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14 July Emmeline Pankhurst Day

We are here, not because we are law-breakers; we are here in our efforts to become law-makers.

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Wimbledon FACTS

By Louise Addison

Wimbledon fortnight is the annual event which enthuses even non-tennis-lovers.

There are 250 ball boys and girls (known as BBGs) at Wimbledon. Their average age is 15. They are all volunteers selected from participating schools.

Historically only boys were selected but in 1977 girls were used for the first time though it was only in 1985 they were allowed to appear on centre court.

Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam event to be played on grass, which is cut to exactly 8mm for the competition.

More than 50 000 tennis balls used at Wimbledon every year! 700 or so go missing when they accidentally fly into the crowd. Balls are replaced every 7-9 games, and those not in use are stored in special refrigerated containers to make sure they are kept in peak condition.

There is a strict dress code. Players must dress in mainly white clothing and umpires request them to comply. Even Roger Federer was asked to change his shoes because they had orange soles!

Wimbledon is synonymous with strawberries and more than 140 000 tubs will be consumed by spectators this year. Players on the other hand prefer bananas for energy and will consume around 15000 of them!

Here are some Wimbledon facts to muse on as you enjoy the matches.

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Emmeline Pankhurst Day

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

It still happens today: women struggling for the right to be recognised on an equal footing with men; women fighting to have a say in how things are run in maledominated governments; women dying for daring to stand up for what they believe

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his was the situation in the UK at the start of last century, but by 1918 - following the valiant efforts of women during World War l when they undertook jobs normally carried out by men and proved they could do the work just as well - women over the age of 30 were granted the right to vote. Ten years later this was extended to women aged 21 and over.

Emmeline Pankhurst was instrumental in winning women the right to vote. Born in Manchester on 15th July 1858, she launched the Women's Social and Political

Union (WSPU) in 1903. Notorious for their 'deeds not words' approach, its members literally fought their way to victory with demonstrations, window smashing, arson, bombings, kidnappings, hunger strikes and by chaining themselves to railings. Their most famous act of violence occurred in 1913 when Emily Davison was killed after throwing herself under the king's horse.

On 14 July we commemorate Emmeline Pankhurst Day, but perhaps the best way we can celebrate her achievement is by exercising our right to vote.

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SCHOOOL REPORT

Topics at Peakirk Cum Glinton A six foot cow amazed Reception children when they visited Pigeons Farm in Thorney – they had never seen one so tall! However, petting and holding guinea pigs of normal size proved to be a favourite activity. The children loved the tractor ride around the farm and the showers held off for this.

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hen it did rain a wonderful indoor play area became very popular, swings and climbing frames incorporating tractor tyres were much enjoyed but the most popular activity was playing in the enormous sandpit .As everyone was equipped with wellingtons for the farm visit the great number of puddles proved to be an extra attraction for children and Peppa Pig fans alike!

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meerkats stood as still as trees, Sidney said that snakes were in a dark place where his friends looked like dolls and not real. Poppy liked the soft rabbits who stayed underneath the table. Both classes had been learning about animals in the Tropical Rainforest and their classrooms are festooned with colourful paintings and models of some of the animals who live there.

Year Two are now learning about the Great Fire of London – they will be making models of the type of houses on London Bridge and eventually set alight to them safely in the playground. In the corridor

are some very lifelike portraits and collages of Queen Elizabeth to celebrate her birthday.

The entire school enjoyed a great day of celebrations. The children helped to make bunting and each class practiced a dance to represent a decade. Year Six entertained everyone with dances from the 80’s, Year Five contributed to the festivities with their version of Tiger Feet and the Bump.

Visiting the Olympic Park was a wonderful outing for Years Three and Four. Vikita and Emily told me that they first visited the Velodrome – they were amazed at the

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sheer size of the building. They picnicked here whilst watching some cyclists in training. After that a tour guide called Danielle took them to see the Olympic rings outside in the five different colours. Here Danielle showed them how to play different games like Goal Ball and a sort of long jump carrying weights. The guide explained how a heavily polluted area had been changed into a sustainable area with a lovely park.

The children did see the Orbital, it was extremely tall and luckily is not yet open to the public!

Poppy T, Oliver and Amy compiled a report about Year Five and Six Residential trip to Scarborough…..

“The journey to Scarborough was long due to traffic but we

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eventually reached ‘Go Ape’, an obstacle course in the tree tops. We all wore harnesses and enjoyed the long zip wire amongst other obstacles.

When we reached the Hotel in Scarborough we were told who we were sharing rooms with – good news for most of us!

We were the only school in the hotel until day three. The food was really good and we had the use of a games room with table tennis, pool and a really annoying vending machine. One evening we walked to the beach and had a competition to see who could dig the deepest hole before it filled up with water. We travelled on an open top bus to Peaseholme Park where we had Dragon Boat Races. The day we visited

Flamingo Land was extremely wet. Mrs Douse said we needed to be ducks. There was a very steep ride called Mumbo Jumbo.

One day we went to Robin Hood’s Bay where we did fossil hunting on the beach.

An awesome and fantastic week!”

Rehearsals for the summer school production have begun.

The production is entitled ”Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandit”.

Beatrice in Year Six will be playing the Genie –“I have a great song to sing by myself, called Genius Genie , and there are many corny jokes!” Louis, who will be playing Ali Baba, comments “I really enjoy the singing”. Everyone is looking forward to watching at the end of term.

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Across 1 Occur (6) 4 Melodies (5) 8 Concur (5) 9 Letter puzzle (7) 10 Teach (7) 11 Clog, sneaker, pump (4) 12 Stick (3) 14 Repair (4) 15 Uncommon (4) 18 Army unit - special forces (3) 21 Slavic version of John (4) 23 Flexible (7) 25 Legal process to validate a will (7) 26 First sign of the Zodiac (5) 27 Computer to computer communication (5) 28 Tricky question (6) Down 1 Nirvana, Promised Land (6) 2 Scent (7) 3 Green jewels (8) 4 Salver (4) 5 A cardinal point on a compass (5) 6 Cook gently (6) 7 Tier, stratum (5) 13 Percolation, effluence (8) 16 Bunnies (7) 17 Small wave or undulation (6) 19 Haste (5) 20 Minor, not as important (6) 22 Fragrance (5) 24 Moan, howl (4)

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Keep your eyes peeled for pumps!

Homeowners in Glinton could save themselves cash and worry by handing over their private sewage pumping stations to Anglian Water.

From October Anglian Water will electricity and broadband junction become legally responsible for boxes. They might be on the many private pumping stations, street, pavement, or buried in relieving their owners of the need undergrowth in the back garden – to pay hundreds of pounds in we’ve even had one covered with electricity costs, maintenance and a rockery!” repairs.

Pumping stations move But before the company can sewage through the pipes, taking take them on it has to find them, it from homes to the main sewers and that’s where the people of and on to treatment works. Most Glinton can help. are already owned and operated Emma Staples from Anglian by water companies, but Water said: “We’re calling on thousands are in private hands. residents to help us locate these In 2011, Anglian Water took privately owned pumping stations ownership of all formerly private because they are often tucked sewer pipes that were under away and it’s locals who know shared ownership and those best where they are hiding. outside the boundary of people’s “Pumping stations come in properties. Taking on private all shapes and sizes; they can be pumping stations is the next step. built of brick, wood, metal – but The company has launched are not to be confused with the a regional awareness campaign To help customers identify private pumping stations and report them, Anglian Water has launched: www.spotapumpingstation.co.uk

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to encourage people to keep their eyes peeled for these pumping stations and report them to Anglian Water. The water company will investigate, check they are eligible to be adopted, and then bring them up to standard for the future.

Emma said: “These private pumping stations are massive money pits, literally pumping money out of homeowners’ wallets. If you have one, you are paying for the electricity running costs, for maintenance and any repairs – and that work is not cheap.

“If you think you have seen one, please report it to us. It’s quick and easy and can be done online or over the phone, and could save you some money.”

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PAST, Present Peakirk

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Peakirk has an intriguing history and is a veritable archaeologist’s paradise

inds and landscape features tell us that the area was colonised during the Neolithic period (4,000-5,000 years ago) and was ‘industrialised’ by the Romans (43AD-c.410AD).

Written evidence reveals that St Pega, the first ‘English’ anchoress, built her cell here in the early eighth-century. Sometime after she left for Rome in 718, the place became known through common usage as ‘Pega’s church’ or Peakirk. We can even pinpoint the date of the present church down to 1014/5 (something that few other parishes can boast) and the settlement is well-documented from the twelfth-century onwards.

However, it is the archaeology that really fascinates me the most.

My passion began when I was about fourteen-years-old, ignited

by Sir Mortimer Wheeler’s TV programmes about his exploits at Maiden Castle [Dorset] and Verulamium [St Alban’s]. They inspired me to join Peterborough Archaeological Society, through which I developed a zest for hands-on excavations and historical research.

Fast-forward to 1972, when I began redesigning my cottage garden and uncovered a herringbone wall and three fragments of greyware pottery, which allowed

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Helpston archaeologist, Adrian Challands, to date the masonry back to c.350AD. For decades, I pondered on whether any remnants of the wall survived beyond my property boundary.

When I approached my neighbour, Gareth of Butterfly Barn on St Pega’s Road, in June 2011, it transpired that he too had been bitten by the ‘archaeology bug’ and we immediately set about sinking a test-pit. Alas! We found no masonry but instead unearthed 53 sherds of pottery, including numerous pieces of grey-ware. Little did I realise what a chain of events I had set in motion. Gareth began digging in earnest, assiduously recording his finds and has since harvested vast quantities of sherds dating from Romano-British times to the Victorian era.

Meanwhile, a momentous meeting took place in Castor churchyard. By sheer chance my wife, Dr Avril Lumley Prior, encountered former Time-Team presenter, Dr Carenza Lewis, who was excavating test-pits in the vicinity with students from local secondary schools. Avril explained about the goodies in Gareth’s garden and, to cut a long story short, Gareth, Avril and I organised a Community Dig involving Peakirk residents

and their families for April 2012.

The archaeology was so diverse and the finds so plentiful that Carenza returned for a two-day event that July with another army of energetic teenagers to do the spade-work, again with spectacular results.

It seemed rather an anticlimax when the second excavation was completed but Carenza vowed to keep in touch. She was true to her word and invited us to her annual ‘Thank-you Day’ in Cambridge. There, we learnt about the valuable work that highly-professional, amateur archaeologists were undertaking in other villages across Eastern England. I soon realized that Peakirk would benefit hugely from similar activities. So, in January 2013, Avril and I, and two like-minded friends, Glinton electronics engineer and “geophys” expert, Bob Randall, and Jon Clynch, an experienced archaeologist from Peterborough, created Peakirk Archaeological Survey Team (P.A.S.T. for short). We are a self-funding, independent group but are reliant upon the support of the Parish Council for permission to work on their land, for which we are very grateful.

Our aims are to increase our knowledge of Peakirk’s past

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by Greg Prior through archaeology and written archives, visual and non-invasive geophysical surveys and (where viable) excavation. Crucially, we always report and try to publish our findings for posterity. So far, we have made more exciting discoveries than we ever dared imagine. They include an early-eighteenth-century sketch of the Hermitage Chapel and, in the church vestry, a hitherto unreported Norman window and a thirteenth-century gravemarker. The latter have been identified by experts and added to our very own Peakirk Heritage Record of buildings and artifacts, some of which, like the Boat Inn and Railway-Crossing House on Thorney Road, no longer exist.

For me, the most-riveting aspect of our work is undertaking geophysical surveys using Bob’s state-of-the-art equipment. Our first venture was to conduct a resistivity survey and test-pits in the Old Rectory grounds. Our most-recent project, launched in March 2016, is to plot the course of the supposedly-Roman watercourse, Car Dyke, through the centre of the village, where the greatest concentration of Romano-British pottery was found during the 2012 Digs.

A depression running in a north-south direction across the green gave us our first clue.

It is described on Ordnance Survey [OS] Maps as continuing

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in a straight course through Chestnut Close, then veering sharply at a 90˚ angle to the west opposite The Hermitage. In contrast, excavations prior to the construction of Chapel Cottage in 2002, supervised by Rachel Hall have led her to speculate that Car Dyke ran alongside Deeping Road before striking westwards, completely avoiding the green.

We wondered who was right.

Laying out 20m grids on the village green in preparation for the resistivity survey was a timeconsuming process but absolutely essential if the results were to be useful. Picture our delight when Bob downloaded the results onto his laptop and we saw an anomaly (a word used a lot in “geophys”’) approximately 12m wide following the OS route, then turning north-westwards on the northern edge of the green (rather than continuing straight ahead).

Obviously, we could not survey the road or any of the houses on Chestnut Close but we can safely assume that the anomaly links up with the marked depression already identified on OS Maps as Car Dyke in the field to the north (as shown in Bob’s photograph) and confirmed by Lidar data.

