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id you have fun at the Queen’s Jubilee? Leading up to the weekend I heard from friends and colleagues, that they didn’t know of anything special happening in their area. It made me realise how lucky we are in Whittlesey, and how organisers of the Jubilee weekend at the Manor should be very proud of what they achieved. I for one thoroughly enjoyed the music and various stalls. If you missed out on the fun, turn to page 8 for our report and gallery. Last month I introduced a postbag section of the magazine, and encouraged you to write in - and write in you did! (Turn to page 59 and see if your comments have been published) It’s great to hear from you, and it’s clear that the big supermarket debate is something we are concerned about. I was approached by Harrier Developments who wanted to present their argument for Tesco’s in Whittlesey. I would like to stress that Discovering Whittlesea does not advocate either supermarket in Whittlesey, and we will always remain impartial, however we decided to include the piece to encourage an open debate. For more information about Harrier Developments arguement, see page 61. You might notice that Discovering Whittlesea is even bigger this month! This means we have even more local news and services - so don’t forget to keep your copy of the magazine for those handy numbers and dates for your diary. Finally a big congratulations to our competition winners last month, and thank you to everyone who entered. If I could have my way, I would have made you all winners. Have a lovely July, and I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for some sunshine! Natasha Shiels, Editor

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LOCAL NEWS IN YOUR AREA Park Lane School Fayre has a New Sponsor Friends of Park Lane School are extremely pleased to announce that Nisa Local (Keshco Ltd) have agreed to sponsor Park Lane School's Annual Summer Fayre (30th June) through the Nisa Making a Difference Locally Scheme. The local store have donated first prize in the raffle as well as funding most of the costs to run the fayre which allows more of FOPLS funds to be used at school. The proceeds from the fayre will be used within the school's sustainability project to go towards a rainwater/grey water collection system. The Making a Difference Locally Scheme is funded by customers who purchase products which have the logo on them in store. FOPLS and Park Lane School would like to thank Jamie & Anish from Nisa (Keshco Ltd) for their time and input helping to enhance the educational journey of the children and building stronger community links. Photos and highlights of the day to follow!

Thank you...

On behalf of the Whittlesey Festival Committee, and myself I would like to thank everyone who supported the Festival Fundraising Ball held at the Ivy Leaf Club on Friday 25th May 2012. It was a brilliant evening and everyone had a great time. The purpose of the Ball was to raise money to go towards keeping as much of the Children’s entertainment and rides free on Festival day and thanks to your generosity and support, which is greatly appreciated, we raised £1,600. I would also like to thank the many businesses in and around Whittlesey for donating so many great Raffle prizes. The Festival this year is being held on Sunday 9th September, and I look forward to seeing you, along with your families and friends. By Councillor Mrs Pauline Edge Festival Committee

Whittlesey Festival Plenty to look forward to

The date for your diary is Sunday 9th September from 10 am– 4pm for this year’s Whittlsey Festival and there’s plenty to look forward to. This event had grown year on year and organisers are confident this year will be no exception. Big thank you to all those who completed a post Festival questionnaire last year, this feedback is extremely valuable and contributes to the success of future events. Many have commented on how they thoroughly enjoy the day and look forward to the Festival every year. It offers something for everyone with a variety of stalls, puppet shows, dance displays performing arts groups, children’s rides, a Craft Fair with traditional local crafts on sale and much more. You’ll never be stuck for something to do, in fact we’d go as far as to say that you will be spoilt for choice. The Vintage car display is extremely popular and this year there will be even more with up to 100 vehicles on display plus vintage motorcycles. So make sure you come to see these splendid vehicles. There is also the ever popular Schools Arts competition which will be on display at the Whittlesey Christian Church in Broad Street. The standard gets higher every year and it’s an ideal opportunity for children and students from local schools to showcase their excellent artistic talents. Last year saw over 100 entries and the judges had a hard task choosing winners as the quality of the entries was superb. In addition there will again be a Beautiful Baby competition, further details on this and other activities will be available in due course. For more information about the Festival, or if you would like to get involved in the organising of the Festival please contact Pauline Edge on 01733 208414 or Jenny Parker on 351005. July 2012 | Discovering

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LOCAL NEWS IN YOUR AREA How did you celebrate the

Queen’s ? Jubilee

Words Kay Mayor Pictures Chris Brudenell

OW... and THANK YOU. To say I am speechless– for a change some of you might say - is an understatement. I really do not know where to start.

compering the afternoon event and the Musical Festival later in the day. Event participants came and set up their pitches, the rain had stopped and there was a glimpse of blue sky.

I had a busy month (May) and despite trying to keep my diary free, especially during the last week in preparation for the Diamond Jubilee Party at the Manor, of course I was busier with meetings than normal. After six weeks of torrential rain we had two scorching weeks and just when we really wanted dry sunny weather the rain started again. Typical English weather!! After a whole day of rain on Sunday 3 June, at 2.15 a.m. on Monday 4 June I was looking out of the bedroom window thinking it was never going to stop raining. I was reflecting on the River Pageant in London and thinking how the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh had stood for hours in the rain so not to disappoint the crowds who were prepared to line the Thames Embankment just for a glimpse of them. What more could we ask of them and if they could do that for us we certainly would not let Whittlesey down, come rain or shine we were going ahead with the Party at the Manor to celebrate. I decided at 5 o’clock enough was enough and got up and had breakfast before going to the Manor at 6.15 a.m. I was not the first to arrive; Jess of the Manor staff had already unlocked. The field was marked out very early by Rob Powell ably assisted by Jan, Rob Boon arrived and delivered the trailer to be used as a stage and David Bailey set up his equipment ready for

