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tribuneheritage This is stage two of this ongoing activity, you may remember that we cleared a short section of the wall behind the cabin in 2014, in order to examine the structure and possible building method. After advice from Brian Glover, a local walling expert and lecturer, we now feel ready to attempt the next stage.

Torpel Walls investigation and re-instatement

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t is important to remember that these walls were constructed many hundreds of years ago and that the skills used then have been largely lost or modified in the change of use to more effective limestones. The Cornbrash is a rubble limestone, ill-compacted and prone to frost weathering but‌..it is local!! The amounts used cannot all have come from the Torpel site but were almost certainly extracted from a quarry running behind the houses at the Torpel end of West Street.

The construction method is Drystone Walling, i.e. there is no use of any cement or mortar, unlike more modern techniques, as seen in the new wall of Torpel House, on the corner opposite our gate. The diagram below shows the probable form of construction, direct onto the ground surface, supported by a well fitted layer of large stones. Height was built up using courses of similar sized stone laid horizontally, providing a facing filled in with rubble. As height

increased, each course was of a smaller thickness and the whole construction was laid with an inward taper, called a batter, to maintain a 75 or 80 degree slope.

The top was tied in with a layer of irregular shaped stones set up on end as a capping layer. In modern parlance this is called ‘Cock and Hen’ to recognise the alternate large and smaller stones. There does not seem to be such a regular sequence on our walls. ( Diagram here) The finished construction was very stable as the weight acted inwards and down under gravity.

The abundant airspaces allowed the wall to dry out easily and the care taken to avoid soil in the wall helped to maintain this feature as well as inhibit the colonisation by plants. The walls were stock proof for domestic animals up to cattle and horse size but were not deer proof, unless combined with a substantial ditch. Compare our walls with that along the North side of Hilly Wood, which was part of the medieval deer park boundary.

This difference suggests that our wall dates from after the demise of the deer park in 1554.

Torpel Manor House and its estate yard would still have needed to be protected against marauding stock, but the expense and effort of a deer proof wall was no longer justified. The reduction in height seems to have been accompanied by a less well built standard, again when compared to that at Hilly Wood. Nevertheless, this wall required a considerable effort and expenditure of labour, both to build and maintain it. We will certainly be taking on a longterm project here and will have to be realistic about what we can achieve, not least because of the limited availability of Cornbrash stone.

In the first instance we are rebuilding a stretch of the western boundary, running south from the stile on the Torpel Way. Preliminary work has been done and we are looking to have a working session in August of this year.

Further details can be obtained from Mike Clatworthy on 01780 764062.

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Glorious It was a fantastic day and there was a great community spirit!

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espite gloomy weather forecasts, the sun shone and the Gala, which was brought back to the village after a ‘rest’ last year, was a tremendous success. Peterborough’s new Mayor, Cllr David Sanders, who lives in the village, opened the event, the church bells rang out and the event got into full swing. Over £4,000 was raised while visitors and residents had a wonderful time, discussing plants, pondering over old photos, searching for books, grabbing a bargain or taking delight in the record number of dogs entered for the Fun Dog Show. Perhaps best of all, was that in a relaxed atmosphere, old friends met up,

This was the verdict of Rev Dave Maylor and Churchwarden Clive Pearce on this year’s Helpston Gala.

Hundreds of others would agree.

acquaintances were renewed, people chatted and laughed, and, as one visitor from Peterborough said:” There wasn’t a mobile phone in sight.”

Funds raised from the Gala are to be split between the Church Building Fund (an ongoing fund to ensure money is available should any problem with the 13th Century building crop up), and charities. The funding will be 50% to church, 40% between three local charities and 10% to a national or international charity.

Local charities to benefit this year are the Friends of Chernobyl, Helpston Pre-School, Torpel Archeology & History Group and Christian Aid.

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It was a big weekend for Helpston as the Gala & Open Gardens committees decided it would be a good idea for the gardens event to follow Saturday’s Gala.

Two hundred and eighty visitors called in on Helpston residents to admire the beautiful gardens on display and this event raised £1,514 to be shared between the New Village Hall Fund (60%) and the Church Building Fund (40%). From the profusion of flowers and the rambling roses at Vicarage Farm, the home of Janet & John Hardy, to Colin & Ann Bell’s garden at their newer property in Temples Court, with its delightful areas >> 7 27/06/2016 11:27 AM

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Best in Show: Rocky is a grey Staffordshire Bull Terrier who walked away proudly with his award. He is pictured with Ella & Ross Munday and is the family’s new ‘baby’. This family found a big hole in their lives when they lost their first ‘Staffy’ at 13 years.

He has a beautiful colouring known officially as blue.

So proud – owner Kathy Gray from Peakirk was thrilled when her 12 year-old Papillon, Carina took 1st prize in the category for ‘Most distinguished Old Timer’ at Helpston Gala’s Dog Show.

Carina had recently celebrated her birthday, sharing it with Prince Philip.

Biddy Bruce brought along some exquisite examples of her embroidery to Helpston Gala. Some of her pictures are executed so minutely they give the appearance of paintings. Her work was much admired by lots of visitors, including Allan McKintosh in our photo.

Judged ‘Cutest Puppy’, this 12 week-old Labrador, Scooby, with Johnny & Neville Hall. Johnny has a brother, Matthew, who shares in the delight of bringing up this lovely little dog.

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Sarah Walker, from Helpston, organised the Gala Dog Show for the first time. Here she is ready to allocate rosettes for the winning dogs. Sarah runs a dog walking business (sarahdogonewalkies@ gmail.com/ 07971439317) We know what they say about ‘Where there’s muck…’

Well, Helpston Gala DID raise over £4000 and surely some good well-rotted horse manure from Ashton was just what our gardeners needed! Chris Grey didn’t have a hand free to hold his nose but held up the box of muck, cheerfully, as though it was a tray of roast chicken.

New Mayor, Cllr David Sanders opens Helpston Gala. David, who lives in the village, later tried his hand at skittles and enjoyed a look around the exhibitions in the church with Cllr David Over and Rev Dave Maylor.

A lot of hard work and a lot of fun, too, has gone into training this black, Labrador, ‘Splosh’ by 9 year-old Jessica Brownlow from Helpston. He won the prize for Best Trick with his roll over. He is only 3, so there is plenty of time for him to learn some more and win again next year.

Handsome lurcher, Wilf, took part in the Dog Show, brought along by John Downey and his son, Jake.

Peterborough’s new Mayor, Cllr David Sanders, showed how it is done when he took a turn at the Big Skittles at Helpston Gala.

