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Introduction

Welcome to Your July Issue. I’m writing this column on the eve of a road trip ‘up North’ to see my son who is temporarily residing there. My wife, daughter and I will be setting off for the Lake District where he is working this summer before heading back to London which is now his home. It is only a relatively short trip, both in distance and in time, but has once again posed some tricky questions. Do we take the family dog? – obviously yes! Which vehicle do we take – the big slow sensible one or the smaller, fast one? Which route do we take? And crucially what clothes to pack? The vehicle choice should probably be the sensible one. The route – the quickest possible, and my experience of the Lake District is to take clothes for every eventuality; it could be blazing hot but is more likely to be cold and wet! Decisions, decisions…

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Inside Highlights

6..................Club Spotlight: Archery 7..................The Shed Shop

10.................Steve Barclay MP

12-13.........Community Matters

26...............Recipe: Halloumi & Veg Burgers 29...............Finance with Eamonn Dorling 30...............Community Matters

32...............Legal Advice from Fraser Dawbarns 34-35......It's A Knockout Highlights 36...............March Podiatry

A warm welcome to our July issue in what is turning into a rather warm summer for us here in the east of the country – although rather damp at times too! In 1935, George Gershwin penned the immortal line: “Summertime and the livin’ is easy”, and I’d like to think that, every year, we go some way to making your summer a little easier with our extensive range of interesting features, advice and a comprehensive schedule of what’s happening in our area in the weeks to come. This month there’s certainly a summer feel to what we’ve got in store for you – you can find out about Halloumi burgers on the barbecue, and we’ve even got advice on avoiding ‘post-holiday burglary blues’! Enjoy the read and enjoy the summer break and, for some of us, those exam results coming our way very soon!

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38-39......Charity Matters

40..............The Deepings Caravan Park

42...............Suzanne Knowles: Free Your Mind 46...............Whittlesey Vets

48..............Community Matters

50...............The Local Music Scene

51................March Steam & Vintage Show 52-53.......What’s On in July

54...............Club Spotlight: Kickboxing 55...............Club Matters

57...............Alderman Jacobs: Forest School 58...............Puzzle Page

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60...............AA Whittlesey Computers

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62...............TDM Automotive

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The Old Oundle Bowmen Archery Club (OOBAC) has been running in the area (never Oundle) since 1999, when John Rowland wanted to set up a friendly archery club that was accessible to all. Originally, it operated from a field near Pondersbridge, moving to its present site in 2014. The 11-acre field, originally the location of McCain's Sports and Social club, is leased to the bowmen by the local company that supports many local activities. Currently the club has more than 60 members with ages ranging from nine years to 80+. New members are encouraged by monthly free taster sessions, where qualified and DBS checked coaches will introduce you to the basics and safe handling of the equipment. This is followed by a beginners’ course before new members can be allowed to shoot on their own. Disabled archers can also be accommodated. The club is affiliated to Archery GB, which stipulates strict safety procedures and regulations regarding conduct, target positioning, safety areas, and very much more. The club has a large stock of bows in various sizes and arrows, which members can use, although usually, with more experience they will want to buy their own equipment that can be tailored to their requirements. There are four different bow types that can be used, as well as crossbows. Like martial arts, many different levels can be achieved from novice to grand master bowman, based on the level of competence at various distances. Although the club runs regular tournaments where archers from other clubs take part, the emphasis is on enjoyment and fun, like its birthday bash on July 14th. OOBAC organises many themed events through the year, previous ones being Christmas in July, Super Heroes, and Medieval, where members

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dress up accordingly – imagine firing a bow in full armour! Archers can use the site 24/7, and events like their Hallowe’en shoot, take place after dark. There is something very satisfying and primal seeing your arrow quivering in the bullseye, even though the 122cm target is only 10 metres away. It links us to our hunter gatherer predecessors, and, if your name is Bowman, Archer or Fletcher, it's in your DNA. Whilst some members aspire to achieving the prestigious bowman or higher standards, the emphasis is definitely on enjoyment, and there is no doubt that they achieve that. More information can be found on www.oobac.co.uk, or email oobacarchery@gmail.com The real meaning of OOBAC? Ask one of the members...

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t is the fourth year of my Read to Succeed campaign to promote reading in the summer holidays, and we are set for the biggest ever with almost £11,000 donated for books to give away.

This means we will be able to offer all Year 4 and Year 5 pupils a free book for the summer, as the first of the six books that form the Library ‘Summer Reading Challenge’. This year the theme chosen is ‘Space Chase.’ While Brexit is never far from my thoughts as the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, I recognise that people locally as well as nationally have a wide range of views on this issue and also other pressing issues that they need my help to rectify. My constituency office has a regular casework of around 80 cases, but it currently stands at 107. That figure does not include the 50 campaign themes that have generated 750 responses from my office, for issues including climate change, Brexit, food banks, assistance dogs and autism. Fenland has terrain which is very flat. As such it is incredibly well suited to the development of cycle lanes. It is also an area with poor public transport. Jesse Norman MP and Fenland District Council have responded and we expect to see the results of the consultation and strategy paper by the end of this year. Good news for the climate crisis facing our planet right now. I am also shortly visiting McCain Foods in Whittlesey who have such

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WATER TOWER PLAY PARK IS REFURBISHED One of Fenland’s oldest play parks has been given a new lease of life following a £57,000 refurbishment. The Water Tower Play Park in Whittlesey has been officially reopened to the delight of local youngsters and their parents. Fenland District Council began the refurbishment project in April following consultation with the local community to identify the equipment and activities they wanted to see in the park. Now it boasts a range of new equipment suitable for toddlers to teens, including a climbing and adventure frame, zip-wire, overhead spinning carousel and rope swing. There is also a climbing frame and slide for the little ones, a basket swing and two-seater swings, new springer seats, and a roundabout and see-saw, as well as new picnic benches. Access on to the road has also been addressed with the addition of a new gate. 12

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The refurbishment was made possible thanks to a £47,000 grant from the FCC Communities Foundation (formerly WREN), with additional funding from Fenland District Council and £5000 from Whittlesey Town Council. Whittlesey Town councillor Cllr Ray Whitwell said: “Children’s play equipment in this part of town was lacking for many years, so we’re delighted the FCC Communities Foundation was able to award this grant to help make this project possible. I’m sure Whittlesey residents and their children are delighted to see finally see it in action.” Photo: Celebrating the opening of the newly refurbished play park are, from left, Simon Bell, Fenland District Council’s leisure and open spaces contract manager; Cllr Kay Mayor, FDC chairman and town and district councillor for Whittlesey; Cllr Dee Laws, town and district councillor for Whittlesey; town councillor Cllr Ray Whitwell and Cllr Peter Murphy, FDC’s portfolio holder for the environment

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WHITTLESEY FESTIVAL COMBINES PAST AND PRESENT COUNCILLOR SURGERIES WILL BE HELD IN GROSVENOR HOUSE FROM 9.30AM TO 10.30AM ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH THROUGHOUT 2019. Councillors present on Saturday July 6th will be: Councillor Chris Boden (County, District and Town Councillor) Councillor Gary Munns (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.

