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t’s November, and I can hardly believe that I’m saying that. Before we know it, Christmas will be upon us. I for one, am a big fan of all things festive; the smell of the cake baking and mince pies, the sound of carols and the decorations twinkling in the night. When it comes to Christmas, I am just one big kid. For me, the countdown always begins early as working in the publishing industry, we’re always a few months ahead. That’s why, this month, I’ve created a page for all things festive. Here you will find a selection of some of the Christmas activities planned for the next few weeks, but you can also find many more festive dates in our events guide pages. Be sure to support some of the events, or as many as you can, because without your support, they might not happen next year! An important note to mention this month, is the Kings Dyke Consultation, which you can find out more about on our centre pages. Included in this month’s magazine is a questionnaire and freepost envelope. I urge you all to complete these and have your say; none of us can forget the awful traffic congestion we’ve faced the last few years due to flooding, so it’s essential that something is done. Whittlesey isn’t getting any smaller, and more people equals more traffic. This month also sees the Remembrance Parade on the 9th. Full details can be found on page 8. Plus we also have firework advice for our pets on page 74, Whittlesey Festival arts competition results on page 12 and the Whittlesey and District Lions Christmas Float routes on page 66. Finally please do support our Whittlesey Fashion and Living Festival on 30th of November. Held once again at the Manor Centre, this craft and fashion fair was a huge success last year. Entrance is free and there’s plenty to entertain the whole family, We’ll be there too, so do come along and say hello! More informaton about this can be found on page 37. Have a lovely November, and we’ll see you next month for the start of the Chrsitmas countdown!

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‘Learnmyway’ computer courseThe ‘Learnmyway’ computer basics is coming to Whittlesey Library Learning Centre. The course is free to anyone and runs on Tuesday/Wednesday mornings weekly from 10am – 12 noon with volunteer David Howe. The course covers keyboard/mouse basics, emailing, using the internet, banking/shopping online, Facebook, internet safety, money management, Writing a good CV/Jobs and skills, and much more. If you are interested, please pop into the Library Learning Centre when David is there, or leave your details at the Library desk with a staff member for him to call them back.

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The MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING held at The Nag's Head. Eastrea raised a total of £410.45. Members of the Eastrea Lunch Club who organised the event, wish to place on record their sincere thanks to all who supported us, including the generous donations given by local businesses and those who donated tombola prizes. Special thanks were given to Kevin Archer (landlord of the Nag's Head) who was a great help and support in making it a successful day.

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REMEMBRANCE PARADESunday 9th November 2014

Remembrance Day is always a very poignant day for all Service and Ex Service men and women who have served Queen and Country.

The Parade in Whittlesey will leave the Ivy Leaf at 2.00pm and march to the memorial on Queen Street for a Service of Remembrance, followed by a

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o you love the Christmas displays of flashing lights and singing Santas? We are fortunate to have lots of wonderful displays in and around Whittlesey, including Robert Dempsey’s home at 122 Duncombes Road in Turves. For the past couple of years he has been building up a large Christmas lights display at his property, and this year will be doubling his festive scene at his two-acre plot. The display will be so impressive, that he has decided to register to collect money for Cancer Research UK. There is room for visitors to park at the rear of the property, and there will be signs visible to help direct. The display will be switched on the 24th of November.

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Christmas Tree exhibitionDon’t forget that The Friends of St Mary's are holding their Annual Christmas Tree exhibition on the 12th, 13th, and 14th December. The set up date being Thursday 11th December. Any organisation, school, nursery/pre-school or individual wishing to enter a tree should contact the Friends secretary on 01733 202782.

It’s starting to look a lot like ChristmasIt might only be the start of November, but already plans are underway to make 2014 a magical year. Here are just a few of the special events taking place this month and next:

5th Dec - Christmas Bazaar at 3.15pm10th & 11th - Nursery Concert at 10am11th Dec - Christingle Service at St Mary's Church, time tbc12th Dec - Reception Nativity at 9am15th & 16th Dec - Year5/6 Production at 7pm

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Arnold’s Lane DisplayOnce again Gina and John Ferridge will be lighting up their cottage in Arnold's Lane, Whittlesey with Christmas Lights in memory of their son Nicholas and for their charity 'Children with Cancer UK'The Big Switch On will take place on Saturday 29th November at 5.00 pm. The Alderman Jacobs School Choir will again get the proceedings started at 4.30 pm singing Christmas Carols and Songs. Some of the cast of The Key Theatre's Pantomime 'Jack and the Beanstalk' will be there and Gina and John have it on good authority that Santa has said he will also be there with Rudolph and who knows, it may even snow!

Whittlesey’s first Christmas Craft Market - 30th Nov9.30am to 3.30 pm at the Ivy Leaf Club. Free entryAround 50+ stallholders will be setting up for the day to give the Whittlesey Community it’s first taste of a Christmas Crafts and Curiosities Market.On offer at this new event will be a wide range of Glass work, Wood carving, Handcrafted Jewellery, Paintings, Greetings cards, Needlework and Emroidery, Hand Knitting, New Age, Artwork, Candles, Soaps and Crystals will all be offered for sale. Plus a range of foods including cakes, jams. chutneys, fresh shellfish and European cheeses.

