Discovering Whittlesea issue 242, September 2024 by Discovering Magazines

Welcome to your September issue...

It’s “back to school time” for many, and “nights pulling-in time” for all.

I hope your summer proved enjoyable, relaxing and, just like this magazine, full of excitement and interest! Time now to take a deep breath, look ahead and wonder why Christmas presents should already be on show in the shops! Before you go any further, however, and start making lists of who will get what eighteen weeks from now, just relax with your favourite magazine...and enjoy the month ahead.

They say age makes one become grumpier, but I don’t think that’s true, in my opinion it is not the advancing years that darken my mood it’s modern-day technology.

Now although I’m ancient enough to have been taught both the Imperial and metric systems, I am not a Luddite. Publishing was one of the first industries to use computers so I’m pretty clued-up on technology, although I admit I am so old I remember when mobile phones were used to actually speak with one another.

For the past few weeks, or even months, I have tried unsuccessfully to activate a supermarket card, yet every time I try to do so, I fail. Following instructions, I enter my email address, type in my password – remembering to use upper and lower-case letters and numbers etc – and then am informed that, after showing me the last three digits of my mobile number, I will be sent a code... however it never arrives.

I have tried to do this on numerous occasions and have even foolishly phoned them leaving me hanging on for what seemed hours and then giving up after deciding it was better to waste my time by doing something else I hate, like watching the latest reality show on TV.

Consequently, I have now decided to accept defeat and continue to pay 10p extra for my favourite can of baked beans and 20p for my preferred chocolate bar...

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Watercress Salad SPICY BEEF AND

Ingredients

For the salad (serves 2):

1 bunch watercress, torn into pieces

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1 tomato, deseeded and thinly sliced

300g beef sirloin, trimmed

Pinch of salt

1tsp black peppercorns, crushed

1 red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced

For the dressing:

2tbsp white wine vinegar

1tbsp vegetable oil

1tsp sugar

This tasty salad is quick to prepare and the beef and watercress make a great combination.

Method

1 To make the dressing, place all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir well, until the sugar is dissolved.

2 Put the watercress, onion, and tomato in a mixing bowl, add the dressing and toss the salad. Set aside.

3 Coat the steaks with the peppercorns and season with a little salt. Cook under a hot grill for 6-8mins, turning once until medium rare. Set aside for 2 mins to rest and cool slightly.

4 Thinly slice the beef and add to the salad bowl, mix it all together well.

5 Serve immediately and garnish with the sliced chilli.

Why Choosing a Whittlesey Estate Agent is Key to Selling Your Home Tania

If you're considering selling your home, making the right choice of estate agent can significantly impact your experience and the final sale price. For homeowners in Whittlesey, opting for a local estate agent is not just a preference – it's a strategic decision that can lead to remarkable results.

At our agency, we've consistently seen success with properties in the Whittlesey area. We have a number of properties that have received offers, with many meeting or exceeding the asking price. This success isn't by chance; it's the result of our deep knowledge of the local market and our ability to address potential buyers' concerns effectively. One common issue we've encountered is properties listed with out-of-town agents struggling to sell. These agents often lack the local knowledge and availability to conduct thorough viewings. For instance, previously we took over the sale of a property that had been with an out-oftown agent for some time without success. When potential buyers travelled an hour to view the house, they initially questioned its value, mistakenly comparing it to properties in Peterborough. I spent an hour and a half with them, explaining Whittlesey's unique qualities and why it stands apart from other areas. Two days later, they made a full-price offer – something the previous agent failed to achieve.

Another experience involved a buyer who almost cancelled a viewing due to concerns about floodplains, which they had read about online.

After a detailed conversation addressing his concerns, they went ahead with the viewing and ended up making an offer.

Local agents have the advantage of personal experience — they can provide insights into local schools, crime rates, and community events because they live in the area themselves. Whether it's the annual Straw Bear Festival or Music on the Square, a Whittlesey agent can paint a vivid picture of life in the town, which resonates with buyers.

If you're ready to discuss how we can help you sell your home in Whittlesey, don't hesitate to reach out at (01733) 641030 or office@cannonandco.uk Your home deserves the best, and that starts with choosing the right agent.

MATTERS COMMUNITY

ONLY DAYS TO GO UNTIL THE WHITTLESEY FESTIVAL

With only days to go until the Whittlesey Festival on Sunday, September 8th, organisers say they can guarantee you a brilliant day out. There’s a full programme of music, dance, entertainment, classic vehicles, stalls and attractions with something for all the family from 10am-4pm.

