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Whittlesey Festival: Art Competition winners November pages 16-17 2016 |
Spotlight on Must Farm page 63
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Welcome to the November edition of Discovering Whittlesea... It’s been a busy month, and as we head into November, I find myself wondering where the last few months have gone – I’ll soon have been editor for a year! I was lucky enough to attend the recent Must Farm event at SHSCC, where members of the public enjoyed an evening of information and discussion about the fascinating Bronze Age site right on our doorstep. You can read all about it in this month’s Spotlight, which has been written by two of the students involved in the presentations. Just down the road from Must Farm is Horsey Toll, which this month features in our History page. Like me, I’m sure you’ll find it a truly fascinating read; I for one had no idea about the existence of a Civil War fort so nearby! My thanks go to the volunteers at Whittlesey Museum for providing such wonderful pieces about our past, and indeed to all our contributors, who make this fantastic magazine what it is. I’m always keen to hear from readers, so, as usual, if there’s something you’d like to see in the magazine, please feel free to email me via the address below.
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The weather might be getting colder and darker, but we have plenty to cheer you up in this month’s issue. Lift your spirits with a browse through Charity Matters, where we bring you news on the amazing fundraising efforts of two selfless local people, or take a look through the Events Diary, where I dare say there are even a few Christmas events! We also have two local business success stories from Whittlesey Travel and Hugh Crane, while in Community Matters, there’s more news from the Whittlesey Festival as we take a look at the results of the wonderful Schools Art Competition. Whittlesey certainly has much to be proud of! Enjoy the read.
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Whittlesey Osteopaths
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March Podiatry
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A Moment With Reverend Nigel
12-13 Community Matters 16-17 Community Matters 18
Gardening Tips Growing Hand Nursery
25 Whittlesey Christian Church 27 Cambs Fire Bulletin 28-29 Club Matters 35 Firdale Property 36 Rose Homes 39
This Season's Pantos
42 Recipe - Slow Cooker Sticky Ribs 45
A Word From Your Mayor
46 Wiltshire Farm Foods 49 Hugh Crane 50 Fishing News 51 Trophy Pet Foods 52-53 Charity Matters 54
Pets’ Corner Whittlesey Vets
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Your Clubs Guide
59 Cromwell Demolition Alex Miscandlon Brian Smithyman Connor Martin Dave Bailey D.B. Freeman & Daughters
Eamonn Dorling Growing Hand Nursery Ken Wade Lily Andrew-Martin
Peter Newton Revd. Nigel Whitehouse Whittlesey Osteopaths Whittlesey Vets
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The Local Music Scene Dave Bailey
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Spotlight on – Must Farm
65 Puzzle Page 67 Finance Eamonn Dorling 69
In the Hot Seat Maureen Watson
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Local History Horsey Fort
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Interesting articles to help you understand your body better
What happens when my arteries harden?
Figure 1: Cross section of an artery
Figure 2: Cross section of an artery which has undergone a hardening process
To appreciate the structure of an artery, look at the diagrams above. We have an inner space surrounded by a single layer of cells (termed endothelium). The endothelium is stuck to a stretchable membrane, which in turn is stuck to a muscular tissue. The muscular tissue enables control of the arterial diameter. The stretchable membrane cushions the force of the blood flow in the same way that a net cushions the impact of a ball. In a simplified sense, the muscular walls give us control of our blood pressure, whilst the stretchable membrane softens the flow. The process of arterial hardening (termed atherosclerosis) stiffens both the stretchable membrane and the muscular tissue, with the unfortunate impairment of their attributes. The process usually begins with damage to the endothelium, for which there are many causes. The damaged cells burst and die. This not only creates a hole, but also releases various adhesion molecules, which encourage monocytes (white blood cells) and fat floating within the blood to stick to the area.
This monocytic/fat mixture acts as plug for the hole. Unfortunately, the mixture is sticky and so grows faster as more mixture is laid down. If left unchecked, the plug will fill the diameter of the artery. To prevent this, the cells at either end of the plug start to replicate and grow until they cover it, thus separating the plug from the flowing blood. Unfortunately, the plug material cannot be disposed of, and subsequently hardens over time to form a plaque (see figure 2). This renders the artery’s ability to contract or stretch in that area arduous, if not impossible. The inability to control the pressure or flow in that area means the sections of the artery both up and downstream become vulnerable to damage. Arterial hardening is a silent process, and consequently we only become aware of it once it has taken hold. That is why it is important to take note of the widespread advice regarding diet, exercise, activity and stress management, even if you do not have any symptoms.
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Councillor surgeries will be held in Grosvenor House from 9.30-10.30am on Saturday November 12th and Saturday November 26th. Councillors present on November 12th will be: Councillor Ralph Butcher (District and Town Councillor) Councillor Rita Jolley (Town Councillor) Councillors present on November 26th will be: Councillor Kay Mayor (District and Town Councillor) Councillor Bob Wicks (Town Councillor) If you have any matters of concern and wish to discuss them with a Councillor, then please come along and let us know.
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Whittlesey Travel Wins Retailer of the Year Whittlesey Travel, in Market Street, was thrilled to win the prestigious title of “Retailer of the Year” at this year’s Fenland Enterprise Business Awards. Director Sarah Langford explains just what it means to have won, and why the firm shone out from the competition… “We have only been open six years, so to win this is fantastic. W e have a great team who have all worked extremely hard, so this makes it all worthwhile. It gives us tremendous satisfaction to be “Retailer of the Year”, and it is an honour to be recognised for our efforts. It is a testament to our staff for their hard work and dedication, and not to forget our wonderful customers, without whom it wouldn’t have happened. We are a small team and are all very passionate about what we do.
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Police & Crime Commissioner is Guest at NECCA Lunch The Whittlesey branch of the North East Cambridgeshire Conservative Association hosted their annual luncheon on Sunday September 18th, at Whittlesey Conservative Club. Special guest was the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire, Jason Ablewhite. Mr. Ablewhite spoke to a packed audience about his role, and answered many questions from those who attended. Julie Windle, Chairman of the Whittlesey branch, said, "Many thanks go to the committee, especially the ladies who supplied all the homemade puddings, and Mr. Ablewhite for making time to be our guest.”
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Matters Artistic Talent to be Proud of at Whittlesey Festival No New Route Planned for Next Year’s Cycle Race – But Fingers Crossed for 2018 Earlier this year, Whittlesey Town Council carried out a survey to find out if residents would like to route the Tour of Cambridgeshire cycle race through Whittlesey. The people of the town voted in favour of this. Since then, the Council has been working with the race organisers to try and make this happen in 2017. Unfortunately, due to other changes imposed on them, much of the budget set aside for Whittlesey has had to be used elsewhere. This means that the organisers do not have enough funds for the race to come through Whittlesey in 2017. I know that this will disappoint many people, but the organisers remain committed to Whittlesey and will now work to try and make this happen in 2018.