Christmas Bazaar The Christmas Bazaar is being held at Sudbury Court Sheltered Housing Scheme on Saturday 6 December from 10am until 1pm. There will be a raffle, cake stall, tombola, craft stall, lucky chance, and a jewellery stall and everyone is most welcome.


| Community newsWhittlesey Festival Schools Art Competition

The Whittlesey Festival held this year on Sunday 07 September was once again a resounding success with thousands of people enjoying the variety of activities and displays on offer throughout the day. One of the regular highlights of the Festival is the Schools Art Exhibition and this year was no exception. Students and children from local schools Park Lane, Alderman Jacobs, New Road, Coates, and Sir Harry Smith Community College had their work on display at the Whittlesey Christian Church in Broad Street for visitors, family and friends to enjoy. Marija Lysak who organised the competition

on behalf of the Festival said ‘having the schools involved is such an exciting and important aspect of the Festival. It’s a fantastic opportunity for others to appreciate the creative talents of the young people we have in the community. There was such an interesting variety of themes and techniques used and many of those who entered had worked really hard. Comments from visitors included ‘brilliant work, very creative, full of imagination, Well done !” , “lovely exhibition, very talented children we have” and from a proud parent: “Excellent artwork , my George is very proud to see his work on display”.

Prizes were awarded by the Mayor of Whittlesey Councillor David Mason on the day. The winners were as follows:

Primary: Age 4-7 years category 1st Millie Facer-Worth - Park Lane School2nd Maja Kwiencinska - AJS3rd Noah Whitwell - New Road SchoolHighly Commended Addison Savage - AJS

Primary: Age 8-11 years category 1st Jack Dryland - AJS2nd Freya Seekins - Park Lane School3rd Luke Ruggles - Park Lane SchoolHighly Commended Ben Taylor- Park Lane

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After a glorious summer and a mild September Autumn is now with us with a vengeance. The nights are drawing in rapidly and it is dark when most of us wake up in the morning. The leaves are dropping off the trees aided by the strong and at times bitter winds and the air temperature is decreasing day by day. To many this season of Autumn holds its own attractions with the changing colours of our trees and hedgerows but to others Autumn is the foreboding of harsh days ahead and Winter is anticipated with a certain amount of trepidation. It is at this time that we as a greater community should be recognising that there are many potentially vulnerable people in our midst and our thoughts need to turn to how we can be of assistance to our neighbours many of whom may be old, infirmed, unable to make regular trips to the shops or simply are lonely being effectively imprisoned in their own homes for days on end particularly during periods of extreme weather. Do you know of someone like that in your street or village? Last October the death was announced of Cllr. Mac Cotterell a man who had dedicated fifty years to the Fenland District Council in many capacities including that of Chairman. One of his greatest achievements as a councillor was to set up the Golden Age project, a nationally recognised scheme that has provided advice and practical help to many thousands of older people throughout the district. Mac Cotterell’s legacy lives on in the form of a dedicated Golden Age Team committed to improving services and information for the over 60s in Fenland. This team brings a range of services to Fenland’s villages, through Golden Age Fairs regularly visiting the market towns and villages with Golden Age Events recently being successfully held in Coates and Doddington They also work in partnership with a number of Golden Age Partner Organisations who are dedicated to providing services and information to the over 60s. Such advice can be in the form of keeping warm on a limited budget, helping people to claim benefits to which they are entitled but may not be aware of and generally informing them of services in the area to assist them through the dark days of winter in particular. The next Golden Age Fair comes to St Andrews Hall on Monday 17 November 2014 from 10am until 1pm and I would hope to see as many of you as possible on that day. Many of the Whittlesey Town Council will be there to offer advice and support along with Fenland District Council representatives and if he has the time in his busy schedule our local MP, Steve Barclay. One of my nominated charities last year was an organisation called Community Navigators who operate under the Care Network banner. This particular

organisation is available to elderly citizens who are perhaps unsure where to turn in moments of need and Community Navigators are indeed regarded as an essential signposting agency. Advice on benefits, assistance with transport, medical care at home including mobility aids, assistance with shopping and simple household tasks or even just someone to talk to are all valuable services that are provided. Unfortunately the work of this organisation is for the most part unknown but should you wish to contact a representative for any purpose I would recommend that you visit Whittlesey Library on Wednesday mornings where Mrs Janet Clark holds a regular surgery or telephone 09154 212100 for advice. Another element of care in the community has been the launch two months ago of Whittlesey Emergency Food Aid and I would like to thank all those who have come forward with offers of support in so many ways. The Whittlesey Town Council have financed food storage cabinets that are housed in the Christian Church in Broad Street and also provided an allotment in New Road for educational purposes. A further grant from the council will facilitate free basic cookery lessons, details of which are to be announced shortly in conjunction with a public meeting to be arranged at the Christian Church. The four food stores in Whittlesey Nisa in Broad Street and Victory Avenue, Heron in High Causeway and Co-op in Blunts Lane have all been approached for assistance and information on the scheme has been supplied to various doctors surgeries, social services and other relevant agencies. Churches throughout the town have supported the appeal through recent harvest festivals and I have many other kind offers of assistance from individuals for which I am very grateful. The next crucial stage is sourcing families who can make use of our facilities either by learning how to grow vegetables or cook to basic recipes to increase nutritional value to their families. Other projects will follow on in due course but in the meantime a supply of dried or canned food is available in modest quantities for anyone in Whittlesey or the surrounding villages. If you wish to learn more please contact me in confidence at the Town Council Offices on 01733 351296 or Brian Smithyman at Whittlesey Christian Church on 01733 752093.

