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Spotlight on: Whittlesea Motorcycle Clubpage 66

Local History: Remembering Doris Graypage 60-61

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There’s plenty to keep you interested and inspired amongst this month’s varied range of articles. In Community Matters, you can see the winners of the Town Council’s ‘Citizen of the Year’ awards, and read the amazing stories behind their nominations. We also have updates on the progress of two exciting annual events –

the Whittlesey festival and the Christmas Extravaganza – both of which, as you will see, are the result of year-long hard work and dedication from a committed band of volunteers.

In the history page, there’s a brilliant article by Phil Gray on the life of his mother, Doris, who many readers will remember fondly from her time as a shopkeeper in Market Street. It offers a fascinating look at local life over the last century, and makes for a very interesting read.

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Welcome to the June edition of Discovering Whittlesea...

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Looking through this month’s magazine, it’s amazing to see the range of groups and clubs on offer in Whittlesey; from bowls to bikes, there’s a huge variety in the Club section! In Charity Matters, you can read about exciting opportunities to raise money for a good cause, including how you can support a Whittlesey family in their challenge

to climb twenty-four Lake District peaks in as many hours, in memory of their late father. a truly inspiring story, and we wish them the best of luck.

as well as news from our regular contributors, we also have a message from Steve Barclay MP, about a new scheme he is launching to help raise the profile of literacy in our primary schools. It’s an interesting idea, and you can find out how you can get involved to help in Community Matters.

enjoy the read!

4 Jo Jo’s tearoom

6 recipe – Pork and Peach Kebabs

8 the Queen’s two birthdays

9 this month in the past

10-11 community Matters

12 Police

14 Fishing news

16-17 community Matters

20 Your Garden

22 Dawson’s Flowers

24 a Moment with reverend nigel

32-33 club Matters

35 safe Local trades

36 wicker world

38 slimming world

40 health – Summer ready feet

42 health – Blood

43 a word from Your Mayor

44-45 charity Matters

46 Pets’ corner – Summer Parasites

49 Legal corner – Problem Tenants

54-55 events Diary

58 Puzzle

60-61 Local history – Doris Gray

62 Finance – The Eu Debate

63 whittlesey christian church

64 school news

66 club spotlight – Whittlesea Motorcycle Club

67 club Guide

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Nikita and all her staff would like to welcome you to Jo Jo’s tea room 12 high Causeway, Whittlesey

the business, which nikita runs with help from her mother and sister, recently moved from smaller premises in broad street. the new shop (which was previously home to tLc) opened its doors in May, following three months of hard work by nikita’s husband nicholas to transform it.Combining homemade café food with the style of a traditional tea room, nikita feels Jo Jo’s offers something different to other local businesses.

“I wanted to create a café with a different feel; somewhere offering good, local food at a reasonable price, but with a unique atmosphere.”

Jo Jo’s provides just that, with a comprehensive menu that caters for all ages. Especially popular with children are the ice cream milkshakes, and children’s afternoon tea is also available. recognising the importance of supporting local businesses, nikita sources her meat, fruit and veg from other Whittlesey shops.

the menu includes:• fresh ground coffee• a selection of teas• breakfast• main meals• children’s meals• salads• jacket potatoes• omelettes• fresh-filled rolls• afternoon tea• cream tea• a large selection of cakes• Sunday dinner

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pork and Peach kebabs

Great on the bbQ, but just as delicious on the grill!

Ingredients500g Lean Pork F illet,

(trimmed of any fat)

2 Peaches

1 Lemon

2 Tbsp Clear Honey

2 Little Gem lettuces

100g Bag Watercress

2 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 Tsp Dijon Mustard

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Method • Soak eight wooden skewers in cold water for at least 5 minutes.

• Cut the pork into large cubes, then halve and stone the peaches and cut them into chunks.

• Grate the zest from half the lemon and squeeze out the juice. reserve 1 tbsp of the juice, then mix the remainder with the zest and honey.

• Thread the pork and peach slices alternately onto the skewers.

• Brush all over with the honey and lemon mix, then grill or barbecue for 10-12 mins, turning regularly, until cooked.

• Separate the lettuce leaves and mix with the watercress.

• Whisk the reserved lemon juice with the olive oil, mustard and a little seasoning.

• Toss with the salad leaves and serve with the kebabs.

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no sooner has her Majesty the Queen finished sending her thank-you letters, after having celebrated her ninetieth birthday on april 21st, than the nation is now bracing itself for her “official birthday”, this year on saturday June 11th, (one day after the Duke of edinburgh’s 95th birthday – his ‘real’, and only, one!) So why should the dear old lady be getting two lots of presents, cake and cards, when some of us, (especially us Capricorns with our birthday within a day or two of Christmas) have sometimes struggled to get remembered at all? (Cue… violins!)

It is a tradition that was started by King George II in 1748, and one which owes its origins to the ageless problem of the British weather. George was born in november, and felt the weather would be too cold at that time of year for his annual birthday parade. So instead, he combined his

birthday celebration with an annual spring military parade, known as ‘Trooping the Colour’, in which regiments displayed their flags or ‘colours’ so soldiers would be familiar with them. This, it was hoped, would benefit from taking place in brilliant, early summer sunshine.

The tradition has continued to this day. all British sovereigns have been given the option of having an ‘official’ birthday and, because the Queen's ‘real’ birthday is on april 21st, she has stuck with the tradition of celebrating hers in June. During the early part of her reign, her official birthday was on a Thursday, but, after seven years, it was changed to a Saturday, so that more members of the public could enjoy it.

So the real reason why her Majesty has two birthdays? our unpredictable British weather and tourism!

So Why Does

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June 1, 1926 - Marilyn Monroe was born in Los Angeles (as Norma Jean Mortensen). Following an unstable childhood, spent in foster homes and orphanages, she entered the glamorous world of the movies, becoming an iconic fi gure, but sadly died at the age of thirty-six.

June 4, 1989 - The Chinese government ordered its troops to open fi re on unarmed pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square in Beijing. The Chinese government later claimed only 300 died in the attack. U.S. estimates put the toll at over 3,000. Following the massacre, over 1,600 demonstrators were rounded up and jailed, with 27 being executed.

June 5, 1783 - The fi rst sustained fl ight occurred, as a hot-air balloon was launched at Annonay, France, by brothers Joseph and Jacques Montgolfi er. Their 33-foot-diameter globe aerostatique ascended about 6,000 feet. In September, they repeated the experiment for King Louis XVI, using a sheep, rooster and duck as the balloon’s passengers.

