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MAXEY CAR SHOW

Diary Dates YOUR VILLAGE EVENTS

A ROARING SUCCESS BOOK REVIEW

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ANNIE WILLIAMS

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Eric

I have to confess to being ‘a not very handy handyman’. My past is littered with failed attempts at DIY projects, botched building work, under-par carpentry and the like. However, I am blessed to have a wonderful neighbour who (with his incredibly well kitted-out garage) can seemingly tackle any task that comes his way. Eric (Seicker) can turn his hand to just about anything! During lockdown he has helped my daughter Rosie with the renovation work on her mobile bar (see photo), helped me dismantle fences, repair a lamp post that another (un-named) member of my family reversed their car into and, latterly helped erect a wooden arch in our front garden. SuperEric, as you can see from the photograph, is also an accomplished angler, recently hauling this sturdy pike out of the Welland from his renovated boat ‘Fish Tank’.

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The Twins

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I know many of our readers like to keep up with the exploits of my twin grandsons, Arthur and Percy (who will have their 3rd birthday in October), so here is a picture of them enjoying ice creams at the Maxey Car Show earlier in the month. The next issue of the Trib will cover November and December – can you believe it will soon be Christmas!!!!

Tony

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STAY SAFE | HOW TO GET SCAM SAVVY IN LESS THAN 10 MINUTES

How to get

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When it comes to fighting fraud, there is a free and easy way to help stamp out scammers Safe Local Trades are proud to be working in partnership with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Against Scams Partner (CAPASP). CAPASP is a county-wide partnership of public, private and voluntary sector organisations committed to working together to stop scams and doorstep crime across the county. This is something that Safe Local Trades has also been championing for over a decade. Scams are fraud and fraud is a crime – and it may come as no surprise to know that criminals have used the Covid-19 pandemic to target victims online, email or via text; mainly through impersonation scams, romance fraud and investment scams. Parcel fraud, HMRC, NHS Test & Trace, vaccination, ticket fraud, social media investment fund scams and attempts to dupe Tax Credits customers are among the top set of sophisticated schemes. Each year, scams cost the UK economy between £5bn-£10bn. In addition to the financial impact, scams can have a severe emotional and psychological impact upon victims. While anyone, irrespective of age, gender, education or economic background, can be a victim of a scam, these crimes are experienced particularly by people in our communities who are vulnerable for a variety of reasons, including poverty, isolation, frailty, disability and cognitive impairment, and by those who have been targeted specifically by organised, predatory criminals.

By Eileen Le Voi – Safe Local Trades & Services You may have been a victim of a scam or attempted fraud yourself. By sharing knowledge and developing solutions together, here is how YOU can help. It is really easy to become a Friend Against Scams just by attending a short online awareness session. In just eight minutes; you will be guided through:  Types of scams  How to spot a scam victim  Spotting the signs of a scam  Helping family and friends  Reporting and advice Becoming a supporter costs nothing yet brings huge rewards; and you may be helping a family member, friend or neighbour from becoming the next victim. Local councils, community groups, charities, businesses, schools, housing associations and other organisations or individuals can become supporters. You will receive useful information from CAPASP to share with your community. This includes information on the latest scams, or new funding opportunities, for example. Supporters also have access to resources such as posters and leaflets. These include general information on scams and details of local support.

The online training, resources and more information can be found at https://bit.ly/scam-training. www.safelocaltrades.com 4

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WRITE AWAY

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GLINTON FIELDS Looking across the fields towards Glinton. Jacqueline Stockman

MAXEY CLASSIC CAR AND BIKE SHOW This year was our best show ever, thank you for helping us to raise nearly £7,000 for local charities.

NEW WILDFLOWER AREA The 'work party' at our new Nature Recovery Area from yesterday evening.

Ice creams at Maxey Car Show for Arthur and Percy!!

The collection of the hay is being done as part of the process of creating a wildflower area. If you leave the grass cuttings they fertilise the ground, and since grass grows faster and thicker than wildflowers, it crowds them out and reduces the numbers of flowers, and the type of flowers. By taking the grass cuttings away and scarifying the ground with our rakes, we have begun to weaken the tougher meadow grasses and prepared the ground for seed sowing in the autumn.

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Percy and Arthur having tractor fun at Sacrewell

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THE AMBLERS IN TRIBLAND | WANDERING WONDERS

THE AMBLERS

in Tribland

The last few months have seen us cautiously returning to some semblance of normality and Fridays with the Amblers is, once again, a refuge from everyday trials and tribulations. >>

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WANDERING WONDERS | THE AMBLERS IN TRIBLAND

>> At times, the weather has kept us guessing, going from bright sunshine to heavy rain in the space of minutes and vice versa. But, whatever the prevailing conditions, we have relished the sights and sounds of the natural world. From deer and a hare suddenly appearing ahead of us – and then bounding away in fright – to the shimmering damselflies,

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darting dragonflies and dancing butterflies: all bring pleasure in their wake and a reawakened feeling of sheer joy at the privilege of having witnessed their presence. So near, yet so elusive! I take lots of photos on our walks which tends to slow the pace but another reason we amble, rather than march, is that it gives us the best opportunity

to notice details around us. It is not uncommon for someone to pause, mid-stride, because a beetle is underfoot; or they realise that a ‘stone’ is actually a small snail. Did you know that the patterns on snails’ shells are very varied and come in different colours, too? Two of the best places we visited in the summer are Castor Hanglands and the Hills and

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Holes at Barnack. Both are managed nature reserves with diverse habitats which support a broad variety of wildlife. They are places to witness unusual species of wildflowers and rarely-seen butterflies; to hear cuckoos and nightingales in the spring and, if you are lucky, to see fireflies on a warm summer evening.

On our walk at Castor Hanglands, I spotted what I thought was some sort of egg case on the ground but it turned out to be a fungus – oval, bright white, and with a spiky texture. A little further along, there were a few more which had developed into more of a toadstool shape, alongside another which had flattened out its head,

ready to release its spores. There was a sudden display of cerise Nodding Thistle; countless tiny, perfectlyformed flowers in vibrant colours, amongst the grass; shady, wooded areas with abundant birdsong; beautiful soft feathers waiting to be discovered; a spider scurrying along the muddy track, carrying its egg >>

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WANDERING WONDERS | THE AMBLERS IN TRIBLAND

>> sac beneath it; and wide expanses of meadows glowing in the sunlight, just brimming with bright wildflowers and swaying grasses. The highlights of that particular visit were the numerous Early Marsh Orchids which thrive in the perfect conditions found on the site, and a teeny moth hiding in a bush with the wonderful name of Blue-bordered Carpet Moth. At Hills and Holes (created by quarrying for limestone, some of which was used to build Peterborough Cathedral), the sky was blue and the sun was

out with a vengeance. There were bright pink Pyramidal Orchids, sky-blue Cornflowers, orangey-yellow Bird’s-foot Trefoil, red poppies, white campion, stately pink Rose Bay Willowherb, berries, feathery grasses, rare sheep grazing, countryside views and numerous butterflies and insects. We were like children in a sweet shop. Of course, even in overcast conditions, there are pleasures awaiting – one is never too old for splashing in puddles! Rolling storm clouds make for dramatic views across open fields,

especially if there is a sudden burst of sunshine – and maybe a rainbow. There is a certain satisfaction to be had from seeing a deluge happening a few miles away whilst we remain dry; listening to the soothing drip, drip, of rain in woodland or the hammering of heavy rain all around when we are safely sheltered whilst it passes; the rich colours of the flowers, stems, leaves and tree bark brought out by a soaking; water droplets hanging from a blade of grass; the sheer thrill of being out in nature!

Feel free to join us, you will be made welcome. Text ‘Amblers’ with your message to 07714021131

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CLIMATE EMERGENCY - OUR PLEDGE | ENVIRONMENT

Peterborough City Council has recently declared a climate emergency and pledged to become carbon neutral by 2030, a very ambitious target. So how urgent is this climate emergency? Councillor Saqib Farooq, Glinton and Castor ward

CLIMATE EMERGENCY - OUR PLEDGE This summer, we witnessed the highest temperature ever recorded in Europe (48.5 Celsius in Sicily) and just a few weeks ago in Peterborough we had such torrential rain it flooded and brought the city to a standstill within an hour, despite having very good infrastructure. In fact, within the last 20 years there are records of numerous extreme weather incidents, the like of which we haven’t witnessed for centuries. To actively reduce carbon emissions and ensure temperatures do not increase by more than 1.5C, the responsibility lies with us individually and collectively. Individually, we can review our lifestyle and look at key areas, such as transport, energy, diet and recycling. Transport: are the journeys we make in cars necessary? Are our cars low emission or electric? Given the choice do we use

public transport or cycling, do we walk to school and do we ever idle for minutes in traffic? All of these questions should be asked before we make and during every journey. If we are able to rationalise our transport it will be a significant step towards reducing our carbon footprint. Energy: How energy efficient is our house? Is it well insulated? Are we able to get green energy? Solar panels? Are we able to move away from oil/gas heating? At what temperature do we heat our house in winter? By looking at all these different aspects of our houses and offices we can reduce our buildings carbon footprint. Diet: diet is also a crucial part of our lives and by eating less meat and dairy we can reduce carbon emissions, as cows are big producers of methane emissions! Furthermore, by eating local

produce we will also prevent long delivery journeys by huge trucks. Recycling: if we recycle more products we reduce the demand for plastics’ manufacture and in the process the entire industry reduces its emissions by producing less products from raw materials from global sources. At a macro level the major industrial countries are the biggest contributors to global carbon emission (China, US, India etc..). Following from the Paris Agreement in 2015, the COP26 in Glasgow (in November 2021) will be the most defining moment in how we change our lifestyle and help save the planet. This may mean for many nations compromising their growth rate to prioritise reducing carbon emissions but to us all it will be a price worth paying to save the future of our planet.

We are now able to measure our carbon footprint through online calculators. Please do so, in order to see where you stand. Email me for details: Saqib.farooq@peterborough.gov.uk

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BORN IN A BARN | ENVIRONMENT

BORN IN A BARN

FROM COUNTRY LAD TO KEEN AMATEUR ENVIRONMENTALIST

John Parsonage

From a young child with a keen interest in wildlife, to a landscaper with a drive for perfection and tidiness, to someone who had carefully observed the natural world around him through a lens, to someone who had started to notice the changes in our natural world, to someone who had started to open his mind to change and opportunity and finally to someone who was open to environmental concepts and ideas, where did my journey take me next? I have always hated waste, by nature I am a creature of habit and organisation. I can remember as a child standing in one of my grandparent’s outbuildings and crying at the state of the contents. The mess, clutter and general detritus of life all becoming too much for their elderly years and equally too much for my young mind. My Grandparents like many

other people had lived through the frugal hardship of the war years and the concept of wasting nothing was deeply ingrained into their psyche. The trouble is life’s objects have to go somewhere to be dealt with. It is no different today. As a contractor I often get to see the waste streams coming into dedicated commercial waste disposal sites and it frightens

me the sheer volume and speed at which it arrives in such places and how quick we are to purchase more non easily recycled products which will again have very short lifespans and large carbon footprints. This concept of consume and waste is not environmentally sustainable. A material which today is readily discarded is wood and >>

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>> as a landscape / fencing business we generate our fair share. I started to think of ways in which I could reduce or re utilise this whilst also taking into account threatened species, the wider countryside environment and my local knowledge. The lightbulb moment came having

standing dead wood (on health and safety grounds), the answer to me was fairly obvious. I needed to use / recycle what wood I had available to build owl boxes and then use the tools of my trade and my local knowledge of the area and landowners to get them erected.

With potential newly fledged barn owls looking for new territories (but struggling due to many old barns being converted to housing) and tawny owls possibly struggling due to a lack of old trees or standing dead wood (on health and safety grounds), the answer to me was fairly obvious. observed a barn wwl hunting along the local drainage ditches. This was the first barn owl I had seen in the area after 40+ years of living here. I knew Nicholas Watts at Deeping Saint Nicholas had numerous pairs of barn owls living and breeding on his farming estate. I also knew that tawny owls were a species of concern to the RSPB. With potential newly fledged barn owls looking for new territories (but struggling due to many old barns being converted to housing) and tawny owls possibly struggling due to a lack of old trees or 14

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Owls are also struggling due to other factors too it’s not just about the lack of suitable nesting / roosting sites. Suitable hunting habitat is equally important. Ideally, this takes the form of tussocky grassland with

Equally as damaging is overgrazing. Grassland frequently grazed and trodden / compacted by grazing animals isn’t conducive for field voles etc. I often think what a difference it might make if each paddock / garden owner just gave a little back by leaving an ungrazed or unmown strip against a ditch / hedge or fence line. Also, sadly, many of these small paddocks have also been lost to development. The prolonged wet of the last two winters has meant many owls have perished as they are unable to hear / hunt successfully in the rain. Unseasonable weather such as the week of constant rain in the June of 2019 has the same effect. The day after the rain ceased I picked up a dead, young, long-eared owl

The prolonged wet of the last two winters has meant many owls have perished as they are unable to hear / hunt successfully in the rain. an established thatch layer, this is the perfect habitat for field voles, shrews etc. Sadly today, this type of habitat is becoming increasingly rare due to our ‘want’ (not need) of keeping everything cut / manicured.

