Discovering Whittlesea issue 207, October 2021 by Discovering Magazines

Issue 206 / October 2021

and the surrounding villages

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Financial Advice: Equity Release

Writing Challenge Winner: Ollie̛s Story

Have You Got Cash In Your Attic?

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Welcome to your October issue...

timely reminder that “Stoptober” is now upon us, a movement that has already driven over one million ‘quit smoking attempts’ to date and is the biggest mass quit attempt in the country. It is based on research that shows that if you can stop smoking for twenty-eight days, you are five times more likely to stay smoke-free for good.

Cover Art: Eloise Harwood, our Seaside Hunt Winner, created this beautiful picture with her new watercolour pencils! (see p4)

Why not give it a go this year? For some very useful information, search ‘Stoptober’, or visit www.healthypeterborough.org.uk .

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With the money you’ve saved then treat yourselves to a Christmas to remember – less than a hundred days from now! But before then, don’t forget to stock up for when those “Trick or Treaters” pay you a visit on Hallowe’en. Finally, don’t forget to change your clocks (“Spring forward, Fall back”), as we lose the hour on Hallowe’en itself, Sunday October 31st.

Claire x

The expression ‘Time and tide wait for no man’ came to me the other day… I had left the Fens to visit a business show at Birmingham’s NEC, something that I normally do on a regular basis, but suddenly realised I hadn’t done so since pre-COVID. Looking at my work diary I discovered that my last visit was in fact in January last year and I suddenly started thinking about how much had changed in our daily lives since then and also how quickly those months had passed by. October sees Hallowe’en, after which unfortunately comes my birthday in November and on to Christmas and another New Year, but it only seems like yesterday since the same period last year. Let’s all pray that we are now over the worst of the pandemic and the resulting restrictions as I for one plan to try and make every day of freedom count over the coming weeks and get out and about as much as possible… and I suggest you do too!

Andy

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4 ................... Community Matters 5 ................... Hallam Travel 8 ................... Kissing Consciousness 11 ................... Church Matters 14 ................. Nick Lovell: Equity Release 16 ................. Tribute To Joan Diana Kefford 18 ................. Hallowe'en 19 ................. Spirited Dawn Kennels 20 ............... Recipe: Autumnal Pumpkin Soup 22-23 ...... FDC Local Markets 24-25 ...... Community Matters 26 ................ FDC Blue Bin Tips 28 ............... Safe Local Trades 30 ............... Gardening Tips For October 40-41 ....... Have You Got Cash In The Attic? 46 ............... Alto Electrical Limited 48-49 ..... Ollie Wins Writing Challenge 50 ............... Steve Barclay MP 51 ................. Eastern Angles: New Production 53 ................ Finance With Eamonn Dorling 54 ............... Citizen Of The Year Awards 56 ................ Whittlesey Manor Dolphins ................. Swimming Club

58 ............... Let's Get Quizzical! 59-62 ...... Business Directory With thanks to:

James Blacker, Marije Lysak, Cllr David K M Mason, Eileen Le Voi, Coleen Everitt, Steve Barclay MP and Eamonn Dorling.

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Copy deadline for the November issue is Monday, 11th October 2021.

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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: Discovering Whittlesea, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET editor.whittlesea@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

COUNCILLLOR SURGERIES Councillor surgeries will be held in Peel House at 8 Queen Street, Whittlesey from 9.30am to 10.30am on the first Saturday of every month throughout 2021. On Saturday, October 2nd councillors present will be Chris Boden (County, District, and Town Councillor) and Julie Windle (Town Councillor). If you have any matters of concern and wish to discuss with a councillor, then please come along and let us know.

KELLY CELEBRATES NOVEL SUCCESS Whittlesey author Kelly Worby is celebrating the worldwide success of her debut novel. Meet Me in the Treehouse, was written during the 2020 lockdown and published on Amazon under the pen name Kelly Tink. Kelly said: “I only set out with the goal of selling one hundred books, but it will be the one-year anniversary since publication on November 12th and I've hit 1593 sales/downloads in eleven countries. “I've been in the top one hundred free kindle book charts in five countries and the top one hundred paid kindle book charts in Brazil.”