June 6, 1944 - D-Day, the largest amphibious landing in history, began in the early-morning hours, as Allied forces landed in Normandy, France. British and Canadian troops came ashore on Gold, Juno and Sword beaches, whilst American forces landed on Utah and Omaha. By nightfall, 150,000 Allied soldiers and their accompanying vehicles had landed, with 15,000 killed and wounded.

June 14, 1951 - Univac 1, the world’s fi rst commercial electronic computer, was unveiled in Philadelphia.

June 14, 1864 - German psychiatrist and pathologist, Alois Alzheimer, was born. In 1907, he published an article, fi rst describing ‘Alzheimers’, a degenerative disease, affecting nerve cells of the brain and leading to severe memory impairment and progressive loss of mental faculties.

June 15, 1215 - King John set his seal to Magna Carta, the fi rst charter of British liberties, guaranteeing basic rights that have since become the foundation of modern democracies around the world.

June 16, 1963 - Valentina Tereshkova, 26, became the fi rst woman in space, as her Soviet spacecraft, Vostok 6, took off from the Tyuratam launch site. She manually controlled the spacecraft, completing 48 orbits in 71 hours, before landing safely.

June 18, 1815 - On the fi elds near Waterloo in central Belgium, 72,000 French troops, led by Napoleon, suffered a crushing military defeat from a combined Allied army of 113,000 British, Dutch, Belgian, and Prussian troops, ending 23 years of warfare between France and the other powers of Europe.

June 28, 1914 - Archduke Francis Ferdinand, Crown Prince of Austria and his wife were assassinated at Sarajevo, touching off a confl ict between the Austro-Hungarian government and Serbia that escalated into World War I.

June 28, 1919 - The signing of the Treaty of Versailles formally ended World War I.

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Famous Days in June

rooster and duck as the balloon’s passengers.

Serbia that escalated

- The signing of the Treaty of

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fi gure, but sadly died at the age of thirty-six.

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are You Interested in Becoming an allotment holder?The allotment site on New Road has flourished since its redevelopment in 2010, and there are currently available allotments – both full and half plots – and no waiting list.The site boasts a compostable toilet, which was obtained by the ‘Whittlesey allotment & Garden Society’ through grant funding, along with a substantial amount of new hedging, again obtained through grant funding.

if you are interested in becoming an allotment holder, please contact sue evans, whittlesey town council clerk, for further information, on 01733 351296, or by email to: whittleseytowncouncil@btconnec t.com .


councillor surgeries will be held in Grosvenor house on saturday June

11th and saturday June 25th, from 9:30am to 10:30am.

we bring you items of interest for your home and community.

If there is something you’d like us to cover or you have something

to say please get in touch at:Discovering Whittlesea, Benwick road Ind. Est,

Benwick road, Whittlesey, PE7 [email protected]

If you have any matters of concern that you wish to discuss with a Councillor, then please

come along and let us know. saturDaY June 11th

Councillors present will be:

councillor David Mason (District, and Town Councillor)

councillor bob wicks (Town Councillor)

saturDaY June 25th Councillors present will be:

councillor steve Garratt (District, and Town Councillor)

councillor ray whitwell (Town Councillor)

the Festival on sunday 11th september promises to have something for all the family, no matter what age you are.

Every year, organisers aim to keep the cost of the rides and amusements down to a minimum – with no charge at all in many cases - meaning that families can have an enjoyable time without a huge expense. It’s an immense pleasure to see the smiles on the children’s faces, and hear their shrieks of delight. There are fairground rides, a bouncy slide, climbing walls, a Gladiator challenge, pony rides, chair-planes, bungees, and lots more.

Test out your sporting skills on the football ‘Speedcage’, or for a more leisurely activity, why not play a round of Crazy Golf? another firm favourite with children and adults alike are the puppet shows, performed from the Whittlesey Christian Church marquee on the Market Square, as well as free face painting. for those who enjoy traditional puppets, there is also a Punch and Judy show.

Enjoy a stroll along Broad Street and Market Street to enjoy the huge display of over one hundred classic vehicles; continuing this theme is the vintage fire engine, which is guaranteed to take us down Memory Lane.

further along Broad Street is the Schools art Exhibition, featuring a display of arts and crafts by students from all the local schools. We know you’ll be amazed at the range of young artistic talent we have in our community, so do pop in and see for yourself.

Lining the streets and areas surrounding the Market Square will be numerous stalls, and music and dance displays of all types and styles, to entertain you throughout the day - so remember to keep the date free in your calendar!

For more information about the Festival, or to find out how you can be involved, please contact brian smithyman on 01733 752093, or email [email protected].

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april saw the annual presentation of the ‘citizen of the Year’ awards by whittlesey town council, in recognition of those who have made an outstanding contribution to the local community.

If we were to name several local events or organisations – the Straw Bear, the Tour of the fens Cycle race, the Lions Christmas float, Whittlesey in Bloom, and the Whittlesey Christmas lights – they all have one thing in common: Mr. richard exton. richard is always there in the background, looking after events in his caring and helpful manner. for this reason, he was the worthy winner of the 2016 ‘Citizen of the Year’ award.

This year’s ‘Young Citizen of the Year’ was awarded to bethany Mepham, whose help and volunteering aid, both in Whittlesey and Peterborough, is always gratefully received. Bethany also acts as a mentor to younger students, and is always on hand to help fellow pupils in any way possible.

as a result of the close marking, councillors decided to present a Special Merit award to the runners up, one of whom was Jared walton. Jared has raised money by some very imaginative means, including a very persuasive conversation with teachers, which managed to raise a large sum of money for ‘Defibrillators for All’.

a Special Merit award was also given to Millie cousins, a pupil at Park Lane School. after weeks of fundraising for The Little Princess Trust, Year Six pupil Millie had her long ponytail cut off in front of

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her whole school. Millie managed to raise enough money to make three wigs for children suffering through cancer treatment, smashing her original of target of £350, enough to make one.

finally, also the recipient of a Special Merit award was alex McFarland, from alderman Jacobs School. alex has shown enormous courage throughout his years at primary school, managing all the difficulties that have arisen. he is incredibly bright, very polite, and has

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great musical ability, and the committee at the Town Council felt that his development should be recognised with an award.


hello one and all, i start this article with some crime prevention advice, and a warning to the local community. although whittlesey is a relatively low crime area, there are steps you can take to protect your property, and avoid being a victim of crime.

