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Hello and welcome!\u00a0 We are delighted that you have chosen to come and live here in the Parish of St Paul\u2019s Walden.\u00a0 The Parish comprises the village of Whitwell and the hamlets of St Paul\u2019s Walden and Bendish.<\/span><\/p>\n “Living Here” is a quick start guide to help you find your way around the Parish and some of the groups, activities and amenities which are on your doorstep. We will highlight other sources of information you can explore if you are interested and want to find out more.\u00a0 And if you are disappointed that something seems to be missing then let us know and we can include it.\u00a0 Alternatively if you feel that you would like to start up a group or activity please do so since there is always room for something new!\u00a0 And please do give us feedback on this site, we always appreciate ideas to improve it\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We hope you will enjoy living here and will settle quickly into your new home and community – we look forward to meeting you.<\/span><\/p>\n St Paul\u2019s Walden Parish Council.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Allotment plots are great for keeping fit, enjoying the outdoors, finding some peace and quiet and of course, growing healthy fruit and vegetables!<\/p>\n They are also really beneficial to help families live a healthy lifestyle, build new friendships with other allotment holders, while boosting our local community.\u200b<\/p>\n St Paul\u2019s Walden Parish Council is responsible for the management of the allotment site which is next to the Strathmore Arms in St Paul\u2019s Walden.<\/p>\n [We will add a plan showing Allotment site layout with plot sizes<\/a>]<\/p>\n At the moment all our plots are taken but if you would like to go onto the waiting list please contact the Parish Clerk, Stephen Smith [link on Steve\u2019s name]<\/p>\n For information, here are the terms of the current Tenancy Agreement [link to agreement].\u00a0 This agreement is subject to periodic review.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Bus service time table<\/a><\/p>\n Local Taxis – there are a number of local taxi services covering our Parish.\u00a0 We have included a link to Yell the website<\/a> listing some of these but you might find it helpful to ask a neighbour for a recommendation.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We have included a list of local businesses<\/a> operating in and around the Parish.\u00a0 St Paul\u2019s Walden Parish Council does not endorse or take responsibility for any of the services provided by businesses in the directory. Businesses have not paid for inclusion in the directory and are not permitted to advertise on our website.<\/p>\n Any business wishing to be included in the Directory or change its details should contact the Parish Clerk.\u00a0 The Parish Council reserves the right to decline the inclusion of a business in the Directory.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Whitwell Charity shop<\/a> is run by a team of volunteers and raises funds to help maintain the Village Hall.\u00a0 It is located next to the Village Hall and opens Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings.\u00a0 We value all our supporters who generously donate to our range of quality stock and our customers who shop with us.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n All Saints Church<\/a> <\/strong>Parish of St Paul\u2019s Walden<\/p>\n Vicar – the Revd Canon Stephen Fielding 01438 871121 slfielding@hotmail.com<\/p>\n Warden – Tim Liddell 01438 871153\/07917 024545<\/p>\n All Saints PCC<\/strong> Contact: stpaulswaldenchurch@gmail.com<\/p>\n All Saints (St Paul’s Walden) Preservation Trust – a charity aimed at the maintenance and upkeep of the fabric and churchyard of All Saints church.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n St Paul\u2019s Walden Parish Council has installed three Community Public Access Defibrillators in Whitwell one in St Paul\u2019s Walden and one in Bendish.. Each defibrillator is housed in a bright yellow cabinet and are clearly visible on the external walls of the buildings.<\/p>\n The locations for the defibrillators are:<\/p>\n Operation<\/p>\n The defibrillators are installed in weatherproof cabinets and can be opened in an emergency. No prior training is needed to operate a defibrillator. The units we purchased have a graphic display which shows users where to locate the pads on a patient, it also delivers very clear spoken voice prompts. It will only administer a shock to a patient if it detects that the heart is in a condition where a shock is required. The units will work on both adults and children.