What an occasion. Thank you to the Peterborough Highland Band who led the Opening Parade, to the Standard Bearers for their contribution and to our Prince (Callum) and Princess (Chloe) who did us proud and really looked the part. Thank you to their mums for getting in the spirit of things – dressed to impress. Thanks also to Tony Fisher for providing the open top Jaguar to take us to the arena. The Heritage Lottery Food Festival organised by Lynette Ippolito, the Heritage Participation Youth Worker within the Whittlesey Locality Team at Whittlesey Youth & Community Centre stunned us all. They were kept very busy in the marquee all afternoon. Councillor Pauline Edge added some authenticity to the occasion by dressing up in the costume similar to that worn by the Queen during her stint in

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the ATS. Farcet Dance & Twirl entertained us during the afternoon and the exhibition of vintage cars and tractors together with the motorcycle club display made a wonderful contribution to the day. I could go on and on and on. Suffice to say the Musical Festival went down a storm and the superb Firework Finale rounded off the perfect day. We hope that everyone who attended, it has been suggested there were approximately 5,000 over the day, enjoyed themselves. I have already said some thankyou’s but I cannot go further without thanking the Army Cadets for their assistance throughout the afternoon event and the Stewards comprising of members of the Town Council, Round Table, Rotary and Lions. Last but not least a huge thank you to Iain Shanks who stepped in and project managed the event when it became clear that we needed someone to take the reins and to every member of the Committee for giving up their time to help organise it. Hopefully all Primary and Pre School children will have received their commemorative coin, if you know of anyone that did not receive one at school, please let me know, we do have one or two spares. I should like to place on record our sincere thanks to Fenland District Council, Whittlesey Town Council, Whittlesey Charities, Nobles Charity and McCains for their financial assistance, without which these keepsakes for the children could not have been given; similarly anyone who gave a financial contribution to enable the whole event to take place.

The Queen’s Visit to Burghley House We couldn’t not mention the Queen’s visit to Burghley House last month! Our lovely Kay Mayor was lucky enough to be invited, as was Ken who represented Fenland District Council in his capacity as Vice Chairman. Other guests from Whittlesey attended, including Jean Devenish (Citizen of the Year) and her daughter Corrine, Shirley and David Wright (Business Forum and St Mary's Church), and Molly Martin (Junior Citizen of the Year - Park Lane School) who was accompanied by her Dad. Wally and Pauline Newman were also there representing the Royal British Legion.

Above: The Queen alighted from her transport directly in front of Kay Mayor, and she was able to take a lovely photo at close quarters. July 2012 | Discovering

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Park Lane celebrate in red, blue and white Park Lane School celebrated the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style on Thursday 31st May. Pupils dressed in red, white and blue and began the day with a re-enactment of the Coronation Ceremony from 1953. Children took on the roles of Queen Elizabeth, the Archbishop of Canterbury and other members of the royal family. Activities for the rest of the day included a Jubilee Hunt in the school grounds, a picnic and dancing on the playground. All of the children received a lovely coin from Whittlesey Council and a notepad and pencil from the school’s FOPLS fundraising committee as momentoes of this special occasion. Pictured below: Park Lane pupils

Local MP joins Royal Ramble Children at Coates Primary School kicked off the Jubilee weekend with a sponsored Royal Ramble, organised by the school’s Fun for Funds Group, to raise money for outdoor play equipment. Stephen Barclay, local MP, who was visiting the school, cheered them on as they ran round Feldale Fishing lake. Earlier in the day, staff and children dressed in red, white and blue celebrated in style with a traditional British lunch of sausages and mash and trifle as they sat in the school hall decorated with Union flags. Joanne Tomlins, headteacher said: “We’ve had a really special day with all the children taking part in the sponsored Royal Ramble and a really tasty lunch. I’m so proud of them all as they made a real effort with their patriotic clothes – they looked great. “Once again I would like to thank the Feldale Lake Committee for the generosity in letting us use the lovely setting and for donating drinking water for the children” Pictured above: Children at Coates Primary School

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A Kay word from Mayor Let me tell you what’s been happening since my June article was sent off to Natasha; in that article I mentioned the raised flower beds at the entrance to the Manor and the hope for fine weather to enable the planting to ahead; UPDATE: - on a rainy Saturday morning – 19 May - Martin and Jackie Baldrey and helpers from the Allotment and Garden Society and the Scaldgate Youth Team planted the beds; then followed two weeks of sunshine and Martin & Jackie were kept busy watering to ensure the plants survived – don’t forget we are in a drought situation and we can only use watering cans!! Then the rain came down and when the Jubilee weekend arrived the beds looked truly magnificent. Thank you Martin, Jackie and your helpers. Sunday 20 May saw a wonderful Jubilee Service for St John Ambulance in Peterborough Cathedral; this was a celebration service not just of the Queens Jubilee but also of 125 years of St John, 90 years of St John Cadets and 25 years of St John Badgers. What a celebration!! Diane Black, a Whittlesey resident, won the Learndirect’s national award in the Job Success category and was presented with her award at Whittlesey Library where she had attended the Learndirect course. I was privileged to be there to see Diane receive her award – Congratulations Diane..... The Youth District Council AGM was held at Fenland Hall on 23 May and following elections Liam Wallace and Sollie Davies from Sir Harry Smith Community College were elected Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively. Well done to both. I’m sure they will both prove to be very valuable ambassadors for our young people. I nearly forgot to mention that during the last weeks of May I also had my mind on other things; as on 23 May our family in America increased by one, our third granddaughter arrived and we welcome Vivienne into our family. Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend arrived and Whittlesey was decorated up to the nines. Bunting, Union flags and a sea of red, white and blue. Didn’t it look wonderful? Steve Barclay M.P. and I judged the window competition organised by the Business Forum.