We have seen an alarming number of people leaving their vehicles unlocked overnight, with expensive valuables inside. Please don’t assume your car is safe if parked on your driveway, or outside your home. Thieves are very opportunistic, and it literally takes seconds to enter an insecure car, remove the valuables, and leave. Please, please, please lock your cars and garages, and avoid being a target for theft.

We have asked our neighbourhood Watch colleagues to pass this message on, and also the local schools to send out letters to parents, reminding

them to lock their cars. If you see anything suspicious, please contact the police immediately. It may be that you won’t automatically be updated, but any relevant information is acted upon, and could provide the vital difference between catching and convicting perpetrators.

Can I also remind everyone that high Causeway is a pedestrian zone at all times, with no waiting between 10am and 4pm (there is no loading or unloading during this time). We receive a lot of complaints from the public about this. Please don’t get caught out, and use the free parking that is provided around the town centre.

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anglers nationwide will be eagerly awaiting the start of the new coarse fishing season on June 16th. we have some fantastic waters right on our doorstep here in whittlesey, and the fen drains are renowned for quality bream fishing.

Pre-baiting is the key to success, along with a bit of elbow grease in the form of raking out your chosen peg. after you’ve cleared a swim, feed it up with plenty of groundbait, laced with sweetcorn, casters and worms. If you’re a river man, the north Bank of the Nene is usually worth a try in the first few weeks of the season, especially if you’re after bream. The lock end is the best bet for some big catches. The north Bank is also renowned for big carp these days; not easy to locate, but well worth catching. heavy feed and boilies should tempt them.

Local stillwaters such as Kingsland, railway and Decoy Lakes have all produced cracking action recently. There are some really big fish in the deep water pool at the Railway Lakes, and floating baits work really well there. East Delph Lakes now holds some very big carp, and don’t forget to try northey Park fishery and float fish farm fishery, which are both quality waters at this time of year. float fish farm fishery is particularly good for youngsters, and they are made more than welcome. The Kingfisher Pool is full of small fish - great for whip fishing, or perhaps a rod and line approach with maggot. a recent trip saw me and my ten-year-old grandson fishing the Wagtail Pool, where a feeder approach tends to work best.

If you are heading for the fenland drains, or perhaps the north Bank, then don’t forget to purchase a rod licence before you fish. On Whittlesey aa controlled waters you will need a day ticket, or better still, get yourself a club handbook.

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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

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in late March, interested local residents met with representatives of the town and District councils, and agreed to form a community-led mud walls action group.

The aim of the Mud Walls Group is to document, preserve and protect the historic mud walls found in Whittlesey and Eastrea. These rare walls – as unique to

the area as the Straw Bear - are disappearing fast; in 1981 there were more than forty in Whittlesey, but now there are as few as sixteen fragments left.

The Mud Walls Group can be contacted directly on facebook, or by email to Whittlesey Museum ([email protected]). all are welcome to attend

meetings, or be kept up to date with proceedings by email. The first meeting of the group was held in mid-april, and further meetings should follow regularly.

It is hoped that group members will receive training in mud wall repair, so that they can then share these skills with local wall owners.

new action Group formed to Protect Mud walls

Thank Youon behaLF oF the PaGe FaMiLY

we would like to thank everyone who attended the service for Mac.

our thanks also go to everybody for the lovely cards and flowers we received. We’d like to say a special thank-you to Kevin Bending for the service on the day, and h.E. Bull and Sons of Whittlesey,

for the excellent service they provided during our sad time. The collection on the day made £555, which was donated to Sudbury Court. Please accept this as our acknowledgment.

Words from our Local MP steve barclayFeedback from local head teachers suggested that we should focus more on improving literacy of children and even adults, if we are going to unlock their undoubted potential. i have therefore been working with the bishop of ely, local schools and the local press to raise the profile of literacy.

Many children fail to make progress during the summer holiday, and so I am launching a community initiative to give every Year 4 pupil in our thirty-four primary schools their own book to read over the summer, together with a library membership slip, enabling them to complete the reading agency’s Summer reading Challenge. This involves reading a number of short books over the summer, qualifying them for a prize.

The aim of the initiative is to build on what many people do at Christmas, when they buy an extra present for those who may not be visited by father Christmas. We would like you to visit my website below, purchase a book from the list, and deliver it to my office. The donated books will then be distributed to children across the region. You can even pick which school will receive your donation; simply enter my office as a delivery address, but replace my name with the school name.

for adults, local libraries will also be running the reading ahead challenge, which they can complete alongside their children, and involves reading six short books and magazines.

I hope that constituents will join us to enable some children to own their very first book. 1,215 books will allow us to give every child in Year 4 a new book and, should we receive more, we will be able to roll it out to further year groups.

For those who wish to take part, please see my website for further details: http://stevebarclay.net/.

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The Whittlesey extravaganza committeewhilst we hope that the sun is currently shining, a committed band are busy organising the christmas extravaganza for Friday December 9th 2016.

as ever, it is our determined hope to provide a family-centred evening of festive fun. The work really does go on throughout the year, including booking the assorted acts, and filling in numerous, enormous forms!

We, the Committee, are all volunteers, who in the main part have full-time jobs or businesses. We continue to organise this event each year because we want to give local people a little fun for Christmas. It began as a thank-you from the members of the original Business forum, and since that group’s closure, some of the members have joined with a few other willing souls to continue the work.

however, we do really need more people to join us and help spread the load. If you don’t want to commit to a committee, how about just volunteering as a steward for the evening? If you are interested, please contact either roger Brown, our Chairman, on 01733 202884, or Shirley Wright, the Secretary, on 01733 203279.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Whittlesey Museum celebrates 40 Yearswhittlesey Museum celebrated its fortieth anniversary in May 2016.

The Museum was originally set up in 1976 as an offshoot of the Whittlesey Society, although it now operates as an independent trust, run by volunteers. The museum’s mission is to collect, care for and interpret the natural and cultural heritage of the Whittlesey area, for the benefit and enjoyment of students, local people and visitors; it contains six galleries of local and social history, including a replica blacksmith's forge.