REMEMBERING LOVED ONES A service to remember loved ones will be held at St Mary's Church, Whittlesey on Sunday, November 7th at 3pm. This has been an annual service for the bereaved and is held on the first Sunday in November (although COVID-19 restrictions prevented this being held in 2020) to remember loved ones. The Church of England Ministry Team for Whittlesey says that over the last eighteen months it has been very difficult to celebrate the loss of a loved one, whether a relative or close friend, so they have decided to hold this service. All those who have suffered a loss at any time will be welcome to attend. The service will include three hymns, a Bible reading and a short talk. During the service everyone is invited to come forward to light a candle(s) in memory of their departed loved ones and this will be followed by a time of quiet personal reflection. It is hoped to include a time of fellowship at the end of the service when gatherers can enjoy a chat, cup of tea or coffee and a slice of cake. 4

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CONSERVATIVES SERVE UP FISH ‘N’ CHIP SUPPER AND QUIZ Whittlesey Conservatives’ next social and fundraising event is a quiz night, with quiz master Robert Windle, and Fish and Chip Supper on Friday, October 22nd, 2021, at 7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Parkinson’s Lane, Whittlesey. Quiz teams can be of up to six people and the doors open at 7pm. Tickets are £10 per head and can be obtained from Julie Windle, Tel: (01733) 204445, email: juliewindle@virginmedia.com (Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking).

Congratulations to Eloise Harwood, the winner of Discovering Whittlesea’s 2021 Seaside Hunt! Eloise, who is pictured with her prize money and her favourite magazine, was thrilled to have won and plans to spend the money on new watercolour pencils as she is a keen artist, and on a family meal out.

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Hallam Travel still have the following seats available in 2021 & 2022: Camden Markets Sun 3rd October £28 The Postal Museum & Mail Rail Sat 16th October Adult £43 Child £38 Bicester Shopping Village Sun 17th October £25 Disney on Ice presents Find Your Hero Sat 30th October £63 Regent Street Motor Show/London Leisure Day Sat 6th November £29 Cake International Sun 7th November Adult £33 Child £31 Creative Craft Show & Simply Christmas Sun 7th November Adult £33 Child £31 Classical Spectacular (Afternoon Show at the Royal Albert Hall) ONLY 11 LEFT Sun 7th November £81 Wicked (Afternoon Show) Sat 13th November £77 Art of Banksy Exhibition/London Leisure Day Weds 17th November Exhibition £44 Coach Only £29 The Nutcracker at the Palace and Christmas Light Trail (Blenheim Palace) Sat 20th November Adult £74 Senior £72 Child £64 Leeds Christmas Market Sun 21st November £25 Meadowhall Shopping Centre Weds 24th November £23 York’s St Nicholas Fair/Shopping/Leisure Day Sat 27th November £27 Nottingham Winter Wonderland/Shopping Sunday 28th November £23 Michael Ball & Alﬁe Boe ONLY 18 LEFT Mon 29th November £101 Rockingham Castle Victorian Christmas Weds 1st December £52 Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Market Fri 3rd December £21 Oxford Christmas Market Sat 4th December £26 Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market Sat 4th December £25 Milton Keynes Shopping Centre Sun 5th December £24 Lincoln Christmas Market Sun 5th December £23 Stratford Upon Avon Victorian Christmas Market Sat 11th December £25 Pantoland at the Palladium Tues 14th December £81 Holkham Hall Candlelight Tour Weds 15th December £44 *Thursford Christmas Spectacular Spalding departure ONLY 9 LEFT Sat 18th December £71 *Thursford Christmas Spectacular Long Sutton departure 1 CANCELLATION Sat 18th December £71 Michael Ball & Alﬁe Boe Sat 18th December £99 Circus 1903 (Afternoon Show) Tues 28th December £72 Fat Friends – the Musical (Afternoon Show) Weds 26th January £65 Frozen the Musical (Afternoon Show) Thurs 27th January £80 Mamma Mia! (Afternoon show) Thurs 10th February £65 Les Miserables Thurs 10th February £83 The Lion King (Afternoon show) Weds 23rd March £70 Tina – The Tina Turner Musical (Afternoon Show) Thurs 24th March £77 Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler Fri 25th March £53 Pretty Woman (Afternoon Show) Weds 30th March £75 Liverpool FC Stadium Tour & Museum Sat 9th April Adult £46 Senior £42 Child £40 Oxford Leisure Day Sun 10th April £26 Bury St Edmunds Leisure Day Sat 23rd April £22 The Princess River Cruise Experience Sun 24th April £45 Highgate Cemetery Weds 4th May £43 Whitby Leisure Day Sat 7th May £29 Queens Hotel, Paignton – 5 Days Mon 9th May £361 Bridlington Leisure Day Sun 15th May £25 Trentham Gardens & Shopping Village Sat 28th May £34 Coventry Leisure Day Sun 29th May £23 The Cher Show (afternoon show) Weds 8th June £66 RHS Garden, Bridgewater Sat 11th June £37 Kew Gardens Sat 2nd July £48 Stratford Upon Avon Leisure Day Sat 9th July £25 Woodhall Spa 40s Festival Sun 10th July £21 Ely Leisure Day Sat 16th July £21 The View from the Shard Sun 17th July £57 York Leisure Day Sat 30th July £26 Isle of Man – 6 Days ONLY 9 LEFT Mon 1st August £553 *All Thursford Christmas Spectaculars are Deluxe Seating and Afternoon performances. Coaches depart from Spalding Bus Station, unless stated otherwise. New excursions added weekly.