<\/p>\n As The Community Heartbeat Trust says \u201cNo one will criticise you for trying to save a life! The defibrillator will not function unless it determines there is a need, so do not worry about using one!\u201d.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Bell ringers –<\/p>\n Day Centre (Help the Aged) \u2013 Contact: ? . Meets Thursdays at Lime Tree House 11am-3pm<\/p>\n Evergreen Club – Contact Hal Boshier 01438 871358. Meets Alternate Thursday at the Village Hall from 2pm<\/p>\n Fellowship Lunch Club – Contact Sarah Kohl 07941 027862. Meets alternate Wednesdays at the Village Hall from 12.30 pm<\/p>\n Royal British Legion \u2013 Contact: Mr B Pheasant \u2013 Address: 16 Codicote Road Whitwell Herts SG4 8AB. Meets first Monday in the month at Lime Tree House or at the Bull at 8pm<\/p>\n The Living Theatre – Contact Julia Fisher juliafisher@me.com<\/a><\/p>\n Village Voices – village choir meets Thursdays at St Paul\u2019s Walden School, Bendish Lane at 7.30pm<\/p>\n Whist Drive Club – Contact Pat Sansom 01438 871371<\/p>\n Whitwell Cinema Club – Meets at Village Hall, films on third Friday of the month. Doors 7.30pm, tickets \u00a35<\/p>\n Whitwell Players (Amateur dramatics) \u2013 Contact: Anna McNay whitwellplayers@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n [Women of Whitwell???]<\/p>\n Womens\u2019 Institute \u2013 Contact: Pat Wand 01438871372 meets second Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Parish Council created an Environment working group in 2021.\u00a0 The group consists of volunteers who can initiate and take forward environmental projects in the Parish supported by the Parish Council.\u00a0 The Group meets periodically.\u00a0 Anyone who is interested in getting involved should contact the Parish Clerk in the first instance.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Codicote Food Bank Wednesdays 6pm-7pm 119 High Street Codicote.\u00a0 No referral required.\u00a0 Please either turn up in person or call 07507 295627 to arrange to collect food.\u00a0 Food can also be delivered if you can\u2019t get there in person.<\/p>\n If you would like to donate food this can be done via the Village Shop in Whitwell.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There are many ways to put something back into our local community if you are looking for opportunities.\u00a0 Some options are listed here:<\/p>\n Village Hall Management Committee – become a Trustee of the Village Hall and help to run this essential service in our community<\/p>\n The Garden Club – started as an NHS social prescribing organisation it is now independent and \u2026.<\/p>\n Fellowship Lunch Club<\/p>\n Home Library Service – become a volunteer<\/p>\n Sue Ryder<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n HELPLINE 01438 300399 – This helpline is run by volunteers in the parish to assist residents with things like:<\/strong><\/p>\n Please be assured all contact will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.<\/p>\n This helpline is not the same as contacting the Parish Council.\u00a0 If you need to contact the Parish Council then please contact the Parish Clerk or a Councillor directly.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Free parking is available on the street and at the Recreation Ground.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Whitwell Surgery<\/strong><\/a> 60 High Street SG4 8AG<\/p>\n Lister Hospital<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage\u00a0 SG1 4AB<\/p>\n Hearing Aid Clinic <\/strong>Lime Tree House, 48 High Street SG4 8AG.\u00a0 Dates and times of clinics are\u00a0 advertised on the notice board at village shop or contact Jenny Vaughan 01438 871458[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Neighbourhood Watch sarah.brown@herts.pnn.police.uk<\/a>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Published at the start of each month by the Parochial Church Council of St Paul\u2019s Walden Parish.\u00a0 Annual Subscription [\u00a3xx] or on sale at the village shop.\u00a0 Contact the Editor: spwparishmagazine@gmail.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Deadline for contributions 15th of each month.