The next stage will be another of Bob’s geophysical surveys. This time, we hope to produce a ‘section’ through Car Dyke as it crosses the green. This technique will produce a slice

through the dyke down to 3m below the surface and will give us an idea of its shape and depth.

It also will allow us to compare it with other cross-sections, all without excavation – just a few probes, cables and box of Bob’s electronics. Then, following the geophysical investigation and with Peakirk Parish Council’s consent, we might take soil or silt samples from the bottom of the dyke by auguring or even consider a small-scale excavation in search of dateable material.

Ultimately, since Car Dyke is such a massively-significant fenscape feature, running through the very heart of Peakirk, we would like to liaise with the Parish Council regarding the erection of a Visitor Interpretation Board and the plotting of Car Dyke’s erstwhile route across the village green with Ground-Mark pegs.

We believe that this would be a most-befitting way to preserve one small yet highly-important facet of Peakirk’s heritage for future generations.

But this will not be the end of the story. Our village is so historically- and archaeologicallyendowed and we have had so many invitations from residents to investigate their gardens and trace their house-histories that we suspect that P.A.S.T. will be present in Peakirk for the foreseeable future. Please, watch this space!

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tribunediary The 15th Maxey Classic and Thoroughbred Car, Motorcycle and 4x4 Show.

Northborough Horticultural and Arts & Crafts Show

August 13 2016

Programme and entry form will be delivered in the near future.

Quarry Lane, Maxey - one mile off the A15, south of Market Deeping.

Maxey’s Classic and Thoroughbred Car, Bike and 4x4 Show is being held on Saturday August 13 at its picturesque lakeside venue. With a large entry of classic vehicles and its judges drawn from the journalists of national publications Classic Car Weekly, Practical Classics, Classic Cars and Land Rover Owner, the Maxey Classic Car show is highly rated for a local village car show.

This is the 15th year it has been run, and every year, the numbers of cars and visitors attending increases. The informal nature of the show means anything interesting is welcome – so quite modern but less common cars line up alongside traditional classics of the 50s, 60s and 70s, plus kit cars, as well as pre-war vehicles.

All two- and four-wheel vehicles are welcome: lorries, tractors, 4x4s, steam engines, motorcycles or cycles. Our motto is: ‘If you drive it or ride it and you love it – come along and show it It’s also a great day out for all of the family - with live music, a real-ale bar, BBQ and children’s amusements. Admission is just £4 – with free entry for exhibitors and children under 14.

The show opens at 11am, with judging taking place between 12.30 pm and 3.00 pm.

There is no need to book your vehicle in, just turn up on the day.

Contact Pat Summers on 01778 346780 or Facebook: Maxey Car Show

Saturday 3 September

Pork pie making evening Friday 22 July 6pm and 6.45 pm sessions, £20, £10 deposit to include traditional pork pie making practical and tuition, ploughmans supper, quiz.

For more info contact Jo on 01780 749 483 www.willowbrookfarmshoip@btinternet.com

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Etton Barn Dance Saturday 2 July Graham Smitheringale is organizing a fundraising Barn Dance with A Waggon Load of Monkeys performing and a hog roast. Tickets will be available from Graham.

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Langdyke Trust Open Day Sunday 17 July

Peterborough Green Festival

The Langdyke Trust is planning a second open day at the Etton Maxey reserve. There will be guided walks, pond dipping and bird watching. There may also be a chance to visit the Etton High meadow orchards, pond and new allotments.

13 - 21 August

For more information and to be kept up to date on the latest event details visit: www. pect.org.uk. Join in the conservation online @ SustainableCity with #PECTGreenFest.

PAOS Open Studios 2/3 July and 9/10 July Open Studios returns in June and July. Once again our local artists open their doors to the public on three weekends. You can be sure of a warm welcome, interesting arts and craft and very often a cup of tea and a chat.

This year Emma Burt joins us at 4 West Barn, Clare Court, Helpston. She is a textile designer who creates unique abstract, mixed media paintings and hand dyed silk weaves. Peter Hayward and Hilary Dunne are showing their work in their Helpston Barns and why not take a trip up the hill past the school in Castor to see Jim Tovey’s unique exploration of his Torii theme. If that sounds mysterious, it is! Go and see them.

John McGowan and Jerome Hunt Till 13 July – Open Studios weekends included.

John McGowan is out of his studio and into the Gallery at Stamford Art Centre. He is sharing the space with Peterborough artist and ‘One-Eyed cats’ saxophonist Jerome Hunt.

Record breaking 1000 lap model aircraft flight Saturday 6 August. In celebration of Peakirk's Millennium, Brian Lever will be undertaking a record breaking 1000 lap model aircraft flight on Peakirk village Green. Proceeds to charity. Time to be confirmed. Contact Trish Roberts 253111.

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Deeping Horse and Pony Show Sunday 17 July This will make its debut off Peakirk Road, Deeping Gate. Attractions will include jumping, showing and dressage classes, plus a gymkhana. There will be a display of vintage cars and tractors, a dog show, local trade stands, bar and catering facilities, plus ample parking.

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The John Clare Society Festival Friday 15 to Sunday 17 July On Friday at 1.15pm the Midsummer Cushions’ Ceremony will take place at St. Botolph’s Church, when children from the John Clare Primary School will be presenting their cushions of flowers and their prize-winning poems will be read. There is folk music with Pete Shaw in the evening at the Bluebell.

On Saturday afternoon Margi Blunden, daughter of the First World War Poet Edmund Blunden, will give the Annual Lecture in the Church. In the evening there is a concert by the Big Fiddle Band for which tickets will be £5.

On Sunday there is a Clare-related service in church, this year led by Canon Hayden Smart.

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Programmes will be available in the village from mid-June. For more information, please contact Sue Holgate (Festival Organiser) 01353 668438 or Ann Marshall (Publicity Officer) 01400 282409.

E-mail sueholgate@hotmail.co.uk

Peakirk Open Gardens Sunday 31 July 2-5pm Price £3, under 16s free. Tickets available on the day, at village hall and open gardens.

Contact Roy Pettitt 01733 252049

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Enjoy your local countryside with the

Langdyke Countryside Trust

Family Day at Etton Maxey Pits Nature Reserve

17 July, 1-5pm

! A great afternoon for all the family of bug hunting, pond dipping,

badge making, birdwatching and treasure hunts.

! A chance to get to know this amazing nature reserve on our doorstep. ! Experts on hand from the Langdyke Trust and Wildlife Trusts. ! Entrance free (park on the hard standing to the west of the Etton to Maxey Road).

Event kindly sponsored by Tarmac and Alfresco Landscaping.

If you are interested in the local countryside, the Langdyke Countryside Trust offers something for everyone. We manage five nature reserves in the Tribune area and run a wide variety of activities designed to help people understand, appreciate and enhance our countryside!

If you would like to join the Trust go to our website, like us on Facebook or contact Richard Astle on richard@athene-communications.co.uk or come along to one of our events. /groups/langdyketrust/

www.langdyke.org.uk

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How to get started with family history You know when a new series of Long Lost Families has returned to TV because of the loud sniffs and copious tears witnessed in our front room, as we watch people being reunited after years of separation.

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti It's one of several TV programmes designed to bring families - past and present, alive or dead together again. Others include Heir Hunters and Who Do You Think You Are? I'm addicted to them all!

A keen family historian since my teens, I can to some degree tell you who I think I am. Though I was born in the north of England, for generations my dad's family were humble farm workers from Suffolk.

My mum's granddad was an illiterate cockney who delivered the marble staircase that sits in Madame Tussaud's. My maternal grandma was born in Sheffield and lived to be 98 years old. Her parents' marriage caused a family feud that resulted in grandma being placed in an orphanage at the age of three.

There are sad stories that break your heart, and heart-warming tales that give hope and

encouragement. But whatever your research reveals, you will find it hard to remain unmoved.

So, if you have never done family history before, how do you get started? First, write down what you know already. List the full names, birthdays, marriage and death dates of people known to you. Ask relatives for information (particularly older ones who have been around longer), and refer to birth, marriage and death certificates if you have them to verify information and give you extra details such as place names.

Next, visit websites devoted to family research, where you can look up information, order certificates and record your details. Some of the most popular include My Heritage, Ancestry and Find My Past. In most cases there is a charge for their services, but there are various payment options and generally they are not too expensive.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosts a website called Family Search which offers free membership and exchange of information with other likeminded people. It is one of the largest databases in the world and is a great starting place for beginners.

In addition, you can subscribe to websites (often for free) or purchase software to help you organise and manage your information. Family Tree Maker and Family Roots are two that I am familiar with. In addition to entering names and details, you can upload photos and videos and really start building up a picture of what you and your relatives are like.

Once you start your research, you will become part of a community that is friendly, helpful and really feels like family.

Good luck!

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Peterborough's Rhapsody Chorus UK win gold ... it wasn't an impossible dream after all!.

Rhapsody Chorus, Peterborough are absolutely delighted to say that we have been successful in our ambition to win at our regional convention. So, we are now the top Division A (small chorus) winners in Region 31 of Sweet Adelines International. The competition was held in Newcastle on Saturday 7 May on an amazingly sunny day. We all loved singing at The Sage, which is a stunning venue and the acoustics are second to none.

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hose of you who came to the Christmas show last December may remember that it was based on a year in Rhapsody's life. The 'Impossible Dream' was to win a gold medal at Convention.

Well, it turns out it wasn't as impossible as we'd thought.

We've only been and gone and done it and we are all still on cloud nine and wearing our gold medals with pride. Our dream certainly came true.

There are lots of people to thank, not least our Musical Director Helen Glavina who has steered us to this success, and our coach Sally McLean,

the Director of White Rosettes Chorus, the current European Ladies Barbershop championship Chorus who has encouraged and supported us through the year.

But we have to thank our families who support us all the way and have enabled us to continue with the hobby that means so much to us all.

So, our next goal…. I think all the ladies would like to win again next year…. Even get the opportunity to sing at International Convention in Las Vegas. think we need to start integrating this dream into our next Christmas Show!

Who Is Rhapsody Chorus?

Rhapsody UK Chorus is a group of enthusiastic singers who have been singing together for over 8 years. Members pride themselves on the high level of vocal skills they develop, the lifelong friendships they make and the support they offer each other. They currently have 31 members from all walks of life, teachers, doctors, nurses, PR and admin staff – all have one thing in common – they love to sing.

Members come from all over the city and from Market Deeping, Yaxley, Sawtry and many from Whittlesey.

For general enquiries or to give us a try please call: 01733 705811. If you would like us to sing at your event please telephone: 01733 232069. Otherwise for further information you could email us: enquiries@rhapsodychorus.org.uk or use the contact form on our website http://rhapsodychorus.org.uk

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Come and join us at the Anna’s Hope Stand to celebrate your run and our Anniversary at the end of the run.

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Bike ride for East Anglian Air Ambulance At 8am on 10 August Glinton resident Al Good, will join a team of cyclists who will assemble at Kings Lynn to start the 4 day lap of the East Anglian Air Ambulance territory.

The idea of the event is to highlight the enormous area covered by East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA), by cycling from King's Lynn around Anglia, encapsulating Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire..

An average mission to rescue someone costs £3,500.

The cyclists hope that by spending a few days working hard, pushing ourselves, getting blisters on their rear ends, and burning off fast food, they can earn enough sponsorship to pay for at least one day of rescue missions, but hopefully more.

Full details of this very gruelling event can be found at www.lapofanglia.co.uk/ Al has set up a donations page: www.virginmoneygiving.com/AlGood E: al@thegoodfamily.org.uk T: 01733 252064

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Celebrating selflessne As reported in an earlier update, the second phase of our new Miche Bora School building is up and running but there is a further £98,500 needed to complete its construction.

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s ever, we are reliant on Mustard Seed supporters to answer the rallying cry and we are so lucky to benefit from their determination and generosity.

Fundraising, sometimes under extreme conditions, calls for that bit of extra effort but brings such rich rewards – quite apart from the monetary gain.

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If you are a regular reader of our updates, you may recognise the name Sonal Lakhani, (pictured) who decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for MSP. She set herself a (not inconsiderable) fundraising target of £2000 and at the time of writing, has raised in excess of £8000! We at Mustard Seed Project feel that her efforts are outstanding and are in awe of her achievements – it is difficult to comprehend that, by visiting our website, she was so inspired by the plight of this deprived Kenyan community that she felt compelled to act. This was her triumphant message on her fundraising page: “Absolutely ecstatic to share with you on 29th October 2015 at 07:15am I reached Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the world's highest freestanding mountain.

