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*We test all Class IV and Class VII vehicles

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Council Corner

Peakirk

www.peakirkvillage.co.uk

Henry Clark, Parish Council Chairman

Speeding Traffic

We continue to do Speedwatch around the village. Every time, there are a significant proportion of motorists who are exceeding the reporting threshold of 35 mi/hr. Their registration numbers are given to the police who will follow them up.

The speed indicating sign on St Pegas Rd near the Sanderlings continues to record vehicle speeds leaving and entering the village. I am sorry to say that the excessive speed record has been broken again with a speed of 89 mi/ hr leaving the village on a Thursday afternoon in May. If caught by the police, a speed in excess of 51 mi/hr in a 30 limit can result in a disqualification from driving.

Best Kept Village Sign

We have decided that the 1993 Best Kept Village sign near the Monument is well past its best by date and should be replaced. Does anybody have a suggestion what we should replace it with?

Archaeology

PAST will be digging some more test pits on the Village Green later this year. The objective of these pits is to find the edges of the Car Dyke. Previous geotechnical surveys have given a fair idea of the path of Car Dyke but further investigation is needed to locate it more precisely. More details of the dates will be published later and everyone is encouraged to come and have a look and even help with the excavation.

Allotments

We have several new tenants on the allotments made possible by retirements and sub division of plots. Please make them welcome if you see them toiling on their plots.

Four of the six fruit trees are looking healthy after last summer’s drought. The two Lord Burghley apple trees are not showing much sign of life but may yet improve.

VARIOUS EVENTS ARE BEING PLANNED FOR THE CORONATION WEEKEND:

Sunday 7 May: Church service (11am), Church bell ringing (12pm), A loyal Toast led by Derek Harris (12:15pm), Picnic on the Village Green, Games (1pm) including tug of war, sack race, three legged race, wheelbarrow race, hook a duck, cake stall for charity, biscuit decorating, treasure trail and face painting.

Monday 8 May: Meet on Village Green for Litter picking, Church cleaning and Village Hall window cleaning (11am).

We have removed the turf from the area around the fruit trees and are going to plant suitable pollinator-friendly plants.

Annual Parish Meeting

The annual parish meeting will be held on 15 May. Organisations that are active in the parish will give reports on their activities. It is also an opportunity for you to have your say about the parish and help shape its evolution.

Details of events will be posted on the notice board by the Village Hall, on the website: www.peakirkvillage.co.uk and on the Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/peakirkvillage/

Peakirk Parish Council

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

Chairman: Henry Clark – Tel: 01733 253 203

Sally Jackson – Tel: 01733 253 483

Emma Crowson – Tel: 01733 252 200

David Fovargue – Tel: 01733 254 227

Anne Tuley – Tel: 01733 254 114

Sarah Smith – Tel: 07588 055 553

Kamal Sisodia – Tel: 07958 053 439

Clerk: Angela Hankins – Tel: 01733 253 397, Email: clerk@peakirk-pc.gov.uk

Princebuild join Peterborough group ‘Helping Our Ukrainian Friends’ traveling to the Ukrainian border to deliver food, medicines and Easter boxes

Recently, four vans set off for the Ukrainian border full of food, medicine, camping stoves and approx. 1,000 Easter boxes to be distributed to refugee communities in Poland and front-line communities in Ukraine, including villages near Bakhmut, Lyman and Sumy.

Two of the vans were driven by Princebuild Directors Mark and Dale Asplin who supplied three of their company vans to make the journey.

Princebuild have raised almost £20,000 and collected the Easter Boxes through their network of suppliers, staff and sub-contractors. This is a welcome boost to the trip which is the 8th delivery that the Peterborough group ‘Helping Our Ukrainian Friends’ have made.

The group have been generously supported by a long list of local companies, organisations and individuals and in total have raised close to £150,000 which has been used to purchase essential goods and food including:

 37 generators for use by churches, schools, orphanages, charities and cafes across Ukraine

 Two tonnes of general medical supplies, such as bandages, sutures, surgical gowns and gloves to the Kyiv Heart Institute

 Specialist medical equipment for the Kyiv Heart Institute, particularly 15 heart valves and over 600 sutures for use in heart surgery

 Head torches, power packs and hi-vis ribbons to help a charity for the deaf in Odesa

 Supporting 160 Ukrainian refugee children to attend a residential summer camp in Poland, providing them with much needed respite and a range of activities with children their own age (two members of the UK team also attended this camp and worked as volunteers)

They have also delivered around 20 tonnes of donated food and 600 gift boxes which were given to children at Christmas.

 Supporting 90 Ukrainian refugee children to attend week-long day camps in Gliwice, Poland

 Supporting financially three individual families of refugees in the first days of the war to establish their families in Poland.