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Hallam Travel: Taking you places since the 1990s By Lorraine Hallam

e have been organising days out since the early 1990s when the children were small, starting with ‘Disney on Ice’, so that they could share the experience with their extended family and friends, gradually adding other ones for them to enjoy, such as Legoland, Woburn Safari Park, and Cadbury World. On taking over the local Girls’ Brigade company in 1994 we turned these ideas into fundraising events for the Girls’ Brigade, opening them up to the local community. I resigned from The Girls’ Brigade in 2005, but people within the local community still wanted us to organise days out for them, so in 2006 we started building it up to what it is today and are now trading as Hallam Travel. Some good reasons why you should choose Hallam Travel: Only one pick up/drop off You don’t have to ride around the countryside for hours picking up other passengers before you get anywhere. There is a free car park at our Long Sutton departure. At the Spalding departure the maximum cost for parking will be £3 per day. Modern coaches We always use modern executive coaches. Each coach has reclining seats, toilet and seatbelts, which must now, by law, be worn, and air conditioning. Comfort breaks We have regular comfort and refreshment stops on all journeys taking over two hours. Friendly and helpful staff The key to the success of your day out is dependent upon the skills and knowledge of your driver and courier. We believe, at Hallam Travel, that the driver is there to drive the coach. Each coach will have its own courier, usually myself, so that we are able to give you our immediate attention without distracting the driver. We look forward to helping you make new memories. To book your next trip, please contact: Hallam Travel, PO Box 52, Holbeach PE12 2AX. Tel: 01406 493198; Email: lorraine@hallamtravel.co.uk

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this you're paying attention to your body the way a mechanic would listen to the feedback of a car. You're reading the runes of your own body, you're getting a feel for it, you're listening to the information being provided and noticing the signals coming from it. Feedback from the body which is ignored can become a niggle, which if ignored can become a symptom, which if ignored further still can become a disease. Too much of commercial healthcare addresses the symptom instead of the cause. Here are my top three tips to liberate your bodily experience. 1) 'No pain, no gain' is a no-no. As Heard explains, pain is the body's signal that something is wrong, so ‘No pain, no gain’ was always going to be a dodgy premise. 2) Rate of Perceived Exertion. Instead of comparing ourselves to other people, what we ought to be doing is exercising within our own personal sweet spot - not so easy that it doesn't engage us, and not so hard that it puts us off or discourages us. Our rate of perceived exertion is entirely personal to us. You can assess this on a scale of one to ten, with one

being very light, no strain at all, and ten being far too heavy such that you can't lift it - or equivalents for other activity types. 3) Needs of the Mind and Body. As Don Miguel Ruiz explains, the needs of the mind are not the same as the needs of the body. If the need for food or drink or sex is in the mind it can never be satisfied with food or drink or sex. So, we have to make a distinction and separate things into two piles: these are the needs of the body, and these are the needs of the mind. By listening to the body, rejecting the irresponsibility of 'No pain, no gain', working within our own chosen rates of exertion, and liberating our bodily experience from the insatiable needs of the tyrant mind, we can ensure that our physical activity is always enjoyable, nurturing and something we desire. This heals the false relationship to our bodies we are conditioned into whereby exercise is something that we attempt to graft onto our lives, which we all know is an approach that never works or lasts. If you'd like further help with this, please do email me at the address below.

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The Certainty Of A Promise

WHITTLESEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

t the time of writing this article we were experiencing the delights of some late sunshine, but there is no doubt about it, autumn is upon us.

Secondly, we are pleased to announce that, as promised, our popular ‘Pastime’ Coffee Morning has restarted, every Wednesday from 10am– 12noon at the church, 23 Broad Street. Maybe you’ve been feeling isolated and lonely during the pandemic? Then this is an ideal opportunity to make new friends and catch up with those you haven’t seen in a while. Come and enjoy free tea, coffee and cake in a relaxing, welcoming environment. We want to reassure you that we continue to take all necessary precautions to keep as safe from COVID as possible.

