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D I S C O V E R I N G Bourne | April 20162

Method1. Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C. Put 3 garlic cloves, some fresh thyme leaves, the zest of 1 lemon and 2tbsp olive oil in a pestle and mortar, season, and bash into a paste.

2. Take a 2.5kg (5Ib) leg of lamb (to serve 6) and, using a sharp knife, make little slits over the meat. Rub the herb mix all over. Slice 2 onions finely and scatter into a large roasting tin. Add a few thyme sprigs, drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil, season and put the lamb leg on top.

3. Roast for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C, pour 250ml (8fl oz) white wine and a splash of water over the lamb. Roast for 15 minutes per 500g

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Enjoy the very best of British lamb with this delicous recipe, perfect for a family get together on a Sunday

(1.1lb) for pink lamb; for well-done lamb roast for 20 minutes per 500g. Baste the lamb with its juices a few times during cooking and add a little water to the tin about 15 minutes before the lamb is cooked.

4. Remove the meat, place on a serving plate, lightly cover with foil and leave for 20 minutes. To make gravy, remove the excess fat from the tin. Over a high heat whisk the meat juices with 2tsp flour. Add 500ml (17fl oz) hot stock and let it bubble for 3-4 minutes. Stir in 1⁄2 tsp Dijon mustard and 1 tsp redcurrant jelly. Season and serve with the lamb.

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Since starting this role at the beginning of the year, I’ve been amazed by how quickly the months seemed to have gone by – already, we are a quarter of the way through the year, and finally on the verge of some warmer weather!

In this month’s issue, we have the usual updates from various local clubs, as well as news from local charities

and volunteers. The ‘Hot Seat’ is occupied by Jan Neville, of J. Neville Opticians, while the Sir Harry Smith School returns for a third instalment in the History page.

I am pleased to say that we also have some good news on the subject of Whittlesey’s long-running supermarket saga, in the form of funding provided by Tesco for local causes. You can see who benefitted from this money in the Community Matters section.

Have a great month, and enjoy the Easter break.

Spring has finally arrived, and at last we can put away the big coats, enjoy some sunshine, and look forward to a relaxing break over Easter.

The magazine features your usual wide variety of news and advice, including articles from the local schools, and updates from groups such as Street Pride and Whittlesey in Bloom, both of whom work tirelessly all year round to keep

the town looking tidy and attractive. I’m sure you’ll all agree, they do a fabulous job.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our regular contributors for their continued input and support, as well as the dedicated team who work hard to produce the magazine. Without these people there would be no Discovering Whittlesea, and I’ve been delighted by all the positive comments we’ve received since we welcomed our new team earlier this year. We are always striving to improve, and your feedback really does mean a lot.

With that said, it only remains for me to wish you a fantastic month, and a very happy Easter.

Copy deadline for the May issue of Discovering Whittlesea magazine is 6th April 2016, please email [email protected]

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4 A Word from Your Mayor

4 Recipe – Roast Leg of Lamb

12 Police

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19 Fishing News

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24 Church Matters

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30 Local History – Sir Harry Smith School part 3

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As a bit of a Luddite, I do not participate in social media, but I am informed by those that do of issues that are discussed there. Some of these remarks are inaccurate due to lack of knowledge; all I can say is, if anyone requires accurate and honest information concerning me or my Council work (at both Whittlesey and Fenland), they only have to phone and ask. This is what one keyboard warrior recently did as a result of inaccurate social media reports, and having spoken to me and received a full explanation, he finished the telephone conversation satisfied. Thank you Colin. I am looking forward to attending as many functions as possible - if you have a function you require either myself or the Deputy Mayor to attend, please contact Whittlesey Council Office. We will be happy to do our best to help in any way we can. Having recently given a presentation at SHSCC to the young lady whose picture adorned the front page of Discovering Whittlesea’s December issue, I was made aware that due to a misunderstanding, SHS pupils

had missed out on a visit to Must Farm. On leaving the school, I went straight to the site director and project leader, and, with the help of Mrs Angels Curtis at the College, the issue has been resolved, and a visit by the school has been arranged. Well done to all concerned, and thank you Must Farm.

The Tesco Fund has now been allotted to all the successful applicants. For those that were unsuccessful, may I point out that WTC operate a grant system, for which you have to apply in a formal manner. Please feel free to contact Mrs Evans, the Town Clerk. There are also two local community funding organisations, Glassmoor Bank Wind Turbines Community Fund, and Burnt House Wind Turbine Fund. If anyone requires any assistance in accessing these funding sources, Cllr Alan Bristow is happy to help. Please contact him either directly, or through the Council Office.

Many Thanks.

Cllr. Alex Miscandlon Mayor of Whittlesey

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Neighbourhood Watch coordinators, who do a fabulous job which is massively important in the drive to reduce crime. They are a real asset to the police service. If anyone is interested in joining them, please make contact with the local police, and we will make sure this is passed on.

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Join us on Wednesday April 20th for the next meeting of the Whittlesey and District Business Forum. We meet at Grosvenor House, Grosvenor Rd, Whittlesey, from 6pm to 8pm.Following our successful event in March, this month we have Ian Whitwell, a local man, as speaker. Ian trades as Discovering Photographic (Tel: 01733 208700) and is an expert in digital photography.This year, the Fenland Enterprise Awards will take place on September 23rd. The closing date for entries is soon - July 6th - so don’t delay with your nominations.See you on the 20th.Steve Hodson Forum Chair (Tel: 01733 203064)

Celebrations at The HermitageThere were celebrations at The Hermitage care home in February, as two residents turned ninety-five on the same day. Cyril Beck was born on February 20th 1921 in Eston, a small village near Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. Cyril moved to Whittlesey some seventy years ago, and made his home at The Hermitage in March 2010, where he has enjoyed the company of other residents and the care from staff.

Betty Tompsett was born in Elton, near Peterborough, on the same day in 1921. She lived there until she was sixteen, when she moved to Northampton to take up hairdressing. Betty worked in the NAAFI during World War Two, before moving back to Peterborough, where she remained until she moved in to The Hermitage in October 2015.