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hittlesea is a Town in the State of Victoria, 40km (25 miles) North East of Melbourne, its local government area being the City of Whittlesea. Robert Mason surveyed the existing Toorourrong village reserve in 1853 and he chose the name of Whittlesea probably because he assisted in the survey of the drainage of Whittlesey Mere in 1851, the marshes which characterised this Australian area could have reminded him of it. The Town had three buildings of worship. The Presbyterian church erected in 1863, the Anglican church of Christ Church erected in 1865 and the Methodist Church erected in 1870. A 208lb (94kg) bell was hung in the belfry of Christ Church but the weight proved to be too much for the structure and in 1909 it was hung beside the Church. An affinity was established in 1993 with our own St. Andrew’s Church and Christ Church when the Rev. Ian Oats came here and presented the church with a banner and periodic visits have been made in both directions ever since. The Church is remembered in the service on the last Sunday in January being nearest to Australia Day, the 26th January. The bond between the two towns was initially established during the dark days of rationing after the end of World War 2. The residents of Whittlesea sent food parcels to the families of our frontline returning soldiers. Then a chance to repay this generosity came on the 7th February 2009 when on “Black Saturday” horrendous bush fires devastated the area. Whittlesea acted as a focal point for fire fighting and relief efforts. The Mayor, Cllr. Steve Garratt launched an appeal and the Council together with other Town organisations forwarded over £10,000 to Mary Lallios their Town Mayor. The gift was recognised by presenting a key to the City of Whittlesea to this Town and it is on display in the Museum in Market Street. The Town of Kingslake, on a few miles from Whittlesea, was completely destroyed by the fires and 47 lives were lost. The church of St. Peter’s was one of the buildings razed to the ground. Mr Roger Brown, a frequent visitor arranged a cycle ride from Melbourne to Whittlesea Station (both in Cambridgeshire!) and raised some £3000 which

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went towards the sewage disposal of toilet facilities to the churches temporary buildings. This church has now been rebuilt and opened on the 26th March 2014. The Town of Whittlesea itself has a population of 4826 according to the 2011 census. Like us it has a volunteer fire brigade and ambulance station, a number of local attractions and many sports facilities. It also has a limited opening hours police station (sound familiar?). The railway station opened in 1889 to serve a large logging trade taking timber from Kingslake to Melbourne for milling and there were several public houses to accommodate the temporary workers in the timber industry. The line closed in 1969. A new form of transport is now available for passengers as a private airport opened in 1960 to provide tourist and charter flights to and from the area.

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In this centenary year we should stand still and take stock of the world in which we live and the gratitude we owe to those who have given so much to defend our freedom. We also acknowledge those who continue to protect what we enjoy in our country.There are three ‘Rs’ which apply at this time.

Remembrance - Respect - Reconciliation.We remember our history. We seek to understand the need for and experience of War. We recall the sacrifices of many, both on the battlefield and at home. We remember the peace that was achieved.We respect the people involved in those years of wars, members of our own families and local communities. We stand before our memorials and those lists of names speak of so much. Let your imagination run free.We seek reconciliation in our time. We work to understand other people and seek unity. We maintain peaceful lives and look to promote this gift. Peace is the gift received from those who gave of their lives. We should treasure this gift in their memory.The Kohima Epitaph: ‘When you go home tell them of us and say,for your tomorrow we gave our today.’

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November 9th 20149.30 a.m. St Andrew’s Holy Communion with Act of Remembrance 11.00 a.m. Morning Service with Act of Remembrance at St Thomas’ Church, Pondersbridge10.45 a.m. Coates War Memorial followed by 11 a.m. Service of Remembrance at Holy Trinity Church then Turves War Memorial11.00 a.m. St Mary’s Church Holy Communion with Act of Remembrance12.15 p.m. Eastrea War MemorialAssemble at Ivy Leaf at 1.30 p.m. for Procession at 2.00 p.m.to Whittlesey War Memorial for service at 2.30 p.m. 3.00 p.m. Civic Service for Remembrance at St Mary’s ChurchTuesday, November 11th 2014 11.00 a.m. At Coates War Memorial to participate in the National Act of Remembrance11.00 a.m. At Whittlesey War Memorial to participate in the National Act of Remembrance

