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Welcome to our November edition...

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Welcome to our November issue of Discovering Whittlesea.

This month is a busy issue

with lots of important information and local updates. Weve got some news on the Kings Dyke bridge on page 67, plus some important information about our local street lights on page 6. Theres also a spotlight on Whittleseys very own boxing

club!

Weve also heard about a wonderful little girl called Millie, who is cutting her hair for charity this month. You can show your support by donating to help raise the money needed to make special wigs for poorly children. Find out how you can help on page 11.

Finally, wed like to wish you a lovely November.

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Claire x

Theres also some information about the local bus service, and different ways you can get involved in the community and volunteer.

Finally, a very dear friend of mine is organising a charity music event, raising funds for Anaya Aid (to help Syrian refugees). Please do support the evening - and you can find out all of the details on page 36.

Please note - the editorial deadline for the December issue will be November 12th.

6 Community Matters - Bus Service Update

8 Gardeners Corner11 U3A Update16 Mayor's Column18 History Page20 Your Street Priders24 Whittlesey Art Competition Results

26 Policing your Area28 Local Fishing News 32 Whittlesey ABC Spotlight

34 This Month's Recipe36 Charity Music Concert40 Coates School Starts a New Project

50 Pets' Corner53 Your Finances58 Volunteers Needed!60 Events Diary64 Legal Corner66 Kimg's Dyke Crossing Update

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At a meeting of the Whittlesey Town Council on July 8th, I was tasked with investigating the needs of local residents following the demise of Judd's Transport, and subsequent complaints raised about the future bus services in the Whittlesey area. Following a local press campaign, I received seventeen hand-written letters, twenty-nine e-mails, two signed petitions numbering a total of forty-nine residents, and various comments on social media, all of which are enclosed for your perusal. The general consensus of opinion is that, following the withdrawal of Judd's Transport, a monopoly situation has now developed in favour of Stagecoach, resulting in a number of comments and complaints. In summary, they mainly relate to: The present timetable offered by Stagecoach is insufficient to meet the needs of residents both now, and in the immediate future, taking into consideration that over 1,000 new homes have been passed by planning authorities in the Whittlesey area. Key areas of Whittlesey, such as New Road and Drybread Road, are no longer being serviced, to the detriment of older residents and young families. Employment possibilities in Peterborough are being reduced by the lack of bus transport after 6.40pm. The Whittlesey railway station, at the present time, is not fit for purpose as an alternative means of transport, particularly with its location to the south of the town. Customer service on Stagecoach, and in particular the attitude of some drivers, leaves a lot to be desired. The frequency of buses has suffered without an alternative supplier. There is evidence of increased overcrowding on buses at peak times. I would therefore respectfully request a working party to be set up to consider alternative methods of servicing the public in the immediate area. Current suggestions that might wish to be considered are for Cambridgeshire County Council to put out to tender a bus service to replace and extend that previous provided by Judd's Transport, or the review of budgets to examine the feasibility of reducing subsidies to extend the use of Community Transport. This has been sent to the Transport Manager for his consideration. In the meantime, Id like to thank everyone who took the time to send me your comments. Cllr David K M Mason, Whittlesey St Andrew District.

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STREETLIGHTSCambridgeshire County Council has to save 100 million by 2019. One cost-cutting measure, from April next year, will be to switch off many of the countys streetlights from midnight until 6am every night, with most of the remaining lights dimmed, to save electricity. Streetlights on main roads and at vulnerable junctions wont be switched off. Whittlesey Town Councillors considered whether paying almost 10,000 a year to keep all of the towns streetlights lit throughout the night would be a cost-effective use of local taxpayers money. The Town Council agreed not to pay to keep the lights on, which county are proposing to switch off. However, weve sent Highways a detailed list of specific streetlights for them to reconsider because of safety fears. The Town Council will carefully monitor the effects of the switch-off next year and will take action if it appears necessary.


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l Continue to cut down fading herbaceous perennials.> Cuttings can be added to the compost heap. Its also still a good time to lift and divide overgrown clumps of perennials.

l Lift and store dahlias, cannas and tuberous bedding begonias that have been hit by the first frosts.> Store in a dry, frost free dark place in a layer of sawdust. Check occasionally over winter to ensure they are still dry and rot free. Remove any that look suspicious to prevent the risk of further infection.