“I cried as I slowly reached the famous sign, it was the most toughest physical and mental challenge I have ever experienced. Absolutely freezing, hitting minus 22 degrees with the wind chill, and with a banging headache from the altitude, it was hard to keep focus when seeing others vomit, lose balance and being stretchered down at an alarming pace. But all 12 of us successfully made it to the summit!

“It was the most unforgettable 8 days where I learnt a lot about myself and had to dig really deep for that last ounce of strength and determination.”

Sonal, we salute you – as do the Miche Bora pupils (pictured).

Artists including Liz Kerner, Anne Smart and Glyn Plumb have pledged their time to lead workshops at the 13th annual Art Week being staged at Thorpe Hall this summer.

Covering an array of artistic disciplines from painting portraits to capturing landscapes in pastels, the artists will be using the beautiful surroundings of Thorpe Hall and its landscaped gardens to inspire classes.

Places are filling up quickly on the workshops all held during the week of August 15-19.

All money raised during the week will be donated to funding incredible care at Thorpe Hall Hospice.

As well as taking part in the all day workshops, amateur artists are also invited to paint in the hospice's gardens without tuition for a small donation.

Art Week organiser and Thorpe Hall volunteer Linda Dalton said: “We love to see our regular artists who return each year but are especially pleased to welcome new people to the event. The atmosphere is always great – plenty of learning and lots of fun. We are so grateful to the tutors who give their time so generously and have helped to raise more than £30,000 over the past 12 years.”

Each all day class costs £35 and last from 10am until 3.30pm.

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Saving!

By Tom Hancock

The long days of summer are not just lazy for us, they are also a quiet time for many tradesmen.

Think about it; as soon as the temperature drops at the end of September people will begin to think about cold snaps and central heating. They’ll probably arrange for their boiler to be serviced... along with everyone else. So get ahead of the game and book now.

While you’re at it, if you have an open fire or a solid fuel range, order fuel now, in bulk while you can take advantage of lower summer prices. Summer is 24 Village Tribune 99 Westa.indd 24

also a good time to organise a chimney sweep. There aren’t too many about and they tend to be swamped in the autumn as people think about using their fireplace again.

Other businesses with a quiet period during the summer Summer is traditionally a quiet time for financial advisers and companies specialising in investments. Perhaps you could benefit from a financial makeover.

Bizarrely it’s a quiet time for train and coach travel so you might be able to pick up a bargain ticket or two.

Summer has always been a quiet time for politics so perhaps now is a good time to tackle your MP about any local issues which are bothering you.

The summer is generally a good time to check out your local high street for great deals on electrical goods.

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by Mark Chiva, Independent Financial Planner- owner of Haverfords, Independent Financial Planners

Lamborghinis in retirement Becoming an owner of a Lamborghini is a real possibility under the new pension rules.

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his light hearted prediction by the pensions minister Steve Webb, that retirees would be blowing their retirement savings on expensive toys, has not really materialised. Judging from experience and conversations I have with my clients, most people tend to be more sensible and use their newly available funds for well-planned and financially sound decisions such as paying off mortgages early, taking holidays of a lifetime or helping their children in some way.

Over the last year Britain’s pension system has undergone a huge change in how we all retire and the choices are no longer as simple or certain as they have been historically.

Until recently, most retirees used a mixture of company pensions and annuities to provide a fixed income that they could plan their future retirement around.

With recent government changes to pensions rules people have more choice, access and flexibility over how they use the money they’ve saved for retirement.

So, what has changed?

Historically, three in four people accessed their pensions through either a guaranteed retirement income from company schemes or bought a guaranteed lifetime annuity income. Currently, it is predicted that this number will drop to one in five.

The new pensions freedoms implemented in 2015 mean, that there is no longer a requirement to buy an annuity and they now allow more flexibility in terms of how you take the money. In very simple terms it is now possible to withdraw up to 100% of your personal pension fund, subject to your highest marginal rate of income tax, personal allowances

and impact on benefits you may receive.

It is now also possible under the new rules for pension savings to be passed on to children or beneficiaries potentially free of tax.

Things to consider Mainly, how to make my pension pot last a lifetime? What is a sustainable level of drawdown which can be taken annually and most importantly, is it tax efficient?

These options can be answered through a careful financial planning process and understanding of your personal circumstances and future plans. Wherever you are on the retirement spectrum, either currently saving for retirement or considering your retirement options please contact us for a free no obligation initial consultation.

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Party time!

Tom' s Musings

Woop! My exams are over! Break out the party horns and hats.

Oh, and the buffet. Especially the buffet…

My exams are all done now and I can get down to the important business of binge watching BBC 1 daytime programming.

Roll on Homes Under The Hammer, Bargain Hunt, Flog it!, The Big Question and of course Doctors.

I’m hopefully going to embark on some selfpromotion too. Look out for yet more drivel, drool and dire discourse over the coming weeks.

One of my first projects had been to tidy my room which had turned into a sea of past papers formed loosely into piles. I have now collected them all into one pile and it is higher than Nigel Farage’s mood right now.

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There’s probably enough paper there to rebuild a small copse. It doesn’t even include the reams of paper I have stashed into bulging lever-arch folders over the past two years. I see many a day spent furiously jumping up and down in the green bin trying to squeeze it all in.

That’s all for now, excuse me while I lay in a darkened room dreaming of spanning trees, kidney nephrons and King Lear prancing around in a loin cloth being thoroughly mad.

Good day.

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Good food, real ales, great entertainment Summer in Etton Join us in our wonderful manor house bar, gardens and patio for summer drinks and to sample our fresh summer dishes.

Our new adventure fort and swings should keep the kids entertained for a great family day out!

Bank Holiday Monday 29th August – BBQ, Live music at 3pm.

We’re proud to be partners of The Liam Pridmore Memorial Ride on Sat 3 September;a great day out for families and serious cycle enthusiasts. As always, part of our bar andBBQ proceeds will go to the various charities supported! Please visit their website for event details.

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THE GREAT WAR PROJECT

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The project as funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, and administered by Vivacity’s Museums, Libraries and Archives Service will have a number of aims: • During the project specially recruited and trained volunteers will, transcribe and digitally mount the two volumes of the Women’s United Total Abstinence Council guest books on a fully interactive website. This information will then be used to exhibit in real time biographical information, photographs and excerpts from the guest books, one hundred years to the date that the servicemen travelled through Peterborough. This will be online, via social media and on video screens at relevant sites in the city centre.

• The project will also create a touring exhibition to promote locally relevant stories, which will tour around locations within the Greater Peterborough area, tailored to each location that it visits.

• There will also be a programme of complementary events at Vivacity’s Heritage sites, Libraries, the city’s Heritage Festival and other locations to engage with different audiences and promote the project.

• It will also create a set of resources and sessions for schools and other learning organisations based on the Guest Books and research to look at case studies of servicemen who passed through Peterborough.

• The project will conclude with an exhibition to open at Peterborough Museum in January 2018, to bring together and display the research and information that has been gained, using a variety of media including creative writing, recorded performance, audio and digital projection.

Just Passing Through preserving Peterborough’s history at Peterborough Train Station The next step in a very exciting project will be launched at Peterborough Train Station as information found in two visitors’ books from Peterborough’s East Station in 1916 and 1917 is set to be released in real-time, 100 years to the day that each serviceman passed through the city. The biographical information will be published on the project website, via social media and on a digital screen at Peterborough Station where commuters will be able to find out more about the men who signed the books.

The two slim volumes contain over 580 entries from servicemen who visited a tea room which was run by the Women’s United Total Abstinence Council (WUTAC).

The men wrote messages of gratitude, poems and drew sketches as they waited for trains to take them to and from the front, to training camps or home on leave.

A dedicated group of volunteers have been busy researching each entry to try and discover what happened to the servicemen before, during and after the war and they are uncovering some fascinating information including stories of gallantry, desertion and being late for parade!

Beverley Jones, Project Officer said, “We are delighted to have traced 21 descendants so far, including several daughters

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and a son. The excerpts from the books have provided them with a brief insight into their relative’s thoughts and feelings at that time as they relaxed in the tea room”.

The servicemen who signed the books came from across the country, there are also entries from as far away as Australia, Canada and South Africa. There are many regiments and corps represented in the books along with entries from the Royal Navy, the Merchant Navy and two policemen from Warwickshire!

Beverley added, “We would like people to visit the website and search the entries to see if they recognise a name and if so, to get in touch. We are particularly keen to receive photographs and further details to add to our research to help tell the stories of the men”.

Jodie Slater, Station Manager, explained “We are pleased we have this great opportunity to support the project in the local community. It’s a great piece of Peterborough’s history and we are delighted we can be a part of it.”

The research will be brought together for a final exhibition to be held at Peterborough Museum in the spring of 2018. The project will have other elements including special events, a touring display and the development of associated materials and sessions for schools.

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Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light.

Book reviews The Time Traveler’s Wife

by Audrey Niffenegger

The Raven Queen

by Pauline Francis

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by Willow Coby Published in 2004, Niffenegger’s debut work has become an international best-seller.

In 1991 20-year-old Claire is an artist who makes paper sculptures for a living. She bumps into 28-year-old Henry, a librarian at the local library. He has never met her before, but Claire has known him all her life; for Henry is not an ordinary man.

He was born with a genetic disorder which causes him to time travel. He has no control over it, and cannot predict how long he will stay in one time. He jumps around his own timeline and experiences events in his own history.

So, on this day in 1991 when he and Claire meet, she becomes a part of his experiences and therefore his timeline. He begins to

travel within her life and their ‘first’ encounter is when Claire is just 6 years old. Over his many ‘visits’ as she grows into adulthood they form a close relationship and eventually fall in love.

Written in the first person this novel alternates between Henry and Claire. We follow Claire’s timeline chronologically, with a note at the start of each chapter reminding us how old they each are at that point.

Henry’s age does of course jump around.

Niffenegger wanted to create the perfect soulmate. If that is what Henry is then it explains why Claire spends her life waiting for him to appear in hers. It raises the question of whether a brief moment of pure happiness is worth the pain when that moment is over.

The death of Edward VI at the tender age of 15 saw the throne pass to a Lady Jane Grey, just 16 years old. Jane usurped Edward’s sisters Mary and Elizabeth, but she was merely a pawn in a political game of power. A few days later it was declared that Mary was in fact the rightful queen and Jane was accused of treason. Just nine days after her accession to the throne she was beheaded at the Tower of London.

In this novel aimed at young adult readers we learn what Lady Jane Grey’s life might have been like. Published by Usborne books, Francis’ novel takes the real-life Jane and creates a semi-fictional account of her short life. Jane is a young girl in love with Ned, a

Catholic woodsman: a secret and forbidden love. Trapped by her upper-class life, she sees freedom and an escape in Ned. This is just one example of the clever way that Francis weaves the historical factual (Jane) with the fictional (Ned) to provide an insight into this turbulent era of British history. It provides a nice reminder to the young reader that the British monarchy was always the mostly peaceful institution it is today.

It is of course first and foremost a fictional novel so there are historical inaccuracies. However, the Tudor period is brought to life in a clever and memorable way. And Jane becomes more than just a footnote in a history book.

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by Dr Avril Lumley Prior

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ack in the late 1950’s, a travelling salesman appeared at our door peddling Arthur Mee’s Children’s Encyclopædia. With every set the purchaser would receive a free a copy of the county of his/her choice from the author’s King’s England range. To me, The Encyclopædia’s ten tomes were quite overwhelming. In contrast, the Durham volume with its larger print, sepia photographs and forgotten tales about familiarsounding places was absolutely fascinating. My Mother was impressed with neither. We already had a well-thumbed, brown-and-cream paper-back edition of Pevsner’s Buildings of England and our village library held Encyclopaedia Britannica!

Some 25 years later, Arthur Mee and I became re-acquainted at my future mother-in-law’s home, this time in the shape of his Northamptonshire book (published in 1945). Again, it was packed with charming stories and nostalgic views, making me wonder if this is how elderly folk wistfully remember the scenes from their youth. Shortly afterwards, I bought my own copy and we have been inseparable ever since. Over the ensuing decades, my growing collection of King’s England volumes have ridden shotgun in numerous

cars, from the lusty Golf GTi of my Glory Days to the demure Peugeot 208 of my Golden Decade. We always plan our adventures beforehand and there is inevitably something new to discover, whatever the county.

Who, then, was this man whose books became my jolly travelling companions and font of local anecdotes and who posthumously pointed out so many phenomena that I would have otherwise missed? Arthur Mee (1875-1943) was born in Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, the second of ten children of Henry, a railway fireman, and his wife, Mary. He left school at fourteen to work for a local newspaper and became its Editor by the age of twenty, churning out non-fiction articles for magazines in his spare time. In 1898, he moved to the Daily Mail and within five years had risen to Literary Editor but left to join Alfred Harmsworth’s Amalgamated Press as General Editor of The Harmsworth SelfEducator between 1905 and 1907.