We are pleased to let you know that the next meeting of the Business Forum will be on Wednesday, July 31st at The Falcon Hotel, Whittlesey, 6pm for 6.30pm start. Guest speaker to be announced. See you on the 31st. Chair Joe Jennings

With just over two months to go until this year’s Whittlesey Festival on September 8th organisers can guarantee that there will be something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day from 10am-4pm. One of the regular highlights will enable revellers to take a step back in time as they stroll along Broad Street and Market Street where they will find more than 150 classic vehicles displayed by their proud owners. This will include the unique 1955 BBC Outside Broadcasting truck as well as a variety of motorcycles. New this year will also be a collection of cycles dating from an 1865 ‘Boneshaker’ with wooden wheels and no pedals. Children will be able to compare these to today’s ‘balance bikes’ and see for themselves how people travelled in days gone by. Other models include the 1875 ‘Penny Farthing’ – made by Rudge (with owner in period costume), 1890 ‘Treadle’ bicycle – which had a treadle arm instead of pedals, made locally in Peterborough – and the 1900 Dursley Pedersen ‘Hammock’ bicycle. And as if that isn’t enough there will also be around 25 amazing American, modified and custom-made Hot Rods on display in the Nisa store carpark. As well as numerous stalls throughout the town, not only is there a full programme of music, dance, and entertainment on the Market Square but you’ll find plenty to keep you entertained and occupied in St Mary’s Yard featuring bands and talented singers to suit all tastes including Holly-Jean, James Edmonds, Fyzz Wallis Band, The Chris Watson Trio and many more. There will also be numerous other attractions including crazy golf and magic shows. St Mary’s Church will host more music throughout the day with the Whittlesey Concert Band, choirs from Park Lane and Alderman Jacobs School, Singchronicity, The Whittlesey singers and many more too numerous to mention. Artwork by talented children and students from local primary schools and Sir Harry Smith Community College will also be on display at the Schools Art Exhibition in the Whittlesey Christian Church in Broad Street. For more information about any aspect of the festival please contact Brian Smithyman on 01733 752093; email brians@ whittlesey.cc or Jenny parker on 01733 351005.

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HALLOUMI & VEG BURGERS WITH CHILLI YOGHURT

As the barbecue season continues, why not try an alternative to your usual choice of burger? Say hello to halloumi!

Method

• Prepare the barbecue, ready for cooking. Cut the courgettes and aubergine into thin strips. Cut the onion into eight wedges and the halloumi into eight slices.

Ingredients

• Brush the aubergine with oil on both sides, season with salt and pepper, then grill for two-three minutes on both sides until tender and striped (don’t crowd the barbecue – cook in batches if necessary).

Serves 4 2 courgettes 1 large aubergine 1 onion 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 100g halloumi 3 tbsp olive oil 4 bread rolls

• Mix the yoghurt and chilli sauce in a bowl.

60g Greek yoghurt 1½ tbsp sweet or hot chilli sauce Handful of rocket leaves

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• Remove and keep warm. Repeat step two with the courgettes. Toss the onion with the vinegar and grill as above, then grill the halloumi for 10-20 seconds on each side. Halve the rolls and toast lightly, cut-side down, on the barbecue for about 20 seconds. • To assemble each burger put the courgettes, aubergine, halloumi and onions on the base, then top with the chilli yogurt and rocket. Add the roll tops and serve.

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Tips For Choosing The Right Savings And Investments by Eamonn Dorling

1 Think about what you are saving or investing for and the timescale Saving for a holiday in six months will differ from, for example, further education or retirement needs. In the first example you probably don’t need sophisticated investments that tend to fare better over longer time scales. The second example might be short, medium or long term depending on the ages of the child/children. A mixture of strategies over a range of timespans may be more suitable. Retirement planning is usually long term unless you have really left it late in life! 2 Plan and write it down The advantage of having a plan is to visualise the reasons, advantages and what you might have to forfeit to achieve your plans. Writing it down imposes some degree of commitment – a bit like a sport related training plan. 3 Don’t put all your eggs in one basket Diversification is the key to smoothing out investment returns. Sometimes a specific activity shoots ahead of the trend and conversely another sector might underperform for a while. If you are ‘overweight’ in one area – this might have an unwanted bias on your overall plan. A good adviser will review your investment portfolio in line with your plans and requirements. 4 Will you possibly need to interrupt your plan? Hope for the best and prepare for the worst! Give thought to situations that might upset your plans, you don’t want to be tied into a long-term investment that has exit charges if an emergency pops up. 5 What charges will there be? Few things in life are totally free of charges or obligations. A cash deposit might have no charges as such, but your money is being used

by your bank or building society to generate income that you will not benefit from. On the other hand, an investment might produce a gross rate of growth that will be reduced by charges. It is important to understand the ‘net’ return after all charges. There are examples where investments with the highest charges can still provide greater returns than a plan with very low charges! 6 What is a reasonable return on this/ these investments? If you need your savings to grow by 10 percent per year to achieve your objective – you may need to take a high level of risk. This might be acceptable or if the risk is too great, another plan needs to be formulated. 7 Review It is all very well setting a plan in action, but circumstances can change. The reason you are saving might change, legislation including taxes can impact on your plan. Your health might change, your income might alter, and investment markets might change – on this basis I recommend setting up a regular review process to keep your plans on line. A holistic financial review with an independent financial adviser is a great place to start. Issued by Wealthline Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results and any forecast is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The information contained in this editorial should not be construed as offering investment or tax advice.

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Matters YOUR MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

I am really pleased and proud to report that at the Whittlesey Town Council Meeting on June 12th, I presented cheques for £2000 each to my Mayor’s Charities for the year – Alzheimer’s Society and Young People’s Counselling Service. A big thank you to everyone who donated, supported and helped me raise this fantastic amount for two very good causes. Now that we are into summertime, the very popular music festivals on the Buttercross are upon us. By the time you read this article the first June event will have already taken place. These enormously successful music events organised by Whittlesey Town Council are now a welcome fixture in the town’s calendar. Please don’t forget that the next two music festivals will take place on: Sunday, July 21st, 2019 with High Rollers and Dale Diamond performing and Sunday, August 18th, 2019 with The Contacts and Steve Walsh performing. Each festival takes place between 2pm-6pm on the Buttercross, Market Square, Whittlesey.

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INDEPENDENT COUNCILLORS SAY THANK YOU The three successful independent candidates for Whittlesey Town Council have thanked all constituents who supported them and have pledged to work hard on behalf of all the community. Bassenhally ward is represented by Eamonn Dorling, Saint Mary's South ward by Roy Gerstner and the Coates, Eastrea and Turves ward by Bob Wicks who is also the district councillor for Benwick, Coates and Eastrea. Should you wish to contact any of the trio on constituency matters, contact details can be found on the town council website at Whittleseytc.com Email addresses are: eamonn.dorling@ntlworld.com roy.gerstner@ntlworld.com cllrbob.wicks@outlook.com

DON’T HANG AROUND IN GETTING CONTRACT DETAILS Whittlesey Town Council reports that the contract for the planting of the 85 town council hanging baskets is due for renewal on October 1st, 2019. Intentions of Interest for details of the contract should be forwarded to the town clerk by email at whittleseytowncouncil@btconnect.com or by telephone on 01733 351296 to be received no later than 9am on Monday, July 8th, 2019.

