£149.99
£199.99
Call us now on: 01733 208787 26-28 Broad Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1HA 26 - 28 Broad Street Whittlesey Pe www.kellyvision-kcs.co.uk www.kellyvision-kcs.co.uk | Email: See page 5 for the latest deals!
Call us now on: 01
Home Entertainment and Domestic Appliance Specialist
Whittlesea
Discov ering
87 KELLYVISION 01733 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 2087
Issue 102 / January 2013
Eastrea and Coates
Inside this issue
Straw Bear 2013
Alderman Jacobs needs you!
Discovering Whittlesey T: 01733 200609 - M: 07780 922214 - E: enquiries@discoveringwhittlesey.co.uk
2
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
Honeyway Cottage Whittlesey Holiday Cottage Honeyway Cottage, built in 1650, is a charming thatched cottage with a tranquil quality located in Whittlesey
®
safelocaltrades.com Recommended & Appro ed
Not sure who to trust? Need a recommendation?
...see our recommended list, with local feedback
** ** * *
WINNER
Cottage sleeps four Linen, towels & toiletries provided Gas & electric included Enclosed Garden & pets welcome Modern Kitchen & Bathroom A hamper for breakfast can be provided on request
Tel 07906188502 | Email honeywaycottage@hotmail.co.uk
www.whittleseyaccommodation.co.uk
of The award-winning Best New Idea www.safelocaltrades.com Business 2008 is your trusted local website, providing you with a registerof highly recommended tried and tested tradesmen in your area. All members are interviewed, CRB checked, vetted and approved,have agreed to abide by a Service Charter and are monitored on an on-going basis, giving you complete peace of mind.
Our aim is to protect YOU from cowboy and rogue traders. in association with …
Peterborough Neighbourhood and Home Watch Looking out for the community
Just go to …
www.safelocaltrades.com or phone 01733 530019
The safest way to source a local tradesman January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
3
J
anuary can only mean one thing - no I’m not talking New Year’s resolutions, because I for one haven’t thought of one yet, and no i am not talking about the sales or winter blues, I am of course talking about the Straw Bear Festival! It only feels like five minutes ago that we were putting together last year’s gallery, but already it is time for another great weekend of enjoyment. In this issue you will find our brief guide to this year’s festival, including times of where you will find the bear. Just turn to the centre pages. This issue is also packed full of more local stories, including an update from Sainsbury’s regarding the continued supermarket debate, and a great feature on Alderman Jacobs School. We also have a special article regarding the Patient Participation Group, and how you can get involved. Entrance for the Whittlesey Citizen and Young Citizen of 2013 has now opened. If you know of somebody who is inspiring, please do nominate them. Turn to page 8 to find out how to. Finally, I hope you all survived what seemed to be yet another month of rain - I for one was glad when our traffic out of Whittlesey eased a little with the reopening of the wash road. And it brings me to wonder what I’ll be saying about the weather next month - will it have snowed, or will we witness yet another wet and cold month? Until then, I hope you all have a lovely January, and I hope to see lots of you at the Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival.
Natasha x
Cover picture by Chris Brudenell
Editor
Scan me with your iPhone or smart phone
4
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
ering Discov
Welcome
Whittlesea
discoveringwhittlesey.co.uk ◌ Editor Natasha Shiels Website Captive design www.captive.co.uk/design
Photography Chris Brudenell www.chrisbrudenellphotography.co.uk ◌ Managing Director Andrew Armstrong Director Peter Puk Company Secretary/Accounts Wendy Chapman Distribution Glennis Murfitt ◌ Regular Contributors Kay Mayor Martin Curtis Eamonn Dorling Roy Gerstner David Arnold Geoff Oldfield Brian Smithyman Ken Wade Mayur Mistry & Ubhi Varsani Simon Norris Westfield Nurseries Bowser Ollard & Bentley Revd Nigel and Revd Gill Thank you to our contributors and advertisers, without whom this publication could not be possible.
How to contact us...
To advertise your business:
Andrew Armstrong
01733 200609 | 07780922214 enquiries@discoveringwhittlesey.co.uk
Benwick Road, Industrial Est, Benwick Road, Whittlesey, PE7 2HD
To suggest a story, or to contact the Editor:
Natasha Shiels
natasha@discoveringwhittlesey.co.uk Discovering Whittlesea is published by a local team and is not associated with any other business. Care is taken to ensure that the content and information is correct, however we cannot take any responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by any errors. Permission must be granted to reproduce, copy or scan anything from this publication. For a copy of our contributors’ guidelines please email enquiries@discoveringwhittlesey.co.uk
KELLYVISI
£149.99
£199.99
Call u Home Entertainment and Domestic Appliance Specialist
26 - 28 Br www.kell
1733 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208787
For the BEST DEALS come and visit your local electrical retailer...
FOR ALL YOUR TELEVISION AND RECORDING REQUIREMENTS KELLYVISION 01733 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208787
KELLYVISION 01733 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208
For the BEST DEALS come and visit your local electrical retailer...
FREE DELIVERY FREE INSTALLATION **FREE REMOVAL OF OLD APPLIANCE
FOR ALL YOUR TELEVISION AND RECORDING REQUIREMENTS FREE DELIVERY // FREE INSTALLATION ** FREE REMOVAL OF OLD APPLIANCE
MON: 9am - 5pm / TUE: 9am - 5pm / WED: 9am - 5pm THUR: CLOSED / FRI: 9am - 5pm / SAT: 9am - 5pm / SUN: CLOSED MON: 9am - 5pm / TUE: 9am - 5pm / WED: 9am - 5pm THUR: CLOSED / FRI: 9am - 5pm / SAT: 9am - 5pm / SUN: CLOSED
Proud Stockists of Home Entertainment and Domestic Appliance Specialist
Call us now on: 01733 208787
26 - 28 Broad Street Whittlesey Peterborough PE7 1HA www.kellyvision-kcs.co.uk | Email: sales@kellyvision-kcs.co.uk
16” - 55” Televisions & 19” - 26” TV / DVD COMBIS
YVISION 01733 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208787
Call us now on: 01733
FROM £139.99
208787
26-28 Broad Street, Whittlesey PE7 1HA | www.kellyvision-kcs.co.uk | sales@kellyvision-kcs.co.uk January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
5
Small, professional salon at home for those who prefer a more quiet and personal appointment. For ladies, gents and children at a very reasonable rate. New and Improved Brazilian Keratin Straightening Treatment Call Sara: 01733 205136 or 07976 222821 Email: cook1uz@btinternet.com
6
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
LOCAL NEWS IN YOUR AREA
Wet, wet, wet
Last month certainly started off as a very wet one. Reader Roger Neal very kindly sent in the above picture, taken on a Sunday morning at the Ball Bridge and showing the surrounding fields. Will we have scenes of snow next month...? Please note the date of the fashion show is Wednesday 9th of January, and not the 7th of Jan as was incorrectly printed in the December issue.
WHITTLESEY St John Ambulance are now in the position to purchase and update more life-saving equipment after receiving a cheque for £452 from Whittlesey Manor Bowls Club. The voluntary service have received almost £1,400 from the bowls club over the past three years following charity bowls tournaments held in memory of former stalwart member Peter Bavister. The latest cheque was handed over by Peter's widow Margaret to the local superintendent, Pauline Richards, and the money will be used to replace training mats. Whittlesey Manor Bowls Club secretary Melvyn Beck said: “Having been part of the local community for fifty years, the club have been delighted to provide much-needed funds to enable the local St John Ambulance to purchase and update life-saving equipment that will be of special benefit to local people.” Whittlesey St John Ambulance superintendent Pauline Richards added: “ We are extremely grateful to be the chosen charity for the third year and sincerely thank the kind generosity of all involved at the bowls club for there much valued support.”
ABOVE: Margaret Bavister presents the cheque for £452 to Pauline Richards, watched by (left to right): David Beeby, Kevin Goddard, Ken Simmons & Pauline Richards.
Fashion Show at Whittlesey Conservative Club 9th Jan Hosted by the Hermitage Rest Home
Circles of Yaxley are holding a fashion show to raise funds for the residents of the Hermitage of Whittlesey. Tickets are just £5.00 and are available from the Hermitage (204922/info@ thehermitagewhittlesey.com), Circles of Yaxley (242539) and the Conservative Club (202381) or
£6.00 on the night. Doors will open at 7.00 p.m, with the show starting at 7.30 p.m. Raffle on the night and the bar will be open! All clothes will have a 25% reduction and will be available to buy on the night. January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
7
Pictures by Chris Brudenell
LOCAL NEWS IN YOUR AREA
A worthy winner
Last month you will recall our front cover was designed by Chloe Paige Adcock, a Park Lane Primary School pupil. Along with Sue and Kay Mayor, the team at Discovering Whittlesea went to the school to present Chloe with her award. Kay added: “Another visit to Park Lane School took place on Monday 3 December along with Andy
Armstrong, Managing Director, Natasha, Editor, Chris Brudenell, Photographer all of Discovering Whittlesea and Sue Evans the Town Clerk to attend the assembly and present the prize for designing the front cover of the December issue to Chloe Paige Adcock. Didn’t the cover look good? Well Done Chloe.”
Whittlesey
CITIZENSHIP AWARD
It has come to the time of year where the council wishes to present the Whittlesey Citizenship Award and we would welcome nominations for people of all abilities over the age of 16, who have helped in the community, undertaken charity work, fundraising or achieved outstanding results in any discipline or anything else you feel is above and beyond the call of duty. The criteria for eligibility is you must live in Whittlesey, Coates, Eastrea, Turves or Pondersbridge. Should you wish to put someone forward for the above, please give details of persons name, address and reason for nomination and send to:-
Whittlesey
YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
It has come to the time of year where the council wishes to find the Whittlesey Young Citizen of the Year and we would welcome nominations for young people of all abilities up to the age of 16, who have helped in the community, undertaken charity work, fundraising or achieved outstanding results in any discipline or anything else you feel is above and beyond the call of duty. The criteria for eligibility is you must live in Whittlesey, Coates, Eastrea, Turves or Pondersbridge. Should you wish to put someone forward for the above, please give details of persons name, address and reason for nomination and send to:-
Susan Evans, Clerk/RFO to the Council Whittlesey Town Council, Grosvenor House, Grosvenor Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1AQ Please mark the envelope: Whittlesey Citizenship Award. The Closing date is Wednesday 28th February 2013. 8
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
Please mark the envelope: Whittlesey Young Citizen Committee. The Closing date is Wednesday 28th February 2013.
Sainsbury’s
keeps up the fight As part of its ongoing fight to secure planning permission in Whittlesey, Sainsbury’s has written to Fenland Council contesting the conclusions of a planning officers report which again suggests that an application by Harrier Developments for a Tesco store on Eastrea Road should be approved instead of the Sainsbury’s. Sainsbury’s firmly believes that Fenland should stick by its original decision, respect public opinion and issue a planning permission for a Sainsbury’s store. However, Fenland is currently intending to re-run the whole planning committee process in January. The officers’ report for that committee has been published and suggests that Tesco should be permitted. In response to this, Sainsbury’s has written to the council making it clear that: • The Sainsbury’s proposal is the most acceptable and sustainable location for a new foodstore in Whittlesey and is better connected to the town centre than the Harrier proposal. • Officers have chosen to ignore the results of the report on the viability of the Station Road site. The report confirmed that the Station Road site would not be viable for a major foodstore were a competing store to be developed at Eastrea Road. • The benefits which would be brought to Whittlesey by the creation of a country park have simply not been considered by officers.