This piece of local history shows the 1870 poster advertising what is now known as Woodhall Manor for sale. The farm and estate were purchased

by Mrs Ann Drewery’s great grandfather, Thomas Stubbs.

Subsequently it was passed to his son, Frank Stubbs. Frank had two daughters, Paddy and Phyllis. Paddy married Horace Rawlinson, a sheet metal worker and Phyllis married Ted Crowson, a bus driver. The young ladies and their husbands had no interest in farming, so the property was sold. The old barn is now a home, 4, Heath Road to the Galjaard family. Ann can remember threshing going on in that barn when she was a child.

At the exhibition in Helpston Church, Mike Clatworthy of the Langdyke & Torpel Archeology & History Group chats with Andy Pape from Eye, who used to run Eye’s local history club.

Andy collects old bottles and along with many others, was fascinated by the work going on at Torpel. Freda Gosling had a lovely book on sale all about the history of Torpel. We think it was intended for children but we can recommend it for anyone.

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captions to the photographs are on the adjacent page (left) where you can relax and sip your drink, there was a show of creativity and variety that would inspire any gardener.

This year, after a plea for more help from the village generally and NOT just those who attend church, there was a great response and the numbers of helping hands made much lighter work of what had become an event which had become increasingly difficult to stage. Rev Dave, Clive and all of Helpston Church say a big ‘Thank You’ to everyone who helped in any way at all: those who left out items for collection for bric-a-brac, those who gave plants, made cakes, gave their time and effort over many months, not just on 11 June. And not least, all the stallholders, and you, people of Helpston and surrounding district who came along, left the football and the Street parties on TV, opened your purses and wallets and made the whole afternoon very worthwhile.

Our Dog Show this year was organised by Sarah Walker (of Doggone Walkies, tel:07971439317,

sarahdoggonewalkies@gmail. com) and the judge was Caroline Stephens of Duddington.

Caroline runs ‘Calm Canines’ (tel: 07981807430.) There was some serious rivalry at this show with some top dogs and particularly beautiful puppies. Caroline showed wonderful sensitivity and spent time with each competitor, talking to them quietly and positively. Her encouraging style ensured that no one felt left out.

If you went into church, you found there Freda Gosling & Mike Clatworthy of the Torpel History & Archeology Group with samples and lots of information.

They were deep in conversation for most of the afternoon. Freda is keen to get together with others in an attempt to collate artefacts, knowledge and photos regarding the history of Helpston.

Another conversation piece was the display of old photographs, many of them coming via Peterborough Library, from the late George Boyden’s collection.

Cricket teams of long ago and well-known village names brought back memories. In particular,r a blown up photograph lent

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by Clair & Peter Worsdworth of Woodgate, showing Woodgate looking towards the church, was very much ‘up for discussion’.

Finally it was decided that the photo DID pre-date 1919 and the cottage on the right in ruins WAS Victory Cottage.

A cottage on the left which many folk thought was John Clare Cottage, was, in fact the cottage belonging to Steve & Ruth Dunn before it had its front door and steps removed.

The barbeque, drinks and teas in the Village Hall did brisk business, the bric-a-brac stall was almost cleared and there were not many plants or books left at the end of the day. If you were not able to come along this year, do look out for next year’s Gala. We feel confident that it WILL happen. We know that people DO appreciate the church building, especially when it comes to a family wedding, Christening or funeral and they also appreciate the work done by our local charities. This was an occasion to be proud of, in a village to be proud of.

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Sharing Heritage

Frieda Gosling

Langdyke Trust History and Archaeology Group celebrates ÂŁ3,900 Heritage Lottery Fund Grant

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he History and Archaeology Group (HAG) has received a Heritage Lottery Fund Sharing Heritage grant it was announced today. This exciting project "Discovering the Heritage of Helpston" and led by Mike Clatworthy (Archaeology) and Frieda Gosling (History) has been given ÂŁ3,900 to research and celebrate 5,000 years of human activity and settlement in Helpston village and the surrounding area.

HAG, which is affiliated to the Langdyke Countryside Trust, is a community organisation comprising a team of local

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volunteers, the teachers, children and their families at John Clare School, Helpston, and the Fenland and Peterborough Young Archaeology Club. The project will include the digging of 1 metre square test pits and field walking to find evidence of settlement from prehistoric times up to the present.

There will also be research into Helpston`s buildings, past and present, based on observations, recollections and collections such as old photographs , archive material such as the Enclosure Map and census reports. Evidence will be collected about the Roman villa,

the Norman and medieval manor of Torpel, and the early 19th century landscapes of John Clare.

There will be events, workshops, meetings during the year and a book and website will be our legacy.

Commenting on the award, Frieda Gosling said that we are very excited about the opportunity to work together to explore and record our heritage. The timing is opportune because the very existence of the village, as we know it, is threatened by new development.

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Helpston Playhouse Alex Meadows

Queen Elizabeth's 90th Birthday Celebrations, from Helpston Preschool and Out Of School Club.

All of the children celebrated the Queens birthday. We made crowns and had afternoon tea

parties for both Preschool and Out of School club, which we held out in the garden. The children all had a wonderul time celebrating the Queens birthday, getting involved in all the activities.

Homemade Ice Lollies Debbie Singh-Bhatti

Do you share the same childhood memories of summertime as me? When it got hot, did you take out the ice cube tray, fill it with diluted cordial and eagerly wait for it to set so that you could enjoy impromptu homemade ice lollies?

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nd were you usually disappointed when you came face to face with crunchy, crystallised cubes of weakly flavoured water rather than the delicious, mouth-watering, thirst-quenching, temperature -cooling creations you were expecting?!

Legend has it that the ice lolly was invented in 1905 by an 11 year old American boy named Frank Epperson, who accidentally left a glass of soda with a mixing stick poking out of it on his porch overnight. The next day, he found he had made a delicious frozen treat. Regardless of their origin, homemade ice lollies offer endless possibilities. Orange and lemon, minted milk, strawberries and cream, pineapple and coconut, grapefruit and campari or vodka and tonic are just some of the flavours you could try.

To avoid the disappointing results I experienced, here are a few tips to ensure success at the freezer.

Make the mixture too strong.

Cold numbs the taste buds, so add extra lemon juice, balsamic vinegar or even chilli to give the lolly oomph!

Sugar improves the taste and softens the texture. Too little will result in a solid block of flavoured ice; too much will result in a lolly that is partially liquid. Healthier alternatives to sugar include date syrup, honey and coconut sugar.

When filling the mould, leave about 5mm at the top to allow the mixture to expand.