Judy Wilson, Manager at the home, said: “This is the first time I can remember having two residents with the exact same birthday - we have had people born on the same date, but never the same year too.”

Cyril and Betty enjoyed a glass of wine, and spent the day celebrating with visitors and staff.

St. Mary's Church Art ExhibitionThe Friends of St Mary's Church are holding their annual Art Exhibition on May 6th, 7th and 8th in the church. Entries are invited from all types of artists and craftspeople, and can be displayed for £2 per exhibit.

The set-up night for the event is May 4th, with a preview night to be held on the 5th. There will be marquees housing demonstrations, as well as 'try your hand' sessions. The final date for entries is April 6th.

For more details, and to get an entry form, please contact J. Sharman (Secretary) on 01733 202782, or by email: [email protected]. New exhibitors will be very welcome.


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We’re looking for volunteers in your area to join our successful Community Champion scheme.

Community Champions encourage local residents to carry out fire safety checks in their homes, visit community groups, and educate about fire safety and escape plans. We will train you, give you a uniform, and provide you with a wide range of activities to choose from.

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Finally, don’t forget to test your smoke alarm – and that of elderly relatives – by pressing the ‘test’ button on the device. To find out if you are eligible for a free home fire safety check, call 0800 917 99 94.


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UPDATE FROM WHITTLESEY IN BLOOMOur AGM on Tuesday March 1st was well attended, and Bob Ollier, Parks and Open Spaces Manager at FDC, organised an excellent exercise regarding the judging of our Anglia in Bloom entry.Bob also presented the 2015 ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood Awards’ from the RHS Britain in Bloom, as follows: St Mary’s Church Gardens - Developing (level 3); Lattersey Nature Reserve and Friends of the Cemetery – Thriving (level 4) and The Pound, Gateway Projects and Allotments Rejuvenation – Outstanding (level 5). Well done to everyone.

Since I wrote last month’s article, FDC have decided that the neglected and overgrown shrubs in High Causeway should be removed. I have received comments from residents that are unhappy about this, but I am sure that when the area is refurbished, you will appreciate that it could not have been left to deteriorate as it was. The central tree will remain. It will be maintained in the future by Pauline and David of the In Bloom team.

The ‘Clean for the Queen’ national initiative took place on March 5th. Despite the cold weather, the Street Pride team did our town proud once again, and I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that turned out to help.

I am delighted to announce that we were successful in our application for a share of the Tesco fund distributed by the Town Council, which will go a long way towards new projects this year.

The Friends of the Cemetery would like to remind visitors who take their cars into the cemetery that the gates should always be closed after entry and exit. Thank you.

If you would like to join us, our next meetings are planned as follows: Tuesdays April 5th, May 3rd and May 31st at 6.30 pm at Grosvenor House (please use the side entrance). You will be made very welcome.

If you would like to help our Town/Environment and make new like-minded friends, everyone is welcome.

Kay Mayor Chairman: Whittlesey in Bloom/Friends of Whittlesey Cemetery Tel: 01733 204944 Email: [email protected]

Update on the Tesco GrantIn October 2015, Whittlesey Town Council invited local organisations to apply for a share of a £10,000 grant fund, for those who could demonstrate that they provide a benefit to people living in Whittlesey, Coates, Eastrea, Turves and Pondersbridge.Funding had been provided by Tesco in recognition of the work put in by the Town Council and residents, in respect of their planning application which sadly came to nothing.There was a tremendous response, which uncovered a number of organisations doing fantastic work that very few people knew much about! The total project costs of the thirty-four applicants was over £61,000, and the total amount requested was over £24,000 – so three Councillors were selected to carefully consider all the requests.The final allocation of funds was spread across 25 organisations, as follows:

Whittlesey Town Council is delighted to assist all these causes, and hope that we might do something similar in future. Meanwhile, although there is no Tesco store in Whittlesey, at least their donation can be of benefit to the area.For further information, please contact the Town Clerk, Sue Evans, on either 01733 351296 or [email protected]

Coates Public Hall 400Coates WI 500FACT 500New Road Pre School 250No Gain No Pain UK 500Peterborough & Fenland Referee Dev. Scheme 400Scaldgate Club 195St Thomas Church Pondersbridge 400The Royal British Legion Whittlesey Branch 425Whittlesey Amateur Boxing Club 400Whittlesey and District Childminding Group 250Whittlesey Christian Church 500Whittlesey Christmas Lights 500Whittlesey Community Car Scheme 250Whittlesey Cricket Club 250Whittlesey Festival 700Whittlesey In Bloom 500Whittlesey Indoor Bowls Club 100Whittlesey Manor Dolphins Swimming Club 500Whittlesey Methodist United Reform Church 250Whittlesey Patchwork Group 100Whittlesey Street Pride Group 980Whittlesey Warriors Netball Club 500Whittlesey Wind Ensemble 250Wildlife Trust Beds and Cambs (Lattersey) 400 TOTAL: 10,000


The Young People’s Counselling Service needs a new look, and we are inviting you to design our new logo.

We are looking for a simple, striking image, which speaks the language of 13-17 year-olds, and which will attract more people to support the service. The image must be able to be reproduced onto leaflets, the web, social media, collection tubs, and stationery. Up for grabs is the prize of a 32” flat-screen TV!

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Welcome to the Rotary Club of WhittleseyWhat is Rotary?Rotary is a service organisation of people from all walks of life, united worldwide, who help those in need, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and work toward world understanding and peace. Rotarians meet on a regular basis to enjoy each other's fellowship, and discuss ways to serve others.

We are also very much a local club, and since our formation in 1954, we have supported many local organisations and groups; for example, by way of grants to local schools and Life Education.