“
Robert Oxley, Sainsbury’s Development Executive said: Fenland has still not provided us with any justification as to why our planning application should be reconsidered. The Planning Committee resolved to grant our permission after many hours of careful debate and with significant community support. That decision was reached perfectly sensibly and, consequently, the permission should be issued. But if the Council does take both applications back to committee, it should not do so on the basis of such a flawed officers’ report. The planning arguments used are unsound and it completely ignores the fact that the residents of Whittlesey have made it clear they want to see a new Sainsbury’s store, with the country park and associated business area. I would urge all Whittlesey residents who support a Sainsbury’s store to write to Fenland District Council to complain about their actions.
Whittlesey Library The Friends of Whittlesey Library have recently held a photographic competition to provide photographs of the local area which will be mounted onto the shelf ends in the Library. All three winners, Steve Burt “Traveller ponies”, Mr P Oldfield “Kingsdyke Brickworks” and Mr A Moisey “Footbridge to the Bower”, are local and their photographs are on display in the library. Mr Mosiey’s entry was the staffs choice winner. Highly recommended were T Aspittle “Kingsdyke Brickworks” and Steve Burt “View across to North Bank”. The Friends hope to use these for a fundraising jigsaw puzzle. The Friends are also involved with an Arts Council consortium Initiative “Arts Alive in Libraries”, where they have selected three creative events which will be held in the library between January and March 2013 in conjunction with Popcorn TV Community, TV with 20twentyproductions. A community TV project with bi-weekly studio nights will start at Whittlesey Library on 15th January 3-7pm. Your stories are needed: general news, local events, and sports. Although open to all, if you are a young person we would particularly like your input. Recordings will be broadcasted on www.shapeyourplace.org. We would also like to introduce Writing and Storytelling Workshops with Andy Hawkins, with storytelling and story writing to be offered as an intergenerational event. There will be two workshops, and a third session will be a rehearsal and performance. Workshops will be in the library on 19th Jan 2013, 25th Jan 2013 and 2nd Feb 2013. Ages 7-12 10-11pm, 13-19 1-3pm and 20+ 3-5pm. There will space for 15 people per session so please ask at the library if you are interested in attending. All groups will come together for the final session on 2nd February 2013 to rehearse, followed by a public afternoon performance in the library. It is hoped a legacy will be left of the groups continuing as a writing creative opportunity in Whittlesey Library. “The Long Life and Good Fortune of John Clare” with Eastern Angles Theatre This evening production is being hosted by the Friends and will take place on 12th March 2013. Tickets will cost £3.00 and will be available from the library. Monies raised will go towards the Friends funds.The play is not suitable for young children. January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
9
“
Served with Caramel Ice~Cream
Served with a mixed Berry Compote
Sample Dessert Menu
Sample Sunday Lunch
Whittlesea | January 2013
Trio of Melon
Mango Créme Brulée
Discovering
Soup of the Day
10
Black Cherry Cheesecake
Christmas Bookings now being taken Accompanied by Vanilla Ice~Cream
A rich Chicken Liver & Brandy Paté on a toasted Rock Salted & Rosemary Bread, Served with Red Onion Marmalade
Vanilla Cheesecake, topped with a Black Cherry Sauce
A hearty bowl of Homemade Soup served piping hot
Chicken Liver & Brandy Paté Bygones Prawn Cocktail
A bed of Mixed Leaves topped with succulent Prawns bound in a Homemade Marie Rose Sauce
Bygones Death by Chocolate Tower Tangy Lemon & Lime Tart Finished with Chantilly Cream
Patio Dining • Relaxed and Friendly Atmosphere • Fully Licensed Bar Large Parties Welcome • All Occasions Catered For • Open 7 Days Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls Served with a Sweet & Sour Dip
Deep Fried Breaded Mushrooms
Deep fried until golden brown, served with a Garlic Mayonnaise dip
Scotch Pancakes
Warm Scotch Pancakes, drizzled with Maple Syrup Topped with Coconut Ice~Cream
Traditional Pineapple Upside Down Cake Served with lashings of hot Custard
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Breaded Chicken Goujons Sausage & Mash Pasta Italiano (v) 5oz Gammon Breaded Plaice Goujons Bygones Brunch Ham & Egg Ham and Cheese Ploughmans Homemade Vegetable Crab Cakes Curry (v) 5oz Rump Steak Battered Cod (£1 Supplement) Pear Tart Tatin
Roast Beef, Turkey, Lamb or Pork
Served in a rich Butterscotch Sauce surrounded by hot Custard
************************************************
Served with Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy
Chicken, Bacon & Stilton
fried Chicken Breast, covered in our famous Creamy Stilton & Bacon Sauce Note Plain Chicken with Gravy & Yorkshire Pudding is available on request)
Catch of the Day
Please ask your server for today’s choices
Vegetable Option (V)
Please ask your server for today’s choices
Served With Fresh Seasonal Vegetables & Roast Potatoes •
Served with Vanilla Ice~Cream
Bygones Assiette of Desserts (£1.50 Supplement) Mango Brulée, Lemon & Lime Tart & Pancakes, Served with Coconut Ice~Cream Selection of British Cheese Accompanied with Savoury Biscuits
Ice~Creams & Sorbets
£5.00 Monday to Friday Lunch 12 noon – 2.00pm Please ask your Server for Today’s Selection
Please Note Our Dessert Menu’s Regularly Change
£7.95 Main Course
• Sunday Menu Starters & Desserts
£3 each
3-5 Queen Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1AY - Tel: 01733 351199 - Web: www.bygonesbistro.c Patio Dining A la Carte Bygones Menu Monday - Friday Bistro Menu 12noon - 2pm Over 70 Covers Fully Licensed Bar See in house for menu choices Relaxed & Friendly Atmosphere Terms & Conditions apply Large Parties Welcome All Occasions Catered For *Conditions may apply. Not to be Open used in7conjunction with any other offers. Evenings only. Days
Two for One Tuesday Buy two main meals and get the cheapest one free Join us
Menu £ 5.00
20%
Off your entire bill every Lunch Crunch Monday evening
Monday Night Madness BBYGONES ISTRO
www.bygonesbistro.com 3-5 Queen Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1AY 01733 351199
LOCAL NEWS IN YOUR AREA
Rainbow crazy opened its doors on 24th August 2012, providing a great place to be for all ages to come and be creative in the Whittlesey/ Peterborough areas. Rainbow Crazy offers an indoor area with over 30 seats available, and colourful comfy sofas to relax in and offer a wide selection of pottery from plates, mugs, bowls, novelty animals, boxes and money banks. Prices start from as little as £3.50 plus studio fee, and you can paint the pottery for yourself, or as a special gift for loved ones, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, Easter or Mother’s/ Father’s day. Rainbow Crazy also offer birthday/group party bookings (minimum of 8 people), and a mobile service where pre-selected pottery is delivered to your door, as well as offeriing hot and cold drinks, gift vouchers and party goods.
Rainbow Crazy runs special offers throughout the year. This month (January) they will be offering a 20% discount off all pottery items. For more information and special monthly adult evenings, visit www.rainbowcrazy.co.uk or call 01733 202019. Rainbow Crazy, 40 Market Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1BD.
Andrew thrilled audiences at the Royal Albert Hall Park Lane Primary School pupil Andrew Hearn, delighted audiences at the Royal Albert Hall when he performed the story of James Bond in ‘Licence to Thrill’ with other children from TheatreTrain. Last year, along with a live 22 piece orchestra, 600 strong choir and 600 enthusiastic performers, pupils of TheatreTrain went from robots to mad scientists to tell the story of James Bond against his arch nemesis Sebastian Strake. TheatreTrain is no stranger to large scale performances. Founded in 1992, the group has two aims; to provide high quality training for young people in the performing arts and to offer first-class opportunities to perform in local and national theatres. Andrew has been attending TheatreTrain every Saturday morning at 9:30am since May 2012 at Thomas Deacon Academy. Here he learns to dance, sing and act, and it’s the highlight of his week. Since joining, Andrew practised and performed with other talented children at the Royal Albert Hall, and was very impressed with the orchestra. His proud mum added: “The show was amazing and the children were absolutely fantastic and the standing ovation they received was more than deserved.” Andrew is now looking forward to the next big show which will be at the O2 arena in July.
For more information about TheatreTrain visit www.theatretrain.co.uk January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
11
2 Causeway Mews Whittlesey Peterborough PE7 1AU
Tel: 01733 204040
uv = vitamin D top up your levels today, feel good inside, look good outside. Registered member of the sunbed association.
Glow provides genuine service in a clean, modern environment. Our friendly and helpful staff will inform you about our wide range of tanning products, dietary supplements and spray tanning options. Our vertical sunbeds are all fitted with latest technology 0.3uv compliant cosmedico tubes. St
aus ew ay
St
New Queen St Surgery
O
Syers Lane Jesses Court
Causeway Mews
Market St
Square
Eastgate Me
Ma
Rd
rys
St
n Statio
St
rs L
ane
P ws
Blunts Lane
Eastga te
Cemetery R d
t nS ee
t St
Sye Stanley Court
Scaldgate
Qu
Marke
P
High Causeway
B1040
P
Sharman Quinney Estate Agents
Kelleyvision
Falcon Lane
MONTHLY OFFERS AND
High C
Gra ciou s
rc
h ar dR d
B1040
De lph
10% OFF with this voucher to all new and existing clients
OPEN: Mon-Wed and Fri 9am-8.30pm • Thur 9am-9pm •Sat 10am-5pm
Email: glowtanningstudio@ymail.com • Website coming soon: glow-tanning-studio.com
We are open Tues–Sat, 9:00—15:30
A.29 Market Street ∙ T.01733 203313 ∙ E.notjustcafe@gmail.com
Not Just Cafe Steak Pie served with Chips, Peas & Gravy £4.70
Buttercross Buttercross www.buttercrossauctions.com www.buttercrossauctions.com
Auctions
Free valuations and entries now being accepted for our next
Catalogued Antiques & Collectables Sale on
Saturday 9th February at the
FALCON HOTEL W H I T T L E S E Y
In celebration of Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival. Our opening hours will be extended on Sat 12th Jan 8:00—16:00 12
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
All enquiries 01733 602902 (message) or 07713 081526
A Kay word from Mayor Happy New Year Everyone; 2013 has arrived......what a busy time of year: By now you know that I’m asked to produce my copy for the magazine by the middle of the previous month so I am once again trying to catch up with events that have happened and tell you about some that have not. First of all I’m hoping that you all had a good Christmas and that the New Year will be good for everyone. Should I shouldn’t I is the question – that is, mention the rain and the flooding. It cannot be ignored and I am hoping that we do not get any more rain, but of course the majority of the water has come from downstream, Northampton, where developers have been allowed to build on floodplains. The land is saturated and to the north of the Town the washes are flooded and the B1040 has been closed now for two weeks and will continue to be for at least another week. When this road re-opens there will be some considerable work to do before it can be used again; the debris needs to be cleared and the road repaired. Whilst appreciating the inconvenience this causes, it is so irresponsible to try and drive through the water. Heavier barriers have been erected across the width of the B1040 to prevent drivers from driving round or moving them. Hopefully by the time you read this the water will have gone and the road will have re-opened. I was kept very busy at the end of November with meetings associated with License applications in Fenland and also the launch of the Fenland Business Against Crime (FENBAC) and Thumbs Up Award scheme workshops. Each of the four Market towns in Fenland hosted a whole day of workshops for business people and licensees. Fenland Business Against Crime (Fenbac) involves businesses working in partnership to reduce crime and disorder. The Thumbs Up award, supported by the Fenland Community Safety Partnership is aimed at promoting responsible management of alcohol licensed premises. Look out for the new Thumbs Up logo which will be displayed at premises rewarding licensees for good management and for providing a safe and enjoyable environment for customers in Fenland. At the end of November I was also able to join in with the Thanksgiving Service at the Chapel on the Base at Alconbury which was followed by a Pie Social. Fillings of every description – Blueberry, Cherry, and Peach but of course Pumpkin Pie is the traditional pie to have at Thanksgiving. Yes, I have put on weight and the diet starts tomorrow!! I was invited to attend Park Lane School on
Friday 30 November to listen to the children of Year 6 (ably assisted by Mrs Bradshaw) in a celebration of African and Brazilian Drumming. I’m sure they could have been heard elsewhere in Town; it was absolutely fantastic and their parents and friends who also attended should be very proud of the young people that not only took part but also introduced each session. At the end I was given the opportunity to try out not just the drums, but also the bells and tambourines. A huge Thank You to you all, I really enjoyed it. I am due to attend Park Lane’s Christingle Service at St Mary’s on 13 December and the Reception class Nativity Play on Friday 14th.(Hankie at the ready); Thank you Park Lane for making me so welcome to all of these events. The Christmas Extravaganza took place on Friday 14th on the Market Square and the Christmas Tree Festival in St Mary’s also began on that date. Everyone puts in such a lot of effort to ensure the Town is decorated for Christmas and these events are organised with precision – all by Volunteers. Thank you to everyone that was involved in any way, shape or form. Whittlesey is appreciative of you all. The Town Council is currently involved with various projects which I will hopefully be able to let you know more about soon. In the meantime 2013 looks as if it’s going to be another busy year – at least ‘til May when my period as Mayor ends. I am looking forward to having a break during January before the season of Civic Dinners and Balls start in February. Our own Charity Civic Dinner/Dance will be taking place on Friday 5 April, further information will be available soon but if you want to reserve your place now please contact the Town Clerk at Grosvenor House, telephone 01733 351296.