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Anglers in the Whittlesey area have been blessed with a wide variety of waters to fish, the fenland drains have been very popular with big matches taking place on the likes of the Twenty Foot Drain, Glassmore Bank and Cock bank to name but a few. Not far away is the Old Nene at Benwick and March both renowned fishing

venues. In more recent times Decoy Lakes on the outskirts of Whittlesey, Kingsland Fishery and more recently Float Fish Farm have all made a massive impact as anglers switch to stillwaters. East Delph Lakes was always a big favourite for local anglers although over the past couple of years for several reasons anglers have drifted away. That should all change though as new owner James Mackay has big plans for the fishery and already the venue has been fishing

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After September’s excellent article about our Whittlesey Recycling Centre by Sue Evans, Whittlesey Town council’s clerk, we were informed that all nine recycling centres across Cambridgeshire are under review! An opportunity for the public to make their comments was publicised as best as possible given the time restraints (this closed September 26th).The potential by the County Council to close one or more of these sites is highly likely. You will see from the photograph taken in 2010, when our Recycling Centre was threatened with closure, some of the effects of dumping and fly-tipping of rubbish just along New Road where the recycling centre is situated. On that occasion, the County Council decided to invest several hundred thousands of pounds to refurbish the site. We at Street Pride, found vast amounts of litter and rubbish every week when we cleared the

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We were pleased to welcome some new members and guests to the October meeting and we all enjoyed learning about the wonderful work of the Donkey Sanctuary. The next meeting will be on Tuesday 11th November at 7.30pm in St Andrew's Hall as usual and Fishy Things Ceramics will be showing us various ornamental ceramic items some of which are made by them. Although they have a curious name I don't

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Harold Bredesden recounts a true story about a group of scientists who decided to develop a fish that could live outside of water. They selected some healthy Red Herrings and began cross-breeding, and changing their hormones and chromosome’s until thy finally had a fish that could exist out of water. Then they feared that this new fish may actually retain a secret desire for water. So they re-programed all the fishes reflexes, until they had a fish which would rather die than get wet. Even humidity apparently affected it. Proud of their achievements they took the fish on tour. Everything went well until - quite by accident - the fish fell into a tank and immediately sank to the bottom with its eyes and gills shut tight, afraid to move or breathe. Yet, breathe it had to in order to survive. So, tentatively at first, the fish filled its gills, its eyes bulged and it breathed again, this time flicking its fins. And …… would you believe it, on the third intake the fish wriggled with delight then started to swim - The tour was over - The costly experiment had failed. Well, you might be asking, what’s this got to do with an editorial on Church Life? Everything really. At the time of writing we are half way through a terrific Alpha course for the adults and a Youth Alpha for the teenagers, and because of our team of imaginative communicators, the feedback is already terrific.

It’s not unusual for people who meet me, or come to the church for first time, to tell me that they don’t actually believe in God, and they’ve only come to the meeting because a friend invited them, or out of curiosity: is the singing and warmth of welcome all they’ve heard it to be? Though they only intended on coming once, some are still here. You see, as humans we all have a space in us that really can only be filled by God. No matter how much society, or life, tries to re-program us to do without God, all it takes is for us to find ourselves in a place where we experience the real presence and love of God. Ok, like the fish, we may wriggle and try to deny what we feel. But, take another breath, and like the fish in the tank, we discover a new and fantastic life. Isn’t it time you got your feet wet and came long one Sunday morning at 10.45?

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| Policing your area by Paul Harris, Whittlesey Geographic SergeantThe local policing team and detective constables have continue to link together crimes for theft of motor vehicle badges in Whittlesey. All suspects have been arrested and we are looking to resolve over forty crimes that occurred in the town in quite a short space of time. Since the arrests have been made, no further crimes of this nature have occurred. In addition to this good work we have had an excellent result over an investigation that was led by a member of our local policing team here in Whittlesey. This was for a case of dangerous driving that took place on the North Bank, back in March 2014. The evidence gathered clearly showed it was a miracle no one was injured or killed. The person concerned pleaded guilty this month and has received a prison sentence. This piece of work underlines how we approach incidents of this nature and the time we invest to highlight it. Driving this way cannot be tolerated due to the risk it places on others. Another person is also currently on remand in Prison again after some good police work when an individual, again driving dangerously, gave false details to police. The officer at the scene showed

great investigation skills and identified the person. As a result the person concerned has been remanded in custody to deter their continued re-offending. In response to local concerns raised at the schools over strangers approaching children. We have adopted a high visible patrol plan to help make people feel safe at peak times. We will continue to work with all the schools until we are satisfied that the risk has declined. If your child or anyone you know reports any such matters to you please do make us aware. Do not rely on the fact that others have already done it. We would much rather have double the reports than none at all. Like everything information is always key. Thank you to all those that have helped us on this matter thus far. We are always here to listen to any concerns you have and will answer as best we can. Finally we are busy planning the up and coming patrols and resourcing plans for Halloween, Fireworks night, and Remembrance Parade. We look forward to seeing you all over the next few months in the run up to Christmas, Yes I said it Christmas is back!!!!!