Why not bring the family along, have a picnic and enjoy these free Sunday afternoon music events? Hope to see you there. The town council wishes to compile an up-todate list of contact details for local clubs, groups, organisations and charities within the parish. Please could you help us with this task and email the town clerk Mrs Sue Piergianni on whittleseytowncouncil@ btconnect.com with your organisation’s up to date contact details and we can also ensure that these details are published on the town council’s website. Kind regards, Cllr. Julie Windle Mayor of Whittlesey 30

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Property auctions have increased in popularity over the last few years, with dozens taking place every month. Many people are now choosing to buy their property this way as it is fast; sales typically complete within 21-28 days of the auction. There is also the chance that you can land a great deal. It is easy to get carried away at the auction, but it is important to remember that following a successful bid, you have entered into a legally binding contract that you won't be able to withdraw from without financial repercussions. For peace of mind we recommend having a solicitor review the legal pack beforehand, as such a review may highlight potential problems which can be addressed or avoided before committing to the purchase. The pack will be available on the auctioneer’s website and includes title information, either in the form of a title register and plan (for registered land) or copy deeds (for unregistered land). The pack also includes any searches that the seller has undertaken, such as a local authority and environmental searches. For example, John is a director of a company that is expanding. John has found the perfect property to renovate and use as the company’s new office. After opening, John is approached by a third party who has the benefit of a restrictive covenant on John’s title that says the property is not to be used for business purposes and that if John does not close his office, they will take enforcement action. John has now incurred significant expense in renovating the property for his business only to find out that he is not permitted to use the property in such a way. This could have been avoided with a professional review.

Having the auction pack reviewed is extremely important if you are reliant on a mortgage or finance to purchase the property. Any funding arrangements need to be agreed before the auction. If you do not have a review, finance could be withdrawn if it later transpires that there is a defect with the property, leaving you to try and fund the purchase through other means. It is important to note that, following a successful bid, the property must be registered into the name given on the auction memorandum of sale. You can’t register the property into joint names if only one name is given on the memorandum. The purchase would need to be completed in the sole name first and then later transferred into joint names. This could cause issues if you are obtaining a mortgage, as those named on the mortgage offer and deed will need to be named as the registered owners of the property. At Fraser Dawbarns, we strive to help our clients find the right deal for their needs. We understand that sometimes there is not much time between a buyer finding an auction lot that they are interested in and the auction itself. Therefore, we are happy to review auction packs at short notice.

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IT’S A KNOCKOUT SUCCESS! The Field of Dreams – the home of Whittlesey Junior Football Club – was the venue for It’s A Knockout where five local teams faced giants and penguins and the slippery slopes of the inflatables. Watched by a family crowd of close to 500 the hosts came out on top pipping Whittlesey Boxing Club by a narrow five points. Organised by Whittlesey Sports Association, the main event was supported by a Sports Taster Day with some 14 local sports clubs offering free sessions for all who attended.

Lead organiser Robert Windle was delighted with the success of the day and thanked the many financial supporters especially Healthy Fenland for a grant to enable free play and EPD Insulation Group for sponsoring the main event.

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Verrucae are a skin infection caused by a virus that invades the skin and causes visible lesions to appear on the skin. They may appear as a plaque of hard skin, with an irregular border and can have black dots (blood vessels) visible. They can be on the soles of the feet or on the toes. The virus is contagious and can grow to bigger lesions and spread on your feet, and to other people. Over a period of time, your immune system can fight the virus to get rid of the verruca, but this specialist treatment can help with the more stubborn verrucae. Podiatrists have been having a lot success with a treatment technique called ‘needling’. This is proving to be a reliable treatment for the removal of warts, and is very practical for the busy person who cannot come in for regular sessions. Other treatments using acids and cryotherapy involve multiple appointments, which can add up a lot

of time out of work and expense, and rely on the patient being fit and healthy. Needling involves usually only one treatment session and a follow-up, six weeks later. The treatment itself involves a local anaesthetic and then, once 'numb', puncturing of the wart with a needle with the aim of innoculating the virus into the host to produce an immune reaction. Whilst the injection is a little unpleasant, the needling is pain-free. The foot is a little sore for a few days, but no worse than most of the other verruca treatments available. The good news is that, if you have multiple warts, we don't have to needle all of them to get a good result. Recent studies have shown verruca dry needling has a success rate of approximately 70 percent. Contact us here at the clinic for more information about these specialist services.

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Matters ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBITION RAISES £1300

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The Friends of St Mary's Church in Whittlesey has thanked everyone who was involved in its annual Arts and Crafts exhibition held in May. Once again, the event was a huge success with a grand total of £1300 being raised overall. There was no shortage of exhibits which were outstanding and showcased so much creativity. Rebecca Cooper, on behalf of the group, said: “We would also like to say a huge thank you firstly to Reverend Nigel and the staff for allowing us to use the church to hold this annual event. Also, a thank you to everyone who helped set up as well as take down the event. A thank you is also extended to all the local shops that donated prizes for the raffle which was held. “The Friends of St Mary's Church would like to thank everyone for their support both during this event as well as all the events that we have taking place throughout the year.”

REACH OUT TO EACH East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) – which has a shop in Whittlesey – is relaunching its successful Be a Name in our Frame campaign. The charity is calling on anyone who has a little time available to help it continue providing care for children and young people with life-threatening conditions, and support for their families.

NEW BENCHES ON THEIR WAY Memorial benches are coming to Whittlesey and surrounding villages. Cambridgeshire Regiment Association (Whittlesey Branch) has been successful in its application to the Tesco plastic bag fund for a grant of £4000 to purchase the benches. The group has also had a donation from the March branch of the Grenadier Guards Association plus an offer from a Whittlesey company to purchase a bench. Details of the locations of the benches will be revealed once all the required administration actions have been completed, enabling the group to place an order. Association chairman Bob Wicks thanked all the shoppers at Tesco's in March for selecting it as its most preferred worthy cause in a recent people’s vote. 38

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Ian Nicolson, EACH head of retail and trading, said: “Our shops are extremely successful, in large part down to the fantastic support we receive from kindhearted volunteers. We need people to complete all sorts of tasks, from steaming clothes to dressing windows and operating tills to picking out gems for our equally successful eBay shop. “If you’re interested please do get in touch to talk through how you can help, even if it’s just for an hour a week! Whatever role you do, you can really help make a difference.” The good cause cannot continue what it does without raising more than £4 million from retail every year, highlighting the vital importance of its shops and volunteers to run them. To join, drop in to the EACH shop in Market Street, Whittlesey, for a chat or visit www.each.org.uk/ volunteering, email: volunteerservices@each.org.uk or telephone 01223 205183. Pictured: Name in our Frame: Debbie Gibbs of Whittlesey

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Local Company Undertakes Charity Electrical Work The vision of the Spalding Boxing Academy was that of the now Head Coach, Stuart Possnett, a local self-employed builder. Stuart found a derelict building in Kellett Gate in Spalding, which was extremely run down. He now rents this building, and has been slowly improving it. More work is still planned but what is more difficult is that Stuart earns no money from the Boxing Club, and all the work he does is voluntary; materials are purchased either by himself or have been donated.