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One of the regular highlights of the Whittlesey Festival is the Schools Art Exhibition, and this year was no exception. On September 11th, students from the five local schools had their work on display at the Whittlesey Christian Church in Broad Street, where it was enjoyed by hundreds of visitors, family and friends. Marija Lysak, who organised the competition on behalf of the Festival, said: “Involving the local schools is such an exciting and important aspect of the Festival. It’s a fantastic opportunity for others to see first-hand the creative talents of young people from the community. The standard of work was absolutely superb, and we had more entries this year than we’ve ever had before. On behalf of the Festival Committee, I would like to thank everyone who entered – they should be extremely proud of themselves.” Needless to say, the judges had a challenging time choosing the winners. Prizes were awarded on the day by the Mayor of Whittlesey, Councillor Alex Miscandlon.
“It has been a fantastic experience visiting the exhibition. The standard of work is outstanding. It is lovely to see how creative children in Whittlesey are, and to see it all exhibited together” One visitor's comment
Do come along to the Forum meeting on Wednesday 30th November at the Falcon Hotel, 6pm for 6.30pm, when the speaker will be talking about the town's Christmas Lights campaign. There will also be details of the Forum’s own CHRISTMAS WINDOW competition which will be open to all businesses in town. See you on the 30th. For more details, contact Steve Hodson on 01733 203064.
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Tea & Talks at eastrea hall
The winners in each category were as follows:
Primary: Age 4-7 1st Louis Valentine - Alderman Jacobs School 2nd Keeun Benstead – Park Lane School 3rd Lola Stocker – Coates School Highly Commended: Yasmin Combes - Alderman Jacobs School
Primary: Age 8-11 1st Kacey Green - Park Lane School 2nd Peter Sweet - Coates School 3rd Leyland Norris – Alderman Jacobs School Highly Commended: Adam Moore - Park Lane School
During the summer, a series of presentations was given at the Eastrea Hall. Called ‘Tea and Talks’, these free sessions were held on Monday afternoons. Visitors enjoyed seeing maps and photographs of Eastrea, Coates and Whittlesey in the past, and were told interesting facts about the area. Following the presentations, guests reminisced over a cup of tea. Because of the success of these sessions, the event will be repeated during the winter months with some new presentations and activities. The Hall is also looking forward to its Christmas Festival, being held on Friday December 2nd and featuring live music and various craft stalls. Open to all, the evening will start at 6.30pm and visitors will be treated to a free mince pie and mulled wine, with a free ‘Lucky Dip’ for children.
Senior: Age 11-14 (SHSCC) 1st Emily Freeman 2nd Caitlin Cox 3rd Josh Seekins Highly Commended: Tia Hall
Senior: Age 15-18 (SHSCC) 1st Sophie Hobbs 2nd Naomi Riley 3rd Cameron Wiles Highly Commended: Finn Marshall For more information on how you can get involved in next year’s festival, please contact Brian Smithyman on 01733 752093, or Jenny Parker on 01733 351005.
Competition Winners Followers of our Facebook page will know that we recently launched a competition for one lucky person to win £50 of vouchers to spend in a Whittlesey shop or restaurant. To be in with a chance, you simply had to 'like' and share our page. The lucky winner was Julia K. Bottomley, from Pondersbridge - congratulations Julia, and enjoy your vouchers! And well done to Dylan Head, our summer competition winner! Six year old Dylan, who lives in Birmingham, was on holiday in Whittlesey with great-grandparents Maureen and Derek Hippisley, when he and his sister Tanya walked around the town to find the pictures in the shop windows.
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November GardenING TIPS
November means that winter is on its way - wind and rain are on the increase, and leaves are beginning to fall more quickly. Collect the leaves from around the garden and place on the compost heap, or place in compost bags to decompose into leafmould. •
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A local charity, “Defibrillators for All”, have asked us to provide the music for a Christmas Musical evening, to help raise funds to maintain the defibrillators currently in place, and to purchase more for other areas within the town. Training and awareness sessions can be provided to interested individuals and groups. In June next year, they are teaming up with national charity “Cardiac Risk in the Young” to provide two days of heart screening for 14-35 year olds. For more information, please go to www.defibrillatorsforall.co.uk. The concert will be at Childers on December 16th. WWE are aiming for a fun evening of music, provided by us and a children’s choir, with Christmas carols and songs for us all to sing along to. We now have a varied music library for Christmas, including old favourites such as “Sleigh Ride” and “Troika”, plus some newer music, including highlights from “Frozen”, “Carol of the Bells” (used
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Rose Homes is a family-run business located in Whittlesey, and has been building high quality new homes throughout the Cambridgeshire region since 1928. The firm was acquired from its founders by two families in 2006, and we have since sought to bring our experience and knowledge into the business to further develop its reputation. We pride ourselves on delivering highly specified, well-built traditional homes on smaller selected developments in market towns and villages in Cambridgeshire. We believe in providing a more personal service to our customers, many of whom have gone on to purchase more than one Rose home, and, on many occasions, their second or third. All our new homes are covered by the National House Building Council (NHBC) “Buildmark” warranty (or equivalent), and this gives you the peace of mind that you would expect when buying a new home. We believe in delivering more space in a quality-built home, with a high specification, whilst providing a remarkable level of service to our customers; this is where Rose Homes differs from other house builders. To register your interest in any of our developments, or if you own or know of land that might be of interest to Rose Homes, we would like to hear from you. Please contact us via telephone on 01733 351727, or email us at sales@rosehomes.co.uk.
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Rose Homes are launching their eagerly anticipated development of thirty new homes close to Whittlesey town centre. The site, which is their current office and yard premises, fronts both Windmill Street and Whitmore Street. Wittel Close is a unique development of two, three and four bedroom homes. Construction has already commenced, with the anticipated first occupation estimated around spring 2017. Being within walking distance of Whittlesey town centre, and only six miles from Peterborough city centre, the site is ideally located, and is already proving to be very popular with the people of Whittlesey.
