator Park is located in the heart of the South Cambridge biotech cluster within two miles of Babraham Research Park and five miles from Addenbrooke’s Hospital The occupation of Unit 3 is part of the Phase 1 development of Accelerator Park comprising a modern campus of 13 highly specified units suitable for a variety of R&D and production uses Immaterial’s arrival at the site – previously known as South Cambridgeshire Business Park – is part of the company’s expansion as its carbon capture and hydrogen storage becomes more economical and sustainable for industrial customers Immaterial manufactures super-absorbent nanomaterials which can dramatically reduce the cost of separating The site is managed by London-based Canmoor developer and asset manager in the warehouse and business space sectors Immaterial will be joining Echion Technologies Pulpex and other occupiers in the ownership including Biocair and Cambridge University Hospital NHS said: “Sawston is becoming an increasingly established location for science and tech operators and we are delighted to welcome Immaterial to Accelerator Park joining a host of similar operators who have already made their home in this evolving business community.” Units 4 and 8 are the last remaining units in Phase 1 Canmoor and Tristan Capital Partners are also pushing forward with the development of Phase 2 of Accelerator Park which will provide three brand-new GMP ready R&D / life science buildings totalling 86,000 sq ft to continue the evolution Phase Two is expected to be ready for occupation in Q2 2025 The new units range from 20,000 to 35,000 sq ft providing highly sustainable warehouse space with 10m eaves height along with high percentage Cat A lab/offices on ground and first floors with 136 car parking spaces and ample secure cycling storage Canmoor has also recently achieved Practical Completion on the refurbishing of two existing buildings located on its adjacent ownership at Dales Manor Business Park The surrounding area is also undergoing rejuvenation with the recent construction of the new Cambridge City Football Stadium and training facilities as well as Abstract’s neighbouring South Cambridge Science Centre Other benefits include an on-site café at Ashwell Point and a private gym within Canmoor’s ownership DTRE and Bidwells are joint letting agents for Accelerator Park Phase 1 and 2 and the new refurbished units at Dales Manor Eddison is retained as letting agent for the office space at Ashwell Point said: “We are delighted to have secured this space at Accelerator Park It will enable us to rapidly scale up production of our unique MOFs and to supply our customers with the materials they need to achieve their sustainability goals by capturing carbon and storing hydrogen.” After 11 years without a home of their own, Cambridge City are hopeful that they will finally be able to move into their new stadium in Sawston next month It has been a long and arduous project for the club one that has been plagued by setbacks amid growing costs while there are still a number of boxes to be ticked the Lilywhites could be running out at their new home as early as the start of next month A statement on City’s website read: “The stadium has been buzzing with activity at the moment as preparations ramp up for the eagerly awaited opening game “While a confirmed fixture is yet to be announced we are working hard to finally get the stadium open with the ambition of the first game being an Isthmian North match early in November we are still awaiting the switch-on of electrical systems which is imminent A final visit from the FA to inspect the work we have carried out and regulatory paperwork for temporary buildings still to be approved This all needs to be signed off before an official announcement can be made.” This latest stadium update came a day on from City’s 3-1 win over Walthamstow – a result that moved Jamie Cureton’s side up to 12th place Reigning Thurlow Nunn East Anglian Premier League champions Sawston & Babraham have made two additions ahead of the 2025 campaign who have won three of the last four titles have dipped into Onyx League Division One to bring in youngster Henry Wilson from Histon Wilson was sixth in the Division One run-scoring charts last term with his total of 665 runs from 14 innings at the crease Wilson’s return of three centuries was also a joint high in the league while his knock of 170 in the eight-wicket victory over Southill Park was the biggest individual score of the campaign And he has been joined at Sawston & Babraham by Nikhil Gorantla The former Perse School pupil has previous East Anglian Premier League experience from a stint with Saffron Walden who played for South North Cricket Club in Northumberland last season has had previous spells with the likes of Warwickshire II it has been confirmed that all-rounder Callum Guest has replaced Dan Heath as the new first-team captain who stepped down at the end of last season following six years in the position has since been appointed skipper of the Rams’ second team for 2025 while Dom Cameron will captain the fourth side Cambridge City Ladies were denied a last-minute penalty and a potential deserved share of the points as they ushered in a new era at the new stadium in Sawston with a narrow 1-0 defeat to St Albans on Sunday as the Lilywhites poured forward in search of an equaliser striker Faith Harrison was brought down in what the referee deemed was outside the penalty area despite loud calls from both players and supporters for a spot-kick Replays would later prove inconclusive but it was another goalless City return and the defeat sees Stewart Nicholls’ young team cut off at the bottom of the table eight points from safety with eight games to play manager Nicholls said: “We were too far away to see if it was in or outside the box “Even looking at the replays it could have gone either way but there have been a lot of close calls this season and the luck hasn’t fallen to us.” The day starting so promisingly as the City side were the first women’s team to play at the new FWD-IP Community Stadium The teams were led out by the City under-12 girls’ team on a sunny afternoon in front of approaching 200 supporters City’s top-scorer Faith Harrison was first to threaten as she picked up the ball on the right and sprinted past the full-back but shot straight at the St Albans goalkeeper The visitors scored with their first attack with both defence and keeper Erica Meale being too slow to react allowing Kiera Ward to drift in unmarked at the far post and score Harrison went down injured on ten minutes but after a lengthy delay was able to carry on who has decided to end her two-year association with City and move to Sudbury in the National League City almost equalised when Barratt hit a free-kick into the box was touched on by Harrison which the opposition keeper spilled and almost ended up the back of the net before she cleared Harrison then beat her marker again but the shot from a narrow angle was saved The best chance of an equaliser fell to Holly Plummer making her debut on loan from Cambridge United when she collected a long Meale goal kick and took the ball into the area only for the keeper to save well with her legs The frustration was getting to City as the goalscoring chances went begging and Harrison was booked for a foul St Albans began to assert themselves as the half came to a close Meale saved well and Isobel Beeson was having a good game in the centre of defence clearing a free-kick with her head and tacking well Harrison attacked this time on the left and her cross was almost bundled in by Anais Winney Plummer shot narrowly wide before Beeson and Sakina Dhirani then had to make some last-ditch tackles and Meale was called into action on more than one occasion Harrison was still a danger and almost contributed to breaking the deadlock in the final minutes when her surge into the box was halted by the defender with unsuccessful shouts for a penalty The striker’s free-kick was cleared in the last action of a controversial final minute “I thought it was fantastic for everyone involved to see the women playing in the new stadium,” Nicholls added “It's another game I thought we deserved to get something from it We had some great opportunities to get level “There were some really good performances and we need to keep working hard in training and improving.” Eleven years on from the closure of their Milton Road base, Cambridge City are finally ready to move into their new home. Since the sale of the previous ground in 2013, City have faced numerous financial and logistical challenges in their bid to open the FWD/IP Community Stadium in Sawston. During that the time club has struck ground-share deals with both Histon and St Ives Town – both of whom City have thanked for their support. However, 30 November will be a significant day in the club’s long history as the Isthmian League North Division match against Tilbury will mark the first ever competitive fixture to be played at the new venue on the outskirts of Cambridge. A club statement read: “Saturday, 30 November marks the beginning of a new era, as we host Tilbury FC in the Isthmian North Division. “With former Premier League striker Jamie Cureton at the helm, the Lilywhites are poised for an exciting future. Along with a potential new fanbase, this move offers the club a chance to grow and establish financial independence—marking the start of a bright new chapter. “The club would like to go on record to offer our sincere thanks to both St Ives Town FC and Histon FC, who have supported us with ground share arrangements over the past 11 seasons. Without them it would have been very difficult to continue to and their generosity of spirit is greatly appreciated.” While the turnstiles will be open, work will continue on the internal-fitting of the main stand, which will eventually house a restaurant, a bar and an executive lounge. Alice Dewey, the club’s general manager, said: “As a lifelong City fan, becoming general manager is a dream come true – especially now, as we finally have this chance to bring Cambridge City FC back to its former glories. “It’s been a long slog and a long learning curve for me but we finally have light at the end of the tunnel and I can’t wait to get started.” Meanwhile, chairman Kevin Satchell added: “This new stadium is a huge step forward for us. We dreamed of watching City in its own home again, and despite the obstacles, we are finally making that dream a reality. “This is a proud day for me, my family and all the City fans who have supported us through thick and thin.” The news will also be a boost for first-team manager Jamie Cureton ahead of his side’s short trip to Newmarket Town tomorrow night. He said: “We’re thrilled to be here with Cambridge City FC. From our first meeting with the board, we were impressed by their vision and ambition to see this club rise to the higher levels of non-league football and beyond. I hope my experience in the game can help bring this vision to life.” Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitscambridgeshirenewsCambridge City FC confirm new stadium moveIt'll be the first time they've had a home in 11 years Cambridge City FC have announced they're moving into a brand new stadium Since the City Ground at Milton Road was sold in 2013 the club has faced challenge after challenge and long been without a ground to call 'home' A brand-new stadium has been constructed on the outskirts of Cambridge in Sawston designed with the spirit of the old City Ground in mind They'll play their first game at the brand-new Community Stadium (FWD/IP Community Stadium for licensing purposes) on November 30th when they take on Tilbury FC in the Isthmian North Division whilst a new 3G pitch- used for the club's training- is available for the community to use - they plan to hold things like 5-a-side tournaments and walking football there There are still works on the internal fit-out of the main stand which will soon include a restaurant and bar available year-round and an executive lounge for matchday guests They're also planning an education space becoming General Manager is a dream come true—especially now as we finally have this chance to bring Cambridge City FC back to its former glories "It’s been a long slog and a long learning curve for me but we finally have light at the end of the tunnel and I can’t wait to get started” Chairman Kevin Satchell said: “This new stadium is a huge step forward for us "We dreamed of watching City in its own home again we are finally making that dream a reality and all the City fans who have supported us through thick and thin.” said: “We’re thrilled to be here with Cambridge City FC "From our first meeting with the board we were impressed by their vision and ambition to see this club rise to the higher levels of non-league football and beyond "I hope my experience in the game can help bring this vision to life.” In a press release on their website they club were sure to thank those that have helped them along the way: "The club would like to go on record to offer our sincere thanks to both St Ives Town FC and Histon FC who have supported us with ground share arrangements over the past 11 seasons "Without them it would have been very difficult to continue to and their generosity of spirit is greatly appreciated." Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) the Thurlow Nunn East Anglian Premier League trophy will be inscribed with Sawston & Babraham’s moniker the Rams were dethroned 12 months ago by Swardeston But nine straight victories – including Saturday’s season-ending five-wicket win at Frinton-on-Sea – saw Dan Heath’s men reclaim the title with a 13-point margin to Copdock & Old Ipswichian in second place And rather than highlight one particular department of the team Heath believes that this triumph was down to a collective effort “It’s come down to our strength in depth because we’ve had some injuries and missed players throughout the whole season,” said Heath who was absent from the last three matches due to injury “We signed Ethan Rice last winter and after bowling in our first game he didn’t bowl again until the second from last game due to a stress fracture in his back Ben Clilverd hasn’t really been able to bowl for us and we lost Ben Claydon – one of our top players – to a dislocated shoulder and broken collarbone there aren’t many teams that would have been able to cope with that but others have really stood up “When we’ve had our backs to the wall and a bit of crisis we’ve shown some real character.” This latest success will mark the end of an era for Heath who is to step down as captain after six years in the role It is news that could have actually come a year earlier 🎵 From Swardeston down to Frinton........ #SBCC #Cricket #RAMS🐏 pic.twitter.com/c4KciJs9aP Heath added: “It’s a decision that we took at the start of the season and to be honest I’d have properly stepped away had we won the league last season “I wanted to go out on winning the league and I felt with the side we’d built and the characters that we had that we’d have a real opportunity of doing that “I’ve done six years and we’ve won leagues in four of those if you include being in the Cambs League “I signed for the club from Great Shelford in 2018 because I wanted to play in the Premier League but we never thought back then about actually winning it “We’ve gone from strength to strength and the club is in such a good place to continue this success.” Heath’s decision to relinquish the captaincy will not end his association with the club The lads in the team are my best mates and winning things with them “It will be a bit of a transition for me and something I’ll need to get used to especially because I love leading and managing “But now I’ll get to take a step back and focus on my own game which is something I’m looking forward to doing Heath’s replacement as skipper of the first team will be confirmed in due course Canmoor and Tristan Capital Partners have jointly secured planning permission for the second phase of Accelerator Park in Sawston formerly known as South Cambridge Business Park will provide three R&D/life sciences buildings totalling 86,000 sq ft which will range from 20,000 sq ft to 35,000 sq ft will provide warehouse space and Cat A labs/offices on the ground and first floors The joint venture partners are targeting EPC A and BREEAM Excellent ratings for the buildings said: “We are delighted to have been given the green light to push forward with the development of three new Mid-tech units to provide much needed space for GMP and R&D occupiers wanting to be in the heart of the South Cambridgeshire life science cluster.” “Having purchased the wider site in July 2023 we bolted on two additional vacant units in January 2024 totalling 20,000 sq ft located at the adjacent Dales Manor Estate “These additional units will be refurbished during Q2-Q3 2024 having just received planning consent for E(g)(ii) use and will be available shortly The overall site also offers further potential for development.” Ventry Construction has been appointed as main contractor and work is due to start imminently with practical completion expected likely at the end of Q2 DTRE and Bidwells have been appointed as joint letting agents © Eastern Echo (powered by ukpropertyforums.com) Sign up to receive our weekly free journal, The Forum here and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" UK Property Forums enable forums and events in the property sector which help to create business development opportunities Office Address:UK Property Forums Ltd is located in Reading 0203 478 7340info@ukpropertyforums.com We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again It’s been a long time coming but Cambridge City Ladies are finally about to run out onto the crisp new turf of the club’s magnificent brand-new stadium in Sawston The 11-year wait for a new home for the Lilywhites was increased by a couple of months for the women’s team through a quirk of the fixture list but St Albans visit Stewart Nichols’ team on Sunday at the 3,000-capacity FWD-IP Community Stadium It’s a timely move with City in need of a confidence boost and a run of results in the Eastern Region Premier Division as they look to emulate the men’s team who are currently on a nine-game unbeaten streak dating back to their switch to the new ground who were previously ground-sharing in Haverhill are attempting to move out of the relegation zone in a winnable match against mid-table opposition who they also face again in their next game Doing the double over St Albans could move them off the bottom and put pressure on the teams above including Wroxham Captain Jade Barratt is looking forward to leading out her youthful team “It’s been a long wait but we are really excited to finally be in the new stadium,” said the defender “It is a massive occasion for the club and a great opportunity for this young squad to show what they’re capable of.” Barratt is confident her team will rise the occasion and added: “After a difficult start to the season I know we will give everything we’ve got to try and get a really valuable three points.” It will also an exciting day for Paul Burling who has been at the club for over 20 years and 11 years with the women’s set up “All at Cambridge City Women are delighted to finally get the opportunity to play at this fantastic new stadium,” he said “We would like to thank the developers Satchells for their incredible work on this project and hope the new ground will signal the same amazing upturn in form that the men’s team have seen “It’s the start of an exciting new chapter for Cambridge City Women and Cambridge City as a whole “We will be opening the bar and hope to have a good turnout from our supporters I also hope this will showcase the women’s team to potential new sponsors.” City welcome back top-scorer Faith Harrison to the team after an ankle injury but are without the versatile Freya Turner and Cambridge United loanee Natasha Coe who has been sidelined for a month with a back injury picked up in the defeat at Haringey Despite the fact he will have to watch his team’s last three games of the season from the sidelines Sawston & Babraham captain Dan Heath is confident his side will clinch their third Thurlow Nunn East Anglian Premier League (EAPL) title in four seasons Following the rain-enforced cancellation of their match at home to Witham on Saturday the Rams remain top of the standings and one point ahead of second-placed Horsford but they will be without their skipper for the run-in after he broke his toe in training last week will don the armband for Sawston’s three remaining fixtures and Heath will be doing all he can off the pitch to help his side over the line “I’m not a great watcher but ultimately we put the leg work in to get here now It’s the last three games and I’ll be here to support the boys all the way and anything I can do to help I’ll obviously do that “I’ve got all the trust in them and I know the lads are good enough to bring it home with or without me “If I sat around feeling sorry for myself then that’s not going to change what’s happened I think you’ve got to try and be positive and I’m in a very privileged position.” The Rams begin their three-game run-in with a trip to seventh-placed Ashmanhaugh & Barton Wanderers tomorrow (11am) which will be their toughest test – with the visit of ninth-placed Sudbury and a trip to bottom-of-the-table Frinton-On-Sea to follow Heath has been impressed with how his side have bounded together through adversity this season Sawston lost bowlers Ben Kliverd and Ethan Rice to injury at the beginning of the campaign and then Ben Claydon to a fractured collarbone and a dislocated shoulder have had to bowl 10 overs in games to replace them If they are to bring back home another EAPL title the Rams will have to dig deep again and find a way to win without their skipper when you’ve got adversity it brings you together more as a team,” said Heath “The togetherness we’ve got as a squad is great the core of the team has won the league twice and we’ve added good players to that “In those early days with our backs to the wall it brought us together as a team and that togetherness pulled us through so far this year “I would say there’s a lot of confidence (we will win the title) because we’ve done it before I think we’ve marked Ashmanhaugh & Barton Wanderers as possibly the hardest one of the three because of the players they’ve got and they’re good at home “This is the one this week where I think if we can get through it we’re two wins away and it’s on the table for us The group is really confident and I hope in three weeks time we’ll be sat in top position and celebrating a third league win in four years.” at the newly-opened FWD/IP Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon it felt very much like the final outcome was not the be all and end all It was on 27 April, 2013, that Cambridge City last hosted a fixture in their own ground the 4,235 days that followed the closure of Milton Road were plagued by setbacks The implications of groundsharing with Histon and St Ives Town over an 11-year period have pushed the club to its very limits – and fans have walked away in large numbers It has taken its toll on the pitch as well with City suffering relegation in 2017 and they only retained their Step 4 status last term by virtue of having a superior goal