Share Your Skills by Volunteering for RotaryBeing part of Rotary is more than just giving back to the community by volunteering. It is also about you bringing your skills, experience and enthusiasm to help it thrive, whilst making some great friends along the way. Our club is a friendly place, which invites speakers from a wide range of backgrounds to share their knowledge, increasing our social and cultural understanding. Members also share a common interest in friendship.

We meet on Mondays (excluding Bank Holidays) at 6.15pm at The Falcon Hotel, London Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1BH. If you would like to join us, and/or would like more information about joining the Rotary Club of Whittlesey, please contact Laurence Seaton via email: [email protected].

We are also planning an open evening at 7:00pm, on Monday June 6th - if you would like to attend to meet members and learn more, we will be pleased to see you.

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On Friday March 4th, to coincide with the national ‘Clean for the Queen’ campaign, members of the Hereward Community Rail Partnership and Whittlesey Street Pride Group, along with representatives from Abellio Greater Anglia, Network Rail, and Railscape, joined forces to tidy up a disused area of Whittlesea Station.The area was cleared to accommodate a new raised bed, which will be planted and tended by the Community Rail Partnership, and the Friends of Whittlesea Station that is currently being established.

Councillor Kay Mayor, the Whittlesey Town Council representative from the Hereward Community Rail Partnership, said: “Clearing this area at Whittlesea Station is the first step of a longer term plan for a station garden, and we would like to thank everyone who turned up to support the event, especially the Whittlesea Pride Group.”

Alan Neville, Abellio Greater Anglia’s Customer Experience Manager, who helped on the day, said, “Everyone worked really hard, participating with enthusiasm and making a real difference in improving the overall appearance of the platform.”

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With the rivers and fenland waters now closed to anglers until June 16th, many are now looking to local stillwaters for their weekly fix of angling. Big fish anglers will be looking to get booked in at East Delph Fishery, which has been transformed since James McKie took over. You will need to book online as pegs are strictly limited, but if big fish are your thing, I don’t think you will be disappointed.

For local angling clubs, Decoy Lakes is a very popular choice, and looking at recent results from the fishery, we can all see why. One hundred pound nets of fish have already been taken, and club matches regularly see anglers taking huge nets of carp. Kingsland Fishery is another very popular venue, with all three lakes in great form, and it is difficult not to catch well on any of them throughout spring and summer. It’s a water that allows you to fish surface baits, a very exciting way to catch carp off the top with bread or pellets.

Northey Park is also popular with lots of Whittlesey anglers. It’s a great place to fish at the weekend as, with very few matches held there, there is always plenty of room for the pleasure angler. Railway Lakes will start to fish well now that the really cold weather is behind us. The smaller lake is full of fish, ideal for those that fish the pole or waggler, while big fish anglers will head for the deeper of the two lakes; carp to 30lb+ have been taken, which is very good indeed for a day-ticket water. Float Fish Farm Fishery has a vast array of lakes on the expanding complex, from huge carp and cat fish, right down to a silver fish pool. From the novice just starting off, to the match angler, owner Dale Hudson has provided a fishery that every type of angler can enjoy.

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This house is part of The Sick Children’s Trust, which

cares for children and their families whilst the child

is undergoing treatment in hospital. Benjamin, the youngest member of our four church congregations,

is undergoing treatment for cancer. This requires extensive periods of stay in Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

Acorn House means that his parents can stay close

to him. Acorn House opened in 2000 and helps approximately 440 families every year. Situated within the hospital grounds, Acorn House is only minutes away from the wards and has been specially

designed to ensure access for those with disabilities.

Acorn House is open 365 days a year and can accommodate fifteen families a night. Rooms are allocated to families on a priority basis, and are offered completely free of charge. It is funded solely

by voluntary donations from individuals, companies

and charitable trusts. The cost of staffing and maintaining Acorn House amounts to approximately

£80,000 a year.

Acorn House has fifteen private family bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a communal dining area, a well-stocked playroom, a

shared living room and quiet room and full laundry

facilities. There are also direct telephone lines in all of the family bedrooms linking them to the hospital wards,

so that families can be contacted immediately in the

event of an emergency. Some of the funds we raise will be going to provide

toys and equipment for use on Benjamin’s ward. If you feel you can help by making a donation, either pass it to Nigel or Gill, or someone you know

who goes to one of our parish churches. Please keep this project in your prayers. We wish you a prayerful Advent and a Blessed and

Happy Christmas.Revd Nigel and Revd Gill.

During Advent and over Christmas this year our congregations are

going to be raising funds to support the work of Acorn House.

Predator anglers from across the country often pick out our local fenland drains as the venues they want to fish, regarding them as some of the best, if not the best, and most accessible in England. Despite a much milder than usual November, the British Pike Championship fished on Whittlesey waters produced the proof, if

indeed any were needed, that top quality action can be found on our doorstep. This year saw 220 anglers competing in this unique event. After a week of heavy rain, conditions were poor and the soggy wet banks were difficult in places. Many were unsure just how the drains would perform on the day; however, the unpredictable Glassmore Bank proved to be in very good form. Winner Chris Wade got off to a blistering start. Offering small roach dead baits, he tempted a ‘jack’ pike on his very first cast. The next hour

Predator anglers from across the country often pick out our local fenland drains as the venues they want to fish, regarding them as some of the best, if not the best, and most accessible in England. Despite a much milder than usual November, the British Pike Championship fished on Whittlesey waters produced the proof, if

Nigel (203676) and Gill (202563) | A word from - Revd. Nigel and Revd. Gill

| Fishing news by Ken Wadesaw four more pike banked, topped by a 17lb specimen. For the remainder of the match, Chris added only one more small fish but the title was his with a 44lb-2oz total. Runner-up was Rob Ellis with a 31lb 8oz total. Rob, who was also on the Glassmore section, put three pike to the scales which included the best fish of the day at 23lb 4oz. Rita Clarke from Peterborough, made it a hat-trick of wins in the ladies category with a solitary 5lb fish, taken early in the match

from a difficult section on the Twenty Foot section. The junior title went to fifteen year old Jack Newman from

Southampton. Jack’s two fish total of 10lb 10oz also saw

him take second in section, nudging dad, Jason, into third

spot on the same section. As always, the event was very well organised by Whittlesey AA, a credit to everyone involved. I would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and

as a special treat I would like to offer you a 10% discount for Christmas on rods, reels and luggage (19th to 24th

December 2015) on production of the December issue of

this magazine. Image: Pike Champs winner with Whittlesey AA Chairman

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Gill retires in April, with her last Sunday service being held on Sunday April 3rd. This will be a service of Holy Communion in St Mary’s at 10.00 a.m. Gill will lead this service and preach, and a combined choir from St Mary’s, St Andrew’s and Holy Trinity will lead the singing. We look forward to welcoming many of you to this occasion. The service will be followed by refreshments and a presentation.