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THIS SEASON'S PANTOMIMES NOVEMBER
25th-21st Jan NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE: Join Widow Twankey and Aladdin on their magic carpet for a ride full of family fun and frolics! “Aladdin” promises to be a sensational show, dazzling with wit, shimmering with glitter and sparkling with song, dance and magical costumes. Follow our hero as he attempts to win the heart of the beautiful Princess Jasmine. Meanwhile, the evil magician Abanazar, has other plans for Aladdin and will stop at nothing to get his hands on the magic lamp – the source of all power. Can his mum Widow Twankey and her son, Wishee Washee, help save the day? Will Aladdin marry his true love? Prepare to boo, cheer and sing at the legendary Nottingham Playhouse panto! It doesn’t take a genie to work out that Aladdin will make the perfect festive treat. For more details and booking, visit www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
DECEMBER
1ST-5TH DEC BOURNE CORN EXCHANGE: Tony Peers presents “Dick Whittington”, featuring an all-star cast . For more information and tickets, visit www.guldhallartscentre.com or tel. 01476406158 1st Dec-8th Jan KEY THEATRE, PETERBOROUGH: With everything you expect from a Key Theatre pantomime, they return with an all-singing, all-dancing month of music and madness! This is the story of “Dick Whittington” – the poor boy who finds fame and fortune with his feline friend. Adventure and excitement are always a major part of panto at the Key, together with an abundance of slapstick, humour, music and spectacle … and this story has it all. This year, we have extended the run to seventy performances! Ticket prices from £10-£18. For more information and booking, phone 01733 207239 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com 5th Dec-8th Jan NEW THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN: The most magical pantomime of all, “Cinderella”, is the highlight of the New Theatre Royal’s winter season in 2016. You can expect an all-star cast, fun and laughter, drama and excitement, music and dancing, all in the wonderful atmosphere of a Victorian theatre.TV star Kerry Katona will play the Fairy Godmother with CBBC’s ‘Yonko’, Chris Johnson as Buttons. Book now to find out if Cinderella will find her Prince, despite those evil step-sisters and the devoted Buttons. For ticket prices and performance times, visit www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk or phone 01522 519999. 10th-31st Dec SOUTH HOLLAND CENTRE: Polka Dot Pantomimes present “Beauty and the Beast” – a classic story for all the family, whether you are three or one hundred and three years old! There will be plenty of audience participation, modern songs to sing along to, huge amounts of laughter, and a great story to ensure that everyone leaves with a smile on their face. Make-believe, magic, music and mayhem provide a “beauty-full” Christmas treat! For further details and to book, visit www.southhollandcentre.co.uk or phone 01775 764777. 10th Dec and various dates until 3rd Jan GUILDHALL ARTS CENTRE GRANTHAM: Polka Dot Pantomimes are excited to announce this year’s pantomime will be “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”! This family classic is suitable for all the family, so get ready for a wonderful pantomime season! For further details, visit www.guildhallartscentre.com or phone 01476 406158.
10th-30th Dec THE CRESSET PETERBOROUGH: The classic tale of the boy who refused to grow up, “Peter Pan”, is a perennial favourite and this Christmas will be given the Cresset panto treatment, as they present a swashbuckling spectacular for all the family. Join Peter and Wendy and let your imagination fly, as they travel to Neverland and do battle with the dastardly Captain Hook and the pirates. A sprinkle of fairy dust sees Peter take to the air in stunning flying sequences, and you can expect all the usual pantomime magic with plenty of audience participation, music and laughter. The original author of “Peter Pan”, J.M.Barrie, gifted the rights to the Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital in 1929. This incredible gift means that for every pantomime ticket sold at The Cresset, a percentage will go to this amazing charity. So it’s never too early to book your tickets for this awfully big adventure – from the minute the show starts, we promise you’ll be hooked! For further details and booking, visit www.cresset.co.uk/ pantomime/ or phone 01733 265705. 10th Dec-15th Jan THEATRE ROYAL, NOTTINGHAM: This year’s Theatre Royal pantomime “Jack and the Beanstalk”, has everything you could wish for. Join a sensational cast led by The Chuckle Brothers and also starring Tony Maudsley and Chico from the XFactor. With spectacular 3D special effects, stunning costumes and beautiful sets -what are you waiting for? Book today at www.trch.co.uk or phone 0115 9895555. 9th-31st DEC ROYAL and DERNGATE NORTHAMPTON: Simon Webbe, from Blue and Ashleigh and Pudsey, from Britain’s Got Talent, star in Northampton’s giant of a pantomime, “Jack and the Beanstalk” For more information and booking, visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk or phone 01604 624811 28th Dec-5th Jan STAMFORD CORN EXCHANGE: Following -on from their hugely successful pantomime Cinderella in 2015 and the brilliant performance of Mother Goose in 2014, the local society, Stamford Pantomime Players, are proud to present this year’s production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”. For more information and booking, phone 01780766455 or visit www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk.
JANUARY
6th-9th JAN STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE: Polka Dot Pantomimes return to Stamford with a witty, sparkly and truly fabulous pantomime, “Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs”. This family classic is suitable for all the family, so get ready for a wonderful pantomime season! www.stamfordartscentre.com or phone the box office on 01780 763203 22ND JAN STAMFORD CORN EXCHANGE: (Adult Panto.) The Market Theatre Company is out to give the older generation a viable alternative to the family pantomime. This year, they will re-work (or ruin) the pantomime classic, “Dick Whittington”, packing it with corny jokes, raunchy plot-lines and blatant innuendo! With a minimum of set, props and costume, the fearless company of three will take this traditional story and distort it, almost beyond recognition. Get ready for an evening of slick, fast-moving, farcical fun for adults only. Doors open at 7pm for a 7-30pm start. For tickets, phone 01780766455 or visit online at www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk
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The 19th Hole
Christmas Day Menu Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup A hearty bowl of Homemade Soup
Salmon, Prawn & Avocado Tower
A Tower of Avocado topped with lightly poached Salmon & Prawns Bound in a Marie Rose Sauce
Caramelized Red Onion & Brie Tart Served with a mixed leaf salad
Venison, Juniper Berry & Red Wine Pate Served with Homemade Red Onion Marmalade
Stilton Mushroom
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Christmas Carvery
Roast Turkey, Sirloin & Gammon
Brie & Cranberry Wellington
Sautéed Mushrooms, Cranberries, Seasoned Spinach & Hazelnuts Topped with Brie, Encased in Puff Pastry
Baked Salmon
Baked salmon Fillet wrapped in Basil & Filo Pastry Served in a Prawn & Dill Sauce
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Christmas Pudding Served with Brandy Sauce
Chocolate Orange Cheesecake Individual Homemade Cheesecakes
Eton Mess
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Christmas Party Menu Tomato & Basil Soup Served Piping Hot with a Bread Roll
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Prawn Salad
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Christmas Carvery Roast Beef, Gammon & Turkey
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Salmon Supreme (Please Pre-Order) Pan Fried Salmon Supreme topped with Garlic Butter All Served with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding & Seasonal Vegetables ********************
Lemon & Raspberry Posset Served with an Amaretti Biscuit
Vanilla Crème Brulee Served with Vanilla Ice-Cream
Christmas Pudding Served with Brandy Sauce
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Festive Celebrations at The Falcon CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH
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FRIDAY 11TH Christmas Shopping Event
3 Course Dinner, Coffee & Mince Pies
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NEW YEARS EVE PARTY
70’s Night, including a cold buffet and bubbles at midnight £17.50
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FRIDAY 18TH Buttercross Auction
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FRIDAY 25TH Karaoke with Katie | 8.30pm in the Bar
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| A word from... Your Mayor Alex Miscandlon Hello everybody. It’s awards time, and first of all, the Whittlesey Festival organisers deserve a massive award for the best show ever - well done to everyone concerned! I recently had the honour of attending the ceremony to mark the completion of the South Barrier Bank works. The project was finished a whole year ahead of schedule, and £10m under budget. Well done guys. On the day of the ribbon cutting it poured with rain, as if nature knew that our efforts have contained its onslaught for the next couple of hundred years! At Whittlesey Library, Steve Barclay and I presented certificates and medals to the children involved in the “Read to Succeed” project, sponsored by WTC. I have to say what a great group of children they are, each of them a credit to all the teachers and volunteers who help them. Then there were the Fenland Business Awards, in which three Whittlesey firms - Hugh Crane Ltd, Lawgistics and Whittlesey and District Business Forum - finished as runners-up, and Whittlesey Travel won “Retailer of the Year”. Well done to all concerned, and better luck next year. I hope more
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On the last day of September, Steve Barclay and I cut the ribbon to open Hugh Crane’s newlybuilt sales outlet in Station Road. The occasion demonstrated the confidence that the company has in Whittlesey, and visiting suppliers were on hand to help Hugh Crane staff celebrate the momentous event. Finally, there has been some question as to me being a true Whittlesey person. For the record, my family has lived in Coates since 1985, with my son attending Coates School, SHSCC and Isle College. I worked in Peterborough, as did my wife, until our retirement. I think we have passed the twenty-five year test! Regards, Councillor Alex Miscandlon, Mayor of Whittlesey
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HUGH CRANE
‘Clean Up’ at their NEW Showroom and National Training Facility Hugh Crane (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd held their Open Day on Friday September 30th, at their refurbished site at 148 Station Road, Whittlesey. The multi-million pound investment sees the business strategically placed to meet the ever-increasing demands from customers along the A1 corridor. The new showroom and national training centre was officially opened by Steve Barclay, MP for North East Cambridgeshire. Mr. Barclay praised the re-investment in the business, and thanked the company for their continued support and expansion of the site, on which they have built a loyal client base over so many years.