Over its forty-year history, the Museum has expanded to fill the ground floor and yard of the Old Town Hall, in Market Street. The most recent changes have come about since the arrival of Curator Jen Barback in 2014, who has been overseeing a rearrangement project to freshen up the displays, and eventually open up more museum rooms to the public.

The Museum is also looking for enthusiastic volunteers who would like to join the Board of Trustees, and help to shape the future direction of the museum - for further information, please email the Curator at [email protected], or drop in and pick up a leaflet.

opening times are: friday: 2.30-4.30pm, Saturday: 10am-noon, Sunday: 2.30-4.30pm.

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council clamps Down on Illegal Motoriststhe section of the Green wheel from the ‘Field of Dreams’ at stonald road, to Funthams Lane, near to the Millennium bridge, is a public footpath and cycle way.

although there is legal authority to drive from Stonald road to the football pitches, the cycle way past this point does not have such authority. however, several motorists continue to flout these rules, and Whittlesey Town Council, along with other agencies, are determined to stop this.

Vehicles requiring access to land, or to the boats moored on the river nene, should use the legal access along funthams Lane. The Council recognises that this is in poor condition, and so have decided that before any action is enforced, funthams Lane has to be improved. We are currently making progress in achieving this.

recently some new signs were supplied by Sustrans, and erected by Cambs County Council on april 12th. unfortunately, sometime between april 28th and May 1st, these signs were illegally removed by some mindless individual, and stolen. This was not a spur of the moment act, as the perpetrator had to go equipped with ladder and tools. We are appalled by this act, which is an affront to everyone who wants to enjoy our countryside in a safe manner.

This has not deterred us, but simply made us more determined in our aim to make sure that this cycle way is a safe and traffic-free area for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders.

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whittlesey warriors netball club has grown and grown since forming back in september 2010. never did we think we would be where we are today, back then!

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Thank You FromWhITTLESEY DISaBLED CLuBthe whittlesey Disabled club recently organised a fundraising coffee Morning and table-top sale, which was held at the ivy Leaf club on april 23rd.

The club would like to thank everyone who supported this hugely successful event, which

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whittLeseY LaDYsMith wiMembers and guests will be celebrating the 45th birthday of the Ladysmith w.i., with a party and social evening at the June meeting.

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the meeting is on tuesday June 14th at 7.30pm, in st andrew's hall, Parkinsons Lane. contact sue on 01733 205927, or find us on Facebook.


whittLeseY wiMay's meeting was a

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Luke Payn, who is funded by the arts Council

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The group meets at Scaldgate on the first and third Wednesday of each month, from 1pm to 3pm. a small fee is charged to cover the hire of the room. We are a very friendly bunch, whose meetings include plenty of painting, drawing, mini-demonstrations, and chatter... along with a cup of tea or coffee! Skills and ideas are shared, and I am available for advice. new members are always welcome. for further information, contact Chris Turner by email ([email protected]) or on 01733 202102.

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as we continue to commemorate centenary events of the First World War, two major conflicts are remembered this year.The Battle of the Somme took place from July 1st 1916 to november 18th 1916. There were 57,470 British casualties on the first day, including 19,240 killed. of the 430,000 British casualties suffered during the battle, a third perished. The Battle of Jutland, considered to be the only major naval battle of the war, was from May 31st until June 1st 1916. It was considered a British victory despite the loss of fourteen ships and over six thousand lives, and Germany losing only nine ships and over 2,500 lives.

We send our thanks and best wishes to the St. andrews Lodge, who recently gave us a cheque for £240 for the Poppy appeal. I was honoured and humbled at our last meeting when the branch presented me with a certificate from our county office, for twenty years of dedicated service to the RBL. My, how time flies!

If anyone – whether you’ve served in the armed forces or not - would like to join us at our monthly meetings, please contact us at the numbers below.

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whittlesey wind ensemble has been running for around three years, and continues to grow and develop. we have recently appointed a new Director of Music, stefen Dicks, and grown to twenty-five players - so more than an ensemble! we are currently considering a new name.

our young percussionist, Charlie Westbrook, has recently passed his Grade 8 exam with 100%, a fantastic result.

The band has received a couple of donations, which has been spent on new music. We will be

playing this music at our two June engagements: Wisbech armed forces Day, on the 19th, where a selection of military style music has been requested; and on the 26th, a concert on the green in ramsey abbey, with teas and cake provided by the local church.

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after kidding herself that her snack attacks were normal, her weight was just creeping up, and she resigned herself to the belief that she was destined to be overweight forever. feeling scared and embarrassed when out clothes shopping, Tanya dreaded comments and thoughts from others, and did not like what she saw in the mirror.

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as the arterioles get closer to the cells, they too divide into smaller branches. These smaller branches no longer have muscular walls. Their walls are now thin and porous and small molecules can now pass through them to enable the exchange of nutrients and waste between the blood and cells respectively. These branches are called capillaries.

Each cell, dependent on its activity, will require and create different quantities of nutrients and waste respectively. one cell might only want some oxygen, whilst the adjoining cell could want sodium. So how does each cell get what it wants?

again the answer is simple and follows the principle of concentration gradients.

‘In a liquid or gaseous environment where there are no obstructions, material will flow from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration’ [please note: we have constructed this sentence from the original wording]

an everyday example of this principle can be seen if we allow men into a room through the right hand door only and women through the left

door. Initially, we will have a higher concentration of men on the right [of the room] and a higher concentration of females on the left. after thirty minutes, the room will be relatively evenly mixed, as both groups move towards the lower concentrated parts of the room.

The same is true between the capillaries and the cells. There will be a higher concentration of nutrients in the capillary and if one cell has used up its oxygen supply, it will have a lower concentration of oxygen than in the capillary. Therefore, the oxygen molecules within the capillary will be drawn towards the oxygen-deficient cell. Equally, the adjoining cell will draw sodium towards it and not oxygen. In this manner, every cell gets what it needs. This principle however only works over a very small distance; therefore, each capillary must be a maximum of one cell diameter away from its exchanging cell. We have thousands of millions of cells within our bodies and therefore we have thousands of millions of capillaries.

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thanks also to street Pride, for their efforts in keeping whittlesey and the surrounding area free from the litter deposited by people who do not share our pride in the town.

In May, the Mayoress and I attended various local functions, one of which was organised by Whittlesey Lions, at St. Andrews Hall, and was a film-themed occasion. Whittlesey Lions, being a small group, were supported by other groups to make it a very enjoyable afternoon - well done ladies.