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In this months article we move away from the nitty gritty of how our bodies work and instead look at the meaning of the word exercise. To some, exercise is a word filled with trepidation as we are continuously bombarded with people, companies, health professionals and the media telling us to exercise. To others, exercise is something exciting , something that their day is planned around. Whichever camp you fall into we hope this article will get you thinking.Firstly what does exercise do? It simply challenges our body systems. When exercising we are challenging the vascular system (blood flow), the nervous system (co-ordination), the respiratory system (breathing) and the hormomal system (endorphins). Why is this important? To answer this, let’s consider how are bodies works. We have a range of functioning levels, e.g. our system is in a different state when we a sleep, at work, being active, eating, etc. Each state requires a different set of parameters, I.e. Our oxygen concentration in our blood will be different when we are sleeping to when we are at work as will our hormonal balance, etc. Thus we go through different states in our daily live dependent on what we are doing. Our system needs to be able to respond and adapt to these changing states and in some cases rapidly. Exercise forces our system to adapt quickly and thus maintains our systems ability to adapt. It also builds a greater range of adaption. I.e. If our hearts are stronger and our body more coordinated then we have more options in the event of let’s take an extreme example of escaping a fire in our home. We could climb out the upstairs window, quickly run through the hot, low oxygen filled hallway to safety or dangle the bed sheets from the window and after anchoring it climb down. If we did not have any fitness then climbing out would be unattainable and so we would be felt with the only option of running throught the hall way. Whether we can run 1mile in 5mins or 5mins 30sec (I.e. our performance during exercise) is not a life benefit, rather it is an ego benefit. For life exercise gives us options and the ability to adapt.Has exercise always existed?Not in the convectional sense. 200years ago there were no gyms or exercise classes. Rather people had active lives which incorporated exercise. They played games outside to entertain themselves (which developed into sports) and they lifted and moved (I.e. ran, walked, climbed) as part of their daily live It is only in the modern world, where the physicality of life has been removed that we need to exercise to give ourselves that adaptation ability. Do we need to exercise?How many people in a physically demanding job exercise as well? In my experience not many. And that is exactly the point, if you are physical in your daily life then you are changing your levels and improving your adaptability and thus exercise has little additional value. Equally, if you are active in your live, then the need for exercise becomes less. There is a buzz word currently circulating called active living. Just being active can give you the adaptability you need.Exercise vs active living which is better?It does not matter, it depends on your circumstance and your mind set. If you have a sedentary job and like your creature comforts then exercising will give you that adaptability. However if you have a physical job and prefer to use your body to do things (e.g. Washing up by hand as opposed a dish washer, cycling as opposed to driving), then exercise will give you little extra benefit. As long as you do at least one it make no odds whether you are active living or exercising. Take care and we wish you an enjoyable and happy month.


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We are an award winning boutique with a wide selection of stunning gowns by various award winning designers

You will feel relaxed, and enjoy the experience of finding your dream dress in our beautiful surroundings,

regardless of size or budget. We stock Benjamin Roberts, Ronald Joyce and True

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(By appointment please-always ring to make sure we are free)

Opening Times:Tues by Appointment | Wed 12.00pm-8.00pm

Thurs & Fri – 10.00am-5.00pm | Sat 9.00am – 5.00pm

83 High Street, Ramsey, Cambs PE26 1BZTel: 01487 711002

[email protected] | www.harveysbridal.co.uk

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Harvey’s Bridal Boutique Family run bridal boutique in Ramsey.

RETAILER OF THE YEAR 2011

We are an award winning boutique with a wide selection of stunning gowns

by various award winning designers You will feel relaxed, and enjoy the experience of finding your dream dress

in our beautiful surroundings, regardless of size or budget. We stock Benjamin Roberts, Ronald Joyce and True Bride amongst others.

We also stock Sonsie by Veromia for sizes 18-30+.

Opening Times: Tuesday by Appointment

Wednesday 12.00pm-8.00pm Thurs & Fri – 10.00am-5.00pm

Sat 9.00am – 5.00pm By appointment please-always ring to make sure we are free first.

83 High Street, Ramsey, Cambs PE26 1BZ

Tel – 01487 711002 Email –[email protected] Web – www.harveysbridal.co.uk

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Down along Broad Street, you might have noticed a glamorous new salon has opened its doors. TwentyNine replaces a previous salon in the heart of Whittlesey, and uses quality unique professional brands and high end products. They also retail luxury homecare products which are exclusive to the salon. “I bought the salon from a lady who had been trading for the last 20 years,” explained Victoria, “and I saw the potential in its great location, with a lovely town and friendly people.” Undaunted by the businesses need for a makeover, and with the support of loyal existing clientele, Victoria hand painted, wallpapered and laid the floor. Whilst her budget was tight, her enthusiasm wasn’t. “I wanted customers visiting the salon to have an experience where they feel pampered in beautiful and comfortable surroundings, and feel like it’s a treat. We offer customers a range