which gave clients the opportunity to view the latest developments within the sector.
Jim Saunders, manager of the branch, said: “We have been operating from the site since October 2001, and when the option of acquiring the site next-door came up in 2014, we decided that, strategically, it was the right time to expand. Over the last few years, we have seen a large increase in companies investing in the area to make the most of the excellent transport links. The central location and the demand for warehousing has seen an increase in the demand for state-of-the-art cleaning equipment.”
Clover Chemicals ran two sessions on “Cleaning in Place” and their new “Task Based Risk Assessment Tool”. Prochem hosted a session on stain removal from fabrics and carpets, as well as having some fantastic new air freshening products on display. Hugh Crane’s own Engineering department demonstrated their Caskforce Brewery range, along with hygiene systems specifically for the food services industry.
“Clearly, our previous facilities didn’t allow us to cope with this demand, so the investment was essential for the long term growth of the business. Over the last two years a large investment has been made in the site, and we now have one of the largest cleaning equipment showrooms in East Anglia, along with a dedicated national training centre. Customers can now visit the site and demo the equipment before purchasing, which we see as a major advantage.”
Manufacturers demonstrating their equipment included Commando Pressure Washers, MAC International, Kranzle, Karcher, Nilfisk Alto, Numatic, P Wave, IVO, Meguiars, IPC Gansow, and G & S Services from Penrith.
The event was well attended, and ran from 9.30am through to 5.00pm. Refreshments included a hog roast and beers on tap from the Nene Valley Brewery. Suppliers also gave prizes for a raffle, in which money was raised for Sue Ryder at Thorpe Hall, Peterborough. Hugh Crane (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd 148 Station Road, Whittlesey Cambs PE7 1UF Tel 01733 206991 www.hughcrane.co.uk
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Trophy Pet Foods Peterborough Ltd Quality Pet Foods with Free Home Delivery All of Trophy’s dog and cat foods are made with human grade ingredients, sourced, whenever possible, from the UK When you talk to Ian and Cheryl, their love for their two rescue dogs, Jethro and Kiara, shines through, and it is this passion for their pets that has led them to set up ‘Trophy Pet Foods - Peterborough’. The dogs both had a difficult start in life, and so it is very important to Cheryl and Ian that they are given the best of everything. In their search for the perfect dog food, they came across ‘Trophy Pet Foods’, and were so impressed with the quality that they bought the franchise! All of Trophy's dog and cat foods are made with human grade ingredients, sourced, whenever possible, from the UK. There are no artificial colours or additives, and you won’t see words like by-product or derivative in their ingredients (check your present food).
When you order from Trophy Pet Foods, the prices include free delivery, and if you need help putting the bag away, just ask them to help. So, if you are a dog or cat owner and would like some free samples, call Ian or Cheryl to discuss your pet’s nutritional and dietary needs. This will enable them to supply the best food for your pet to try. Alternatively, you can pop in and see them at the Christmas Craft Fair at the Manor Farm Community Centre, in Eye on Sunday, December 4th. The areas that Ian and Cheryl cover are PE postcodes: PE1-16, 19, 33-4 & 38 Tel: 01733 208548 Mobile: 07798 644654 Email: trophy@jethrodog.co.uk
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Matters We bring you items of interest for your home and community. If there is something you’d like us to cover or you have something to say please get in touch at:
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“C h e e rs!”
Jason Celebrates Epic Trek with a Well-Earned Pint Jason Osborne, an electrician from Whittlesey, recently completed his coast-to-coast walk from the west to the east of the UK. The two hundred mile journey took fourteen days, and, with Jason’s feet in massive blisters by day two, it was no easy undertaking. Jason started his walk by collecting a stone from the beach and dipping his toes in the sea. He repeated this ritual upon arrival at the east coast on September 24th, placing the stone back on the beach, before celebrating with a well-earned pint. Jason’s trek was made even more difficult by some steep and unforgiving routes, and by camping in the wild every night. He ate pre-packed dried food. Jason gave up his family holiday to undertake the walk, and managed to raise in excess of £2200 for ‘Defibrillators for All’. Next year, the charity aims to screen as many young people as possible for undiagnosed heart conditions, and thanks to Jason’s efforts, another forty-four young people can be screened. One day of screening, in which one hundred young people can be seen, costs £5000.
thank William Boardman and GCE, who provided all the extra kit I needed for this epic trek.” “My advice to everyone is to get out and explore our beautiful country. I have truly seen places that I never thought existed, met some amazing people, and made some great friends along the way. What a great country we live in! As they say in Lancashire, ‘Grand as ‘owt lad!” Deborah Slator, from ‘Defibrillators for All’, said: “We are so grateful to Jason for taking on this gigantic task to support the people of Whittlesey, and help us raise much needed funds.” “We now have thirty two public access defibrillators in the town, along with another fifteen commercially owned. There is still no other town in the UK that is as heart-safe as Whittlesey.”
Upon completing the trek, Jason expressed his thanks to all those who supported him: “My adventure is over and my mission accomplished! I want to thank each and every one who donated, and everyone who supported me by commenting daily, and wishing me luck throughout - it's your comments that kept me going. I especially want to
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A Word from the Royal British Legion
Local Nurse ‘Braves the Shave’ for Macmillan Cancer At the Jenner Health Centre on Thursday September 22nd, the partition doors were o pened to reveal a nervous - but brave - looking Michele Bradley, who decided to "Brave the Shave" as part of her fundraising push for the Macmillan Cancer Appeal. While others enjoyed the tea and cakes on sale, two hairdressers from Sophisticutz set about Michele's locks with the clippers. Michele explains why she decided to part with her hair in support of Macmillan:"Our family, like so many others, have lost precious loved ones to cancer, and have received support from Macmillan in some of those times… I’m remembering Mavis, my mother-in-law, Glynis, my stepsister, Uncle Ernie, Uncle Spud, Aunt Margaret and Fred.” “We also have friends and family who have fought, or are still fighting, this awful disease, and as a nurse, I have seen many families devastated by a cancer diagnosis. I have also been very privileged to offer comfort in the final days and moments. I've often wondered if I'd be totally grey if I didn't have my hair coloured every few weeks, and would never consider letting it grow out - this is the way to find out, and hopefully raise some money for a worthwhile cause at the same time!” At the time of writing, Michele’s total stands at over £800, smashing her original target of £250. You too can donate by visiting www.bravetheshave.org.uk/shavers /michele-bradley.