The festival starts with a parade from Broad Street at 10am and will wind its way along Market Street to the Market Square and the organisers would like to encourage as many as possible to line the route to cheer and wave flags before the Mayor of Whittlesey Cllr Alex Miscandlon performs the official opening .

One of the headline acts this year is The Royal British Legion Band & Corps of Drums Romford, one of the longest running independent youth bands in the UK today. It is one of the most successful traditional youth marching bands on the contest field in the UK, boasting eleven world titles from The World Music Championships (the Olympics of bands), which are held in Kerkrade, Netherlands, and numerous other titles. The average age of the band members is seventeen although the youngest is just nine years old. Leading the band is director Ian Yeoman, who was awarded the British Empire Medal by Her Majesty the Queen in 2014 for his services to the organisation.

Although called the ‘Royal British Legion’ Band & Corps of Drums Romford, the band is totally selffunded. It carries the names of the Royal British Legion with pride and promotes it wherever it performs. This includes The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, The Royal Tournament, Wembley Military Pageant, the Queen’s Birthday Parade in London, to name a few. It has played and performed at various European events and even at the Rochester International Marine Tattoo in New York State.

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 Email: editor.whittlesea@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

The band has also appeared in a range of filmed TV productions which include adverts for EE and Curry’s PC World and performed at one of the world’s most iconic stages, the London Palladium, and most recently appeared on Britain’s Got Talent where the judges, awarded them four yeses’.

More information can be found about the band and the whole exciting programme for the day at www.whittleseyfestival.co.uk or Whittlesey Festival 2024 | Facebook

COUNCIL SUPPORTS ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY

Fenland District Council has reconfirmed its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community with the signing of its own district covenant.

The authority has long been committed to being supportive of the Armed Forces Community and by signing its own Armed Forces Covenant, superseding the 2011 Armed Forces Community Covenant, has now developed support and actions that align with all service areas across the council.

The covenant states that the council will ensure members of the Armed Forces Community don’t face disadvantages arising from their service in the provision of public and commercial services. And, in some circumstances, special provision may be justified, especially for those who have given the most, such as the injured or bereaved.

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MATTERS COMMUNITY

HELPING TO STAY SAFE

Whittlesey Library continues to provide information to keep residents safe. It recently hosted a special session with community safety groups including the Bobby Scheme and Neighbourhood Watch and much more as the stall holders gave advice and guidance to those who attended.

Photo: courtesy Robert Windle/ RWT Photography

GET YOUR BINS OUT ON TIME...

Fenland residents are being reminded to ensure their bins are ready for collection by 7am to avoid being caught out by some collection schedule changes.

From the end of August, some residents, who have been used to their blue bins being collected later in the day, will have seen them being collected earlier. This change is due to a necessary switch to blue bin waste being tipped in a different location in Fenland prior to onward transport for sorting and then recycling.

Refuse teams will continue to work from 6.30am to 3.30pm to get bins collected. On collection days, bins should be presented as early as possible and before 7am.

Find your bin collection day at www.fenland. gov.uk/bins or use the Fenland Bins app.

COATES WI MEMBERS GET TOGETHER ON THE GREEN

Coates WI members enjoyed a picnic on the Green at their August meeting and took part in a quiz put together by Fiona.

The next meeting is on September 4th and will feature a talk about burial rites and customs. 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 any information, please contact Fiona on (01733) 208516 or Jen on 0770 3385661.

LADYSMITH WI DATE

The next meeting of Whittlesey Ladysmith WI will be on Tuesday, September 10th at 7.30pm at St Andrew's Parish Hall when members will be cotton bud painting with Chris, an easy way to decorate cards etc.

Guests are always welcome, so come along and meet new friends. For information contact Liz on 07982 854872, or email liz.ladysmith1@ outlook.com

The group’s on Facebook.

REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF SIR HARRY SMITH

Whittlesey WI ladies enjoyed a most interesting and informative talk by Maureen Watson on the life of Sir Harry Smith who was born in Whittlesey in 1787. Sir Harry was educated in the schoolroom at St Mary’s Church and borrowed £100 from his father, a surgeon, to buy his commission in the Army as a young man where he served for fifty-four years, fighting in the Napoleonic wars of 1812 and many other battles and wars throughout the world. He met and married his Spanish wife Juanma Maria in 1812 and died in London in 1860. He and his wife are buried in the St Mary’s Church cemetery, Whittlesey.

