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FROM THE EDITOR Phew! What a start to the summer! We have enjoyed the Royal Jubilee celebrations, the festival season is in full swing (as I write this, Glastonbury is underway after its’ Covid-enforced absence) and locally we have had street parties, galas and our wonderful Tractor Run! (photo courtesy Steve Zealand).

It’s great to see Trbland bouncing back into action after almost two and a half years of relative inactivity.

It’s also fantastic to see the continuing efforts of Richard Astle and the team delivering much-needed support to our friends in Ukraine (you can keep up to date on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/ villagetribune.)

From next month, the Trib’ will be ‘spreading its’ wings’ to include Newborough into our distribution area. Our circulation will rise to almost 5,500 copies with the addition of our ‘Newbourough and Borough Fen’ neighbours – we look forward to welcoming you to our Tribland family.

25 years later and we now cover sixteen north Peterborough villages, six times a year with 64-80 page issues in glorious colour!

As we go to print, the war in Ukraine still rages and daily reports of Russian atrocities dominate our news coverage. It has been heart-warming to see the humanitarian efforts generated in response to Putin’s war-mongering and I’m moved by many of the local initiatives that are trying to deliver support and relief to Ukraine.

Helpston’s Richard Astle has been instrumental in pulling together efforts to provide medical supplies (and other humanitarian relief) into Ukraine and by the time you read this, there will have been two road-trips to deliver much-needed relief.

Again, please keep up to date with Richard and the team’s efforts on the Trib’ Facebook page.

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STAY SAFE | SOS FOR GARDENERS TO HELP THE VULNERABLE

Burglary prevention advice to avoid summer holiday heartache WHETHER you’ve booked a week or two in the sun or have planned a short family break – don’t forget to add home security and property protection to your checklist.

We can all greatly reduce the risk of burglary by taking a few simple security measures to help make our home less attractive to thieves.

and check for any specific requirements relating to security

• Get a reputable locksmith to secure gates and sheds.

• Think about investing in ‘Smart’ technology to automate lights, curtains etc., remotely

• Install some sensory / outdoor lighting.

Not only will it give you peace of mind, but it will also mean your happy While you're away: holiday won’t turn into a home-coming • Consider getting a relative, heartache. friend or neighbour to park on Before you go on holiday: your drive if you have one, open • Cancel milk and newspaper deliveries and close the curtains, collect the post from the mat and water the • Set up automatic timer switches to garden turn your lights on when it gets dark • Be mindful of what you write or • Register for the Royal Mail’s photos you share on social media ‘keepsake’ service which could identify you as being • Cut front and back lawns and trim away on holiday back plants Prevention is always better than • Don’t discuss holiday plans on social cure, and now is a great time to media or in places where strangers may act on installing or upgrading any overhear CCTV security / lighting or alarm • Ask a trusted neighbour to watch systems – or even changing the over your home whilst you’re away locks.

• Ensure all windows and doors, gates, And while your property is safe garages and sheds are locked and secured, don’t overlook your garden.

• Keep items that could be used to break into your property such as Thieves will resort to stealing just ladders, tools and wheelie bins stored about anything from the garden, safely away from lawn mowers and expensive tools to fish from the pond and • Store valuable documents or items in a safe. Alternatively consider leaving even newly laid turf! them with a family member, friend or Tips: a bank • Take a walk around your garden • Make sure valuable items such as and check things that may be laptops, games consoles etc., are not appealing to a thief - an unlocked on view from the outside back gate or shed (particularly if the shed contains expensive • Make sure you have up-to-date building and contents insurance garden tools / machinery or bikes).

• Alarm the garage to provide additional security or think about installing garage roller shutter doors.

• If your fencing is flimsy, broken panels could provide easy access to intruders, so consider investing in some new and improved fencing or panels.

• If you are going away, even for the weekend – lock any back or side gates or other entrances to the garden to limit access.

• Secure expensive plants with wire pegs dug into the ground around the root ball.

• Use a security pen to mark valuable items, like garden furniture, ornaments or trampolines, with your postcode.

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A group photo of some of the walkers by the Torpel Manor Field.

Twenty members of the Anglo-French Association enjoyed a meal at the Bluebell on Wednesday 15 June after an interesting walk around the village looking at all the buildings of interest and learning a bit about their history on the way.

The walk started after a visit to the church and finished up at the Bluebell about 90 minutes later and the members, who were not from Helpston, were very impressed at Helpston’s long and varied history. I think they will be back to find out more, before too long,

especially to visit the John Clare Cottage.

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FALKLANDS COMMEMORATION AT BARNACK | NEWS & FEATURES

Falklands Commemoration at Barnack

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On Saturday, 18 June, the Barnack & District Branch of the Royal British Legion held a commemoration event at the village war memorial.

Around forty people attended.

Standards were paraded and wreaths laid in memory of all those who lost their lives in the Falklands conflict.

We were particularly pleased to welcome Sally Eyton-Jones whose husband Lt. Cdr.John

Eyton-Jones was killed on 6 May, 1982 when his Sea Harrier and that of another pilot disappeared in appalling weather after taking off from HMS Invincible. No trace of either the planes or the pilots has ever been found. John had trained at RAF Wittering and is commemorated on our memorial and his wife and two daughters lived in Barnack for ten years.

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NEWS & FEATURES | SING FOR LIFE 2022

Launching in September, Sing for Life will sign up 40plus local women - women just like you - to take part in a ten-week pop-up singing project, working towards a fantastic live performance event at The Cresset this November, supporting charity partner Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice. You’ll learn to sing, meet new people, challenge yourself, perform live on stage and raise money for this muchloved local charity – what’s not to like?!

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Absolutely no previous singing experience is needed, just a willingness to step outside your comfort zone, get stuck in and give it a go… it’s all about the journey! “Sing for Life is not about finding the next Adele; it’s about helping ordinary women find their voice” says William Prideaux, the project’s director. “So many people lack confidence or genuinely believe they can't sing, but deep down just about everyone secretly has a favourite karaoke number… we promise we’ll have you singing, and loving it, in no time!”

After missing a year due to covid, last year’s project was a bumper one with over one hundred brave women signing 10

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up in September 2021, all eager to learn to sing and raise money for Thorpe Hall Hospice... and they smashed it, giving the performance of their lives and raising almost £10k for the charity. For most of them it was their very first experience of singing in public, here’s what some of them said: “Loved, loved, loved every minute of it! Thank you so much!”

“Such a great experience and it has been so enjoyable.

Thanks to all those who made it possible and to the lovely people I have met along the way!”

“Wow… such a fantastic experience to be involved in an

amazing, fun, project… I feel so proud to have taken part, I loved every minute of it!”

“It was an absolute honour to be part of the Sing4Life choir and to help raise such an amazing sum for Sue Ryder!”

Raluca says “Sing for Life showed me how music and the expert guidance of a conductor can turn total strangers into a performing choir in just a few weeks. The journey from the first rehearsal until the much-anticipated concert night was an exciting adventure of finding new friends, learning songs from diverse genres, and discovering the synergy of singing in a group for a greater good!”

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For more information about Sing for Life visit www.peterboroughsings. org.uk, email info@peterboroughsings.org.uk or call 01733 425194.

Introduction sessions will be on Thursday 8th September (7-10pm), Friday 9 September (7-10pm) and Saturday 10 September (2-5pm) at The John Mansfield Campus Dogsthorpe PE1 4HX. Please call/ email first to register.

The Sing for Life concert will be at Peterborough’s Cresset Theatre at 7.30pm on Friday 11 November.

supporting Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice Reka agrees, “Sing for Life was a fantastic thing to get involved with soon after moving to Peterborough. I got an endorphin boost every week doing what I love with likeminded, kind people. It was great to make new friends, be part of something bigger and raise money for charity!”

Helen Kingston, Community Fundraiser at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, says: “We are delighted that Sing for Life 2022 will raise the roof in aid of Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice.

At Sue Ryder we believe that the end of someone’s life is the most important time of their life. Our care teams do all they can to make room for the things that matter – like spending time

with loved ones, sharing stories, jokes and memories, and filling their final days with love. It’s truly fitting that our friends at Sing for Life 2022 are helping to raise vital funds so we can be there when it matters for local families, while creating joy through music and helping to bring people together. We want to wish everyone taking part lots of luck – we can’t wait to hear the group hit the high notes!”

The project kicks off with introduction sessions on Thursday 8th September (710pm), Friday 9th September (7-10pm) and Saturday 10th September (2-5pm) when you can meet the team and some of the other women who’ll be

taking part. Don’t worry, this is NOT an audition and there’s no big red buzzer, it’s just an opportunity to find out more and get involved – get in touch TODAY to book your time slot!

Whatever your starting point, Sing for Life will improve your singing and your confidence in leaps and bounds and - while you might not end up winning the X Factor or perform at Covent Garden - that’s a huge confidence boost and very liberating!

So, if you’re looking for a challenge and you’d like to know more, get in touch NOW, we’d love to hear from you so you can start YOUR singing journey… there's a whole new world waiting!

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YOUNG TRIBUNE | MUSTARD SEED PROJECT

Apologies for the long delay since I last updated you on the progress of Mustard Seed Project. Such a lot has happened since our last visit to Kenya and not everything was good. There was Covid of course and then sadly, in December, Geoff, one of the founding trustees of the charity finally succumbed to cancer.

It’s been a sad and difficult time and worse of all he never did get to see the completed building.

Mustard Seed Project But good things have happened too. We now have a beautiful building which I cannot wait to see when we go out as a family in October. The staff and children have all been working hard and our academic results are outstanding.

Absolutely amazing when you consider the amount of schooling the children missed. The Kenyan president decided that the best way for the children to catch up on their 8 months of missed schooling was to cram the curriculum into a shorter

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time and reduce the holidays. I’m just so grateful for our dedicated teachers who have continued under these extraordinary conditions and succeeded. As before the mean score for the class was B- in their Kenyan Certificate of Primary education when the government considers a C to be a good grade.

One thing I really cannot wait to see is our new school hall. We now have a space large enough to accommodate all of our children at the same time and also to organise events. I wish I could have been at the cultural day that two classes Pictured left: Geoff with Harry the senior elder of Mgongeni. He is one of our Kenyan trustees

If you would like to help or learn more about Mustard Seed please check out the website www.mustardseedproject.co.uk

worked on together. Food, craft, singing, dancing etc. All the things that children in an urban area would not know about their own culture. As the photographs show, the parents are so involved and enthusiastic. Our children are getting a very good, all round education which will make a big difference to their lives.

The one thing we really are short of is space outside the school. We have attempted to buy or rent small plots close to the school but to no avail. There is a small plot just behind the school which is used by a church on Sundays. Their services go on for a looong time! They don’t need the land during the week and of course we don’t need our toilets at the weekend.

You’ve guessed it, an admirable solution for everyone.

Our big worry for the future is of course the feeding programme. Many of our children only eat what they receive in school although we continue to feed 29 families during the school holidays. At this moment in time there is no issue but you can be sure that when grain shortage occurs because of the war in Ukraine the hardest hit will be those at the bottom of the heap.

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Our pre-schoolers have certainly had a fun-packed few months. With life getting back to normal we’ve been able go on trips, had plenty of interesting visitors and welcomed parents back into the setting to share in their children’s learning journeys.

A thrilling theatre trip We took the children to see a theatre adaptation of the hugely popular children’s book the Gruffalo! It was our first trip in over two years- due to Covid. We went to the Cube in Corby on a coach. The children were so excited and so wellbehaved! We had a wonderful day and can’t wait to plan more days out.

New beginnings We were delighted to have the opportunity to bring baby chicks back in the preschool this year. The eggs arrived in their incubators and within a few days started to hatch. It’s an amazing opportunity for the children to watch a real live chick emerge from its egg.

When the chicks were big enough all the children got the opportunity to hold one on their laps. They were so gentle and totally fell in love with them!

A reading retreat With the money raised from our charity raffle we were able to buy a lovely wooden shepherd’s hut for the garden that we’ve turned into a cosy little reading

There’s been lots to smile about at the Helpston Playhouse recently… nook. Complete with bookcase and cushions it’s the perfect spot for the children to chill out and look at books.

Party time Much like the rest of the country we celebrated the Queen’s Jubilee in style! We read the book Peppa’s Royal Party and talked about the Jubilee. The children had a tea party and used their senses to explore the smells and colours.