Next, Arthur produced his first independent publication, The Children’s Encyclopædia, prompted by his daughter, Marjorie’s, endless questions and her mother’s desperation for a book to enable her to answer them. It was issued from March

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1908 until February 1910 as a fortnightly, thematically-arranged magazine, after which it was bound in first eight, then ten volumes (including a dictionary). It proved so popular that it was translated into French, Spanish and Chinese and was sold in the USA as The Book of Knowledge. In 1919, The Children’s Newspaper (which continued until 1965), was launched, followed

by The Children’s Bible (1928) and The Children’s Shakespeare (1938). Meanwhile, Arthur and a team of unnamed researchers were compiling his King’s England series, ‘a New Domesday of 10,000 towns and villages’ of England and Wales, comprising 40 county guide-books, plus an introductory volume, The Enchanted Land (1936). The project took five years to complete, with our area being one of the last that Arthur investigated personally. The books were so appealing that they were revised in 1989, though I do feel that the ‘modern’ versions with their greyscale images lack the atmosphere of the musty smelling, sepia-illustrated earlier editions.

So, let me take you on a sentimental journey to see our region through Arthur’s eyes, in the days when there were fewer cars, life moved at a slower pace, Britain had an Empire and Tribland was in Northamptonshire. Since copyright forbids me from reproducing the original photographs, I have taken my own from the same angle in an attempt to recreate the mood of yesteryear.

We begin at Castor, Tribland’s cradle of civilisation. Here, in c.664AD, the pious Kyneburgha, daughter of King Penda of Mercia and widow of the Northumbrian sub-ruler, Ahlfrith of Deira, founded a convent amid the ruins of a Roman prætorium [headquarters building]. When it comes to parish >> 31 27/06/2016 11:31 AM

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>> churches, St Kyneburgha’s has it all. Arthur too was impressed by its ‘perfect’ Romanesque [Norman] tower, fourteenthcentury wall-paintings depicting the martyrdom of St Catherine, fifteenth-century timbered roof supported by musical angels, pillar capitals ‘richly carved with strap-work’ and three AngloSaxon sculptures, one of which is a reworked Roman altar. He also mentions the footpath known as ‘Lady Cunneyburrow’s Way’, where Kyneburgha was reputedly waylaid by ruffians whilst on a mission of mercy. I will save this story for another time because this majestic church merits an article in its own right. It is open during daylight hours and there is the superb Coffee House in neighbouring Ailsworth.

Heading northwards from Ailsworth along King Street into Mid-Tribland, we arrive in John Clare country. The ‘peasant poet’ (1793-1864) apparently worked his magic on Arthur too for he keeps popping up everywhere. At Glinton, we learn about Clare’s school days under the tutelage of Mr Seaton and his doomed love for Mary Joyce, his work as a ploughboy at Etton, his rambles across Helpston Heath and his house at Northborough, built back-to-front

so that the poor, tormented soul could sneak into his garden and hide from unwanted callers. This information Arthur gleaned from Clare’s namesake and grandson (1863-1955), whom he met mowing the grass verges ‘a little way from the village’.

Of course, Arthur recognised that Helpston had the biggest claim to Clare and he includes a brief biography of what he perceived as ‘a life lived on a stormy sea’. Inevitably, he shows us Clare’s birthplace with ‘a tablet placed on it in 1921 by Peterborough Museum Society’, his grave and his splendid monument opposite the Butter Cross as well as St Botolph’s church and James Bradford’s almshouses. We can almost share Arthur’s sense of excitement that a fifteenthcentury archway had just been uncovered at a nearby farm ‘when we called, and in the garden were many ancient coffins of Barnack stone’, indicating that St Botolph’s cemetery was once much larger and accommodated some well-healed, medieval Helpstonians.

At the former Clapham Manor House to the north-west of the church rests an even-grislier relic, a gibbet-base, once redeployed as a mounting-block and now a

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planter. From the late AngloSaxon period onwards, felons were tried and justice swiftly dispensed at the Langdyke Bush Hundred Court on King Street on the contiguous parish boundary of Ufford, Upton, Helpston and Bainton. By the seventeenth century, both trials and gallows moved to a purpose-built Court House [now the Exeter Arms] next door.

Continuing northwards along King Street, Arthur noted that ‘there is little water under the arches’ of Lolham Bridges. How times have changed! Nowadays he would find a veritable torrent, if perchance, he were able to proceed beyond the levelcrossing! Arthur was so amazed at Maxey church, standing in splendid isolation that he did not venture into the village. Instead, he enthused over the ‘Norman’ tower, the decorated capitals (both of which bear striking similarities to Castor’s), the lofty chancel arch and the elaborate tomb-cum-Easter-sepulchre in the chancel. As ever, Arthur looked for the extraordinary and alerts us to a small stone-vaulted chamber south of the chancel, probably built c.1280 as a sacristy [strong-room]. His second curiosity is a piscina [ritual wash>> basin] ‘high up on the south 33 27/06/2016 11:31 AM

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Arthur’s visit to nearby Northborough is laced with a sense of the macabre. He begins with the yarn that Oliver Cromwell’s corpse ‘was conveyed by night from London to “Narborough” and it is said that a headless body was once seen at the opening of a grave here’. Despite the fact that Cromwell’s widow, Elizabeth, and daughter, Elizabeth Claypole, had lived at Northborough Manor, Arthur completely dismissed the legend. He states that it is generally accepted the Lord Protector’s limbs and torso were walled up in ‘Cromwell’s Room’ in Newburgh Priory [Yorkshire], the home of another daughter, Mary Lady Fauconberg, who rescued them from a pit where they were thrown after his posthumous execution at Tyburn, in 1661.

Since access to the tomb has been denied by Lady Mary’s descendents, another school of thought plausibly argues that his body-parts still languish in the pit. Cromwell’s head had a less dignified but better-documented fate. After being displayed on a spike in London, it was sold, resold and exhibited in various private museums until it finally was presented to Sidney Sussex College Cambridge, in 1960 and interred near the chapel.

Still in Northborough, Arthur regales us with another sinister tale that a man’s skeleton was found sitting in a chair in a tiny in room one of the turrets of St Andrew’s church. Was he a sixteenth- or seventeenth-century Roman Catholic priest hiding from Protestant extremists? Or a forgotten fugitive seeking Sanctuary? Or is it only makebelieve? Warming to the theme, 34 Village Tribune 99 Westa.indd 34

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Arthur describes a spiral staircase in a second turret leading down to the ossuary or charnel house into which the bones of the longdeceased were posted, having been evicted from their graves to make way for new arrivals.

At Glinton, Arthur’s spirits were lifted at the sight of St Benedict’s ‘delicate white spire, gleaming in the blue like a needle’, ‘the monster gargoyles’ and the larger-than-life effigies of a ‘woman wearing a wimple and a forester with a horn, bow and arrows’ on guard duty in the porch, said to be an early fourteenth-century Constable or forest warden, Geoffrey de la Mare, and his lady. Overawed by the light and airy interior and confronted by the hefty, geometrically-patterned, twelfthcentury font, it would be easy to overlook the ancient parish chest in the chancel and the delightful memorial to John Wyldbore (died 1696), flanked by two ‘quaint figures’ and topped with his cote-of-arms depicting four wild boars. Arthur ensures that we don’t.

At Peakirk, there is no reference to the famous fourteenth-century wall-paintings simply because they were still hidden beneath layers of whitewash. Although Edmund Artis knew of their existence by 1843, he sagaciously kept them under wraps lest exposure to light caused them to deteriorate.

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different ideas and revealed the paintings in 1952 for all to see.

With the best of intentions, he sealed them with wax, trapping moisture inside and causing major conservation problems. In their absence, Arthur focuses on the magnificent Romanesque tympanum above the south door and stained glass windows installed in memory of the Rector’s son, Second Lieutenant William Alexander Faithfull of the Second Seaforth Highlanders, who was born at Glinton in 1895 and killed at Ypres on 3 July 1915 in the so-called ‘war to end all wars’. Next to them is the equally-colourful wall-plaque to his fallen comrades, depicting a portly kangaroo and maple-leaf in the lower corners, reminding us of the Commonwealth troops who died fighting alongside our own brave boys. Then, almost as an after-thought, he notes another of Peakirk’s lost treasures, the lovely old dovecote ‘about 20 feet square’, which was demolished c.1964 to make way for Firdale Close.

For me, present-day Bainton is packed with interesting features that help to plot the history of the settlement. Sadly by now, Arthur seemed to be in a hurry for he only had time for the Butter Cross, ‘raised on very high steps and capped with a stone ball’ and St Mary’s church in its tranquil setting.

However, I’m pleased that he noticed the enigmatic ‘scraps

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of carved foliage’ appliquéd onto fourteenth-century tower and chiselled into the archway of the porch. Once inside, he urges us to look out for the ‘upright man’, whose plaque graces the wall of the north aisle. He was Robert Henson (died 1755), the Returning Officer for the 1734 Stamford elections, who ‘Bribes could not corrupt, Promises seduce, nor Threats deter him from doing his Duty’. What a fine role-model he would have made for modern politicians, especially in the run-up to the Brexit Poll!

Whilst exploring Ufford, Arthur spotted an unobtrusive tablet in the gable-end of a former barn, proclaiming that in 1724, Mrs Ruth Edge gifted the rent from the property ‘To six decayed [old] Gentle women for ever’. It is a shame that he did not continue down Main Street as far as Ufford Hall as he may have given us a valuable insight into how it was 70 years ago. Instead, he climbed the hill to inspect the former rectory and the adjacent church.

Here, he draws our attention to fragments of fifteenth-century glass in the north aisle windows, the glorious font-cover and benchends of similar date ‘with a variety of faces ringed with crude foliage’.

Our last port-of-call is Barnack.

Given its proximity to its famous quarries (exploited from c.60AD until c.1454), not-surprisingly Arthur perceived the entire village as a celebration of the ubiquitous limestone commenting,

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Barnack: Porch ‘Peterborough Minster would not have been so high, If Barnack quarry had not been so nigh’.

Neither would the great abbeys of Crowland, Thorney, Ely, Ramsey or Bury St Edmund’s and a host of medieval parish churches for that matter!

Like Castor church, St John the Baptist’s deserves a separate Trib. feature. It is presided over by a massive, western tower which, we are told, boasts a ‘pure Saxon doorway’ and ‘simple windows’, one of which has been cobbled ‘from seven stones, crudely put together’. The date of the tower has recently been pushed back from 1000AD to c.950 and is now is thought to have been built exclusively for baptisms. This would certainly explain the church’s dedication and the presence the built-in ‘throne’ [priest’s chair] inside.

Unfortunately, this puts pay to the time-honoured belief (embraced

by Arthur) that it contains the ‘oldest magistrate’s seat known in England, used by the President of the Court when justice was administered from this tower’.

Our guide now directs us to St John’s other must-see attractions such as the ‘noble’, fourteenthcentury porch, ‘considered one of the best in all England’ and The Walcot Chapel with its glorious tomb and canopied sculpture of the Virgin Mary praying in front of a miniature Barnack church. Finally, he takes us into

the north aisle to see the mid eleventh-century bas-relief of Christ-in-Majesty, ‘three feet long and still bearing traces of colour’; it was found under the floor [in 1931] and is an impressive piece of craftsmanship’. These are a few of Barnack’s many treasures that you really must see for yourself, with or without a copy of Mr Mee’s Northamptonshire – or Charles O’Brien’s excellent revised edition of Pevsner’s Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire and Peterborough.

Unlike Pevsner and O’Brien, The King’s England volumes are not academic works. Arthur’s language tends to be oldfashioned and flowery and although I find quite endearing, it is not everybody’s cup-of-tea. Like most of us mere mortals, he and his team made mistakes, missed some really-interesting bits and took ingrained, local folklore and gossip as gospel. Nevertheless, his books are a thoroughly-good read and, for me, an essential vade mecum.

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And now, Arthur and I are about to embark upon another expedition. You see, nearly 60 years after my brief encounter with his King’s England Durham, at last I have acquired my own first edition. Add a road-map, tank full of diesel and the all-important camera ....and England is my oyster.

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Liam Pridmore Memorial Ride The annual Liam Pridmore Memorial Cycle Ride takes place this year on Saturday the 3rd September at the Golden Pheasant in Etton.

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he Committee that organise the event have been working hard to make this year’s ride as successful as the last few years. The event is named after Liam Pridmore from Glinton who died from a form of aggressive Brain Tumour in April 2012, aged just 13. Since this point the event has been held in his name and has raised in excess of £25,000 for local and also national charities.

The day consists of three cycle rides to suit all ages and abilities.

There is a 60 mile Sportive Ride and a 25 and 5 mile ride for the more leisurely riders and children.