What a difficult task! We were however unanimous in our decision – Freemans and Daughters, Family Butchers in High Causeway were the worthy winners and on hand to receive the cup were David and Kim. Congratulations. Also worthy of mention were the Muffin Oven, Broad Street (Highly Commended) and the Sue Ryder Charity shop in Queen Street (Commended), it was noted that most businesses had decorated their windows which all added to making the Town look fantastic even though some did not enter the competition , so thank you to you all.

Kay Mayor

St Mary’s Jubilee Flower Festival began on Saturday 2 June and we must thank Shirley Wright and Denise Hall for their hard work in pulling this all together. I popped in on Friday afternoon when the arrangers were putting the finishing touches to the decorations for a sneak preview. Thank you to everyone who sponsored arrangements and helped make it such a successful weekend. Having celebrated the Queens Diamond Jubilee in style, don’t forget the Whittlesey Festival on Sunday 9 September; this is the 5th year of the Festival and the committee are working hard as usual to ensure it is another success. Please put the date in your diary and support the event. Another date for your diary is the Civic Service which will be held again this year at St Andrew’s Church on Sunday 7 October at 3 p.m. We are now in July and thinking about summer holidays; whether you are going away or staying here at home have a safe and wonderful summer and let’s hope there will be some sunshine soon. Please make a note that the Town Council office at Grosvenor House will be closed between 9th and 27th August inclusive due to staff holidays. ‘Til the next time

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The Plough Garden now becomes Street Pride Jubilee Garden O

n the 19th May with some fantastic help from P J Thory (Coates), we have installed (two) railway sleeper benches on what is now called Street Pride Jubilee Garden. We have again tidied up the area, for all who pass to enjoy. Street Pride is extremely grateful to Mr Jamie Keshwara at our Nisa Local (Keshco) supermarket, which has sponsored another enhancement project (our tenth to date). Our friends at Whittlesey St Johns Ambulance have kindly donated six roses (three black and three white) for the plough garden itself. We continue our anti-litter campaigns on Peterborough Road on a regular basis. Our specialists, David and Margaret Palmer, have

been busy putting in nearly 1,000 plants in our Gateway projects – again our thanks to Nisa Local for supporting this initiative. The team also supported the Jubilee Event at the Manor on and had a BIG clean up on the 6th. So far this year Whittlesea Street Priders have put in over 500 volunteer hours and collected in excess of 3,300kgs of rubbish and litter. So why not come along and join our very proactive group. If you can help in any way, please contact me, and I’ll send you information on this and any of our other events. Roy Gerstner. Chair Whittlesey StreetPride Group t: 01733 208590 or e: roy.gerstner@ntlworld.com

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LOCAL NEWS IN YOUR AREA The Friends' Diamond Jubilee Quiz Night - Saturday 7th July

The Jubilee may have been and gone, but you can stay in the spirit of things with a Jubilee Quiz at St Andrew’s Hall on Saturday 7th of July, kicking off at 7:30pm. Admission is £3.50 per person, and you are invited to bring your own food and liquid refreshment. There will be cash prizes and a draw on the night. Tickets will be available from any Friends committee member (01733 350812) or from Ostlers.

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Members celebrated the 41st birthday of Ladysmith W.I. in June with a Diamond Jubilee themed party, enjoying retro 50s food and a sing song. In July, award winning garden designer, Jenny Cairns is hosting a "How To" evening at her home in Coates where members will be making bird feeders and painting tiles as well as getting tips for their gardens. New members are always welcome, for more information contact Sue on 01733 205927. Pictured right: President Glen Henderson welcomes members of Whittlesey Ladysmith WI to their 41st birthday party.

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Kings Dyke Silver Prize Band

By Geoff Oldfield

have written before how Kings Dyke came into being through the necessity for the brickyard workers being accommodated near their place of work. This was brought about by Arthur Werner Itter, who owner the brickworks here, building seventy houses either side of the Whittlesey to Peterborough main road. The erection of a school in 1904 and later a shop, a Methodist Chapel and the laying out of a sports field completed the background for a thriving community. I am indebted to Peter Cole for providing me with additional material relevant to this community which also came under the influence of Mr. Itter. The creation of the Kings Dyke Itter Brickworks Band took place in 1898. The uniforms and band instruments would have been provided by subscriptions or donations through the brickyard workers, but it is not clear how much involvement Mr. Itter would have had at this stage or in the future. In 1905 the band competed in contests at Oundle, Whittlesea and Peterborough. The competing band were restricted to a maximum of twenty four players, the cornet being the leading instrument. One of the bands they were competing against at Oundle was the Whittlesea Town Band and they finished above them in the final results list. The Kings Dyke band were unplaced in the first two competitions but came fifth at Peterborough, under their conductor Mr. J.B. York, receiving a prize of £2.00. This success prompted a change of name to the Kings Dyke Prize Band!