They created jubilee sticks, winding red, white, and blue wool around twigs. They also used leaves, petals, and herbs to make nature pictures. These fun activities all helped to improve their scissor, pouring, scooping, sticking and winding skills.

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We’ve been getting active this term with Poppy from Love to Dance teaching us some fab dance moves and Richard from Roar Stars getting the children interested in sports through games. The children had to use ice cream cones. They confidently asked one another “which flavour would you like?” and then swapped over. This helped to improve their sharing and taking turns!

As ever our forest school has been helping our children connect with the natural world around them. We read The Very Hungry Caterpillar and talked about healthy food. The children painted wood for their caterpillars and there were lots of conversations about the different types of caterpillars; green, brown, hairy, and spikey ones! After creating holes in some leaves, they threaded them onto some pipe cleaners to make decorations.

We also took the children to John Clare Primary School’s sport’s day to watch the fun.

They even got to do their own race at the end. They were all cheered on by the older children and parents and all got stickers for their fabulous efforts.

We read Monsters Love Colours and looked at how different colours are made. We used colour charts to match colours in the environment.

The children found flowers that were pink, purple, and yellow.

They found leaves that were

green and red, brown bark and yellow lichen. They even made some coloured tea; they mixed blue and yellow water to make green, then they added their own extras to see if the colours changed. They shared, took turns, poured, scooped, and worked well together.

Teddy bears’ picnic We’re inviting parents and careers to come into the preschool for a special treat!

We’re holding our own teddy bears’ picnic. It’s a lovely opportunity for us to welcome families back into the Playhouse and a chance for parents to meet each other. Plus it’s a great excuse to bring your favourite soft toy out for the day.

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YOUNG TRIBUNE | DEEPING RANGERS CLARETS U10s

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Deeping Rangers Clarets U10s recently took part in the Young Mucker Rat Race at Burghley House, with the intention of raising funds for the team through sponsorship. However, a few of the boys, who had been learning about the Ukraine conflict, put it to the collective that it would be a great gesture to donate half of the money raised to a Ukrainian charity.

Through the Village Tribune magazine I had become aware

of the work of Richard Astle and his ‘Helping Ukraine Surgeons’ effort, and it was decided that this would be the ideal charity for us to support. We’ve been in contact with Richard (who is currently on his way back from Poland) and have learned of his current efforts to support a summer camp for Ukrainian refugee children in Poland. For £240 we can sponsor a child to go to this camp, and as it happens, we’ve raised enough to fund 2 children now.

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Richard is returning on Thursday and hopefully we will arrange to meet with him to discuss the donation, hand over a big novelty cheque, and take a few photos!

The boys have all worked really hard to raise the money and the ‘rat race’ itself was a great bonding experience for the lads which then inspired them to win the cup at our Deeping Rangers ‘Neil Olson Memorial’ tournament two weeks ago.

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We were very proud to have been part of the community Jubilee events at Northborough School, naming and training some corgis for their parachute jump off Northborough Church.

The classes really enjoyed having their own pet in school for a week. We were also delighted to share an assembly in school to raise the jubilee flag, and listen to children telling us some facts about Her Majesty the Queen’s incredible reign.

One of our on-going projects has been to work with PECT to develop our out door area.

You may have seen some of the work we have completed: making a nature corridor across our field by planting 180 trees, making bird and bat boxes for our extensive orchard area and by growing produce to eat with our lunch, for example.

This year we are focussing on sustainability and finding ways to make sure we are doing all we can to support our environment.

In May, six of our Planet Protectors came with me to the PECT ECO awards. Along with the other schools that attended,

we presented the work we have carried out in school. We also completed some fun activities to enhance our eco knowledge.

We were lucky enough to win two big awards: the sponsors’ award for our work in school, and the hosts award for the enthusiasm of the children who attended. Heidi Latronico Ferris from PECT said: “Your school was voted for by the Railworld Staff, based on the knowledge and enthusiasm of the students present. There were so impressed, that they knew you had to be their winner, so well done.”

Well done to Amelie, Ayla, Megan, Emma, Elicia and Grace who were BRILLIANT – but well done also to everyone who has contributed at home or school to our eco efforts.

We have been as busy as ever in class with Foundation Class holding their annual Ugly Bug Ball. They enjoy the same feast

as ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ and release butterflies they have raised in class. Year 1 had a Super Hero day – they are always super but looked even more so in their snazzy out fits. Year 2 had a visit from the ‘Raptor Foundation’ in conjunction with their topic about nocturnal animals. It is magical to have an owl fly silently over your head.

All classes are making memories that will not quickly be forgotten.

We are looking forward to sports’ days and SOKE sports events, book shares with parents, Year 6 leavers events, residentials to Hill Tops Y5 and Caythorpe Y6, and day trips to Grimsthorpe Y1, Hamerton Zoo Y2 and The Sea Life Centre Y3. Wow! Busy, busy, busy!

Most of all we are looking forward to welcoming the new families who will be joining us in September. We can’t wait to start our journey with you this half term.

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

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YOUNG TRIBUNE | CASTOR PRIMARY - UNICEF

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A very welcome email arrived in January to confirm the award of the UNICEF GOLD RIGHTS SCHOOL AWARD…to the absolute relief and delight of project leader and teacher Laura Green after a rigorous inspection in December.

The award was the culmination of two years’ work which spanned the difficult Covid period, which was testing enough for the staff. The project was driven in a real sense by all staff, who took ownership in each class. The project was fully supported by all members of leadership, helping as much as they could.

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and disease prevention, administering treatment for children and mothers with HIV, enhancing childhood and maternal nutrition, improving sanitation, promoting education, and providing emergency relief in response to disasters The United Nations Convention of the Rights of the child is an international human rights treaty about the protection of children.

Every country apart from USA have signed so every child in every country should have equal rights bar USA. Initial impressions were that this was just another project! In short, how could such a small school contribute materially to such apparent lofty objectives?

The stated objective seemed confusing and a little academic.

Not at all. The detailed and varied work staggered me.

The other key advantages arising came from the scale of the project in terms of numbers of pupils who were involved.

The pupils came from five

different age groups and the participants developed their written and team skills. They became more assertive (in a nice way!). They learned a lot about a country with a very different culture - even raising aspirations about future foreign travel. The children understood that their voice is important and also how it needs to be heard.

The Beginning Some children from Years 1-5 were appointed Ambassadors after a written application process. The theory of asking different years to work together seemed to be crucial and all groups from different years learned together from the project. Younger children showed maturity improvements whilst older counterparts gained some leadership experience. These are vital ‘life’ qualities which have all too often been ignored. Many large corporations have been obliged to spend ‘fortunes’ on educating staff team and communication skills!

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HELPING OUR UKRAINIAN FRIENDS A selection of photos from the summer camp for Ukrainian refugee children that so many people in Tribland made happen.

They are brave wonderful people and deserve our full and unflagging support. We are working now on new projects to help Ukrainian teenagers as well as the delivery of continued food and medical supplies. Let me know if you’d like to help.

PET SERVICE Gary Alderson Some of the congregation at this morning's Pet Service. The churchyard is in beautiful condition after the rain, with a glorious mixture of the cultivated and wild flowers (those the ponies didn't eat). Feel free to come along and just enjoy the life and colour. (All the animals and people have gone now, of course).

SUNSET TONIGHT Cathy Hannan

FOLK DANCING David Dykes

The sky is on fire just outside of Northborough

Folk dancing at the Blue Bell Helpston.

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VILLAGE VIEWS | PEAKIRK

PEAKIRK PARISH COUNCIL

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Glinton Horticultural Society YOUR FRIENDLY GARDENING CLUB The Plant Sale held by the Society in the Village Hall after a three year break was a great success.

This was the first event this year held by the rejuvenated society and we thank all those members and volunteers who donated plants, helped with the setting up and sold plants on the day. “It was great to once

more see the queue eagerly waiting for the sale to open and then the hall packed with people buying plants”.

In July we have arranged a coach trip to the new RHS Garden Bridgewater (fully booked).

The queue waiting for the Plant Sale to open

On 17 September we are pleased that once again we will be holding our Open Show in Arthur Mellows Village College.

The show has something for everyone with vegetables, fruit, flowers, preserves, baking, wine & beer, photographs, handicrafts and children’s classes. If you would like to enter please ring Lynne Best on 01778 342115 for a schedule. The society is always grateful for any help at this event.

If you would like to help with setting up on the Friday, at the show itself or dismantling after, we would be delighted to welcome you. Contact Bob Quinn on T: 01733252161 or Email: r372quinn@btinternet.com If you can help, would like to become a member or just would like further information.

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Glinton WI On Saturday 4 June, we hosted an Afternoon Tea to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Village Hall had been decked out splendidly and with the tables all decorated we were ready to do our Queen proud.

The Hall was full and there was much chatting while everyone enjoyed their tea. After lots of sandwiches, scones and cakes had been eaten we were able to toast our wonderful Queen

90th anniversary and we were pleased to celebrate this at the same time.

In its 90th year Glinton currently has 30 members and we would be pleased to welcome more.

Thinking about Glinton W.I’s history, it was interesting to speak to Becky Clarke, our longest standing member, about her memories of the past.

and enjoy the celebration cake which Sarah Thurlow, our President, had made.

Alongside this event, this year Glinton W.I had reached its

Becky has belonged to the Women’s Institute for 66 years.

First going along with her mum to Elton W.I. for 13 years and after moving to Glinton with her husband she joined the village W.I. and has been a member for the last 53 years.

During that time she has seen lots of different faces come and go and has seen quite a few

changes. In those days if you wanted to be a member you would have to be put forward by an existing member.

Things were more formal too, christian names weren’t used, she would have been ‘Mrs. Clarke’, not Becky.

When she first joined, meetings were held at Arthur Mellows Village College and then in the Youth Centre. Later on when the Village Hall was opened meetings were moved there and have continued there to the present day.

Becky has done many jobs over the years and wasVice President on and off for about 15 years.

During that time there have been many speakers, outings, courses, meals together and most of all lots of friendships.

If you’re interested please contact our Secretary, Julie Fitzjohn on 01733 252712. Our speaker for July is Sue Jakeman on the life of Peggy Spencer M.B.E. and you could come along as a visitor. The cost is £4.50 but your first visit is free. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Glinton Village Hall at 7.30 pm.We would love to see you.

COUNCIL CORNER

GLINTON

07591 834163 www.glintonparishcouncil.org.uk

Cllr Gerry Kirt, Parish Council Chairman

Cllr Gerry Kirt - Chairman - 01733 252839 Cllr RW Randall, Vice Chairman 01733 253276 Cllr Helen Aylesbury Cllr DJ Batty - 01733 252749 Cllr CB Bysshe - 01733 253164 Cllr Steve Jackson - 01733 252409 24

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COUNCIL CORNER

GLINTON

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Cllr Gerry Kirt, Parish Council Chairman

I thought I would use this opportunity to introduce myself as the new Chair of Glinton Parish Council. My name is Gerry Kirt, I have been a Glinton resident for 39 years and a Parish Councillor for the last 16. During the this time I have chaired the Glinton Neighbourhood Plan; Glinton Investment Plan; new Community Centre; Kisimul working party and the Climate Change Emergency working party.

In addition I have been involved in tree planting and all aspects of remembrance including benches, roll of honour and war memorial restoration.

My appointment during May’s Parish Council meeting resulted from four councillors not seeking re-election including John Holdich (the previous Chair), Eric Spendelow, Bob Johnson and Peter Skinner. All gave outstanding service to Glinton over many years and will no doubt continue to give valuable advice and assistance going forward.

Sadly, vandalism seems to have coincided with the warm weather. The climbing frame in the toddler play area had an aluminium checker plate platform ripped up and then replaced. Fortunately a child narrowly avoided falling through the gap and hurting themselves when the platform gave way.

Aragon were alerted and swiftly repaired the damage.

As a result of an uncontested Several months ago, following election and co-option, by the time a negative safety review, swings of publication, I am hopeful all in the recreation ground were vacancies will have been filled. removed. It took some time before we learnt that the frame The combination of existing was rotten and the Parish Council councillors and new starters would be responsible for its heralds the beginning of a new, replacement. We have agreed enthusiastic and progressive to replace the complete unit at Parish Council which I am certain a cost in excess of £10k. The will make a positive difference financial hit has been lessened to village life. With this in mind I with a partial contribution from would like to formally welcome; Peterborough City Council.

