Every now and then, something happens either in our own lives or on a larger scale which just makes us stop in our tracks.
One such moment struck the world when we heard that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had passed away. Along with millions of others, I will always remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when that news reached me. A fabulous life well lived, a role model for us all and the “glue which has kept our society together”, no one will ever forget her. x
No apologies for focusing my comment this month on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Like most other people, I have only ever experienced the Queen being on the throne and it seems very strange to think of life in Britain in the future without her.
I never had the privilege of meeting her, although I did see her on several occasions in London and at Sandringham, However, her presence has been there in the background every day, from starting out at school, to heading into employment and getting married and having children. She has always been a constant. Revered for her dedicated service to the country over many decades, she was a very special person who spanned the generations and embodied the spirit of country. We will not see her like again...
Whittlesey and the villages mourn the passing of our longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II who for many of us has been the only monarch that we have known. For seventy years she has reigned over us, always putting her sense of duty before anything else and during that time Britain has indeed again become “Great” and the Commonwealth of nations has expanded.
Whilst her sporting preferences were equestrian, who can forget her presenting the Football World Cup – the Jules Rimet Trophy –to Bobby Moore at Wembley, or her apparent leap with James Bond from a helicopter to open the 2012 London Olympics? Who will forget her recent tea party with Paddington Bear?
In Whittlesey, various events occurred to mark the Queen’s passing. A special service of thanks was held at St Mary’s Church, Whittlesey, and a Book of Condolence was opened at the town council offices which was attended by many of the local residents. As Mayor, I attended on behalf of our community Thanksgiving Services for the Queen in March and Ely Cathedral.
Bells tolled in our churches at noon with ninetysix tolls, one for every year of the Queen’s life. St Andrew’s, St Mary’s churches and Holy Trinity, Coates along with St Thomas at Pondersbridge were open during daylight hours for silent prayer and tribute to the Queen.
The Whittlesey Town Council website was updated and I paid tribute to Her Majesty on Fenland Youth Radio. Flags around the town have flown at half-mast in respect of the Queen’s passing.
All council meetings and those of voluntary groups using Peel House were cancelled until after the funeral in respect of our Queen and the Royal Family.
On the day of the funeral a tribute was held at Whittlesey War Memorial. The Queen now rests with her beloved husband, Prince Philip. God Save the Queen. Long Live the King. TO QUEEN
Backto school or university, no more lazy summer evenings in the beer garden, the end of ‘festival season’, and in September I always turn another year older.
Now in my mid-thirties, autumn is by far my favourite season.
The chaos of social events comes to an end, and I can ready myself for a winter of nourishment, growth, and reflection. That might sound a little dull and depressing, but I see great joy in this season. Autumn is a welcome break, sandwiched between summer and winter; two seasons, which I realised earlier today, are generally very social, and where we depend heavily on interactions with others.
There are many uncertainties in the world right now. We have a new Prime Minister, a new monarch, and are amidst a cost-of-living crisis, just to name a few. Autumn is full of earthy colours, helping to ground us in ourselves. We may not be able to rely on things that are beyond our control, but we can control what we do with our time. Here are some of the things that I will be doing with my autumn.
I took this photo of my little dog, Alfie, last autumn. We went walking in Bourne Woods, as we often do, and the colours were simply stunning. Throw on a snuggly coat and some nice dry shoes, and that’s all you need to enjoy these stunning landscapes. Feel the leaves crackle under your feet and breathe in the crisp air.
Did you know that the Danish have an actual word for that feeling of quiet comfort? That word is ‘hygge’ (pronounced ‘hoo-gah’), and I was a huge practitioner of Hygge before I even knew it was a word! Imagine you are snuggled in a blanket, wearing a favourite cardigan of yours. There are candles lit to your left, a mug of steaming tea on your right, and a book in your lap. And that’s it – you’re doing Hygge! It doesn’t cost a lot to do, and the wholesomeness of it will sooth your soul.
It’s OK to stay at home. It’s OK to enjoy a simple tin of soup for lunch. Relish the earthy tones of this season, find joy in the little things, and be sure to rest and replenish before the Christmas festive madness begins! On a personal note, as a big spooky fan, I will also be binge-watching horror films and enjoying the Hallowe’en vibe!
[ by Lucy Briggs Follow me on @itslucybriggs ]When I was younger, autumn only meant one thing to me – the death of summer.
If you are, we would like to invite you to meet the Whittlesey and District Business Community. We are a friendly, motivated group of local business owners who meet up to support and learn more about each other’s businesses and we would love you to join us.
Not been to a meeting like this before? Why not come and say hello and see how it can benefit your business?