To make sure the sticks stand upright, freeze for about an hour and then insert the sticks.

Alternatively, cover the top of the moulds with foil, make a slit and insert the sticks through it.

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Freezing quickly reduces the amount of ice crystals. Turn the freezer to the coldest setting and place the moulds at the back. Lollies on average take around 4-5 hours to freeze but set faster, the higher the water to sugar ratio. Alcohol slows the process, with too much alcohol resulting in a slushy lolly!

To un-mould, immerse in hot water for 20-30 seconds. Dip just below the top rim and pull hard on the sticks to yank the lollies out.

Store frozen lollies in sealable freezer bags or waxed paper. Make sure they are airtight to prevent ice crystals from forming inside.

For super quick lollies, simply freeze pieces of fruit. Cover bananas in peanut butter or chocolate spread before freezing or blend fruit puree with plain yoghurt. Frozen Angel Delight tastes just like mini milks!

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SCHOOL REPORT

John Clare

Happy Birthday, Your Majesty! Jon Clare children have celebrated the Queen’s actual and official birthdays. In April, children dressed in red, white and blue as part of the celebrations for this auspicious event.

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uttercross class held a birthday party, Woodgate explored the Queen’s family tree, Broadwheel designed stamps and our eldest children in Torpel investigated the role of the Monarch. Moving forward to June, the children shared a fabulous picnic lunch prepared by Mrs. Sallis. A truly royal feast was enjoyed by all.

This half term has seen exceptional hard work from many. Years 6 and 2 children have completed SATS, to achieve the new, even tougher targets set by the Government. Year 1 children have undergone Phonics screening. The schools’ writing

has also been moderated by the local authority and the Standards and Testing Agency.

Aside of testing and monitoring, there has been time for many other activities.

A group of children joined with other schools to visit Tate Britain, enjoying art by the likes of Henry Moore and David Hockney.

The whole school voted on the design of the new climbing frame. It is thanks to the Friends, children and parents that the money to fund the climbing frame was raised. Everyone is eagerly awaiting its installation. The next big fundraiser by the Friends will be the Summer Fete on Saturday

Bainton & Ashton FAMILY DAY SUNDAY 3 JULY

16th July. Few can have failed to spot the strategically placed signage round the village, to ensure the event receives the promotion it deserves!

Despite a rainy lunchtime, contestants from all year groups took part in an inter-house hulahooping competition.

The wining team was Wordsworth. However, the sun shone for sports day. Everyone had the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of sporting activities including welly wanging, an agility course and the infamous water challenge, before joining together for the track events. This year’s winners were Keats.

Bainton House, Tallington Road

1pm BBQ Kings & 2pm Stalls Open Queens Theme 3pm Children’s Games 4pm Hawker Hurricane flypast 5pm All Age Praise Decorate a crown, enjoy ice-creams, Kiddies’ Corner, tombola, auction of promises, bottle stall, teddy tombola, cakes & lots more!

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tribunediary The John Clare Society Festival

(see also page 47)

15 – 17 July Digging and Delving Unearthing Clare First of all, the important bit – this Festival is open to everyone. It is not only free but you don’t even have to be a member to attend.

In fact, villagers from Helpston and the surrounding area are particularly welcome. Parking is in the field opposite the School, plus limited disabled parking at and near the Exeter Arms. There may also be limited parking at and near the Exeter Arms (mainly for disabled permit holders). The AGM, talks and concert will again all take place in St Botolph's Church in Helpston. Most of the stalls will be in Botolph's Barn, and some on the green near the Memorial. The garden at Vicarage Farm House (corner of Woodgate/ Glinton Road) will be open for visitors on Saturday 4-5pm.

Friday 15 July: The Midsummer Cushions’ ceremony will take place at St Botolph's churchyard, starting about 1 pm. It is hoped that the Peterborough Poet Laureate, Charley Genever, will be there.

Pete Shaw is holding a folk evening in the Bluebell pub from 7.30 pm - but get there early as it is very popular. Entry is free.

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Saturday 16 July Teas and coffees are available at the Bluebell pub from 9.30 am and in the John Clare Cottage from 10 am. Botolph's Barn opens from 9.30 am with stalls and exhibitions. The Society’s AGM starts at 10.15 am, followed by this year’s Presidential Address by the new President, Oundle artist Carry Akroyd, and in the afternoon there will be a tour of the church.

There will be lunches and teas available in the village hall, folk dancing, and the Annakinn Gallery will be open. In the afternoon, the Annual Lecture will be given

by Margi Blunden, daughter of Edmund Blunden, the First World War poet who did so much to make Clare known. Her talk will be based on how her father came to 'unearth' Clare in the early part of the 20th century. Following the Lecture, you could meet up with friends for afternoon tea, or go to visit the three oak trees which the Society has planted at Swaddywell to commemorate John Clare, Ronald Blythe (the retiring President) and Edmund Blunden.

We have published a booklet celebrating the oak trees and why and where they were planted. It also talks about the landscape and

the longevity of the oaks. This will have a map to Swaddywell, a place that Clare loved, and costs £2.

There will be poetry reading in the Church, organised by Peter Cox. So, if you want to read out your favourite poem, please bring it with you and contact him on the day. The early evening concert will be given by the Big Fiddle Band, with music related to Clare. It starts at 6 pm, finishing around 7 pm. Tickets are £5 and available from July 1st if you are not part of the Friends of the Festival scheme.

Sunday 17 July A Clare-related service will start at 10.45 am in St Botolph's Church, this year led by Canon Haydn Smart, ending with a glass of wine or juice to toast John Clare.

The Society is running the Friends of the Festival scheme which gives participants a copy of the Programme and Oaks Booklet, plus priority booking for the concert, for £8. For more details, including concert tickets, programmes and booklets, please call Ann Marshall, John Clare Society 01400 282409 E-Mail johnclaresociety@mybtinternet.com Full details of events are available in the Festival Programme which is available at Annakinn Gallery (£2).

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John Clare Primary Summer Fete Saturday 16 July 12-3pm. Lots of stalls.

Northborough Horticultural and Arts & Crafts Show

Liam Pridmore Memorial Cycle Ride & Fun Fay

Saturday 3 September Programme and entry form will be delivered in the near future.

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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

2016 Perkins Great Eastern Run

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Whether you are a serious runner or a Fun Runner why not support local charity Anna’s Hope by joining Team Anna’s Hope in either the Half marathon of the Anna’s Hope 5K Fun Run in this year’s Perkins Great Eastern Run. For more details please contact Anna’s Hope on 01780 740492 or email admin@annashope.co.uk

Tribland MP visit to Northborough 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 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. (see more on page 50)

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The 15th Maxey Classic and Thoroughbred Car, Motorcycle and 4x4 Show August 13 2016

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The Golden Pheasant, Etton Various ride routes available.