The blanket of warm tones as the leaves change on the trees is an awesome sight to behold and is rapidly replacing the bright coloured carpet of flowers we’ve enjoyed during the summer months. I personally love the transition from one season to the next but I understand that not everyone feels the same. If the thought of shorter days and cold weather fills you with dread then we have some exciting news for you. Here are two promises that absolutely won’t be broken: Firstly, even though the seasons change, God’s promises remain certain. Know that you are precious to him and he cares for your every need. So often we can be left disappointed when a person doesn’t fulfil a promise, even if it wasn’t done deliberately. The Bible says in Isaiah 40 v8; The grass withers and the flowers fall but the word of our God stands for ever. Be encouraged in the knowledge that God’s promises will never let you down.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesdays, or Sundays at our 10.45am service or both. Marija Lysak (Assistant Pastor) 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

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Equity Release:

The Myths and The Misconceptions! The most common feedback about equity release often prompts an angry retort, citing it as a con, a scam and a rip off. Social media is littered with comments about companies involved in it as thieves, and that you will lose your home.

he actual truth is a far cry from these unfounded comments. Indeed, in the past they were products called Home Income Plans and Shared Appreciation Mortgages that were not fully regulated and generally it is from bad experiences with these now nonexistent products that generally you will find the basis for the negativity towards equity release Today, modern equity release centres around a product called a Lifetime Mortgage. A fully regulated product, under the Financial Conduct Authority, it offers clients over the age of fifty-five who own their home a flexible way to access their property wealth through a cash-free lump sum or a combination of a lump sum and a drawdown facility. You remain the owner of your home and the lifetime mortgage is a first legal charge on the property, just in the same way as a traditional mortgage.

this offsets the impact on the erosion of equity in a property. My clients initially are concerned that there will not be any equity left in their property and are surprised when they find that with the current interest rates, the amount borrowed will only double in about twenty years! So, if you have heard that the amount doubles every seven years, you are being misled by outdated and inaccurate information. Retirement lending does require expert financial advice as a lifetime mortgage may not be the right solution for you. I would encourage you to book an appointment with me, and I can provide you the facts you need to make an informed decision. I live locally, and on hand to provide my clients the support and financial advice they need to meet their retirement objectives. Please give me a call anytime for a chat! 07453 084137 or email: nick.lovell@cfsequityrelease.co.uk

Nick holds the London Institute of Banking and Finance qualifications to advise on mortgages and equity release. CFS Equity Release is a member of the Equity Release Council.

Interest rates have been at an historically low level and whilst we are seeing some small rate rises, it is still possible to obtain rates below three percent. The interest rate is also fixed, so there is no danger that you will be back to a standard variable rate and suffer a hike in interest in later years. A lifetime mortgage requires no contracted repayment. Interest will roll up and compound and the amount borrowed will increase. However, it is often overlooked that property prices continue to increase year-on-year and YOU NEED TO TAKE LEGAL ADVICE BEFORE RELEASING EQUITY FROM YOUR HOME AS LIFETIME MORTGAGES AND HOME REVERSION PLANS ARE NOT RIGHT FOR EVERYONE.

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You Can Use Your Tax Free Cash As You Choose! Gift money to a loved one Home Improvements Pay off your mortgage Buy a new car Take a holiday Lifetime mortgages are the modern equity release solution, so don’t confuse them with products from the past. Review your retirement finance and let’s explore for you the opportunity to access your property wealth in retirement.

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A TRIBUTE TO

Joan Diana Kefford

By her cousin Jean Hannaford and her friend, Pearl Beeby

oan was a gentle, Christian person with a deep faith, which she lived by all her life. She was the only child of Reginald and Lilian Kefford, of Broad Street, Whittlesey. Her father was a builder in a wellknown local family firm with his brother Leslie. Her mother was a very accomplished piano teacher. Joan inherited her mother's musical abilities and when she left March High School, she attended the Royal School of Music in London where she gained excellent qualifications before going on to teach music at Wellingborough High School, and later at her old school, March High School, which then became part of the Neale-Wade. Her Christian faith and her deep love of music stayed with her all her life and she played the organ at St Andrew’s Church, Whittlesey for more than fifty years. There would not be many couples who were married in St Andrew's who did not have Joan as their organist. As well as her music, Joan was also a keen tennis player and a Girl Guide, acting as Tawny Owl to the pack of Brownies which met in St Mary's Parish Room. She also acted in many church plays performed at St Andrew's at Easter and at Christmas time. She looked after her parents, especially her father after he lost his sight. After finally retiring from teaching, she joined the Peterborough Fine Arts Society, now called the Arts Society. Some of the members still remember her with affection. Joan enjoyed her garden and her greenhouse, as well as her baking. She was looking forward to making a birthday cake for her 85th birthday when she had the fall which ultimately led to her moving into The Elms Nursing Home, where she lived for four years before she died on July 19th, 2021. Joan will be sadly missed by all who knew her, and by those who had the privilege of benefiting from her outstanding musical abilities and skills.