Entertainment is available throughout the day from local musicians and bands, along with a BBQ and a very premium raffle taking place in the evening.

As well as The Brain Tumour Charity, this year’s ride is also raising funds for George Robinson from Stamford who suffered serious spinal injuries in July 2015 playing rugby for Stamford School. The team are hoping to donate funds to help towards the purchase of an AllTerrain Wheelchair. Alongside George, the organisers are also raising funds for the East Anglia Air Ambulance in light of the

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Pictured above: Chris Fitzjohn, James Manning Director, Prince Energy; Title Sponsor, Gary Reid |Chairman, Robin Pithey Committee Member, Matthew Holman | Vice Chairman, Gary Mullaney | Committee Member (Mark Gorman and Chris Rowley were unavailable.) excellent support given to Chris Fitzjohn from Maxey. Chris was involved in a serious accident at the beginning of 2016 and was air-lifted from the scene. Full details of their stories, the charities involved, online donations and details of the day itself can be found at www.liamride.com.

Registration for the rides will be open at The Golden Pheasant, Etton from 9.30am until 12 noon and riders can start at their leisure. So get “on yer bike” and get along to support a very worthy local event!

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Expansion at Greenacres Chiropractic Centre This year has seen much change here at Greenacres Chiropractic Centre, Glinton. Chiropractic can be a very effective treatment in many complaints of the spine and other joints of the body, helping with pain reduction and mobilisation. The clinic had become busier and the need for an additional Chiropractor couldn’t be ignored any longer.

So, in April 2016 Bridget Bath, the principle Chiropractor, was joined by Vicki Waller.

Meanwhile Bridget has undertaken further training and become a Clinical Hypnotherapist, complementing her skills as a chiropractor. ‘Vicki brings a wealth of additional knowledge and experience to the practice and the patients she has seen so far love her. There are so many cross overs between the two disciplines. Stress has a physical element and physical pain an emotional side to it too’ says Bridget and is very pleased to introduce Forward Focus Hypnotherapy at Greenacres Chiropractic Centre.

THE INITIAL HYPNOTHERAPY CONSULTATION IS FREE. Come along to meet Bridget and see if the process is what you are looking for, so you have nothing to lose apart from an hour of your time. There is also an offer running until the end of July 2016 so each follow up Hypnotherapy session (approx 1hr) costs just £35 – saving you 50%.

Don’t forget this process doesn’t dwell on the past but focuses you on a positive future.

If you would like to know more about Chiropractic or Hypnotherapy and how they can help you, why not give us a call.

Greenacres, 4 Westbourne Drive, Glinton PE6 7JU (turn left immediately before AMVC on Helpton Road) t: 01733 254239 | e: greenacreschiro@gmail.com www.greenacreschiropractic.co.uk

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Cecilia Hammond Very exciting! The Chernobyl Children have arrived! It would be wonderful to have donations of tomato, gherkins, cucumber, beetroot and other vegetable seeds, warm socks, Vaseline, Vick, cough lozengers, menthol sweets, plasters, sudocrem, toothbrushes, toothpaste, stock cubes, herbs and spices, tea and coffee, freezer bags (to store food in for the winter), calpol, tea towels. Such donations would be so gratefully received, they make a real difference to the families. I have visited houses where there is absolutely no food apart from a few vegetables, so seeds are precious and all of the other items listed make life so much more manageable. Thank you. Just get in touch if you would like to donate. Thank you so much!

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Peakirk Village Peakirk Dog Show. The hounds of Peakirk (and elsewhere) put on a fine display this afternoon,strutting their stuff, wagging tails, doing tricks and generally being cute.

Peter Hiller Cecilia Hammond The Chernobyl Children arrive! Two absolutely tiny seven year olds. All very excited and hungry! So thrilled with the teddies from their host families. The fun begins!

As part of our regular ward rounds Cllr John Holdich and I attended an arranged meeting with a number of Glinton residents to look at the specific issue of vehicles parking alongside the church and making the road effectively one-way at school dropping off and collection times. A number of aesthetic remedial suggestions made which will now be evaluated by PCC Highways.

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Community Orchard starts to blossom at Etton One of the Langdyke Countryside Trust’s many local projects is taking shape at its Etton High Meadow Nature Reserve. Since taking over the 8 acre site in 2012, the Trust has been slowly creating a community orchard and a number of small allotments for Etton residents.

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lanting of the orchard took place in 2013 and 2014 as part of the Trust’s annual Green Leap Day when Peterborough based businesses give up time to take part in conservation work on its reserves. Employees from Athene Communications, Peterborough Environment City Trust, Change Agents, Royal HaskoningDHV and Peterborough City Council have planted 70 apple, cherry, plum, gage and pear trees with funding from the Forest for Peterborough project, where possible choosing varieties with strong local connections. All the original trees were carefully protected from rabbit grazing only for several to succumb to the attention of muntjac deer! Once this problem had been addressed, the trees have – in the main - flourished!

A group of Langdyke members is now actively managing the orchard and has had a busy winter work programme, pruning the trees and clearing away vegetation from around the roots and trunks.

They are now starting to prepare for a time when the trees will bear fruit and Trust members can harvest and enjoy the produce on a community basis. Tasks include creating a wild flower meadow around the fruit trees, planting up some more hedgerow around the orchard and starting to plan community events with a fruity theme – perhaps including cider making and mid-winter wassailing!

More recently, Langdyke has also offered an area of land on the reserve to local residents to create vegetable plots at High Meadow.

This has involved some seriously heavy work, turning a largely

neglected and uncultivated area of rank grass into a very tidy set of six plots all ready to be planted up and produce a range of crops from potatoes to rhubarb and soft fruits.

The rest of the land is home to the Trust’s flock of Jacob sheep and is actively managed for nature. A large pond was restored on the site last year and will hopefully provide a new home to many species of dragonfly, newt and acquatic species.

If you are interested in being part of the team at Etton High Meadow, do get in touch, we are looking for new members and have an active programme of work-parties here and on our other reserves, which seem to combine a lot of hard work with a lot of fun and community spirit – which is what Langdyke is all about!

Contact: Richard Astle, richard@athene-communications.co.uk - 01733 207340 Find us on Facebook /groups/langdyketrust/

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Chez Pierre BBQ Pork ‘Allo good people from Tribune villages. As always I hope you are all very well now that the summer months seem to be around us non?

For this issue of your finest magazine I have been asked to choose my favourite BBQ dish. Yes mes amis it’s time to find your outside cooker at the back of your shed and give it, how you say, a right old shine-up. Outside cooking and dining does not have to be the annual British boys crusade of incinerating the ubiquitous Mr Tesco’s bargain bangers and Asda’s cardboard ready-made burgers. Inflicting shuttle reentry heat on tender pieces of chicken also does little to endear your guests to your culinary prowess or indeed their palates and tummies.

Better surely to decide to cook food that’s appealing, won’t break the bank and which allows you to enjoy the outside occasion with your family and friends. Complimentary to the main cooking meat can be rice and pasta salads with peppers, peaches and sliced avocado; simple yet beautiful homemade dressings and lovely cheeses.

At Chez Pierre we use our reliable Weber gas barbecue

all year round. It’s kept in pristine order under cover and used to cook all manner of foods, from roast joints and big steaks to the most delicate fishes. But always the most successful BBQ’s are from the timely preparation of what’s to cook and one course I really like to prepare and which has a wonderful taste is my Chez Pierre Hoisin Pork. This is not to be offered to your skinny dieting friends as the pork belly fat makes the wonderful flavour but may induce some sort of foodie panic attack amongst them and this is unpleasant to witness, non?

The last time I cooked this for our friends it went down beautifully with apple mash and baby sweetcorn and I really suggest you cook more than you think you’ll need because it is very, very eatable; c’est bon pour la santé and your friends will have lots and lots unless they are the aforementioned panicking folk. Pork belly is pretty much the cheapest cut of the pig and I think probably the most flavoursome. Ask your Grasmere butcher for his recommended boneless belly of pork and get him to score it if you don’t want to do it yourself.

For four non-dieting friends:

4lb belly pork, sea salt, 3 tsp Chinese five spice powder, 3 garlic cloves peeled and chopped, 2 tsp sesame oil, 5 tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp clear honey, salad leaves to garnish.

Preparation:

Rub salt over the scored skin and leave for 30 mins. Mix together five spice powder, garlic, sesame oil, hoisin sauce and honey in a pestle and mortar, until smooth. Rub the mixture evenly over the salted pork skin and leave to chill and marinate in the fridge for about six hours – so the morning before cooking in the evening is ok. Bring the meat to room temperature and place on a wire rack within a roasting tray and into a pre-heated 200c covered BBQ for about 1 ½ hours, or until the pork skin is very crisp and the juices run clear. Leave the pork resting for about 15 minutes before cutting into strips and serving immediately. I serve this with sautéed or boiled new potatoes in mint butter, asparagus and either a rice salad or a simple dressed French green salad. A simple yet impressive plate of food to delight your guests and to please you too as they enjoy!

A robust red Fitou is always welcomed with outside eating but allow to cool properly before serving and always have bottles to spare as the evening goes on, non?

Bon Chance, Pierre x askchezpierre@gmail.com

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Farming Diary

After a mild wet and windy winter and a spring which was almost as atrocious. Summer has finally arrived, the temperatures warming and spring seeding eventually coming through the ground; all sowing was completed although later than we would have liked, but with the warmth and rain is now growing well. I personally don’t remember a year like it.

The seasons seem to all roll into together and one wonders how we manage to complete all the jobs which need to be done on time.

The mild winter and spring has brought disease problems in cereals, oil seed rape, winter beans and now the sugar beet is needing attention – there appears to be no end this year for applying mainly fungicides. The sugar beet crop has made great strides in growth, at one time it looked as if it wouldn’t meet in the rows by the longest day – but now second week in June I feel confident that it will achieve its goal. The potato crop is well behind with Boston (Lincs) new crop only in its second week reaching us in this area, the sample being rather small.

I am sure many of you will be wondering what patchwork areas in the standing winter crops are for – farmers are faced with the menace of “Blackgrass and Sterile Brome” which are threatening cereal growing. These areas have been burnt off in an effort to cut down on the weed taking over – thus rendering the fields unsuitable for future cereal seeding.

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of silage for winter feed for the cattle with good quality, all first cuts completed in good weather.

We are now wanting to start our second cut on some new seeds which were sown last autumn – we may even get a third cut – but the weather has to improve before we can attempt a second mowing.

The countryside is changing colour with oil seed rape finished flowering, the pods are very much obvious – the winter barley is now showing a hint of gold, most winter wheats are well into ear and so our thoughts move onto harvest starting in about seven weeks time, but again depending on the weather we get in the next few weeks.

The grain stores are being cleaned out, but grain movement off the farm is still very slow and we have a few clearing up loads to sell.

Machinery is being checked over for repairs which may be needed for harvest and autumn work.

As I finish these notes the longest day is only a week away and the daylight hours will soon start to shorten…what a thought! We’ve hardly seen summer yet, but perhaps we shall be blessed with good weather for harvest which will extend into autumn.

Commodity prices have moved very little in the upward direction – so here’s hoping the weather will be kind to us and avoid drying the corn – with fuel prices on the rise, every saving we can make will be very welcome.

This morning I was awakened by one of the best dawn choruses I’ve heard for a long time – it began by a blackbird singing for all it’s worth perched up on top of our highest

evergreen tree, then a number of other birds joined in – the cuckoo in the distance, a cock pheasant very near to our home, with smaller birds joining in with even our resident crow adding to the wonderful bird’s song. One of the pleasures of living in the countryside at this time of year.

Finally, i'd like to say thank you so much to everyone who supported The Tractor Run and for all your generosity. It was a great day and Newborough's Young Farmer Association handed over a cheque to The Air Ambulance.

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John Clare Cottage We have been very busy at the Cottage, with many groups visiting the centre during the early part of the season. It is thanks to the support of our catering and front of house volunteers that we have been able to make sure that the visitors have had an enjoyable time at the Cottage.

The gardens have been one of the main topics of comment by our visitors. The gardens are in excellent condition with great flowering displays. This is thanks to the dedication of the gardening volunteers who support us at the Cottage.

Future events will continue with our regular Acoustic CafĂŠ music evenings, see the website for the dates.

For the John Clare Society Festival 15-17July the Cottage will be open on Friday 15th 11 am to 4pm, Saturday 16th 10 am to 4:30 pm, we will be open on the Sunday 17th 11 am to 4 pm and Monday 18th 11 am to 4 pm There will be an exhibition of Clare inspired photographs in the Dovecote, the pictures have been taken by Tracy Bullen and Mike Hobson both passionate about Clare and photography.

The Pantaloons will be making their second visit of 2016 on 3 August with their interpretation of The Canterbury Tales. There are some tickets left.