Sunday October 2nd was our Annual General Meeting, and the following members were elected as officers for the next twelve months: Chairman – Mr. Ken Mayor; Vice Chairman – Mr. Wally Newman; Treasurer – Mrs. Judy Darby; and Secretary – Mr. Ray Thrower. Our next AGM will be held on the first Sunday in October 2017. We continue to meet at 11.00am at the Ivy Leaf Club, on the first Sunday of each month, and you are most welcome to join us. Preparations are now in full swing for our busiest time of the year. We have our Band Concert on Friday October 28th at the Ivy Leaf Club, while Remembrance fortnight starts on Saturday October 29th. There are also services to be held at local memorials at 11.00 am on the 11th of November, and, finally, the parades and services to be held on Sunday November 13th. If anyone wishes to take part in any parades or help to sell poppies, please contact myself (Ray) or Judy Darby on the contact numbers below. The end of the financial year for the Poppy Appeal was September 30th, and we managed to raise locally just under £10,000. Our thanks go out to everyone who donated, or helped us in any way to raise this amount. We were slightly under last year's total, but it was still a fantastic effort. Let’s hope we can increase on this in the next twelve months. Our next event is the Annual Christmas Dance, which is to be held this year at the Ivy Leaf Club on Friday December 9th. It will include a carvery meal and dancing to the “JimBob Duo”. The dance is open to members and non-members alike, and tickets will be around £10.50 per person. Please contact Wally Newman or Sue Brown at the Ivy Leaf for tickets or more information. Please wear your poppy with pride, not just at Remembrancetide, but all year round. National Helpline: 080 8802 8020 Branch Secretary: Ray Thrower 0785 068 0785 Chairman: Ken Mayor 01733 204944 Poppy Appeal: Judy Darby 0772 408 1024
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| Pets’ corner
by Whittlesey Veterinary Centre
Overfeeding can lead to obesity, while underfeeding can cause your pet to become too thin and lacking in nutrients
Dietary Advice
Is your pet on the right food? There are lots of different brands out there, as well as food for different life stages. It is important that your pet is on the correct food for their age, so that their nutritional needs are met. For example, puppy food has more protein than adult food, to support increased growth during their first year. It also has increased levels of vitamins and minerals to support bone and joint growth. Overfeeding can lead to obesity, while underfeeding can cause your pet to become too thin and lacking in nutrients. You should try not to feed your pet scraps from your plate too often, as not all human food is suitable for animals, and can sometimes cause diarrhoea. Try to keep the amount of treats you give to your pet to a minimum, as again this can lead to obesity. Obesity can cause lots of problems, such as heart disease brought on by high cholesterol, diabetes and early-onset arthritis. Once your pet has developed any of these conditions, they will have them for life. The extra weight puts a strain on your pet’s entire body, and makes it more difficult for them to exercise and in turn to lose the weight.
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Exercise is a good way to keep your pet fit and healthy, or even to help them lose weight. If they are not used to going for walks, it is a good idea to start out with short ten minute walks, three to four times a day. It is important not to over-exercise young animals, as this can cause disfigurement, because their bones are still soft whilst they are growing. Similarly, as senior animals get older, their bones become more brittle and prone to arthritis. It is therefore better to have short but frequent walks, to prevent their joints from stiffening up, rather than one long walk. Swimming is good exercise for dogs of any age, as this doesn't put any strain on their joints, and helps to increase muscle strength (although not all dogs like water!).
Whittlesea
If you would like any help or advice regarding your pets food or weight we can arrange a free of charge weight clinic with one of our nurses, please call the surgery on 01733 685514.
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Whittlesey
Veterinary Centre Your pets our passion www.whittleseyvets.co.uk
Our Services We offer a wide range of medical and surgical investigations and treatments on-site: * Fully-equipped Operating Facilities * Ultrasound & Digital X-ray * In-House Laboratory * Dental hygiene clinics * Worm and Flea treatment * Pet Passport * Free Nurse Clinics * Neutering advice * Advice on Diet, Insurance, Weight * House Visit Service * 24 Hours Emergency Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 6:30pm
Sat: 9:30 - 12:30am
27 Broad Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1HA
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YOUR CLUBS GUIDE CHURCHES St. Mary’s Church Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1AB www.wpcteam.org.uk
St. Andrew’s Church Church Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1DD www.wpcteam.org.uk
Holy Trinity Church Coates, North Green, Coates, PE7 2BQ www.wpcteam.org.uk
St. Thomas’ Church, Pondersbridge Oilmills Road, Pondersbridge PE26 2TR www.wpcteam.org.uk
St. Jude the Apostle Church
To be included in this directory, send your details to: sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Park Lane School
Whittlesey Amateur Boxing Club Whittlesey Angling Association
Park Lane, Whittlesey, PE7 1JB 01733 203433 www.parklane.cambs.sch.uk
Unit 32, Aaron Road, Industrial Estate Whittlesey, PE7 2EX
Coates Primary School
Sir Harry Smith Community College Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1XB whittleseycricketclub@gmail.com www.whittlesey.play-cricket.com
New Road Primary School
Whittlesey Indoor Bowls Club
New Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1SZ 01733 204422 www.newroadprimary.com
New Queen Street Surgery Syers Lane, Whittlesey, PE7 1AT 01733 204611 www.thenewqueenstreetsurgery.co.uk
Whittlesey Christian Church
Jenner Health Centre
Whittlesey Baptist Church Gracious Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1AR 01733 202236
Whittlesey Methodist & United Reformed Church Queen Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1AY 01733 751681 www.whittleseyqueenstreetchurch.org
Turner’s Lane, Whittlesey, PE7 1EJ 01733 206200 www.jennerhealthcentre.co.uk
YOUTH
Sir Harry Smith Community College Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1XB 01733 703991 www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk
Alderman Jacobs School
Drybread Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1XJ 01733 202403 www.aldermanjacobs.cambs.sch.uk
www.whittleseyjfc.co.uk
CLUBS Whittlesey Street Pride Fred Mills (Chairman): 01733 202874 pongofred1@sky.com Peter Davies (Secretary): PeterDaviesGB@aol.com
15 Scaldgate, Whittlesey, PE7 1SD 01733 203624
SPORTS
Fenland Archery Club Sir Harry Smith Community College Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1XB www.fenland-archery.co.uk
The Letter B, Church Street Whittlesey, PE7 1DE. Steve Palmer: 01733 351405 www.whittleseylions.org.uk whittlesey.lions@btinternet.com