At September’s meeting the speaker will be Jane Sills who will talk about Ramsey Walled Garden. Ladies are welcome to join for the meeting on Tuesday, September 3rd at 7.30pm in St. Andrew’s Parish Hall, Parkinson Lane, Whittlesey.

We meet between 10am and 12pm at: March Library

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month Chatteris Library

Every 3rd Monday of the month Wisbech – Trinity Methodist Church Café

Every 3rd Thursday of the month Whittlesey Library

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We look forward to welcoming you!

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PREDICTIONS FOR THE NEXT UK BUDGET

By Eamonn Dorling

There is a view that when the UK administration changed, matters were worse than predicted during the election process. This is not an unusual situation. In May 2015, Liam Byrne, chief secretary to the treasury under Gordon Brown, left a note for his successor saying that there was no money.

Whatever the situation in 2024, it is unlikely that there will be a giveaway budget to the taxpayer. This is complicated by the new administration's assurances that some taxes (National Insurance, Income Tax, and VAT) would not be increased if they formed the new government.

The chancellor may leave some taxes unchanged, but there are many taxes and several ways to make them bite harder without changing the headline rate. For example, leaving tax-free thresholds level when the rate of inflation (pensions or wages), rises may mean that a more significant proportion of income may be subject to existing tax rates.

Another target might be to concentrate on Capital Gains Tax (CGT). It has been speculated that landlords might be a focus for the chancellor, and no assurances were given regarding this tax. So, if your pension plan was a buy-to-let property, it might be a good idea to consider using a pension arrangement that is subject to what might become the taxes of choice. Even using the existing CGT framework and the intention to align rates with Income Tax

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(20%, 40% and 45%), there are options for the chancellor.

There is another dynamic: If the Government aims to provide more affordable housing, creating a glut of property sales could help provide more purchasing opportunities without having to build them — just a thought.

If you are thinking about accumulating funds for retirement, a pension plan might remain a good option. Consider what your employer provides, and if you are self-employed, speak with an independent financial adviser about planning for the future.

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Consumer Advice

Five Convincing Scams You Will Want to Avoid

By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades

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Have you ever read about victims of scams handing over their life savings and thought ‘that will never happen to me’? Even unskilled fraudsters can now create sophisticated ads, seen and shared by tens of thousands on social media platforms, or mimic the websites, phone numbers and email addresses of genuine businesses.

Along with Which?, Safe Local Trades is aiming to raise awareness of these scams.

1) Hijacked holiday bookings

Weak hotel email and booking systems are being targeted by hackers to send troublingly plausible messages to holidaymakers.

Once they’ve gained access to the systems of hotels and B&Bs, they’re armed with guests’ contact and booking details, and can send fake messages, texts or emails. Typically, messages claim there’s a problem with your payment, before asking you to ‘verify’ or ‘update’ your card details on phishing sites designed to look like Booking.com.

2) Fake phone and broadband providers

Here the scammers may try to convince you that you’re owed a refund, offer new equipment to fix nonexistent connection issues, or entice you with offers to upgrade your package, reduce bills or claim loyalty deals. A nasty trick is to ask you to share your screen, by downloading ‘remote access’ software.

Never disclose financial information over the phone.

3) Fake ads and rip-off subscriptions

You might be bombarded by sneaky subscriptions hidden in misleading ads. Which? reports some victims were paying as much as £50 a month to companies they had never heard of. Many have faced a battle to get a refund from their card provider, because payments appeared to be ‘authorised’.

4) Your bank account drained in minutes

Which? was the first to raise the alarm earlier this year about e-money firm Revolut and account takeover fraud (when criminals hack into financial accounts to make unauthorised transfers).

All the victims were reported to be experienced business owners, including one who lost £165,000 in an hour and another who lost £40,000 in ten minutes. None have been reimbursed.

5) Investment fraud

Investment scammers stole an average of nearly £13 million per week from almost 100,000 victims in 2020-23, according to data from Action Fraud.

Sadly, many households are being drawn into bogus investments and ‘get-rich-quick’ schemes run by criminal gangs.

If you are worried about a potential scam, please contact www.actionfraud.police.uk

MATTERS COMMUNITY

VOLUNTEER FOR MAGPAS AIR AMBULANCE TO HELP SAVE LIVES

Magpas Air Ambulance’s team of lifesaving medics operates 24/7 from the charity’s brand-new airbase and headquarters at Alconbury Weald, and the fundraising team works tirelessly to support them as it saves lives and keeps families together every day. However, it can only continue to save lives thanks to support and time given by those in the community.