with each other in 1905, had merged to form one band. The contest was for the ‘Champion Journal Challenge Cup’ and cash prizes for the first five placed bands. The competition started at 11.30am in the School of Arts and there were 29 bands competing, Chatteris Town amongst them. The Kings Dyke & Whittlesey band, under their conductor Mr.G.H.Hollis were unplaced, but I am sure it was the honour of taking part was their reward. The winners in 1932 being the Kings Lynn Town Band and in 1933 the Channock Chase Colliery band were successful. Peter Coles ancestors, Herbert and Alfred were members of the original band being a tuba and cornet player respectively. Herbert, Peter’s grandfather was a member for over 20 years and was joined by four of his sons. Pictured above: Whittlesea Kings Dyke Prize Band in 1905. Top left: W. Cole, R. Parrish, W. Porter, T. Chambers (treasurer), D. Chambers, J. Godfrey, J. Sneesby. Middle left: G. Scotchbrook, J. Storey, S. Coomber, G. Anker, H. Porter, A. Cox, T. Elsom, H. Chambers, H. Coles. Bottom left: Joseph Godfrey, F. Chambers, G. Drage, A. Bone (secretary), J.B. York (conductor), A. Coles (band-master), T. Elsom, H. Chambers, H. Coles.

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By 1919 the band had a new uniform and silver plated instruments resulting in ‘silver’ being added to another name change and they became the Kings Dyke Silver Prize Band. New uniforms were introduced in 1928 replacing the earlier blue ones. In 1932 and again in 1933 the band played at the prestigious National Band Festival at the Crystal Palace in Sydenham, travelling there in buses provided by J.R.Morley. In the programme they are listed as Kings Dyke & Whittlesey which suggest that the bands which had competed

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Fishing News

By Ken Wade

Policing your area by David Arnold

ith the new season on rivers and Fenland Drains well under way now and the school holidays about to begin its good to know that our local Whittlesey waters are often at their best at this time of year. The Whittlesey Angling Association have a fine fixture list on their most popular waters including the likes of Cock Bank, Glassmoor Bank and the Twenty Foot Drain. I notice in the clubs handbook, which by the way are on sale at all the local tackle shops in the area that they also have a few matches on stillwaters so it will interesting to see if the attendance rises for these matches. Our local club are also one of the very few in the area that run junior events throughout the summer months. They take place every Tuesday evening with the draw at 5.30pm at Queensway. There are cups and prizes for each match and they also run three age groups so the youngsters will not be up against more experienced lads that are a lot older. Dave White is the man in charge for most things Whittlesey and you can contact him on 01733 204170. The warm summer weather should see the tench showing on most of the clubs waters along with bream and now roach, always slow starters but well worth fishing for from mid summer onwards.

The past few weeks have seen a new scheme come to local businesses in Whittlesey and its surrounding villages. This scheme is aimed to provide local businesses with up to date information in relation to crime in the area, what to look out for and how to potentially protect your businesses from crime. It also encourages businesses to report information back to the police that you may not normally report, for example suspicious activity or vehicles. The scheme has been set up by Julie Hanrahan our crime reduction officer in Fenland and so far has received really good feedback. If you would like to get involved please contact 01354 606440, alternatively email Julie. hanrahan@cambs.pnn.police.uk or myself at david.arnold@cambs. pnn.police.uk

Our local stillwaters will now be in full swing, we have already seen some huge nets of carp taken from both Decoy Lakes and Kingsland Fishery. Most baits will work well, if its sunny and hot then luncheon meat or worm always takes some beating, try pellet fished up in the water if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overcast. If you are looking for some really big fish action then you could try Railway Lakes in the deep pool. Best baits are boilies or better still why not try bread or biscuit off the surface, surely the most exciting way to catch a 20lb plus carp. Pictured above: Ted Sargent at Decoy Lakes July 2012 | Discovering

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Take a look around the stunningly beautiful Ely and its Cathedral. After Ely we visit the racing town of Newmarket to spend time at your leisure.

Wednesday 25th Sandringham Flower Show

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Wednesday 25th Kings Lynn

Adults: £25.00 Chid: £12.50 Many modern shops to explore at this historic medieval port steeped in maritime history with modern day culture and shops. In addition, The Wash (Local area) is also home to a large colony of seals and a host of other marine organisms, birds and plants.

Saturday 28th Milton Keynes

Adult: £25.00 Child: £12.50 Shopping malls with over 400 shops to explore, award-winning galleries and theatres, medieval abbey ruins and traditional village pubs - Not forgetting the MK snow dome with skiing, indoor sky-diving, plus more.