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l Clear up fallen leaves - especially from lawns, ponds and beds.> Tidy up leaves from around borders. They can be added to the compost heap, or placed in separate bins to make leafmould. Leafmould makes an excellent soil improver.

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REMEMBRANCE PARADESunday November 8th 2015Remembrance Day is always a very

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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 Church Service at St Marys Church.

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The Friends of St. Marys Church are holding their annual Christmas Tree competition on the following dates:-December, 11th 12th and 14th The Church will be open from 10am until 8pm on Friday 11th, and 10am until 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. At 6pm on Sunday there will be a carol service, when mulled wine and mince pies will be served. Admission for the exhibition will be 2. Children under 16 will get in for free. Organisations, schools or individuals who wish to enter a tree can obtain forms from Inspirations card shop in Market Street, Whittlesey or by contacting the Friends secretary on 01733 202782. The set up date for the trees will be Thursday 10th, and the 'take down' on Monday 14th. Full details will be on the application form.

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Future Music Events on the ButtercrossThis summer, Whittlesey Town Council sponsored two music festivals on the Buttercross to fulfil its promise to encourage community events in the centre of the town, following the relocation of the bus stop to Grosvenor Road. Plans are already at an advanced stage to extend community events next summer, which will include three open-air music events. The first is already booked for Sunday June 12th, 2016, when an old favourite of many, the Peterborough Concert Band, will be performing music, old and new. In August, we shall be entertained somewhat differently, in the Motown style, by the Motor City Vipers.

We also have a vacant slot in July, and would like to invite the readers to suggest who they would like to see performing on that day, within reason of course. Please contact me through the Town Council offices in Grosvenor Road or e-mail me through:[email protected] These events are free to the public and, along with other planned initiatives, are intended to recreate a sense of community enjoyment, which I know the majority will enjoy.

I look forward to hearing from you.Cllr David K M Mason

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Hello everyone. As the days get shorter and the nights close in with the weather getting colder, its a sure sign that Christmas is on its way. With this in mind, if you are on the lookout for presents and bargains, be aware that on December 5th, the Whittlesey Extravaganza takes place in the Market Place - so come along and support worthy causes. At the same time, you will be able to enjoy the Christmas lights. Functions for both myself, and the Mayoress, seem to be on the increase with small fund-raising events taking place all over the town. This keeps us both very busy. One of the highlights was being asked if I would present a bunch of flowers to Joyce, a resident of The Elms Nursing Home, who had reached the grand old age of 100 years recently. It was a privilege to meet her and members of her family, some who had flown over from America (see piece below). I also attend many functions in other towns, promoting Whittlesey, and this in turn brings fellow mayors and high ranking visitors to Whittlesey to my own functions, thus raising Whittleseys profile in their minds and becoming a place, rather than just a name on a map. This is a process that was started by the previous mayors, and I shall endeavour to continue for the benefit of Whittlesey.

A quick note... Whittlesey Town Council have available to them grant monies to the tune of 10,000 for distribution to the local community voluntary organisations, but you need to apply. The maximum for any one application is 1,000. The cut-off date for applications is January 31st, 2016. Applications need to be made in writing, headed, Tesco Fund via the Town Council office in Grosvenor Road. More information on this can be found on page 70.

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WHITTLESEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTEAt Octobers meeting, Mark Knight, from Cambridge University Archaeology Unit, gave a most fascinating talk with slides about the dig they are doing at Mustfarm, which is at the local brickyard site. They have unearthed some wonderful artefacts, including glass beads, bronze tools, and implements and woven textiles made from plant fibres. Eight beautifully preserved prehistoric logboats have also been unearthed at an earlier dig. The dig this time will continue for the next eight

months, and members have been invited to visit the site in the next couple of months. For more information on this amazing project on our door step, visit www.mustfarm.com The next meeting is on Tuesday November 3rd at 7:30pm at St. Andrews Church Hall. It is the AGM, and members will be making the decorations for our entry to the Christmas Tree Festival. New members are welcome, contact Ginny on 01733 205148.