It is looking for people to help keep the Magpas Air Ambulance helicopter flying, the rapid response vehicles on the road, and allow doctors and critical care paramedics to continue to be there for patients. Magpas Air Ambulance’s volunteer lead Sam Disney said: “We have lots of volunteering opportunities available, from representing the charity at various fundraising events to working on the welcome desk in our base and everything in between. No matter what your interests are, we can work with you to find the perfect voluntary role.”

If you would like to find out more about the range of voluntary roles on offer, and help Magpas Air Ambulance be there for the people of your community when every second counts, get in touch with Sam today by emailing samantha. disney@magpas.org.uk or call 01480 371060.

now for enquiries on 01733 200565 (24 Hours)

HELP SOUGHT TO SECURE FUNDS FOR SPORTS PITCHES

Proposals are being prepared for four small multisport pitches in Fenland including one in Whittlesey. Fenland District Council is working with the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation on proposals to improve, or create from scratch, new games areas for multiple sports called Playzones.

The council must submit evidence of how the pitches will be used to secure funds from the Football Foundation PlayZones Programme and ensure the right facilities go in the right places. Depending on the finish chosen, which would be partially decided based on survey results, PlayZones can be used for multiple sports, potentially including recreational football, netball, cricket, basketball, hockey and rugby. PlayZones are fenced and floodlit.

Cllr Alex Miscandlon, the council’s portfolio holder for leisure, said: “We’ve chosen the proposed locations, carefully based on land that can be made available for them, where we think there’ll be valuable to local communities and sites that we believe can meet the funding criteria.

“We now want to hear from our communities to help us show the appetite for these facilities and help us decide the correct surfaces to use if they go ahead to make them as useful as possible for the sports and activities people want to use them for.”

The sites being considered include Whittlesey’s Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, PE7 1UA, a new 20m x 30m PlayZone in the grounds of the leisure centre, plus one in March and two in Wisbech.

The district council is asking anyone with an interest in the proposed new pitches to complete a survey at: www.fenland.gov.uk/PlayZonesSurvey People have until the end of Sunday, September 8th to complete the survey.

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You know those small jobs that builders are not interested in doing because they don’t make a mint or those niggly little jobs that never get done because you may not have either the skills, tools or time.

1. Make a list of those

Garden

No job too smALL... but some too big

2. Phone Trev on 07504 205 007

3. A short while later...jobs sorted.

Electrical

Cut out and keep

•Lawns cut

•Small tree surgery

• Fencing – repaired replaced or installed

•Panelling, feather board and palisade

•Gates repaired, replaced or installed

•Decking installed and maintained

•Patios laid, cleaned and re-sanded

Other stuff

• Replacement of light fittings, switches and power sockets to existing position.

•Sheds repaired and roofs re-felted

•Water Butts installed

•Gutters cleared.

Plumbing

•Leaking taps and pipes...sorted

• Washing machines, dish washers and taps installed

• Sinks, toilets and bathrooms fitted

• Laminate and wood flooring fitted

• Painting and decorating

• Dry walling

• Tiling of walls and floors & tiles replaced

• Unfinished DIY projects you just have not got the time to do.

Why not let me have a look at it?

• Pictures and mirrors hung

Carpentry

•Waste pipes unblocked.

•Get those wobbly shelves sorted

• Doors fitted/hung/adjusted to fit/work properly.

• Locks and door furniture fitted

• Kitchen & bedroom units repaired, adjusted and fitted.

• Flat pack furniture. Do you find it frustrating? Always got bits left over? Cant find that Allen key! Let me assemble and install where required

• Blinds,curtain rails and poles fitted

• Lofts/attics insulated and boarded & loft ladders installed.

MATTERS COMMUNITY

SCRUPLES BABY & TODDLER RANGE COMES TO TOWN

Scruples baby and toddler range will launch at 10am on Saturday, September 7th at Whittlesey’s Market Street Emporium.

Catering for babies and toddlers from six months to five years, it will carry a large range of dresses for your ‘little Princesses’ and stunning outfits for ‘little Princes’ with all items brand new and at a realistic price.

Besides clothes for little boys and girls, Scruples will have a selection of items to keep little fingers safe. They range from socket covers, anti-collision corner protectors, cabinet door locks, room door locks, and anti-pinch hand-to-hand opening locks to refrigerator drawer opening protection locks, plus lots more.

Scruples says the UK has become a nation of internet buyers, which means it can be a lonely

WHITTLESEY HOSTS TALK ON ‘BRITAIN’S POMPEII’

Whittlesey has dug deep into its ancient past at a free history talk.