We also attended a band concert at Peterborough Cathedral. The band playing for the large audience was The anglian regimental Band. Despite being freezing - due to the heating being turned off, because of a false start to summer - a fabulous evening was had by all.

after two hot days, everyone was caught out when the weather turned cold again, and we were informed that it would take four days for the cathedral to reheat! Let’s hope the weather stays warm and sunny for the music concert, to be held on the Market Place, in June. Come along and enjoy yourselves; the music is free. A list of acts and times can be seen on flyers posted around town, and in the Council Offices. Don’t forget that the Councillors hold a Saturday morning surgery at the Council Offices. For dates and times, look on the WTC website, or on the notice board outside the office.regards, cllr alex Miscandlon Mayor of Whittlesey

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family from Whittlesey aim to honour Dad with 24 hour challengeafter the shock of suddenly losing their beloved father, a whittlesey family has set themselves the enormous challenge of climbing twenty-four Lake District peaks in twenty-four hours, at the end of May.

These include the highest point in England, Scafell Pike, and other well-known Lake District peaks, including Helvellyn, Fairfield and Bowfell. The challenge is being undertaken in memory of Philip Ingham, whose children Peter, Gemma and Christopher, along with son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Vicki, hope to raise £2000 to support the Pancreatic Cancer research fund.

Philip became unwell over Christmas and was later diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which had spread to his liver. unfortunately, he passed away seven weeks later after learning that the cancer was far more developed than initially thought.

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Medical Detection DogsMedical Detection Dogs is a charity that trains dogs to detect cancer, and also helps people who have potentially life-threatening illnesses to lead normal lives.

one of the events that the charity organises to raise money for its work in cancer detection is called ‘Canter for a Cure’. This is a sponsored horse ride – and very much a fun day out – with riders, and some of their horses, bedecked in pink, the colour we all associate with cancer charities. up until now, this event has only been held at an Equestrian Centre close to the charity’s training centre at Milton Keynes, but it has become so popular that the decision has been made to extend it to a two-day event.

The charity had the idea of holding similar events elsewhere, so that more people could take part, and so that some of the pressure could be taken off the oversubscribed Milton Keynes ride. following a chance discussion with an employee at Burghley house, Stamford, the charity was delighted to be invited to hold their sponsored ride there. This is an amazing opportunity for Medical Detection Dogs, and with the details now finalised, registration is open.

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Pictured: Philip with his wife Jan, and children Gemma, Peter and Christopher


of many highly successful charity fundraising projects run by Peterborough Male voice choir and Peterborough Voices in the last five years, sing for Life 2014 was one of the very best, involving over one hundred local women, raising thousands of pounds for charity, and featuring on itv anglia news!

This year, the project will once more be supporting Sue ryder’s Thorpe hall hospice, which celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary this year. having opened a fantastic new state-of-the-art facility last July, at a cost of £6m, the hospice needs to raise a staggering £7,500 a day just to cover running costs.

Launching in June, Sing for Life 2016 will engage forty local women in a twelve-week pop-up project, which will see them perform live on stage in a charity fundraising concert at Peterborough’s much-loved Broadway Theatre, in September.

absolutely no previous experience is needed, only a willingness to come along and get stuck in!

Jo Marriott, Senior hospice fundraiser at Thorpe hall says “We’re absolutely thrilled that Sing for Life will be supporting us once again. We look forward to following the progress of the project and to working together to fundraise for Thorpe Hall.”

Jo Cheung – who joined Sing for Life in 2012 – said of the project, “I’ve made some great friends doing something I love, and that I still find exhilarating, challenging, and utterly rewarding… long may it continue!”

For further information, call 01733 425194 or email [email protected].

introduction sessions will be at the broadway theatre, Peterborough on: Friday 24th June (7-9pm) saturday 25th June (10am-12pm)

Generous Donation to WYPCSthe whittlesey Young Peoples counselling service recently received an incredible donation of £3420, from bGL, in Peterborough.

This money will allow us to see ten young people. We have set up a ‘Just Giving’ page in order to raise another £3420; the address is www.crowdfunding. justgiving. com/louise-russell-1.

Meanwhile, the group has been busy drumming up support at the Whittlesey branch of norwich and Peterborough, which is donating to three nominated charities. The charity with the most votes will receive £500, while second and third place will receive £300 and £200.

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It's best to buy a prescription strength treatment from your vets, as this will be the best chance of actually treating the infestation. They are also safer for your pets than shop-bought brands. Most flea treatments should be given every four weeks (you should check this by asking your Vet) in order to help break the fleas’ life cycle, and stop them from breeding.

It’s sensible to treat your carpets and soft furnishings at home in the event of an incident of fleas on your pet, and you can buy safe and suitable products from your vet. Carpets and soft furnishings are where the fleas lay their eggs, and where the larvae grow. The larvae bury deep in to the furnishings, away from the light, where they pupate. They can lie dormant for weeks or even months before conditions are right for them to hatch. By this time, your pet’s flea treatment (if not used regularly) may have worn off, and there starts the cycle again.

Ticks are found in countryside and parkland, and are very happy breeding in the warm weather. female ticks can lay several thousand eggs at a time. They start very small, and are difficult to see on our pets until they start to feed, become engorged, and become large enough to be seen.

You may have seen in the media that a non-native tick has made its way to Britain, and with ticks being notoriously difficult to eradicate, is now thought to be here for good. This tick can give your pets a very nasty disease called Babesiosis, which if found requires urgent veterinary treatment. our native ticks are also capable of passing on various diseases, and it is therefore advisable to treat and prevent your pets from getting bitten in the first place.

With all this lovely weather, you may find that your pets are more likely to be affected with parasites. Parasites are finding it easier to breed, and in large numbers, with wild animals helping the spread of fleas and ticks, bringing them into our gardens and on to our pets.

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Problem Tenants? What can landlords do about it?

Buying a residential property to rent out to tenants can be a good investment and a welcome source of extra income. However,

being a landlord may not always be plain sailing. If your tenants start to cause problems, for example by falling into rent arrears, or allowing the property to fall into disrepair, then you will want to take action to sort this out . You may decide that the best option is to require the tenants to give up possession of the property.

Firstly, you need to be aware that it is illegal to evict tenants without a Court Order.