difference rising costs and what felt like never-ending reels of red tape forced the club to continually push back a potential opening date for their new home in Sawston it appeared that a proud club like City was drifting aimlessly But those that have stuck around never lost faith – even during the trickiest of times – and that determination was rewarded at the weekend as City ran out at their new base for the very first time Yes there is still plenty of work to be carried out internally within the main stand and the temporary facilities are not ideal but this is home to City and after so long in the wilderness Visiting Tilbury ended up playing the role of party poopers to perfection with a couple of second-half goals that overturned a half-time deficit to win 2-1 But with a crowd of 1,459 people – comfortably the largest at Step 4 anywhere in the country at the weekend – there were far bigger things for the club to savour other than the destination of three Isthmian League North Division points The focus will of course soon switch to winning games of football “The whole day definitely exceeded expectations,” said Kevin Satchell we were probably thinking that we might get 750 people or so through the gate so to get almost double that is amazing “I actually didn’t see too much of the game because there was so many people wanting to have a chat but the football was only part of the whole event “For the people who have given so much to Cambridge City it was a great day and I think some people were emotional to see it all come together “This is just the start and we’re looking forward to building on from here.” Satchell urged the supporters that had drifted away in recent years to mark the start of a new era by returning And he was delighted to see a large number of familiar faces as well as those that had travelled from much further afield He added: “That was a big part of the reason why I didn’t see too much of the game – it was great catching up with so many old faces “A lot of people haven’t come to games much in recent years for various reasons and I understand that but hopefully now some of them will become regulars again “And it wasn’t just locals because we had people coming from all over the country and some from outside of the UK as well “To see so many people make such a big effort to attend our first match in the new stadium made it extra special “We want to build a bigger fanbase and get more and more people involved “Hopefully plenty of people went away on Saturday with the intention of returning again very soon.” While the result ultimately went against City they did at least score the stadium’s first goal Shane Temple is the player who will go into the history books after his turn and shot from close range got the better of Tilbury goalkeeper David Hughes But Tilbury are in the higher echelons of the division and they showed why in the second half when Alex Hernandez’s penalty in the 67th minute was followed by Sam Bantick’s winner three minutes from time It was a comeback that prevented it from being the perfect day for City but as the fans streamed out after the final whistle they will have done so knowing that they had been part of a momentous day in the club’s long history Sawston & Babraham’s Noah Thain has been named in the England Under-19 squad for their upcoming one-day international series against Sri Lanka who opened the batting for the Rams at the weekend during their draw with Ashmanhaugh and Barton Wanderers was previously part of the squad that competed at the Under-19 World Cup in South Africa earlier this year And the former The Leys School and the King’s College School pupil will now be looking to add to his 12 youth ODI caps in the three-game series against the Asian nation England Under-19s coach Mike Yardy said: “We have selected an exciting squad for the series with a blend of some players who are currently playing in the Vitality Blast and some younger players for whom it will be their first time in an Under-19s squad it’s a great opportunity for the players to perform in an England Under-19 shirt and to experience international cricket.” who is a professional with Essex County Cricket Club has scored 350 runs at an average of 31.81 – with a top score of 88 – in youth ODIs He has also snared five wickets during that time After the encounter at Chelmsford towards the end of this month England will face Sri Lanka on 1 and 3 July with both matches taking place at the 1st Central County Ground There was no fairy-tale ending to a memorable day for Cambridge City as the first ever match in their new home ended in a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Tilbury this afternoon A total of 4,235 days had passed since the closure of City’s former Milton Road base in April 2013 – and since then the club has had to contend with the trials and tribulations of groundsharing while the construction of the FWD/IP Community Stadium in Sawston suffered numerous setbacks the fact that the wait is now over was the most important part of today but there is bound to be a tinge of disappointment that the team was unable to mark the occasions with three Isthmian League North Division points For all of the anticipation in the build up to kick off the first half was largely an uneventful affair until the 45th minute when Shane Temple wrote his name into the history books by becoming the new stadium’s first goalscorer Tilbury were unable to fully clear new signing Jamie Dicks’ inswinging corner from the right and when the ball eventually broke loose between the penalty spot and the six-yard box Temple showed a combination of a good touch and strength before firing beyond David Hughes in the visitors’ goal another City debutant – Tom Richardson – shot over when well placed in the 10th minute who was making his first start in a City shirt turned behind a low effort from Tilbury frontman Alex Hernandez Temple writes his name into the history books as the first player to score a goal at this stadium. Sharp touch and finish from the forward. pic.twitter.com/LU4gP0dWw0 Having struggled to carve out anything clear cut throughout the first half Tilbury had their first clear sight of goal in the 59th minute when Lindell Stewart got in on the blindside of the City defence only for the attacker to drag his shot from inside the box well wide of the target Within 60 seconds City raced up the other end as Temple went agonisingly close to doubling his and the home side’s tally the forward lifted the ball over an advancing Hughes but with the home faithful already celebrating the ball cannoned against the post and was hacked to safety It proved to be a key moment because five minutes later the travelling Dockers were level Substitute Kieran Jones broke into the area and saw his progress halted by Philp who was duly punished when referee Simon Kavanagh pointed to the penalty spot Hernandez stepped up and duly slammed in his 12th league goal of the campaign They sent a number of dangerous deliveries into the box but in the main the City rearguard kept Philp’s goal well protected And in fact it was the home side that created the next big opening when Temple and Aaron Greene exchanged passes inside the Tilbury area before the latter curled his shot inches wide of the far post After that the game appeared to be petering out to a draw but there was late drama when in the 86th minute Alfie Fry stood up a cross from the right byline to the back post where Sam Bantick rose highest to head goalwards Philp felt that he had stopped the ball before it had crossed the line but the referee’s assistant thought otherwise and flagged for the goal City responded with some late pressure and a couple of Alex Warman corners caused a bit of panic in the Tilbury ranks but they held out to play the role of party poopers to perfection Home   News   Article Councillors have approved new employment buildings on the edge of Sawston that will offer jobs in a growing area meaning they could be used for research and development light industrial uses or storage and distribution The developer said the “high quality employment buildings” would enable 272 new jobs to be created on land previously allocated for housing by South Cambridgeshire District Council But a report presented to the council’s planning committee on April 10 said there was already permission for light industrial development on the land Councillors noted the area around the location - once home to a Marley Buildings materials site - included a range of commercial buildings and felt the new development would not be out of place A total of 136 vehicle parking spaces and 88 cycle parking spaces will be created under the plans from applicant Sam Walker. The Mordens) could not see “any real outcry or opposition” to the development She said there was “quite a lot of housing” being built and said more developments that could create jobs were “not necessarily a bad thing” Caldecote) noted there were “little objections” to the development but “massive benefits” A condition requiring that the development meets BREEAM ‘excellent’ standards for water consumption was imposed, in acknowledgement of the water scarcity issue in the region Callum Guest starred with bat and ball as Sawston & Babraham (193-2) returned to winning ways in the Thurlow Nunn East Anglian Premier League on Saturday courtesy of an eight-wicket triumph at Witham (189) The Rams made the trip to Essex having won neither of their previous two outings in the Premier League after a draw against Great Witchingham was followed by a defeat on the road at Mildenhall Dan Heath’s men got back on track to move into fourth position – 26 points adrift of table-topping Copdock & Old Ipswichian once Alex Evans had dismissed Witham opener Nicholas Browne (8) Sawston & Babraham snared wickets on a regular basis Noah Thain (2-56) and James Vandepeer (3-55) both made decent contributions alongside Guest’s figures of 3-36 from his 13.1 overs who was captain for the day in the absence of Heath then proceeded to open the batting in Sawston & Babraham’s reply – and he remained a constant presence at the crease The Cambridgeshire all-rounder scored an unbeaten 97 from 114 deliveries with fellow opener Thain helping to put on 111 runs for the first wicket with his score of 66 leaving Charlie Lewis (8 not out) alongside Guest when the victory was sealed in 38.4 overs Guest’s performance has moved him up to second in this season’s run-scoring list with 340 – nine shy of leader Jordan Neil from Horsford He is also the joint second highest wicket taker this term with 13 Sawston & Babraham will play host to bottom-of-the-table Ashmanhaugh and Barton Wanderers on Saturday (16 June) An introduction to competitive cricket was relished by primary school pupils earlier this month with events at Sawston & Babraham Cricket Club’s Spicers Sports Ground and Cambridge St Giles’ base in Caldecote South Cambs School Sports Partnership hosted Dynamos Cricket for Year 3 and 4 pupils with 30 teams representing 22 schools which included Burrough Green It meant that 300 youngsters were taking part in the brand of cricket which connects to the elite level through The Hundred with everyone on the team getting to bat and bowl with a no ball or wide giving the batter a ‘free hit’ from a batting tee to give everyone the opportunity to score runs with lots of competitive matches and some great fielding and batting in particular It was great for schools to get to play against other schools in some friendly competition “They loved playing at a proper cricket ground they had lots of chances to hit the ball and loved being part of their school team.” As many as 58 Cantonese-speaking Catholics and their friends took part in