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Rupert Wyatt’s 2011 reboot of the Planet of the Apes Franchise, Rise, was a hugely well-received film of the last few years. A thrilling action film with an intelligent narrative and plenty of heart, it was an almost totally unexpected and very pleasant surprise. For Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, director Matt Reeves continues the story where Wyatt left off, and Reeves has satisfyingly made a sequel of such impressive quality that is at least the equal of its predecessor and in many aspects surpasses it. The story takes place a decade since Caesar led his fellow apes to begin a new life away from captivity in the forests beyond San Francisco. The group has expanded and thrived, and constructed a sort of ape city among the trees. Here, Caesar has continued to command the loyalty of his fellow simians and remains chief,

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By now you will have seen adverts featuring prominent personalities indicating that a new pension initiative is beginning to take effect. If you employ anyone – you need to have a compliant scheme with the correct enrolment procedure in place by the time the Pensions Regulator expects you to be ready. If you do not know you’re staging date or whether you have all the correct procedures in place – your first port of call might be the website: http://www.thepen-sionsregulator.gov.uk/ As an employee you should know that a scheme must be provided for you and that you will be automatically enrolled into it. You do have the option to opt out – but why would you when in effect you’ll be giving up a wage increase? When the entire plan is fully operational 8% of your qualifying earnings will be paid in to a pen-sion scheme. Your employer will contribute 3%, you will contribute 4% and the tax man adds a further 1% – therefore in return for your 4% you get double the amount invested for the future – unless your circumstances are such that any reduction of income would cause hardship – this is too good to miss. Many employers will operate the scheme set up by the government: National Employment Savings Trust (N.E.S.T.) because it is simple and

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Last month I told you making a Will won’t kill you. From October 1st this year the intestacy rules – dying without making a Will – have changed. A new Act came into force known as The Inheritance and Trustees Powers Act 2014 or ITPA 2014 which is less difficult.

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Gifts Galore now onlineSo many of us adored Gifts Galore on Blunts Lane, and like me, were saddened to see it close earlier this year. But that's not the end of the story, in fact Gifts Galore is still very much in operation. . . Over 17 years ago, Christine Nicholls opened the doors to Gifts Galore, and it quickly became a much-loved shop selling beautiful cards, ornaments, jewellery and wooden signs. The business thrived and Christine built up many loyal customers and friends. But when her own property required renovation work, she was unable to keep the Whittlesey gift shop open. In May this year, Christine closed the door to her shop for the last time, but she was far from ready to give up her business. Jump ahead a few months, and Gifts Galore is now a thriving online business, currently operating from a Facebook page and launching on the 1st of November, a brand new website: www.gifts-galore.net, with thanks to SG Computing for their hardwork. Here you can still purchase the lovely handmade wooden sentiment hearts and plaques, and the beautiful rhodium plated indulgence jewellery. “My aim is to give the people of Whittlesey, Eastrea, Coates and Turves a free, same day delivery service (whether home or work) if orders are placed before 11am,” explained Christine, “or they can collect from me at Eastrea and receive 10% discount off their order.” Items can still be viewed with prior arrangement, and Christine is also continuing her popular picture framing service, which offers no obligation quotes.

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Whittlesey professional artist James Green has just released a new 16 page brochure which showcases all of his stunning paintings. His landscapes are generally of the local area so well worth a look. Also in the brochure you will see his railway paintings which haverecently won him a place into the ‘Guild of Railway Artists’. His works are available as limited edition prints, greeting cards and drinks coasters all of which make perfect christmas gifts. Call James on 01733 203230 or 07786 995794 if you would like to receive a free copy.

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Coffee & Cake a huge successPark Lane Primary & Nursery School welcomed parents and friends into school on Friday morning to be part of the World’s Biggest Coffee morning in order to raise money to support Macmillan Nurses. Staff had been busy baking and there was a wonderful array of cakes, pies and biscuits that Mary Berry would have been proud of! Parents were offered competitions to enter such as estimate the number of Hundreds and Thousands on the iced cake, a prize raffle as well as the chance to chat over a refreshing cup of tea or coffee. Sue Bradshaw, Year 6 teacher said “The school council representatives and teaching assistants hosted this successful event which has raised over £300 for this worthwhile charity. “We are extremely grateful to local businesses for their generous support of raffle prizes and we hope to host another such event next September”.


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| Motoring news “TWIGGIES TIPS”Hello there, my name is Mark Twigg from MT Cars and MTC Subaru in Whittlesey. We thought it would be a nice idea to help you with purchasing a new/used car, maintaining your car or even simply staying safe in your current car. On the odd occasion we’ll also be reporting the latest news relating to cars.

Antifreeze is something that is often forgotten or is not given the credit it deserves. A con-tinuous squealing noise as soon as the engine is started is usually a sign the water pump is frozen (it’s the fan belt slipping on the pulley) the cylinder block could be frozen too. You need to turn the engine off and allow the engine to thaw out. If the vehicle overheats it’s a possible sign that the radiator could be frozen preventing the cool-ant from circulating, again stop straight away in order to prevent any serious damage. Generally antifreeze only costs a few pounds, however if you haven’t had your car serviced or you forget to add it, it could cost you hundreds of pounds in repairs. You need a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze in the cooling system for winter, this should give you protection down as far as -30. Tyres, we recommend that you have your tyres checked and really they ought to be at least 3mm and certainly no less than 2mm, so again why not make an appointment with our service depart-ment for us to check your vehicle thoroughly? We will go over your whole vehicle for you and report back with our findings.

