2009

The Chrishall exchange has been upgraded with fibre optic cables, but residents experiencing poor broadband speeds should check their home equipment and contact their service providers, as a nationwide rollout

The village has implemented a “Speedwatch” initiative to address residents’ concerns about speeding, involving trained volunteers monitoring vehicle speeds and collaborating with police to educate drivers and enforce speed limits.

Stop Stansted Expansion is encouraging community members affected by aircraft noise to participate in BAA’s Noise Action Plan consultation by following a step-by-step guide available from the editor, with responses

The 7th Royston (Barkway) Scout Group is thriving with a large number of young participants, but is in need of more leaders to accommodate the growing interest from the community.

The Great Chishill Cricket Club is thriving with its first team performing well in Cambridgeshire’s highest village cricket league, and the emergence of talented young players alongside experienced members highlights

Heather and Ivor Dartnall, long-time active members of the Great Chishill community, are leaving the village to live on a narrowboat, and they express gratitude for the support they received

Pc Rachael Mallender has joined the Melbourn and Bassingbourn policing team as the new beat officer, replacing Pc Andy Bates, and is eager to maintain the high standard of village