Kay Mayor
January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
13
8.99
£8. special Lunch time Menu
LUnCh MenU ChOOSe A PASTA OR A PIzzA OR A LARGe SALAd, wITh One SIde dISh And A SMALL SOFT dRInk.
Pasta
VESUVIO
LARGE SALADS
PASTA
Rigatoni PastaPasta Rigatoni
Insalata di Tonno e Uovo soda
I TA L I A N R E S TAU R A N T
Spaghetti Pasta Spaghetti Pasta
Mixed salad, cherry tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, mozzarella with tuna and hardboiled egg with a vinaigrette dressing
Tagliatelle Pasta Tagliatelle Pasta
Green mixed salad, cucumbers, rocket and toasted bread.
A complim enta Insalata di PolloLunch Time Menu PennePenne PastaPastaglas Mixed salad with grilled chicken toasted s of Italia ry Special bread and parmesan cheese served with n caesar dressing Choose a pasta or pizza or a large salad, with FusilliFusilli PastaPasta spuma nte Insalata Verde CHRISTMAS MENU one side dish and a small soft drink for £8.99 Orecchiette Pasta
xcluding Ca
Ple lzoni pi starterase choose a zzas) a desse and main wny rt for £ ith per Or person24.95
Panuozzo
OR
Large Salads
STARTERS
Panuozzo
Orecchiette Pasta
Special Lunc htime offer take aw ay any pizza for £5.0 0 (e
Panuozzo is made with pizza dough, breadshaped, and stuffed with your choice fillings: Polpette – Meatballs and roasted peppers – Freshly sliced tomato, mozzarella, Mixed Italian salami,Caprese with Provolone cheese, rocket, and and mixed grilled vegetables pesto sauce (v) Proscuito e Mozzarella – freshly sliced tomato, Parma ham, mozzarella, rocket and pesto sauce Freshly sliced salmonSalsiccia stuffed with Italian cheese, & Friarielli – Tuscan sausage, served with a pepper mozzarella sauce and Friarelli (Italian broccoli that are similar to turnip greens)
Panuozzo is made with pizza dough, bread-shaped, and stuffed with your Insalata di Tonno e Uovo soda choice of these fillings: cherry Polpette -Mixed Meatballssalad, and roasted Pepperstomatoes, onions, cucumbers, Arrabbiata - Chilli and basil tomato sauce(v) Caprese - mozzarella Freshly sliced tomato, rocket,hardboiled egg with a withmozzarella, tuna and and pesto sauce (v) Pomodoro Italian Tomato and basil sauce(v) Arrabbiata – Chilli and basil tomato sauce (v) Proscuitovinaigrette e Mozzarelladressing - freshly sliced tomato, Amatricana - Bacon, onion, red wine and cherry mozzarella, rocket and pesto sauce tomato–sauce Pomodoro Italian Tomato and basil sauce (v) Parma ham,Insalata di Pollo Salsiccia & Friarielli - Tuscan Sausage, Tonno - Tomato, onion, tuna, black olives and white Amatricana – Bacon, onion, red wine and cherry mozzarella and Friarelli ( Italian broccoli that are wine sauce Mixed salad with grilled chicken, toasted bread very similar to turnip greens) - Tomato, broccoli , herbs, prawns, garlic tomato Gamberetti and parmesan cheese served with Caesar dressing and cream sauce OR - Tomato,tuna, cream,black peas, mushrooms, Tonno –Vegetariana Tomato, onion, olives and white wine Insalata Verde cherry tomatoes and peppers. (v) Choose cheese and tomato Gamberetti – Tomato, broccoli, herbs, prawns, and aGreen Carbonara - Bacon, egg, black pepper and cream sauce garlic salad, cucumbers, rocket and toasted pizza with twomixed toppings Funghi - Cream, mushrooms, parmesan sauce (v) cream sauce
Sauces
Prosciutto Melone Prosc Sauces
Antipasto Vesuvio
& Mozzarella
Freshly sliced Parma ham fresh melon and Italian Mozzarella
Involtino di Salmone
Tortino di Gamberoni
King prawns cooked in garlic cream, served on a bed of garlic spinach bread Or peas, mushrooms, cherry Side Dishes: Vegetariana – Tomato, cream,
Small Mixed Salad Side Dishes tomatoes and peppers Lasagna (v) A Classic Small tomato and onion salad Lasagne–Pasta sheets layered with ourpepper and cream sauce Fries Carbonara Bacon, egg,wild black Bolognese sauce,Mixed béchamel and parmesan cheese. Small mixed salad, or Small tomato and onion bread and cream mushrooms, cooked Small in agarlic brandy Funghi – Cream,sauce, mushrooms, parmesan salad, or Fries, or Small garlic bread rosemary and sauce served(v)on toasted bread
Crostone di Funghi (v) Or
Or Choose a cheese and tomato pizza with two toppings
Opening hours:Tues to Sat 12noon-2.30pm and 6pm-10pm
A Classic Lasagne
Lasagne Pasta sheets layered with our Bolognese sauce, A complim entary béchamel and parmesan cheese Whittlesey Travel A5 Flyer HR.pdfglass2of It 20/09/2012
Call to book a table 01733 204599 VESUVIO MAINS or visit www.vesuviowhittlesey.com I TA L I A N R E S TAU R A N T
alian Vellutata DispumPiselli Vellu ante CHRISTMAS MENU 16:47
Fresh Pea soup made with onions, carrots, herbs, small turkey meatballs and croutons STARTERS Prosc Prosciutto Melone & Mozzarella
Plea starter se choose an and m y a desser t fo ain with per persr £24.95 on
Antipasto Vesuvio
Bracioletta di Manzo
Sliced beef, stuffed with parmesan cheese, garlic and egg, in a tomato sauce, served with mixed vegetables
Cannelloni di Ricotta (v)Involtino di SalmoneFrittura Di Pesce WHITTLESEY TRAVEL Mixed Italian salami, with Provolone cheese, and mixed grilled vegetables
Freshly sliced Parma ham fresh melon and Italian Mozzarella
sliced salmon stuffed with Italian cheese, Pasta tubes stuffedTortino with fresh ricotta cheese andFreshly spinach, A selection of deep fried squid, prawns and whitebait, di Gamberoni served with a pepper sauce King prawns cooked in garlicIndependent cream, served on a bed Travel Specialists of garlic spinach sauce in a tomato and béchamel garlic mayo, served with a fresh mixed salad
Crostone di Funghi (v)
Mixed wild mushrooms, cooked in a brandy and cream sauce, rosemary and served on toasted bread
Tagliatelle al Salmone
Join us at the
Tagliatelle pasta with fresh salmon, onions, MAINS cherry tomatoes, brandy and cream rocket sauceBracioletta di Manzo Vellutata Vellu Di Piselli Fresh Pea soup made with onions, carrots, herbs, small turkey meatballs and croutons
Sliced beef, stuffed with parmesan cheese, garlic and egg, in a tomato sauce, served with mixed vegetables
Cannelloni di Ricotta (v)
Frittura Di Pesce
Greater Peterborough DESSERTS Holiday Show Panettone Pane Sfogliata Chantilly Pasta tubes stuffed with fresh ricotta cheese and spinach, in a tomato and béchamel sauce
C
A selection of deep fried squid, prawns and whitebait, garlic mayo, served with a fresh mixed salad
Tagliatelle al Salmone
M
Tagliatelle pasta with fresh salmon, onions, cherry tomatoes, brandy and cream rocket sauce
Y
Italian style bread and butter PanettoneDESSERTS Pudding
CM
Panettone Pane
Sfogliata Chantilly
Puff aky pastry with Chantilly cream and chocolate sauce
on SaturdaySorbetto 26th January 2013 Profiteroles Profiteroles di Limone Proteroles with patisserie cream and chocolate sauce at 10.00am to Sorbetto 3.00pmdi Limone
MY
Italian style bread and butter Panettone Pudding
CY
Proteroles with patisserie cream and chocolate sauce
CMY
Puff aky pastry with Chantilly cream and chocolate sauce Lemon sorbet
Lemon sorbet
K
Ivy Leaf Club, Gracious Street, Whittlesey Steel Band
•
Free Prize Draw
•
Refreshments
9 Market Street Whittlesey PE71BA T. 01733 203680 E. info@whittleseytravel.com
www.whittleseytravel.com 14
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
LOCAL NEWS IN YOUR AREA
Another very successful year for Whittlesea Street Pride
O
ur small group of volunteers have had again another fantastic year in our quest to enhance our town and villages. It being Jubilee year, we built a second ‘Plough Garden’ on Plough Road, which we called the ‘Jubilee Garden’. Our sponsor was Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Turf, a local Whittlesey business. St Johns Ambulance continues to help maintain the site. Thirty-six other events throughout the year are well documented and publicised - including the amount of litter and rubbish our band of volunteers have removed. Our latest project to enhance and replace the window boxes on the Nags Head, Eastrea has again been a very successful project. With landlord Bob Walden and the owners giving the exterior a good paint and clean, the Pub looks very welcoming to all, with great food and drink. Eastrea still has a community hub. Other recent accolades were Street Pride winning a second prize in the Cambridge Community Volunteer Services photographic completion held at their AGM. Street Prider Sandra Small also won a community completion at the Regional Co-Operative Society, with Street Pride being the theme. More to come next month. Thank you again to ALL our volunteers’ , sponsors and friends of Whittlesea Street Pride – YOU have made some fantastic differences to our town and villages. Please remember to recycle all your bottles; these can be placed in your blue bin. The idea of offering a refund on glass bottles can be traced back to 1905 in the UK. Before then manufacturers relied on customers voluntarily to return bottles. The regime died out in the 1980’s following the introduction of cans and cheap plastic bottles. The UK is one of the only countries in Europe/USA not to offer a deposit scheme on cans and bottles. 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 e: roy.gerstner@ntlworld.com
The Ivy Leaf Whittlesey, Cabaret & Music at a Burns Night Event An annual Burns Night celebration will be taking place at the Ivy Leaf Club Whittlesey on Saturday January 19th 2013.from 7.30pm. The evening will include a Scottish cabaret and music from the Swerves. a traditional meal of haggis, (or sausage) neeps and tatties, followed by desert. Burns Night is celebrated in Scotland to commemorate the life of and contribution to Scottish culture made by the bard Robert Burns, who was born January 25th 1759. Tickets are available from Wally (01733 351055) or the Ivy Leaf Club at a cost of £9.50 each. January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
15
TROYS WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES
OFFICE: 01733 202519 MOBILE: 07974 911593
no
W w prep e s we ar o ca e, s urc n c el e, oo l a k f nd or yo u
Reg No: 002448
Serving hot pork and beef rolls on
Straw Bear Festival from
9am from the front of the shop
Whether a party for 80 or a corporate day for 300, we will ensure it is a day for your guests to remember!