Gill has served the communities of Whittlesey, Coates and Pondersbridge for thirteen years. Our four congregations at St Andrew’s, St Mary’s, St Thomas’, and Holy Trinity have been blessed by her prayerful and thoughtful leading of worship, and her preaching. We have all benefited from the monthly prayer group which has met in her house. She has encouraged us all to keep prayer at the heart of all that we are, and all that we do. Our churches are open daily, and this is a due in large part to her determination in pursuing and supporting the project in the first place.

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The Sir Harry Smith School opened in September 1953, with an official opening ceremony held on October 7th 1954. Amongst those in attendance was Alderman J. W. Payne, Chairman of the Isle of Ely Education Committee, whose speech at the ceremony made reference to the institution which had formerly occupied the site:

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“The school had been built on the site of an old workhouse, to which the old folk, wearied with the strain and stress of life, came with dread. But in place of that, we have planted this magnificent edifice, this attractive, inviting, alluring and spacious building, and in place of that building for the old, we have this structure to provide for the young.”

Around 870 people gathered for the occasion, and the general public was invited to tour the buildings the following day – Mr. Burgess, the head-teacher, noted that ‘thousands of people from all around the district availed themselves of the opportunity to inspect the premises.’

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with playing fields, tennis courts, a pavilion, and gardens with greenhouse and tool sheds. The stair bannisters in the main halls were made with wood salvaged from Portland House, a 17th-century manor house which stood on the site of today’s Portland Place, and which was ruined by fire in 1949.

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Message from The Royal British LegionOur annual Dinner Dance and Presentation evening was held recently at the Ivy Leaf Club, and was enjoyed by over one hundred members and non-members. This year, for possibly the first time ever, our Member of the Year Award went to two people.

Special congratulations go to Mrs. Mandy Smith and Mrs. Margaret Duller, pictured above left, for their outstanding work at our social functions, on Remembrance Day and with the Poppy Appeal. You have both kept us warm with your cups of tea and glasses of sherry, made us smile with your fantastic costumes, and kept us on the straight and narrow when we count the money for the annual Poppy Appeal. Well done to you both!

On the same evening, our Branch Standard was officially handed over from our retiring standard bearer, Mr. Steven Darby, to our newly elected standard bearer, Mr. Kevin McKevitt. A special certificate was presented to Steven, pictured above right, commemorating ten years of meritorious service carrying the standard with pride and dignity. Steven has actually represented Whittlesey at the Royal Albert Hall Festival of Remembrance twice! Our thanks go to Steven, and good luck and our best wishes go to Kevin for the future.

Although we do not normally use this report for obituaries, we feel that we should pass on our condolences to the family of Pauline Newman, who sadly passed away recently. Pauline, wife of our vice president Wally, will be sadly missed, and her ever smiling face, happy nature, and courage will continue to be an inspiration to us all.

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Successful Month for Street PrideWhat a month March has been for our group!

During our bi-monthly meeting on Wednesday March 17th, the group was presented with a cheque for £930.00 by Councillor Eamonn Dorling. This was an allocation of the money left to the Council by Tesco. This will allow us to purchase a new lawnmower, hedge trimmer and other garden tools.

Street Pride supplied almost all of the workforce for the railway clean-up on March 4th. The area immediately behind the Cambridge-bound platform was cleared and raked over, in preparation for a garden area for people to enjoy whilst waiting for their train.

On March 5th, we litter-picked around the town centre as part of our participation in the national “Clean for the Queen” event. There was an excellent turnout of twenty-two members, who managed to collect eighteen bags of rubbish on a very cold and windy day. We also gained two new members on the day.

During the month, we received a ‘Level 5 Outstanding Achievement’ commendation certificate from the British Horticultural Society, for our gateway projects.

Would you like to join this successful team? If you can spare one hour on a Saturday morning, every two weeks, call or email Fred on 202874 or [email protected].

Whittlesey & District U3A has reached its first birthday, and at this month’s AGM, a fully elected committee will be tasked with moving the club onward and upward. Membership has continued to grow steadily, and we are now more than one-hundred- and-eighty-strong, with twenty-seven interest groups up and running.

A University of the Third Age is a learning co-operative of mainly older people, which enables members to share many educational, creative and leisure activities. Activities are organised mainly in small groups, which meet regularly, often in each other’s homes. Through sharing their knowledge, skills and experience, members learn from each other.

The U3A movement is growing internationally all the time; approximately fifty new U3As are started every year in the UK. They pursue an amazing range of topics; some academic, some practical and others recreational. The U3A approach to learning is ‘learning for pleasure’. There is no accreditation or validation, and there are no assessments or qualifications to be gained.

U3A is the only national education organisation in the UK run entirely by its own members.

If you are reading our article for the first time, or are aware of our existence but have not yet ‘taken the plunge,’ why not come along to an open meeting? These are held on the third Thursday of each month, at Childers in Station Road. Here, you can meet us without commitment, enjoy a talk by our guest speaker, and see what’s on offer on our display boards. Please note that due to the recent AGM, this month’s meeting on the 21st will not have a speaker. Membership for the year is £17, which gives you access to all our activities. You need never feel lonely again, with lots of friendly members waiting to meet you and share with you their activities!