Residents recently enjoyed a fascinating talk led by Mark Knight from the University of Cambridge’s Department of Archaeology and excavation director of Whittlesey’s late Bronze Age settlement, Must Farm.

Mark shared the story of the prehistoric site at the Manor Leisure Centre event and told how it is helping archaeologists to understand how people were living in the Fens almost three thousand years ago.

Described as ‘Britain’s Pompeii’, the settlement was made up of wooden houses on stilts above the River Nene and was less than a year old when it was destroyed by fire. It collapsed into muddy

time for a young mum during the day so a little retail therapy on the High Street can be a life saver. Also, it’s nice to be able see and feel the quality of what you’re buying which you don’t get when you buy online.

Diane Pulford, of Scruples, said: “I remember taking my son to town to get that special outfit for him – we were going to a wedding – afterwards, we went for an ice cream, to make it fun day for him and me. You don’t realise this until you get older and the grandchildren arrive.

“Shopping today needs to be a fun time, not a chore and you need to feel that you can have a mooch with friends and catch up on the local gossip, which I hope we have accomplished and I hope you all enjoy shopping in Scruples as much as I have enjoyed putting it together.

“We are also open to your suggestions for new things to bring into the shop, after all this is a shop for you and your family.”

river silt, preserving thousands of artefacts and revealing the surprisingly sophisticated lives of the Bronze Age Fen people.

Their eel traps and fish weirs were the same design as those made today, and a necklace with beads from as far away as Iran uncover a far-flung trading network.

The talk was organised by Cllr Elisabeth SennittClough, ward councillor for Whittlesey and chair of Fenland District Council’s Culture, Arts and Heritage (CAH) Committee, and Cllr Alex Miscandlon, a fellow Whittlesey ward councillor and Fenland District Council’s portfolio holder for leisure.

Cllr Sennitt-Clough said: “I’m delighted we were able to get Mark to come to Whittlesey and give this fascinating talk. It really put the Fens into historical context, at the centre of trade, construction and architecture.”

new business has got off to a successful start in Whittlesey.

Rai & Rai Bathrooms has opened a showroom in the town’s Market Street and has already attracted plenty of

Technology too is a great aid and we use videos to help communicate. Some customers have even commented that the use of an interpreter helps make communication even easier.

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The business is run by friends Raimonds Epners and Raivis Tidemanis who are both profoundly deaf.

Raimonds’ partner, Ruth Godden, a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter, said: last December, we have been delighted with how the business has been welcomed in the town. We have been really busy and the local community has been very supportive.”

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The business specialises in bathrooms and also kitchen work and boasts eight staff, five of whom

“Myself and other BSL interpreters are on hand to help our deaf staff and customers.

“Rai and Rai have a background in general building work but have decided to focus on bathrooms, kitchens and fittings. The new showroom is very impressive and gives customers the opportunity to choose their ideal bathroom, tiles and products.

“We are very focused on the design process and take customers right through from design and purchase to fitting to enable them to obtain the bathroom they desire.”

Most work comes within a one-hour radius of Peterborough with customers from both the residential and commercial sectors.

Rai & Rai Bathrooms is located at 6 Market Street, Whittlesey PE7 1BD. Tel: 07305 003328; Email: sales@rai-builders.com

offers a complete service

Glyn Jones Auctions has added to the professional services it can now offer its customers with estate agency being introduced alongside house clearances, auctions and removals – making it a complete one-stop property shop for householders and businesses.

Owner Glyn said: “We added estate agency to our business in January this year after I had been approached by people wanting to know if we did it. We previously offered house clearances, auctions and removals and this was like a puzzle, putting all the pieces together to provide a full service.

“Back in the 1980s and 1990s it was all about people offering a specialist service, but I am old school and I wanted to put everything back in one box so that people could get the whole range of services from one source.

“All four things are connected so I have spent the last two years getting the qualifications I need to act as an estate agent.”

Glyn started out in 1976 with buying and selling antiques and collectors’ pieces at auctions and over the subsequent decades has worked in a variety of fields from exporting furniture to overseas markets including America, Australia and New Zealand, to running a factory making pine furniture, and carrying out house clearances and working at an auction house.

This experience led him to start Glyn Jones Auctions which is based on the Springwater Business Park in Station Road, Whittlesey, from where it services the requirements of customers from all over the country.

The company prides itself on the professional services it can offer, giving a full, confidential, discreet and honest service, whether you need to dispose of an estate, however large or small, arrange a clearance, or if you are looking to buy or sell at one of its auctions or sell your property.

