None other than a good friend Mr Len Mathews (who happens to be a nonagenarian)
Well done to Corrine who found many fantastic prizes donated by local businesses.
I will publically like you say a BIG Thank You to Robert Windle who has put together another major event here in Whittlesey almost single handed –
We few volunteers basically turn up on the night.
That said 12 brave Volunteers supported the safety, road closures and event management from 11:30 until gone 20:00, it was COLD – the wrist bands sold out and the emergency stock had to be brought out.
I’d estimate during the evening well over a Thousand Children enjoyed the events and music along with their families. We only had one incident where 2 children went missing for a short period – they were found safe.
Along with Robert I’d thank Julie his wife and ALL the Volunteers who braved the cold dry evening plus all the shops and sponsors of the event, for what will be remembered as the biggest and best so far Whittlesey Christmas Extravaganza.
A comprehensive safey meeting is held before the event.
A special thanks to Lorraine @ Malcolm James Estate Agents, who every year opens her shop for Mulled Wine and Mince Pies…..Yummy…..
The front cover of this month’s Whittlesea Discovering magazine proudly displays the picture produced by Henry Ingram, age 8, Alderman Jacobs School.
Henry is the overall winner of our Christmas Colouring Competition.
I understand there is an ongoing social media campaign with respect of lack of update and information regarding the ‘problems’ at the KD/Ralf Butcher Causeway.
Below is a response from Cambs CC – Chair of Highways and Transport Committee.
One thing we have not had in writing before is that Cambs CC and The Contractor are in a
‘Contract Dispute’ – this means legal eagles are involved which will mean ££££ for someone?
Cllr Elisabeth Sennitt Clough is leading the Social Media campaign in order to get some answers….
It may be a few dates out of date, however it is still being sent out….Beware….
One of our PCSOs received this text recently and recognised it as a scam. If you receive a message similar to this one, it is important to not click any links.
To protect yourself from these scams:
👮♂️ Be suspicious of all ‘too good to be true’ offers and deals
👮♂️ Always log on to a website directly rather than clicking on links in the message
👮♂️ Don’t hand over any details to anyone you don’t know or trust
If you do fall victim to these scams, please report it to Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre.
More information and advice on how to protect yourself from scams can be found on our website.
Flood Warning no longer in force: North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, east of Peterborough and west of Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice.
The situation is improving and no further flooding is expected in this area.
Flood Warnings and Alerts may still be in force for surrounding areas.
The River Nene has being falling steadily today, Thursday 12th December. North Bank Road will be reopened once the Highways Authority have been able to inspect the road surface and carry out any necessary works to ensure the road is passable.
There may be standing water in low lying areas and fields for several days.
I was unfortunately delayed after attending the 4½ hour planning meeting at FDC yesterday – for the Whittlesey-On-Focus Group meeting, I joined online 20 minutes into the meeting.
As there was representatives from Cambs CC attending I informed them of the situation at Whittlesey Library (Being a Warm Hub) – main heating out of action and that a new replacement system is not planned until Spring 2025.
They have taken my comments away and will try and escalate upwards….
We wait in hope….
Good evening Councillors,
You will recall the tabling of a motion at the last full Council meeting regarding changes to the Winter Fuel Allowance, in order to help protect pensioners from fuel poverty.
One of the recommendations for this motion was:
Commit the Council to signing the ‘Save the Winter Fuel Payment for Struggling Pensioners’ petition being run by Age UK and write to all members offering them the opportunity to sign the petition themselves.
Please find below the link that will take you to the Age UK ‘Save the Winter Fuel Payment’ petition asking Government to call an immediate halt to the current proposal:
Save the Winter Fuel Payment | Age UK
Your support in signing this petition will, I’m sure, be appreciated by many of the vulnerable pensioners in Fenland who now find themselves at risk of fuel poverty following the Government’s decision to withdraw the much needed Winter Fuel Allowance.
Regards
Cllr Chris Boden
Leader of Fenland District Council
Remember this article is 2021
Piling work has begun at Star Pit, Whittlesey, to conquer one of the major obstacles to delivering the King’s Dyke crossing. The piling work started in September and is expected to last until early November.The pit is near the edge of the project and creating a strong enough support to withstand the new crossing Jones Bros contractors need to introduce extra stability.“I’m pleased to say this won’t have any impact on the programme and we’re on track to open to traffic by the end of 2022.”
Rhydian Hafal, construction manager for Jones Bros, said: “By carrying out piling at the top of Star Pit, it means we can add extra reinforcement and reduce the load on the existing ground.
“The piling requires the material that is currently in the pit to act as a support for the pit walls and for the piles themselves, so this task can only be accomplished now, following the filling of the corner of the pit.
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