Post ride fun till late. Live Music, BBQ, Raffle Raising funds for Brain Tumour Charity and more Register online at www.liamride.com

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

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L Barnack & District Branch, RBL Friday 1 July - A short commemoration of the Battle of the Somme, Barnack War Memorial 2000. All welcome.

Saturday 2 July - 1230, Armed Forces Day commemoration in the Millstone, Barnack. Members are invited to a finger buffet and to raise a glass (first drink free!) to members of our Armed Forces past and present.

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.

Exploring Helpston's Heritage Exhibition

PAOS Open Studios 2/3 July and 9/10 July 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.

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John McGowan & Jerome Hunt

Saturday 16 July

Runs till 13 July

At John Clare School. The exhibition will include the children`s time line, photographs and drawings and their test pit finds at the School Open Day, which will also be part of the National Archaeology Festival. It is also hoped that the results will be included on the LangdykeTrust website.

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.

Pantaloons Outdoor Theatre

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Tickets are now on sale for the Pantaloons, the This will make its debut off Peakirk Road, Deeping outdoor theatre group 3 August – Canterbury Gate. Attractions will include jumping, showing and Tales. Full details are on the website. dressage classes, plus a gymkhana. There will be a display of vintage cars and tractors, a dog show, local Peakirk Open Gardens trade stands, bar and catering facilities. Ample parking.

Sunday 31 July 2-5pm

Langdyke Trust Open Day Sunday 17 July 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.

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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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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/

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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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Team Anna’s Hope in the 2016 Perkins Great Eastern Run Whether you are a serious runner or a Fun Runner why not support local charity Anna’s Hope by joining Team Anna’s Hope in either the Half marathon of the Anna’s Hope 5K Fun Run in this year’s Perkins Great Eastern Run on 9 October. It is our 10th Anniversary and every penny you raise will go to helping local children with a brain tumour.

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.

Booking forms from E: thorpe.fundraising@sueryder.org T: 01733 225999 Suzanne Ostler, marketing and communications Sue Ryder - Thorpe Hall Hospice

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Summer

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.

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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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Your FinancÂŁs

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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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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Enjoy fresh, home-cooked food at Granary.

Home-reared beef and locally sourced meat & poultry.

Celebrate your party in style with our mouthwatering BBQs, ox and hog roasts.

Walkers and cyclicsts warmly welcomed.

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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.

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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!

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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?

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

Wimbledon Facts

By Louise Addison

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

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

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!

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.

More than 50 000 tennis balls used at Wimbledon every year! 700 or so go missing when they accidentally y 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.

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!

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)

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Barnack & District Branch, RBL Maxwell Sawyer

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 9 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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Recent events attended by Branch members: Friday 6 May - The 100th anniversary of the formation the Stamford Cadet Corps in 1916 (when it boasted 54 members).

Celebrations began with a flypast by two Tornado jets from RAF Marholm, followed by a Hurricane from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, piloted

by Old Stamfordian Squadron Leader Andrew Millikin.

Three high-ranking Old Stamfordian military personnel were involved in the inspection of the three-hundred or so cadets.

General Sir Mike Jackson, former Chief of General Staff, inspected the sixth form contingent. Major General John Drewienkiewicz, former Engineer-in-Chief of the British Army, inspected the junior Army cadets. Commodore Jim

Scorer RN(ret'd.), until recently Director of Operations at Trinity House, a charity dedicated to safeguarding shipping and seafarers since 1514, inspected the younger Royal Navy cadets.

There were also an unarmed combat demonstrations by Royal Marine Commandos and displays by military working dogs from St. George’s Barracks, the Explosive Ordnance Bomb Disposal unit, the Royal Anglian Regiment's Corps of Drums, military weapons from Kendrew Barracks and a Harrier cockpit from RAF Wittering. Honoured guests were two veteran members of the Stamford branch of the Royal British Legion, both recent recipients of the Légion d’Honneur.

Please see Tribune Diary for forthcoming events.

Helpston Village Hall make-over The Village Hall is now looking a lot smarter after members of the Village Hall Committee got cracking. It has been very rewarding to receive lots of comments about how much improved it looks after the working party’s hard work, decorating and gardening.

There are plans to repeat the highly successful Burns Night next year and ticket details will be announced as soon as possible and of course the Village Hall continues to play a major part in village events like Helpston Gala, Open Gardens

Left to right: Anne Bennett, Helen Morton, Gill Jolly and Tammy Tushingham

and the John Clare festival.

There are several thriving groups who use the hall on a regular basis. The Toddler Group is on Mondays 10.30 to 11.30 with Line Dancing on Tuesdays 10.00 till 11.00 as well as Boxercise on Tuesday evenings 7.00 till 8.00.

Full booking details are available on the Helpston.Net website

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Local surgeons help at Ugandan hospital Local orthopaedic surgeon, Jonathan Jones from Ashton and colorectal surgeon, Rob Dennis from Helpston have been helping out at a hospital in Uganda. The Kisiizi hospital is different from most hospitals because it is a Christian hospital with a Christian ethos and where those values and morals are evident.

D

r Ian Spillman, a paediatrician and his wife, Hanna, a nurse, have worked at the hospital, which started up in the 1950’s, for many years.

They visited our area recently and Ian gave a very well attended presentation at one of St Botolph’s church coffee mornings (which take place on the 1st Saturday of each month.) Since its founding, the hospital building has been extended and facilities improved.

However, procedures are still less advanced than in the Western World and there are many skills to be developed. Jonathan has been out to Africa before, along with his daughter, Georgie, and had a good idea what to expect. Rob told us: “You know you will face a different situation regarding health care and provision than in the UK, but it was still a shock to see the stark reality of the situation.”

There is poverty, but there is also a different attitude in the culture.

“Everyday starts with prayers,” says Rob, “and the singing is really beautiful. These people have very little but there are aspects of their situation which are really uplifting.

Many of them are trying hard to get a better life.”

Having said that, the doctors have difficulty in promoting some of the healthcare that would make life so much better for the Ugandans. For example, he told us that their attitude to disability is such that even when there are campaigns with posters to offer surgery to correct conditions

like Club Foot, there are families who will not respond and hide their disabled children away in shame. Two other doctors from Peterborough City Hospital went to Kisiizi too, Mark Latimer and Mark Robertshaw. From his own point of view, Rob said that his own skills were difficult to translate.