“Spalding Boxing Academy has been set up by someone with a big heart and I admire what Stuart has done for his local community, so it was an easy decision to come to help.” Kevin continues, “I have a network of suppliers, and approached one national supplier and asked if they would be interested in donating the materials required, if I myself donated all of my own time to install for free. Rexel Peterborough’s Manager, Kevin Wallace, gladly agreed and everything was supplied for free.” The new fitness suite is now all powered up and open, which we are all really happy about.

Spalding Boxing Club is now a registered charity and hosts approximately seventy children a week. Spalding Boxing Club wanted to add a new area to use as a fitness suite, but had no electricity, so this is where Mane Services Ltd got involved. Mane Services Ltd is a small company, based in March, Cambridgeshire. The founder, Kevin Wright, has dedicated a part of this new business to helping those who cannot afford to pay for the labour to do essential works or projects that will benefit the greater community. Kevin says,

Insane Terrain Run Will Help YPCS Staff at LDH LaDoria have announced that funds from its recent Insane Terrain run will go towards helping Young Peoples Counselling Service (YPCS). As a charity YPCS has doubled its income in the last year but reports the Whittlesey waiting list is getting too big for comfort. It says that while secondary schools in other areas have offered to invest in mental health support for children, the group has to rely solely on the generosity of other supporting organisations, the town Mayor, businesses and fund-raisers in Whittlesey.

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Despite this crisis the group is still able to deliver the service in the town outside the school while it continues to appeal for more support. If you would like to donate please go to www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/ldhladoria

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The Deepings Caravan Park

– New Leisure Centre Opens This Month If you haven’t visited The Deepings Caravan Park yet, then you really are missing a treat. Darren and Belinda Young have owned and run The Deepings Caravan Park for the last seventeen years and, with the help of their three children Rhys, Shanie and Jude, they always ensure their guests are greeted with a warm welcome. The park continues to grow and has gone from strength to strength with the introduction of a new Leisure Centre which is due to open on Saturday July 20th. A total of £750,000 has been invested so that caravan owners and their guests can enjoy the centre which will comprise of two bowling alleys (which is the ﬁrst bowling venue to have the interactive bowling in this country), an indoor soft play area, arcade games, pool and air hockey tables, and a restaurant/take away. A new MUGA, (multiuse games arena), has also been constructed so that guests can enjoy football, basketball and tennis. The site is open from March until October and can accommodate touring caravans, tents and

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motorhomes. Prices start from £9-00 per night, which is for their “Pensioners’ Midweek Special”. If glamping is more your style, the park has two fabulous glamping pods, with four more due next month. Prices start from £35-00 per night, with a minimum stay of two nights, three at Bank Holidays. The pods include a TV with Freeview, heater, fridge, kettle and sofa. They are very popular, so booking is essential. There is a variety of facilities and activities on offer for guests, young and old, including clubhouse, shop, kids’ play area, ﬁshing, dog walking area, and a newly constructed crazy golf. What’s more, there is weekly entertainment including bingo on Thursdays, acts, music or karaoke on Saturdays, and a quiz on Sundays. This will be the sixth year of their “Beerfest” which is being held on Saturday August 3rd and includes live acts from 2pm. For more information or to book, visit www. thedeepings.com or call 01778 344335.

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Health

Coping With Life After Loss? “What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us” – Helen Keller The loss of a loved one can completely rock our world, taking us through a turbulence of challenging and difficult emotions. Our first thoughts when we think about grief may be one of great sadness and this is quite natural. There are those times however when the loss of the loved one raises unanswered questions, unresolved issues or unearths emotions; anger, anxiety, depression, shame and denial. Emotions we may not have experienced before and we struggle to comprehend. We often think of grief as the loss of a loved one, but we can suffer the effects of grief moving through a variety of life’s obstacles; following divorce, theft, redundancy or loss of a treasured item and if these things happen in succession can lead us to suffer complicated grief. To put it clearly, grief can happen whenever our safe and familiar world is rocked. Navigating the different phases of grief alone can be very scary. When in our depths of despair, we can feel very lonely even in a crowded room of loved ones, grief can be very isolating. We can put pressure on ourselves to ‘get over it’ and in our culture of a ‘stiff upper lip’ we feel unable to

explore the emotions that we are trying to deal with in a public way. If you feel that you have talked yourself out with those you know and that you just want a listening ear, if you are suffering with other mental health issues such as depression or anxiety or you just want to work through the emotions that you just can’t understand, then I am here to listen and support.

How Can Counselling Help? • Helps you to navigate through the difficult emotions that you may not feel able to share with those close to you • Helps you to have a clearer understanding of how the grief process works • Helps you to identify with your coping mechanisms during those difficult times • Offers support while you are identifying new ways of coping with life without your loved one • Helps you to look at those areas that may be preventing you move through the natural grief process • Allows you the opportunity to share your inner feelings in a non-judgmental confidential environment.

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Pets’ Corner

Keeping Our Pets Free Of Parasites by Whittlesey Veterinary Centre

Our pets can pick up fleas, worms and ticks in a variety of ways, from their environment (even from just sniffing, licking or rooting around in the dirt), from rodents, birds, slugs, snails and foxes, other animals’ faeces, other infected animals and from their mother when inside the womb or feeding from her. Worms There are different species of worms that can infect our pets; roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms and whipworms. They live in our pets' small intestine feeding on blood and ingested food. Healthy pets sometimes show no signs, but if they do you may see a pot belly, excessive bottom cleaning, poor coat, vomiting and/or diarrhoea, weight loss, lack of energy or poor growth. Our pets will shed worm eggs into the environment if untreated, affecting other animals and our own health, especially pregnant women and children. Fleas Are small (approx. 1/8 inch), wingless, fast moving insects with back legs designed for jumping; it is easier to find flea dirt (little black specks) in our pets’ coat. If you brush these black specks onto damp paper, you will see a reddish circle appear around it. They are especially active in the summer and usually picked up by our pets from their environment. Fleas lay dormant in protective cocoons until the presence of an animal stimulates them to hatch. Ninety-five percent of a flea population is in our homes, not on our pets where the eggs, larvae and pupae are living waiting to develop into adult fleas. It is important to treat both the environment and your pet. Some of our pets can be especially sensitive to flea bites causing nasty irritations to their skin and, for the very young, anaemia. Fleas can also transmit viral and bacterial disease.

bean. They are not only uncomfortable for our pets, but can also transmit very serious diseases, such as Lyme disease and Babesiosis. If you find a tick on your pet do not pull or squeeze it as you will increase the risk of disease; remove using a tick remover or take them to your vets. How to prevent parasites in our pets • Check your pet every day for ticks or signs of fleas/flea dirt. • Regularly treat all your pets using appropriate products. • Treat your home with an appropriate product. • Remove any ticks you find as soon as possible. • Always pick up after your dog has passed faeces. • Clean their bedding. • Seal and discard hoover bags/clean hoover. • Prevent your pet from sniffing or eating other animals’ poop and soil. • If your pet scavenges or hunts treat them more frequently. • Wash your hands regularly. • Prevent them from investigating snails or slugs and make sure your product also covers lungworm. • Avoid unprocessed raw meats for your pet. Are you travelling abroad with your pet? There are parasites abroad which we do not usually see here in the UK e.g. heartworm carried by mosquitoes. Speak to your veterinary surgeon before you travel.