When: Wednesday, October 26th 2022 6pm for 6:30pm
Where: The Falcon Hotel, Whittlesey Speaker to be confirmed.
Contact: Kerry on 07879 452291 or Erica on 07572 383312 or just turn up! We look forward to seeing you there!
Councillor surgeries are held in Peel House at 8 Queen Street, Whittlesey at 9.30am-10.30am on the first Saturday of every month throughout 2022. Attendance should be by prior appointment only.
On Saturday, October 1st Councillors present will be Mrs Dee Laws (District & Town Councillor) and Councillor Haq Nawaz (Town Councillor).
If you have any matters of concern and wish to discuss with a Councillor, then please make an appointment and come along and let us know.
To make an appointment call 01733 351296 or email clerk@whittleseytowncouncil.gov.uk by 1pm on Friday, September 30th.
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Whittlesey Sports Association continues to go from strength to strength with girls’ football in Whittlesey being recognised by a £500 grant from the Barclays Community Fund.
This is being delivered in partnership with Sported, Whittlesey Junior Football Club and Fenland Youth Radio. The grant will support the ongoing coaching for girls aged eight-thirteen although those aged seven but soon to be eight will not be turned away. The sessions are currently held on the Manor Field 6pm-7pm on Wednesday evenings and thanks to a previous grant of portable floodlights by the Whittlesey Charity further sessions will be provided to keep the girls playing.
Chairman of the Sports Association Robert Windle was delighted with the support from Barclays and Sported and this supports the hard work in Whittlesey to get more people either young or old to get involved in sport. For an application form for the girls football please email hello@ fenlandyouthradio.com Facebook Whittlesey Sports Association for updated information.
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As this article was submitted prior to Her Majesty's death, I have written a separate tribute to our longest serving monarch, which you will find on page 4 of this magazine. Our traditional summer months are now behind us and as we enter autumn I can look back on events where Ann and I have represented Whittlesey Town Council through the year and plan our diaries for the coming months which are always hectic at this time of the year.
Reflecting on recent local events, three stand out as being particularly enjoyable.
Firstly, the annual St Andrew’s Church Fete held on Bank Holiday Monday proved to be an enormous success, not only in raising necessary funds for the church but also in enabling so many local people taking the opportunity of enjoying a sunny afternoon in the grounds of St Andrew’s Parish Hall.
Secondly, The Armed Forces Trade Fair held in West End Park in March provided not only a wide range of entertainment for the thousands who attended but also reminded us all of the essential work carried out by our Armed Forces in maintaining good order both at home and abroad.
Thirdly, I am indebted to Robert Windle and members of the Whittlesey Sports Association for organising an open day at Float Fish Farm, Farcet which gave dozens of youngsters the opportunity of learning basic angling skills.
Looking forward, Whittlesey Town Council supports many local community events by allocating individual councillors to sit on committees to assist in the extensive planning of future events which in many cases can take a year or more to organise, examples of which include the Whittlesey Extravaganza which takes place on Saturday, December 10th, from 3pm in the immediate area of the Buttercross and is enhanced by the usual magnificent display of lights and tree provided by the Whittlesey Christmas Lights Committee.
Bucket collections have already taken place for both organisations at the highly successful Music on the Square events during the summer but please support any future events that seek to raise funds for these two organisations which are also supported financially by Whittlesey Town Council and The Whittlesey Charity.
Although The Whittlesey Festival has not been possible this year, I can report that positive moves are taking place in re-forming a committee to ensure that this prestigious event returns to our town in 2023.
On Sunday, October 30th at 3pm in St Mary’s Church I would be delighted to see as many citizens as possible at the Mayor’s Civic Service. Recently a meeting was held at Peel House between representatives of Whittlesey Town Council and the Saxongate Residents Group who have been working tirelessly to address the problems of noise and pollution emanating from Saxon Pit. This meeting was also attended by our two Cambridgeshire County Council representatives, David Connor and Chris Boden, the latter of whom is also Leader of Fenland District Council. Further meetings and initiatives are planned to enable Whittlesey Town Council and Saxongate to work in tandem to collect any evidence of breaches of regulations and to lobby the relevant authorities on behalf of the longsuffering residents of the Snoots Road estate adjoining Saxon Pit. As the local Fenland District Councillor, I am pledging my support to pursue all avenues of enquiry within my power to assist in resolving these longstanding issues.
Cllr David K M Mason Mayor & Leader, Whittlesey Town Council
St Andrew's Church Hall in Whittlesey hosted its Annual Fete to raise valuable funds for its upkeep. A well-attended event featured stalls, have a go at fishing, a goal dribble, splat the rat and music from the Peterborough Highland Pipe Band and Young Technicians. Plus, there were cakes, teas and coffees galore and even some candy floss.