He is used to performing keyhole surgery and there is no equipment for that and, sadly, the symptoms of colorectal cancer are not recognised it being rare that it is caught early enough. Surgeons at the African hospital need to be ‘all rounders’, but our local doctors were able to help with trauma training (more accidents happening as the country develops and people have more access to mopeds).

In his presentation Dr Spillman showed photographs of the hospital, explaining some of the work that goes on there. Good progress has been made in helping women about to give birth.

“Sometimes,” he said, mothersto-be arrive here, almost too late, after a long journey on foot and are in poor condition for the actual delivery. We have built a unit now where the women can come in a little early and wait for their babies to be born. This has saved lives and made childbirth a much better experience.” His great joy was that a baby he delivered in 1987 is now a nurse at the hospital.

Difficulties in the treatment of mental health were highlighted by the example of a man who was handcuffed and shackled for years.

People prayed and he received medicine. He is now working with the mental health team. “His health was restored, Praise God,” said Ian. There is now a school of nursing and midwifery, there is a TB expert, a Safe Surgery checklist has been implemented and health promotion videos have been distributed in the local language.

We are still seeing children starving,” he said,” yet we can visit a Space Station. We live in a world of difference that must change.

We have set up a nutrition project, distributing special peanut flour.

There is also scheme where people are given a pregnant goat which usually has two kids. The owners can keep one and send one back to the Project. There is hope for the future. Praise God!” Owing to a ‘not for profit’ insurance scheme, good healthcare is available to most of the population. No one in need is ever turned away. Over 36,000 Ugandans have benefitted from this scheme. Patients are surprised when they find a complete lack of corruption at Kisiizi. At most state hospitals they are asked to pay on arrival, their treatment incomplete and asked for more money or to leave early.

The hospital runs a Primary School next door and is part of the Church of Uganda.

Dr Spillman concluded: “God is at the heart of all we do. Our motto is from St John’s Gospel that Jesus came to help people ‘have life in all its fullness’. Please pray for us and keep sending Jon and Rob. (please also see photo on page 54)

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Kelsey Thornton wrote this poem and drew the above sketch. I thought it was very apt. Peter was very much appreciated by all who knew him. Sue Young

Remembering ...

Peter Moyse

The dwindling list of people who I send my Christmas greetings to Reminds me that the time is short Before it dwindles down to nought, When lists will be no use at all Except to give some friends a call To invite them to my funeral.

The time will come for crossing through Our names, and lastly all lists too.

Today, sad news that Peter Moyse Is lost from our short list of joys.

Unpretentious, friendly, kind, A man whom foreigners would find, Who'd visited without a guide, A friendly presence by their side To tell them where the cottage was And where Clare walked and drank, because He knew the place and loved to share His knowledge and his love of Clare, And caught the nature of the fens So sharply with his camera's lens.

It's odd that we can find so dear Someone we met just once a year; But all those words that Clare loved best, 'I love to', 'life', 'heart', 'nature', 'nest', Were dear to him; especially 'joys', A word that sums up Peter Moyse, His cheerful voice no longer shall Welcome us to the Festival; Who gave to everyone a part Of his enthusiastic heart.

He's gone, but seeds that he has sown For love of Clare and life have grown In many hearts and there will last The things he planted in the past.

Of those who made, it seems to me, The world a better place to be, Peter stands high up in the list.

He was much loved. He'll be much missed.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS MADE FOR OUR VILLAGES

Helpston

Formation of two rear facing thatched eyebrow windows at 14 Maxey Road Helpston Peterborough PE6 7DP Decision: Refused Ash (A1) remove low limb overhanging neighbours drive.

Conifer (C1) fell as it is growing up through the existing ash and beginning to dominate it at 2 Heath Road Helpston Peterborough PE6 7EG Decision: Permitted Construction of dwelling at 1 Arborfield Close Helpston Peterborough PE6 7DL Decision: Permitted T1 Lime - Crown raise, T2 Horse chestnut - Crown raise and remove two large lateral limbs, T3 Lime and T4 Lime - Crown raise to 5m above road, T5 Cedar - Fell, T6 Ash - Fell (central tree of three), T7 Walnut - Remove lowest limb, G1 Rowan, Birch, Elder and Apple - Fell, G2 4 x Beech withinhedge - Fell at 2 Heath Road Helpston Peterborough PE6 7EG Decision: Permitted

sliding doors and removal of internal walls at Compass Cottage Main Street Ufford Stamford Decision: Permitted

Prunus T1, T2 and T3 - Fell at Pond House 13 Main Street Barnack Stamford Decision: Permitted

2 x Cypress - Fell at Walnut Cottage Walcot Road Ufford Stamford Decision: Permitted

First floor side and front extension, ground floor rear extension and render to front elevation at 11 Bishops Walk Barnack Stamford PE9 3EE Decision: Permitted

Two storey and single storey side extensions to form two letting bedrooms, entrance foyer and veranda at The White Hart Main Street Ufford Stamford Decision: Permitted Two storey and single storey side extensions to form two letting bedrooms, entrance foyer and veranda at The White Hart Main Street Ufford Stamford Decision: Permitted Temporary change of use of part of paddock to residential garden and erection of skateboard ramp (retrospective) at Compass Barn Main Street Ufford Stamford Decision: Refused

Non-material amendment to render first floor south elevation, insert new ground floor study window on south elevation and replace south elevation study Erection of detached house at Land Adjacent To 121 West Street window with a door pursuant to Helpston Peterborough PE6 7DU planning permission reference 15/01721/HHFUL (Single storey Decision: Refused and first floor rear extensions) at Ermine House Main Street Ufford Two storey rear extension Stamford at 23 Maxey Road Helpston Decision: Refused Peterborough PE6 7DP Decision: Permitted

T1 Prunus - Cut back to boundary fence large overhanging bough and branches at Old Quarry Cottage Wittering Road Barnack Stamford Decision: Permitted Demolish existing garage and construct a two storey side extension; single store rear extension; stone cladding to front elevation and replacement roof at 24 Bainton Road Barnack Stamford PE9 3DX Decision: Permitted Fell Eucalyptus to the front of property at 1 Kingsley House Bishops Walk Barnack Stamford Decision: Permitted Single storey side extension, New Inn House.