Our qualified, professional staff always serve in chefs whites and our service includes: •Dingly Dell Free Range, Farm Reared Pork •Home-made apple sauce •Mouth-Watering Pork •Delicious bread buns (baked that day) •Sage and Onion Stuffing •Plates and serviettes •Perfect Crunchy Crackling
The Hog Roast Specialists, a local company with a growing reputation for cooking delicious hog roasts, tailored to suit you Call 01733 202501, email hogroast@jonesbutchers.com or visit www.jonesbutchers.com/hog 16
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
NEW QUEEN STREET PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP
What is the purpose of the patient group?
The group is part of the governments’ health bill to change the way the NHS works. Our prime role is to facilitate change. This includes contributing to the continuing improvement of services that are available both at the practice and locally. Foster an environment where communications are improved between the patients and the practice. Enable patients to take more responsibility for their own health. To provide the practice with practical support enabling them to implement change. For you as patient to determine the patients participation groups’ activities, according to the needs of you (patients), and the practice. To share information, and improve understanding between patients and the practice.
What the group is not: Is a forum for complaints or run by the practice.
Having stated that we have been in existence for over two years and over the last year we have concentrated on providing an understanding of the support organisations within the town and surrounding area. Organisations which have provided presentations are Whittlesey First Responders, SSAFA and Help at Home. It was decided that the organisation would not concentrate on fund raising although the organisation would accept donations which would be used to purchase items which would provide a value added outcome
for the practice. So what has been achieved in the last year? Through the questionnaire that was completed by you the patients in 2011 it was identified that contact with the surgery was your highest concern. To help to rectify this, the practice has closely looked at the performance of their telephone system and is at present in the final stages of tendering for a replacement system which should address the short comings of the present system. The practice is in the initial stages of tendering for the replacement of their computer system, and as you should be aware by now the practice has implemented a system enabling you as patients to book a doctors’ appointment on line. So what for the future: As we move ever closer to the implementation of the health bill changes the group will have to take a more active role in influencing the services provided with your guidance. To promote fund raising to enable the group to provide the practice with equipment which will add to the services provided to the benefit of patients. Should you wish to contact the PPG you can leave a message at the practice for our attention or contact the group by e-mailing to patientpg@gmail. com. You can also view activities on the practice web page. Next meeting is 14th January at 19:00 at the surgery, come along and have your voice heard.
A big thank you..
The weather on the day of the Ferridge family Christmas Lights Switch On in Arnold’s Lane Whittlesey was wet and miserable but it didn’t dampen the spirits of the hundreds who turned up to see the lights be switched on by Gina Ferridge’s mum Phyllis Oakley who was celebrating her 93rd birthday. Prior to the switch on the Alderman Jacobs School Choir, conducted by Mrs Sarah Combes, sang carols and songs which added to the occasion after which the Key Theatre Pantomime Mother Goose presented the children with cookies baked by Kerry Roberts. So many thanks to Kerry Roberts, Lewis Hall from the Key Theatre for his continued support and also Georgie Sansby from The Norwich John and Gina were announced as the and Peterborough Building Society who kindly supplied the sweets we winners of the Best Decorated House hand out to visitors and also Katie Carson from our charity who came to Competition. Pictured: John receiving support us. the award from Shirley Wright The biggest THANK YOU however goes to the wonderful people of Whittlesey who helped us raise over £800 on the night for our charity ‘Children with Cancer UK’. Thank You, Gina & John Ferridge. Oh and don’t worry if you missed the lights, they will be switched on again on Saturday 12th January 2013 for the Straw Bear Festival. January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
17
The Only Independent Funeral Director in Chatteris and Whittlesey – also at Peterborough Golden Charter Pre-Paid Plans available Complete funeral services from £1,650
NAFD Dip FD, LMBIFD, MCMI
5 Market Place 13–15 Manor House St 25a High Street Whittlesey Peterborough Chatteris 01733 200565 01733 341331 01354 694545 (24 Hours) (24 Hours) (24 Hours) Discovering Whittlesey T: 01733 200609 - M: 07780 922214 - E: enquiries@discoveringwhittlesey.co.uk Discovering Whittlesey T: 01733 200609 - M: 07780 922214 -Discovering E: enquiries@discoveringwhittlesey.co.uk Whittlesey T: 01733 200609 - M: 07780 922214 - E:
18
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
Local History
N CHARLES RONALD JACOBS by Geoff Oldfield Having written last month about a local celebrity of the round ball, I am now turning my attention to an exponent of the oval ball used in Rugby Union. Ron Jacobs had a rather illustrious father, Charles Archibald Jacobs, who was an arable farmer and dairyman who lived at 24 Station Road Whittlesey. He was a local Councillor and Alderman and the school in Drybread Road, Whittlesey bears his name. the memorial Gates to the Manor Leisure adjacent to his home in Station Road were erected in his memory. His son Ron was born on 28th October 1928 and attended Oakham School where he captained the first XV rugby team before going on to Nottingham University to study agriculture, where again sport came to the fore, he represented the University’s Athletic Union. He worked on the family farm at Thorney and could be seen delivering milk around the village, dispensing it from a churn using a one pint or two pint ‘dipper’ to fill his customers milk jugs. Being only 5’9’’ tall but weighing a hefty 16 stone he was described as ‘being square rigged and as broad as he is long’. His strength, nurtured by work on the farm, meant he was eminently suitable for his chosen sport. After initially playing for Peterborough Rugby Club, he joined Northampton Rugby Club in 1949 representing them 470 times over a seventeen year period and was captain for five of those years. When he broke his leg he regained his fitness by running over ploughed fields on the farm! He was nicknamed ‘The Badger’, because of his formidable scrummaging technique playing in the position of Prop. He was capped for England 29 times between 1956 and 1964 and captained them in the last two years. He was a member of the first England team to win the Grand Slam after the Second
World War, beating Wales, Ireland, France and Scotland. After retiring from Playing, Ron was elected Rugby Football Union council member for the East Midlands in 1969 and became it’s President in 1983/84. His term of office coincided with the controversial tour of South Africa by England. He was among leading figures at Twickenham in favour of the tour arguing that ‘contact is more profitable and constructive than leaving South Africa out in the cold’. He went to South Africa as the R.F.U.’s senior figure being on hand to answer any difficult questions. There were no diplomatic incidents on the tour in which England were defeated in the two internationals played, which proved to be the last between the two countries for eight years. He was President of the Thorney Rugby Club whose sports field bears his name. He married Gaynor Moore in 1956 and they had a son and daughter. Ron died on 10th November 2002 aged 74, his wife having predeceased him.
Proudly in association with Wright's of Whittlesey
January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
19
Greetings by
INSPIRATIONS
Your local Stockist for Cards
To send a greeting message free - email up to 10 words to greetings@discoveringwhittlesey.co.uk Congratulations Laura on your 18th Birthday, Love from Mum, Dad & Katie xx Happy Birthday Dad 40, Love from Ben, Ellie & Nina xxx
Happy 18th Birthday Laura from all at the Farm
Happy Birthday Dale & Sophie, love from Mum, Dad, Grandma, Grandad & Nana xx
Happy Birthday Andy, All my love Karen
Happy Birthday Daddy, Lots of love from Josh, Oscar & Mitchell x
Happy Birthday Andy love from Mum, Sue, Cliff & Ninny xx
Happy Birthday Josh, lots of love from Mummy, Daddy & Ninny xx
Happy Birthday Grandson Josh lots of love from Nanny, Grandad & Nanny Merrill xx
Gifts Bags
01733 205689
14 Market Street, Whittlesey
The New Crown
01733 205134
Gift Boxes
Serving homecooked food Wed, Fri & Sunday and any other day subject to minimum numbers
RSPCA Furniture Shop
38 Market Street, Whittlesey Opening times: Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 1pm Donations of Small furniture, in good condition, urgently required
Donations gratefully received during opening times at the Furniture Shop or for collection please telephone
01733 351691
20
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
Events Diary
January Events • Every Wednesday Coffee Morning at the Christian Church in Broad Street • Jim’s Cash Bingo at The Conservative Club every Tuesday & Thursday, doors open at 7pm • Friday afternoon Knit and natter 2pm every Friday at Sudbury Court • Every Wednesday evenings, Special Meal Deal, Buy 2 meals get Cheapest FREE at Ivyleaf Club • Every Sunday, Monday and Thursday, Evenings Bingo, Eyes Down 7.30pm, Members Only at Ivyleaf Club
29th Dec GRAHAM JAMES at Conservative
Club
Disco with Matt at Childers
New Year’s Eve Party at Childers
5th
MICHAEL KNIGHT Members Free, Guests £5 entry at Conservative Club JLM Karaoke (ticket only) at Nags Head Midnight Hour (Band) at Ivyleaf Club
Disco with Tony at Childers
To list your event here email
natasha@discoveringwhittlesey.co.uk
5th
JLM Karaoke at Nags Head Sam Sounds at Conservative Club
11th-13th Whittlesea Straw Bear (for further information turn to pages 32 and 33) 7th
Fashion Show at Whittlesey Conservative Club, as hosted by the Hermitage Rest Home. Tickets are only £5.00 and availble from the Hermitage. For more information turn to page 7
12th
Rogue at Conservative Club Katie Terry Karaoke at Nags Head Disco with Tony at Childers
19th
Garyoke at Nags Head Della at Childers The Swervs at Conservative Club
23rd
Bingo - Coates Public Hall
Disco & Karaoke with Gary at Childers TBC at Nags Head TJ Country at Conservative Club
26th
The Ivy Leaf Whittlesey,
Cabaret & Music at a Burns Night Event
An annual Burns Night celebration will be taking place at the Ivy Leaf Club Whittlesey on Saturday January 19th 2013 from 7.30pm. Tickets are available from Wally (01733 351055) or the Ivy Leaf Club at a cost of £9.50 each. For more information turn to page 15.
January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
21
Discovering Whittlesey T: 01733 200609 - M: 07780 922214 -
22
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
A word from Revd Nigel and Revd Gill “All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.” Gospel of St. John chapter 17: verses 10 to 11.