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The Remembrance Parade in Whittlesey this year, will start from a new location due to logistical issues the organisers now face. The parade will now form up at St. Andrew’s Church Hall in Parkinson’s Lane; it will then go along Barr Street into Market Street, follow the normal course and form up for the laying of wreaths at the War Memorial on Queen Street.
After the laying of wreaths, a church service will be held in St. Mary’s Church followed by a reception and refreshments at Childers on Station Road.
If you have any questions about this please contact Sue Taylor, PAO, 07504 668209.
Join us for our Celebration Band Concert on Friday, October 28th at The Ivy Leaf Club. For more information and tickets contact Sue Taylor on 07504 668209
and even less so about the rather large event that happens after Hallowe’en, namely December 25th, but I’m afraid it is inevitable! All our stock is arriving for the festive season and we are busy figuring out where to put it all.
We’ll be having a fun week of activities during the half term holiday in October, with activity packs for the children to complete around the farm trail, plus an almost endless supply of pumpkins – details will be available online soon.
As I write we are all still taking in the tragic news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
We have all been very subdued in the farm shop, but equally heartened by the warmth and affection shown by all our customers for our Queen. Many people have fond memories of meeting the Queen and although we will miss her so very much; we welcome King Charles III and we know he will do his utmost to lead by the Queen’s example.
It doesn’t feel possible to be talking about autumn and Hallowe’en at the moment,
We’ve had some very welcome rain this week and the fields are looking much less brown. Ben has actually been able to do some ploughing – which wasn’t possible until it had rained a little as the ground was so hard it would break the plough. But he is back in action on the ploughing front and we hope to start drilling the corn crops in October, this is the corn that will be harvested next July/August, so the cycle of life goes on.
We are also progressing our new shed which we hope to be ready before the end of the year. We hope this new shed will be a place where indoor craft and farmers’ markets can take place, as well as being used as an educational hub for local schools and agricultural groups. We are very excited about ‘The Shed’ and will be giving out more information as it progresses. But at the moment it’s just a few holes in the ground – so lots to do!
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Amonastery can be a single building or indeed a collection of buildings for monks or nuns that have living quarters, places to work, and a place for prayer, possibly a chapel or a church.
Self-sufficient monasteries can include a school, plus agricultural aspects, manufacturing facilities, amongst other activities. Mount Saint Bernard Abbey is located near Coalville, Leicestershire, and this Roman Catholic Trappist monastery was established during 1835. The Abbey Church is dedicated to the Greater Glory of God and recorded as being in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Bernard.
Mount Saint Bernard Abbey offers many interesting features for visitors, from both the UK and overseas, throughout the year. The Abbey Shop has numerous, most appealing items and products for sale, including a good number of books, with some authored by the monks. Cards, gifts, pictures, pottery, and honey (from their own apiary) are all available.
Award-winning Tynt Meadow English Trappist Ale (7.4% vol) is a very popular production, by Mount Saint Bernard Abbey. During 2017/18, space was created for a new brewery, with the production
of the beer being carried out by the monks. The labelling for the bottled beer bows to, and honours a 12th century Cistercian script, created by Brother Anselm Baker, who was an early monk of the community and an artist of note.
The name ‘Tynt Meadow’ reflects and respects connections with the land and monastic life here for nearly two hundred years. This full-bodied beer is fermented twice and utilises English barley and hops, plus an English strain of yeast, all to great advantage. The deepish brown colour has a reddened hue and entices to the gentle aroma, evoking thoughts of dark fruits. I found the beer to be well-balanced, having overtones of chocolate. The very pleasurable mouthfeel continues to the palate’s delight, for a memorable finish.
For more details, including Tynt Meadow ale stockists, the excellent website has all information.
Mount Saint Bernard Abbey, Oaks Road, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 5U. Tel: (01530) 832298/832022.
Email: monks@mountsaintbernard.org shop@mountsaintbernard.org brewery@mountsaintbernard.org
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, roughly chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
4cm fresh root ginger, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ tsp dried red chilli flakes
700g sweet potatoes,
2 pints stock freshly ground
Recipe:
1 Heat the oil in a large, lidded saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook until softened. Stir in the ginger, garlic and chilli flakes and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fragrant.
2 Stir in the sweet potatoes and stock. Turn up the heat and bring the pan to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer with the lid on for 15 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender.
3 Remove the pan from the heat and blend the soup, using a stick blender, until smooth. Alternatively, tip it into a food processor and blend. Season to taste and serve.