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750g pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cubed 2 carrots, coarsely chopped 2 onions, cut into wedges 2 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large potato, sliced 1 litre water 2 or 3 cubes chicken stock, crumbled 250ml double cream 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp ground black pepper Salt to taste Sourced from www.allrecipes.co.uk

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2 Place the pumpkin, carrots and onions in a baking dish or roasting tin. Drizzle with the vegetable oil. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for forty minutes, until soft but not blackened. 4

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Located in Whittlesey Town Centre in the Buttercross area of Market Street, Whittlesey Market operates every Friday. Traders arrive early and begin to welcome customers as early as 7.30am. Many traders have been at our market for a number of years but recently we have seen the market grow and we have welcomed lots of new stalls. All are passionate about producing the very best local produce and encourage customers to shop local and support local businesses. Most are family run too, bringing a real sense of community to the market. Why not pop along and see what your local market can do for you. With delivery and/or collect options, it may just surprise you! Fruit and veg Dan’s Fruit and Veg offers a large selection of locally sourced fruit and vegetables. Fresher than the supermarket and plastic free! Fishmonger Routs of Wisbech are a well-known family run business which established in 1991. They offer a wide selection of high-quality fresh fish, shellfish and seafood direct from the docks of Grimsby and Lowestoft. Plants and flowers Dave Johnson has a wealth of experience selling the perfect blooms. He has options for all occasions, with a beautiful choice of sweet-smelling flowers. Bakery Delicious bakery items are available from Make It Sweet. Offering homemade goods such as cookie cakes and scrumptious cupcake combinations, they often sell out fast! Crafts Homemade craft items are offered by family-run business M&D Crafts, who also have a shop at Skylark in Wimblington. They have a great selection of candles, bath bombs and crystals, as well as many other gift options. Mobility Instant Mobility attends as a casual trader selling motorised mobility scooters. They also stock many accessory items and can give advice on mobility scooter repairs. Pet food and household items Pet food and household items are provided by Country Ventures. They also offer affordable cards and wrapping paper, so you’re covered for any family celebration event.

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LADYSMITH WI CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF A DANCE LEGEND The life of dancing legend Peggy Spencer is the topic at the October meeting of Whittlesey Ladysmith WI, with a talk by her niece, Sue Jakeman.

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PUPILS THANK FENLAND’S REFUSE AND CLEANSING TEAMS School pupils have paid a heartfelt thank you to Fenland’s refuse, recycling and street cleansing teams for their incredible efforts throughout the coronavirus pandemic. They sent 53 letters to the frontline teams, thanking the ‘unsung heroes’ for helping keep their homes and streets clean and safe throughout a challenging eighteen months. The letters have now been put on display on a wall at the teams’ headquarters, bringing a smile to crews every day. Teacher Peter Ingham, of Whittlesey’s Park Lane Primary School, said: “At Park Lane Primary School, we have been thinking about the past eighteen months and all the people within our local community that we have to be thankful for. We realised that if refuse collectors and street cleaners hadn’t continued working throughout this pandemic, often in extremely difficult situations, then our streets would become messy and other more worrying situations would have occurred.” The teams have worked non-stop throughout all the lockdowns and restrictions, ensuring significantly increased volumes of waste and recycling has been collected on time and streets have been kept clean and tidy, despite staff shortages due to self-isolation. Cllr Peter Murphy, Fenland District Council’s portfolio holder for the environment, said: “Bin collections are one of our most vital services, provided to over 45,000 households across Fenland. Ensuring that all bin collections are maintained throughout the pandemic has been no easy task, but thanks to Herculean efforts and dedication of our refuse and recycling crews it has been possible. We can all be very proud of the work these teams do for our district.” 24

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Peggy featured on the BBC’s ‘Come Dancing’ programme for forty years and her story will be told at the meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday, October 12th, at St Andrew’s Parish Hall. Guests are always welcome, so come along and meet new friends. For more information ring Liz on 07982 854872.