We will have a new artist on show in the Cottage, the works of Oakham artist Alan Oliver will be on display in the Cottage.

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There will be a chance to see different arts and crafts at the Open Craft Day on 6 August at the Cottage. Do come along entrance is free and there will be refreshments available in the cafĂŠ.

We have had a series of very successful art workshops lead by local artist Sally Hammerton, each has been fully subscribed.

So that anyone who failed to get on one and would like the opportunity to work with Sally we are holding a further workshop on 14 September. Please contact the Cottage for details and to reserve a place.

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Etton News

by Anne Curwen

Congratulations to Ben Tucker and Sophie Whincop who married at Etton Church on Friday 3rd June. The bride arrived in a fabulous vintage VW campervan.

Sophie and her bridesmaids looked wonderful and the rain held off allowing photographs to be taken in the field whilst guests strolled to the Golden Pheasant for the reception.

On Saturday 4 June 80 villagers gathered in the church to commemorate Etton’s war dead.

The tragic story of the death 100 years ago, of 19-year-old John George Ellis, in WW1 was told through a dramatization of the letters he sent from the frontline.

With thanks to Jamie Morton who played George and Helen Morton, Alex Long, Edward Curwen, Michael Trotter and Mark Hotchkin who acted as the other characters.

There was a display in the church of all our War dead and the survivors who had served in the Wars. This was made possible due to the extensive research done by Jane King, a part time

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researcher with the Imperial War museum. She produced a comprehensive booklet of information about our war dead, which is available in print or online for £2 from me. We are indebted to her for all the work she contributed to this project.

After the church service we proceeded to the village green and unveiled the new memorial and refurbished sign. Those honoured are Rose Bains, Joan Otley and Mary Simpson, Ted Ellis and Etton’s War dead; William Alfred Burns, John George Ellis, and Robert Smith who gave their lives during WW1 and Frank Kingerley and James Stacey who sadly gave their lives in WW2.

Maurice Wright, our oldest resident, did the unveiling and also explained that as a founding member of Etton Parish Council he had helped design the Etton village sign. It depicts the Manor house, this house was chosen as anyone can live in it. The corn represents our agricultural heritage, and a mouse was

included because they live everywhere in Etton! The original sign had a blackbird in the picture but this was later moved to the white shield below, as it is part of our coat of arms.

The event continued with vintage afternoon tea in the Rectory Gardens to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. With thanks to Maggie Warren who made a fantastic birthday cake for the Queen (June Cancea did the honours for us), congratulations to Michael Trotter who won the prize for the best dressed and to Mark and Janet Hotchkin and Michael and Angela Trotter who won the Queen themed quiz after a tiebreaker, and thanks to all those who provided sandwiches, scones and cakes.

The next ‘Etton’ event is a Barn dance, featuring ‘A wagon load of monkeys’ on Saturday 2 July, tickets are available from Graham Smitheringale 07759 361968 (proceeds to Sue Ryder, I think) Anne Curwen 07730301404

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Taking the politics out of Politics

Our Rural Wilderness The overgrown state of the grass in our parks and along footpaths has understandably stirred many people to complain either formally to the Council or raise as a concern on Facebook.

What however appears to be forgotten is that the decision to reduce the frequency of grass cutting was taken through the democratic process by our councillors.

Through no fault of the City Council, the amount of money it has available to spend on services has been cut considerably over recent years in line with the Government’s attempt to reduce the national debt. Spare a thought for the councillors having to make those tough decisions, less grass cutting or less money to adult social care for example, not easy.

It is an option for Parish Council’s to take responsibility for keeping the grass trimmed.

In Peakirk the Parish Council pays for cutting the village green, the church yard and other communal grassed areas.

What I do find rather odd is that funding to clip the grass on our waterways such as the Maxey Cut and South Drain is not in short supply. There may be a sound reason why the drainage board keeps the banks well cut (not obvious to me) but can it be a higher priority than maintaining a children’s play area? Perhaps we should campaign for a redistribution of public money in favour of the City Council?

Both John Holdich and I extend a heartfelt thanks to all those who voted for us to remain as your joint ward councillors for the newlycreated Glinton and Castor ward, within the North West Cambs parliamentary constituency. Certainly, with our large majority vote in May’s election, you have again given us a mandate to maintain both yours and our own firmly held village-life values, to protect our precious countryside and to maintain our rural community’s identity.

Our new ward is geographically large, stretching from Peakirk to Castor, but manageable and logical and our many years’ combined experience of local government workings and also living within our ward helps us to not only understand the current and future issues facing us all but also to ensure that appropriate council resources are targeted properly.

We have always endeavoured to take the ‘politics’ out of our city council roles, not just at election-time but also throughout our years as your respective ward councillors.

Although we’re both long-standing members of the Conservative Party we don’t slavishly follow an entrenched Party-line and John, as PCC Leader, has never determined political dogma take precedent over what’s right for the tax-payers of Peterborough. He has asked me to continue my job as the Cabinet member with responsibility for housing, the economic development and growth of our City and the planning service of our unitary authority. John himself has responsibility not only as Leader of the council but also oversees the council’s work as a Local Education Authority, the asset management of our schools, our skills agenda, higher Education and the City’s University Provision. We look forward to the next few years with the undoubted challenges they’ll certainly bring to Peterborough, our Local Authority and within the rural villages you’ve asked us to continue to represent.

Kind regards and thank you again for your support. We won’t let you down.

Cllr Peter Hiller peter.hiller@peterborough.gov.uk

1st Glinton Rainbows have spaces 1st Glinton Rainbows have spaces for girls aged between 5 and 7 years.We are a lively and friendly group who like to play games , sing songs , craft and cook. We meet every Tuesday in term time at Glinton Village hall from 5.15 to 6.30pm.

If you know of any girls who would like to join us now or in the future please contact Pat Carter- Rainbow Leader T: 01733253087 E: patcarter794@gmail.com

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Our Tribland MP to visit Northborough Popular and well-regarded North West Cambs constituency MP Shailesh Vara is to make one of his regular visits to Tribland; this time to the village of Northborough, at the village hall on Saturday 9th July between 10.30 and 12 noon. Along with both Glinton and Castor ward councillors John Holdich OBE and Peter Hiller he will be happy to listen to and talk with residents about both national and local issues.

Shailesh was returned as our constituency MP with an increased majority at last year’s general election and serves as a Government Minister in the Ministry of Justice and the Department for Work and Pensions. Whilst in Opposition, he served on the Select Committee for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and in 2006 was appointed Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons, a post he held until the 2010 General Election.

He has also introduced two Private Members’ Bills. The first, in 2006, sought to increase the age range for women for compulsory breast cancer screening from the 50-70 age range to 45-75. The second Private Members’ Bill was in 2007 and it sought to give greater protection to house holders who tried to defend themselves and their property from intruders in their own houses. The Labour Government of the time did not allow the Bill to progress.

However, the proposals were put into law in 2013 by the Conservative led Coalition Government.

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Commemoration Plaque in Northborough Pictured above is Henry Moore (4 years old) and his granddad Jack Turner putting in the plaque to commemorate the Queen's 90th Birthday Street Party in Northborough.

Pub whip round for Win, 101, after con men scam A 101-year-old woman has given a “big, big thank you” to her local pub for a donation after she was the victim of a distraction burglary.

Win Vine had £400 stolen from her Northborough home after cold callers came to her door at about 7pm on May 24.

- Shed burglaries warning for all areas Please be advised that we are experiencing a real increase in shed burglaries throughout the city and would advise all residents to be particularly vigilant and take extra precautions, especially if you are storing valuable items such as bicycles and power tools in your sheds. These items are being targeted by thieves.

Sheds are an easy target and poor quality locks are no deterrent.

Please report anything suspicious immediately.

Helen O'Driscoll (Police, Community Safety Officer, Peterborough - Southern)

But, after the ordeal, staff and regulars at The Blue Bell in Glinton, which Mrs Vine visits twice a week, had a whip round to make sure she was not left short because of the callous thieves.

A grateful Mrs Vine said: “I want to say a big, big thank you to the staff and drinkers. Everybody is so kind.

“You do not think they are taking any notice of you. It’s unbelievable. The people that come are very, very nice.”

Mrs Vine said she was shocked to receive the donation, which has been safely stored away, and a bouquet of flowers.

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Northborough WI Our regular meeting in May was a change to our published schedule. Instead of Willow weaving, which we will reschedule for later in the year, we exercised the grey matter with a fun quiz testing our ladies’ knowledge on trivia from the 60’s, 70’s 80’s and 90’s.

Our walking group, which now meets on the first Saturday of the month, took a delightful amble around Helpston at the beginning of June. Friends, partners and pooches joined members for the walk which culminated in a delicious lunch at the Bluebell.

For June we ran a fund raiser for our 2016 charity, Magpas. The charity provides pre-hospital critical care and retrieval in East Anglia. Kindly hosted by the Packhorse, we offered pub games in an open meeting. On offer was Connect 4, giant Jenga, Quoits, a Skittle table, guess the chutney and how many buttons in a jar plus a raffle.

Tolethorpe was the venue for one of our additional activities. Some members met at the famous outdoor venue to watch a production of The Wind in the Willows. The weather was kind and the performance

by Tracy M Thomas fantastic, especially the characterization. Our ladies will be returning to Tolethorpe for their Shakespeare season of Macbeth next month.

For July we have our summer outing, the only meeting not held in our home venue of the Packhorse. We will be spending the evening at Grasslands Equestrian center where members will have the opportunity of a taster horse ride, groom a pony and a demonstration by a professional rider, all followed by a bring and share supper. August will see us returning to the Packhorse for our annual interactive quiz, this year with a regal theme in honour of Her Majesties 90th birthday.

Other activities coming up are a porkpie making course at Willowbrook farm and the Knitty Gritty group which meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Stage.

We are a friendly, youngish group and happy to welcome any ladies who would like to come and see what we do. The On the Edge WI meet in the Packhorse in Northborough from 7pm on the third Monday of the month.

For more information, you can contact Tracy on 07720 327145 or our President, Lorraine, on 01733 254865.

Glinton WI

Our May meeting started with a fish and chip supper enjoyed by all and culminated in a fun-filled auction. A wide variety of auction lots filled trestle tables, raising funds and a few eyebrows. Some items were even modelled by our hard– working auctioneers!

Many members have enjoyed recent flower-themed visits. The Long Sutton Flower Festival held in the magnificent church really impressed. The Bluebell walk was beautiful and welcome lunches completed both events.

In June, an afternoon tea held, in partnership with the Glinton Village Hall Committee, to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations was a great success.

Delicious sandwiches and cakes, colourful bunting and a royal themed art display ensured a memorable afternoon, fitting for a special celebration.

In July we look forward to a visit from Sian Fox to learn more about food (one of our favourite topics!), and a meal at The Stage, Market Deeping, is planned for our August Outing.

We are a friendly group and meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in Glinton Village Hall. So please come along and join us, you will be most welcome.

Contact Diane Watts [President] on 01733 253352 or Jenny Dunk [Secretary] on 01733 254252.

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Photographed (left): Sandra Solley receiving the Principal’s Award from Norland College’s principal Elizabeth Hunt, (right)t: Sandra Solley with fiancé Tom Bullock)

Meet Peakirk’s Very Own Mary Poppins Norland College has been training students to become nannies for the last 120 years, and now local girl Sandra Solley, who has lived with her family in the Glinton and Peakirk area since she was seven years old, has completed the prestigious course.

The college in Bath was founded in 1892 and although it has changed since the early years, it’s still ensuring that its students are trained in the most up-todate and challenging academic qualifications. Its graduates are the crème de la crème of nannies in the UK, with them long being the preferred choice of childcare for the rich and famous. Our very own Prince George is looked after by a Norland Nanny (Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo) who was hired by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. In fact, you may have seen the nanny showcasing her services at Princess Charlotte’s christening last year.

The internet was buzzing about her iconic uniform which the Norland students wear every day to

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class, and resembles Mary Poppins’ famous outfit. Sir Mick Jagger and Princess Anne are just a couple of the other high-profile names who have used the services of a Norland Nanny for their children.

This year, Sandra Michelle Solley completed the BA (Hons) Degree in Early Years Development and Leaning with the Norland Diploma (Level 6) at Norland College. A local to the area, Sandra studied at Peakirk Cum Glinton Primary School, followed by studying at Arthur Mellows and leaving with 10 GSCE’s back in 2005. She then went to study at Stamford College where she obtained a Diploma in Childcare and Education.

Sandra then worked at two local children nurseries, before working as a Nanny for a local family for a number of years. When Sandra decided she wanted to further her skills by studying again, she beat off fierce competition to gain a much coveted place at Norland College.