(a very rare species) which had obviously starved to death as there wasn’t an ounce of flesh on it’s breast. Barn owls, which live in barns (as opposed to boxes), are more likely to survive in periods of

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poor weather as they can still hunt on the barn floor whereas those in boxes have to sit it out and thus run a greater risk of starvation. tawny owls struggle too.

and kestrel boxes. My farming neighbours kindly gave me permission to erect my first barn owl box (approved RSPB designs and other advice can be found online via The Barn

When we had the 'Beast from the East,' I picked up three road kill tawny owls from different local roads. It was obvious they were hunting the open vegetation of the road sides as opposed to struggling with the deeper snow elsewhere.

It has given me a great sense of satisfaction and achievement to see the box used and also to observe the owl using the long grass areas within the garden to hunt.

Ironically, I picked up three tawny owls the previous year just after or around bonfire night. I often wonder if these are birds disturbed by fireworks and pushed into hunting less familiar areas and are thus killed by traffic.

Owl Trust) and it has given me a great sense of satisfaction and achievement to see the box used and also to observe the owl using the long grass areas within the garden to hunt. Two years later I converted and erected an old wooden sewing type box found dumped on a

Barn owls, which live in barns (as opposed to boxes), are more likely to survive poor weather as they can still hunt on the barn floor whereas those in boxes have to sit it out and thus run a greater risk of starvation. tawny owls struggle too. Sadly, it isn’t just owls which pay a high price on our roadsides, many other mammal species suffer a similar fate. To date, I think I have made and erected around 20 different owl (barn, tawny and little owl)

friend’s bonfire into a nest box for tawny owls. I’m pleased to say this was used by a pair of birds to successfully raise one youngster in 2020. The boxes are spread over a wide area from Thorney to Carlby, Maxey,

Northborough, Deeping Saint James and Stowgate. I have three further boxes still waiting to be erected. As a general rule all nest boxes ideally need to face north-east,

this way they avoid the worst of the midday sun, the prevailing westerly wind or the bitter winds directly from the north or east. They also require a 50/50 lining of dry leaves / wood shavings as owls do not collect their own nesting material, hence you need to ideally create similar conditions to those of a hollow in a dead tree. Barn owls are happy to use boxes exposed on singular trees or poles especially if these are located adjacent to drainage ditches, wide field margins, hedgerows or rough grassland which they use to hunt. Tawny owls like their boxes to be more secluded in wooded areas especially if there is a bit of Ivy or other evergreen trees for cover. This extra cover allows the male to sit secluded >>

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>> whilst observing / protecting the female whilst she incubates the eggs. Little owls also like to be tucked away and to have secluded nesting sites. In fact, their boxes have inbuilt tunnels to help aid this feeling of seclusion. To date, I don’t believe any of my little owl boxes have been occupied. I do know however they like the seclusion provided by the holes / splits in the old trees around the local area. Once a box is occupied it is against the law for anyone other than a licenced individual to interfere with it. A gentleman once gave me the advice of painting a ring of Tippex around the entrance hole when I first erected a little owl box, that way you only have to observe the

Once a box is occupied it is against the law for anyone other than a licenced individual to interfere with it. claw marks / muddy patch where the birds clutch the base of the entrance hole and discolour the Tippex, to know if its in use. If time or material constraints prevent me from building the larger boxes I will also build smaller ones too. In 2020 I built and erected 25-30 smaller boxes for Deeping Saint James Parish Council. Half of these went to Scout Island / Low Locks and the other half went to Millenium Wood. I like to think my efforts have helped prevent waste, create

a home and provide potential breeding sites for many years to come. An added benefit of this is hopefully, I and many others will get to enjoy seeing and photographing the various species which use the boxes. In the words of Nicholas Watts MBE, ‘If we want to see more wildlife, then we must create, maintain and develop the habitats for it’. These same words are the introduction for my Instagram account snipssnaps .If you are interested in what I see / do then please feel free to take a look. In the next article I shall explain what I do with the various birds and animals I come across which have met their demise on our ever increasing busy roads.

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WRITE AWAY

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MORNING WALKS

What a fantastic morning for a walk in Trib’land - if it weren’t for the very welcome breeze, we would have been baking! We started from John Clare cottage in Helpston and walked along Broad Wheel Road then through Rice Wood, south along Heath Road, and across the fields towards Willowbrook farm, following a pathway with views over Swaddywell nature reserve.

UFFINGTON CHURCH Uffington church is open from 10am to 4pm every day and is a joy to visit. It has something for everyone - marvellous memorials, sumptuous stone carvings, stained-glass windows, an effigy of a medieval knight and peace and quiet. Avril Lumley Prior

After some welcome refreshments at The Granary Tea Room Cafe, we headed back towards Heath Road but turned left when we reached it, to follow the bridleway across to King Street. (This was where we spotted a couple of stunning fritillary butterflies - Silver-washed, I believe - feeding on brambles.) The footpath is one of our favourites - another lovely stretch with beautiful views to the far horizon and nearby a pond. On King Street we turned right until we reached the next track on our right which took us beside the field and back to Rice Wood. (Approximately 4 miles in total). Anne Lees

BEASTIE SNAPPED

This fine wee beastie stayed put long enough to let me grab a couple of shots of him as he lurked on the lavender at St Botolph's in Helpston. Dave Radcliffe 18

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UNIQUE CLOUDS

What an array of cloud formations and colours tonight. Cathy Hannan

HELPSTON | VILLAGE VIEWS

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VILLAGE VIEWS | GLINTON

The first breath of autumn was in the air, a prodigal feeling, a feeling of wanting, taking, and keeping before it is too late. – J. L. Carr

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GLINTON TABLE TOP SALE Bob Quinn – G.H.S. Chairman

GLINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY I am very pleased to report that at the Special Meeting of the Society held on the 23 July in Glinton Village Hall there was overwhelming support for the Society.

Five new people volunteered to join the committee and a large number of people offered help in setting up meetings and the show. The existing members all agreed to remain on the committee for a period of time to support the new members and the first meeting is scheduled for August 24th – 7:30 to 9pm in Glinton Village Hall. On behalf of the Society I would like to thank all those who offered their support in any way and I look forward to a new programme of events for the next year. If you have not already been in touch with us, but are able to offer any help please contact me on: T: 01733 252161, E: r372quinn@btinternet.com

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18 September 10am and 12 noon on the green in front of the Bluebell

What you don’t want, another villager might like. Stalls first come, first served, setting up from 9am. Bring your own table. Fee is £5 per table. This is in aid of the church, so if you would like to contribute more, feel free. Cars must not be parked on the grass. If you need more details, contact John on 07460 920673 or Gerry on 01733 252839.

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COUNCIL CORNER

GLINTON

Cllr John Holdich OBE, Parish Council Chairman

The Parish Council, on the recommendation of the Village Hall Working Group, are to do a more in-depth consultation on the provision of a new hall, against making alterations to the current hall. We need more people to take an interest and get involved. The road and the footpath in the vicinity of the Post Office has now been properly resurfaced. Whilst there was some inconvenience to the village, I have thanked the City Council for waiting for the schools to break up before tackling the job. The Lawn Cemetery notice board has been removed, as it became unsafe, and the Parish Council has agreed to replace it with a new one. The Glinton Friendship Club, which serves Glinton and surrounding villages, is set to

reopen on Monday 6 September, in the first instance as a coffee morning from 10,30 to 12.30, to discuss the feasibility of reopening the Club fully, and recruiting new members and volunteers. To this end, this first coffee morning will be open to all. They are also looking for anyone who may be able to help getting the tables out and setting them up , and putting them away after. Since I retired, the wife and I have joined the Key Theatre Club. It’s great value; you can go and see films, including the latest releases, in the morning or afternoon, for £4, or £3 if you join the Club. WAIT FOR IT! You even get a free tea or coffee and a packet of biscuits! If you have a bus pass, you have it made. If you ring the Key Theatre Box office, or go on line, they will assist you.

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The Glinton Friendship Club is about to meet up to see where we go from here and use this chance to move on and try new avenues. Many of our old members and helpers are keen to return to our Monday diary date, proposed for later in September, so we have a general meeting over coffee on the 6th to discuss reopening and assess how the club will

GLINTON PARISH COUNCIL Cllr JFW Holdich OBE Chairman - 253078 Cllr RW Johnson Vice Chairman - 252743 Cllr DJ Batty - 252749 Cllr CB Bysshe - 253164 Cllr DJ Lane - 252593 Cllr Gerry Kirt - 252839 Cllr RW Randall - 253276 Cllr PD Skinner - 252591 Cllr E Spendelow - 252524 Cllr. Jeff Bell - 252395 Cllr. C J Wilde Mr J Haste - Clerk - 252833

clerk@glintonparishcouncil.org.uk

07591 834163

www.glintonparishcouncil.org.uk

Welcome to the start of a brand new world, only it's a bit like the old world. And it's time for old things to leave their pandemic hibernation, open their wings and see what the new era can offer, what it needs, what it can develop into and how we can use this opportunity to make changes for the better.

continue. Many of our highly valued helpers have been with us from the start, almost 20 years ago, and are now reaching that stage where some are ready to become members and benefit from the care and attention they themselves gave. This means that we do need more helpers willing to join the group and who are keen to be actively involved in community life. The group is

backed by Age UK and meets every Monday at Glinton Village Hall, and mainly focuses on supporting the older members from the local villages, with Bingo, games, refreshments and other activities. If you are interested in joining us, either helping or being a member please come along to the meeting. Excited and keen to see all our old and new friends and hear their news.

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VILLAGE VIEWS | PEAKIRK

Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love — that makes life and nature harmonize. ~ George Eliot

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NEW BRITISH NATIONAL RECORD ACHIEVED Model aircraft flight successful at 27 hours 50 minutes and 45 seconds! A new British National Record for electric powered control line model aircraft was achieved on Peakirk Village Green between 10am Monday 21 June and 10am Tuesday, 22 June. 8 models, flown by 12 pilots from two flying circles, using 36 rechargeable batteries managed this remarkable endurance feat. Many thanks to all who contributed towards raising just over £5,000, via Just Giving, cheques and cash, to support St. Pega’s Fabric Fund, following the theft of the church lead roof. If you wish to contribute, please go to: www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/Brian-Lever Cheques made out to 'St. Pega’s Church' can be sent to Mrs. Sheila Lever, Church Warden, 3 The Park Peakirk PE6 7NG. Personal thanks to all supporters. Brian Lever Record Attempt Organiser

PEAKIRK PARISH COUNCIL

For all Peakrik news, minutes and agendas visit: www.peakirkvillage.co.uk

Chair: Henry Clark 253203 cllr.h.clark@eclipso.eu 253483 Vice-Chair: Sally-Ann Jackson sajackson186@gmail.com 252200 Emma Crowson peakirk.cllrcrowson@gmail.com 254227 David Fovargue peakirk.cllrfovargue@gmail.com Contact via the clerk Greg Prior Anne Tuley 254114 peakirk.cllrtuley@gmail.com 253397 Clerk: Angela Hankins clerk@peakirk-pc.gov.uk

Diary Date HARVEST FESTIVAL WEEKEND St Pega's Church, Peakirk Saturday 18 September Stalls in the churchyard 2 - 4pm (inside the church if wet weather). Cakes, preserves, books, bric-a-brac etc. The church will be decorated with flowers and refreshments will be served There will be a trail in the church and pebble decorating for the children Sunday 19 September

Harvest Festival Service at 10.30am It’s a harvest of tins and packet goods again this year, please give generously. These can be brought to the service or left in the church porch. All donations going to Peterborough Food Bank. Do come and join us - everyone welcome www.peakirkvillage.co.uk

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VILLAGE VIEWS | PEAKIRK

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ANNIE WILLIAMS There ia a new book about to be published and available from Amazon. It is called The Life and Times of Annie Williams. It is written by Mike Heath who taught locally for 37 years and was a member of Peterborough Rugby Club. He has had poetry published in the past but this is his first venture into the book world. It is the story of Annie Williams who was the last in line of a 300 year long, family dynasty who oversaw the Borough

then onto an all girls boarding school at Kettering teaching her “to become a snob” as she phrased it.

...she led an atypical life which saw her attend one of the last Dame schools in the country, in Peterborough, and then onto an all girls boarding school at Kettering teaching her “to become a snob” as she phrased it. Fen Bird Decoy near Peakirk, Peterborough. Despite living in the middle of nowhere she led an atypical life which saw her attend one of the last Dame schools in the country, in Peterborough, and 24

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While not an active feminist she did claim that she was equal to any man. She often visited London where she was a regular theatre goer. She balanced this with work at the

Decoy Farm where she lived for many years. Eventually she would run the place with her husband, Billy. He, too, had experienced an interesting and varied life in the Crowland Fens and in Canada where he worked on a ranch and had to rely on a French Canadian Indian trapper to save his foot after a serious accident with an axe. He served three years in Mesopotamia at the end of the Great War in the Army Service

PEAKIRK | VILLAGE VIEWS

Author - Mike Heath Corps in action with the Arabs and Kurds. He returned to marry Annie in 1920. The wedding and honeymoon are full of incident. She had become a nurse at the beginning of the war and despite a short spell in this work, describes her experiences in a London hospital. She is full of wit and whimsy which comes over well in her story. Her “encounter” with Douglas Haig, the former leader of the British Expeditionary Force from the Great War, is a good example of this. Annie met a number of famous and important people, the most notable being Sir Peter Scott, the noted naturalist and wildlife painter, with whom a lifelong friendship developed from the early 1930s. He lived with the Williams family in during the winter of 1932 and it was then

Annie Williams that he helped her to adapt her painting skills - a hobby which she continued into her 80s. He had spent a lot of time painting outdoors

and held many strongly grounded Conservative opinions. Things were viewed in black and white – there was little room for grey. She spent her latter years working

She was a committed monarchist and held many strongly grounded Conservative opinions. Things were viewed in black and white – there was little room for grey. at that time. It is interesting to note that he used to go shooting with the locals before becoming the noted conservator of wildlife in later life. Annie witnessed many changes in her days from 1890 until her death in 1986 and comments on them in her individual style. Her picture of life during the Second World War for both herself and her husband give an interesting outlook on life in the country at that time. She was a committed monarchist

at the Wild Fowl Trust in Peakirk which developed out of the Decoy. The book focusses on the horrific winter floods of 1947 and gives incidental information about Crowland at that time. Life in Peterborough, too, as the biggest town in the area, is covered making this an interesting social history as well as a biography. The book is based on 25 hours of interviews made in the late 1970s and uses her words wherever appropriate in order to give a greater depth into the character of an amazing woman.