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WHITTLESEY LADYSMITH WIIt was wonderful to welcome several new members to our February meeting.

The topic for the April meeting, with Bernice Hardwick, will be Hypnotherapy, and the members' competition is “relaxation tips”. This month's lunch date is Tuesday April 26th, with the time and venue to be confirmed at the meeting on Tuesday April 12th, at 7.30pm in St. Andrew's Parish Hall.

Looking ahead, May is National Walking Month, and to support this event and enjoy some fresh air and exercise, we are planning a local Heritage Walk on May 24th. This will be followed by a lunch get-together with members who aren't able to take part in the walk.

In June, the Ladysmith members will be celebrating our 45th birthday with a party and social evening.

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March Podiatry Practice proudly celebrates seventeen years in business this month.

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The vascular system consists of two interacting systems. The transportation of blood to the cells from the heart, via the arterial system, and the transportation of blood back to the heart from the cells, via the venous system. Blood is being pushed from the expansive heart chamber into a relatively narrow blood vessel (the artery) and, subsequently, the movement of fluid is chaotic, similar to a crowd of people crushed through a door. The movement of blood is not in a singular forward direction and unless something is done, it will crash and bang its way down the artery. This is undesirable for two reasons:

a) It is not energy efficient, as each bang against the side will waste energy [think of the extra force required to hit a squash ball to the main wall, via two walls, as opposed to directly]. This means it will not travel very far before it loses its forward momentum and stops flowing forward. Obviously, this is not the best situation for the cells furthest away from the heart.

b) The trauma from the high-energy multi-directional blood hitting the artery wall will lead to dents in, and erosion of, the inner lining. This can cause a range of problems later in life and is therefore best minimised.

The body does this by simply making the artery walls slightly elastic and thus expandable. As the high energy turbulent fluid enters the artery, its walls expand just enough to absorb some energy.

This calms the blood movement down, reducing the multi-directional movement to a more singular direction, termed laminar flow. This preserves the inner lining and reduces the probability of arterial damage.

The laminar flow of blood travelling in the artery will soon come across a number of branches or tributaries. As blood moves further away from its source, it loses energy and therefore slows down. If we pass that same volume of blood through an ever-decreasing diameter vessel, we can off-set this speed reduction and make it travel as far as possible. With each sequential tributary, we see a reducing vessel diameter until we reach the smallest tributaries, termed capillaries, which have a diameter of a single cell.

So to recap, the elastic nature of the arteries and the ever-decreasing diameter of the blood vessels ensure the blood can reach the furthest cell.

More to follow... next month.

Interesting articles to help you understand your body better:

OUR VASCULAR SYSTEM – PART 1: Getting blood to where it’s needed

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The best way to prevent dental problems is with regular cleaning and professional check-ups Cleaning your pet’s teeth can be a challenge, especially if they are not used to having their teeth cleaned.

It's best to start when they are puppies and kittens, though it is a good time at any age. Most pets take a bit of time to get used to someone probing about in their mouth. Here are a few tips to follow:

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• Put some toothpaste on the brush. You can show this to your pet and encourage them to lick it off. This will help them get used to the brush being near their face.

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Although daily brushing is ideal, it can be a bit much for your pet. If you aim for twice a week you can help keep the problem down. You can do a different side each time - just don't forget which side you did yesterday.

• For uncooperative pets, you can get dental cloths/wipes. These will be softer, and although they won't be as effective as brushing, it can help reduce plaque build-up.

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Race Night for Whittlesey Cricket Club at Childers. Evening starts at 7pm and tickets

cost £2.50.

White Buffalo Country Music Club: Darren Busby at the Conservative Club function

room, 8pm. £5.50.

Steve Jay at the Conservative Club. (First time at the club).

Councillor Surgery, held in Grosvenor House from 9.30-10.30am. Councillors present will

be Councillor Ralph Butcher (County, District, and Town Councillor) and Councillor Ray Whitwell (Town Councillor). If you have any matters of concern and wish to discuss with a Councillor, then please come along and let us know.

Prize Bingo at Coates Public Hall. Eyes down 7.30pm.

Northern Soul Second Anniversary Night at the Ivy Leaf Club, 7pm – late. The evening will

feature a mixture of Tamla Motown and Northern Soul music. Entry is £5 on the door. Contact Neil Randall on 07510 613379 with any enquiries.

Mikki Jons at the Conservative Club.

Sunday Roast at the Conservative Club. £11.50 for members; £12.50 for non-members.

The Annual General Meeting of ‘D’ Company. Whittlesey Old Boys Association. 7.30pm, at

Quinion Close, Mill Road, Whittlesey.

Country & Western Dance with Rick Storm at Coates Public Hall, 8pm. Bar and food

available. Tickets are £5.50 and can be booked by calling Sarah on 01733 840346 or Pauline on 01733 841103.

Graham James at the Conservative Club.

The Friends of St. Andrew’s Church are holding their first quiz night of the year. The quiz takes

place at St. Andrew’s Hall and begins at 7.30pm. Maximum of 6 people per team. You’re welcome to bring your own food and drink, and there will be cash prizes for winners. Tickets cost £3.50 and will be available from Ostler’s from April 6th, or by ringing 350812 202960.

Join Whittlesey Disabled Club for a morning of fund-raising at the Ivy Leaf Club. There will

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Charity Auction at Coates Public Hall, 7pm. £2 including buffet.

Karl at the Conservative Club. (First time at the club).

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1.00-2.00pm: Little Explorers mixed age children. Sessions are bookable for the month ahead. Contact Tammy via her Facebook page: Little Explorers playgroup

7.00pm: Scaldgate Club. A social group for adults 19+ with a learning disability. Arts & crafts, cooking, life skills, First Aid Workshops trips out and presentations from other charities. Cost £1.50 subs per week, taxi service available for small contribution (£2.50 per week).