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ONE-OFF CHANCE TO HEAR AWARD-WINNING BAND The world-famous Foden’s Band is coming to the local area for one night only. It will be performing on Saturday, September 14th, at the Cresset, Peterborough with the city’s awardwinning choirs, Peterborough Male Voice Choir, Peterborough Voices and Peterborough Youth Choir, who over the last few years have established a track-record of bringing some of the world’s top brass bands to the city, including Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Black Dyke Band, and Brighouse and Rastrick.

LES (82) LEAPS FOR CHARITY An 82-year-old local man is all set to make a charity skydive. Les Paul, who hails from March, is planning the jump to raise money for The British Heart Foundation. The octogenarian, who now lives in Peterborough and works as a warehouse operative for automotive parts distributor Thor at its branch at Fengate, will take to the air at Sibson Airfield near Peterborough on Sunday, July 14th, 2019. It will be the fifth time Les will have made a skydive having in the past raised funds for Alzheimer’s, Air Ambulance, Prostate Cancer and other charities. Les, who took his first skydive aged 73, said: “I really enjoy doing it. When I did my first one, I was a bit disappointed that I wasn’t more nervous. Each one is different and is a memorable experience. If I can raise some money for The British Heart Foundation by donations from companies, such as Thor, and friends and colleagues, then so well and good.”

Consistently ranked as one of the finest brass bands in the world, Foden’s Band has won twelve British Open titles, fourteen National Championships of Great Britain and six unparalleled double hat-tricks and in 2012 won a rare and exceptional 'Double', being crowned British Open and National Champions. A household name in the world of brass bands for more than one hundred years, Foden’s Band continues to thrill audiences with its virtuosity and flexibility in a huge range of styles, far beyond the boundaries of the usual brass band concert repertoire. Conductor Howard Snell said: "Foden's Band is a musical Magic Carpet. It continually takes the listener to places that few other ensembles rarely even approach.” Tickets for the concert, which starts at 7.30pm, are available from £18.50 at the Cresset box office, by phone on 01733 265705, or at www.peterboroughsings.org.uk

The great-grandfather has been involved in the motor industry since 1958 when he started work at Fitzhugh’s garage in March before going on to work in the parts distribution sector including a three-year spell running the Peterborough branch of Gaedor. If you would like to donate, please contact Les on 01733 342582 (evenings only). 48

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The Local Music Scene

A Sound Canvas by Dave Bailey

This Month: In-tents Music he sun is up (we hope) and the stages are set; therefore, it must be festival time. With so many festivals offering the camping option, what are the pros and cons?

From Glastonbury to Party in the Park, festivals come in all styles and sizes from on the day ticketed to booking for a pitch twelve months in advance and most counties and towns have events throughout the year. Organisations are also offering package deals and week/weekend passes including multiple stages coupled with free town centre performance – there are options to suit all pockets and musical tastes. As with any outdoor event Britain is guaranteed to get unpredictable weather which is often the main concern. Having experienced all the extremes ranging from a quagmire following two weeks of rain and the hottest summer on record, preparation and protection is essential. Storm-proof tents with a good quality integral ground sheet and waterproof and wick-able clothing is essential, but the location of the pitch is also key to staying dry. Pitching up at the bottom of a hill may be great for the stagger back to bed but when the heavens open a lilo may be the better option to a sleeping bag. Whilst mud can be a great leveller the effects of sunburn, dehydration and sunstroke may lay you low and result in a trip to the first aid tent or at worse the local hospital.

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Looking after your valuables is always a concern especially if in keeping with the site safety initiative for parking off site. A waterproof ‘bum bag’ for cash, cards, keys and phone is a must also for keeping dry any medications you may need to take. As organisations fall under the spotlight and pressures to be eco-aware and apply conditions for attendees, what you are allowed to take and leave behind are subject to checks. Catering outlets and merchandisers will be scrutinised for hygiene and environmental regulations and must confirm on their application forms that they will comply. The sea of abandoned tents at some of the camp sites over the last few years has provided the organisers with disposal and clean-up issues. The aftermath of skips of bottles, cans, clothing and toiletries (the cost of sorting, recycling and disposal) will be reflected in the entrance fee. As a rule, what you arrive with you need to take away, with most festivals limiting the size of tents and prohibiting large gazebos. Whichever event you go to, keep safe, enjoy the vibe, and please leave the venue as you found it... The regular open mic and acoustic sessions can be found at: www.outa-stock.co.uk/OM.htm

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March Steam & Vintage Show 2019 March Steam and Vintage Show is back for its sixth year, building on the huge success of the previous five years. Last year’s show was a fantastic day out, where there was something for the whole family to enjoy. This year promises to be even better, with all the usual attractions and entertainment, such as Irish dancers, a choir and archery for both adults and children to enjoy. There will be more than 500 exhibits on display, from large and small steam engines, vintage commercials, tractors and vintage caravans to classic cars and motorcycles. Take time to chat to the owners of the exhibits and learn more about the history of these wonderful vehicles.

The event is being held on August 3rd and 4th from 10am to 5pm, on the Auction Field at Knights End Road, March, Cambridgeshire PE15 0YJ. Further details are available on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/ ramseysteamandvintageshow

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The arena is where you can see the two full days of displays. Enjoy the heavy horses in action, a superb gun dog demonstration, a free circus skills workshop, with Pedro the Clown, and entertainment from the ‘Wild Bunch Cowboys’, in their purpose-built town, definitely a performance not to be missed.

With a beer tent, serving real ales, (where live entertainment is available on Friday evening, Saturday evening, and Sunday afternoon), fairground rides, craft tent, pets’ corner, trade stalls, auto jumble, an auction, a road run from field to market – 6pm Saturday, Morris dancers, Kasey Irish dancers, choir and archery – there really is something for everyone.

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STEAM ENGINES • TRACTORS • COMMERCIALS • MILITARY • FAIRGROUND ORGANS ARENA DISPLAYS • CRAFT TENT • CLASSIC CARS • TRADE STALLS • MOTORCYCLES STATIONARY ENGINES • FAMILY FUN • MORRIS DANCERS • BEER TENT • REAL ALES KASEY IRISH DANCERS • ARCHERY • PETS’ CORNER • FREE CIRCUS WORKSHOP CHOIR • LOG CUTTING DISPLAY • AUTO JUMBLE • SATURDAY AUCTION Adult: £8 | Children: £5 | Children under 6: Free | Family Ticket (2 Adults/2 Children): £20

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What’s On

July 2019 2nd Acoustic night with Graham Cleaver at The Millstone, Barnack, from 8pm.

13th Summer Fete at New Road Primary School, Whittlesey from 11am-2pm.

4th Voodoo acoustic sessions with Dave B at Mama Liz's, Stamford, from 8pm.

4th Open day – Sophy & Beth's Hair and Beauty Salon is celebrating its 17th birthday and would like to invite you to help it celebrate. Come along and see what Sophy & Beth's has to offer, with everything you need under one roof. Beauty by Toni, professional aesthetics by Kirsty and Sara, nails by Lorna and massaging by Heather... why go anywhere else? There will be refreshments and nibbles, goodie bags, a raffle, plus free consultations. Also, discounts on appointments! Book one appointment – get five percent discount. Book two – 10% off. Book three – get 20% off! Sophy & Beth's, 9 Broad Street, Whittlesey PE7 1HA.