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VILLAGE VIEWS | ETTON

Diary Date M.A.D. ART EXHIBITION Friday 8 to Sunday 10 October

Maxey Art Group and Deepings Art Club are holding one of their popular joint exhibition of paintings on: Friday 8 October 10am – 5pm, Saturday 9 October 10am – 5pm Sunday 10 October 10am – 2pm. It will take place in Maxey Village Hall, Maxey, Cambridgeshire PE6 9EJ (just off the A15, south of Market Deeping). High quality paintings and cards by local artists for sale over the three days. Entry is free and refreshments will be available to purchase. Disabled parking, access and facilities.

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ETTON | VILLAGE VIEWS

ANNUAL CLEAN UP

On Sunday 1 August we held our annual church/village clean up. Despite the horrendous weather, and the lunch having to be cancelled, many willing volunteers turned up to the event. An amazing amount was achieved with some litter picking, shelves being put up in the telephone box, the church path was edged and weeded, and all the brass and silver was polished. An enormous thank you to all, especially as we were unable to host a lunch or help due to having to self-isolate. A big thank-you to Maggie for organising things on the day and providing delicious, welcome refreshments.

ROBINSON ROADRACE TRACTOR SPECTACULAR Let’s hope the weather is better on Sunday 12 September for the Robinson Road Race Tractor Spectacular.

QUEEN'S GREEN CANOPY

Starting in Etton at 10am passing through the Deepings, Peakirk, Glinton, Northborough, Maxey and returning to Etton.

This is a project to thank the Queen for her great service and celebrate her Platinum jubilee by encouraging tree planting and tree preservation.

Raffle tickets are on sale, with the draw taking place on 5 September, to win 'The DUKW Experience' on the day.

Some of you will remember ‘Plant a tree for 73,' this is ‘Plant a tree for the Jubilee!” The celebratory weekend is due to be held from 3–6 June 2022. Tree planting takes place from October 2021 and during 2022. We could designate some of the trees to this initiate that we hope to plant as part of the Parish Nature Recovery plans.

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Let me know if you would like to support this project. We will be looking for volunteers for hedge planting in the autumn and for planting bulbs and plug plants as part of our nature recovery action plan. www.queensgreencanopy.org

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HARVEST SERVICE

The Harvest service will take place in the church on Sunday 3 October. We will be collecting for the food bank. Donations can be left in the telephone box, at the Coach House or at church. Should we have a permanent food bank collection point in the telephone box now we have floor space?

Further details & tickets: Amy Smitheringale 07475018777 or from Howe farm.

A big thank you to Jackie at Pond Cottage for the great job she is doing providing and looking after the lovely plants at the village sign and bus stop. She has suggested to the Parish Council that we add a Lest We Forget memorial piece on the village green. We are looking into this, and it will be discussed at the next PC meeting.

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VILLAGE VIEWS | DEEPING GATE

DEEPING GATE VILLAGE SIGN

Several years ago, a student at the Deepings School won a competition to design a Deeping Gate village sign, this to be erected on the river bank at the foot of our stone bridge. The sign was duly made and installed but the ravages of time, and the elements, had not been kind to its structure and we needed a replacement. We are delighted to say that Matthew Sergeant, previously of Deeping Gate, rose to the challenge. He hand-crafted a beautiful double- sided sign, identical in every way to the original design. Many thanks to Matthew for the amazing reproduction, now in situ.

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MAXEY | VILLAGE VIEWS

A ROARING SUCCESS A quite amazing attendance, back with a vengeance at the Maxey Car Show Saturday 14 August - both show cars/bikes and visitors.

Brilliant! Music, hog roast, beer and side stalls - and I have to say some amazing vehicles on display. Such passion and enthusiasm in spades... well done to all those dedicated folk who organise this annual event from the Maxey Charity, you do such a great job. Peter Hiller

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VILLAGE VIEWS | BAINTON & ASHTON

COUNCIL CORNER

BAINTON & ASHTON Chairman Susie Lucas 01780 740159 susie.hall34@gmail.com Responsible for: Parish Council Liaison Group, HR, New Projects Councillors: Cliff Stanton 01780 749123 Cliffstanton@btinternet. com Responsible for: Police, Neighbourhood Watch, Speedwatch, Village Assets and Maintenance, Parish Council Liaison Group Chris Womack 01780 740925 womackuk@gmail.com Responsible for: New Projects, Data Protection, Barnack Ward Group Grant Ashworth 07732481604 Jon Hargreaves 01780 740604 email jonhargreaves@gmail.com Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer Jenny Rice 07889 669550 bainton.ashton.clerk@live.co.uk

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BARNACK | VILLAGE VIEWS

COMMEMORATING ARMED FORCES DAY BARNACK & DISTRICT BRANCH, ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

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Members gathered at The Blue Bell in Helpston on Sat 26 Jun to commemorate Armed Forces Day, which afforded the opportunity to reminisce and catch up. All three of our Standards were on show - RBL, Union and we were very pleased to display the recently-acquired Australian Standard for the first time as a tribute to the ANZAC Forces. Our thanks go to Lesley and her staff in the Blue Bell for making us so welcome.

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

When Linden Homes began their housing development off Uffington Road in Barnack they named it Kingsley Place. It was soon pointed out that there was already a road in Barnack named after the Kingsley family and that a different name would have to be used. Brian Palmer Sissons Close

So why Sisson?

New street names are often chosen to commemorate people of local significance. In Barnack,for instance, in the early 1960s, Whitman Close and Allerton Close were named after two long-serving village schoolmasters and Owen Close after Canon Owen.

On the floor of the Church vestry in Barnack there are a number of memorial slabs to the Sisson family, some partly concealed by the organ. There are two more in the north aisle. One of these slabs bears the name Moses Sisson (1737-81).

More recently, Paynes Field was built on land known to have been farmed by a Mrs Payne in the late eighteenth century. Jack Haws Lane takes its name from a villager who is recorded in the eighteenth century as farming the paddock alongside the lane. His name was originally spelt Jacke Has.

In the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries the Sissons were one of the more prominent families in the district. William Murray’s 1773 pre-enclosure map and field book of the parish, held in the Burghley archives, shows that a Moses Sisson was tenant of 316 acres of farmland widely scattered in strips across the parish. He cultivated more

land than any other farmer, making him Burghley’s most important tenant and his home close is shown on the 1773 map to have been not far from the new housing development. He is most likely the Moses commemorated in the vestry. There was a second Moses Sisson (1741-1806) who was village schoolmaster according to the parish burial records. These records show that a further eight Sissons are interred in the churchyard. Given the significance of the Sissons in the history of the village, Barnack Parish Council and Peterborough City Council agreed that this family’s name should be given to the new development. >>

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VILLAGE VIEWS | NORTHBOROUGH

COUNCIL CORNER

NORTHBOROUGH

Northborough Parish Councillors are delighted to welcome Graham Fowkes as he takes up his seat on the Council. Co-opted at the meeting in July, Graham moved to the village in 1999 Cllr Graham Fowkes and has worked for the last 15 years as a cabinet maker with a bespoke furniture company. Graham is passionate about rural life, is a dedicate equestrian, owning his own rare breed Suffolk Punch, and has three dogs. Graham will be looking after amenities in the village so will often be seen out and about. There are still two councillor vacancies which we are keen to fill as soon as possible, as there is plenty of interesting work to be done. Contact any councillor or the Clerk for details of what’s involved and how to join.

NORTHBOROUGH PARISH COUNCIL Chair John Dadge

T: 01733 254145 / 07802 702908 E: john.dadge@northborough-pc.gov.uk

Vice Chair Malcolm Spinks

T: 01778 343585 / 07870 343562 E: malcolm.spinks@northborough-pc.gov.uk

Councillor Rob Chiva

T: 01733 252823 E: robert.chiva@northborough-pc.gov.uk

Councillor Brian Spriggs

T: 01778 342502

Councillor Tracy Thomas

T: 07720 327145 E: tracy.thomas@northborough-pc.gov.uk

Councillor Mark Malcolm

T: 07584 877793 E: mark.malcolm@northborough-pc.gov.uk

Councillor Graham Fowkes

T: 07711415881 E: graham.fowkes@northborough-pc.gov.uk

Following a hiatus during the periods of lockdown, Speedwatch is soon to resume in the village of Northborough. We are now looking for volunteers to run sessions. There are three members per team and full training is given. If you would like to help, please contact john.dadge@northboroughpc.gov.uk Council meetings are now held in person again. Members of the public are welcome to attend, at 7.00pm on the second Wednesday of the month except August. The next will hopefully be at on 8th September at the Village Hall, however anyone wishing to attend should check the Parish Council website or village notice board.

Diary Date

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Friday 31 December

Come and celebrate from 7.30pm until 1.00am at Northborough Village Hall. Tickets £10 per person in advance Contact 01778 347464/345143 32

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NORTHBOROUGH GETS GOLD! Andrea Jackson, Deputy Headteacher

British Olympians aren’t the only ones to have gone for gold this summer! We are very proud to announce that Northborough Primary School has been awarded the Gold award from the Woodland Trust for our work in improving our outside environment. With the support of the PECT (Peterborough Environment City Trust) Eco-charter, we have developed both students’ and staff knowledge of sustainability and are beginning to implement longterm behaviour change. The

children have been led by our ‘Planet Protectors’ to grow their own food in a growing tower, make bird and bat boxes, take part in activities in our orchard area and plant 180 trees to make a nature corridor across our playing field. As well as the Woodland Trust award we have also been awarded a PECT Eco- charter award for continuing to enable sustainable and environmental accomplishments at our school.

Two of our Year 5 Planet Protectors accept the Gold Award from Mrs Latronico-Ferris from PECT. We are already planning our activities to earn the Platinum award, and can’t wait to get started in September.

For more information please contact: office@northborough.peterborough.sch.uk

This autumn a little glitz and glamour will be coming to the area as Northborough Goes to the Movies.

NORTHBOROUGH GOES TO THE MOVIES The ladies of On the Edge WI based in Northborough are inviting Northborough villagers to build and submit entries to a Scarecrow trail with a Hollywood based theme. Whether it’s a rip-roaring action movie, a spine-tingling thriller, or a good old fashioned weepy, we look forward to seeing homes in Northborough with their favourite movie scenes proudly on display. Deadline for entry is 25 September and will cost £3.50

submission per household or community group, with the Scarecrow trail taking place on the afternoon of Sunday 17 October. Trail maps will be available to the public at £1 each from the village hall, where there will be jacket potatoes, cakes and refreshments on sale from 2pm until 4pm. Updates will be available via our Facebook page On the Edge WI (Northborough). Entries accepted from 1 September.

In the words of Forest Gump’s Momma, ‘Life is like a box of chocolates,’ and we cannot wait to see what we are going to get, so start planning your display now. On the Edge are also delighted to be resuming our meetings in person, and at our new home of Northborough Village hall on the 2nd Friday of the month at 7.30pm. We have an exciting programme planned for 2021 and all ladies are welcome to our friendly group.

For more information please email ontheedgewi@gmail.com

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FARM FOCUS | ROSEMARY'S FARMING DIARY

The cereal harvest started for us on Monday 22 July, with the winter barley, it began well but ended with a stop start situation, finishing all the winter barley in just over the week, due to the unsettled weather

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FARMING DIARY

1 August

The oil seed rape was next and as I start these notes, we are only about half way through this crop. The winter oats will be ready to harvest next, followed by some of the winter wheats and then the winter beans, which at the moment are looking quite disappointing as they have given up and in fact are dying off prematurely. All in all, we need a good sunny August, with some much-needed dry weather. The heavy storms in some areas have left fields of growing crops devastated, stripped off ears of corn looking like they have had a road roller over them. In this area we have 34

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been lucky so far. Cultivations have already begun on land that has been cleared, starting with the rye land which was grown for the power station, also giving us a break crop on some of our heavier soils.

3 August The weather is a

little more settled and we have been able to harvest some more oil seed rape finishing this on 4 August. In farming, quite often one season runs into another, we started sowing the oil seed rape for this coming year on 3 August, finishing on 5 August, in the hope that we get the crop established, enabling it to grow away from the pests and diseases which oil seed

rape is very prone to. Our plan for combining went a little off course as we had hoped our winter oats would be next to harvest, we had to pull out of them and go into the winter wheats – we needed to give the oats a little longer and will hope for a good, hot dry day as the straw is still very green.