For garnishes, try drizzling a little coconut milk or cream into each bowl, or sprinkle over some freshly chopped coriander, or fry up a pinch of cumin seeds and chilli flakes in a little oil and swirl into the soup.
A big bowl of comfort, that can also be frozen for future meals... winner, winner, soup for dinner!
What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)? How it benefits the homeowner and why one is needed to sell a house?
Over the last few months most of us have heard or been affected by the energy price increases and the rising cost of living.
As your local estate agents, this is talked about a lot in the property market; people looking to move are more conscious of a property’s running costs than ever before.
If you are looking for a new home, don’t forget to look at the energy efficiency rating EPC). It can also help homeowners who aren’t looking to sell. So what is an EPC?
The energy performance certificate is a scheme that has been in place since August 2007, it is valid for ten years and indicates a property’s energy efficiency level. Properties are rated and placed in bands from A, being the most efficient through to G, the least.
The higher up the chart, will mean the more efficient a property is on energy.
Benefits of an EPC for a homeowner
An EPC will indicate how much it will cost to power and heat your home. It will also recommend suitable improvement measures and give details on potential savings. Please note that the figures are based on a typical household in that property and will not be tailored to your lifestyle or family. Even by changing light bulbs, installing double glazing or insulation you can make a home more efficient.
W hat a summer we had! But now, nights will be longer and days shorter, so best to get time in at the allotment before the clocks go back. Harvest or protect any remaining crops that are susceptible to frosts and clear away any remaining debris, and place on the compost heap: the larger the quantity, the better as this helps the heap to warm up and accelerates the rotting process. It is advisable to shred or pulverise thick, woody stems such as sweetcorn, beans, and brassicas, so that they decompose more quickly. Do not put any diseased foliage on the compost heap; burn or discard it.
If you have an allotment or space in your vegetable patch, have you thought about planting a native hedge for wildlife? If you choose something like blackthorn (for sloe berries), elderberry, or crab apples, you will also have a niche crop... mmm, sloe gin! There is a variety of companies on the Internet that sell mixed edible hedging packs. Crops that can be sown this month include:
• Early broad beans.
• Japanese over-wintering onion sets.
• Last chance to transplant spring cabbages – be sure to net them to prevent pigeons eating the young leaves.
• Plant garlic.
• Plant bare-rooted fruit trees or move existing ones – the soil still has some warmth.
• Sow a pot of basil seeds and put in a propagator or on a warm windowsill, keeping the soil moist. Parsley and mint can be dug up from an established clump, put in a pot and kept on the windowsill – much cheaper than buying pots from the supermarket! Other jobs for this month include:
• Continue to earth up celery and leeks.
• Protect cauliflowers by bending a leaf over the curd.
• Finish pruning blackberries and raspberries.
• Keep removing yellow leaves from brassicas – leaving them on the ground risks spreading grey mould.
• If you have not already done so earth up, or stake (or both) Brussels sprouts and sprouting broccoli plants.
• Pick the unripe tomatoes and put a few in a bag with a ripe banana –this gives off ethylene gas which speeds ripening.
• Cure pumpkins and squashes – cut and leave them to dry out in the sun, it hardens the skins, and they will keep for longer.
• Cut back asparagus and artichoke foliage and compost.
• Remove runner bean canes: if left in the ground they will easily rot.
• Divide rhubarb crowns.
Happy gardening!
BS7671 18th Edition - Amendment 2 removes the use of type AC RCDs. It has been determined that type AC RCDs can be blinded by the use of DC current using additions to the circuit. This is somewhat frustrating to those in the industry that have supported the implementation of RCDs, as they are such amazing pieces of technology that save lives on a regular basis.
(Residual current detector)
An RCD is a device in your circuit that has the job of cutting off the electrical supply if there is a fault. It is a very sensitive and important part of your system and is installed to save lives.
On the front of your RCD, or RCBO (this has RCD functionality), there will be a small icon to indicate what type of RCD you have. Please see the attached table to see what type you have.
After discussing this with the NICEIC, they have stated that you do not need to change the RCD type if you don’t want to, unless you have any work carried out on a circuit covered by that device. Then the circuit the electrician works on will need to be brought up to the current regulations. If you have an electrical safety report, the presence of a type AC RCD should be code
3 (improvement recommended), unless other work is required that changes the circuit, in which case measures will need to be taken to bring the installation up to date.
Chargers - whenever there is a battery, DC is involved as AC current cannot be stored.