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We hope you found the last edition helpful, this time round we thought we would help you with the up and coming winter months and how to look after yourself and your vehicle. We recommend you gather a few items at the start of the winter season and keep them in your car – just in case. Below are items that should be in your emergency kit:gIce scraper and de-icergTorch and spare batteries – or a wind-up torchgWarm clothes and blankets – for you and all passengersgBootsgFirst aid kitgJump start cablesgFood and a warm drink in a flaskgShovelgReflective warning signgRoad atlasgSunglasses – the glare from the snow can be dazzlinggMobile phone charger

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Just when you thought it was all over!! Wrong it’s just the beginning!! Due to the fantastic success over the last 5 years at T & T Vehicle Sales, Whittlesey, Director Darren Smith has decided to open a 2nd site in Werrington.

Due to the hard work and timing that’s gone into opening T & T Vehicle Sales, Werrington, the site at Whittlesey has been closed for a short period but don’t despair we’ll be there!!! Darren is re-opening Orchard Street on the 1st November 2014.

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First of all we would like to thank Quinns Bar in Whittlesey for donating to the Poppy Appeal the fantastic sum of £400.00. This amount was raised at their recent “ Quinns Festival “ a special fund raising day of music, games and head shaving! I am told that this music day was such a success that they intend to make it into an annual event so look out next year for a good day out. Our Annual General Meeting took place on Sunday 12th of October and the following offers were appointed: President..Commander Kewish RN. Vice Presidents.. Wally Newman and Ken Austin. Chairman..Ken Mayor..Vice Chairman Geoff Butler. Branch Secretary.. Ray Thrower. Treasurer..Judy Darby. Social Committee.. Sue Brown, Wally Newman, Ken Austin. Standard Bearer.. Steven Darby. Deputy Standard Bearer..Kevin McKevitt..Recruitment Officer..Geoff Butler. We are very pleased to advise that our Standard Bearer, Steven Darby has been selected to carry our Whittlesey RBL Standard at the Remembrance Service at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday the 8th of November 2014. If you are watching please look out for Steven

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Contact details:National Helpline 080 88028020.Branch Secretary Ray Thrower 0785 068 0785.Chairman Ken Mayor 01733 204944.Poppy Appeal Judy Darby 0772 408 1024.

coming down the steps, I am sure that he will do us all proud! Arrangements are now under way for the Remembrance Parade on Sunday the 9th of November and anyone wishing to take part should be at the Ivy Leaf Club at 13.15 ready to step off at 14.00. Please note that due to restricted car park area we would ask that there is no parking in the club car park. Finally we would like to congratulate one of our younger members, Mr. Chris Worsley for completing the Perkins half marathon recently. This is the second time Chris has competed and all the money he raises goes to the Royal British Legion. The total raised this year for the Poppy Appeal is now over £10,100.00 so thanks to you all.

We would like to thank our supporters of last year Santa Float who raised a record of £3200This has been donated to:nSERV, Voluntary organisation for delivery of blood and baby milk to hospitals nA shed for Whittlesey Child Minders at St Andrews HallnTo enable a young female suffering from Batten Disease to go to Alton TowersnThe training of two Hearing Dogs for the deafOasis Centre for persons subjected to sexual assaultnTake Scaldgate Club to Peterborough Lions variety shownA disabled person purchase a special chair for his car.nHelp relocation of Whittlesey Cricket Club to premises at Sir Harry Smith SchoolnMessage in a Bottle which is a Lions Project to place medical details in your fridge should

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1st COFFEE MORNING at St John Hall Plough Road. CAKE STALL & RAFFLE 10am.

1st Trudie at Conservative Club

8th Graham James at Conservative Club

8th Fireworks Night. Fireworks night at the Manor Centre, the fun starts at 3pm the fireworks start around 7.45pm. Additionally bands will be playing all evening and there will also be fairground rides, stalls and inflatable activities. Tickets are £3.50 for adults, £2.50 for children and are available from the Manor Centre – Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1UA – or online at www.newvisionfitness.co.uk. Purchase your tickets online before October 25th and receive up to 20% off. For more information call 01354 622 399 or email: [email protected].

8th Singer Rob Stevenson in the bar, open to all. At Ivy Leaf Club

15th Coffee Morning, St John Ambulance Hall, Whittlesey PE71LT, delicious cakes/tombola/card stalls, details Kim Jackson 01733 351419 or 07749204575

15th ST. JUDE’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, 10.30AM – 1.00PM. HELD AT CHILDER’S. Homemade cakes/bottle stall/ tombola/ bric-a-brac/ toiletries & jewellery/ plants/books/ cards & gifts. Refreshments available.