a Mass celebrated by Canon John Minh at Our Lady of Lourdes Sawston (OLOL) They came from all corners of the region and beyond Though he does not speak or read the language Canon John Minh celebrated entirely in Cantonese which he learned in record time using phonetics Bishop Alan Hopes gave us his blessing and permission the Most Rev Bishop Joseph Ha OFM also sent his regards and encouragement in a video clip to all Hong Kong Catholics now living in the Greater Cambridge area It was truly a momentous day for everyone who had all travelled far and wide to this Mass This was a precursor to the eventual Diocese Catholicism has been in Hong Kong for much longer since before the arrival of the Jesuit Priest when Mass began to be celebrated in the vernacular rather than just in Latin there was an explosion of local liturgical and musical developments The Hong Kong Diocese is by right a suffragan diocese of the Guangzhou Catholic Archdiocese the Hong Kong Catholic Diocese is exempt from this suffragan relationship to the Guangzhou Archdiocese and the Bishop of Hong Kong answers directly to the Pope With increasing number of new parishioners from Hong Kong from January Parish Priest of Our Lady and the English Martyrs acknowledged that “we should do something” A welcome note in English and Chinese was published in the parish newsletter and website encouraging the new settlers to introduce themselves and to register with the parish Also to encourage a number of Cantonese-speaking parishioners to take part in reading at the 4.30pm Sunday Mass three Cantonese speakers are now regularly part of the rota This started in March;  to pray a Cantonese Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent to plan to celebrate a Cantonese Mass every four months on a Saturday afternoon The only problem was finding a Cantonese-speaking priest in the UK One of the Cantonese Group saw Canon John Minh after a weekday Mass at OLOL and asked if he would consider saying Mass in Cantonese At first he said no but then said he would try to learn the Mass in Cantonese Finding the Canon was an unplanned and unexpected move and we truly believe it is the Holy Spirit who has guided us to his door – he is a generous and spirited pastor we had our first-ever Cantonese Mass in Sawston the Cantonese-speaking Catholics will be much more integrated into the life of their parishes Their offspring will become fully immersed in their parishes whilst the new migrants settle and adjust to life in this country We plan to invite Canon John Minh to celebrate Mass on a Saturday once a month He is now known to the Cantonese Mass Group affectionately as 康神父 (Fr Hoan)。 How we help the new settlers to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation is next on the agenda subsequently a Cantonese pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine of Walsingham and even much further afield – to Fatima These are all possibilities well worth exploring The dates for the next two Cantonese Masses have been set: May 21: to honour our Lady of Sheshan ; at the Basilica there near Shanghai The Chinese Bishops Conference first dedicated China to Our Lady The Emeritus Pope asked the Universal Church to pray to the Lady of Sheshan on May 24 Priest and Martyr with 120 other Catholic Martyrs in China over the centuries Pictured above is the Cantonese congregation outside OLOL in Sawston with Canon John Minh Churches Priests SchoolsConventsPrisons Hospitals & Hospices Father John Minh of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish opened the celebration with his welcome speech and a thanksgiving prayer each family introduced themselves and shared thoughts on their experiences living in Sawston Many different foods were shared and enjoyed Young and old alike participated and joined in games there was karaoke to showcase the Filipino love for singing and friendship from a culture finding a home away from home The party ended with a promise of new friendships Back in the summer of 2017 a partnership was formed between our community at Our Lady of Lourdes Sawston and a charity called Hope into Action (HiA)  Essentially the charity links with church communities to provide accommodation and support for vulnerable people All have a common need – they lack networks of support and that is what the church communities can offer HiA secures its houses by means of ‘benevolent investments’ whereby individuals loan sums of money for at least five years with a 2% annual return The collective sums are used to buy a house with the investors being proportional shareholders the partnership with the local church community begins A dozen or so ‘befrienders’ have come forward from the church community to support the HiA tenants Since the project started the befrienders and have supported eight men who were previously homeless five have moved into their own accommodation and three are in full-time work Certainly the headline outcomes are positive but the journey can best be described as a roller-coaster ride of optimistic expectations challenging situations and patient resilience we began discussions with HiA to secure a second house in Sawston The benevolent investment model managed to raise £300k in a relatively short time and a second house was bought early in 2019 HiA agreed that the focus of this house would be refugees and consequently we entered into discussions with Cambridge City Council one of the Local Authorities that had entered into contracts with the Home Office to accept and support refugees from Syria In July 2019 a Syrian refugee family moved into the house Their story of suffering and survival starkly personalises the bitter and ruthless conflict that has been taking place in Syria for the past nine years and had to flee when the civil war subjected their city to intense bombing They walked westwards for a month until they reached the United Nations refugee camps in Lebanon There they lived for two years in squalid conditions and sub-zero winter temperatures until they were selected to be part of the UK’s Refugee Re-Settlement Programme The family was overjoyed to arrive in Sawston; they felt safe and supported The family’s four children range in ages from 2 years to 13 years and the local schools and nurseries could not have been more supportive that has provided advice and educational grants Sadly the conflict in Syria continues and the family’s joy is tinged with guilt and deep fear as they worry about their relatives suffering under the onslaught in Idlib province Such is the connectedness of our modern world that the mother can sit with her Sawston support group in the Footprints Cafe and ‘Whats App’ her own mother in Idlib city blow kisses and then the Idlib grandmother pans her phone around the impoverished conditions and When one sees the news reports from north-west Syria showing the scale of human suffering and the utterly callous nature of the conflict there is a danger that the medium of television distances us from the horror Our involvement with this one family has lifted and personalised our consciousness of the situation Sawston could and should be proud of the fact that a family fleeing from oppression and suffering feels so welcomed and at ease within its embrace These small and often invisible acts of kindness are the unspoken prayers that can be so uplifting To find out more about HiA visit www.hopeintoaction.org.uk Onan is a traditional 10-day harvest festival celebrated by Kerala communities in India and all over the world during the month of Chingam (which marks the end to the monsoon season) commemorates the return of the great mythical King Mahabali and is the biggest festival in Kerala celebrated by all religions alike including Hindus the state of Kerala was once run by an Asura (demon) King Mahabali and his reign was titled as the golden era  Upon seeing Mahabali’s popularity the gods became jealous and asked the help of Lord Vishnu (preserver in the Hindu trinity); who disguised himself as a dwarf (Vamana) and visited Mahabali asking for three steps of land Mahabali agreed and upon hearing this Vamana expanded to cosmic proportions conquering the earth and skies with two steps and placed the third of Mahabali’s head banishing him into the Netherlands (Patala) Lord Vishnu granted Mahabali permission to return to Kerala once a year beautiful arrays of flowers are laid in pretty patterns accompanied by a traditional hearty feast: composed of rice and numerous vegetable dishes (samabar Families arrived in decadent coloured traditional clothing The beautiful day was filled with an array of traditional events games (onakalikal) and songs (onam padalgal) Onam celebrations are not only just about enjoyment and commemoration but also about educating the younger generation on the values of kindness and humility the auspicious day was further blessed by the presence of Fr John Minh and the joint dedication of about 80 Kerala people of different faiths in Sawston areas This website requires you to be 18+ years of age or older Please verify your age to view the content It started off as a sort of ‘satellite’ of the main business and is becoming an increasingly important part of the big picture A Sainsbury’s Local is set to take over the site of the Barclay’s Bank barely a stone’s throw away Nick is bullish about taking on a ‘big boy’ He has experience of this type of competition “I previously ran a store in the middle of a village and a multiple opened up and immediately took £1,000 a week from us,” he says “Three months later we had made back the £1,000 and more As long as you concentrate on the detail you can get through it.” Style: High street newsagent and off-licence on a busy village high street with a strong community feel Immediate competitors include a large Budgens across the road His strategy is to focus on the things his business can do better This means honing in on home news delivery and getting their services right the bulk of takings come from cigarettes and booze but in this shop newspapers are making a comeback “We have about 100 HND accounts at the moment but I think we can double it,” says Nick “We managed to get a list of people who took deliveries in the past and we are going to be canvassing in the village over the next couple of months.” Scratch cards have been a big success too – they are already bringing in £500 a week Nick’s secret weapon is his staff member Amanda Phillips Amanda says: “Most people in Sawston have grown up with the shop – like paperboys who have gone on to have families of their own Everybody knows everyone else in the village A promotion that does really well somewhere else might be useless here Anything that is on offer for £1 does well.” The staff are the key to the shop’s success says Nick –  “Without them you’ve got nothing.” He takes their development seriously and is currently running an apprenticeship for former Sawston schoolboy Derek Williams If you employ great people who know both the area and the people who live there you will get more customers through the door At 6am Nick’s shop is the first in Sawston to open up in the morning “We’re starting to take big money in the early mornings now,” he says 3) Understand what promotions will work for your area – here “If you’re selling something for 99p A recent change in management structure has allowed staff in both Nick’s shops to take greater control of how the stores are run and the team is thriving on the responsibility It is proving to be an effective strategy because the turnover in the Sawston shop is going up “We’ve started to let people’s ideas flourish,” he says Blakemore supply 2,000 promotional leaflets and Nick will be getting in another 1,000 Altogether these will be given out