T
his prayer of Jesus is a conversation with His Father. Jesus asks that all his followers might be one, one in faith in the Son of God. He expects his disciples to be united with each other. By the Sacrament of baptism we all share in our membership of the Church that is Christ’s Body on earth. When a child or adult is baptised in one of our parish churches they receive a certificate. On the back of this document is a list of all the Christian denominations who recognise each other’s rites of baptism: Roman Catholic, Methodist, Church of England and others. What this says is quite profound. Instead of looking upon each other as we may have done in the past, as the opposition or even as nonChristians, we are to look upon each other as brothers and sisters in Christ, members of one church. January is the month in which we are
Fishing News
particularly asked to think and pray about Christian unity. We are invited to attend the Methodist Covenant service on January 13th at 10.30am as a way to renew our commitment to Jesus at the start of the New Year and strengthen our bonds of friendship with the Queen Street congregation. The week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18th to the 25th, provides us with the opportunity to pray for each other and for the unity for which Christ himself prayed. We know during this week that when we pray we are spiritually united with like-minded people around the world. Our joint service will take place at St. Jude’s Church on the 20th at 6.00 p.m. If you share our faith in Jesus please find time to pray his words at the top of this article. One day we will get beyond the conceit, ignorance and prejudice that keeps peoples apart and Jesus’ prayer will be fulfilled. God bless you all in the year to come.
By Ken Wade
It’s often said that only the brave anglers go fishing these days through the winter months, yet those that pack away their tackle until the warmer weather arrives can, and often do miss out on some excellent fishing. The fen drains around Whittlesey have seen something of a revival over the past few years particularly for those anglers looking for some winter roach fishing. The Twenty Foot drain can at times fish well down at Beggars Bridge along with Cock Bank and Glassmoor Bank, but take a top tip from some of the best local anglers around and head for the Whittlesey Dyke. It runs from Peterborough, through Kings Dyke and then
right around the back of Whittlesey with easy access at Ashline Sluice both upstream and down stream of the venue. Early and mid December saw some cracking weights taken and experts are all agreed from now until the end of the season can be just as good. With good flow and colour you can expect to catch on pinkie over groundbait. During a cold snap when the venue is running clear then a switch to bread punch fishing should get you plenty of bites. Stillwaters are often neglected from January through to early spring but here too fish can be taken. Red maggot always seems to work well when the going gets tough and make sure you have a tin of sweetcorn in your bait bag, its one of the best all round baits there is to tempt a carp or two. If bites are hard to come by, try using small hooks and light lines before you give up completely, it often pays to switch to a lighter approach even for the bigger fish. January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
23
*When booked in advance
For Local Travel, Airport Transfers, Seaport Transfers, Golf Days, Race Courses, Coastal Resorts, Shopping & more...
Available 24 hours a day*
Affordable, reliable luxury travel for the people of Whittlesey. Struggled to find a private hire service like this in the past? Maybe it’s time to give Hobbs Private Hire a call. Hobbs Private Hire is Whittlesey’s new luxury private hire company. A family run business based in Whittlesey, providing a friendly, reliable and professional service. We offer competitive prices and take pride in our service driving you locally or long distance in our luxurious Ford Galaxy.
At Hobbs Private Hire we offer... • Friendly, reliable professional service • 6 seater luxury travel • Call back service • Competitive prices • Credit / Debit card payments • Fully regulated by the Fenland District Council • CRB Checked
Enjoy a service tailored to suit your individual needs. Call us today to make a booking or to get a free quote on:
01733 205 043 Mobile: 0787 123 0155 Landline:
24
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
Visit us online:
www.HobbsPrivateHire.co.uk Follow us - stay up to date with news and offers. Major credit / debit cards accepted:
Hello, my name is Anthony and...
i teach piano Whittlesey Piano Tuition i have 15 years experience i can teach from beginners to advanced level i tailor each lesson to the individual i am competitively priced and... your first lesson is completely FREE
SIMON’S RECIPE OF
“
THE MONTH
To begin the new year, a very old fashioned recipe, and great if your wanting Simon Norris, fresh ideas for your J Jones Butchers turkey leftovers.
Call Anthony on 07505 688612 or email ant@iteachpiano.co.uk
www.iteachpiano.co.uk
Kerry Chapman
Photography
Weddings-Portraits-Private functions
All venues considered Email: kerrychapmanphotography@yahoo.co.uk Web: kerrychapmanphotography.com Tel: 01733 205389 Mob: 0753 5889727
”
Turkey Tetrazzini
Ingredients: 2lb uncooked spaghetti 1/2 pound turkey breast 1/2 - 2/3 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons Dry Sherry 1 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed 3/4 cup milk Grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 tsp fresh thyme 2 slices toasted bread, crumbled Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 450F. 2. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and add your pasta, cook for 15 mins then drain. 3. Heat a large nonstick skillet or deep frying pan over a medium-high heat and add a small drop of olive oil. Add the onion to the pan and cook until soft, (about 4 minutes) seasoning with salt and pepper. 4. Add the sherry and mix around to deglaze the pan. In a separate bowl add the peas, milk, cheese, and soup. 5. Chop Turkey into chunks and season with salt and pepper. 6. Add the seasoned turkey to the soup mixture and then add the onion mixture, tossing gently to combine, finally spoon into a baking dish. 7. Bake for 12 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs and serve with a fresh green salad and warm bloomer bread. January 2013toasted | Discovering 25
Whittlesea
Gerrard Knight Take away the winter blues with a restyle at Gerrard Knight
*Affordable prices *Friendly professional stylists offering the best advice in the salon and at home *Cut and Blow Dry ÂŁ20.50 *Perms from ÂŁ32.00 including cut and blow dry *Appointments not away necessary *Free parking close by off all colours & highlights *Late night Thursday new clients only
Gerrard Knight Unisex Salon
922214 - E: enquiries@discoveringwhittlesey.co.uk
26
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
20%
2 Eastgate Mews, Whittlesey
01733 203076
Discovering Whittlesey T: 01733 200609 - M: 07780 922214 -
A word from
Whittlesey Christian Church Make It Your New Year’s Resolution To Discover What The Christian Faith Is All About?
After all it’s been with us for 2000 years, by anyone’s standards it has passed the longevity test. To get 2013 off to a flying start we plan to host the well-known Alpha Course. This is an ideal opportunity for everyone to explore the basics of the Christian Faith in a relaxed environment where they can feel free to ask questions. You have nothing to lose by doing this, at the end of it at least you will have settled the question as to whether God is real, and if so does He have a part to play in your life. Because we are very close to starting Phase 1 of our £180 – £200,00:00 planned remodeling work on our current building it is impossible to establish an exact start date for the Alpha Course this side of Christmas, but we are hoping it can begin around late February. We would love to keep you informed. Please send us your email details so that I can notify you once the start date has been agreed. At no time will they be passed to a 2nd party. I was once asked ‘why should I believe in a God who I cannot see?’ In answering this I pointed out that every day we actually believe in things we cannot see, but we don’t stop believing in them, so why do this with God? We can’t see oxygen but we breathe it in, we can’t see the suns UV rays but we protect our skin from its harmful effects. Our eyes cannot see the germs spread by sneezing, but because those knowledgeable in these issues
have told us about them we believe they are there and would not touch something which had been sneezed over. Surely it makes sense to at least seek to properly explore the Christian Faith before forming a settled opinion. During the Blitz while bombs fell all around them, a father took his small son by the hand as he ran from a building. Seeking shelter as soon as possible, the father jumped into a crater made by a previous bomb, held up his arms and shouted for his son to follow. Terrified, the boy replied, “I can’t see you!” Looking up at his son silhouetted against the sky tinted red by the burning buildings, he simply gave this reassuring reply, “But I can see you. Jump!” The boy jumped into the safe arms of his father because he knew he could trust him.
Get in touch......
Brian Smithyman (Pastor of Whittlesey Christian Church, Broad Street) Church Office: 01733 752093 Brian’s Mobile: 07976 957793 Email: brians@ whittlesey.cc Church Website: www.whittlesey.cc
A word from Cllr Martin Curtis
Last month at Cambridgeshire County Council’s Cabinet meeting we agreed a document called the Whittlesey Market Town Transport Strategy. (I am sure that will be met with a cry of “Just what we need, another strategy!”). It is one of the most important documents we have created for many years, it is a piece of excellent work by Town, District and County Councillors from Whittlesey alongside the officers of the various Councils that provides a joint view of how we move all aspects of transport in Whittlesey forwards. It is not a massive document and I would encourage people to take a read (I will provide a link to it on my blog). The document covers a huge range of areas, including improving rail traffic, improving the Station itself and the need for better bus services as well as discussing some ideas for the market square in Whittlesey. It also provides costings for many of our ambitions, including an estimated cost of £10m for the bridge over Kings Dyke Crossing (and I know the closure of the Wash Road recently has put this at the top of many people’s agenda) it also identifies the need for a study to develop some properly laid out
plans for how Kings Dyke might happen; we are already moving forwards with funding that study. The one thing that will disappoint some people is the comment in the strategy about an A605 bypass for our Town. It basically says that the case for a bypass does not stack up from a Whittlesey perspective. However, I have always believed that a bypass was not just a Whittlesey issue, but that it would only be delivered by making a case based on the economic benefits that would be delivered for the whole of Fenland through improved access to the A1. That work continues, and I have made a pledge to Whittlesey people that I will never stop campaigning for both the A605 bypass and Kings Dyke crossing. I can be contacted in the following ways to discuss this or any other issue: 07887 808442, mjc@martincurtis.net, www.martincurtis.net, Twitter: @cllrmcurtis, Facebook: www.facebook.com/whittleseynorth
January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
27
28
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
Garden Jobs for
January
Gardening
Plant of the month
Primula
Plant of the month facts
A
t this time of year birds and other wildlife really struggle to find food, so keep putting out food for them on a regular basis. Remember to put out fresh water for birds every day in frosty weather. Now that your Christmas tree is finished with you could convert it into mulch for your garden. If you’ve got a shredder, a tree will create a valuable free source of mulch and wood chips. Your shredded tree can be used around plants or can be put into your compost bin. A mulch spread two inches thick around a border helps to put nutrients back into the soil. If we have snow it’s worth popping out every now and then to brush the snowfall off the branches of trees and shrubs that are suffering with it’s weight. Heavy snow will bend and break branches ruining the shape you have spent all spring and summer perfecting. If you have container plants, move them indoors or protect them with bubble wrap. Clear snow from low growing flowers such as crocus, so you can enjoy them from indoors. Once the ground has thawed roses, trees and hedges can be planted, but remember to protect them from cold wind and frosts if they are in an exposed part of the garden. Prune out weak shoots and suckers to shape decidous
Westfield Nurseries
Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 2EX Tel: 01733 206688
Primulas are one of the first flo wers of the year. Fully hardy, they are a hugely popular autumn bedding and container plant Primulas are ideal for da mp shady spots and look stunning in lar ge groups in woodland gardens. They grow well in partial shade in moist bu t well drained soil and benefit from being lifted and divided every two years. trees, wisteria, vines ivy and Virginia creeper and ensure the climbers are properly tied to their supports. When the ground begins to thaw reshape and repair the edges of your lawn, As the snow and ice melts, look out for water logging which can be remedied by spiking the lawn with a garden fork or aerator. Fill the holes with a mixture of loam and sharp sand using a stiff broom to brush it in. Look out towards the end of the month for signs of Spring in your garden, with early perennials and Spring bulbs such as crocus beginning to appear as well as snow drops – a sure sign that Winter is on the way out for another year. • Shrubs • Conifers • Roses • Bedding/Basket Plants • Perennials • Alpines • Compost • Turf • Bark • Wide Selection of Pots • Bagged Aggregates • Slabs
Open 7 days a week including Bank Holidays January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
29
30
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
Pregnancy posture
By Mayur Mistry & Ubhi Varsani (Registered Osteopaths) Pregnancy is a stressful time for the mother not only because of the changes happening within her body but also how these affect her posture. This month we will explore this concept. There are 3 key factors that influence posture during pregnancy. These are: 1) production of the hormone relaxin, 2) total weight gain, averaging between 8-14kg and 3) size & shape of the baby These variables alter with each passing week and so will the mother’s posture. Broadly speaking we can expect 3 postural types during each trimester.