Decision: Permitted

Southorpe

Himalayan cotoneaster tree - Fell, Whitebeam - Fell, Crab apple Prune and shape (approx 2 m from top and pull in sides to match), Willow leaf pear - Light prune (tidy back to umbrella shape), Barnack Variegated Norway maple - 1m Castor Walnut - Fell at Barnack Cricket crown reduction, Weeping birch Club Walcot Road Ufford Stamford - Prune back to umbrella shape Conversion of garage to habitable (approx 1m) and Conical conifer room and internal alterations (part- Decision: Permitted Fell at Ermine Lodge Main Street retrospective) at Three Chimneys Erection of a single storey rear Southorpe Stamford 8 Peterborough Road Castor extension and conservatory Peterborough Decision: Permitted Decision: Withdrawn by Applicant Decision: Permitted Change of use to Holiday Let at Change of use to residential at Annexe At Grange Farm Main Ufford Barnack Post Office Main Street Street Southorpe Stamford Replacement of window and door Barnack Stamford Decision: Withdrawn by Applicant on south elevation with bi-fold Decision: Permitted

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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

Christian hospital in Kisiizi Pictured with Helpston surgeons, Jonathan Jones and Rob Dennis are Dr Ian Spillman and his wife, Hanna, who visited the village recently from their Christian hospital in Kisiizi.

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councilcorner Barnack Parish Council Meeting - Summary of Minutes Co-option of Councillor Sophie Moore was co-opted on to the Parish Council.

Outstanding Items a) A1 dangerous junction at Barnack Drift. Response from Highways England has been chased up. b) Defibrillator. Training is taking place on Monday 4 July at 6pm in the Village Hall. It is open to all residents, to book a place please contact the Clerk. c) School grounds Governance.

A meeting took place which clarified that although the field is owned by PCC, the school has a statutory tenancy on the land which means they are responsible for managing the site, even out of school hours. A working group will be formed to create a set of rules for the site and create a log system to report and record any anti-social incidents within the grounds. d) Chapel Lane/Glebe Woodland. An action plan of works to make the area compliant with ROSPA’s safety report has been drawn up. This will be displayed at the open public meeting on Saturday 2 July in

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the Village Hall. Residents will be able to offer their views to help inform the Parish Council’s decision. e) Canon Drive, traffic signage.

We have been informed the work will be carried out by the end of June.

Reports a) Ward Group. In the Local Plan there are two estates put forward for consideration in Barnack. One is the Gladman development and the other is for 200 houses on the other side of Chapel Lane. These have been put in by developers and PCC has to look at them to see if they are sustainable. They may or may not appear in the Local Plan in the Autumn. The Parish Council are monitoring this. b) Hills & Holes Committee.

There has been a count of man orchids in four areas. 130 were found which is down slightly on last year. A Gloworm walk has been organised for Saturday 2 July at 9pm, meeting in the top car park on Wittering Road. c) Traffic Calming. There is an open day in the Village Hall on Saturday 2 July from 10am

to 3pm where residents are encouraged to pop in and see displays, costings and information on possible traffic calming measures. Residents will be invited to offer their feedback.

Other Items a) Inspection regime for trees and burial grounds. The Parish Council has received one quote for a safety inspection of trees within the churchyard and cemetery. Further quotes to be sought. b) Parish Council Archive.

Margaret Palmer will contact Liz Young regarding viewing historical documents stored by the Friends of Barnack Church. c) Shop & ATM machine. It is likely that the shop will not be open for many more weeks.

The Parish Council have made some enquiries into an ATM machine for the residents. There are several options, but it is not known where a machine could be sited.

Date and time of next Meeting – Monday 11 July 2016 to commence at 7.00pm.

Read the full minutes at www.barnackparishcouncil.org or by visiting the noticeboards located outside the Post Office, Village Hall, Pilsgate Bus Stop and The Limes. Alternatively, contact the Clerk on 07595 377236 or barnackparishcouncil@outlook.com

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Bainton & Ashton Parish Council Bainton & Ashton Parish Council The council last met on 17 May, following the local elections when Graham Fletcher, Richard Harris and Helen Watts were re-elected. Two councillors were co-opted at the meeting – Susie Hall of High Field Road, Ashton and Cliff Stanton of Ufford Road.

Outgoing councillors Nicola Clough and Wendy Jackson were thanked for their work.

A report was received about the recent community defibrillator seminar which provided vital training on how to deal with someone in cardiac arrest. Over 30 villagers attended, with 14 volunteering to be part of an Emergency Telephone Service so that someone can always be on

hand in an emergency.

There was no meeting in June but the council continue to chase up outstanding village maintenance issues. In particular, it is almost nine months since the parish council asked both the landowner and Peterborough Highways Dept to deal with overgrowth encroaching on the Barnack Road footpath from the Bainton House boundary wall. Despite much chasing this is becoming more rather than less of a problem.

The council encourages residents to report maintenance issues to any councillor or the clerk. However, using the My Peterborough phone app or FixMyStreet website makes the issue public and ensures a quick

response direct from the authority responsible, which is usually not the parish council.

Full minutes of each meeting and councillor contact details can be found on village notice boards and will appear soon on the website www. baintonandashtonlocalcouncil. org.uk . The Clerk can be contacted via the council’s post box at the rear of Bainton Reading Room (PE9 3AE) or by email to bainton.ashton.clerk@ live.co.uk.

The next meeting of the Parish Council’s annual meeting will be held in Bainton Reading Room on Tuesday 5 July at 7.30pm.

Residents are encouraged to attend.

so many years and wish them well and a bright future to come.

On a more upbeat note however many of its other institutions are in good health, its clubs, church, school, village hall and pub all thrive and pullulate with activity as attested at the annual Village Meeting held on 6 May. The Community Church have decided to join with the Anglican church to form one united church of Christian worship, they plan an open air service in the village square on 12 June. The Village Fete was held jointly with Ufford at St John the Baptist in Barnack on 25 June.

The Cricket Club have had a

great year and lit a beacon at the Pavilion on 12 June to Celebrate Our Queen's birthday The British Legion, Women’s Institute, School, Bowls club, Youth Club and Flower Group have all had very a successful and active year, as has the Community Association who run both the Village Hall and Cricket Pavilion.

Barnack and Pilsgate Traditionally communal life in our villages has revolved around the institutions of church, pub, school, and village hall and shop and post office. Sadly, Barnack like many other villages is to lose one of those mainstays.

The shop and post office is to be closed and converted into a private residence. The village loses not only a convenience but also a place to meet, to chat and to find out the village news.

We will miss the Emporium, the National Communication Centre and the Informal Social Services centre.

We will also miss Peter and Janet who have looked after us for

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Then last, but by no means least the Parish Council emerged from the recent elections to look after the interests of the village and villagers with renewed vigour.

At its own elections Harry Brassey was elected Chairman and Margaret Palmer Vice Chairman.