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Part A1. William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in which English town? (Stoke on Trent, Stratford upon Avon, Newcastle upon Tyne)

2. Shakespeare wrote a number of plays about English monarchs. Which one of the following did he NOT immortalise in verse? (King John, Henry VIII, Charles I)

3. Shakespeare wrote a play about two gentlemen from which Italian city? (Verona, Venice, Naples)

4. In 1582, Shakespeare married which woman? (Mary Arden, Nell Gwynn, Anne Hathaway)

5. Which one of Shakespeare’s plays is referred to by actors as the “Scottish Play”? (Macbeth, As You Like It, King Lear)

6. Which two eponymous characters from a Shakespeare play have the surnames Montague and Capulet? (Antony and Cleopatra, Venus and Adonis, Romeo and Juliet)

7. Shakespeare didn’t just write plays, he was a prolific poet as well. What name is given to the 14-line poems, of which he wrote 154? (Sonnets, Odes, Quatrains)

8. “The Moor of Venice” is the sub-title of which one of Shakespeare’s tragedies? (Hamlet, Othello, Coriolanus)

9. Oberon, Titania and Mustardseed are all characters from which one of Shakespeare’s comedies? (Much Ado About Nothing, The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream)

10. How old was Shakespeare when he died? (52, 58 or 62 years old)

Answers: PART A: 1. Stratford upon Avon, 2. Charles I, 3. Verona, 4. Anne Hathaway, 5. Macbeth, 6. Romeo and Juliet, 7. Sonnets, 8. Othello, 9. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 10. 52.

PART B: 1C, 2F, 3G, 4A, 5I, 6E, 7J, 8H, 9B, 10D. PuzzleThe

PageThe Big “Discovering Shakespeare” Quiz

Part BFamous Phrases attributed to Shakespeare : Complete these phrases with a word/words from the list below:The be-all and the …O brave new …The course of … … never did run smooth.Cruel to be …A … conclusion.In my heart of …I will wear my heart upon my …Laugh yourself into …In my mind’s …At one fell …A) kind, B) eye, C) end-all, D) swoop, E) hearts, F) world, G) true love, H) stitches, I) foregone, J) sleeve.

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Part A1. William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in which English town? (Stoke on Trent, Stratford upon Avon, Newcastle upon Tyne)

2. Shakespeare wrote a number of plays about English monarchs. Which one of the following did he NOT immortalise in verse? (King John, Henry VIII, Charles I)

3. Shakespeare wrote a play about two gentlemen from which Italian city? (Verona, Venice, Naples)

4. In 1582, Shakespeare married which woman? (Mary Arden, Nell Gwynn, Anne Hathaway)

5. Which one of Shakespeare’s plays is referred to by actors as the “Scottish Play”? (Macbeth, As You Like It, King Lear)

6. Which two eponymous characters from a Shakespeare play have the surnames Montague and Capulet? (Antony and Cleopatra, Venus and Adonis, Romeo and Juliet)

7. Shakespeare didn’t just write plays, he was a prolific poet as well. What name is given to the 14-line poems, of which he wrote 154? (Sonnets, Odes, Quatrains)

8. “The Moor of Venice” is the sub-title of which one of Shakespeare’s tragedies? (Hamlet, Othello, Coriolanus)

9. Oberon, Titania and Mustardseed are all characters from which one of Shakespeare’s comedies? (Much Ado About Nothing, The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream)

10. How old was Shakespeare when he died? (52, 58 or 62 years old)

Answers: PART A: 1. Stratford upon Avon, 2. Charles I, 3. Verona, 4. Anne Hathaway, 5. Macbeth, 6. Romeo and Juliet, 7. Sonnets, 8. Othello, 9. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 10. 52.

PART B: 1C, 2F, 3G, 4A, 5I, 6E, 7J, 8H, 9B, 10D.

PuzzleThe

PageThe Big “Discovering Shakespeare” Quiz

Part BFamous Phrases attributed to Shakespeare : Complete these phrases with a word/words from the list below:The be-all and the …O brave new …The course of … … never did run smooth.Cruel to be …A … conclusion.In my heart of …I will wear my heart upon my …Laugh yourself into …In my mind’s …At one fell …A) kind, B) eye, C) end-all, D) swoop, E) hearts, F) world, G) true love, H) stitches, I) foregone, J) sleeve.

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NGNPUK FundraisingNGNPUK are a small group of friends fundraising for syringe drivers in the local Whittlesey area. They were prompted into action when, in 2013, local man David Jarrett needed one of these devices in the final stages of his battle with cancer.The machines manage pain by administering a steady stream of drugs, via a needle that is attached to the patient. David’s daughter, Louise Nicholls, started looking into the lack of drivers, and found that there were only two serving all of Whittlesey, Thorney and Eye.

Louise, her husband, and friend Samantha Carter set up NGNPUK to fundraise to supply more of these devices to the local area, so that no-one else has to wait as David did. Each device costs around £1400, and the aim is to supply at least one new driver per year. Last year, the three took part in a range of fundraising activities, including a 54-mile cycle sportive, an equestrian sale, and an appearance at a Christmas craft fayre. They finally had enough funds to purchase their first driver on October 2nd 2015.

More recently, NGNPUK received a grant from the Earl Fitzwilliam Charitable Trust, which enabled them to buy their second syringe driver. This was handed over to the community nursing team on February 24th, meaning that, in its first year, the group has managed to double the number of drivers available to the community.

Louise and the team would like to thank everyone who sponsored, donated and provided encouragement.

If you would like to make a donation or contact the group, they can be found on Facebook, or on their website: www.ngnpuk.weebly.com

Thank You from Pig Dyke Molly DancersPig Dyke Molly Dancers would like to thank the generous people of Whittlesey for the donations given for Macmillan Cancer Support. Each New Year's Eve, the Dancers make a tour of pubs and functions in Whittlesey, dancing and collecting for Macmillan.In February, they were able to hand over a £1200 cheque to a representative from Macmillan, all of which was raised from this collection, and from their carol singing. They were very proud to receive a framed certificate from Macmillan to commemorate their efforts.