Helen Aylesbury; Steve Jackson; Sukhvinder Singh; Andy Staines and Gordon Wright. For more information see https://glinton-pc. gov.uk/council-members/ Just a reminder. If you want your views heard please come along to a Parish Council meeting and let us know. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm in the village hall (except August).

In the last issue of the Tribune we asked for suggestions how funds arising from recent housing developments could be spent.

The suggestions we are actively considering include:  the renewal of the St Benedict’s Close/Ashburn Close toddler play park area and equipment which is being

headed up by new councillor, Helen Aylesbury;  purchasing some outdoor gym equipment for the recreation ground. However, we are unsure whether this would be fully utilised and so resident feedback would be appreciated;  the area between Beech Close and Helpston Road is in need of a makeover perhaps with the addition of planters.

A successful meeting has taken place with the Kisimul care home. The company has made considerable progress resolving most issues and there seems a real willingness to be seen as good neighbours and amend policies to avoid the recurrence of past problems.

Contractors had done an excellent job of resurfacing North Fen Road and reinstating the white lines. As there is some concern that the top surface is too soft and liable to scuff away, we will watch the situation over coming months.

To end on a positive note the lighting of Glinton’s Queens platinum jubilee beacon took place on 2 June to a crowd of 60+ residents, family and friends.

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On The Edge: Northborough WI

Margaret Brown

There were a few flushed faces at our bring and share curry evening in May, when members swapped and tasted their favourite recipes, and at the time of writing we still have our Latvian dance group to look forward to on 10 June.

At our July meeting we are very excited to welcome Teddi the Drag Queen, who is not only going to share the drama and glamour of their story but has also promised to perform two songs for us. Teddi is happy to answer any questions on pronouns, LGBTQ+positivity and how to be an ally and will, of course, be looking completely fabulous. As this is an extra special speaker we

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our extending an invitation to any ladies who would like to join us. Tickets are £5 and are available by contacting ontheedgewi@gmail. com<mailto:ontheedgewi@ gmail.com The venue for our August meeting,which will be our summer outing, has yet to be decided, but for more information please. Email the address above.

of Sunday 16th October. The deadline for entry will be 30th September and submissions will be £3.50 per household or community group. As last year trail maps will be on sale at the village hall(cost £1) as will cakes and refreshments.

Updates are available via our Facebook page On the Edge WI (Northborough) and entries will be accepted online via our page from 1 September.

Finally, following the success of last years scarecrow trail we are looking forward to our next wander into the land of fantasy with “Once Upon a Time in Northborough”, a childrens’ storybook themed trail which will be held on the afternoon

We have an exciting and varied programme for 2022 and our friendly members would be delighted to welcome you. Our meetings are held at 7.30pm on the second Friday of each month at Northborough village hall.

NORTHBOROUGH | VILLAGE VIEWS

COUNCIL CORNER

NORTHBOROUGH

Northborough Platinum Party Despite the best efforts of the British weather, Northborough Parish Council pressed ahead with the Jubilee celebrations and moved them into the village hall. Ignoring the elements, The Platinum Party 'next to' The Park, was fantastically supported by residents who were entertained by a DJ, the Jubilee singers, who formed especially for the event, and the folk duo PennyLess.

Whilst enjoying the music, there was also tea and a spectacular array of cakes available, courtesy of the On the Edge WI. A tombola was groaning with prizes all generously donated by local residents, with the proceeds benefitting the Save our St Andrews appeal. Locals also competed in pub games and made their mark on a commemorative artwork to be displayed in the village hall.

Braving the rain, Peter Hiller said a few words and kindly planted a willow tree on the recreation field as part of the Jubilee Green Canopy initiative, the first in his 16years as a ward councillor. A willow was chosen as it is the national tree of the Ukraine.

The Party in the Park was the culmination of many events arranged by Northborough groups.

Friday saw a dinner dance at the village hall organised by the Village Hall Committee, which was well attended. Saturday saw death defying knitted corgi's parachute from the church roof to raise funds for the SOS appeal, together with a spectacular flower festival held over the entire weekend, all organised by the church fundraising team.

NPC would like to personally thank everyone who attended, helped, and organised these events for Northborough to mark the Queen Elizabeth II's 70th Jubilee in style.

NORTHBOROUGH COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS 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 – Hayley Flaxman

T: 07957 412897 E: hayley.flaxman@northborough-pc.gov.uk

Councillor – Graham Fowkes

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VILLAGE VIEWS | DEEPING GATE

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Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

On the Friday of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the Helpston Local History Group displayed a timeline of some significant events that had taken place in Helpston, during the decades of the 70 year reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Over a hundred people, in a steady stream, came to browse the information and memories that were on display in files, scrap books and albums and to read articles from the local newspapers from the 1950s to the present day. All, which had been gathered together with kind donations and loans from local residents, and as ever from the continuing research by the group members.

A time line banner was a very effective way to see some of the most important events that had touched the village during the period, and can now be viewed in the annexe window of 19 Woodgate.

themselves or family members in the old pictures. Members of the community came forward with requests for further information and the group will research for answers and report back their finds.

The photo memories provoked Complimentary reviews on the a lot of interest, with families and new Helpston History website individuals alike, who were spotting were welcomed.

If you would like more information about becoming a member of the group or have any memories or information that you think the group would be interested in, please email the following address helpstonhistory@gmail.com We welcome any comments and contributions. The new website can be found at www.helpstonhistory.org.uk The group will be present during the John Clare Festival – look out for updates on the Helpston Community facebook page.

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© Jackie Robinson

Helpston Gala

The look on a child’s face after they had just won a coconut – priceless! And wasn’t that what the 40th Helpston Gala was all about – having fun, after two years where it had to be cancelled, and we hadn’t been able to get out together as families, enjoy the sunshine, meeting old friends over a Pimms and BBQ burger.

© Jackie Robinson

© Jackie Robinson

Thank you to everyone who came, but thanks most of all to all those who helped in any way – manning stalls and games, setting up (and taking it all back down!), serving teas and coffees (and cakes!!), and all those behind-the-scenes jobs, both before and after the event.

Could you part of that team next year? We are looking for new members of the organising / planning team. Contact Clive Pearce on 01733 253494 or clive.pearce7@btinternet.com if you could.

© Jackie Robinson

The good news is that the event raised over £4000. As you know, the proceeds were for the church, particularly the costs of the clock repairs.

It was great that many of you were then able to join us for our May Coffee Morning, which included trips up the Church Tower to look at these new clock workings.

See you in 2023!! – provisional date is Saturday 20 May Thanks to Jackie Robinson for the photos

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Fun Dog Show at Helpston Gala Special 'Hero' Award

JACK, THE JACK RUSSELL Special 'Hero' award to 17 year old Jack, a lifetime Helpston resident and village celebrity. Historically a Helpston Hellraiser feared by postmen and Delaine buses! Anna taking him through his twilight years - star gazing and chilling by the pool whilst dreaming of sausages.

Clarice & Brian Rook of Woodland Lea both died in 2021 within a few weeks of each other. Anna was a good friend of Clarice’s & Anna agreed to take Jack

the jack russell dog. Jack has always been part of the village so it’s lovely that he could stay here.

Clarice loved taking him into the woods & they spent hours walking or sitting around the village, especially on the seat opposite the shop.

Anna has never had a dog before so it was a big undertaking and Anna has done a remarkable job looking after Jack for over a year now and clearly adores him. She’s a hero too.

Kindly and generously sponsored by Mutts-Nutts, Werrington and SAPS, Stamford.

Sweetest Puppy entries were Zody, Nellie and Bramble (winner) 5 month old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Best Dressed dog won by labradoodle Barley - amazing transformation in to a lion by owner Julie Distinguished Old Timer won by goldendoodle Max who loves sausage rolls and a siesta on the sofa!

Dog the Judge would like to take home a very popular category which caused the judge to scratch her head but a deserving winner in Zizi, a very well behaved 7 year old labrador Best In Show awarded to puppy Bramble who chases their cats and eats cereal but looked adorable in the show and had a great handler/trainer. Reserve Best In Show awarded to Zizi.

Thank you to all the entrants that supported the gala fundraising efforts - it was really good fun and the crowd got great enjoyment out of viewing the chaos from a safe distance!

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VILLAGE VIEWS | ETTON

Etton News

Anne Curwen 07730301404

Did you notice there was no Etton news in the last bumper edition of the Tribune? Apologies, I was so wrapped up in the organisation of our son Edward’s wedding, at the end of April, that the deadline passed me by!

Well, what a celebration we had to mark the Queen’s jubilee. As you know, the weather was not kind but despite this, the village galvanised itself and produced an amazing event space in the Rectory Gardens for us to hold our party.

Special thanks to Fred, Martin, David, Graham, Andrew, Roy, Desiree, Jamie, Cory and family for contributing. Thanks to all who decorated the village with bunting, scarecrows and flags.

The scarecrow competition was won by Desiree and Roy with their fabulous portrayal of the Queen with her favourite corgi. Second was Ros and Martyn’s cyclist (off to see the Queen) and third was Andrea and Steve’s Sentry. Well done to all for your innovative entries. I also liked Brian May of

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Queen as it brought back memories of Nathan Jackson playing his guitar in the same wig at the Golden Jubilee!

The Best dressed (Patriotic) competition was won by Michael Trotter who was adorned with Union Jacks, but special mention should go to Bernie Diem who wore his exservices uniform and should have been included in the prizes!

A big thanks to Maggie who produced delicious cupcakes and to Andrea who made amazing Platinum puddings.

The event wouldn’t have been the same without the fabulous live music provided by Damian and Stacey and it even enabled us to sing the National Anthem and Sweet Caroline!

ETTON | VILLAGE VIEWS

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Celebrations It was great to be able to welcome our new residents Troy, Suzanne and Alice from the Manor and Janet and Pip to the event and the visiting Ukrainians ,Guyanne and Natalia.

which is due to be held at 10.30am on Sunday 17 July. Meet at the church with gardening implements.

Refreshments will be provided.

Afterwards we hope to hold a BBQ at the church.

Finally, a big thank you to Cory from the Rectory whose grounds were invaded for at least 5 days which is not what she signed up for!

We will provide sausages, but you are welcome to bring your own food to cook on the fire.

Hopefully, we will be neat and tidy for Lauren and Adam’s wedding on Friday 22 July 2022.

Progress is now being made to purchase a new bench for the village green. It will have a plaque to say it was installed as part of our Jubilee celebrations. In addition, we still intend to plant a tree in the autumn as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy.

Our next village event will be the annual church/village clean-up

The church is open every Wednesday from 10am to 2pm for visits, a little peace and quiet or private prayer/reflection.

During the interregnum, with Mark-Aaron leaving the Benefices, services will continue as normal, at 10am on the first Sunday and 8am on the third Sunday.

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FARM FOCUS | TRACTOR RUN

Tractor Run May saw the popular Newborough Young Farmers Tractor Run go through many of our villages – much to the delight of our residents – young and old alike. The event raised money for the East Anglian Emergency Air Ambulance Charity and Cancer Research UK.

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TRACTOR RUN | FARM FOCUS

Many thanks to Peter Hiller for this selection of photographs.

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FARM FOCUS | ROSEMARY'S DIARY

I think the most momentous time this summer has to be the Queen’s platinum Jubilee – the longest reigning monarch, whose commitment to her vows which she took seventy years ago have never faltered through some difficult periods; her lifetime has also been very involved with farming, her relationship with all animals, whether it be her horses, cattle on the farm and many other aspects is an inspiration to the farming fraternity, particularly when keeping pace with the modern world. The royal family are at the forefront of new technology in the 21st Century, being mindful of their farming enterprises, working with the environment, but at the same time being profitable and are very much working farms.

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FARMING DIARY All crops have benefited by the varying amounts of rainfall we have had in the last few weeks – it has just about kept the crops going, although on

the lighter soil the drought was beginning to show. As I write these notes on Sunday 5 June it’s been raining since the early hours, which will do the crops

and gardens a lot of good. It’s a shame it’s come on the last day of the Jubilee celebrations, but that’s typical of our British weather.

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With the right weather between now and harvest it could be a reasonable year with yield and quality, everything is responding to the warmth and moisture, the winter barleys are now giving that golden colour as they ripen and waver in the sun. The sugar beet crop is growing well and looks to be well on target for meeting in the rows by the 20 June. We cut and baled our first silage on 1st June and finished first cuts on 13th June, so we will be hoping for a second cut in about six weeks’ time, all dependant on the weather.