Computers ~ Televisions ~ LED illumination. Fluorescent lighting (with an electronic ballast). Solar panels ~ Induction hobs
Anything under 50v, such as a 12v transformer. Fridge and Freezer ~ Air conditioning units.
BY COLEEN EVERITT, ALTO ELECTRICAL LIMITEDAs we neared the end of the grace period for the new electrical regulations on September 27th, I wanted to highlight one of the key changes that is being implemented.
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With the rising cost of living and soaring energy bills, there are some easy steps to ‘winter-proof’ your home before the cold weather sets in. There are many clever tips to help save money, whether you are able to carry them out yourself or (in the interest of confidence and safety) need a tried and trusted tradesman.
To make sure that October offers more treats than tricks, and to avoid a November nightmare, remember to:
Check all external pipes: Blocked or leaking pipes can freeze, then expand and burst, causing potentially expensive water damage.
Insulation: A fully draught-proof and insulated home can create huge savings. Check the basics, starting with obvious draught points. Invest in some draught excluders and check the cladding around your boiler and pipes.
Bleed your radiators: This releases any trapped air, allowing hot water to fill every part of your radiator and warm the property more efficiently.
Get a boiler service: Arrange for a professional to service your boiler each year. Boilers account for around 55% of what is spent on energy bills in a year.
Clear out your gutters: Leaves can collect in gutters and drains, leading to blocks and overflows. Consider investing in gutter leaf guards.
Turn off electrical items: Even if they’re on standby or plugged into a socket, they could still be using some energy.
Don’t charge your phone overnight: Most phones only take a few hours to fully charge, so yours could be left plugged in for hours unnecessarily, wasting electricity and money.
Don’t wash in half measures: Wash only full loads in washing machines and dishwashers.
Keep your fridge around three-quarters full: If full, it uses more electricity to maintain the temperature and circulate the cold air.
Take it slow: Even though slow cookers are on for a long time, they are more energy-efficient than a standard oven.
Turn it down: Turning down your room thermostat by just one degree can save around £80 a year. For all your home improvement needs, which in turn could help to save energy and keep utility costs down, visit www.safelocaltrades.com
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Coates WI is to hold an afternoon tea on October 6th from 2pm-4.30pm at Coates Village Hall. Admission is £10, including a glass of fizz for each guest.
For further information and to book tickets, please contact Fiona on (01733) 208516 or Jen on 07703 385661.
Don’t forget Great Nights is staging a Hallowe’en Party Disco with 1960s, 70s and 80s Soul, Motown and more sounds in Whittlesey at The Ivy Leaf Club in Gracious Street, Whittlesey on Saturday, October 29th from 7.30pm until late and is open to anyone aged over eighteen.
Tickets are priced £6 per person in advance or £8 at the door. Please contact: Ivy Leaf Club on (01733) 202579; Andy Coulson on 07941 629660, Bob’s Records on 07802 354220 or visit Larry’s Heel Bar, Broad Street, Whittlesey.
There are many men who would love to sing. Most never get around to it, don’t have the opportunity, or may be too self-conscious to give it a go.
The simple fact is that just about everyone can sing, so what could be better than a free course that will help you discover your voice by signing up to the ‘Learn to Sing’ course at Peterborough’s Orton Wistow Community Centre.
Hereward Harmony is a well-established male Barbershop Chorus who sing in traditional four-part close harmony. Consisting of bass, baritone, lead and tenor, anyone can find a part to suit their voice. They normally sing a wide range of numbers but during the course will concentrate on a few songs to achieve good progress. The course will be each Thursday from 7.30pm to 9pm from October 6th to November 3rd. You do not have to read music and will sing a part alongside at least one experienced singer who will help and encourage you.
Reserve your place now by ringing Alan Lund on 07850 007057. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ HerewardHarmony
Whittlesey Ladysmith WI members will learn about the fascinating lives of crabs at their next meeting, at 7.30pm, on Tuesday, October 11th, at St. Andrew’s Parish Hall.
Sue Jakeman will give a talk about crustacea and life on the seashore. Guests are always welcome to come along and meet new friends. For more information ring Liz on 07982 854872.
The Whittlesey Business Community Group has held a five-mile walk to raise funds for the Whittlesey Lights group which lights up Whittlesey in December. The organisers have thanked local Army cadets for their support, Thorney Running Club (for the signs and tent), the marshals, The Old Oundle Bowman Archery Club for the start and finish area, Poppy's Coffee Bar, Oh Sew Caroline for taking leaflets, and Cllr Roy Gerstner and other members of the Neighbour Watch team who provided the water station. They also thanked other supporters including Discovering Magazines and Julie Windle of RWT Photography for the photographs.