Whittlesea Motorcycle Club www.whittlesea-motorcycle-club.co.uk
Silver Lining Club Meets Tuesday afternoons in Coates Public Hall, 1.30-3.45pm. Activities include monthly outings, holidays, whist and dominoes. (Membership 50-60). Contact Mr Derek Bedford or Mrs G Hemmaway (Secretary) 01733 202984
Whittlesey Folk Club
01733 205148
Whittlesey Royal British Legion
Whittlesey Wind Ensemble
Branch meetings: Ivy Leaf Club Gracious Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1AP
Thursdays 7:45-9:15pm Whittlesey Methodist & United Reformed Church, Queen Street Whittlesey, PE7 1AY www.whittleseywindensemble.com
Whittlesey WI
Hereward Harmony
Whittlesey Youth & Community Centre 15 Scaldgate, Whittlesey, PE7 1SD Contact Peter: 01733 689115 or 07554 624525
Whittlesey Lions Club
Bi-monthly meetings held in the Falcon Hotel, London Street, Whittlesey. Next sessions are Friday June 10th, August 12th, and October 14th. For further details, contact Sandra and Martin Green on 206627, or sandramartin@ green222.freeserve.co.uk
Whittlesey Ladysmith WI 01733 205927
Whittlesey Youth & Community Centre
Fenland Table Tennis Club
SCHOOLS
194-8 Station Road Whittlesey, PE7 2HA 01733 202209
www.whittleseyibc.co.uk
Whittlesey Junior Football Club
DOCTORS
2 Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1SA 01733 203411 23 Broad Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1HA 01733 752093 www.whittlesey.cc
Whittlesey Cricket Club
The Fold, Coates, PE7 2BP 01733 840527 www.coatesprimaryschool.info
Andrew Wilding (Secretary): 01733 202071 www.whittleseyaa.org.uk
Orton Wistow Community Hall Napier Place, Orton Wistow, Peterborough www.herewardharmony.co.uk
March & District Model Railway Club
MUSEUMS Whittlesey Museum
The Rookswood Club, Rookswood, 27 West End March, PE15 8DP 01733 204997 Mike Wyldbore (Secretary): secretary@mdmrc.co.uk www.mdmrc.co.uk
The Old Town Hall, Market Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1BD Open Friday 2.30pm- 4.30pm Saturday 10.00am - 12.00 noon Sunday 2.30pm – 4.30pm whittleseymuseum@gmail.com www.whittleseymuseum.co.uk
The largest gun shop in East Anglia stocking a huge range of shotguns, rifles, air rifles, cartridges, clothing and accessories from some of the biggest names in the industry EXTEN SIV CLOTH E ING DISPLA Y
OVER 400 GUNS ON DISPLAY
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The Green Wheel Cycle Company FOR ALL YOUR CYCLING NEEDS Cycle Repairs & Servicing
Comprehensive range of spares and accessories Traditional wheels built to order For race, touring or mountain bikes Open 6 days a week - 9am-6pm (No Sunday opening)
Telephone Wayne Fisher on: 01733 205310 or 07847 533570 2 Barnes Way, Whittlesey, Peterborough PE7 1LE
M T CARS LIMITED
From £12,950
From £21,995 | 0% finance available | £1000 deposit contribution Selected models – terms and conditions apply 157 eastrea road, whittlesey, Peterborough pe7 2aj TEL: 01733 309782 mob: 07714 690814 www.mtcars.co.uk
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Learn Drums! Discover.....Percussion
with Martin Bright LGsM
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Local family run business with over 30 years experience
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.
All Classic or Old Cars Motorbikes – Tractors
Certified air conditioning service and re-gas specialists.
Any Type – Any Condition Non Runners
www.storeysarc.co.uk
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18 aaron road industrial estate, Station road, Whittlesey, Cambs, PE7 2EX.
Approved VBRA body repair centre
Email pictures and any Information to snatchbacks@aol.com Or Call Nik on 07736 541091 with what you have Or leave a message on 01406 540551
01733 205189
www.snatchbacks.com
Remember its YOUR car - YOUR choice
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Cromwell Demolition Ltd Cromwell Demolition Ltd have over forty-five years of experience in all aspects of demolition, dismantling and deconstruction. Their success is built upon providing a high-quality service, and forging strong and lasting relationships with their clients. They pride themselves on the expertise they have gained, whilst working in difficult environments and production facilities, where health and safety are of prime importance, at all times. “We work closely with our clients, project managers and team leaders to ensure that each contract is fully managed, and maintain good communication at all times. We consistently complete our contracts ahead of schedule, within budget, and to the satisfaction of our valued customers and clients.” Keith Jolley, Managing Director Their “Small Works" teams handle the smaller demolition jobs, such as single houses and asbestos cement garage roofs, whilst their “Soft Strip" teams handle the careful strip-out of commercial premises and listed buildings, where materials need to be salvaged, catalogued and recorded, for re-use. All their plant and equipment is rated to “demolition specification” and uses the latest attachments to minimise labour costs and especially, to reduce any risk to operatives.
Cromwell Demolition recycles all materials, as far as practically possible, to minimise the impact on the environment and to reduce landfill. “We can assure you of prompt and competitive quotations for all your requirements, large or small.” Keith Jolley Tel: 01733 205846 or 07562 601160 or email info@cromwelldemolition.com
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LARGE SCALE DEMOLITION | DECONSTRUCTION RETAIL STRIP-OUTS | ASBESTOS REMOVAL WORKS T: 01733 205846 | M: 07562 601160 E: keith@cromwelldemolition.com W: www.cromwelldemolition.com www.facebook.com/cromwell.demolition Grosvenor House, Grosvenor Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1AQ
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| Events Diary:
November 2016
LOCAL GIGS AND EVENTS... 1st: Drop in at St. Andrew’s Hall between 9.30am and 2.30pm and browse a range of Avon Christmas products, take part in a raffle in aid of Avon’s Breast Cancer Crusade, and enjoy festive nibbles with a hot drink. 1st: The monthly meeting of the Whittlesey WI takes place at St Andrew’s Hall, 7.30pm. For more details, contact Ginny on 01733 205148. 3rd: Magic of Motown at the Cresset Theatre: Featuring the music of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson Five, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and more, this show marks the official arrival of Motown style, sophistication and musical brilliance to these shores. Tickets are £24 and available from www.cresset.co.uk, or from the Bridge Street Visitor Information Centre. 5th: White Buffalo Country Club: Chris Raddings at Ramsey Forty Foot Village Hall, 8.00pm, £5.50. 5th: Celebrate Bonfire Night in style by visiting Firework Fiesta at Peterborough Arena, a truly spectacular display of fireworks by Titanium, the company behind national celebration fireworks such as the Commonwealth Games, and New Year displays in London and Edinburgh. Live music will be hosted by Heart FM, and there will be food outlets, fairground rides and great family entertainment to enjoy. Parking is free and prices are as follows: Children (ages 2 to 14): £3.00 in advance, £5.00 on the night. Adults (aged 15 and above): £7.00 in advance, £10.00 on the night.