1st Trimester
During the initial stages, the enlargement of the uterus pushes the abdominal organs upwards and outwards. This outward motion push against the abdominal muscles causing them to contract. As these muscles are connected to the pelvis it tilts backwards and consequently straightens the curve in the lower back. At the same time the breasts are enlarging and this added weight pulls the upper body downwards, increasing the mid-back curve. See diagram.
2nd Trimester
As the baby and breasts grow in size and weight, the 1st trimester posture is exaggerated. This leads to a greater curve in the neck as it attempt to keep the eyes level. The production of relaxin [at the start of the 2nd trimester] means the joints are more stretchy thus enhancing the postural changes. See diagram.
3rd Trimester
During the final trimester, the forward pull of the baby is greater than the abdominal muscles ability to counter act it. Thus, the pelvis actually tilts the opposite way causing the lumbar spine curve to increase. See diagram. These postures put strains on the body which can result in a variety of complaints we see, such as low back pain, trapped nerves, stiff neck and shoulder problems. Through stretching the joints & muscles we can help expectant mothers adapt to her temporary posture.
Next month..
Essentials for health January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
31
Pictures by Chris Brudenell
Straw Bear Festival It’s the 34th Whittlesea Straw Bear on the 11th to 13th of January 2013 – so what can we expect from this year’s festival and where will you find the bear?
Like previous years, the Whittlesea Straw Bear will offer a selection of live music, dance acts, as well as the bear procession and burning of the bear on Sunday. Below is a selection of festival events for 2013. For further information, please pick up a festival programme. Friday 11th of January 2013 8:00-11:00pm Concert at Ivy Leaf Club Acts include Pam Ward & Paul Cherrington, The Candle Thieves, Bram Taylor. Tickets are £9.00
Saturday 12th January 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30pm Story telling at Whittlesey Methodist/ United Reformed Church, Queen Street with
Sophie Snell. This event is free to attend, and lasts 45 minutes.
Saturday 12th January Readings at the Whittlesey Library with Tom
Richardson at 2:00pm – 3:00pm, and Poets United at 12:30 – 1:30pm and 3:30pm – 4:30pm. These events are free.
Saturday 12th January 8:00 – 11:30pm Barn Dance at Sir Harry Smith Community College with Ceilidhography. Tickets are £9.00 Saturday 12th January 8:00 – 11:30pm Cajun Dance at Park Lane Primary School
with Lil Jim’s Cajun All Stars. Tickets are £9.00 32
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
Tickets for all concerts and dances are available from Ruth Taylor, 4 Delph Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1QQ. Telephone 01733 204055. SAE for return of tickets. Cheques made payable to ‘Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival’.
Sunday 13th January 2013 The Straw Bear will be at Sir Harry Smith Community College from 12 noon. There will be music and more dancing, followed by the annual bonfire of the bear at 2:30pm. Admission is free. There will also be a Plough Service at St Andrew’s Church at 4pm.
For more information visit www.strawbear.org.uk
The 34th Straw Bear Procession 2013 Below is a list of where you will find the bear this year.
10:30 – 10:45
Procession from the Manor Leisure Centre in Station Road to the Library via the Market Place
10:45 – 12:00
Amble around Market Street, Market Place and Station Road
12:00 – 12:20
Procession from Market Place to Ivy Leaf Club via High Causeway
1:30 – 3:00
Procession from Ivy Leaf Club to Hero of Aliwal via High Causeway, Market Place and London Street. Then on to the Boat, Falcon and Childers
3:00 – 3:30
Finale at Market Place, procession from Market Place to Manor Leisure Centre January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
33
HC DW Dec Ad 168x118.qx8_Layout 1 14/12/2012 15:18 Page 1
10 %
du B rin rin gJ g an thi *N u sa ot d ap ary pli 2 ve ca ble 01 rt to 3 to o Di sc to ou re ur s nt ed ce ive how or Pr om th roo ot ion is d m al Ite isc m ou s nt
*
Visit our Whittlesey showroom for dazzling offers this January Great offers on our entire range, from the regions leading Cleaning Equipment suppliers
Call into our showroom today or phone Peterborough 01733 286931 148 Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1UF Open 7.30am till 5.30pm Monday to Friday | Saturday 7.30am till 12 noon
sales@hughcrane.co.uk | www.hughcrane.co.uk
www.ivyleafclub.com Gracious Street, Whittlesey PE7 1AP Tel 01733 202579
Catering for families and people of all ages, we have weekly activities such as bingo, tote, raffles and various pub sports such as snooker, poker, darts and dominoes PLUS live entertainment most weekends. Opening Hours Mon – Thurs 11:00-14:30 and 17:30-23:00 Friday – 11:00-15:30 and 17:30-00:01 Saturday – 11:00-00:01 Sunday – 11:00 – 22:30
This month’s entertainment -
see page 21
34
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
w ! No EN
OP
HONG KONG RESTAURANT CHINESE RESTAURANT AND TAKEAWAY 11B MARKET ST. WHITTLESEY, PE7 1BA
TEL. 01733 205959 We also have a bar and will deliver straight to your door! OPENING TIMES: MONDAY CLOSED TUESDAY & SUNDAY - 5.00PM TO 10.30PM WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY - 12.00PM TO 2.00PM AND 5.00PM TO 10.30PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY - 12.00PM TO 2.00PM AND 5.00PM TO 11.00PM
January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
35
HOMECARE ASSISTANTS WANTED HOMECARE ASSISTANTS WANTED
In Peterborough, Yaxley, In Peterborough, Yaxley, Whittlesey and Ramsey Whittlesey and Ramsey A variety of shifts available, varietyalternate of shifts available, toAinclude weekends. include alternate weekends. Gain realtosatisfaction by helping the elderly and Gain real disabled satisfaction by helping the elderly and in their own homes. in their own homes. Youdisabled will receive an excellent wage, You will receive an excellent 5.6 weeks paid holiday,wage,
holiday, ongoing training leading5.6 to weeks formal paid Diploma in Health and Social Care, ongoing training leading to formal Diploma Health and Social and full support from our professionalinManagement team. Care, and full support from ourdepending professional team. week. Earn up to ÂŁ18,000 per annum, onManagement shifts for a 40-hour
Earn up to ÂŁ18,000 per annum, on shifts for a 40-hour week. (Partdepending time pro-rata)
timetransport pro-rata)essential. Over 18s (Part and own Over 18s and own transport essential. Call Leona on 01733 223426 Carewatch are an equal employer and the largest provider Call opportunities Leona on 01733 223426
of domiciliary care in the U.K. Carewatch are an equal opportunities employer and the largest provider of domiciliary care in the U.K.
Discovering Whittlesey T: 01733 200609 - M: 07780 922214 - E: enquiries@discoveringwhittlesey.co.uk
36
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
Legal Corner
Your questions answered!
Your Questions Answered - for FREE! If you have a legal question that you would like answered please write to us or email legal.corner@bowsers.co.uk. If you would like your query to remain anonymous, please expressly state this in your correspondence to us.
Q
: There is a history of ‘early-onset Alzheimer’s disease’ in my family. I am a 62 year old widow and concerned about how I would cope if I too were to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Can I legally appoint someone to manage my affairs in such circumstances? Mrs P, Whittlesey
A: It is possible to make a ‘Lasting Power
of Attorney’ (LPA) with regards to either your ‘health and welfare’ or your ‘property and financial affairs’, or both. Essentially a LPA allows you to choose one or more people to make decisions about certain facets of your life. This can range from your daily routine, paying bills or collecting benefits to medical treatment and selling your home. Your attorney can be a relative, friend or professional person (such as a solicitor) over the age of 18 so long as they have not been declared bankrupt (if you want them to manage your finances). In order for a LPA to be used it must have been registered with the Office of the Public Guardian. This often takes in the region of three months and therefore a LPA is not something that should be left until the last minute. Consequently, some people choose to register a LPA, tuck it away and hopefully never use it. In doing so they are provided with peace of mind, knowing
that people they trust have the legal authority to manage their affairs should the need arise. Our legal experts would be more than happy to explain this concept to you in greater detail and help you to make a LPA if you decide it is right for you.
Q
: My friend and I are both self-employed sole traders and are planning to set up a business together in the New Year. However, we are unsure whether it would be best to operate as a limited company. What are the benefits of doing this? Mr C, Fenland
A
: The main benefit of incorporating a limited company is that it will be considered a separate legal entity from you and your friend who, as directors, will be considered employees of the company. This means that you will not be personally liable to the business’ creditors, unlike someone who operates as a sole trader or as part of a partnership. However, a limited company must pay corporation tax on its profits and is subject to far greater statutory regulation than sole traders. Our commercial law experts would be happy to discuss the various ways you could operate your new business and give you ongoing legal support whichever way you choose to proceed.
BOWSER OLLARD & BENTLEY LOCAL SOLICITORS FOR LOCAL PEOPLE
Bowser Ollard & Bentley are a firm of local solicitors based in Wisbech and March that can trace its roots back over 150 years. We have provided a high quality and comprehensive range of legal services at a sensible cost to generations of people and businesses in the fenland area and beyond. Each issue we respond to a selection of legal queries put to us by the readers of Discovering Whittlesea magazine. We offer expert legal advice in a number of areas including Conveyancing, Family Law, Wills & Probate, Business Law, Disputes & General Litigation and Personal Injury. To find out more about what we do, who we are and what our clients think of the services we provide, please visit www.bowsers.co.uk or call us to book an appointment. In certain circumstances we may be able to visit you in your own home or place of business. Wisbech Office: 15 South Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1JL, Tel: 01945 583 194 Fax: 01945 463 218 March Office: Market Square, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9JQ, Tel: 01354 652 606 Fax: 01354 646 049 Authorised and Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA Number 341364
January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
37
Carpets | Vinyl | Laminate | Wood | Karndean | Artificial Grass | Rugs & Runner
We are a family run business with our own friendly in-house fitters
Free no obligation quotations Home choose service available Domestic & Commercial
Flooring available
Stain Resistant, bleach cleanable carpets from £6-99m2 3.05m x 4m (10' x 13') Carpet at £6-99m2, fitted price £122 4m x 4m (13' x 13') Carpet at £6-99m2, fitted price £160 16 Queen Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1AY
Tel: 01733 390411 | 01733 208484 www.grosvenorflooring.com | sales@grosvenorflooring.com
Considering changing career or job? Is your CV gaining you interviews? I have 10 years' professional experience in Employability Skills to assist you in your job search
Please contact David K M Mason on 01733 208215 or annandave49@yahoo.co.uk 38
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
Magdalene House Preparatory School Wisbech Grammar School
Schoo in Ses l sion tours :
Frida y 18 & Frida Janua y 25 ry 201 3
on i t p e Rec ent m s s Asse ing: morn 2
day Satur 2013 ary Febru
Your local Preparatory School, only 20 minutes from Whittlesey! To pay us a visit please telephone the Headmaster’s Secretary on 01945 586780
magdalene.wisbechgrammar.com
The School is a registered charity and exists for the education of children. Means tested bursary support is available.