With the ever-rising costs, fuel, fertilizer, chemicals, general equipment and spare parts etc, we are all being mindful to keep input costs to a minimum, without losing yield and quality; it’s a fine line when the weather can have a tremendous impact on every operation we have to carry out on these crops. It’s that time of year again when we like to see all corn sold and grain stores cleaned out, but we’re not quite there yet.

I think the gardens have been spectacular but with a shorter flowering period, the quality of each plant or shrub has been magnificent, but they no sooner bloom than they are going over, but with the different shades of greening it’s been quite amazing. The number of birds in our garden and nearby are very interesting to watch, they all have their different characteristics, the blackbirds are usually the first about in the morning, followed by the robins, wood pigeons, and collared doves. Our resident cock pheasant and two of his ladies came to see us

recently, along with many more different species of birds – too numerous to mention. A big percentage of the eggs have hatched off and we now have the next generation of birds in the garden. We also have two young leverets which have taken a liking to my runner beans!

Young people don’t always get the positive recognition they deserve, our youngest grandson James came into the office one morning and said “what about having an open farm Sunday like we used to?”

The last one we held was in fact some twelve years ago, when my husband George was still very much involved. James had been chatting with Mike at the Garden Centre, the main thinking behind this open day was to engage the public with the countryside, of where their food is produced and what the crops are used for, particularly since the lockdown in covid, the countryside has seen many more visitors, which is not a problem.

We looked at dates, where it would not clash with other local events and we quickly arranged to get staff onboard for Sat 22 May. It turned out to be a very worthwhile day, with James

taking families for rides through the fields in our purpose-built people carrier, explaining what crops were being grown and answering any questions. He found this very interesting, most of the children asking the questions, some parents were absolutely amazed at the costs of producing that particular crop, it proved to be a very worthwhile day, with visitors asking when the next one will be.

We thoroughly enjoyed it and the weather was kind to us, which is always a bonus.

It's very important to me to welcome visitors to the countryside, I believe as farmers we are very much custodians of the land and its inhabitants. it Is therefore vital that we help people to understand that it is very much a living and working environment and along with the enjoyment comes respect and responsibility.

We must also be mindful in the 21st century that agriculture has moved on at a great pace with large machines working and also livestock grazing in the fields so health and safety must be a priority for all. I do hope our Open Farm Sunday helped in some small way to raise this awareness.

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THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES | HERITAGE

Souvenir Guidebook: Silver Jubilee Edition

Thanks for the Memories THE STORY OF PEAKIRK WATERFOWL GARDENS

by Dr Avril Lumley Prior

Many Triblanders ‘of a certain age’ will have fond memories of the Wildfowl Trust’s Waterfowl Gardens on Deeping Road, once a safe haven for over 800 ducks and geese from 123 different species, several of which were endangered. Most of the ‘rare breeds’ were pinioned to prevent escape but some wildfowl simply opted to become permanent residents; others flew in from Scandinavia, Siberia and Newfoundland to overwinter in Peakirk. In its heyday in the 1970s, the Gardens welcomed about 64,000 members of the public (including 8,000 school children) each year, though numbers gradually declined before their closure in 2001.

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The Wildfowl Trust site with Peakirk Hermitage central (Harry Strange, 1912)

The Wildfowl Trust site with the Goshams central (Harry Strange, 1912)

Setting the Scene It is very difficult to envisage what the site looked like before its adoption by the Wildfowl Trust. Fortunately, we are aided by a couple of sepia photographs taken in 1912

by Harry Strange, who lived at the Goshams (Peakirk’s last surviving thatched cottage) with his wife Martha Neaverson and their children between c.1898 and 1940, and who gave his house its name. But it is even harder still to conceive that, until the eighteenth century and the invention of the steam pump, the fenny area to the east of the village was completely waterlogged during winter months and used as hay meadows and pastures in summer.

Over the centuries, there were numerous attempts to drain sections of the Fens to create farmland but with limited success (apart from the Romans between c.43 and 410AD, that this).

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afoot. The Civil Wars (164251) put the damper on their endeavours, especially when Parliament ordered the destruction of the dykes and sluices, causing low-lying areas to be inundated again, thereby hampering the progress of the advancing Royalist Army.

When Oliver Cromwell eventually took control in 1649, land reclamation resumed with great gusto!

He promptly authorised the Earl of Bedford to drain 8,000 acres of fenland south of the Welland, starting with the construction of an embankment (70 feet wide and 8 feet high) alongside the river from Peakirk to Crowland.

When work commenced, the navvies were confronted by two maverick Justices of the Peace, Francis Quarles of Ufford and John Claypole of Northborough (none other than Oliver Cromwell’s son-inlaw), with 100 ‘heavies’ in tow!

Understandably, the workforce was swiftly ‘persuaded’ to down tools. The Dutch and Scottish prisoners-of-war, who replaced them, were pelted

with stones until Cromwell’s Roundheads, stationed at Crowland, dispersed the mob and afforded them protection.

The problem was that, for many smallholders, once watercourses were dredged, diverted and embanked and ‘new’ lands enclosed and put to the plough, they were denied access to seasonal grazing for their livestock, hay for winter fodder, peat for fuel, reeds for thatch, and eels, the fenman’s staple diet. Gatherers of sedge and osier (for the basket-making industry), fishermen, fowlers and ‘slodgers’ (who foraged from the fen) lost their livelihoods and wildlife and the environment were irreversibly damaged.

Yet, wildfowl continued to be fair game, but now (theoretically) only for the landed elite. By 1670, a duck decoy was operating on Borough Fen, a mile east of Peakirk. Here, ducks were lured from a central lake through eight radiating funnels, roofed with netting

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and called ‘pipes’, by a proficient foxy-looking ‘decoy’ dog (traditionally called Piper).

The pipes tapered until the birds were trapped and their necks wrung by the decoyman.

Indeed, a bird that looked as though it had died in its sleep

fetched far more at market than one that had ruffled feathers and was full of lead shot!

Then, in c.1726, the Duke of Buccleuch acquired a meadow called Goshams [derived from the Old English ‘gos holm’, meaning ‘goose island’] and

raised a shooting-box on a gravel ridge to the east of the Roman Car Dyke, on Deeping Road. Over 200 years later, this building and its inhabitants were destined to play a key role in the foundation of Peakirk Wildfowl Gardens.

The Duke of Buccleuch’s shooting box (aka the Goshams)

The Williamses of Borough Fen The Borough Fen duck decoy had been managed by seven generations of the Williams family from its inception in 1670 until 1958. Initially, the last of the line, cousins Billy and [Lucretia] Annie Williams, chose different career paths.

Billy [William] Williams (18821958) was the son of John

Edward Williams, a Crowland potato merchant, and Elizabeth, a baker and confectioner, and joined his parents in their business. In 1903, he emigrated to Canada to help his brother, Edward, run a 160-acre cattle ranch in Saskatchewan, supplementing their income by working as a lumberjack. Having

seriously injured some of his toes in an axe-related accident, Billy returned to Crowland with a limp, in 1910. He went into partnership with his second brother, Fred, as a corn, pea and produce merchant until he was conscripted into the army in 1917, serving in Mesopotamia [modern Iraq] for

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Billy Williams repairing a pipe the rest of World War I. Upon his demobilisation, he married Cousin Annie on 5 April 1920, in Peakirk’s St Pega’s church.

In contrast, Annie (1890-1986) was born and bred on Borough Fen, the only child of Herbert, a farmer and decoyman, and his wife, Elizabeth, and was baptised at Peakirk on 19 October 1890. Before her marriage, Annie trained as a nurse in London, where she enjoyed visiting art galleries

Annie Williams at home at the Goshams

and the theatre when off duty.

The couple settled at Decoy Farm, where Billy learnt the skills of decoying from his father-in-law, Uncle Herbert.

He took to them like the proverbial ‘duck to water’ and when Herbert died in January 1929, he carried on the family tradition and became the Borough Fen decoyman.

The Williamses were a congenial and hospitable couple. Among their many

guests at the Decoy Farm was Sir Peter Scott (1909-89), ornithologist, wildlife artist and later conservationist and, in 1946, founder of Slimbridge Wildfowl Trust on the banks of the River Severn. Apparently, he had lodged at the Goshams intermittently between 1932 and 1936, studying and sketching wildlife, nurturing Annie’s passion for painting and attending local shoots, an activity that he was later to regret.

New beginnings In 1949, Billy and Annie relinquished the tenancy of Decoy Farm and moved to Glinton Road, Peakirk. In the same year, Peter Scott’s Wildfowl Trust purchased the decoy and employed Billy to trap, weigh, measure, ring, record and release birds, enabling scientists – and decoymen - across the globe to monitor their migration patterns, profusion and mortality rates. In theory, when the bird was trapped at another decoy or abroad or shot, data and/or its ring were sent to the British Museum and, in turn, forwarded to the Wildfowl Trust. For Billy, at 42

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least, it was a great relief to no longer have to earn his living by the wholesale slaughter of the creatures that he had grown to love and admire.

In 1955, the Williamses bought the Goshams with five acres of land next to a redundant osier holt and gravel pits, which had been excavated for ballast during the construction of the Great Northern Railway Lincolnshire loop line in the 1840s. Their friend, Peter Scott, realised (allegedly, with a little nudge from Annie) the potential of the location for a second Slimbridge and set about purchasing the adjacent land,

with its swamps, ponds and natural watercourses.

An army of local volunteers began preparing the site for its new arrivals. The waterways were dredged, golden willows planted along the banks, gravel paths were laid and high fox-proof fencing erected.

Before they had finished, a pair of wild swans had already hatched cygnets on an island on the Long Pond. Several small and two large ponds were dug, including one with ten islands, providing safe nesting places. Pens were constructed for rearing ducklings and goslings and for segregating aggressive birds.

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Ne-ne (Hawaiian goose)

Ruddy Duck (after which the pub was named)

Andean flamingos

Overfview of the gardens Once completed, Mr Johnstone, curator of Slimbridge, presented Peakirk with a pair of ne-ne (pronounced nay-nay) or Hawaiian geese, of which only 95 adults were known to exist.

Several of their descendants, together with some from Slimbridge (200 in all) were relocated to a national park in Hawaii, which had been established to save the species from extinction. As well as birds, clutches of eggs were brought from Slimbridge or bought from reputable breeders across Europe to be hatched, using domestic hens as foster mothers.

It seems that a United Nations of birds were co-existing in reasonable harmony at Peakirk, including pink Andean flamingos, European

eiders, Australian black swans (appropriately called Sidney and Adelaide), Carolina, Mandarin and African whitefaced whistling ducks, Egyptian geese, Brazilian teal, South American steamers and screamers and the North American ruddy duck. (In fact, it was in the latter’s honour that Peakirk’s Black Bull public house was renamed when it reopened after refurbishments, in 1964).

Billy was appointed as Peakirk’s first curator. Tony Cook, who had joined him on a part-time basis in 1956 to help out at the decoy, succeeded him.

It was a proud day for Annie and Billy when the Wildfowl Gardens were finally opened

by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, on Friday 12 April 1957 at 3pm. His wife, Princess Alice, marked the occasion by planting an ornamental acacia tree. The public were admitted immediately afterwards upon payment of two shillings and sixpence [12½p] for adults and one shilling [5p] for children.

Opening hours were from 9.30am until dusk except

Billy and Annie’s headstone, Peakirk churchyard

Sunday mornings, which were reserved for Wildfowl Trust members and their guests.

Sadly, Billy’s health had been in decline for some time and he did not live long enough to see all his ambitions for the Gardens and decoy fulfilled.

He died, aged 75, on 7 January 1958 and was buried close to other members of the Williams dynasty, near the northern footpath in Peakirk churchyard.

Annie, continued to live at the Goshams, welcoming dignitaries, including Prince Philip, and the general public alike with tea, homemade cakes and scones, and ice cream in her garden overlooking the House and Flamingo Ponds until well into her eighties.

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The new visitors’ centre, 1970

Annie’s foundation stone, 1969

Plots and Plans In 1966, two-and-a-half acres of land next to the railway line were leased from British Railways, making a total of seventeen acres, and new fund-raising strategies were introduced. Admission charges were increased to three shillings and six pence for adults [17½p] and one shilling and sixpence for children [7½p], with sixpence [2½p] for car parking. For five shillings [25p] visitors could ‘adopt a duck’ and receive news about its adventures over the following two years.