Photo: courtesy Julie Windle/RWT Photography
Whittlesey and District Business Community continues to thrive and a packed Falcon Hotel meeting room gathered for the latest meeting. The meetings are on the last Wednesday of the month with arrival at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. They are ideal for those starting out in business, as well as those who have great business tips to pass on. For further details, check out the Facebook page for Whittlesey & District Business Community or contact chair Erica Cave on 0757 2383312.
Whittlesea Railway Station has received a further upgrade with the installation of brand-new wayfinding signage.
A new wayfinding monolith totem has been installed to help passengers navigate their way around the station and to and from the town centre more easily.
It features a map of the station layout, directional information and a new map promoting the various walking and cycling routes around the town. The signage was funded by the Hereward Community Rail Partnership and Cambridgeshire County Council’s Integrated Transport Fund and comes in response to feedback from passengers and local station adopters for more station signage.
After a fantastic series of summer holiday Fishing Taster sessions provided by the Whittlesey Sports Association, supported by Everybody Can Fish, Get Into Fishing, the Angling Trust, Whittlesey Angling Association and Fenland Youth Radio, a great day was had at Float Fish Farm, Farcet where invited youngsters and parents were given the opportunity to catch some big fish. Additional support came from Compare the Market, ARC Welding, Hyperama Peterborough, NISA and Chef Mark Chesters who all contributed to the BBQ. The volunteers who had donated their time over the summer holidays were Roy Bridson, Richard Marson and John Pope. Plans are now in place for a Saturday morning Young Fishing club to start soon more details to be found when announced on Facebook Whittlesey Sports Association.
Whittlesey Town Council has announced its Best Kept Allotment Award Winners for 2022.
The awards organised by the projects committee of the council saw Peter Bellamy win the top award for the third time. Runner-up was Mr & Mrs Sapley with third place awarded to Tom Cocksedge in his absence.
Photo: Three-time winner Peter Bellamy. Courtesy RWT Photography/Fenland Youth Radio
St Andrew's Church Hall organised a quiz night with five teams of six competing for the prestige of being the top quizzers.
The Fire Exits stormed to a convincing win and joint second were Six of the Best and Trinity Supporters. Organiser Lynn Palmer was delighted with the evening and thanked the Falcon Hotel for the use of a room.
Whittlesey Conservatives are holding a quiz night and fish and chip supper at Whittlesey Conservative Club, Whitmore Street, Whittlesey. 7pm for 7.30pm start on Friday, October 21st. Quiz master Robert is in the chair and tickets are £10 per person with teams of no more than six persons. Fish and chips will be courtesy of the Royal Fish Bar, Whittlesey. More details and tickets are available from Julie Windle Tel. 01733 204445 or email juliewindle@ virginmedia.com or Kay Mayor Tel. 01733 204944 or email kaymayor48@gmail.com
Meanwhile, a coffee morning will be held at Peel House, Queen Street, Whittlesey on Saturday, October 29th between 10am and 12Noon. All are welcome and admission is free.
By Eamonn Dorling
While writing this, there is high speculation that an interest rise of 0.5 percent will be put in place in the UK and USA. Already the UK has doubledigit inflation and that this could hit 18% in January 2023.
Investments and pension funds need to be able to withstand these pressures, but investment markets remain weak while there is uncertainty in Eastern Europe and economic output remains slow. Industrial unrest appears to be negatively impacted, at least in the short term.
Dependence on oil and gas is being reduced in some countries by increasing nuclear power as they prepare for winter. Of course, the creation of a nuclear generating plant is a very long-term project.
In the UK, we generate from various fuels, and an expansion of renewable options can increase independence from Russian coal, oil and gas. However, in the short term, it is likely that alternatives will not be cheap. In my opinion, cheap energy is not currently a viable objective because free energy from wind, sun and water requires significant capital costs and
the low generation costs of nuclear must be balanced against massive construction and decommissioning costs.
This leads us to further inflation, taxation and interest charges; these factors need to be taken into account when investing for the future. A broad understanding, intelligent management and selecting the right solution for the circumstances remain a matter of professional advice rather than sentiment as we traverse these tricky times ahead.
Speak with an Independent financial adviser about your immediate and long-term financial objectives.
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The Library Presents has announced its packed tenth season of arts-based events based in libraries – including Whittlesey –throughout the autumn.
Tickets are now available to purchase for this year’s eclectic programme, which includes a fantastic and diverse offering of world-class live music, dance, magic, theatre, and circus with events for all ages, adults and families.
The Library Presents’ exciting programme of more than sixty events will run from October 1st to December 13th and is bigger and better than ever before.
