Latest News
(& Genealogy Requests)  

Dane End Adult Badminton Club
We need more players! We are a very friendly group of villagers who meet in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday evenings at 8.30 to enjoy our badminton. If you are a complete beginner or have played in the past, you would be most welcome. Come and meet for a chat with some gentle exercise. We have qualified, patient coaches available to help.

Please contact Brian 438561 or John 821848.

LOST
‘Ginny’ Barbara Springate's big fat cat.
She is white with tabby markings.
We think something scared her on Sunday evening January 1st.
If you know of her whereabouts, 
please ring Barbara on 438277.

Gardening Club
the next meeting of the club should be on Monday 13th February
New members and visitors (£3) welcome

PART TIME MEMORIAL HALL CARETAKER.
The memorial Hall committee is looking for a part time caretaker to take over the various light maintenance duties associated with the Hall. This job would ideally suit an active applicant who lives within easy walking distance of the hall. Although the remuneration is not great, this is a paid part time job open to all applicants. In first instance please contact Vicky Thompson, Tony Willis or Derek Wheeler to be put on list of applicants.
David Metcalf - Chairman. Little Munden PC.

New business advertisement

Andrew Dexter Property Maintenance Services
Office: 01920 438746
Mobile: 07971 973067
website www.andrewdexter.com

I am a Trustmark tradesman who lives in Sacombe and for more details see Local Businesses on the left

Has anybody got any ideas on what to do to celebrate the 
Diamond Jubilee, 2nd- 5th June 2012?
A street party on Horses' Meadow has been suggested.
Please send in any thoughts on this or any other ideas to the webmaster.

Youth Committee from October 2011
is now being organised by Darren Stephens.
If you are interested and would like to go on the 'e' list please contact   d.g.stephens at(written with symbol) btinternet.com 

for more details see under L M Parish Council on the left 

Badminton
For recent news see Clubs Groups Societies on the left.

Need Help With Maths?
Finding maths a bit bewildering? 
Need some extra help? 

As an experienced tutor and a graduate with a 1st Class Honours degree, I can provide “one-to-one” tuition for all levels from Key Stage 2 through to GCSE and A-level 

For more details see local businesses on the left

PARLEZ VOUS FRANCAIS ?
French Workshops to be held twice monthly at The Boot.
Please call Gisele 07748157383 to register your interest.

In case you haven't noticed The Boot now does food and take away food. Please see local businesses (premises) on the left for menu.

TENNIS

For latest information follow this link

For cricket news see under clubs groups societies on the left

Genealogy Requests

Kevin Huxtable is researching his great grandmother Mary Ann MASKELL (1834-1945) who lived for a short while in Great Munden and would like to know if anyone in that area or Levens Green remembers that name. read more
Please reply to the webmaster if you have any information

Gill Horn has made a request for information about staff at Green End House around 1890. read more.

If anybody know how she can find out more please let the webmaster know.

Mary Morley nee Roffe would like to know more about her paternal ancestors
see genealogy request 5  
(contact webmaster if you can help)

My name is Robert Bennett
I am researching the Bennett side of my family which covers Little Munden and Ardeley 
My great grand mother was an Edwards also a Milton is listed in the 1901 census
Could you tell me how to get intouch with peter harris
Thank you Robert 
(Any replies to the webmaster and I will pass them on.)   

Peter Harris would like to know more about his family (Edwards & Milton) 
see genealogy request 4

"Munden"  There has been a response to the request for information on this name.
From the Surname data base.

www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Munden

‘This name is of English origin from Great or Little Munden in Hertfordshire, recorded as Mundene in the Doomsday Book of 1086, the name derives from the Olde English pre 7th Century personal name Munda ( from “ Mund “,
protection ), plus “ denu” , a valley,” Munda’s Valley”.’

There is a lot more on this name at the above link.

Thanks from Chris Munden to Ron Millard.

Recent interest in the Lawrence family (Dec 09)

"I was very interested to find on your website the memoir by Betty Lawrence. My maternal grandmother, Ada Lawrence, was a sister of Betty's father William. I have very fond memories of Betty.

I have lost contact with the Lawrence side of my family, and would be delighted to hear if any of them are still in Dane End or Little Munden, or if there is anyone who can help me with information about the family."
--
Lesley Kendall

(If anyone wants to contact Lesley, please email webmaster see below)

Do you know anything about the Pilgrim Family? read more

Colin Hague would like some help in tracing a local Ancestor. Can you help?
follow this link to Genealogy Request 1

Russ Rimington would also like help in gaining information about his local ancestors, can you help?
follow this link to Genealogy request 2

James Conway would like help in tracing ancestors in Sacombe follow the link to Genealogy request 3

Wednesday afternoons from 11th January 2012, 
1.45 to 3.30 p.m.
A New Friendship Group
For mature folk
Meeting in Little Munden Memorial Hall
Refreshments
Transport and help in getting there available.
Phone Rebecca Wells 830314 
or Deborah Ovens 438436
Why not come along for a change of scenery
( it will be warm). Catch up with friends and make some new ones. Enjoy a chat over a cuppa or maybe play a game.