January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
39
P.S Groundworks Complete groundwork services Est. 1995 TEL/FAX:01733 205136 MOBILE:07971171626 EMAIL:cook1uz@btinternet.com
Purpose built baby ro
Council approved contractor milk for kitchen and a dropped kerbs sle Block paving, tarmac, concrete & gravel driveways All types of fencing & gates •Sites stripped & rubbish cleared including soil, wood, plastic & asbestos - Registered waste carrier •Demolition, setting out, trial holes, footings, ring beams & rafts. Traditional over-sites & block & beam •All types of drainage including soak-aways, Klargester, mini sewage treatment plants, bio discs, pump chambers & all service ducts laid •Residential & commercial projects undertaken
All work is done to the highest of standards. 30 years of experience, references available
Child care built around your requirements Web. http://kidzone-childcare.co.uk
Nursery/Pre-school for 2 - 4 year olds 2 yr old “Free Twos Fund”* 3 & 4 yr old “Nursery Educational Fund” * Up to 15 hours free fully flexible child care * Alderman Jacobs Centre; 7:30am-6:00pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks per year
Before & after school 7:30am-6:00pm School holidays 8:00am-6:00pm For 3-12 year olds Alderman Jacobs & Park Lane Centre, Whittlesey
Ofsted registered “GOOD” Contact Karen/Hayley 01733 206880 *terms and conditions apply
40
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
Film Review monthly film review DISCS2PLAY
the
Released
Sweeney
21st
January
The Sweeney is a British action film, based on the 1970s television series of the same name. Directed and written by Nick Love, and co-written by John Hodge, The Sweeney is based on the characters created by Ian Kennedy Martin. The film stars Ray Winstone as Jack Regan, Ben Drew as George We now repair DVD/Game discs Carter, and also stars Damian Lewis, Hayley Atwell and Steven Mackintosh. JANUARY RELEASES Opening with Flying Squad officers Jack Regan (Winstone) and his loyal • LAWLESS • DREDD partner George Carter (Drew) arriving at the scene of a warehouse robbery, • POSSESSION • LOOPER four armed men are attempting to steal a stash of gold bars to sell on for their scrap value. Regan and Carter manage to capture all four suspects, but Regan illegally takes some of the gold bars from the stash. Internal investigations arrive to carry out an investigation into Regan’s activities, but officer Ivan Lewis (Mackintosh) has a bigger problem with Regan - he 31/01/2013 has discovered that he has been having an affair with his wife, fellow flying squad officer Nancy (Atwell). What follows is a series of events that leads Regan into the path of a dangerous Serbian criminal, and at the price of the death of one of his most beloved. The Sweeney is one of those great British action films, and a must for any fans of the original television series.
Ladysmith W.I. ended 2012 with a Christmas Party and a trip to the Panto - oh yes we did! Much enjoyed by all. 2013 starts with the AGM and homemade soup on Tuesday 8th January at 7.30pm in St Andrew's Hall, Parkinsons Lane and the following week members will enjoy a meal at the New Crown in Whittlesey. The meetings during the year will be very varied
including 'looking after your feet' in February, cheese making in April (with tasting), specialist chocolates in October, a summer picnic and a birthday party. The monthly lunch outings will continue so we are looking forward to a fun year which once again seems to have the socialising and eating theme we all enjoy. New members are very welcome to join us and more information from Sue 01733 205927 . January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
41
Peterborough Advert_Layout 1 07/02/2012 10:11 Page 1
RIDGEONS Peterborough More than just building supplies ■ Building Materials
■ Hand Tools
■ Timber & Boards
■ Power Tools
■ Paving & Fencing
■ Security & Electrical
■ Aggregates
■ Contract Kitchens
■ Ironmongery
Everyone’s Welcome GATE
K AN
RD
A1
13
9
FR
BISHOP’S
PE
RK
IN
S
PA R
42
Discovering
WA RK NE
NG
GA TE
FE
KW AY
ON
AT E
RD
PADHOLME RD EAST
BO
email: peterboroughsales@ridgeons.net Open: Mon to Fri 7am - 5pm Sat 8am - 12noon
Whittlesea | January 2013
0043/12
BOON
Fengate, Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 5XB Tel: 01733 207820
www.ridgeons.co.uk
Approved VBRA body repair centre
Accident Repair Centre
Local family run business with over 30 years experince
We undertake all types of vehicle body repair - no job is too big or small. We specialise in insurance work - remember it is your car and you choose where you want it repaired - courtesy cars are available. Certified air conditioning service and re-gas specialists
We are open Mon-Fri 8:00 to 17:00 Sat 8:30 to 12:00
Storey’s Accident Repair Centre 18 Aaron Road Industrial Est. Station Road, Whittlesey Peterborough, PE7 2EX
storeysarc@aol.com | www.storeysarc.co.uk
01733 205189 Remember it’s YOUR car - YOUR choice January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
43
Alderman Jacobs Primary School Fifty-two years strong
A
lderman Jacobs Primary School has seen plenty of changes over the past fifty two years, and some of the most significant changes have happened in very recent times. In spring 2010 the school converted to Academy status. What this means in real terms to us as a school is a greater autonomy surrounding how we apportion and direct our funding in order to meet the very diverse needs of all of our pupils. We have been able to make decisions around: ensuring smaller class sizes across the school, we have employed a specialist maths teacher who teaches and supports maths in targeted year groups and individual children and we are continually upgrading our premises and
44
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
buildings to ensure we are “fit for purpose” and can continually deliver the high class, quality education our children have the right to. In December 2011 the longstanding Headteacher, Mrs Margaret Sargent retired and was replaced by a new Headteacher, Mrs Kay Corley. We have also welcomed a new Deputy Head teacher to our leadership team, Mrs Cathy Carlisle and the most recent change has been the introduction of a new Chair of Governors, Mr Darren Purell. Counsellor Martin Curtis continues to add his vast experience as Vice Chair of Governors. Kay Corley is not new to the role of Headteacher as she has done this job previously in Peterborough. Kay has worked within Fenland schools for most of her teaching career, in Wisbech, Chatteris, March and Farcet, so has a wealth of local knowledge. As a resident of Whittlesey for the past 20 years, she feels she is well placed to understand the needs of children and families who form the catchment of Alderman Jacobs Primary School. As a past pupil of Alderman Jacobs Primary School, Darren Purell is passionate about the school and what it means to the local community. Darren is a parent of the school and so also has a vested interest in “getting it right” for the children. “Learning to swim in the pool, playing football on the field, assemblies in the hall and so on, all left an indelible mark on me and a debt of gratitude too. It’s really great to have the chance to work with a team of Governors to help keep up some of the traditions and, most importantly, the educational standards”
Pictures by Alexa Loy www.alexa-loy.com
The school mission statement of: “WE AIM FOR THE HIGHEST STANDARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN ALL THAT WE DO” is at the heart of what the school strives for every day, twinned with the “Outstanding” judgement received at the last Ofsted inspection 2009. This focus on excellence drives the school forwards in trying to be even better than we already are and encourage the children to have high aspirations for themselves. This focus applies to the Governing Body too, who help and guide the school in achieving the aims it sets out for itself. In the pursuit of a Governing Body to match the outstanding nature of the school, we recently completed a skills audit to identify where everyone’s talents and expertise lay, and were pleased to see that we were a very knowledgeable lot! However as with most things, there is always room for improvement…. So with this in mind we would like to reach out to the local community and business community of Whittlesey and extend an invitation to come and find out more about becoming a Community Governor at Alderman Jacobs Primary School (Academy Trust). We are looking for like-minded people who would be able to give up a few evenings a year to become a Governor at our school, and really help to make a difference to the local children and families of Whittlesey. We particularly would like to hear from you if you have experience or expertise in financial/
legal aspects of business or procurement processes, or community based experience and knowledge. We really hope that someone out there would like to become a member of our school community and help us to continue with our journey towards excellence for the children of Whittlesey.
If you are interested in becoming a Governor or supporting the school as a volunteer, please contact the office on: office@ aldermanjacobs.cambs.sch.uk, or telephone: 01733 202403, to make an appointment to meet Kay and discuss your interest further. January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
45
SHOP NOW OPEN at 15 Market Place, Whittlesey, PE7 1AB Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm | POLES from ÂŁ4.95
KEN CAIN A d pproved riving instructor
Let me help you pass your test Competitive rates 1, 1.5 or 2 hour lessons Discounts on block bookings Fully qualified instructor of 25 years
L
Call 01733 759026 or 07939 199605
46
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
Delivering Simple Financial Advice - That really works 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.
Getting the best
I
Annuity Rate
f you are convinced that an annuity is the best choice – it is probable that you will want to test the Open Market Option. In other words shop across the whole range of annuity providers in search of the best rate. Use an Independent Adviser and make sure the following points are covered off:
• Is there a guaranteed annuity rate with the original plan, and under what conditions can they be exercised? • Tax Free Cash – some plans can provide a sum greater than 25% of the fund value – does this apply? • Are there any bonuses to be added now or in the future? • What penalties, if any, apply at the current time? • Is there any life cover that is included with the plan? Sometimes special guaranteed rates are available but the conditions under which they
Ask the expert today
Not having a valid Will can deal with
operate are contrary to the client’s needs in retirement – for example it may only apply if taken on a single life basis, or providing no tax free cash is taken. Under these circumstances it is important to understand the implications – then make an informed choice.
When dealing with annuity requests, at Beacon Wealth we always write to each provider to establish all the facts before making a recommendation – invariably this takes time – so planning ahead is essential if the best choices are to be made.
If retirement options appeal to you – contact me on any of the following contact details as soon as possible – Delivering Simple Financial Advice – that really works!
January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
47
That Handyman Handyman That
Trev Trev
No call call out out charge charge No
N IN A G I R AR G A BA B
Plumbing Plumbing
Leaking taps and pipes...sorted, washing machines, dish washers and taps Leaking pipes...sorted, washing dish washers installed, taps sinks,and toilets and bathrooms fitted,machines, get that annoying wobblyand wc taps seat installed, sinks, toilets and bathrooms fitted, get that annoying wobbly wc seat sorted. Waste pipes unblocked. sorted. Waste pipes unblocked. Carpentry Get those wobbly shelves sorted. Doors fitted/hung/adjusted to fit/work Carpentry Get those wobbly shelves sorted. Doors fitted/hung/adjusted to fit/work properly. Locks and door furniture fitted. Kitchen & bedroom units properly. Locks and door furniture fitted. Kitchen & bedroom units repaired, adjusted and fitted. repaired, adjusted and fitted. Electrical Replacement of light fittings ,switches and power sockets to existing position. Electrical Replacement of light fittings ,switches and power sockets to existing position. Garden Lawns cut. Tree surgery. Landscaping. Fencing :- Fences repaired replaced Garden Lawns cut. Tree surgery. Landscaping. Fencesrepaired, repaired replaced or installed. Panelling, feather board and Fencing palisade.:- Gates replaced or installed. Panelling, feather board and palisade. Gates repaired, replaced or installed. Decking Installed and maintained. Patios laid, cleaned and or installed. Decking Installed andre-felted. maintained. Patiosget laid, cleaned and re-sanded. Sheds repaired and roofs Rubbish, that messy garden re-sanded. Sheds repaired roofs re-felted. Rubbish, get that messy garden cleared of rubbish. Water and Butts Installed. Gutters cleared. cleared of rubbish. Water Butts Installed. Gutters cleared. Other stuff Laminate and wood flooring fitted. Painting and decorating. Dry andof wood flooring Painting (If andyoudecorating. Other stuff Laminate walling.Tiling walls and floors.fitted. Tiles replaced. have sparesDry or walling.Tiling of walls and floors. Tiles replaced. (If you have spares or matches can be found). That unfinished DIY project you just have not got the matches canWhy be found). unfinished time to do. not let That us have a look atDIY it. project you just have not got the time to do. Why not let us have a look at it. Flat pack furniture. Do you find it frustrating? Always got bits left over? Flat furniture. Do you it frustrating? Always got required. bits left over? Cant pack find that Allen key!!! Let find me assemble and install where Cant find that Allen key!!! Let me assemble and install where required. Pictures and mirrors hung. Blinds, curtain rails and poles fitted. Lofts/attics Pictures rails and poles fitted. Lofts/attics insulated and and mirrors boarded.hung. Loft Blinds, ladderscurtain installed. insulated and boarded. Loft ladders installed.