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Whittlesey Christian Church I Sometimes Feel Sorry For God

I recently spoke with someone who was commenting on the restrictions caused by the lack of rain. He jokingly (I think) asked if I had a hot line to heaven, if I did, could I make a few suggestions to God. When I met the same guy about 1 month later he looked at me and said ‘you can tell God to stop now we’ve had enough.’ It would have been nice to think that I was some modern day Elijah who seemed to have the power to stop and start rain, but the truth was, neither the rain or drought had anything to do with me. (honest) While we laughed at this, when I returned to my office I started thinking about what the job description for the post of God would look like if it ever became available. • You must be able to handle being blamed for everything which goes wrong, not only in the lives of people, but the whole world. Despite the fact that you’ve had nothing to do with it because it was caused by people’s greed, careless decision making, apathy or selfishness • After you’ve given people the help they asked for you will be taken for granted when people never think to come and say ‘thank you’ or begin to seriously consider that the Bible just could be the Word of God and you just could be the Son of God, or even decide to follow you. However they will use the things which appear to have gone wrong as a reason not to believe in you • You must be able to graciously and lovingly handle

the farmer asking for rain for his crops and holiday makers asking for cloudless skies all in the same area and at the same time, knowing full well that you are between the proverbial rock and a hard place • You will be responsible for creating a set of guidelines for people and governments to live by simply because you will know the end and the beginning of all things. You will do this because you genuinely love and care for people and want to bring out the very best in them. But many will misunderstand your motives and accuse you of laying down needless rules and regulations simply because they want the greatest amount of reward while putting in the least amount of responsibility • Quite honestly we think you will need to be either a masochist or insane to respond, but all applications will be considered.

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A word from Cllr Martin Curtis

This month has been a really patriotic one, and I would like to start by thanking everyone who played a part in organising our Jubilee celebrations at the Manor. I had a great time, as did many others. The jubilee celebrations followed the start of the Olympic Torch relay, something I have been involved in politically for some time. I have really enjoyed catching up and following the torch on the BBC website, not least because so many of the torch bearers are people who have provided inspirational support to communities in one way or another. It is great to see those people getting recognition for what is all to often unseen and unheard commitment. The closest overnight stop for the torch for us in Whittlesey is Peterborough, and we are promised a spectacular event, so why not head over to the Embankment on 3rd July and enjoy the fun. Of course, the torch is the precursor to the Olympics,

another opportunity for patriotism. A big day during the Olympics is 4th August, a day when we are expecting lots of British medals. It is being billed as ‘Super Saturday’, and the organisers are promoting it as a day to celebrate and enjoy with barbecues and parties another opportunity to celebrate if you so wish. On a final, more serious note, the debate about supermarkets has been raging on my blog. Why not join in and have your say at www.whittleseynorth. blogspot.com - it really helps to know your views. As ever, I am contactable by email at mjc@ martincurtis.net or on 07887808442 if you want to give me your views on any Whittlesey issue. You can also follow me on twitter using @ cllrmcurtis. July 2012 | Discovering

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July

t this time of year pots need watering once a day, assuming it’s not been raining! If your pots are drying out too quickly or you’re planning to go away on holiday, group your pots together in a cooler spot - that way, they’ll need watering less often. Find out if your plants and flowers are receiving enough water by carefully and gently digging down around 7cm with a garden trowel - you want to make sure the water is reaching the root system of your plant.

Gardening

Plant of the Month

strawberries, raspberries, redcurrent, broad beans, early potatoes and courgettes should now have abundant crops ready to pick. Feed vegetables with a liquid based fertiliser as this is said to prevent bitterness in crops. Potatoes will also benefit from being fed with a balanced organic liquid fertiliser

Dahlia

During this hot and humid month, you turn your back and a dozen new weeds have appeared so it is important to stop them in their tracks or you will end up with more in the long term. Dig weeds out or, for tougher visitors, carefully paint on a systemic weed killer to prevent damaging the soil or neighbouring plants. Bedding plants, roses and many other perennials benefit from regular deadheading. This will prolong the flowering period, making the garden more attractive, and will also prevent the plants from channelling their energy into seed heads. Simply pinch off the fading flowers, or for tougher branches use secateurs. You can also get a second bloom from faded annuals by cutting them back by one half their height and then fertilising them If you prepared your soil and protected your plants well fruit and vegetables such as

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July is a good month to ensure you keep your lawn healthy. Slightly raise the cutting height of your lawnmower as taller grass will cool the roots and help keep the moisture in the soil for longer. Continue to mow regularly, just leave it a little longer.

Plant of the month facts

Dahlias

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By Mayur Mistry & Ubhi Varsani (Registered Osteopaths) Here is a bit of fun this month, a crossword puzzle to test your knowledge of the human body. 1 3 2

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12 13

Across 3 A swinging elbow condition 5 It is a normal ageing process that affects our joints 8 The bone that is missing a tail 10 A bone named after a part of a shirt 12 A dome shaped muscle 13 They are the shock absorbers of our spine 14 The medical name of the lower back 15 Name the dozen paired bones in our body

Down 1 Medical term for headaches originating from the neck 2 The thickest and most famous nerve in the body 4 A cold shoulder condition? _____________ shoulder 6 A group of muscles in the leg associated with pigs 7 They form the backbone of our body 9 The blade that floats on the back, medical name please 11 The tendon that let down a Greek god

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LOCAL NEWS IN YOUR AREA THE WHITTLESEY PATCHWORK GROUP

The Whittlesey Patchwork Group presented a cheque for £225 to The Jenner Patients’ Participation Group. The Patchwork Group had made a double bed quilt which was raffled with other prizes, many donated by local companies. Each member of the group stitched a different square. The group has raised about £3,625 for various charities during the last six years. The Whittlesey Patchwork Group meets on Monday afternoons to exchange ideas about patchwork and other handicrafts. For more information about the club, telephone Jean Devenish 01733 204893. The Jenner Patients’ Participation Group was established early last year to raise funds for extra equipment for the patients at the Jenner Health Centre, and also to organise social events for the community. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the Jenner Health Centre at 7 pm, all Jenner patients are welcome. Pictured above: Jean Devenish of the Whittlesey Patchwork Group hands a cheque for £225 to Simon Stitson, Practice Manager at the Jenner Health Centre and Karen Burrill, Chairperson of the Jenner Patients’ Participation Group.