They have also delivered around 20 tonnes of donated food and 600 gift boxes which were given to children at Christmas.

Richard Astle, spokesperson for Helping Our Ukrainian Friends said; “The people of Ukraine need our help now more than ever. They are the victims of a brutal invasion and it matters to all of us that they should succeed in repelling violence and regaining their homes. I am constantly told that for many of the people we have helped, it is the fact that we are supporting them at all that matters. It demonstrates that they are not alone or forgotten. Every time we go to Poland or Ukraine, we are struck by how much help is needed and want to do more. Their stories and their bravery inspire us all.”

Mark Asplin, Director of Princebuild also commented; “Last year we made our own collection of goods and made a donation to the DEC, we also assisted with the purchase of two generators, however we really wanted to do more. With the opportunity to work with Helping Our Ukrainian Friends and also the chance to travel to the border and meet some of the people we are working to help, we really feel like we are making a difference.

“We have been overwhelmed by the response to our fundraising and Easter Box collection and we have far surpassed our initial targets. We are so pleased to be able to support the group in this way and myself and Dale really looked forward to making the trip.”

The donations were delivered to the town of Gliwice in Poland. From there two members of the Helping Our Ukrainian Friends team drove as part of a convoy of Polish lorries across the border to the town of Rivne. From there Ukrainian teams distributed the supplies to communities on the front line.

Thank you again for all your help and support! It is much appreciated!

The Helping Our Ukrainian Friends project was set up immediately after the Russian invasion and made its first delivery of medical supplies to the Kyiv Heart Institute in March 2022. More details can be found on its Facebook page - www.facebook.com/HelpingUkrainesSurgeons

Videos can be found on the group’s YouTube site https://bit.ly/HelpingOurUkrainianFriends this link shows the supplies being delivered to these communities.

This issue we are pleased to be able quiz former Mayoress of the City Cllr Judy Fox, one half of the formidable Foxes team with her husband John.

Both Peterborough First City Councillors, for nearly 20 years they’ve supported the residents of their Werrington ward. Latterly they are also both active members of their home Parish Council in Newborough.

So, Judy, what brought you to Tribland?

I moved from the City to Northborough and lived there for 17yrs until I moved to Newborough some 30 years ago. John and I have loved living here ever since. We both love the location as it is a rural setting but close enough to the city to enjoy what that offers.

Where were you born and raised?

Mayors Walk, Westwood with my Nan, Grandad, Mum & Dad, eventually moving to Jubilee Street in Woodston, then to Sycamore Avenue in Dogsthorpe, before settling down in Northborough.

What did you do as a career?

I left school at 1963 at the age of 15, starting work as a clerk at Baker Perkins, Westwood Road, leaving in 1980 to have my daughter, Rachel. I returned to work as a receptionist about 15 years later at APV Baker, (formally Baker Perkins), in Manor Drive, Gunthorpe, retiring in 2017.

Being elected as a city councillor was a great highlight of my life but when I had the honour of becoming the Mayoress alongside John as the Mayor of Peterborough it was such a super time working together to generate an amazing amount of money for our chosen charities.

What makes you angry or sad?

Vandalism and wilful destruction of both private and public property. There’s no logic to this mindless, seemingly ongoing behaviour and it really upsets me to witness the resultant damage.

What makes you happy?

Looking after my twin Grandsons Archie & Finley, who are my pride and joy and always bring a smile to my face when I see them. Also spending time with all my family and friends when we get together.

Being elected 19yrs ago as a councillor for Werrington has over the years brought me huge satisfaction and pride in representing residents who have placed their trust in John and me. Similarly, we are now both Parish Councillors in Newborough, working alongside a dedicated team trying to make a difference within the area we live.

Most famous person you've met?

I’ve met several famous 60’s pop groups playing at the Gaiety Club in Ramsey, including The Hollies, Lulu, Herman Hermits and The Animals. It was a great venue back then and so exciting to be there with my friends.

Hobbies?

I enjoy reading mostly, my favourite writer is Danielle Steele. I still enjoy gardening in my downtime but try to avoid the heavy stuff nowadays.

Most treasured item you've owned?

My wedding ring, it means the world to me.

Favourite film?

I love Pretty Woman without a shadow of a doubt, and I recently visited London’s Savoy Theatre to see the stage show, which was fantastic.

Favourite music?

Mostly music from the ’60s. It’s a big part of my early life and has pretty much stayed with me as I’ve grown older. I think it’s a sound that will never die, even the younger generation enjoy listening to it.

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 Fully licensed bar and catering open to non-members. 11am – 9pm daily

 Conveniently situated for villages to the north-west of Peterborough

 Excellent Sunday lunches and private parties catered for

 Air-conditioned meeting room available for hire

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