either in newspapers in the street or to customers with their shopping His supplier A F Blakemore and in particular development director Louis Drake have been “brilliantly” supportive “They’ve arranged all our shop layouts and they have an answer and a procedure for every possible thing that can happen.” Nick is considering extending the shop at the back making extra room for news and stationery – areas where he believes his shop has the potential to be the best in the village but there’s no point in us trying to do food to go or bakery really well There are four really good bakeries in the village already This article doesn't have any comments yet Join today to get exclusive content and subscribe to the online and print versions of Retail News © Better Retailing is part of Newtrade Media Limited These essential cookies do things like remember your progress through a form and keep you logged in Our website uses one or more analytical statistical data collection programs to assemble records about who uses the site and many other items of statistical importance that allow us to improve our effectiveness in the supply of web experiences The nature of the data collected does not give us information about who you are (by name or address) but it can give us IP address identity Information is collated into a series of reports and is studied on a regular basis The stats that these cookies generate are anonymous and cover things such as; Some pages may contain content from other sites These sites are sometimes called ‘third party’ services This tells us how many people are seeing the content and whether it’s useful Northwest Biotherapeutics has secured MHRA certification for its cancer vaccine trials in the Sawston Business Park sparking delight for site developer Advent BioServices has completed the laboratory facilities to UK regulatory standards on behalf of Northwest Biotherapeutics The US-based clinical stage biotechnology company is focused on the development of personalised cancer vaccines designed to treat a broad range of solid tumour cancers Its dendritic cell-based cancer vaccine is a fully personalised immunotherapy treatment that mobilises the entire immune system to fight many types of solid tumour cancers NW Bio’s Sawston R&D team is working on a cancer vaccine for glioblastoma multiforme Phase III data is expected in the near future The treatment has been described as a ‘major breakthrough’ in the treatment of glioblastoma following the publication of blinded interim results in the Journal of Translational Medicine This therapy has been in development for a long time and is finally getting closer to reaching the people who can potentially benefit. Last month, the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on Sawston Business Park received MHRA approval for the manufacture of GMP cell therapy products under the UK ‘specials’ regime (for their compassionate use programme The facility will have the capacity to produce therapies for 450-500 patients per year and is one of the most advanced cell and gene therapy manufacturing facilities in the world Advent BioServices began as a cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) in 2016 Currently there are 40 staff working on the site “Advent was contracted to build out the facility in 2019,” Mike says and we’re further developing it – it’s about 90,000sq feet dedicated to cell therapies officially referred to as ‘advanced therapy medicinal products’ We’ve built out around one-fifth of the whole building it will be one of the largest facilities of its kind in Europe or North America.” The MHRA accreditation allows GMP (clinical grade) manufacturing of medical products to commence in the Sawston facility “The MHRA manufacturing approval is connected to the site at Sawston Business Park,” Mike says “and Advent is contracted to put together everything for that licensing advanced cell therapy products can be manufactured in the building.” Mike has impeccable credentials for overseeing the company’s development work, having been director of the cellular therapy facility at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for more than 20 years before arriving at Advent “I really enjoy the job and the challenges,” he says of the role “We now have a state-of-the-art facility here at Sawston in addition to a certificate received last year from the Human Tissue Authority which allows us to process and store cell and tissue for medical purposes The facilities include GMP clean rooms for the production of human cell products research and process development laboratories He adds: “I came here thinking it would take much longer to obtain our regulatory licences but my team has worked tirelessly and managed to get it done sooner despite being in the midst of a pandemic and despite serious supply chain difficulties especially for specialised equipment and materials.” The progress in bringing this facility together was supported in part by a £1.35m loan from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Economic Development Authority for the Phase 1a build-out and equipment As part of the transaction NW Bio entered into a leaseback agreement for 87,000sq ft of space at £500,000 per annum for 20 years NW Bio currently has a contracted team of more than 40 staff on the site which could expand to 300 when the project is fully completed has paid tribute to the clinical development team at Sawston Business Park – and contractor Advent BioServices – after announcing a historic production milestone success on the site The Maryland-based biotechnology company has been developing personalised immunotherapy products designed to treat solid tumour cancers are “designed to treat cancers more effectively than current treatments without toxicities of the kind associated with chemotherapies This milestone follows approval by the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) of a license for manufacture of GMP (clinical grade) cell therapy products at the Sawston facility for compassionate use cases plus approval by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) of a license for collection and processing of human cells and tissues for medical purposes the vaccine is identified as ADCV (‘autologous dendritic cell vaccine’) As previously reported the MHRA license was received in December of 2021 following nearly two years of preparations NW Bio now has a broad platform technology for DCVax dendritic cell-based vaccines: the lead program is a 331-patient Phase III trial of DCVax-L for newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) GBM is the most aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer and is an ‘orphan disease’ (affects fewer than 200,000 people in the US) Production of the first NW Bio dendritic cell cancer vaccine for a compassionate use patient at the licensed production facility in Sawston has now commenced Ms Powers said: “We are very pleased to be commencing production at Sawston for compassionate use “It will result in a significant expansion of production capacity for our dendritic cell cancer vaccine for compassionate use and follows the December approval by the MHRA for the manufacture of GMP (clinical grade) cell therapy products for such use together with our contractor Advent BioServices have been able to achieve this milestone during a global pandemic is testament to the persistence dedication and expertise of our highly skilled teams.” Advent Bioservices has been conducting the required post-approval re-validations and testing and the facility is now ready to scale up the manufacture of cell therapy products for clinical use The company anticipates that Phase 1A of the Sawston facility will have the capacity to produce cancer vaccines for 450-500 patients per year NW Bio plans to continue developing the Sawston facility in phases, both to calibrate the capital expenditures with the capacity needed and to leave room for implementation of new technologies such as the Flaskworks system which boosts volume and reduces production costs “We look forward to continued progress at Sawston in the coming months as we focus on the next phase of the build-out,” concluded Ms Powers Late stage (or phase 3) trial results are expected in the near future A 280-home development in Sawston has been approved by councillors despite many of them being unhappy with its design A majority of South Cambridgeshire District Council’s planning committee ultimately agreed there was a need for the homes and agreed with the council officer’s recommendation to approve them along with two children’s play areas and other open space Money will also be paid towards improvements at the Lyton recreation ground a representative for Redrow Homes said: “The design of this development focuses on delivering a well-connected neighbourhood which will successfully integrate with the adjacent existing development and with the wider village of Sawston “We have carefully considered the Sawston village design guide in drawing up the proposals and the scheme positively responds to the guidance contained within it in all aspects The representative said a “significant” amount of open space had been planned and highlighted proposed biodiversity enhancements such as a new orchard and a swift tower the representative said it was not possible on a development of this size to provide “bespoke” design but highlighted that changes had been made to meet the village design guide told the committee the parish council had withdrawn their original objection after the developers made changes that made the “mediocre development just about acceptable” He added that the parish council did have some concerns still A number of councillors on the committee were unhappy with the design but there was disagreement on whether this was enough to refuse the application Foxton) described the plans as a “disappointment” criticising the design and amount of open space provided This design for Sawston is the disaster of the future It is going to be an appalling quality of life It’s going to have tinky-tiny gardens that nobody will actually be able to play in but they won’t have a lovely big open space where the children can go and kick a ball.” The Mordens) said she did not think the quality of design was high enough to meet the district council’s policy requirements She said the council should not be “striving for mediocre” and challenged the statement made by the representative of Redrow Homes that more bespoke design was not possible Cllr Williams argued that there was not a site constraint stopping this but that it was the developer’s own internal decision to use “off the shelf” designs Other councillors were also unhappy with the design but did not feel there were sufficient grounds to refuse the plans Sawston) had “reservations” about the design but recognised that it is “almost impossible” to build an estate with enough different building designs to make it “interesting” He also argued that Sawston was in “desperate” need of new housing adding: “Sawston is effectively a dormitory town for the many science parks around and we need to have people located close to where they work Cllr Milnes was disappointed that the developer had not planned different heating and energy options across the site Caldecote) said the design was “not great” but referenced that there had been no objection from the council’s urban design officer but it was the “best that can be done at this point in time” Cllr Hawkins did say she had concerns over the proposals for the bike storage to be included in the garages questioning whether there would be space for a car and bikes eight committee councillors voted in favour of approval with two voting against and one abstaining