That September, annual subscriptions of two shillings and sixpence were offered to Peakirk residents, allowing them to drop in as often as they wished, and memorial benches were sponsored.

Children were also encouraged to join the Wildfowl Trust as Goslings and progress through various disciplines (‘Pinkfoot’, ‘Whitefront’ and ‘Greylag’) by Feeing the ducks, 1978

correctly identifying up to 45 different species of wildfowl pointed out by the examiner.

These schemes were obviously successful. Together with a £11,000 grant, they enabled the Waterfowl Gardens to be revamped, in 1969/70. A visitors’ centre comprising an entrance hall with display boards, café and souvenir shop and curator’s office was constructed, whilst Anglia Landscapes (for whom my husband, Greg, worked at the time) redeveloped the adjacent area. As was to be expected, Annie Williams, played an integral part in the inauguration ceremony on 23 July 1969, tapping the foundation stone into place with a mallet and extolling the sterling work of the Wildfowl Trust. She was guest of honour when the new complex was opened by the Duchess of Gloucester on 21 April 1970,

who unveiled a plaque to mark the occasion.

Peakirk Wildfowl Gardens were never intended to be a zoo but a place where its free-range inhabitants could be seen in their natural environment. Part of the attraction was that some wildfowl were so tame that they could be fed by hand on corn and biscuit meal (purchased from the shop, of course)! And other wetland wildlife, like dragon- and damselflies, frogs, common and increasingly rare natterjack toads, water voles, eels and herons found the Gardens a perfect habitat and hunting ground.

Sir Peter Scott’s Peakirk experiment was so successful that other wildfowl and wetlands parks followed in its wake: Welney, Cambridgeshire (1970); Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire (1970); Washington, Tyne and Wear (1975); Arundel, Sussex (1976); Martin Mere, Lancashire (1985); Castle Espie, County Down (1990); Llanelli, Carmarthenshire (1991); London (2000) and Steart Marshes, Somerset (2014). Now, all but Peakirk remain open.

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Postcard (1970s)

Ticket (1990s)

The End of an Era In 1992, the renamed Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust leased the centre to the East of England Agricultural Society. Alas, although still popular and marginally profitable, it closed in December 2001 and the resident birds were transported to Slimbridge. Inevitably, winter migrants continued to arrive and were fed by well-wishers.

The site was sold into private

ownership in 2006. Yet, a decade later bewildered wouldbe visitors were still stopping their vehicles to ask Peakirk folk for directions!

The Borough Fen duck decoy also ceased to operate once the Trust had abandoned Peakirk, though a volunteer continued to ring ducks for several years. The paths, tracks and the remaining pipe are

maintained by the Fletcher family who own both Decoy Farm and the erstwhile decoy.

The Goshams is now a private residence and the Wildfowl Gardens are used for the grazing of horses and ponies.

Annie Williams’s foundation stone and the Duchess of Gloucester’s plaque – and the reminiscences of past visitors - are testimonies to their glory days. The ponds, though still havens for wildlife are choked with sedge and great reed maces. Nature is reclaiming her own . . .

I am indebted to my late husband, Greg Prior, for his postcards and painstaking research into newspaper archives, and Gail Richardson of Peterborough Archives Service without which this article could never have been accomplished.

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HERITAGE | THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

Wells:

Past A THING OF THE

by Dr Avril Lumley Prior

The well’s interior

On 17 June, the hottest day of the year, Peakirk Archaeological Survey Team [PAST] investigated a bell-shaped, seventeenth-century, stone-lined well in the garden of No 2 Rectory Lane, Peakirk. It was a relic of the time when, for the majority of ordinary folk, this facility was a healthier alternative to collecting water from rain butts, dykes, streams and ponds – so long as it hadn’t been sunk too close to the privy!

A job well done!

The well was discovered by chance, in 2014, when John Harris reversed his JCB Loadall and felt the ground collapsing beneath him. PAST was curious to ascertain whether it was filled in c.1903, when the Some of the finds

A job well done!

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PAST would like to thank Keith and Judy for allowing us to excavate their well and for the constant stream of exceedingly welcome refreshments they supplied.

Standpipe in Rectory Lane, c.1920 parish bore and standpipes were installed (one almost outside No 2); or, in 1938, when nearly all Peakirk homes had their own water supply connected, usually in the form of a single cold tap in the kitchen.

Our well had already been excavated to a depth of 135cm by householder, Keith Miller, and his daughter-in-law, Emma, when three sherds of attractive 1930s pottery, two glass inkpots and a jam-jar were recovered.

Keith augered to a depth of approximately nine feet (274cm) before reaching the water table, corresponding with that of the

eighteenth-century well in the back garden of No 1 Rectory Lane opposite.

David dug a further 20cm to 155cm and unearthed two sherds of early twentiethcentury white-glazed ware, one piece of willow pattern, three bits of a pretty 1930s tea-plate, some shards from a ‘LION SAUCE’ bottle of similar date and numerous chunks of Victorian red brick and dressed local limestone. At this point, the depths of the well were deliciously cool and damp compared with the 31°C above ground. For safety reasons and

the fact that David had reached a makeshift brick and stone ‘floor’, we decided to call it a day.

A weal-th of information We deduced, from the date of our finds, that the occupants of 2 Rectory Lane probably continued to use their well at least part of the time until the late 1930s rather than rely entirely upon the standpipe, which dispensed bitter-tasting water, possibly due to lead piping. And who can blame them?

Hairy helpers

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ENVIRONMENT | THE AMBLERS IN TRIBLAND

‘I love to walk the fields.

They are to me a legacy no evil can destroy.

They, like a spell, set every rapture free.’

The Amblers

in Tribland

by Anne Lees

This quote from local poet, John Clare, was spotted inscribed on supporting brickwork beneath the Werrington dual carriageway where it crosses the rail line near Hurn Road, and could have been written just for us!

Summer has arrived and brings with it the warmer temperatures, brighter days and more active hours. Most of us enjoy being outdoors in the sunshine, absorbing the rays that stimulate the ‘feel-good factor’.

Having no particular purpose to a stroll allows us to focus on whatever may evolve as we wander; there is much to see in Trib’land that may pass unnoticed as we go about our daily routines. So, on our walks, we pause often to admire anything that catches our eye: a brightly coloured flower in the verge; a scurrying spider on the tarmac; a stunning butterfly we didn’t know was there until it stretched its wings; a bird of prey, out hunting; swifts and swallows swooping or a skylark’s joyful trill overhead; a stoat, once; the electric blue flash of a kingfisher darting from its perch under a bridge. And every thing, no matter how small or insignificant, is a delight.

Rather like the British weather, the charms of the countryside vary. Even without sunshine, there is something

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hypnotic about a downpour as the raindrops make patterns in streams, or patter onto leaves in woodland.

Misty mornings draw our attention to dew on berries and flowers, or pearly spiders’ webs draped over bushes and hedgerows. I love the word ‘susurration’ which perfectly describes the sound of the wind through long grasses or Aspen trees during breezier weather: it is so soothing. It can be such a poignant experience when we literally stop, take a breath, remain still, and completely lose ourselves in the moment. And it is often then that the unexpected may happen and a deer appears, a heron takes flight, a swan glides by with cygnets, or an otter swims past. Magical moments.

However, it is not only nature that feeds our enjoyment and piques our curiosity. I am writing this just after the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, when residents throughout Trib’land organised events and decorated their villages.

A recent walk took us from David’s Close, Werrington, to Marholm, where Her Majesty seemed to have taken up residence in the bus shelter with a magazine – recovering after the festivities, no doubt! There were a couple of scarecrows, some bunting still in evidence, and the village was awash with colour from people’s gardens. The village sign was impressive in the sunlight, proudly displaying the motto, ‘Appetitus Rationi Pareat’ – ‘Let desires be controlled by reason’ – which sounds very wise. There are some beautiful thatched cottages too, including one with an intriguing tableau on the roof ridge, involving a fox with a gun, which raised a smile.

We don’t need to go far to see the delights of nature. During lockdown, I used to enjoy my early morning or evening strolls around the village, when all was peaceful and there

was nothing else demanding my attention, and I realised recently that life has become so busy again that I had stopped doing it. So I took myself off to see what was happening in the local wildlife verge. At first glance, and when driving past, it appears to just be long grasses, poppies and Ox-eye daisies – which are beautiful in their own right – but there were a variety of other wildflowers when I looked carefully: white Bladder Campion, Yarrow and Hogweed umbels, and Ribwort plantain; scattered at ground level, the glowing yellow flowers of Creeping Cinquefoil with their red stems, and the patches of Biting stonecrop; purple-pink Common Mallow (a perfect resting place for a bee, apparently) and occasional purple foliage amongst all the greens; the attractive seed heads of the Goat’s Beard (like giant dandelion clocks) glowing golden in the setting sun and some healthylooking Goldenrod plants waiting to flower. Plus, hidden in the longer grasses, I was absolutely thrilled to find Bee Orchids in flower. I went home with a smile on my face that evening.

Set your rapture free for free! Look for opportunities this summer, amongst all the events, outings and gatherings, to experience the joy of nature where you live. Go exploring with children and grandchildren, and get caught up in their awe and wonder; teach them the value and vital importance of nature. Take time to stop, look and listen. Use phone apps to ID what you see and hear; enjoy the countryside… And don’t forget to say Hello as you pass by.

If you feel you would like to join us sometime, text ‘Amblers’ with your message to 07714021131, or PM Anne Lees on Village Tribune’s Facebook page. We look forward to meeting you!

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ENVIRONMENT | CLIMATE ACTION GROUP

A group of residents has responded to the climate emergency by forming the Castor and Ailsworth Climate Action Group.

Climate Action Group in Castor and Ailsworth Our aim is to share information and raise awareness about how we can reduce our carbon footprint and protect the environment.

So far we have:  Held a Home Energy event looking at alternatives to coal and oil such as solar energy and heat pumps.  Joined in with Greenpeace’s Big Plastic Count to find out how much plastic packaging households accumulate in a week.  Publicised information about heat loss from homes and the benefits of insulation.  Taken part in the villages’ Jubilee parade with our banner and its message that, ‘Every Small Step Makes a Difference’.

We firmly believe that local communities can and must make a difference and contribute to the big changes that need to happen nationally and worldwide.

We have been supported by grants from our Parish Councils and we are working with them on a shared Climate Action Strategy for the villages.

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BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN – WHY BOTHER?E | ENVIRONMENT

Biodiversity Net Gain – why bother?

Cllr Peter Hiller – Glinton and Castor ward – People, not Politics.

Enhancing biodiversity through the planning system creates a range of benefits for both urban and our Tribland rural communities…

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in planning terms requires developers to leave our natural environment in a better state than it was before they arrived.

Under the Environment Act 2021, all planning permissions granted in England, with a few exemptions, will have to deliver 10% biodiversity net gain from late 2023 and habitats will need to be secured for at least 30 years. Personally, I’d like to see that timescale lengthened but this does sit alongside a strengthened legal duty for public bodies to conserve and enhance biodiversity and embed mandatory ‘local nature recovery strategies’ (LNRSs).

Councils like ours in Peterborough will need to be ready to meet the new legal requirements in around 16 months so, as a longstanding rural ward councillor with a passion for protecting our environment, I’ve had discussions with our council’s planning team a while ago indicating we need to be considering the changes now.

BNG delivers measurable improvements for biodiversity by creating or enhancing habitats in association with new development; something I’m very keen to promote within our

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Glinton and Castor ward’s nine parishes, as a member of the John Clare Countryside Project steering group.

Although it is already required through national planning policy in England and Wales and can be achieved on site, off site, or through a combination of measures, there is a lot of preparation required to get ready for the new legal requirements, including planning decisionmaking and policy. But it’s also worth thinking beyond the essentials and when speaking to officers I indicated that we should perhaps introduce advice to developers at what’s known as the ‘Pre-App’ stage of planning proposals – before the application is submitted.

The Environment Act has been introduced since we adopted our current Local Plan (in 2019) so any emerging new Plan will need to react to the changes too.

Helpfully, the Local Government Association has created an

e-learning module which highlights the benefits that creating and enhancing biodiversity provides for local communities. Not least of these is that a BNG approach must deliver against plans to address the climate emergency. This has already been demonstrated in Cornwall by their Council’s Climate Emergency Development Plan Document, which includes a BNG policy, alongside policies on green infrastructure and a nature recovery network.