Joyce Slater had a special visitor as she joined a very special band of people to reach 100. The Mayor of Whittlesey, Cllr. Alex Miscandlon, presented flowers on behalf of Whittlesey Town Council to Joyce, who is a resident of The Elms Residential and Nursing Home. Joyce was later joined by her family, which included grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her daughter Sue, and husband, had travelled the furthest, from the United States of America. The photo shows the Mayor, Cllr. Alex Miscandlon, Joyce Slater and Cllr. Julie Windle

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t is the year 1850 and the Governors of the Town Revenues, who are responsible for the administration of the lands, buildings and other charitable bequests, have a problem. Ever since the outbreak of cholera in the town 15 years before, the state of the slum cottages, many hidden away in back yards but many also highly visible to the more respectable inhabitants, has become a source of embarrassment to the Governors principally because they own a sizeable number of them. To be fair to the Governors their role is to oversee the charities income and distribute it amongst the poor inhabitants. The idea of being some kind of Victorian housing association would never have occurred to them. The Workhouse was there to satisfy any possible feelings of guilt they might have otherwise experienced at the sight of ragged, starving families begging in the street. Unfortunately the Workhouse in Old Tavern Street now Broad Street, built in the 18th Century and extended more recently was full to bursting point and so as we shall see were many of the *poor cottages* occupied by the overflow. To this end an Improvement Committee was created and the newly elected Chairman Mr Waddelow took himself and the other members to inspect a row of poor cottages at The Baulk, a narrow lane between East Delph and Bassenhally Road. This is their written report:

There are five tenements occupied by the under mentioned viz1. The tenement at the south end by John Timmons, his wife and six children aged from 6 to 16 years.2. The next adjoining by Thomas Stevenson, his wife and eight children, three being above 16 years of age.3. The next adjoining by James Holmes, wife and one child about 16 years of age.4. The next adjoining by William Glithero, wife and one child about 10 years of age.5. And the next adjoining by James Fish, wife and one child about 15 years old. Each tenement consists of one low room and a chamber above. The roof of Stevensons tenement viewing it from the outside appears to have fallen into the chamber, but on viewing it the Committee found the sides thereof were propped up by supports placed within

IThe year of 1850

the chamber and between these 3 beds are placed in which 8 of the inmates sleep. That the tenement at the north end and occupied by James Fish is in the best state, he having repaired the thatch recently giving it a rather more comfortable appearance. And lastly that the Committee is of the opinion that the state of the whole is such that they are very unsafe for persons to reside in and recommend that steps are taken for their entire removal.

Seven months later the tenements were still there and steps were taken to eject the tenants and pull down the cottages forthwith. A month after The Committee resolved that the decision to pull down the cottages in consequence of their being a nuisance the whole site should be devoted to the enlargement of the lane. This gives us a telling glimpse into not only the poverty that was endemic in Whittlesey, but also the view of that poverty that prevailed amongst the more prosperous inhabitants of the time. The cottages were a viewed as a nuisance and the poor inhabitants were simply thrown out with no thought of their fate. We read much about the Clearances in Scotland at the behest of landlords who wanted to create sporting estates or turn their lands over to sheep to improve their income. Much the same morality was in evidence

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similar project can be undertaken next year. If you think you can identify an area, please let us know and we will look into it. Our litter picking and rubbish clearing is never-ending, and is a somewhat thankless task, but our dedicated group of volunteers carry on regardless. Until some more pro-active enforcement takes place, the litter bugs will also carry on their dirty deeds. The rest of our group and I hope that Fenland Council continues to support all the Street Pride groups throughout Fenland; there are around fifteen groups, all doing their bit for the community. You can find our future events at https://whittleseastreetpride.wordpress.comor just Google Whittlesea Street Pride.

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The Final Big Switch-OnThe Christmas lights in Arnold's Lane, Whittlesey, will be switched on at 5pm on Saturday November 28th, with the Alderman Jacobs School Choir singing carols and songs from 4.30pm. Over twenty years ago, Gina and John Ferridge started to decorate their house with lights, in memory of their son Nicholas, who died from leukaemia when he was eight years old. Through the generosity of the people of Whittlesey, donations received for their charity, 'Children with Cancer UK', so far stand at 28,600. Their goal is to achieve 30,000 in their final switch-on year. Age and ill health has made them take the decision to make this the final switch-on, and hope on the night that your support can help them achieve their goal.