Elections 2022: Full list of South Cambridgeshire District Council candidates Home   What's On   Article After a lapse of two years caused by Covid the Sawston Fun Run made a colourful return last Sunday (May 8) Organised by the Rotary Club of Cambridge Sawston the event attracted 1,115 entrants for the two charity fun runs (the 7.4k and the 4k) – one of the highest turnouts in its 36-year history said: “We were apprehensive about the appeal of the event after the Covid experience so we’re thrilled that so many turned out in support as entrants “We thank our sponsors Mica Hardware and Boswells and other sponsors and businesses and those in Sawston who contributed It was just so good to see everyone enjoying themselves.” It is hoped that more than £15,000 will being generated taking the cumulative total close to £510,000 The overall winner was Andrew Mynott in a time of 24.31 minutes and the winning female was Isabella Shorten The first boy from the college was Mathew Smith who came first in the main race in his school year 7-11 category Other winners were school years 1-6 Craig Calver and Amelie Crawford (short race) 17–39-year-olds Chris Kelly and Suzy Tautz (main race) 40–54-year-olds Andrew Mynott and Hannah Cooke (main race) and 55+ year-olds Shane Cahill and Chloe Brown (main race) The biggest winners will be East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice (Each) at Milton and Rowan a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities The run was also notable for being the final one that community stalwart Tony Collett will be involved in organising on account of “reaching a big birthday with an eight in” Visit sawstonfunrun.co.uk Sawston Fun Run and Walk returns Cambridge City are hoping to make the long-awaited move into their new stadium for the start of next season who have been without a permanent home since the closure of Milton Road in 2013 had hoped to finally switch to their Sawston facility during the ongoing campaign a number of ‘obstacles’ have prevented that ambition from coming to fruition and instead the focus is now on completing the process prior to the 2024/25 term getting under way work continues on our new stadium at Sawston “The stadium is being built to accommodate football at Step 2 of the non-league pyramid The importance of opening Sawston for next season cannot be overstated “Groundsharing has become increasingly challenging especially given the current cost of living crisis the stadium is nearing completion although we still await an electrical connection to the National Grid This has been caused by hugely expensive legal delays “Discussions with the FA are ongoing but our target is to start playing at the new stadium for the 2024/25 season using temporary installations to meet ground grading requirements we remain optimistic about the future and eagerly anticipate the next chapter at our new home.” Meanwhile, earlier this week the club released a statement backing boss Robbie Nightingale amid an ongoing run of poor form Sawston & Babraham captain Dan Heath admitted that Jack Beaumont is someone who they have ‘wanted to bring in for a couple of years’ after the Hundon-raised player signed for the club last week The slow left-arm bowler joins the 2021 and 2022 Thurlow Nunn East Anglian Premier League champions from Copdock & Old Ipswichian with a plethora of top regional level as well as National Counties (formerly known as Minor Counties) experience with Suffolk said: “Jack is somebody that we’ve wanted to bring into the club for a couple of years now “He’s known by lots of lads at the club whether that be playing with or playing against He’s always been someone we’ve been keen to bring in but the timing and stars didn’t ever really align until this season “I think he made it clear that he was quite keen for a new challenge and we were specifically looking to bring in a left-armed spinner that could bat “We very much work in characters before cricket because you can be the best player in the world but if they don’t fit into the group and buy into what we’re trying to achieve “We’ve had lots of discussions with Jack in the past and it didn’t really seem like the right time to move he wanted a new challenge and he was exactly the sort of player we were after.” The 28-year-old has skippered both Copdock & OI and Suffolk and Heath is delighted to add him to what is already an experienced Sawston & Babraham side “When you’re adding the cricketer that he is to the group they’re not going to be someone who shies away from responsibility or leading I don’t think you can ever have enough people like that in your team “His experience in all the roles he’s had is going to be vital to us to be honest.” who was part of the side that won back-to-back Premier League titles has returned to the club after he departed last summer who has National Counties experience with Cambridge The majority of the squad remains the same for the upcoming campaign apart from the departure of batsman Louis Kimber The side have already undergone two weeks of winter training ahead of their first friendly coming at Colchester on April 6 and Heath stated there is a ‘real togetherness and motivation’ about the team this year as they look to win their third title in four seasons “Not to say we weren’t motivated last year but I feel like there is a different vibe about us this year,” he said “We feel like we should have won it last year with the squad and players we have but it kind of feels like we’ve got a point to prove with the bit between our teeth “I don’t think we were any better than second gear last year to be honest and we ended up coming second “There were some good performances in there without a doubt but on the whole it wouldn’t be one that we look back on memorably A lot of the good wins were getting ourselves out of holes that we put ourselves in in the first place.” The Sawston Fun Run was back for its 37th edition on Sunday (May 7) — and this year’s event had a regal theme Titled Sawston Fun Run and Walk Coronation Event the 7.4k and 3.8k events attracted the largest entry figure ever The organisers estimate that the event has raised more than £15,000 for their chosen charities This will take the cumulative total close to £530,000 — money that has been donated towards local charities and organisations since the event began in 1986 Many runners got dressed up for the occasion The 2023 champion was Sullivan Smith from Great Shelford who completed the run in 23 minutes and 26 seconds who finished in 30 minutes and six seconds The two major charities to benefit from this year’s event are the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and the Cambridge Cancer Help Centre communications and income generation director at Arthur Rank said: “The Sawston Fun Run creates special memories for all those taking part and the funds raised will enable us to keep making every moment count for those we care for and support “Funds from this year’s fun run will enable us to purchase 22 Smart televisions with internet connectivity and built-in apps that provide access to streaming and other online services.” You can browse all of our photos, or order any as JPEGs, prints or gifts, by visiting our Buy a Photo website For more information, visit sawstonfunrun.co.uk The sessions were organised and hosted by Seminarian James Hernandez They introduced participants to The Year of the Word with a look at Benedict XVI’s Apostolic Exhortation along with a talk on ‘Trusting the Bible.’ is a book that all Catholic families should have in the home and is to be read daily so to help us to journey with Jesus in a personal relationship And how do I know that I can even trust in this vast volume of 73 books These were just some of the questions addressed in that first session With the attendance of 12 inside the Parish Hall the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly along with plenty of lively participation The session ended with some prayerful reading of Scripture using the Lectio Divina method as encouraged by Benedict XVI in Verbum Domini For the second session we had the pleasure of welcoming the chief co-ordinator for the East Anglia Diocese for The God Who Speaks from Blackfriars Dominican Priory in Cambridge He delivered a sobering insight into how a biblical scholar approaches and reads the Bible It got us all into a deeper sense of thinking and reflecting on Scripture Bruno introduced five ‘basic’ steps for reading the Bible exploring elements such as definition and context literary devices and finally what was the overall message of the text said: “I really enjoyed the two meetings and regretted that circumstances prevented us from having any more Whilst the approach to the two meetings was each different At the first meeting I discovered that I was not the only one that could not quote chapter and verse from the Bible But due to hearing God’s word at Mass it is surprising how much we do know.” commentated: “James has done a very good job in organising and putting these sessions on for the parish and I’m sure they will prove to be very good experience for him I was pleasantly surprised just how many people came out and supported these two events considering the circumstances.” Pictured above is Fr Bruno Clifton OP leading a Bible study at Sawston Cambridge City Football Club have revealed that matches could start to be played at their new stadium before Christmas Work on the new facility in Sawston has been delayed in recent years by both the pandemic and more recently due to the rise in costs the club does not expect to be able to ‘hold a full official opening until prior to the 2024/25 season’ providing that the necessary ground grading regulations are met including the temporary installation of portable changing rooms the hope is that the Lilywhites will be able to run out in front of supporters at their new home before the turn of the year A club statement read: “With regards to the project as a whole it’s fair to say that the stadium build has been hampered by several issues not least the global pandemic which set us back a long way in terms of availability of workers “As the world got back to normal the prices of everything shot up you’ll have all felt this in your own pockets too We’ve also had our fair share of red tape to comply with Thankfully there is now light at the end of the tunnel and we can start to put a realistic timeline together that we believe will get us into the stadium and enjoy watching our teams in our own home “We are now working at a pace to finish the elements we need to complete building regulations and of course the all-important FA ground grading Our new stadium will need to be ground-graded before we can start playing there and up until recently this has been down to the leagues this is being overhauled and will be carried out by the FA from this season The FA will soon have a system to make the process much easier for themselves and all clubs going forward “This does mean revisiting all 900+ clubs in the UK throughout next season We have proactively opened a conversation with the FA ground grading committee to start this process before the internal fit out is even complete we will be able to progress with the internal fit out of the two floors of the main stand “The ground floor will serve as a hub for all fans and players with incredible changing facilities for home and away teams plus the officials along with the all-important main bar “Whilst upstairs will feature our Hospitality suite executive boxes and an education room for our players and the local community It’s a big project which is likely to take many months to fully complete “Perfection takes time and the delays we have experienced in being