The upcoming season’s workshops and performances range from award winning folk music to interactive visual events, as well as returning family favourites from past seasons, including the ever-popular ‘Graffiti Classics’.
You can now buy tickets for all the events, ranging from £2 to £10, which include options to ‘pay what you think’, family saver and free companion tickets for disabled audience members.
For more information, visit: https://www.library.live/ the-library-presents and to stay up-to-date go to Facebook and Instagram at: @TheLibraryPresents
Please contact: Ivy Leaf Club on (01733) 202579; Andy Coulson on 07941 629660, Bob’s Records on 07802 354220 or visit Larry’s Heel Bar, Broad Street, Whittlesey.
Graffiti Classics
We are living in the most perplexing of times, when the rich are getting richer and the poor poorer, some having an abundance, some nding themselves homeless and destitute. Others are devastated by wars not of their making or denied their basic human rights.
We are living in the most perplexing of times, when the rich are getting richer and the poor poorer, some having an abundance, some nding themselves homeless and destitute. Others are devastated by wars not of their making or denied their basic human rights.
In July we had the joy of hosting the summer holiday club once again, and a few weeks later, the privilege of baptising three young people who wished to respond to the call of Jesus on their lives.
In July we had the joy of hosting the summer holiday club once again, and a few weeks later, the privilege of baptising three young people who wished to respond to the call of Jesus on their lives.
Baptism is one of the two important symbolic ordinances that Jesus gave, that we are to be buried with Christ and raised to walk in a new life. It’s the most signi cant right available to us, to identify with Christ and become a part of the eternal family of God.
Baptism is one of the two important symbolic ordinances that Jesus gave, that we are to be buried with Christ and raised to walk in a new life. It’s the most signi cant right available to us, to identify with Christ and become a part of the eternal family of God.
The other ordinance is partaking of the bread and the wine, signifying the body of the Lord, broken for us, and the blood of the new life which He accomplished for us on the cross.
The other ordinance is partaking of the bread and the wine, signifying the body of the Lord, broken for us, and the blood of the new life which He accomplished for us on the cross.
In Christian teaching, man has three parts, body, soul, and spirit. Our soul is what makes us who we are. Our spirit is eternal, and our body is natural, mortal. Our soul can respond to the invitation of Christ, who died on the cross to make a way for us to belong to God again; God willingly paid a very high price to give us that choice.
In Christian teaching, man has three parts, body, soul, and spirit. Our soul is what makes us who we are. Our spirit is eternal, and our body is natural, mortal. Our soul can respond to the invitation of Christ, who died on the cross to make a way for us to belong to God again; God willingly paid a very high price to give us that choice.
Trusting only in the temporal things of this life prevents us from becoming whole. The book of Proverbs says, “He who trusts in his riches will fall, but he who trusts in God will ourish like leaves in the spring”.
Trusting only in the temporal things of this life prevents us from becoming whole. The book of Proverbs says, “He who trusts in his riches will fall, but he who trusts in God will ourish like leaves in the spring”.
Our instinct is to hold on to what we are familiar with, but life can sometimes deal us a wake-up call. Perhaps we face a loss of money, or we lose someone dear to us. God tells us His thoughts toward us are for our eternal well-being, even if it is at the expense of natural sorrow and loss for a while.
Our instinct is to hold on to what we are familiar with, but life can sometimes deal us a wake-up call. Perhaps we face a loss of money, or we lose someone dear to us. God tells us His thoughts toward us are for our eternal well-being, even if it is at the expense of natural sorrow and loss for a while.
We are faced with a choice. Do we focus on the loss, slowly becoming poisoned by bitterness. Or, do we see it as an opportunity to take on board a message which will give us so much more, enabling us to enter and grow into things eternal, like leaves in the spring.
We are faced with a choice. Do we focus on the loss, slowly becoming poisoned by bitterness. Or, do we see it as an opportunity to take on board a message which will give us so much more, enabling us to enter and grow into things eternal, like leaves in the spring.
Jesus once said that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like children. When we feel trapped by things outside of our control, and we don’t know which way to turn, we also need to become like children again.
Jesus once said that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like children. When we feel trapped by things outside of our control, and we don’t know which way to turn, we also need to become like children again.
You are always welcome to visit us on Sunday mornings at 10:45am in Broad Street. We are a friendly and informal church, not perfect at all, but here for you.
You are always welcome to visit us on Sunday mornings at 10:45am in Broad Street. We are a friendly and informal church, not perfect at all, but here for you.
We hope that you will discover that less really can be more.
We hope that you will discover that less really can be more.
