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SCAN - Stilton Community Association Newsletter - 2008 Archive

SCAN is the Stilton Community Association Newsletter, a packed publication of news, views, activities and advertisements, assembled and edited by a small team and delivered free to every household in Stilton, Denton and Caldecote every month (around 1100 copies reaching around 2500 people). Read about the whole process in the January 2005 edition.

Editions of SCAN for 2008 are listed below, most recent at the top. Please click the cover image, or the Month-Year link, to open.
SCANs for previous years can be found in the 2005 Archive, the 2006 Archive, and the 2007 Archive.

SCAN editions are provided in pdf format, for which you need a viewer such as Adobe Reader. If you don't have a viewer, you can download one from the Adobe website. Pdf files are larger, but preserve the formatting, so you get to see SCAN as its editor intended. Please let us know what you think: e-mail contact1@stilton.org.

For any information or advice about SCAN, please contact the Editor at SCAN@stilton.org

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December 2008 (Issue 283) [pdf 4.0Mb]
SCAN December 2008 cover - click to open
  • Merry Xmas!
    Best wishes for a happy holiday to allour readers from the SCAN production and distribution team.
  • Council Vacancy
    Could you step into Mike Nickolay's shoes
  • Ramped Up
    Come to Stilton Sk8z official opening.
  • Booked!
    Stilton immortalised
  • Holiday Openings
    Details of all local services openings
November 2008 (Issue 282) [pdf 4.8Mb]
SCAN November 2008 cover - click to open
  • Fireworks Fair!
    Don't miss this year's village fireworks party! Now with fairground rides. See back cover for details.
  • Hits From The Blitz
    An evening of nostalgic entertainment - and all off ration!
  • Ramping Up
    News from Stilton Sk8z
  • French Leave
    YGP's Dr Grant's 400 mile alpine trek
  • Waste Away
    Special Collection this month - don't miss it!
October 2008 (Issue 281) [pdf 2.5Mb]
SCAN October 2008 cover - click to open
  • Number One Son!
  • He can tell when it's gold!
    We managed to get Matt Skelhon down off his fluffy pink cloud for long enough to tell us about his extraordinary win in Beijing.
September 2008 (Issue 280) [pdf 1.7Mb]
SCAN September 2008 cover - click to open
  • Colts Kick Off
  • Little Giant Killers!
    Stilton Colts give the big guys a run for their money. Why not go along to their next match and cheer them on?
  • Lots to Do in Stilton
    Activities for our youngsters
  • Digital Starvation
    Are you cut off from the digital world? Make your voice heard.
  • Make a Cheerful Noise!
    Ramsey Choir welcomes your vocal talents.
August 2008 (Issue 279) [pdf 1.7Mb]
SCAN August 2008 cover - click to open
  • Outstanding!
  • SAT on Top: Outstanding School Results
    Teachers and pupils have worked hard to make our village school something to be proud of, with SATs results well above target. Well done you!
  • Bloomin' 'eck!
    Stilton's prize-winning gardens
  • Down the Bookies
    Come to a local book signing
  • Old Cheese
    More history of Stilton Cheese
July 2008 (Issue 278) [pdf 3.0Mb]
SCAN July 2008 cover - click to open
  • Shooting Star!
  • Stilton's hope for Olympic glory
    Stilton resident Matt Skelhon got the shooting bug and rose to International status overnight. He will respresent Great Britain in the rifle events at this year's Paralympics in Beijing.
  • Celebration!
    Skaters mark a milestone
  • Clear Out!
    Special rubbish collection this month - don't miss it
  • In The Chair
    Local students visit Stilton factory
June 2008 (Issue 277) [pdf 2.0Mb]
SCAN June 2008 cover - click to open
  • Media Circus!
  • Stilton - the star of TV & the press.
    What an honour! This year, Cheese-Rolling even featured in a cartoon by Matt, the Telegraph's award-winning cartoonist.
  • Cheese-Rolling results inside
  • Minted!
    Skaters get their grant funding
  • End of Year Reports
    Annual Reports from the Parish Council and Memorial Hall
  • Council Facts
    Councillor Peter Mitchell tells us what he gets up to!
May 2008 (Issue 276) [pdf 2.0Mb]
SCAN May 2008 cover - click to open
  • Get Your Skates On!
    This year the Cheese-Rolling attractions include a Skating Rink in the High Street. See you there?
  • Cheese Rolling Programme inside
  • On Top of Their Game
    Stilton United win promotion again.
  • Cheese Feast
    Stilton makes an appearance on Ready, Steady, Cook!
  • Base Jumping
    Skate Park base is down - we just need your help to finish it.
  • Bin & Gone?
    Bank Holiday bin collection dates - make a note!
April 2008 (Issue 275) [pdf 1.6Mb]
SCAN April 2008 cover - click to open
  • Brush Up Your Skills!
    Competition for Stilton's Young Artists - local art tutor Dai Davies has launched a competition for our talented young artists. Perhaps there's another great master waiting to be discovered!
  • Roll Up!
    Get your team entry in for cheese-rolling.
  • Inside Information
    Yaxley Community Information Centre
  • Clear It Out
    Special Collection starts April 16th
  • Car Wars
    Residents vent their frustration
March 2008 (Issue 274) [pdf 4.2Mb]
SCAN March 2008 cover - click to open
  • ...And Still You Give
    Stilton's Generosity Continues. With obvious pride, a young Massai girl tries on her new school uniform. Your generosity has brought hope to some of Kenya's dispossessed.
  • Riding Into Battle
    Stilton cyclist's battlefield tour to raise funds for our troops.
  • Transport of Delight
    Son of Dial-A-Ride is back and better than ever.
  • Clear Out!
    Dates confirmed for special rubbish collections.
February 2008 (Issue 273) [pdf 2Mb]
SCAN February 2008 cover - click to open
  • You Wonderful Lot!
    Stilton's Generosity - this month we report on Stilton's generosity to those in need, and on people in Kenya who could use your help. We know you can do it.
  • A Decade's Celebration
    Special Twinning Events for 2008
  • South Park
    Stilton's SK8Z break ground for their new skate park
  • CCAN CAN
    Help compile our online archive
  • Let the Good Times Roll!
    Events for 2008 - come and have a great time in great company.
January 2008 (Issue 272) [pdf 948kb]
SCAN January 2008 cover - click to open
  • Step Forward
    Parish Council Vacancy
  • Beat the Burglars
    How to hang onto your possessions
  • Dogged Persistence
    District Council pass strengthened laws against dog fouling

  • Sports Report
    Stilton success on track and field.
  • Drive Safely
    Tips on coping with winter roads. Winter snow may be beautiful but it can make driving treacherous. Read the Highways Agency's advice on keeping safe.