All together they have collected over £17,000 for the charity. On behalf of the Pig Dyke Molly Dancers, thank you Whittlesey!

David Jarrett


YOUR CLUBS GUIDE To be included in this directory, send your details to: [email protected]

CHURCHESSt. Mary’s ChurchStation Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1AB www.wpcteam.org.uk

St. Andrew’s ChurchChurch Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1DD www.wpcteam.org.uk

Holy Trinity ChurchCoates, North Green, Coates, PE7 2BQ www.wpcteam.org.uk

St. Thomas’s Church PondersbridgeOilmills Road, Pondersbridge PE26 2TR www.wpcteam.org.uk

St. Jude the Apostle Church2 Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1SA 01733 203411

Whittlesey Christian Church23 Broad Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1HA 01733 752093 www.whittlesey.cc

Whittlesey Baptist ChurchGracious Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1AR 01733 202236

Whittlesey Methodist & United Reformed ChurchQueen Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1AY 01733 751681 www.whittleseyqueenstreetchurch.org

SCHOOLSSir Harry Smith Community CollegeEastrea Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1XB 01733 703991 www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk

Alderman Jacobs SchoolDrybread Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1XJ 01733 202403 www.aldermanjacobs.cambs.sch.uk

Park Lane SchoolPark Lane, Whittlesey, PE7 1JB 01733 203433 www.parklane.cambs.sch.uk

Coates Primary SchoolThe Fold, Coates, PE7 2BP 01733 840527 www.coatesprimaryschool.info

New Road Primary SchoolNew Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1SZ 01733 204422 www.newroadprimary.co.uk

DOCTORSNew Queen Street SurgerySyers Lane, Whittlesey, PE7 1AT 01733 204611 www.thenewqueenstreetsurgery.co.uk

Jenner Health Centre Turner’s Lane, Whittlesey, PE7 1EJ 01733 206200 www.jennerhealthcentre.co.uk

YOUTHWhittlesey Youth & Community Centre15 Scaldgate, Whittlesey, PE7 1SD 01733 203624

SPORTSFenland Table Tennis ClubWhittlesey Youth & Community Centre 15 Scaldgate, Whittlesey, PE7 1SD Contact Peter: 01733 689115 or 07554 624525

Fenland Archery ClubSir Harry Smith Community College Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1XB www.fenland-archery.co.uk

Whittlesey Badminton ClubManor Leisure Centre Whittlesey, PE7 1UA Tracy Lee (Club Secretary): [email protected] www.cambridgeshirebadminton.org/whittlesey-badminton-club

Whittlesey Amateur Boxing ClubUnit 32, Aaron Road, Industrial Estate Whittlesey, PE7 2EX

Whittlesey Cricket ClubSir Harry Smith Community College Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1XB [email protected] www.whittlesey.play-cricket.com

Whittlesey Indoor Bowls Club 194-8 Station Road Whittlesey, PE7 2HA 01733 202209 www.whittleseyibc.co.uk

Whittlesey Junior Football Club www.whittleseyjfc.co.uk

CLUBSWhittlesey Street PrideFred Mills (Chairman): 01733 202874 [email protected] Peter Davies (Secretary): [email protected]

Whittlesey Ladysmith WI01733 205927

Whittlesey WI01733 205148

Whittlesey Royal British LegionBranch meetings: Ivy Leaf Club Gracious Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1AP

Hereward HarmonyOrton Wistow Community Hall Napier Place, Orton Wistow, Peterborough www.herewardharmony.co.uk

March & District Model Railway ClubThe Rookswood Club, Rookswood, 27 West End March, PE15 8DP 01733 204997 Mike Wyldbore (Secretary): [email protected] www.mdmrc.co.uk

Whittlesey Angling AssociationAndrew Wilding (Secretary): 01733 202071 www.whittleseyaa.org.uk

Whittlesey Lions ClubThe Letter B, Church Street Whittlesey, PE7 1DE. Steve Palmer: 01733 351405 www.whittleseylions.org.uk [email protected]

Whittlesea Motorcycle Clubwww.whittlesea-motorcycle-club.co.uk

Silver Lining ClubMeets Tuesday afternoons in Coates Public Hall, 1.30-3.45pm. Activities include monthly outings, holidays, whist and dominoes. (Membership 50-60). Contact Mr Derek Bedford or Mrs G Hemmaway (Secretary) 01733 202984

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I was recently shown a short video that made me smile, and got me thinking about this month’s editorial. It featured a man who appeared to be a regular customer in a barber’s shop. The barber spoke emphatically about not believing that God existed. He gave a number of reasons for his opinion and kept repeating, “If God exists, why doesn’t He come to me, and why are things in such a mess?” The barber repeated his argument as the customer got up to leave, but the customer simply thanked him for the haircut, then left. Outside the shop, he noticed a young man with long, untidy hair. The customer took the young man into the shop, and said to the barber, “Barbers do not exist, and this long-haired young man proves it – if they did exist, this young man’s hair would not be in such a mess.”

Looking at him, the barber replied, “Of course they exist! It’s not my fault if people let their hair get into a mess - all they have to do is come to me.” At this moment the penny dropped, as the barber realised

his previous argument really had no credibility. “Exactly”, said the customer, as he left the shop.

My father was a heavy drinker and gambler until he encountered a life-changing experience with Jesus Christ. Upon reaching my teenage years I totally rejected God. Unlike the barber, my excuse was not the mess that the world, or people’s lives, were in - it was that those who went to church and said their ‘hallelujahs’, were really no different in their lifestyle to those who didn’t go to church.

As a hardened, angry young man, someone challenged me to go to church enough times to prove for myself whether or not God existed. I attached a condition to it, and only went in order to win the wager. Needless to say, I lost, as, like my father, I encountered a life-changing experience.

Give us a call, or better still, join us any Sunday at 10.45am. If nothing else, you will meet some great folks and receive a truly warm welcome.