Jamie's Jamie Andrews has a rare blood disorder called Diamond Blackfan Anaemia, which means he doesn’t produce red blood cells, not only that, but he also has a Chromosome Disorder which means he has low white blood cells. This means that every two weeks he needs a blood transfusion to keep him alive, and is very open to infections and viruses. He now needs a bone marrow transplant from a DNA match, and although this will not cure him completely, it will mean that he will not need blood transfusions every two weeks. Close family friend, Emma Thorpe, is holding a benefit weekend to help raise money for his appeal (www.thejamieandrewsappeal.co.uk). Jamie’s BIG Benefit weekend will be held at The Plough, Ramsey, Farcet, on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th of August. The weekend will start on

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Film Review

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In the action-comedy 21 Jump Street, Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) are more than ready to leave their adolescent We now repair DVD/Game discs problems behind. Joining the police force and the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go undercover in a local JULY RELEASES high school. • THIS MEANS WAR • THE DEVIL INSIDE As they trade in their guns and badges for backpacks, Schmidt and • CONTRABAND • JOHN CARTER Jenko risk their lives to investigate a violent and dangerous drug ring. But they find that high school is nothing like they left it just a few years earlier - and neither expects that they will have to confront the terror and anxiety of being a teenager again and all the issues they thought they had left behind. 31/07/2012 A remake of an American television show from the 1980s in which a squad of youthful police officers, including a pre-fame Johnny Depp, posed as teenagers in order to solve teen-centric crimes, 21 Jump Street was well received by critics. Most importantly though, it’s funny and seems to make high school comedy feel young again. This is definitely a film to watch this month.

RSPCA Open Day and Fun Dog Show Class JULY 15h 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Come down to RSPCA Animal Re-homing Centre Block Block, Fen Drove, Wimblington, PE15 0FB for a day of fun for the whole family. There will be craft & gift stalls, children's entertainment, a Manea Silver Band, prize raffle and coffee shop selling home made cakes. Why not join in with the ‘Fun Dog Show Classes’. Entries taken from 11:00am and judging begins at 12 noon with rosettes for the following: 1. Junior Handler 16years and under (must be able to sit and down the dog); 2. My Best Friend (why their dog is so special to them); 3. Best Condition Pup under 12months; 4. Best Condition Adult under 8 years; 5. Best Condition Veteran 8 years and over; 6. Best Group - 2 or more dogs; 7. Former Block Fen Residents; 8. Dog / Bitch who has not won a rosette so far; 9. Best in Show. No dogs in season please. All dogs must be vaccinated. Open daily EXCEPT WEDNESDAYS times 11:00am - 3:30pm. For more information call 0300 123 0726.

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A monthly feature that focuses on current financial issues. Many local Banks and Building Societies have lost their ‘in house’ adviser and few are independent. Eamonn is a fully qualified local Independent Financial Adviser.

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LOCAL NEWS IN YOUR AREA Have you ever considered doing voluntary work in your local community? Q. What sort of voluntary work is it? Driving for Whittlesey Community Car Scheme. The Scheme was set up in December 2009 by Care Network to take elderly or housebound people to hospital/GP appointments or on essential journeys. Now the range of journeys has extended to include shopping trips, optician/dental appointments, hairdresser appointments and social events. Q. When & where does the scheme operate? Monday to Friday, serving residents in Whittlesey, Eastrea, Coates, Turves and Pondersbridge.

Q. How many drivers do you have? Too few for the number of requests for journeys we receive! There are currently 7 drivers who all live locally and who often undertake 2 or 3 trips a day.

Q. Do the drivers receive payment for their time? All of the drivers are volunteers so do not receive a wage. However the passengers pay 30 pence per mile to the driver at the end of the journey, which contributes towards fuel and running costs. (There’s a minimum journey charge of £3). In addition the County Council Transport Department pays another 15 pence per mile, which is claimed separately. Q.

What qualifications do volunteers need? None at all! However, you should have your own car, insurance of course, and enjoy meeting and helping people. A CRB check will be carried out by the County Council at their expense. Our drivers say how much satisfaction they get from doing a worthwhile job in assisting our passengers to remain as independent as possible.

Q. Will my motor insurance be affected by doing voluntary work? Your insurance company should allow you to drive for a voluntary organisation without increasing your premium or imposing conditions. You would need to get confirmation in writing from your insurer that they are happy for you to use your vehicle for voluntary work. The County Council also provides additional insurance for Public Liability and towards the cost of your excess should you be involved in an incident or accident while driving for the scheme. Q.