WHITTLESEY WI MEMBERS ENJOY FIRST GET-TOGETHER Whittlesey WI members line up for the camera at their first physical meeting since COVID-19 began. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at St Andrew's Church Hall on Parkinson's Lane. If you would like to come along you would be made most welcome. Please contact Julie Windle on (01733) 204445). Photo: Courtesy RWT Photography

COATES WI LEARN ABOUT DOGS FOR THE DEAF Rosemary Briston treated Coates WI members to a very enjoyable insight into her role as a volunteer for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People explaining the dogs’ amazing work in assisting the deaf and helping to change people’s lives. The group’s next meeting on October 6th, 2021, will see Whittlesey florist Lucy showing how to plant an autumn basket/tub. Guests and new members are always welcome to join the group which meets on the first Wednesday of the month (no meeting January) at Coates Village Hall at 7.30pm. For further information, please contact Fiona on (01733) 208516 or Jen on 07703 385661. OCT OBE R 2 0 2 1

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR As the year progresses and COVID restrictions are gradually lifted I am delighted that communities everywhere are beginning to return to some form of normality. This has also given myself and the Mayoress the opportunity of fulfilling a few more of our responsibilities in promoting the town and villages and to join in their respective celebrations. At the time of writing, I am looking forward to the honour of opening the long-awaited Coates Fete which originally took place in May each year but has not taken place for a number of years. This event, although held in September this year, hopefully will return to its original May slot next year. My thanks go to the hard-working village committee who with financial support from Whittlesey Town Council have been able to revive this village celebration. Equally my congratulations and thanks go to Robert Windle who this year with the backing of his committee has organised the Whittlesey Big Bash which will take place on the Sunday usually reserved for the Whittlesey Festival. This event will also be opened by myself in company with the High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, Mrs Caroline Bewes DL. On the same day a service at the War Memorial will celebrate the centenary of the local branch of The Royal British Legion attended by Stephen Barclay MP, High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and myself in company with Cllr Alex Miscandlon, Chairman of Fenland District Council and his wife Pat. I sincerely hope that as you read this article the above events have passed without incident or weather interruption. My wife, Ann, and I have recently promoted our town at the High Sheriff's Garden Party at Little Shelford, Rushden Town Council Proms in the Park and at a Civic Open Day at United States Force at Alconbury.

The final music festival of the summer has taken place on the Buttercross in gorgeous weather and I know by personally being amongst the stewards how popular these festivals have become. My thanks go to the chief organiser, Cllr Ray Whitwell and his team of councillors and community volunteers who have given up their time to make these events a success. Also, for the sponsorship of Whittlesey Town Council, McCains, Jones Bros and Boons Transport. It is the intention that these events will return next summer. Finally, it was a great pleasure for Ann and I to present the Whittlesey Citizen of the Year Award at a ceremony held in the Remembrance Gardens in Station Road to Robert Boddington for his involvement in many local community groups and in particular for his work with Street Pride and the upkeep of the War Memorial at Eastrea. It was an equal pleasure to also present the Whittlesey Young Citizen Award at the same ceremony to Joseph Thompson for his work in promoting Autism Awareness amongst his peers at Sir Harry Smith Community College and for raising in excess of £800 towards the cause. My hearty congratulations to both winners. Until next time... Cllr David K M Mason Mayor & Leader, Whittlesey Town Council

COATES FETE SUCCESS The Coates Fete was a big success with owner Ella Stanier and her rescue dog Toby, who was brought to the UK from Romania, taking the best of show award. The fete was enjoyed by people of all ages with one of the highlights being the Tug of War competition which was won by the Top House Tuggers. Photo: courtesy RWT Photography

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welve-year-old Ollie Foster is the winner of the Fenland Youth Radio Writing Challenge sponsored by Author James Nicol and supported by Kelly Vision and Discovering Magazines.

Ollie, now of Sir Harry Smith Community College, Whittlesey, but formerly of Coates Primary School, won the competition ahead of joint second placed Nadia Sharpstone, also now of Sir Harry Smith Community College and formerly of Coates Primary School, and Elliemai Faulkner, of Whittlesey’s Park Lane School.

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NATURE SITES CAN HELP PEOPLE’S MENTAL HEALTH By Steve Barclay MP

here are pockets of the constituency which are often great to visit but which many people have not yet discovered, and one such is Gault Wood in March.

Located near March Golf Club, a team of volunteers transformed what was a wheat field in 1994 to now a sixteen-acre wood with ten thousand trees. It was great to visit again and tour the site with members of the Woodland Trust and local volunteers to hear about how nature sites can help with people's mental health and wellbeing, and the value of planting more trees as part of the planning process. I am keen to see sites like this expanded and am working to promote more nature sites with public access, given the wider health benefits this offers. Six years ago, Wisbech Tennis Club had only four grass courts, which were often unplayable due to the weather, with no floodlights and a chemical toilet. So, the official opening of the two new hard courts at Wisbech Tennis Club marked a remarkable transformation for a club that now boasts two clay courts, floodlights, a children’s court and clubhouse. It’s a huge tribute to the hard work and dedication of Sue Beel, Jane Page, Wendy Cropp, Sue Pitcher and all the members that have put in a massive amount of work to bring this to fruition. I’m delighted that flood defence projects in our constituency will benefit from almost £6.5million of investment over the next year, which builds on the ongoing work from my flooding summit meeting earlier this year which sought to prioritise schemes in our area. The Government is investing £5.2 billion in flood and coastal defences over the next six years to better protect 336,000 properties.