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| Community newsWhittlesey Festival Schools Art CompetitionThe Whittlesey Festival, held this year on Sunday September 6th, 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, 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. Its 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, Wow - what a lot of talent we have in Whittlesey, fantastic display, loved the diversity of styles, great to see each school represented. Well done!; Thought provoking, makes you really look. Needless to say, the judges had a challenging time deciding on the winners as the standard was absolutely superb. Prizes were awarded by the Mayor of Whittlesey, Cllr. Alex Miscandlon, on the day. The winners were as follows:

Primary: Age 4-7 years category 1st Poppy Garner - Park Lane School2nd Sophie Brudenell Park Lane School 3rd Mariah Corden New Road SchoolHighly Commended: Olivia Cole Park Lane SchoolPrimary: Age 8-11 years category 1st Liberty Bothamley -Park Lane School 2nd Freya Seekins Park Lane School3rd Isabella Bridgeman Park Lane School

Highly Commended Caleb Sargent - Park Lane SchoolSenior Age 11-14 years category - Sir Harry Smith Community College 1st Hannah Carter 2nd Roanne Causey 3rd Daniella Overson Highly Commended Sophie HobbsSenior Age 15-18 years category Sir Harry Smith Community College 1st Christina Asplen 2nd- Emily Wilson3rd Sam Spencer Highly Commended: Dylan Doyle For more information on how you can get involved in next years Festival, please contact Brian Smithyman on 01733 752093 or Jenny Parker on 01733 351005.

Pictured below: Left - Sophie Brudenell; right - Freya Seekins; bottom - Emily Wilson

All was safely gathered inNew Road Primary School celebrated Harvest with a whole school assembly, with each class playing an important part with songs, poems and prayers. Rev. Nigel from St. Marys Church, reminded us all of the importance of saying Thank you, and how good that can make people feel. The song, Harvest Rock and Roll,

got our hands clapping and feet tapping. Following our successful MacMillan Coffee Afternoon in September, when we raised 205, our children and staff generously contributed to the Whittlesey Emergency Food Aid Project, with tins and packets of food creating a colourful Harvest display. Pastor Brian, from Whittlesey Christian Church, also joined us for our assembly and was able to take our gifts away to be used as needed.


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Did you know that far from being irrelevant or boring, the Bible contains revolutionary information and extremely wise guidance? People are often surprised when I tell them, that many things we take for granted today actually trace their roots back to information found in the Bible. Here are just three:The Bible Has Often Opened The Door For Scientific DiscoveryIn the mid-700s BC the Bible clearly stated (Isaiah 40 v 22) that God sits on the circle (sphere) of the earth. Prior to Aristotle suggesting in his book, On The Heavens, that the earth might be a sphere, or round, science had believed that the earth was flat, and if you went beyond the horizon you would disappear into nothingness. It took Christopher Columbus, inspired by the Bible, to sail around the world and prove it was indeed round ... as the Bible had stated. The Earth Hangs On NothingIt seems hard to believe that scientists did not discover that the earth sat on nothing until around 1650. Prior to this, it was accepted that the earth sat on the back of a large animal or giant. Yet around 1500BC a man called Job wrote, He, (God) hangs the earth on nothing (Job 26: v7;) In more recent years many scientists have begun to accept that some of the things we see are actually composed of things we cannot see the invisible atom, for example. Two thousand years ago, God Word stated, the things you are actually looking at have not always been made from those things you can readily see (Hebrews 11: v3).

The Bible And OceanographyMatthew Maury (1806-1873), considered by many to be the father of oceanography, happened one day, to be reading Psalm 8: v8; and all that moves along the paths of the ocean. Contrary to popular belief at the time, this verse challenged him to publicly state, if there are paths in the sea then I am determined to find them. The world now freely accepts the factual presence of the cold and warm continental currents. Maurys book on oceanography remains the basic text for this subject and is still used by many universities. In 2016, we are considering holding a course which will look as these and other facts to help you consider the relevance of God to your life. To register your initial interest in this, simply send us your e-mail address or telephone number and well forward you details nearer the time.

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| Policing your area by Ben Di-Meo, Local Whittlesey Police SergeantThis is my first article for Discovering Whittlesea, taking over from Sergeant Paul Harris, who served the local community for over three years. I realise Paul is a tough act to follow, but I will do my very best to achieve this for Whittlesey. I would like to take this opportunity to bid a sad farewell to both Paul Harris and Sam Dyer, and wish them both every success for the future in their new roles. Paul has moved to a new role within Cambridgeshire Constabulary. Sam has re-located to a new area to pursue an exciting new career. On behalf of everyone at Whittlesey, we wish both all the very best in their respective new endeavours. A brief introduction about me... I have been a serving police officer for nineteen years, working mainly across Fenland, Peterborough and Huntingdon areas. I have had a wide variety of roles ranging from uniform response, to plain clothes investigation. I took over this new role on September 1st, and Im looking forward to working in an expanding and developing part of the area. The area we police covers from the Dog and Doublet Bridge to Pondersbridge, encompassing the villages of Eastrea, Coates, Turves,

