Cllr Roy Gerstner – Community Activist

With the County Council elections on May 01st – many of the candidates are standing on a ‘National Platform’ – County Council are ‘Local Elections‘ – and most of those standing have no history in supporting ‘local community people or organisations’ – I only ask that you consider carefully with your valuable vote of May 01st.
Naturally I am backing WTC Councillor Barry Wainwright from Eastrea (Local) who has and is involved in supporting many ‘local’ community organisations.

At last nights ‘Whittlesey Focus On Community’ meeting (Supported by CCC and FDC – 12 of us took part in updates happening and coming in the future to Whittlesey & District.

The main news for me is  – when will the Library/Hub reopen – local manager Jackie Racey, informed us that there are ‘essential building’ works taking place along with a new Heat Pump Heating system, it is hoped that the work will be completed by Mid-July.
In the meantime – some library services are available.

Mondays –    09:00 – 15:00 @ The Scalgate/Youth Centre
Fridays    –    09:00 – 16:30        ”                             “
Saturdays-   09:00 – 13:00        ”                             “

You can also order books and click/collect.

Other topics were of course the Manor Centre and Phoenix Youth Group.

Cllr Alex Miscandlon
(Mayor of Whittlesey)
infomed us at the ‘Friends of the Manor’ meeting last night, that he had personally donated the funding for the ‘Plaque’ that will go on the recently installed ‘Beacon’ at the Manor Field.

FDC I understand funded the ‘Beacon’

Hello all,
I hope this message finds you well! My name is Kenny, and I’m excited to introduce myself as the new Fenland Communication Worker at CCVS. I have a deep passion for our community, and I’m thrilled to be in a position where I can help Fenland connect, grow, and thrive together. Please find a Support Fenland update from CCVS below.

In my role, I’ll be rounding up all the latest Fenland activity and keeping you updated on news and opportunities that can help strengthen our local community. Whether you’re a local charity or a community member, I’m here to support you and help make those vital connections.

If you want to relive last month’s networking breakfast, or you missed out, please find out what transpired with these two blogs:

Fenland Networking Breakfast: Long-Term Commitment to Sustainable Change – Support Cambridgeshire

Fenland Networking Breakfast: Building a Brighter Future for Fenlands – Support Cambridgeshire

We now have a dedicated LinkedIn page, in which you can connect with likeminded Fenland entities – Please follow and share the page here:
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/support-fenland

Please find below the updated coffee morning dates for May and June 2025 across the Fenland area. Kindly note, there will be no coffee mornings in April.

Chatteris – King Edward Centre

• Dates: 19th May & 16th June 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Location: King Edward Centre, 3 Kings Edward Road, Chatteris, PE16 6NG

March – Library

• Dates: 21st May & 18th June 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Location: March Library

Wisbech – Trinity Methodist Church

• Dates: 22nd May & 19th June 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Location: Trinity Methodist Church Cafe, Wisbech

Whittlesey – The Hangout

• Dates: 23rd May & 20th June 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Location: The Hangout, 5 Market Place, Whittlesey, PE7 1BA

Last, but not least, we are looking for your volunteering experiences in the Fenland to promote on the Support Fenland social media page, including experiences you have had across the Fenland’s over the last few years.

Please reach out to me if you have any you would like to share.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if there’s anything you’d like to connect on. Let’s make Fenland an even better place to live and work, together!

I look forward to getting to know you all.
Warm regards,
Kenny

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Kenneth Brown (He/Him)

Fenland Communications Worker
I am homeworking but will respond to emails.
I can arrange phone and video calls on request.
My usual working days are Monday and Tuesday, but can vary.

Free events and training: 

Thursday 24 April: Fundraisers network

Thursday 8 May: Essential skills for Trustees – part 1 of 2

Thursday 15 May: Essential skills for Trustees – part 2 of 2

These events give trustees from community organisations and small charities the essential tools to perform their role safely and effectively. We recommend booking  both sessions.

Thursday 22 May: Introduction to storytelling

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For all the latest information – www.cambridgecvs.org.uk                    

Connect with us on:
Cambridge Council for Voluntary Service Charity no: 1074947. Company no: 3731848.
Office address 16-18 Arbury Court, Cambridge CB4 2JQ     

A very important update by Portfolio Holder for Leisure @ FDC – Cllr Alex Miscandlon with progress on the future of the Manor Centre/Field – This evening was atttended by 22 ‘Friends & Partners’ – the importance of some £13 Million being allocated for improvements saw  4 Whittlesey Independent Councillors attend the meeting.
Some plans are still in the early stages, but hopefully the All Weather Walk/Running track will be delivered by October this year.

Another community group, I am pleased to have been one of the original member to form the group  from the onset.
Already extremely well supported/The Manor & SwimmingPool.