Most residential tenancies are held on what is known as an “Assured Shorthold” basis. This means that during the fixed term of the tenancy, you cannot force the tenants to leave without the Court ordering them to vacate. However,

in certain circumstances, the Court can order the tenants to leave, even though the fixed term still has some time to run. This process involves serving the Household Act 1988 Notice on the tenants, notifying them of your intention to seek possession of the property and giving them two weeks or two months (depending on circumstances) to vacate (and settle any rental arrears). If they fail to do this then you can apply to the Court for a Possession Order.

Matters are simpler when the fixed term of the tenancy has expired, as a Notice requiring possession can be served at any time and there is no need for the tenants to be in default.

If you need help or advice with problem tenants give us a call.

| Legal Corner by Ruth Bailey – Solicitor

June 2016 | D I S C O V E R I N G Whittlesea 4928 D I S C O V E R I N G March | June 2016

Problem Tenants? What can landlords do about it?

Buying a residential property to rent out to tenants can be a good investment and a welcome source of extra income. However,

being a landlord may not always be plain sailing. If your tenants start to cause problems, for example by falling into rent arrears, or allowing the property to fall into disrepair, then you will want to take action to sort this out . You may decide that the best option is to require the tenants to give up possession of the property.

Firstly, you need to be aware that it is illegal to evict tenants without a Court Order.

Most residential tenancies are held on what is known as an “Assured Shorthold” basis. This means that during the fixed term of the tenancy, you cannot force the tenants to leave without the Court ordering them to vacate. However,

in certain circumstances, the Court can order the tenants to leave, even though the fixed term still has some time to run. This process involves serving the Household Act 1988 Notice on the tenants, notifying them of your intention to seek possession of the property and giving them two weeks or two months (depending on circumstances) to vacate (and settle any rental arrears). If they fail to do this then you can apply to the Court for a Possession Order.

Matters are simpler when the fixed term of the tenancy has expired, as a Notice requiring possession can be served at any time and there is no need for the tenants to be in default.

If you need help or advice with problem tenants give us a call.

| Legal Corner by Ruth Bailey – Solicitor


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| Events Diary: June 2016

2nd: Going on a Bear hunt at ferry Meadows: Bring your own teddy bear, listen to the story, and make bear-related crafts, before joining us on

a bear hunt around Ferry Meadows to find Barney the Bear. The event also includes a ride on the miniature railway and a goodie bag. Meet at the Visitor Centre.

3rd: Pond Dipping and Bug hunt at ferry Meadows: Join the Education Team to find out who calls the lakes of ferry Meadows home,

then have a look in the woods to find mini-beasts in the habitat. Suitable for ages 3+. Times, price and meeting point to be confirmed at time of booking. Phone 01733 234193 to book a place.

4th-5th: Visit Park farm, Thorney, to see how farmers deliver habitat for farmland wildlife, use the latest technology, and enjoy the way we used to work! The open farm and Vintage Weekend is a fantastic event which grows more and more each year. You can also enjoy picking your own potatoes, and shop in our farmers Market. Entry is free, and more information can be found at www.parkfarmthorney.co.uk.

7th: Visit the Cambridgeshire Community fair at The Burgess hall, Westwood road, St Ives, PE27 6Wu, from 2pm – 6pm. are you involved in community

projects in your town or village? Maybe you have a project in mind, but don’t know where to start?

This event will help you fund, build and do more in your community, by putting you in touch with those who can help. Browse a marketplace of stalls, learn from ‘Community Stars’, and book to attend workshops on topics which interest you most.

find out more, and book for workshops, at: www.cambscommunityfair.wordpress.com.

11th: following the huge success of february’s 70s-themed event, and by popular request, Great nights Entertainment returns to the Ivy Leaf Club for

“The Magic of Soul, Motown and More, 60s 70s and 80s Beach Party Themed Evening.”

Dressing for the occasion is of course completely optional, but prizes on the night will be given for the best dressed male and female. The music policy remains the same: Soul, Motown and Disco from the 60s, 70s and 80s, featuring our DJs, Ian Gray, John Bradley, and andy Coulson. food, real ale and cocktails will be available throughout the evening.

Tickets are £6 in advance, or £8 on the door, and are on sale from May 20th from Larry’s heel Bar, in Broad Street, the Ivy Leaf Club, in Gracious Street (01733 202579), or by phone from andy on 07941 629660.

11th: Dragon Boat racing is an ancient Chinese tradition and the fastest growing water activity in Britain today - as well as the most fun! Gable Events

is proud to have once again joined with Sue ryder Thorpe hall hospice, to bring you the eighteenth Peterborough Charity Dragon Boat festival. The festival is open to everyone, and up to 52 crews are expected to battle it out over the 200m race course, watched by several thousand spectators. Visit the website at www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/peterborough

13th: Join The Whittlesea Society for its monthly meeting held in the Town hall, Market Street, at 7.30pm. June’s meeting will feature a talk by Jacqui huggins, entitled ‘The Life, Times and Memories of a fen Girl’. all are welcome.

18th: Come along and join the fun at the Keneydon house Summer fete, from 2pm to 4pm. There will be an array of different activities, including a raffle, tombola, cake stall, refreshments, and many more. If you wish to book a stall, please call Carol on 01733 204173.

24th: following on from the spectacular archaeological discoveries at Whittlesey’s Must farm, Mark Knight of the Cambridge archaeological

Unit will be giving a talk on the team’s fascinating finds. The talk takes place from 7pm to 8pm in Peterborough Cathedral. £5 per person (£3 concessions). Visit www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk for more details.


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25th: a school reunion is being held for pupils who left Sir harry Smith Community College in 1991, marking twenty-five years since they

left. The event takes place at the Manor Leisure Centre from 8pm to 1am. friends and partners are welcome, and tickets are first come, first served.

Tickets are £10. Call or text 07918 188015 for details on payment, and make sure to purchase your tickets soon!

25th: Coffee morning at St andrew’s Parish hall, 10am-12 noon in support of Ben Beaumont. all proceeds raised to acorn house at addenbrooke's hospital.

reGuLar eventshead down to Eastrea Village hall for painting classes every Tuesday

afternoon, 1.00pm to 4.00pm. Classes cost £18 for six weeks. for further information, contact Sue on 01733 204251.

Bingo at the Conservative Club, 7.30pm.

Join hereward harmony Barbershop Chorus for their weekly meeting at

orton Wistow Community Centre, orton Wistow, PE2 6Xn, every Thursday between 7.30pm and 10pm. Contact Brian McDonnell on 07740 987127, or Les ashton on 07878 734841, for more information.