able to start the internal fit out means a conservative estimate would see us not being able to hold a full official opening until prior to the 2024/25 season we must progress getting the stadium to a position where we can safely and comfortably play and watch football ahead of the final completion This would mean installing portable changing rooms and creating an awesome fan zone where we can supply food “The terraces and main stand would all be available for spectating but the inside of the main stand would not be accessible we could potentially be enjoying football at our home before Christmas subject to ground grading and health and safety sign off “The vision of the board has always been that we wanted the stadium completely finished before opening we are also mindful that by opening earlier than anticipated we can start to grow the club both financially and in stature We began this project to get us back up the league structure and the sooner we start doing that “Opening early will allow all of us to start enjoying the satisfaction of watching our teams in our very own stadium knowing that there are exciting future developments down the road as we continue to grow the business side of the club and introduce new facilities while we continue our journey As we progress over the next few months we will have a better idea of what is the more realistic option it’s been a frustrating period for us all and after a long fight we are close to achieving this amazing comeback.” The club will begin their 2023/24 campaign ground sharing with St Ives Town Regeneration plans that aim to protect the village college ideals and values for the future have been unveiled to the public Sawston Village College was founded by Henry Morris in 1930 and became the first of its kind some of the 1,200-pupil school’s current unlisted buildings and the site layout are inefficient for the demands of a modern curriculum The site is home to 17 buildings of varied condition with almost all of the current blocks proposed to be re-modelled or refurbished seven existing buildings will be demolished It is proposed that the work be phased over two years with the school remaining open during the construction period The proposals include the retention of the site’s two grade II-listed buildings – the library and Henry Morris Hall – and the one locally listed building which will benefit from some refurbishment and remodelling as part of the plans The masterplan includes the creation of a large new building along with courtyards and improved outdoor areas with covered dining spaces It is also proposed to create new coach drop-off facilities away from pupil areas and simplified vehicle access to community sport facilities which is proposed to be net zero carbon in operation will feature dedicated areas for mathematics and design technology It will also feature a SEND area on the ground floor with sensory spaces which will have access to a dedicated garden area The proposals also include new flexible dining areas that would be easily zoned for out-of-hours use which operates as Sawston Cinema and has been known variously as Spicers Theatre and the Youth Centre was built in 1932 and has been used by generations of the local community for many different functions The building is well-used by a wide range of community groups but is prone to flooding The redevelopment includes refurbishment and remodelling of the hall and facilities The proposals do not include an increase in pupil or staff numbers but there are some changes proposed for circulation and parking around the site These include an updated coach drop-off zone traffic calming measures and pedestrian priority throughout the site The project team has been working closely with the college Anglian Learning and officers at South Cambridgeshire District Council in preparation of the proposals The plans were unveiled at a public exhibition on Tuesday (23 January) Principal Jonathan Russell said: “The regeneration of Sawston Village College is a transformational opportunity for our staff pupils and the community we are privileged to serve We are proud to be the first village college founded by Henry Morris in 1930 His vision was for a school which would nurture a lifelong love of learning for people of all ages in an environment that offered inspiration our original grade II-listed buildings reflect these ideals and these values are still at the heart of our work nearly a century later The proposals we are asking the community to consider will help protect those ideals and values for generations to come.” Have your say by visiting sawstonvillagecollegeplans.co.uk A large new science and technology building will be built on a brownfield site in Sawston after councillors granted planning permission three-storey research and development building and a decked car park with 286 car parking spaces and cycle storage will be ready for occupation in early 2025 said its plans for the site at the Dales Manor Business Park in Grove Road will help meet the high demand for lab space in the Cambridge life science cluster and the building will be operationally net zero carbon The company is also preparing an application for a second building of around 40,000 sq ft which it expects to submit in the coming weeks Mark Glatman, chief executive of Abstract said: “We saw a fantastic opportunity to acquire and reposition around five acres of land to create much-needed new science and technology lab space at a sensible and affordable rental “The scheme is in an established location in the Cambridge market where the availability of quality laboratories is almost zero against unprecedented demand for this type of space Tight land supply and a very difficult planning regime means that there are huge barriers to providing the type of accommodation that is in so much demand We are delighted to have the ability to get on and deliver and will be breaking ground soon ‘’We can deliver great quality laboratory accommodation for a wide range of different user types and the building is designed to offer maximum flexibility in a landscaped setting which will eventually sit alongside the proposed Cambridge South East Transport route linking the neighbouring science and research parks biomedical campus and Cambridge city centre “Potential end users in the market are currently faced with rents in the high £60s per square foot but we have deliberately positioned the project to offer the best quality flexible laboratory space aiming for rents under £50 per square foot We feel that companies that are focused on growth will be looking for more affordable accommodation and we have been able to assemble a scheme to achieve this pricing point.’’ South Cambridgeshire district councillors heard the site had been part of a wider area of land allocated for up to 200 homes in the district council’s 2018 Local Plan but permission had previously been given for part of the site to be redeveloped for business use told a planning committee on March 8 that rainwater recycling would be used for water to flush toilets and tree and hedge planting plus changes to the colour of the building’s cladding would mitigate the impact of views fom the green belt Ms Woods said: “The landscape proposals incorporate significant habitat and biodiversity improvements reflected in the biodiversity net gain metric of 761 per cent will be achieved on site.” principal planning officer at Cambridge Past Present and Future said the charity had concerns about the impact of long-distance views particularly from higher ground at Gog Magog Hills as the building would be taller than trees and hedges The Mordens) said it was “sensible” to change the plans for the area from residential to business She appreciated the concerns raised around the impact on the wider views but believed “reasonable steps” had been taken with the proposed landscaping Histon and Impington) said: “This site is clearly unsuitable for housing in its present location surrounded on three sides by existing industrial buildings This is in fact a change to more research-oriented use and the area has a lot of other research developments coming up.” He added that the “only real concern” was the impact on the distant views but said he believed the building looked better than the other existing buildings on the site and said he did not think it would be “particularly invasive” Harston and Comberton) said it was good to see a brownfield site being redeveloped and said “glad to hear the environmental credentials” of the developer The committee voted unanimously to approve the plans development director of Abstract Securities said afterwards: “We believe that there is no other building in the Cambridge market that has a better carbon footprint than SCSC A great deal of thought has gone into designing space that will meet the exacting requirements of several different occupier types whether biology or chemistry biased and we have a high degree of flexibility in how we can accommodate different users “Given the supply demand imbalance and the more affordable pricing of our scheme it won’t be a surprise that we are already at the early stage of discussions with a number of parties.’’ retains the freehold ownership of the land and has granted a 175 year ground lease which will attract a ground rent after buildings are completed and let which was developed by the Howard Group after initially acquiring Sawston Trade Park (upon which The Works now sits) in 2009 “has collaboration and connection at its core and draws on the industrial heritage of the two-storey warehouse which formally stood on the site” director of development at the Howard Group said: “Our ambition for The Works at Unity Campus is to provide an inspiring flexible and connected work ecosystem within which dynamic grow-up and mature knowledge-intensive businesses can thrive “The completion of The Works signals the first major development milestone for Unity Campus and sets the tone for our next phase of development We are extremely excited to be able to unveil the building at this point “The position of Unity Campus and within it The Works just four miles from the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and close to other leading research hubs coupled with the accessibility of the location via road rail and bike makes it a very attractive option for those seeking to be part of the Cambridge high growth community.” has collaboration and connection at its core and draws on the industrial heritage of the two-storey warehouse which formerly stood on the site Housed within the precast concrete frame of the original building The Works provides modern office and tech R&D accommodation across a range of flexible one or two-storey layout options in an “inspiring and engaging” environment breakout and amenity space within the glazed provides space flooded with natural light to meet share ideas and relax with like-minded people and businesses area director of Morgan Sindall Construction said: “Unity Campus will provide a stunning location with unique and inspiring facilities that will enable businesses within the South Cambridge Cluster to foster world-leading collaboration and innovation We have enjoyed working closely with Howard Group to ensure the successful delivery of such an important part of the Unity Campus.” Whittlesford Parkway railway station (in less than a mile) and central Cambridge High-quality landscaping means additional space for those working on the site to enjoy during the summer months An appeal has been launched after a driver died in a crash on the A1301 Sawston bypass Officers and paramedics were called to the scene at about 10.55am on Thursday (18 January) A silver Audi A3 travelling northbound