About one thousand schemes in England are targeted during the first year – including eight in North East Cambridgeshire. They are: Needham & Laddus Culvert Replacement £230,000; Ouse Washes Reservoir Section 10 Works £5,138,272; Hostmoor Avenue Watercourse Flood Alleviation Scheme in March £28,839; Tydd St Giles Pipe Lining £25,000; Mouth Lane Pumping Station Refurbishment £85,000; works arising from the Littleport and Downham Integrated Drainage Board Strategy £20,000; Middle Level Commissioners Bank Raising Scheme £900,000; and River Delph Improvements £60,000. Residents who have suffered from flooding know how traumatising it can be and this investment is very welcome to ensure we maintain a focus on this issue. DEFRA is also due to set out further action to improve the access and availability of flood insurance for those at risk. I will continue to work with local stakeholders including our drainage boards, Cambridgeshire County Council, Fenland and East Cambs District Councils and Anglian Water to highlight the need for further action locally to support those homes most affected. While the public consultation on the Wisbech incinerator proposal is over, my campaigning hasn’t stopped. I have met with local business leaders and was joined by the Mayor of Wisbech, Councillor Andrew Lynn, putting up posters across the town alongside the leaflets that went out. I commissioned an expert report in response to the developer’s consultation. The report identifies multiple flaws with the consultation, inaccurate and misleading information presented by the developer, and adverse effects from the scheme which are not accurately reflected in the developer’s consultation documentation. It is damning. I will continue to do all I can to lead opposition to this flawed proposal.

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astern Angles will bring brand new theatre to local audiences with Our White Skoda Octavia being performed at Peterborough’s Key Theatre on November 5th and 6th as part of a month-long tour.

Written by Shamser Sinha, this moving play shines a light on the struggles of contemporary life as one family juggles bills, dreams and taxi-driving schemes. It’s said it was inspired by conversations with taxidrivers and residents of Peterborough and Ipswich held in 2018 as part of an Arts Council funded research project. Set in a small town in the East of England, just before the credit crunch of 2007, Amjad decides to take up taxi-driving. His days take on the rhythm of a drum. But when money is tight and Rabia’s stifled ambitions hang heavy in the air, even the songs of John Denver or the scent of a Chitral rose are not enough to mend the cracks. Shamser Sinha said: “Part of who we are is in other people, and part of us is in them. No more so than

with families and the places they live. I guess that was my inspiration.” Spanning over a decade, Our White Skoda Octavia follows the Afridi family as they try to remain optimistic in the face of relationship troubles, health difficulties and financial worries. An atmospheric tabla drumscape accompanies them through to their story’s bittersweet conclusion. Creative producer Karen Goddard added: “It’s been really fascinating to see how the story has evolved to include so many aspects of family life, it has a real mix of humour and poignancy in it which I hope people will enjoy.” To find out more and book your tickets visit www.easternangles.co.uk

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New World Economy By Eamonn Dorling

he job market rebound is not yet a national phenomenon, but there are signs of UK wage inflation and worker shortages. Many have heard about driver shortages, but will that change as the economy changes in the medium to long term?

Lifestyle changes have brought benefits to sports and recreational equipment suppliers, and zero-carbon transport continues to grow. The UK was renowned for car production (and sometimes low-quality products); however, according to The Guardian, car production in the UK is now at its lowest level in sixty-five years. This is in light of an intentional and expected drop in demand for the internal combustion engine as we change to zero-emission cars and vans by 2040 (HM Government Industrial Strategy 2018). This has been amended to 2030 or 2035 for a hybrid. But if the UK doesn’t make them – will they be imported? There is a supporting component industry to consider. Then there is the rest of the Green Economy that is developing. Maybe some re-training for some and education for school leavers. Certainly, some traditional workplaces will need to change. What does this mean in Cambridgeshire? Cambridge has a considerable opportunity involving universities, the high tech industry, electronics, science, and the green economy. Peterborough is building a new university to serve local needs and people from further afield. We have renowned engineering capability and logistical expertise. There