ZUMBA WITH SARKA
LATIN INSPIRED DANCE FITNESS
EVERY CLASS FEELS LIKE A PARTY
COME AND JOIN THE FUN AT LITTLE MUNDEN
 PRIMARY SCHOOL EVERY MONDAY
 7.00 -8.00pm NO BOOKING NECESSARY
 £5.00/CLASS

Little Munden Parish Action Plan for more details see under L M Parish Council on the left

All Saints – Little Munden
SUNDAY CLUB
The 1st, 2nd and 4th
Sunday of every month
during school term time.
For ages 4 – 11 years old
From 10.30 – 11.30 am
in the school hall
For further information contact
Deborah Ovens on 01920 438286
(3rd Sunday at Standon)

OUT OF AFRICA
The Holiday Bible Club will take place
from Mon 11th – Thurs 14th April 
at St Mary’s Church, Standon
(for children from reception class to year 6)
Further information will be available 
next month.

SMILE
“church” for pre-school children, 
their parents, or those who look after them.
Tues 15th March
Tues 5th April
1.30 – 2.50
in the Village Hall, Standon
Contact: Jo Payne 01920 821390

Why not register your valuables - like bicycles, mobile phones or mp3 players - quickly and easily on the free online property register www.immobilise.com ? It helps police to return your possessions to you if they are lost or stolen.

If you see any evidence of fly tipping please report it! See under Local Services on the left for how to do it.

Also for reporting potholes see under Local Services on the left.

The Dame Enders womens group meet on the first Thursday of each month (but not August). Women of all ages are welcome to join us. We do various things, including going out for meals, we have speakers, go for walks, theatre trips, play games and much, much more. Please call one of the following if you would like to join us or would like to find out what is happening each month - our programme is very flexible so it's best to call! 
Linda Young 438560, Sharon Johnson 438468, Josie Barnard 438700 

East Herts Local Development Framework
Read More

Trustmark traders hit 50 read more or if link not working see traders under local businesses.

Please Note: Centrebus 384, Library Bus and other Bus information together with Police Contact and other Security details are now on the website under Local Services

The MUNDENS and SACOMBE VILLAGE APPRAISAL QUESTIONNAIRE Results
View results so far

MAKE CRIMINALS PAY – NEW WEBSITE
Hertfordshire residents can now tell us online about anyone they suspect of profiting from crime.
The secure web reporting form on the new ‘Make Criminals Pay’ webpage, allows people to provide information anonymously, if they wish to do so. It is hoped more people will come forward with intelligence.
The new webpage also showcases how the Force is using its powers to fight criminals and compensate victims, and what it is doing with criminals’ assets to make communities safer.
You can find the webpage by clicking here http://www.herts.police.uk/poca/index.php 

Walkers website gets better – and goes National
Walking in Herts www.walkinginherts.co.uk is a website packed with useful information for walkers. 
With more than 150 walks to download and print, free, and details of around 100 guided walks every month, it also has books of walks, contact details for all the walking groups in the county and much more. Whether you want to walk on your own or with a group all the information is there in one place.
Now, after three years hard work local man John Harris has taken the concept Countrywide. Walking in England www.walkinginengland.co.uk has thousands of walks to download and print – and all free of charge! 
With walks from half a mile to twelve miles long, and a note of suitability for pushchairs and wheelchairs, everyone can find a walk to enjoy.
So home or away, check out the websites and get walking!

AGE CONCERN IN-TOUCH TELEPHONE SUPPORT SERVICE
Age Concern Hertfordshire have recently launched a telephone service supporting people aged 50 plus with health and wellbeing needs.
In Touch provides a free countywide telephone service tailored to support older people who are currently not receiving such from statutory services because their needs may not reach the required level.
Trained staff and volunteers will provide support, for example: Following a fall
Following a stay in hospital
After a bereavement 
When a move to sheltered accommodation is being considered or has recently taken place.
The In-Touch Team is available Monday - Friday 9am to 4.30pm and can be contacted by telephone on 01992-629358 or 01992 634964 or by e-mail intouch@acherts.org.uk.

DEAF, HARD OF HEARING? More details under Local Services on the left.

YOGA
Yoga every Tuesday evening, starting on 
7th September at 7.15pm to 8.45pm in Little Munden School hall. 
Newcomers welcome. 
For further information call 
Hazel on 438416

BINGO! now at The Boot, Dane End!
Every 2nd Monday of the Month
7pm-9pm
Everybody welcome!
please contact Linda Sinfield on 07931928955 for more details 

All Saints – Little Munden
SUNDAY CLUB
The 1st, 2nd and 4th
Sunday of every month
during school term time.
For ages 4 – 11 years old
From 10.30 – 11.30 am
in the school hall
For further information contact
Deborah Ovens on 01920 438286
(3rd Sunday at Standon)

OUT OF AFRICA
The Holiday Bible Club will take place
from Mon 11th – Thurs 14th April 
at St Mary’s Church, Standon
(for children from reception class to year 6)
Further information will be available 
next month.

SMILE
“church” for pre-school children, 
their parents, or those who look after them.
Tues 15th March
Tues 5th April
1.30 – 2.50
in the Village Hall, Standon
Contact: Jo Payne 01920 821390

POSTCARDS
Last year £13, 600 was raised for the 
Sudan Church Association for work in the Sudan.
Please save your postcards and take them to: 
Barbara Springate, Little Munden School, 
All Saints Church, St. Catherines Church or give them 
to me: Jackie Morris. Thank you, keep them coming in!

Re-formed Group!
1st Little Munden Guides
see Guides under clubs groups societies on the left

 Have you heard about the 41 Club?

If not read more

If link is not working find the 41 club under Clubs Groups Societies on the left.

Support your local Hospitals - Read more

The ICE Campaign. read more

Heritage Lottery Fund to ‘Make Memories’ in Hertfordshire 
 read more