6 August We wake up to a

damp morning, not a combining day, so fitting in other jobs which get put to one side when harvesting takes priority. As far as yield and quality go it’s too early to say, but I think some crops we can class as reasonable, some disappointing. Having the variable weather in the crop’s

ROSEMARY'S FARMING DIARY | FARM FOCUS

I thought that using the basis of a common-sense approach was surely a good starting point. Their answer was 'there is no common sense left in the world' ...

growing season you can say they have coped well in difficult and extreme weather conditions – which leads me on to the most popular topic at present – the environment, which I think most people will agree needs to be addressed forthwith. Farmers seem to be the first port of call to blame for the deterioration in the environment, yet they have already put plans into action for how they manage their soils and many other factors, and have been working quietly behind the scenes. The number of operations they carry out to get a seed bed and how they

farms – this not only helps the environment but is also much more cost-effective. Farmers are some of the first people to integrate with new technology, whatever level that may be. All farms are different; therefore, one cap doesn’t fit all, and it was interesting to read an article written by a very well-respected farmer and long-standing columnist in Farmers Weekly, who wrote: “I think it is a bit much to load farmers with the responsibility, mitigating the carbon immitted by aeroplanes flying above us”.

Farmers seem to be the first port of call to blame for the deterioration in the environment, yet they have already put plans into action for how they manage their soils and many other factors, and have been working quietly behind the scenes. sow the seed (minitill) comes to mind. The exact amount of fertilizer and spray is controlled by a computer programme in the cab, blanket applications are a thing of the past on many

I suppose they will be exempt from all regulations as they are classed as an essential part of our everyday being. Food production for our survival appears to have been

forgotten, as have a number of items that go towards our wellbeing – as was pointed out to me several years ago, when, in my innocence, I thought that using the basis of a commonsense approach was surely a good starting point. Their answer was 'there is no common sense left in the world', which rather shocked me and has given me much food for thought ever since. It’s saddens me to say that person was right and I was wrong, however, we have to go with the flow. That’s enough of trying to live in the real world … on a lighter note, the beautiful display of our gardens has been very obvious as you go from village to village. Every plant, whatever its class has given us all much pleasure. The blooms have been outstanding, although it feels a little shorter than it used to be – all down to the weather. Even the trees and shrubs with their different shades of green haven’t disappointed. The wildlife is also a pleasure to watch. We have three hares which make me smile with their movements in the early morning and late at night. They are quite big animals when you get close to them. We still have our resident cock pheasant with his two ladies. Young kestrels in the bird boxes have hatched off this summer, the Canada geese are back and all the other birds, large and small, which all go to making our day very interesting.

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THE BAINTON SNAPPER | LOST YOUR PHOTO MOJO?

LOST YOUR PHOTO MOJO? Instead of talking about a specific style or type of photography, I thought I would tackle a subject a little more relevant. We all have heard of writer's block, well we can all suffer from the curse of the photographic doldrums, I know I have been there, so how do you get out of the creative cul-de-sac you have been shunted into? 36

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LOST YOUR PHOTO MOJO? | THE BAINTON SNAPPER

I have mentioned styles of photography, and hopefully you are developing your own style, so thinking a little away from this to get out of the conceptual siding you are languishing in, why not try this, at least it may get your images from becoming predictable, I know mine have at times.

Photographic Projects… Yes, set yourself some little projects that do not have to be huge undertakings, but the idea is to get you to think, kick start your mojo. The basics still apply, focus, aperture, shutter speed and focal length so with this basic arsenal you can achieve anything within reason.

So here are some ideas that may help in kick starting things.

1. Blur Do your photographs have to be sharply rendered? I know focus is one of the basic rules but shake it up a bit, change your focus point, slow down your shutter speed so that when you pan onto a moving subject, the subject is in sharp focus >>

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>> but the background is blurred this can emphasise a sense of speed even in something moving quite slowly.

2. Colour Look for single colours, give yourself a colour theme, pick out those colours, even better if you can get a good contrast of colour against background. Colour can be quite symbolic look at our bright red post boxes as an example, the red of summer poppies. If you are an early riser look at the colours the dawn can bring and these colours are quite fleeting too, they change second by second, just the other 38

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morning while at work I saw to me a cracking shot of wind turbines silhouetted against a fiery red dawn sky, that gave me a bunch of ideas.

3. Work every angle at a location Start by shooting in black and white, when you have exhausted that, go for getting in closer examine details you would be surprised what you will see, very probably things you would have ordinarily missed. So, with that in mind work a location to death, change your settings, play about with things. >>

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THE BAINTON SNAPPER | LOST YOUR PHOTO MOJO?

4. Go for the mundane >> It’s a rainy grotty day, do not despair, the next project can be to find interesting things to produce images with from around your home. Let’s be honest, the amount of clutter folk gather over the years in their homes who would have thought it to be fodder for a photo project, this is just because it is too familiar and off the radar. So, look for angles, play about with lighting a simple way is draw the curtains till there is just a slit for the light to fall through, use that as your light source look at how that single slither of light changes how something looks. 40

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As an Idea take some cod liver oil capsules (if you have them) pop them onto some white paper or textured card (even better) and light them with the technique I have just described or even a simple household torch or anglepoise lamp will do just fine, I think that you will be surprised by the results.

5. Isolation No not that sort of isolation, but Isolating a single element of a scene so that all the viewers’ attention is brought to bear on that point, this is a good way of producing simple striking images, such as a lone tree in a field, a decorative streetlight, even a reflection in a puddle you can’t see the

whole scene but the point of interest is in the reflection. Or another way of thinking is KISS, Keep, It, Simple, Stupid, life is too complicated and cluttered as it is so why burden your images with an over supply of details and colours, look for shape, lines silhouettes then imagine them as a Black and White image printed on your wall do you like the idea then shoot it..! I hope that this brief rambling challenges you to do as an old children’s TV by line was , “Why don’t you do something less boring instead” Looking forward to seeing your images btw. 

UNI - TIME TO CHOOSE | YOUNG TRIBUNE

TIME TO CHOOSE? Where should you go to university? If you're a student entering Year 13 you may be trying to narrow down your choice of university. It can be quite a task because there are so many. Even if you know what you want to study - chemical engineering, maths, architecture, medicine, music etc., different universities can have radically different approaches.

By Jayne Grant

The Student Halls - Are there Here are some points to consider. halls and are they near the university? Not having to Course and Contact Hours - How negotiate transport and bus much tutor contact do you want timetables can be a bonus or need? Do you want a more when there are so many other conventionally academic course, new skills to learn. Student or would you prefer something flats can be great, but in the more practical and hands on? first year when you don't know anyone it can be daunting Scholarships - These can be organising bill-sharing and rent awarded for a variety of reasons: academic excellence, music, and payments on top of everything else. Consider location; rents in sports are most common. The good news is that you don't have London and the South can be to be studying music, or sports as considerably higher than other parts of the UK. a subject, just willing to perform on behalf of the university.

Bursaries - If you grew up in the care system or come from a background where parental finances are strained, universities may offer a financial incentive for you to attend. Modules - You can usually check course modules online. Do they look interesting? You don't want to end up studying something you hate for a year. Placements - Are there any placements associated with your course? Are they compulsory? Whereabouts in the course do they fall? Are they paid?

Societies - What are you into? Some unis are famous for their theatrical societies, others for their sports facilities, sailing clubs, choral societies, or orchestras. If you have a hobby you are passionate about there will be a university society for you.

Nightlife - If you're the nightclub type you might want to make sure you're going somewhere with a good night scene. People assume all universities have this, but some are situated on isolated campuses, and you might need to take this into consideration.

Local Area - If you like to get out hill walking at the weekends then London might not be the best choice of city. But if you love art galleries and theatre trips it might be the perfect place. If you love to sail or sea kayak, then you might like to consider universities near the coast. Do you want easy access to a gym? A swimming pool? Dance studio? Is your chosen uni where you think it is? - Think I'm joking? I grew up in Warwick and every year without fail we had lots of people wandering around the castle area asking where Warwick University was. They were always surprised when we said, 'Coventry!' How far away from home is it and are there are good transport links? - If you want to pop home now and then, you might not relish a nine-hour bus ride. Going to open days is a great idea, to get a first-hand feel of where you could be staying. This year open days should be happening again, so go to a few, and trust your gut.

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YOUNG TRIBUNE | MUSTARD SEED PROJECT

MUSTARD SEED PROJECT BACK TO SCHOOL It has now been almost 18 months since our last visit to Kenya meaning that we have been unable to see our beautiful new school. 13 years ago when we started the project being unable to visit would have been disastrous, but in many ways we have been much closer to what is going on than we would have been in normal circumstances. Whilst school was closed we had weekly Skype meetings with the headteacher and even now we meet regularly on Zoom.

Although the children are back in school it must be very tiring for all. The Kenyan government decided that they would gradually move the school year back to its original timing by reducing holidays. As a result each term is followed by just one week’s holiday. I dread to think how everyone will cope with the situation.

In fact Zoom has now become a huge benefit as the teachers receive training from the UK. Our P1 teachers (qualification is for 6 - 14 year olds) are being trained by Charlie, one of our trustees, whilst our ECD teachers (qualification is for 4 - 8 year olds) are receiving training from Christine a volunteer. Both are highly qualified teachers and are making a real difference.

Fortunately, cases of Covid in Kenya remain low and initially it appeared that all school staff were to be vaccinated which was amazing news. Sadly, very little vaccine arrived in Kenya so this just has not happened. We just hope that the vaccine arriving as a result of Covax will reach then soon. The Kenyan government has not lifted its Covid safety measures however and everyone still wears

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a mask, washes hands etc. Schools have also been inspected for Covid safety and we passed with flying colours. And there has been some other good news. I think I mentioned before that we are being supported by England Footballer, Jude Bellingham. The fundraising page he set up on Virgin Money Giving has resulted in some generous donations and we have now managed to raise all the money needed for the feeding programme until the end of this year. Raising the £18,000 needed to feed our children each year is always a worry so that is a great relief. The new year begins in January however! Secondly, as I mentioned before we had pleasing results in our KCPE (Kenyan Certificate of Primary Education) but there was a clear divide between rich and poor. Rich children in Kenya have had online lessons whilst those of our children who

chose to collect it were given homework, which was marked, but no teaching. Just as in the UK it was the poorest to suffered most. It made us realise how important it is to improve the IT capabilities of our children if they are to succeed in the world they will inhabit. New laptops are very much on the agenda. So far the only laptops we have are for the use of the teachers but when funds are available we shall buy a class set of laptops meaning that children will be able to chat with the children at Northborough Primary School on Zoom, which we are all looking forward to.

If you would like to learn more about Mustard Seed Project and how you could help please visit our website www.mustardseedproject.co.uk

HELPSTON PLAYHOUSE

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The end of the summer term is such a bitter sweet time as we say goodbye to our oldest children and wish them well as they take their next big step in the world. We know we send our rising fives off to school as prepared as they can be for the physical and emotional challenges ahead and we are so proud of every one of them. As we broke up for summer this year we also said a fond farewell to our amazing childcare practitioner, Hayley. She’s been such a joy to have around and will be sadly missed by the children and staff. We’re very much looking forward to our new member of staff starting with us in September and we know she’s going to love it. If you would like to play a role in delivering exceptional childcare in Helpston please consider joining our amazing committee of volunteers. The committee meets twice each term to consider finances, staffing and fundraising and is looking for new members to join at our AGM on 30th September. We are particularly

interested to hear from anyone who is interested in the Secretary role. If you could manage the committee’s correspondence and record keeping and organise meetings please do get in touch. If your skills are in marketing and communications (including social media and the web) we’d also love to hear from you. Or maybe your child attends the Out of School Club and you’d like to become our OOSC Rep? Having parents on the committee helps the Playhouse to create the best learning environment for our children and means you are involved in and have influence over our decision making. But you don’t have to have a child enrolled at the Playhouse to become a member. People who have been declared bankrupt are not able to stand as members and all nominations are subject to approval by Ofsted but these are the only barriers to membership.

We would be delighted to hear from anyone who may be interested in joining. If you have questions about the committee or Playhouse please visit our website or email playhouse@helpstonplayhouse.com

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YOUNG TRIBUNE | CARVE THE BEST PUMPKIN

Carve the Best Pumpkin By Louise Addison

Carving Jack O' Lanterns dates back to an old Celtic holiday, Samhain. People carved scary looking turnip lanterns and lit them with candles to ward off spirits.

When the Irish migrated to America, they found that pumpkins grown there were much easier to carve so adapted their custom.

Cut the lid using the saw angled in towards the stem. That way the lid won't drop inside the pumpkin when you replace it.

My children love to carve pumpkins. Oh who am I kidding, my husband and I love it too and over the years our designs have become more ambitious. Here are a few tips.

Scoop out all the pulp and some of the flesh - an ice cream scoop works brilliantly.

Start with the right pumpkin. It should be fresh with a sturdy stem, no bruises and a flat bottom so it won't roll. A smooth one is easier to carve and if you can find one with a flatter 'face' so much the better. Use proper safety pumpkin carving sets. No-one wants to spend Halloween sat in the accident and emergency department dressed as Dracula's Bride. Ok that was the one year I did NOT use proper pumpkin saw and I was more at risk at dying from embarrassment than the blood loss but don’t risk it folks. 44

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You can now download patterns from the internet. These are terrific if you have limited artistic skills like me. Tape the pattern to the pumpkin (make little cuts around the edge of the pattern if the pumpkin is a bit too round, and that way it will fit better). Then use a pin or small nail to puncture the paper and the outer skin of the pumpkin at intervals of around 1/4 inch / 0.5 cm, or even closer for intricate designs. If it's difficult to see your pokedout pattern, rub a little corn flour or baby powder into the dots. The dots will turn bright white and your design will magically appear.

Carve the tiniest sections first. Then carve the areas in the centre of the pattern, and then work outwards. That way you can rest your hand on the uncut bits of pumpkin, not your carvedout design. Rather than always cutting all the way through the pumpkin try just removing some of the skin. The yellow flesh underneath will glow when lit up from inside. Spread Vaseline on the cut edges to seal in moisture. If you have to carve it a few days in advance and it shrivels you can revive it with a face-down soak in cold water. Pumpkin carving is a great activity for all the family. You can make it competitive, or have a theme for your pumpkins, or invite friends over for a pumpkin carving party. Just don't end up in casualty wearing a wild wig and face paint. A safe Halloween is a Happy Halloween!