are also opportunities with entrepreneurs and highly skilled management for those striving for careers in those areas. We, in the Fens, are blessed with an agricultural area featuring fertile land and great farming traditions. Rail, road and infrastructure are evolving to support sustainable businesses. The land is relatively cheap. Therefore we provide housing opportunities for other areas. We will all need to adapt, but this is an excellent place to live and to work from. 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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hittlesey Manor Dolphins Swimming Club has been meeting at the Whittlesey Leisure pool since the 1970s to help teach and coach the children of Whittlesey and the surrounding area. The club had lots of plans to celebrate its fiftieth year in 2020 but due to the pandemic was unable to celebrate this milestone in the way it planned to. Run by a team of dedicated volunteers, the club offers a fun social environment to the local community. Many of the current volunteers became involved in the club when their own children were members and stayed on to the help run it after their children had grown up. Phil Smith, the chair of the club, said that many of the existing members of the club are children and grandchildren of previous members: “It’s great to see that the club has helped several generations of local families to learn to swim and improve their swimming technique as well as provide a great social environment to help children improve their confidence and expand their circle of friends. We have also had several of our members progress to become swimming teachers and coaches themselves.” The club has helped many members with the experience and skills needed to participate in schemes such at the Duke of Edinburgh Awards or swimming experience towards school exam qualifications and Scout and Guide badges. A sponsored swim is held each year to help raise funds as well as a yearly gala evening. This is followed by a presentation evening to celebrate the achievements of its members.

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Volunteers Needed If swimming is something that you are interested in and you would like to train as a swimming coach/ teacher then the Manor Dolphins is an ideal way to get involved with a local club and progress through the necessary courses. It provides financial support for all of its volunteers to ensure they have the opportunity to keep their skills up to date.

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In the lubricant and rustprevention spray WD40, what does the WD stand for? 2. How tall, in centimetres, is an Oscar statuette: 14, 34, or 54? 3. Which two cities are connected by Britain’s longest road? 4. A wall clock with dots instead of numbers is hanging on a wall opposite a mirror. In the reflection, the time appears to be 8:20, what is the actual time on the clock? 5. In which war did the ‘Charge of the Light Brigade’ take place: a) Boer War, b) Hundred Years War, c) Crimean? 6. What does the prefix, ‘pan’ stand for in all of the following words: pandemic, panorama, pantomime? 7. With which board game would you associate ‘Queen’s Indian’, ‘Ruy Lopez’ and ‘Sicilian Dragon’? 8. Often to be found in Asian dishes as a flavour enhancer (E621), what acronym does it usually go by? 9. Who wrote the play “Pygmalion”? 10. Which discount chain was started by brothers, Theo and Karl Albrecht?

11. How are Brown, Colombia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Yale, Pennsylvania and Princeton collectively known? 12. What did Sylvan Goldman, an American supermarket owner, invent in 1937? 13. How is Liverpool’s Speke airport now known? 14. “Rwy’n dy garu di” means “I love you” in which language: a) Russian, b) Welsh or c) Polish? 15. On the London Underground map, what colour is the Northern Line? 16. In what type of house are hops dried? 17. What does a ‘Gallophobic’ Englishman fear? 18. What is the correct anatomical name for the thighbone? 19. Which playwright described fox hunting as “the unspeakable in full pursuit of the uneatable”: a) George Bernard Shaw, b) T.S. Eliot or c) Oscar Wilde? 20. True or false: The cartoon character Buzz Lightyear was named after the astronaut, Buzz Aldrin?

Train That Brain Take the first number and follow the instructions as you work across to the final answer – guaranteed to keep brains active and frustration levels high!

1) 7: +15, x2, -8, 2/3 of it, +10, 50% of it, +6, x2, -8 = ? 2) 84; x6, +54, + ½ of it, -67, 70% of it, +76, 7/15 of it, +89, divided by 8 = ? 3) 208: x7, -462, + ½ of it, +777, + ¼ of it, x3, + 687, 7/8 of it, -889 = ?

Train That Brain: 1) 38, 2) 47, 3) 7154. Answers Pot Luck 1) Water displacement; 2) 34cm; 3) London and Edinburgh; 4) 3.40 a.m. or p.m.; 5) Crimean; 6) All; 7) Chess – all opening moves; 8) MSG (Monosodium glutamate); 9) George Bernard Shaw; 10) Aldi (AL-brecht DIscount); 11) Ivy League universities; 12) The supermarket trolley; 13) Liverpool John Lennon Airport; 14) b, Welsh; 15) Black; 16) An oast-house; 17) France or anything French; 18) Femur; 19) c, Oscar Wilde; 20) True.

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