The 27 year old’s determination and kindness has seen her through

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the last three years, and has helped her excel during the course. Her mother Julie, and sister Rebecca, recently attended an award ceremony where Sandra was selected for the esteemed Principal award for the way she has embodied the ethos of the college in the last three years. She will graduate later this year, much to the delight of her family and friends.

Before the summer is out, Sandra is also set to begin a new adventure as she marries her fiancé Tom Bullock on the 23rd July at St Marys Church in Swanage. Tom currently resides in Swanage and works as a Children’s Ministry Leader on the Wave Project. Once married, the Bullocks are going to begin their married life in Hackney, where Sandra will start her career as a Norland Nanny for a very lucky family.

Who knows; we might see Peakirk’s very own Mary Poppins looking after Prince Harry’s children in years to come!

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Glinton Street Party Bob Quinn for the residents of St Benedict’s Close On the afternoon of Sunday 12 June the residents of St Benedict’s Close Glinton, their families and friends all joined together with other roads and villages throughout the country to hold a street party to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday.

Flags and buntings decorated the houses and tables were set up at the end of the close for the 74 adults and children who joined in the celebrations. Lots of good food was brought to the marquee and along with the wine and soft drinks home brewed beer was also on tap. There were games for children of all ages,

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a quiz based on the Queen’s life and some very entertaining egg and spoon races. With only a little rain everyone had a most enjoyable afternoon. Our thanks go to the group of ladies who organised the event and we look forward to the next celebration street party.

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Glinton Friendship Club Here we are again, back after another bank holiday break needing fun, entertainment and stimulation, friendship ,chat, laughter and lovely lunches... And a nice cup of tea with pals. Ahhhh.

What a fantastic Spring we have had with some special big birthdays, including her majesty and some of our very own, all getting older and wiser, and also wedding anniversaries. Our club celebration for the Queens big day was amazing with wonderful decorations, brilliant buffet food and presentation by the Mayor of medals for all our members who would be 90 in the same year. A right Royal quiz by Barry and our crowns made the day very special.

Thanks to JH for a special photo

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of the lady herself with whom we all had our photos taken. To add to this for the Official Birthday, we are holding a glamorous garden party themed gala day with posh frocks and a fancy hat decorating competition!!!

We have had two exercise sessions now with Michelle and despite one or two hiccups are now thoroughly enjoying what we can do and enjoying watching others do what we can't! And don't mention loose balls flying about. Some of us have slippery fingers...

A super surprise session was run by Eve and Shannon helping our members to master the art of "wet felting" to produce some stunning poppies for a large

community project. It involved trays, bubble wrap and lots of froth!

Our club summer outing is later this month when we are heading to deepest Norfolk to take a train ride from Holt to Sheringham and enjoying the pleasures of the east Anglian seaside. This will be a new departure for us and will keep all informed for future reference as it sounds brilliant.

For American Independence Day a local farm which has given us a wonderful day out before will be doing a big Yankee barbecue for our members. Yee ha!!!! This is all alongside our regular quizzes, games and raffles, and of course our super lunches.

We are still looking for some kind local people to help with our catering so if that's you, or you know someone who might enjoy helping please contact our club leaders on 01733 253078 or 01733 252724.

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THE WHISPERER

Dear Editor, in the last edition you kindly gave space to a request for unwanted tools and other items to be donated to Tools with a Mission (twam). I am grateful to those who have sorted out their sheds, garages and spare rooms so far. Please can all further donations come to me by 10 September and I will contact the charity to collect the donations. There is a good website which highlights what is needed: www.twam.co.uk. Thank you, Hilary Geisow, contact details on page 3.

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Scene from my kitchen window ...

Has there been a breakout from Guantanamo Bay? Monica Berry

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Deeping Gate Jane Hill Councillor Vacancy. Sadly, a vacancy has arisen. If you care about our village, as we do, and would like to contribute and become involved, please feel free to speak informally initially to any Councillor or our Clerk, all contact details appearing on our notice boards and Facebook page.

Litter Pick. Our litter picks have continued regularly since February, 2015, are successful and great fun. Our next is planned for Sunday, 4 September, meeting at 10.00 a.m. at our old stone bridge. As before, we can provide high-vis waistcoats, pickers and sacks. If you can spare up to a couple of hours, we will welcome your company and your help in tidying our village.

Fly tipping, including the disposal of grass cuttings and other garden waste on verges and in ditches, is unacceptable.

Sadly, this is occurring in parts of Deeping Gate. Peterborough City Council will take action against those identified.

For more information, don't forget to check our Facebook page and our notice boards.

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CCllr John F W Holdich OBE

At the recent Parish Council AGM, Cllr John Holdich was re-elected Chairman, Cllr Robert Johnson Vice-Chairman and also Chairman of the Planning Working Group.

On the next Parish meeting agenda, we will be discussing the new pre-school application again which after a lot of work by the school, Parish and some advice from the City Council's development team, I believe we have an exciting new scheme to put forward.

At the same meeting, the Council will take its first look at land put forward for development by land-owners.

A street meeting took take place with John and Peter with traffic officers from the City Council and local residents on the 17 June on the Green to look at dangerous parking behind the Church.

Better repair work has taken place in North Fen Road. Further work over the length of North Fen Road is on the way, including the re-cutting of grips in the grass verge to stop the flooding; also, works will be carried out down Welmore Road to the road surface from Peakirk Road to the Willows in the near future.

Since the Council provided bags for the waste food caddies, usage has gone up 20%, for which I thank you, but we need to do even better and to improve other elements of recycling please.

Following considerable complaints from villagers with regard to the ever increasing problem outside the Village Hall, which has become dangerous, the Traffic Management Department at Peterborough City Council has told us they will be going ahead with yellow lines in front of the Village Hall, which will be legally enforceable. Users of the hall will still be able to drop off and pick up and also unload. I understand that Blue Badge holders can park on double yellow lines for up to 3 hours.

Well done to all the people and groups who celebrated the Queens 90th birthday with various village events. Parish Councillors from Peakirk and Glinton, Cllr Spendelow, Cllr Johnson, both from Glinton, and Cllr Pettit from Peakirk presented all the children at Peakirk cum Glinton Primary School and Preschool with a medallion to mark the queen's birthday, funded Robert Chiva – Chair - NPC jointly by the Parish Councils.

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Tracey Robson Children's play area at Northborough park. Like a wilderness. Disgraceful.

Dave Ellis Friendship Club Queen’s Birthday ‘Street’ Party in full swing at Glinton village hall - Happy Birthday your Majesty!

Barbara Holdich Fantastic event and well done to all our wonderful volunteers. So lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves so much!

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Thoroughly enjoyed my Q and A session with pupils of Northborough Primary School first thing this morning - hope they did too! Really interesting questions about democracy, local and national government and EU (in/out) referendum, the role of Councillors and PCC etc.

Janice Caress Kirby We have just had a walk and can't believe how neglected our village looks! The path round the back of the houses that is a short cut to the school is appalling, overgrown with brambles and nettles!

Whatever must people think of the approach to the village from Glinton, the hedgerows look disgraceful!

Dave Ellis Congratulations to Masie Baker stalwart of Glinton Friendship Club receiving her Volunteer Award from Sir Keith Pearson DL Cambridgeshire

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David Hankins Sack Race fun at Peakirk Village Fete

Peter Hiller Happy and memorable occasion at Northborough today, for the Church Street street party, celebrating Her Majesty's 90th birthday. The Mayor of Peterborough Cllr David Sanders, with Parish Council Chair Rob Chiva, officially opened the event and unveiled the commemorative stone after. Credit due to the hard-working organisers, stall holders and superb 'Handful of Harmonies' singers. Mayor really enjoyed himself and met many folk he knew from his time at Newborough, where he was raised and where he now represents on the City Council.

Maxey Village Dress rehearsal for Maxey Morris men

Janice Caress Kirby When will North Fen Road be repaired? It is so dangerous for cyclists, motorcyclists, horses and pedestrians? The pot holes are huge!

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CHURCH SERVICES

July

Sunday 3 July

Sunday 10 July

Sunday 17 July

Sunday 24 July

Sunday 31 July

Etton

10.00am Family Service Mark Hotchkin

No Service

9.00am BCP Communion Rev Hilary

No service

No service

Maxey

9.00am Eucharist Rev Alan Fiddyment

9.00am Eucharist Rev Hilary

10.00am Family Service Village Hall Mark H & Freda S

9.00am BCP communion Rev Hilary

10.30am Group Eucharist Rev Hilary

Glinton

10.30am Eucharist Rev Hilary

10.30am Patronal Festival Family Service Mark Hotchkin

10.30am Eucharist Rev Hilary

9.15am Morning Prayer Derek Harris

10.30am Group Eucharist Rev Hilary

10.30am All Age Praise Freda Skillman

No service

10.30am Morning Prayer Derek Harris

No service

Northborough

Peakirk

9.00am Eucharist Rev Hilary

10.30am All Age Praise Freda Skillman

6.00pm BCP Evensong Rev Hilary

10.30am Eucharist Rev Hilary

9.00am Eucharist Rev Alan Fiddyment 6.00pm Evensong Derek Harris No service

August

Sunday 7 August

Sunday 14 August

Sunday 21 August

Sunday 28 August

Etton

10.00am Family Service Mark Hotchkin

No Service

9.00am BCP Communion Rev Hilary

No service

Maxey

9.00am Eucharist Rev Alan Fiddyment

9.00am Eucharist Rev Hilary

No service

9.00am BCP communion Rev Hilary

Glinton

10.30am Eucharist Rev Hilary

10.30am Morning Praise Wardens

10.30am Eucharist Rev Hilary

9.15am Morning Preyer Derek Harris

Northborough

9.00am Eucharist Rev Hilary

No Service

Peakirk

6.00pm BCP Evensong Rev Hilary

10.30am Eucharist Rev Hilary

9.00am Eucharist Rev Alan Fiddyment 6.00pm Evensong Derek Harris No service

10.30am All Age Praise Freda Skillman

10.30am Morning Prayer Derek Harris

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The writer cries out at the unfairness of it all, and sometimes expresses the wish that the wicked will get their comeuppance. At the very least the writers affirm that reliance on God at a personal level is the way forward. And, of course, it is.

But we can’t deny our confusion as we ask ‘where is God when many are suffering? Is suffering part of the outworking of God’s judgement? And if so, why is God’s judgement sometimes swift and sometimes slow?’ Actually the questions should be asked just as fervently on behalf every individual who suffers; suffering is about the person not the numbers or even the magnitude of the terrible event.

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Frankie Jonathan Haynes (Peakirk); Harper Marie Carlile (Northborough); Molly Grace Jackson (Glinton).

I don’t believe that we have a divinely inspired narrator who can reveal God’s place in current events. I do believe that each and every person is loved by God and their suffering is shared

by God. Yet I have to be honest and say that I don’t know why some people get relief and healing, and some don’t; why evil seems to flourish and those working for the common good get persecuted and killed. I’ve talked about this before and there are no answers. The best we can do is to ask for God’s presence with us and believe in the hope that Jesus offers. Practically our response should be to commit ourselves to work for justice and peace in ways we may not have previously considered. For some that is manifested in running marathons or walking through the night, by holding tea parties or raising and selling garden produce, by offering our time to others and leaving something to a charity in our will. The Christian faith that I preach is not about

Funerals

Colin Flint, Gerald Wastall , Patricia James, Henry Muxlow (Northborough).

having all the answers, comforting though that might be for some, but is about encouraging good neighbourliness, mutual understanding and generosity, so that in the practical loving of those near and far we also love God. I’d like to feel that over the last eight years we have become nicer people to know and that our communities are thriving because of this.

In the playground three young children were discussing the jobs their parents did.

The first child said that his mother scribbled a few words on paper, called it a poem, and people would pay £50 for it. The second capped this by saying that his father scribbled a few words on paper but called it a song, and he got £100 for it. The third child was not fazed. ‘My Mum scribbles a few words on paper, calls it a sermon and it takes several people to collect all the money.’

If only ...

Revd. Hilary Geisow

Marriages: Joe Vine and Becky Holmes (Northborough); David Smitheringale and Katherine Shaw (Maxey); Ben Tucker and Sophie Whincop (Etton); Julian Ward and Kate Ringham (Glinton).

Chestnut Close, Peakirk PE6 7NH | Glinton St Benedict, High St., Glinton PE6 7JN | St Andrew Church St., Northborough PE6 9BN

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tribunechurch 3 July - The Sixth Sunday after Trinity Collect: Merciful God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as pass our understanding: pour into our hearts such love toward you that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus

Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

1st Reading: Isaiah 66 10 14 Psalm: 66 1 8 2nd Reading: alatians 6 1 16 Gospel Luke 10 1 11 16 0

Prayer after Communion od of our pilgri age, ou have led us to the living ater refresh and sustain us as e go for ard on our ourne , in the na e of esus Christ our Lord. Amen.