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Brian Smithyman (Pastor of Whittlesey Christian Church, Broad Street) your local Charismatic Church Further enquiries from the Church Office 01733 752093

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This annual event has now become a firm favourite with the children and adults at Alderman Jacobs School.

This year, we all dressed up for the occasion and celebrated together as a whole school. During the day, the children were able to read and enjoy a variety of books, and teachers shared some of their “old favourites”.

In the evening our first Story Night was held, for which many of the children returned to school to listen to stories based on a theme. The children were able to have a little supper before returning home.

Keep reading!

At New Road Primary School, our Key Stage 1 and Reception classes recently had a dress up day for their North and South Pole Geography topic.

Everyone dressed up as something found in the Arctic or Antarctic, and had lots of fun learning all about those regions.

The school was very lucky to receive a grant for new picnic benches from the Glassmoor Local Environment Fund. We would like to say a huge thank-you to them for thinking of New Road Primary School. We think the colourful picnic benches, made from recycled plastic, are a fantastic new addition to our playground, and our children will enjoy their lunch times even more.

The children and staff from Park Lane Primary & Nursery School recently celebrated World Book Day in fantastic style.

Whilst the children dressed as their favourite book characters - ranging from The Cat in the Hat to Harry and his Bucket Full of Dinosaurs - the staff dressed according to the theme of nursery rhymes and fairy tales.

The staff took part in a performance of ‘Once Upon a Fairy Tale’, which brought together many different characters, and told the story of how the Knave of Hearts found his true love.

Lorraine Quince, IT Support/Press Officer at Park Lane said: “This was a fantastic day expertly organised by one of our Year 2 teachers, Mrs Susan Low. Every year,

Mrs Low co-ordinates the day and writes a staff play, which our staff perform to the children.”

“The children got to walk the catwalk and show off their characters, while the teachers swapped classes to read to different year groups. A great day was had by all.”

World Book Day at Alderman Jacobs School!

Park Lane Primary & Nursery School: Strutting on the catwalk

A Very Big Thank You From Everyone At New Road Primary School

Every child and member of staff at New Road Primary School was delighted to be given a Whittlesey Christmas Lights Appeal pen. We would like to say a very big thank you to the

generous anonymous benefactor who thought about our school, bought the pens for us, and donated the money to the appeal.

Thank you very much from all of us, and the very best of luck to the Whittlesey Christmas Lights

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Young Technicians is a Whittlesey-based club which offers young people hands-on training and experience in the sound, lighting and staging industry. Launched in February, the group runs a comprehensive training programme aimed at creating the next generation of sound and lighting engineers.

The club is run by business partners Pino Soccio and Mark Owen, who together provide a range of sound and lighting services through their recently-formed company Crystal Clear Productions. The pair created Young Technicians to pass on their skills and knowledge to local young people, and thus prepare them for future roles in the industry.

Two sessions are held each week: each Thursday, youngsters learn the theory behind a certain topic, before taking part in a practical session on either a Wednesday or Saturday, where they can put their recently-gained knowledge into practice. Training covers a wide range of topics, from sound engineering and lighting, to vital First Aid and Health and Safety information.

The club also offers members the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the real world, having established links with several venues and events - these include a theatre in Kettering, where students will be able to volunteer as stage technicians, and the well-known Willow Festival, where they will have the chance to provide technical support as interns.

As well as this, the Young Technicians are offered the chance to work with Crystal Clear Productions on various festivals, concerts and other events. The students of the Young Technicians Club will also plan and deliver their very own project, organising from scratch their own event to be held in October.

All Young Technicians tutors are DBS checked, and all appropriate First Aid certification and insurance is in place. Big support has come from St Andrew Masonic Lodge, who have provided the club with its premises for all its training days. Pino added: “We are very thankful to the members of the Lodge, for supporting both us and the local community in the creation of such an exciting new club.” Sessions are held in school term time at the St Andrew Masonic Lodge, in Woolpack Lane, Whittlesey, with membership open to anyone from Whittlesey and the surrounding areas. Anyone aged 11-19 with an interest in the industry is welcome, and previous experience is not necessary.

The times for each session are as follows: Wednesday: 6.00-8.00pm Thursday: 3.30-5.00pm Saturday: 9.30am-12.00pm

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Mr Jan Neville(J. NEVILLE OPTICIANS)

Jan Neville is familiar to many Whittlesey residents as the owner of J. Neville Opticians, in Broad Street, which last year celebrated its tenth year in business.Jan, who was born and raised in Devon, has now been in the industry for over twenty years, having started out as a dispensing optician in Peterborough city centre.

He has been happily married for thirty-three years, and in his spare time enjoys squash and cricket, spending time with his family, and indulging his passion for classic cars.

| In the Hot seat1 WHAT IS YOUR FONDEST MEMORY OF YOur ChILdhOOd?

Working and helping my father at the family-owned garage, serving petrol from the age of about ten. This sparked my interest in cars.

2 WHO HAS HAD THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE AND WhY?

My mother, who always stressed the importance of hard work, being a small business owner later in life.

3 WHICH TWO CHARACTERS (ALIVE OR NOT), WOULD YOU MOST ENJOY ShArING A MEAL WITh ANd WhY?

1 Ian Botham, my all-time sporting hero, as there would never be a dull moment with him.

2 My identical twin brother, because we lost him to cancer.

4 HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOurSELF IN JuST FIVE WOrdS?

Honest. Hardworking. Professional. Caring. Old!

5 IF THERE WAS ONE THING THAT YOU COULD CHANGE ABOUT WHITTLESEY, WhAT WOuLd IT BE ANd WhY?

I think we could help to increase the variety of shops and businesses here, and therefore increase visitor numbers and footfall. For this to happen, we must maintain free town centre parking.

6 WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A 16 YEAr OLd YOu?

Work hard and enjoy life. However hard it gets, rewards will always come.

7 WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOr YOu?

Hopefully, continuing to be healthy, building the business further, and – eventually – retirement!


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