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Helpston Parish Council

I am afraid this update is mostly about problems. Every month we get a regular complaint about potholes in the road and so we ask the City Council Highways department to deal with them and… eventually …they come along and fill them up.

And then, every summer we hear about trees and shrubs growing across the footpaths or the pavements or the road signs and we write to City Council Highways department and... eventually… they contact the garden owners or landowners to whom the trees and shrubs belong and insist that they cut them back.

But actually, it would be better if those who complain to us were to knock on the garden owners door and ask them, directly and politely, to cut back the offending tree or shrub.

And, now that summer is officially here, everyone is going for walks on our footpaths, so we are now getting complaints about dog mess! It’s the same every year… “What is the Parish Council going to do about it??”

Short of getting out a shovel, there is nothing much that a Parish Council can do about it. It is, of course against the law to let a dog foul any footpath (even one across a field), so the owner should pick up their dog’s mess and place it in one of the many bins provided or take it home. Unfortunately some dog owners are leaving it in situ for children and adults to step in, or, if they do bag it, they then hang the bag on the nearest tree, or place it neatly at the foot of the nearest lampost, all for someone else to find and clear up.

If you are a culprit, do please stop it. And if you are a complainer, do please speak politely to the culprits if you see them, tell them it is wrong, tell them that their dog’s poo can contain the Toxocara roundworm,

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which, if ingested can lead to nasty infections, and ask them to take their digested/ejected dog food home with them!

And then, every ten years or so, we get the big problem… we hear about a New Local Plan.

This year the City Council has published it’s new Preliminary Draft Peterborough Local Plan.

Basically this defines the principles by which Peterborough will grow. (Apparently the great god GROWTH is essential to all our futures, to cope with our increasing national population, and to keep our economy going). So, Peterborough is targeted to grow again by building 23,907 new houses between 2015 and 2036.

The Preliminary Draft Plan says that 1,119 of these will be in The Villages.

The majority of them will go to the Large Villages (Thorney, Eye and Eye Green). It is unlikely that any at all will go to the Small Villages (Ashton, Bainton, Deeping Gate, Etton, Marholm, Maxey, Peakirk, Pilsgate, Southorpe, Sutton, Thornhaugh, Ufford, Upton, Wansford, and Wothorpe).

But the remainder of the 1,119 will go to the Medium Villages (Ailsworth, Barnack, Castor, Glinton, Newborough, Northborough, Wittering, and HELPSTON)… we are classified as a Medium Village because we have a Shop and a School.

To help draw up the Draft Plan, the City Council has already invited suggestions for suitable sites for the allocation of some of these houses. Not surprisingly, some local landowners in Helpston have been quick to suggest some farmland for conversion to housing and you will have seen an unofficial presentation of the SEVEN possible sites at the Church Gala in June. These sites have, according to the landowners, potential for up to 247 houses.

The Parish Council formed its opinion about these sites at it’s June meeting and will be commenting on all of them directly to the City Council.

The City Council is very clear in saying that… “The sites identified in the Preliminary Draft Plan are not in any way ‘approved’ or supported by the council; they are merely a collection of sites submitted to the City Council as part of the consultation. At this stage no assessment has been carried out and no decisions have been made” The Preliminary Draft Plan is now open to public consultation.

If Tribune readers have any comments to make about the sites suggested by the landowners in Helpston, they should write direct to the City Council at planningpolicy@peterborough. gov.uk before 5.00pm on 30th June 2016.

A second Draft of the Local Plan will be issued for consultation in the Autumn of this year… this too will be open to public consultation.

If you have already been told to write to the Parish Council… please don’t… we will write our Parish Council comments direct to the City. And so should you… please write direct to the City Council who will take your comments into account when drawing up the second Draft Plan.

The Parish Council will keep it’s Notice Board and it’s website (www.helpston.net) up to date with the latest information so that you will know when the second Draft is published.

And the moral is… There are four topics in this article concerning problems of local interest. All of them can be influenced by you if you make direct contact with those people responsible for the problem.

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Ufford Parish Council From the council’s meetings on 10 May and 14 June: • Keith Lievesley, Graham Bowes, David Chadwick and Frieda Gosling were re-elected as parish councillors and Keith Lievesley was re-elected as Chairman. Councillors welcomed David Over following his reelection as city councillor for Barnack Ward • A vacancy remains for one parish councillor and the council welcomes any eligible candidate for co-option. All enquiries to the Clerk in the first instance.

• Planning applications were considered for: o Revised plans for extensions at Highlands, Marholm Road. o A retrospective application for erection of a skateboard ramp at Compass Barn, Main Street. o Alterations to a listed building at Compass Cottage, Main Street.

• The council also discussed proposals for potential

development sites in the area as published in a recent report on the Peterborough Local Plan consultation. There were concerns raised about a number of the proposed sites, details of which can be found on the city council website.

• Councillors have carried out a survey of the playing field boundary and note some improvements that could be made to the hedgerows. A course of action will be decided on in July after discussions with the team working on the new playground equipment project.

• Discussions had been held with some residents of Newport Way about the new parking arrangements following completion of the new Cross Keys Housing Association bungalow.

• A reply had been received to the complaint made to RAF Wittering about frequent, lowaltitude training flights over the

village. This was inconclusive and the council will wait for further information to be sent through; they noted that the situation hadn’t improved, particularly with the increase in hours for summer flying.

At the Annual Parish Meeting on 10 May, residents heard a fascinating talk by Richard Astle about the work of the Langdyke Trust on its nature reserves in the area. More information can be found at www.langdyke.org.uk.

At the 14 June meeting the chairman commented on the success of Ufford’s Open Gardens and Ceilidh events held over the Queen’s official birthday weekend, which were organised by the village social committee.

Funds raised will be donated to the new playground equipment project.

Full minutes of meetings and councillor contact details can be found on village notice boards and the website www.uffordparishcouncil.org.uk or by contacting the Parish Clerk at uffordparishclerk@live.co.uk. The next meeting will be held at Ufford Village Hall on Tuesday 12 July at 7.30pm. Residents are encouraged to attend. There will be no council meeting in August.

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St Botolph's Coffee Morning Enjoying a good ‘tuck in’ at a St Botolph’s coffee morning: local schoolchildren: Sophie Driver, Izzy and Elspeth Robertson and Rory Driver.

Who said vicars were boring?

Benefice vicar, Rev Dave Maylor and his friends got together for an evening of 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and blues music in St Botolph’s Church, generously giving their time to raise around £300 for the Church in an enjoyable way. On this occasion the band varied slightly from previous events and in particular featured another ‘Rockin’ Rev in the form of Chris Harrington who sang. L-r: Doug Chapman, Rev Dave, Michael Permarker, Dave Bearman, Chris Fotheringham, Rev Chris Harrington, Brian Ogden.