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The Service delivered to your Doorstep! Anyone who enjoys chilling out with a good book or audiotape, borrowed from their local library, will appreciate how frustrating it could be if they were no longer able to get to the library because of health, mobility problems or caring responsibilities. However, help is at hand with The Doorstep Service, run by Cambridgeshire Library Service and their volunteer library visitors. This free service ensures that anyone unable to choose for themselves can continue to enjoy their reading. A monthly personal delivery is provided; all books including large print, books on tape or cd.,chosen according to clients preferences. Jenni Johns , Area Co-ordinator for Fenland and East Cambs says: “Our service is greatly appreciated by our users who are able to continue reading and also receive a regular call by a friendly volunteer.” The Service is also keen to hear from anyone who might like to join our excellent group of volunteers. Full training is given and visits can be made on foot, by bike or car and mileage expenses are paid. To quote one Doorstep volunteer: “The service is really appreciated by the recipient and I enjoy my visits. My reader is so pleased to see me. I’m often the only person they’ve seen that day. I hope the service is available for me if I ever need it!” For more details about becoming a volunteer or receiving the service please contact: Jenni Johns March Library and Learning Centre City Road, PE15 9LT 01354 754766 jenni.johns@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

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LOCAL NEWS IN YOUR AREA

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It’s about time the planning committee made a decision based on what the overwhelming number of local people want. Quite simply that is more competition, better service and a better shopping experience, rather than being given the opposite by existing supermarkets and rip off prices. Vested interests are restricting competition and it’s about time the planning committee and council took a stand for local democracy. Derrick

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Just to add to the debate, I strongly feel that we have enough choice of Tesco's in the area, and if they want to bully the council into swaying their way I for one won't be patronising them. I think that there is nothing more healthy than competition, I also think that the Sainsbury proposal is something for all the community not just a supermarket. Mrs S C There is a huge debate in Whittlesey over the supermarket news. Last month we heard from Sainsbury’s, see page 61 for Tesco’s response.

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Just to let you know we are all for the Sainsbury's supermarket & Country Park coming to Whittlesey, not only will it bring much needed work to the area but also people will come to the park and go into the town which our businesses will benefit from. Tesco is not offering any sort of package, so my vote would be for Sainsburys as I am sure many folk in Whittlesey would agree. Ann