In Peterborough for the last few years we’ve wanted to integrate our approach to place-making to improve local greenspaces and bring nature closer to people, especially those living in the urban areas.

Taking a council-wide approach to BNG helps to deliver broader benefits for nature and local communities and meet corporate strategies and climate emergency objectives, and can even act as a source of income for local authorities.

peter.hiller@peterborough.gov.uk

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BUSINESS FOCUS | GREENACRES CELEBRATES MILESTONES

Since moving to Glinton from Wales in 2010, much has changed. Settling into married life, settling a then 7yr old into school, converting a shed into a chalet office and setting up Greenacres Chiropractic Centre, were the first challenges on the agenda. This took a while, and the doors were finally opened for business in January 2012. Since then, nothing has really stood still.

Getting the word out there was the first hurdle. A sign was installed at the top of the driveway, local networking events were attended and advertising in the local magazines, not least The Village Tribune. Through those networking connections a business mastermind group was joined, and the group believed

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(then) Greenacres Chiropractic Centre was Peterborough’s best kept secret. Despite struggling at times in the beginning to be busy, the clinic has always paid its bills, remained out of debt, and chalked up 10 years of history helping and supporting the ‘back bones’ (and other joints) of the local community.

Bridget Bath

Greenacres Celebrates Milestones

This year sees another milestone, 20 years in the profession of Chiropractic. Bridget says” During this time, I have grown to appreciate that not everything is physical (biomechanical) even if we perceive that to be the problem as sufferers. Sometimes there is a rather overzealous helping of pain perception delivered by

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Greenacres Open Day - Sat 6 August, 1 - 4pm

our minds in the guise of stress, anxiety, depression and what we know in the profession as ‘illness behaviours’. In 2016 I trained as a Solution Focused Clinical hypnotherapist and started to help many people with emotional and physical pain in this way.

Through connections with an old University Chiropractic friend, I was made aware of Rapid Pain Elimination Technique (RPET) part of the Sanomentology (the big brother to hypnotherapy) stable of protocols and trained in 2018 to deliver this too. The results were awesome. No touch needed, just working with people on a very deep level ridding them of their pain”.

There is an element of needing to learn behind the reason Bridget is always learning new things and driven by professional regulations in both camps requiring that she undertakes a certain number of hours of continual professional development each year.

In more recent years her mother who resides with them requires more and more support from her and their roles have switched, and she is now her caregiver. Home life is busy with her son at college and working, a husband working shifts and a house that is still under renovation.

So, we get to 2019 and the clinic is the busiest it has been. February 2020, skill sets expand into finger prick blood tests to support

patients more fully with their knowledge and understanding of background health particularly pre-diabetes. Then March 2020 came along, and we all know what happened! Everything business wise stops and Bridget’s focus turns to looking after and protecting her mother. The forecourt of the clinic has a long overdue makeover, to make parking a little easier and the interior of the clinic is revamped, making it more clinical and easier to COVID proof.

The doors to the clinic reopen in January 2021 having been closed for 10 months and the clinic is busier than ever here in Glinton.

It becomes apparent that you good folk have developed a keen eye for looking after yourselves, often pre-emptively and are less tolerant of the wait times for NHS physios and keen not to be a burden to the system.

So, what for the future? Bridget says, “I remain busy and often now have a waiting time of two weeks for new patients, so if you think you need my help don’t leave it till it is an emergency”.

Ongoing projects include improving the energy footprint of the building and providing a service that combines her skills and connects both your mind and body so that you can live a long and healthy life. There is always something to do.

Over the last year behind the scenes, the clinic has rebranded and brought all the services under one umbrella, and as you may have noticed is now called Greenacres Health with a new Logo.

“One website, one Facebook Page, meaning more time to develop my skills yet further and to fulfil my vision of helping you more holistically to live that long and happy life, the next training course has already started!” she says.

“To celebrate everything, I am holding an open day on Saturday 6 August, 1pm till 4pm. Maybe you are or have been a patient, you know someone who is, or you are just curious about what chiropractic is or what is involved in talking therapy or even just what goes on at the bottom of Westbourne Drive in Greenacres Health. You are all welcome to join me and those who support me behind the scenes between 1pm and 4pm for a cuppa, glass of something fizzy and a cake. There will be a couple of activities for the younger ones, so feel free to bring them too”.

So go along and meet Bridget and the team who support her behind the scenes. Please, park cars on Helpston Road and walk down the drive, as we will be set up on the forecourt. Bring sun hats if it is very warm, as the forecourt is very sunny.

Bridget looks forward to welcoming you and introducing her team to you, at the open day. For more information, please contact Greenacres by phone 01733 254239 or via the contact us page on the website Greenacreshealth.co.uk

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TASTE BUDS | FRICASSEE DE POULET A L'ANCIENNE

Ah, I hope you are all well in the Tribune villages and enjoying the summer weather? This issue is my opportunity to tell you about a simple but truly traditional French classic, with as many variations as there are grandmothers in my country.

Fricassee d from the kitchen of

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FRICASSEE DE POULET A L'ANCIENNE | TASTE BUDS

For four diners: 12 good sized thighs, well trimmed; salt and pepper to taste; 3 tbsp butter, softened and cubed; 1 tbsp olive oil; medium onion, diced; 1 large carrot diced; 1 celery stalk diced; 8 oz chestnut (brown) mushrooms; 1 cup dry white wine; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 can of condensed chicken soup (Heinz preferably), 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs both fresh thyme/parsley; ¼ cup double cream; 3 tbsp roughly chopped fresh tarragon; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp flour.

de Poulet a L'Ancienne A chicken fricassée is halfway between a sauté and a stew and relies always on humble ingredients and a single pot.

It’s peasant food in France: wine-simmered chicken with hearty vegetables in a rich, silky sauce. A great staple to have as a one-pot master recipe in your repertoire – for guests and friends to enjoy as a formal dinner dish with a couple of

colourful sides or for just a simple get together supper in the kitchen, with good bread and wine.

 Season the trimmed chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Preheat a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.

places, 8 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms darken, become glossy, and begin to release liquid, 4 to 5 minutes.

 Add 2 tablespoons butter and the oil to pot. When butter melts and foam subsides, add half the chicken, skin side down, in a single layer; do not crowd pot. Fry chicken, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes total, and transfer to a warm plate.  Repeat with remaining chicken and transfer to the plate. Reduce pot heat to medium, and add onion, carrot, and celery, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.  Sauté, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown in

My own hand for creating this is the great Auguste Escoffier, the father of modern simplified French cooking, the genius behind the creation of The Ritz kitchen and an inspiration to me and generations of chefs throughout the world. Indeed,

 Stir in flour and cook until flour is absorbed by vegetables and is no longer visible, about 1 minute.  Add wine and stock and bring up to heat, stirring until liquid just thickens. Place chicken, skin side up, in a single layer on vegetables; pour juices that have accumulated on plate into pot. Tie parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf together with kitchen twine; add to pot. Bring back up to heat then reduce to a simmer.

Cover partially and cook for

he is known as roi des cuisiniers et cuisinier des rois "king of chefs and chef of kings”. I use chicken thighs, bone-in (for flavour) and skin-on, rather than a whole chicken into pieces; it is simpler to cook for even portions and is also very cheap to buy. By all means bone the chicken if you want but in any event always remove excess skin please. around 20/25 minutes. Remove chicken and transfer to a clean warmed plate.  Add condensed soup and simmer, stirring, uncovered, until reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.  Discard herbs. Return chicken to pot. Add tarragon, lemon juice, cream and the remaining butter. Bring to a simmer, stir gently to combine, and serve on large pre-warmed white plates.

At Chez Pierre we serve with asparagus and broccoli in separate dishes and plenty of parmesan potatoes. I have to say I nearly always offer our lightly-chilled house Sauvignon Blanc to compliment this recipe.

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15-17 July The John Clare Festival

Midsummer Cushions’ Ceremony

Fri 15 July 1.30pm Helpston Churchyard The children from John Clare Primary School will be receiving their prizes in this year’s poetry competition.

This is followed in the evening with

Live Folk Music Coffee cake and Chat!

Helpston Church 10am to 12 Every 4th Saturday of the Month Next ones – July 23 and Aug 27 Looking Forward to seeing you!

7.30 - 10.30pm.

The Bluebell

AGM

Sat 16 July 10.15am Helpston Church Once the formalities are over it’s full steam ahead for a wonderful day of

Music, talks and food, (both at lunchtime and for tea), guided walk, stalls and much more.

To end the day there is a concert by

Innocent Hare

6-7 pm St. Botolph’s church.

Sunday Church Service Sun 17 July 10.45am With Rev. Gary Alderson.

Entry is free for all. There will be musicians, folk dancers, talks, lunches and teas, Clare-themed village walks, exhibitions, book stalls and more.

John Clare Cottage open all day Saturday 16th.

Concert by Innocent Hare £6 in the Church.

Programmes £2 available in advance or on the day from the Cottage and at The Bluebell. For more information please contact Sue Holgate E: smholgate@outlook.com or phone 01353 668438 56

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Northborough Church. Save Our St Andrew's Events Preview evening Fr Meet th iday 1 July e artist s £5 at th over a drink e door

Northborough

Northborough Fun Dog Show

Sat 16 July 1pm – 6pm Village Hall and Playing Field

ART

The Handlebards performing Shakespeare’s

Original Work, Prints & Cards

St Andrew’s Festival 'All Creatures Great and Small'

EXHIBITION

Sat 2 & Sun 3 July. 10.30am - 4.30pm

St Andrew's Church (More info on page 29)

Twelfth Night

Tues 6 September. 7pm Northborough Manor Garden opens at 6pm. Bring a picnic!

Tickets now on sale at: www.handlebards.com/tickets

30 September - 2 October St Andrew’s Church

Fish and Chips Musical Evening Fri 30 September. 7pm

Festival Fun, Games, Tea & Cakes Sat 1- Sun 2 October. 11am-4.30pm All Offers of Help would be gratefully received. For more information, contact: Polly – 01778 380849. Clare – clare@euro-pa.net; 07802 487679.

Teresa – tabscott@btinternet.com; 07874860148 Facebook-square/StAndrewsNorthborough

Network Rail Open Week Network Rail are planning another Open Week at Helpston Signal Box in September for the villagers of the Tribune area to see inside the Signal Box. We are running this event again after the great success of the last one in 2019. Further details with exact dates, times and contact details will be in the next Village Tribune and on the Tribune facebook page.

Glinton Horticultural Society Open Show 17 Sept 2-5pm Arthur Mellows Village College

Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers, Preserves, Baking, Beverages Photographs, Handicrafts and Children’s classes.

Entry to the show is open to all for a schedule giving details contact Mrs L Best T: 01778342115 E: lynne.best89@yahoo.co.uk

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CHURCH NEWS | THE QUEEN'S AND JUBILEE BELLRINGERS

The Queen’s On 21 April 1926, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, later to become Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom was born in Mayfair, just a few years after the formation of the Peterborough Guild of Church Bell Ringers.

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Nearly twenty-six years later on February 6th 1952, after staying at the Treetops Hotel in Kenya, Princess Elizabeth learned of the tragic death of her father and so became the monarch who was to have the longest reign in history.

This year the 70 years of her reign are being marked in many different ways across the country, particularly over the extended bank holiday weekend in June.

The Peterborough Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers are marking the year with specially arranged ringing performances, for example, over 60 towers and 240 ringers were involved in ringing to mark her accession in February and a peal of Treetops Triples was rung at Peterborough on Sunday February 6th 2022.

This is not an isolated occurrence.

Over the decades the ringers of the Peterborough Diocesan Guild have gathered to ring for a wide variety of occasions. These include the celebration of births, christenings and marriages of ringers’ family and friends as well

THE QUEEN'S AND JUBILEE BELLRINGERS | CHURCH NEWS

If you are interested in learning some more, please contact me by email pro@pdg.org.uk, or go to our website www.pdg.org.uk.

Area covered by the Peterborough Guild

and Jubilee Bellringers Cathy Dixon, Public Relations Officer Peterborough Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers as those of the Royal Family.

For example, peals were rung at Naseby on December 15th 1948 for the christening of Prince Charles, and at Daventry on June 26th 1982 to celebrate the birth of Prince William, and later on June 19th 1999 on the occasion of the marriage of HRH Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones.

Past lives are not overlooked.