Glyn added: “I aim to give an honest, professional service. For example, we do not offer a cheap house clearance service like some people do and then dump the waste illegally, we deal with everything properly and adhere to all the legal requirements for disposal.”

He has also served in the British Army as a TA solider, taking part in a peacekeeping tour of Bosnia and Herzegovina; something that he says gave him the discipline and attention to detail that has stayed with him.

To obtain all your clearance, auction, removal, or estate agency requirements from ONE source contact Glyn Jones Auctions, Unit 16, Springwater Business Park, Station Rod, Whittlesey PE7 2EU. Tel: (01733) 963031 or 07583 816019

Email: enquiries@glynjones-auctions.com www.glynjones-auctions.com

MATTERS COMMUNITY

WHITTLESEY RIFLE CLUB PRESIDENT HAS GOLD IN HIS SIGHTS

Whittlesey Rifle Club has called on everyone in the town to support and cheer on its president Matt Skelhon as he aims for Paralympic Gold in Paris this month.

Matt (39) learned to shoot at the club before famously winning a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics, followed by silver and bronze at London 2012. After a tough few years with no medals at the subsequent games, he has fought his way back to form and is representing Team GB in Paris.

Matt will compete in the R3 10m air rifle prone contest on September 1st and on September 5th he will be taking part in the outdoor R6 50m rifle prone competition, where he is both European and world champion, which also helped secure his Paralympic team selection.

He said: “I know I haven’t won a medal for a couple of Games but I am not going to put any more pressure on myself this time. I just need to be confident in my preparation and rely on my skills.”

Whittlesey Rifle Club disability officer, the writer and actor David Proud, said: “Everyone at the club is

incredibly proud of Matt’s achievements. He is a fantastic role model for the sport. We will all be rooting for him as he heads for Paris.”

Club chairman Andy Surtees added: “Everyone in the club is willing Matt on and we know he will do his utmost against elite opposition. His competitions will be televised and we hope to hold supporters’ events if there is enough local interest. Our club members will certainly be cheering him on. Please follow our website and Facebook posts for timings and updates. Seeing strong local support will really give him a boost.”

Whittlesey has had a rifle club in the town for around one hundred years and the current club building, which was built by Fenland District Council, has been run by volunteers as a community amateur sports and social club for nearly fifty years. If you would like to follow Matt’s progress and/or are interested in trying target sports, you can find details on Facebook or via the club’s website. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Photo: courtesy Matt Skelhon

NEW PROJECT FOR FENLAND

An exciting new project, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, is being launched that will help community groups and charities across Fenland towns and villages.

Known as ‘Support Fenland’ and delivered by the Support Cambridgeshire partnership (Hunts Forum and CCVS), it offers support, training and advice that will enable groups to flourish in their communities.

The project will be launched at an event in Wisbech on Tuesday, September 24th. For more information about the event or the project please contact Marija Lysak, Fenland development officer, at ‘Support Fenland’ by emailing marija@huntsforum.org.uk or on 07561 687808.

MATILDE IS A TWO-TIME WINNER

The annual David Combes Innovation Award has been presented for the second time to 17-year-old Matilde Sousa, a worthy winner from Sir Harry Smith Community College, Whittlesey.

The Rotary Club of Whittlesey introduced the award last year to honour the late David Combes, who was a devoted member of the club and served as president several times and also founded the innovative local company Lawgistics, which has grown to become the largest automotive legal consultancy in the UK.

The award is given annually to a student from Sir Harry Smith Community College who shows promise as an innovator in their work. There were five finalists this

year and it was a close-run contest, but the judges felt Matilde’s detailed plan for an American diner inspired business, created from adapted reuse of an existing local site, showed community focus, encouraging socialising across all age groups as well as demonstrating innovative marketing. The all-age entertainment strategy also made the business plan idea more resilient.

Whittlesey Rotary Club president Jim Saunders said: ‘’The youth of the town are our future and we want to encourage them to have innovative positive thinking to take us all in the right direction.”

Winner Matilde, who attended the ceremony with her mother and sister, said: “Winning the award is unexpected and I am really proud and pleased to receive it. I hope to set up a business and work for myself in the future.”

Judge Joel Combes, managing director of Lawgistics and son of David Combes, said it was a great pleasure to present the award to Matilde, which embodied the spirit of innovation David championed.

He added: “We hope this recognition encourages you to continue your innovative work and inspires others to follow in your footsteps. The world needs innovators like you to help make it a better place.”