www.thathandyman.me www.thathandyman.me
48
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
Check it it out. out. Check
Cut Cutout outand andkeep keep
You know them small jobs that builders are not You know them small jobs that builders are not interested in doing because they don't make a mint interested in doing because they don't make a mint or those niggly little jobs that never get done because or those niggly little jobs that never get done because you may not have either the skills, tools or time. you may not have either the skills, tools or time. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3. 1. Make a list of those little jobs you need sorting. 1. Make a list of those little jobs you need sorting. 2. Phone Trev on 07504 205 007 2. Phone Trev on 07504 205 007 3. A short while later ......jobs sorted. 3. A short while later ......jobs sorted. No job too small...but some too big No job too small...but some too big
Low cost Professional removals s from Selling High Quality Bed £49 m fro a's £69, Sof
Plus all household furniture items and electrical We also sell DVD's, Books, Music CD's, Mobile phones and computer consoles and games all furniture comes with free local delivery 14 High Causeway, Whittlesey PE7 1AE
01733 688211 Email: furniture@live.co.uk
www.1stcallfurniture.com
• Full/Part House moves • Large/Small loads • House clearance specialist • Garden waste removal service
No job too
big or
small
14 High Causeway, Whittlesey PE7 1AE
01733 688211 Email: furniture@live.co.uk
January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
49
Competitive Local Skip Hire • Same day service available • Fast and reliable • Special rates for our local neighbours • Complete range of containers • Registered Waste Carrier • Licensed Recycling Facility • Prices starting at £75
Biffa Waste Services Fenland District Industrial Estate, Station Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 2EY
Tel: 01733 204082 You can also find out more about our complete range of services by visiting www.biffa.co.uk
50
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
KELLYVISION 01733 2087
Award winning
Cookers from £199.99
Home Laundry From £149.99
Business Profile
LED Televisions From £199.99
Re
Ca Home Entertainment and Domestic Appliance Specialist
26 www
3 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208787
LONG-established Fenland firm Kelly Vision has a wealth of experience when it comes to electrical goods in your home and now they have won one of the country’s most prestigious awards in the industry.
K
Electronics/Domestic Appliances 2012 in the 20th annual Independent Business Awards conducted by The Independent Electrical Retailer magazine. The awards are sought after because, not only are they the longest established in the electrical industry, they are the only ones determined partly through a public vote. • For more information visit Kellyvision or call on 01733 208787
January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
Pictures by Chris Brudenell
ellyvision (KCS) Limited was set up in 1983 in Whittlesey and initially specialised in selling audio visual products. But over the years the company, which is run by Managing Director Kelley Shipp with Lee Cochrane and Tina Cawood, has expanded into white goods. Now the firm offers a complete package of home entertainment and domestic appliance goods. They are an Authorised Specialist Dealer of Sony and stockists of Toshiba, Sharp and other well known brands as well as the new Linsar brand in the Home Entertainment sector. On the domestic side the company holds Hotpoint, Indesit, Bosch, Miele, Haier and Hoover in stock, both freestanding and builtin. Kellyvision can also provide certified gas appliance removal and connection together with free site surveys for aerial installations and, as an Authorised Sky Agent, they can meet all your satellite requirements too. Kellyvision prides itself on offering competitive prices and an after sales service second to none. Many items are held in stock for prompt delivery and as members of one of the largest buying groups in the UK, Kellyvision can also provide a much wider range of makes and models if required. Sales staff receive regular product training so they can provide customers with informed choices, which are backed up by an in-house team of service engineers and delivery staff. The company is proud to be a member of RETRA (Radio Electrical and Television Retailers Association). RETRA retailers pride themselves on providing excellent customer service. Kellyvision’s dedication to meeting that excellence has earned the firm the title of Best Small Independent Retailer – Consumer
51
Supplying... SAND & GRAVEL | GRANITE SLATE | MEMBRANE CEMENT | SLABS | BLOCK PAVING | SLEEPERS BRICKS | BLOCKS
Bricks | Blocks | Lintels | Cement | Timber | Insulation | Plaster
t: 01733 340270 | f: 01733 890967 Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5SW 52
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
Contact us today...
AALPHABET AY N NURSERY URSERY LPHABET D DAY Providing thethe best ininChildcare Childcare for childrenaged aged 3 months months years since Providing very best children aged 57 years since Providing very bestin Childcare for for children 3 3months to to 5toyears since 19931993
DAY NURSERY & HOLIDAY CLUB Age 3 months to 7 years Open 7.30am to 6.00pm • Book now for Full day or Flexible Sessions with 15 Hours of FREE childcare for 3 & 4 Year olds • FREE Sessions now available for 2 Year Olds subject to terms & conditions • Freshly prepared nutritious home-cooked meals using locally sourced meat and vegetables • Purpose built baby room with milk kitchen and adjoining sleep room • Supervised by Fully Qualified and Experienced Staff • 5* Food Hygiene Award • Air-Conditioned Rooms • OfSTED - *GOOD*. “The friendly and inclusive nature of the setting ensures that all children receive a warm welcome and settle well with the support of the caring and nuturing team of staff”
01733 350781
For more information call us today… Visit our brand new website..www.alphabet-daynursery.co.uk Station Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 2HA E: alphabetdn@talktalkbusiness.net
Telephone: 01733 350781
January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
53
EE FR SE U HO
Nags Head
RE AL AL ES
Christmas Menu now available!
Great Food served everyday Sunday Roasts £6.95
Tuesday to Friday Lunch Time - Meal Deal £4.95 Four Handpump beers always available
Quiz Nite Every Monday 8.30 pm 54
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
What’s on
January
Sat 5th JLM Karaoke Sat 12th Katie Terry Karaoke Sat 19th Garyoke Sat 26th TBC
01733 203333 402 Eastrea Road, Eastrea, PE7 2AR
Discovering Whittlesey T: 01733 200609 - M: 07780 922214 - E: enquiries@discoveringwhittlesey.co.uk
January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
55
AFFORDABLE SKIPS WHEN YOU NEED ONE We don’t compromise on service • Domestic Waste • Builder & Industrial Waste • Drop Ends Available • Road Permits Obtained • Licensed Waste Carrier • Asbestos Skips • Regular user discount • Local Transfer Station
Fast & Reliable Service Competitive Rates Domestic & Industrial Hire Full Range of Sizes - 2 yd to 40 yd
01733 579579
Low Cross House, Padholme Road East, Peterborough, PE1 5XL
56
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
Chris Brudenell Photography
Weddings | Family Portraits Celebrations Bump & Baby Shoots
www.chrisbrudenellphotography.co.uk
Capture a memory...
01733 202694
christopherbrudenell@btinternet.com Find me on Facebook
January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
57
58
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
59
60
Discovering
Whittlesea | January 2013
January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
61
Fireplaces, Gas and Electric Fires Hand Crafted Stone Fireplaces
Fireplaces, Gas and Electric Fires Hand Crafted Stone Fireplaces
Established family run business experienced inEstablished offering a family run business experienced in offering a complete package from survey through to design complete and package from survey through to design and installation with our fully qualified team. installation with our fully qualified team. Visit us at our diverse showroom where we have Visitanusextensive at our diverse showroom where we have an extensive range of fires and fireplaces on display range of fires and fireplaces on display
We promise you the warmest of welcomes! We promise you the warmest of welcomes!
Fireplace and Stove Specialist 37 Market Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, 37 Market Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambs PE7 1BA Cambs PE7 1BA Tel/Fax 01733 202220 Tel/Fax 01733 202220 Email: aspectfires@aol.com Email: aspectfires@aol.com
Multi-Fuel and Wood Burning Stoves Range Cookers and Flue Systems Opening Times: Gas and Electric OpeningFires Times: Fireplaces, Mon – Fri 9am-1pm Mon – Fri 9am-1pm Hand Crafted Stone& Fireplaces & 2pm-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm 2pm-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
CLOSED Thursdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays CLOSED Thursdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays Established family run business experienced in offering a
complete package from survey through to design and installation with our fully qualified team. Visit us at our diverse showroom where we have an extensive range of fires and fireplaces on display
We promise you the warmest of welcomes! This picture shows the Charnwood Tor Pico
37 Market Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambs PE7 1BA Tel/Fax 01733 202220 Email: aspectfires@aol.com Opening Times: Mon – Fri 9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm CLOSED Thursdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays As we are a family run business, we would kindly request that you phone our office and check that we are open before making a special journey to our showrooms Thank you.
This picture shows the Charnwood CT Cookstove’
This picture shows the Charnwood CT Cookstove’
Charnwood Premier Dealers.
Charnwood Premier Dealers.
Please note we will be closed from 5pm on 19th December 2012 and will re-open at 9.00am on 7th January 2013. Our Showroom will also be closed on Saturday 12th January 2013
www.aspectfires.co.uk www.aspectfires.co.uk
www.aspectfires.co.uk
Stockists of Charnwood Stockists of: Aga | Charnwood | Chesney’s || Esse | Yeoman and many more…
Chesney’s Dovre | Heta| Chesney’s Uk | | Stockists of:| Aga | Charnwood Esse | Yeoman and many more… Jetmaster | Morso | Stovax | Stuv and many more...
Discovering
pect Fires 1/2 NVL July.indd 1
62
Whittlesea | January 2013
Aspect Fires 1/2 NVL July.indd 18/6/12 1 16:40:32
18/6/12 16:40:3
Contact Richard richard@thefenlandroaster.co.uk Tel: 01733 206658 Mob: 07930 494076 We will be serving our hogroast plus BBQ at the Letter B Pub both Friday night and all day Saturday of the Straw Bear weekend, plus on the Sunday at the burning of the bear - so come and visit us!
WHITTLESEY CONSERVATIVE CLUB FUNCTION ROOM FOR HIRE
* *
Birthdays Anniversaries Weddings Conferences Christenings Funerals
*
What’s On In
January
• Sat 5th Sam Sounds
• Sun 19th The Swervs
• Sat 12th Rogue
• Sun 26th TJ Country
BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN AT COMPETITIVE RATES
New Members Welcome All Enquiries To The Manager
Tel: 01733 202381 January 2013 | Discovering
Whittlesea
63
For the BEST DEALS come and visit your local white goods retailer...
KELLYVISION 01733 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208787
KELLYVISION 01733 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208787 KELLYVISION
For the BEST DEALS come and visit your FREE DELIVERY ! FREE INSTALLA TION! FREE REMOVA L OF OLD APPLIAN
CE!
*excl. built-in and gas applian ces
Cookers Home LED Refr Laundry available inTelstore evisionsincluding: Manyfrom other top brands £199.99 From From £ £149.99 £199.99
Call Home Entertainment and Domestic Appliance Specialist
Call us now on: 01733
208787
26 - 28 www.k
33 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208787 KELLYVISION 01733 208787
26-28 Broad Street, Whittlesey PE7 1HA | www.kellyvision-kcs.co.uk | sales@kellyvision-kcs.co.uk
MON: 9am - 5pm / TUE: 9am - 5pm / WED: 9am - 5pm THUR: CLOSED / FRI: 9am - 5pm / SAT: 9am - 5pm / SUN: CLOSED