Bingo at the Conservative Club, 7.30pm.

Tai Chi sessions held at Eastrea Village hall, 7.30pm - 9.00pm. Beginners most welcome. Part of the Eastern Counties Tai Chi academy. Contact Jan on 07842 090506 or just turn up. all adults welcome.

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The idea is that all the answers to the following questions follow each other in alphabetical order, as shown in the fi rst two answers given. 1. What vegetable yields most pounds of produce per acre? Answer … Cabbage.2. What was the Roman name for Scotland? Answer … Caledonia.3. In which British city is there a Bridge of Sighs? 4. What poisonous gas is found in car exhaust fumes? 5. What is the term for a cancer-causing substance? 6. In Monopoly, what is immediately before Park Lane? 7. From which fruit is the drink Kirsch made? 8. If you are masticating, what are you doing? 9. What substance makes plants green?

10. What strikes a bell to make it ring? 11. What are the targets in skeet or trap shooting made of? 12. What blood sport originated the word “crestfallen”? 13. Who wrote the steamy novel “Hollywood Wives”? 14. What is the highest mountain in New Zealand? 15. What plant is attacked by the boll weevil? 16. Who (supposedly) invented the fl ush toilet? 17. Which is the largest of the Greek islands? 18. In what game are the balls red, blue, black and yellow? 19. What does a cruciverbalist enjoy doing? 20. What sport takes place in a velodrome?

A) The Alphabetical Quiz - The Letter “C”

Answers: A) 3. Cambridge, 4. Carbon Monoxide, 5. Carcinogen, 6. Chance, 7. Cherries, 8. Chewing, 9. Chlorophyll, 10) The Clapper, 11. Clay, 12. Cock Fighting, 13. Jackie Collins, 14. Mt. Cook, 15. Cotton, 16. Thomas Crapper, 17. Crete, 18. Croquet, 19. Crosswords, 20. Cycling.

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Many readers will remember, as children, buying sweets from Mrs. Gray’s shop in Market street, as they were making their way to the super cinema a little further down the street. Mrs. Gray died in october 2015 aged ninety-eight. here, her son Phil recalls the fascinating life of this fondly-remembered local lady.

REMEMBERING

Doris ada Gray was born on august 31st 1917 at Glassmoor bank, whittlesey. her mother was a cowling, from nearby Marriott’s Drove. through that line her huguenot ancestors, the Fovargues, can be traced back as living around whittlesey since 1654.

her father was Bertie Smith, whose family came from Snettisham, norfolk, to live at Warboys. his father travelled heavy horse stud stallions around the fen farms. Bertie, inheriting a wealth of equine knowledge, was employed as head horse-keeper on the farm where Doris was born.

In 1920, the Smiths moved across the river, and about two miles along the bank, to Micklewaite farm. There the family increased to six sisters, Doris being the second born. The three eldest girls attended angle Bridge School, which they reached by crossing the river by boat, and walking along the banks. In winter, their father would have to break the ice to release the boat. In those times, despite there being a hearth at one end of the school-room, and a turtle-stove in the middle, most of the pupils had to wear their overcoats to keep warm. one day the headmaster mustered

the whole school onto the playground to watch the great ill-fated airship, R101, fly over. The school-room was part of St Stephen’s Mission Church, so the girls went back at weekends for Sunday school. attendance was rewarded by an annual day at the seaside.

It was a happy childhood at Micklewaite; Doris would walk with her father when he was ploughing, or preparing the land for potato planting. She recalled leading the horse when they were hoeing sugar-beet. once, when they stopped, the horse stood on her foot - the soil was soft, so she wasn’t injured, but she couldn’t move until the horse did. There were memories of gleaning after harvest, polishing horse-brasses ready for the Whittlesey Show, and one exciting night when their father came in from feeding the horses, calling for the girls to come outside to see something they might never see again. Doris said, “It was a most wonderful sight, like coloured curtains hanging in the sky - the Northern Lights of course.” no light pollution in those days!

Doris left school at fourteen and worked on the farm for two years, before going into service as a maid, first at Moss’s butchers

She always enjoyed manning the gate at The Hermitage’s

annual summer ‘boot sale’. Her son teased her, saying

that she charged people 20p to

come in, but 50p to get out!



| Local History

in Broad Street, and then for Mr. and Mrs. Lines at ‘hallcroft’ house, Church Street. Mr. Lines was proprietor of the Whittlesea Central Brick Company.

on Sundays, Doris worshiped at St Mary’s Church, and there met her husband to be, Donald Gray. They were engaged when she was twenty-one, and were married on September 7th 1939 – a week after the Second World War was declared. They lived with her in-laws above their shop in Market Street. Their eldest son, Philip, was born in 1941. When he was nine months old, his father was posted overseas, not returning until four years later. Duncan followed in 1946, and Jane appeared in 1949. By then, Don was running the family business, but sadly was crippled by polio in 1951. Eventually, he was employed by Perkins Engines, leaving Doris to take over the shop.

after Don died in 1979, Doris kept the shop open until she retired in 1981, bringing an end to sixty-three years of trading. her father-in-law, George henry Gray, opened the business in 1918 as a General Store, selling anything from hardware, crockery, toys, fruit and tobacco. at one time he was the sole agent for Wall’s ice cream in the town. Towards the end of trading, Doris was dealing mainly in sweets. She allocated one end of the counter for children to select their ‘four for a penny’,

while she served adults at the far end. It gave the children time to choose, without being hurried. Some never forgot that consideration.

on retirement, Doris lived in Churchfield Way, and helped at the St. Mary’s house Luncheon Club, making meals for ‘the old people’, some of whom were younger than she was! She was also one of the founding members of the Widows’ Contact Group, and enjoyed regular games of scrabble. Doris loved the young, and her seven grandchildren and six great grand-children gave her much joy. another pleasure was letter writing. her script was clear and steady to the last.

Doris rode her bicycle when well into her eighties, but began to find living alone was too much for her. In 2003, she moved into

The hermitage residential home, in St Mary’s Street, which was her happy home until she died. Doris was keen to go out for a walk most days, and enjoyed meeting friends for a chat, taking the mail to the Post Office, and other little jobs, which gave her a sense of purpose. She always enjoyed manning the gate at The hermitage’s annual summer ‘boot sale’. her son teased her, saying that she charged people 20p to come in, but 50p to get out! Doris was a fine lady, who throughout her long life always thought of others before herself.