13th Create Fest – FREE Music Festival at The Camp, Wood Lane, Ramsey PE26 2XB. There will be a variety of acts on stage including dance, solo artists and bands, followed by a great headline act. A selection of food and drink outlets will be available, or you can bring along a picnic. Plenty of stalls to browse, and inflatables for the children. 14th Indoor Summer Music Concert featuring Whittlesey Concert Band conducted by Kevin Mackie, musical director. Entry is £5, doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Licensed bar. Picnics are welcome. At Whittlesey Indoor Bowls Club, 194/198 Station Road, Whittlesey. Tickets are available from Parkers Newsagents or Don McCarthy on 0798 1022040. 16th The Boat Inn Open Mic, Whittlesey, from 8.45pm. With the Boatmen. No under 17s allowed.

7th The Fenland Music Centre Association is pleased to announce, that its Concert Band and Recorder Ensemble will be appearing at this year's annual series of Bandstand Concerts in West End Park, March, between 2pm and 4pm. A wide range of music popular is expected, along with a few surprise pieces thrown in for good measure! The FMCA meets every Friday evening during the school term to practice at March Community Centre, between 6pm and 9pm. New members are always welcome. For further details log-on to www.fenlandmusicccentre.org.uk 9th Songwriters’ evening with Steve Gibbs at The Boat Inn, Whittlesey, from 8pm. 10th Backroom acoustic evening at The Angel Inn, Ramsey, with Dave and Shaun, from 8pm. 11th The Bull Open Mic, Newborough, with Graham Cleaver.

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17th Ladies Who Latte – informal networking from 9.30am-11am at The Falcon Hotel, Whittlesey. We're very excited to invite you to our FREE & informal networking event for local businesswomen. We now meet every third Wednesday of the month from 9.30am to 11am to support & help each other grow our businesses through building relationships, sharing advice & learning from each other. 20th 250th Anniversary Fun Day at Whittlesey Baptist Church, Gracious Street from 11am-3pm. Entrance, activities (including a bouncy castle and traditional fete games) and the museum are all free, yes FREE! There will be something for all ages to enter in to and prizes to be won! For those who like fewer active pursuits, the pop-up museum of the 250 years’ history of Whittlesey Baptist

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July 2019 Church will also be available to browse and enjoy through the day. You can also view the winning entries made to the Children's drawing and poetry competition. For more details see www.whittleseybaptist.org.uk/event/fun-day/ 20th Whittlesey Boxing Club Charity Race Night at Childers. Doors open at 6pm, first race at 7pm. Free entry and everyone welcome. 21st The High Rollers live on the Square, Whittlesey, from 2pm-6pm. 24th Backroom acoustic evening at The Angel Inn, Ramsey, with Dave and Shaun from 8pm. 25th The Blue Boar, Eye, Open Mic night with Graham Cleaver from 8pm. 26th Whisky Bar acoustic sessions with The Boatmen. The Boat Inn, Whittlesey from 8pm. 27th Friends of St Andrew's Church Quiz Night at St Andrew's Hall from 7.30pm with cash prizes and a raffle. Feel free to bring your own banquet and beverages! Maximum team size is six. Tickets are £4 from Parker's Newsagents or reserve tickets in St Andrew's Church and pay at the door or ask any Friends committee member from July 10th. 28th The Glasshouse Music Sessions with host Paul Biggins, from 2pm at The Key Theatre, Peterborough.

Regular Local Events MONDAYS March Ukulele Group at the Rookswood Club, March from 7pm, everyone welcome. TUESDAYS Love to sing? Join Singchronicity, an all-ladies chorus for their weekly meeting at Orton Wistow Community Centre, Orton Wistow, Peterborough, PE2 6XN, every Tuesday 7.30pm-10pm. Contact Tina Overton on 07434 582838 or Deana Foot on 07732 123359, for more information. March And District Amateur Operatic Society. Join us to sing, dance, and act in a musical, pantomime, or concert. Rehearsals at March Community Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30pm-9.30pm. New members welcome. Contact us on contactmadaos@gmail.com or find MADAOS on Facebook. Painting group in Eastrea Village Hall. This painting group has been meeting in the Eastrea Village Hall between 1pm and 4pm every Tuesday for five years. The contact details for the group are Sue on 01733 205241. WEDNESDAYS Bingo at Palmer Close, 6.30pm. Call Julie on 03701 924126 for more details. March Can't Sing Choir. Every Wednesday evening at Trinity Hall, March. From 6.30pm-8.30pm. Entrance fee is only £3.50 on the door. All abilities welcome. For more information, please contact Val on 07952 639495.

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See our Facebook page Discovering Whittlesea Magazine for more events and offers. Play Scrabble at Palmer Close on the second Wednesday of each month, 1.45pm. THURSDAYS Tai Chi sessions held at Eastrea Village Hall, 7.30pm-9pm. Beginners most welcome. Part of the Eastern Counties Tai Chi Academy. Contact Jan on 07842 090506 or just turn up. All adults welcome. Whittlesey Concert Band rehearse from 7.45pm-9.15pm at the Methodist/United Reformed Church, Whittlesey. We welcome wind, brass and percussion players of all ages (around Grade 4 standard and above) who would like to join a friendly and dedicated group of wind musicians. Visit whittleseyconcertband.com for further information or contact whittleseycb@gmail.com FRIDAYS Gentle keep-fit class at Coates Public Hall. 10am-11am. £3.50 per session. All welcome. Contact Karen Mucklin for more info on 07516 461438. Giggle and Wiggle Club at Whittlesey Library. Every Friday from 10.30am-11.30am. Rhymetime at Whittlesey Library from 10.30am-11am. Fenland Music Centre Association Orchestras and Ensembles for all ages and abilities. Meets every Friday evening (during school term time), between 6pm and 9pm, at the March Community Centre, 34 Station Road, PE15 8LE. Please see our website for full details: www.fenlandmusiccentre.org.uk SATURDAYS Join walkers, runners and volunteers at the free Whittlesey Parkrun each Saturday starting at 9am at the Manor Fields, Whittlesey. For more info visit www.parkrun.org.uk/ manorfieldwhittlesey, email: manorfieldwhittleseyoffice@ parkrun.com or find us on Facebook. SUNDAYS First Sunday of the month: Jim’s Bingo at the Conservative Club. Doors open at 7pm, eyes down at 7.30pm. Fenland Foragers meet every second Sunday of the month, in the car park for the Nature Reserve, Rings End PE15 0BE, to help preserve the nature reserve. This group includes free forest schooling and bushcraft for children. For more information, please call Hayley on 0796 2337988.

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Join The Champions at The BCKA Kickboxing Club

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ritish, European and World champions all perfect their skills at the BCKA Kickboxing Club, a member of the Whittlesey Sports Association.

Although a European event, the USA were also due to send twelve fighters to the competition which will feature Kick Boxing, Kung Fu and Sports Sword, which is fighting with a foam sword. Anybody interested in having a go can contact Andy on 07969 792286 or check out the website www.bcka-peterborough.co.uk

Led by Andy Whitwell, who has been teaching in Whittlesey for thirty-one years and is the senior executive instructor, the club meets at Sir Harry Smith Community College on Friday evenings from 6.45pm-8.30pm. The membership covers all ages and they are often seen in domestic and international competition where they compete with great success. On June 29th the club was due to enter thirty-one competitors in the European Invitation Cup in Corby facing challengers from the rest of the UK, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany. 54

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The history of Morris Dancing was the theme of Coates W.I’s June meeting. Peterborough Morris, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, gave the talk and also a dance demonstration.