11th: Join the nation in marking Armistice Day, commemorating all those who gave their lives in the war. Details of services in Whittlesey and the surrounding villages can be found in this month’s article by Revd. Nigel Whitehouse. 11th: Christmas Shopping Party at The Falcon Hotel, featuring handmade crafts, some of the more famous beauty and body care suppliers, as well as children’s books and Christmas wares. 7.30pm-11.00pm. 12th: White Buffalo Country Club: Best of Friends in the function room at Whittlesey Conservative Club, 8.00pm. £5.50. 13th: To commemorate the city’s fallen soldiers and the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, awardwinning choirs Peterborough Male Voice Choir, Peterborough Voices and Peterborough Youth Choir present a moving programme of choral music for Remembrance Sunday, in support of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. Festival of Remembrance takes place at Peterborough’s Broadway Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 and available on 0333 666 3366, or at www.peterboroughmvchoir.org.uk (fees apply). 13th: The Peterborough Book Fair takes place at Highgate Hall, Elton. This small, friendly fair offers a wide range of books not available on the high street, from paperbacks to leather bound antiquarian, and something for both the reader and the collector. Elton is only a five minute drive from the junction of the A1 with the A605. 14th: Join the Whittlesea Society for their monthly meeting in the Town Hall, 7.30pm. Maureen James will talk about “Moles Feet, Black Dogs and Grey Goose Feathers”.
8th: New guests and members are always welcome at the monthly meeting of the Whittlesey Ladysmith WI in St. Andrew's Hall. For more information, contact Liz (01733 689599), Sue (01733 205927), or see the group’s Facebook page.
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To list your event contact editor.whittlesea@discoveringmagazines.co.uk 18th: Country and Western evening at Coates Public Hall, 8.00pm. Come along and dance, or simply sit and listen to Dave Wilson. Tickets are £5.50 and available from Sarah on 01733 840346.
REGULAR LOCAL EVENTS...
19th: St Andrew’s Hall hosts a musical Christmas Fayre, 1.00pm-4.00pm. Enjoy live music, a range of stalls, cakes and refreshments, and Christmas gifts. For further information, contact Cheryl on 01733 359450.
THURSDAYS: Join Hereward Harmony Barbershop Chorus for their weekly meeting at Orton Wistow Community Centre, Orton Wistow, PE2 6XN, every Thursday between 7.30pm and 10.00pm. Contact Brian McDonnell on 07740 987127, or Les Ashton on 07878 734841, for more information.
19th: Get into the Christmas spirit at the Peterborough Christmas Lights Switch-On in Cathedral Square. You can find more details at www.visitpeterborough.com. 24th-27th: Visit Burghley House and meet around thirty local food suppliers in a celebration of local produce, with handmade cheeses, artisan breads, organic vegetables, luxury sweet treats and rare breed meats at one of our four seasonal fine food markets. www.burghley.co.uk/events/. 26th: White Buffalo Country Club: Kay D in the function room at Whittlesey Conservative Club, 8.00pm. £5.50. 26th: Christmas Fayre at Coates Public Hall, 2.00-4.00pm. Enjoy the raffle and tombola, browse the Christmas gifts, bric-a-brac and other stalls, and see Santa for only £1.50. 26th: Come along to Childers for the Keneydon House Christmas Bazaar, taking place from 11.00am to 2.00pm. There will be a range of stalls, and everyone is welcome. 30th: Christmas bingo at Coates Public Hall. Eyes down 7.30pm. Everyone welcome.
TUESDAYS: Head down to Eastrea Village Hall for painting classes every Tuesday afternoon, 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Classes cost £18 for six weeks. For further information, contact Sue on 01733 205241. TUESDAYS: Bingo at the Conservative Club. Doors open at 7.00pm, eyes down at 7.30pm.
THURSDAYS: Bingo at the Conservative Club. Doors open at 7.00pm, eyes down at 7.30pm. THURSDAYS: Tai Chi sessions held at Eastrea Village Hall, 7.30pm - 9.00pm. Beginners most welcome. Part of the Eastern Counties Tai Chi Academy. Contact Jan on 07842 090506 or just turn up. All adults welcome. FRIDAYS: Lunch at the Conservative Club: Hot food every Friday.
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| The Local Music Scene by Dave Bailey
CATCH THEM YOUNG Following on from last month’s look at “newbies”, we now feature one of the local youth performing arts groups mentioned last month.
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f you attended the performances in St Mary’s Church at the Whittlesey Festival, you would have been amazed to see how young some of the acts were. Future Stars Youth Theatre has been running for the past three years. It is a musical theatre club for children aged from four to fifteen years. Children are taught singing, dancing and acting by learning a range of songs and dances - from musicals to pop songs – and playing drama games, which boost confidence and creativity. Each term, the students work towards a performance to parents. Future Stars has helped many children improve their social skills and confidence in all areas of learning, as well as their technique in singing, dancing and acting. To date, they have performed in fetes, shows and at the Whittlesey Festival. Classes are held on Sundays in St Andrew’s Hall, Whittlesey, and on Mondays and Fridays in St Mary’s Church rooms in Doddington. The theatre school is run by Vicki Mason, who trained at the London School of Musical Theatre. Vicki has been teaching at theatre schools all over the country for the past ten years, whilst also performing professionally as a musical theatre performer. This year, along with Jenny Gould, Vicki performed as one half of musical comedy act “Jensen Duo” at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Future Stars is a great starting point for realising any musical or acting potential, and is both constructive and fun. For more information, please contact Vicki on 07906 919145.
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| Spotlight on... By Lily Andrew-Martin and Connor Martin, Year 12 students at Sir Harry Smith Community College
MuST FARM
With this discovery being noticed worldwide, our students will be inspired to delve more into the past of Must Farm
Hundreds of Years of History in One Evening After one of Britain’s most eye-opening sites from the Bronze Age was discovered at Must Farm in Whittlesey, an evening celebrating this extraordinary discovery was held at Sir Harry Smith Community College, for the local community to find out more about the historic site that is right on their doorstep. After an opening talk from head teacher Jonathan Digby, Selina Davenport, an expert from the Cambridge University Archaeological Unit who worked on Must Farm, took the audience through a detailed explanation of the artefacts discovered at the site, with the list varying from completely preserved pots, detailed textiles and even a Bronze Age wheel. An audience ‘Q and A’ answered the burning questions from the local community, with the number of questions showing how interested the public is in Must Farm, and what it tells us about our very own ancestors all those thousands of years ago. Last of all, students from Sir Harry Smith Community College showed the audience how Must Farm had inspired them, with their presentations consisting of poems, explorative pieces and the question of what will happen to Must Farm in the future.
Overall, the evening at Sir Harry’s showed just how curious the local community is about this local discovery, and at the end, the audience left with pride at what our surrounding environment has to offer, both now and in the past. It was also an eye-opener to how the young people of Whittlesey have been inspired by Must Farm; with this discovery being noticed worldwide, our students will be inspired to delve more into the past of Must Farm, but also to nurture and make sure it prospers in the future. Along with the great exhibition of Bronze Age artefacts at Flag Fen, this amazing discovery at Must Farm truly shows how rich Whittlesey is in its history; with some of the best-preserved artefacts ever seen by the archaeological team at a Bronze Age site, we should be proud of where we live - both how it prospered in the past, and the hope we will surely gain from this great discovery for the future. Pictured left: The student presenters at the Must Farm evening.
