Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

A ‘meet the buyer’ event will help provide a clear view of an exciting leisure centre revamp.

Working in partnership with Fenland District Council and Alliance Leisure, Curo Construction is delivering :-
a full redevelopment and expansion of the Manor Leisure Centre in Whittlesey.

This will transform the existing leisure centre into a more accessible, efficient and future-ready environment, built to serve the community from day one.
Curo Construction is hosting a meet the buyer event for local sub-contractors and suppliers. The event will provide information on the project and how to get involved, including:

• An overview of the scope, key packages and programme
• Procurement routes and upcoming opportunities

• Expectations around quality, safety and delivery

“Looking to be part of the project? This is your opportunity to get involved,” a district council spokesperson said.

The event will be held next Wednesday, April 29, from 12,30-2.30pm at the soft play area inside Whittlesey’s Manor Leisure Centre.

Whittlesey Town Council’s project ‘Platinum Wood’ – located at the bottom end of Yarwell Headlands, (disabled access), is developing nicely.
The 4 acre area is visited by dozens of people every day.

To find your way easily, just go into ‘Google Maps©’ – type in ‘Platinum Wood Whittlesey’
We also have a ‘Friends of Platinum Wood;
Another bench has very generously being purchased (The fourth) and will be installed towards the end of May.
A fantastic ‘Free’ – help yourself Herb Garden.

Todays ‘bed’ of Dandelions
(Taraxacum officinale) are hardy, edible, perennial weeds found worldwide, known for their bright yellow flowers, jagged leaves, and white-fleshed taproots. They act as crucial early-spring food for pollinators, supporting over 50 insect species. Every part is edible; leaves are high in nutrients, and roots are used for tea or coffee substitutes.

PW Identified species 2025

Contact Cllr Barry Wainwright – [see councillors contacts on top toolbar]

Only 3 Councillors are ‘prepared’ to put their head above the parapet, some are affraid maybe,
but have plenty to say on social media.

Cllr. Barry Wainwright.   Cllr. Chris Boden.   Cllr. Roy Gerstner.

An Open Invitation to Local Councillors.
We’d like to extend an open invitation to all local councillors to join us at our community radio station for a live, monthly on-air conversation with Wittlesey residents.

The programme will be broadcast once a month on a Sunday at 3pm, providing a regular opportunity to engage directly with the people you represent, answer questions about our town, and discuss the issues that matter most — from local services and development to community concerns and future plans. No topic is off the table.
Questions will come from a mix of listener emails and live calls during the programme, giving a broad and authentic voice to our community.

Our aim is to create an open, respectful space where listeners can hear directly from their elected representatives and feel more connected to local decision-making.
If you’re a councillor interested in taking part, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch via direct message or email to arrange a suitable date.

Let’s open up the conversation.
Respectfully yours.
Matt Page.
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