Baptisms Piper Wildman There was excitement for the family of little Piper Wildman as she was baptised recently at Helpston.

Piper is currently living in Australia with her parents, Pete and Nikki, who chose to come ‘home’ for this event and enjoy a get-together with family and friends. L-r: Derek Clark (Helpston, grandfather), Adam Wildman (godfather), Liz Roper (grandmother), Pete Wildman, Nikki with Piper, and Molly Frankland. At the back: Linda Clark, (grandmother), Michael Roper, Dennis Wildman (grandfather), Emma (godmother) and Jane Hanley.

Christening Finlay Maddox, and Martha Evan Rhys Maddox has sent a photo of his son's christening. The two children christened were his son, Finlay Maddox, and also Martha Evan. The photographer was Bella Photography (Jayde Allen)07951662100, email: jayde_allen@icloud.com

Funerals Margaret May Hamill (12/05/2016) Peter Moyse (17/05/2016) Dorothy Elaine Ward (19/05/2016)

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Services July

Sun 3 July

Sun 10 July

Sun 17 July Pentecost

Sun 24 July

Sun 31 July

St John the Baptist Barnack

9.00am Parish Communion with Children’s Church

9.00am Parish Communion with Children’s Church

9.00am Parish Communion with Children’s Church

11.00am All Age Praise

10.00am Benefice Communion Service at St Mary’s Church, Bainton

St Mary’s Bainton

5.00pm BCP Evensong

9.00am Parish Communion

6.00pm BCP Evensong

9.00am Parish Communion

10.00am Benefice Communion Service at St Mary’s Church, Bainton

St Botolph’s Helpston

10.45am All Age Praise

10.45am Parish Communion with Children’s Church

10.45am John Clare Service

10.45am All Age Communion

10.00am Benefice Communion Service at St Mary’s Church, Bainton

All Saints Wittering

11.00am First Sunday Fun

NO SERVICE

4.30pm Afternoon Tea Service

9.00am Parish Communion

10.00am Benefice Communion Service at St Mary’s Church, Bainton

August

Sun 7 August

Sun 14 August

Sun 21 August

Sun 28 August

St John the Baptist Barnack

NO SERVICE

NO SERVICE

10.00am Benefice Communion Service

NO SERVICE

St Andrew’s Church Ufford

NO SERVICE

10.00am Benefice Communion Service

NO SERVICE

NO SERVICE

St Botolph’s Helpston

NO SERVICE

NO SERVICE

NO SERVICE

10.00am Benefice Communion Service

All Saints Wittering

10.00am Benefice Communion Service

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NO SERVICE

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In memoriam July 1916 The Battle of the Somme began on 1 July, 1916 and dragged on until 18 November when it petered out in the mud. No strategic gains were made. On the first day of the battle the British suffered 57,000 casualties of which 19,000 were deaths in the field. This represents the greatest loss in a single day ever suffered by a British Army. Total casualties in the entire battle were British 420,000, French 194,000, German 650,000. In July two local men perished in the battle.

Private Phillip W. Dalton Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) 94th Company was killed in action, aged 26, on the first day of the battle. The 94th Company was formed at Grantham and went to France on 21 May 1916.

In memoriam Helpston remembers Archibald, k/a Archie, QUARTLEY, who was born in about 1894 in Bristol England, the son of Charles and Ethel Quartley. He was a Private in the 16th Battalion of the Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment). He was killed in action on 12 July 1916 when he was about 22 years old. He is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, Panels 87/89, in the Pas de Calais.

Phillip was killed less than six weeks later. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial and in Barnack church. His brother, Noel, had been killed earlier in the war.

Sergeant Charles Gillings Black Watch was killed in action on 18 July at Longueval. He had lived in Southorpe and was under-keeper for the Marquess of Exeter.

His death was reported in the Stamford Mercury.

News of one of the many painful tragedies of the war comes from Barnack. In May of this year the banns of marriage were published in the Parish Church between Miss.W.Munton, one of the teachers at Barnack School and Corporal Charles W. Gillings of the Black Watch.

The arrangements were made for the wedding and all that was

awaited was the homecoming of the bridegroom to be. Alas! The wedding never can take place now, for news has been received that he has been killed in action.

August 1916 Private Alfred Tuck 5th Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment was killed in action on the Somme on 5 August, 1916 aged 19. He was born in Abbots Ripton but by the time he enlisted he was a farm labourer living in Southorpe . The 5th Battalion was a pioneer battalion charged with digging trenches. Between 4th and 6th August the men were digging a communications trench to a newly captured position during which 4 men, including Alfred, were killed. He is buried at Aveluy cemetery near the town of Albert.

COFFEE MORNINGS St Botolph's - Helpston Church invites everyone to the regular monthly Coffee Mornings held in the Church from 10am until 12 noon. The next ones are on: - Saturday 23 July 2016 and Saturday 27 August 2016.

CHURCH ADDRESSES: St John the Baptist Church, Main Street, Barnack PE9 3DN St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Bainton PE9 3AF St Botolph’s Church, Church Street, Helpston PE6 7DT All Saints Church, Church Road, Wittering PE8 6AF St Andrew’s Church, Main Street, Ufford PE9 3BH

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writeaway Helpston resident Andy Nutt 'takes issue' with the article in the May/June edition of the Tribune about the forestry work in Royce Wood.

Dear Editor, The writer of the article seems to support this work, but I would like to put my point of view (and the view of many others): Who in their right mind would use such heavy and destructive machinery at this time of year in any wood? Birds nests and rare orchids have been destroyed and deep ruts created.

If flailing hedges is illegal from 1st April in order to protect nesting birds etc, why can this far more destructive work be carried out at this time of year? I do agree that the woods need thinning, but autumn, not spring would have been a far better time as the ground is at its hardest and far less damage would be done to the flora and fauna. Most birds have finished nesting by then and bulbs are dormant and the ground less rutted.

I noticed that the article mentioned none of these points which, considering the author is a conservation trust member, amazes me.

As this forestry thinning is likely to be carried out again in about 4 years time, can we please ask Milton Estates to be more conservation minded and avoid so much destruction by carrying out the work in (say) September/ October time rather than spring?

As custodians of the land, you would think Milton Estates would carry out forestry operations in a more sympathetic way to wildlife.

I would like to hear what other Tribune readers think of the forestry operations being carried out at this time of year.

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