Benwick, Wimblington and Doddington. Within this area there are local communities, schools, businesses and care homes. Although we do get deployed around the district, you can contact the local officers via our Facebook and Twitter accounts; popping into the Whittlesey station on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9am to 5pm; the Cambridgeshire Police website; write directly to the local team; and for non-emergency, call 101. This does help officers understand issues and concerns from residents which affect their areas and communities. We cover eight schools within our area, and we will be outside these schools patrolling either in the morning or afternoon, which is not an easy task. Please stop and have a chat with us, its not just enforcement, but a chance to engage and speak to people informally. However, officers will enforce any offences, and will try and educate people. Tickets are usually a last resort. We are also working closely with schools to try and deal with all the concerns associated with this particular issue, and try and develop student groups to express their views and also to break down barriers and misconceptions.


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We have had wind and rain, along with the first frosts of the year, so that can only mean one thing to anglers... get out the pike and zander tackle, and head for the fenland drains. In early November, Whittlesey host the prestigious Angling Times/Angling Trust British Pike Championship. Locals have a very good record in

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Whittlesey Extravaganza CommitteeThe date is set, the acts are booked, and all we need now is YOU!!! The Christmas Extravaganza will be on Friday December 11th on Whittlesey Market Square from 5pm to 8pm. Father Christmas is booked, as are the elves and fairies to decorate his grotto. Punch and Judy are booked; the balloon modeller is practising, as are the Cambridgeshire Caledonian Pipe band. 20Twenty are bringing their theatre group and Whittlesey Fire Service is bringing the Fire Engine. There will be the usual Charity stalls raising funds for their special group. Whittlesey Lions are already working on the Childrens window competition. It all needs to be perfect.

We are hoping that many local businesses will stay open whilst the Extravaganza is in progress, giving all of you an extra chance to search for those all important Christmas presents. Some businesses will be waiting with mince pies and a little glass of something festive for their visitors.All the festivities will draw to a close with carol singing supported by the Salvation Army band and local singing groups. Whilst our name has changed, our Committee is made up of an assortment of volunteers, some from Lions, Straw Bear, Tangent, and others just keen to help. Enquiries to Roger Brown, tel: 01733 202884.

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Whittlesey ABC needs you!There arent many groups and clubs left in Whittlesey that cater for children, but Whittlesey ABC certainly does. The boxing club, found at Unit 32 Aaron Road Industrial Estate, is open to adults and children who have an interest in the sport of boxing, or just want to keep fit in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We spoke to committee member, Leann Boscarini, about why it needs your help.

Step into the gym at Aaron Road Industrial Estate, and you might just be surprised. Men, women and youngsters will greet you with a smile as they learn how to box and keep fit. Open on Monday (7:30pm to 9pm), and Saturday mornings, the club holds special sessions for juniors on a Monday and Friday between 6:15pm and 7:15pm. Theres also a circuit training session on a Wednesday at 8:30pm for an hour. Membership is very reasonable, at only 5 for adults and 3 for a child per session, or 30 (adult) and 20 (child over 11 years) for a monthly pass.

Boxing might not be for everyone but, with the closure of many youth groups, Whittlesey ABC are providing a safe environment for our youngsters. However, this non-profit organisation is reliant on its members, and donations from loyal businesses, to keep afloat. The group, which is awaiting charity status next year, is holding its first boxing show next month, on December 5th, and they are looking for as many sponsors as possible to help fund the evening, and secure the clubs future.

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for free, giving back to the community and to a sport that they love. But the running cost of keeping the club open mounts up, and equipment is constantly needing to be replaced. Whittlesey ABC are offering its sponsors a great package in return for their help. Think that could be you? Please get in touch with Leann if you think you could sponsor the club, by calling 07799 155053.

Leann added, Id like to thank our current sponsors: EPD Whittlesey, Unity and Childers, for their help with kit and equipment, and to our trainers: Darren Fairbrass, Mark Hurst, Jamie Grant and Fred Smith. Without them, our club simply couldnt keep going.

Whittlesey ABCs first show is on December 5th at the Manor Leisure Centre. Tickets are 15 and will be available on the night, or through Leann on 07799 155053. The evening will consist of junior and senior bouts, with the first bout starting at 7:30pm. Please show your support for this fantastic local group.