BIKE TO SCHOOL WEEK | YOUNG TRIBUNE

By Louise Addison

Bike to School Week takes place from 27 September to 1 October 2021. It encourages families to cycle and scoot to school.

BIKE TO SCHOOL WEEK Cycling is second only to swimming as a low impact activity that offers full-body workout. When your child is cycling, almost all of their major muscle group gets into action. Even though riding a bike primarily depends on the muscles on the lower body, the muscles on the upper body are also engaged. Children who cycle regularly have improved cardiovascular

fitness. They have stronger bones, better joint mobility, and tend to be more flexible. Cycling also improves postural balance and coordination.

The combination of exercise and light reduces stress, depression, and anxiety, while improving brain development, mental wellbeing.

Being outside exposes them to more vitamin D, which is good for the immune system…just make sure they wear sunscreen if the weather is fine.

Most importantly, children who are active while growing up, are more likely to become active healthy adults. So, get your kids cycling to school and start a good habit that will last a (healthy) lifetime.

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As Pretty as a Picture Peakirk’s Lost Cottages by Dr Avril Lumley Prior

Poring over old images of Peakirk’s lost cottages, it is easy to become wistful for a bygone age and muse about roses round the door, delphiniums, hollyhocks and lupins in bee-buzzed gardens and cucumber sandwiches on a manicured lawn. But distance lends enchantment to the view. Delightful as they appear, these low-tech, high-maintenance, vernacular homes had neither running water nor electricity, were heated by smoky coal fires and had leaking roofs. Their gardens grew vegetables rather than flowers and the privy was outside as far away from the house as possible. >> vil agetribune

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Peakirk, 1880 (London Illustrated News)

Church Walk Compared with villages like Castor, Helpston and Maxey, Peakirk has a dearth of thatched buildings. Now, just The Goshams (dated 1730) on Deeping Road remains, doubtless because tiles and slate are more practical, don’t need to be replaced so often and are less of a fire risk. However, old photographs reveal that there were a pair of semi-detached thatched cottages on the western side of Chestnut Close [or Church Walk as it was called then]. They actually stood within St Pega’s churchyard, where the outline 48

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of their boundary walls can still be traced. They were drawn on the 1819 ‘Inclosure’ and 1885/6 Ordnance Survey [OS] Maps but were demolished nearly 100 years ago.

The two-roomed northern cottage’s last tenants were Frederick (c.1841-1913) and Ellen Otter (c.1840-1925), whose three children had died in infancy before their arrival in Peakirk. Frederick came from Bainton, where he had run the family’s 36-acre smallholding Extract from 1819 ‘Inclosure after the deaths of his parents and older brother. However, Map’: the Census Returns declare that, by 1891, he had become a ‘fishmonger’, in Chapel Street (off New Road), Peterborough. By 1901, he had transferred his business to Peakirk and was living in three rooms at an unspecified address. A decade later, aged 69, Frederick Chestnut Close Cottages and Ellen were ensconced in Chestnut Close (next door to Photographs taken during the the Kettles), where Frederick is first quarter of the twentieth described as a ‘fish dealer’. century tell us that the cottages were brick-and-stone built, Despite their quaint one-and-a-half storeyed with appearance, a report in the ‘eyebrow’ attic windows. Their Peterborough Advertiser of 1 architectural style suggests that May 1925 states that the ‘pair they were contemporary with of homely cottages’ were due the Goshams. The outbuilding, to be demolished because they containing the privy and were ‘hopelessly untenable’. washhouse, seemingly was They had no amenities and shared by both households. water was obtained from the stand-pipe directly outside. The 1891 Census Returns Besides, plans were already records that the southern afoot to expand the churchyard cottage (next to No. 5 Chestnut and the dwellings simply stood Close) had four rooms and was in the way of progress. occupied by Northboroughborn, Joseph Kettle (c.1835Apparently, the properties 1917), a ‘farm labourer’, his (though not the Freehold) had wife, Ann (1842-1922), and been purchased from the Dean Frances (9) and Horace (6), two and Chapter of Peterborough of their eleven children of whom Cathedral by the late Reverend only six reached adulthood. Canon James, first curate at St Parish Records disclose that the Pega’s (1853-65), then rector (1865-1912). He bequeathed couple had moved to Peakirk them to his successor, Reverend before the burial of their first Robert Colquhoun Faithfull child, David, in March 1864, (1912-21), and to the Church though we cannot be certain that they were living in Chestnut Wardens, on condition that they were not demolished until Close at the time.

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The cottages with the privy in the background, 1925 the last tenant had either died or moved out. (Evidently, they had been in a state of disrepair since at least 1912). Ann Kettle passed away in May 1922 and her son, Horace, who had mental-health issues was committed to an asylum, after which the house remained vacant. According to Parish Records, her widowed neighbour, Ellen Otter, was interred in St Pega’s churchyard in March 1925, which fits in neatly with the May 1925 newspaper article. The stone from the cottages was recycled to build the churchyard wall and the rubble infill used to level ruts and potholes in the Peakirk-Glinton Footway. Only the privy-cum-washhouse (now in the churchyard) was saved and was rebuilt as a church storeroom by volunteers using the original materials. Curiously, both the 1938/47 and 1950/52 OS Maps show the cottages still in situ, implying that the churchyard was not extended until after this date. However, a memorial to Edward Stockbridge, who died on 9 December 1927 and was buried in consecrated ground within the old garden site, proves that, for once, the newspaper account was more accurate than the maps.

The ‘White Cottage’ The 1819 ‘Inclosure’ and 1885/6 OS Maps and an early twentieth-century postcard

Rebuilding the cottages’ privy, 2008 (Courtesy of Pauline Cooke) describe a third cottage to the immediate north of the church gates and backing hard onto the graveyard, its front garden slightly encroaching upon Chestnut Close. Our postcard shows a substantial thatched, twostoreyed, limewashed building, which would not have looked out of place on the lid of an old-fashioned chocolate box. It had a central doorway flanked by two windows with corresponding openings ‘Inclosure Map’: the ‘White Cottage’

The ‘White Cottage’ above, a common arrangement for late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century cottages. There was another window in the gable, indicating attic accommodation. A single-

storeyed extension against the north wall undoubtedly housed the privy and coalhouse. Census Returns reveal that the ‘White Cottage’ (as I call it) was inhabited by a succession of coachmen, grooms and gardeners who were in the employ of the series of tenant farmers who lived at The Chestnuts, the large Regency [early nineteenthcentury] house next door. Yet, intriguingly, the cottage also stood approximately 30m from St Pega’s church, whilst its plot looks as if it has been carved from the churchyard. Furthermore, the cottage predates The Chestnuts by roughly half a century. Therefore, it is tempting to speculate that the site was occupied by a priest’s house, long before the earlynineteenth century rectory was built on its current plot west of the church. The ‘White Cottage’ was definitely gone before May 1925 for it is not visible on photographs of the pair of

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thatched semis, taken shortly before their demolition. Therefore, we may surmise that it too had become ‘hopelessly untenable’ and surplus to requirements after Sidney Goodale relinquished The Chestnuts to farm at Etton, c.1921.

St Pega’s Rd. cottages from Thorney Rd., 1912

Soon afterwards, the Misses Gertrude and Lilian James, daughters of the late Rector Edward James, offered to fund a new pair of churchyard gates, which ultimately encroached upon the cottage site. A shrubbery now occupies the space where the ’White Cottage’ stood.

Gatehouse Road junction Once there was a row of singlestoreyed cottages with tiled roofs, which stood opposite the Thorney Road junction (formerly called Gatehouse Road), where the bus-shelter, village sign, seating and information board are now located. They are not included on the 1819 ‘Inclosure Map’; but they were constructed well before October 1880 for they appear on a stylised print published in the London Illustrated News (above), when the Fens were inundated. It is interesting to compare it with the photograph taken by Goshams resident, Harry Strange, when the area was flooded again, in 1912. The cottages disappeared when St Pega’s Road [then unromantically called Station Road] was widened and straightened in the mid-1930s. The adjoining Corner House at the end of Rectory Lane also was lost and the horsetrough and drinking fountain 50

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‘Inclosure Map’: ‘Luffs’ Corner’

The Corner House (Photo: Harry Strange)

commemorating Queen Victoria (1837-1901) repositioned.

‘Luffs’ Corner’ The 1819 ‘Inclosure’ and OS Maps from 1885/6 to 1950/2 include a block of buildings due south of The Goshams on the corner of the Thorney and Deepings Roads. From 1850 until c.1919, most of it belonged to the Luff family of harness makers and became known by common usage as ‘Luffs’ Corner’. The business was founded by 29-year-old Edward Luff (1821-60), a native of Glinton and his wife, Ann Dixon (1824-1903) from Northborough. When Edward died aged 39, in 1860, motherof-three Ann literally took up the reins, recruiting William Rodgers from Boston as her assistant and ‘journeyman’ [travelling repair man]. Rodgers worked for and lodged with the Luff family until his death

in 1895, aged 70. Undeterred, Ann continued singlehandedly for another four years until she was forced to retire at the age of 76 due to ill health, when her daughter, Lucy, became her carer. To compound Ann and Lucy’s problems, in February 1900, the Inspector of Nuisances reported to Peterborough Rural District Council (RDC) that ‘certain premises in Peakirk owned and occupied by Miss Lucy Luff were unfit for human habitation’. Indeed, if she did not comply with a notice to carry out ‘proper repairs’, then ‘legal proceedings’ would be taken against her. This was a heartless threat to make against two vulnerable women. Moreover, since the meagre state pension for over 70s ‘of good character’ was not introduced until 1909, with no income the Luffs may have been struggling to make ends meet.

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‘Luffs’ Corner’, 2021 According to the RDC Minutes, Lucy was duly interviewed by the Inspector of Nuisances and she was given a stay of execution on condition the property was repaired forthwith. In July, she informed the RDC that the Wesleyan Methodists were interested in renting it for conversion into a chapel. The councillors objected to the proposal most robustly. Possibly, it was concerned that worshippers’ horses and carriages would add to the congestion of those belonging to the clientele frequenting the Boat Inn on Thorney Road. Or, perhaps, Rector James was opposed to the practise of Methodism (a more-egalitarian branch of Christianity that appealed to the labouring classes), in Peakirk. Whatever the reasons, the RDC replied by issuing an ultimatum that, if the repairs were not completed within seven days, ‘the decaying part would be demolished’. Curiously, there is no further mention in the Minutes of either the Luffs’ cottages or the

Peakirk Wesleyans and we must assume that the latter swelled congregations at Glinton, Helpston or Northborough. It seems that either the buildings were repaired or maybe only the redundant workshop was pulled down for Lucy continued to live there ‘on independent means’ after her mother’s death in 1903 until her own demise in 1919. Astonishingly, ‘Luff’s’ Corner’ survived until 1967, when it was bulldozed along with Welland House [formerly the Boat Inn] during the widening of Thorney Road to cope with the increase in traffic anticipated after the completion of Firdale Close. Luffs’ corner plot was incorporated into the garden of No. 1 Thorney Road, where the footprint of the cottage and outbuildings are visible as earthworks in the lawns.

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Rectory Lane cottages, c.1930. Notice the standpipe on the footpath.

Rectory Lane At roughly the same time, two one-and-a half storeyed cottages and a house that backed onto the churchyard

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Without a Trace Finally, two more cottages and possibly John Tye’s forge stood on the present village green directly opposite the pair of Chestnut Close semis. They are shown on the 1819 ‘Inclosure Map’ but are absent from the 1886 Ordnance Survey Map. Census Returns, excavations and research by PAST (Peakirk Archaeological Survey Team) and the London Illustrated News print have led us to conclude that they were demolished shortly after the 1880 flood by which time they were derelict. Nevertheless, pottery sherds confirm that the area was first colonised during the mid-thirteenth century population explosion and abandoned probably after Peakirk was stricken by the 1348/9 visitation of the Black Death. Pottery and quarry tiles indicate that the site was redeveloped in the late-eighteenth century. But, since I have no images of the cottages to share with you, I can only conjecture that they may have looked similar to those opposite. So, I’ve taken the liberty of including this ‘doctored’ image of how Chestnut Close might have appeared, c.1880. The house in the background is The Chestnuts. Nowadays, most of these run-down yet picture-postcard properties would be snapped up, gutted and upgraded to the highest specifications, ensuring their survival for at least another century. And, of course, there must be many dwellings that have vanished without leaving a shred of 52

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Inclosure Map: the village green cottages archaeological evidence and no known photographs or documentation; and others waiting for archaeologists to discover them!

Let Bygones be Bygones I’ve often thought that it would be exciting to be transported back to ‘olden days’ and discover what our villages were really like when nearly everyone grew their own vegetables, shopped locally, and the community’s social and spiritual life was centred around the church. But I’d only want to stay for a short while, mind you. For all their old-world charm, living in one of these cottages was far from idyllic, especially for the rural poor. With sub-standard and often overcrowded conditions, inadequate sanitation, water collected from

Altered image of Chestnut Close, c.1880.

dykes or drawn from wells and no electricity, and without the NHS, old-age pensions or social care, the chances of surviving to a ripe old age were exceedingly slim. We have only to look at the gravestones in churchyards for proof that infant mortality and death in middle age were common place – and not just in Peakirk but nationwide. What’s more, residents were at the mercy of floods, gruellingly harsh winters, crop failures, outbreaks of diphtheria, measles and scarlet fever and intimidating Rural District Councillors and Inspectors of Nuisances. On second thoughts, I would more than likely pass up the chance of becoming a time traveller, lest I should be trapped in a bygone age (without transport, my camera, battery charger and laptop) and with no hope of ever returning home again. 