DORIS GRAY


| Finance by Eamonn Dorling

Do you know whether the UK should be in or out of the E.U? It’s a bit like discovering the

answer to: ‘The ultimate question of Life, The Universe and Everything is 42’. (“Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams).

I believe that all eligible voters should cast their vote on June 23rd, because by then you will have been introduced to information, opinion, statistics and, (dare I say), misleading information - we have the opportunity to make a decision.

My point is that whatever the decision, we will return to normality on the following day. To most people, the financial impact of either decision will be less significant than the impact on financial matters that you do have control over:

• You could have financial security if things go wrong (e.g. death, sickness, injury or unemployment). • You could reduce the impact of taxation. • You could create an effective cash-flow budget. • You could ensure there is enough income in later life to enjoy a long retirement. • You could preserve the value of your estate to ensure your chosen beneficiaries make the best use of it.

Whether we are in or out of the EU cannot address any of these matters for an individual family. The financial impact of things that you can control is potentially much greater.

As the late Robin Williams used to say in one of his routines: “I make all the important decisions like whether we should invade a country, or whether the central bank should change interest rates; my wife makes all the smaller decisions like where we live, which schools the children go to, what we eat...” I see a parallel here!

Take advice from an independent financial adviser.

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this month’s focus is on the growing problem of ‘self-harm’. i appreciate an article of this length cannot possibly go into every detail, but if i can inspire just one person to pick up the phone and arrange to talk, it will be worth it. i can guarantee three things: firstly, you will not have to wait long to be seen; secondly, everything will be held in the strictest confidence; and finally, you will be given whatever time and understanding is necessary.

figures published in 2014 suggest a 70% increase over the previous two years, of 10-14 year olds attending a&E for self-harm related reasons. It would, however, be wrong to assume that this is an exclusively teenage problem.

The greatest danger with self-harming is not the act itself, but the fear or embarrassment of admitting to it. family or friends will avoid talking about it because they don’t know how to handle it, creating an awkwardness that drives self-harmers to feel even more isolated. The longer this continues, the harder it becomes to escape the treadmill of low self-esteem.

Is it possible for someone immersed in the world of self-harming to ever rise above it and cope with life? Yes, of course it is. In fact, it is possible to not just ‘cope with life’, but to actually leave that life behind for good.

Your first step is to take a fresh look at yourself, long enough to see the real, stronger person inside. Then look for someone you truly feel comfortable speaking with, who will give you the space to really share what’s going on inside, without judging you; someone who is happy to go at a pace you are comfortable with, while at the same time caringly encouraging you to take on new challenges.

You have nothing to fear, except the fear that stops you doing something constructive. Gather courage to believe that if you can dream it, you can achieve it. Then, with the right kind of help, let nothing stand in your way to making it a reality.

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on tuesday april 19th, children at alderman Jacobs school were entertained and inspired by a visiting published author - the second published author to visit the school this year!

Eamonn reilly, who has published over twenty books, shared his insights and tips for writing in a truly engaging fashion. During the visit, children were set writing tasks, and given tips to help them to edit, improve and extend their writing. Children were delighted that he also attended the school for a book signing.

a Year five boy commented that although he is often a reluctant home reader, he was so inspired and interested in Eamonn, that he couldn’t wait to read his books. another boy in Year Two exclaimed that he was buying the book The Children’s Lottery. “I have a list of exciting things I would buy and do if I won the Lottery, so I want to see what the little boy in the book does.”

The teachers felt that this visit, like others, really inspired the children to see the future available to them if they persevere in writing, and children from all age groups gave extremely positive feedback about the experience.


writing Inspiration!

best Materials for the Job!children in Year one at Park Lane Primary and nursery school have spent this half term learning all about robots. Linking with our topic on materials, the children have been busy designing their very own robot!

The children have found out facts, written poems, designed their own robots, and looked at how to build a robot using the best materials for the job. They looked at robots that are famous, and have enjoyed dressing up as Iron Man and a Transformer. recently, the foxes class performed their class assembly, where they shared their knowledge on materials with their families.

Lorraine Quince, IT Support/Communications Office at Park Lane, said: “This was a fun and inventive way to engage our younger children with our topic on materials. It allowed the children to use their imagination, and have fun whilst still learning.”

Year one have now become expert robot engineers!


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the club's main activity is to support motorcycling through collective ride-outs and charitable events.

It supports an annual Easter Bunny run to addenbrookes hospital, taking Easter eggs, chocolate and toys for the children hospitalised there.

Each year, the club is represented at the MCn festival of Motorcycling, held at the East of England Showground, with its own stand and a varied display of bikes. This year’s show was the second event organised by MCn (having previously been known as the BMf rally), and took place on the weekend of May 14th-15th.

Club ride-outs are very popular during the summer evenings and at weekends, with many members putting forward their own suggestions, and taking on the role of group leader. Previous runs have included visits to coastal locations, the Peak District, Wales, and organised trips to france.

Within the club is a wide range of motorcycles, ranging from the classic ’50s era, up to the present-day superbike.

The club will be holding its own show on Coates Green, on Sunday July 31st, which will include a display of bikes, old and new. Entry to this event is free to all. flyers will be posted with full details, and of course everyone is welcome.


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Whittlesea Motorcycle club

www.whittlesea-motorcycle-club.co.ukfor more information on the club and its activities, you can visit our website or facebook page, or contact our secretary Geoff Turner on 07787 125632, or by email at [email protected].

The club’s stand at the 2015 MCN event.

The Vine at Coates, where the club meets.

The club, in its present format, was started in 2001, and currently has thirty-one members. It meets at the Vine public house in Coates, fortnightly, on a Tuesday; the next two meetings are June 7th and 21st.

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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’ 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 wwwwroadprimary.co.uk

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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 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

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cLubswhittlesey street Pridefred Mills (Chairman): 01733 202874 [email protected] Peter Davies (Secretary): [email protected]

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whittlesey royal british LegionBranch meetings: Ivy Leaf Club Gracious Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1aP

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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

whittlesey Folk clubBi-monthly meetings held in the falcon hotel, London Street, Whittlesey. next sessions are friday June 10th, august 12th, and october 14th. for further details, contact Sandra and Martin Green on 206627, or [email protected]

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