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Parish map<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Bull PH 01438 871254<\/p>\n The Strathmore Arms PH 01438 871654<\/p>\n Emily\u2019s Tea Shop 01438 871928<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n SPW Parish Council considers planning applications at the monthly council meetings<\/a><\/p>\n NHDC planning application page<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Children\u2019s play grounds:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Annual (and bi-annual) Events include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Details of all main events going on in the parish will be on the Events Calendar on this website.\u00a0 If you have an event you would like to include on the Calendar then please post it usng the add event button and subject to approval it will show up on the Calendar for all to see.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [Link to map – need to find map!]<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Mothers and Toddlers Group<\/strong> – meets Thursdays 10am – 12 noon at the Village Hall during term time. Contact Mary Hobman<\/p>\n Whitwell Nursery School<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Contact: Gemma Dunham 01438 871166<\/p>\n St Pauls Walden Primary School<\/strong><\/a> (Education) \u2013 Contact: The Head Teacher 01438 871241 \u2013 Address: Bendish Lane Whitwell SG4 8HX<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Badminton ~ <\/strong>Philip Adshead\u00a0 07710 733353 meets September to April on Mondays 7.30pm Village Hall<\/p>\n Bowls Club<\/strong> – Jane Robinson 01438 871750\u00a0 – meets Tuesday and Thursday\u00a0 6pm Kimpton<\/p>\n Cricket Club<\/strong> \u2013 Contact: Mr Mark Welbourne<\/p>\n St Pauls Walden Tennis Club<\/strong> \u2013 Contact: Dave Holgate on http:\/\/spwtennisclub@googlemail.com , or see the club\u2019s web site at http:\/\/www.stpaulswaldentennis.club<\/a><\/p>\n Whitwell Area Golf Society<\/strong> \u2013 Contact: John Vaughan 01438 871458<\/p>\n Whitwell Juniors Amateur Football Club<\/strong> – contact Paul Stanbridge[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For local vets see directory[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The parish has a number of excellent walks and is also very popular with cyclists.\u00a0 This section is under development but we are aiming to include some maps with key walks and links to cycle routes which come through the parish.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For bin collection details check <\/span>NHDC website<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 In general bin day is TUESDAY: recycling (black bin and paper recycling box) alternate weeks; non-recyclables (purple bin) alternate weeks;\u00a0 kitchen waste caddy every week.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Garden waste (brown bin) by subscription only (<\/span>apply here<\/span><\/a>) – alternate weeks (with recycling)<\/span><\/p>\n There are several household waste recycling centres in Hertfordshire, the closest are at Stevenage<\/a> and Harpenden<\/a>.\u00a0 Details of all the household waste recycling sites are here<\/a> including details of opening times, what can be taken to them and queue cams so you can see how busy they are.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Living Here About Whitwell and the Parish of St Paul\u2019s Walden Hello and welcome!\u00a0 We are delighted that you have chosen to come and live here in the Parish of St Paul\u2019s Walden.\u00a0 The Parish comprises the village of Whitwell and the hamlets of St Paul\u2019s Walden and Bendish. “Living Here” is a quick start […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\nAllotments<\/h3>\n
Buses and Taxis<\/h3>\n
Business Directory<\/h3>\n
Charity Shop<\/h3>\n
Church<\/h3>\n
Community Defibrillators<\/h3>\n
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Community Groups and Organisations<\/h3>\n
Environment<\/h3>\n
Food Bank<\/h3>\n
Getting Involved<\/h3>\n
Help Line<\/h3>\n
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Highways and Parking<\/h3>\n
Medical Services<\/h3>\n
Neighbourhood Watch<\/h3>\n
Parish Magazine<\/h3>\n
Parish Map<\/h3>\n
Places to Eat in the Village<\/h3>\n
Planning<\/h3>\n
Public Spaces and Playgrounds<\/h3>\n
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Regular Events<\/h3>\n
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Rights of Way<\/h3>\n
Schools<\/h3>\n
Sports Clubs<\/h3>\n
Vets<\/h3>\n
Walks and Cycle rides<\/h3>\n
Waste and Recycling<\/span><\/h3>\n