Whittlesey Ladysmith W.I’s first event in July will be a summer outing to Norfolk Lavender at Heacham to enjoy the colour, fragrance and, of course, a lunch.

July’s meeting is a change to the programme and is now Upcycling and the the competition is pottery while August’s meeting will focus on Travels in China when the competition will be metal.

The next meeting is on Tuesday, July 9th at 7.30pm when there will be a social evening with games and a fun raffle and auction. The competition is stripes.

Coates W.I. and Coates Book Club are holding a coffee morning on Saturday, July 13th from 10am-12pm at Holy Trinity Church, Coates. Everyone's welcome. Guests and new members are always welcome. The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month (no meeting January) at Coates Village Hall at 7.30pm. For more information, contact Fiona on 01733 208516 or Jen on 01733 840376.

For more details contact Sue on 01733 205927, Liz on 01733 689599 or visit the group’s Facebook page.

Club 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 2 Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1SA 01733 203411 Whittlesey Christian Church 23 Broad Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1HA 01733 752093. www.whittlesey.cc 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

Schools

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 Park Lane School Park Lane, Whittlesey, PE7 1JB 01733 203433 www.parklane.cambs.sch.uk

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Coates Primary School The Fold, Coates, PE7 2BP. 01733 840527 www.coatesprimaryschool.info New Road Primary School New Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1SZ. 01733 204422 www.newroadprimary.com

Whittlesey Indoor Bowls Club 194-8 Station Road Whittlesey, PE7 2HA. Tel: 01733 202209 www.whittleseyibc.co.uk Whittlesey Junior Football Club www.whittleseyjuniorfc Tel: 07876 490861

Doctors

Clubs

New Queen Street Surgery Syers Lane, Whittlesey, PE7 1AT 01733 204611 www.thenewqueenstreetsurgery.co.uk Jenner Health Centre Turner’s Lane, Whittlesey, PE7 1EJ 01733 206200 www.jennerhealthcentre.co.uk

Whittlesey Street Pride Fred Mills (Chairman): 01733 202874 pongofred1@sky.com Peter Davies (Secretary): PeterDaviesGB@aol.com

Sudbury Court Social Club Stonald Road, Whittlesey PE7 1RY Monday mornings - Coffee Morning 9.30-10.30am. Tuesday evenings - Bingo 7-8.30pm with a half time Youth break for tea/coffee and biscuits. Whittlesey Youth & Community Centre Thursday mornings - Coffee Morning 15 Scaldgate, Whittlesey, PE7 1SD 9.30-10.30am. Contact Trevor Thomas: 01733 203624 trevandjoan@live.co.uk Whittlesey Ladysmith WI 01733 205927 Sports Whittlesey WI Whittlesey Table Tennis Club 01733 202166 (Sandra Mina, Secretary) Meets at Whittlesey Indoor Bowls Club. Whittlesey Royal British Legion Chairman: Dr Peter Hau. Call 01733 Branch meetings: Ivy Leaf Club 808008 or 07554 624525 or email Gracious Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1AP peter@hauforensics.com Contact Ray Thrower: 0785 068 0785 Fenland Archery Club March & District Model Railway Club Sir Harry Smith Community College The Rookswood Club, Rookswood, Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1XB 27 West End March, PE15 8DP www.fenland-archery.co.uk 01733 204997. Mike Wyldbore Whittlesey Amateur Boxing Club (Secretary): secretary@mdmrc.co.uk Manor Leisure Centre. Contact www.mdmrc.co.uk Gary Morris: 07512 394975 or email: Whittlesey Lions Club airborneaerials@hotmail.co.uk Meet second Monday of month at Whittlesey Cricket Club 7.30pm at The Letter B, Church Street Sir Harry Smith Community College Whittlesey PE7 1DE. New members Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1XB welcome. Contact Steve Palmer 18, whittleseycricketclub@gmail.com Glenfields, Whittlesey, PE7 1HX 01733 www.whittlesey.play-cricket.com 351405 whittlesey.lions@btinternet.com

www.whittleseylions.org.uk or find us on Facebook. 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 Sandra and Martin's Whittlesey Folk Club Bi-monthly sessions are held in The Falcon Hotel, London Street, Whittlesey. Dates for 2019 are Friday 8th February, 12th April, 14th June, 9th August, 11th October,and 13th December. 8pm. Free buffet - all welcome. For further details contact Sandra and Martin Green 01733 206627 or sandragreenmartingreen@ gmail.com Whittlesey Friendship Club Held at Queen Street Methodist Church, Whittlesey, 2-4pm every Saturday. Cost £1 includes tea and biscuits. Over 50's. For more details contact Margaret on 01733 350628 Whittlesey Disabled and Over 60s Club Meets every other Monday at St. John Ambulance Rooms, 2-4pm. Contact Jackie Fryett on 01733 205498

Museums

Whittlesey Museum The Old Town Hall, Market Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1BD. Open Friday 2.30pm-4.30pm, Saturday 10am 12noon, Sunday 2.30pm-4.30pm whittleseymuseum@gmail.com www.whittleseymuseum.co.uk

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Church Matters St Andrew’s Church, Church Street, Whittlesey PE7 1DD Holy Trinity Church, North Green, Coates PE7 2BQ St Mary’s Church, Station Road, Whittlesey PE7 1AB St Thomas’ Church, Oil Mills Road, Pondersbridge PE26 2TR

The Importance of Daily Prayer Give prayer a chance. It needs to be our daily task to pray for the world in which we live. As we do this, we place before him the needs of our world and look for his response. It is not that God requires us to tell him what is going on, he knows this already. He wants us to demonstrate to him that we know what is going on. In the knowing we ask questions and seek answers. What can be done to make the world a better place? What can I do to make my part of the world a better place? When a disaster or tragedy strikes, we tend to focus on what happened; the eruption of a volcano or the detonation of a bomb. All too easily we can fail to see the acts of compassion, courage and selflessness that occur. When we do direct our attention to these acts of pure humanity, we should also be able to see God at work. God answering prayer and being alongside victims and those helping them. So, commit yourself to daily prayers for the world in which you live. Allow God to show you his grace at work. Become someone who makes a difference. Someone who makes the world a better place. Times of prayer will include acts of praise, sorrow, intercession and thanksgiving. A straightforward tradition involves the Lord’s Prayer said at regular times of day. For example, on getting up, at midday and when going to bed. Here is the text, so please use it as you find appropriate. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. There was a time not so long ago when many people would have known this prayer off by heart. Not so these days and hence the reason I encourage you to use it in your daily lives. God bless you all Revd Nigel 01733 203676 56