Line Dancing Lessons 7-30-9pm every Thursday £2 each. Western Partner Lessons 6-8pm every Sunday £5 coupleCoates Public Hall - Come along and join us

Art Group. Every Tuesday 1 pm-to 4pm. Eastrea Village Centre. Noreen Smith 202852 Sue Ross 205241.

St Andrew’s Race NightJoin in the fun at the RACE NIGHT at St.Andrew’s Hall. First race is at 7:30pm onSaturday the 1st November. Admission is £3.00, tickets will be in Ostlers from the 16th October or call 350812 or 202960. As usual, bring your own food and drink.

Coffee morning in aid of the Church of England’s Children’s Society on Saturday 1st November at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Parkinsons LaneFree admission between 10am and 12 noon. There will be various stalls, including cakes, jigsaws, handmade Christmas cards, books, jewellery and a raffle.

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15th Bizarre & Christmas Crafts 10-12pm at The Salvation Army, Church Street. Cakes, Books, Refreshments, Christmas Crafts for sale and much more.

15th Steve Carmel at Conservative Club

15th November Singer Mikki Jons in the bar, open to all. At Ivy Leaf Club

16th Grill the gorilla and GeHOF perform at Dobbies Peterborough from 2.30 pm until 4.00 pm, raising money for EACH.

21st November Country & Western evening with Gary Perkins. Coates Public Hall 8pm Ticket £ 5 call Sarah 01733 840346

22nd Sam Sounds at Conservative Club

29th Christmas market packed with local stallholders at St Andrews Hall between 1-3pm.

29th KENEYDON HOUSE DELPH ST WHITTLESEY XMAS BAZAAR, 2PM TO 4PM. MANY STALLS TOMBOLLA CAKES, CRAFTS, RAFFLE, BRIC A BRAC PLUS MANY MORE. PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT US.

29th Michael Knight at Conservative Club

29th Grand XMAS FAYRE. Coates Public Hall 1pm to 4pm including RAFFLE

30th Christmas Market between 9.30am to 3.30 pm at Ivy Leaf Club. Around 50 stallholders will be setting up for the day to give the Whittlesey Community it’s first taste of christmas. The event is being organised by the ex Fenland District Council Markets manager who will be arranging a wide variety of craft and quality traders for the day.

9th December St Mary’s House Christmas Bingo, 6.15-7.00 start Inc. Christmas Draw. All welcome. Proceeds to St Mary’s House Residents Christmas Party.

13th Christmas Coffee Morning 10am-12pm. At The Salvation Army, Church Street. Display of nativity scenes, Cakes, Refreshments, Crafts and Homemade Cards.


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Donation in memory of Jim CampbellPam Campbell and her sister Jackie Fryett present a cheque for £1,200 to Dr. Andrew Anderson of the Jenner Health Centre, Whittlesey. This money was raised by Pam and Jackie at a social evening at the Ivy Leaf Club in Whittlesey on 27th September which was attended by 172 friends and family. The money was raised in memory of Pam’s late husband James Campbell who passed away earlier this year after a long illness. They wanted to give a big thank you for the care provided by all the staff at Jenner Health Centre. The money will go towards providing equipment at the surgery to benefit all patients.

Red, White & Blue Day Raises Money for Armed Forces Charities The money raised will go to help three chari-ties; ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund to help with the tremendous work they all do to support the wider military family. Miss Becky Marshall, Class Teacher at New Road School and organizer of the fund-raising event said “as the world looks to commemorate the start of World War One we believe it is important for our pupils to have a good under-standing of the sacrifices servicemen and women make. Throughout the day the children completed a variety of art activities to show their respect and thanks for current and previous service personnel. These included creating a Van Gogh inspired mural of the poppy fields. They also learnt about the history of the poppy and completed their own poppies using various mediums”. New Road School is very proud to have taken part in Red, White and Blue Day and to have raised money for a very worthwhile cause. For more information about New Road Primary school visit www.newroadprimary.co.uk

Children at New Road School, Whittlesey were invited to come to school dressed in red white and blue, for a special fundraising day for the Armed Forces charities.

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Firework Advice for Pet OwnersFireworks and Dogs:vIts best of you can take the dog for a long walk in the light of day before the fireworks start.vCreate for your dog a safe area, room or crate that you can make so your dog feels safe.vClose the curtains and put on a television or radio to help cover the sound of the fireworks.vAlthough its difficult try not to over reassure your pet, this some times can add to their stress. Instead try to continue as normal.vMake sure the area the dog is in is secure, when scared animals can try to run and if they escape the can get them selves lost. Ensuring your dog is microchipped and the details up to dat e will make reuniting you with your pet easier.vLook out for signs of stress, Panting, pacing, drooling, destructiveness, high heart rate faecal incontinence and aggression. Fireworks and Cats:vCats are more difficult to contain, so make sure your cat is indoors long before it gets dark, finding them at the last minute can be difficult, and once the fireworks start the cat may hide.vMake sure the cat flap is locked securely.vProvide the cat with a litter tray.vClose the curtains and put on a TV or a radio.vMake sure your cat has somewhere to hide, a box or a space under the bed, you can put the cats

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