Whittlesey Amateur Boxing Club
River Drove, Beggars Bridge, Coates PE7 2DH. Contact Gary Morris: 07512 394975 or email: airborneaerials@hotmail.co.uk
Whittlesey Junior Football Club
For U7s to U16s. Visit www.facebook.com/whittleseyjuniorfc for more information or tel: 07762 538860
Meets second Monday of month at 7.30pm at The Letter B, Church Street, Whittlesey PE7 1DE. New members welcome. Contact Steve Palmer, 18 Glenfields, Whittlesey PE7 1HX 01733 351405 whittlesey.lions@btinternet.com www.whittleseylions.org.uk or find us on Facebook.
March & District Model Railway Club
The Rookswood Club, Rookswood, 27 West End March, PE15 8DP 01733 204997. Mike Wyldbore (Secretary): secretary@mdmrc.co.uk www.mdmrc.co.uk
Whittlesey Table Tennis Club
Meets at Whittlesey Indoor Bowls Club. Mon 6-9pm, Wed 2-5pm, Thurs 7-10pm, Fri 2-5pm. Chairman: Dr Peter Hau. Call 01733 808008 or 07554 624525 or email peter@hauforensics.com www.whittlesey-table-tennis.co.uk
Gentle Keep Fit Class
Gentle keep-fit class at Coates Public Hall. Fridays 10am11am. £3.50 per session. All welcome. Contact Karen Mucklin for more info on 07516 461438.
Whittlesey Manor Dolphins: Swim England Affiliated Club
Meets Mondays (term time) 6.30-8.30pm depending on ability. At Whittlesey Swimming Pool. Free Trial – to book contact manordolphins@gmail.com
Painting Group
Meets every Tuesday in Eastrea Village Hall between 1pm and 4pm. Been established for 6 years. Please contact Sue on 01733 205241 for more details.
Rings End Nature Reserve
Family workshops for all to be involved in. Meets every second Sunday of the month in the car park for the nature reserve Rings End PE15 0BE. Conservation for all 9.30am-12 noon. There is a meeting at the Rookswood Club on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7pm to discuss the nature reserve management and events. All are welcome (please check Facebook for any last minute changes to venue) Our next work party will be October 9th, 9.30-11.30am. Please call Hayley on 07962 337988 for more information.
Whittlesey Ladysmith
Meets on the second Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm, at St Andrew's Parish Hall. For more information, please contact Liz Phillips 0798 2854872 or find us on Facebook.
Well-Being Respite Activity Sessions
Meets on the second Thursday of the month at Peel House, Whittlesey PE71AY. Contact Alison Harrison 07930 477233 or email alison.goodcompany@gmail.com
Whittlesey Indoor Bowls Club 194-198 Station Road, PE7 2HA. Open all year round. For more information visit www.whittleseyIbc.co.uk, or call 01733 202209 or email whittleseybowlsclub@yahoo.co.uk
Pictured are Bethan, 17 and Charlotte, 10. They are hoping to spend their prize money on lego and toys for their garden.
We are looking for volunteers in Fenland to help local people live happy, independent lives, connected to their communities. Our roles are flexible, so whether you have an hour a week, or more to spare, please get in touch with Tina on 01223 869892.
For more information on opportunities, or to refer or donate to our services, please visit www.care network.org.uk will be forever grateful for you the volunteers.
• Highly Qualified Staff
• Places available from the age of 3 for 2023/24
• Early Years funding available 15 and 30 hours
• Forest School - Hands on learning experiences in the natural environment
• PE sessions led by our Specialist Teacher
• Morning, afternoon or all day sessions
The business, which is based at 157 Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, supplies new and used cars and also a wide range of other services, from servicing, repairs, MoT testing, tyres and car financing options.
MT Cars is an approved franchise dealer for Subaru and SsangYong, covering the Peterborough area and throughout Cambridgeshire, but deals in used car sales and aftersales for all makes of cars.
The MT Cars marketing department said: “We deal with all makes and all models in addition to Subaru and SsangYong. We can provide a wide range of other services, including MoTs and servicing, and
can also provide a while you wait service with free Wi-Fi and hot drinks available for customers.”
MT Cars says its extremely high levels of aftersales service and commitment to customer satisfaction mean that it has an excellent rate of repeat business with its team having a vast knowledge of the motor industry and available to offer help and advice.
Test drives can be arranged for full UK driving licence holders and vehicle financing facilities can be arranged to suit any customer’s needs.
MT Cars is open from 8.30am-5.30pm MondayFriday, 10am-5pm Saturday; or by appointment on Sunday. Tel: (01733) 309782 or 07714 690814 for an appointment. www.mtcars.co.uk