Photo: courtesy Robert Windle/RWT Photography

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Excessive worrying, irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, sweating, or trembling. Anxiety can be overwhelming, but recognising its presence is the first step toward managing it effectively.

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MATTERS COMMUNITY

ANGLERS REST HAPPY ON THE BOWER

It was a special day on Whittlesey’s Bower just behind the cricket field as the official opening of the brandnew fishing platforms took place.

Funded by the National Lottery, Environment Agency, plus support from the Whittlesey & District Lions Club and Whittlesey Round Table, the platforms are for community use with priority given to youngsters and those less able. Deputy Lieutenant Rizwan Rahemtulla, representing King Charles III, officially declared the platforms open with the Mayor of Whittlesey Cllr Alex Miscandlon assisting. Platform project lead Robert Windle was delighted with the event. He said: "This was the culmination of ten months of work by Friends of the Manor and Whittlesey Sports Association and with the newly formed Whittlesey Small Fry Youth Fishing Club taking the lead for youth fishing, we see them as the primary users. We thank Mr Rahemtulla for attending and also having a go, he even caught a fish."

Sponsors and supporters include: Whittlesey & District Lions Club; Whittlesey Round Table; Charlie Kitchin; JCH (Groundworks) Aggregates; A.R.C Welding; Allied Ecology Ltd; Friends of the Manor Community Group; Whittlesey Sports Association; Tony Rayner; Fenland District Council and Middle Level Commissioners.

Any youngster wishing to attend should go along to the session on Saturday, September 28th from 10am 2pm, meeting by the river behind the Manor Field. Equipment will be provided. The organisers would also especially like to hear from anyone who struggles with mainstream activities who would also like to have a go at fishing. Contact Whittlesey Small Fry Youth Fishing Club – whittleseysmallfry@outlook.com

Photo: courtesy Robert Windle/RWT Photography

COMMUNITY HUB BECOMES A REALITY

Three Whittlesey groups have come together as part of the Whittlesey Community Hub plans. They held an open meeting in July to share progress and plans and encourage others in the community to get involved through volunteering opportunities.

Whittlesey Athletic Football Club, Helping Whittlesey and Phoenix Youth Provision are all active programmes in the town which have the community and volunteers at their heart; they all have plans moving forward and recognised the benefits of working together to grow.

Gary Munns, director of the Whittlesey Community Hub, said: “WAFC have plans and ambitions for their site both for adult and children’s sports activities and also community benefit. This is a great step forwards in providing an effective community hub to create a stronger, more connected community and benefit of as many local people as possible.”

Anna Foster, Helping Whittlesey chair, said anyone interested in volunteering, especially for the re-use and repair hub, are asked to please get in touch. She also added that the original community pantry on the site of the Falcon will remain with improved storage, and this will provide a second site to allow it to reach more people and more space to develop new projects and initiatives. Last month, the Coates Community Cabin was also launched on the site of Coates Primary School.

Contact: Whittlesey Athletic Football Club www.whittleseyathletic.co.uk; Helping Whittlesey www.helpingwhittlesey.org; Phoenix Youth Provision www.phoenixyouthprovision.org.uk

Please direct any questions or enquiries through the organisations websites, or via Anna Foster, Helpingwhittlesey@gmail.com

FINDING FOSSILS

The next meeting of the Whittlesea Society will be held at the Falcon Hotel, Whittlesey at 2pm on Thursday, October 3rd when the speaker will be local palaeontologist Jamie Jordan from Fossils Galore in March who will talk about finding fossils and the remains of an Ichthyosaur discovered in a nearby clay pit. New members are welcome, visitors £1.

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esus spoke to His disciples about the last days before His return, just before His ministry on earth came to an end at the cross. He warned them and warns us not to be deceived by false messengers, leading us astray. He spoke of wars and commotions between nations and states, of famines, earthquakes and pandemics, and of rising distress and perplexity, and fear of the terrors coming on the earth. He spoke of violence inﬂicted upon the Jews and their neighbours. We are seeing these things beginning to unfold in our time. Jesus speaks to us of the need to be at peace, and not to be overcome by fear. He is saying to us that we should put our trust in God.

Trusting in God

Jesus said:

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. ”

John 14:1 (NKJV)

In the original Greek bible text, the word PISTEUŌ translated as “believe” also carries the meaning to be persuaded of, to place conﬁdence in, and to trust.

Jesus asks us to rely absolutely upon Him through all of life’s trials.