The Black BullHome Cooked Food Served Daily

Tuesday- Thursday 12.00 2.30pm, 5.00pm 8.00pmFriday & Saturday 12-00 8.00pm

Gorgeous Food | Great Music | Real Ale

See our lite bites menu each dish 6.00 with a FREE pint or 125 glass of wine!

Minimum 4 Real Ales | from 2.30 a pintJohn Smiths | 2.00 a pint

Fosters | 2.10 a pint

The Black Bull, 18-20 Market Street, Whittlesey01733 203314

Sunday Lunch | 12-5pmminimum 6 Veg & 2 types of Potatoes 7.95

only

Music Nights10/10/15

Live music with Pulse

10/10/15 Live music with Relics

31/10/15 Karaoke

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For more information please ask a crew memberIron Horse Ranch House - 2 High Street, Market Deeping. Peterborough, PE6 8EBT: 01778 346952 E: [email protected] W: www.ironhorseranchhouse.co.uk

THANKSGIVINGBANQUET6.30pm 9.00pm

ADULT: 18.00 / CHILD: 6.00Includes: All you can eat hot and cold banquet style

authentic thanksgiving buffet served from 7pm

Tickets Only:

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9PM - 11.30PM

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Christmas PartyChristmas Party

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Family Entertainment

LIVE MUSIC ftPrincess Jasmine

Visit from Santa & Gift

for every child

Fancy Dress Essential

All children must besupervised by an adult over 18

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Sunday 20th December 20153pm to 6pm

5.00 per head (Under 2's go FREE)

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Iron Horse Ranch House - 2 High Street, Market Deeping. Peterborough, PE6 8EBTelephone: 01778 346952 Email: [email protected]

All Live Music is 9pm until 11.30pm... FREE ENTRY!

Friday 4th DecemberCrossing the Tracks (Folk, Country, Blues)

Saturday 5th DecemberLet There B/DC (Acdc Tribute)

Friday 11th DecemberJack and the Real Deals (Rockabilly)

Saturday 12th DecemberThe Replicas (60s Covers band)

Friday 18th DecemberSoul Runners (Soul band)

Saturday 19th DecemberToo Fat to Kidnap (Covers band)

Bookings Available Monday - Sunday

LIVE MUSIC - Friday & Saturday Evenings

2 Courses 18.003 Courses 23.00

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Great LIVE MusicGreat Food, Great Real Ale

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Please return your completed pre booking form with a 5 per head deposit to Verity Swinscoe, Events and Marketing Co-ordinator at Iron Horse Ranch House a

minimum of 3 weeks prior to your booking. If you have any questions please contact Verity by

email [email protected], telephone 01778 346952.

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December 2015

Kool Kidz Xmas Party (20th) Princess Jasmine (Disney Songs)

CHRISTMAS EVE Party (24th) Miscellaneous (Covers Band)

80s New Years Eve Party (31st) Iron fist

Starterss1. Mozzarella Sticks served with a sweet

chilli dipping sauce

s2. Cajun Mushrooms served with a sour cream dipping sauce

s3. Spicy Eagle Wings served with a fire cracker dipping sauce

Mainsm1. Pulled Pork Quesadillas served with Iron Horse

Seasoned Fries and Char-roasted Med Veg

m2. Homemade Baked Mac n Cheese served seasoned rosemary salt roasted winter vegetables

with Garlic Bread

m3. New York Sirloin Steak topped with Bacon, Cheese and BBQ sauce served with Iron Horse Seasoned Fries

and BBQ Beans

m4. Turkey Burger stuffed with brie and cranberry sauce, served with seasoned rosemary salt

parsnip fries

DessertAll desserts are served with vanilla ice cream.

d1. Cranberry and Orange New York Cheesecake

d2. Chocolate Orange Fondant Cake

d3. Apple Mulled Cider Crumble

Gluten Free Option available please ask a crew member for more information

If you suffer from a food allergy or intolerance, please let a crew member know upon placing your order each time you visit us.

We try our best to avoid cross contamination when preparing each meal. However, we use nuts, fish, eggs, shellfish, milk and gluten within our kitchen and it is impossible to fully guarantee separation of

these items in storage, preparation or cooking as we do not have a specific allergen free area within the kitchen this therefore may effect extremely sensitive suffers.

Allergen data is held on each of our dish ingredients, so please ask a crew member for further information and assistance.

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