Pale amber sunlight falls across The reddening October trees.... Are we not better and at home In dreamful Autumn, we who deem No harvest joy is worth a dream? A little while and night shall come, A little while, then, let us dream... ~Ernest Dowson (1867–1900), "Autumnal"

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HERITAGE | ST PEGA'S PACKAGES RETURN

One of St Pega’s 14th-century wall paintings

St Pega’s Packages Return by Dr Avril Lumley Prior

At the beginning of August, it was our very great pleasure to welcome members of Peterborough Civic Society as our first St Pega’s Package visitors since we tentatively emerged from Lockdown. The event included talks on the history of our ancient church, its medieval wall-paintings and the archaeology of the village. After a delicious afternoon tea (provided by the ladies of the parish), came a stroll round the churchyard and village, culminating with a viewing at a private museum. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and £320 was raised towards church funds. St Pega's church and graveyard 54

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Celebrating Peakirk's Past Unfortunately, the inclement weather during the preceding days and a labour shortage put paid to PAST (Peakirk Archaeological Survey Team) excavating a test pit on the village green to coincide with the visit. So instead, Greg Prior and Gregg Duggan set up a hands-on exhibition in the Village Hall displaying pottery sherds and other artifacts dating back to the Neolithic period. Many of them had been retrieved by PAST from test pits on the village green or in Bull Lane. However, we also have acquired a vast assemblage unearthed by former Peakirk resident and PAST member, Gareth Williams, from the rear garden of his house on St Pega’s Road. Our theory is that it had been fly-tipped

there, when the site of the St Pega’s predecessor (reputedly destroyed by marauding Danes, in 1013) was cleared prior to the rebuilding of a ‘new minster’, in 1014/5. St Pega’s Packages run throughout the year, offering bespoke morning, afternoon or summer evening visits. Our church has wheelchair access and we do our best to meet most dietary requirements. There is ample parking and the usual facilities in the Village Hall. We charge £7.00 for the talks, teas and churchyard and village tours. Donations at the archaeological site or exhibition and museum are optional but are much appreciated because all proceeds go towards church funds.

Hands-on exhibition of archaeological finds

St Pega window A stroll round the village

St Pega window One of St Pega’s 14th-century wall paintings

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TASTE BUDS | CHEZ PIERRE

Ah bonjour mes amis within your nice villages in Tribuneland. This issue I am telling you about another firm favourite here at Chez Pierre: Suprémes de Volaille Camembert.

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SUPRÉMES DE VOLAILLE CAMEMBERT Nothing at all to do with lovely Diana Ross and her lady friends or, as you might think, an old rooster bird stuffed with a lot of soft French cheese. No, a subtle and beautifully tender offering that is not just pleasing to see and taste but also very nice and easy to create. This was often ordered by the great and much missed entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth who in the past would phone ahead of dining at my grand-père’s family restaurant in Ascot. He 56

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lived nearby at Wentworth by the golf course and was a regular patron after golf playing with his good friends Ronnie Corbett and Sean Connery. Ah, I digress. Camembert you must know is a lovely rural village in North Western France, not far from England for travelling. Normandy’s famous cheese is of course named after this traditional village and was created here in the late 18th century

by a farmer’s wife and her lover, a priest from Brie who she was protecting during the Revolution. This dish is including also another local product, cidre, and I imagine the farmer’s wayward wife and her less than holy boyfriend consumed a fair bit of this amber nectar during the affair too? My recipe is created since this time of course and has changed slightly with different chefs over the years but remained firm to the beautiful French cheese.

CHEZ PIERRE | TASTE BUDS

Ingredients For 4 guests: 4 chicken breasts sliced along one side to create a pocket

 Heat the oil in a large, lidded frying pan and add the shallots  Cook for 2-3 minutes until beginning to soften

4 thickish slices of crust-on Camembert

 Add the garlic and thyme and cook for another minute

3 tbsp olive oil

 Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, turning once

2 tsp fresh thyme, roughly chopped 2 finely sliced garlic cloves 2 large banana shape shallots, finely chopped A good handful of sliced chestnut mushrooms 300 ml dry cider 100 ml chicken stock, made with ½ a cube 4 tbsp full-fat crème fraiche 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp fresh parsley to garnish.

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 Remove the chicken and keep warm while you pour in the cider and bubble for a while to reduce, before adding the stock and reducing still further

 Finally, stir through the crème fraiche and mustard and finish with a scattering of parsley  Plating up, I will serve the breasts with the sauce spooned over one end only and around, with green beans sautéed in butter and roasted new or dauphinoise potatoes.

 Return the chicken, cover with the lid and simmer for about 30 minutes  Remove the lid, gently push the camembert slices into the chicken pockets with the sliced mushrooms (adding the rest to the pan) and cook for another 12-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened, the cheese softened and the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Wine selection: Wine to enjoy is normally a Chez Pierre cellar standard Gamay 2019 dry red from Ardèche which compliments the richness of this dish. If your guests prefer a white wine I will recommending a lightly-chilled smooth and dry Chenin Blanc.

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CHURCH NEWS | SERVICES

TRIBLAND CHURCH ST STEPHEN ETTON

ST PETER MAXEY

ST BENEDICT GLINTON

ST ANDREW NORTHBOROUGH

10am Parish Praise Mark Hotchkin

No Service

10.30am Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

9am Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

SUN 12 SEP

No Service

9am All Age Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

10.30am Parish Praise Mark Hotchkin

10.30am Harvest Festival Freda Skillman

SAT 18 SEP

No Service

5pm Harvest Festival

No Service

10am Family Service Village Hall, Mark Hotchkin and Freda Skillman

10.30am Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

9am Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

SUN 5 SEP

8am

SUN Holy Communion 19 SEP Rev'd Mark-Aaron SUN 26 SEP

No Service

9am Holy Communion BCP Rev'd Mark-Aaron

Joint Parish Worship in St. Pega's, Peakirk

SUN 3 OCT

10am Harvest Festival Mark Hotchkin

No Service

10.30am Harvest Festival Rev'd Mark-Aaron

9am Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

No Service

9am All Age Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

10.30am Parish Praise Mark Hotchkin

10.30am All Age Praise Freda Skillman

10am Family Service Village Hall, Mark Hotchkin and Freda Skillman

10.30am Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

9am Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

10.30am "Café Church" Family service with St. Pega's in Glinton Village Hall, Derek Harris

SUN 10 OCT

8am

SUN Holy Communion 17 OCT Rev'd Mark-Aaron

10.30am Family Commun Praise, Rev'd Mark-Aaro and Freda Skillman

10.30am Family Communion Pra Rev'd Mark-Aaron and Freda Skillman

SUN 24 OCT

No Service

9am Holy Communion BCP Rev'd Mark-Aaron

SUN 31 OCT

No Service

TUE 2 NOV

No Service

SUN 7 NOV

10am Parish Praise Mark Hotchkin

No Service

10.30am Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

9am Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

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SERVICES | CHURCH NEWS

SERVICES

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ST PEGA PEAKIRK

ST JOHN'S BARNACK

ST MARY'S BAINTON

ST BOTOLPH'S HELPSTON

6pm Evensong Rev'd Mark-Aaron

9.30am Family Worship with Baptism

6pm Taizé

10.45am Communion

10.30am Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

9.30am Communion

5pm Family Festival Service

10.45am Communion

No Service

10.30am Harvest Festival Derek Harris

9.30am Communion

6pm BCP Evening Prayer

10.45am Harvest Festival

10.30am Joint Parish Worship with St. Benedict's, Glinton Derek Harris

9.30am Family Praise

9am Communion with Harvest Festival

10.45am Family Praise 6pm Evening Praise

6pm Evensong Rev'd Mark-Aaron

9.30am Harvest Festival

6pm Taizé

10.45am Communion

10.30am Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

10am Induction of Revd Gary Alderson as Rector

At Barnack

10.30am Morning Prayer Derek Harris

9.30am Communion

6pm BCP Evening Prayer

10.45am Communion

"Café Church" Family service with St. Benedict's in Glinton Village Hall

9.30am Family Praise

9am Communion

10.45am Family Worship 6pm Evening Praise

10.30am Benefice Holy Communion Rev'd Mark-Aaron

9.30am Communion

4.30pm All Saints & All Souls

10.45am Communion

No Service

4pm All Souls Communion

No Service

6pm Evensong Rev'd Mark-Aaron

No Service

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CHURCH NEWS | REINVENTING TRADITION

REINVENTING TRADITION One of the things to which I’d been particularly looking forward since becoming Rector of Helpston was the Midsummer Gary Alderson Cushions ceremony at St Botolph’s Church.

After being missed with good reason last year, it was the chance to reinstate this now generations-old tradition. The modern Midsummer Cushions tradition clearly isn’t the same as the one John Clare described. After all, it would have been ridiculous, if everyone went round and

Each class came up from the school in turn, laid their cushions, and then heard the winners of the poetry competition. The three prizewinners in each class then read us out their work. And the poems they wrote were beautiful. In all the schools in our villages, the children have

That’s the thing about traditions – they live and continue when they have the chance to breath and change, to adapt to circumstances. put trays of flowers round his feet every birthday when he was alive! Rather, he described people putting the cushions in their houses as ornaments. This was reinvented into what has been the more recent tradition. Which was re-re-invented this year. 60

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had 18 months like they have never known before. And this showed in the poems about their families, their friends and their pets – funny and touching by turn. Brilliantly done by all the children. Well done to Mrs Nicholson and all the staff

for organising this so well, and thanks to the John Clare Society. That’s the thing about traditions – they live and continue when they have the chance to breath and change, to adapt to circumstances. Tradition has been described as “peer pressure from dead people”. Which it can be. It can constrain how we do things now when we really need to change. But it’s not just that. It’s the way we keep continuity with those who went before us – and it’s something we hand down to those that come after – and it’s by definition something that has changed over time to survive, and that has worked. If we fossilize tradition it does become set in stone and dies. But if we

REINVENTING TRADITION | CHURCH NEWS

change our traditions to meet new circumstances, we are standing in the footsteps of those who came before us – but keeping the good things they have passed down to us, fresh and alive.

But in some great singing from the Helpston church choir, and the lovely old words of Thomas Cranmer and John Clare, we worshipped God and also remembered our famous “old boy”.

As well as reinventing a tradition, we maybe introduced a new tradition. The day after Midsummer Cushions, we held as traditional a service as you like – a “Mattins” according to the Book of Common Prayer – but filled it with John Clare’s poetry: some sung, some read. In the middle of a pandemic we’d been unable to do much planning, and numbers from the John Clare Society were of course not as high as anyone would want.

In September and early October across our churches, we will once again share the old tradition of Harvest Festival, remembering God’s generosity and the world we are given to care for. So the things we do this year are maybe seeds of new hope that will spring into full life in the years to come. I look forward to maintaining traditions – and reinventing them – as we look forward to all that is to come.

I loved Autumn, the one season of the year that God seemed to have put there just for the beauty of it. ~ Lee Maynard  Saturday 17 July – WEDDING

Evie Rata and Dewi Pearce were married at St John’s, Barnack.  Monday 12 July – FUNERAL

ST. BENEDICT’S CHURCH

100 CLUB

 Sunday 8 August – BAPTISM

St. Benedict’s 100 CLUB is restarting soon! The subscription is just £24 for the year with a prize draw every month. 50% of the subscriptions is paid out in prize money and 50% is donated to St. Benedict’s Church.

 Saturday 14 August – WEDDING

If you would like to support the Church with the chance of winning a cash prize, please contact Veronica by

The interment of Susan Pollard took place in the graveyard at St Botolph’s, Helpston. May she rest in peace, and may God comfort her family. Revd Dave Maylor made a return visit to baptise Leo Bearman at St Botolph’s, Helpston. Nicola Plant and Gary Storey at Helpston Church. We all wish them all best wishes for their continuing lives together.

Tel : 01733 252019 Email veronica@collingwoodsmith.co.uk

CHURCH ADDRESSES:

St John the Baptist Church Main Street, Barnack PE9 3DN  St Mary’s Church Church Lane, Bainton PE9 3AF St Botolph’s Church Church Street, Helpston PE6 7DT  All Saints Church Church Road, Wittering PE8 6AF St Andrew’s Church Main Street, Ufford PE9 3BH  St Stephen,Main Rd., Etton PE6 7DA St Peter Main St. Maxey PE6 9HF  St Pega Chestnut Close, Peakirk PE6 7NH St Benedict High St., Glinton PE6 7JN  St Andrew Church St., Northborough PE6 9BN

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TRIBUNE GARDEN | A HOST OF GOLDEN DAFFODILS

September A HOST OF GOLDEN DAFFODILS

Garden centres, nurseries and catalogues are full of daffodil bulbs now. I have to exercise supreme self-restraint every time I wander in! I think I get asked more questions about daffodils than any other plant, apart from roses. I think it’s because they are ubiquitous in the spring and so we assume they are easy to grow. They are...and they aren’t, so I’ll answer the most common questions I get asked here. I think the question I get most is ’How do I get my daffodils to flower more than one year?’ It’s a good question. It’s tempting to think that the only thing you have to remember about planting daffodil bulbs is to set them pointy side up, but it’s a bit more complicated than that if you want them to flower every year. The trick is to set them deep enough. If you plant them just below the surface, as so many of people do, they dry out, which means they lack the food and moisture to get them through until the 62

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following year. The result is an uninteresting clump of leaves rather than a host of golden daffodils. You can plant daffodils any time now, to the end of October. Sooner is better. The next question I get asked a lot is, ‘What’s the difference between daffodils and narcissi?’ This is also a good question. All daffodils are narcissi, but not all narcissi are daffodils! ‘Daffodils’ is the name we give to narcissi with large trumpets. The third question I’m often asked is, ‘How far apart should I plant the bubs? They should be planted about 3 inches / 8cm apart in holes about 10 inches / 25cm deep. It looks deep when you are dropping them in but it’s worth the effort for the repeat flowering. Choose the biggest

Rachael Leverton firmest bulbs you can find for each variety. The final question I get asked is, ‘When can I cut down the foliage after flowering?’ I would suggest waiting for 6 weeks. If you have a very small garden and can’t bear to have untidy foliage lying around you might be better treating the bulbs as annuals (daffodil bulbs aren’t generally expensive.). Or you can plant them in an aquatic basket, and after flowering you can dig the basket up, water the bulbs regularly then replant in the autumn. Alternatively, you can buy dwarf varieties of daffodil which have daintier flowers and foliage, so you can have pretty flowers without the resulting foliage posing a problem. Whatever you decide, remember plant deeper than you think and…happy gardening!