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It is the mere provision to demonstrate that there would be no significant is likely to unacceptably diminish the qualities that give Sainsburys debate that upany proposal needs of to a second shouldon be granted unless any adverse impacts of doing mpact the town centre. Byisgiving the consent on athe second major for Whittlesey, the Sainsbur store infoodstore addition toplace theprovision Tesco store this town centre its special sense of for the local adverse impact on the town centre. By giving In short harm that would arise from the demonstrate that there would no significant so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the adverse tation Road and effectively moving it tobeEastrea Road, ispermitted likely to on unacceptably diminish the qualities currently Station Road which creates atown verythat g community and visitors alike. The decline of the up the consent on Station Road and effectively of a second major foodstore for Whittlesey, the impact on the town centre. giving the consent on benefits. he proposed Tesco store would not By cause anyupimpact this town centre special sense of place for the lo worrying picture. centre caused by second store would not only moving it toand Eastrea Road,moving the proposed TescoRoad, Sainsburys, is alikely toitsmajor unacceptably diminish Road it toonEastrea sues on Station the Town Centre. effectively However the impact the community and visitors alike.service The businesses decline of the to impact upon non retail but also allied store would not cause any impact issues on the the qualities that give this town centre its special the pertinent proposed Tesco store not The issue surrounding the cause Tesco own most Centre associated with the would Sainsburys, as any av impact caused byvisitors a second major would In short the harm that would arise thestore provision of not o areofcentre dependent upon to from the town centre. Town Centre. However the impact needs on the Town sense place for the local community and visitors on theisTown However the impact the Sainsburys debate that any town proposal to on which econd issues major foodstore in Centre. the is considered non for retail but also allied service busines a secondimpact major upon foodstore Whittlesey, the Sainsburys, Centre associated with the Sainsburys, alike. The decline of the town centre caused by Town Centre associated thereason Sainsburys, demonstrate that there wouldthere be no significant adverse evere. For this reason alone iswith every whyas aasThere which are dependent uponthe visitors to thethat town centre. isa likely unacceptably diminish give hasto been much thequalities Sainsburys second major foodstore town is considered a second major storedebate wouldabout not only impact uponoffer second major foodstore inthe is on considered mpact on thefor town centre. By giving upthe thetown consent ur proposals Tesco should be inapproved and every this town centre its Harrier/Tesco special sense offer. of place for the is local in comparison to the Whittlesey a severe. For reason alone there is reason every why non retail but also alliedalike. service businesses which severe. For this this reason aloneitbe there is every Stationwhy Road effectively torejected. Eastrea Road, eason theand Sainsburys planmoving should There has been much about the Sainsburys o community andmarket visitors The decline of town relatively small town andtodebate itthe already has a the consent our proposals for should approved and he proposed Tesco store would not cause any should impact reason why ourTesco proposals for be Tesco beevery are dependent upon visitors townwould centre. in comparison to the Harrier/Tesco offer. i centre caused by a second major store notWhittlesey only for a food store (which we are currently looking to why Centre. the plan should be rejected. ssues is onreason the Town However impact on the approved andSainsburys every reason why thebig Sainsburys Where the expenditure to support a the second store relatively small market town and it already has a cons impact upon non retail but also allied service businesses relocate) which a main food shop can about be undertaken. There athas been much debate the Town Centre associated withto the as a plan should belikely rejected. he proposed Sainsburys) comeSainsburys, from? aoffer food store are currently which arefor dependent upon visitors towe town centre.forlooking We acknowledge thatinthere is(which a great deal ofHarrier/ support Sainsburys comparison tothe the the expenditure support a second big store second Where major isfoodstore in the totown is considered relocate) at to which main food shopmarket canquality be undertak alternative the tosmall provide Where is theSainsburys) expenditure to a second Tesco offer. Whittlesey is aa Co-Op relatively proposed likely to come from? severe. For this reason alonethe there is support every reason why big another With the (the existing Co-Op and Tesco store on Station We acknowledge that there is a Sainsburys greatwill deal support There has been much debate about the offer produce at affordable prices, but this demand shortly store (the proposed Sainsburys) likely to come town and it already has a consent for a food storeof our Tesco should approved and every oad proposals or EastreaforRoad, there is nobeavailable expenditure another alternative toStation theoffer. Co-Op to Eastrea provide in met comparison to the Harrier/Tesco Whittlesey is a qua be by Tesco, whether on Road or from? (which we are currently looking to relocate) at With existing andfor the Tesco store reason why the Sainsburys plan should bethe rejected. ft to support athe second big Co-Op foodstore town. Theon Station at affordable prices, but this will sho relativelyproduce small market town and it already hasdemand a consent Road. which a main food shop can be undertaken. We or Eastrea Road, there is no available expenditure ainsburysRoad could be Co-Op supported by Tesco taking be met Tesco, we whether on Station Road to or East storeby(which are currently looking With the only existing and the store for a food acknowledge that there is a great deal of support toexpenditure support astores second big shops foodstore for town. The Where isleft thefrom to support a second bigthe store xpenditure otherRoad in the town Road. relocate) at which a main food have shop can beweighed undertaken. on Station or and Eastrea Road, there is no The benefits of a development to be up for another alternative to the great Co-Op to provide Sainsburys could only be Co-Op. supported by taking (the proposed Sainsburys) likely to come from? entre, which would ofexpenditure course include We acknowledge thereofisa adevelopment. deal of Yes support for available leftthe to support a second against theproduce adversethat effects a park expenditure from other stores and shops in the town quality at affordable prices, but tothis The benefits aisdevelopment have be weighed another alternative toof the Co-Op to but provide quality big foodstore for the town. The Sainsburys could as proposed by Sainsburys a great idea it would be which would of course include the Co-Op. With thecentre, existing Co-Op andtheir the Tesco store on Station demandagainst shortly be met but by Tesco, ainsburys have be in justifying proposals significantly theyour adverse a whether development. atwill affordable prices, thisofdemand willon shortly only supported by taking expenditure from toproduce the detriment of towneffects centre. The impact on theYes a p Road or Eastrea Road, there is no available expenditure Station Road or Eastrea Road. nderestimated the amount of trade that will be taken as proposed by Sainsburys is a great idea but it would be met by Tesco, whether on Station Road or Eastrea town centre and the probable loss of an investment other stores and shops in the town centre,The which Sainsburys have intown justifying proposals eft second foodstore for the town. om to thesupport Co-Opaand otherbig centretheir shops. It is significantly of to are theofmatters detriment of yourhave town centre. TheInimpact on Road. opportunity of overriding importance. the would of course include the Co-Op. The benefits a development to be weighed underestimated of trade that will be taken Sainsburys couldto know onlythe beamount supported taking ourse impossible what the final level by of impact town centre and the probable loss of an investm such significant adverse the responsible up of against the adverse effectsimpacts of a development. from the Co-Op and other shops. of expenditure from otherhave stores and shopscentre in informed the town It isface ill be and the assessment must be town based on Sainsburys in justifying their proposals opportunity are matters of approving overriding importance. The benefits of a be development have to be weighed up In answer only to say to second Yes a could park as proposed byno Sainsburys is aagreat course impossible to know what the final level of impact centre, which would of course include the Co-Op. udgement. significantly On the information availablethethe impactofistrade major face of such significant adverse impacts the respons against the adverse effects of a development. Yes a park underestimated amount for be Whittlesey, Sainsburys. ideafoodstore but it would to the detriment of your town be and the been assessment must beif based on informed onsideredwill severe. has a second answer could only isbea to sayidea no but to approving a seco by Sainsburys great it would be that willIt be taken calculated from the that Co-Op and other as proposed centre. The impact on the town centre and the judgement. On the information available theis impact to is Sainsburys have inWhittlesey, justifying their proposals significantly major foodstore thecourse Sainsburys, major foodstore for Whittlesey, Sainsburys. the detriment of your town centre. The impact on the town for centre shops.such It as is of impossible probable loss of an investment opportunity are has been calculated a second underestimated the severe. amount of trade that will bethat taken pproved considered the willItfinal lose as much as 55% of itsif and town centre and the probable loss of an investment to town knowcentre what the level of impact will be matters of are overriding Indevelopments the face ofIn the fortown Whittlesey, as the is rom themajor Co-Opfoodstore and other centre such shops. It Sainsburys, is of opportunity matters importance. of overriding importance. the assessment must will befinal based on informed approved to theknow town what centrethe loselevel as much as 55% of its course impossible of impact such significant adverse impacts the responsible face of such significant adverse impacts the responsible developmen On the will be andjudgement. the assessment mustinformation be based onavailable informed the answer answercould could only to say noapproving to approving only be be to say no to a second impact is considered severe. It has been udgement. On the information available the impact is a second foodstore for Whittlesey, major foodstore major for Whittlesey, Sainsburys. thatbeen if a calculated second major consideredcalculated severe. It has that iffoodstore a second for Whittlesey, such as the is approved major foodstore for Whittlesey, suchSainsburys, as the Sainsburys, is the town towncentre centre as much as of55% approved the willwill loselose as much as 55% its of

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