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A) The Alphabetical Quiz - The Letter “ H ” The idea is that all the answers to the following questions begin with the letter H and follow each other in alphabetical order, as shown in the first two answers given. 1.
Name the English captain in “Tin Tin”. Answer : (Captain) Haddock.
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What makes blood red? Answer : Haemoglobin.
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What are you if you are hirsute?
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What is the world’s largest toy shop, on Regent Street, London?
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What song is most frequently sung in England?
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What is the capital of Cuba?
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Name the resistance fighter, linked with Bourne, who defied the Normans.
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What is the term for an animal or plant which is both male and female?
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In which London cemetery is Karl Marx buried?
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1 What is your fondest memory of your childhood? My fondest childhood memory is helping to rear a piglet which had been trodden on by its mother. We fed it with a baby’s bottle, and as it grew older it wandered around the garden, grunting at the door asking to be let in!
2 WHO HAS HAD THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE AND WHY? My parents have had the greatest influence on my life. They were both good role models. They taught me not only practical skills, but encouraged art and craft work. My husband has also persuaded me that I could accomplish many things in life.
3 WHICH TWO CHARACTERS (ALIVE OR NOT), WOULD YOU MOST ENJOY SHARING A MEAL WITH AND WHY?
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aureen was born in Whittlesey, and after an education at Sir Harry Smith School (as it was then known), she went to work in the local Chemist. She married John, who she had known from school, and as John was in the army, the couple enjoyed their first years of marriage in various countries before returning home. They have two children and four grandchildren. Maureen worked for seventeen years for The Evening Telegraph, collecting news and selling adverts by visiting people in their homes. Having volunteered at Whittlesey Museum since 1977, she was appointed curator in 1996, and seventeen very happy years of working with volunteers and caring for the collections followed. Maureen has also been a member of the Christmas Lights Committee for over twenty years, and regularly dresses as a teddy bear, snowman or Mother Christmas for the street collection.
The late Geoff Oldfield (“Mr Whittlesey”) would make a very interesting dining companion. He would be easy to talk to, and I know he would have shared his vast knowledge of Whittlesey and its inhabitants over the meal. I would also enjoy the company of local artist James Green, who I admire immensely. ’Jamie’ came to my home for drawing lessons when he was working for his Cubs Artist Badge.
4 HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN JUST FIVE WORDS? Reliable, friendly, considerate, conscientious and forgetful. (Where are my keys?!)
5 What’s your favourite thing about Whittlesey? I love the view of the Market Square, and greeting lots of people I know as I walk through the town.
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8 Where do you see yourself in the future? I hope to stay in Whittlesey (Eastrea), enjoying family and friends and being involved in the community. I would enjoy giving walks and talks about the local area.
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Alderman Jacobs Welcomes Grandparents Back to School! On Monday October 3rd, Alderman Jacobs School opened its doors to welcome over one hundred grandparents, who came to share the start of the day in school.
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Following the awarding of a £10,000 Lottery Grant, Coates Primary School have joined forces with Froglife to transform our rather tired-looking pond and wildlife area.
Must Farm is a Bronze Age settlement which has been described as 'Britain's Pompeii', due to its relatively good condition and the fact that it contains the best preserved Bronze Age dwellings ever found in this country. During the day, children took part in a range of activities which enabled them to see not only what had been found at the site, but also gave them an insight into the life of local people at the time. Peter Ingham, Head of Upper School, said, "We were delighted when we were contacted by the people at Must Farm, as we knew this would be an exciting learning opportunity for our children. As a result of the visit, children have been engaged in a project which has huge significance for this area. It is important for us that children learn about what life would have been like all those years ago. We'd like to thank the people at Must Farm for giving us the opportunity."
Over the last year, Katie Rowberry, from Froglife, and her team have been coming into school to work on the pond and wildlife area, with involvement from groups of children and even their family members. The results have been amazing, and we now have a wonderful pond (complete with frogs!) in which the children can do pond dipping, as well as a wormery, ladybird house, bird boxes, bat house, insect homes and much, much more. We also have lots of new equipment, including pond dipping nets, butterfly nets and binoculars, to name but a few. The new pond and wildlife area, and all its wonderful equipment, will be used over the coming years by the children and local community. Katie recently came to officially open the area, with the help of Mrs Boucher, Head-teacher, and a group of our Year Three children.
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Before the Civil War, Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) was a yeoman farmer near Huntingdon. He spent time with a friend from Ramsey, and would sail to Peterborough Market past Horsey Hill and Stanground. Later, when looking for places to build defences to protect the Fens, Cromwell knew about the junction of the old course of the River Nene and Cnut’s Dyke at Horsey – anyone getting into the waterways at this point and travelling across the Great Mere to Ramsey would have had only a short march to Cromwell’s headquarters at Huntingdon. The fort was completed in 1642 in a five-sided shape – the only pentagonal fort in England – with a gun bastion at each corner, in continental style. It would have been built by soldiers called pioneers under the orders of civilian engineers; a Dutchman called Rostworm was probably responsible for the construction of Horsey Fort. There was a recruitment shortage for pioneers, as the job meant hard labour and possibly work under fire, armed only with a spade! Eventually, an
On the eastern edge of the parish of Stanground stands the site of a Civil War fort now known as Horsey Toll.
Act of Parliament was passed which said that whenever fortifications were to be built, the local population must assist in the construction, with a fine of one shilling per day for noncompliance. At a time when weekly pay was mere pennies, villagers from Stanground no doubt helped to build Horsey Fort. They used tools stamped with a picture of a gallows, to explain the punishment for stealing them. The fort would have housed a company of infantry (111 men with officers), plus, undoubtedly, a troop of dragoons (mounted infantry), an artillery sergeant and officer, and a drummer to relay battlefield commands. There would have been a small cannon at each of the five bastions, probably a Falconett 1.5 pounder, with a crew of three to four men per gun. Civil War skirmishes took place up and down the country, but in the end Horsey was never attacked. The closest it came was in June 1644, when the King’s Army sacked Stamford and began moving towards Peterborough. The Earl of Manchester
The fort would have housed a company of infantry (111 men with officers) reinforced the garrison at Horsey with three hundred additional troops and horse. However, the Kings Army instead swung east and besieged Croyland, damaging the Abbey with their cannon. Eventually, the men of both armies were needed to gather the harvest, and both the siege and the reinforcements at Horsey were ended. Although the fort itself is long gone, traces of its activity still remain inside the church at Stanground, which was vandalised by Parliamentarian troops as part of a national campaign of religious defacement. Whittlesey Museum Market Street, Whittlesey Opening Hours: Friday: 2.30pm-4.30pm Saturday: 10am-12noon Sunday: 2.30pm-4.30pm Entry: £1 Adults 50p Children
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