LAWN LOVE | TRIBUNE GARDEN

October

LAWN LOVE

There are times I threaten to astro-turf my entire garden, but then I remember the smell of freshly mown grass and how lovely it is to walk through the dew with the dogs in the morning, and I relent. Rachael Leverton

Of all garden tasks I find lawn-care the most tedious. I am not a lawn enthusiast, preferring plants. For me lawns are a necessary evil. I like sitting on them, walking on them, and they make my flowers look good, in much the way a frame enhances a picture. So, I feel I do have to give my lawn at least a little love and care.

By October lawn growth has slowed so you can raise your mowing height by at least one setting until mid-spring next year. If like mine your lawn sprouts moss the moment it rains, raise the mowing height even more so that at least 1 to 2cm of grass shows above the moss after grass-cutting. Damp grass builds up inside the mower so give the mower a good brush, scrape or hose down after every use. This necessary housekeeping prolongs the life of your mower. After the middle of October there is no point applying weed-killer, so if you haven’t

been diligent in weed control the only option will be handpulling them. I am rarely diligent about weed-killing, so you are in good company here!

Moss becomes more evident as the weather cools but you’re too late for raking by now. Probably best to embrace the lush greenness: moss lawns are all the rage in Japan anyway. On the other hand, if the weather is still warm and the ground is dry, apply moss killers, rake it out, reseed and water. You’ll thank me next year. October is the best time for aerating the lawn. I used a fork for years until I bought a hollow-tine aerator three years ago, and now I’m a convert. You can’t overdo it, insert them every few inches until you’re fed-up. It’s a great work-out. The hollow tines pull out little cores that look like fat worms. Leave them in place to recycle the nutrients. Aerating improves drainage and allows air, nutrients and rain to move down to the roots rather than

sitting at the surface. Normally by now there has been enough rain to allow the tines to penetrate the soil making the job easier but who knows what the crazy UK weather will be doing when this article is published.

It’s best to fertilise the lawn after aerating if possible. This month is quite a good month for fertilising the lawn if you haven’t already got around to it. Not only does fertilisation give you a fantastic lawn ready for the winter but also offers some protection from the ravages of winter temperatures and diseases. Make sure you collect fallen leaves weekly to discourage moss and disease. I know some gardeners like to discourage leatherjackets and worm-activity but frankly I like watching starlings poke around for leather-jackets, and I like worms, they are my little garden friends, so if the odd worm cast is the price I must pay for their help then I’m happy to put up with them.

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PLANNING | BARNACK NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN APPROVED AT REFERENDUM

BARNACK NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN APPROVED AT REFERENDUM On 1 July a referendum was held on Barnack Neighbourhood Plan The question asked was: Do you want Peterborough City Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Barnack to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?’ 195 people cast their votes representing 23% of the electorate. 175 people voted YES. 20 voted NO Barnack Neighbourhood Plan is posted on www.barnackparishcouncil.org and www.peterborough.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplans A paper copy can be borrowed from Margaret Palmer (tel: 01780 740988)

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RURAL FIRST | PLANNING

New polling by the Local Government Association (LGA) has found that eight in 10 residents want to be able to have a say on all new homes built in their local community. Cllr Peter Hiller, Glinton and Castor ward

RURAL FIRST. THE RIGHT HOMES IN THE RIGHT PLACES The polling comes ahead of wide-ranging proposals for planning reforms expected in a government Planning Bill later this year which would see larger areas ‘zoned’ for development; the idea is to make it easier to build more houses. Like most, I agree the country needs more houses but Government doesn’t seem to understand the problem isn’t

I am firmly of the opinion that policy should determine developers ‘use it or lose it’ when it comes to planning permissions. the current planning system, it’s more that developers are not building the homes they’re given consent for. LGA figures cite more than one million homes have been approved by local authority planners in the last decade but never built, mainly due to rising land values encouraging developers to land-bank and potentially sell at some future time for big profits rather than create the homes we need in the UK. I am firmly of the opinion that policy should determine developers ‘use it or lose it’ when it comes to planning permissions. As a long-standing elected rural ward councillor, I think it’s

vital that a local, democratically led planning system remains in place so communities like ours in the Tribune villages can continue to have their say on individual developments and ensure the right homes are built in the right places; supported by the right infrastructure. The decisions should be made by our local communities, not ministers in Whitehall. As a city council we want to work with, not against, government to address the national housing shortage and develop the detail of its Planning Bill but the polling shows the overwhelming majority of residents say it’s important for them to be able

...it is critical that the Planning Bill ensures a locally-led planning system remains in place and communities have the power to shape and define the area they live in ... is why it is critical that the Planning Bill ensures a locallyled planning system remains in place and communities have the power to shape and define the area they live in, street by street, not just place by place.

People in our rural wards are rightly proud of and want to maintain and improve where they live, so it’s vital their voice can be heard.

On a connected subject: at a full meeting of Peterborough City Council in July I stood up and proposed to all members in the chamber that the hard work, enthusiasm and tenacity of the residents and parish councillors of both Glinton and Barnack villages be recognised and rewarded by the adoption of their local Neighbourhood Plans. The proposal had unanimous support.

to comment on all housing developments in their local area. People in our rural wards are rightly proud of and want to maintain and improve where they live, so it’s vital their voice can be heard whenever, for example, a developer wants to build homes in a neighbouring field or in their street. This

City councillors agreed with the villages’ residents who overwhelmingly approved their creation, giving PCC a clear signal that they wanted them adopted and to join the already embedded Plans for our Tribland villages, to be part of future planning decisions in their parishes.

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PLANNING | APPLICATIONS

 ASHTON

Erection of stable building and extension of hard standing area at The Barn High Field Road Ashton Stamford: Permitted Raise the height of an existing boundary wall (1.1m) to 1.56m- part retrospective at Manorbier High Field Road Ashton Stamford: Permitted

 AILSWORTH

Proposed two storey rear extensions and garage extension to the front at 27 Maffit Road Ailsworth Peterborough PE5 7AG: Awaiting decision External wall insulation to outside walls at 9 Main Street Ailsworth Peterborough PE5 7AF: Permitted Single storey rear extension at 5 Maffit Road Ailsworth Peterborough PE5 7AG: Permitted Proposed single storey side extension to Kitchen at 7 Peakirk Road Deeping Gate Peterborough PE6 9AD: Withdrawn by applicant

 BAINTON

Removal of front porch timber posts/part demolition of rear wall and erection of single storey front porch infill and insertion of bifold doors at Maple House Tallington Road Bainton Stamford: Permitted Ground floor rear extension and first floor rear dormer extension, front porch, replacement windows and render/stone finish to all elevations at Petrelyn Ufford Road Bainton Stamford: Permitted

 BARNACK

Variation of condition C2 to alter line of retaining wall, amend carpark configuration and relocate garden area to planning permission reference 21/00123/FUL at The Millstone Inn Millstone Lane Barnack Stamford: Awaiting decision Non-material amendment (amending Condition 6 to allow for extensions to school to commence, and limit the precommencement to fencing and MUGA works) pursuant to planning permission 20/00992/FUL at Barnack Church Of England Primary School School Road Barnack Stamford: Awaiting decision Replace current 5 bar gate in driveway with a 1.8m courtyard gate and blend in existing stonewall to new gate posts at Cherry Tree Cottage Stamford Road Barnack Stamford: Awaiting decision First floor extension and alterations including new windows at Walnut House School Road Barnack Stamford: Awaiting decision Retention of rural workers dwelling for a temporary period of 5 years to allow establishment of new ethical free range farming enterprise- retrospective at Land To The West Of Uffington Road (The Orchard) Barnack Stamford: Awaiting decision Ground floor rear and first floor side extension at Point House School Road Barnack Stamford: Awaiting decision 66

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Demolition of existing single garage and single storey side extension, construction of two storey side extension, two storey front extension and single storey rear extension at 19 Bainton Road Barnack Stamford PE9 3DX: Permitted First floor rear extension at 11 Orchard Road Barnack Stamford PE9 3DP: Permitted Replacement front door and first floor front window at Pasque Cottage Main Street Barnack Stamford: Permitted Construction of 2No. two-storey dwellings including associated car parking and access road at Land Rear Of 31 And 32 Uffington Road Barnack Stamford PE9 3DU: Permitted

 CASTOR

Various works please see appended schedule & plan at The Cedars 32 Peterborough Road Castor Peterborough: Awaiting decision Repair works to make the building structurally sound at Three Chimneys 8 Peterborough Road Castor Peterborough: Awaiting decision Removal of condition C21 (staff apartments) pursuant to planning permission 19/01507/FUL and removal of condition C20 (staff apartments) pursuant to planning permission 20/00627/WCPP Condition Number(s): 20 Staff Apartments (condition 21 of application 19/01507/ FUL) at Woodlands Splash Lane Castor Peterborough: Awaiting decision Front porch extension, garage conversion, single storey rear extension, and new garage at 59A Peterborough Road Castor Peterborough PE5 7AL: Permitted

 DEEPING GATE

Replacement dwelling at 104A Lincoln Road Deeping Gate Peterborough PE6 9BA: Awaiting decision Repairs to outbuilding to include new roofing timbers replace existing pantiles and knock through from bedroom to study, remove existing Ashlar chimney and rebuild in reclaimed rubble stone - retrospective at Lovedale House Deeping St James Road Deeping Gate Peterborough: Permitted Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey side and rear extension at 1 Peakirk Road Deeping Gate Peterborough PE6 9AD

 GLINTON

Two storey extension to side of dwelling and single storey rear extension at 17 Welmore Road Glinton Peterborough PE6 7LU: Awaiting decision Attached double garage to the side elevation at 11A Lincoln Road Glinton Peterborough PE6 7JR: Awaiting decision Restoration of original flagstones in hallway at 9 The Green Glinton Peterborough Peterborough: Awaiting decision

Proposed construction of a single storey dwelling on land to the side of the existing dwelling at 68 Helpston Road Glinton Peterborough PE6 7JT: Withdrawn by applicant Ground floor side and rear extension with loft conversion and internal alterations at 7 Helpston Road Glinton Peterborough PE6 7JT: Permitted Erection of single storey detached annex at 9 The Green Glinton Peterborough PE6 7JN: Permitted

 HELPSTON

Installation of through floor lift at 15 West Street Helpston Peterborough PE6 7DU: Awaiting decision Demolition of existing conservatory, single storey front extension including new garage, single storey rear and side extension, first floor rear extension, conversion of existing garage and alterations to boundary treatments including new security access gates at 4 West Street Helpston Peterborough PE6 7DX: Awaiting decision Single storey rear extension at 37 Glinton Road Helpston Peterborough PE6 7DG: Awaiting decision Reconfiguration of parking bay, associated landscaping design and all associated works at 15 Crossberry Way Helpston Peterborough PE6 7ET: Awaiting decision Ground floor rear extension and floor plan redesign at 15 Crossberry Way Helpston Peterborough PE6 7ET: Awaiting decision Removal of existing porch, repositioning of front garden path and internal reconfigurations at Wainfleet House 4 Woodgate Helpston Peterborough: Permitted Installation of through floor lift at 15 West Street Helpston Peterborough PE6 7DU: Permitted Single storey rear extension Measurement from original rear wall: 6m Maximum height: 3.50m (to eaves: 2.95m) at 5 Cuckoo Close Helpston PE6 7BL: Not required Construction of one dwellinghouse with associated parking and landscaping works- resubmission at 5A West Street Helpston Peterborough PE6 7DU: Refused Demolition of existing single storey side extension. Construction of 1.5 storey side and rear extension with dormer windows and rear balcony. Cladding and render to all walls. Replacement windows and tiles. Installation of PV cells to rear and side of property and erection of timber framed free standing garage with associated storage and associated landscaping at 36 West Street Helpston Peterborough PE6 7DX: Permitted Proposed extension to agricultural building at Woodgate Farm Woodgate Helpston Peterborough: Not required Erection of a two storey 4 bed detached dwelling with associated parking at Land Adjacent To 121 West Street Helpston Peterborough: Refused Installation of 2 roof windows to single storey kitchen roof at Vicarage Farm Cottage Woodgate Helpston Peterborough: Permitted