Commemorative ringing, in the form of many quarter peals took place in 2002 following the deaths of Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother. Whilst the lives and work of the Royal Family strike a chord with many bands, there are other statesmen who have been acknowledged in a similar way, for example, a peal was rung on October 14th 2006 at Saltby remembering Nelson and the British fleet cruising off Cadiz one week before the battle of Trafalgar 200 years previously.

Anniversaries and Jubilees are always a cause for celebration.

A cascade of peals and quarter peals in 1997 were rung to mark the golden wedding Anniversary of the Queen and Prince Phillip. The following quotes from Guild reports highlight ringing held by the Guild for the Jubilee years 1977 Silver Jubilee “Many quarter peals and peals

were rung and several branches made the effort to ring at all their towers on Jubilee Day.” 2002 Golden Jubilee “Royal occasions generated a great deal of ringing, particularly for the Jubilee Celebrations.”

2012 Diamond Jubilee “Ringers at Peterborough St Mary successfully completed their Diamond Jubilee Challenge of 60 quarters during the year: 48 other quarters were also rung throughout the Guild for the Diamond Jubilee.”

As part of the Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, eight bells were cast at Whitechapel Bell Foundry and led the Thames Pageant of 1,000 boats with a floating belfry from which the bells were rung.

And what about the Platinum Jubilee this year? Already mentioned is the effort that has been made to mark the actual accession, but we want to go one step further and ensure that as many as possible of the bells in our diocese are rung during the summer celebrations. But with over 1500 bells and less than 1000 ringers, there is a shortage of people available.

Bellringers come in all shapes and sizes – all ages and from

all walks of life. Some learn to ring when they are still at school, perhaps as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Others learn later in life when they find they have more time to spend or after moving to a new town or village and wanting to pick up a new hobby.

But what attracts them? For some it is a vocation – to be of service to the Church or Community. There are those who appreciate the unique music of a well-struck piece.

The mathematics or intricacies of ringing complex methods, and the mental stimulation that it brings fascinates many ringers. Other relish the physical challenge of being able to control a bell that may weigh over a ton. And, for ringers around the world, there is the sense of companionship and shared purpose.

This year, to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee we are dedicating time to train up some new recruits: those who are willing to take up a 70-day challenge to learn to be able to master a bell to mark the 70 years of the Queen’s’ reign.

Once trained to this level they will be able to join a ringing band near where they live, but they will also be welcomed at churches across the country.

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CHURCH NEWS | ST ANDREW'S SAYS 'THANK YOU'

St Andrew's The SOS Campaigners raising funds for St Andrew’s church in Northborough have been quite overwhelmed by the support we have received from so many Triblanders during May and June this year. Thank you to you all and thank you to the amazing teams of helpers!

Starting with the 2 May Bank Holiday, 9 gardens were open for Northborough Open Gardens.

The variety of gardens was delightful from small, intimate cottage gardens like those of Ray and Queenie Fendley and Yvonne Taylor, to gardens with

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says: 'Thank you!'

Clare Strak, Secretary, St Andrew’s PCC fascinating planting – Gill Hazlerigg always springs to mind – and the wide lawns and open fields of Antonia and Stuart Bowden. The weather was kind and the number of visitors was gratifyingly endless. Tea and cakes at both ends of Church Street – in the church and with the Bowdens – proved very popular.

We were all very proud to give our visitors a few hours of peace away from the hustle of daily living.

Our next excitement was to decorate St Andrew’s in truly royal style with a Platinum Jubilee Flower Festival. To honour Her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne, a cheerful band of flower arrangers, led by our own treasure, Stella Joyce, put together arrangements in the church to celebrate each decade of the Queen’s reign. Letting their imaginations run riot, the florists devised really clever ways to depict the seven decades – a riot of yellow and orange in and on a bicycle to introduce Abba, the Good Life, Apollo 14 and Virginia Wade in the 1970’s, an exquisite but sad “Candle in The Wind” and grey chiffon to remember the late Diana Princess of Wales and the fire at Windsor Castle in the 1990’s, as well as an exuberant display of “All the Queen’s Horses” and the joy

of a summer flower exhibition at Sandringham, to mention only a few.

The flowers were complemented by a lovely display of photos and other records of the Coronation and Jubilees past.

The children of Northborough were also thrilled by the Corgi Drop that took place from St Andrew’s church tower. Our very own James Bond launched each knitted corgi tied securely to its parachute. The honour of Queen’s Corgi of the Day went to “Charlie” who raised nearly £100 alone in sponsor money.

The 11 corgis were knitted by local ladies and are now owned by the very children that named (and trained) them. A lovely memory of a delightful afternoon.

Following its great success in 2021, mid-June saw the immensely popular “Cream Tea at the Manor”, very kindly hosted by Bradley and Charlie in their beautiful garden at Northborough Manor. Relays of tea and scones and strawberries and fizz were taken out to over 100 people all of whom enjoyed the lovely setting and the weather.

The band of helpers was fantastic as were the bakers of 250 scones!

Truly a wonderful and very English occasion!

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CHURCH NEWS | SERVICES

ST STEPHEN ETTON

ST PETER MAXEY

ST BENEDICT GLINTON

ST ANDREW NORTHBOROUGH

Parish Praise 10.30am Mark Hotchkin

No Service

Holy Communion 10.30am Rev'd Charles May

Holy Communion 9am Rev'd George Rogers

JULY 3 JUL

Messy Church in Peakirk Village Hall 3pm

10 JUL

No Service

17 JUL

Holy Communion 8am Rev'd Charles May

24 JUL

No Service

31 JUL

All age Holy Communion 9am Cathedral Clergy

Parish Praise 10.30am Mark Hotchkin

All Age Praise 10:30am Freda Skillman Choral Evensong 5:30pm with the Benefice and Selwyn Choirs

Café Church 10am in Holy Communion 10:30am Maxey Village Hall Freda Rev'd Kevin Fear Choral Skillman & Evensong 6pm Mark Hotchkin Holy Communion B.C.P. 9am Rev'd George Rogers

Parish Worship 10:30am United with St Pega's in St Benedict's Church Simon Richards/Derek Harris

Holy Communion 9am Rev'd Kevin Fear

Family Communion Praise 9am Freda Skillman & Rev'd Charles May

Benefice Holy Communion 10:30am Rev'd George Rogers - St Pega's Peakirk

AUGUST 7 AUG

Parish Praise 10.30am Mark Hotchkin

No Service

Holy Communion 10.30am Rev'd Charles May

Holy Communion 9am Rev'd George Rogers

Messy Church in Peakirk Village Hall 3pm

14 AUG

No Service

All age Holy Communion 9am Cathedral Clergy

Parish Praise 10.30am Mark Hotchkin

No Service

21 AUG

Holy Communion 8am Rev'd Charles May

Café Church 10am Maxey Village Hall Freda Skillman & Mark Hotchkin

Holy Communion 10:30am Rev'd Kevin Fear

Holy Communion 9am Rev'd Kevin Fear

No Service

Holy Communion B.C.P 9am Rev'd George Rogers

Worship4All Café style 10:30am with St Benedict's in Peakirk Village Hall Derek Harris

Family Communion Praise 9am Freda Skillman & Rev'd Charles May

No Service

Holy Communion 10.30am Rev'd Charles May

Holy Communion 9am Rev'd George Rogers

28 AUG

SEPTEMBER 5 SEP

Parish Praise 10.30am Mark Hotchkin

NOTICE

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Messy Church in Peakirk Village Hall 3.00pm

With the departure of Rev'd Mark-Aaron we are entering a period of interregnum. During this time we are supported by local and cathedral clergy and it may be necessary to change some services and/or those taking the services. Please refer to your local church notice boards or Church Wardens for the latest information.

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ST PEGA PEAKIRK

ST JOHN'S BARNACK

Evensong 6pm Derek Harris

9.30am Communion

ST MARY'S BAINTON

ST BOTOLPH'S HELPSTON

JULY 3 JUL

Messy Church Peakirk Village Hall 3

4.30pm Family Day Service in Bainton 10.45am Communion House grounds No Service

10 JUL

Holy Communion 10:30am Cathedral Clergy

9.30am Communion

9am Communion

10.45am Communion

17 JUL

Morning Prayer 10:30am Derek Harris

9.30am Communion

9am "Cafe Style" Church

10.45am Communion John Clare Weekend Service (outside if fine)

24 JUL

Parish Worship 10:30am United with St Pega's in St Benedict's Church Simon Richards/Derek Harris

9.30am Morning Praise

9am Communion

10.45am Morning Praise 6pm Evening Praise

31 JUL

Benefice Holy Communion 10:30am Rev'd George Rogers - St Pega's Peakirk

9.30am Communion

9am Communion

10.45am Communion

9.30am Communion

9am Morning Praise 4.30pm Taize

10.45am Communion

AUGUST 7 AUG

Evensong 6pm Derek Harris Messy Church in Peakirk Village Hall 3pm

No Service 9am Communion – Patronal Feast for 10.45am Communion St Mary

14 AUG

Holy Communion 10:30am Cathedral Clergy

9.30am Communion

21 AUG

Morning Prayer 10:30am Derek Harris

9.30am Communion

9am "Cafe Style" Church

10.45am Communion with Baptism

28 AUG

Worship4All Café style 10:30am with St Benedict's in Peakirk Village Hall Derek Harris

9.30am Morning Praise

9am Communion

10.45am Morning Praise

Evensong 6pm Derek Harris

No Service

No Service

No Service

Messy Church in Peakirk Village Hall 3pm

No Service

No Service

No Service

SEPTEMBER 5 SEP

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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PLANNING | APPLICATIONS

 AILSWORTH

Remove stud wall forming alcove cupboard, erect new stud wall in new position continuing from alcove edge to create overall ensuite at 17 Main Street Ailsworth Peterborough Peterborough: Awaiting decision.

Proposed remodelling of the dwelling including demolition of the existing rear single storey bathroom, porch (No 76) & WC (No 78); two storey side & rear extensions, oak frame front porches, new vehicular access (No76) & detached garage (No 78) at 76 & 78 Peterborough Road Ailsworth Peterborough: Awaiting decision.

Demolition of existing building and erection of 4no. dwellings each comprising 4no. bedrooms; erection of garages, parking areas, access, soft landscaping and associated infrastructure. at Castor Business Centre- Vogel Training Centre Helpston Road Ailsworth Peterborough: Permitted.

 ASHTON / BAINTON

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: Awaiting decision.

Formation of new field access at Cooks Farm Bainton Green Road Ashton Stamford: Awaiting decision.

Erection of a ground floor rear extension, alterations to existing garden wall, and conversion of garage to create a garden office at Beever House 12 Tallington Road Bainton Stamford: Awaiting decision.

 BARNACK

Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new summer room to Grade II listed house. at Old Corner House Main Street Barnack Stamford: Awaiting decision.

Erection of single storey rear extension at 21 Paynes Field Barnack Peterborough PE9 3BG: Awaiting decision.

Single storey extension to garage annexe, with link to house, replacement of outbuilding with single storey garden office and inground swimming pool at 22 Main Street Barnack Stamford PE9 3DN: Permitted.

Non-material amendment to alter the length of the proposed shed from 7m to 6m, pursuant to planning permission reference 21/01124/HHFUL at Holly Cottage Wittering Road Barnack Stamford: Determined.

Demolition of conservatory and store, construction of two storey and single storey rear extension with balcony, enlarge existing doorway and replace with glazing to north elevation, and internal and external alterations and refurbishment (Part Retrospective) at Kylemore Cottage Uffington Road Barnack Stamford: Permitted.

Proposed extension, alterations and refurbishment at Kylemore Cottage Uffington Road Barnack: Permitted.

Installation of vehicular access to front with hardstanding at 33 Uffington Road Barnack Stamford: Refused.

New three bed detached dwellinghouse in the rear garden with all matters reserved at 34 Uffington Road Barnack: Permitted.

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Replace current sloping & flat roof with sloping roof over existing single storey extension at 4 Bainton Road Barnack Stamford PE9 3DT: Lawful.

 CASTOR

Construction of open walled pavilion at Castor Heights Peterborough Road Castor Peterborough: Awaiting decision.

Erection of detached dwelling including formation of access, integral garaging with annexe over, and landscaping at Land Rear Of Ambleside Peterborough Road Castor Peterborough: Refused.

Single storey front extension to form new dining area and day room at 16 Stocks Hill Castor Peterborough PE5 7AZ: Permitted.