towards Cambridge had been in collision with a lorry travelling in the opposite direction Sergeant Alex Ward said: “Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the victim following yesterday's collision “I am appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage who may have seen the collision or the Audi A3 just prior.” Anyone without internet access should call 101 You could be forgiven for assuming that the iconic fedora worn by American screen hero Indiana Jones was made in the USA But one of the most famous hats in movie history masterfully worn by Harrison Ford in his role as the whip-cracking professor of archaeology It was created in the workshop of Herbert Johnson The Indiana Jones hats are a series of stunning titfers from the Swaine stable which has also been responsible for other familiar cinematic props such as the umbrellas used in the Kingsman films and the attaché cases carried by Sean Connery in the first three Bond outings: Dr No Over the course of the Indiana Jones series which is set to conclude this summer with the June 28 release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny the hatters have not only produced the made-to-order but have also kitted out other cast members from the famous franchise master hatter in the civilian department (the brand also makes military hats) reveals that Herbert Johnson made Indy’s hats for the original Indiana Jones triology as well as the final installment of the franchise Starting in 1981 with Raiders of the Lost Ark the company went on to make hats for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1985) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) Michelle was to create the hats for Indiana Jones’s final adventure “Costume designer Joanna Johnston worked with us obviously on Temple of Doom [1985] and The Last Crusade [1989],” says Michelle So is the Indiana Jones collection Herbert Johnson’s biggest seller There are eight different hats in the Indiana Jones collection Along with the time that goes into making them Herbert Johnson uses the highest quality fabrics and craftsmanship to ensure every hat has a personal touch The newest addition to the collection is the ‘Destiny Poet’ hat which can also be purchased in a special edition box “The things that come into the cost are the techniques and the quality of materials which we keep quite high,” explains Michelle “We don’t mass produce any of our hats so therein lies the difference with cost Things like the brim edge or any fancy ribbon work are going to take more time therefore there’s more labour and more materials involved “But we like to use the very best quality materials in all of our hats It’s a bit like going to a Savile Row tailor – you’re having something bespoke: it’s handmade to your specifications “And even when a customer comes in and says ‘I’ll have exactly what you’ve got on your website it’s still that amount of passion and skill at every stage that goes into it.” The House of Swaine acquired Herbert Johnson Hatters “We’ve had new owners since a year and a half ago,” notes Michelle but we are all singular brands as part of that family.” Michelle notes that the “iconic 1930s-1940s-style” Indiana Jones fedora is very versatile “It’s the kind of hat that you can both adventure in and also twin it with a suit,” she says “because you see in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade he steps off onto Venice Pier all suited – and he’s wearing his Indy hat and I think that’s why people love it so much – plus the fact that they can be the hero and why the hat is still here and still making headlines.” Herbert Johnson has also provided hats for other well-known films and there’s also television and stage as well,” says Michelle “Most recently we’ve done season five and six of Peaky Blinders there’s the BBC production of His Dark Materials – we did the hat for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s character of Lee Scoresby We did the hats for Who Framed Roger Rabbit? there’s Peter Sellers’ tweed hat in The Pink Panther David Bowie in The Man Who Fell to Earth wore a Herbert Johnson “The top hat worn by Jack Nicholson in Batman and of course you’ve got Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor Who.” “I would say it’s a bit like baking a cake,” replies Michelle “You’ve got to get all the ingredients in the right order and in the right amounts… and then for me “You’ve got to have the skills involved – and there are many there are so many different parts to hatmaking Attention to detail – every stitch is important We tie our own sweatband bows so attention to detail is paramount and having the best-quality materials you can source if we’re continuing with the recipe analogy is the hand shaping to finish the hat – and I think that’s when the soul of the hat actually comes to life You see what the spirit of the hat wanted to be.” Although she mainly crafts standard-size headwear – and in the standard colours of brown grey and navy blue – Michelle once received a very special request from a customer “The most unusual commission I’ve had was for a miniature Indy,” she recalls “A customer had come to me by email and said that he had a very dear friend that had just died and she was an absolutely massive Indy fan but we were thinking we’d like to honour her memory and her love of Indiana Jones by making a small hat for her urn to wear’ “What a commission and what an honour to be part of that… so I made a very small nine-inch-circumference Indy hat for her urn and it’s the most touching thing I’ve ever been asked to make Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny hits UK cinemas yesterday (June 28). For more on Herbert Johnson Hatters, go to herbertjohnson.co.uk creativity and endurance were the order of the day at the annual Sawston Fun Run – one of the longest-running events of its kind in Cambridgeshire Runners and families came together to complete either the 7.4k run or the shorter 4k route for walkers and for school chindren in Years 1-6 The start and finish at Sawston Village College attracted crowds who enjoyed the fancy dress competition The overall 7.4k winner was John Baslington won the over 55 years women’s race for the fifth consecutive year while the first Sawston Village College girl was Sophie Brock The first Sawston Village College boy was Mathew Smith in terms of turnout – we had 1,106 on the starting lines “The Sawston Fun Run is one of the original runs around Cambridgeshire and this year we’ve raised at least £15,000 – we don’t know the final figure until late June when we get all the money in "It’ll take the cumulative figure to more than £470,000 and this year the major one is the Cambridge Cancer Help Centre based in Shelford organised by the Rotary Club of Cambridge Sawston and attracted 899 entrants to the 7.4k run and the 4k route And this year on the start line at Sawston Village College the likes of Thor the Flash and Wonder Woman were preparing to run alongside Darth Vader and the Big Bad Wolf But despite the super powers and the help of the Dark Side the heroes and villains were not on the winners’ podium at the end of the 7.4k race won the women’s over-55 years category for the fourth consecutive year while the four members of the Courtois family made their mark - father Vincent won the 40-54 category mother Detienne came second in the women’s 40-54 and son Martin won the school Years 7-11 and brother Simon finished second in school Years 1-6 will raise about £15,000 with the YMCA Trinity Group which provides mental health support to children in primary schools and the Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust set to benefit alongside a host of smaller charities said: “I’d like to thank everyone who made the fun run another success by helping us; those who marshalled and provided water as well as The Cambridge Building Society and other sponsors and businesses and those in Sawston who contributed in some way It was so good to see everyone enjoying themselves.” Away from the running the event also included stalls a fire engine and the Sawston Youth Group Band The Rotary club added that it is indebted to The Cambridge Building Society Vindis Sawston and the Sawston Parish Council Full results at sawstonfunrun.co.uk Our gallery of hundreds completing Hills Road Sixth Form College fun run in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust Our gallery as runners complete Cambourne 10K, relay and fun run Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon 2018: 82 pictures from this year’s run plus results of first 50 runners Captain Dan Heath is backing his Sawston & Babraham side to use a ‘very underwhelming’ title defence as fuel to regain their place at the summit in 2024 Champions of the Thurlow Nunn East Anglian Premier League in 2021 and 2022 the Rams were unable to make it a hat-trick this year after they finished runners-up to Swardeston And Heath has conceded that the Norfolk outfit were worthy winners with his team coming up short of the standards that they had set in the previous two campaigns He said: “The league table never lies after 22 games The cream always rises to the top and Swardeston were the most consistent side by far “We were very underwhelming and to be honest if I had to score our season out of 10 “We just weren’t at the races enough and after starting slowly we still finished second and if you’d said when we got promoted three years ago that we’d win the league twice and finish second It shows the standards we’ve set that we’re disappointed to have finished second.” While the season may have only ended earlier this month Heath’s thoughts have already turned to how Sawston & Babraham will go about attempting to recapture the top prize Recruitment is one area that will be looked at in great depth but the skipper also believes that the disappointment of this term will be a big motivating factor He added: “It’s slightly inevitable when you’ve won two in a row that focus slips a little bit “It’s not that the players don’t care as much or aren’t still motivated to win but when you’ve had the success it’s tough to keep churning it out both as people and players and we’ve already had discussions about next season There is a definite sense that minds have been refocused.” And Heath is as keen as ever to be the man that leads the team into battle once again Next year will be the wicket-keeper’s sixth as skipper and he feels that he has at least another 12 months in him the club and the players have already had a talk about it and they’ve made it clear they’re keen for me to stay,” he said “I’m 33 and I’m not sure how much longer I’ll be doing it but I’m very excited to go again next year so much so that finishing runner-up is hard to take and I wouldn’t want to go out as captain in that way “This year will have remotivated myself and the players Home   Education   Article The pupils at Sawston Village College have shown that hard work and determination leads to success 62 per cent of all pupils achieved a strong pass - grade 5+ - in English and maths (78 per cent grade 4+) 39 per cent of all exam results were at grade 7-9 11 per cent of all exams were gained at the very highest level - grade 9 - with three pupils achieving the highest grade in all 10 or 11 subjects taken Principal Jonathan Russell said: "We are delighted for our pupils who have worked exceptionally hard to achieve these excellent results "This richly deserved success has been achieved thanks to the dedicated care guidance and teaching of all our members of staff and the tremendous support shown by our parents "We are very proud of our 2019 cohort and wish them all the best in the future." 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