10 July - The Seventh Sunday after Trinity Collect: Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: graft in our hearts the love of your name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of your great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns

with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

1st Reading: Deuteronomy 30: 9-14 Psalm: 25: 1-10 2nd Reading: Colossians 1: 1-14 Gospel: Luke 10: 25-37 Prayer after Communion Lord God, whose Son is the true

vine and the source of life, ever giving himself that the world may live: may we so receive within ourselves the power of his death and passion that, in his saving cup, we may share his glory and be made perfect in his love; for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever. Amen.

17 July - The Eighth Sunday after Trinity Collect: Almighty Lord and everlasting God, we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern both our hearts and bodies in the ways of your laws and the works of your commandments; that through your most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive

and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

1st Reading Genesis 18: 1-10 Psalm 15 2nd Reading: Colossians 1: 15-28 Gospel Luke 10: 38-end Prayer after Communion Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands that have taken holy things; may the ears which have

heard your word be deaf to clamour and dispute; may the tongues which have sung your praise be free from deceit; may the eyes which have seen the tokens of your love shine with the light of hope; and may the bodies which have been fed with your body be refreshed with the fullness of your life; glory to you for ever. Amen.

24 July - The Ninth Sunday after Trinity Collect: Almighty God, who sent your Holy Spirit to be the life and light of your Church: open our hearts to the riches of your grace, that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in love and joy and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now

and for ever Amen.

1st Reading: Genesis 18: 20-32 Psalm: 138 2nd Reading: Colossians 2: 6-15 Gospel: Luke 11: 1-13 Prayer after Communion Holy Father, who gathered us here around the table of your Son to share this meal with the whole

household of God: in that new world where you reveal the fullness of your peace, gather people of every race and language to share in the eternal banquet of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

31 July - The Tenth Sunday after Trinity Collect: Let your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of your humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions make them to ask such things as shall please you; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, 60 Village Tribune 99 Easta.indd 60

now and for ever. Amen.

1st Reading: Ecclesiastes 1.2 and 12-14: 2: 18-23 Psalm: 49: 1-12 2nd Reading: Colossians 3: 1-11 Gospel: Luke 12: 13-21 Prayer after Communion God of our pilgrimage, you have

willed that the gate of mercy should stand open for those who trust in you: look upon us with your favour that we who follow the path of your will may never wander from the way of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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tribunechurch 7 August - The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity Collect: od, ou declare our al ight po er ost chiefl in sho ing erc and pit ercifull grant to us such a easure of our grace, that e, running the a of our co and ents, a receive our gracious pro ises, and be ade partakers of our heavenl treasure through esus Christ

our on our Lord, ho is alive and reigns ith ou, in the unit of the ol pirit, one od, no and for ever. Amen.

1st Reading: enesis 15 1 6 Psalm: 33 1 end 2nd Reading: ebre s 11 1 3 and 8 16 Gospel: Luke 1 3 40

14 August - The Twelth Sunday after Trinity

Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray and to give more than either we desire or deserve: pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to

ask but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

1st Reading: Jeremiah 23: 23-29 Psalm: 82 2nd Reading: Hebrews 11: 29-12: 2

21 August - The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity

Collect: Almighty God, who called your Church to bear witness that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself: help us to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may be drawn to you; through him who was lifted up on the cross, and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one

God, now and for ever. Amen.

1st Reading: Isaiah 58: 9-end Psalm: 103: 1-8 2nd Reading: Hebrews 12: 18-end Gospel: Luke 13: 10-17

Prayer after Communion Lord of all erc , e our faithful people have celebrated that one true sacrifice hich takes a a our sins and brings pardon and peace b our co union keep us fir on the foundation of the gospel and preserve us fro all sin through esus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Gospel: Luke 12: 49-56 Prayer after Communion God of all mercy, in this eucharist you have set aside our sins and given us your healing: grant that we who are made whole in Christ may bring that healing to this broken world, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

living bread from heaven: let this holy food sustain us through our earthly pilgrimage until we come to that place where hunger and thirst are no more; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer after Communion God our creator, you feed your children with the true manna, the

28 August - The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity Collect: Almighty God, whose only Son has opened for us a new and living way into your presence: give us pure hearts and steadfast wills to worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one

God, now and for ever. Amen.

1st Reading: Proverbs 25: 6-7 Psalm: 112 2nd Reading: Hebrews 13: 1-8 and 15-16 Gospel: Luke 14: 1 and 7-14 Prayer after Communion:

4 September - The Fifthteenth Sunday after Trinity

Collect: God, who in generous mercy sent the Holy Spirit upon your Church in the burning fire of your love: grant that your people may be fervent in the fellowship of the gospel that, always abiding in you, they may be found steadfast in faith and active in service; through Jesus Christ your Son

our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen.

1st Reading: Deuteronomy 30: 15-end Psalm: 1 2nd Reading: Philemon 1-21 Gospel: Luke 14: 25-33

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Lord God, the source of truth and love, keep us faithful to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, united in prayer and the breaking of bread, and one in joy and simplicity of heart, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer after Communion: Keep, O Lord, your Church, with your perpetual mercy; and, because without you our human frailty cannot but fall, keep us ever by your help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS MADE FOR OUR VILLAGES

Deeping Gate

Demolition of existing cottage and construction of replacement three-bed dwelling - revised (part-retrospective) at 57 Riverside Deeping Gate Peterborough PE6 9AR Decision: Permitted

TPO 04/2009, T2 and T3 Beech (Applicants numbering T1 and T2), Crown lift to 5.2m over the highway, Crown lift to 3.2m elsewhere, Reduce overextended limbs by 1.5, 2m over the highway and towards the dwelling Decision: Permitted

Alterations to joinery comprising New vehicular access to bungalow front elevation windows, side door at Newstead Farm Deeping and two additional windows to rear St James Road Deeping Gate addition at Nunton House Maxey Peterborough Road Maxey Peterborough Decision: Permitted Decision: Permitted A two storey building on the grounds of an existing Care home at Maxey House Lincoln Road Deeping Gate Peterborough Decision: Permitted

Glinton

Subdivision of existing dwelling and annex to provide 2 dwellings - Part-retrospective at 19 Welmore Road Glinton Peterborough PE6 7LU Peakirk External wall insulation at 2 Rectory Decision: Permitted Lane Peakirk Peterborough Three new gas compressors and PE6 7NH enclosures, a new vent stack, Decision: Withdrawn by Applicant site office, administration and welfare buildings and associated Non-Material Amendment infrastructure at 1650 Lincoln Road (Reduction in size of kitchen and Peterborough PE6 7HH dining area) to Planning Permission 15/01588/FUL at 11 Meadow Road Decision: Permitted Peakirk Peterborough PE6 7NX Decision: Determined

Maxey

Beech - Reduce by 4 to 5 metres in height at 25 Castle End Road Maxey Peterborough PE6 9EP Decision: Permitted Cherry plum (T1) - Crown lift to 3.5m and remove suckers/ adventitious growth in lower crown, Cypress (T2 & T3) - Reduce height by 2m and width by 1.5m, Cypress (T4, T5, T6 & T7) - Fell at Stonehaven Cottage 9 School Lane Maxey Peterborough Decision: Permitted Two storey side extension at 10 Torpel Way Maxey Peterborough PE6 9EQ Decision: Permitted 62 Village Tribune 99 Easta.indd 62

Erection of garden room at 10 High Street Glinton Peterborough PE6 7LS Decision: Permitted Willow - Repollard to previous pollarding points at 20 High Street Glinton Peterborough PE6 7LS Decision: Permitted

Prune four Ash trees back to previous pruning cuts at Scotts Farm 6 Peakirk Road Glinton Peterborough Decision: Permitted

Etton

Lawsons Cypress - Fell, Thorn Bush - Fell, Buddleia - Fell at The Golden Pheasant 1 Main Road Etton Peterborough Decision: Permitted

Northborough

Single storey rear extension at 11 Granville Avenue Northborough Peterborough PE6 9DB Decision: Permitted Convert detached double garage to granny annex for family member at 11 The Pingle Northborough Peterborough PE6 9BX Decision: Permitted Single storey rear and side extension to form dining room and garage at 4 The Pingle Northborough Peterborough PE6 9BX Decision: Permitted T1 Horse Chestnut - Fell, T2 and T3 Ash - Crown reduction of 3 metres at John Clare Cottage 42 Church Street Northborough Peterborough Decision: Permitted

Erection of detached garage with storage in roof space at 12 Peakirk Road Glinton Peterborough PE6 7LT Decision: Refused Erection of garden room at 10 High Street Glinton Peterborough PE6 7LS Decision: Permitted

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Mike Sandeman Dick Talbot Simon Richards Roy Pettitt Dave Simson

AMVC Head Benefice Administrator Benefice Singers Choirmaster Bowls - Glinton Village Hall Chair of Governors P’cum G’ Primary School Citizens Advice Jane Hill (Chair) Deeping Gate Parish Council Sandra Hudspeth (Clerk)Deeping Gate Parish Deepings Practice (main line) (appointments only) Delaine Bus Services Tony Henthorn Editor Tribune Anne Curwen Etton Churchwarden Fred Morton Etton Parish Council (Chair) Emma Tajar Etton Parish Council (Clerk) Cecilia Hammond FOCC Helpston Sue Lane Glinton Brownies/ Guides Veronica Smith Glinton Churchwarden Bob Quinn Glinton Churchwarden Pam Kounougakis Glinton Friendship Club Frank Samet Glinton Horticultural Soc. John Holdich OBE Glinton Parish Council Chair Mr John Haste Glinton Parish Clerk Alison Henthorn Glinton PCC Secretary Simon Richards Glinton PCC Treasurer Nicola Litchfield Glinton pre-school playgroup Pat Carter Glinton Rainbows Glinton Surgery Sharon Pallister Glinton Beavers/ Cubs/ Scouts Ken Doughty Glinton V Hall Bookings Diane Watts Glinton Women’s Institute Jenny Dunk Glinton Women’s Institute Rachel Simmons John Clare Primary Head Derek Harris Licensed Reader Richard Astle Langdyke Countryside Trust Mandy Loveder Maxey Bell Tower Captain Michael Loveder Maxey Churchwarden Dick Wilkins Maxey Neighbourhood Watch Lynne Yarham Maxey Parish Council (Chair) Dick Talbot Maxey Parish Council (Clerk) Margaret Cook Maxey Village Hall

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Tina Lapinskis Robert Ford Tina Hughes Polly Beasley Jane Knott Jane Knott Freda Skillman Robert Chiva Derek Lea Alison Butler Mr S Mallott Rachael Canham Karen Cooper Peter Hiller Mavis Leverington Craig Kendall Trish Roberts Sheila Lever Christine Dearman Pauline Cooke Angela Hankins Henry Clark Kirsty Scott Caroline Burton

Maxey Sunday School 01778 347280 Maxey Welcome Club 01778 346288 Northborough Brownies 07432 109474 Northborough Churchwarden 01778 380849 Northborough Churchwarden 01778 345101 Northborough Guides 01778 345101 Northborough Licensed R’der 01778 380903 Northborough PC (Chair) 01733 252823 Northborough PC (Clerk) 01733 572245 Northborough PCC Treasurer 01778 345499 Northborough Primary Head 01733 252204 Northborough Pre School 01733 253685 N/boro Village Hall Bookings 01778 347464 Northborough Ward Councillor07920 160487 NWR Co-ordinator 01733 253263 P’cum G’ Primary Head 01733 252361 Peakirk Churchwarden 01733 253111 Peakirk Churchwarden 01733 252416 Peakirk PCC Secretary 01733 252404 Peakirk PCC Treasurer 01733 253116 Peakirk Parish Council Clerk 01733 253397 Peakirk Parish Council Chair 01733 253203 Peakirk Horticultural Society 01733 253952 Peakirk Tots Toddler Group 01733 253677 Peakirk Village Hall Bookings 07938 386226 Maureen Meade Peterborough Adult Learning 01733 761361 John Holdich OBE Peterborough City Council 01733 253078 Peterborough City Council 01733 747474 Peterborough City Hospital 01733 678000 Lorraine Moore (PCSO) Police - emergency calls 999 Less urgent crimes 101 Power Failure 0800 7838838 Hilary Geisow Priest in Charge 01733 253638 Al Good Rotary Club 01733 252064 Samaritans 08457 909090 Mike Goodall St Benedict’s Bell Ringers 01733 253469 Pauline Cooke St Pegas Social Events 01733 253116 Denise Franks Toddler Group 01733 253720 Train Services 0845 748 4950 Joyce Heathcote Whist-Glinton Village Hall 01733 253386 Peter Lake Whist-Glinton Village Hall 01778 346749 Tina Lapinskis Maxey Youth Club 01778 347280

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