 MAXEY

APPLICATIONS | PLANNING

Nonmaterial amendment (amendment to condition C1) of Planning Permission 10/00151/MMFUL at Maxey Quarry High Street Maxey Peterborough: Awaiting decision Construction of boundary wall, metal railings and gates (retrospective) at Woodgate Farm 3 Woodgate Lane Maxey Peterborough: Awaiting decision Single storey side extension and front porch (part-retrospective) at 10 Castle End Road Maxey Peterborough PE6 9EP: Refused Conversion of garage to gym at Woodgate House 43 High Street Maxey Peterborough: Permitted

 NORTHBOROUGH

Extension to existing detached garage at Cuckoo Lodge 1 Deeping St James Road Northborough Peterborough: Awaiting decision Demolition of existing conservatory and garage and erection of single storey side and rear extensions and new garage/outbuilding at 12 Lincoln Road Northborough Peterborough PE6 9BL: Permitted

 PEAKIRK

Rebuild gate pier / garden wall, new driveway gates and new garden wall with railings at 6A The Park St Pegas Road Peakirk Peterborough: Awaiting decision Ground floor rear extension and internal alterations at 20 Meadow Road Peakirk Peterborough PE6 7NX: Awaiting decision Single and two storey rear extension, barn conversion, new car port and associated work at 7 Rectory Lane Peakirk Peterborough PE6 7NH: Withdrawn by applicant Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension at 10 Firdale Close Peakirk Peterborough PE6 7NS: Permitted Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two one and a half storey dwellings and and rebuild/ relocation of existing outbuilding at Ivy House Bull Lane Peakirk Peterborough: Permitted

 PILSGATE

Detatched garage with home office at Ragstone House Stamford Road Pilsgate Stamford: Awaiting decision Alterations to house to include new porch at Ragstone House Stamford Road Pilsgate Stamford: Permitted Lowest Run of windows to the Great Hall at Burghley House to be replaced with like for like windows at Burghley House Burghley Park Stamford Road Pilsgate: Permitted

 UFFORD

Single storey and two storey rear extension at 16 Newport Way Ufford Stamford PE9 3BN: Permitted

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TRIBUNE DIRECTORY

 Ailsworth Parish Council

 Benefice Administrators/ Lay Readers

Megan Ellershaw .................................... 07133 381242 Richard Moon .......................................... 07952198959 Anne Perkins ........................................... 07133 380541 Joan Pickett (Chairman) .......................... 01733 380457 Jon Phillips .............................................. 07734218500 Michael Samways ................................... 07753835758

Dick Talbot .............................................. 01778 342581 Licensed Readers, Derek Harris............. 01733 574311 Freda Skillman ........................................ 01778 380903 Mark Hotchkin......................................... 01778 347847 Mike Mills................................................. 01780 740285

 Bainton Church

Barnack Bowls Club Phil Collins ............................................... 01780 740124 Glinton Bowls Roy Pettitt................................................. 01733 252049 Helpston Carpet Bowls Les Cunnington ....................................... 01733 253832

Michael Perkins ....................................... 01780 740720 John Wreford, Church Warden............... 01780 740362 Mary Gowers, Lay Pastoral Minister ...... 01780 740097 Elizabeth Snowball, Organist ................ 07821 460505

 Bainton & Ashton Parish Council Chairman: Susie Lucas ........................... 01780 740159 Councillor: Cliff Stanton.......................... 01780 749123 Councillor: Pete Charlton ...................... 07850 657200 Councillor: Chris Womack ..................... 01780 740925 Clerk Jenny Rice........bainton.ashton.clerk@live.co.uk

 Barnack Church (St John the Baptist) Gary Alderston, Rector........................... 07503975588 Mary Gowers, Lay Pastoral Minister...... 01780 740097 Reader: Su Fletcher 01780 740034 Reader: Mike Mills 01780 740285 John Ward, Churchwarden ................... 01780 740016 David Laycock, Churchwarden ............. 01780 740267

 Barnack / Bainton Church Organist Elizabeth Snowball.................................. 07821 460505

 Barnack Coffee Stop Carol Pickering ........................................ 01780 740438

 Barnack Community Association Sally Hullock............................................. 07795 565658

 Barnack Cricket Club

William Armitage, Chairman................... 01780 740749

 Barnack Home from Home Club

Niamh Holman.......................... hfhbarnack@gmail.com

 Barnack Men’s Breakfast

Mike Mills.................................................. 01780 740285 David Laycock ......................................... 01780 740267

 Barnack Messy Church

Julie Stanton .......................................... 01780 749123

 Barnack Parish Council

Barnack Parish Council........clerk@barnack-pc.gov.uk Chair, Margaret Palmer........................... 01780 740988 Kimberley Cameron................................ 07894 085765 Susie Caney............................................. 07747 033990 Sonia Lane............................................... 07860 432512 David Laycock......................................... 01780 740267 Sophie Moore Iris Payne.................................................. 07830 513137 Clerk, Debbie Lines................................ 07595 377236

 Bowls Clubs

 Botolph’s Barn

Kate Hinchliff ........................................... 07745 116621

 British Legion

Max Sawyer ............................................. 01780 765507

 Bus & Train Services

Delaine Bus Services .............................. 01778 422866 Stagecoach .............................................. 01733 207860 Train Services ........................................... 0845 7484950

 Castor Parish Council John Haste, Clerk.......................clerk@castor-pc.gov.uk ................................................................. 07711 070386 Neil Boyce, Chairman............................. 01733 380076

 Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice ........................................ 0870 1264024

 Cubs, Brownies, Guides, Scouts & Rainbows Helpston Explorer Scouts Nick Drewett.................01778 348107 / 07900 585072 Helpston Scouts Mark Crookes........................................... 07808 633018 Helpston Cub Scouts Paula Metharam....................................... 07896 163598 Helpston Rainbow Guides Julia Mason.............................................. 07780 688542 Glinton District Commissioner Morag Sweeney....................................... 07801 357701 Helpston Guides, Nicola Kerr................. 07739 098113 Helpston Beaver Scouts, Alison Cook.... 07437 909735 Glinton Brownies, Sally Nash.................. 01733 254174 1st Glinton Rainbow Leader, Sally Nash.01733 254174 Northborough Guides, Jane Knott, ..... 01778 345101

 Deeping Gate Parish Council

Jane Hill, (Chair) ..................................... 01778 343066 Phil Thompson, Vice Chairman............. 01778 346619 Geoff Purllant.......................................... 01778 344288 Janet Lill................................................... 01778 342647 Nicola Kerr............................................... 07739 098113 Sandra Hudspeth.................................... 01778 343735 Hannah Barham, Clerk..clerk@deepinggate-pc.gov.uk ................................................................. 07786 502218

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 Doctors Deeping Practice (Main line) ................. 01778 579000 Deeping Practice (Appointments)......... 01778 579001 Glinton Surgery ...................................... 01733 252246

 Etton Church (St Stephen’s) Rector: Mark-Aaron Tisdale.................... 01733 252359 Anne Curwen, Churchwarden ............... 01733 253357

 Etton Parish Council

Fred Morton, Chair ................................ 01733 252912 Emma Tajar, Clerk .................................. 01733 234542

 Glinton Friendship Club

Pam Kounougakis................................... 01733 252018

 Friends of Chernobyl Children (FOCC)

Cecilia Hammond .................................. 07779 264591

 Glinton Church (St Benedict’s) Rev Mark-Aaron B. Tisdale, Rector ....... 01733 252359 Veronica Smith, Churchwarden.............. 01733 252019 Simon Richards, PCC Treasurer............. 01778 341686 Mike Goodall, Bell Ringers..................... 01733 253469

 Glinton Parish Council

Chair, John Holdich OBE, .................... 01733 253078 Clerk, Mr John Haste, ............................ 01733 252833

 Helpston Church (St Botolph’s) Rector: Gary Alderson..............................07503975588 Clive Pearce, Church Treasurer................01733 253494 David Bearman, Churchwarden...............01780 757246 Gary Ward, Church Warden ....................01733 254197

 Helpston Helcats

E: Helpstoncommunityactivityteam@gmail.com Facebook: @Helpstoncommunity Phil Roberts...............................................07925 720195 Emma Long...............................................07827 297053

 Helpston Parish Council

Joe Dobson (Chair) ..................................01733 252192 Sydney Smith Clerk .................................01733 252903 Rosemary Morton Vice ............................01733 252243

 Horticultural Societies John Best - Glinton...................................01778 342115 Debbie Martin - Barnack Show................01780 740048 Kirsty Scott - Peakirk ................................01733 253952

 Hospital Peterborough City Hospital ....................01733 678000

 Langdyke Countryside Trust Richard Astle ............................................01733 252376

 Maxey Church (St Peter’s) Rev Mark-Aaron B. Tisdale, Rector..........01733 252 359 Mandy Loveder, Bell Tower Captain ......01778 343100 Mandy Loveder, Churchwarden .............01778 343100 Tina Lapinskis, Maxey Sunday School ....01778 347280 70

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 Maxey Parish Council Lynne Yarham, Chair ................................01778 343077 Angela Hankins, Clerk .............................01733 253397

 Neighbourhood Watch Maxey Neighbourhood Watch Dick Wilkins................................................01778 348368 Bainton & Ashton Neighbourhood Watch Cliff Stanton................................................01780 749123

 Northborough Church (St Andrew’s)

Rector: Mark- Aaron Tisdale.....................01733 252359 Polly Beasley, Churchwarden ...................01778 380849 Jane Knott, Churchwarden ......................01778 345101 Freda Skillman, Licensed Reader .............01778 380903 Carole Spinks, PCC Treasurer...................01778 343585

 Northborough Parish Council John Dadge, Chair ...................................01733 254145 Catherine Franks, Clerk...clerk@northboroughpc.co.uk ....................................................................07748 637555

 Peakirk Church (St Pegas) Rector: Mark- Aaron Tisdale.....................01733 252359 Pauline Cooke, Church Warden...............01733253116 Sheila Lever, Churchwarden .....................01733 252416 Christine Dearman, Secretary ..................01733 252404 David Hankins ...........................................01733 253397

 Peakirk Parish Council Angela Hankins, Clerk .............................01733 253397 Henry Clark, Chair ....................................01733 253203

 Peterborough City Council John Holdich OBE Peterborough ..........01733 253078 Peterborough City Council .....................01733 747474

 Physiotherapy Piper Physiotherapy..................................01778 380191

 Police and Emergencies Police - emergency calls ............................................999 Less urgent crimes .....................................................101 Power Failure ............................................0800 7838838 Samaritans ...................................FREEPHONE 116 123

 Pre-School & After-School Clubs Helpston Playhouse pre-school Lucy Garwood...........................................01733 253243 Helpston Before & After School Club Roz Sowinski..............................................01733 253243 Peakirk Tots Toddler Group Jennifer Rice..............................................07515 364909 Little Lambs Toddler Group, Barnack Julie Stanton..............................................01780 749123 Sunflower Seed Pre-School, Northborough Kirsty Wislawski, Manager .......................01733 253685

The Owls’ Nest, Mrs Ringham........... 01733 252361

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 Rotary Club Al Good.....................................................01733 252064

 Schools & Education Arthur Mellows Village College Mike Sandeman, Head ............................01733 252235 John Clare Primary Mrs S Nicolson, Head...............................01733 252332 Barnack C of E Primary Neil Fowkes...............................................01780 740265 Peakirk-cum-Glinton Primary School Craig Kendall, Head ................................01733 252361 Northborough Primary Mr S Mallott, Head ..................................01733 252204 Peterborough Adult Learning Maureen Meade.......................................01733 761361

 Tennis Clubs Helpston Tennis Club Stephen Abell Helpstonltc@gmail.com..07714 780573

 Ward Councillors Barnack David Over .............................. 07920 160053 Glinton & Castor Peter Hiller & John Holdich .................. 07920 160487

 Women’s Institute (WI) Helpston WI Janel Pike, President............................... 01733 253834 Conney Varley (Helpston WI Secretary) 01733 260558 Glinton WI Jenny Dunk (Glinton WI Secetary) ........ 01775 630163 Sarah Thurlow (Glinton WI President)... 07534 028097

 Youth Clubs Barnack Youth Club Colin Morgan.................chair@barnackyouthclub.com ................................................................. 07850 366528 Maxey Youth Club Tina Lapinskis.......................................... 01778 347280

 Ufford Church Enquiries Peter and Sally Hudson ...........................01780 740475

 Ufford Parish Council Keith Lievesley (Chairman) ......................01780 740679 ..........................................keith.lievesley@btinternet.com David Chadwick........................................01780 740893 ..................................................david@chadsonline.co.uk Frieda Gosling...........................................01780 740343 ...............................................friedagosling@yahoo.co.uk Paul Wilde.................................................07960 018148 .....................................................paul@worldofskills.com Margaret Sargent .....................................01780 749482 ..........................................................m55arg@gmail.com Susie Caney (Clerk)...................................07747 033990 ......................................................clerk@ufford-pc.gov.uk

 Village Halls Barnack Village Hall Bookings Sally Hullock..............................................07795 565658 .....................................bookings.barnackca@gmail.com Glinton Village Hall Sue Lane (Bookings).................................07923 475966 Glinton Whist, Joyce Heathcote..............01733 253790 Helpston Village Hall,Caryn Thompson .01733 252232 Maxey Village Hall, Jacqui Barnard, .......07710 150587 Northborough Village Hall, Karen Cooper, 01778 347464 Peakirk Village Hall (Bookings) ................07938 386226 Ufford Village Hall Fiona Spire (Bookings)..............................07795 111319

 Village Tribune Editor, Tony Henthorn .............................07590 750128 Design Team, Dimension 6000................01733 772095

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