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Let Go of Resentment Letting go of resentment can be hugely challenging as there will always be justifiable reasons to hold on to it. One problem with resentment is that you never know how strong its hold is until you try to lay it down. Forty-six students from Erasmus University’s Rotterdam School of Management in the Netherlands participated in a study to discover the mental and physical effects of holding on to resentment. Twenty-three students were asked to ‘write about the time they were seriously offended by another person, yet, chose to forgive them.’ The other twenty-three students were asked to ‘write about a similar incident, but where they chose to hold on to resentment and not forgive them.’ All forty-six students were taken to the top of a nearby hill and asked to estimate its gradient. Interestingly, those who had written about their experience of forgiving someone estimated the hill to be less steep than those who were still dwelling on their feelings of resentment and unforgiveness. Our nation’s town and city streets are becoming places of mindless acts of violence. News reports often show distraught families wrestling with the trauma of living the rest of life without their loved one, while the perpetrators often hide behind the misguided loyalty of others or are released in just a few years. I am always impressed with the courage of those who refuse to allow such mindlessness to rule the rest of their life by choosing to forgive. However, my years spent in counselling has shown that some still wrestle with the confused emotion of knowing, and genuinely wanting to forgive, but the pain of loss throws them into conflict with themselves. Our church counts it an honour to love and encourage them, and anyone facing challenging situations. Our Sunday service at 10.45am will inspire you with hope. Brian Smithyman (Pastor of Whittlesey Christian Church, Broad Street) Further enquiries from the Church Office 01733 752093 Brian’s Mobile 07976 957793 Email brians@whittlesey.cc Church Website www.whittlesey.cc JULY 2019

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A) The Alphabetical Quiz – The Letter R

The idea is that all the answers to the following questions begin with the letter R, and follow each other in alphabetical order, as shown in the first two answers given. 1)

What name is given to a Jewish religious leader? – Answer: Rabbi.

What word links a loud confused noise, an illegal 15) What word is missing from the title of the 1955 film, way of making money and tennis? – Answer: Racket. starring James Dean and Natalie Wood, ‘_ _ _ _ _ Without a Cause’? Which bone is the shorter of the two in the

14) Which U.S. President, according to Simply Red, once asked, “Did the earth move for you Nancy”?

16) Another name for the Giant Sequoia tree, some of which stand over 80 metres tall.

human forearm? 4) 5)

Who used to accompany Tag and Bobtail on BBC’s ‘Watch with Mother’?

17) Type of music made popular by Bob Marley and the Wailers. Which film, starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, won an Oscar for ‘Best Picture’ in 1989? 18) In ‘Doctor Who’, what does the letter R in TARDIS stand for?

What name is given to the Japanese dish of clear broth containing vegetables, noodles and often pieces of meat?

Who was England’s football manager when they won the 1966 World Cup?

What is the standard currency unit used in South Africa?

What does the ‘R’ stand for in the acronym R.E.M.?

19) The name of which group of animals originates from the Latin word, ‘repere’, meaning ‘to creep’ or ‘to crawl’? 20) Which U. S. state lies between Connecticut and Massachusetts? 21) What is the name of the scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake? 22) Before the 1832 Reform Act, what name was given to a borough that could elect an MP, even though it had few or even no inhabitants?

10) What French vegetable dish takes its name from the verb ‘touiller’, meaning ‘to stir’?

23) On a boat, what is the device that holds an oar in place?

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Don't Fall Victim To This - Scammers

In recent weeks we have seen many people coming into the shop that have fallen victim to a ‘Tech support scam’ – where a minimum of £500 per time has been lost by the customer.

hese scams are typically run from small offices in India; however, they can be run from anywhere. The scammers can pull the scams in many ways, and this article, the first of two or three on the matter, is going to explain how they do it, why they do it and, more importantly, the steps you need to take to prevent it happening to you. Effectively, here in the shop I was ‘ethical hacking’ or acting as ‘white hat’. Under no circumstances should you try to do this at home, or try to contact scammers, as I took all the necessary precautions to protect my identity, but it could have still been unsafe for both me and my computer. Initially, I completed research into the different scam currently taking place. Then I went to the expense of buying ‘burner phones and sims’ so they could not be traced back then I started contacting some scammers we had identified. Our first hack involved a small office in India with three scammers that I then found out was a ‘subsidiary’ of a larger office with more than 40 ‘employees’. The first office I rang, someone called Mike Wells answered the phone and greeted me with a friendly “Hello, this is Microsoft technical support. How may I help you today?” The first red flag in this call is his name, every morning the scammers go into the call centre they are greeted with an Excel file containing their scamming name or pseudonym that they will use for the day. Meaning they don’t have to give out their real name to anybody but if someone calls back and asks for a specific person the scammer knows who they should be transferred to. In this case the real name of the scammer talking to me was Rizwen. Scammers will claim that they are from companies such as, BT, Microsoft, Apple, Sky, Vodaphone and many others. This is a massive red flag because these companies DO NOT contact you via the phone and

they also don’t issue any pages on the internet saying your computer has been infected etc. About three minutes into the call ‘Mike’ asked if he could have remote access to my computer to “Fix the viruses that have been infecting my computer and take out the hackers.” So, I loaded up a VM (virtual machine completely separate from my computer but still running on the computer which was to protect my anonymity) and gave them access to this so I could see what they would do on someone else’s computer. However, before I gave them access, I put a file on my desktop called ‘banking Information.pdf’. Apart from them downloading that file without me knowing (or so they thought) and being disappointed that it was just a blank document, all they then did was use scare tactics to make me think that something was wrong with the computer. This is again a massive red flag. None of the companies listed above will do remote assistance or ask for access to your computer. So, if you didn’t already know that it was a scam by this point then don’t go forward with the call just hang up no matter how convincing they seem. We will be continuing this article next month but, in the meantime, if you receive any calls from ANYONE purporting to be BT, or whatever – JUST HANG UP, even if they phone two or three times. And, as a special offer to protect our customers, if you bring your laptop/computer to us at AA Whittlesey Computers during the next two months we will supply you with a hard drive back-up of your computer as well as a running schedule so you can never lose your data, in the event of a scam/hard drive failure/Windows corruption – and all for only £65!! Happy computing, and more on this topic next month. Deborah, Len and Oliver

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Robinsons Autoservices Ltd is a broker and not a lender and can introduce you to a limited number of lenders, who may pay us for introducing you to them. *At the end of the agreement there are three options: i) pay the optional final payment and own the vehicle; ii) return the vehicle: subject to excess mileage and fair wear and tear, charges may apply; or iii) replace: part exchange the vehicle. With Solutions Personal Contract Plan. 18s+. Subject to availability and status. T&Cs apply. Offer available until June 30th, 2019. Indemnities may be required. Offers are not available in conjunction with any other offer and may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Accurate at time of publication. Freepost Volkswagen Financial Services. Figures shown are for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption and CO2 figures with other vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. These figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load. There is a new test used for fuel consumption and CO2 figures (known as WLTP). The CO2 figures shown however, are based on a calculation designed to be equivalent to the outgoing (NEDC) test cycle and will be used to calculate vehicle tax on first registration. For more information, please see www. volkswagen.co.uk/owners/wltp or consult your retailer. Data correct at 03/19. Figures quoted are for a range of configurations and are subject to change due to ongoing approvals/changes. Please consult your retailer for further information. Official fuel consumption figures for the Tiguan model range in mpg (litres/100km): combined 29.7 (9.5) – 50.4 (5.6). Combined CO2 emissions 122 – 175 g/km.

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