He loves us perfectly, and no turn of events takes Him by surprise. We see natural evidence of things that happen to us and around us; but we have to learn to pray and trust, to see evidence in the spiritual realm.

Jesus Knows Us Perfectly

Jesus saw the anxious looks on the faces of His followers as He spoke of His imminent departure from the earth. He knows about our secret sorrows and our invisible wounds. He’s aware of not only our aﬄictions, but also how they aﬀect us, and how near they are to our hearts. Let’s consider the three words:

Let not your heart be troubled: We shouldn’t allow ourselves to become so troubled so as to be thrown into a state of confusion, like a troubled sea. He didn’t say to pretend the storm isn’t happening, or not to feel sad about it, but that we shouldn’t lose our composure, nor be unsettled–“by your patience, possess your souls”

Luke 21:19 (NKJV)

Let not your heart be troubled: In the bible, the heart is the seat of our life and strength; so whatever we do, we have keep disturbance from our hearts, to protect our heart with all diligence and care. So, even if all the country or the whole world is in turmoil, our hearts must not be disturbed.

Let not your heart be troubled: Jesus is speaking to us, who have given our lives to following Him, hearing and keeping His word. We were chosen by Him, purchased, and made perfect in the sight of God, for all of eternity. On earth we are His representatives, and need to be functional, and have peace of mind, when everyone else is losing theirs!

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Are you a sole trader? Self-employed? And are you based within Whittlesey and District?

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, September 25th, 2024 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!

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COUNCILLOR SURGERIES

Councillor surgeries are held in Peel House at 8 Queen Street, Whittlesey from 9.30am-10.30am on the first Saturday of every month throughout 2024.

On Saturday, September 7th, 2024, Councillors present will be Dr Haq Nawaz (District and Town) and Gurninder Singh Gill (Town).

To ensure you have the opportunity to meet with a Councillor please pre-book with the Town Council Clerk, Mrs Sue Piergianni on 01733 351296 no later than noon the day before the scheduled surgery.

CELEBRATING SUCCESS

Young Technicians Academy/Fenland Youth Radio celebrated the successful conclusion of their latest project in partnership with Helping Hands Group. The atmosphere at YTA was said to be electric with excitement and pride as they gathered to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and collaboration that made this project a resounding success.

Working alongside the talented teams from Helping Hands Group, Young Technicians CIC has supported this project. It’s said the synergy between the organisations has not only produced outstanding results but has also strengthened community ties and set a solid foundation for future endeavours.

Pino Soccio, on behalf of YTA and FYR, said: "A special thank you goes to the National Lottery Awards for All, whose generous grant made this entire project possible. Their support has been instrumental in bringing vision to life and empowering us to make a significant impact. We are deeply grateful for their contribution and the opportunities they have provided.

“As we reflect on this achievement, we are filled with gratitude for the shared knowledge, creative solutions, and mutual support that characterised this collaboration. It has truly been a journey of growth, learning, and success.

“We look forward to continuing this partnership with Helping Hands Group and Young Technicians CIC, eager to embark on new projects that will further our collective impact. Here's to more ground-breaking initiatives and shared triumphs in the future!"

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Whittlesey WI

Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm at St. Andrew’s Parish Hall. All ladies warmly welcomed. For any information please contact Christine on 07778 422484 or Julie on 01733 204445.

Whittlesey Amateur Boxing Club River Drove, Beggars Bridge, Coates PE7 2DH. Contact Mark Hurst: 07377 941011 or email: markhurst@hotmail.co.uk

Whittlesey Lions Club

Meets second Monday of month at 7.30pm at The Falcon Hotel, 1 London Street, Whittlesey PE7 1BH. 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

Meets on Wednesdays, 7.30-10pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wisbech Road, Westry, March PE15 0BA. Visit www.mdmrc.net for further information or email: manddmrc@gmail.com

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

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

Painting Group

Meets every Tuesday in Eastrea Village Hall between 1pm and 4pm. Been established for 8 years. Please contact Sue on 01733 205241 for more details.

Whittlesey Ladysmith WI

Meets on the second Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm, at St Andrew's Parish Hall. For more information, please contact Liz Phillips 07982 854872 or find us on Facebook.

Whittlesey Patchwork Group

Meets every Monday 1-3.30pm in the Bowling Club at Manor Leisure. Sociable sewing, knitting, and crochet over tea and cake!

Find out more from Rita: 01733 204271 or 07875 269145.

The Green Party Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at The Rookswood Club, 27 West End, March at 7.15pm and on Zoom quarterly. For more details, find us on us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FenlandNECAMBSGreens

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