 DEEPING GATE

Demolition of extension and erection of multiple single storey extensions, rendering of existing external walls and erection of single storey double garage at 11 Suttons Lane Deeping Gate Peterborough Peterborough: Awaiting decision.

Part single part two storey side extension involving extension of garage and installation of dormer to front to allow for additional habitable roofspace and single storey front extension at 12 Fairfax Way Deeping Gate Peterborough: Awaiting decision.

Single storey front and rear extensions, conversion of attched garage to habitable use and erection of new front detached garage at 1 Peakirk Road Deeping Gate Peterborough: Permitted.

Single storey side and single storey front extension involving demolition of current single storey side and single storey front extensions at 27 Peakirk Road Deeping Gate Peterborough: Permitted.

 ETTON

Retention of two marquees at The Golden Pheasant 1 Main Road Etton Peterborough: Permitted.

 GLINTON

Single storey rear extension at 26 Helpston Road Glinton Peterborough: Awaiting decision.

Creation of Lift and lobby to serve ground and first floor to replace existing lift at Arthur Mellows Village College Helpston Road Glinton Peterborough: Awaiting decision.

Erection of a single storey detached building for educational use and construction of thirty-four space car park and associated external works at Arthur Mellows Village College Helpston Road Glinton Peterborough: Awaiting decision.

Proposed minor internal works, Replacement Porch, Replacement windows and Timber frame extension to form 2No garages and Sunroom at 8 Peakirk Road Glinton Peterborough: Awaiting decision.

Demolition of garage and outbuilding, erection of 1 1/2 storey chalet bungalow at 28 Peakirk Road Glinton Peterborough: Awaiting decision.

Part two storey and part single storey rear extension, addition of render to existing front porch and external alterations at 69 Glinton Road Helpston Peterborough PE6 7DG: Permitted.

APPLICATIONS | PLANNING

Single and two storey rear extension at 22 Helpston Road Glinton Peterborough: Permitted.

Erection of a timber canopy with fabric roof to create external covered space for students at Arthur Mellows Village College Helpston Road Glinton Peterborough: Permitted.

Erection of detached car port and store at Forge Cottage 10 The Green Glinton Peterborough: Permitted.

 HELPSTON

Reconfiguration of parking bay, associated landscaping design and all associated works at 15 Crossberry Way Helpston Peterborough PE6 7ET: Refused.

Single storey rear extension at 5 Eastwell Court Helpston Peterborough: Permitted.

Part two storey side and rear extension, part single storey side extension at 22 Broad Wheel Road Helpston Peterborough PE6 7EE: Permitted.

Single storey rear extension and single storey front extension to connect dwelling to detached garage involving demolition of rear conservatory at 24 Church View Northborough Peterborough PE6 9DQ: Permitted.

 MARHOLM

Erection of a two storey rear extension and associated internal alterations at 14 Walton Road Marholm Peterborough PE6 7JD: Awaiting decision.

Erection of new HGV Inspection & Servicing Building with solar panels on South elevation at Railway View Woodcroft Road Marholm Peterborough: Awaiting decision.

 MAXEY

Demolition of conservatory and front porch, erection of first floor side extension, single storey front extension, single storey rear extension, garage conversion at 18A West End Road Maxey Peterborough PE6 9EJ: Awaiting decision.

Removal of condition C3 (construction of single storey side extension 6 months) pursuant to planning permission reference 21/01538/HHFUL at 10 Castle End Road Maxey Peterborough PE6 9EP: Awaiting decision.

Single storey rear extension to include replacement of existing conservatory at 28 Tuckers Nook Maxey Peterborough: Awaiting decision.

The use of 37 West End Road without complying with the agricultural occupancy condition C5 of Outline Permission 04/00213/OUT at 37 West End Road Maxey Peterborough PE6 9EJ: Refused.

Dropped kerb and installation of vehicular crossover to the front elevation at 50 High Street Maxey Peterborough PE6 9EE: Permitted.

Hard surface to provide parking and turning area at 36 High Street Maxey Peterborough PE6 9EE: Lawful.

 NORTHBOROUGH

Single storey rear extension and single storey front extension to connect dwelling to detached garage involving demolition of rear conservatory at 24 Church View Northborough Peterborough: Awaiting decision.

One bedroom log cabin for use as an annexe - retrospective at 45 Granville Avenue Northborough Peterborough PE6 9DE: Refused.

Proposed first floor roof extension over shop to create 2No. two-bedroom flats and formation of new access for flat parking at 1 - 2 East Road Northborough Peterborough PE6 9DA: Refused.

Demolition of existing rear conservatory, part demolition of existing single storey rear extension to create a new single storey rear extension, ground floor front extension to create a porch and loft conversion with rear dormer at 26 Claypole Drive Northborough Peterborough PE6 9DW: Permitted.

Single storey flat roof extension to the lounge at 35 Deeping St James Road Northborough Peterborough PE6 9BT: Permitted.

Proposed one and a half storey three bedroom dwelling with integral garage at Land Adjacent To 4 Church Farm Mews Northborough PE6 9BF: Permitted.

Single storey rear extension at 3 Lincoln Road Northborough Peterborough PE6 9BL: Permitted.

 PILSGATE

Change of use of redundant agricultural building to employment use, creating four open plan offices, kitchen space and bathrooms, creation of vehicle access as well as 18 parking spaces at Land To The North Of Stamford Road Pilsgate Stamford: Permitted.

Single storey rear extension, replacement of roof to existing extension and construction of rear dormer at 6 Pudding Bag Lane Pilsgate Stamford PE9 3HH: Permitted.

Single storey glazed extension to rear, raising garage roof and conversion of roof space to home office and addition of rooflights - resubmission at 2 The Old Stackyard Pilsgate Stamford PE9 3HG: Permitted.

 SOUTHORPE

Single storey glazed side / rear extension with tiled roof, window replacement and internal alterations including garage conversion at The Cottage Main Street Southorpe Stamford: Permitted.

Replacement of window with french door and installation of juliet balcony to first floor on south elevation at Abbots Barn Main Street Southorpe Stamford: Permitted.

 UFFORD

Erection of a detached single storey dwelling with associated landscaping and parking at Land To The Rear Of Little Oak Barn Main Street Ufford: Awaiting decision.

Two storey rear extension, conversion of integral garage to habitable use involving alterations to front elevation (part retrospective) at 1 Hillside Close Ufford Stamford: Permitted.

Erection of a detached two storey dwelling and detached single storey garage at Newport Farm Newport Way Ufford Stamford: Refused.

Demolition of existing conservatory, proposed rear/side extension and internal alterations. at Nut Tree Cottage Main Street Ufford Stamford: Permitted.

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TRIBUNE DIRECTORY

tribunedirectory  Ailsworth Parish Council

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

 Bainton Church Reverend Gary Alderson......................... 07503975588 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: Chris Womack ..................... 01780 740925 Councillor: Grant Ashworth.................... 07732 481604 Councillor: Jon Hargreaves.................... 01780 740604 Clerk Jenny Rice........bainton.ashton.clerk@live.co.uk

 Barnack Church (St John the Baptist) Gary Alderson, 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 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

 Benefice Administrators/ Lay Readers

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

 Bowls Clubs John Broadbelt........................................ 01780 740133 Glinton Bowls: Roy Pettitt....................... 01733 252049 Helpston Carpet Bowls Les Cunnington ....................................... 01733 253832

 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

 Barnack Home from Home Club

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

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

 Cubs, Brownies, Guides, Scouts & Rainbows

 Barnack Men’s Breakfast Mike Mills.................................................. 01780 740285 David Laycock ......................................... 01780 740267

 Barnack Messy Church

Julie Stanton .......................................... 01780 749123 68

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General Guiding Queries,Morag Sweeney ................................................................. 07801 357701 Helpston Brownies, Morag Sweeney... 07801 357701 Helpston Guides, Lindsay Roberts....... 07399 589333 ................................................................. 07778 707952

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 Cubs, Brownies, Guides, Scouts (cont.)

Helpston Rainbows, Lindsay Roberts.... 07399589333 General Scouting Queries - Martin Hall ................................................................. 07778 707952 Helpston Beavers, Alison Cook............. 07437 909735 Helpston Cubs, James Metheram......... 07399 252033 Helpston Scouts, Mark Crookes............ 07808 633018 Northborough Guides, Nicola Kerr ...... 07739 098113

 Glinton Parish Council

Cllr Gerry Kirt - Chairman........................ 01733 252839 Cllr RW Randall, Vice Chairman ............ 01733 253276 Cllr Helen Aylesbury Cllr DJ Batty ............................................ 01733 252749 Cllr CB Bysshe ......................................... 01733 253164 Cllr Steve Jackson ................................... 01733 252409 Cllr David Lane ........................................ 01733 252593 Cllr Andy Staines Cllr Sukhvinder Singh Cllr Gordon Wright Mr J Haste - Clerk.................................... 07591 834163

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

 Helpston Helcats

E: Helpstoncommunityactivityteam@gmail.com Facebook: @Helpstoncommunity Phil Roberts...............................................07925 720195 Ann Bell ....................................................07925330982

 Helpston Parish Council

 Deeping Gate Parish Council Chair: Jane Hill ....................................... 01778 343066 Vice Chairman: Phil Thompson............. 01778 346619 Geoff Purllant.......................................... 01778 344288 Nicola Kerr............................................... 07739 098113 Sandra Hudspeth.................................... 01778 343735 Clerk: Hannah Barham clerk@deepinggate-pc.gov.uk............... 07786 502218

 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 Churchwarden: Anne Curwen ............... 01733 253357

 Etton Parish Council

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

 Glinton Friendship Club Pam Kounougakis................................... 01733 252018

 Friends of Chernobyl Children (FOCC)

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

 Glinton Church (St Benedict’s)

Rector: Rev Mark-Aaron B. Tisdale........ 01733 252359 Churchwarden: Veronica Smith.............. 01733 252019 PCC Treasurer: Simon Richards ............ 01778 341686 Bell Ringer: Mike Goodall...................... 01733 253469

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

 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)

Rector: Rev Mark-Aaron B. Tisdale..........01733 252 359 Tower Captain: Mandy Loveder..............01778 343100 Churchwarden: Mandy Loveder..............01778 343100 Churchwarden: Mike Connor...................07785 313362

 Maxey Parish Council

Chair: Lynne Yarham ................................01778 343077 Clerk: Angela Hankins..............................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

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 Northborough Parish Council (cont.)

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

 Peakirk Church (St Pegas)

Rector: Mark- Aaron Tisdale.....................01733 252359 Churchwarden: Pauline Cooke.................01733253116 Churchwarden: Sheila Lever......................01733 252416

 Peakirk Church (St Pegas) Secretary: Christine Dearman ..................01733 252404 David Hankins ...........................................01733 253397

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

 Peterborough City Council Peterborough City Council .....................01733 747474

 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, Amy Quarizzo......... 01733 252361

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

 Schools & Education Arthur Mellows Village College Jonathan Oakley., Head ..........................01733 252235 John Clare Primary Mrs S Nicolson, Head...............................01733 252332 Barnack C of E Primary Mrs. C Firth, Executive Head...................01780 740265 Mrs. A Jones, Head of school..................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 70

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

 Ufford Parish Council Chairman: Keith Lievesley .......................01780 740679 ..........................................keith.lievesley@btinternet.com David Chadwick........................................01780 740893 ..................................................david@chadsonline.co.uk Tom Ladds.................................................07710 643737 ......................................................tomdladds@gmail.com Paul Wilde.................................................07960 018148 .....................................................paul@worldofskills.com Margaret Sargent .....................................01780 749482 ..........................................................m55arg@gmail.com Clerk: Susie Caney....................................07747 033990 ......................................................clerk@ufford-pc.gov.uk

 Village Halls

Barnack Village Hall Bookings:Sally Hullock bookings.barnackca@gmail.com.............07795 565658 Glinton Village Hall Bookings: Sue Lane....................................................07923 475966 Glinton Whist, Joyce Heathcote..............01733 253790 Helpston Village Hall,Caryn Thompson .01733 252232 Maxey Village Hall, Information and bookings: www.maxeyvillagehall.co.uk; Jacqui Barnard .........................................07902536476.

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

 Ward Councillors Barnack David Over .............................. 07920 160053 Glinton & Castor Peter Hiller .............................................. 07920 160487 Saqib Farooq

 Women’s Institute (WI) Glinton WI Julie Fitzjohn (Glinton WI Secetary) ...... 01733 252712 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

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